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  • Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse

    David Ferry

    Paperback (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, June 1, 1993)
    A new verse rendering of the great epic of ancient Mesopotamia, one of the oldest works in Western Literature. Ferry makes Gilgamesh available in the kind of energetic and readable translation that Robert Fitzgerald and Richard Lattimore have provided for.
  • 1100+ Clean Jokes For Kids

    Jerry David

    language (Laughing Pig, April 30, 2013)
    Q: Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? A: On the bottom.Q: What did the flag say to the pole? A: Nothing, it just waved.Q: Why did the belt go to jail? A: It held up a pair of pants.1100+ Clean Jokes For Kids (and adults of all ages!) is the ultimate collection of laugh out loud jokes for anyone aged from 7-70!Chock full of over 1100 Knock Knock jokes, Questions and Answers, Doctor Doctor, Riddles, One liners and more, this giant book will get the whole family rolling on the floor in fits of laughter!The perfect gift for any child (or adult!)
  • The Crucible of Tradition: A sea of heroes and traitors

    David Perry

    eBook (Griz Independent Publishing Resources, April 17, 2015)
    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!
  • Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse

    David Ferry

    eBook (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Nov. 11, 2014)
    A new verse rendering of the great epic of ancient Mesopotamia, one of the oldest works in Western Literature. Ferry makes Gilgamesh available in the kind of energetic and readable translation that Robert Fitzgerald and Richard Lattimore have provided for readers in their translations of Homer and Virgil.
  • Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse

    David Ferry

    Hardcover (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, June 17, 1992)
    A new verse rendering of the great epic of ancient Mesopotamia, one of the oldest works in Western Literature. Ferry makes Gilgamesh available in the kind of energetic and readable translation that Robert Fitzgerald and Richard Lattimore have provided for readers in their translations of Homer and Virgil.
  • Edward and the Canvas Python

    David Perry

    language (, Jan. 5, 2018)
    In the world of the eighteenth century, young people grew up quickly. There was no period of idle adolescence. If a boy or girl was finished being a child, then they became a man or woman.That is world known to young Midshipman Edward Jonathan during the American Revolution. This is the story of his exploits with his cousin, the famous American warship captain, John Barry.This exciting sea adventure retells the true story of the famous Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, on the shores of New Jersey. Follow the non-stop action right up until the surprise ending. Learn the history of America by being right in the center of it yourself!
  • Collins Physics Workbook for CSEC

    Terry David

    Paperback (Collins, Aug. 4, 2015)
    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.
  • The Cousins and the Shepherd Boy

    David Perry

    eBook (, Dec. 17, 2018)
    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!
  • The Cousins in Egypt

    David Perry

    eBook (, Nov. 30, 2019)
    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 Crucible of Tradition: A sea of heroes and traitors

    David Perry

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 18, 2015)
    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)
  • Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse

    David Ferry

    Paperback (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, June 1, 1993)
    A new verse rendering of the great epic of ancient Mesopotamia, one of the oldest works in Western Literature. Ferry makes Gilgamesh available in the kind of energetic and readable translation that Robert Fitzgerald and Richard Lattimore have provided for.
  • The Farmer and the Beet

    Jeremy David

    Paperback (Caramel Tree Readers, Sept. 1, 2015)
    The Caramel Tree Readers Level 2 is a delicious series of leveled readers for children ages 5 to 7. It offers a range of classic fairy tale adaptations with 500 to 700 words, Lexile measures of 200L to 500L, and the detailed illustrations provide picture clues to help with fledgling independent reading. One day, a farmer plants a mysterious seed. The seed grows into a giant beet, but now the farmer has a big problem. How will he get the giant beet out of the ground?
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