Author : Rebecca Emberley
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 19,48 MB
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1596434945
"Based on the classic fable, a crocodile and a scorpion attempt to cross a river without giving in to their natural instincts"--
Author : Irene Manickam
Publisher :
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 33,66 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9789675156472
Author : James Oakes
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 41,26 MB
Release : 2014-05-19
Category : History
ISBN : 039324427X
A Washington Post Notable Work of Nonfiction The image of a scorpion surrounded by a ring of fire, stinging itself to death, was widespread among antislavery leaders before the Civil War. It captures their long-standing strategy for peaceful abolition: they would surround the slave states with a cordon of freedom, constricting slavery and inducing the social crisis in which the peculiar institution would die. The image opens a fresh perspective on antislavery and the coming of the Civil War, brilliantly explored here by one of our greatest historians of the period.
Author : David Stone
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 17,91 MB
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101187182
In Vienna for a secret meeting, CIA cleaner Micah Dalton notices he is being followed. When he turns the tables and captures one of his watchers-mysterious operative Veronika Miklas-he is targetd by not only his enemies but his allies. He has inadvertently uncovered a secret that could shatter America's strategic global alliances. And Dalton will have to push himself to the very edge in a desperate attempt to save his honor and his life.
Author : Frank Cowan
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 32,44 MB
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Frank Cowan's 'Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions' is a meticulous exploration of the insect world, delving into obscure details and fascinating anecdotes that will captivate any reader with an interest in entomology. Cowan's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing a wealth of information while maintaining a sense of wonder and curiosity about the insect kingdom. This book is a unique contribution to the field of natural history, offering a fresh perspective on insects that goes beyond the standard scientific textbooks. Cowan's ability to blend scientific facts with entertaining stories makes this book a compelling read for scholars and nature enthusiasts alike. Frank Cowan, known for his extensive research in entomology, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to 'Curious Facts in the History of Insects'. His passion for insects shines through in every chapter, making this book a valuable addition to the study of insects and their behavior. I highly recommend 'Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions' to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the fascinating world of bugs and insects.
Author : Mitchell Geoffrey Bard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,96 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9781592577910
There is, perhaps, no other place in the world fraught with as much turmoil as the Middle East. This updated guide provides readers with an intense look at current events and the ever-changing political and social landscape, as well as the history-ancient and modern-of the region. This latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict offers a completely updated view of events in the region through the corrective lens of present-day knowledge, as well as a look at what's going on there right now- The rearming of Hezbollah, and what it may mean to Israel and the Lebanese government. The increased threat of Iran-despite increased pressure from the United States and Europe, its acquisition of nuclear weapons may only be a matter of time. With Hamas controlling Gaza and the Palestinian Authority now divided, can the Palestinians present a united position in peace talks? The evacuation from Gaza-has this peace measure only led to a launching pad for a new front in a war against Israel?
Author : Frank Cowan
Publisher :
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 10,2 MB
Release : 1865
Category : Insects
ISBN :
Author : Frank Cowan
Publisher :
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 34,93 MB
Release : 1865
Category : Insects
ISBN :
Author : Mike Martin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 36,38 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1849048509
In 2013, three friends set off on a journey that they had been told was impossible: the north-south crossing of the Congo River Basin, from Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Juba, in South Sudan. Traversing 2,500 miles of the toughest terrain on the planet in a twenty-five year-old Land Rover, they faced repeated challenges, from kleptocracy and fire ants to non-existent roads and intense suspicion from local people. Through imagination and teamwork -- including building rafts and bridges, conducting makeshift surgery in the jungle and playing tribal politics -- they got through. But the Congo is raw, and the journey took an unexpected psychological toll on them all. Crossing the Congo is an offbeat travelogue, a story of friendship and what it takes to complete a great journey against tremendous odds, and an intimate look into one of the world's least-developed and most fragile states, told with humor and sensitivity.
Author : Keith B. Darrell
Publisher : Amber Book Company
Page : 1734 pages
File Size : 31,85 MB
Release :
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Halos & Horns: The Omnibus Edition "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Hamlet (Act 1, Scene 5). A naïve angel and amoral demon discover the truth of Shakespeare's words, when a wager between God and the Devil lands them on Earth. In the guise of Las Vegas private eyes "Gabe Horn" and "Lou Cypher", the archangel Gabriel and trickster demon Lucifer embark on personal quests of their own in search of their humanity. Their personal journey is also a physical one, spanning both time and dimensions, through the centuries to Camelot and 17th century Salem, exploring the seven Heavens, the nine levels of Hell, the Dark Dimension of the ancient Dark Gods, Thenesia - an ancient land of swords and sorcery, the somnolent realm of the Dreamscape, and the eerie emptiness of Limbo. Beneath the prosaic veneer of urban life, mortal humans live in blissful ignorance alongside preternatural and supernatural creatures: warlocks and witches, vampires, werewolves, the Fae, kitsune, and creatures whispered of in myths of African, Irish, and Japanese cultures. Seers gaze at the Sands of Time as the golden grains tumble through the mystical hourglass, seeking to divine what the Fates have woven. Through these memorable characters and exotic settings, the author explores the nature of good and evil, free will versus predetermination, man's inhumanity to man, universal versus moral relativism, nature versus nurture, loss of innocence, coming of age, death, love and friendship, the quest for power, individualism, sacrifice, and faith versus doubt, among other literary themes. This Omnibus Edition collects all four volumes in the Halos & Horns fantasy saga, replete with 61 new color illustrations; the "Guide to the Halos & Horns Multiverse" detailing each character, place, and object; previously unpublished essays by the author; and the novelette The Pandora Chronicles, a preview of the forthcoming spin-off trilogy, Fangs & Fur.
