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  In Search of a Boy Named Chester...

  Ford S. Worthy

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  Shortly after the end of World War II, a 21-year-old Navy officer – just back after a year at war in the Pacific – was eager to return to his small hometown in eastern North Carolina for a brief home leave. At the San Francisco airport, a mother travelling to Omaha offered him her seat – a patriotic gesture of gratitude, he believed. There was one condition: the sailor would need to accompany her 10-year-old son and see him safely to his grandmother in Omaha. 
  The boy’s name was Chester. The sailor never forgot him. 
  Nearly 80 years later, the sailor’s son sets out to give his father a special 100th birthday gift: to discover what became of that precocious boy. 
  The book blends memoir, investigative nonfiction, and family history into a poignant and suspenseful journey. Through letters, military records, census and newspaper archives and outreach to strangers-turned-allies, the author pieces together the life of a boy nearly lost to time. Along the way, the story explores themes of memory, intergenerational connection, and the lasting impact of wartime experiences. Rich in historical detail and emotional resonance, the book will appeal to readers of narrative nonfiction, World War II history, and family sagas, and to genealogical sleuths drawn to real-life mysteries. In Search of a Boy Named Chester is a story that shows us how even the most fleeting encounters can reveal who we are and who we may become.

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  Essential Truths for Teachers

  Danny Steele, Todd Whitaker

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  Teachers deal with change on a regular basis, but there are some principles at the core of teaching that remain constant and that have the biggest impact on student achievement. In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling author and speaker, you’ll learn how to focus on the most important things in the classroom, not just the "current" things. The authors reveal essential truths that will make you a more effective educator in areas such as student relationships, classroom management, and classroom culture. The strategies are presented in digestible chunks, perfect for book studies, in-service sessions, mentorship meetings, and other learning formats. With the inspiring anecdotes and insights in this book, you’ll be reminded of your greater purpose – making a difference in students’ lives.

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  It Happened! - A Uniquely Lucky...

  Jim Lampley, Art Chansky

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  From Jim Lampley, HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television chock full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of sports. 
    
  Jim Lampley’s story is a 50-year travelog of an unlikely career that catalogs the evolution of sports television—from his emergence as the first sideline reporter, through hosting and covering 14 Olympics, to working with all major sports networks. 
    
  It Happened! charts Jim’s notable career, with highlights including:Becoming the first live reporter on the sideline of a nationally televised college football gameFollowing in the footsteps of Jim McKay as host on ABC’s Wide World of Sports and Howard Cosell as halftime host for ABC’s Monday Night FootballPartnering with ABC, CBS, NBC, Turner, and HBOAscending to host of HBO’s Wimbledon weekday telecastsReaching “icon” status as the 30-year face and voice of HBO World Championship Boxing 
    
  Learn how Jim’s brilliance as an announcer and his revolutionary nature led to innovations in sportscasting, three sports Emmys, and induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Personal anecdotes and hard-earned lessons combine as Jim digs deep and shares celebrity stories from the upper echelons of superstar athletes and Hollywood hotshots, but also offers an introspective look at his personal life and trials. It Happened! tells it all.

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  Story of One Short Life 1783 to...

  Elisabeth G. Stryker

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  This is a brief biography of Samuel J. Mills who was instrumental in establishing the first missionary society in the United States, and also the first Bible Society that began distribution of millions of Bibles around the world. His final mission was to Africa where he helped found what become the country of Liberia.  He died on the return voyage at the age of thirty-five. - Summary by Larry Wilson

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  Stonewall Brigade and Hood’s...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Stonewall Brigade went on to fight in every major battle in the Eastern theater of the American Civil War, to the extent that of the 6,000 men who fought with the brigade over the course of four years, less than 200 remained by the time General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. They were organized, trained, and mentored by one of the most revered military leaders in American history, and they made a decisive impact on battles like First Manassas, the 1862 Valley Campaign, and Chancellorsville. The brigade was virtually a spent force by the end of the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse in May 1864, which took place nearly a year after Stonewall Jackson himself had been mortally wounded at Chancellorsville. 
  Organized in Richmond, Virginia on October 22, 1861, Hood’s Texas Brigade was one of the most formidable fighting forces of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. At times undisciplined, the men who comprised this brigade were a group of fearless and determined volunteers-turned-soldiers. Over the course of the Civil War, the Texas Brigade engaged over 4,000 men and was comprised of the only Texans to fight with General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia in the Eastern Theater. With the exception of Chancellorsville, these men fought in every major battle in the East, and they also participated in significant battles in the Western Theater. Of the more than 4,000 men who fought with the brigade over the course of the war, approximately 600 remained to surrender at Appomattox. The brigade suffered a horrific casualty rate of sixty-one percent and were lauded for their courage by men such as generals Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, James Longstreet, and Lee.

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  Speed Reading: Accelerate Your...

  David Cooper

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  The thorough manual "Speed Reading: Accelerate Your Learning and Comprehension: Techniques and Strategies to Read Faster and Retain More" was created to increase your reading speed while maintaining a high degree of understanding and retention. The capacity to swiftly comprehend vast amounts of material is essential in the fast-paced information world we live in today. This book is your road map to mastering it, offering helpful techniques and perceptive approaches to change the way you read. 
  The first sections of the book cover the principles of rapid reading, dispel popular misconceptions, and describe the science underlying reading comprehension. It offers methods for escaping restrictive behaviors like regression and subvocalization, which can greatly impede your reading speed. You will teach your eyes and mind to scan and process text more quickly through a series of activities. 
  The goal of "speed reading" is to read more intelligently rather than just quicker. From light reading like emails and articles to complex academic papers and technical documents, the book provides specialized solutions for each sort of reading material. This guarantees that you may use speed reading strategies in a variety of situations, making them useful and customizable to your requirements. 
  The book also offers methods for monitoring your development and overcoming typical roadblocks, giving you a comprehensive strategy for becoming an expert speed reader. "Speed Reading: Accelerate Your Learning and Comprehension" is an indispensable tool that will help you realize your full potential and transform your reading abilities, regardless of whether you're a professional trying to stay ahead in your field, a student hoping to thrive academically, or a lifelong learner enthusiastic about personal development.

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