Author: G. C. Kiriakopoulos
Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press
ISBN: 9780917653490
Category : Crete (Greece)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For ten dramatic and bitterly fought days in May, 1941, British Commonwealth and Greek soldiers fought with the valiant assistance of Cretan civilians -- men and women, young and old -- to hold their island against a Nazi onslaught. This is the documented story of the one of the most important yet least acknowledged battles of World War II.
Ten Days to Destiny
Author: G. C. Kiriakopoulos
Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press
ISBN: 9780917653490
Category : Crete (Greece)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For ten dramatic and bitterly fought days in May, 1941, British Commonwealth and Greek soldiers fought with the valiant assistance of Cretan civilians -- men and women, young and old -- to hold their island against a Nazi onslaught. This is the documented story of the one of the most important yet least acknowledged battles of World War II.
Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press
ISBN: 9780917653490
Category : Crete (Greece)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For ten dramatic and bitterly fought days in May, 1941, British Commonwealth and Greek soldiers fought with the valiant assistance of Cretan civilians -- men and women, young and old -- to hold their island against a Nazi onslaught. This is the documented story of the one of the most important yet least acknowledged battles of World War II.
Ten Days to Destiny
Author: John Costello
Publisher: Quill
ISBN: 9780688125776
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Includes material on Churchill, Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph P. Kennedy, and the Duke of Windsor.
Publisher: Quill
ISBN: 9780688125776
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Includes material on Churchill, Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph P. Kennedy, and the Duke of Windsor.
10 Days
Author: Jule Selbo
Publisher: Pandamoon Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Early summer, Portland, Maine… Eleven months after young policewoman Dee Rommel’s mysterious and life-altering on-the-job injury. Her medical leave is nearly up, and the Police Department and her ex-training officer, newly-single Detective Donato, expect her to reinstate. But her decision is postponed when she’s challenged to step in for her godfather - private investigator Gordy Greer - to investigate the disappearance of a brilliant high-tech heiress, Lucy Claren, who has announced hasty wedding plans that could derail her father’s empire. Life is further complicated when Dee’s good friend, Karla, is physically assaulted by a sadist that Dee had helped put behind bars. Newly released, he decides to turn his sights on justice-driven Dee, making it his personal mission to ensure her failure – and demise. Dee dangerously navigates through the two worlds of crime – determined to survive them both… in just ten days.
Publisher: Pandamoon Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Early summer, Portland, Maine… Eleven months after young policewoman Dee Rommel’s mysterious and life-altering on-the-job injury. Her medical leave is nearly up, and the Police Department and her ex-training officer, newly-single Detective Donato, expect her to reinstate. But her decision is postponed when she’s challenged to step in for her godfather - private investigator Gordy Greer - to investigate the disappearance of a brilliant high-tech heiress, Lucy Claren, who has announced hasty wedding plans that could derail her father’s empire. Life is further complicated when Dee’s good friend, Karla, is physically assaulted by a sadist that Dee had helped put behind bars. Newly released, he decides to turn his sights on justice-driven Dee, making it his personal mission to ensure her failure – and demise. Dee dangerously navigates through the two worlds of crime – determined to survive them both… in just ten days.
