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David J. Hornfischer

David James Hornfischer is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree from the Walton School of Business. David has had a lifelong interest in history, particular WWII history where he had a front row seat throughout his father’s military historian career. Since the age of 6 David has been his father’s office assistant and book box carrier. David was fond of book signings where he could be of extra help with setting up books for these signings. Through the years as David’s acumen and interest grew, he became an invaluable research assistant for various history projects. Destroyer Captain: The Life of Ernest E. Evans is his first book. Today, David is leaning into his interest of history and is pursuing a career as a history teacher. David lives in Austin, Texas.
Destroyer Captain

Books

Destroyer Captain

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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