Author: Richard Powell
Publisher: Bantam Books
ISBN:
Category : Don Quixote (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Insignificant Peace Corps man, sent to promote banana culture on a Caribbean island, rises to great heights of public favor despite being trapped between two conflicting factions.
Don Quixote, U. S. A.
Author: Richard Powell
Publisher: Bantam Books
ISBN:
Category : Don Quixote (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Insignificant Peace Corps man, sent to promote banana culture on a Caribbean island, rises to great heights of public favor despite being trapped between two conflicting factions.
Publisher: Bantam Books
ISBN:
Category : Don Quixote (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Insignificant Peace Corps man, sent to promote banana culture on a Caribbean island, rises to great heights of public favor despite being trapped between two conflicting factions.
Jesus and His Times
Author: Reader's Digest Association
Publisher: Pleasantville, N.Y. : Reader's Digest Association
ISBN: 9780895772572
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The life of Jesus the Messiah with a description of the land, social conditions, religious environment, and historical context in which he lived.
Publisher: Pleasantville, N.Y. : Reader's Digest Association
ISBN: 9780895772572
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The life of Jesus the Messiah with a description of the land, social conditions, religious environment, and historical context in which he lived.
The Rainbow and the Rose
Author: Nevil Shute
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307474151
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
When seasoned pilot Johnny Pascoe tries to rescue a sick girl from the Tasmanian outback, his plane crashes and leaves him stranded and dangerously injured. Ronnie Clarke, who was trained by Pascoe, attempts to fly a doctor in to help, but rough weather makes his mission more difficult than he imagined. As he waits overnight at Pascoe’s house for a chance to try again the next day, Clarke revisits the past of this unusual man—and reveals the shocking and tragic secrets that have influenced his life.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307474151
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
When seasoned pilot Johnny Pascoe tries to rescue a sick girl from the Tasmanian outback, his plane crashes and leaves him stranded and dangerously injured. Ronnie Clarke, who was trained by Pascoe, attempts to fly a doctor in to help, but rough weather makes his mission more difficult than he imagined. As he waits overnight at Pascoe’s house for a chance to try again the next day, Clarke revisits the past of this unusual man—and reveals the shocking and tragic secrets that have influenced his life.
Night of the Fox
Author: Jack Higgins
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453211462
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling author’s “most tingling thriller since The Eagle Has Landed”: An agent poses as a Nazi for a mission on the verge of D-Day (Publishers Weekly). In May of 1944, shipwrecked American Colonel Hugh Kelso washes up on the shore of Nazi-occupied Jersey—with a valuable secret. As one of the few men with knowledge of the impending invasion of Normandy, Kelso must be rescued at all costs. Enter Harry Martineau, a covert British operative charged with the dangerous mission of impersonating a Nazi officer to infiltrate Jersey and retrieve—or silence—Colonel Kelso. It is not only their lives that hang in the balance . . . A riveting World War II thriller, Night of the Fox is “an exceptional tale” from the multimillion-selling author of the Liam Devlin and Sean Dillon series, a master of edge-of-your-seat espionage adventure (Library Journal). It was adapted into a TV film starring George Peppard, John Mills, and Michael York.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453211462
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling author’s “most tingling thriller since The Eagle Has Landed”: An agent poses as a Nazi for a mission on the verge of D-Day (Publishers Weekly). In May of 1944, shipwrecked American Colonel Hugh Kelso washes up on the shore of Nazi-occupied Jersey—with a valuable secret. As one of the few men with knowledge of the impending invasion of Normandy, Kelso must be rescued at all costs. Enter Harry Martineau, a covert British operative charged with the dangerous mission of impersonating a Nazi officer to infiltrate Jersey and retrieve—or silence—Colonel Kelso. It is not only their lives that hang in the balance . . . A riveting World War II thriller, Night of the Fox is “an exceptional tale” from the multimillion-selling author of the Liam Devlin and Sean Dillon series, a master of edge-of-your-seat espionage adventure (Library Journal). It was adapted into a TV film starring George Peppard, John Mills, and Michael York.
