Tom and Alyse get pulled into an international mystery after a chance meeting in Germany.Tom is pleased with the direction that his life has taken him, and enjoys his structured life as a young American soldier stationed overseas. Alyse is a beautiful young Canadian on summer vacation far from home. A chance meeting between the two while in Germany sets off a mysterious chain of events that will take them across continents and place them at odds with the most powerful people in the world. What the two uncover will shake their faith in the institutions that they believe in, and uncover shocking secrets that could cost them their lives. Views: 696
Second of a 4 part series: The Demon Legacy. Raunst Baltir hunts after the man who ended his father's life. Crossing paths with a female assassin his life takes a startling twist. When a terrible monster awakens, Raunst must seek his family's legacy and his calling to protect a world on the edge of destruction.Doctor Horace Brooks has never met a patient he doesn’t like, and he’s careful to go over all the issues with husband and wife before proceeding with gene-therapy and the modern fountain of youth…the only question is whether anyone is listening, trendy country club members Ed and Michelle Newell being a good case in point. Couples should share more before making such a life-changing decision. A science-fiction satire and short story. Views: 695
Read the story of relations between the earthly girl and the celestial guest on the pages of this book.Have you heard about angels? And what if one of them will come to you in a dream, and then will appear in reality. And what this meeting prepares for you? Can angels love? And, if so, whether they can fall in love with a human? An unforgettable meeting opened for Nastya the way to heaven and brought her into the spiritual world of our planet. And who is the mysterious Teacher and his 13 friends?Read the story of relations between the earthly girl and the celestial guest on the pages of this book. Views: 690
This is the Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell, with illustrations and a comprehensive scope of her many works. This is the only eBook available with every novel, novella, short story – even the very rare ones – poem, and much more! (Current version: 4)* brief but informative introductions to the novels and other texts* ALL 6 novels and ALL 7 novellas, each with their own contents table* images of film and television adaptations* BONUS original illustrations for ‘Wives and Daughters’ – give your eReader a taste of the Victorian text!*ALL 48 short stories, with excellent formatting* includes Gaskell’s poetry, printed in Dickens’ magazines* Gaskell’s scholarly biography on Charlotte Brontë, with its own contents table* SPECIAL BONUS text of Rev. George A. Payne’s semi-biography of Gaskell – explore her beautiful town of Knutsford* many images relating to Gaskell’s life, works and the places she lived in* scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres* front no-nonsense table of contents to allow easy navigation around Gaskell’s oeuvre. CONTENTS: The NovelsMARY BARTONCRANFORDRUTHNORTH AND SOUTHSYLVIA’S LOVERSWIVES AND DAUGHTERS The Novellas:THE MOORLAND COTTAGEMR. HARRISON’S CONFESSIONSLIZZIE LEIGHMY LADY LUDLOWLOIS THE WITCHA DARK NIGHT’S WORKCOUSIN PHILLIS The Short Stories:A FEAR FOR THE FUTURE, A HOUSE TO LET, A VISIT TO ETON, AN ACCURSED RACE, AN ITALIAN INSTITUTION, BESSY’S TROUBLES AT HOME, THE CAGE, AT CRANFORD CHRISTMAS, STORMS AND SUNSHINE, CLOPTON HALL, COMPANY MANNERS, THE CROOKED BRANCH, CROWLEY CASTLE, CUMBERLAND SHEEP-SHEARERS, CURIOUS, IF TRUE, THE DESERTED MANSION, DISAPPEARANCES, THE DOOM OF THE GRIFFITHS, FRENCH LIFE, THE GREY WOMAN, HALF A LIFE-TIME AGO, THE HALF-BROTHERS, HAND AND HEART, THE HAUNTED HOUSE, THE HEART OF JOHN MIDDLETON, THE LAST GENERATION IN ENGLAND, LIBBIE MARSH’S THREE ERAS, THE MANCHESTER MARRIAGE, MARTHA PRESTON, MODERN GREEK SONGS, MORTON HALL, MY FRENCH MASTER, THE OLD NURSE’S STORY, THE POOR CLARE, RIGHT AT LAST, ROUND THE SOFA, THE SEXTON’S HERO, THE SHAH’S ENGLISH GARDENERS, HAMS, SIX WEEKS AT HEPPENHEIM, SOME PASSAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE CHOMLEY FAMILY, THE SQUIRE’S STORY, TRAITS AND STORIES OF THE HUGUENOTS, TWO FRAGMENTS OF GHOST STORIES, UNCLE PETER, THE WELL OF PENMORFA The Poetry BRANTHE SCHOLAR’S STORYSKETCHES AMONG THE POOR, NO. I The Biography THE LIFE OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË Payne’s Biography MRS. GASKELL AND KNUTSFORD BY REV. GEORGE A. PAYNEPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles. Views: 690
