Author: Laurence O'Bryan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781386589730
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
From the award winning bestselling author of The Istanbul Puzzle. For those who want to understand where the latest, real headline-grabbing revelations from the Great Pyramid of Giza will lead us. Read as a stand alone or start the series with The Istanbul Puzzle. Henry warned her. “If you go to Cairo, you'll get yourself killed.”But what choice does Isabel have? She has to find Sean, her missing husband, and she's discovered that a hospital in Cairo treated an American patient recently, flown to Cairo from Germany for some unexplained reason. But she's arrived at the wrong moment. A mass uprising is being crushed in Tahrir Square. The next day, an Egyptian billionaire announces a discovery at the Great Pyramid of Giza. Isabel decides to talk to him. He might help her find Sean.She ends up deep in the desert, at a camp run by the Muslim Brotherhood. They murder her driver in front of her, then ask her to carry one simple task. They will lead her to Sean if she agrees. But what they are asking goes against everything she believes in. And time is running out. The Great Pyramid of Giza provides the final piece of the puzzle, which Isabel and Sean first encountered in Istanbul. In a fabled hall, assumed by most to be an ancient myth, Isabel finds out what happened to her husband. She also discovers what lies beneath the Great Pyramid, based on real, ground penetrating archaeology, which will undermine what millions cherish as the truth. Reviews for other novels in the Puzzle series:"5.0 out out 5 stars for this guy's stories and plots."Kindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase"Love this guy's stories. I have read all volumes of this series and was not disappointed with any of them. Looking forward to the next one."5.0 out of 5 starsKindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase"Could not put this book away, held my attention from the first page to the last one. Can't wait to read more from this author." Kindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
The Cairo Puzzle
Author: Laurence O'Bryan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781386589730
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
From the award winning bestselling author of The Istanbul Puzzle. For those who want to understand where the latest, real headline-grabbing revelations from the Great Pyramid of Giza will lead us. Read as a stand alone or start the series with The Istanbul Puzzle. Henry warned her. “If you go to Cairo, you'll get yourself killed.”But what choice does Isabel have? She has to find Sean, her missing husband, and she's discovered that a hospital in Cairo treated an American patient recently, flown to Cairo from Germany for some unexplained reason. But she's arrived at the wrong moment. A mass uprising is being crushed in Tahrir Square. The next day, an Egyptian billionaire announces a discovery at the Great Pyramid of Giza. Isabel decides to talk to him. He might help her find Sean.She ends up deep in the desert, at a camp run by the Muslim Brotherhood. They murder her driver in front of her, then ask her to carry one simple task. They will lead her to Sean if she agrees. But what they are asking goes against everything she believes in. And time is running out. The Great Pyramid of Giza provides the final piece of the puzzle, which Isabel and Sean first encountered in Istanbul. In a fabled hall, assumed by most to be an ancient myth, Isabel finds out what happened to her husband. She also discovers what lies beneath the Great Pyramid, based on real, ground penetrating archaeology, which will undermine what millions cherish as the truth. Reviews for other novels in the Puzzle series:"5.0 out out 5 stars for this guy's stories and plots."Kindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase"Love this guy's stories. I have read all volumes of this series and was not disappointed with any of them. Looking forward to the next one."5.0 out of 5 starsKindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase"Could not put this book away, held my attention from the first page to the last one. Can't wait to read more from this author." Kindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781386589730
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
From the award winning bestselling author of The Istanbul Puzzle. For those who want to understand where the latest, real headline-grabbing revelations from the Great Pyramid of Giza will lead us. Read as a stand alone or start the series with The Istanbul Puzzle. Henry warned her. “If you go to Cairo, you'll get yourself killed.”But what choice does Isabel have? She has to find Sean, her missing husband, and she's discovered that a hospital in Cairo treated an American patient recently, flown to Cairo from Germany for some unexplained reason. But she's arrived at the wrong moment. A mass uprising is being crushed in Tahrir Square. The next day, an Egyptian billionaire announces a discovery at the Great Pyramid of Giza. Isabel decides to talk to him. He might help her find