AND ALL THAT JAZZCombat veteran, surgeon, and musician, Tony Marco has everything except a soulmate to share his life. When he's bewitched by the piano formerly owned by Athena Cruz, an extraordinary jazz musician from the 1920s, he finds himself transported back to her world.Athena is a stunning, talented woman who's in mortal danger. Falling hard for her, Tony sets out to free her from the possessive and evil jazz club owner who covets her. He'll stop at nothing to destro...

To make a friend is a joy. To make a friend in another country is a wonderment—a small miracle. Pardon My French follows an American author who has embraced a daunting mission: not to be a spectator in France but an enthusiastic participant—fully engaged, fully alive.In France, Johnson is like an alien from another planet. Everything is strange to him. His goal is to speak French without going to prison, drive without being squashed like a bug, dance the tango without losi...

Jefferson and his Colleagues, by Allen Johnson.

It was characteristic of the people of the United States that once assured of their political independence they should face their economic future with buoyant expectations. As colonizers of a new world they were confident in their own strength. When once the shackles of the British mercantile system were shaken off, they did not doubt their ability to compete for the markets of the world. Even Washington, who had fewer illusions than most of his contemporaries, told his fellow citizens of ...

Oorah! The Adventures of a Brave Girl is the story of an American ten-year-old tomboy. Although her name is Samantha, she prefers to be called Sam in honor of her father’s first name. Her greatest desire is to become as brave as her dad, a United States Marine who died in battle during the Vietnam War. Although Sam’s mother, Priscilla, is also American, she was born and raised in Surrey, England. Priscilla decides to send Sam to England for the summer where the youngster will be greeted by...

Oorah! The Adventures of a Brave Girl is the story of an American ten-year-old tomboy. Although her name is Samantha, she prefers to be called Sam in honor of her father’s first name. Her greatest desire is to become as brave as her dad, a United States Marine who died in battle during the Vietnam War. Although Sam’s mother, Priscilla, is also American, she was born and raised in Surrey, England. Priscilla decides to send Sam to England for the summer where the youngster will be greeted by...

The rumble of President John Adams's coach had hardly died away in the distance on the morning of March 4, 1801, when Mr. Thomas Jefferson entered the breakfast room of Conrad's boarding house on Capitol Hill, where he had been living in bachelor's quarters during his Vice-Presidency. He took his usual seat at the lower end of the table among the other boarders, declining with a smile to accept the chair of the impulsive Mrs. Brown, who felt, in spite of her democratic principles, that on thi...

Thomas Jefferson's presidency marked a transformative era in American history, shaped by bold political decisions and dynamic leadership. Jefferson and His Colleagues explores the challenges and triumphs of his administration, from the Louisiana Purchase to conflicts with Britain and France. This insightful volume examines Jefferson's vision for the young republic, his diplomatic strategies, and the influential figures who shaped his presidency, including James Madison and Albert Gallatin....

According to Wikipedia: "Stephen Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813 June 3, 1861) was an American politician from the western state of Illinois, and was the Democratic Party nominee for President in 1860. He lost to the Republican Party's candidate, Abraham Lincoln, whom he had defeated two years earlier in a Senate contest following a famed series of debates. He was nicknamed the "Little Giant" because he was short of stature but was considered by many a "giant" in politics. Douglas was well-...

Aside from salvos of artillery at the hour of twelve, the inauguration of Mr. Jefferson as President of the United States was marked by extreme simplicity. In the Senate chamber of the unfinished Capitol, he was met by Aaron Burr, who had already been installed as presiding officer, and conducted to the Vice-President's chair, while that debonair man of the world took a seat on his right with easy grace. On Mr. Jefferson's left sat Chief Justice John Marshall, a "tall, lax, lounging Virgin...

In the annals of American history, few figures loom larger than Thomas Jefferson. As the third President of the United States, Jefferson's legacy extends far beyond his political achievements. He was a brilliant writer, a visionary architect, and a passionate advocate for individual liberty. In "The Chronicles of America Volume 15 - Jefferson and his Colleagues," historian Allen Johnson paints a vivid portrait of Jefferson and the remarkable group of men who shaped the early years of the A...

"Union and Democracy" by Allen Johnson explores the intricate relationship between the concepts of union and democracy in the context of American history. Johnson delves into the evolution of these ideas, examining how they have shaped the nation’s political landscape. He argues that the struggle for a more perfect union has often been intertwined with the expansion of democratic principles. Through a detailed analysis of key historical events and figures, the book highlights the ongoing t...