Download or read book The Case of the Vanishing Masterpieces written by Alton Lynn Cooper and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-02-08 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hard case with large amounts of intrigue gets Samuel's blood moving and his investigative juices flowing along with it. After solving his first big case that put an end to a cattle rustling ring, he is called upon in his next big caper to help uncover how very expensive works of art are going missing from some of the most secure galleries in the world. He becomes completely stumped until an individual shows up, leaving a mysterious note for him that reveals one of the keys needed to unravel the case. This sends him down a trail of suspense and intrigue, where he becomes entangled in numerous webs of deceit, exposing him to desperate individuals and grave moments of danger that threaten his very existence. It is only by God's providential grace that Samuel avoids having his life taken away by the hands of evil men. The Case of the Vanishing Masterpieces is a real page-turner that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.
Download or read book The Case of the Vanishing Masterpieces written by Alton Lynn Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hard case with large amounts of intrigue gets Samuel's blood moving and his investigative juices flowing along with it. After solving his first big case that put an end to a cattle rustling ring, he is called upon in his next big caper to help uncover how very expensive works of art are going missing from some of the most secure galleries in the world. He becomes completely stumped until an individual shows up, leaving a mysterious note for him that reveals one of the keys needed to unravel the case. This sends him down a trail of suspense and intrigue, where he becomes entangled in numerous webs of deceit, exposing him to desperate individuals and grave moments of danger that threaten his very existence. It is only by God's providential grace that Samuel avoids having his life taken away by the hands of evil men. The Case of the Vanishing Masterpieces is a real page-turner that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.
Download or read book The Vanishing Man written by Laura Cumming and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1845, a Reading bookseller named John Snare came across the dirt-blackened portrait of a prince at a country house auction. Suspecting that it might be a long-lost Velazquez, he bought the picture and set out to discover its strange history. When Laura Cumming stumbled on a startling trial involving John Snare, it sent her on a search of her own. At first she was pursuing the picture, and the life and work of the elusive painter, but then she found herself following the bookseller's fortunes too - from London to Edinburgh to nineteenth-century New York, from fame to ruin and exile. An innovative fusion of detection and biography, this book shows how and why great works of art can affect us, even to the point of mania. And on the trail of John Snare, Cumming makes a surprising discovery of her own. But most movingly, The Vanishing Man is an eloquent and passionate homage to the Spanish master Velazquez, bringing us closer to the creation and appreciation of his works than ever before
Download or read book The Case of the Vanishing Boy written by Alexander Key and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His memory gone, a mysterious youth knows only one thing: It’s time to run On a crowded commuter train, a young boy shakes with fear, unable to remember how he got there or where he’s going. His memory is a total blank. He doesn’t even know his name. But beside him is a blind girl, Ginny, who has a way of seeing deep within people’s souls. Looking inside the boy’s addled memory, she discovers that his name is Jan—and he has every reason to be afraid. When the train stops, Jan flees into the night, and the police come charging after him. No matter where he goes—a church, the woods, the back alleys of this cozy suburban town—the hunters keep getting closer. He has incredible powers, and the government wants to use them for evil purposes. As his memory returns, Jan will tame his powers and stop running. With Ginny’s help, he will begin to fight back.
Download or read book Case of the Vanishing Painting written by James Preller and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lost Masterpieces written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the extraordinary stories behind the world's missing works of art. New impulse-buy ebooks make the perfect self-purchase or gift. Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed or recovered. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the altarpiece of Ghent, a missing Fabergé egg, and Vincent van Gogh's majestic Sunset at Montmajour, numerous masterpieces have disappeared throughout history as a result of theft, looting, natural catastrophe, or conflict ... and some have resurfaced decades or even centuries later. Lost Masterpieces examines the unique story of the most significant of these artworks, the artists who created them, and those thought to be involved in their loss. It explores the various means by which museum curators and international crime investigators have unearthed missing treasures. It highlights the moral dilemma of museums that have profited from looted works of art and examines the recent "heists" made by some nations in an effort to regain their nation's stolen works of art. Delve into the mysteries of ancient Egyptian tombs, marvel at the hoards unearthed by archaeologists, and discover the skullduggery behind the disappearance of priceless Rembrandts and Vermeers. And see the world of art and antiquities in a whole new light.
Download or read book The Case of the Vanishing Blonde written by Mark Bowden and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2020-07-09 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six captivating true-crime stories, spanning Mark Bowden's long and illustrious career, cover a variety of crimes complicated by extraordinary circumstances. In The Case of the Vanishing Blonde, the veteran reporter revisits some of his most riveting stories and examines the effects of modern technology on the journalistic process. From a story of a campus rape in 1983, to three cold cases solved by the inimitable private detective Ken Brennan, an LAPD investigation that unearths a murderer within its own ranks and the darkest corners of internet chatrooms, this collection contains all the best the genre has to offer. Gripping true crime from 'an old pro' ( Wall Street Journal).
