Author: Nigel Jones
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312622961
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
A history of the Tower of London places its story in the context of national and international events, drawing on primary sources to explore its diverse functions as a British symbol, epicenter for violent events, and modern tourist attraction.
The Tower
Author: Kelly Cordes
Publisher: Patagonia
ISBN: 1938340345
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Patagonia’s Cerro Torre, considered by many the most beautiful peak in the world, draws the finest and most devoted technical alpinists to its climbing challenges. But controversy has swirled around this ice-capped peak since Cesare Maestri claimed first ascent in 1959. Since then a debate has raged, with world-class climbers attempting to retrace his route but finding only contradictions. This chronicle of hubris, heroism, controversies and epic journeys offers a glimpse into the human condition, and why some pursue extreme endeavors that at face value have no worth.
Publisher: Patagonia
ISBN: 1938340345
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Patagonia’s Cerro Torre, considered by many the most beautiful peak in the world, draws the finest and most devoted technical alpinists to its climbing challenges. But controversy has swirled around this ice-capped peak since Cesare Maestri claimed first ascent in 1959. Since then a debate has raged, with world-class climbers attempting to retrace his route but finding only contradictions. This chronicle of hubris, heroism, controversies and epic journeys offers a glimpse into the human condition, and why some pursue extreme endeavors that at face value have no worth.
Frozen Heat
Author: Richard Castle
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 178116634X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Paired once again with top journalist Jameson Rook, NYPD Homicie Detective Nikki Heat arrives at her latest crime scene to find an unidentified body stuffed inside a suitcase. Nikki is in for a big shock when this new homicide connects to the unsolved murder of her own mother. Will Nikki Heat finally be able to solve the dark mystery that has been her demon for ten years?
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 178116634X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Paired once again with top journalist Jameson Rook, NYPD Homicie Detective Nikki Heat arrives at her latest crime scene to find an unidentified body stuffed inside a suitcase. Nikki is in for a big shock when this new homicide connects to the unsolved murder of her own mother. Will Nikki Heat finally be able to solve the dark mystery that has been her demon for ten years?
Tower
Author: Nigel Jones
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312622961
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
A history of the Tower of London places its story in the context of national and international events, drawing on primary sources to explore its diverse functions as a British symbol, epicenter for violent events, and modern tourist attraction.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312622961
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
A history of the Tower of London places its story in the context of national and international events, drawing on primary sources to explore its diverse functions as a British symbol, epicenter for violent events, and modern tourist attraction.
Kingdoms of the Frozen Dead
Author: Sandra Vasher
Publisher: Mortal Ink Press, LLC
ISBN: 1950989100
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Do you know your true enemies? Until a few months ago, Carina was an orphan on the run. Now she’s the crown princess of North Kepler, and she has a lot to contend with. There's the elitist Royal Society of North Kepler and her dad, the king, who insists on a personal security team for Carina the size of a small army. But the princess can't defeat the patriarchy until she conquers her own magic. So when a trusted friend shows up and offers to train Carina, she should be thrilled. Problem is, her new teacher comes with two guys she never wanted to see again: her immortal ex-boyfriend and the crown prince of South Kepler. Speaking of which, Prince Nathanial, the new crown prince of South Kepler, is grieving his sister's death and hiding from his kingdom with his mentor, a fugitive who refuses to allow Nate to return home. All Nate wants is to abdicate his title to his brother and clear his mentor's name. After all, Nate can barely contain his own magic. He knows he's not king-material! What he doesn't know is the disturbing secret his brother is keeping locked in a tower in the castle at Alighieri. Or how he's going to stop his new immortal buddy Max from going after Princess Carina. (Doesn't Max know how dangerous that girl is?) With North and South Kepler both in disarray, how will either crown withstand mounting attacks from the Immortal Empire? Kingdoms of the Frozen Dead is Book Two of the Mortal Heritance, a light-hearted indie sci-fi/fantasy series for young adults.
