This book describes the life story of John LeDoux. Born in 1924 and reared in California, this story recounts the adventures of growing up in the 20s and 30s when there was no TV or youth sports' programs. Youngsters in those days played sandlot ball, cops and robbers, cowboys and Indians, kick the can, and various other activities. There was little parental interaction but most of the time the kids did behave although the story does recount some mischievous behavior, especially on Halloween. This fleet footed Broadmoor gang all saw service in WWII. Some did not make it home. LeDoux went to the Naval Academy when it was still a military school not influenced by feminism. The story describes the life of midshipmen and their officers and how sometimes the strict military code was avoided. The description of one officer, "Uncle Beany Jarrett" is a classic. His "sea stories" about life in the Navy, even in peacetime, are interesting and funny, like his "Mr. Roberts" role on a cargo ship. He did see much of the world: the arctic, the South pole, the Western Pacific, and several trips to Europe. But it is the personalities and their interactions that grab your attention. During this time he married and fathered and helped rear 8 children. In 9 years this family moved coast to coast 8 times. He was the first civil engineer in the Navy to receive nuclear PG training. His role as a "Poor man's Rickover": when he was in charge of the Shore Based Nuclear power program provided grist for the mill. The Fairway Rock project illustrates how government red tape was avoided to accomplish an important task. After the Navy, his many jobs in civilian life show that people interactions are again the salt of life. These experiences also go coast to coast. How he handled a tough personnel problem coming in as a high level civilian and an outsider, is a lesson in leadership. His last position before retiring for good, was as a university professor teaching engineering freshman provided more "sea stories". It is interesting to read how education of children has changed from his experience in the 40s to the present. The three Rs, reading, 'riting and 'rithmatic, are now the three Ss, self esteem, socialization, and low SATs. The story recounts many human interest events that are at times funny and at times sad but intriguing. The marriage of over 50 years that produced 8 children, 11 grandkids, 6 greatkids mixed with a varied professional career on a world wide stage provided the fodder for these stories and how to be a father, husband, and a popular leader of men. For more information, please visit http://158164.myauthorsite.com/book_236.html

Ledoux Vie

Biographies & Memoirs

LeDoux, John C

Leaders & Notable People

Trafford Pub

This story develops the relationship between different species, as well as sets good and subtle morals in a creative and exciting way. Meet Jake the raccoon and see how he finds his way back home.

The Rangers of the Forest

Henninger, Robert

Children's Books

ALL ABOUT ME (and my shunt), written and illustrated by Terri Rice Bellush, is a long-overdue educational and heartwarming book about Hydrocephalus

All About Me: And My Shunt

Bellush, Terri Rice

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Ésta es la historia de Juan Diego, un Azteca pobre, a quien Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe confió con una misión unos años después de la conquista de su gente. En sus aventuras asombrosas, tratando de cumplir Su misión, esta historia verdadera muestra la permanencia de la virtud y la belleza, y el poder perdurable de la verdad.

LA Historia De Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe, Emperatriz De America (Spanish Edition)

Walsh, C. Lourdes

Walsh, Lourdes C.

Literature & Fiction

Have you ever wished you had your own personal psychic or Spiritual counselor to advise you with all of your choices in life? Ever have a dream that you needed to know the meaning of? Do you wish to know what your body is communicating to you via symptoms? Have you ever wanted to know and plan for your life cycles, the ebbs and flows, before they happened? Have you ever wanted to understand the deeper meaning in your own life? Have you ever desired to know the perfect “soul-u-tion” for your life’s purpose?  Sundae Merrick, talented Spiritual and psychic guide, shares the secrets of how to access your Higher Guidance, how to read the wisdom of Mother Nature and use symbolism to assist you in your quest for health, personal growth and expression, Self-empowerment, relationship and financial success. Sundae recounts stories, examples and a simple system of understanding about how the Universe communicates with us. Discover the power of your Inner knowing. It is the most valuable gift we can ever give our self.  This is a complete handbook and guide on communicating with the Divine through our intuition, reading the energy of polarity, emotions, colors, gemstones, numbers, our bodies, planets, stars, animals, beings and sounds. It represents at least one lifetime of intuitive, psychic, and Spiritual focus on the profound mysteries of life and a relationship with the Divine. It is a reference book for all who desire to be more deeply profound and conscious of all life has to offer.  You can learn to act on your own Inner guidance to:

Divine Reason And Rhyme, Access Higher Guidance And Nature's Wisdom

Merrick, Cynthia Sundae

Religion & Spirituality

This book is an exploration of the countless secrets of the universe that God has revealed in Holy Quran more than 1400 years ago. It seeks in a very modest and humble manner to draw you into a journey to uncover some of the awe and splendor of this divine miraculous Scripture. Step in line with the author and walk through the many sacred revelations that have amazingly been encased within the scientific facts, which were yet to be discovered far later in the modern era.

A Comprehensive Exploration of the Scientific Miracles in Holy Quran

La'Li, Mahdi

Science & Math

Having lots of legs doesn't make spinning webs easy for Joe but, it does make dancing to his favorite tune a natural! After his mother realizes Joe has a talent for dancing and not for creating webs, she spins him a glorious outfit and Mrs. Mouse makes him wonderful tap-shoes to fit his many feet. Mr. Moon provides the needed spotlight for the entertainment Joe presents every evening to Teddy, the stuffed bear, his mother, Mrs. Mouse, the dolls on the bed, and Anna the prim-and-proper Russian doll, all while their owner Elizabeth sleeps. He has his favorite song to dance to and when the moon begins to leave, Joe returns to his hiding place beneath Elizabeth's bed. Tragedy strikes when Joe loses a shoe and is unable to dance. Finding real leather to make another becomes a problem and Joe grows sadder and sadder. Anna, who hates spiders and thinks they are scary and belong in a barn, has real leather Russian boots but is not about to give them up to a miserable spider. Anna is also thrilled that the "noisy racket" of Joe's dancing is gone and quiet has been restored. It doesn't look good for Joe and his friends. After several long, silent nights, Anna finally realizes how much everyone, including herself, enjoyed Joe's dancing. She has a change of heart. The story ends, literally, on a happy note!

Joe the Dancing Spider

Stringer, Beverly

Animals

Teacher-designed step-by-step workbook teaching reading skills from age 3.

Anchors and Sails: A Reading Program for Beginners

Education & Teaching

Jaremko, Bev

Schools & Teaching

Children will learn the meaning of Mardi Gras as told by Cassius, an adorable boxer, who loves Mardi Gras. The book begins with children discussing what they're going to "be" for Mardi Gras. Cassius overhears that one of the children is unaware of the Mardi Gras tradition. She then explains that carnival season begins with the epiphany (Jan. 6 when the three wise men found baby Jesus) and ends with Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). The dog also explains many of the traditions and terns associated with Mardi Gras including King Cake parties, parades, krewes and doubloons. She shares the name of her favorite parade which happens to be a dog parade named the Krewe of Barkus. The story concludes with Cassius stating that she's going to be a wizard for Mardi Gras this year and asking "what are you going to be for Mardi Gras?". The book also contains a list of activities that children can do to celebrate Mardi Gras including a recipe for King Cake, instructions on how to make a shoe box float and how to have a mini-parade.

King Cake For Cassius: A Mardi Gras Story

Boyle, Diane Renton

Holidays & Celebrations

Orgasmic Catalog

McNally, Wendy

Literary

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