Chronicling the devastating Strand Theatre Fire of 1941 and celebrating the community's heroes and resilience in the face of adversity.On March 10, 1941, at 12:38 a.m., the Brockton Fire Department responded to Fire Alarm Box 1311, which was pulled for a fire at the Strand Theatre. Fire Alarm dispatched the deputy chief, three engine companies, a ladder company and Squad A. Within six minutes, a second alarm was struck. Less than one hour after the first alarm, the...

From Where is geared toward individuals who are unsatisfied with who or what they are. Those who are fed up with their life as it is and are dreamers by nature. We have the ability to escape from our reality to a place of more adventure. Even though that place is simply a dream location, it is an escape from what concerns you in your life.About the AuthorAndrew P. Tomaro, USAF retired, is a senior citizen who has retired twice, once as a Master Sergeant of the United States ...

About the AuthorFugitive 373 is the cautionary story of trust and acceptance by a close-knit Virginia family who embraced an individual as their own, only to learn that he was not who they thought he was. This “wolf in sheep’s clothing” left a trail of deception, violence, and death from the hills of West Virginia to the sands of Arizona resulting in an intense multi-state Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive investigation by the FBI and a rookie Agent only 18 months out of Quantico.

About the BookSo Welcome to 1991.A.D. the Real World, which is an exciting and action-filled novel that is based on some real events as well as fictitious events to keep your mind reeling. Meet Oscar, better known in his neighborhood as Spyder. Join him as he grows up surrounded by crime, violence and interesting characters and eventually becomes a criminal himself. This tale of urban fiction includes something for everyone, including crime, money, and murder. It also has an air of ...

About the BookOrbie Lee Mays USN Retired was born and raised on a farm in the northwest corner of Alabama. His life is one of many hardships and setbacks, and the success he achieved in overcoming them. From the Beginning to Almost to the End shares his journey, from beginning his military career at seventeen to his final rank of E-9 master chief petty officer and his personal life after his thirty-year military career ended. With harrowing tales from his time during the Vietnam War...

About the BookThe United States Army Ground Forces During the Interwar Years 1919-1941 covers the period of the Interwar years 1919-1941. It is intended for individuals interested in US Army history of that era. Insignias and pictures lend to the experience of the era.About the AuthorMSG Jim Irwin (Retired) is a retired community college professor. He taught business and technology courses. He served two years in the US Army during the Vietnam war, and spent another t...

Written by a retired judge and divorce attorney - and a mom of five - for kids who need real answers, not empty reassurance.When a parent says "we need to talk," a kid's whole world can feel like it's caving in. When Home Breaks doesn't promise to fix that. Instead, it walks straight into the hard stuff: the news, the tears, the anger, the guilt - and gives kids practical, honest tools to get through it.Drawing on decades in family court, Nan S. Fa...

For such a small state, Delaware has a fascinating aviation history. Delaware counts aircraft from the smallest, like the 1910 Delaplane, to the largest, the USAF C-5 Galaxy airlifter, among its rich variety. Numerous small grass airstrips dotted the state in the early years, serving as an incubator for aerial progress. The state has been a home to aircraft manufacturers, notable aviators, and aeronautical innovators and hosts military aviation units from the Army National Guard, the Air N...

The history of flight for the US Army Air Corps became increasingly important during World War I. Wichita Falls, Texas, was determined to be a fair weather flying location for training cadets to become aviators. Wichita Falls was the gracious host not only for World War I pilots training at Call Field, located near the city, but when World War II came along, the city also hosted the opening of Sheppard Field, adjacent to the municipal airport. Thousands of personnel were trained there duri...

Once touted as the �West Point of the air� in the pre�Air Force Academy years, Randolph Field/Air Force Base is famous for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, its iconic Administration Building (nicknamed the �Taj Mahal�), and its rectangular layout. Allowed by the Army hierarchy to design its own installation from the ground up, the Army Air Corps hit a home run in design uniqueness and functionality. When the Corps of Engineers built the base, working from 1928 to 1931, it was its...

By applying techniques the author developed as a legendary military interrogator to everyday life, readers will learn how to ask the right questions, the right way, to get what they want.What do most human interactions have in common? They often require us to ask questions. Unfortunately, most people are really bad at asking questions. We try accusing, demanding, blaming, pressuring, inducing guilt, and, worst of all, applying logic. These questioning methods cause...

Do you struggle to connect with others? Do conversations feel one-sided, or do people often misunderstand you? The secret to great communication isn't just talking—it's learning how to truly listen.In How to Communicate Effectively: Becoming a Good Listener, you'll discover the essential skills to improve your listening ability, build stronger relationships, and become a confident communicator in any situation. Whether you're a student, young profe...