David Perry

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Christians live in a damaged world and are themselves flawed, jars-of-clay people. They wait for the day when God will renew all things - clay included. That day is not yet. But in the face of this daunting Not Yet, Christians posses a potent Already: the knowledge of God's glory, revealed in Jesus. That is our treasure. In these forty meditations, David Perry engages with Scripture, science, film, literature and personal stories to help us unpack this treasure, and live in its riches.

Pharmacy student Jason Rodgers craves a coveted externship at one of the most prestigious sites in all of Virginia. He sits in his beat-up Honda contemplating how his future will change if he can impress the demanding preceptor and land one of the few slots. His interview with Thomas Pettigrew, The Colonial Pharmacy's owner, and the woman he meets there will, in fact, change his future in ways Rodgers never envisioned. This riveting tale also puts the reader behind the counter into the fast-paced and often-torturous existence of a retail pharmacist. Perry's evocative pharmacy scenes place the reader in the maelstrom and confusion of pharmacy work. The reader also witnesses the profound angst experienced by Rodgers as a result of his first months as a pharmacist. In this captivating romantic and suspenseful prequel to The Cyclops Conspiracy and The Cyclops Revenge, master storyteller David Perry introduces us to Jason Rodgers thirteen years before the fateful events unveiled in his bestselling and thrilling Cyclops series of novels. Read The Extern and go back in time to see how it all began... Visit the website at www.davidperrybooks.com

The Chief-Chuck Carson-is tied up at the congress in Pendleton, Oregon. Whisked away in the pre-dawn aboard a small Cessna, his input and leadership are critical to the visionary patriots who want to carve out a piece of Al-Unidos for themselves and their families. But The Chief wants to be in the fight, not talking and debating several hundred miles from people who depend on him. He feels he has abandoned his friends and family. He left lifelong friend Cal in charge of the crew-with orders to get them safely home to Boise. Marshal Christie challenges Cal's authority, threatening to inject disunity into the small team of over-the-hill heroes who can't consider their mission complete until everyone is safely home to Idaho. Rescue a group of friends and neighbors who were caught and imprisoned by the new west coast nation of Al-Unidos. That's what The Chief asked Vietnam veteran, Cal Durham, and a team of other close friends to do. Mission accomplished. Almost. They made it from Alcatraz to Red Bluff, California. One more long day's drive and they'll be home to Boise. At least it would work like that in normal times. But these are not normal times. Read this story now. You will have the same reaction this Amazon reader had. C Lovick - Perry once again spins a very good story, a great follow up. . . When I finished the first book, I felt like it needed to be longer. . . I wanted more and was happy to find out there was. He does a great job of painting of vivid picture of the story, connecting you to the characters and making you feel like you are there. Interesting plot like that is just this side of possible. I think there can even be enough story line for another follow up book and would buy it too. The new Commonwealth of Al-Unidos has its own Pledge of Allegiance: "I declare my dependence on the collective and devote myself to the Commonwealth of Al-Unidos, the Rainbow State of Acceptance, Tolerance, and Inclusion. I embrace Diversity and Love for all organisms, decrying Hate in thought, word, and deed. This is my pledge before Mother Earth."

This is an educational childrens story for children from five to twelve years of age. It is about a white kangaroo who was rescued as a joey by a mother and daughter in a suburban home. But the white kangaroo, Hippity Hoppity, got too big; so they decided to let him go in the bush. Hippity Hoppity was unsure what to eat, and when two little girls fed him some branches off a tree, he passed out. Cleverly, the little girls made a sled from their backpacks and dragged him to a doctor. The doctor managed to dislodge the leaves and drove Hippity Hoppity and the exhausted girls back to where the girls first found him. When they arrived, they noticed two red kangaroos eating from the same tree. They must have seen the girls feeding Hippity Hoppity with its branches and tried them for themselves. This is the lesson from this story: do not feed wild animals.

