Books with author J. W. Bradley

Sasquatch are big, creepy creatures with razor-sharp teeth, long claws, and stinky fur (Ew!). At least, that's what most people think . . . But nobody's actually ever met one -- except Jess Bradley! In this quirky, colorful picture book, Jess describes her first encounter with a Sasquatch and the real beauty inside this Bigfoot beast. (Apparently, he's a big fan of bubble gum!) You'll never judge a beast by its stinky fur again!

"He was a man of the frontier, self-made but appreciative of those who gave him their loyalty and support. He was, pure and simple, and American..." He was controversial in his time—and even more controversial in our own. Indian fighter, ardent patriot, hero of the War of 1812, the very embodiment of America’s democratic and frontier spirit, Andrew Jackson was an iconic figure. Today, Jackson is criticized and reviled – condemned as a slave-owner, repudiated as the president who dispatched the Indians down the “Trail of Tears,” dropped with embarrassment by the Democratic Party, and demanded by many to be removed from the twenty-dollar bill. Who is the real Andrew Jackson? The beloved Old Hickory whom Americans once revered? Or the villain who has become a prime target of the Social Justice Warriors? Using letters, diaries, newspaper columns, and notes, historian Bradley Birzer provides a fresh and enlightening perspective on Jackson —unvarnished, true to history, revealing why President Donald Trump sees Andrew Jackson as a political role model, and illustrating the strong parallels between the anxieties of Jacksonian America and the anxieties of the "Hillbilly Elegy" voting bloc of today. In this brilliant new book, Bradley Birzer makes the case that Jackson was… The epitome of the American frontier republican. Passionately devoted to individual liberty. A staunch proponent of Christian morality. Not only dedicated but also vital to the preservation of the Union. A significant and influential role model to President Donald J. Trump. In Defense of Andrew Jackson sets the record straight on our seventh president, revealing a radically new but historically accurate perspective on Jackson. “I’m not an Andrew Jackson fan, but I’m definitely a Bradley Birzer fan. His case for Old Hickory is as strong as any I’ve seen and deserves to be reckoned with.”- THOMAS E. WOODS JR., author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. “Most discussion of Andrew Jackson falls into predictable ruts, defaulting automatically to clichés that reflect more on our own time than his. Whether America is entering another ‘Jacksonian’ period depends upon understanding the first one more clearly, and we have Bradley Birzer to thank for taking up a spirited defense of this complicated man and his legacy.” - STEVEN F. HAYWARD, author of The Age of Reagan: The Conservative Counterrevolution 1980-1989. “Liberal revisionists have pounded Andrew Jackson down to the point where Democrats are ashamed to admit he founded their party. In Defense of Andrew Jackson sets the record straight on America’s first populist president.” - JAMES S. ROBBINS, author of Erasing America: Losing Our Future by Destroying Our Past. “As a man and a military hero, Andrew Jackson is as American as they come. But in this timely biography, Bradley Birzer has managed to peel back layers of cliché and reveal our seventh president as a more complex human being than current textbooks allow.” - GLEAVES WHITNEY, director of Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.

"He was a man of the frontier, self-made but appreciative of those who gave him their loyalty and support. He was, pure and simple, and American..." Andrew Jackson was controversial in his time—and even more controversial in our own. Indian fighter, ardent patriot, hero of the War of 1812, the very embodiment of America’s democratic and frontier spirit, Andrew Jackson was an iconic figure. Today, Jackson is criticized and reviled – condemned as a slave-owner, repudiated as the president who dispatched the Indians down the “Trail of Tears,” dropped with embarrassment by the Democratic Party, and demanded by many to be removed from the twenty-dollar bill. Who is the real Andrew Jackson? The beloved Old Hickory whom Americans once revered? Or the villain who has become a prime target of the Social Justice Warriors? Using letters, diaries, newspaper columns, and notes, historian Bradley Birzer provides a fresh and enlightening perspective on Jackson —unvarnished, true to history, revealing why President Donald Trump sees Andrew Jackson as a political role model, and illustrating the strong parallels between the anxieties of Jacksonian America and the anxieties of the "Hillbilly Elegy" voting bloc of today. In this brilliant new book, Bradley Birzer makes the case that Jackson was… The epitome of the American frontier republican. Passionately devoted to individual liberty. A staunch proponent of Christian morality. Not only dedicated but also vital to the preservation of the Union. A significant and influential role model to President Donald J. Trump. In Defense of Andrew Jackson sets the record straight on our seventh president, revealing a radically new but historically accurate perspective on Jackson. “I’m not an Andrew Jackson fan, but I’m definitely a Bradley Birzer fan. His case for Old Hickory is as strong as any I’ve seen and deserves to be reckoned with.”- THOMAS E. WOODS JR., author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. “Most discussion of Andrew Jackson falls into predictable ruts, defaulting automatically to clichés that reflect more on our own time than his. Whether America is entering another ‘Jacksonian’ period depends upon understanding the first one more clearly, and we have Bradley Birzer to thank for taking up a spirited defense of this complicated man and his legacy.” - STEVEN F. HAYWARD, author of The Age of Reagan: The Conservative Counterrevolution 1980-1989. “Liberal revisionists have pounded Andrew Jackson down to the point where Democrats are ashamed to admit he founded their party. In Defense of Andrew Jackson sets the record straight on America’s first populist president.” - JAMES S. ROBBINS, author of Erasing America: Losing Our Future by Destroying Our Past. “As a man and a military hero, Andrew Jackson is as American as they come. But in this timely biography, Bradley Birzer has managed to peel back layers of cliché and reveal our seventh president as a more complex human being than current textbooks allow.” - GLEAVES WHITNEY, director of Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.

