Ward Books

Prepare to get nothing done for at least two days while you finish this gripping, page-turning novel that generates plenty of suspense. It was a story so current and so close to what could possibly happen in the middle east, that I was caught up in the plight of the family. Non-stop action and a fascinating plot, sprinkled with some truly frightening moments, makes this a must-read novel, especially in light of today's headlines.

John Cain wants his daughter back. But no one knows where she is. In "Without Warning," the first book in this series, Pastor John Cain and his daughter were touring the Holy Lands when they became separated. Cain's tour bus was hi-jacked by terrorists. Cain was able to stop part of the terrorist's plan, but he is now in the states and the government isn't doing enough to get his daughter back.

The terrorist Cain defeated in the first novel, Marwan Dosha, is determined to win. His people have Cain's daughter. However, no trace of Jessica surfaces until two unlikely characters recognize the young girl. But until then, the search seems futile.

Jessica Cain is 12-years old when the novel opens, and realizes she is the prisoner of the Palestinian Islam Jihad. Quick-witted and courageous, Jessica works on freeing herself in the middle of a strange land where she doesn't speak any of the languages, and where everyone seems to be an enemy.

But the enemy has a face, too, in "Vanished," and Jessica learns there are kindness, humanity and courage sprinkled throughout the human race, even in the midst of the most horrible situations.

The action and fast-pace of this novel are remarkable and will challenge readers to finish it in one sitting-all 525 pages. The plot takes amazing twists and turns, and Tanneberg is genius at keeping the stakes high.

The book alternates between Jessica's and her father's viewpoint, at once providing a look into the frustration of a parent and the panicked, but resourceful, actions of his child. A definite page-turner, "Vanished" is full of well-drawn characters, realistic emotion, excellent plotting and pacing, and it definitely doesn't fall into the chasm of boring fiction.

Ultimately, Tanneberg has succeeded in portraying ordinary people who become righteous warriors of God in a thriller that might not only hold its own, but also out-distance mainstream novels.

I really enjoyed this book by Elizabeth Ballantine. It is very interesting and we keep a copy of the book on top of our bookshelf here on Valentine Drive!

This book is very personal--my late mother- and father-in-law were two of the founding members of the Mill Reef Club (they are both buried on the island in St. Philip's Parish) and it's wonderful to study the old photos and see the genesis of one of the most beautiful places anywhere. Robertson (Happy) Ward created something unique and lovely in the club itself and in the houses--the open uncluttered living spaces, the soothing pastel colors and, always, the inviting views of the beach, the bougainvillea, the expanse of impossibly unique blue of Caribbean water. If there is a paradise, for me always it will be the remembered aspects of the club; the mornings under the huge thatched umbrella on the beach when everyone gathered to visit--periodically getting up to walk into the shallows to cool off. In the struts supporting that umbrella were stored flippers, snorkeling gear, forgotten sunglasses, suntan lotion, odds and ends. Residents and guests, visitors invariably found their way to the umbrella--an ever-elastic gathering that was the focal point of the farthest end of the beach from the club. Everyone made the long walk along the sand, back and forth to the club, admiring the houses fronting the water--those pastel creations that looked almost edible. It was an intimation of what heaven might be like. And this book offers portraits of the original members, insight into Ward's creative gifts, and a singular view of another time in another place.

Two precious pups who live up to their names go on an adventure that has enthralled audiences since 1955! All the beauty of the Disney artwork brings the story to life in this sweet Little Golden Book that will certainly earn a place on your child's bookshelf for years to come.

Baby Boomers -- get a copy for yourself and relive some awesome memories and pass it on to a child in your circle!

It is about two people and their dogs.It starts out that it was Christmas and Jim Dear gives Darling(his wife) a present and it turns out that it was a beutiful puppy.Then they went to sleep and they put the puppy(Lady) on her couch.Then Jim Dear and Darling went upstairs to go to bed.But then Lady started whinning and almost going up the stairs.Jim Dear got her and they went upstairs.The next day Jim Dear and Darling got her a collar and Lady was so happy and she went to tell her friends.I won't tell you the rest because i'm sure you will read it.

This book is just superb. This book is made up of pictures from American troops fighting in Europe. Some would call this a picture book, but in my opinion it takes you right into a soldier's and pilot's point of view. This book would make a great companion to an average history book because while you are reading you look at the pictures in this book and it will almost bring the war to life. This book takes you into Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland with the build up of American troops. Then you go into France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany. The pictures capture what the American troops saw and fought over. It shows the weapons they used and some of the ones they discovered the Germans had. Many of these photos I have seen in history books of all kinds. It some what illustrates the battlefields in Europe. It is basically a handheld museum. In my opinion you won't be sorry purchasing the book. It is the photo album of the American involvement in Europe during World War II.

This book is just superb. The book is made up of pictures from American troops fighting in Europe. Some would call this a picture book but in my opinion, it takes you right into a soldier's, and pilot's point of view. This book would make a great companion to an average history book because while you are reading you look at the pictures in this book and it will almost bring the war to life. This book takes you into Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland with the build up of American troops. Then you go into France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany. The pictures capture what the American troops saw and fought over. It shows the weapons they used and some of the ones they discovered the Germans had. Many of these photos I have seen in history books of all kind. It some what illustrates the battlefields in Europe. It is basically a handheld museum. In my opinion you won't be sorry purchasing the book. It is the photo album of the American involvment, in Europe, during World War 2. If you weren't in World War 2 this would be a great way to relive it!

