Author: Wade Powers
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146704718X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Specter of an Accident is set against the backdrop of Access Air flight 41 from Houston to Pittsburgh The main character is an emotionally distraught twirty-two-year-old Civil Servant named Alexander LaRae, a man whose life is an emotional wreck.Haunted by the memory of his recently-deceased wife,reality has left Alex to be both father and mother to histwo young daughters. Alex's jobas an air traffic controller does nothing toalleviate his anxiety level. At the workings of his high school friend, Matt Johnson,Alex takes a jaunt to his and Matt's old high school stomping ground becauseMatt has arrangedfor a little meeting between his friend and Jill Murray, who happens to be Matt's ex-wife.On the flight to the steel city, Alex meets up with Captain Douglas Rayborn, a pilot that is less than two years from retirement and Charlie O'brien, a good-natured jokester pilot who also exists as an emotional time bomb. Fate has them meeting again and the three men come across evidence that the accident of flight 41 was no accident at all.The double cross, that is instigated by a powerful drug lord, leads to murder and a colossal act of terrorism on U.S. soil.A fatal piece of the puzzle, however,ends up in Charlie's possession and the chase begins. Amidst a stolen F117 Nighthawk, a hijacked Boeing 767, and numerous attempts on the foursome's lives, Alex and Jill manage to find love. Or do they? You'll have to read the book to find out the unpredictable ending. Specter of an Accident is wall-to-wall excitement peppered with passion. The reader will be rewarded by the smart, witty, and thought-provoking plot.
The Specter
Author: Joan Lowery Nixon
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0307823407
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Seventeen-year-old Dina is fighting cancer and is angry at the whole world. But when Julie, a nine-year-old survivor of a car accident, becomes Dina's roommate at the hospital, there's no time for Dina to keep on being angry. Because Julie is frightened. Desperately frightened. She's sure that someone caused the accident she was in--someone who will retum to kill her. Now she's insisting on being with Dina all the time. But by befriending Julie, is Dina making herself the target of a dangerous killer?
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0307823407
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Seventeen-year-old Dina is fighting cancer and is angry at the whole world. But when Julie, a nine-year-old survivor of a car accident, becomes Dina's roommate at the hospital, there's no time for Dina to keep on being angry. Because Julie is frightened. Desperately frightened. She's sure that someone caused the accident she was in--someone who will retum to kill her. Now she's insisting on being with Dina all the time. But by befriending Julie, is Dina making herself the target of a dangerous killer?
Specter of an Accident
Author: Wade Powers
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146704718X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Specter of an Accident is set against the backdrop of Access Air flight 41 from Houston to Pittsburgh The main character is an emotionally distraught twirty-two-year-old Civil Servant named Alexander LaRae, a man whose life is an emotional wreck.Haunted by the memory of his recently-deceased wife,reality has left Alex to be both father and mother to histwo young daughters. Alex's jobas an air traffic controller does nothing toalleviate his anxiety level. At the workings of his high school friend, Matt Johnson,Alex takes a jaunt to his and Matt's old high school stomping ground becauseMatt has arrangedfor a little meeting between his friend and Jill Murray, who happens to be Matt's ex-wife.On the flight to the steel city, Alex meets up with Captain Douglas Rayborn, a pilot that is less than two years from retirement and Charlie O'brien, a good-natured jokester pilot who also exists as an emotional time bomb. Fate has them meeting again and the three men come across evidence that the accident of flight 41 was no accident at all.The double cross, that is instigated by a powerful drug lord, leads to murder and a colossal act of terrorism on U.S. soil.A fatal piece of the puzzle, however,ends up in Charlie's possession and the chase begins. Amidst a stolen F117 Nighthawk, a hijacked Boeing 767, and numerous attempts on the foursome's lives, Alex and Jill manage to find love. Or do they? You'll have to read the book to find out the unpredictable ending. Specter of an Accident is wall-to-wall excitement peppered with passion. The reader will be rewarded by the smart, witty, and thought-provoking plot.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146704718X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Specter of an Accident is set against the backdrop of Access Air flight 41 from Houston to Pittsburgh The main character is an emotionally distraught twirty-two-year-old Civil Servant named Alexander LaRae, a man whose life is an emotional wreck.Haunted by the memory of his recently-deceased wife,reality has left Alex to be both father and mother to histwo young daughters. Alex's jobas an air traffic controller does nothing toalleviate his anxiety level. At the workings of his high school friend, Matt Johnson,Alex takes a jaunt to his and Matt's old high school stomping ground becauseMatt has arrangedfor a little meeting between his friend and Jill Murray, who happens to be Matt's ex-wife.On the flight to the steel city, Alex meets up with Captain Douglas Rayborn, a pilot that is less than two years from retirement and Charlie O'brien, a good-natured jokester pilot who also exists as an emotional time bomb. Fate has them meeting again and the three men come across evidence that the accident of flight 41 was no accident at all.The double cross, that is instigated by a powerful drug lord, leads to murder and a colossal act of terrorism on U.S. soil.A fatal piece of the puzzle, however,ends up in Charlie's possession and the chase begins. Amidst a stolen F117 Nighthawk, a hijacked Boeing 767, and numerous attempts on the foursome's lives, Alex and Jill manage to find love. Or do they? You'll have to read the book to find out the unpredictable ending. Specter of an Accident is wall-to-wall excitement peppered with passion. The reader will be rewarded by the smart, witty, and thought-provoking plot.
