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No one captures the drama of war as brilliantly as bestselling author W.E.B. Griffin!
From the devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to America’s first bold counterstrike against the Japanese on the beaches of Guadalcanal, this compelling story takes you to the front lines of victory and defeat—and into the very heart of courage, loyalty, and valor. It is a heroic story of pride and passion you will never forget...
From the devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to America’s first bold counterstrike against the Japanese on the beaches of Guadalcanal, this compelling story takes you to the front lines of victory and defeat—and into the very heart of courage, loyalty, and valor. It is a heroic story of pride and passion you will never forget...
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series covers events surrounding the U.N. counterattack against the Chinese Spring Offensive in May and June of 1951. Captain Zimmerman interviews decorated veterans Chaplain Joseph Murphy, whose jeep was labeled "Life with Father," and Captain John Rock, former company commander with the 1st Cavalry Division in Korea. Chaplain Murphy pays tribute to the U.S. Infantry spirit and Captain...
7) Offside
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With her school projects and her brothers and sister to look after, Faith Patel feels like she never has time for her passion--soccer. However, Coach Berg has recently been giving her special attention, and Faith is worried about the feelings for him she is unwillingly developing. When another girl on the team catches on to the special treatment, the rumors she spreads could completely ruin Faith's life.
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When Elise learns that a University of North Carolina scout will be watching and her soccer team play in a few weeks, she resolves to do her best in hopes of getting into the same college her parents attended. Upon noticing some of her teammates are doing better than her, however, she begins taking performance-enhancing drugs and descends down a dangerous path.
9) Out of sync
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While growing up Maddie and Dayton have been completely in sync on the soccer field, but as they become sophomores Dayton decides she would rather be partying than playing.
10) Blow out
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Lacy Sheridan is worried. Her knee injury has healed over winter, but she fears what might still be wrong with it and how much she could get hurt in the new soccer season. Worse, her spot on the team is being jacked by Raven McAlister, a girl who doesn't fear any injury.
14) The Beast
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Alyssa Duncan is a beast on the soccer field. As the Copperheads' starting goalie, she might be the difference between a state title and total defeat-and she likes it that way. When a concussion takes Alyssa out of the lineup, her rising-star teammate Becca Miller takes over in goal. Becca turns out to be pretty good, too. And what seemed like a temporary change might not be so temporary after all. Will Alyssa heal in time for playoffs? And even if...
15) Archenemy
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As a defender for the Fraser High girls soccer team, Addie used to be ready for anything. There was no play she couldn't shut down. But now the biggest threat on the field is one of her teammates . . . who is also Addie's former best friend. When Eva Riley moved to town, she and Addie became super close. But when Eva wanted to be more than friends, Addie put soccer first instead. Suddenly Eva's sending Addie mean notes. Then she's screwing up Addie's...
16) Archenemy
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Addie is a defender for Fraser High's girls soccer team, and she was the best at what she did. When Eva Riley moved to town, Addie and Eva hit it off right away. However, Eva wanted to be more than friends--Addie did not. After she shunned Eva, Addie began receiving threatening notes, and Eva is even sabotaging Addie's plays on the field.
20) The beast
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Alyssa Duncan is the beastly goalie of the Copperheads, and she revels in the importance of her position--it is the difference between winning a trophy and being defeated. However, when Alyssa suffers a concussion, another player is given her spot, and even though Alyssa is on a fast recovery she may have lost her spot permanently.