Author: Barbara Vaka
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524582921
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Two brothers living in two different worldsone an NCIS agent and the other a master of shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, and the owner of an emporium that caters to those into the BDSM lifestylecome together to solve the murder of a US senator destined for the presidency of the United States. The plot they uncover has tentacles that reach far beyond their initial investigation and threatens the lives of those closest to them. Intimacy and brutality collide in a timeless story that takes the reader inside the secret lives of ordinary and extraordinary people.
Secret Rio
Author: Manoel De Almeida e Silva
Publisher: Editions Jonglez
ISBN: 9782361951429
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Visit an extraordinary hill where the "little angels" are buried; discover remarkable forgotten Art Deco buildings; see a plane taking off at really close range, leftovers from the 1908 and 1922 Universal Expositions, a beautiful private palace open to visitors once a month, modernist ceramics hidden on the 15th-floor terrace of a former government building, a remarkable secret staircase; experience little-known walks and views of the city; find an Amazonian talisman at Copacabana, vestiges of the Carioca river, a rare statue of the great-grandmother of Jesus, a taxi nightclub, a work of art in a favela, a disused airship hangar ... Far from the crowds and the usual beach and carnival clichés, Rio de Janeiro has countless treasures it reveals only to residents and travellers who wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for all those who thought they were familiar with Rio or would like to discover the other face of the city.
Publisher: Editions Jonglez
ISBN: 9782361951429
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Visit an extraordinary hill where the "little angels" are buried; discover remarkable forgotten Art Deco buildings; see a plane taking off at really close range, leftovers from the 1908 and 1922 Universal Expositions, a beautiful private palace open to visitors once a month, modernist ceramics hidden on the 15th-floor terrace of a former government building, a remarkable secret staircase; experience little-known walks and views of the city; find an Amazonian talisman at Copacabana, vestiges of the Carioca river, a rare statue of the great-grandmother of Jesus, a taxi nightclub, a work of art in a favela, a disused airship hangar ... Far from the crowds and the usual beach and carnival clichés, Rio de Janeiro has countless treasures it reveals only to residents and travellers who wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for all those who thought they were familiar with Rio or would like to discover the other face of the city.
Secrets
Author: Barbara Vaka
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524582921
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Two brothers living in two different worldsone an NCIS agent and the other a master of shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, and the owner of an emporium that caters to those into the BDSM lifestylecome together to solve the murder of a US senator destined for the presidency of the United States. The plot they uncover has tentacles that reach far beyond their initial investigation and threatens the lives of those closest to them. Intimacy and brutality collide in a timeless story that takes the reader inside the secret lives of ordinary and extraordinary people.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524582921
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Two brothers living in two different worldsone an NCIS agent and the other a master of shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, and the owner of an emporium that caters to those into the BDSM lifestylecome together to solve the murder of a US senator destined for the presidency of the United States. The plot they uncover has tentacles that reach far beyond their initial investigation and threatens the lives of those closest to them. Intimacy and brutality collide in a timeless story that takes the reader inside the secret lives of ordinary and extraordinary people.
Secret and Suppressed II
Author: Adam Parfrey
Publisher: Feral House
ISBN: 193259535X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The groundbreaking first edition of Secret and Suppressed influenced many in the conspiratorial 90s (including Chris Carter and his X-Files). Now comes the second edition, presenting a new set of revelations, rants, visions and nightmares that illuminate the paranoid and nightmarish post-9/11 world.
Publisher: Feral House
ISBN: 193259535X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The groundbreaking first edition of Secret and Suppressed influenced many in the conspiratorial 90s (including Chris Carter and his X-Files). Now comes the second edition, presenting a new set of revelations, rants, visions and nightmares that illuminate the paranoid and nightmarish post-9/11 world.
If We Were Villains
Author: M. L. Rio
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250095301
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
“Much like Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, M. L. Rio’s sparkling debut is a richly layered story of love, friendship, and obsession...will keep you riveted through its final, electrifying moments.” —Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Nest "Nerdily (and winningly) in love with Shakespeare...Readable, smart.” —New York Times Book Review On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingénue, extras. But in their fourth and final year, good-natured rivalries turn ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students’ world of make-believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent. If We Were Villains was named one of Bustle's Best Thriller Novels of the Year, and Mystery Scene says, "A well-written and gripping ode to the stage...A fascinating, unorthodox take on rivalry, friendship, and truth."
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250095301
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
“Much like Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, M. L. Rio’s sparkling debut is a richly layered story of love, friendship, and obsession...will keep you riveted through its final, electrifying moments.” —Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Nest "Nerdily (and winningly) in love with Shakespeare...Readable, smart.” —New York Times Book Review On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingénue, extras. But in their fourth and final year, good-natured rivalries turn ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students’ world of make-believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent. If We Were Villains was named one of Bustle's Best Thriller Novels of the Year, and Mystery Scene says, "A well-written and gripping ode to the stage...A fascinating, unorthodox take on rivalry, friendship, and truth."
