Introduction to the life, times, and key achievements of James K. Polk while including step-by-step illustrations with easy to follow directions that allow readers to draw what they are learning.
Introduction to the life, times, and key achievements of James Buchanan while including step-by-step illustrations with easy to follow directions that allow readers to draw what they are learning.
Winner, 2017 NM/AZ Book Awards for She Was Sheriff First Apaches, then Confederate Texans. The Colton brothers—James, Trace, and now Andy—must face not only their enemies, but their own personal demons. Driven to near madness by Apache brutality, nearly killing the sheriff, James chooses joining the Union Army over prison. Andy, the youngest brother, also joins, but only to keep James out of trouble. Trace, the oldest Colton, finds himself imprisoned by a sadistic Confederate officer and left alone to die. It's Arizona Territory at the start of the Civil War, and the Coltons are caught in the middle of it. In the end, it's all up to James to save Union troops from an Apache attack—if he can summon the courage to face his old torturers and their leader, Cochise. "Melody Groves writes about the Southwestern frontier with real authority; a scholar's grasp of history, a keen sense of the land, and a well-honed edge for action that'll get your blood boiling. Historical fiction at its best."—Johnny Boggs, author of thirty books
Winner, 2017 NM/AZ Book Awards for She Was Sheriff Stranded in the rugged Sonoran Desert, stagecoach drivers James Colton and older brother, Trace, are captured by warring Apaches. Tortured and driven to the breaking point, James is used as a bargaining chip by the great Apache Chief, Cochise. James will die if Trace can't win freedom for Cochise's brother, imprisoned by the Army. Trace rushes to negotiate a trade, but the Army has other plans—attack Cochise and his warriors at Apache Pass. It's Arizona Territory, 1861. Rage explodes across the Sonoran Desert, and blood stains the sand. Will the Colton brothers survive? Sonoran Rage is the second book in Melody Grove's Colton Brothers Saga series. "Melody Groves takes readers on a memorable adventure into the Sonoran Desert. Unexpected plot twists, realistic descriptions and vivid writing keep you on edge—and turning the pages—as young stagecoach drivers James and Trace Colton face Cochise and his Apaches in a life-changing challenge for survival."—Cotton Smith, author of Western novels, including Blood of Bass Tillman
Robbed and beaten by outlaws, stagecoach guard James Colton vows justice and recovery of his grandfather's watch. Determined to find his heirloom, James hunts the outlaws, only to face an immoral sheriff who gives him no choice but to shoot. Charged with his murder, James's solitary hope is to get the bandits to confess to the sheriff's villainy. With older brother Trace along to help, James tracks the outlaws into Mexico. But after Trace is gravely wounded, James is ambushed by lawmen as he tries to take his brother across the border. The hangman's noose seems closer than ever. Will James prove his innocence? It's 1860 southern New Mexico. Border Ambush exposes the American Southwest for what it really was—rough, tough, and brutal.
Gold fever hits Andrew Jackson Colton. Hard. At eighteen, the opportunity to acquire wealth calls to him. In August 1863, Andy rides into Birchville, the southwestern New Mexico Black Range town, headquarters for anything gold. Andy claims a spot along the stream and pans for gold. Unsuccessful, by first snowfall he’s ready to go home, try again when it’s warmer. However, friend Thomas O’Malley convinces Andy to join him—head farther into the Range to the mining berg of Mogollon. Andy encounters Apaches and is wounded, O’Malley killed. Andy stumbles into Mogollon, which has already been raided. He locates the single cabin occupied by a runaway slave, Dawson, who saves his life. Dawson forces Andy to work, and then hides him when Andy’s older brothers come looking. Dawson convinces the Apache to buy Andy, but the Apache keep Dawson and Andy as slaves. The Apache leader uses Andy as a lure for Andy’s brothers. The leader’s only objective: revenge for his brother’s death at the hands of James Colton. Still looking for Andy, the Colton brothers ride into Birchville, raided by the Apache. Andy and Dawson are used as bait and the Coltons take it. Everyone fights for their lives.
Luke Colton believes the South and slavery are right. How else will cotton get to market, tobacco harvested without slaves to do the work? Southern economy is based on such a workforce and besides, what would slaves do if they were free? Luke’s three brothers, parents, and his wife think slavery and states’ rights are wrong. They side with the Union. Here in Kansas, Luke chooses to ride with the leader of Quantrill’s Raiders, a ruthless group of border ruffians. He hides his decision from his family. James Colton, Luke’s older brother, a victim of Apache capture and torture, visits from New Mexico and displays what slavery looks like, explains what it costs. Unconvinced, Luke continues to ride with Quantrill by burning houses, raiding, looting, and assaulting men, until he realizes his family is right. But how to get out of the Confederate guerrilla’s clutches? Upon learning of Quantrill’s plans to burn Lawrence, Kansas, Luke’s hometown, the Colton brothers rush to save everyone. But, no one listens . . .
