Amazing Tales for Making Men Out of Boys

Stories of heroism, exploration and sacrifice that will inspire boys to be courageous, honorable and open to adventure
Tales of brave and selfless deeds used to be part of every boy's education. We grew up sharing stories with our fathers, uncles and grandfathers of how great men had lived their lives, met their challenges, reached their goals and faced their deaths. Becoming a man was about comradeship and standing by your friends whatever the circumstances. And it meant that sometimes it was more important to die a hero than live a coward's life.
Amazing Tales for Making Men Out of Boys is packed with classic stories of courage and heroism from around the world, including: D-Day and Omaha Beach; the Charge of the Light Brigade; the Battle of Dien Bien Phu; the Siege of the Alamo; the Moonwalkers and Apollo 13; the Flight of the Nez Perces; Josiah Harlan and the Trouble with Afghanistan; the Demons of Camerone; the Battle of Isandlwana; the Yangtze Incident; the Battle of Trafalgar; Shackleton's Boat Journey; Scott of the Antarctic; Thermopylae; the Revolutionary War Naval Battle of John Paul Jones and the Bonhomme Richard.

Biographies & Memoirs

Oliver, Neil

Community & Culture

William Morrow

Captain Robert Falcon Scott didn't start out life as a hero. In fact, as a boy and young man he was considered small, frail and shy. So what was it that turned this ordinary man into a legend? Through his gripping new account of how this modest naval officer became Scott of the Antarctic, Neil Oliver vividly relates the awe-inspiring tales that inspired Britain's greatest hero. And alongside these epics of courage, fortitude and sacrifice, Oliver tells the astonishing stories of those heroes who followed Scott and whose deeds stood comparison with this iconic explorer's own humbling example. From Rorke's Drift to the Battle of Britain and Nelson to Neil Armstrong, these are men who understood - as Scott always did - that it was more important to die a hero than live a coward's life.

History

Penguin??Books

Who were the first Britons? Famed archaeologist Neil Oliver answers that question and more, excavating the past to weave an epic story of half-a-million years, from the mists of prehistory to the departure of the Roman Empire in the fifth century AD. As gripping as any novel, filled with fascinating facts and charismatic figures, this is popular history at its finest--a fitting monument to a land that has been home to an extraordinarily diverse range of cultures and peoples.

A History of Ancient Britain

Ancient Civilizations

Orion Publishing

Physical description; xiii, 306 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. Subjects; World War, 1914-1918 - Social aspects - Great Britain. War memorials - Great Britain. Social change - Great Britain - History - 20th century.

Not Forgotten

Europe

Hodder&Stoughton

Spine creased. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.

"Everyone should have two copies - one for the car and one for the house to plan journeys. . . a reminder to think more about the places you pass and less about your route, because every British journey is through rich history." (Edward Stourton) From much-loved historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written, kaleidoscopic history of a place with a story like no other. The British Isles, this archipelago of islands, is to Neil Oliver the best place in the world. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years old, and counting. But the tolerant, easygoing peace we enjoy has been hard won. We have made and known the best and worst of times. We have been hero and villain and all else in between, and we have learned some lessons. The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places is Neil’s very personal account of what makes these islands so special, told through the places that have witnessed the unfolding of our history. Beginning with footprints made in the sand by humankind’s earliest ancestors, he takes us via Romans and Vikings, the flowering of religion, through civil war, industrial revolution and two world wars. From windswept headlands to battlefields, ancient trees to magnificent cathedrals, each of his destinations is a place where, somehow, the spirit of the past seems to linger.

The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places

BANTAM PRESS

Scotland's history gets a rewrite by archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver. How accurate are the accounts of Mary Queen of Scots's tragic demise or Bonnie Prince Charlie's forlorn cause? Oliver reveals a Scotland that forged its own identity with success, despite its union with England in 1707.

A History of Scotland: Look Behind the Mist and Myth of Scottish History

Phoenix

This text presents a history of ancient Britain and the indelible marks which thousands of years of human civilization have made upon the landscape.

If you are dreaming of owning your own home but the banks say "no", this guide can show you how to get the house you want. No theory. No fluff. No lies. Just a steady stream of real stories about real people, real numbers and step-by-step instructions you can put into action immediately. Imagine how much easier things will be for you when you know exactly what you need to do. This guide describes in detail what to look for, how to protect your interests, what questions to ask and the little-known, yet critical steps you need to take on the homebuyer side of a rent to own transaction.  While the idea of "renting to own" a house has been around for decades, this is the first official guide written specifically for homebuyers considering rent to own as a path to homeownership. This guide is ideal for anyone who wants to buy a home after a divorce, bankruptcy or a recent immigration. As a how-to book, it examines key principles and reveals lessons from real-world successes that people across Canada, USA, Australia and UK can easily apply to move into their dream home, build equity, and improve their credit. Anyone can easily put this information to work and become a homeowner sooner than they thought possible.  This easy-read is authored by two trusted experts on rent to own who are on a mission to educate homebuyers and improve their experience and outcomes with rent to own. Neil Oliver and Rachel Oliver have counseled over 500 families on how to succeed with rent to own. They spell out in great detail why many people succeed with rent to own and why others fail. This is the first official guide designed to enlighten and empower people determined to own even when the banks say "no way". An absolute must-read for anyone who wants to own a home but can’t qualify for a traditional mortgage today.

Rent to Own Essential Guide for Homebuyers: The Key to a Fresh Start and Richer Future

Oliver, Rachel

Reference

Rachel Oliver

Crossing 14th-century Europe from Scotland to Constantinople, this epic adventure sees the fates of three very different people - a prince, a young Scot named John Grant and a girl in hiding - intertwined in the besieged city of Constantinople.

Master of Shadows

Orion an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd

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Amazing Tales for Making Men Out of Boys

Amazing Tales for Making Men Out of Boys

A History of Ancient Britain

Not Forgotten

Not Forgotten

The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places

A History of Scotland: Look Behind the Mist and Myth of Scottish History

A History of Ancient Britain

Rent to Own Essential Guide for Homebuyers: The Key to a Fresh Start and Richer Future

Master of Shadows