Download or read book The Red Blazer Girls The Mistaken Masterpiece written by Michael D. Beil and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect series for kids who loved THE LEMONADE WAR series and are ready for more mysteries! "With wit, cunning, snappy dialogue and superior math skills, The Red Blazer Girls represent the best of girl-detectives while still feeling relatable and real. Nancy Drew would be right at home with this group." -- Huffington Post's 15 Greatest Kid Detectives List Sophie, Margaret, Becca, and Leigh Ann are back in an all-new Red Blazer Girls caper. In the third installment, Sophie is nose to fist with her arch-rival, Livvy, all while taking care of movie-star Nate Etan's dog, when Father Julian hires the Blazers to help him authenticate a painting. Mayhem and mystery follows as the girls attempt to uncover the truth. Oh, and, uh, Sophie's friend-who-is-not-a-boyfriend, Raf, is back. . . . Michael Beil, a New York City high school English teacher and life-long mystery fan, delivers a middle-grade caper that's perfect for middle-grade readers who have finished THE LEMONADE WAR series and are ready for more advanced mysteries!
Download or read book Rules for Vanishing written by Kate Alice Marshall and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the faux-documentary style of The Blair Witch Project comes the campfire story of a missing girl, a vengeful ghost, and the girl who is determined to find her sister--at all costs. Once a year, a road appears in the forest. And at the end of it, the ghost of Lucy Gallows beckons. Lucy's game isn't for the faint of heart. If you win, you escape with your life. But if you lose.... Sara's sister disappeared one year ago--and only Sara knows where she is. Becca went to find the ghost of Lucy Gallows and is trapped on the road that leads to her. In the sleepy town of Briar Glen, Lucy's road is nothing more than local lore. But Sara knows it's real, and she's going to find it. When Sara and her skeptical friends meet in the forest to search for Becca, the mysterious road unfurls before them. All they have to do is walk down it. But the path to Lucy is not of this world, and it has its own rules. Every mistake summons new horrors. Vengeful spirits and broken, angry creatures are waiting for them to slip, and no one is guaranteed safe passage. The only certainty is this: the road has a toll and it will be paid. Sara knows that if she steps onto the road, she might not come back. But Becca needs her. And Lucy is waiting.
Download or read book The Masterpiece of Nature written by Graham Bell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1982, The Masterpiece of Nature examines sex as representative of the most important challenge to the modern theory of evolution. The book suggests that sex evolved, not as the result of normal Darwinian processes of natural selection, but through competition between populations or species - a hypothesis elsewhere almost universally discredited. The book also discusses the nature of sex and its consequences for the individual and for the population, as well as various other theories of sex. Since the value of these theories is held to reside wholly in their ability to predict the patterns of sexuality observed in nature, the book seeks to provide an extensive review of the circumstances in which sexuality is attenuated or lost throughout the animal kingdom, and these facts are then used to weigh up the merits of the rival theories. This book will be of interest to researchers in the area of genetics, ecology and evolutionary biology.
Download or read book Lost Masterpieces written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2022-08-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the extraordinary stories behind the world's missing works of art. Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed or recovered. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the altarpiece of Ghent, a missing Fabergé egg, and Vincent van Gogh's majestic Sunset at Montmajour, numerous masterpieces have disappeared throughout history as a result of theft, looting, natural catastrophe, or conflict... And some have resurfaced decades or even centuries later. Lost Masterpieces examines the unique story of the most significant of these artworks, the artists who created them, and those thought to be involved in their loss. It explores the various means by which museum curators and international crime investigators have unearthed missing treasures. It highlights the moral dilemma of museums that have profited from looted works of art and examines the recent "heists" made by some nations in an effort to regain their nation's stolen works of art. Delve into the mysteries of ancient Egyptian tombs, marvel at the hoards unearthed by archaeologists, and discover the skulduggery behind the disappearance of priceless Rembrandts and Vermeers. And see the world of art and antiquities in a whole new light.
Download or read book 1984 George Orwell s 1984 A Dystopian Masterpiece written by George Orwell and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Orwell 1984: Nineteen Eighty-Four is a groundbreaking dystopian novel by English author George Orwell. Published in 1949, it presents a chilling portrayal of a totalitarian society where individualism is suppressed, surveillance is omnipresent, and truth is manipulated for political control. Often referred to simply as 1984, the book has become a timeless classic and a cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of preserving individual freedom. Key Aspects of George Orwell 1984: Nineteen Eighty-Four: Dystopian Society: Orwell creates a haunting vision of a future society ruled by a totalitarian regime known as the Party. The novel explores the complete control exerted by the Party over its citizens, who are constantly monitored, manipulated, and stripped of their individuality and freedom. The depiction of a dystopian world serves as a stark warning about the potential consequences of unchecked governmental power.Surveillance and Manipulation: One of the central themes of the novel is the pervasive surveillance employed by the Party through devices such as telescreens, hidden microphones, and informants. The constant monitoring of its citizens ensures conformity and suppresses any dissent. Orwell's portrayal of this surveillance state raises important questions about privacy, freedom of thought, and the dangers of mass surveillance in modern societies.Exploration of Truth and Reality: In 1984, Orwell introduces the concept of doublethink, where the Party manipulates and controls reality by rewriting history and altering facts. The protagonist, Winston Smith, struggles to maintain his own independent thoughts and seek the truth amid a world dominated by propaganda and distortion. Orwell's exploration of the nature of truth and the power of language to shape perception is both thought-provoking and unsettling. George Orwell 1984: Nineteen Eighty-Four continues to captivate readers with its powerful portrayal of a dystopian society and its profound insights into themes such as government oppression, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth. Orwell's skillful storytelling and his ability to capture the human spirit in the face of adversity make this novel a timeless masterpiece of social science fiction. George Orwell: George Orwell, the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was an English writer and journalist known for his dystopian novels, most notably Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm. Born in 1903, Orwell's works examined the dangers of totalitarianism, political oppression, and the manipulation of truth. His writings, characterized by lucid prose and keen social observation, exposed the dark undercurrents of power and the erosion of individual freedoms. Orwell's legacy as a political visionary and his commitment to defending the principles of democracy and freedom of expression continue to resonate in modern society. His works serve as a warning against the abuse of power and the importance of truth in the face of oppressive regimes.
