It is 1820, and a young female sea captain, Jane Thorn, sets sail aboard the schooner Destiny bound for the sugar plantations of Cuba and then on to the Baltic for iron. Political intrigue and mystery dog the voyage. Captain Jane Thorn is feisty, fun, and smart. She deals with men who under-estimate her skill and business acumen at their peril. Views: 646
This is book 5 in The Vampire & Werewolf Chronicles. When Sophie's old friend, Beth, shows up at her doorstep and needs a place to stay, she is hesitant to let her stay at the castle; especially with her new immortal roommates and her new dangerous, immortal lifestyle. More chaos breaks out while she's hunting for the necklace that is the key to open the portal to hell. Sophie also deals with the fact that Logan will be marrying her roommate to stop the curse leashed upon the land. Views: 646
ACTION AND ADVENTURE IN TROUBLED 1960's EAST AFRICA AND BORNEO Just as Kenya is finally gaining its independence from Great Britain, a brutal Islamic fundamentalist insurgency kicks off, which throws the country into bloody chaos and threatens to spread throughout the region. Staff Sergeant Bill Scraggs is recruited to join a Global Wireless Unit, to go deep under cover, behind the enemy lines, for a covert reconnaissance and surveillance mission to combat the explosive insurgency. As Bill and fellow Staff Sergeant Josh Baines get their men into shape, training on mounts Kenya and Kilimanjaro, the deadly insurgency rises once more. Bill and Josh have to pit their wits against the Shifta-Islamic fundamentalists, led by the infamous warlord Khalid al Gurreh, as it becomes a race against time to hunt the insurgents down and stop fundamentalism from tearing the country apart. Deep Behind Enemy Lines is written by E J Caldwell, who is a retired UK army veteran and has seen service in... Views: 646
The Largesse of the Sea Maiden is the long-awaited new story collection from Denis Johnson. It follows the groundbreaking, highly acclaimed Jesus’ Son. Written in the same luminous prose, this collection finds Johnson in new territory, contemplating old age, mortality, the ghosts of the past, and the elusive and unexpected ways the mysteries of the universe assert themselves. Finished shortly before Johnson’s death in May 2017, this collection is the last word from a writer whose work will live on for many years to come. Views: 646
From the author of the best-selling The Butler—an emotional, inspiring story of two teams from a poor, black, segregated high school in Ohio, who, in the midst of the racial turbulence of 1968/1969, win the Ohio state baseball and basketball championships in the same year.1968 and 1969: Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy are assassinated. Race relations are frayed like never before. Cities are aflame as demonstrations and riots proliferate. But in Columbus, Ohio, the Tigers of segregated East High School win the baseball and basketball championships, defeating bigger, richer, whiter teams across the state. Now, Wil Haygood gives us a spirited and stirring account of this improbable triumph and takes us deep into the personal lives of these local heroes: Robert Wright, power forward, whose father was a murderer; Kenny Mizelle, the Tigers' second baseman, who grew up under the false impression that his father had died; Eddie "Rat" Ratleff, the star of both... Views: 646
A Secret Shared… But Can She Trust Him?Diana Martin is thrilled to be a writer covering the Parisian Exposition. But her new role must be kept quiet–her parents would never allow it! When enigmatic Sir William Blakely discovers her ruse, he knows it could lead her into danger. With the sparks igniting between them, William realizes the only way to protect Diana is by staying as close to her as possible! Views: 646
#1 Amazon New Release! ― ColdFusion's New Thinking About Technology and ScienceWhat can history's greatest breakthroughs in science and technology teach us about the future?New Thinking: As each new stage technology builds on the previous innovations of the last, advancements begin to increase at an exponential rate. Now, more than ever, it's important to see how we got here. What hidden stories lie behind much of the technology we use today? What drove those who invented it to do so? What were those special moments that changed the world forever? New Thinking is the story of human innovation, the story of us―through war and peace, it is humanity at our most innovative.Disruptive technology and innovation: From the stories behind the steam engine revolution to the electric world of Tesla, to the first computers, to the invention of the internet and artificial intelligence, this book explores the... Views: 646
Nicholas, heir to the Duke of Rutland, has been kidnapped. Imprisoned aboard a Portuguese slaver, Nicholas learns that his family members have been either captured or slain—but a mysterious woman allays his despair.Fellow prisoner Alexandra has overheard that his family is safe. But can he believe her? She claims to be a woman of status, but as she cannot prove her story, Nicholas assumes she is a thief. They are in the same predicament, however, and he and Alexandra form a friendship. When a hurricane destroys the ship and Alexandra rescues Nicholas from certain death, he must discover the truth about her. They wash up on a deserted island, where her survival skills come to the fore. As an aristocrat, Nicholas feels unequipped to handle the situation, but he watches Alexandra with growing admiration—and hears her account of how she, the daughter of a baron, came to be so resourceful. Nicholas yearns to leave the island and seek revenge... Views: 646