Why did Congress create the US Marine Corps? Why did Congress create the US Navy? What did these two valiant organizations undertake during the American Revolution and how did they work together? Learn, in a captivating historical fiction form, the answers to these questions. Be a party to the debates of the early politicians and military leaders as they wrestled with these questions and came up with answers that changed the world. Would you sacrifice your comfortable life of privilege to risk it daily in a cause larger than yourself? Samuel Nicholas did - and became the first commandant of the Marine Corps. Would you give your personal fortune, the largest on the continent, to ransom the freedom of friends, neighbors, and strangers? Robert Morris did, and financed a new nation. Enter the world of colonial America to share the risks and dangers of the early Americans who did these very things. They gambled their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, in a life-and-death struggle with the largest, most powerful empire the world had ever known. PRAISE FOR FIRST TO FIGHTMarine Corps veteran and dystopian author, L. Douglas Hogan wrote: "First to Fight was written with stunning attention to detail in a way that only David C. Perry could bring it. He managed to capture the true essence of the Corps and put it where it deserves to be; on the title ""Rich in detail and breathtaking in action."-Todd Coker, Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps, Retired"Meticulously researched, historically accurate and well written tale of the American Revolution and the operational birth of the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps team. With David Perry's First To Fight, the reader steps back in time to meet the powerful personalities, little known patriot volunteers and their British opponents surrounding the 1775 birth of the United States Marine Corps in a Philadelphia tavern, the Continental Navy and the conduct of the first American naval expeditionary operation 'from the sea' against the British Colony of New Providence (Bahamas). An engaging and interesting read for all those interested in the history brought to life."-Timothy Hanifen, Major General, US Marine Corps, Retired

You have never experienced history like this. Not Self but Country is not only the first book in this exciting series about the birth of the United States Navy; it is also the motto of that Navy. Not Self but Country is the story of the men who sailed into battle against the mighty British Navy in their smaller, often obsolete, vessels converted from merchant ships. Men with long-forgotten names like John Barry, Richard Dale, and John Paul Jones, risked everything to sacrifice for a concept they believed in: FREEDOM. Sail alongside these heroes, experience their exploits at sea aboard the fragile wooden sailing ship of the Continental Navy. Feel the excitement and fear when you fight desperate battles against the world's largest and most powerful Navy, Great Britain. Cover your ears Cannons are firing everywhere-cough on the pungent smoke, dodge and ducki as jagged oak splinters cartwheel past your eyes. There is nonstop action in this exciting new book. Don't worry-Every book in this series includes a nautical terms dictionary and short biographical sketch of these historical heroes. Endorsements from Modern Naval Heroes"If you only read one book about the beginning of the United States Navy, Not Self but Country is it. Dave Perry expertly weaves an exciting and suspenseful story about the early days of the Navy and its heroes such as Captain John Barry, John Paul Jones, and Richard Dale. Bringing these leaders to life with a cast of superb supporting characters, provides an insight into our nation's history and the traditions and customs that are still observed daily aboard Navy ships around the world."-Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, US Navy Retired"Spellbinding A nautical page-turner you won't be able to put down. As a life-long mariner, I found David Perry's mastery of the sailing culture captivating; his exciting prose will transport you to the era of our earliest naval heroes. A must-read for any fan of nautical and navy lore."-Rear Admiral Tony Kurta, US Navy, Retired"Transported back several centuries to the days of our embryonic Navy, we are swept up in the conflict, intrigue and social drama of those early Naval heroes who "greased the skids" for America's future maritime influence. I was captivated by the tales of indomitable gallantry of those who answered the call and by the resolute sacrifice of those who stood by them. Truly an enthralling volume from a talented writer "-Rear Admiral Steve Eastburg, US Navy, RetiredNot Self but Country is a gripping seafaring adventure set in the late eighteenth century. Using naval terms and jargon of the day, David Perry has placed the reader squarely in the middle of the action. Overcome adversity and grow with John Paul Jones and other youthful mariners who are destined to become leaders in the newly established continental Navy. You will sit in on the strategy meetings at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia with Franklin, Jefferson, and naval captains of the day. Climb the rigging, let loose the sails, and feel the wind in your face as you pursue the enemy. Stand on the quarterdeck of Bonhomme Richard in the heat of battle, smelling the acrid smoke as the cannons lay barrage, and cringe when incoming balls splinter the timbers and hole the sails. Feel the pain of your fellow wounded patriots. There is no room for bystanders, so grab your cutlass, pistol, and hatchet and prepare to board when the order is given. The moment has come. When asked if he had struck colors, Commodore Jones shouted to Serapis, "I have not yet begun to fight."-Chief Warrant Officer Tommy Robinson, US Navy, Retired -Author of "Steely Eyed Killers of the Deep"