Between 1929 and 1935 Evelyn Waugh travelled widely and wrote four books about his experiences. In this collection he writes, with his customary wit and perception, about a cruise around the Mediterranean; a train trip from Djibouti to Abyssinia to attend Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930; his travels in Aden, Zanzibar, Kenya and the Congo, coping with unbearable heat and plagued by mosquitoes; a journey to Guyana and Brazil; and his return to Addis Ababa in 1935 to report on the war between Abyssinia and Italy. Waugh's adventures on his travels gave him the ideas for such classic novels as Scoop and Black Mischief. Views: 690
The national bestseller celebrated as "the ultimate Johnny Cash biography....Rock writer great Robert Hilburn goes deep." *-- Rolling Stone*
In this, the definitive biography of an American legend, Robert Hilburn conveys the unvarnished truth about a musical superstar. Johnny Cash's extraordinary career stretched from his days at Sun Records with Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis to the remarkable creative last hurrah, at age 69, that resulted in the brave, moving "Hurt" video.
As music critic for the Los Angeles Times, Hilburn knew Cash throughout his life: he was the only music journalist at the legendary Folsom Prison concert in 1968, and he interviewed both Cash and his wife June Carter just months before their deaths. Drawing upon a trove of never-before-seen material from the singer's inner circle, Hilburn creates an utterly compelling, deeply human portrait of a towering figure in country music, a seminal influence in rock, and an icon of American popular culture. Hilburn's reporting shows the astonishing highs and deep lows that marked the journey of a man of great faith and humbling addiction who throughout his life strove to use his music to lift people's spirits. Views: 688
A brand new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences... Co-written with best-selling children's author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white illustrations by Nikolas Ilic. You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble... When Mr Dog takes a trip into town, he doesn't expect to stay for long. But then he meets a fox who needs his help – a fox who's very far from home... Views: 687
Pearl S. Buck’s remarkable account of the life of Tzu Hsi, the magnetic and fierce-minded woman from humble origins who became China’s last empress.
In Imperial Woman, Pearl S. Buck brings to life the amazing story of Tzu Hsi, who rose from concubine status to become the working head of the Qing Dynasty. Born from a humble background, Tzu Hsi falls in love with her cousin Jung Lu, a handsome guard—but while still a teenager she is selected, along with her sister and hundreds of other girls, for relocation to the Forbidden City. Already set apart on account of her beauty, she’s determined to be the emperor’s favorite, and devotes all of her talent and cunning to the task. When the emperor dies, she finds herself in a role of supreme power, one she’ll command for nearly fifty years. Much has been written about Tzu Hsi, but no other novel recreates her life—the extraordinary personality, together with the world of court intrigue and the period of national turmoil with which she dealt—as well as Imperial Woman.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate. Views: 686
*From the New York Times best-selling author of The Accidental President* comes the thrilling story of the 1948 presidential election, one of the greatest election stories of all time, as Truman mounted a history-making comeback and staked a claim for a new course for America.**
On the eve of the 1948 election, America was a fractured country. Racism was rampant, foreign relations were fraught, and political parties were more divided than ever. Americans were certain that President Harry S. Truman’s political career was over. “The ballots haven’t been counted,” noted political columnist Fred Othman, “but there seems to be no further need for holding up an affectional farewell to Harry Truman.” Truman’s own staff did not believe he could win. Nor did his wife, Bess. The only man in the world confident that Truman would win was Mr. Truman himself. And win he did.
