PAUL HARRIS MAKES AN EXHILARATING TRIP TO THE WEST IN THIS TALE OF MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE SET IN LONDON, SCOTLAND AND THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. Paul Harris is an outsider – an unconventional businessman attempting to assimilate into Asian culture. His operations in the Far East bring him wealth and adventure, but not without risk. For while opportunities are plentiful, so too are a number of ruthless opponents, and more often than not Paul Harris finds himself a man on the run, pursued by a violent and dangerous enemy. It is rare to find, in a novel of suspense, pictures of a country that are as vivid, authentic, colourful and moving as Gavin Black gives us here: or characters so distinctive and mysterious. (A PAUL HARRIS NOVEL) Views: 359
For decades, the Battle of the Somme has exemplified the horrors and futility of trench warfare. Yet in Three Armies on the Somme, William Philpott makes a convincing argument that the battle ultimately gave the British and French forces on the Western Front the knowledge and experience to bring World War I to a victorious end.It was the most brutal fight in a war that scarred generations. Infantrymen lined up opposite massed artillery and machine guns. Chlorine gas filled the air. The dead and dying littered the shattered earth of no man's land. Survivors were rattled with shell-shock. We remember the shedding of so much young blood and condemn the generals who sent their men to their deaths. Ever since, the Somme has been seen as a waste: even as the war continued, respected leaders--Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George among them--judged the battle a pointless one. While previous histories have documented the missteps of British command, no account... Views: 359
Cutter demanded more and more and more efficiency—and got it! But, as in anything, enough is enough, and too much is …Cutter demanded more and more and more efficiency—and got it! But, as in anything, enough is enough, and too much is … Views: 359
Ancient chants and dancing by villagers attempting to lift their spirits from an oppressive existence of cruelty unknowingly summon an inter-dimensional being from another solar system.This is the first book in the MI.E. trilogy.It tells how Jack first lands a job in the Secret Agency M.I.E, and the problems that he and the Professor face, and solve!A hilarious and intelligent read for any age group. Views: 359
The weird, invisible insect depopulated an entire planet. Now it was felling Thompson\'s crew as his ship hurtled toward the sun ... certain death for all, including the disease carrier. Forgotten in the panic was Buster, Thompson\'s wise cat.The weird, invisible insect depopulated an entire planet. Now it was felling Thompson\'s crew as his ship hurtled toward the sun ... certain death for all, including the disease carrier. Forgotten in the panic was Buster, Thompson\'s wise cat. Views: 359
Lucy Foster Madison was an American novelist and teacher. Born Lucy Foster in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of George W. Foster and Almira Parker, she graduated from high school in Louisiana, Missouri. Views: 358
Turning Point is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Alfred Coppel is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Alfred Coppel then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 358
The Dark Goddess is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Richard S. Shaver is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Richard S. Shaver then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 358
Robert Sidney Bowen, Jr. was a World War I aviator, newspaper journalist, magazine editor and author. He is best known for his boys\' series books written during World War II, the Dave Dawson War Adventure Series and the Red Randall Series. He also worked under the name R. Sidney Bowen and under the pseudonym James Robert Richard. Views: 358
Cristie Matthews is obsessed with all things related to The Phantom of the Opera. On her once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris, she visits the Palais Garnier to see the play. After the performance, she hides, remaining in the empty building to absorb the history and relive the haunting story once again. Then she sees HIM! But how can that be? He is a myth,a legend. Or is he? Views: 357
Deep in the forest, far from the owls who hunt him, a royal chick named Hoole is slowly maturing in seclusion, raised by the gentle spotted owl Grank. From time to time, Hoole's mother visits him, but his guardians cloak her identity even from her young son; the same birds who killed Hrath are eager to kill his heir. As dangers to his safety escalate, Grank brings him to Beyond the Beyond, a strange volcanic realm where murderous hagsfiends are seldom seen. Views: 357
Mildred A. Wirt was an American author. She is best known for her work on the early Nancy Drew series. Views: 357
