Author: Joseph Francis Collins
Publisher: Joseph Francis Collins
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The Black Hand... A shadowy organization that recruits, trains and supports assassins who specialize in unique methods of murder. A Talent for Murder When Jill Ringler learned that her uncle was abusing his young granddaughter, she put an end to it knowing that her family would close ranks around him and never suspect a precocious teen of murder by poison. A New Career After college, Jill should be looking forward to mastering her own life but, instead is blackmailed by someone from her past and forced into killing for The Black Hand. But she finds that she enjoys the work, the thrills, the money and making her own way in the world. The Future She learns the truth behind the accident that killed her parents and formed her future. Now her life rests on the action she takes. With luck, skill and determination, she might just survive her time as... The Black Hand: Poisoner
The Black Hand: Poisoner
Author: Joseph Francis Collins
Publisher: Joseph Francis Collins
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The Black Hand... A shadowy organization that recruits, trains and supports assassins who specialize in unique methods of murder. A Talent for Murder When Jill Ringler learned that her uncle was abusing his young granddaughter, she put an end to it knowing that her family would close ranks around him and never suspect a precocious teen of murder by poison. A New Career After college, Jill should be looking forward to mastering her own life but, instead is blackmailed by someone from her past and forced into killing for The Black Hand. But she finds that she enjoys the work, the thrills, the money and making her own way in the world. The Future She learns the truth behind the accident that killed her parents and formed her future. Now her life rests on the action she takes. With luck, skill and determination, she might just survive her time as... The Black Hand: Poisoner
Publisher: Joseph Francis Collins
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The Black Hand... A shadowy organization that recruits, trains and supports assassins who specialize in unique methods of murder. A Talent for Murder When Jill Ringler learned that her uncle was abusing his young granddaughter, she put an end to it knowing that her family would close ranks around him and never suspect a precocious teen of murder by poison. A New Career After college, Jill should be looking forward to mastering her own life but, instead is blackmailed by someone from her past and forced into killing for The Black Hand. But she finds that she enjoys the work, the thrills, the money and making her own way in the world. The Future She learns the truth behind the accident that killed her parents and formed her future. Now her life rests on the action she takes. With luck, skill and determination, she might just survive her time as... The Black Hand: Poisoner
A Poison Dark and Drowning (Kingdom on Fire, Book Two)
Author: Jessica Cluess
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553535943
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
In the gripping fantasy sequel to A Shadow Bright and Burning that Justine Magazine says is "a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of Infernal Devices (Cassandra Clare)", Henrietta wants to save her love, but his dark magic may be her undoing. “Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL Henrietta wants to save the one she loves. But will his dark magic be her undoing? In the second book in the Kingdom on Fire series, Jessica Cluess delivers her signature mix of magic, passion, and teen warriors fighting for survival. Hand to fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and Kiersten White. Henrietta came to London to be named the chosen one, the first female sorcerer in centuries. Instead, she discovered a city ruled by secrets. And the biggest secret of all: Henrietta is not the chosen one. Still, she must play the role in order to keep herself and Rook, her best friend and childhood love, safe. But can she truly save him? In order to try, Henrietta persuades Blackwood, the mysterious Earl of Sorrow-Fell, to travel up the coast to seek out new weapons. And Magnus, the brave, reckless flirt who wants to win back her favor, is assigned to their mission. Together, they will face monsters, make powerful allies, and discover that some old wounds are still full of poison. Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1: “This is a novel that gives off light and heat.” —The New York Times “The magic! The intrigue! The guys! We were sucked into this monster-ridden alternative England from page one. Henrietta is literally a ‘girl on fire’ and this team of sorcerers training for battle had a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare’s] Infernal Devices.” —Justine “Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world’s best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!” —TAMORA PIERCE, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553535943
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
In the gripping fantasy sequel to A Shadow Bright and Burning that Justine Magazine says is "a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of Infernal Devices (Cassandra Clare)", Henrietta wants to save her love, but his dark magic may be her undoing. “Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL Henrietta wants to save the one she loves. But will his dark magic be her undoing? In the second book in the Kingdom on Fire series, Jessica Cluess delivers her signature mix of magic, passion, and teen warriors fighting for survival. Hand to fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and Kiersten White. Henrietta came to London to be named the chosen one, the first female sorcerer in centuries. Instead, she discovered a city ruled by secrets. And the biggest secret of all: Henrietta is not the chosen one. Still, she must play the role in order to keep herself and Rook, her best friend and childhood love, safe. But can she truly save him? In order to try, Henrietta persuades Blackwood, the mysterious Earl of Sorrow-Fell, to travel up the coast to seek out new weapons. And Magnus, the brave, reckless flirt who wants to win back her favor, is assigned to their mission. Together, they will face monsters, make powerful allies, and discover that some old wounds are still full of poison. Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1: “This is a novel that gives off light and heat.” —The New York Times “The magic! The intrigue! The guys! We were sucked into this monster-ridden alternative England from page one. Henrietta is literally a ‘girl on fire’ and this team of sorcerers training for battle had a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare’s] Infernal Devices.” —Justine “Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world’s best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!” —TAMORA PIERCE, #1 New York Times bestselling author