1948 was a fight for the soul of a nation. In Dewey Defeats Truman , A. J. Baime sheds light on one of the most action-packed six months in American history, as Truman not only triumphs, but oversees watershed events—the passing of the Marshall plan, the acknowledgement of Israel as a new state, the careful attention to the origins of the Cold War, and the first desegregation of the military.
Not only did Truman win the election, he succeeded in guiding his country forward at a critical time with high stakes and haunting parallels to the modern day. Views: 685
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Views: 685
...The time ticks away and death hovers around, ready to strike in five hours time. But before zero hour, the poor got rich and the rich turned poor... But then, death decided to tarry but the victim is dead already, what killed him? Find out in this Inspiring thriller!...The time ticks away and death hovers around, ready to strike in five hours time. But before zero hour, the poor got rich and the rich turned poor... But then, death decided to tarry but the victim is dead already, what killed him? Find out in this Inspiring thriller Views: 684
Ever wonder why aliens don't visit Earth? Or what coffee a demon likes to drink? Or how bureaucracy could really screw up a grand space adventure? A Flash in the Pan? is a collection of speculative flash fiction and short stories that answers these questions and more.Ever wonder why aliens don't visit Earth? Or what coffee a demon likes to drink? Or how bureaucracy could really screw up a grand space adventure? A Flash in the Pan? is a collection of speculative flash fiction and short stories that answers these questions and more.The collection includes the following speculative fiction stories:- Beware Antipodean Shores (50 words)- Shipwrecked (500 words)- The Gloriously Cunning Plan (500 words)- Make Mine a Macchiato (500 words)- Striking Twice (500 words)- In the Service of the Public (500 words)- The Devil Wears Ugly Shapeless Garments Covered in Dog Hair (500 words)- The Regersek Zone (500 words)- Hindsight is a Bitch (50 words)- Authentic Empathy (500 words)- Wefting the Warp (4,300 words)- Showdown (5,100 words) Views: 682
Selena & Alex: Fifteen year old Selena Harris knew from the first moment she met Alex Kelly that she loved her but is Selena hiding a secret that will tear them apart?Apprehensive: Fifteen year old Carson Lucas prepares to take her first step into growing up.Selena & Alex: Fifteen year old Selena Harris knew from the first moment she met Alex Kelly that she loved her but is Selena hiding a secret that will tear them apart?Apprehensive: Fifteen year old Carson Lucas prepares to take her first step into growing up.First Sight: Harmony Hansen had an ordinary life until the last term of year twelve when she met Katarina Wolf. Before long her life is changing in every way but will it ever return to normal.Secret Crush: Tyronne Hastings has been in love with his best friend Penelope Gilbert for three years. Is he destined to be her friend forever or will he find a way to tell her how he feels?The Choice: Piper Jackson thought her relationship with Marcus Jones was rock solid until she met Katie George. Katie stirs up feelings Piper had never felt before and suddenly she’s faced with a choice. Will she make the right one?Confusion: Aster Little has always known she was different to the rest of her classmates but it wasn’t until now she knew just how different she was.Lucy Wilson: Turned into a vampire a year earlier when she and her best friend, Cassandra Riley were jumped, Lucy Wilson has barely begun to get used to her new vampire status when Conor Simpson, a powerful vampire, tracks her down.First Love: Natasha Waterson and Quinn Michele have been together for four years when tragedy strikes. Will Quinn be able to forget her first love or will she haunt her forever? Views: 680
In Death in the Fifth Position, dashing P.R. man Peter Sargent is hired by a ballet company on the eve of a major upcoming performance. Handling the press seems to be no problem, but when a rising star in the company is killed during the performance—dropped from thirty feet above the stage, crashing to her death in a perfect fifth position—Sargent has a real case on his hands. As he ingratiates himself with the players behind the scenes (especially one lovely young ballerina), he finds that this seemingly graceful ballet company is performing their most dramatic acts behind the curtain. There are sharp rivalries, sordid affairs, and shady characters. Sargent, though, has no trouble staying on point and proving that the ballerina killer is no match for his keen eye and raffish charm.
From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 677
