Everyone has dreams that if money were no object they would do: become a great painter, sculpturer, musician, chef, electrical engineer, screenwriter . . . see the world OR see A WORLD . . . And so did Stephen Young. From the time he saw the first man step foot on the moon he had a dream . . . be the first to step foot on Mars.So like his dad, he became a Marine Corps fighter pilot. From there, he became a NASA shuttle pilot. But way leading onto way, he became an entrepreneur, a corporate raider, a king among corporate raiders. Buying and selling companies he amassed billions.Beyond wealthy and still driven by a dream, realizing that all the technology needed to go to Mars already existed or could be had for a price, Stephen takes his gift for making money and his mastery of Wall Street to manifest into reality his childhood dream of becoming the first to step foot onto Mars, by becoming “The Man Who Sold Mars”.And so, when this former U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot and NASA astronaut turned Wall Street Tycoon, decides to use the capital markets to fund his expedition to be the first to set foot on Mars, he finds the legal, governmental, romantic, and interpersonal trials and battles are much more difficult than the technical aspects of such a gargantuan undertaking, but refuses to yield to anything in pursuit of his quest. Views: 33
When her parents agree to let Amelia Bedelia get a puppy, she is surprised and happy! But there are hundreds and maybe even thousands of puppies to choose from. How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect four-legged friend? Amelia Bedelia is determined to find the sweetest, bravest, cutest puppy in the world.She tries:1. Visiting a shelter2. Looking in the park3. Asking advice from a dog walker4. A dog showWill Amelia Bedelia ever find the puppy of her dreams? Views: 33
Wolf Dreamerby USA TODAY bestselling author Madeline BakerPregnant and alone on the Colorado prairie, Rebecca Hathaway's prayers were answered--by rugged Wolf Dreamer.Will her search for home and family lead them to a new life together?Cowboy Days and Indian Nightsby USA TODAY bestselling author Kathleen EagleMeredith Woodward had emptied her nest. She didn't need a scruffy rodeo cowboy moving into her home--or her world. But Ryder Red Hawk was a man prepared to face his past and discover his future--with her.Seven Days by Ruth WindSunny Kendricks's luck had run out. With no money, no car and no home, she was sure she'd hit rock bottom. But Michael Chasing Horse was prepared for life's storms and ready to offer refuge...in his arms. Views: 33
Product DescriptionBook four in the Vitalis SeriesGunnery Sergeant Elsadora Quinn's nickname was Dark Angel. The Special Ops recruits she trained respected and feared her - almost as much as the scum her First Insertion Strike Team was sent up against time after time.FIST team 3 earned the opportunity to lead the way into discovering what happened to the destroyed research station on Vitalis. Elsa's deployment pod was knocked off course and radio contact with her platoon was lost. Elsa learned she and Vitalis had something in common: they both were intent on showing the other who was stronger.Look for these other Vitalis books:Book 1 - New BeginningsBook 2 - The ColonyBook 3 - ParasitesBook 4 - ScreamerBook 5 - *Squatter's Rights* Views: 33
The year is 1962 and Carson Reno, once again, gets himself into situations that would be better left alone. A Memphis client hires Carson to prove infidelity, but instead he finds corruption and murder going all the way to the top of Memphis politics. A Jack Logan client investigation takes him back to Humboldt looking into automobile fraud, which lands him smack in the middle of a murder. Not just any murder, but the murder of a local beauty queen – one who seemed to have too many enemies for a girl her age. Views: 33
Science Fiction/Fantasy. 154382 words long. Views: 33
Tia Riverton never thought cooking on the noon news would land her in the hospital, but a severe allergic reaction does just that. Her mom’s hysterics over her brush with death lead to blood tests that reveal Tia is not her parents’ biological daughter after all. When paramedic firefighter Danny Tullis responds to Tia’s allergic reaction, he feels a tug of attraction right away. When he keeps running into her and her little girls, he can’t get Tia out of his mind. Despite their mutual attraction, the war widow isn’t ready to fall into his arms, but he’s not about to give up. Facing the fact that the family she grew up in is not her own, Tia searches for her real family, and for answers to how the switch happened in the first place. As Tia and Danny keep searching, the truth about Tia’s past is revealed, and Danny shows Tia that life, and love, are better when they work together. Views: 33
"All hands to battle stations." The words still haunt Jack Hardy, even after thirty years. As a young Navy lieutenant, he watched as his submarine, the U.S.S. Candlefish mysteriously vanished in the Pacific amidst an attack by an unseen enemy.Now, the Candlefish has emerged out of its own shadows, fully intact and in perfect working order, miles from Pearl Harbor. Only a return to the scene of the original incident can answer the question of what strange forces stole the lives of his crew. As Hardy leads a new team toward Latitude 30 North--a place known as the Devil's Triangle--he realizes he must solve a riddle from the past or finally meet his fate.As they near their destination, the ghostboat begins to reveal its secrets…and all may be headed toward a watery grave.--George E. Simpson and Neal R. Burger titles at E-Reads: BLACKBONE; FAIR WARNING, GHOSTBOAT; SEVERED TIES; THIN AIR Views: 33
`One bachelor’s return may be the end of his journey as his hometown awaits with many surprises – including his nemesis. Views: 33
Acclaimed WWII historian and military intelligence expert John Prados offers a provocative reassessment of the Allies' battle for the Solomon Islands--a turbulent, dramatic campaign that, he argues, was the true turning point of the Pacific conflict. Historians traditionally refer to the Battle of Midway as the point when Allied forces gained the advantage over the Japanese. In "Islands of Destiny," Prados points out that the Japanese forces quickly regained strength after Midway and continued their assault undaunted. Taking this surprising fact as the start of his inquiry, he began to investigate how and when the Pacific tide turned in the Allies' favor. His search led him to the decisive battles and strategic maneuvers in the fight for the Solomon Islands. Beginning with the invasion of Guadalcanal in August 1942, the Solomons became a hotly contested battleground for over a year, culminating in the isolation of Rabaul by the Allies. As military forces fought over the strategically important islands, a secret war of intelligence was also being waged. For a total picture of the conflict, Prados integrates blow-by-blow action on the ground with the code breaking, aerial reconnaissance, secret spy posts, and submarine scouting that were vital to the Allied effort. The Solomons arena saw some of the most intense combat of WWII--from major naval actions, including a key confrontation between battleships, to air battles that took place almost daily. With expert knowledge and crystal clear prose, John Prados illustrates why these events were not only thrilling, but pivotal in the Allies' path to victory. Views: 33
A Most Unpleasant Wedding is Judith Alguire's most recent Rudley Mystery, named for the cantankerous proprietor of The Pleasant Inn. A wedding held at the Pleasant turns from hopeful to horror when a body of a neighbour is discovered behind the inn.Another summer, and The Pleasant Inn is filled to capacity. This season is especially exciting, as perennial guests Miss Miller and her long-time admirer Mr. Simpson have chosen to marry at the Inn. The guests and staff are clamouring to be involved, part Views: 33
3 Strange Tales presents new translations of this classic Japanese author's most well-known stories: Rashomon; A Christian Death; the never-before-published-in-English story, Agni; and a bonus story, In a Grove. Views: 33