Benjamin Franklin was a great writer, inventor, and scientist who is one of the Founding Fathers of America. Ben helped start the United States by being one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.Ben also liked to help his fellow citizens in whatever way he could. In fact, he organized one of America's first public libraries and first fire department. He even started a public hospital!Thanks to Ben, Americans were also able to start their new country in peace. He did this by negotiating the 1783 Treaty of Paris. This treaty ended the Revolutionary War with Great Britain and meant that the United States was now really a country of its own.Read on and discover all this and much more. You will find out why Benjamin Franklin is one of the most important people in American history.

The silly, adorable designs in I Heart Cute Coloring are sure to please coloring enthusiasts of all ages. Children will enjoy the simple art style, and adult coloring book fans will be charmed by the goofy characters and scenes. Every brand of cuteness is covered--from skipping forest critters and baby elephants to lovesick robots and happy cups of tea! This small, chunky book is light enough to slip in a handbag or coat pocket, but includes enough art for hours and hours of coloring.

The Trail of Tears is one of the saddest incidents in American history.Over 100,000 Native Americans were forced to leave their homes and march to faraway lands.During the 1,000-mile journey in freezing rain and snow, thousands of Indians died of disease and starvation.This short, easy-to-read guide introduces you and your children to the story behind the Trail of Tears and to the brave attempts by the Cherokees to save their land.Discover...* What events led to the Trail of Tears?* Who were the heroes and villains in the story of the Trail of Tears?* How the Cherokees tried every legal way to stay in their land - and nearly won.* What three things finally forced the Cherokee to leave their lands.* How the betrayal of one Cherokee cost the Cherokee Nation their land...and cost him his life.* Why even today the route of the Trail of Tears is full of millions of tiny reminders of the Cherokees' suffering....and Much More!

On December 7, 1941, history changed forever. Just before 8 a.m., hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii.For two hours, the Japanese barrage destroyed nearly 20 American naval vessels and almost 200 airplanes. More than 2,000 American soldiers and sailors were killed that day, and another 1,000 were wounded.The next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. The United States had now officially entered World War II.This short, easy-to-understand guide reveals the true story of one of the most important events in American history.Discover...* The events that invevitably led to the attack on Pearl Harbor.* A blow-by-blow account of the shocking and overwhelming Japanese bombing barrage.* How the deadly attack could have been prevented - if only the U.S. commanders had paid attention to the warnings the Japanese were giving them in the weeks before the attack.* How the United States courageously recovered from Pearl Harbor to go on to win World War II.* How we honor those who lost their lives and what lessons we can learn from them....and Much More!

What made Christopher Columbus such a famous figure in history?He was the first European to come to the New World and start a permanent settlement.As a result, he changed history forever. His discoveries opened the door for millions of Europeans to come to the New World and start the countries we know today, including the United States.It took a lot of bravery and courage to make the long, dangerous voyage from Europe to the New World. No one had ever sailed as far as Christopher did without stopping.He almost didn't make it.Several of his crew members died of starvation and disease. The others were ready to take over the ships and turn back.But Christopher believed in himself and convinced his crew to have faith in him.Read on and discover how this ordinary Italian mapmaker went on to revolutionize the course of history forever.

Marco Polo traveled to faraway Asian lands where no other European had ever gone before.He befriended the great emperor Kublai Khan and discovered Asian customs and inventions that Westerners had not yet imagined.The amazing stories of his travels and discoveries have stirred up the imaginations of countless young adventurers over the centuries.Download this easy-to-read children's book and discover...* Who was Marco Polo and why is he so important?* What did he see and experience on his many incredible journeys?* How did Marco Polo pass through strange and dangerous lands without being harmed?* How Marco's exciting stories made him famous all over Europe....and Much More!

Discover the incredible life of Leonardo da Vinci. He created some of the most famous paintings of all time and invented things that were centuries ahead of their time.This children's book will show you why Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most influential artists and scientists in history. As a painter, Leonardo created the "Mona Lisa," probably the most famous painting of all time. Centuries later, it is now seen by millions of people every year in the Louvre Museum in France. You can't touch it, though. It is behind bulletproof glass!As an inventor, Leonardo designed inventions that were hundreds of years ahead of their time. He drew plans for bicycles, helicopters, parachutes, diving suits, and even airplanes - when no one else even imagined that such things were possible.Leonardo even designed an armored robot!Read this book and discover...* Why Leonardo is one of the most important people in history.* How Leonardo invented the airplane - 400 years before the Wright brothers' first flight.* Why Leonardo's drawings of the human body were so incredible.* How Leonardo came up with so many amazing ideas that were far ahead of his time.* How Leonardo became so famous and respected... despite only having a basic education.* How Leonardo can inspire us to use our imagination to achieve our dreams.So start reading and discover why Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most amazing and important persons of all time.

Imagine leading legions of Imperial Stormtroopers as they overrun a base filled with Rebel Scum. Or you could be leading a heroic assault by Han Solo and Chewbacca to take down the Empire's newest base. Star Wars: Commander is the exciting new strategy game for iOS and Android that gives you the power to fight battles in the Star Wars universe. This book will help you enjoy it even more! The game is available for phones and tablets everywhere.