"Some day the sun will shine and have not will be no more." These are the immortal words of Brian Peckford, who served as the third premier of Newfoundland, and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party from 1979 until his retirement in 1989. As one of Newfoundland's most committed and combative leaders, Mr. Peckford's clashes with the federal government—to wrest control of the province's natural resources—resulted in the groundbreaking Atlantic Accord of 1985, his greatest political triumph during the province's struggle for self-reliance in a post-Confederation era.This memoir begins with Mr. Peckford's formative years growing up in outport Newfoundland. It gives all due praise to personal heroes of his, from the seasoned fishermen of La Poile and Pilley's Island to experienced politicos such as Minister William Marshall and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The past, present, and his vision for the future of Newfoundland and Labrador are revealed here, as well as his... Views: 30
A psychopath is loose in Brooklyn, and it will take a half-mad cop to catch him. A gang of small-time dealers camps out underneath the Manhattan side of the Williamsburg Bridge, slipping hits to passing addicts in exchange for ten bucks a pop. It's blistering hot, and they drink beer to stay cool, sharing a six-pack with a couple of local girls. As the night winds down, a massive black man appears in a coat that's too heavy for the weather, produces a shotgun, and starts to fire. Among the dead are two supposed customers—an undercover cop and a reporter whom the city will avenge by opening a new front in the war on drugs. The gunman, a full-time crack addict with a boxer's build and a bulldog's temper, disappears into the wilds of Brooklyn. To roust him, Stanley Moodrow will rain hell on the borough, breaking in a new partner as he attempts to smoke out the wild man with a shotgun. Views: 30
Set during the final 24 hours before the armistice at 11 a.m. on 11th November 1918, the story follows a German storm trooper, an American airman and a British Tommy. Their destinies converge during the death throes of the first ever conflict to spread across the globe. War becomes incredibly personal as nationality and geography cease to matter to each of these teenagers on the Western Front, and friendship becomes the defining aspect of their encounter. But who will live and who will die before the end of the day?ReviewPraise for Auslander: A breakthrough into the top league for Dowswell, a hugely impressive thriller set during the Second World War ... There will be many adults sneakily borrowing this from their children The Bookseller Auslander is a superlative, at times almost agonisingly compelling, piece of historical fiction ... The climactic escape to freedom is pure muck-sweat tension Financial Times Doswell is one of the best new writers of historical fiction for children ... [Auslander] steps outside the victim culture of novels such as those by Morris Gleitzman and comes close to classics such as The Silver Sword. Admirers of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas should look at this novel as a model of imaginative sympathy The Times About the AuthorA former senior editor with Usborne Publishing, Paul Dowswell is now a full-time author. He has written over sixty books, including Ausländer, shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Paul lives in Wolverhampton with his family.*http://www.pauldowswell.co.uk/* Views: 30
To his parents’ dismay, Jacob Willis wants to leave New York and travel to the Ohio Territory and make his way in the world. He wishes to follow his dream, just as his Grandfather did when he came to the New World and settled. Jacob’s dream is too strong to ignore. Caroline Hershey is devastated when she learns that her secret love is planning to travel so far and she might never see him again! She is positive her early childhood crush has grown into a love that borders on passion for the handsome man, and she cannot bear the thought of losing him! But, she isn’t one bit happy when Jacob confronts her in the smoke house, a stick in his hand.When she demands to know why, he tells her that people are giving him a hard time over leaving her behind! While Jacob understands why she told the lie, he isn’t about to permit her to get away with it, and she is soon crying over his knee. The very last thing he expects the lovely Caroline to do is to stowaway in his wagon to follow him west! Views: 30
Karin Blanch, 16, is a sophomore at Elmwood High in Crescent Heights, CA. She experiences the typical peer and family pressures of first love with senior basketball star, Reese McKenzie. Just when she thinks she has the perfect dream guy, it all falls apart with a shocking accusation by her best friend. Karin finds herself torn between her friend and boyfriend as she seeks to learn the truth. Views: 30
