Bruce Henderson Books

"The true story of the Japanese American soldiers who helped fight the war in the Pacific in World War II"-- Provided by publisher

Young Jewish boys fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe found refuge in America, only to return to the battlefield after the U.S. entered World War II. Driven by a desire to defend their new homeland and the families they had left behind, their journey highlights themes of courage, identity, and the impact of war on personal lives.

"Nail-biting true adventure."--Kirkus Reviews In 1909, two men laid rival claims to this crown jewel of exploration. A century later, the battle rages still. This book is about one of the most enduring and vitriolic feuds in the history of exploration. "What a consummate cur he is," said Robert Peary of Frederick Cook in 1911. Cook responded, "Peary has stooped to every crime from rape to murder." They had started out as friends and shipmates, with Cook, a doctor, accompanying Peary, a civil engineer, on an expedition to northern Greenland in 1891. Peary's leg was shattered in an accident, and without Cook's care he might never have walked again. But by the summer of 1909, all the goodwill was gone. Peary said he had reached the Pole in September 1909; Cook scooped him, presenting evidence that he had gotten there in 1908. Bruce Henderson makes a wonderful narrative out of the claims and counterclaims, and he introduces fascinating scientific and psychological evidence to put the appalling details of polar travel in a new context.

This book draws together writings by myriad scholars in disability studies and performance studies as well as creative writing. This book was published as a special issue in Text and Performance Quarterly.

Set during World War II, this gripping narrative follows the harrowing experiences of over two thousand American and Allied civilians imprisoned in the Philippines by Japanese forces. It details the elite 11th Airborne Division's daring rescue mission, highlighting the tension and urgency as they navigate enemy territory to save men, women, and children from dire circumstances. The story captures themes of bravery, resilience, and the human spirit's fight for survival amidst the horrors of war.

Focusing on elementary-level students, the book provides a foundational understanding of physics, emphasizing its significance in modern society and culture. It delves into cutting-edge research within the field and discusses physics's impact on societal issues. Additionally, the book offers suggestions for improving the discipline's relevance and effectiveness in meeting critical needs.

"Neznámý příběh Židů, kteří unikli nacistům a vrátili se bojovat proti Hitlerovi" Psal se rok 1942, když americká vláda nasadila do boje proti nacistickému Německu dva tisíce vojáků židovského původu. Speciálně trénovaní vojáci, známí jako Ritchie Boys, využívali znalost němčiny k efektivním výslechům a špionážní činnosti. Zkušený a oceňovaný novinář Bruce Henderson přináší na základě rozhovorů s těmito válečnými veterány poutavý, a především v mnoha ohledech nový pohled na události druhé světové války.

Když ve světě dojde k neštěstí, ať již k tragédii velkého rozsahu nebo k velmi osobní události, lidé se ptají: Proč? Proč dobří lidé musí trpět? Proč to Bůh dopouští? Tato kniha se srozumitelnou formou vypořádává s jednou z nejobtížnějších otázek, kterým lidé ve svých životech čelí. Popisuje vesmír, v němž Bůh umožňuje projevovat naši svobodnou vůli, zatímco nepostřehnutelně řídí směr našich životů s takovým pochopením, jakému nemůže porozumět žádný smrtelník.