March 1968: three miles below the stormy surface of the North Pacific, a Soviet submarine lay silent as a tomb-its crew dead, its payload of nuclear missiles, once directed toward strategic targets in Hawaii, inoperable. No longer a real threat, the sub still presented an alluring target and it was not long before the CIA answered its siren call—even at the risk of igniting World War III.Project AZORIAN—the monumentally audacious six-year mission to recover the sub and learn its se...

On 21 July 2013 Chris Froome made history as the second British cyclist to win the Tour de France - in the 100th edition of the world's most famous bike race - and the first ever African-born rider to wear the coveted maillot jaune on the top step of the podium in Paris. Froome's path into the elite ranks of road racing - from mountain biking alongside wild animals on dusty roads in the nature reserves of Kenya's Great Rift Valley to the giddy heights of the Tour de France - has been unlik...

1854: Sir Roger Tichborne, heir to the ninth-largest estate in England, dies in a shipwreck off the coast of South America.1898: Sir Roger dies again, this time begging on the streets of London.Are they the same man? Was Sir Roger merely lost at sea and returned to England to claim what was rightfully his? Or did an impostor stage an elaborate hoax spanning decades and continents in a brazen attempt to claim Sir Roger's name and riches?I am Tichborne tells ...

America's continued greatness and prosperity isn't guaranteed. We have serious, and in some cases existential, challenges on multiple fronts. We're in trouble economically, culturally, and from a leadership perspective. We have time to fix all of these problems, but we can't wait forever. It will take smart planning and sustained effort to maintain our nation's success.To position ourselves to thrive going forward, we need to unite behind the enduring values that have always made A...

Introducing children to financial literacy at an early age can start them on a path that will serve them well throughout their lives. A Bell for Maury's Bicycle is an age-appropriate and fun introduction to some basic financial concepts for young readers and soon-to-be-readers. Follow along as Maury learns the value of buying something he wants, has the patience to wait for it, and finds clever ways to save for his goal.A Bell for Maury's Bicycle ...

The Adventures of Maury continue in Giving Makes Maury Happy Too! As a continuation of the lessons learned in A Bell for Maury's Bicycle and Maury Becomes a Super Saver!, Maury now discovers the joy of charitable giving and generosity as an important component of financial literacy. As he decides what to donate to a thrift store, volunteers at a food bank, and gives a special gift to a family friend, Maury learns that giving can make him happy, just like saving t...

In this sequel to A Bell for Maury's Bicycle, Maury has been carefully saving some of the nuts he earned from his allowance and chores but now he is running out of room to keep them in his special jar. Is there something else that he can do? In Maury Becomes a Super Saver!, his parents help him to open a savings account and to further his understanding of basic financial concepts. Young readers and soon-to-be-readers can learn along with Maury as he discovers the benefits...

Bowen Tyler, his reluctant crew and a blonde heroine, find themselves marooned in a nightmare world of mighty dinosaurs and bestial apemen who kill on sight. This is the lost continent of Caspak, a hot, dark and mysterious prehistoric world located somewhere in the icy waters of the Antarctic. Their only hope of rescue is a note in a bottle flung into the sea. The survivors persist and penetrate the heart of Caspak to find the incredible secret that claws, fangs and spears have guarded sin...

This is the fourth story in the TARZAN adventure novels. This time it is the son of Tarzan, the young Lord Greystoke, who leads us away from the sheltered shores of 19th century England, back to the primitive jungle. Young Lord Greystoke quickly asserts his natural authority in the jungle the way an heir-apparent might ascend a throne but not without a few painful learnings. Accepted by his fellow primates, they rename him, Korak “the killer.” He is as powerful as he is clever. Though his ...

After the death of his mother, Neewa the black bear cub, is captured by Challoner, the woodsman. Neewa soon learns that the woodsman and his Husky pup, Miki, are his friends. The bear and the dog become inseparable playmates. But their fun and games become of secondary importance when Challoner’s canoe overturns in river rapids causing the two to become separated from Challoner and finally responsible for their own survival in the wilderness. Instinct and hardiness are their greatest asset...

Tarzan has been in England where he has been learning about civilization, his heritage and how he fits into it all as Lord Greystoke.

This classic Western story takes place on a cattle ranch. When a mysterious stranger comes walking into town seeking employment at the Cross-Triangle Ranch, life changes for these simple country folk. The stranger goes by the name Honorable Patches, and throughout the book, his tumultuous past and his intentions for coming out West are revealed. Patches is put to the test many times by the other employees including the caretaker, Phil Acton, and the owner, Dean Baldwin. As Patches continue...