Author: Merilyn Brason
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1838593322
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
It is 8th December1941. Fresh from England and six months pregnant, Ronny Rynd has left her husband in the suffocating heat of Manila to holiday in the mountain setting of Baguio. Following the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbour, she finds herself caught up in the Japanese attack on the Philippine Islands. Alone and vulnerable, this ordinary woman caught in the wrong place at the wrong time must learn how to survive. Years of incarceration in prisoner of war camps loom as Ronny struggles to bring up her baby, living in constant fear in hostile and primitive conditions. Against this background unlikely friendships blossom to sustain her. Desperate to be a family, the ever-feisty Ronny must confront the dangerous Japanese authorities for permission to be united with her husband, imprisoned in the overcrowded city camp in Manila. But conditions there present different horrors and further heartbreak. A tribute to the remarkable men and women who created their own functioning society within their camps, this book displays their inventiveness, determination and unexpected humour. It is a story of family life lived in spite of the brutal regime of years in prisoner of war camps.
THE BAMBOO BRACELET
Author: Merilyn Brason
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1838593322
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
It is 8th December1941. Fresh from England and six months pregnant, Ronny Rynd has left her husband in the suffocating heat of Manila to holiday in the mountain setting of Baguio. Following the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbour, she finds herself caught up in the Japanese attack on the Philippine Islands. Alone and vulnerable, this ordinary woman caught in the wrong place at the wrong time must learn how to survive. Years of incarceration in prisoner of war camps loom as Ronny struggles to bring up her baby, living in constant fear in hostile and primitive conditions. Against this background unlikely friendships blossom to sustain her. Desperate to be a family, the ever-feisty Ronny must confront the dangerous Japanese authorities for permission to be united with her husband, imprisoned in the overcrowded city camp in Manila. But conditions there present different horrors and further heartbreak. A tribute to the remarkable men and women who created their own functioning society within their camps, this book displays their inventiveness, determination and unexpected humour. It is a story of family life lived in spite of the brutal regime of years in prisoner of war camps.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1838593322
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
It is 8th December1941. Fresh from England and six months pregnant, Ronny Rynd has left her husband in the suffocating heat of Manila to holiday in the mountain setting of Baguio. Following the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbour, she finds herself caught up in the Japanese attack on the Philippine Islands. Alone and vulnerable, this ordinary woman caught in the wrong place at the wrong time must learn how to survive. Years of incarceration in prisoner of war camps loom as Ronny struggles to bring up her baby, living in constant fear in hostile and primitive conditions. Against this background unlikely friendships blossom to sustain her. Desperate to be a family, the ever-feisty Ronny must confront the dangerous Japanese authorities for permission to be united with her husband, imprisoned in the overcrowded city camp in Manila. But conditions there present different horrors and further heartbreak. A tribute to the remarkable men and women who created their own functioning society within their camps, this book displays their inventiveness, determination and unexpected humour. It is a story of family life lived in spite of the brutal regime of years in prisoner of war camps.
Hard life of Abandoned Princess
Author: Na LanJingYu
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647364248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1329
Book Description
With all of this body's fate, Su Luoluo's happiness, where would it end? Was there anyone as unlucky as her? She should have been transported to another world, yet she was still in the Prince's bath. This damned man had actually seized her body without saying a word, and then left her there. He coldly told her that if she married into the Prince's Palace, she wouldn't be a princess anymore, nor would she be a princess! How could there be such a tyrannical, cold-blooded man? The original owner of the body was the eldest princess of the Ming Rui Dynasty. She was arrogant, domineering, and everyone hated her. She mercilessly killed the person Ming Han loved just for the sake of marrying him! Yet after getting married, he despised her and even took revenge! With all of this body's fate, Su Luoluo's happiness, where would it end?
