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*A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!*The New York Post calls The Last Fighter Pilot a "e;must-read"e; book.From April to August of 1945, Captain Jerry Yellin and a small group of fellow fighter pilots flew dangerous bombing and strafe missions out of Iwo Jima over Japan. Even days after America dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9, the pilots continued to fly. Though Japan had suffered unimaginable devastation, the emperor still refused to surrender. Bestselling author Don Brown (Treason) sits down with Yelllin, now ninety-three years old, to tell the incredible true story of the final combat mission of World War II. Nine days after Hiroshima, on the morning of August 14th, Yellin and his wingman 1st Lieutenant Phillip Schlamberg took off from Iwo Jima to bomb Tokyo. By the time Yellin returned to Iwo Jima, the war was officially overbut his young friend Schlamberg would never get to hear the news. The Last Fighter Pilot is a harrowing first-person account of war from one of America's last living World War II veterans.

A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb ’22 – May ’22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics.A city ruined. In once quiet residential streets, two armies battle, driving people into cellars and basements with little food or water. No lights or heat. Dwindling medical supplies. Shells and bullets deliver cruel, random death to the young and old, men, women, and children. This is Mariupol, a Ukrainian city and early target of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Bordering Russian-occupied territory, the coastal city seemed doomed to a defeat that would come within days, if not hours. Could Mariupol, and Ukraine, survive? As Russian rockets threatened the city, Ukrainians resisted, and with a heroic combination of sacrifice and bravery, the besieged city endured . . . for months. But it all came at a steep cost.With compassion and his keen journalist’s eye, Sibert Honor creator Don Brown illuminates the horrors of Mariupol and the depredations of its people not seen in the city since World War II. He also shows that outside of Mariupol, the city’s agonies were mirrored by similar events occurring in towns and cities across Ukraine.83 Days in Mariupol reminds us that the bloody defiance shown at the Alamo, Dunkirk, Leningrad, and Thermopylae isn’t confined to the past but has a violent, modern presence. It is the story of senseless destruction, patriotism, and grit against long odds—a brutal battle whose consequences still reverberate across Ukraine and continue to reshape the global political landscape.Read more books by Don Brown:Run and Hide: How Jewish Youth Escaped the Holocaust In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers: The Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days, Weeks, Months, and Years after the 9/11 AttacksFever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Award-winning author-illustrator Don Brown explores the science of time in It’s About Time!, part of the Big Ideas That Changed the World graphic novel series In It’s About Time!, narrator Albert Einstein takes kids through time—literally. Measuring time is explored, from the stone circles and giant pyramids of ancient cultures to hourglasses and sundials to early time pieces and watches to atomic clocks. The book explains why there are 12 months a year, 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, and 60 seconds in a minute. And seven days in the week. From Stonehenge to Greenwich Mean Time to James Hutton’s Deep Time, the book helps kids understand the passage of time, and why sometimes it seems so slow and other times way, way too fast. Also includes: Time Timeline, Who was Albert Einstein?, endnotes, and a bibliography. Big Ideas That Changed the World is a graphic novel series that celebrates the hard-won succession of ideas that ultimately changed the world. Humor, drama, and art unite to tell the story of events, discoveries, and ingenuity over time that led humans to come up with a big idea and then make it come true. Big Ideas That Changed the World series:Rocket to the Moon! (#1)Machines That Think! (#2)A Shot in the Arm! (#3)We the People! (#4)All Charged Up! (#5)It’s About Time! (#6)