Set aside the above reviewer's comparison to current Iraqi "insurgeants," which I consider fallacious, Christopher Ward handles Benedict Arnold's March to Quebec deftly and dead on accurate. I can believe the rest is as well, based on my knowledge of this episode because his handling of my ancestor Rueben Colburn, the Maine boatbuilder and patriot who set up the expedition is as good as my own, even if less detailed, albeit justifiable given the scope of his project.

This volume is for sale at Barnes & Noble, but the notes aren't available for the chapters up to #38. He cites the "lack of dried wood" as the inevitiable cause of the failure of many of the bateaux, and unavioidable for Colburn. This is the earliest reference to this aspect I've found since 1902 when Justin Smith wrote of it.

Christopher Ward's "The War of the Revolution" is one of the most authoritative and best written books available on the Revolutionary War today. Fortunately for readers, this book has recently been reprinted in a single, hardbound volume and is once again widely available.

Those familiar with historian David McCullough's "1776" and other books on the American Revolution will find that McCullough appears to have borrowed a great deal from Ward. Ward's book focuses on the battles of the Revolution and the personalities involved, American, British, French, and German. Each chapter is a masterpiece - well organized, well written, and insightful - making this book required reading for any student, serious or otherwise, of America's war of liberation. The maps provided in each chapter make it easy to follow the story and Ward makes extensive use of primary source documents, including the letters of soldiers and politicians, thus giving a voice to participants from all sides.

This reprint is extremely timely. Those familiar with the Revolutionary War may draw strong parallels between the American fight for independence from Great Britain and that of Iraqi insurgents against U.S. forces in Iraq. History appears to indicate that the United States faces many of the same challenges faced by the British in America. That too was a long war, lasting eight years before the British realized they could not defeat the more numerous Americans, who were supported by two other world powers - France and Spain.

"The War of the Revolution" is highly recommended for anyone interested in a great read and rediscovering how long and hard fought the battle for independence really was.

This is a great work of fiction. Liljencrantz's writing evokes a bygone era and really illustrates the life of Canute and his army during the Danish conquest. This book is filled with many colorful characters, but King Canute, Elfgiva of Northampton, and Randalin really stand out.

This book is very hard to find, as it is out of date. But if you have an interest in the Viking raiders of the 11th century or of King Canute, you will greatly enjoy the book. All of the characters, like Canute and his beautiful wife Elfgiva, really come to life.

I was asked by the author to try out this book just before it was published. It got me through my third and fourth years of Johns Hopkins medical school. Would like to see a revision for future students. Many useful figures and tables and enough info for attending rounds presentations for most common subjects.

This guide has a complete description of so many different clinical situations. Instead of rote tables listing symptoms and diagnoses, each section goes into the pathophysiology of each abnormality discussed. The lab value section has a complete description of why each test may be abnormal and the "company" each abnormality will keep. Better EKG section than Dubin or Marriot!!

Ward's Business Directory reflects the hopes and dreams in actual numbers and cents for over 90,000 privately and publicly held companies across the U.S. Its alphabetical arrangement includes profiles of each company, assets, gross earnings, revenues, and other pertinent information. It is ideal for "at a glance" usage.

Wich are the companies that are the leader as a food processing industry?

I'm a bit surprised to see that Dover chose the 1925 Montgomery Ward catalog to reprint, as they also did the 1923 Gordon Van Tine catalog and these companies were closely linked.

In fact, unlike Sears, Montgomery Ward did not have their own mills, lumber yards, architectural staff, designers, etc., so they turned to Gordon Van Tine (based in Davenport, Iowa) to supply their homes. In other words, when you placed an order for a cute little kit home from Montgomery Ward, they placed the order with Gordon Van Tine.

When your house arrived (in about 30,000 pieces, via boxcar), the shipping labels would read "Montgomery Ward" and the kit would have (probably) shipped from the GVT mill in Davenport.

If you have both catalogs (GVT and MW) compare them side by side and you'll see that they're virtually identical, with names and identifying marks changed in all the right places.

That being said, this is a dandy little catalog and if you suspect you have a kit home from Montgomery Ward, you may also want to invest in the GVT (1923) catalog that Dover offers.

Rose
author, The Houses That Sears Built
co-author, California's Kit Homes

Yes, I'm partial to Stickley's designs, but these are the four-squares and bungalows I see more of on both coasts.
If you own a bungalow, four-square, Colonial, or cottage of this period and would like to restore some of its original character, this is a good reference book.
The exterior views include details such as landscaping.
Interior photos, meant to highlight the choices in millwork and such, give a taste of the fashions in decorating.
Toward the end of the book are plans for beach cottages and garages that might inspire a humble retreat or workshop, or perhaps a playhouse or doghouse.
The final pages are ads for the kinds of light fixtures and plumbing fixtures your grandparents likely got rid of in past updates of their houses, and furnaces such as the hulking monster that remained in the basement of a house I rented in Bristol.
Whether you get practical use from this book or not, you will probably enjoy it.

Nancy Ward was a great woman... I am pleased with this book and will read it again. More needs to be said about this great woman of Chota. Her spirit resides in all Native Americans....

I am a history teacher and am constantly looking for Native American novels. This book is one of the few written about Nancy Ward and I believe that the author has done her justice. There is a great void in historical writings of the first true Americans. I only wish there were more books like this one. Great book...