by Darlene Rose $18.00

“‘As an American spy, you are worthy of death. ‘ With that, he drew his finger across his throat then slapped the hilt of the sword at his side. All time froze around me…In terror I watched the man’s hand fold around the iilt of the sword…” This is the true story of a young American missionary woman’s courage and triumph of faith in the jungles of New Guinea and her four years in a notorious Japanese prison camp. Never to see her husband again, she was forced to sign a confession to a crime she did not commit and face the executioner’s sword only to be miraculously spared. Age 14+.  240p, 200g.

by Laura E Richards $18.00

Inspiring story of Florence Nightingale from her earliest days as privileged daughter of an English squire to her role as Angel of the Crimea. Even as a young girl her nursing talents were evident as she doctored her dolls and ministered to sickly animals. With the training she received at hospitals on the Continent, she was ready when the call to the Crimea came. Facing unspeakable filth and disorganization, she and her staff of nurses cared for thousands of sick and wounded soldiers, earning their undying gratitude. Focuses on her preparation, her heroic and patriotic service during the Crimean war, and her life of service thereafter.  144p, 220g.  Ages 11-14.

by HE Marshall $16.00

A thrilling account of Napoleon’s rise to power, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to emperor over half of Europe. Focuses on his military exploits, including his victories in battle after battle, followed by his exile to the island of Elba, his subsequent return to lead the disastrous Russian campaign, his final loss at Waterloo, and his last days on the lonely island of St. Helena. 100p. Ages 8-12. 150g

by Richard Maybury $25.00

This book explains how events on the other side of the world a thousand years ago can affect us more than events in our own hometowns today.

The Thousand Year War in the Mideast is a concise European/Mideast history course. Learn about the Russians, Serbs, Croats, the Balkans, Kosovo, the Ottoman and Mongol empires, Turkey, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan, and more.

The events of the Thousand Year War have been the cause of great shocks to our economy and investment markets, including: the oil embargoes, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iraq-Kuwait war, and the Caucasus Wars over the Caspian Sea oil basin. These shocks are likely to remain so for decades to come. Forewarned is forearmed. You must understand where this war is leading to manage your career, business and investments, as well as to reach an informed opinion regarding U.S. involvement in Mideast affairs. Quality paperback, 272 pages. Ages 14 through adult.

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by Richard Maybury $25.00

The explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was the beginning of a chain reaction that continues today. Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the First World War. He focuses on the ideas and events that led to World War I, events during the war, and how they led to World War II. Includes the ten deadly ideas that lead to war. 

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by Richard Maybury $25.00

Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the Second World War. He focuses on events in the Second World War and how our misunderstanding of this war led to America’s subsequent wars, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Iraq-Kuwait War, and the ‘war on terrorism’ that began September 11, 2001. Quality paper, 349 pages. Ages 14 through Adult.

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Crown & Covenant series by Douglas Bond follows the lives of the M’Kethe family as they endure persecution in 17th-century Scotland, and later flee to colonial America. Bond weaves together fictional characters with historical figures from Scottish Covenanting history.

This series makes for great reading aloud, depicting godly family life and generational blessing. They have been real favourites with our boys especially, but good for girls too! Caution: descriptions of the deeds of war are scattered throughout these books. Read Alone age 10-14; Read aloud age 8+

1 Duncan’s War $18.00

Young Duncan M’Kethe finds himself caught in the web of Sir James Turner, the Former Covenanter turned military leader of the persecutors. Duncan is torn by his hatred of his enemies, and his father’s instructions to love them. He must be true to King Jesus while attempting to rescue his father.

2 King’s Arrow $18.00

Duncan’s younger brother, Angus, a ready archer, guards sheep from scavenging crows. Loyal to his family, Angus must match wits in a life-and-death struggle against Highlanders. By faith, Angus turns his beloved game of chess into a tool of victory. But desperate fear grips the Clan with an unexpected murder! Will Covenanters be found guilty? Angus’s true test of manhood and marksmanship will come at the Battle of Drumclog!

The Bible or the Axe by William O. Levi $20.00

William Levi, a Messianic believer from an African Hebrew tribal group, grew up as a refugee in the wilderness of Uganda. As a teen he returned to his homeland, only to face persecution, arrest, and torture. His miraculous escape from jihad forces was the first in an odyssey that ultimately led to a new life in the United States. What tools should Christians use to fight the war in Sudan and other Muslim countries, the Bible or the axe? Learn the depths of forgiveness and the power of Christ’s love to triumph in the most desperate circumstances. Parent pre-read recommended - some mention of prostitution. Read Alone age 14+; Read Aloud age 10+