Resultados para "América" en Literatura y ficción

Jean está al borde del colapso. Las enormes expectativas sobre él, como conseguir una beca deportiva en la universidad de sus sueños, ser un buen hijo y ayudar en casa, lo tienen agobiado. En un intento desesperado por relajarse, acude a una fiesta donde, tras unos tragos encima, decide confesar su atracción a Olivia, la chica que le interesa. Sin embargo, nublado por el alcohol, comete la mayor confusión de su vida: en lugar de llamarla, llama a Oliver, su mejor amigo de la infancia.

These two two thrilling, classic baseball stories written by the legendary Zane Grey are read with a respectful nod to the play-callers of a bygone era. The story "The Red-Headed Outfield" tells the hilarious story of three unique outfielders and the coach who has to deal with their wild ways. The touching tale of "Old Well Well" recounts the last days of a legendary baseball fan and his final wish to watch his nephew play in the big leagues.

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century. Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery—and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War—Isaac was able to overcome challenges and become the "Prince of Jockeys." Isaac was known for his intellect, strategy, good sportsmanship, and kindness to the horses he cared for and rode to victory.

Left to fend for themselves, Grace and Troy are at the mercy of QXR Group and their mission to secure the island from the undead threat. They quickly learn that the flesh-eating zombies aren’t the biggest threat to their survival. Dead America: Lowcountry is an ongoing stand-alone series set within the massive Dead America universe.

With the assault on The Chosen taking a dangerous turn, Sergeant Copeland and his strike team fight for their survival.... Follow survivors from coast to coast, as they deal with the threats posed by both the living and the undead.

Still reeling from their first encounter with The Chosen, Captain Kersey and his team embark on a dangerous journey to Kuna in search of other survivors.... Follow survivors from coast to coast, as they deal with the threats posed by both the living and the undead.

After depleting an alarming amount of resources securing Seattle from the undead menace, Captain Kersey and his elite team of soldiers embark on a mission to Boise, Idaho, in search of a reliable source of ammunition. Listen to all six books in the exciting Idaho series, together, in one collection!

Knowing that The Chosen must be dealt with before they can complete their mission, Captain Kersey devises a plan to take the fight to the enemy.... Follow survivors from coast to coast, as they deal with the threats posed by both the living and the undead.

After depleting an alarming amount of resources securing Seattle from the undead menace, Captain Kersey and his elite team of soldiers embark on a mission to Boise, Idaho, in search of a reliable source of ammunition.... Follow survivors from coast to coast, as they deal with the threats posed by both the living and the undead.

Separated from the group, Kowalski faces dangerous times in downtown Boise.... Follow survivors from coast to coast, as they deal with the threats posed by both the living and the undead.

SWAT is prepared for every scenario, except for when the dead walk. In the early morning hours of Day Zero, Brandon Shelton and the rest of his SWAT team respond to a routine call on the University of Texas campus. As the situation goes from bad to worse, they struggle to survive the day against the growing horde of zombies.

With the final confrontation with The Chosen at hand, Captain Kersey and his team embark on one last dangerous assault....Follow survivors from coast to coast, as they deal with the threats posed by both the living and the undead.

A million zombies march toward the survivors in Fabens, as well as the cartel stronghold a few miles away in El Paso. With resources limited and time not on their side, an uneasy alliance between the civilians and the cartel is created to deal with the creeping death coming their way.

Books 13-18 in the exciting Lowcountry series is in one collection! As the group in Hardeeville recovers from tragedy, they utilize their new friends to the fullest as they put the finishing touches on a plan to rescue Grace and the others from QXR. Meanwhile, Grace and her fellow captives do whatever they can to stay alive. Dead America - Lowcountry is an ongoing stand-alone series set in the massive Dead America universe.

A misunderstanding leads to all out warfare between four highly trained soldiers and a vicious small-town gang. When an innocent group of civilians finds themselves in the crossfire, hard choices must be made. Dead America: The Second Week introduces new survivors and locations in addition to revisiting some familiar ones as people all across the country fight for their survival against the growing armies of the undead.

Zombies aren’t the only threat to the citizens of El Paso. As the Texas Zombie Virus rampages throughout the city, a small army of Mexican cartel members storm the border in an attempt to claim the city for themselves. Two homicide detectives are thrust to the forefront of the conflict when their captain partners them up with an unlikely, and untrustworthy, ally.

Hache lleva poco menos de un año en su nuevo colegio —masculino, religioso— y se hace amigo de los chicos más rudos, fiesteros y altaneros del lugar. Como cualquier adolescente en busca de aceptación, logra encajar sin saber qué quiere decir eso para su destino ni el de su familia. En su...

The final battle against the undead commences as the horde reaches Fabens. Meanwhile, Hammond and his team launches an offensive against the cartel.

As the horde continues to march, a risky plan is attempted to give Sergeant Hammond and his rogue team of soldiers a way through the blockades and into El Paso.

The battle of Van Horn rages as the survivors struggle to combat the marching horde of zombies.