New Releases by Allan Zullo

Presents ten child spies, focusing on Emily Geiger, Kit Benson, Charles Phillips, and others.

"These laugh-out-loud stories of furry troublemakers, whiskered scoundrels, and four-legged nitwits are a great way to keep kids turning the page."--

This book features ten compelling stories about ordinary law enforcement officers who, powered by extraordinary courage or compassion or both, gave everything they had--and then some--in heroic efforts that saved lives, prevented tragedies or eased heartache in a time of despair.

Tells the stories of 10 Jewish children who survived the Holocaust.

Tells ten stories of servicemen who risked their lives to save their ships, to rescue others, and to fight back against the enemy when Pearl Harbor was attacked in December of 1941.

Read the true stories of some brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen who risked their lives on D-Day, June 6, 1944, including glider pilot Pete Buckley, Army medic "Woody" Woodson, and First Sergeant Leonard "Bud" Lomell and Staff Sergeant Jack Kuhn.

Gripping and inspiring, these true stories of bravery, terror, and hope chronicle nine different children''s experiences during the Holocaust. These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others disguised their true identities, and many witnessed unimaginable horrors. But what they all shared was the unshakable belief in-- and hope for-- survival. Their legacy of courage in the face of hatred will move you, captivate you, and, ultimately, inspire you.

Ten true stories of real-life survivors of the Titanic! Eleven-year-old Billy Carter kneels down on the slanting deck of the Titanic and hugs his beloved dog -- a tan and black Airedale. Can Billy save himself and his pet? Fifteen-year-old Edith Brown and her mother climb into Lifeboat 14. Edith begs her father to join them. Why won''t he? Seventeen-year-old Jack Thayer looks over the side of the sinking Titanic and stares into the frigid sea. There are no lifeboats left. He knows he has to jump, but can he? These and other young people came from many walks of life. Now, on the night of April 14, 1912, they all face a life-or-death crisis abroad the Titanic. When the unthinkable occurs, can they survive?

Ten true stories of real-life heroes of the Vietnam War! Twenty-eight soldiers--all but five badly wounded or dead in the first few minutes of a devastating ambush--are fending off 200 North Vietnamese soldiers. US platoon leader Lieutenant Hal Fritz shouts to his comrades, "We will never give up!"Dozens of severely wounded soldiers are trapped in a fog-shrouded outpost and under merciless attack by the enemy. No other medical helicopter pilot will dare attempt a rescue, except for Major Patrick Brady. These and other American heroes risked their lives serving their country in the Vietnam War. You will never forget their courageous true stories.

Examines ten individuals or units whose bravery during World War I is worthy of note.

Ten true stories of real-life crime scene investigators! A gold ring has been discovered at a murder scene, but police have little else to go on. Can State Patrol Investigator Richard Havel use that clue to track down the killers? A bomber is terrorizing a western community. What forensic clues can Investigator Jack Charles gather to stop and solve the bombings?Enter the secret world of crime scene investigators who use the latest forensic techniques to solve mysteries and bring criminals to justice. You will never forget these incredible true stories.

Ten true stories of real-life heroes during the attacks on 9/11! When Captain Jay Jonas of the Fire Department of New York hears an emergency radio message about the World Trade Center, he has no idea of the terrible conditions he and his team will face. Arriving at the burning building, the firefighters must summon all their courage. On the same morning, just outside Washington, D.C., a jetliner piloted by terrorists slams into the Pentagon. Can Colonel Philip McNair save lives inside the flaming building?From the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to a hijacked plane above Pennsylvania, these ten stories of true American heroes on the day that changed America -- September 11, 2001.

Ten true stories of real-life heroes from World War II! Pfc. Jack Lucas -- just a teenager -- is on patrol on Iwo Jima when two grenades land at his feet. Can he save his comrades'' lives? Lt. Col. James Rudder and his Rangers are climbing a 100-foot-high cliff on a secret D-Day mission. Can they survive the Nazis'' devastating firepower? Sgt. Forrest Vosler is blinded and wounded from an attack by German fighter planes on his crippled bomber. Can he make it home?The world was saved by these and many more real-life heroes. You will never forget their incredible true stories.

Ten true stories of real-life kid spies! Can you imagine crossing enemy lines to deliver a secret message? Or spying on your enemy from the attic of their hideout?Read the 10 True Tales from kids just like you who risked their lives to be spies!

Ten stories of the first-responders who risked their lives on September 11, 2001.

Read the true stories of a few of World War II''s heroes and see how they used courage and determination to save their troops and others.

Ten African Americans recount stories about their participation in the American civil rights movement.

Shares the true stories of FBI special agents who have worked together to solve some of the world''s toughest crimes, including those of the poisoned letters mailed to the Supreme Court, a terrorist bombing plot and a Florida kidnapping. Original.

Contains ten narratives of real-life war heroes from Iraq!

Each page of this sweet and funny daily calendar conveys the happiness and delight of being a grandparent with a humorous story, heartfelt tribute, or uplifting quote on every page. It''s been said that two of the most satisfying experiences in life are being a grandchild or being a grandparent. The sweet and funnyGrandmas and Grandpas 2013 Day-to-Day Calendarconveys that happiness and delight with a humorous story, heartfelt tribute, or uplifting quote on every page.

