Author : Michael J. Tougias
Category : Nature
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN : 9781501127175
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 352

Documents the 1952 Coast Guard mission to save the crews of two oil tankers that were torn in half by the force of one of New England's worst nor'easters.

Author : Michael J. Tougias
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN : 9781250137555
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 96

Four young men in a tiny lifeboat brave a dreadful storm to save dozens of lives in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours. On the night of February 18th, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has even seen, two oil tankers off the shore of Cape Cod are torn in half by the force of the seas. For the men on board, survival seemed impossible. What follows is a harrowing Coast Guard rescue in a tiny lifeboat, where four young heroes beat the odds and bring more than thirty stranded sailors to safety. This first book in the True Rescue chapter book series is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts newly independent readers in the middle of the action. Christy Ottaviano Books New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9: True Rescue: The Finest Hours True Rescue: A Storm Too Soon Young Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14 The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition) Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)

Author : Jack Le Vien
Category : Finest hours (Motion picture)
Publisher :
ISBN : UCAL:B2807410
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 168

Author : Herbert Lockyer
Category : Religion
Publisher : Whitaker House
ISBN : 9781603745123
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 128

Delve into Thrilling Moments in Bible History!Renowned Bible teacher Dr. Herbert Lockyer examined the lives of more than thirty of the most notable characters of Scripture in a quest to identify what he believed to be Their Finest Hour. Reliving the courage, obedience, and faith of these biblical heroes will breathe new life into your spiritual walk as you realize, once again, that “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).

Author : Jeffrey Kottler
Category : Psychology
Publisher : Crown House Publishing
ISBN : 9781845906610
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 444

In Their Finest Hour, therapists, on the cutting edge of their profession, detail their most professionally rewarding cases and share what they learnt from them. These outstanding therapists define achievement in their field, describe how therapy really works and speak frankly about how their cases shaped their ideas. Each interview was recorded and then transcribed and written into narrative prose, including re-created dialogue that was based on case notes and recordings.

Author : Anina Collins
Category : Fiction
Publisher : Eight Feathers Press LLC
ISBN : 9780998208435
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 350

Join Poppy and Alex for the final Poppy McGuire mystery! For three years, Poppy and Alex have worked together solving cases in their small town of Sunset Ridge, first as just co-workers but later as partners in nearly every sense of the word. Now they're about to take the final step and become husband and wife, but in the midst of getting ready for what folks around town are calling the wedding of the year, the murder of someone involved in the preparations makes their plans go awry. Samuel Morrow, the kind man who has run Morrow's Jewelers for over twenty years, is found murdered in an apparent break-in, and there's no shortage of suspects who may have had a reason to kill him. Oddly enough, something very valuable to Poppy and Alex is missing from his store too. Is the theft connected to the murder? As they hunt for Samuel's killer, carefully eliminating suspect after suspect, they must juggle cake tastings and reception planning, as all the while someone's watching their favorite amateur sleuth. Will Poppy and Alex solve the case and reach the altar, or will the killer make their ever after far less than happy? cozy mystery, small town, amateur sleuth, amateur detective, detective, female sleuth The Poppy McGuire Mysteries Series: The Eleventh Hour (Poppy McGuire Mysteries #1) After Hours (Poppy McGuire Mysteries #2) Top of the Hour (Poppy McGuire Mysteries #3) The Darkest Hour (Poppy McGuire Mysteries #4) Happy Hour (Poppy McGuire Mysteries #5) The Witching Hour (Poppy McGuire Mysteries #6) The Finest Hour (Poppy McGuire Mysteries #7) The Poppy McGuire Mysteries Box Set #1 The Poppy McGuire Mysteries Box Set #2

Author : Michael J. Tougias
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN : 9780805097658
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 176

On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the shipwreck and a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It's a gripping story of heroism and survival with the same intensity as the bestselling book and movie The Perfect Storm. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Author : Winston S. Churchill
Category :
Publisher :
ISBN : OCLC:987162131
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book :

Author : Alan MacDonald
Category : Great Britain
Publisher :
ISBN : 1407192450
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 192

You've probably heard of Winston Churchill... He's the one who raised his fingers in a V sign and smoked a massive cigar. But do you want to know more? INSIDE: Get to know the man behind the cigar in Winston's secret diary! Re-live events of the century in The Winston Weekly! Read how Winston led Britain to victory in the Second World War!

Author : Winston S. Churchill
Category :
Publisher :
ISBN : OCLC:1198384621
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 683