Author: Peter Hernon
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062433881
Size: 77.42 MB
Format: PDF
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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Published in commemoration of the centennial of America’s entry into World War I, the story of the USS Leviathan, the legendary liner turned warship that ferried U.S. soldiers to Europe—a unique war history that offers a fresh, compelling look at this epic time. When war broke out in Europe in August 1914, the new German luxury ocean liner SS Vaterland was interned in New York Harbor, where it remained docked for nearly three years—until the United States officially entered the fight to turn the tide of the war. Seized by authorities for the U.S. Navy once war was declared in April 2017, the liner was renamed the USS Leviathan by President Woodrow Wilson, and converted into an armed troop carrier that transported thousands of American Expeditionary Forces to the battlefields of France. For German U-Boats hunting Allied ships in the treacherous waters of the Atlantic, no target was as prized as the Leviathan, carrying more than 10,000 Doughboys per crossing. But the Germans were not the only deadly force threatening the ship and its passengers. In 1918, a devastating influenza pandemic—the Spanish flu—spread throughout the globe, predominantly striking healthy young adults, including soldiers. Peter Hernon tells the ship’s story across multiple voyages and through the experiences of a diverse cast of participants, including the ship’s captain, Henry Bryan; General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force; Congressman Royal Johnson, who voted against the war but enlisted once the resolution passed; Freddie Stowers, a young black South Carolinian whose heroism was ignored because of his race; Irvin Cobb, a star war reporter for the Saturday Evening Post; and Elizabeth Weaver, an army nurse who saw the war’s horrors firsthand; as well as a host of famous supporting characters, including a young Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Thoroughly researched, dramatic, and fast-paced, The Great Rescue is a unique look at the Great War and the diverse lives it touched.
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Author: Suzanne Chiew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848691919
Size: 57.69 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Little children everywhere will love this exciting, new tale of rescue, courage and friendship! The sequel to best-loved Badger and the Great Storm, this heart-warming picture book celebrates creativity and the values of being resourceful, kind, and helpful to others. When Badger and his friends find a rope, a basket, and a piece of cloth in the woods, they are quick to think of some brilliant ways of recycling them. But then they discover a mole stuck in a tree who needs their help. Can Badger come up with a clever plan to rescue their new friend in need?
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Author: Naomi Wilkinson
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1800469519
Size: 41.68 MB
Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Solomon is a lonely scarecrow. His scruffy, straggly, straw-filled endeavours have left him with no animal friends. When a prowling fox comes by one day, Solomon seizes the opportunity to show his true heart...
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Author: Edward Fudge
Publisher: Leafwood Pub
ISBN: 9780971428935
Size: 75.47 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 149
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At once a gripping novel and a compelling Bible study, taking the reader from Genesis to Revelation capsuling God's amazing grace.
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Author: B.H. MACC
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359359744
Size: 44.39 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Mark Taylor
Publisher: Parker Brothers
ISBN: 9780910313285
Size: 20.38 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Avarice
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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The Cabbage Kids enact a plan to get their kidnapped pets back from the evil Lavendar, Cabbage Jack, and Beau Weasel.
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Author: Jeff Schmidt
Publisher: CrossBooks Publishing
ISBN: 9781462721153
Size: 12.49 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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The Great Rescue considers the true meaning of being saved an event that serves as a spiritual rescue. Author Jeff Schmidt was living the biker lifestyle, heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol. He had forsaken God in favor of what the world had to offer. Inevitably, it was what the world had to offer that almost destoyed his life. Hopeless and depressed, Jeff began to search for an answer to his troubles. While driving during the Christmas of 1995, he accidentally tuned into a Christian radio program. The preacher on the radio talked about the mercy of God and a restoration that could be found through faith in Jesus Christ. Desperately in need, he pleaded with God for help and gave his life to Christ right then and there. True to His word, God forgave him and rebuilt Jeff's life; he became a new man, free of his addictions to alcohol and drugs and full of hope and joy. Jeff's calling now is to share the good news of the importance of being saved with everyone. In The Great Rescue, he thoroughly explains the meaning of salvation and how to be saved from the demise that awaits every man and woman on earth. From understanding the meaning of the wages of sin to knowing what each of us must do to be saved, he opens the door to salvation for all who quest for a life full of God's love and mercies through faith in Jesus Christ.
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Author: William Scott Baggett
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 9781545678381
Size: 71.62 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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Warrior and Champion for Jesus Christ, that's Scott Baggett who has overcome the limitation of Polio to climb to great heights in life, work, and faith... "Scotty is not just my friend; he is my brother in Christ. This book is a must read for anyone needing encouragement, to overcome all obstacles of life even suicide, and most of all that Living hope can change your life. He is a master at turning the difficulties of his life into one accomplishment after another. I never hear him complain. He has never said, 'Oh, poor me.' God used a disability to build a Servant Warrior, who is Scotty my friend." - David Pasquellio "We all have people who come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. My friend, Scotty, is a lifetime friend; one, that God placed in my life at the right time or as we all know 'in his time' Scotty gifted me a special item when I first moved away years ago. I still proudly have it displayed in my office. Inscribed on it is a beautiful message about God's journey and the perfect plan and 'through it all, side by side or far apart, true friends live within our hearts.' My heart and my life have been blessed by Scotty's presence and by the life he lives. I'm so proud of this chapter in his life as he shares it with you! Ephesians 1:11" -Vickie Currie, Boss & Director at Verizon "As the Director of Volunteers, an ardent admirer of dogs at a major hospital. The respect and knowledge Scott has is nothing short of amazing. I appointed Scott Pet Therapy Chairman in 2005. He was always looking to elevate our Therapy program. He was one of kind in all his efforts in our therapy program. A staple on safety and quality." -Judi Roberts, Director of Volunteers at St. Joseph Hospitals "Compassion is the word that comes to my mind when I think of Scott. The 4,500 hours of love and care that he and Lavie gave to hurting children says it all. I invite you read Scott's story and be inspired, convicted and challenged as I have been." -Pastor Harry Lyon Scott Baggett's life changed overnight. Polio left him with extensive muscle atrophy on one side of his body. Faced with one difficultly after another, polio became his greatest asset. God had been preparing him for a tough and long journey testing his faith to produce perseverance. God used a dog to rescue Scott and then He took them on a journey of a life time. God needs more Servants who will Never Quit & Never Give Up. Are you ready?