Secret Journeys of a Lifetime
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426206461
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"Secret Journeys of a Lifetime" presents 500 off-the-beaten-path travel destinations around the world that are notable for their vistas, wildlife, and historical and cultural significance.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426206461
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"Secret Journeys of a Lifetime" presents 500 off-the-beaten-path travel destinations around the world that are notable for their vistas, wildlife, and historical and cultural significance.
Secret Dialogues
Author: Kenneth Serbin
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN: 0822972123
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Secret Dialogues uncovers an unexpected development in modern Latin American history: the existence of secret talks between generals and Roman Catholic bishops at the height of Brazil's military dictatorship. During the brutal term of Emilio Garrastazœ Medici, the Catholic Church became famous for its progressivism. However, new archival sources demonstrate that the church also sought to retain its privileges and influence by exploring a potential alliance with the military. From 1970 to 1974 the secret Bipartite Commission worked to resolve church-state conflict and to define the boundary between social activism and subversion. As the bishops increasingly made defense of human rights their top pastoral and political goal, the Bipartite became an important forum of protest against torture and social injustice. Based on more than 60 interviews and primary sources from three continents, Secret Dialogues is a major addition to the historical narrative of the most violent yet, ironically, the least studied period of the Brazilian military regime. Its story is intertwined with the central themes of the era: revolutionary warfare, repression, censorship, the fight for democracy, and the conflict between Catholic notions of social justice and the anticommunist Doctrine of National Security. Secret Dialogues is the first book of its kind on the contemporary Catholic Church in any Latin American country, for most work in this field is devoid of primary documentary research. Serbin questions key assumptions about church-state conflict such as the typical conservative-progressive dichotomy and the notion of church-state rupture during harsh authoritarian periods. Secret Dialogues is written for undergraduate and graduate students, professional scholars, and the general reader interested in Brazil, Latin America, military dictatorship, human rights, and the relationship between religion and politics.
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN: 0822972123
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Secret Dialogues uncovers an unexpected development in modern Latin American history: the existence of secret talks between generals and Roman Catholic bishops at the height of Brazil's military dictatorship. During the brutal term of Emilio Garrastazœ Medici, the Catholic Church became famous for its progressivism. However, new archival sources demonstrate that the church also sought to retain its privileges and influence by exploring a potential alliance with the military. From 1970 to 1974 the secret Bipartite Commission worked to resolve church-state conflict and to define the boundary between social activism and subversion. As the bishops increasingly made defense of human rights their top pastoral and political goal, the Bipartite became an important forum of protest against torture and social injustice. Based on more than 60 interviews and primary sources from three continents, Secret Dialogues is a major addition to the historical narrative of the most violent yet, ironically, the least studied period of the Brazilian military regime. Its story is intertwined with the central themes of the era: revolutionary warfare, repression, censorship, the fight for democracy, and the conflict between Catholic notions of social justice and the anticommunist Doctrine of National Security. Secret Dialogues is the first book of its kind on the contemporary Catholic Church in any Latin American country, for most work in this field is devoid of primary documentary research. Serbin questions key assumptions about church-state conflict such as the typical conservative-progressive dichotomy and the notion of church-state rupture during harsh authoritarian periods. Secret Dialogues is written for undergraduate and graduate students, professional scholars, and the general reader interested in Brazil, Latin America, military dictatorship, human rights, and the relationship between religion and politics.
Fire of Revenge: A Secret Baby Romance (Daddy, Our Super Mommy Is Here Book 2)
Author:
Publisher: Starlight
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Five years ago, Chantal lost everything. After giving birth to her baby, she was pushed off the cliff by Megan, the evil mistress of her husband, Trent. Everyone presumed she was dead. But fortunately, she was saved by a stranger named Kaleb. Five years later, Chantal overcame all the difficulties and challenges. She was reborn, just like the phoenix reborn from the ashes. Now, she had a pretty successful career and lived a happy life with her two babies, and she was one of the most famous pediatricians--Doctor Tina. What's more, her five years old baby boy Zeke was a genius hacker with the best dark web technology! Although now she had almost everything, there was still someone that she missed. She wanted to find her first son and take revenge on the people who had wronged her five years ago. In the hospital, she was soon tasked to find a cure for the sickness boy Rio was riddled with. For some reason, both child and doctor are inexplicably drawn to one another—but why? Could he perhaps be her long-lost child? Or was she desperate enough to try to fool herself? Could her genius hacker son help her find his first son using his best dark web technology?
Publisher: Starlight
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Five years ago, Chantal lost everything. After giving birth to her baby, she was pushed off the cliff by Megan, the evil mistress of her husband, Trent. Everyone presumed she was dead. But fortunately, she was saved by a stranger named Kaleb. Five years later, Chantal overcame all the difficulties and challenges. She was reborn, just like the phoenix reborn from the ashes. Now, she had a pretty successful career and lived a happy life with her two babies, and she was one of the most famous pediatricians--Doctor Tina. What's more, her five years old baby boy Zeke was a genius hacker with the best dark web technology! Although now she had almost everything, there was still someone that she missed. She wanted to find her first son and take revenge on the people who had wronged her five years ago. In the hospital, she was soon tasked to find a cure for the sickness boy Rio was riddled with. For some reason, both child and doctor are inexplicably drawn to one another—but why? Could he perhaps be her long-lost child? Or was she desperate enough to try to fool herself? Could her genius hacker son help her find his first son using his best dark web technology?