The Warren Commission Report: The Official Report on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Author: U.S. Government
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 11350
Book Description
Warren Commission Report is the result of the investigation regarding the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. The U.S. Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution 137 authorizing the Presidential appointed Commission to report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, mandating the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. After eleven months of the investigation the Commission presented its findings in 888-page final report. The key findings presented in this report were that President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, that Oswald acted entirely alone and that Jack Ruby also acted alone when he killed Oswald two days later. The Commission's findings have proven controversial and have been both challenged and supported by later studies.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 11350
Book Description
Warren Commission Report is the result of the investigation regarding the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. The U.S. Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution 137 authorizing the Presidential appointed Commission to report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, mandating the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. After eleven months of the investigation the Commission presented its findings in 888-page final report. The key findings presented in this report were that President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, that Oswald acted entirely alone and that Jack Ruby also acted alone when he killed Oswald two days later. The Commission's findings have proven controversial and have been both challenged and supported by later studies.
The Warren Commission (Complete Edition)
Author: President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy - U.S. Government
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 11362
Book Description
The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) presents a comprehensive investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, discussing various theories and evidence related to the tragic event. Written in a factual and informative style, the book delves into the historical context surrounding the assassination, providing readers with a detailed account of the investigation process and its conclusions. The inclusion of primary documents and testimonies adds depth to the narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of political assassinations and conspiracy theories. The careful analysis of the events leading up to and following the assassination offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. As a government publication authored by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, the book reflects the official stance on the investigation, shedding light on the political and social climate of the time. The authoritative tone and thorough research highlight the importance of understanding the facts surrounding such a significant event to prevent misinformation and conspiracy theories from clouding the truth. I highly recommend The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) to readers seeking an in-depth exploration of the events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. This book provides a balanced and detailed account that is essential for anyone interested in American history, politics, and conspiracy theories.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 11362
Book Description
The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) presents a comprehensive investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, discussing various theories and evidence related to the tragic event. Written in a factual and informative style, the book delves into the historical context surrounding the assassination, providing readers with a detailed account of the investigation process and its conclusions. The inclusion of primary documents and testimonies adds depth to the narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of political assassinations and conspiracy theories. The careful analysis of the events leading up to and following the assassination offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. As a government publication authored by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, the book reflects the official stance on the investigation, shedding light on the political and social climate of the time. The authoritative tone and thorough research highlight the importance of understanding the facts surrounding such a significant event to prevent misinformation and conspiracy theories from clouding the truth. I highly recommend The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) to readers seeking an in-depth exploration of the events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. This book provides a balanced and detailed account that is essential for anyone interested in American history, politics, and conspiracy theories.
