"From a distance, Michael and Joleen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid marriage, two exciting careers, and children they adore. But after twelve years together, the couple has lost their way; they are unhappy and edging toward divorce. Then the Iraq war starts. An unexpected deployment will tear their already fragile family apart, sending one of them deep into harm's way and leaving the other at home, waiting for news. When the worst happens,...

“Gripping, straight-up, no-nonsense stories about American soldiers and their families. . . simple, tough, and true.”—The New York Times
“Prose that's brave and honest.”—People
“Terrific. . . and terrifically illuminating.”—The Washington Post

An award-winning story collection from the author of The Confusion of Languages.
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Twelve-year-old Cooper Vega and his military family has moved so often that he is used to new schoolmates not knowing his name, but at the moment he has a bigger problem--his new phone is haunted by the ghost of Roderick Northrop, a boy from the sixteenth-century, who needs his help to finish a quest, which is somehow tied up in the Stratford Middle School production of Romeo and Juliet.

Janeen Mason's Counting the Days is a heartwarming picture book that shows us what bravery, hope and the unity of family is all about. With her Daddy's help, little Hunter counts the days until her mommy returns home from military deployment. Together Daddy and Hunter find creative ways to mark the time while they wait. With age-appropriate text that tenderly invites us along to count the days with Hunter, and beautiful, highly colored illustrations,...

"Readers will learn all about military families through relatable situations"--Provided by publisher.

"Using the alphabet format, this picture book describes the many situations and experiences that military families, especially their children encounter. For example history, rank, and quarters are explained"--Provided by publisher.

"This guide offers an accessible approach to life with a deployed parent and presents ... information on how to stay in touch. While routines change, the love for a parent doesn't"--

Twelve-year-old best friends and relatives, Julia and Eliza are happy to spend the summer together while Julia's mother is serving in the National Guard in Iraq but when they meet a neighborhood boy, their close relationship begins to change.

In the intense fifth season, Bravo Team must execute high-stakes missions on foreign soil but also face explosive troubles much closer to home. The band of patriots, led by Jason Hayes, selflessly put their lives on the line for a call of duty that includes rescuing a weapons expert, taking on an enemy2s nuclear program, and racing against the clock to stop a terrorist attack. Trust will be tested, commitment will be questioned, and unlikely heroes...

Season four finds Bravo Team up against some of the biggest obstacles yet, both on and off the battlefield. Jason Hayes wrestles with the toll of his long career as a Special Operator and struggles to guide an evolving Bravo Team. Also, Ray Perry delves into the world of Special Activities, and Clay Spenser and Sonny Quinn face unexpected crossroads in their personal lives.