Author: Mai Jia
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241961998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Decoded tells the story of Rong Jinzhwen, one of the great code-breakers in the world. A semi-autistic mathematical genius, Jinzhen is recruited to the cryptography department of China's secret services, Unit 701, where he is assigned the task of breaking the elusive 'Code Purple'. Jinzhen rises through the ranks to eventually become China's greatest and most celebrated code-breaker; until he makes a mistake. Then begins his descent through the unfathomable darkness of the world of cryptology into madness. Decoded was an immediate success when it was published in 2002 in China and has become an international bestseller. With the pacing of a literary crime thriller, Mai Jia's masterpiece also combines elements of historical fiction and state espionage. Taking place in the shadowy world of Chinese secret security, where Mai Jia worked for decades, it introduces us to a place that is unfamiliar, intriguing and authentic. And with Rong Jinzhen, it introduces us to a character who is deeply flawed and fragile, yet possessing exceptional intelligence. Decoded is an unforgettable and gripping story of genius, brilliance, insanity and human frailty. Mai Jia (the pseudonym of Jiang Benhu) is arguably the most successful writer in China today. His books are constant bestsellers, with total sales over three million copies. He became the highest paid author in China last year with his new book, Wind Talk. He has achieved unprecedented success with film adaptation: all of his novels are made - or are being made - into major films or TV series, the screenplays of which are often written by Mai Jia himself. He is hailed as the forerunner of Chinese espionage fiction, and has created a unique genre that combines spycraft, code-breaking, crime, human drama, historical fiction, and metafiction. He has won almost every major award in China, including the highest literary honor - the Mao Dun Award.
Decoded
Author: Mai Jia
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241961998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Decoded tells the story of Rong Jinzhwen, one of the great code-breakers in the world. A semi-autistic mathematical genius, Jinzhen is recruited to the cryptography department of China's secret services, Unit 701, where he is assigned the task of breaking the elusive 'Code Purple'. Jinzhen rises through the ranks to eventually become China's greatest and most celebrated code-breaker; until he makes a mistake. Then begins his descent through the unfathomable darkness of the world of cryptology into madness. Decoded was an immediate success when it was published in 2002 in China and has become an international bestseller. With the pacing of a literary crime thriller, Mai Jia's masterpiece also combines elements of historical fiction and state espionage. Taking place in the shadowy world of Chinese secret security, where Mai Jia worked for decades, it introduces us to a place that is unfamiliar, intriguing and authentic. And with Rong Jinzhen, it introduces us to a character who is deeply flawed and fragile, yet possessing exceptional intelligence. Decoded is an unforgettable and gripping story of genius, brilliance, insanity and human frailty. Mai Jia (the pseudonym of Jiang Benhu) is arguably the most successful writer in China today. His books are constant bestsellers, with total sales over three million copies. He became the highest paid author in China last year with his new book, Wind Talk. He has achieved unprecedented success with film adaptation: all of his novels are made - or are being made - into major films or TV series, the screenplays of which are often written by Mai Jia himself. He is hailed as the forerunner of Chinese espionage fiction, and has created a unique genre that combines spycraft, code-breaking, crime, human drama, historical fiction, and metafiction. He has won almost every major award in China, including the highest literary honor - the Mao Dun Award.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241961998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Decoded tells the story of Rong Jinzhwen, one of the great code-breakers in the world. A semi-autistic mathematical genius, Jinzhen is recruited to the cryptography department of China's secret services, Unit 701, where he is assigned the task of breaking the elusive 'Code Purple'. Jinzhen rises through the ranks to eventually become China's greatest and most celebrated code-breaker; until he makes a mistake. Then begins his descent through the unfathomable darkness of the world of cryptology into madness. Decoded was an immediate success when it was published in 2002 in China and has become an international bestseller. With the pacing of a literary crime thriller, Mai Jia's masterpiece also combines elements of historical fiction and state espionage. Taking place in the shadowy world of Chinese secret security, where Mai Jia worked for decades, it introduces us to a place that is unfamiliar, intriguing and authentic. And with Rong Jinzhen, it introduces us to a character who is deeply flawed and fragile, yet possessing exceptional intelligence. Decoded is an unforgettable and gripping story of genius, brilliance, insanity and human frailty. Mai Jia (the pseudonym of Jiang Benhu) is arguably the most successful writer in China today. His books are constant bestsellers, with total sales over three million copies. He became the highest paid author in China last year with his new book, Wind Talk. He has achieved unprecedented success with film adaptation: all of his novels are made - or are being made - into major films or TV series, the screenplays of which are often written by Mai Jia himself. He is hailed as the forerunner of Chinese espionage fiction, and has created a unique genre that combines spycraft, code-breaking, crime, human drama, historical fiction, and metafiction. He has won almost every major award in China, including the highest literary honor - the Mao Dun Award.
