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This book is a biography of the life of the author's grandfather, William K. Gunderson Sr. He was in part a brutal and cruel man, but also capable of moments of kindness. Growing up in the streets of 1940s-era Brooklyn, he eventually married the author's Italian American grandmother and had three sons together. In addition to being the son of a Norwegian immigrant and a Maine-born Irish lass, the author's grandfather had a very complicated fam...

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Today, the right to vote might seem like an obvious part of our democracy. But the struggle for this basic right goes back hundreds of years. Take a tour through the ages to meet the people who shaped our current elections and voting rights. Get the hottest tips on how history was made in this fun graphic novel.

Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts-aka Black Bart-ruled the Atlantic Ocean. He plundered more than 400 ships in three years, making him one of the most successful captains of piracy's golden age. Learn how Roberts went from a humble farmer to Black Bart, daring pirate of the Atlantic, in this graphic novel filled with danger, deceit, and high-seas adventure"--

Little is known about Edward Teach's life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about Blackbeard's adventures and how he became one of the most infamous--and feared--pirate captains of all time in a graphic novel filled with deception, plunder, and more.

Today, the right to vote might seem like an obvious part of our democracy. But the struggle for this basic right goes back hundreds of years. Take a tour through the ages to meet the people who shaped our current elections and voting rights. Get the hottest tips on how history was made in this fun graphic novel.

Little is known about Edward Teach's life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about Blackbeard's adventures and how he became one of the most infamous--and feared--pirate captains of all time in a graphic novel filled with deception, plunder, and more.

Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts-aka Black Bart-ruled the Atlantic Ocean. He plundered more than 400 ships in three years, making him one of the most successful captains of piracy's golden age. Learn how Roberts went from a humble farmer to Black Bart, daring pirate of the Atlantic, in this graphic novel filled with danger, deceit, and high-seas adventure"--

Emma can't fall for a player. But Tyler's game is proving difficult to ignore. Fate takes a slap shot at Emma's heart when she finds a driver's license outside a grocery store belonging to none other than Tyler Bowen. The center for her brother's hockey team with looks that scream plenty of scoring off the ice. Her overprotective brother warns her to stay away, but after a particularly patronizing comment, Emma decides to break free from t...

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In a tale of love and loss, a relentless pursuit of the truth unfolds. Taylor and James, once inseparable high school sweethearts, had their lives shattered when James vanished without a trace on the night of their graduation. Convinced she witnessed the impossible, Taylor was branded as insane by those who couldn't fathom her reality. Now, two decades later, Taylor has built a new life with a loving family, yet the memory of James continues...

In a tale of love and loss, a relentless pursuit of the truth unfolds. Taylor and James, once inseparable high school sweethearts, had their lives shattered when James vanished without a trace on the night of their graduation. Convinced she witnessed the impossible, Taylor was branded as insane by those who couldn't fathom her reality. Now, two decades later, Taylor has built a new life with a loving family, yet the memory of James continues...

In a funny and suspenseful debut, Christine Gunderson explores the myth of the perfect mother, the bonds of female friendship, and the haunting impact of secrets.What you see isn't always what you get.Take Ainsley. The gorgeous mother of two lives a picture-perfect life with her husband, Ben--aspiring politician and heir to a candy fortune--in suburban Washington, DC. But in reality, Ainsley has no idea what she's doing and is terrified someon...

In a funny and suspenseful debut, Christine Gunderson explores the myth of the perfect mother, the bonds of female friendship, and the haunting impact of secrets.What you see isn't always what you get.Take Ainsley. The gorgeous mother of two lives a picture-perfect life with her husband, Ben--aspiring politician and heir to a candy fortune--in suburban Washington, DC. But in reality, Ainsley has no idea what she's doing and suffers constant an...

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IMPRISONED! While the Civil War tears the United States in half, you are locked in a Confederate prison. Determined to help your country become whole again, you plan a bold escape. Will you crawl through a rat-infested tunnel? Or will you fake your demise to get tossed out with the dead? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and wa...