Embark on a Timeless Journey: Rediscovering Youth After FiftyImagine if the secret elixir of youth wasn't just a fantastical notion, but a tangible reality, within your grasp. "Turning Back Time: The Ultimate Guide to Age Reversal After 50" isn't just a book; it's your personal gateway to a life reinvigorated, a map leading you to the fountain of youth that bubbles within your very being. Although this book is written for those who are age 50 and older, anyone in their 30s or 40s can definitely benefit by starting earlier to slow down and even reverse the aging process by using any of the cutting-edge supplements, products and techniques listed in this book.With an enthralling dive into the Science of Aging, this guide dispels the darkness surrounding common myths, illuminating the path to a profound understanding of what it truly means to grow older. As you turn each page, you'll marvel at how the enigma of aging unravels, presenting you with the knowledge to harness time itself. In Chapter 2, you'll find a goldmine of the latest cutting-edge anti-aging products and supplements, all listed in one place with corresponding links to where they can be obtained. At the end of Chapter 2, you'll find a link to a specially designed website portal to keep you up-to-date on the latest anti-aging advancements.Nutrition for Longevity becomes your ally, as you uncover the potent properties of superfoods. It's not just about what you eat; it's about sculpting a dietary masterpiece that revitalizes your essence. And with exclusive insights into the latest age reversal products and supplements, this guide becomes an indispensable resource in your quest for rejuvenation.Step into the world of physical revitalization with routines designed not just for the body, but for the soul. Physical Activity and Its Role in Rejuvenation extends beyond mere exercise. Embrace a symphony of movements that synchronize flexibility and balance, fostering a youthfulness that defies the constraints of time.But the journey doesn't end with the body. With The Power of Mindfulness and Mental Health, you'll embark on a mental transformation, reducing stress and fortifying your cognitive prowess to ensure that your mind remains as agile as your body.And when you're ready to delve into the revolutionary, Chapter 5 awaits. Explore cutting-edge anti-aging medical treatments and evaluate the most talked-about products, distinguishing fact from fiction.Turning Back Time doesn't merely hand you the tools for age reversal; it infuses your life with the essence of continual youth. With each chapter, you will see how the years will start shedding away, leaving a resolute, revitalized self-for the ultimate secret is that age is not just a number; it's an art, and now, it's yours to master.

Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults FinalistA graphic novel chronicling the immediate aftermath and rippling effects of one of the most impactful days in modern history: September 11, 2001. From the Sibert Honor- and YALSA Award-winning creator behind The Unwanted and Drowned City. The consequences of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, both political and personal, were vast, and continue to reverberate today. Don Brown brings his journalistic eye and attention to moving individual stories to help teens contextualize what they already know about the day, as well as broaden their understanding of the chain of events that occurred in the attack's wake.Profound, troubling, and deeply moving, In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers bears witness to our history--and the ways it shapes our future.Read more books by Don Brown: 83 Days in Mariupol: A War DiaryRun and Hide: How Jewish Youth Escaped the Holocaust Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Award-winning author Don Brown explores the history of electricity in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World series

"A gripping nonfiction graphic novel that follows the stories of Jewish children, separated from their parents, who escaped the horrors of the Holocaust"--

CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Brown is an award-winning author-illustrator well-known to booksellers, teachers, and librarians. His graphic novel The Unwanted was a Sibert Honor Medalist and a YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction winner.SERIES PRAISE: Books 1¿3 in the series have received multiple starred reviews, and Rocket to the Moon! was chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List.IMPORTANT TOPIC: Given the US Capitol riots, Americäs divided legislature, and threats to voting rights and civil liberties in the news, democracy is as timely and critical a subject as ever.CLASSROOM APPEAL: A must-have for social studies and history curricula.POPULAR FORMAT: The graphic novel genre remains hugely popular, especially in nonfiction, where Brown is a master.

A man and his son dreamed of America's freedom, but the dream became a nightmare when they ended up at Guantnamo Bay.Hasan Makari and his son, Najib, both Lebanese nationals, have dreamed of the day they would experience the shining freedom of America. But when they arrive in the US, they are arrested, accused of terrorism, and incarcerated at the Guantnamo Bay Prison Camp in Cuba, all on false charges. Suddenly, they face the nightmare of death by execution.Their only hope is Navy JAG Officer Matt Davis, who has been assigned to the case of his lifeto defend the Makaris in court at Guantnamo Bay. Matt believes his clients are innocent, but he faces monumental oppositionnot only from powerful federal prosecutors with a huge agenda and an unlimited budget, but also from the woman he loves who, as a fellow JAG officer, has been ordered onto the prosecution team to convict the Makaris.As the drama unfolds in Cuba, Emily Gardner, a top-ranking TSA lawyer, has just received a larger-than-life nomination as General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security. While preparing for confirmation by the US Senate, she discovers a shocking scheme that will turn her life upside down. Can Emily expose the truth in time to save the lives of those being accusedand escape with her own life? Somewhere between the war-torn plains of Northern Lebanon and the secret torture chamber of Guantnamo Bay lie the keys to justice.

Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults FinalistA graphic novel chronicling the immediate aftermath and rippling effects of one of the most impactful days in modern history: September 11, 2001. From the Sibert Honor? and YALSA Award?winning creator behind The Unwanted and Drowned City. The consequences of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, both political and personal, were vast, and continue to reverberate today. Don Brown brings his journalistic eye and attention to moving individual stories to help teens contextualize what they already know about the day, as well as broaden their understanding of the chain of events that occurred in the attack's wake.Profound, troubling, and deeply moving, In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers bears witness to our history?and the ways it shapes our future.

