Author: Anne Cleeland
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402279868
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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"Fans of Elizabeth Peters and Tracy Grant will find Cleeland's espionage thriller their cup of tea."—RT Book Reviews The Cursed Tombs of Egypt Hold Many Secrets... Miss Hattie Blackhouse has never been close to her parents...and no wonder, since the Blackhouses are renowned scholars who spend most of their time excavating ancient tombs in Egypt. But news of their disappearance forces Hattie to leave England and embark on a voyage that will reveal the long-buried secrets of her past. An encrypted senet board and a gold medallion lead Hattie on a perilous quest to track down her missing parents—and discover why people associated with the Blackhouses continue to turn up dead. What she uncovers is a secret that could alter the course of history... Filled with intrigue, romance, and ancient secrets, Anne Cleeland's thrilling novel takes you on an unforgettable Egyptian adventure. Praise for Anne Cleeland's Tainted Angel: "Espionage and steamy passion—Regency style—burning up the pages from chapter one."—Raine Miller, New York Times bestselling author "An exhilarating Napoleonic adventure in which no one is what they seem, including the intrepid hero and heroine. My kind of book!"—Teresa Grant, author of The Paris Affair
Author: Dominique Bar
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A graphic novel format biography of Karol Josef Wojtyla who later became Pope John Paul II.
Author: Christine Hill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780994470508
Category : Botany Bay (N.S.W.)
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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In one short week exploring the coast south of Botany Bay, Matthew Flinders, George Bass and their servant-boy William Martin had a series of adventures. Setting out to locate a river Henry Hacking had described, they sailed too fast and too far south; their boat was dumped by the surf on the beach at Towradgi; at Lake Illawarra's entrance they cut hair and trimmed the beards of the friendly Aboriginal people, but ended up fleeing in fear of their lives when a group of men jumped into the boat; a summer storm nearly wrecked their tiny vessel beneath the cliffs of the Royal National Park before they found shelter at Wattamolla Cove and when they finally 'discovered' the Hacking River they were surrounded by sharks!Christine Hill's series of paintings and sketches illustrating the story of Bass and Flinders' journey tells of three young men having the time of their lives in a strange land, and brings to life the famous story of Tom Thumb II for readers of all ages. She is a founding member and Fellow of the Australian Society of Marine Artists, with a special interest in wooden boats, and knows the locations well--the details are beautifully captured and the images skillfully interwoven with Flinder's own journal entries.Adults and children alike will enjoy this lively new version of the much-loved Australian tale of courage and adventure from the early colonial days of New South Wales.
Author: Cheng'en Wu
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226971333
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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The story of Xuanzang, the monk who went from China to India in quest of Buddhist scriptures.
Author: Karen Marie Berard Mino
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512757160
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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This book was written for the purpose of healing from my husbands journey with cancer and his death. These poems depict the anguish of a broken heart and a roller coaster ride of cancer. It is also a victory story. It depicts the victory over grief.
Author: Kirk G Warner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781646631391
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 302
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Zone of Action is a front-row seat to major combat operations, leadership, tragedy, and nation-building. These are the war-theater observations of a senior Army JAG constantly in the thick of the war, the occupation, and the Iraqi community. He tells the inside-the-war-room story of Operation COBRA II and Iraqi Freedom during the march to Baghdad and the nation-building beyond. It details his official and inner journeys and those of soldiers and Iraqis encountered along the way. It reveals the sacrifice of many unsung heroes and the challenges of liberating and occupying a broken country. It shows the character of our soldiers and leaders . . . and the occasional lack of it. But above all things, it is an honest, often humorous romp through war by someone deep in the arena.
Author: John Pontius
Publisher: Cfi
ISBN: 9781462142408
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Nine years ago, John Pontius passed from this mortal life, but his words continue to live on and impact countless lives across the globe. When he was given six months to live, John dedicated himself to sharing his testimony of the gospel online through his writing project, UnBlog My Soul. The blog gained thousands of followers as people read John's compelling story, and his words reached even more through the publication of Journey to the Veil in 2013, a compilation of many of his beautiful messages. This second installment shares even more of John's unique insights from UnBlog My Soul, as well as previously unpublished entries from his personal journal. These snippets of John's journey describe gospel principles from a unique perspective and powerfully illustrate that the highest blessings of the gospel are truly available to every humble soul.