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647364248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1329
Book Description
With all of this body's fate, Su Luoluo's happiness, where would it end? Was there anyone as unlucky as her? She should have been transported to another world, yet she was still in the Prince's bath. This damned man had actually seized her body without saying a word, and then left her there. He coldly told her that if she married into the Prince's Palace, she wouldn't be a princess anymore, nor would she be a princess! How could there be such a tyrannical, cold-blooded man? The original owner of the body was the eldest princess of the Ming Rui Dynasty. She was arrogant, domineering, and everyone hated her. She mercilessly killed the person Ming Han loved just for the sake of marrying him! Yet after getting married, he despised her and even took revenge! With all of this body's fate, Su Luoluo's happiness, where would it end?
Remarried CEO, Please Control Yourself
Author: Tian Qin
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647672880
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 879
Book Description
She was a beautiful daughter of a wealthy family. He was a bloodthirsty killer and a cold-blooded CEO! Three years ago, in order to escape from marriage, she ran to a random "duck" in a hotel and left in a hurry! Who would have thought that despite not being able to escape his marriage, he would find out that he was pregnant on the second day of marriage?! Three years ago, he had been mysteriously toyed with in the hotel by a crazy woman who later tipped him with a diamond ring she claimed was her wedding ring. Staring at the diamond ring, he was stunned ...
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647672880
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 879
Book Description
She was a beautiful daughter of a wealthy family. He was a bloodthirsty killer and a cold-blooded CEO! Three years ago, in order to escape from marriage, she ran to a random "duck" in a hotel and left in a hurry! Who would have thought that despite not being able to escape his marriage, he would find out that he was pregnant on the second day of marriage?! Three years ago, he had been mysteriously toyed with in the hotel by a crazy woman who later tipped him with a diamond ring she claimed was her wedding ring. Staring at the diamond ring, he was stunned ...
Water the Bamboo
Author: Greg Bell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935313618
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935313618
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Marry And Love Her For Life
Author: Na LanJingYu
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649555938
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1107
Book Description
Inside the luxurious and comfortable hotel suite, a click could be heard and the door was opened by someone from outside. The drunk woman was carried into the room by a slightly sneaky figure. When she realized that the owner of the room had left temporarily, she sent the alcohol reeking woman to the large and soft bed without hesitation.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649555938
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1107
Book Description
Inside the luxurious and comfortable hotel suite, a click could be heard and the door was opened by someone from outside. The drunk woman was carried into the room by a slightly sneaky figure. When she realized that the owner of the room had left temporarily, she sent the alcohol reeking woman to the large and soft bed without hesitation.
CEO's Cherished Darling
Author: Bai YuRuZhou
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636451411
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2436
Book Description
That year, after an accident, her peaceful life was shattered and she had to leave her hometown. When they saw each other again, he was the high and mighty BOSS. She was just a mere employee and had unexpectedly run into him by chance. Who would have thought that he was actually the one they were looking for?
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636451411
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2436
Book Description
That year, after an accident, her peaceful life was shattered and she had to leave her hometown. When they saw each other again, he was the high and mighty BOSS. She was just a mere employee and had unexpectedly run into him by chance. Who would have thought that he was actually the one they were looking for?
Knowing the Score
Author: Marie Donovan
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426849818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Jewelry designer Ashley Craig snags an exclusive invite to the oh-so-posh Bella Florida Polo Club in order to "bump into" a world-renowned jewelry seller and wow him with her creations. Instead, she spies polo player Beckett Emery, who has a body designed to wow her…. The problem is that Mr. Polo-Playing Sexypants makes Ashley forget about her business proposal—as well as everything else that doesn't involve Beck being stark naked. What's worse, he might think she was using him to get access to the club. Can she keep up with her fancy charade…without Beck knowing the score?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426849818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Jewelry designer Ashley Craig snags an exclusive invite to the oh-so-posh Bella Florida Polo Club in order to "bump into" a world-renowned jewelry seller and wow him with her creations. Instead, she spies polo player Beckett Emery, who has a body designed to wow her…. The problem is that Mr. Polo-Playing Sexypants makes Ashley forget about her business proposal—as well as everything else that doesn't involve Beck being stark naked. What's worse, he might think she was using him to get access to the club. Can she keep up with her fancy charade…without Beck knowing the score?
