In the aftermath of a major earthquake, eleven-year-old Maya overcomes her own fear to help others at home and in northeast Japan, where a tsunami caused great damage. Includes author's note about the facts behind the story.

Like a flower-or maybe a tenacious weed-Frank Forsberg managed to thrive in the arid soil of the Great Depression. Not that it was easy. Surely, traveling in a boxcar with hobos couldn't have given sixteen-year-old Forsberg reason to expect much of the future. But not only would he retire a Navy captain, he'd find love, friendship, and adventure along the way. After a slight detour through the school system, Forsberg found his way to the Navy-where he received an unexpected, lifelong education. His Navy career spanned three wars and saw America go through profound changes, from the unanimous support of World War II to the divisiveness of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. As a pilot, Forsberg faced challenges that would test his skills and resolve which ultimately strengthened his character. He also accepted what may be the even more harrowing mission of starting a family, something no amount of training could haveprepared him for. The kid that set out across the country with just over a dollar couldn't have known it at the time, but he was embarking on the American dream. Beyond Expectations is an exciting chronicle of that adventure ... a saga of facing seemingly impossible situations and living to laugh about it. It's been a wild ride so far. And that's just the first 90 years ...

"Beyond Boundaries" is a captivating memoir that intricately portrays the extraordinary journey of Rushma Kafley, illuminating her unwavering resilience and indefatigable determination amidst myriad challenges. Born with cerebral palsy in a remote village in Assam, India, Rushma's narrative transcends geographical and societal confines, serving as a poignant testament to the human spirit's capacity for triumph over adversity. From navigating the complexities of acceptance in a small town to enduring the uncertainties of life in refugee camps in Nepal, Rushma's story resonates with courage, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of dreams that transcend all boundaries. Central to Rushma's journey is the profound influence of her mother, whose unwavering support, selflessness, and unwavering determination serve as a guiding force, inspiring Rushma to surmount every obstacle in her path with grace and determination.

Beyond Two Worlds brings together scholars of Native history and Native American studies to offer fresh insights into the methodological and conceptual significance of the "two-worlds framework." They address the following questions: Where did the two-worlds framework originate? How has it changed over time? How does it continue to operate in today's world? Most people recognize the language of binaries birthed by the two-worlds trope—savage and civilized, East and West, primitive and modern. For more than four centuries, this lexicon has served as a grammar for settler colonialism. While many scholars have chastised this type of terminology in recent years, the power behind these words persists. With imagination and a critical evaluation of how language, politics, economics, and culture all influence the expectations that we place on one another, the contributors to this volume rethink the two-worlds trope, adding considerably to our understanding of the past and present.

Beyond the Game brings together the fifteen greatest stories by one of the most highly acclaimed sports journalists working today, Gary Smith. From the inspirational story of an extraordinary mentally retarded man named Radio and the high school football team that has adopted him for over thirty years, to the unforgettable profile of basketball coach Jim Valvano and his courageous battle against cancer, these stories are more than just great sportswriting. They are great writing, period. Each of Smith's stories -- of dreams and fears, failure and triumph, self-destruction and salvation -- will profoundly touch you and remain with you, long after you have closed the pages of this book. Book jacket.

BEYOND OUR WORLD: The Exciting Story of a Treasure Hunter, Historian, and Adventurer by Myron (Mike) Baker For a person-a woman-like Bridgette Baker, planet Earth is too small to contain a burning passion that encompasses all that is, whether of nature or man-made creations, and her abundant gifts. In the seventy-five years of her life, Bridgette Baker never wasted one moment. Some people exist, she lived to the fullest. In Beyond Our World, by Myron Baker, husband of Bridgette, recounts the amazing life of an adventurer, world traveler, artist, archeologist, historian, and collector, always intensely loyal to family and friends. About the Author Myron (Mike) Baker is the husband of Bridgette Baker, the subject of this book. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Myron, or Mike, was born January 30, 1930. He lives in the pages of the book, as do his wife, and most of their family members and friends made all over the world.

In this 1905 text, author Charles Hooper aims to help American homeowners and builders to create their dream homes and gardens with a minimum of mistakes.