Sean.She ends up deep in the desert, at a camp run by the Muslim Brotherhood. They murder her driver in front of her, then ask her to carry one simple task. They will lead her to Sean if she agrees. But what they are asking goes against everything she believes in. And time is running out. The Great Pyramid of Giza provides the final piece of the puzzle, which Isabel and Sean first encountered in Istanbul. In a fabled hall, assumed by most to be an ancient myth, Isabel finds out what happened to her husband. She also discovers what lies beneath the Great Pyramid, based on real, ground penetrating archaeology, which will undermine what millions cherish as the truth. Reviews for other novels in the Puzzle series:"5.0 out out 5 stars for this guy's stories and plots."Kindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase"Love this guy's stories. I have read all volumes of this series and was not disappointed with any of them. Looking forward to the next one."5.0 out of 5 starsKindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase"Could not put this book away, held my attention from the first page to the last one. Can't wait to read more from this author." Kindle CustomerFormat: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
The Jerusalem Puzzle
Author: Laurence O’Bryan
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007453310
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
An archaic manuscript contains a secret, one that could change the world ... The second in the series, from the author of The Istanbul Puzzle.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007453310
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
An archaic manuscript contains a secret, one that could change the world ... The second in the series, from the author of The Istanbul Puzzle.
The Istanbul Puzzle
Author: Laurence O’Bryan
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007453264
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Buried deep under Istanbul, a secret is about to resurface with explosive consequences...
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007453264
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Buried deep under Istanbul, a secret is about to resurface with explosive consequences...
The Cairo Affair
Author: Olen Steinhauer
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250036135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
"As [four characters] converge on the city of Cairo ... a portrait [develops] of a marriage, a jigsaw puzzle of loyalty and betrayal against a dangerous world of political games, where allegiances are never clear and outcomes are never guaranteed"--Dust jacket flap.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250036135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
"As [four characters] converge on the city of Cairo ... a portrait [develops] of a marriage, a jigsaw puzzle of loyalty and betrayal against a dangerous world of political games, where allegiances are never clear and outcomes are never guaranteed"--Dust jacket flap.
The Manhattan Puzzle
Author: Laurence O’Bryan
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007453396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A global puzzle. A secret symbol. A conspiracy that ends in death. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown’s Inferno.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007453396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A global puzzle. A secret symbol. A conspiracy that ends in death. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown’s Inferno.
The Aeroplane
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
The January Children
Author: Safia Elhillo
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803295987
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The January Children depicts displacement and longing while also questioning accepted truths about geography, history, nationhood, and home. The poems mythologize family histories until they break open, using them to explore aspects of Sudan's history of colonial occupation, dictatorship, and diaspora. Several of the poems speak to the late Egyptian singer Abdelhalim Hafez, who addressed many of his songs to the asmarani--an Arabic term of endearment for a brown-skinned or dark-skinned person. Elhillo explores Arabness and Africanness and the tensions generated by a hyphenated identity in those two worlds.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803295987
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The January Children depicts displacement and longing while also questioning accepted truths about geography, history, nationhood, and home. The poems mythologize family histories until they break open, using them to explore aspects of Sudan's history of colonial occupation, dictatorship, and diaspora. Several of the poems speak to the late Egyptian singer Abdelhalim Hafez, who addressed many of his songs to the asmarani--an Arabic term of endearment for a brown-skinned or dark-skinned person. Elhillo explores Arabness and Africanness and the tensions generated by a hyphenated identity in those two worlds.
