"Captain Horatio O’Day, USMC, was on his way to the commanding officer’s office. On his mind was the concern for him to be called to this meeting. Wondering what kind of problem he was involved in, he arrived at the first sergeant’s desk, informed the sergeant who he, was and was told to enter the CO’s office. “Captain O’Day reporting as ordered, sir.” “Sit down, Captain, and I’ll get us some coffee
What if you woke up to the end of the world?
Josh narrates the story of his fateful year in Sagrado and, with irresistibly deadpan, irreverent humor, describes the events and people who influence his progress to maturity.
Under a Red Sky is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
If you have ever gazed in awe at stars in the night's sky, tried to catch a perfect snowflake or longed for the comfort of a roaring log fire, then this is the book for you.
Red sky at night, sailor's delight. And, the next morning, when the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass. These are the perfect conditions for a grandfather to take his grandchildren out on a fishing trip.
"Born in a tiny village amidst revolution and civil war, Anna Yegorova came of age during the grimmest years of Soviet power.
Concealing Angela’s true identity, the women will fight the Nazi invaders over Kursk, in the greatest land and air battle in history, and learn through an unexpected ally that forgiveness triumphs over hate and revenge. “Chris Berman ...
Red Sky in Mourning is the story of Tami Oldham Ashcraft's 41-day journey to safety, which she survived through fortitude and sheer strength of character.
When dawn finally came, the skies had dried, the surf settled, and the day broke blue and cloudless. Lana ignored Jack when she got up. She was furious at him. As a peace offering, he made hot chocolate spiked with coffee.
Los Angeles, late 1940s: all over Hollywood, the U.S. government is ordering people to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee as part of the crusade to uncover Communist influence in the movies.