In the tradition of Don Brown's critically acclaimed, full-colour nonfiction graphic novels The Great American Dust Bowl and Sibert Honor winning Drowned City, The Unwanted is an important, timely, and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities of living in, and trying to escape, a war zone.

Sibert Honor winner Don Brown brings us a graphic novel about world geology. Perfect for science class as well as anyone curious about our globe, a humble groundhog guides us on a tour through the planet's natural history and describes the different stages of the Earth's evolution as well as the incredible natural forces constantly at work.

Award-winning author and illustrator Don Brown explores the history of vaccines from smallpox to COVID-19 in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World graphic novel series.A Shot in the Arm! explores the history of vaccinations and the struggle to protect people from infectious diseases, from smallpox—perhaps humankind’s greatest affliction to date—to the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting deadly diseases such as measles, polio, rabies, cholera, and influenza, Brown tackles the science behind how our immune systems work, the discovery of bacteria, the anti-vaccination movement, and major achievements from Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who popularized inoculation in England, and from scientists like Louis Pasteur, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, and Edward Jenner, the "father of immunology." Timely and fascinating, A Shot in the Arm! is a reminder of vaccines’ contributions to public health so far, as well as the millions of lives they can still save. Big Ideas That Changed the World is a graphic novel series that celebrates the hard-won succession of ideas that ultimately changed the world. Humor, drama, and art unite to tell the story of events, discoveries, and ingenuity over time that led humans to come up with a big idea and then make it come true.Read them all! Rocket to the Moon! Machines That Think! A Shot in the Arm! We the People! All Charged Up!

When British geologists discover the world's largest oil reserves under the desolate, icy tundra of Antarctica, Britain and Chile form a top-secret alliance for control of petroleum resources that will rival the economic power of OPEC.But when their discovery is uncovered by an Argentinean intelligence officer, a surprise-attack against a secret British outpost in Antarctica triggers a war. Britain and Chile are in a military standoff against Venezuela and Argentina, and when the war escalates, Britain asks America for help.For two couples separated by the battle, the outcome will be either love reunited or devastating heartbreak.For a young British boy living with his mother in London, his father's life is on the line.And for Pete Miranda, an American sub commander detailed on a special military assignment to his father's homeland of Chile, will his fate be a crushing death under the icy-cold waters of the Antarctic Ocean, or a future of life, light, and a second chance for love?

Invent Wow: A Proven 3-Step System for Turning Your WOW IDEAS Into Profitable ProductsWhen I was growing up, I always thought there were only two ways to get rich.Number one - you were born rich. Number two - some family member left you a bunch of money when they kicked the bucket. As much as people love to talk up the American Dream, I grew up inside the American Reality - raised in a trailer in New Jersey, to a 14-year-old mother.But now, things are a little different. I've done lots of cool stuff with my life, but most people know me as "the Ab Roller Guy," and there's one in nearly every garage, basement, weight room, and exercise facility around the world.It was a journey, but from being a butcher to working for minimum wage at a gym, to making the invention that would change my life - I found a path to freedom and stability. Today, I'm sharing that path with anyone struggling with money, curious about the world, or looking to take themselves to the next level.It's called Invent WOW! Inside, I share my story and tips for reaching the top of the invention world. You don't have to be Leonardo DaVinci to be a good inventor, and no, everything hasn't "been invented already." You won't just learn about the business end of inventing - I'll also highlight the exact methods that allow me to have better ideas with blockbuster value, years ahead of my competitors. My first brilliant idea and why "the rule of five" meant it was doomed to fail. The one family member who saved my entire career by helping me say NO to a corporate powerhouse. Why singing an NDA didn't protect me from a DOGFIGHT with people all over the world stealing my first idea. The steps I took to develop the Ab Roller into a knockout product. I did them by accident, but when you read this, you'll have a system. How I stayed afloat when the Patent Office LOST my patent and exposed me to every ripoff under the sun.It's not just the story of my success, it's about me helping you tell your own story. You'll also discover: The three steps to a WOW invention - the kind that spreads like wildfire, knocks people's socks off and gets you big checks from jump-street (this is super critical) Why your ideas DON'T always have to be creative or innovative to be amazing. How do you know you're ideas any good - and why an idea that's TOO fresh will have investors running for the hills! My WOW IDEA test. For each of these eight features, you're going to give your product a score of one to five. We are going to transform that idea in your head into a workable prototype. Some companies say you don't need to do this, but … well … How to invest and create a real physical prototype when you don't have a bunch of money to spend. As one of the most ripped-off inventors in modern history, I know all about the value (and limitations) of a non-disclosure agreement. Read about creating an NDA and keep your intellectual property YOURS. Why should you spend as little money as possible on prototyping - and spend as much money and time as possible on … THIS. I'll fill you in on this and more inside my book. Branding your invention - and why someone made millions with a generic idea just for having a cool name. How to run a successful campaign on Kickstarter - and get thousands of customers to PAY YOU to give you what you want.Every phase, from inspiration to profit, is covered inside the pages of Invent WOW!