The Lost Pharaoh Puzzle
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240983
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In modern-day Egypt, a young scholar finds a clue that leads to a pharaoh's tomb. The tomb is guarded by puzzles that look like the Sphinx and could change the course of history. To sum up: A young historian named Sami lived in an exciting, colorful part of Egypt that was full of both current sounds and the sounds of long-gone times. Sami was different from everyone else because he was crazy about historical secrets and couldn't get enough information. Sami found an interesting map hidden in a forgotten corner of an old, dirty library while he was walking around it. But this wasn't any old map. It held the answer to a long-lost puzzle that would lead to the tomb of a king whose name was only remembered in stories and myths from long ago. Sami set out on an adventure that was beyond his wildest dreams because he was excited and wanted to find new things. The path wouldn't be easy; mysterious riddles like the Sphinx would stand in the way, and each one would be a gatekeeper to the next part of his goal. The ancients made these puzzle-like questions to keep the pharaoh's tomb and its secrets safe. secrets that can change how we think about the past, bring back stories we've lost, and let out secrets we've kept for a long time. But Sami wasn't the only one looking for something. He met new people along the way who were just as interested in investigating the secrets that lay ahead as he was. They worked together to solve every problem, showing that they were brave and clever. They used clues to find their way, found hidden passages, and opened doors that had been locked in years. They were getting closer to finding the secrets buried with the king with each step they took to solve his puzzles. It wasn't just a quest to find a hidden tomb; it was a trip of bravery, friendship, and unquenchable interest. Sami and his friends were able to get through even the hardest problems by working hard and not giving up. When they stood in front of the tomb and revealed the truths that were inside, they understood that they had not only found the final resting place of a lost pharaoh, but also a piece of history that had been waiting to be told. They brought stories that had been lost for hundreds of years to life and made them ready to be told to the world. This would be a lasting way for future generations to remember the forgotten pharaoh. Chapter 1: What They Found A young scholar named Sami used to live in the middle of Cairo, a city full of life and artifacts from other times. Sami wasn't like other teens his age; he was always looking for es and was very interested in the past. He dreamed of finding secrets buried in the sands of time, and he loved nothing more than getting lost in historical stories. Sami found something wonderful while looking through the maze of racks in an old, dimly lit library on a beautiful afternoon. He found an old, dusty map in a forgotten part of the library that seemed to hold secrets from a different time. This map wasn't like most. It had carefully drawn lines, torn edges, and the promise of an adventure Sami could never have dreamed of. The map was like a puzzle that had to be solved to find the location of the tomb of a king whose name had been lost to history. People said that this pharaoh's final resting place was hidden and protected by sneaky traps and clever puzzles to keep people who weren't supposed to be there from getting there. Sami's heart raced at the thought of finding a place that no one had been to before. He knew that digging this tomb could bring up long-buried secrets about the ancient world, such as details about the lives of historical figures. Sami was eager to find the lost tomb because he was interested and wanted to feel the thrill of finding something new. He carefully looked at the map, following its lines and markings to try to figure out the clues that were hidden inside its folds. The map itself was a gem, a key to the past that let you see the amazing things that people did in the past. Sami knew that this trip would be the hardest thing he had ever done. The ancients used traps and puzzles to keep their most important secrets safe. But they were more than just problems; they were tests of how smart and brave you were. Sami found the old map in a library nook that wasn't being used, which started an amazing trip. He would have to use all of his guts and smarts to get through the complicated old Egypt. Sami knew that his adventure would be more than just finding a secret tomb as he got ready to start. His search for a lost piece of history would test his willpower and show him how important it is to learn and go on adventures. He was ready to go into the unknown with the map to help him. He was eager to figure out the puzzles and get past the obstacles that were stopping him from learning the pharaoh's secrets. Chapter 2: The First Hint As Sami unfolded the old map and looked at it in the dim light of his desk lamp, something amazing happened. With all of its complicated lines and marks, the map seemed to come to life and tell stories from the past. As Sami's eyes moved across the paper, he saw a phrase that would help him plan his journey: "At the Sphinx's gaze, where the sun meets the earth, the journey begins." At first, this mysterious message confused Sami, but it eventually made sense to him. The first piece of proof was found in the Great Sphinx of Giza, a huge statue with the head of a person and the body of a lion staring forever at the point where the sky meets the ground at sunrise and sunset. Sami knew that his hunt would begin with this strange and quiet old Egyptian guardian. The Sphinx, a magnificent work of ancient art and design, has stood guard over the Giza plateau for thousands of years, its eyes set on the eastern sky, waiting for the sun to rise every day. Sami knew that he would start his quest to find out about the long-forgotten king at the feet of this huge defender. The hint suggested that the start of the journey would happen when the country was lit up by the sun's first or last rays, making long shadows that revealed secrets that were hidden from plain sight. Light and shadow danced across the old stones, making the Sphinx look like it was coming to life right now. It told anyone who would listen about the secrets of the past. Sami knew that he had to stand in front of the Sphinx at this lucky time in order to continue his quest. He had to be ready to watch, understand, and act on the clues that came from nature and common sense. After learning this, Sami got ready for his trip to see the Great Sphinx of Giza. He was very excited, and his mind was full of questions. What did the Sphinx keep hidden? What secrets were there for people who were brave enough to look for them? Sami knew that this was a chance to go deep into old Egypt and connect with the past in ways that not many people have ever been able to do—more than just looking for a tomb.
