Download or read book Almost History written by Roger Bruns and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2001-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, and in the tradition of the bestseller What If -- the events that narrowly missed becoming true history. Throughout American history, many speeches and documents were prepared for events that might have happened, but never did: Eisenhower's personal note apologizing for the failure of D-Day; Lincoln's plans for post-Civil War Reconstruction; the CIA's memo discussing the use of Americans as guinea pigs in drug tests, among many others. Almost History includes more than eighty selections, many supported by photographs of the actual documents, and each is introduced with the story of how they came to be and where they fit in our history. They are compiled here for the first time, by a deputy director of the National Archives, illustrating how close America came to defeat, disaster, and distress -- and providing chilling proof that history can change in an instant. For example: --Eisenhower's apology for the failure of D-Day --Nixon's speech informing the public that Apollo XI would not return to earth --JFK's prepared address justifying the bombing of Cuba Almost History has been featured in USA Today, the New York Post, Chicago Sun-Times, Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune.
Download or read book Soupy Twists written by Jem Roberts and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first ever, officially authorised biography of Fry & Laurie takes us on their journey from insecure Footlighters to international comedy heroes. It is the tale of a true friendship, a deep affection between two very funny men which has long been reflected back from an adoring public. Jem Roberts, acclaimed chronicler of Blackadder and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, covers everything from the excitement of being the first Perrier Award winners with The Cellar Tapes to the terrors of performing on Saturday Live, the collaborative warfare of Blackadder and the ultimate depiction of Wodehouse’s most inimitable characters, Jeeves & Wooster. Beyond this, the trials and tribulations of their remarkable subsequent separate career paths, from QI to House, will be explored for the first time. With tantalising, never-before-seen titbits from the A Bit of Fry & Laurie archive, and interviews with Emma Thompson, Richard Curtis, John Lloyd and more, this history of Fry & Laurie is an overdue celebration, paying tribute to a legacy of laughter from one of the funniest double acts of all time.
Download or read book Twists of Fate written by Paco Roca and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miguel Ruiz is a Spanish veteran exiled in France who was a member of “La Nueve” ("The Nine"), a company of men that went straight from fighting for their homeland in the Spanish Civil War to battles spanning the globe in WWII. Their years-long trek across Europe and Africa was spurred on by their love for their country and their hatred for brutal dictatorships. Roca uses the composite character Ruiz’s “memories” to tell a story that’s an ode to a generation that bravely stood up to, and beat back, violent fascism.
Download or read book Marco Polo written by Clint Twist and published by Templar Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edition statement taken from back cover.
Download or read book A History Of Textiles written by Kax Wilson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-28 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1979, this volume acts as a reference for the history textiles. It asks questions on the effect of technology on textiles, how did particular historical periods and locations expand or limit the possibilities for the manufacture of fabrics and how the textile history related to politics and economics, sociology and psychology, art and engineering, anthropology and archaeology, chemistry and physics. Addressing these questions, the author surveys the development of the technical components of fabrics and discusses the textiles of selected places and times. She uses prose, drawings and more than 130 photographs to show how each era of textile production reflects its age. This book is designed to serve as a college text and as a reference work for museum researchers. With sections including illustrations and diagrams; key terminology; spinning wool; spinning and raw materials; single ply and cord and fabric construction.
Download or read book The Haunting of Henry Twist written by Rebecca F. John and published by Serpent's Tail. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London, 1926: Henry Twist's heavily pregnant wife leaves home to meet a friend. On the way, she is hit by a bus and killed, though miraculously the baby survives. Henry is left with nothing but his new daughter - a single father in a world without single fathers. He hurries the baby home, terrified that she'll be taken from him. Racked with guilt and fear, he stays away from prying eyes, walking her through the streets at night, under cover of darkness. But one evening, a strange man steps out of the shadows and addresses Henry by name. The man says that he has lost his memory, but that his name is Jack. Henry is both afraid of and drawn to Jack, and the more time they spend together, the more Henry sees that this man has echoes of his dead wife. His mannerisms, some things he says ... And so Henry wonders, has his wife returned to him? Has he conjured Jack himself from thin air? Or is he in the grip of a sophisticated con man? Who really sent him? Set in a postwar London where the Bright Young Things dance into dawn at garden parties hosted by generous old Monty, The Haunting of Henry Twist is a novel about the limits and potential of love and of grief. It is about the lengths we will go to hold on to what is precious to us, what we will forgive of those we love, and what we will sacrifice for the sake of our own happiness.
