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Another bucolic fall in Northern New Hampshire, and the semester is under way at Bishop's Hill Academy. But the school year starts off less than tranquil. The new headmaster, Jim Hawthorne, has liberal ideas that the staff finds far from welcome. Serene on the surface, the ivy-clad, tree-lined campus gives few clues to the school's history of special privileges, petty corruptions, and hidden allegiances. But as autumn advances, the affable smiles and pretenses of virtue wear thin. And as winter closes in, students, teachers, and staff get an education in savagery and murder.

The number one New York Times best-selling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.

For listeners of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler.

Con orígenes en la Depresión norteamericana y a pocos años de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Daniel James Brown narra la epopeya del equipo de ocho remeros y su timonel de la Universidad de Washington, y su épica misión de ganar la medalla de oro en 1936 en los Juegos Olímpicos del Berlín de Hitler. El equipo de remo estadounidense que sorprendió al mundo y que transformó este deporte atrajo la atención de millones de personas.

Discover the Magic of Learning with Imani, Tommy, and Maya! Join three curious friends on an unforgettable STEM adventure that will inspire young readers to dream big and build amazing things! When Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover a magical typewriter, they're whisked away to a crystal world where they must work together to solve an engineering challenge that will save an entire valley. Perfect for Ages 6-9 Ideal for Independent Reading & Read-Alouds What Makes This Book Special: • STEM Learning Made Fun - Children discover engineering concepts, problem-solving, and teamwork through ...

She has the plans. He has the land. Falling in love was never in the blueprint. When architect Olivia Lane is sent to renovate a century-old barn in rural Wisconsin, she expects a quick project—until she meets Luke Elkhart, the stubborn orchard owner fighting to protect his family’s legacy. As autumn colors the orchard in gold and russet, Olivia and Luke clash, connect, and discover that sometimes the best plans are the ones you never make. But with big-city dreams pulling Olivia home and financial pressures threatening Luke’s land, is love enough to bridge the distance between them? ...

When city girl, Brielle’s, car crashes during a Montana blizzard, she doesn't expect to be rescued by six feet of pure masculine mountain man. Dr. Declan Morrison is everything she's not—rugged, confident, and completely at home in the wilderness. He's also 38 to her 26, with gentle hands and an intensity that makes her heart race every time he calls her sweetheart. "You're mine now," he growls against her ear when the storm traps them together in his cozy cabin. "I'm not letting anything happen to you." Brielle came to Montana to scout corporate retreat locations. She never expected to...

The shootings keep coming, and so do Jeremiah's questions. Dad doesn't have easy answers, but that doesn’t mean he won’t talk about it - or that he won’t act. But what if Jeremiah doesn’t want to talk anymore? None of it makes sense, and he’s just a kid. Even if he wants to believe in a better world, is there anything he can do about it? Inspired by real-life events, this honest, intimate look at one family’s response to racism and gun violence includes a discussion guide.

Michael W. Waters is an award-winning author, activist, professor, and pastor. A sought-after speaker to national and international audiences, he is a frequent social commentator for major media outlets. In this episode, we talk about his new picture book For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World, the importance of joy and tips for parents to talk their children about questions about racism and gun violence. For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World Discussion and Activity GuideFor more information, visit www.michaelwwaters.com.This episode is brought to you by:Puzzle...

Michael W. Waters is an award-winning author, activist, professor, and pastor. A sought-after speaker to national and international audiences, he is a frequent social commentator for major media outlets. In this episode, we talk about his new picture book For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World, the importance of joy and tips for parents to talk their children about questions about racism and gun violence. For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World Discussion and Activity GuideFor more information, visit www.michaelwwaters.com.This episode is brought to you by:Puzzle...