Download or read book Shattered Emeralds written by Elizabeth Layne and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veronica Lancaster is on the run from her demon…only to run right back into the hands of the devil. Janet Lancaster is the woman who brings all Veronica’s darkest dreams into reality. Veronica does the only thing she knows how—she endures the pain and sets a plan to leave the home that houses the devil. Although her home life is filled with chaos and despair, Veronica is able to form an unexpected friend. Shortly after, Veronica meets the beautiful and enigmatic billionaire, Blake Kingston. Shattered Emeralds is a “he falls first and he falls hard” romance. Although not all characters are gray, there are gray themes surrounding Veronica and Blake. Stay tuned and find out how Veronica and Blake are able to defeat the darkness that holds them down together.
Download or read book Crushed Emeralds written by Susan Holly Whiteflash and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mysterious Affair at Redfield written by Valerie Christie and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when Thérèse MacNab investigates the mysterious death of the wealthy Delores Valdez from foxglove poisoning and crushed emeralds? Suspects abound: Delores's adventurous biker friends, the gardener who stands to inherit in her will, two neglected daughters, a chic and crafty sister, and the Colombian maid with a taste for revenge. As Thérèse discovers the dead body of Delores Valdez in a plush mansion throbbing with the beauty of precious family gems, the riveting mystery begins. By book's end, with the help of her grey Angora cats, Thérèse stumbles upon clues that lead her to a clever murderer. The 4 star review by reader from Southern,CA This elegantly written little book gave me many hours of reading pleasure. It has a finely crafted murder, a bunch of suspicious characters, lots of chocolates, and a cook who presents little treats in his creations. Lacking explicit violence and blush-inducing sex. The author provides descriptive passages on several interesting subjects, including Native- American customs, preparing meals, caring for flowers, and koi fish. I enjoyed the book and gleaned a lot of information on various subjects. A little jewel of a book which will hopefully be enjoyed by many. And don't forget to drink your coffee within 20 minutes of brewing it.
Download or read book Carmenia written by Anonymous Scribe and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the mores of an innovative nation. The founders of Carmenia invite you to glimpse the wonders of their unusual country. A paradise created by freethinkers for freethinkers and designed for those who embrace sovereignty and whimsical fun. Although the Carmenian lifestyle is not for everyone, likeminded people will agree on its distinctiveness. Freedom and pleasure abounds. Tour this atypical island nation and enjoy the sights, sounds, cities, flora, fauna, and architecture along with a culture not found elsewhere on the planet.
Download or read book Ravings of a Lunatic written by Kerry Nitz and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ravings of a Lunatic was written mostly in an alcoholic stupor over five years of university study, and shows it.
Download or read book From Satan s Crown to the Holy Grail written by Diane Morgan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morgan discusses the origin of the emerald, its peculiar structure, and its strange allure. The story weaves across several continents and thousands of years. It is a tale of conquistadors, treachery, shipwrecks, and alchemy. Along the way, we meet scientists and kings and bear witness as the great emeralds are born, mined, smuggled, cut, and sold. The book also discusses the modern art of making synthetic emeralds. From the fastnesses of Afghanistan to the steamy jungles of Colombia and Zimbabwe, from the sands of Egypt to the bitter Urals, this is the story of a stone whose strange journey reflects the yearnings, greed, passions, and longing for beauty of the human race.
Download or read book The Peasants Revolting Crimes written by Terry Deary and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2019-12-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Horrible Histories “lays bare the kind of crimes peasants would be committing throughout modern history . . . fascinating!” —Books Monthly Popular history writer Terry Deary takes us on a light-hearted and often humorous romp through the centuries with Mr. & Mrs. Peasant, recounting foul and dastardly deeds committed by the underclasses, as well as the punishments meted out by those on the “right side” of the law. Discover tales of arsonists and axe-wielders, grave robbers and garroters, poisoners and prostitutes. Delve into the dark histories of beggars, swindlers, forgers, sheep rustlers and a whole host of other felons from the lower ranks of society who have veered off the straight and narrow. There are stories of highwaymen and hooligans, violent gangs, clashing clans and the witch trials that shocked a nation. Learn too about the impoverished workers who raised a riot opposing crippling taxes and draconian laws, as well as the strikers and machine-smashers who thumped out their grievances against new technologies that threatened their livelihoods. This entertaining book is packed full of revolting acts and acts of revolt, revealing how ordinary folk—from nasty Normans to present-day lawbreakers—have left an extraordinary trail of criminality behind them. The often gruesome penalties exacted in retribution reveal a great deal about some of the most fascinating eras of British history. “It will tickle your funny bone for hours on end, so much so you will never put it down! In conclusion, this is a great book for children and adults alike. It is not only comedy but it also used 100% historically accurate.” —History . . . The Interesting Bits!