Download or read book Sometimes I Lie written by Alice Feeney and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me: 1. I’m in a coma. 2. My husband doesn’t love me anymore. 3. Sometimes I lie. Amber wakes up in a hospital. She can’t move. She can’t speak. She can’t open her eyes. She can hear everyone around her, but they have no idea. Amber doesn’t remember what happened, but she has a suspicion her husband had something to do with it. Alternating between her paralyzed present, the week before her accident, and a series of childhood diaries from twenty years ago, this brilliant psychological thriller asks: Is something really a lie if you believe it's the truth?
Download or read book Plot Twist written by Bethany Turner and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An aspiring screenwriter has a chance encounter with an actor who could be the man of her dreams. Over the next ten years, she’ll write the story . . . but will he end up being the star? February 4, 2003, promises to be a typical day for Olivia Ross—a greeting card writer whose passion project is a screenplay of her own. But after she and a handsome actor have a magical meet-cute in a coffee shop, they make a spontaneous pact: in ten years, after they’ve found the success they’re just sure they’re going to achieve, they’ll return to the coffeehouse to partner up and make a film together. The only problem? Olivia neglected to get the stranger’s name. But she doesn’t forget his face—or the date. For the next ten years, every February 4 is marked with coincidences and ironies for Olivia. As men come and go and return to her life, she continues to write, but still wonders about the guy from the coffee shop—the nameless actor she’s almost certain has turned out to be Hamish MacDougal, now a famous A-lister and Hollywood leading man. But a lot can happen in ten years, and while waiting for the curtain to rise on her fate, the true story of Olivia’s life is being written—and if she’s not careful, she’ll completely miss the real-life romantic comedy playing out right before her eyes. Praise for Plot Twist: “Plot Twist gave my rom-com loving heart everything it could hope for . . . Perfect for anyone who loves love or dreams about meeting George Clooney.”—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks “Funny, clever, and sweet, Plot Twist reminds us that sometimes love doesn’t look just like the movies—and that it can be so, so much better than we ever dreamed.”—Melissa Ferguson, bestselling author of The Cul-de-Sac War “Bethany Turner just keeps getting better! Plot Twist is like experiencing the best parts of all my favorite rom-coms, tied together with Turner’s pitch-perfect comedic timing, an achingly sweet ‘will they or won’t they?’ romance, and the BFF relationship most girls dream of.”—Carla Laureano, RITA Award–winning author of The Saturday Night Supper Club and Provenance Sweet and playful contemporary rom-com Full-length, stand-alone novel (approx. 86,000 words) Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Katherine Reay Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Download or read book A Twist of the Lion s Tail written by Everett L. Abbey and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Anunnaki Theory Authenticated with a New Twist written by Shafak GokTurk and published by Cosmo Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-16 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do all books about the Anunnakis have in common? The answer doesn’t really matter because in this book Shafak GokTurk brings a different perspective on the subject, one that will take you to another dimension of reality in our world. Ever wonder how humankind was able to make such tremendous progress over the last 2,000 years? Why is leadership of the world shifting from East to West in politics, economics, and technology? GokTurk makes significant claims that will answer some of these questions and may radically change your viewpoint on the world. Unlike some authors who claim the Anunnakis left our world, GokTurk historically and methodically proves that they remain and have had a significant impact on our lives.The two main groups of Anunnaki—Enlil and Enki—are still active and have always been. A shift of power from one to the other that will reshape our world in the near future is imminent.Will this shift of power bring peace and prosperity, or are we destined to take a turn for the worse? Reading this book will enlighten you about various topics: who Admiral Byrd had a conversation with; Who is Shem to the great Rumi? What are the messages that these people were trying to give us? Do Anunnakis take humans into their society by allowing them to live forever? Purchase the book now to see the world order from a new perspective, as we come closer to meeting our true ancestors in 2060 (?).
