Brave Heart

Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie is one of history's greatest heroes, but also one of its greatest enigmas - a shadowy figure whose edges have been blurred by myth and legend. Even the date and place of his birth have been mis-stated - until now. James Mackay uses all his skills as a historical detective to produce this definitive biography, telling the incredible story of a man who, without wealth or noble birth, rose to become Guardian of Scotland. William Wallace, with superb generalship and tactical genius, led a country with no previous warlike tradition to triumph gloriously over the much larger, better-armed and better-trained English forces. Seven hundred years later, the heroism and betrayal, the valiant deeds and the dark atrocities, and the struggle of a small nation against a brutal and powerful empire, still create a compelling tale.

Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her stepmother and stepsister, who treat her like a servant. When the wind blows Shiraz’s ball of wool into the garden next door, she spends the day helping and caring for the old lady who lives there, with miraculous results. Then her stepmother sends her own daughter off on the same mission . . . but will the results be the same?

Contemporary/ British English 'Sons of Scotland! You have come here to fight as free men. If you fight, perhaps you'll die. If you run, you may live for a time. But at what cost?' Braveheart is the story of William Wallace, who gave hope to Scottish people in their fight to be free.

Braveheart is the true story of William Wallace, who led the Scottish people to fight for the country they loved.

The Inamdar clan has demonstrated extraordinary strength, resilience, philanthropy, and courage. In this family history, Dr. Janak A. Inamdar examines the roots of his clan, paying particular attention to Ramsinh Rajsinh Inamdar. He painstakingly traces his family tree, starting with Ramsinh, and explores the heroism he demonstrated to earn the title Inamdar. Ramsinh played a central role in helping the Marathas take back India from Islamic conquerors. He also helped establish Baroda—one of the richest states of India. The author also explores the lives of several ancestors of who he considers the family’s founding father. Moreover, he paints a detailed picture of the political and economic situation of Gujarat in the 1690s and beyond, including the chaos in the aftermath of flooding and epidemics. Translated into English by Sudha Mehta, this book offers a revealing glimpse of an important family in India and how its founder set the stage for his descendants to succeed.

It was 1953, and nothing could shake William Denning's resolve to leave the army and return to the States. Nothing, except one of the largest diamond hauls ever - which, in the wrong hands, on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain, was a potentially lethal force. In a small village in the Swiss mountains, Denning discovered that there was not only a jewellery robbery at stake. In the ruthless world of espionage and international conspiracy his adversaries were the most unlikely people - and the most dangerous.

There have been times throughout my life that have challenged who I am and I have not always held my head high and said: this is me. In September 2010 Brett Kirk walked off the MCG, having played his final game of AFL for his beloved Sydney Swans.

One evening in January 2010, an 11-year-old boy named Austin went outside to collect firewood in the backyard of his home. As he got closer to the woodshed, he saw a large animal with round ears and large teeth. Luckily, Austin had brought his golden retriever, Angel, with him. Suddenly, the animal—a ferocious cougar—leapt at Austin. Angel sprang into action and bravely jumped in front of the cougar to protect the boy. Austin then raced inside to get help as Angel and the cougar fought. The brave-hearted canine had saved her owner’s life! In this inspiring book, young readers will meet a variety of courageous dogs willing to risk their lives to protect their human companions—from a pit bull that saved her owner from dangerous robbers to a German shepherd-wolf mix that dragged her elderly owners to safety during a snowstorm. Packed with real-life stories and dramatic, full-color photos of these remarkable animals, this book is sure to be a favorite of dog-lovers everywhere.