Download or read book The Seven Arts written by and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History Smashers The Underground Railroad written by Kate Messner and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad. Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!
Download or read book The Secret of Jimmy X written by Jason Fury and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, a collection of brand new gay tales from the master story teller himself, Jason Fury. Terrifying, bizarre and eerie, all with a touch of tingling gay eroticism. What is the sinister secret of Jimmy X? Who is the serial killer of gay men in the ancient city of Wintersville? Why do the townspeople fear an underground disco where dozens of gay men were burned alive? A lone traveler comes across a group of handsome jocks playing football but he discovers something unwordly about their game. Three hustlers agree to appear in a porno film but find out the filmmaker wants it to become a real life slasher epic. A suicidal man moves into a mountain chalet, only to learn he has some terrifying roommates. These are only a few of the unforgettable characters in these extraordinary stories of the weird, the haunted and the doomed. A fitting companion to Fury's best-selling Eric's Body and smash-hit, His Eyes Were Dark, He Licked His Lips.
Download or read book The Danger Dance written by Caro Soles and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life and death action and intrigue aboard a military space vessel! A startling command from the dreaded Praetan brings chaos into the tranquil lives of hermaphrodites Eulio and his lover Orosin. Using the tour of the Merculian National Dance Company where Eulio is a star as cover, they board the Wellington, a militaristic starship that values nothing they believe in. Someone is passing secrets about fleet movements and weaponry to the enemies in the Troia, but the efforts of the two Merculians to unmask the spy only stir up a toxic mix of hatred and violence. Who will have to die before the Praetan is satisfied? The Danger Dance is a futuristic space adventure with enough swashbuckling action and intrigue to keep even the most jaded science fiction addict enthralled. “A crackerjack SF novel––moving, eloquent, and richly textured. I recommend it highly.” - Robert J. Sawyer, award-winning science fiction writer “…a tingling subversity of gender, sexuality and goosebumping excitement. Even better, Soles can rally write, with wit, sensuosity and depth.” - Perry Brass, suthor of The Harvest, Angel Lust, etc. “A well written novel, full of sexual and political intrigue, it grips from the very first page and is difficult to put down….” - Annette Gisby, author of Silent Screams
Download or read book Fashion and Famine written by Ann Sophia Stephens and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "big-city melodrama" which tells the story of Ada Wilcox Leicester, an innocent country girl who allows herself to be seduced and corrupted by her aspirations for material wealth. Ada later redeems herself by transforming her grand house into a home for destitute gentlewomen.
Download or read book Gift written by Justine Camacho-Tajonera and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-10-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first collection of Justine Camacho-Tajonera's poetry, spanning earlier published poems and poems from her blog, Claiming Alexandria, beautifully illustrated by Melissa dela Torre. "This first collection resonates in its deceptive mildness, where it is expansively lyrical but also intellectually grafted to mature commitments as it spans voids and barriers of cultures, broken affinities, and reckless children crossing back to take their due, even as fragile bridges burn." - D.M. Reyes "Justine Camacho-Tajonera explores landscapes of memory and longing with a clear and unwavering eye. Even as she writes of her travels in different parts of the world, her poetry remains deeply personal and engaging. Gift is a splendid first collection." - Jim Pascual Agustin
Download or read book The Black Death written by Emily Mahoney and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bubonic Plague terrorized Europe and North Africa in the 14th century, killing millions of people. Readers learn many fascinating facts about what became known as the “Black Death.” They discover that the cause of the disease was unknown for most of the epidemic, and many unlikely things were blamed, including bad smells and occult rituals. Detailed sidebars and a comprehensive timeline augment the compelling text as it examines how the disastrous events of the plague were exacerbated by people’s ignorance of scientific facts.