Publisher: Mortal Ink Press, LLC
ISBN: 1950989100
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Do you know your true enemies? Until a few months ago, Carina was an orphan on the run. Now she’s the crown princess of North Kepler, and she has a lot to contend with. There's the elitist Royal Society of North Kepler and her dad, the king, who insists on a personal security team for Carina the size of a small army. But the princess can't defeat the patriarchy until she conquers her own magic. So when a trusted friend shows up and offers to train Carina, she should be thrilled. Problem is, her new teacher comes with two guys she never wanted to see again: her immortal ex-boyfriend and the crown prince of South Kepler. Speaking of which, Prince Nathanial, the new crown prince of South Kepler, is grieving his sister's death and hiding from his kingdom with his mentor, a fugitive who refuses to allow Nate to return home. All Nate wants is to abdicate his title to his brother and clear his mentor's name. After all, Nate can barely contain his own magic. He knows he's not king-material! What he doesn't know is the disturbing secret his brother is keeping locked in a tower in the castle at Alighieri. Or how he's going to stop his new immortal buddy Max from going after Princess Carina. (Doesn't Max know how dangerous that girl is?) With North and South Kepler both in disarray, how will either crown withstand mounting attacks from the Immortal Empire? Kingdoms of the Frozen Dead is Book Two of the Mortal Heritance, a light-hearted indie sci-fi/fantasy series for young adults.
The New York Supplement
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1232
Book Description
"Cases argued and determined in the Court of Appeals, Supreme and lower courts of record of New York State, with key number annotations." (varies)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1232
Book Description
"Cases argued and determined in the Court of Appeals, Supreme and lower courts of record of New York State, with key number annotations." (varies)
The Fall
Author: Garth Nix
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007261195
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
First of a thrilling fantasy adventure series set on the Dark World, where society is ranked according to its colour clan and the most precious commodity is light. In all the world there is only one place that ever sees the sun. A seven-towered castle built upon a mountain high above the desolate ice lands below.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007261195
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
First of a thrilling fantasy adventure series set on the Dark World, where society is ranked according to its colour clan and the most precious commodity is light. In all the world there is only one place that ever sees the sun. A seven-towered castle built upon a mountain high above the desolate ice lands below.
Billie Bradley and Her Classmates, Or, The Secret of the Locked Tower
Author: Janet D. Wheeler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boarding school students
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boarding school students
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
New York Supplement
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1172
Book Description
Includes decisions of the Supreme Court and various intermediate and lower courts of record; May/Aug. 1888-Sept../Dec. 1895, Superior Court of New York City; Mar./Apr. 1926-Dec. 1937/Jan. 1938, Court of Appeals.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1172
Book Description
Includes decisions of the Supreme Court and various intermediate and lower courts of record; May/Aug. 1888-Sept../Dec. 1895, Superior Court of New York City; Mar./Apr. 1926-Dec. 1937/Jan. 1938, Court of Appeals.
The Knights of Boo'Gar
Author: Art Roche
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449485596
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Storm clouds hang over the kingdom of Boo’Gar. The cantaloupe crop has failed. There is no money in the treasury. Even kind old King Mewkus has started to doubt himself. Can things get any worse? Of COURSE they can! When Princess Phlema’s beloved goat is kidnapped, King Mewkus and his trusted wizard must assemble those fearsome warriors for justice—The Knights of Boo’Gar! There are just a few small problems. Sir Justin ditched the knights to start a boy band. Sir Daphne traded in her sword for a real estate license. Sir John shed his armor to become a tax attorney. That just leaves young (and short) Sir Rowland and his trusty pet turtle, Angelina. Okay … so maybe there’s a LOT of problems. The Knights of Boo’Gar is a fast-paced adventure filled with monsters, nose goblins, a spunky princess, and an ostrich named Tulip. Can Rowland conquer his fears in time to rescue the royal goat and expose a diabolical plot against his kingdom?
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449485596
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Storm clouds hang over the kingdom of Boo’Gar. The cantaloupe crop has failed. There is no money in the treasury. Even kind old King Mewkus has started to doubt himself. Can things get any worse? Of COURSE they can! When Princess Phlema’s beloved goat is kidnapped, King Mewkus and his trusted wizard must assemble those fearsome warriors for justice—The Knights of Boo’Gar! There are just a few small problems. Sir Justin ditched the knights to start a boy band. Sir Daphne traded in her sword for a real estate license. Sir John shed his armor to become a tax attorney. That just leaves young (and short) Sir Rowland and his trusty pet turtle, Angelina. Okay … so maybe there’s a LOT of problems. The Knights of Boo’Gar is a fast-paced adventure filled with monsters, nose goblins, a spunky princess, and an ostrich named Tulip. Can Rowland conquer his fears in time to rescue the royal goat and expose a diabolical plot against his kingdom?
A Castle in Spain
Author: Bernard Capes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description