It''s all here in this calendar: the remarkable, fascinating, attention-grabbing, and out-and-out embarrassing moments in golf. Each page of theAmazing But True Golf Facts 2013 Day-to-Day Calendarfollows the exploits of pros like Annika Sorenstam, the only female golfer to shoot 59 in competition, and amateurs like Charles Barkley, who said this about his lousy game: "People who think I play bad for publicity are crazy. This ain''t fun. I don''t like being bad."

From 1985 to 1992, The Baseball Hall of Shame series chronicled more than 100 years of baseball goofs and gaffes, selling more than 700,000 copies. Now, the authors of the most offbeat baseball books ever written are back, featuring their looniest lineup of classic stories and inducting their first new class of Hall of Shamers in twenty years. Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo cover everything from the battiest batters and craziest fielding fiascoes to the dumbest ballpark promotions and screwiest fan behavior. Hall of Shamers include outfielder Lou "The Mad Russian" Novikoff, who insisted his wife taunt him from the stands because it made him a better hitter... Pitcher Burleigh Grimes, who was so mean that he threw a beanball at the on-deck hitter... Outfielder Ping Bodie, who out-ate Percy the ostrich for the spaghetti-eating championship of the world... and Babe Ruth, who wore ladies'' silk stockings for good luck. Among the new inductees are Ken Griffey Jr., who put a cow in manager Lou Piniella''s office to pay off a steak dinner bet... Manny Ramirez, who abandoned left field to go to the bathroom during a game... and David "Big Papi" Ortiz, whose underwear was smeared with peanut butter as payback for the pranks he pulled on teammates. Filled with more than 200 stories and packed with photos, The Baseball Hall of Shame: The Best of Blooperstown is the most hilarious homage to the national pastime ever assembled, and a fitting testament to the Hall''s motto: "Fame and shame are part of the game."

True stories of teenage Jews who fought back against the Nazis primarily in eastern Europe by using tactics such as guerilla warfare and sabotage.

Grandparents are completely smitten with their grandchildren. Being a grandparent is the single most important and satisfying role in their lives. Each daily page of theGrandmas and Grandpas: Funny and True Tales 2012 Day-to-Day Calendarspeaks to this lively and loving group with an amusing anecdote, a useful tip, or a charming quote, like this one from an eighty-year-old grandmother of five who has taught dance and exercise classes for more than thirty years: "I''m going to bop until I drop."

When it comes to gut-bustin'', side-splittin'', knee-slappin'' song titles, country music tops the charts. The dailyI''m the Only Hell Mama Ever Raised: And Other Real Knee-Slappin Country Songs 2012 Day-to-Day Calendarfeatures honest-to-goodness, genuine country song titles that are often wacky, sometimes biting, but always witty. Each page features a hilarious title accompanied by the name of the artist who first sang it or the writer who penned it and the story behind the song.

From the authors of the popular Butter My Butt and Call Me a Biscuit calendar series and book, here’s a fun, warm-hearted collection of about love and marriage, romance and heartbreakcountrified sayings, so-sos, hoots and hollers about love and marriage, romance and heartbreak. More fun than a lost dog in a meat market and livelier than a puppy with two tails, You''re the Butter on My Biscuit! is a hilarious chronicle of countrified love commentary. It features sayings that are as tender and sweet as honey-dipped chicken wings for those smitten by Cupid . . . and as fiery and spicy as horseradish-laced chili peppers for those seeking revenge over a romance turned sour. Readers will appreciate the way country folk paint their sentences about love in the most vivid and original analogies, sew simple words of emotion together into tapestries of truisms, and pepper their language with zesty wit and biting rage. You''re the Butter on My Biscuit! is chock-full of country sayings, jokes, poems, and song titles about finding love and losing it. This is the kind of book that readers will relish till the cows come home.

An irreverent testament to the millions of anglers who ever hooked something they oughta notta, lost a really big one, or told a whopper Fishing is the No. 1 sport for fun—and spectacular snafus. Whether it’s a pro like Ray Scott or a presidential angler like George Bush, the deck is stacked to make buffoons of the best. So cast off on an ocean of hooks, lines, and stinkers as fishing guides, charter boat captains, game wardens, and weekend fishermen spill the wacky truth about shamefully funny moments such as when: • Ray Cockrell landed a huge bluefish and ate it—only to find out later his catch would have been a world record. • Author Ernest Hemingway tried to shoot the shark he had just landed—but instead shot himself in the leg. • Pro angler Gary Klein put his boat on a high-speed plane through a patch of tall weeds—and wound up in a cow pasture. • A Colorado woman was nabbed by authorities after they discovered she had stuffed 17 illegally caught fresh trout in her underwear. • Jim Bitter landed a bass that would have won him $50,000 in a tournament—until he accidentally dropped it over the side. The Worst Tournament Cheats! The Weirdest Casting Accidents! The Funniest Fish Stories! They’re All Immortalized In The Fishing Hall of Shame

"A collection of hundreds of endearing, truthful, and amusing homespun adages and turns of phrases, and dozens of countrified jokes that will appeal to anyone who wants a change of pace in our pop culture--infused life. These down-home truths and insights lighten the mood, dispense some great advice, and make more than a few clever observations about the world"--Cover p. 4.

Features seven true stories of brave boys and girls who lived through the Holocaust. Their compelling accounts are based on exclusive, personal interviews with the survivors. Using real names, dates and places, these stories are factual versions of their recollections.

Nine accounts of the roles of coincidence and fate in day-to-day life, including the case of two teenagers discovering they are twins after separate skiing accidents bring them to the same hospital.