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  Fort Henry: The History of the...

  Jonathan Gianos-Steinberg

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  While the Lincoln Administration and most Northerners were preoccupied with trying to capture Richmond in the summer of 1861, it would be the little-known Ulysses S. Grant who delivered the Union’s first major victories, over a thousand miles away from Washington. Grant’s new commission led to his command of the District of Southeast Missouri, headquartered at Cairo, after he was appointed by “The Pathfinder”, John C. Fremont, a national celebrity who had run for President in 1856. Fremont was one of many political generals that Lincoln was saddled with, and his political prominence ensured he was given a prominent command as commander of the Department of the West early in the war before running so afoul of the Lincoln Administration that he was court-martialed. 
  In January of 1862, Grant persuaded General Henry “Old Brains” Halleck to allow his men to launch a campaign on the Tennessee River. As soon as Halleck acquiesced, Grant moved against Fort Henry, in close coordination with the naval command of Flag Officer Andrew Hull Foote. The combination of infantry and naval bombardment helped force the capitulation of Fort Henry on February 6, 1862, and the surrender of Fort Henry was followed immediately by an attack on Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River, which earned Grant his famous nickname “Unconditional Surrender”. Grant’s forces enveloped the Confederate garrison at Fort Donelson, which included Confederate generals Simon Buckner, John Floyd, and Gideon Pillow. In one of the most bungled operations of the war, the Confederate generals tried and failed to open an escape route by attacking Grant’s forces on February 15. Although the initial assault was successful, General Pillow inexplicably chose to have his men pull back into their trenches, ostensibly so they could take more supplies before their escape. Instead, they simply lost all the ground they had taken, and the garrison was cut off yet again.

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  Table for One - -

  Jackson Allen

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  Jimmy G is another average escapee from the post-apocalyptic wasteland that used to be the Southern US. Now he's in a refugee camp and stuck with whatever he can find. Forget those MREs, they said. Go to Charlie's Cafe. Jimmy G thinks the offer of a hot meal sounds great - too bad he's the main course.

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  Buddy

  Kate Klimo

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  A German shepherd—the first dog trained at the famous seeing eye guide-dog school for the blind—looks back at her life. 
   
   
   
  For anyone who has ever wanted a puppy, the Dog Diaries series tells a dog's story in a new way—from a dog's point of view! Focusing on a different breed for each book, starting with a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd, these stories are based on true dog stories or on true-to-life situations. Dog-loving early chapter book readers and listeners will beg for more! 
   
   
   
  Chosen for her intelligence, obedience, and willingness to learn, Kiss knows there is more to life than chasing balls and chewing bones. She is a noble creature and great things await her. But after spending months learning to take care of her beloved trainer Jack, why does he suddenly want her to take care of Morris—a strange, clumsy man who wants to wants to change her name to Buddy? Could it be that Morris needs Kiss to take care of him even more than Jack did? 
   
   
   
  Based on a true story, you'll hear facts about German shepherds, learn about the history and training of guide dogs, get advice on hosting guide-dog puppies, and much more.

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  The Troll

  Julia Donaldson

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  A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all! Read by author Julia Donaldson.The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat – but he's stuck with boring old fish for supper. Bother! Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew love fish, but, without a decent recipe, their slimy, soggy dinner is even worse. If only they could find their buried treasure and pay for a ship's cook . . . but it seems they've sailed to the wrong island. Again.Join in the fun as two very different worlds collide in The Troll, a gloriously comic story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, the creators of the highly acclaimed Tyrannosaurus Drip. Enjoy other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King.

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  Young Victor Frankenstein and...

  Christopher Allen

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  Young victor frankenstein and his creations   
  Book 3 of 6 – tick tock saves the day-the mountain expedition 
   summary of this thirD book in the series is as follows:: 
  Victor Frankenstein and his creations—especially Tick Tock, his clockwork dog—embark on a mountain expedition to find rare crystals for Melody Maker, Victor’s musical automaton. Along the way, they rescue a family of mountain goats trapped in a collapsing cave, using teamwork and Tick Tock’s clever digging to free them. In gratitude, the mother goat leads them to a hidden valley filled with singing crystals. As a sudden snowstorm strikes during their descent, Tick Tock’s compass nose and steady guidance save the group from disaster. Back at the castle, Victor crafts Melody Maker’s enchanting music from the crystals and rewards Tick Tock with a musical collar. The adventure cements Tick Tock’s role as the team’s steadfast protector and proves that even mechanical beings can possess true courage and heart.  
  The initial opening credit is operatic in style with both male and female vocals paying homage to the late 18th century when victor lived and runs to approximately 3 minutes. The closing music has both an element of classic and current music to add a bit of excitement to the end for the listening children. 
  The story and music itself runs to just over 40 MINUTES and is narrated in the voice of claire francis, my wife. 
  I do hope you enjoy this audiobook and let me know what you think, there are a lot more to come 
  Christopher Allen     -      At your service

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  ROOMS - Rock Novel

  Wilson Sherman

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  Introducing ROOMS, a new kind of audiobook, a poetry musical, or even... rock novel! Join POETRY BAND, on a visionary voyage into the imagination, traveling mystical rooms to the end of time... and eternal beginning! ROOMS, the poetry novel, is the second book in the poetry novel trilogy by Wilson Sherman, that also includes EXIT and PSALM. All three books in the trilogy, have a musical version recorded by POETRY BAND, poetryband.net, now available here as an audiobook... rock novel. "By means of sounds of spiritual music, and its accompanying expressions of spiritual speech is a bold, and daring, and most masterly conception that the public has embraced and approved with avidity." - William Blake A ROOMS video, and full-length movie versions, are slated for production. Former President Clinton wrote the band, "the new album is great!" https://www.poetryband.net/Clinton_Letter_2007.htm. The best art is novel and new..." William Blake

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