Ordinary Heroes

Ordinary Heroes
Author: Joseph Pfeifer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0593330250

New York Times Bestseller From the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, an intimate memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might live When Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate an odor of gas in downtown Manhattan on the morning of 9/11, he had no idea that his life was about to change forever. A few moments later, he watched as the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center. Pfeifer, the closest FDNY chief to the scene, spearheaded rescue efforts on one of the darkest days in American history. Ordinary Heroes is the unforgettable and intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero, on that day and the days that followed. Through his eyes, we see the horror of the attack and the courage of the firefighters who ran into the burning towers to save others. We see him send his own brother up the stairs of the North Tower, never to return. And we walk with him and his fellow firefighters through weeks of rescue efforts and months of numbing grief, as they wrestle with the real meaning of heroism and leadership. This gripping narrative gives way to resiliency and a determination that permanently reshapes Pfeifer, his fellow firefighters, NYC, and America. Ordinary Heroes takes us on a journey that turns traumatic memories into hope, so we can make good on our promise to never forget 9/11.

The Man in the Red Bandanna

The Man in the Red Bandanna
Author: Honor Crowther Fagan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-02-15
Genre: Heroes
ISBN: 9781481961929

When Welles Crowther was a young boy, his father gave him a red bandanna, which he always carried with him. On September 11, 2001, Welles Remy Crowther saved numerous people from the upper floors of the World Trade Center South Tower. "The Man in the Red Bandanna" recounts and celebrates his heroism on that day. Welles' story carries an inspirational message that will resonate with adults as well as young children.

PEOPLE Great Lives Remembered

PEOPLE Great Lives Remembered
Author: Editors of People Magazine
Publisher: People
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-07-06
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781603201353

Ronald Reagan. Audrey Hepburn. Jackie O. Paul Newman. Michael Jackson. Princess Diana. All have passed on, but the echoes of their lives continue—in our memory and our culture. Drawing from the best of People' s editorial and photographic archives, Great Lives Remembered explores the lives of more than 60 famous politicians, actors, musicians, and artists, as told during the magazine's first 35 years. Readers will discover—or rediscover—who they were, what they did, and why they mattered to millions.

Fallen Heroes

Fallen Heroes
Author: Dafydd ab Hugh
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 271
Release: 1999-07-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0671041142

Fallen Heroes When a troop of alien warriors demands the return of an imprisoned comrade -- a prisoner no one on Deep Space Nine™ knows anything about -- Commander Benjamin Sisko has a deadly fight on his hands. Under sudden attack from the heavily armed warriors, Sisko and his crew struggle desperately to repel the invaders and save the lives of everyone on board. Meanwhile, a strange device from the Gamma Quadrant has shifted Ferengi barkeeper Quark and Security Chief Odo three days into the future to a silent Deep Space Nine. To save the station they must discover what caused the invasion to take place -- and find a pathway back through time itself.

Giants & Heroes

Giants & Heroes
Author: Dianne Tittle De Laet
Publisher: Steerforth Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

De Laet recounts growing up as the daughter of the N.F.L. quarterback.

Captain Marvel: What Makes a Hero

Captain Marvel: What Makes a Hero
Author: Pamela Bobowicz
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1368050573

Introduce the young reader in your life to the inimitable, expectation-destroying, glass ceiling-shattering, world-saving female Super Heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Captain Marvel and Shuri to Gamora, Black Widow, Nebula, and more, in this beautifully-illustrated picture book aimed at the young reader set. Fans of all ages will be thrilled by this adventure that celebrates the strength, intelligence, and ingenuity of the women who are vital to MCU's best stories, distilled into a child-friendly package.

Boys' Heroes

Boys' Heroes
Author: Edward Everett Hale
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1885
Genre: Biography
ISBN:

Prepare

Prepare
Author: J. Paul Nyquist
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2015-01-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802492096

The tipping point has been reached . . . What now? Marriage: redefined. Religious freedoms: eroding. The church: marginalized. How should we respond? It’s time to prepare—prepare for a future none of us could have imagined just a few years ago. Paul Nyquist will help you understand and live faithfully in this new America, which is declining further and further into secularism and immorality, and so growing increasingly hostile toward Christianity. You’ll find answers to questions like: Are we really "persecuted"? What does the Bible say about persecution? How should I then live? Prepare: Living Your Faith in an Increasingly Hostile Culture will set forth a biblical, theological, and practical approach to navigating the challenging days ahead and a reason for hope and optimism: the power of the gospel and the possibility of societal transformation.

Among Heroes

Among Heroes
Author: Brandon Webb
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 0451475631

Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author Brandon Webb’s personal account of eight of his friends and fellow SEALs who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Knowing these great men—who they were, how they lived, and what they stood for—has changed my life. We can’t let them be forgotten. We’ve mourned their deaths. Let’s celebrate their lives.”—Brandon Webb As a Navy SEAL, Brandon Webb rose to the top of the world’s most elite sniper corps, experiencing years of punishing training and combat missions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan. Along the way, Webb served beside, trained, and supported men he came to know not just as fellow warriors, but as friends and, eventually, as heroes. This is his personal account of eight extraordinary SEALs who gave all for their comrades and their country with remarkable valor and abiding humanity: Matt “Axe” Axelson, who perished on Afghanistan’s Lone Survivor mission; Chris Campbell, Heath Robinson, and JT Tumilson, who were among the casualties of Extortion 17; Glen Doherty, Webb’s best friend, killed while helping secure the successful rescue and extraction of American CIA and State Department diplomats in Benghazi; and other close friends, classmates, and fellow warriors. These are men who left behind powerfully instructive examples of what it means to be alive—and what it truly means to be a hero. INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS

Reclaiming the Sky

Reclaiming the Sky
Author: Tom Murphy
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780814409091

On the morning of September 11, 2001, thousands of airline and airport professionals headed off for what they assumed would be just another day on the job. It was anything but. Approaching the fifth anniversary of that tragic day, the stories of the heroes and casualties among these dedicated air travel workers remain largely untold--until now. A compassionate and ultimately uplifting reflection on the nature of loss and the seeds of recovery, Reclaiming the Sky honors not only those workers who died doing their jobs, but also the ones that soldiered through on that day and in the aftermath, tirelessly piecing back together the fragments of a shattered industry--and indeed a critical social and economic force--while putting aside their own fears and grief.In conjunction with a website, reclaimingthesky.com--where readers can share their stories and thoughts--the book not only honors the heroes and casualties of 9/11, it also offers common ground to those seeking meaning, purpose and the strength to move forward.