The Bellman
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Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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The Living Age
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Languages : en
Pages : 842
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Languages : en
Pages : 842
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The Devil's Chord
Author: Alex Archer
Publisher: Gold Eagle
ISBN: 0373621698
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Searching for the missing Cross of Lorraine, which is linked to Joan of Arc and da Vinci, archaeologist Annja Creed must risk her life to keep this priceless artifact , which could unlock one of da Vinci's most fantastical inventions, from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Publisher: Gold Eagle
ISBN: 0373621698
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Searching for the missing Cross of Lorraine, which is linked to Joan of Arc and da Vinci, archaeologist Annja Creed must risk her life to keep this priceless artifact , which could unlock one of da Vinci's most fantastical inventions, from falling into the hands of the enemy.
The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Complete
Author: Thomas Chandler Haliburton
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Complete" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Complete" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Attaché; Or, Sam Slick in England, In Two Volumes
Author: Thomas Chandler Haliburton
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387310412
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387310412
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
The Author, Playwright and Composer
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Category : Authorship
Languages : en
Pages : 252
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Category : Authorship
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Exposing The Lie
Author: Clint Conrad
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460237358
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"Exposing the Lie" is fast-paced and at times heart-pounding journey of several families facing incredible adversity and spiritual warfare. Based in the small, sleepy Southern Oregon town of Hamilton, life there is not at all what it seems. Vacationers and those just passing through might pause and think that this might be the perfect town to retire in.....the locals and long-time residents know differently. The main characters are confronted with unspeakable wickedness, but instead of buckling or running, they stand up and fight. The tension builds as one by one they begin to reach out to each other and find strength within themselves, and between them and God, to continue to battle human foes and unseen forces of evil... murder, arson, corruption, greed and lust have become the norm. Regular everyday individuals come face-to-face with a town, a church, and local law enforcement that have been taken over by the "vile" one. You think this couldn't happen to your town? Look around you, pay attention to what is really happening in your community, nation, and world; then sit back, relax, and try to convince yourself things are just peachy.....but....they probably are not........
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460237358
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"Exposing the Lie" is fast-paced and at times heart-pounding journey of several families facing incredible adversity and spiritual warfare. Based in the small, sleepy Southern Oregon town of Hamilton, life there is not at all what it seems. Vacationers and those just passing through might pause and think that this might be the perfect town to retire in.....the locals and long-time residents know differently. The main characters are confronted with unspeakable wickedness, but instead of buckling or running, they stand up and fight. The tension builds as one by one they begin to reach out to each other and find strength within themselves, and between them and God, to continue to battle human foes and unseen forces of evil... murder, arson, corruption, greed and lust have become the norm. Regular everyday individuals come face-to-face with a town, a church, and local law enforcement that have been taken over by the "vile" one. You think this couldn't happen to your town? Look around you, pay attention to what is really happening in your community, nation, and world; then sit back, relax, and try to convince yourself things are just peachy.....but....they probably are not........
Reports of Military Observers Attached to the Armies in Manchuria During the Russo-Japanese War
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Category : Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905
Languages : en
Pages : 950
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Category : Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905
Languages : en
Pages : 950
Book Description
A Military Attaché in Japan (1929-1933)
Author: James G. Mcilroy
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
ISBN: 9780533155675
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A Military Attache in Japan (1929-1933), a work of history with the soul of a novel, is the compelling memoir of the late United States Army Colonel James G. McIlroy's service in Japan as Military Attache from 1929 to 1933. Brought to life with sensitivity by the author's daughter, Jane S. McIlroy, Colonel McIlroy's narrative takes readers on a wondrous journey through mid-twentieth-century political and military events. At the same time. Colonel McIlroy writes in delicious detail about his own military career, describing his appointment and ultimate service in Japan. He is an observant traveler. Come along with the Colonel as he creates vivid and revealing pictures of the Japanese Emperor and his family, Shinto ceremonies, elegant dinners, Japanese baths, and beautiful geishas in attendance at diplomatic functions. Interestingly, underlying much of the diplomatic context is Colonel McIlroy's main task-to learn how best to bomb Japan. It is information that will have a profound impact on history. Book jacket.
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
ISBN: 9780533155675
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A Military Attache in Japan (1929-1933), a work of history with the soul of a novel, is the compelling memoir of the late United States Army Colonel James G. McIlroy's service in Japan as Military Attache from 1929 to 1933. Brought to life with sensitivity by the author's daughter, Jane S. McIlroy, Colonel McIlroy's narrative takes readers on a wondrous journey through mid-twentieth-century political and military events. At the same time. Colonel McIlroy writes in delicious detail about his own military career, describing his appointment and ultimate service in Japan. He is an observant traveler. Come along with the Colonel as he creates vivid and revealing pictures of the Japanese Emperor and his family, Shinto ceremonies, elegant dinners, Japanese baths, and beautiful geishas in attendance at diplomatic functions. Interestingly, underlying much of the diplomatic context is Colonel McIlroy's main task-to learn how best to bomb Japan. It is information that will have a profound impact on history. Book jacket.