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It's 1909. Jacob Peterson decided to give up his job as an iron molder in Chicago and move West to Arcadia Valley near Jerome, Idaho. Despite the promise of potential, the farms were sandy, challenging and distant; but there was community, and the early settler Petersons lived and thrived in Jerome for generations. Moving westwards in search of greener opportunities was not new in the family. His father, Frederik Wilhelm, left Stavanger, Norway and "ran away to America" to an unfamiliar world. But his origins and life before immigration were all but forgotten. Until now. ARCADIA: Peterson Family History and the Secrets of a Swedish Nobleman is a compilation of stories, memorabilia and histor...
Jake Peterson is a 9 year old boy living in a small town. He likes playing with his friends, riding his bike, and teasing his sister. However, he has a problem. His neighbor Amanda Zimwalter likes him.
Jake Peterson is now 12 years old, but still living in Smalltown City. Like most boys his age he loves playing video games; however he is about to get the adventure of his life, because instead of playing this video game he finds himself trapped inside having to battle each level to stay alive.
An electrifying debut crime thriller. “A page-turner for sure and darn hard to put down . . . Readers of mysteries will not be disappointed.”—Donald J. Porter, author of Flight Failure Pilot Jake Silver is haunted by a cruel irony—he secretly suspects that he’s the reason Swede Bergstrom, the hero who saved his life, has fallen on hard times. Upon learning that Swede has been killed during the commission of a crime, the guilt-driven Jake too-willingly agrees to follow Swede’s mysterious and beautiful sister, Christina, on a search to clear her brother’s name. Their odyssey takes them from the canyons of Manhattan to the heart of darkness itself, enlisting the help of colorful c...
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Pipskiwas and Wobblies conspire to destroy the life of a young artist.
Explores the experience of one young man and the concerns about CTE he helped to illuminate, and the cultural allure of football in America that keeps boys trying to make the team despite the dangers Award-winning journalist Vicki Mayk raises a critical question for football players and their communities: does loving a sport justify risking your life? This is the insightful and deeply human story of Owen Thomas—a star football player at Penn, who took his own life when he was 21, the result of the pain and anguish caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). It was Owen’s landmark case which demonstrated that a player didn’t need years of head bashing in the NFL, or even multiple ...
Buckle your seatbelts for three high-flying aviation thrillers—written by experienced pilots including a New York Times–bestselling author. Lockout Whoever has electronically disconnected the flight controls of Pangia Flight 10 as it streaks toward the volatile Middle East may be trying to provoke a nuclear war. With time and fuel running out, the pilots are forced to put animosities aside and risk everything to wrest control from the electronic ghost holding them on a course to disaster. “A wild ride through the night sky.” —Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Paper Wings When a boat is found adrift off Fort Lauderdale, the investigation leads to...
Crack the Code of Human Behavior: "Read People Like a Detective" Tired of feeling lost in social interactions? Wish you could effortlessly understand what makes people tick? Unlock the secrets of human nature and become a master "mind reader" with "Read People Like a Detective." What if you could: Speed read people's emotions and intentions. Decipher the hidden meanings behind body language. Detect lies and uncover hidden truths. Forge deeper, more meaningful connections with anyone. This isn't your average book on body language or facial expressions. "Read People Like a Detective" goes into the depths of human psychology, revealing the hidden forces that shape our habits and behaviors. Lear...