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  • The Atomic Times: My H-Bomb Year at the Pacific Proving Ground

    Michael Harris

    eBook (Michael Harris, Dec. 21, 2010)
    Catch-22 with radiation.Area 51 meets Dr. Strangelove.Except it really happened.Operation Redwing, the biggest and baddest of America’s atmospheric nuclear weapons test regimes, mixed saber rattling with mad science, while overlooking the cataclysmic human, geopolitical and ecological effects. But mostly, it just messed with guys’ heads.Major Maxwell, who put Safety First, Second and Third. Except when he didn’t.Berko, the wise-cracking Brooklyn Dodgers fan who was forced to cope with the H-Bomb and his mother’s cookies.Tony, who thought military spit and polish plus uncompromising willpower made him an exception.Carl Duncan, who clung to his girlfriend’s photos and a dangerous secret.Major Vanish, who did just that.In THE ATOMIC TIMES, Michael Harris welcomes readers into the U.S. Army's nuclear family where the F-words were Fallout and Fireball. In a distinctive narrative voice, Harris describes his H-bomb year with unforgettable imagery and insight into the ways isolation and isotopes change men for better—and for worse."A gripping memoir leavened by humor, loyalty and pride of accomplishment. A tribute to the resilience, courage and patriotism of the American soldier." —Henry Kissinger
  • The Atomic Times: My H-Bomb Year at the Pacific Proving Ground

    Michael Harris

    Hardcover (Presidio Press, Sept. 27, 2005)
    SHOCKING, FUNNY, SAD AND RAUNCHYThe biggest and baddest of America’s atmospheric nuclear weapons test series, Redwing mixed saber rattling with mad science, while overlooking its cataclysmic human, geopolitical and ecological effects. But mostly, Redwing just messed with guys’ heads.“A gripping memoir...Leavened by humor, loyalty and pride of accomplishment, this book is a tribute to the resilience, courage and patriotism of the American soldier.” — Henry Kissinger“One of the best books I've ever read! Destined to become a classic.”— John G. Stoessinger, Ph.D., winner of the Bancroft Prize for International Affairs, member of the Council on Foreign Relations, former Acting Director for the Political Affairs Division at the U.N.“Shockingly honest...Deeply personal and politically profound.”— Sen. Charles Schumer“Hard to put down...Touching, horrifying and uproariously funny.”— Dr. Robert Jervis, Adlai E. Stevenson Professor of International Politics, Columbia University“Brilliantly conceived, elegantly rendered and persuasively authentic.”— Robert B. Parker, author of the Spenser and Jesse Stone series“An entertaining read in the bloodline of Catch-22, Harris achieves the oddest of victories: a funny, optimistic story about the H-bomb.”— Publishers Weekly“Absurd and terrifying....Bored, frightened, angry, and sexually frustrated, the men turn cruel, violent and suicidal. Harris' frank and disturbing descriptions of the criminally irresponsible proceedings on Eniwetok and the physical and mental pain he and others endured constitute shocking additions to atomic history.” — Booklist
  • Heavenly Hares - Storybook Collection

    Michael W. Harris

    language (, Nov. 10, 2016)
    Learn life lessons with the Heavenly Hares, as Gramma teaches the kids how to deal with Sly, whose out to prevent the well being of these "heavenly" rabbits. In Chapter One, Hair Pin has trouble with the school bully. See how Gramma's advice helps him apply God's Word to this daily occurrence. In Chapter Two, Hopscotch's daily role-play gets him into a sticky situation. How will Gramma's advice put God's Word into his predicament? In Chapter Three, Holly Dove is left on her own to babysit. See how she puts into practice what she's learned from God's Word when she's faced with fear, being patient, and a most unwelcome visitor. In Chapter Four, we discover how stubbornness and pride can lead to a fall, as God's Word says. Hat Head learns the hard way when showing off doesn't give him the results he was hoping for.
  • All About Trains

    Michael Harris

    Paperback (Anness, May 10, 2004)
    An exciting, colorful and information-packed journey into the world of trains and railways--from their origins to the present-day high speed Bullet Train from Japan.
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  • Homo

    Michael Harris

    Library Binding (James Lorimer, March 1, 2013)
    I donÂ’t see why I have to become this new person just because I like guys. Most of who I am has nothing to do with who I hump.Will's never been obvious about being gay. Not like Daniel, who takes the heat -- and the beatings -- at Spencer High. But then Will's best friend outs him on Facebook, and his small-town life starts to spin out of control. If he's not like everyone else, and he's not like Daniel, then who is he?[Fry reading level - 4.3
  • Heavenly Hares: Holly Dove

    Michael W. Harris

    language (, Jan. 22, 2015)
    Learn life lessons with the Heavenly Hares, as Gramma teaches the kids how to deal with Sly, whose out to prevent the well being of these "heavenly" rabbits. In this chapter, Holly Dove is left on her own to babysit. How will she put into practice what she's learned from God's Word when she's confronted with fear, patience, and a most unwelcome visitor?
  • Heavenly Hares: Hopscotch

    Michael W. Harris

    language (, Jan. 8, 2015)
    Learn life lessons with the Heavenly Hares, as Gramma teaches the kids how to deal with Sly, whose out to prevent the well being of these "heavenly" rabbits. In this chapter, Hopscotch's daily role-play gets him into a sticky situation. How will Gramma's advice put God's Word into Hopscotch's predicament?
  • Heavenly Hares: Hat Head

    Michael W. Harris

    language (, Jan. 23, 2015)
    Learn life lessons with the Heavenly Hares, as Gramma teaches the kids how to deal with Sly, whose out to prevent the well being of these "heavenly" rabbits. In this chapter, we discover how stubbornness and pride can lead to a fall, as God's Word says. Hat Head learns the hard way when showing off doesn't give him the results he was hoping for, causing his best friend to take a fall as well.
  • Heavenly Hares: Hair Pin

    Michael W. Harris

    language (, Dec. 15, 2014)
    Learn life lessons with the Heavenly Hares, as Gramma teaches the kids how to deal with Sly, whose out to prevent the well being of these "heavenly" rabbits. In this chapter, Hair Pin has trouble with the school bully. How will Gramma's advice help Hair Pin apply God's Word to this daily occurrence?
  • Artificial Intelligence

    Michael C Harris

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2010)
    The six books in Cool Science explore the amazing advances science has made in artificial intelligence, crime solving, physical and mental diseases, and even in sports.
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  • Unusual Diseases

    Michael C Harris

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Introduces diseases, including bubonic plague, smallpox, and progeria, and describes how doctors control, treat, and prevent them.
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  • Homo

    Michael Harris

    Paperback (Lorimer Children & Teens, Sept. 12, 2012)
    I don’t see why I have to become this new person just because I like guys. Most of who I am has nothing to do with who I hump. Will's never been obvious about being gay. Not like Daniel, who takes the heat―and the beatings―at Spencer High. But then Will's best friend outs him on Facebook, and his small-town life starts to spin out of control. If he's not like everyone else, and he's not like Daniel, then who is he?