The Warren Commission Report
Author: U.S. Government
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 11361
Book Description
The Warren Commission Report stands as a pivotal anthology in American history, encapsulating the profound complexity and contentious interpretations surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This compendium embodies a broad spectrum of investigative narratives and analyses, melding them into a singular, authoritative account. The collection is noteworthy not only for its comprehensive examination of the events of November 22, 1963, but also for the diversity of perspectives it consolidates, offering a rare glimpse into the machinery of government inquiry and the multifaceted nature of evidentiary evaluation. Within its pages, the report traverses the realms of forensic science, legal scrutiny, and geopolitical implications, reflecting a literary style that is at once forensic and compelling. The contributing authors, members of the President's Commission led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, come from varied backgrounds in law, politics, and the military, bringing an interdisciplinary approach to the investigation. Their collective effort aligns with a historical moment where the American public sought clarity and closure, situating the report within broader cultural and political movements of the 1960s that sought transparency and truth from the highest echelons of government power. The Warren Commission Report is recommended for readers seeking an in-depth understanding of one of the most significant events in American history. Through its meticulous compilation of testimonies, analyses, and conclusions, the report offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of a national tragedy and the monumental task of collective governmental introspection. Its historical significance and the rigor of its compilation make it an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the complexities of truth, power, and justice in the American context.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 11361
Book Description
The Warren Commission Report stands as a pivotal anthology in American history, encapsulating the profound complexity and contentious interpretations surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This compendium embodies a broad spectrum of investigative narratives and analyses, melding them into a singular, authoritative account. The collection is noteworthy not only for its comprehensive examination of the events of November 22, 1963, but also for the diversity of perspectives it consolidates, offering a rare glimpse into the machinery of government inquiry and the multifaceted nature of evidentiary evaluation. Within its pages, the report traverses the realms of forensic science, legal scrutiny, and geopolitical implications, reflecting a literary style that is at once forensic and compelling. The contributing authors, members of the President's Commission led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, come from varied backgrounds in law, politics, and the military, bringing an interdisciplinary approach to the investigation. Their collective effort aligns with a historical moment where the American public sought clarity and closure, situating the report within broader cultural and political movements of the 1960s that sought transparency and truth from the highest echelons of government power. The Warren Commission Report is recommended for readers seeking an in-depth understanding of one of the most significant events in American history. Through its meticulous compilation of testimonies, analyses, and conclusions, the report offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of a national tragedy and the monumental task of collective governmental introspection. Its historical significance and the rigor of its compilation make it an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the complexities of truth, power, and justice in the American context.
Plaintiffs' Plight 1984
Author: Donald Moses
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449026346
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Plaintiffs' Plight1984 ((c) Donald Moses 2009, ) is a story of four cases handled by attorney, Daniel Masters. It focuses on the lives, loves, fears and frustrations of clients, and the tragic incidents that tranform their lives. It showcases Masters' experience, skill and luck, enabling him to uncover truths others had tried to suppress. The success or failure of Daniel Masters is the heart of the story. The foundational scene is Masters' law office, located in Rancho Bernardo, a community in the City of San Diego, California. That is where cases are evaluated and masterminded. The story guides the reader through fascinating, yet little known areas of San Diego County. Masters revels in and draws strength from the camaraderie and respect of his employees and business friends. The story includes a family fight, and serious injuries resulting from an industrial accident and two traffic collisions. With the aid of his associates, Masters displays his ability to bring about innovative and surprising resolutions. Although each of the tragedies suffered by the clients are separate and independent, the passionate struggle for justice by Masters unites the stories in a compelling dra
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449026346
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Plaintiffs' Plight1984 ((c) Donald Moses 2009, ) is a story of four cases handled by attorney, Daniel Masters. It focuses on the lives, loves, fears and frustrations of clients, and the tragic incidents that tranform their lives. It showcases Masters' experience, skill and luck, enabling him to uncover truths others had tried to suppress. The success or failure of Daniel Masters is the heart of the story. The foundational scene is Masters' law office, located in Rancho Bernardo, a community in the City of San Diego, California. That is where cases are evaluated and masterminded. The story guides the reader through fascinating, yet little known areas of San Diego County. Masters revels in and draws strength from the camaraderie and respect of his employees and business friends. The story includes a family fight, and serious injuries resulting from an industrial accident and two traffic collisions. With the aid of his associates, Masters displays his ability to bring about innovative and surprising resolutions. Although each of the tragedies suffered by the clients are separate and independent, the passionate struggle for justice by Masters unites the stories in a compelling dra