Miracle
Author: Karen S. Chow
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books
ISBN: 0316333921
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
A glittering story about life and loss that follows Amie as she learns to heal and move forward over the course of a life-changing year, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Amie has spent her life perfectly in tune with Ba-ba, her father—she plays the violin, his favorite instrument; she loves all his favorite foods, even if he can’t eat them during his cancer treatments; and they talk about books, including Amie’s favorite series, Harry Potter. But after Ba-ba dies, Amie feels distanced from everyone close to her, like her mother and her best friends, Rio and Bella. More devastating still, she loses her ability to play the violin—the notes that used to flow freely are now stilted and sharp. Will Amie ever find her way back to the music she once loved? With hope and harmony lighting the way—and with help from the people who care about her most—Amie must find the strength to carry on. In the end, she’ll learn that healing, while painful, can be its own miraculous song. Advance Praise for Miracle: "A beautifully written debut about family, friendship, and life after loss. Miracle will be a miracle for the readers who need it." —Dusti Bowling, bestselling author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus and The Canyon's Edge "A symphony of loss and healing that's certain to tug at your heartstrings." —Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow "Genuine, sincere, authentic—this book is a gift to readers." —Mary E. Lambert, author of Family Game Night and Other Catastrophes "A touching book about a difficult subject. It brings a quiet hope to young readers who may be dealing with their own loss, showing that they can find a path forward even after the hardest events." —Melissa Dassori, author of J.R. Silver Writes Her World A CCBC BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "A moving, musical interlude on grief ... a great pick for anyone with a love of music or with a cloud of grief lingering over them. Hand to fans of Lynne Kelly, Christine Day, and Paul Acampora." —Booklist "Bolstered by an undercurrent of hope, Chow honors the tween protagonist’s complexities and priorities as explored via Amie’s candid voice.” —Publishers Weekly "This lyrical narrative weaves in musical elements to effectively describe the complexity of Amie’s grief and its effects on her love for music." —BCCB "Perfect for middle school music nerds, especially those undergoing personal turmoil." —School Library Journal
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books
ISBN: 0316333921
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
A glittering story about life and loss that follows Amie as she learns to heal and move forward over the course of a life-changing year, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Amie has spent her life perfectly in tune with Ba-ba, her father—she plays the violin, his favorite instrument; she loves all his favorite foods, even if he can’t eat them during his cancer treatments; and they talk about books, including Amie’s favorite series, Harry Potter. But after Ba-ba dies, Amie feels distanced from everyone close to her, like her mother and her best friends, Rio and Bella. More devastating still, she loses her ability to play the violin—the notes that used to flow freely are now stilted and sharp. Will Amie ever find her way back to the music she once loved? With hope and harmony lighting the way—and with help from the people who care about her most—Amie must find the strength to carry on. In the end, she’ll learn that healing, while painful, can be its own miraculous song. Advance Praise for Miracle: "A beautifully written debut about family, friendship, and life after loss. Miracle will be a miracle for the readers who need it." —Dusti Bowling, bestselling author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus and The Canyon's Edge "A symphony of loss and healing that's certain to tug at your heartstrings." —Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow "Genuine, sincere, authentic—this book is a gift to readers." —Mary E. Lambert, author of Family Game Night and Other Catastrophes "A touching book about a difficult subject. It brings a quiet hope to young readers who may be dealing with their own loss, showing that they can find a path forward even after the hardest events." —Melissa Dassori, author of J.R. Silver Writes Her World A CCBC BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "A moving, musical interlude on grief ... a great pick for anyone with a love of music or with a cloud of grief lingering over them. Hand to fans of Lynne Kelly, Christine Day, and Paul Acampora." —Booklist "Bolstered by an undercurrent of hope, Chow honors the tween protagonist’s complexities and priorities as explored via Amie’s candid voice.” —Publishers Weekly "This lyrical narrative weaves in musical elements to effectively describe the complexity of Amie’s grief and its effects on her love for music." —BCCB "Perfect for middle school music nerds, especially those undergoing personal turmoil." —School Library Journal
Secrets, Gossip, and Gods
Author: Paul Christopher Johnson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195150589
Category : Candomblé (Religion)
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
A comprehensive look at the development, beliefs, and practices of Candomblé, exploring its transformation from a secret society of slaves - hidden, persecuted, and marginalized - to a public religion that is very much part of Brazilian culture.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195150589
Category : Candomblé (Religion)
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
A comprehensive look at the development, beliefs, and practices of Candomblé, exploring its transformation from a secret society of slaves - hidden, persecuted, and marginalized - to a public religion that is very much part of Brazilian culture.
Foreign Relations of the United States
Author: United States. Department of State
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description