Download or read book Twist in Time written by William Coate and published by CyberRead Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know about the famous stories in history that made history... but what about the not-so-famous ones that were unexamined and untold such as those written about in "Twist in Time?" William (Bill) Coate is a national award-winning author and educator who is dedicated to making our nation's past interesting and entertaining. History isn't always about countries at war or political achievements. Sometimes it's about tales of intrigue, outrageous behavior, oddball personalities, scandalous acts and just plain weird stuff! "Twist in Time" contains over 100 stories and photos that will astonish, shock, and maybe even offend you! "Twist in Time" will peak your curiosity, satisfy your desire for "the whole story" and keep you wanting more. History Publishing Group also publishes "Pieces of the Past Digest; Chronicles of History." This is a subscription Ezine. Each weekday a fascinating story on an event from our nation's past is delivered via email. For more information on "Pieces of the Past Digest" visit www.piecesofthepastdigest.com.
Download or read book The Final Twist Colter Shaw Thriller Book 3 written by Jeffery Deaver and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping new thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Jeffery Deaver
Download or read book The adventures of Oliver Twist written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Real Oliver Twist written by John Waller and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2005-10-06 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a parish workhouse to the heart of the industrial revolution, from debtors' jail to Cambridge University and a prestigious London church, Robert Blincoe's political, personal and turbulent story illuminates the Dickensian age like never before. In 1792 as revolution, riot and sedition spread across Europe, Robert Blincoe was born in the calm of rural St Pancras parish. At four he was abandoned to a workhouse, never to see his family again. At seven, he was sent 200 miles north to work in one of the cotton mills of the dawning industrial age. He suffered years of unrelenting abuse, a life dictated by the inhuman rhythm of machines. Like Dickens' most famous character, Blincoe rebelled after years of servitude. He fought back against the mill owners, earning beatings but gaining self-respect. He joined the campaign to protect children, gave evidence to a Royal Commission into factory conditions and worked with extraordinary tenacity to keep his own children from the factories. His life was immortalised in one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, A Memoir of Robert Blincoe. Renowned popular historian John Waller tells the true story of a parish boy's progress with passion and in enthralling detail.
Download or read book TWIST written by Julie Cottineau and published by Ecademy Press. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your small business or non-profit having trouble standing out in today's crowded and competitive markets? In your efforts to look legitimate, you're likely promoting your brand with promises, words and images that blend in instead of break through. The solution? Find your TWIST. In this book, Julie Cottineau, former VP of Brand for Virgin, founder of Brand School and a global authority on impactful and effective branding, shares her unique TWIST approach which helps businesses remove their brand blinders and look outside of their categories for actionable insights that build stronger brands and better business results. She uses easy to follow examples of actual small businesses that have successfully applied her methodology. Don't waste another minute on "me-too" marketing until you read this book and build your own TWIST.
Download or read book Twist of the Tongue written by Thomas J. Farren, Sr. and published by Language Enrichment Assoc.. This book was released on 2011-08-07 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twist of the Tongue deals with JT, a young college student who loses focus upon being orphaned. After a meeting with his dean, who doubles as a covert recruiter for US Intelligence, JT is thrust into a quest to seek out a shadow organization called MacNessa. From the foot of the Andes to the sands of the Sahara, JT’s life is manipulated – his girlfriend, his schooling, his travel – in the quest to uncover MacNessa. MacNessa, itself, must deal with its own demons as the leader must explain to his son and heir that their centuries old reason for existing – a worldwide coup d’etat to establish a beneficent dictatorial world order – is based on a family lie. The plot is multi-faceted, with lottery winners turned spies, rugby playing conspirators and a cup of coffee that may change the world. Set in various countries, the hints of foreign language will add depth and authenticity to your journey with JT through a tangled web of deception.
Download or read book A Twist at The End written by Steven Saylor and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-12-09 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chilling crime tale based on actual events from more than one hundred years ago, follows a serial killer dubbed by O.Henry as "The Servant Girl Annihilator" who roamed the streets of Austin, Texas, along with a fascinating group of characters both real and fictional.
