Looking for a Hero

Looking for a Hero
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 520
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ISBN-10 : 9781496228031
ISBN-13 : 1496228030
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Looking for a Hero by : Peter Maslowski

Widely acclaimed as the Vietnam War's most highly decorated soldier, Joe Ronnie Hooper in many ways serves as a symbol for that conflict. His troubled, tempestuous life paralleled the upheavals in American society during the 1960s and 1970s, and his desperate quest to prove his manhood was uncomfortably akin to the macho image projected by three successive presidents in their "tough" policy in Southeast Asia. Looking for a Hero extracts the real Joe Hooper from the welter of lies and myths that swirl around his story; in doing so, the book uncovers not only the complicated truth about an American hero but also the story of how Hooper's war was lost in Vietnam, not at home. Extensive interviews with friends, fellow soldiers, and family members reveal Hooper as a complex, gifted, and disturbed man. They also expose the flaws in his most famous and treasured accomplishment: earning the Medal of Honor. In the distortions, half-truths, and outright lies that mar Hooper's medal of honor file, authors Peter Maslowski and Don Winslow find a painful reflection of the army's inability to be honest with itself and the American public, with all the dire consequences that this dishonesty ultimately entailed. In the inextricably linked stories of Hooper and the Vietnam War, the nature of that deceit, and of America's defeat, becomes clear.

A Hero Like You

A Hero Like You
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 30
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ISBN-10 : 0648723232
ISBN-13 : 9780648723233
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis A Hero Like You by : Nikki Rogers

A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"

Looking for Heroes

Looking for Heroes
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Publisher : Think Out of the Box Press
Total Pages : 120
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ISBN-10 : 0997679417
ISBN-13 : 9780997679410
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Looking for Heroes by : Aidan A Colvin

An estimated 13 million students in the United States have dyslexia, a neurologic disorder that impairs reading. Reading quickly and accurately is often the key to success in school. Without it, many dyslexics struggle and fail. Some, however, go on to achieve wild success. How? In this true story, dyslexic high school student Aidan Colvin decides to ask them. Over the course of one year, he writes 100 letters to successful dyslexics. He doesn't expect anyone to write back, and is genuinely surprised when people do. This book features letters from Writer John Irving, Arctic Explorer Ann Bancroft, Surgeon and CEO Delos Cosgrove, Sculptor Thomas Sayre, Poet Phillip Schultz and others. It also features conversations with Comedian Jay Leno and Filmmaker Harvey Hubbel. This is a story about growing up, fostering grit and humor in the face of challenges, and seeing one's differences in a new light. It is also a story about the importance of heroes for kids like Aidan, but also for anyone. Throughout the book, Aidan shares tips that have helped him succeed in the classroom.

A Hero for WondLa

A Hero for WondLa
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 335
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781471104961
ISBN-13 : 1471104966
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis A Hero for WondLa by : Tony DiTerlizzi

Eva Nine has finally found what she has always been looking for; other human beings. Having been rescued by Hailey, Eva couldn't be happier, and now Hailey is taking Eva and her friends to the human colony New Attica, where humans of all shapes and sizes live in apparent peace and harmony. But all is not as idyllic as it seems in New Attica, and soon Eva and her friends realize that something very bad is going on ~ and if they don't find a way to stop it, it could mean the end of everything and everyone on Orbona.

Looking for a Hero

Looking for a Hero
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Publisher : Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages : 159
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ISBN-10 : 9781848121027
ISBN-13 : 1848121024
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Looking for a Hero by : Cathy Hopkins

Fed up with waiting for a boy to come her way, India-Jane takes action! India Jane is feeling frustrated. She thought that Joe was her soulmate, but things seem to be going nowhere with him. Perhaps what she feels for him isn't 'love' after all - whatever that is. Gathering her friends around her, she sets out to find the boy of her dreams by Christmas. Her exploration is pretty disastrous, but just when she is in total dispair, two gorgeous boys surface. Looking for love turns out to be a lot more complicated than India Jane thought. The third book in the CINNAMON GIRL series.

Snow Angels on the Moon

Snow Angels on the Moon
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1633811972
ISBN-13 : 9781633811973
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Snow Angels on the Moon by : Russie Lane

Captain Marvel: What Makes a Hero

Captain Marvel: What Makes a Hero
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Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9781368050579
ISBN-13 : 1368050573
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Captain Marvel: What Makes a Hero by : Pamela Bobowicz

Introduce the young reader in your life to the inimitable, expectation-destroying, glass ceiling-shattering, world-saving female Super Heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Captain Marvel and Shuri to Gamora, Black Widow, Nebula, and more, in this beautifully-illustrated picture book aimed at the young reader set. Fans of all ages will be thrilled by this adventure that celebrates the strength, intelligence, and ingenuity of the women who are vital to MCU's best stories, distilled into a child-friendly package.

Robin

Robin
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1401223109
ISBN-13 : 9781401223106
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Robin by : Fabian Nicieza

"The Boy Wonder attempts to deal with the fallout from 'Batman: R.I.P.' in this new title collecting ROBIN #175-183, the final issues of the series. With Batman gone from Gotham City, Robin must stop the gang warfare that threatens to overrun the city. And what does the mysterious Red Robin have to do with the situation?" -- from publisher's web site.

Everyone Loves a Hero

Everyone Loves a Hero
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Publisher : HTJB, Inc.
Total Pages : 382
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ISBN-10 : 9781946136244
ISBN-13 : 1946136247
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Everyone Loves a Hero by : Marie Force

The Search for WondLa

The Search for WondLa
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 461
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781471104947
ISBN-13 : 147110494X
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis The Search for WondLa by : Tony DiTerlizzi

Eva Nine was raised by the robot Muthr. But when a marauder destroys the underground sanctuary she called home, twelve-year-old Eva is forced to flee aboveground. Eva Nine is searching for anyone else like her. She knows that other humans exist because of a very special item she treasures ~ a scrap of cardboard on which is depicted a young girl, an adult, and a robot along with the strange word "WondLa". Tony DiTerlizzi honours traditional children's literature in this totally original space age adventure: one that is as complex as an alien planet, but as simple as a child's wish for a place to belong.