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| Author | : David Devaney |
| Publisher | : Naval Institute Press |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2015-02-27 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1612517935 |
Sergeant Major Devaney’s They Were Heroes presents moving portraits of warriors who have not been fully celebrated. His stories recognize the heroism of those who fought in these deadly conflicts and placed their lives at risk to assure the safety of their fellow Marines. For these Marines, no Medal of Honor is enough for their bravery. Nonetheless, though not his main purpose, Devaney calls attention to the practice of awarding medals itself, that often these warriors received awards that were below what their deeds merited. No less disturbing is the revelation that medals were often awarded by rank, and not always by action. The lives presented in Devaney’s book call attention to the fact that many heroes of these deadly conflicts have gone unrecognized.
| Author | : David K. Devaney |
| Publisher | : US Naval Institute Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Afghan War, 2001- |
| ISBN | : 9781612517896 |
David Devaney worked as chef after graduating high school from 1980-1983. In 1983 he then joined the Marine Corps as an infantry rifleman. After two deployments overseas he was selected to the Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) platoon for duty as a scout sniper. SgtMaj Devaney has deployed 10 times with Marine Corps units, was stationed overseas for six years in Okinawa and has deployed five times with army Special Forces elements; serving as a sniper for their ODAs (Operational Detachment Alpha). He is presently the Command Sergeant Major for Weapons Training Battalion, Quantico V
| Author | : Chaim Rockman |
| Publisher | : Devora Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) |
| ISBN | : 9781930143746 |
Recounts the fate of descendants of the Oberman family from Leipzig, based on wartime family letters. Focuses on Adolf Rochman (1910-1964), who succeeded in reaching England in 1939, and his intermittent and unsuccessful efforts to obtain a visa for his mother, Lina Oberman Rochman (1885-1942), who was desperately trying to survive in Leipzig. Includes the tragic fate of Adolf's sister Berta Grusman and her daughter, who were killed in Cetata Alba, Romania, when the Nazis burned a group of Jews in a synagogue. Lina was reduced to penury, then taken with other Jews to the ruins of the Brody and Luebecker synagogues. About the time her British visa came through, she was forced onto a transport to Riga which she did not survive. British antisemitism is revealed when the interning of Jewish refugees from Nazism is associated with political pressure from British fascists like Moseley. Adolf, who changed his name to Peter, is criticized for not doing enough to try to save his mother. The letters are interspersed with newspaper reports on events of the time.
| Author | : Kyrie McCauley |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2021-09-07 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0062885073 |
Kyrie McCauley, author of the William C. Morris YA Debut Award winner If These Wings Could Fly, delivers a powerful contemporary YA novel about the lasting bonds of friendship and three girls fighting for each other in the aftermath of a school shooting. Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby and Mindy McGinnis. Beck and Vivian never could stand each other, but they always tried their best for their mutual friend, Cassie. After the town moves on from Cassie’s murder too fast, Beck and Vivian finally find common ground: vengeance. They memorialize Cassie by secretly painting murals of her around town, a message to the world that Cassie won’t be forgotten. But Beck and Vivian are keeping secrets, like the third passenger riding in Beck’s VW bus with them—Cassie’s ghost. When their murals catch the attention of a podcaster covering Cassie’s case, they become the catalyst for a debate that Bell Firearms can no longer ignore. With law enforcement closing in on them, Beck and Vivian hurry to give Cassie the closure she needs—by delivering justice to those responsible for her death. * Parade's Best YA Books of the Year * Rise: A Feminist Book Project Book of the Year * Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year *
| Author | : Randell Jones |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 350 |
| Release | : 2011-02 |
| Genre | : King's Mountain, Battle of, S.C., 1780 |
| ISBN | : 9780976914938 |
The story of the campaign, fighting, and aftermath connected to the Battle of King's Mountain and the British Southern Campaign during the American Revolution.
| Author | : Janet Benge |
| Publisher | : YWAM Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9781883002817 |
A biography of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States.
| Author | : Nikki Rogers |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 30 |
| Release | : 2020-10-10 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780648723233 |
A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"
| Author | : Mike Chen |
| Publisher | : MIRA |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2021-01-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1488077118 |
The super hero book you need to read right now! "An enjoyable, exciting, and action-packed read… at its core, just fun.” –Associated Press An extraordinary and emotional adventure about unlikely friends and the power of choosing who you want to be. Jamie woke up in an empty apartment with no memory and only a few clues to his identity, but with the ability to read and erase other people’s memories—a power he uses to hold up banks to buy coffee, cat food and books. Zoe is also searching for her past, and using her abilities of speed and strength…to deliver fast food. And she’ll occasionally put on a cool suit and beat up bad guys, if she feels like it. When the archrivals meet in a memory-loss support group, they realize the only way to reveal their hidden pasts might be through each other. As they uncover an ongoing threat, suddenly much more is at stake than their fragile friendship. With countless people at risk, Zoe and Jamie will have to recognize that sometimes being a hero starts with trusting someone else—and yourself. Don't miss this Most Anticipated New Science Fiction and Fantasy novel as chosen by: CNN • Elle Magazine • Buzzfeed • Goodreads • Io9 • LitHub Bookmarks • BookRiot • BookBub • The Nerd Daily • GeekTyrant
| Author | : Richard Peck |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2008-10-16 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1440652570 |
Davy Bowman’s dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davy’s brother, Bill, flies B-17s. Davy adores these two heroes and tries his best to follow their lead, especially now. World War II has invaded Davy’s homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking their dad’s heart. It’s an intense, confusing time, and one that will spur Davy to grow up in a hurry. This is one of Richard Peck’s finest novels—a tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II home front and a family’s enduring love.
| Author | : Walter Dean Myers |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 148 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : World War, 1939-1945 |
| ISBN | : 9780439445764 |
A fictionalized account of the D-Day invasion of Normandy and subsequent battles to liberate France, told through the journal entries of a seventeen-year-old soldier from central Virginia.
