Prisoner of the Rising Sun

Berry was among 11,000 American prisoners of war taken by the Japanese after months of battle in the Philippines. He tells his remarkable story of capture, escape, recapture, punishment, and survival with candor and engaging good humor. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Biographies & Memoirs

Berry, William A.

Alexander, James Edwin

Historical

Univ of Oklahoma Pr

The USS John. A. Bole (DD-755) played a critical role in the Pacific Theater from the closing months of World War II, Korea, and the Vietnam War. All of the stories are true. Some are funny, others sad. Their colorful and expressive style brings to life the events and circumstances, accomplishments and disappointments, friendships and heartaches, and wit and wisdom of shipboard adeventure.

USS John A. Bole : An Anecdotal History

History

Military

Macedon

Attorney William R. Burkett recounts the investigation and trial of former Oklahoma governor David Hall. The trial marked the first time an Oklahoma governor was convicted of criminal acts committed while in office. Burkett was the U.S. Attorney who prosecuted the popular governor. He found himself in the center of a political maelstrom. He was accused of conspiracy, disbarred by a federal judge, denounced in the Legislature, and threatened with a Congressional investigation.

The Fall of David Hall

Burkett, William R.

Americas

Macedon Production Co

Hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces launched a devastating attack on U.S. troops in the Philippines. In May 1942, after months of battle with no reinforcements and no hope of victory, the remaining American forces, holed up on the tiny island of Corregidor, suffered a humiliating defeat, and 11,000 fighting men became prisoners of war in the largest American capitulation since Appomattox. Those lucky enough to survive the brutal conditions of their captivity remained imprisoned until General MacArthur returned to the Philippines in 1945.

Protea Pub Co

Depression Kids is the story of the Depression and Dustbowl as seen through the eyes of children. Told with characteristic warmth and good humor, Alexander paints a brutal yet poignant picture of the events and circumstnces, aspirations and frustrations, triumphs and tragedies, and grinding poverty that shaped family life and values on the farmlands of midwestern America during the 1930s and '40s. The book is a powerful testament to the resiliency and determination of youth.

Depression Kids

Judge Joe Cannon was a magnet for controversy. "I didn't seek the headlines," he wrote. "The headlines sought me." Everyone on both sides of the law knew where he stood: tough on crime and criminals. He ran his court with an iron fist. But his integrity was never challenged.  Cannon recounts many of the "first impression" cases he tried that had a major impact on Oklahoma's judicial system and society. Told with warmth and good humor, the book captures the feeling and excitement of the courtroom.  Foreword by Andrew M. Coats, Dean of Oklahoma University Law School.

Judge Joe : In the Eye of the Storm

Cannon, Joe.

Leaders & Notable People

A sequel to the popular USS John A. Bole: An Anecdotal History, this book covers the 25-year history of the gallant destroyer as seen though the eyes of her crew. The stories are intensely personal. They give us a new perspective on what it felt like to serve on one of these remarkable warships during times of peace and war. The first-hand accounts reflect loneliness, bewilderment, friendship, exuberance, and moments of loss.

Uss John a Bole: More Letters and Stories from Her Crew

Inchon to Wonsan: From the Deck of a Destroyer in the Korean War

Destroyers were the workhorses of the U.S. Fleet during the Korean War. This is the story of their experiences told by an enlisted man from the USS John A. Bole. Writing as a young sailor with the banter, sea stories, and bawdy language typical of the era, James Alexander presents an accurate and revealing view of the war through a seaman's eye while giving the reader a useful overall perspective of the war.

The author provides "how to" information on entering novel-writing contests and shows how to present your entry in the most favorable light.

How to Win Writing Contests

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Grassroots Publishing provides a step-by-step outline that will help people start, organize, and operate their own publishing firm. The book includes links to important vendors, organizations and marketing contacts.

Grassroots Publishing: How to Start Your Own Publishing Firm

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

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Prisoner of the Rising Sun

USS John A. Bole : An Anecdotal History

The Fall of David Hall

Prisoner of the Rising Sun

Depression Kids

Judge Joe : In the Eye of the Storm

Uss John a Bole: More Letters and Stories from Her Crew

Inchon to Wonsan: From the Deck of a Destroyer in the Korean War

How to Win Writing Contests

Grassroots Publishing: How to Start Your Own Publishing Firm