Download or read book Plague Busters written by Lindsey Fitzharris and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smallpox! Rabies! Black Death! Throughout history humankind has been plagued by . . . well, by plagues. The symptoms of these diseases were gruesome-but the remedies were even worse. Get to know the ickiest illnesses that have infected humans and affected civilizations through the ages. Each chapter explores the story of a disease, including the scary symptoms, kooky cures, and brilliant breakthroughs that it spawned. Medical historian and bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris lays out the facts with her trademark wit, and Adrian Teal adds humor with cartoons and caricatures drawn in pitch black and blood red. Diseases covered in this book include bubonic plague, smallpox, rabies, tuberculosis, cholera, and scurvy. Thanks to centuries of sickness and a host of history's most determined plague-busters, this riveting book features everything you've ever wanted to know about the world's deadliest diseases.
Download or read book Epidemics and Pandemics written by Judy Dodge Cummings and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel a tickle in your throat? Do you still have that headache? Could you be falling victim to a deadly virus? From history’s earliest days, bacteria and viruses have stalked humans. Stowing on wagons, ships, and airplanes, these diseases traversed the globe, infecting people in city streets and isolated hamlets. Epidemics and Pandemics: Real Tales of Deadly Diseases tells the tale of five of history’s most critical contagions. In 1347, infected fleas hitched a ride from the steppes of Mongolia to the streets of Medieval Europe, bringing with them the Black Death. Five years later, one-third of Europe’s population was dead. When Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in 1518, he carried a secret weapon—the smallpox virus helped Cortés defeat the mighty Aztec Empire and paved the way for European conquest of the New World as the disease destroyed the Native American population. A few years after the United States won independence from Great Britain, the capital city of Philadelphia faced an ordeal that threatened the nation’s survival—an epidemic of Yellow Fever. After the First World War, the Spanish Flu of 1918 killed 50 million people around the world in just months. Later in that century, in the 1980s, a mysterious virus struck down gay men in the United States. AIDS quickly became a pandemic, infecting people from all walks of life. These five tales reveal the revolutionary power of disease to change history. In each story, readers learn about tragedy caused by ignorance and missed opportunity, but they will also discover heroic caregivers, civic leaders, and scientists determined to save their world. This is the eighth book in a series called Mystery & Mayhem, which features true tales that whet kids’ appetites for history by engaging them in genres with proven track records—mystery and adventure. History is made of near misses, unexplained disappearances, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre events that are almost too weird to be true—almost! The Mystery and Mayhem series delves into these tidbits of history to provide kids with a jumping-off point into a lifelong habit of appreciating history. The five true tales told within Epidemics and Pandemics are paired with maps, photographs, and timelines that lend authenticity and narrative texture to the stories. A glossary and resources page provide the opportunity to practice using essential academic tools. These nonfiction narratives use clear, concise language with compelling plots that both avid and reluctant readers will be drawn to.
Download or read book Marlo s Dance written by Caro Soles and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Merculian Mystery Merculian. A planet of sensuous fun-loving hermaphrodites. A planet where major crime consists of the 3 Ds–drugs, drunk, and disorderly. Marlo Dasha Bogardini, a senior investigator with the Cap City regulators, is shocked when he is called backstage on the final day of a high-profile dance competition. The mangled body of a young dancer has been wedged beneath the set. As he investigates, the trail leads directly to Merculian’s greatest dancer! Soon Marlo’s life and the investigation spin out of control and an unrelenting campaign to discredit him costs him his job. He forges ahead anyway, only to discover that the murder may be connected to a sinister criminal consortium. With two unlikely allies by his side, he uncovers a tangled web of violent crime. Marlo puts it all together but before he can reveal the devastating truth, he's forced to fight for his life!