Four Pillars of Destiny
Author: Jerry George King
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482349610
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Four Pillars of Destiny: The Ten Gods Handbook is a continuation of a series of Four Pillars of Destiny books by Feng Shui Master, Jerry King. Understanding the Ten Gods is integral to mastering the analysis of the Four Pillars of Destiny charts. The Ten Gods serve as an additional layer of knowledge within Four Pillars practice—helping to unlock the power of understanding natal charts. In this book, each of the Ten Gods is broken down and described in a detailed and concise manner, along with simplified techniques for identifying the Ten Gods in a natal chart. King explains how the Ten Gods shape a person's characteristics, personalities, relationships, and wealth, interacting with the self element and other characters in a birth chart. Examples and case studies demonstrate how the Ten Gods play an important role in a Four Pillars of Destiny chart analysis. Both modern and traditional perspectives of the Ten Gods are explained, accompanied by King's new translations of Chinese texts. Whether you are new to the subject of Four Pillars, or an advanced practitioner, this book is a must-read.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482349610
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Four Pillars of Destiny: The Ten Gods Handbook is a continuation of a series of Four Pillars of Destiny books by Feng Shui Master, Jerry King. Understanding the Ten Gods is integral to mastering the analysis of the Four Pillars of Destiny charts. The Ten Gods serve as an additional layer of knowledge within Four Pillars practice—helping to unlock the power of understanding natal charts. In this book, each of the Ten Gods is broken down and described in a detailed and concise manner, along with simplified techniques for identifying the Ten Gods in a natal chart. King explains how the Ten Gods shape a person's characteristics, personalities, relationships, and wealth, interacting with the self element and other characters in a birth chart. Examples and case studies demonstrate how the Ten Gods play an important role in a Four Pillars of Destiny chart analysis. Both modern and traditional perspectives of the Ten Gods are explained, accompanied by King's new translations of Chinese texts. Whether you are new to the subject of Four Pillars, or an advanced practitioner, this book is a must-read.
Books of Destiny
Author: Paul Keith Davis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781584830948
Category : Heaven
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Ignite the hope of your calling. Soar on the wings of destiny. In this inspiring book by Paul Keith Davis, you'll discover supernatural visions, astonishing revelations, and divine encounters that describe rooms in Heaven containing precious mysteries. Read and discover a treasury of wisdom awaiting you in God.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781584830948
Category : Heaven
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Ignite the hope of your calling. Soar on the wings of destiny. In this inspiring book by Paul Keith Davis, you'll discover supernatural visions, astonishing revelations, and divine encounters that describe rooms in Heaven containing precious mysteries. Read and discover a treasury of wisdom awaiting you in God.
The Princess Spy
Author: Larry Loftis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982143878
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The hidden history of an ordinary American girl who became one of the OSS's most daring World War II spies before marrying into European nobility.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982143878
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The hidden history of an ordinary American girl who became one of the OSS's most daring World War II spies before marrying into European nobility.
Destiny Lingers
Author: Rolonda Watts
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491768630
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
As an investigative news reporter in New York City, Destiny uncovers breaking stories every day, but she has yet to uncover the truth of her own lifeuntil the morning she discovers a strand of red hair on her husbands pillow. Unfortunately, the only person Destiny knows with red hair is her best friend, Eve. Amid two personal tragedies and a shocking story of deceit, Destiny is sent plunging into a nightmarish depression that prompts her to flee back to her roots on Topsail Island, North Carolinafirst with her husband and then by herself with the hope of healing her heart and piecing her life back together after their marriage unravels. But when fate keeps leading her back to the islands handsome police chief, Chase McKenzie, Destiny soon realizes that her racially-charged past has risen up to meet a more progressive present and opened the door for a second chance at first love. Now only one question remains: is this the right time for both of them? In this contemporary romance, a heartbroken journalist embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she must overcome her personal pain and find tranquility before she can realize true love.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491768630
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
As an investigative news reporter in New York City, Destiny uncovers breaking stories every day, but she has yet to uncover the truth of her own lifeuntil the morning she discovers a strand of red hair on her husbands pillow. Unfortunately, the only person Destiny knows with red hair is her best friend, Eve. Amid two personal tragedies and a shocking story of deceit, Destiny is sent plunging into a nightmarish depression that prompts her to flee back to her roots on Topsail Island, North Carolinafirst with her husband and then by herself with the hope of healing her heart and piecing her life back together after their marriage unravels. But when fate keeps leading her back to the islands handsome police chief, Chase McKenzie, Destiny soon realizes that her racially-charged past has risen up to meet a more progressive present and opened the door for a second chance at first love. Now only one question remains: is this the right time for both of them? In this contemporary romance, a heartbroken journalist embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she must overcome her personal pain and find tranquility before she can realize true love.