Author: Isoke Mbongo Mbongo
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1615795898
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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This collection of poems is inspiring and heartwarming. Written with uncanny simplicity, Dr. Mbongo tackles profound and complex themes that have dogged humankind throughout its existence. Readers are compelled into invoking their own experiences on this journey. A must read. CHRISTIAN AKALE, Ph.D. Dr. Mbongo's poems evoke spontaneous eloquence. Like Robert Frost, vivid, graphic and persuasive; and Maya Angelou, articulate, symbolic and meaningful. JERRY DOMATOB, Ph.D. In The Journey, the author uses a poetic lens to look at the paths all mortals use to journey to hell or to eternity. The simplicity in his presentation and articulation unveil the perplexing questions that all humans must one day answer as they forge through this undulating experience, here called The Journey. The poet affirms that there is one true God, all of whose attributes no human can fully understand. In the poem entitled "Two ways," he shows how humans may choose to exercise their freedom as they lead their lives: "Two ways to touch every heart...two to remember my yesterday; To be angry, unforgiving, and defiant...to be understanding, merciful and a blessing." GAHLIA GWANGWA'A, Ph.D. With distinct honor and pleasure, I recommend Dr. Mbongo's poetry. This humble parishioner and servant of God writes from a heart filled with the Holy Ghost, and it shows. Read this book and be blessed! THE REV. CB "CHIP" HARPER, Rector, All Saints Anglican Church of San Antonio ISOKE MBONGO MBONGO, a Christian, Pharmacist and Poet, was born and raised in Victoria, Cameroon and now lives in San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of the All Saints Anglican Church, a Christ-centered, Bible-believing, Ancient, Classical and Spirit-led parish. He holds a Bachelors of Science in chemistry and a Doctor of Pharmacy from West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon and the University of California, San Francisco respectively.
Author: Donald Parham
Publisher: CB Publishing & Design
ISBN: 9781564115638
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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The Journey of Two Men: A compelling, yet true-life story of a disadvantage black teen that had given up on life, and the billionaire who saw reflections of himself in the young man. Against the advise of his family and friends, he opened his heart to the the young man knowing that it was the only way to reach him. Neither of them could have known the profound effect this relationship would have on their lives. They forged a friendship that transcended race, creed, religious status, national origin- everything that made them different.
Author: Anthony C. Yu
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226971414
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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A monk contends with dangers, demons, and spirits as he makes a pilgrimage to India in the second volume of this classic Chinese fantasy adventure. Anthony C. Yu’s translation of The Journey to the West, initially published in 1983, introduced English-speaking audiences to the classic Chinese novel in its entirety for the first time. Written in the sixteenth century, it is the saga of the fourteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China’s most famous religious heroes, and his four supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures. Throughout his journey, Xuanzang fights demons who wish to eat him, communes with spirits, and traverses a land riddled with obstacles both real and fantastical. An adventure rich with danger and excitement, this seminal work of the Chinese literary canon is by turns allegory, satire, and fantasy. In this new edition, Yu has made his translations even more accurate and accessible with new explanatory notes, additions to the introduction, and modernized transliterations using the now-standard Hanyu Pinyin romanization system. “In 1983, [Yu’s] The Journey to the West conveyed intact to readers of English the classic that had enthralled Chinese children for centuries. . . . This new version draws on thirty years of the author’s further studies in literature and religion. It traces one theme after another to the Quanzhen Daoist movement and its new synthesis of religious thought. The translation is a joy to read, and the introduction and commentary reveal the deep foundations on which this fantastic tale of adventure is built.” —Nathan Slavin, University of Pennsylvania “A monumental achievement that takes the reader to the heart of one of the most important narratives in the Chinese tradition . . . The adoption of Pinyin romanization will make this much more convenient for classroom use as a teaching edition.” —Waiyee Li, Harvard University “One of the great works of world religious literature. This updated translation is a significant publishing milestone.” —Robert Company, Vanderbilt University Volume 2 of 4