The Poisoner's Handbook
Author: Deborah Blum
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101524898
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner's Handbook is "a vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie." —The New York Observer “The Poisoner’s Handbook breathes deadly life into the Roaring Twenties.” —Financial Times “Reads like science fiction, complete with suspense, mystery and foolhardy guys in lab coats tipping test tubes of mysterious chemicals into their own mouths.” —NPR: What We're Reading A fascinating Jazz Age tale of chemistry and detection, poison and murder, The Poisoner's Handbook is a page-turning account of a forgotten era. In early twentieth-century New York, poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime. Science had no place in the Tammany Hall-controlled coroner's office, and corruption ran rampant. However, with the appointment of chief medical examiner Charles Norris in 1918, the poison game changed forever. Together with toxicologist Alexander Gettler, the duo set the justice system on fire with their trailblazing scientific detective work, triumphing over seemingly unbeatable odds to become the pioneers of forensic chemistry and the gatekeepers of justice. In 2014, PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE released a film based on The Poisoner's Handbook.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101524898
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner's Handbook is "a vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie." —The New York Observer “The Poisoner’s Handbook breathes deadly life into the Roaring Twenties.” —Financial Times “Reads like science fiction, complete with suspense, mystery and foolhardy guys in lab coats tipping test tubes of mysterious chemicals into their own mouths.” —NPR: What We're Reading A fascinating Jazz Age tale of chemistry and detection, poison and murder, The Poisoner's Handbook is a page-turning account of a forgotten era. In early twentieth-century New York, poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime. Science had no place in the Tammany Hall-controlled coroner's office, and corruption ran rampant. However, with the appointment of chief medical examiner Charles Norris in 1918, the poison game changed forever. Together with toxicologist Alexander Gettler, the duo set the justice system on fire with their trailblazing scientific detective work, triumphing over seemingly unbeatable odds to become the pioneers of forensic chemistry and the gatekeepers of justice. In 2014, PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE released a film based on The Poisoner's Handbook.
A Magic Steeped in Poison
Author: Judy I. Lin
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250767091
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo. I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother." For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu. When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger. Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison: A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indie Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick "Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. I’ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." —Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Ning’s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner." —Booklist, starred review
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250767091
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo. I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother." For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu. When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger. Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison: A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indie Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick "Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. I’ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." —Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Ning’s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner." —Booklist, starred review
Popular Mechanics
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Poison Princess Of Cold Prince
Author: Si Jin
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648970443
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1650
Book Description
Qi Yu, the little military doctor of the military academy for two years, had not done enough positive things, yet she had actually died on her first mission! Her soul pierced through the foreign world, becoming the Qi Wangfei who had been hurt by her concubine. The good-for-nothing Prince was determined to get rid of her from the estate, while her concubine was pressing on her step by step. She, Qi Yu, could not take this lying down! Your Highness wants to divorce her? No way! 'My concubine wanted to harm me? ' Courting death! So what if her skills were not good? Casually picking up a few poisonous creatures was enough to make those people who despised her suffer a lot! When the Duke's Mansion was in a state of chaos, she proudly flung the letter of rest at him. "Chu Yi Xuan, you've been abandoned!" Chu Yi Xuan's expression was calm and his expression was ice-cold. "Esteemed wangfei, you're being mischievous again!"
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648970443
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1650
Book Description
Qi Yu, the little military doctor of the military academy for two years, had not done enough positive things, yet she had actually died on her first mission! Her soul pierced through the foreign world, becoming the Qi Wangfei who had been hurt by her concubine. The good-for-nothing Prince was determined to get rid of her from the estate, while her concubine was pressing on her step by step. She, Qi Yu, could not take this lying down! Your Highness wants to divorce her? No way! 'My concubine wanted to harm me? ' Courting death! So what if her skills were not good? Casually picking up a few poisonous creatures was enough to make those people who despised her suffer a lot! When the Duke's Mansion was in a state of chaos, she proudly flung the letter of rest at him. "Chu Yi Xuan, you've been abandoned!" Chu Yi Xuan's expression was calm and his expression was ice-cold. "Esteemed wangfei, you're being mischievous again!"