Bible-Era Drama From a CBA LegendRahab, a weaver in Jericho, is forced into prostitution by her father's gambling debt. With no choice in the matter, she often thinks death would be preferable.When Israel's vaunted army crosses the Jordan River, two spies including Ardon, the son of Caleb, come to scout the land. When Rahab saves them from capture and death, the two promise to spare her when the army destroys the city. Ardon has no use for fallen women, yet despite himself, he is attracted to Rahab. She is becoming a woman of great faith, but his pride will not allow him to forget her past. As the battle for the land escalates, both Ardon and Rahab will put God's faithfulness to the test. Daughter of Deliverance is brimming with adventure, romance, and heroic acts of faith. Views: 30
“It really grips you….I lost a lot of sleep reading it.” –Tim LaHaye, co-author of the LEFT BEHIND seriesEVERYTHING FELL SILENT“The flash was sudden and bright, white-hot, blazing and intense. It burst down from the night sky, leaving a yellow glow that quickly faded and then disappeared. Their car stopped suddenly. No chug. No cough or sputter. It was as if someone had reached over and turned the key off.”In the wake of a devastating nuclear attack on Washington, D.C., the surviving member of the government begin to plot their retaliation. But, before they can act, the world goes insane. Missiles from Israel and Iran pass each other in the air, decades of threats finally giving way to death and destruction. Japan, South Korea and China watch as the North Koreans begin to fuel their missiles. Millions of Muslims in Western Europe begin to riot. India and Pakistan raise their defense levels. The entire world seems to be on the edge of the abyss.In Saudi Arabia, however, things are going exactly to plan. King Al-Rahman, prodded along by a mysterious old man, consolidates his power within the Kingdom and orders a final, debilitating blow on the United States.Against the backdrop of torn-from-the-headlines Middle Eastern drama, the Wrath & Righteousness series is a fast-paced thriller that explores man’s role in the eternal battle between good and evil.Chris Stewart is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including The Miracle of Freedom. He is a world-record-setting Air Force pilot (fastest nonstop flight around the world) and president and CEO of The Shipley Group, a nationally recognized consulting and training company.Wrath & Righteousness is a ten episode e-book series by New York Times bestselling author Chris Stewart. Each episode is approximately 50,000-60,000 words (roughly two-thirds the length of a normal full-length novel). This series was adapted from the previously published The Great and Terrible series that was released from 2003-2008. Views: 30
Tess, an unborn spirit about to journey into mortality on Earth, is chosen for an important mission. Her training exposes her to her darkest fears, enhancing her gifts. She becomes one of Heaven’s most powerful angels. But even angels fear. Will her love for her soul mate be strong enough to overcome the forgetting effects of the Veil? Is she ready to take on the leader of the Fallen Angels? Views: 30
TV says it. Magazines say it. American society commands it. You must be thin. You must be young. Fad diets. Fat-purging pills. Fitness clubs. Liposuction. Breast implants. Steroids.In the tomorrow of Thinner Than Thou, the cult of the body has become the one true religion. The Dedicated Sisters are a religious order sworn to help anorexic, bulimic, and morbidly obese youth. Throughout the land, houses of worship have been replaced by the health clubs of the Crossed Triceps. And through hypnotically powerful evangelical infomercials, the Reverend Earl preaches the heaven of the Afterfat, where you will look like a Greek god and eat anything you want. Just sign over your life savings and come to Sylphania, the most luxurious weight-loss spa in the world, where the Reverend himself will personally supervise your attainment of physical perfection.But the glory of youth and thinness that America worships conceals a hidden world where teens... Views: 30
A compulsively readable story which has achieved classic status. Three very different girls from the same country town share an inner-city house during their first year out of school.Sometimes your life changes and you don't know why. A kind of shift happens. I remember thinking, well, that's over: eighteen years, three months and fifteen days. From now on it will be different...'Carmel, Jude and Katerina come from the same country town, but they couldn't be more different. Carmel is a talented musician, but awkward and painfully shy. Jude is a passionate idealist still coming to terms with the death of her revolutionary father. And Katerina, well, let's just say she's not called Queen Kat for nothing. So when they all move into the same inner-city house in their first university year, sparks are ready to fly.But this year is a time to re-invent themselves, a time to square up to the world. Time to get a life.Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude Get a Life is about... Views: 30
