The Secret Mission of William Tuck
The Secret Mission of William Tuck

Author: Eric Pierpoint

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1402281757

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Can William and Rebecca distinguish friend from foe on their epic cross-colony journey to help America win the Revolutionary War? William Tuck is set on justice. For his brother killed by British soldiers, for his friend Rebecca's father held prisoner by the redcoats, and for the countless other rebel Americans struggling beneath the crushing weight of British rule. The whispered words of a dying soldier, and a mysterious watch, give William all the ammunition he needs; a secret message for the leader of the rebel army. Rebecca disguises herself as a boy, and she and William join the American troops. They embark on an epic journey that pulls them into a secret network of spies, pits them against dangerous gunmen, and leads them on a quest to find General George Washington himself. Can William and Rebecca determine friend from foe long enough to deliver a message that might just change the tide of the American Revolution? Praise for The Last Ride of Caleb O'Toole, winner of the MPIBA Reading the West Award "In this action-packed debut novel...Pierpont has created a suspenseful, enlightening read featuring worthy allies and wicked enemies."—Booklist "The fast-paced adventure serves up a hearty history lesson with side dishes of political, social and environmental commentary. Realistic and complicated characters give the familiar story of the pioneer's journey fresh life...a suspenseful adventure with heart."—Kirkus Reviews "The pace doesn't let up TV and film actor Pierpoint offers a rowdy Wild West adventure in his first book for children... Readers seeking action, history, and adventure aren't likely to mind."—Publishers Weekly

The Secret Mission of William Tuck
The Secret Mission of William Tuck

Author: Eric Pierpoint

Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781402281747

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"After seeing his brother murdered by the British, William leaves home to join the Patriot effort. While on a mission to deliver a secret message, William meets Rebecca, posing as a boy. Together they embark on a cross-colony journey through a secret network of Patriot spies that leads them on a quest to find General Washington himself"--

A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity
A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity

Author: Nicole Valentine

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1541564472

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He believes in science, but only magic can help his mom. Twelve-year-old Finn is used to people in his family disappearing. His twin sister, Faith, drowned when they were three years old. A few months ago, his mom abandoned him and his dad with no explanation. Finn clings to the concrete facts in his physics books—and to his best friend, Gabi—to ward off his sadness. But then his grandmother tells him a secret: the women in their family are Travelers, able to move back and forth in time. Finn's mom is trapped somewhere in the timeline, and she's left Finn a portal to find her. But to succeed, he'll have to put his trust in something bigger than logic. "This is an incredible book, no matter which time universe you're in. I couldn't put it down. One of my favorite debut novels of the year."—Erin Entrada Kelly, New York Times bestselling author and 2018 Newbery Medal winner

The Debrief Imperative
The Debrief Imperative

Author: James D. Murphy

Publisher: Premiere

Published: 2011-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781607460404

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For the last fifty years, fighter pilots have used a secret tool for continuous improvement. This is the disciplined and effective debrief-something most companies talk about but don't know how to do. Authors Murphy and Duke succinctly provide not only the reasons for debriefing, but how to conduct an effective debrief. They call it the Stealth Debrief process. It provides a simple means of analysing root causes while yielding actionable lessons and addresses organisational weaknesses while empowering and reinforcing strengths.

Britain’s Encounter with Revolutionary China, 1949–54
Britain’s Encounter with Revolutionary China, 1949–54

Author: James Tuck-Hong Tang

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-07-27

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1349223492

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This book examines Britain's recognition of the newly established Peoples' Republic of China in 1950 and the developments leading to the establishment of formal Anglo-Chinese diplomatic relations in 1954. The importance of the USA in Anglo-Chinese relations is also highlighted by this study. Based on archival materials and interviews, this is an attempt to apply a decision-making framework to study the formulation and implementation of Britain's China policy and to explore revolutionary China's conduct in international relations.

The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States
The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States

Author: American Film Institute

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 962

ISBN-13: 9780520209695

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After more than fifteen years, this initial volume of the American Film Institute Catalog series is again in print. The 1920s set covers the important filmmaking period when "movies" became "talkies," and the careers of many influential directors and actors were launched. Films such as Wings, The Phantom of the Opera, All Quiet on the Western Front, and The Jazz Singer are included in this volume.

The Man of Legends
The Man of Legends

Author: Kenneth Johnson

Publisher: 47north

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781477819685

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"New York City, New Year's weekend, 2001. Jillian Guthrie, a troubled young journalist, stumbles onto a tantalizing mystery: the same man, unaged, stands alongside Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and Gandhi in three different photographs spanning eighty-five years of history. In another part of town, Will--an enigmatic thirty-three-year-old of immense charm, wit, and intelligence--looks forward to the new year with hope and trepidation. Haunted by his secret past and shadowed by a dangerous stranger, he finds himself the object of an intense manhunt spearheaded by an ambitious Vatican emissary and an elderly former UN envoy named Hanna. During the next forty-eight hours, a catastrophic event unites Will, Jillian, and Hanna--and puts them in the crosshairs of a centuries-old international conspiracy. Together, the three must unravel an ancient curse that stretches back two millennia and beyond, and face a primal evil that threatens their lives and thousands more."--Page [4] of cover.

The Atomic West
The Atomic West

Author: Bruce William Hevly

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780295977164

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The Manhattan Project transformed the entire country in myriad ways, but it did not affect each region in the same way. "Atomic West" tells the story of how the U.S. government, acting on an enduring perception of the American West as an "empty" place, located a disproportionate number of nuclear facilities in the western states--especially the ones most likely to spread pollution. Maps.

My Mrs. Brown
My Mrs. Brown

Author: William Norwich

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-04-18

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1501108611

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Called upon to inventory the estate of a wealthy woman, Emilia Brown, a frugal and unnoticed woman in small-town Rhode Island, discovers an exquisitely tailored Oscar de la Renta dress in the woman's collection and changes her life to be able to purchase the dress.