The Voice From the Ground
Author: Inger Gammelgaard Madsen
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726782596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A child gone missing, a police officer plagued by his past, and an interesting case waiting to be solved... Following an argument with her older brother, 7-year-old Lilly Danielsen takes the family dog for a walk. But when she doesn't return home, her mum starts to worry. Has she not returned because of lingering anger, or has something more sinister happened to her? American police officer Mason Teilmann is enjoying a more relaxing job at the Central and West Jutland Police than he did back in his native New Orleans, where he worked as a Child Homicide Detective. However, he is still haunted by spectres from his past, even though his Danish wife has tried her best to help him move on. When he is assigned the case of Lilly Danielsen's disappearance, he ends up needing all his US training and experience. But unpleasant memories are still creeping back in... The first novel in the series, ́The Voice From the Ground ́ is a captivating read and is ideal for fans of Karin Slaughter, Tess Geritsen, and Ian Rankin. Inger Gammelgaard Maden is a prolific Danish crime writer, most famous for her Rolando Benito detective series. She has always been creative and was a graphic designer before returning to her first love, writing. Deeply fascinated by police work and forensics, crime fiction was a natural progression, and true crime events inspire all her stories. The 'Teilmann' series was picked as an Audible Original title and published in four languages.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726782596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A child gone missing, a police officer plagued by his past, and an interesting case waiting to be solved... Following an argument with her older brother, 7-year-old Lilly Danielsen takes the family dog for a walk. But when she doesn't return home, her mum starts to worry. Has she not returned because of lingering anger, or has something more sinister happened to her? American police officer Mason Teilmann is enjoying a more relaxing job at the Central and West Jutland Police than he did back in his native New Orleans, where he worked as a Child Homicide Detective. However, he is still haunted by spectres from his past, even though his Danish wife has tried her best to help him move on. When he is assigned the case of Lilly Danielsen's disappearance, he ends up needing all his US training and experience. But unpleasant memories are still creeping back in... The first novel in the series, ́The Voice From the Ground ́ is a captivating read and is ideal for fans of Karin Slaughter, Tess Geritsen, and Ian Rankin. Inger Gammelgaard Maden is a prolific Danish crime writer, most famous for her Rolando Benito detective series. She has always been creative and was a graphic designer before returning to her first love, writing. Deeply fascinated by police work and forensics, crime fiction was a natural progression, and true crime events inspire all her stories. The 'Teilmann' series was picked as an Audible Original title and published in four languages.
Bead Jewelry 101
Author: Karen Mitchell
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1631597604
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Bead Jewelry 101, now in paperback, is a complete entry-level course for creating beaded jewelry taught through 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing and wirework. Have you always wanted to try jewelry making but aren’t sure where to begin? Bead Jewelry 101 teaches you everything you need to know to create beautiful jewelry with beads. The Basics walks you through all the tools, materials, and basic construction techniques you’ll use for the projects. The Projects are organized by various findings, or jewelry elements, so you’ll learn new techniques and build new skills with every piece you make. Beautiful variations will inspire you to create your own designs. Beginners will also find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1631597604
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Bead Jewelry 101, now in paperback, is a complete entry-level course for creating beaded jewelry taught through 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing and wirework. Have you always wanted to try jewelry making but aren’t sure where to begin? Bead Jewelry 101 teaches you everything you need to know to create beautiful jewelry with beads. The Basics walks you through all the tools, materials, and basic construction techniques you’ll use for the projects. The Projects are organized by various findings, or jewelry elements, so you’ll learn new techniques and build new skills with every piece you make. Beautiful variations will inspire you to create your own designs. Beginners will also find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
The Geographical Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Includes the Proceedings of the Royal geographical society, formerly pub. separately.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Includes the Proceedings of the Royal geographical society, formerly pub. separately.