This author explores the diversity of life through a collection of newspaper columns, engaging with a wide array of subjects. His work offers light and accessible reading. With a keen insight into the human condition, his writing touches upon everyday experiences and observations. The author brings a unique perspective to literature, drawn from his extensive writing background.
Suspense and adventure drive the narrative in this Christian fiction debut of the Matt Davenport Chronicles. Drawing inspiration from true Biblical events, the story promises to engage readers with its thrilling plot and spiritual depth, leaving them eager for more.
"It's a compelling, gleeful premise, and Porter has created a good over-arching plot, which hops from one continent to another with a kind of delighted ease. However, it is the characters that really make the novel. They're wellobserved, clearly differentiated and great company One wonders how many of them are drawn from his own experience Porter is a really good writer."
The narrative details Captain David Porter's voyage to the Pacific Ocean aboard the USS Essex during the early 1810s, including significant events at Valparaiso and the fate of his crew left on Madison's Island. The journal not only chronicles exploration and naval encounters but also addresses criticisms from a previous review, defending the author's integrity and accuracy. This work is part of the Sabin Americana collection, which encompasses a broad spectrum of historical documents, offering insight into life and events in the Americas from the 15th to the early 20th century.
Packed with more than 200 full-colour artworks and photographs of American, British, Canadian, Australian, French, Polish and other Western Allied nations tanks with exhaustive specifications, World War II Tanks: Western Allies 1939-45 is a key reference guide for military modellers and World War II enthusiasts.
Spanning four decades, this collection showcases the poetry of David Porter, a Portland-based writer who began crafting verse in high school. His journey includes the challenges of raising four children and engaging in community projects. Notably, his poem "Thoughts While Crossing The Steel Bridge" earned recognition as a runner-up in a prestigious poetry contest. This collection marks his first significant offering of poetry, highlighting both his personal experiences and his evolution as a poet.
"This workbook contains exercises to help teach and practise the vocabulary students need for academic purposes. Written for students at upper-intermediate level and above, this workbook aims to help those who need to learn basic non-technical vocabulary so that they can study any subject at college or university. The material uses exercises, gap-fills and puzzles to test grammar, comprehension and spelling."--Back cover
Germany's navy, the Kriegsmarine, played a critical role in the Third Reich's attempt to restrict the flow of supplies, men and materiel from the United States to Britain in the early years of the war and from North America and Britain to the Soviet Union from 1941. Such was the success of the U-boats in particular, by the end of the war more than 3000 Allied ships with a combined gross tonnage 14.5 million had been sent to the bottom of the sea. World War II Data The Kriegsmarine, 1939-45 gets behind this massive organization to reveal the workings of the German Navy through its organization, command structure, economic resources, production figures, recruitment, training and philosophy. Broken down by key campaigns and subject areas, the book includes exhaustive reference tables, diagrams, colorful maps and charts, presenting all the core data in easy-to-follow formats. World War II Data The Kriegsmarine, 1939-45 is an essential reference guide for anyone interested in the history and structure of Germany's wartime navy.
This workbook features a range of activities to help students learn and revise non-technical English vocabulary, essential for the study of any subject at a UK university. Self-study exercises and practical classroom activities are included, making it easy to revise classroom knowledge at home. Containing a range of word games, crosswords, quizzes and exercises, this workbook will help build vocabulary confidence in a fun, memorable way. Check Your Vocabulary for Academic English is a must-have workbook for all non-native English speakers wishing to expand their language skills
Highlighting the contributions of African American and Latino American athletes, this comprehensive resource profiles 175 notable figures from various sports over the last 25 years. It delves into their achievements, personal struggles, and significant impacts since 1990. Featured athletes include icons such as Michael Jordan, Serena and Venus Williams, and Oscar De La Hoya, showcasing a diverse range of sports beyond the mainstream. This work emphasizes the vital role these athletes have played in shaping American sports history.
The book offers strategies for developing an exceptional dining program tailored to the specific needs of college campuses, addressing issues of recruitment and retention. It emphasizes the importance of effective negotiation with food service providers, highlighting how many institutions settle for subpar services due to a lack of bargaining power. Through David's innovative approach, readers will learn how to enhance student engagement, maintain accountability, and secure financial benefits, ultimately transforming their dining services into a valuable asset for their institutions.