Author : Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 32,62 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1426714637
Texas, 1874. Years ago, Will McMillan had fought in the open, next to his Captain, Clayton Proffitt. Now he's waging another war undercover, pretending to be a member of the notorious Walton Gang.
Author : Linda Moss Mines
Publisher : National Center for Youth Issues
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 20,89 MB
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1953945252
Being a HERO means overcoming tremendous odds through sacrifice, service, and holding to important values. In The Making of a Hero, Linda Moss Mines introduces children to the important values of patriotism, citizenship, courage, integrity, sacrifice, and commitment. This book tells the story of six Americans-Arthur MacArthur (Civil War), George Jordan (Buffalo Soldier), Alvin C. York (World War I), Desmond Doss (World War II), Ray Duke (Korean War), and Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (Civil War)-who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award given to a member of the armed forces for valor. Each individual showed great courage and bravery in the face of fear, some even giving the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Through these inspiring stories, children will learn that they, too, can model these values in their daily decisions and in the way they serve those around them. They will realize the potential to make a real difference in their community, country, and world!
Author : M. H. DeLisle
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 48,22 MB
Release : 2020-11-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781736056905
Benefiting Virginia non-profit Paws Of Honor (pawsofhonor.org) this vibrantly illustrated children's book tells the story of Chessie. He's a real life K9 hero! I bet you are wondering, just how does a dog become a hero? Who decides what heroic job he'll get? Does he audition like an actor? Lucky for you, Chessie's here to tell you all about it. He's a real live K9 officer trained to protect and serve. His heart-warming tale will teach you about hard work, failure, success and friendships that stand the test of time. He's one courageous pooch who overcomes fear to find where he belongs. Now, he wants to share his remarkable journey with YOU!
Author : Lindsay McKenna
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 14,37 MB
Release : 2023-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0369734815
The hero she needs The Rogue by Lindsay McKenna Soldier of fortune Sean Killian had faced danger countless times, but nothing made him more wary than his latest assignment—protecting Susannah Anderson. Killian's past had left him hardened and plagued by nightmares, but there was something about Susannah that threatened to penetrate his tough shell. And as the attraction between them grew, losing Susannah was one fear Killian couldn't face. The Guardian by Cindi Myers Wounded veteran Abby Stewart looked for peace in the wild country of western Colorado. Instead, she stumbled upon a body. In securing the crime scene, Lieutenant Michael Dance was surprised to see Abby, the woman whose life he’d saved in Afghanistan five years earlier. But she didn't remember him at all. Now can he save her from the menace that stalks them both? New York Times Bestselling Author Lindsay McKenna 2 Thrilling Stories The Rogue and The Guardian
Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,30 MB
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338298429
The iconic heroine She-Ra is back! Discover the origin of a hero in this first chapter book set in the world of She-Ra, just in time for the reboot of the series on Netflix. She doesn't need a hero. She is a hero.On a planet called Etheria, two forces battle for control. The Horde, with its skillfully trained soldiers and advanced technology, has one goal: to conquer all of Etheria in the name of Hordak. The other force, the Rebellion, is made up of princesses and has been fighting to maintain harmony and freedom for all of Etheria's people. Hidden among them all is a hero to be. Her destiny was written by the First Ones a thousand years ago. Now she is about to rise again.Discover the origin of a hero in this first chapter book in the series! This book expands on the plotlines of the first two episodes, giving readers a deeper glimpse into their favorite hero's backstory. With illustrations in each chapter, these books are packed full of friendship, humor, and heart!
Author : Tessa Layne
Publisher : Shady Layne Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 46,88 MB
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0999198017
A Hero’s Honor (A Resolution Ranch Novel, Book 1)
Author : Allen J. Lynch
Publisher :
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 27,21 MB
Release : 2019-03-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780998968926
The author recounts his life experiences, from growing up on Chicago's South Side and living through several years of intense bullying, to his Army service in Vietnam and his acts that earned the Medal of Honor, to his life after military service and grappling with PTSD.
Author : Diskin Clay
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 16,60 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN :
The discovery of the Mnesiepes inscription on Paros revealed the third century B.C. belief that the young Archilochos was transformed into a poet by an encounter with the Muses. It also revealed that the poet had become the object of a cult by his fellow islanders as he was transformed in death to a local hero. This is the first attempt to trace the history of this cult from the late sixth century B.C. to the third century A.D.. The author also integrates the iconography of the poet into the history of this cult, and addresses for the first time the larger phenomenon of the cult of poets in the Greek states. This study provides appendices giving sources of information for these cults, including the text of the Mnesiepes inscription. It is illustrated by in-text figures and plates.
Author : Jin Yong
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 33,58 MB
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1250220610
The epic Chinese classic and phenomenon published in the US for the first time! Featured in iO9's 2019 Fall Preview. Set in ancient China, in a world where kung fu is magic, kingdoms vie for power and the battle to become the ultimate kung fu master unfolds, an unlikely hero is born... in the first book in the epic Legends of the Condor Heroes by the critically acclaimed master of the genre, Jin Yong. After his father—a devoted Song patriot—is murdered by the Jin empire, Guo Jing and his mother flee to the plains of Ghengis Khan and his people for refuge. For one day he must face his mortal enemy in battle in the Garden of the Drunken Immortals. Under the tutelage of Genghis Khan and The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing hones his kung fu skills. Humble, loyal and perhaps not always wise, Guo Jing faces a destiny both great and terrible. However, in a land divided—and a future largely unknown—Guo Jing must navigate love and war, honor and betrayal before he can face his own fate and become the hero he’s meant to be. Legends of the Condor Heroes A Hero Born A Bond Undone A Snake Lies Waiting A Heart Divided
Author : Peter Collier
Publisher : Artisan Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,17 MB
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1579656609
How does an ordinary person become a hero? It happens in a split second, a moment of focus and clarity, when a choice is made. Here are the gripping accounts of Medal of Honor recipients who demonstrated guts and selflessness on the battlefield and confronted life-threatening danger to make a difference. There are the stories of George Sakato and Vernon Baker—both of whom overcame racial discrimination to enlist in the army during World War II (Sakato was a second-generation Japanese American, Baker an African American) and went on to prove that heroes come in all colors—and Clint Romesha, who led his outnumbered fellow soldiers against a determined enemy to prevent the Taliban from taking over a remote U.S. Army outpost in Afghanistan. Also included are civilians who have been honored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation for outstanding acts of bravery in crisis situations, from a school shooting to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Adding depth and context are illuminating essays on the combat experience and its aftermath, covering topics such as overcoming fear; a mother mourning the loss of her son; and “surviving hell” as a prisoner of war.
