The First Shots

On April 12, 1861, the long-simmering tensions between the American North and South exploded as Southern troops in the seceding state of South Carolina fired on the Federal forces at Fort Sumter in Ch

For the better part of the last half century, the United States has been the World's Police, claiming to defend ideologies, allies, and our national security through brute force. But is military actio

Everyone knows the story of how the Civil War began at Fort Sumter, but what happened to the fortafter the first shots were fired there? The North wanted to restore Sumter to its rightful place in the

For the better part of the last half century, we have been the World’s Police, claiming to defend ideologies, allies, and our national security through brute force. But is military action always the m

David Kynaston was six and a half years old when he attended his first Aldershot Town F.C. game in the early months of 1959. So began a deep attachment to the game and a lifelong loyalty to an obscure

Discusses the Battles of Lexington and Concord, including the events leading up to each battle, who was involved, and the outcome.

Cherry has everything figured out: she'll live peacefully with her grandma, hang out with her BFF Tanaya, and go to cosmetology school after she graduates. If only Tanaya and her grandma would see it

The misfit heroes from Swim the Fly and Beat the Band embark on a latest popularity-building venture for which they write a horror movie script and shoot a low-low-budget film in hopes of winning the

Join Sean, Coop and Matt for the final time in this side-splitting sequel to Swim the Fly and Beat the Band.

And . . . action! As the uproarious trio returns, sensitive Sean takes the spotlight — scripting a low-low-budget film while fielding unexpected female fans.Coop is cooking up another sure-misfire sch

Car detective Jack Colby has a new case, but soon suspects much more is at stake . . .?? - All is not well on the film set of director Bill Wade’s new blockbuster Dark Harvest. At first Jack Colby, ca

Bryan James knows everything about hockey. That's a passion he and his daughter Allie share. What he doesn't know is how to be a single father. And the way he's scrambling to hold his thirteen-year-o

Bryan James knows everything about hockey. That's a passion he and his daughter Allie share. What he doesn't know is how to be a single father. And the way he's scrambling to hold his thirteen-year-o

Two former teammates and ex-best friends with benefits reunite twelve years later in this steamy small town hockey romance by Rachel Reid. Perfect for #BookTok readers looking for their next five-star romance!A sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-teammates and former best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. From theNew York Timesbestselling author of theHeated Rivalry, Rachel Reid.After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam’s not sure he’ll ever win back Riley’s trust after the way they left things—and the attention he’s getting as a huge hockey star isn’t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles b

All legends start somewhere . . .After defeating the evil Grendilock and saving Cadno, the last firefox, Charlie Challinor is looking forward to a well-earned rest. But when a familiar face appears from the realm of Fargone, Charlie's family is once again swept up into adventure. Along with Lippy, Roo and new magical friend Blodyn, Charlie must travel to Fargone to face the dreaded Draig, the shadowy monster that is slowly draining the life from the land - and uncover the lost secret that links Draig's history to Charlie's own .. . The magical sequel to The Last Firefox, one of the most exciting children's debuts of 2022.

Introducing My First Brain Quest for babies! These chunky board books introduce early learning concepts - like first words - with bright images, simple vocabulary, and signature Brain Quest Q&A fun.It

Beat the buzzer and sink that three-pointer to win with Basketball Big Shots! From bestselling author Jake Maddox comes a collection that brings together three thrilling full-color graphic novels into

Brimming with wisdom and humour, David Kynaston s diaries written over one football season offer up his most personal take on social history to date. David Kynaston was seven and a half years old w

Sam Jam sat in a school library and challenged the school community to ask him about the origin of anything at all ― and pledged to use library resources to answer within 60 minutes. Children and adul