"The stories ... are childhood reflections of the author ... The children ... made up their own games and adventures to replace the boredom of daily chores."--Preface.
Jack of Both Sides: The Story of a School War by Florence Coombe: Join the adventure of school life with Florence Coombe's narrative of a school war. Through the eyes of the protagonist, readers witness the dynamics of friendships, rivalries, and the challenges of growing up in a school environment. Key Aspects of the Book "Jack of Both Sides: The Story of a School War by Florence Coombe": School Dynamics: Coombe's narrative delves into the intricate relationships and interactions among students, capturing the essence of school life and the emotions that come with it. Growth and Discovery: The protagonist's journey through the school war serves as a backdrop for personal growth, self-discovery, and the exploration of one's values and loyalties. Social Commentary: The narrative offers insights into the social dynamics and hierarchies that exist within school communities, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences. Florence Coombe was an author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. Through Jack of Both Sides, Coombe presents a coming-of-age tale that captures the essence of school life and the transformative journey of its young characters.
Discover the Book That Turns “Did You Know?” into Hours of Fun for All Ages! Dive into The Curiosity Chronicles—a captivating collection of 450 fascinating, laugh-out-loud, and utterly intriguing stories from around the world and across history. This isn’t your average fact book; it’s an adventure in knowledge designed to entertain, educate, and bring families together. Perfect for teens curious about the world or for family reading sessions, this book is packed with bite-sized anecdotes covering everything from ancient mysteries and hilarious historical mishaps to jaw-dropping animal facts and the quirky evolution of our everyday technology. Each page is crafted to ignite curiosity and spark conversations, making it a fantastic companion for gatherings, road trips, or quiet evenings at home. Want to know why the Great Emu War ended in a feathery victory, or why carrots didn’t always come in orange? The Curiosity Chronicles delivers the answers in a format that’s as engaging as it is informative. Why Readers Will Love This Book: Perfect for All Ages: A versatile read that’s equally enjoyable for kids, teens, and adults. Endlessly Shareable: Each fact is a conversation starter, great for social settings or classroom fun. Beautifully Illustrated: Eye-catching illustrations bring stories to life, making each fact memorable. Uncover a world of surprises, expand your horizons, and turn family time into a fun learning journey with The Curiosity Chronicles —where every fact is a new discovery!
From its beginning as a Tidewater town in the 1600s, Hampton, Virginia, has weathered many storms, including the disastrous effects of the Civil War and the difficulties of Reconstruction. The city's picturesque harbors have witnessed the rise of a thriving seafood industry, the growth of educational opportunity and the plight of Hampton's African American community. Author Alice Erickson uses her own family, the Hickman family, as a vehicle to unite compelling vignettes of Hampton's most storied era. Discover the intricacies of the Virginia secession, the turmoil of Federal occupation and the revitalization of Hampton out of the ashes of conflict. Follow along Erickson's tragic and adventurous story, whose ending has yet to be written.
First Published in 2015. The author of the acclaimed Azerbaijan Diary and Chechnya Diary now recounts his experiences in the strife-ridden Republic of Georgia. Soon after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Georgia fell prey to a series of power struggles, rampant crime and corruption, secessionist wars, and the spillover of the war in neighboring Chechenya. Journalist Goltz traces these developments with the same kind of vivid, personal narrative that made his previous books so compelling. This fast-paced, first-person account is filled with fascinating details about the ongoing struggles of this little-known region of the former Soviet Union. Featuring memorable portraits of individuals in high places and low, it traces the story from 1992 through the Rose Revolution, the resignation of Eduard Shevardnadze, and the new presidency of U.S.-educated Mikhail Saakashvili.
Beginning in the jungles of Southeast Asia, trekking through the Middle East, traversing the Pacific, Lawler discovers the secrets behind the chicken's transformation from a shy, wild bird into an animal of astonishing versatility, capable of serving our species' changing needs. Across the ages, it has been an all-purpose medicine, sex symbol, gambling aid, inspiration for bravery, and of course, the star of the world's most famous joke. Only recently has it become humanity's most important single source of protein. Most surprisingly, the chicken--more than the horse, cow , or dog-- has been a remarkable constant in the sperad of civilization across the globe"--Page 4 of cover
A timely and prescient narrative that reveals how crumbling Mid-east relations dashed the promise of peace and fostered the Muslim terrorist movement, from an observer who lived it. In november 1993, on the lawns of the White House, Israel and the Palestinians signed the Oslo peace agreement. A year later, Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of this historic achievement. In retrospect, it's easy to say that the decision of the five-person Nobel committee was premature. At the time, however, many people around the world were optimistic that the century-old Mid-east conflict was on the way to being resolved. In Chronicle of a War Foretold, Norman Spector documents how the promise of peace in the Mid-east gave way to the realities of death and destruction. Based on first-hand experience with the major players, from the Rabin assassination through 9/11 and the war on Afghanistan, Spector analyzes how the same forces and beliefs that led to the downward spiral in relations between Israelis and Palestinians spawned the bombing of the Twin Towers in Manhattan.