Award-winning author Don Brown explores computers and technology in book two of the Big Ideas series Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity. Back matter includes a timeline, endnotes, a bibliography, an author's note, and an index.

Don Brown brings the Dirty Thirties to life in this gripping graphic novel account of one of America's most catastrophic natural events: The Dust Bowl.

"Shaken" is a book that recounts a story that could have taken place anywhere in the United States. Don was born into a good middle class working family, to a mother who prayed for and never gave up on her son's future. Don grew to become a man who took advantage of the American dream, rising to the top of his industry in short order, and earning income that others could only imagine." "Don't misunderstand me; no one would refer to Don as an "angel." Those who know him well would validate "Shaken" as an accurate documentation of a real person, dealing with real issues, struggling to undo the past..." Bill Price Don Brown is the President of The Brown Real Estate Group based in Rocklin, California. He has served as the President of the West Contra Costa Board of Realtors. He served as the Chairman of the Board for the Sierra Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. He is a devoted family man who is also active in his community to help change lives. Don is an avid golfer and fisherman. He can be contacted at shakenbydonbrown@gmail.com.

It's a mission that could bring the world to the brink of nuclear war. Now time is running out.It starts with a high-stakes theft: weapons-grade plutonium is stolen from Russia. The Russian army is about to attack Chechnya to get it back. But U.S. intelligence discovers that the stolen shipment is actually on a rogue Russian freighter in the Black Sea. It turns into a global nightmare: a secret mission gone awry; an American submarine commander arrested and hauled before a military tribunal in Moscow; and a game of brinksmanship so dangerous that war might be its only possible conclusion.As the U.S. Navy searches for weapons-grade plutonium that has been smuggled out of Russia by terrorists, a submarine mishap escalates the international crisis. With the world watching, JAG Officer Zack Brewer is called to Moscow to defend submarine skipper Pete Miranda and his entire crew. It is a heart-stopping race against the clock. With Russian missiles activated and programmed for American cities, Brewer stalls for time as the U.S. Navy frantically searches the high seas for a floating hydrogen bomb that could threaten New York Harbor.

THE U.S. NAVY'S BILLION-DOLLAR CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF DRONES LANDS TWO NAVY JAG OFFICERS IN THE GUN SIGHTS OF A KILLER.Caroline is just getting her feet wet at the prestigious Code 13, but is thankful for at least one familiar faceher old flame, P.J. MacDonald. He loops her into the assignment he is currently working onthe legality of a proposed drone-sharing contract with Homeland Security that would allow the sale of drones for domestic surveillance. The contractor wants a legal opinion clearing the contract for congressional approval. But the mob wants the proposal dead-on-arrival. When P.J. is gunned down in cold blood and a second JAG officer is killed, one thing becomes clear: whoever is ordered to write the legal opinion on the drones becomes a target. Which is exactly why Caroline goes to her commanding officer and volunteers to write the legal opinion herself. She is determined to avenge P.J.'s death and trap the killer, even if that means making herself a target.It is a deadly game of Russian roulette for the sake of justice, but Caroline is determined to see it through, even if it costs her life.

In the very near future, China, now the world's largest industrial producer and consumer of Mideast Oil, passes a law that all new cars manufactured in that nation will be operated on natural gas. Beneath the floor of the South China Sea, around the contested Spratly Islands, billions of gallons of natural gas wait to be mined. But at the center of the Spratlys, the remote but strategic island of Itu Aba is occupied by China's historic enemy, Taiwan.When the new, power-hungry Chinese President, Tang Qhichen, orders Chinese Naval forces to attack Taiwanese forces on Itu Aba, U.S. President Douglas Surber responds, ordering the U.S. Seventh Fleet to try and quell a burgeoning naval showdown between the two Chinas.Aboard the submarine tender U.S.S. Emory S. Land, one of the first ships in the naval war zone, is Ensign Stephanie Surber, a recent Naval Academy graduate who is also the First Daughter of the United States. As the Emory S. Land steams into harm's way, Ensign Surber's life is gravely threatened. The President must make a decision. Will he take a stand against evil? Or will he save the life of his daughter?