Specter
Author: Lacey Dailey
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781726312189
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Two years ago, I joined an organization that was so top secret not even the FBI could locate us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a hacker, I teetered on the edge of right and wrong every single day, breaking the law to make the world around me a better place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I knew how dangerous my work at Circuit was. I knew I could get caught one day and wind up behind bars for the rest of my life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781726312189
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Two years ago, I joined an organization that was so top secret not even the FBI could locate us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a hacker, I teetered on the edge of right and wrong every single day, breaking the law to make the world around me a better place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I knew how dangerous my work at Circuit was. I knew I could get caught one day and wind up behind bars for the rest of my life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn
Hearings Before the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Author: Estados Unidos. President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
The Warren Commission: Investigation and Final Report
Author: President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy - U.S. Government
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 11361
Book Description
The Warren Commission: Investigation and Final Report by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy provides a comprehensive analysis of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Written in a factual and objective manner, the book delves into the investigation conducted by the Commission, presenting detailed findings and conclusions. This literary piece offers a critical insight into one of the most significant historical events of the 20th century, shedding light on the complexity of the case and the various theories that emerged following the tragic event. The Warren Commission's meticulous examination of evidence and testimonies makes it a definitive account of the assassination and its aftermath. As the official report on President Kennedy's assassination, the Warren Commission serves as a crucial document in understanding the historical context and significance of the event. The author, the U.S. Government's investigative body, brings unparalleled expertise and resources to the subject matter, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the findings presented in the book. Readers interested in American history, political science, or criminology will find this book to be an invaluable resource, offering a detailed and well-researched account of a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 11361
Book Description
The Warren Commission: Investigation and Final Report by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy provides a comprehensive analysis of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Written in a factual and objective manner, the book delves into the investigation conducted by the Commission, presenting detailed findings and conclusions. This literary piece offers a critical insight into one of the most significant historical events of the 20th century, shedding light on the complexity of the case and the various theories that emerged following the tragic event. The Warren Commission's meticulous examination of evidence and testimonies makes it a definitive account of the assassination and its aftermath. As the official report on President Kennedy's assassination, the Warren Commission serves as a crucial document in understanding the historical context and significance of the event. The author, the U.S. Government's investigative body, brings unparalleled expertise and resources to the subject matter, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the findings presented in the book. Readers interested in American history, political science, or criminology will find this book to be an invaluable resource, offering a detailed and well-researched account of a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
The Final Warren Commission Report
Author: U.S. Government
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 11354
Book Description
Warren Commission Report is the result of the investigation regarding the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. The U.S. Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution 137 authorizing the Presidential appointed Commission to report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, mandating the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. After eleven months of the investigation the Commission presented its findings in 888-page final report. The key findings presented in this report were that President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, that Oswald acted entirely alone and that Jack Ruby also acted alone when he killed Oswald two days later. The Commission's findings have proven controversial and have been both challenged and supported by later studies.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 11354
Book Description
Warren Commission Report is the result of the investigation regarding the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. The U.S. Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution 137 authorizing the Presidential appointed Commission to report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, mandating the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. After eleven months of the investigation the Commission presented its findings in 888-page final report. The key findings presented in this report were that President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, that Oswald acted entirely alone and that Jack Ruby also acted alone when he killed Oswald two days later. The Commission's findings have proven controversial and have been both challenged and supported by later studies.