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240983
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In modern-day Egypt, a young scholar finds a clue that leads to a pharaoh's tomb. The tomb is guarded by puzzles that look like the Sphinx and could change the course of history. To sum up: A young historian named Sami lived in an exciting, colorful part of Egypt that was full of both current sounds and the sounds of long-gone times. Sami was different from everyone else because he was crazy about historical secrets and couldn't get enough information. Sami found an interesting map hidden in a forgotten corner of an old, dirty library while he was walking around it. But this wasn't any old map. It held the answer to a long-lost puzzle that would lead to the tomb of a king whose name was only remembered in stories and myths from long ago. Sami set out on an adventure that was beyond his wildest dreams because he was excited and wanted to find new things. The path wouldn't be easy; mysterious riddles like the Sphinx would stand in the way, and each one would be a gatekeeper to the next part of his goal. The ancients made these puzzle-like questions to keep the pharaoh's tomb and its secrets safe. secrets that can change how we think about the past, bring back stories we've lost, and let out secrets we've kept for a long time. But Sami wasn't the only one looking for something. He met new people along the way who were just as interested in investigating the secrets that lay ahead as he was. They worked together to solve every problem, showing that they were brave and clever. They used clues to find their way, found hidden passages, and opened doors that had been locked in years. They were getting closer to finding the secrets buried with the king with each step they took to solve his puzzles. It wasn't just a quest to find a hidden tomb; it was a trip of bravery, friendship, and unquenchable interest. Sami and his friends were able to get through even the hardest problems by working hard and not giving up. When they stood in front of the tomb and revealed the truths that were inside, they understood that they had not only found the final resting place of a lost pharaoh, but also a piece of history that had been waiting to be told. They brought stories that had been lost for hundreds of years to life and made them ready to be told to the world. This would be a lasting way for future generations to remember the forgotten pharaoh. Chapter 1: What They Found A young scholar named Sami used to live in the middle of Cairo, a city full of life and artifacts from other times. Sami wasn't like other teens his age; he was always looking for es and was very interested in the past. He dreamed of finding secrets buried in the sands of time, and he loved nothing more than getting lost in historical stories. Sami found something wonderful while looking through the maze of racks in an old, dimly lit library on a beautiful afternoon. He found an old, dusty map in a forgotten part of the library that seemed to hold secrets from a different time. This map wasn't like most. It had carefully drawn lines, torn edges, and the promise of an adventure Sami could never have dreamed of. The map was like a puzzle that had to be solved to find the location of the tomb of a king whose name had been lost to history. People said that this pharaoh's final resting place was hidden and protected by sneaky traps and clever puzzles to keep people who weren't supposed to be there from getting there. Sami's heart raced at the thought of finding a place that no one had been to before. He knew that digging this tomb could bring up long-buried secrets about the ancient world, such as details about the lives of historical figures. Sami was eager to find the lost tomb because he was interested and wanted to feel the thrill of finding something new. He carefully looked at the map, following its lines and markings to try to figure out the clues that were hidden inside its folds. The map itself was a gem, a key to the past that let you see the amazing things that people did in the past. Sami knew that this trip would be the hardest thing he had ever done. The ancients used traps and puzzles to keep their most important secrets safe. But they were more than just problems; they were tests of how smart and brave you were. Sami found the old map in a library nook that wasn't being used, which started an amazing trip. He would have to use all of his guts and smarts to get through the complicated old Egypt. Sami knew that his adventure would be more than just finding a secret tomb as he got ready to start. His search for a lost piece of history would test his willpower and show him how important it is to learn and go on adventures. He was ready to go into the unknown with the map to help him. He was eager to figure out the puzzles and get past the obstacles that were stopping him from learning the pharaoh's secrets. Chapter 2: The First Hint As Sami unfolded the old map and looked at it in the dim light of his desk lamp, something