On the seventy-fifth anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki comes this heart-pounding account of the war-room drama inside the cabinets of the United States and Japan that led to Armageddon on August 6, 1945.Here are the secret strategy sessions, fierce debates, looming assassinations, and planned invasions that resulted in history’s first use of nuclear weapons in combat, and the ensuing chaotic days as the Japanese government struggled to respond to the real...

You held it together. Did what they told you would work.But every morning, you wake up to that same dread.It's heartbreaking. You don't deserve this. You're a good person.If you're willing to put in the work, and you've proven that you are, then it's supposed to actually work.Right?Here's the missing piece of the puzzle, the one you've always known must be out there somewhere:No one showe...

'By focusing on the transition from late adolescence to young adulthood, this innovative book makes a unique and valuable contribution to our understanding of a neglected area of development. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience with this age group as well as his understanding of the complex cultural and social forces that impinge on young people today, Brockman has produced that rarest of volumes: a work that is engaging, creative and wise while at the same time being eminently pr...

Shane is a nerdy outcast who loves reading and fantasizing about medieval adventures. Danny is a skateboarding socialite who is always getting himself into trouble by being very mischievous. Together, the two of them uncover a secret that could change the world, and they are forced to set off on an adventure through space and time. Along the way, they encounter ancient warriors, fire breathing dragons, mystical prophecies, secret societies, advanced technologies such as time travel and tel...

“By gosh, I like it!” the hawk-nosed man exclaimed, gazing at his reflection in the mercantile window. He was admiring the coat, called a Duster, just purchased from the store. It was a loose-fitting, full-length coat with a short cape over the shoulders. It fit his slim frame long, almost down to his ankles and passed his wrists, but he didn’t mind. He liked the way it looked and how the coat’s tan color matched well with his newly acquired Stetson hat; its chinstrap dangled loosely aroun...

Robert Moffat, the missionary hero of Kuruman is a historical biography and literary work that documents nineteenth-century missionary activity in Africa, focusing on Christian missionary expansion in South Africa and its cultural and religious impact. It presents a detailed account of religious exploration, cultural interaction, and colonial-era transformation through missionary work. The biography examines the life and mission of Robert Moffat, emphasizing his dedication to spreading Chr...

Bella is thrilled to be joining her mum on an expedition to study penguins on the Antarctic coast. While exploring one of the islands she discovers an unusual penguin with a pale brown coat instead of the typical black.But before Bella can investigate further, she spots an old pirate ship sailing to the island, then she blinks – and it disappears! Bella is convinced that she imagined it, until she goes out searching for the pale penguin again and bumps into a boy named Jules. He ha...

**' . . . ought to be the children's hit of the summer' - I PaperFollow Delta the wolfdog around Pompeii in 79 AD while the shadow of the great volcano Mount Vesuvius looms, from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Umbrella Mouse, Anna Fargher. Illustrated throughout in black and white by David Dean.**It’s the year 79 AD, and the earth around Pompeii is quaking . . .Young wolfdog Delta finds herself on the run and escaping her family’s vil...

Join Martine and her magical giraffe, Jemmy, for four heart-warming adventures set in Africa.Martine will discover her unique destiny as the child who can ride the white giraffe, rescue beached dolphins in the islands of Mozambique, race against time to save the world's rarest leopard and uncover a terrible plot in the Namibian desert.This collection includes:The White GiraffeDolphin SongThe Last LeopardThe Elephant's Tale

The first book in the heartwarming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe. Abridged edition.At eleven years old, Martine is orphaned and sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa. Her grandmother seems strangely unwelcoming and Martine has a difficult time settling in at her new school. But she has an ally in Tendai - one o...

An authoritative overview of the developing field of public history reflecting theory and practice around the globeThis unique reference guides readers through this relatively new field of historical inquiry, exploring the varieties and forms of public history, its relationship with popular history, and the ways in which the field has evolved internationally over the past thirty years. Comprised of thirty-four essays written by a group of leading international scho...

NOVELThe Black Camel**, by Earl** Derr Biggers [Charlie Chan series]A Hollywood star, a Hawaiian beach, and Charlie Chan on the case—secrets will out!SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY“Called Out,” by Hal CharlesCan you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!SHORT STORIES