All Quiet on the Western Front begins somewhere near the German/French front during World War One. It is told by a 19 year old soldier Paul Baumer. Through his own experiences in trench warfare and the incredible loss of life of his friends, classmates and teachers, Paul is overwhelmed by the complete hopelessness of war.
When Tess's tree has to come down, Tess is very sad . . . until she finds a way to gather friends and family and celebrate her tree's remarkable life. This is a book for sharing with people you love, among good friends, or on a quiet day under a favorite tree.
Sam and Dave Bean don't expect much excitement in the little Texas town of Papagayo. And that suits them just fine-a nice, quiet vacation is just what Bean Brothers, Private Eyes, need. But the very day they arrive at their Aunt Margaret's, a fierce argument breaks out in her cafe. Mariposa and Carlos, rivals for the prize for the best float in the town's annual fiesta, accuse each other of stealing their ideas. The next morning, Carlos's daughter, Cielita, disappears into thin air. So much for a quiet vacation! Sam and Dave get right to work. And what they uncover is some of the nastiest business sleepy Papagayo has ever seen.
While the French Army in Indo-China is grappling with the Vietminh, back at Saigon a young and high-minded American begins to channel economic aid to a "Third Force". As his policies blunder on into bloodshed, the older man finds it impossible to stand aside as an observer.