Spycraft
Author: Nadine Akkerman
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300277105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
A fascinating exploration of the devious tricks and ingenious tools used by early modern spies—from ciphers to counterfeiting, invisible inks to assassination Early modern Europe was a hotbed of espionage, where spies, spy-catchers, and conspirators pitted their wits against each other in deadly games of hide and seek. Theirs was a dangerous trade—only those who mastered the latest techniques would survive. In this engaging, accessible account, Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman explore the methods spies actually used in the period, including disguises, invisible inks, and even poisons. Drawing on a vast array of archival sources, they show how understanding the tricks and tools of espionage allows us to re-imagine well-known stories such as the Babington and Gunpowder plots. Exposing the murky world of spies, they demonstrate how the technological innovations of petty criminals, secretaries, and other hitherto invisible actors shaped the fate of some of history’s most iconic figures. Spycraft explains how early modern spies sought to protect their own secrets while exposing those of their enemies, showing the reader how to follow in their footsteps.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300277105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
A fascinating exploration of the devious tricks and ingenious tools used by early modern spies—from ciphers to counterfeiting, invisible inks to assassination Early modern Europe was a hotbed of espionage, where spies, spy-catchers, and conspirators pitted their wits against each other in deadly games of hide and seek. Theirs was a dangerous trade—only those who mastered the latest techniques would survive. In this engaging, accessible account, Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman explore the methods spies actually used in the period, including disguises, invisible inks, and even poisons. Drawing on a vast array of archival sources, they show how understanding the tricks and tools of espionage allows us to re-imagine well-known stories such as the Babington and Gunpowder plots. Exposing the murky world of spies, they demonstrate how the technological innovations of petty criminals, secretaries, and other hitherto invisible actors shaped the fate of some of history’s most iconic figures. Spycraft explains how early modern spies sought to protect their own secrets while exposing those of their enemies, showing the reader how to follow in their footsteps.
Media Discourse and the Yugoslav Conflicts
Author: Pål Kolstø
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317098919
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
In spite of the growing literature on discourse analysis, the relationship of discourse to violent/non-violent outcomes of conflict is an under-researched area. This book combines theories on ethnic conflict, identity construction and discourse analysis with a comprehensive and inclusive survey of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. It presents an understanding of the interrelationship between 'words' and 'deeds' grounded through an extensively close analysis of film, television and newspapers samples taken from the period. This combination of ground-breaking applications of theory with detailed empirical case studies will make Media Discourse and the Yugoslav Conflicts of key interest to scholars across a range of social sciences including sociology, discourse analysis, media, conflict and peace studies as well as those concerned with ethnopolitical conflict.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317098919
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
In spite of the growing literature on discourse analysis, the relationship of discourse to violent/non-violent outcomes of conflict is an under-researched area. This book combines theories on ethnic conflict, identity construction and discourse analysis with a comprehensive and inclusive survey of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. It presents an understanding of the interrelationship between 'words' and 'deeds' grounded through an extensively close analysis of film, television and newspapers samples taken from the period. This combination of ground-breaking applications of theory with detailed empirical case studies will make Media Discourse and the Yugoslav Conflicts of key interest to scholars across a range of social sciences including sociology, discourse analysis, media, conflict and peace studies as well as those concerned with ethnopolitical conflict.
Cultivating Expert Takes You to Fly
Author: Ru ShuiZhuiMeng
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648147208
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
After defeating a python, he unexpectedly obtained super force, and since then he has dominated the world. In order to help his girlfriend repay the loan, Li Qingyu was humiliated by the creditor, and his girlfriend left him for money. Li Qingyu swears that they will definitely regret what they have done today! Once by chance, Li Qingyu encountered a huge python, after a battle with it, Li Qingyu conquered and fainted. When he woke up, he found that he had a super-powerful force! People who had humiliated him once begged for mercy under his powerful counterattack. With his force, Li Qingyu quickly became a respected person, and many beautiful girls loved him. As for his former girlfriend, he had long forgotten her existence. ☆About the Author☆ Ru Shui Zhui Meng, an outstanding online novelist, his novel language style is simple and humorous, the novel plot twists and turns, which has been loved by many people.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648147208
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
After defeating a python, he unexpectedly obtained super force, and since then he has dominated the world. In order to help his girlfriend repay the loan, Li Qingyu was humiliated by the creditor, and his girlfriend left him for money. Li Qingyu swears that they will definitely regret what they have done today! Once by chance, Li Qingyu encountered a huge python, after a battle with it, Li Qingyu conquered and fainted. When he woke up, he found that he had a super-powerful force! People who had humiliated him once begged for mercy under his powerful counterattack. With his force, Li Qingyu quickly became a respected person, and many beautiful girls loved him. As for his former girlfriend, he had long forgotten her existence. ☆About the Author☆ Ru Shui Zhui Meng, an outstanding online novelist, his novel language style is simple and humorous, the novel plot twists and turns, which has been loved by many people.
The Apothecary's Poison
Author: C.J. Archer
Publisher: C.J. Archer
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Publisher: C.J. Archer
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description