Tempting All the Gods
Author: Jane Karoline Vieth
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 162895423X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Tempting All the Gods is a detailed study of Joseph P. Kennedy’s diplomatic career in London. It examines Kennedy’s role as ambassador to the Court of St. James’s from 1938–1940, a crucial time in world history. It describes his attitudes toward American foreign policy before the outbreak of war and after the war began, explains why he held those views, and assesses their impact on Anglo-American relations. It also looks at the diplomatic background against which he worked, at the political philosophies and personalities of the statesmen with whom he dealt, and at his relations with them, particularly President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill. Here the reader will find a meticulously researched account of Kennedy’s career based on the latest evidence available, providing a current and balanced historical reassessment. Scholars will be able to study Kennedy’s diplomatic career within the broader context of international relations and also to gain a fuller understanding of his view of his own motives and policies, including an understanding of why the ambassadorship was the greatest achievement—with the poorest outcome—in the varied life of an intensely ambitious man who was dedicated foremost to family, friends, and fortune. This book will prove significant to students of Anglo-American relations and of World War II, and to the general public, with its enduring fascination with the Kennedy family.
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 162895423X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Tempting All the Gods is a detailed study of Joseph P. Kennedy’s diplomatic career in London. It examines Kennedy’s role as ambassador to the Court of St. James’s from 1938–1940, a crucial time in world history. It describes his attitudes toward American foreign policy before the outbreak of war and after the war began, explains why he held those views, and assesses their impact on Anglo-American relations. It also looks at the diplomatic background against which he worked, at the political philosophies and personalities of the statesmen with whom he dealt, and at his relations with them, particularly President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill. Here the reader will find a meticulously researched account of Kennedy’s career based on the latest evidence available, providing a current and balanced historical reassessment. Scholars will be able to study Kennedy’s diplomatic career within the broader context of international relations and also to gain a fuller understanding of his view of his own motives and policies, including an understanding of why the ambassadorship was the greatest achievement—with the poorest outcome—in the varied life of an intensely ambitious man who was dedicated foremost to family, friends, and fortune. This book will prove significant to students of Anglo-American relations and of World War II, and to the general public, with its enduring fascination with the Kennedy family.
Coincidence Or Destiny?
Author: Phil Cousineau
Publisher: Conari Press
ISBN: 9781573248242
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Why coincidences happen and what they mean has long been an object of fascination. Here, Cousineau collects episodes of chance that defy explanation from the lives of real people. The author shows that recognizing synchronicity creates a deeper appreciation for the bonds that connect our lives.
Publisher: Conari Press
ISBN: 9781573248242
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Why coincidences happen and what they mean has long been an object of fascination. Here, Cousineau collects episodes of chance that defy explanation from the lives of real people. The author shows that recognizing synchronicity creates a deeper appreciation for the bonds that connect our lives.
Destiny of the Republic
Author: Candice Millard
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385535007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The extraordinary account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from the bestselling author of The River of Doubt. "Crisp, concise and revealing history.... A fresh narrative that plumbs some of the most dramatic days in U.S. presidential history." —The Washington Post James Abram Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, a renowned congressman, and a reluctant presidential candidate who took on the nation's corrupt political establishment. But four months after Garfield's inauguration in 1881, he was shot in the back by a deranged office-seeker named Charles Guiteau. Garfield survived the attack, but become the object of bitter, behind-the-scenes struggles for power—over his administration, over the nation's future, and, hauntingly, over his medical care. Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic brings alive a forgotten chapter of U.S. history. Look for Candice Millard’s latest book, River of the Gods.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385535007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The extraordinary account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from the bestselling author of The River of Doubt. "Crisp, concise and revealing history.... A fresh narrative that plumbs some of the most dramatic days in U.S. presidential history." —The Washington Post James Abram Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, a renowned congressman, and a reluctant presidential candidate who took on the nation's corrupt political establishment. But four months after Garfield's inauguration in 1881, he was shot in the back by a deranged office-seeker named Charles Guiteau. Garfield survived the attack, but become the object of bitter, behind-the-scenes struggles for power—over his administration, over the nation's future, and, hauntingly, over his medical care. Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic brings alive a forgotten chapter of U.S. history. Look for Candice Millard’s latest book, River of the Gods.