Books with title Trouble in the City

Eighteen outstanding authors. Sixteen stories of ground warfare that never happened.Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered, “What if?” What if Sherman had fought for the South in the U.S. Civil War? What if Germany had fought to the end in World War I? What if World War III had actually happened?Wonder no more, for these questions, along with many others, are answered within the pages of this book. Told by a variety of award-winning authors, like Sarah Hoyt and Kevin J. Anderson, the 2018 Dragon Award Winners for Alternate History, S.M. Stirling, the 2019 Dragon Award Winner for Alternate History, David Weber, a three-time Dragon Award Winner for Best Military Science Fiction, and Brad R. Torgersen, the winner of the 2019 Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction, “Trouble in the Wind,” deals with ground combat that never happened in our world…but easily could have.The third book in the exciting “Phases of Mars” anthology series, there is something for everyone inside! From fighting Hannibal at the Battle of Cannae, to the early death of Napoleon, to scouting the bush in Angola, “Trouble in the Wind” traces a history of ground warfare…that wasn’t. From warfare in Taylor Anderson’s “The Destroyermen” series…to S.M. Stirling’s “Black Chamber,” this book has it, so come aboard and find out “what if” all of these things had changed history…just a little. You’ll be glad you did!Inside you’ll find:The Sting of Fate by William Alan Webb To Save the Republic by Sarah A. Hoyt Here Must We Hold by Rob Howell The Heretic by Monalisa Foster Secondhand Empires by Brad R. Torgersen A Shot Heard ‘Round the World by Kevin J. Anderson & Kevin Ikenberry Marching Through by David Weber To the Rescue by S.M. Stirling The Blubber Battle: The First Falklands Campaign by Joelle Presby & Patrick Doyle Drang Nach Osten by Christopher G. Nuttall Fighting Spirit by Philip S. Bolger An Orderly Withdrawal by Taylor Anderson Mr. Dewey’s Tank Corps by James Young Soldiers of the Republic by Justin Watson Unintended Consequences by Peter Grant Nemo Me Impune Lacessit by Jan Niemczyk

This fiery autobiographical novel captures a pivotal week or two in the life of 14-year-old Jack Gantos, as the author reveals the moment he began to slide off track as a kid who in just a few years would find himself locked up in a federal penitentiary for the crimes portrayed in the memoir Hole in My Life. Set in the Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of his family's latest rental home, The Trouble in Me opens with an explosive encounter in which Jack first meets his awesomely rebellious older neighbor, Gary Pagoda, just back from juvie for car theft. Instantly mesmerized, Jack decides he will do whatever it takes to be like Gary. As a follower, Jack is eager to leave his old self behind and desperate for whatever crazy, hilarious, frightening thing might happen next. But he may not be as ready as he thinks when the trouble in him comes blazing to life.

Eighteen outstanding authors. Sixteen stories of ground warfare that never happened.Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered, “What if?” What if Sherman had fought for the South in the U.S. Civil War? What if Germany had fought to the end in World War I? What if World War III had actually happened?Wonder no more, for these questions, along with many others, are answered within the pages of this book. Told by a variety of award-winning authors, like Sarah Hoyt and Kevin J. Anderson, the 2018 Dragon Award Winners for Alternate History, S.M. Stirling, the 2019 Dragon Award Winner for Alternate History, David Weber, a three-time Dragon Award Winner for Best Military Science Fiction, and Brad R. Torgersen, the winner of the 2019 Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction, “Trouble in the Wind,” deals with ground combat that never happened in our world…but easily could have.The third book in the exciting “Phases of Mars” anthology series, there is something for everyone inside! From fighting Hannibal at the Battle of Cannae, to the early death of Napoleon, to scouting the bush in Angola, “Trouble in the Wind” traces a history of ground warfare…that wasn’t. From warfare in Taylor Anderson’s “The Destroyermen” series…to S.M. Stirling’s “Black Chamber,” this book has it, so come aboard and find out “what if” all of these things had changed history…just a little. You’ll be glad you did!Inside you’ll find:The Sting of Fate by William Alan Webb To Save the Republic by Sarah A. Hoyt Here Must We Hold by Rob Howell The Heretic by Monalisa Foster Secondhand Empires by Brad R. Torgersen A Shot Heard ‘Round the World by Kevin J. Anderson & Kevin Ikenberry Marching Through by David Weber To the Rescue by S.M. Stirling The Blubber Battle: The First Falklands Campaign by Joelle Presby & Patrick Doyle Drang Nach Osten by Christopher G. Nuttall Fighting Spirit by Philip S. Bolger An Orderly Withdrawal by Taylor Anderson Mr. Dewey’s Tank Corps by James Young Soldiers of the Republic by Justin Watson Unintended Consequences by Peter Grant Nemo Me Impune Lacessit by Jan Niemczyk

Return to the turbulence of ancient Canaan in Book Three of The Stones of Gilgal. Even the raging floods of the Jordan could not stop the Israelites from crossing the river and setting up camp near Jericho. Canaanite kings and kingdoms--even the Anakim giants--are in turmoil. Former enemies jostle for power in new alliances, united only intheir determination to destroy the Israelite invaders.When the massive fortifications of Jericho collapse, Salmon rushes into the ruins to save Rahab, the beautiful harlot who had rescued him and his fellow spy from certain death. But saving her from her own city is not so easy. And that is only the beginning of the trouble, treachery and devastating ruins they and their friends face as they settle into their new life in the Promised Land.

From Caldecott Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Chris Raschka, this tender and fun-filled picture book celebrates unexpected friendship and city life from the perspective of pigeons!How do two friends find each other? Why choose this one, not another? Are two friends just meant to be— I for you and you for me? Two pigeons fly through the city hoping to find a friend—but where do friends come from? In this brightly illustrated love letter to cities, the fine, feathered characters discover the magical, unlikely connections that happen best in the hustle and bustle of a big city.

A few weeks after their parents' separation, the school year is starting for Annabelle and Arnie. Annabelle is anxious to see how different school is without her brother. Meanwhile, Arnie is overwhelmed by the huge new school he's attending in the city. When Annabelle makes her first visit to Mom and Arnie's new apartment, she's struck by how different Arnie seems. Thrown off by the bustling city and feeling left out between Arnie and Mom, Annabelle begins to feel like she's on the outside looking in.

In the City was inspired by a song that Dr. Yawza! sang to his youngest daughter during a trip to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival. It was early morning, and she had just woken up and was looking for her momma. From the view in the hotel room, they could look out and see and hear the hustle and bustle of the city. Surprisingly, his daughter loved the song. Thus, In the City was born.