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This is the true story of Daniel Boone's childhood years in the Oley Valley of Berks County, Pennsylvania. As a young man, Daniel returns to the Oley Valley with his own son to -regale him with stories of his adventurous youth, -hunting, -fishing, and -exploring the beautiful hills and forests of this -pristine -valley. Both entertaining and educational, Daniel Boone's -Boyhood -Adventures in Colonial Pennsylvania is an essential read for -tea...

During World War II, a select few ­bomber crews from the 15th Air Force flew special missions out of Italy against targets in range of the B-24 Liberator. Flying at night without escorts and in groups of only two or three ­bombers, these "Lone Wolf" pilots served as ­pathfinders for the main assault. Their missions were dangerous but essential. This is the story of one such pilot. Walter Mattson served as a U.S. Army Air Force B-24 pilot with ...

Sergeant Paul R. Gordon served with the 8th Air Force as a B-17 ball turret ­gunner during World War II. On his fourth mission, his bomber was overwhelmed and shot down by the Luftwaffe. Seriously wounded and alone in occupied France, Paul was given shelter in the town of Mouchin before being discovered by the ­Germans. He spent the next two and a half years as a prisoner, surviving harsh treatment and brutal living conditions in a series of P...

The 25th Infantry Division moved to Korea within hours after the North invaded the South on June 25, 1950. All combat units of the 8th Army arrived in Korea within those first thirty days. Only a handful of officers and enlisted men were veterans of WWII and well trained for combat. The rest of us were mediocre at best. Most felt there would not be another war. After all, we had the bomb. Everyone knew of its destruction capability. Who would ...

Poems have always been a part of my life. Mother loved poems and sought moments of peace and tranquility in a life often marked by challenges.Though I resisted her efforts to share her passion for poetry, the seeds she planted were deep and the roots strong. So, as Mother planted seeds, I now plant for you who follow. May you share the ­passion of those who went before you.Use this Guide for direction, inspiration, and comfort.

When Germany invades Poland in 1939, seventeen year old Severin Fayerman sees his world change forever. His ­family's factory is seized by the Germans. Inevitably, the Fayermans are ­arrested and sent to a forced labor camp. Severin, separated from his family, is left alone in captivity. For more than a year, he endures the horrors of Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and other ­concentration camps, relying on hard work and ingenuity to survive. When the...

When Germany invades Poland in 1939, seventeen year old Severin Fayerman sees his world change forever. His ­family's factory is seized by the Germans. Inevitably, the Fayermans are ­arrested and sent to a forced labor camp. Severin, separated from his family, is left alone in captivity. For more than a year, he endures the horrors of Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and other ­concentration camps, relying on hard work and ingenuity to survive. When the...

During World War II, a select few ­bomber crews from the 15th Air Force flew special missions out of Italy against targets in range of the B-24 Liberator. Flying at night without escorts and in groups of only two or three ­bombers, these "Lone Wolf" pilots served as ­pathfinders for the main assault. Their missions were dangerous but essential. This is the story of one such pilot. Walter Mattson served as a U.S. Army Air Force B-24 pilot wi...

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Specialist Fourth Class Philip Lawson arrives in Vietnam after re-enlisting with the promise of assignment as a helicopter door-gunner. It's not long before action finds him, and he discovers the immense physical, psychological, and mortal toll he must face to gain his comrades' respect and quiet his own lurking fears.

The seeds of this story were planted generations ago. Telling her own story and those her mother, Margaret W. Wheeler, related to her, Margery Wheeler Mattox draws the reader into an unforgettable tale of love, deceit, murder, intrigue, and survival, all set around a mysterious mansion built during Revolutionary times in a valley that will stir your imagination and haunt your soul.

Aftermath is the harrowing tale of Chris Hall, a wilderness survival expert whose skills are put to the ultimate test when an asteroid impact brings civilization to its knees. Journeying across the wilderness of northeastern Pennsylvania in search of his sister, Chris is drawn into a conflict that threatens to shatter his faith in humanity. He is forced to choose between safety and justice, new love and the life he left behind. Can he help the...

In this story of his first sixteen years, Robert ­Maiorano tells how a small boy who once wanted to be a ­Brooklyn Dodger became a world-renowned dancer. He ­describes the years of hard work, the arduous training, the ­frustrations, triumphs, and disappointments before he was accepted into the New York City Ballet. He details the fast-paced life of his tour with the company in ­Russia, where as a sixteen-year-old he danced for Khrushchev on th...

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pTo those who knew him, Edward Sill was an inspiration. To his family, he will forever be a pillar of strength and faith./p pThis is the story of an ordinary boy who grew from humble beginnings into an extraordinary man. Diagnosed with polio as a child and cancer as an adult, Edward Sill spent his life inspiring others. Battling illness even while mentoring troubled children and coaching baseball, he always looked on the bright side of life. H...

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Somewhere in the peaceful town of Treeville, high among the pine trees and maples, someone is stirring up trouble. Mrs. Hummingbird returns home from lunch to find that her nest has been disturbed! The sparrows haven't seen anyone, nor has Mrs. Wren. When Mrs. Woodpecker from Apple Valley suspects a culprit, the police begin their search. Who is this villain and what has she done to upset an entire community? Trouble in Treeville is a delightf...

Somewhere in the peaceful town of Treeville, high among the pine trees and maples, someone is stirring up trouble. Mrs. Hummingbird returns home from lunch to find that her nest has been disturbed! The sparrows haven't seen anyone, nor has Mrs. Wren. When Mrs. Woodpecker from Apple Valley suspects a culprit, the police begin their search. Who is this villain and what has she done to upset an entire community? Trouble in Treeville is a delightf...

Based on a true story, A Girl Named Nina paints a vivid portrait of life in 1960s Brooklyn. Nina grows up in a tenement with Puerto Rican parents who came to America seeking a better life. Her father adores and protects her, teaches her to read, and encourages the many gifts he sees within her. Her mother is nurturing in her own way, as she struggles quietly with her own difficult past. Keenly aware of her surroundings from a very young age, ...