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By Ramon Carrasco
I never saw myself as a soldier. I always imagined myself doing many different things, but this one was not one of them. My senior year in high school I planned everything out. It was nothing like this. Life has a funny way of changing your plans. Author Ramon Carrasco joined the U.S Army as a last resort, eager to leave the boring normalcy of Big Lake, Texas, and to make a fresh start. But he struggles to find his place in the military. Shipped off to Seoul, Korea, he must learn to deal with the absence of important people in his life, mainly his family, and come to terms with old relationships while making new ones. Army Life details Carrasco's quest to discover his purpose in life. In doing so, he finds out that the Army is not what he thought it would be, and that people are not always who they appear to be. Faced with new challenges, Carrasco learns more about who he is and why his life has led him to this point. Will Carrasco's personal struggles and being in the Army overwhelm him, or will his strong spirit see him through?
FORMAT: E-Book
By Margaret E. Rau
The accounts in Margaret Rau's book come from her intimate conversations with young women. Young Women in China was selected by the New York City Library as an outstanding non-fiction book.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Ramon Carrasco
I never saw myself as a soldier. I always imagined myself doing many different things, but this one was not one of them. My senior year in high school I planned everything out. It was nothing like this. Life has a funny way of changing your plans. Author Ramon Carrasco joined the U.S Army as a last resort, eager to leave the boring normalcy of Big Lake, Texas, and to make a fresh start. But he struggles to find his place in the military. Shipped off to Seoul, Korea, he must learn to deal with the absence of important people in his life, mainly his family, and come to terms with old relationships while making new ones. Army Life details Carrasco's quest to discover his purpose in life. In doing so, he finds out that the Army is not what he thought it would be, and that people are not always who they appear to be. Faced with new challenges, Carrasco learns more about who he is and why his life has led him to this point. Will Carrasco's personal struggles and being in the Army overwhelm him, or will his strong spirit see him through?
FORMAT: Softcover
By Libby Hughes
More than 3,000 of General George Washington's troops died from cold, hunger, and smallpox while encamping at Valley Forge. This is the story of that harsh winter, the victories that followed, and the founding of the Valley Forge National Historical Park.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Manes Pierre
As a staff member of Children International Summer Villages, Manes Pierre taught and shared conflict management skills with children and teachers representing more than fifteen countries. In Spinning the Globe, Pierre brings us into his world of diversity that includes more than twenty years of teaching to all ages. This collection of one hundred and nine poems, short stories and haikus, is inspirational, insightful and shows Pierre's resolve to fight for peace and understanding around the globe. As in the poem "Love Celebration" where Pierre invites the reader to share his or her love in spite of today's world -- letting love overcome all obstacles or in the poem "The Immorals of Our World" that explores the lack of integrity of the world leaders of today. In the short story "The Agony" Pierre explores many of the ideals of the people of America and makes an appeal to the Commander-in-Chief to find closure with many of issues that have been brought forward in recent years. With true grit, amazing clarity and self-inflection, Pierre shows all of us in Spinning the Globe that hope remains strong in the world today.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Manes Pierre
As a staff member of Children International Summer Villages, Manes Pierre taught and shared conflict management skills with children and teachers representing more than fifteen countries. In Spinning the Globe, Pierre brings us into his world of diversity that includes more than twenty years of teaching to all ages. This collection of one hundred and nine poems, short stories and haikus, is inspirational, insightful and shows Pierre's resolve to fight for peace and understanding around the globe. As in the poem "Love Celebration" where Pierre invites the reader to share his or her love in spite of today's world -- letting love overcome all obstacles or in the poem "The Immorals of Our World" that explores the lack of integrity of the world leaders of today. In the short story "The Agony" Pierre explores many of the ideals of the people of America and makes an appeal to the Commander-in-Chief to find closure with many of issues that have been brought forward in recent years. With true grit, amazing clarity and self-inflection, Pierre shows all of us in Spinning the Globe that hope remains strong in the world today.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Manes Pierre
As a staff member of Children International Summer Villages, Manes Pierre taught and shared conflict management skills with children and teachers representing more than fifteen countries. In Spinning the Globe, Pierre brings us into his world of diversity that includes more than twenty years of teaching to all ages. This collection of one hundred and nine poems, short stories and haikus, is inspirational, insightful and shows Pierre's resolve to fight for peace and understanding around the globe. As in the poem "Love Celebration" where Pierre invites the reader to share his or her love in spite of today's world -- letting love overcome all obstacles or in the poem "The Immorals of Our World" that explores the lack of integrity of the world leaders of today. In the short story "The Agony" Pierre explores many of the ideals of the people of America and makes an appeal to the Commander-in-Chief to find closure with many of issues that have been brought forward in recent years. With true grit, amazing clarity and self-inflection, Pierre shows all of us in Spinning the Globe that hope remains strong in the world today.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Michaela Abbott
"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true." -Richard Bach Many teenagers feel that high school is one of the most difficult and confusing times of their life. Life rides a roller coaster as it hits its fantastic highs and then drops back down to its unwanted lows. This is natural; it happens to everyone. Unfortunately, many teenagers feel alone in the world. They wonder why they were punished and everyone else's life seems to be going so well. The collection of poems in You're not Alone reflects the pain, confusion, love, hate, heartbreak, anxiety, and loneliness that all teenagers go through at one point and time. It reminds them that they are not rowing the boat by themselves but rather, that they have an entire crew rowing with them. They are all attempting to reach a like goal: To make it through their teenage years. Their wish will come true.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Michaela Abbott