The Book of Christmas
Author: Reader's Digest
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780895770134
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Describes Christmas customs around the world, recounts the history of Christmas, and shares Christmas poems and stories.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780895770134
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Describes Christmas customs around the world, recounts the history of Christmas, and shares Christmas poems and stories.
Reader's Digest Timeless Favorites
Author: Reader's Digest
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621455912
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
A collection of heartwarming, thrilling, surprising and hilarious stories selected from nearly a century of Reader’s Digest magazine. Certain tales stick in our memories and remain timeless as the years march on—and they shine like never before in this compilation from Reader’s Digest. Our editors have carefully selected narratives readers have adored throughout the past century; humorous slices of life in decades past, captivating tales of survival against the odds, sweet stories about cherished animal companions and side-splitting commentaries on everyday annoyances. Each remains as resonant and meaningful today as it was when it first appeared in the pages of Reader’s Digest magazine, such as: A man’s chance meeting with Einstein at a chamber music performance, and another’s encounter with Hemingway A harrowing account of a courageous skydiving instructor’s determination to save an unconscious diver A woman’s first-person tale of remaining awake as she received a brain operation In addition, the book features bonus material never before published in the magazine, along with full-color illustrations and inspiring quotes.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621455912
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
A collection of heartwarming, thrilling, surprising and hilarious stories selected from nearly a century of Reader’s Digest magazine. Certain tales stick in our memories and remain timeless as the years march on—and they shine like never before in this compilation from Reader’s Digest. Our editors have carefully selected narratives readers have adored throughout the past century; humorous slices of life in decades past, captivating tales of survival against the odds, sweet stories about cherished animal companions and side-splitting commentaries on everyday annoyances. Each remains as resonant and meaningful today as it was when it first appeared in the pages of Reader’s Digest magazine, such as: A man’s chance meeting with Einstein at a chamber music performance, and another’s encounter with Hemingway A harrowing account of a courageous skydiving instructor’s determination to save an unconscious diver A woman’s first-person tale of remaining awake as she received a brain operation In addition, the book features bonus material never before published in the magazine, along with full-color illustrations and inspiring quotes.
Quest for the Past
Author: Reader's Digest Association
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780895771704
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
An introduction to world history through a series of vignettes and historical profiles from various periods.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780895771704
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
An introduction to world history through a series of vignettes and historical profiles from various periods.
Flight of Eagles
Author: Jack Higgins
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099036
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Twin brothers flying for opposing sides of World War II are caught in a lethal spy game in this New York Times–bestselling epic historical thriller. Born in the United States to an American World War I pilot and a German baroness, twin brothers Max and Harry Kelso are separated when their father is killed in a tragic accident. Their mother returns to Germany to raise Max, while Harry grows up with their millionaire grandfather. When World War II begins, the twins are unexpectedly reunited when they find themselves fighting on opposing sides of the conflict. Harry becomes a flying ace for Britain’s RAF, while Max turns into one of the Luftwaffe’s deadliest pilots. When the wrong people discover the brothers’ connection, a deadly game of intrigue is set in motion. It will test their courage and their loyalties as it pushes them to their limits. Their lives—and the war—hang in the balance . . . “[A] finely wrought saga of honor and family in an era long gone—but not at all forgotten.” —People “Almost unbearable suspense . . . As good as any book Higgins has penned—and that includes his most famous, The Eagle Has Landed . . . An amazing journey of twin brothers and the legacy they leave.” —Abilene Reporter-News “Fast-moving with his usual great characters and a surprise ending.” —Sunday Oklahoman
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099036