Grouchy's ears were pointed straight up and tall as she intently listened. "What are you listening to, Grouchy?" I asked. "Shh, it's the owners in the stables talking loudly. I want to hear them," she answered. Suddenly, she bolted and ran back to her mother's side, braying loudly. "Hide, Elior, hide!" she screamed as she ran past me. "What is wrong, Grouchy?" I asked as I ran to Rose behind her. She was trembling as she told Rose what she had heard... Gallop with Elior, Grouchy, and Rose as they escape the dangers of the stables and are led on a great journey in their lives. Perform before a king, then cross the deserts of Egypt to race against the fastest stallions in the country as Elior, the great white stallion, tells the story of his life and its many adventures with friends and family. But who will he find is his one true owner?
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. AGAINST THE TIDE by Melody Carlson Inheriting her father's newspaper after his mysterious death, Megan McCallister returns to her coastal hometown—and discovers that someone wants her dead, too. But with the help of Garret Larsson, she's determined to finish her father's final story…and expose his killer. WITNESS PURSUIT Echo Mountain by Hope White When property manager Cassie McBride finds a dead body in a rental cabin, she enters the killer's crosshairs. And police chief Nate Walsh makes it his mission to protect her—even at the risk of his own life. COUNTDOWN by Heather Woodhaven When Rachel Cooper saves her neighbor's twins from a kidnapping, James McGuire's enemies target her. Someone planted a weapon on his company's soon-to-launch satellite—and they'll use anyone close to him as leverage to keep him from stopping its scheduled takeoff. JoinHarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Presents biographies of twenty-four black men and women who made notable contributions in the fields of government, education, law, journalism, religion, medicine, sports, and the arts.
Book 2 in The Allison Chronicles for young adults. Allison was miraculously reunited with her long-lost father, but when her mother discovers the truth, a custody suit tears her between her mother's approval and her father's love.
From the author of "Love & Honor, Defiant Hearts" and "Abiding Love" comes the tale of a beautiful young schoolteacher who falls for a handsome carpenter with a painful past.
In 1948, while her mother is off making yet another movie, fourteen-year-old Allison O'Brian makes her way from New York to Oregon to see the grandfather she has never met and to learn what she can about her supposedly dead father.
Twenty-five engaging stories, one for each day of Advent, teach about God's saving love and explore the meaning of Christmas. Families can join Amy, Miguel, Jonathan and their parents as they experience Christmas in a new light. From the CBA bestselling author of "Lost Lamb" and "King of the Stable.
When Hallie Summers took over her father's medical practice, she was determined to be the best doctor the rough-and-tumble town of Lampasas, Texas, had ever seen. She had her whole life planned--and a brusque, infuriating, handsome bodyguard didn't fit into her plans at all--at least, not into her original plans.
Presents over one hundred Scripture passages, representing the stories from creation to Jesus' second coming in the books from Genesis through Revelation.
Ideal for husbands, this gift book contains spiritual thoughts, prayers, blessings and challenges every wife wishes for her husband. Written from a wife's point of view, each devotion includes a Scripture verse for the day, brief meditation and prayer. Includes color pages, a special gift card and envelope, and silky ribbon marker.
Intercessory prayer for a loved one or someone special has a powerful impact on both the intercessor and the intended. This unique book provides devotions and prayers that readers can share with their loved ones and special friends as a "secret pal". Giving this book anonymously, praying, and then sharing their identity provides outreach opportunities beyond that which a simple greeting card could provide. Each devotion includes a verse for the day, short meditation, and prayer.
Kestra McKenzie, a young widow, is trying to make a new life for herself. A petite woman with red hair and green eyes, she hopes traveling to her hometown will lift her spirits. When she gets there, she discovers that her childhood dream house is for sale. Even though the house is in need of a handyman's help, Kestra sees possibility and purchases it almost immediately. Just as renovations begin, a mysterious stranger moves into a cottage on the property, and Kestra is surprised to find herself falling in love again. Suddenly, her life seems full of promise. But her dreams begin to when a contractor's jealousy threatens to ruin it all. Now that she's found everything she's ever hoped for, can she manage to hold onto it?
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