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  Shiloh: The History of the First...

  Jonathan Gianos-Steinberg

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  After Union General Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in early 1862, Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, widely considered the Confederacy’s best general, concentrated his forces in northern Georgia and prepared for a major offensive that culminated with the biggest battle of the war to that point, the Battle of Shiloh. On the morning of April 6, Johnston directed an all out attack on Grant’s army around Shiloh Church, and though Grant’s men had been encamped there, they had failed to create defensive fortifications or earthworks. They were also badly caught by surprise. With nearly 45,000 Confederates attacking, Johnston’s army began to steadily push Grant’s men back toward the river. 
  The Battle of Shiloh lasted two days, but the battle over the battle had just begun. Grant’s army had just won the biggest battle in the history of North America, with nearly 24,000 combined casualties among the Union and Confederate forces. Usually the winner of a major battle is hailed as a hero, but Grant was hardly a winner at Shiloh. The Battle of Shiloh took place before costlier battles at places like Antietam and Gettysburg, so the extent of the casualties at Shiloh shocked the nation. Moreover, at Shiloh the casualties were viewed as needless; Grant was pilloried for allowing the Confederates to take his forces by surprise, as well as the failure to build defensive earthworks and fortifications, which nearly resulted in a rout of his army. Speculation again arose that Grant had a drinking problem, and some even assumed he was drunk during the battle. Though the Union won, it was largely viewed that their success owed to the heroics of General Sherman in rallying the men and Don Carlos Buell arriving with his army, and General Buell was happy to receive the credit at Grant’s expense.

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  Transportation - A Look at Then...

  Percy Leed

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  From trolleys and wagons to cars and spaceships, transportation has changed over the years. Descriptive text and historical photographs give readers a peek into the ways we used to get around.

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  People of God - One and All:...

  Edith Close-Vaziri

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  Who is a sinner? Who is a saint? Which one are you? You will find answers to these questions. 
  Throughout the book, scripture passages for further study and references are provided with most of the poems furthering personal questions and reflections on one's faith; they allow one to mature oneself in faith realm and to share it with others.

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  The Three Little Bears

  Robert Southey

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  The Three Little Bears is a populair fairy tale written by Robert Southey. Three bears come home and notice someone has sat in their chairs, and has eaten their food and slept in their beds! The moral of the story is: respect others privacy and property. Recommended for age 3+.

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  Secret SongBoy - He loves to...

  Anna Skoyles

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  Football and singing, that’s what Lewis loves. No one knows about the singing and that’s just how he likes it. 
  After a seriously embarrassing incident at school, Lewis’ secret is out! Taunted by ‘SongBoy’ jibes, Lewis loses his musical way. He’s never going to write that hit song now… 
  Only one thing can help Lewis get back on track and find the music that still beats in his heart but the football team is calling! 
  If you enjoy reading David Walliams, Jacqueline Wilson or Roald Dahl you may enjoy this book too.

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  Jorinda and Jorindel

  Brothers Grimm

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  An evil shape-shifting witch lived alone in a dark castle in the woods. She could lure wild animals and birds to her before killing them for food. She froze to stone any man who would come near to where she stood, and turn innocent maidens into birds and cage them. Jorinda and Jorindel, two lovers engaged to be married, went for a walk in the forest. They came too near to the witch's lair. She turned Jorinda into a nightingale and petrified Jorindel to the ground. Once she had carried away the bird, she freed Jorindel, laughing that he would never see Jorinda again.
  One night Jorindel dreamed of a flower and that it would break all the witch's spells. He sought it for nine days, found it, and carried it back to the castle. He was not frozen to the ground when he approached the castle and it opened all the doors. He found the witch feeding the birds. She was unable to curse him. When she tried to take one cage away, he realized it was Jorinde. He touched the witch with the flower and her evil magic left her forever. He touched Jorinda with the flower and she became a woman again. Then he transformed all the other women back.

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