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Twin brothers flying for opposing sides of World War II are caught in a lethal spy game in this New York Times–bestselling epic historical thriller. Born in the United States to an American World War I pilot and a German baroness, twin brothers Max and Harry Kelso are separated when their father is killed in a tragic accident. Their mother returns to Germany to raise Max, while Harry grows up with their millionaire grandfather. When World War II begins, the twins are unexpectedly reunited when they find themselves fighting on opposing sides of the conflict. Harry becomes a flying ace for Britain’s RAF, while Max turns into one of the Luftwaffe’s deadliest pilots. When the wrong people discover the brothers’ connection, a deadly game of intrigue is set in motion. It will test their courage and their loyalties as it pushes them to their limits. Their lives—and the war—hang in the balance . . . “[A] finely wrought saga of honor and family in an era long gone—but not at all forgotten.” —People “Almost unbearable suspense . . . As good as any book Higgins has penned—and that includes his most famous, The Eagle Has Landed . . . An amazing journey of twin brothers and the legacy they leave.” —Abilene Reporter-News “Fast-moving with his usual great characters and a surprise ending.” —Sunday Oklahoman
Then Came Heaven
Author: Lavyrle Spencer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 042526095X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A grief-stricken widower learns to open his heart again in this touching and emotionally charged novel from New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer… A man of unshakable faith, Eddie Olczak derives intense pleasure from the life he’s built with his beloved wife, Krystyna, and their two daughters. But when a tragic accident cuts Krystyna’s life short, Eddie is sure his heart is broken forever. Sister Regina, the girls’ teacher at St. Joseph’s school, has always felt a special affinity for the Olczak family, but the strict rules of the Benedictine sisterhood have kept her from getting too close. Now, as Sister Regina and Eddie cross paths, they realize there is a connection between them that goes beyond their shared love of Krystyna and the girls. Thrilled—and secretly frightened—they must summon the courage to look within their hearts and make their own choices.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 042526095X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A grief-stricken widower learns to open his heart again in this touching and emotionally charged novel from New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer… A man of unshakable faith, Eddie Olczak derives intense pleasure from the life he’s built with his beloved wife, Krystyna, and their two daughters. But when a tragic accident cuts Krystyna’s life short, Eddie is sure his heart is broken forever. Sister Regina, the girls’ teacher at St. Joseph’s school, has always felt a special affinity for the Olczak family, but the strict rules of the Benedictine sisterhood have kept her from getting too close. Now, as Sister Regina and Eddie cross paths, they realize there is a connection between them that goes beyond their shared love of Krystyna and the girls. Thrilled—and secretly frightened—they must summon the courage to look within their hearts and make their own choices.
When the Legends Die
Author: Hal Borland
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453232346
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
A young Native American raised in the forest is suddenly thrust into the modern world, in this novel by the author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. Thomas Black Bull’s parents forsook the life of a modern reservation and took to ancient paths in the woods, teaching their young son the stories and customs of his ancestors. But Tom’s life changes forever when he loses his father in a tragic accident and his mother dies shortly afterward. When Tom is discovered alone in the forest with only a bear cub as a companion, life becomes difficult. Soon, well-meaning teachers endeavor to reform him, a rodeo attempts to turn him into an act, and nearly everyone he meets tries to take control of his life. Powerful and timeless, When the Legends Die is a captivating story of one boy learning to live in harmony with both civilization and wilderness.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453232346
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
A young Native American raised in the forest is suddenly thrust into the modern world, in this novel by the author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. Thomas Black Bull’s parents forsook the life of a modern reservation and took to ancient paths in the woods, teaching their young son the stories and customs of his ancestors. But Tom’s life changes forever when he loses his father in a tragic accident and his mother dies shortly afterward. When Tom is discovered alone in the forest with only a bear cub as a companion, life becomes difficult. Soon, well-meaning teachers endeavor to reform him, a rodeo attempts to turn him into an act, and nearly everyone he meets tries to take control of his life. Powerful and timeless, When the Legends Die is a captivating story of one boy learning to live in harmony with both civilization and wilderness.