You read about John Paul Jones' famous battle with "HMS Serapis" in "Not Self but Country;" now read "The Crucible of Tradition" and empathize with his internal struggles and external battles after the victory. Treason, treachery, and infidelity plague him at every turn. Get reacquainted with Captain John Barry. Discover his humble peasant beginnings in Ireland. Experience the warm kinship in his loving family in the oppressive poverty of the eighteenth century. Accompany him on his rise to prominence and his personal struggle through two marriages. Meticulously researched, this novel, the second in the series, will introduce you to the men who secured America's independence while others framed her government. You will walk the streets of colonial America in scenes that were pulled from period maps and newspapers. Fight, grieve, and exult alongside the men and women who were the actual flesh and blood heroes of their day. Tommy Robinson, Author and Twentieth Century Submarine Sailor, wrote: I have just finished reading "The Crucible of Tradition" and it was a great read. Mr. Perry's attention to detail brings the characters to life and gives the reader a sense of being front and center. When sitting down to read this novel I feel that I have donned my best nautical attire and am sailing again with Captains John Barry, John Paul Jones, Jordi Farragut and others in this sweeping new sea saga." The Crucible of Tradition" chronicles 30 years of colonial struggles along the Atlantic Seaboard, Caribbean Sea, and European waters. Landsmen, officers and sailors alike are all severely tested in their heroic efforts to establish a new nation and the fledgling Navy as a sea power. David Perry paints a vivid detailed picture with his pen, placing you on deck, in the rigging, and behind the cannon in explosive battles on the high seas against the British, pirates, and privateers. The reader will become part of the war for independence. Happy ready, and Fair Winds and Following Seas Here are more "Bravo Zulus" from a fleet of salty flag officers." An illuminating account of the remarkable intrepidity of our nation's earliest maritime adventurers. Searing descriptions of life in the early colonies and beyond, reminding us of the sacrifice of those on whose shoulders we stand. Nautical historical fiction at its best "-Rear Admiral Steve Eastburg, United States Navy (Retired)"'Crucible of Tradition is author Dave Perry's outstanding sequel to "Not Self but Country." The intriguing way that actual figures are woven with fictional characters, in a setting that uses historically authentic language and meticulous detail, brings to life the Continental Navy during a crucial time in our nation's history. Many of the traditions, customs, and culture the U. S. Navy adheres to today are articulately illuminated in this well-written and entertaining book."-Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, United States Navy (Retired)"Another spellbinding nautical adventure from Dave Perry. If you love history, enjoy tales of life at sea, and are open to being completely captivated and transported to the beginnings of America's maritime heritage, then The Crucible of Tradition is a must read for you. A must have for any nautical library "-Rear Admiral Tony Kurta, United States Navy (Retired)

David Perry was an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War, which resulted in the founding of the United States - this autobiography recalls his early years, and his role in the conflict. Born in colonial Massachusetts on August 8th, 1741, Perry had a difficult childhood - the death of his mother when he was merely seven meant he was sent to live with his uncle to learn the trade of tanning and shoemaking. Like many boys of his time, he received basic militia and leadership training in the countryside of New England, and saw battle whilst a teenager. Perry's earliest memories of conflict consist of his regiment receiving hails of French musket fire - with surgery unavailable, many men lived with musket balls in their bodies until they died. Eager to fight, Perry also served in conflicts in Quebec, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, becoming a battle-hardened young man. Between 1762 and 1775 he enjoyed a period of peace in his life, marrying and living by his skills as a shoemaker. However, the arguments between colonial North America and Great Britain boiled over to war - as a soldier fighting for the cause of an independent United States, Perry would face the greatest dangers of his life.