Books with author David Ferry

This Physics Workbook for CSEC is a valuable activity book for CSEC Physics students. It covers all aspects of the Caribbean Examinations Council’s Certificate of Secondary Education Physics syllabus. This book provides excellent practice for the structured questions from Paper 2 of the CSEC Examination and is a great aid to revision and examination practice. It has been specially written to help CSEC students maximize their exam scores.

Before David was king of Israel, he was just another teen-aged boy watching his father's sheep in the fields around the tiny village of Bethlehem. One day God sent the prophet, Samuel, to anoint him as the new king. This was frightening for Samuel, because he would be seen as a traitor to King Saul, who was sitting on the throne. And it was bewildering to David and his family, because David was the least of his brothers.This is the story of five cousins who witness this amazing event, as well as watching David defend his flock from a raging bear!

This is the well-known story about the baby, Moses, hidden in the bulrushes.Journey with his sister and The Cousins while they search to find just the right place to hide this famous infant from Pharaoh’s soldiers.Every year during Christmas David Perry writes a story from the Bible. These stories contain his grandkids and grandniece within them as witnesses and participants. You are invited to pick up this book and immerse yourself in its wonder.

You read about John Paul Jones’ famous battle with “HMS Serapis” in “Not Self but Country;” now read “The Crucible of Tradition” and empathize with his internal struggles and external battles after the victory. Treason, treachery, and infidelity plague him at every turn.Get reacquainted with Captain John Barry. Discover his humble peasant beginnings in Ireland. Experience the warm kinship in his loving family in the oppressive poverty of the eighteenth century. Accompany him on his rise to prominence and his personal struggle through two marriages. Meticulously researched, this novel, the second in the series, will introduce you to the men who secured America’s independence while others framed her government. You will walk the streets of colonial America in scenes that were pulled from period maps and newspapers. Fight, grieve, and exult alongside the men and women who were the actual flesh and blood heroes of their day.Tommy Robinson, Author and Twentieth Century Submarine Sailor, wrote:I have just finished reading “The Crucible of Tradition” and it was a great read. Mr. Perry’s attention to detail brings the characters to life and gives the reader a sense of being front and center. When sitting down to read this novel I feel that I have donned my best nautical attire and am sailing again with Captains John Barry, John Paul Jones, Jordi Farragut and others in this sweeping new sea saga.“The Crucible of Tradition” chronicles 30 years of colonial struggles along the Atlantic Seaboard, Caribbean Sea, and European waters. Landsmen, officers and sailors alike are all severely tested in their heroic efforts to establish a new nation and the fledgling Navy as a sea power. David Perry paints a vivid detailed picture with his pen, placing you on deck, in the rigging, and behind the cannon in explosive battles on the high seas against the British, pirates, and privateers. The reader will become part of the war for independence.Happy ready, and Fair Winds and Following Seas!Here are more “Bravo Zulus” from a fleet of salty flag officers."An illuminating account of the remarkable intrepidity of our nation's earliest maritime adventurers. Searing descriptions of life in the early colonies and beyond, reminding us of the sacrifice of those on whose shoulders we stand. Nautical historical fiction at its best!"-Rear Admiral Steve Eastburg, United States Navy (Retired)“‘Crucible of Tradition is author Dave Perry’s outstanding sequel to “Not Self but Country.” The intriguing way that actual figures are woven with fictional characters, in a setting that uses historically authentic language and meticulous detail, brings to life the Continental Navy during a crucial time in our nation’s history. Many of the traditions, customs, and culture the U. S. Navy adheres to today are articulately illuminated in this well-written and entertaining book.”-Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, United States Navy (Retired)“Another spellbinding nautical adventure from Dave Perry. If you love history, enjoy tales of life at sea, and are open to being completely captivated and transported to the beginnings of America’s maritime heritage, then The Crucible of Tradition is a must read for you. A must have for any nautical library!”-Rear Admiral Tony Kurta, United States Navy (Retired)

Achilles was a legendary warrior of ancient Greece. When Paris, the Trojan prince, kidnapped the beautiful Helen, the Greek armies joined together under the great king Agamemnon to bring her back. The Achaean Greeks would fight the Trojans for 1 years. Agamemnon’s pride, however, would threaten to destroy the Achaeans’ chances of victory. When he took Achilles’ battle prize, Achilles refused to fight. Of all the Achaeans, though, only Achilles could stand against the fearsome Trojan warrior Hector. This is a classic Greek myth with all the fixin’s—bravery, adventure, and amazing feats of strength, cleverness, and courage.

Imagine that your twelve-year-old son is lost in a huge city. Imagine he has been lost for days and you just discovered it. How would you feel?This is the well-known story from Luke’s gospel, chapter 2: Mary and Joseph’s frantic search to find their lost son, Jesus. Join them—and The Cousins—as they comb the crowded, chaotic streets of ancient Jerusalem to find the Son of God.Every Christmas, David Perry writes a short story based on a passage from the Bible. The magic of the tale is that he enters his grandchildren into the story as participants and witnesses. Walk along with these vivacious kids as they interact with famous characters from Bible times.

This is the well-known story about the baby, Moses, hidden in the bulrushes.Journey with his sister and The Cousins while they search to find just the right place to hide this famous infant from Pharaoh’s soldiers.Every year during Christmas David Perry writes a story from the Bible. These stories contain his grandkids and grandniece within them as witnesses and participants. You are invited to pick up this book and immerse yourself in its wonder.

The American tall tale has a starring role in the new Common Core curriculum, and tales do not get much taller than the stories of Pecos Bill. His adventures include fighting the Bear Lake Monster and lassoing and riding a tornadoand this legend is just getting warmed up! Most historians and folklorists think Pecos Bill stories are fiction, but there is the possibility that the character could be based in part on William Shafter, nicknamed Pecos Bill, who was know for being tougher than most folks. Whether based on a real man, or just pure American invention, readers will be thrilled to be along for the ride.