In England, Irish-born citizens are being herded into prison camps. On the high seas, a furious British Navy is seizing American cargo ships bound for Europe. And on the Thames, a new weapon of unparalleled destructive force is sailing toward an impregnable city–spearheaded by a daring act of espionage. For U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, Britain’s Queen Victoria, Lord Palmerston, and a loyal opposition, a day of reckoning is at hand...

On November 8, 1861, a U.S. navy warship stopped a British packet and seized two Confederate emissaries on their way to England to seek backing for their cause. England responded with rage, calling for a war of vengeance. The looming crisis was defused by the peace-minded Prince Albert. But imagine how Albert's absence during this critical moment might have changed everything. For lacking Albert's calm voice of reason, Britain now seizes the opportunity...

An introduction to the many ways that animals wear stripes, and includes an afterword with a brief description of each animal and a matching game.

When John Winger loses his apartment, girlfriend and job all in one day, he does what any red-blooded American would do: he joins the army and nearly starts WWIII.

"Plum and Snowball enjoy the seasons! Fall inspires them to write haiku and with winter comes the holidays of Christmas, New Year s, and Valentine s Day. Meanwhile, in the warm months of years past, Plum gets lost in the bustle of spring cleaning!"-- cover page 4.

Tiger... The call I must answer... I wake in the night, knowing something is wrong. Carly, mate of my heart, is next to me, and I hear my son's breathing. They are safe. But someone, someone cries out with a despair I can't ignore... Carly won't let me go alone, and neither will Connor, the cub who will become one of the greatest Shifters of us all--I know this. I see. I can't ignore the call. We take Dylan's truck and head into the night, on what...

"It's Valentine's Day and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop getting holiday flowers ready for her customers. Spots and Stripes are at home getting ready to celebrate. Will this dog and cat duo resolve their differences and find a way to enjoy Valentine's Day together?"--

Plum the cat lives a contented life with Taku and his mother until a tiny kitten named Snowball joins the family and wreaks havoc on Plum's world.

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.