amazing happened. With all of its complicated lines and marks, the map seemed to come to life and tell stories from the past. As Sami's eyes moved across the paper, he saw a phrase that would help him plan his journey: "At the Sphinx's gaze, where the sun meets the earth, the journey begins." At first, this mysterious message confused Sami, but it eventually made sense to him. The first piece of proof was found in the Great Sphinx of Giza, a huge statue with the head of a person and the body of a lion staring forever at the point where the sky meets the ground at sunrise and sunset. Sami knew that his hunt would begin with this strange and quiet old Egyptian guardian. The Sphinx, a magnificent work of ancient art and design, has stood guard over the Giza plateau for thousands of years, its eyes set on the eastern sky, waiting for the sun to rise every day. Sami knew that he would start his quest to find out about the long-forgotten king at the feet of this huge defender. The hint suggested that the start of the journey would happen when the country was lit up by the sun's first or last rays, making long shadows that revealed secrets that were hidden from plain sight. Light and shadow danced across the old stones, making the Sphinx look like it was coming to life right now. It told anyone who would listen about the secrets of the past. Sami knew that he had to stand in front of the Sphinx at this lucky time in order to continue his quest. He had to be ready to watch, understand, and act on the clues that came from nature and common sense. After learning this, Sami got ready for his trip to see the Great Sphinx of Giza. He was very excited, and his mind was full of questions. What did the Sphinx keep hidden? What secrets were there for people who were brave enough to look for them? Sami knew that this was a chance to go deep into old Egypt and connect with the past in ways that not many people have ever been able to do—more than just looking for a tomb.
100 Puzzles, Clues, Maps, Tantalizing Tales, and Stories of Real Treasure
Author: Michael Stadther
Publisher: Treasure Trove, Inc.
ISBN: 0976061813
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The TREASURE'S TROVE COMPANION was written to get readers thinking about treasures and treasure hunting. It was also written to encourage the ability to see things that you don't ordinarily see - like the clues that are hidden in the fairy tale that will lead you to twelve beautiful jewels.
Publisher: Treasure Trove, Inc.
ISBN: 0976061813
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The TREASURE'S TROVE COMPANION was written to get readers thinking about treasures and treasure hunting. It was also written to encourage the ability to see things that you don't ordinarily see - like the clues that are hidden in the fairy tale that will lead you to twelve beautiful jewels.
Global Population Policy
Author: Paige Whaley Eager
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351933280
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The general assumption throughout history has been that a growing population is beneficial for societies. By the mid-1960s, however, the United States and other developed countries became convinced that population control was an absolute necessity, especially in the developing world. This absorbing study explains why population control is no longer the focus of global population policy and why reproductive rights and health have become the major focus. The book highlights the role that the US and other developed countries play in affecting global population policy, looking in particular at the stance of the George W. Bush administration since taking office. It also studies the influence of the UN as an international forum and explores how civil society questioned the ethics of population control. Global Population Policy will appeal to a wide audience, including readers in the fields of women's studies, development politics and international relations.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351933280
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The general assumption throughout history has been that a growing population is beneficial for societies. By the mid-1960s, however, the United States and other developed countries became convinced that population control was an absolute necessity, especially in the developing world. This absorbing study explains why population control is no longer the focus of global population policy and why reproductive rights and health have become the major focus. The book highlights the role that the US and other developed countries play in affecting global population policy, looking in particular at the stance of the George W. Bush administration since taking office. It also studies the influence of the UN as an international forum and explores how civil society questioned the ethics of population control. Global Population Policy will appeal to a wide audience, including readers in the fields of women's studies, development politics and international relations.