"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true." -Richard Bach Many teenagers feel that high school is one of the most difficult and confusing times of their life. Life rides a roller coaster as it hits its fantastic highs and then drops back down to its unwanted lows. This is natural; it happens to everyone. Unfortunately, many teenagers feel alone in the world. They wonder why they were punished and everyone else's life seems to be going so well. The collection of poems in You're not Alone reflects the pain, confusion, love, hate, heartbreak, anxiety, and loneliness that all teenagers go through at one point and time. It reminds them that they are not rowing the boat by themselves but rather, that they have an entire crew rowing with them. They are all attempting to reach a like goal: To make it through their teenage years. Their wish will come true.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Michaela Abbott
"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true." -Richard Bach Many teenagers feel that high school is one of the most difficult and confusing times of their life. Life rides a roller coaster as it hits its fantastic highs and then drops back down to its unwanted lows. This is natural; it happens to everyone. Unfortunately, many teenagers feel alone in the world. They wonder why they were punished and everyone else's life seems to be going so well. The collection of poems in You're not Alone reflects the pain, confusion, love, hate, heartbreak, anxiety, and loneliness that all teenagers go through at one point and time. It reminds them that they are not rowing the boat by themselves but rather, that they have an entire crew rowing with them. They are all attempting to reach a like goal: To make it through their teenage years. Their wish will come true.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Randall Martinez
Randy Martinez and Joe Hernandez are best friends. They met in 1979 and quickly recognized they had lots in common. They were good students, they enjoyed sports, they were practical jokers, and they both liked the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. They were born and raised in the working class neighborhood of La Puente, a community of about 80,000 located near East Los Angeles. After graduating from Bassett High School in 1985 and 1986 respectively, they each went off to different universities. For six years, they hardly saw each other and spoke only on occasion. They made new friends and joined various social and fraternal organizations. In 1989, Randy earned his degree and moved to San Francisco. In 1991, Joe earned his degree. To celebrate, they made plans to travel to Europe together, figuring that such an adventure might allow them to go back to something they had lost along the way. So, they saved their money, loaded their backpacks, and headed out. This is a story of two young men yearning for adventure, and finding the truth about their deep, abiding friendship.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Randall Martinez
Randy Martinez and Joe Hernandez are best friends. They met in 1979 and quickly recognized they had lots in common. They were good students, they enjoyed sports, they were practical jokers, and they both liked the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. They were born and raised in the working class neighborhood of La Puente, a community of about 80,000 located near East Los Angeles. After graduating from Bassett High School in 1985 and 1986 respectively, they each went off to different universities. For six years, they hardly saw each other and spoke only on occasion. They made new friends and joined various social and fraternal organizations. In 1989, Randy earned his degree and moved to San Francisco. In 1991, Joe earned his degree. To celebrate, they made plans to travel to Europe together, figuring that such an adventure might allow them to go back to something they had lost along the way. So, they saved their money, loaded their backpacks, and headed out. This is a story of two young men yearning for adventure, and finding the truth about their deep, abiding friendship.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Tony Reich
A MUST READ FOR TEENAGERS, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS From grade school through high school, Tony chronicles year by year the emotional roller coaster ride of falling in love, his first back seat at the drive-in experience and being dumped by four very beautiful California girls. As the emotional scars of loves lost, favoritism and discrimination in high school tear at his wrenching soul, he slowly the steers towards the hippie movement. By the 12th grade, even his five loves ignored him as if he had never existed. Linda was the cutest and her love letters where unsurpassed. She is the only girl that said she loved me. Susan was beautiful and always behind me and giving me confidence. Barbara was smart, cute, pretty, sexy and my best friend who laid her head on my shoulder for support. Sophia was classy and her beauty would take your breath away. With a soft voice, she gave me a female presence when I needed it most. Sherry gave me a more adult kind of love I had not known before. I finally realized I wanted to marry her but it was too late.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Tony Reich
A MUST READ FOR TEENAGERS, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS From grade school through high school, Tony chronicles year by year the emotional roller coaster ride of falling in love, his first back seat at the drive-in experience and being dumped by four very beautiful California girls. As the emotional scars of loves lost, favoritism and discrimination in high school tear at his wrenching soul, he slowly the steers towards the hippie movement. By the 12th grade, even his five loves ignored him as if he had never existed. Linda was the cutest and her love letters where unsurpassed. She is the only girl that said she loved me. Susan was beautiful and always behind me and giving me confidence. Barbara was smart, cute, pretty, sexy and my best friend who laid her head on my shoulder for support. Sophia was classy and her beauty would take your breath away. With a soft voice, she gave me a female presence when I needed it most. Sherry gave me a more adult kind of love I had not known before. I finally realized I wanted to marry her but it was too late.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Kathy Portera
Writing after school might be an unlikely way for elementary aged children to spend valuable free time. Yet, that is just what they, along with parents, grandparents, and a teacher/sponsor did for two quarters of the school year. For the pure love of writing, they gathered in a writing workshop forum, listening to literature, talking about writing, writing, revising, and finally publishing. Wildcats, Butterflies, and Walnut Shells, is the celebration of their writing process.
FORMAT: Softcover
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