Boston Strong
Title | Boston Strong PDF eBook |
Author | Casey Sherman |
Publisher | ForeEdge from University Press of New England |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2015-02-03 |
Genre | True Crime |
ISBN | 1611687284 |
Veteran journalists Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge have written the definitive inside look at the Boston Marathon bombings with a unique, Boston-based account of the events that riveted the world. From the Tsarnaev brothers' years leading up to the act of terror to the bomb scene itself (which both authors witnessed first-hand within minutes of the blast), from the terrifying police shootout with the suspects to the ultimate capture of the younger brother, Boston Strong: A City's Triumph over Tragedy reports all the facts-and so much more. Based on months of intensive interviews, this is the first book to tell the entire story through the eyes of those who experienced it. From the cop first on the scene, to the detectives assigned to the manhunt, the authors provide a behind-the-scenes look at the investigation. More than a true-crime book, Boston Strong also tells the tragic but ultimately life-affirming story of the victims and their recoveries and gives voice to those who lost loved ones. With their extensive reporting, writing experience, and deep ties to the Boston area, Sherman and Wedge create the perfect match of story, place, and authors. If you're only going to read one book on this tragic but uplifting story, this is it.
F Is for Flag
Title | F Is for Flag PDF eBook |
Author | Wendy Cheyette Lewison |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 25 |
Release | 2002-04-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0448428385 |
June 14 is Flag Day, but with so many American flags proudly displayed, every day seems like Flag Day. Perfect for reading together with a young child, F Is for Flag shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that-in good times and in bad-everyone in our country is part of one great big family.
Latter-day Patriots
Title | Latter-day Patriots PDF eBook |
Author | Gene Allred Sessions |
Publisher | |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
A Patriot's History of the United States
Title | A Patriot's History of the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Larry Schweikart |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 1350 |
Release | 2004-12-29 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1101217782 |
For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin. A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.
FBI Myths and Misconceptions
Title | FBI Myths and Misconceptions PDF eBook |
Author | Jerri Williams |
Publisher | Money Pit Press |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 2019-07-26 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1732462453 |
How much do you really know about the FBI? Like most people, you’ve probably learned about the FBI from popular culture–reading books and watching TV shows and movies, along with, of course, the news. You might be surprised to learn that a lot of what you’ve been reading and watching is inaccurate. Written by retired Special Agent, crime novelist, and true crime podcaster, Jerri Williams, FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives debunks twenty clichés and misconceptions about the FBI, by presenting educational reality checks supported by excerpts from the FBI website, quotes from retired agents, and reviews of popular films and fiction featuring FBI agent characters. This informative and fun manual will help you: - Create realistic FBI characters and plots for your next book or script - Impress armchair detective friends with your knowledge about the FBI - Prepare for a career in the FBI and avoid embarrassing yourself at Quantico Get your copy today!
Patriots Day
Title | Patriots Day PDF eBook |
Author | Boston Herald Staff |
Publisher | Sports Publishing LLC |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Super Bowl |
ISBN | 9781582615233 |
In the tradition of similar instant books celebrating the achievements of championship teams and individuals, including Yankees '98: Best Ever! with the New York Daily News and Eleven Men Believed with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sports Publishing presents the first title available on the market to salute the champions of Super Bowl XXXVI. The book promises to tell the complete story of the team's winning season through articles, columns, and photos that first appeared in the pages of the city's major daily newspaper. Sports Publishing's tribute to the Super Bowl champions will prove to be a cherished keepsake for all fans of the team who will be celebrating the victory well into the year.
In the Company of Heroes
Title | In the Company of Heroes PDF eBook |
Author | Michael J. Durant |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 408 |
Release | 2004-05-04 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780451210609 |
Revealing never-before-told stories with the incisive thought and emotion of one who was there. "The author does not pull any punches...his story, is one of great bravery, of going to hell and making it back." —Indianapolis Star His battered face appeared on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report to the shock and horror of all Americans. Black Hawk pilot Mike Durant was shot down and taken prisoner during America's biggest firefight since the Vietnam War. Published in the tenth anniversary year of the Somali conflict, this gripping personal account at last tells the world about Durant's harrowing captivity and the heroic deeds of his doomed comrades. And, as readers will discover, Durant proves himself to be nothing less than a hero.