Download or read book The Lost Painting written by Jonathan Harr and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2006-11-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Told with consummate skill by the writer of the bestselling, award-winning A Civil Action, The Lost Painting is a remarkable synthesis of history and detective story. An Italian village on a hilltop near the Adriatic coast, a decaying palazzo facing the sea, and in the basement, cobwebbed and dusty, lit by a single bulb, an archive unknown to scholars. Here, a young graduate student from Rome, Francesca Cappelletti, makes a discovery that inspires a search for a work of art of incalculable value, a painting lost for almost two centuries. The artist was Caravaggio, a master of the Italian Baroque. He was a genius, a revolutionary painter, and a man beset by personal demons. Four hundred years ago, he drank and brawled in the taverns and streets of Rome, moving from one rooming house to another, constantly in and out of jail, all the while painting works of transcendent emotional and visual power. He rose from obscurity to fame and wealth, but success didn’t alter his violent temperament. His rage finally led him to commit murder, forcing him to flee Rome a hunted man. He died young, alone, and under strange circumstances. Caravaggio scholars estimate that between sixty and eighty of his works are in existence today. Many others–no one knows the precise number–have been lost to time. Somewhere, surely, a masterpiece lies forgotten in a storeroom, or in a small parish church, or hanging above a fireplace, mistaken for a mere copy. Prizewinning author Jonathan Harr embarks on an spellbinding journey to discover the long-lost painting known as The Taking of Christ–its mysterious fate and the circumstances of its disappearance have captivated Caravaggio devotees for years. After Francesca Cappelletti stumbles across a clue in that dusty archive, she tracks the painting across a continent and hundreds of years of history. But it is not until she meets Sergio Benedetti, an art restorer working in Ireland, that she finally manages to assemble all the pieces of the puzzle. Praise for The Lost Painting “Jonathan Harr has gone to the trouble of writing what will probably be a bestseller . . . rich and wonderful. . . . In truth, the book reads better than a thriller. . . . If you're a sucker for Rome, and for dusk . . . [you'll] enjoy Harr's more clearly reported details about life in the city.”—The New York Times Book Review “Jonathan Harr has taken the story of the lost painting, and woven from it a deeply moving narrative about history, art and taste—and about the greed, envy, covetousness and professional jealousy of people who fall prey to obsession. It is as perfect a work of narrative nonfiction as you could ever hope to read.”—The Economist
Download or read book The Vanishing Vel zquez written by Laura Cumming and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Nonfiction Book of 2016 “As compelling and entertaining as a detective novel” (The Economist), the incredible true story—part art history and part mystery—of a Velázquez portrait that went missing and the obsessed nineteenth-century bookseller determined to prove he had found it. When John Snare, a nineteenth century provincial bookseller, traveled to a liquidation auction, he found a vivid portrait of King Charles I that defied any explanation. The Charles of the painting was young—too young to be king—and yet also too young to be painted by the Flemish painter to whom the piece was attributed. Snare had found something incredible—but what? His research brought him to Diego Velázquez, whose long-lost portrait of Prince Charles has eluded art experts for generations. Velázquez (1599–1660) was the official painter of the Madrid court, during the time the Spanish Empire teetered on the edge of collapse. When Prince Charles of England—a man wealthy enough to help turn Spain’s fortunes—proposed a marriage with a Spanish princess, he allowed just a few hours to sit for his portrait, and Snare believed only Velázquez could have been the artist of choice. But in making his theory public, Snare was ostracized and forced to choose, like Velázquez himself, between art and family. A thrilling investigation into the complex meaning of authenticity and the unshakable determination that drives both artists and collectors of their work, The Vanishing Velázquez is a “brilliant” (The Atlantic) tale of mystery and detection, of tragic mishaps and mistaken identities, of class, politics, snobbery, crime, and almost farcical accident that reveals how one historic masterpiece was crafted and lost, and how far one man would go to redeem it. Laura Cumming’s book is “sumptuous...A gleaming work of someone at the peak of her craft” (The New York Times).
Download or read book The Riddle of the Vanishing Paintings written by Kole Collins and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 'The Riddle of the Vanishing Paintings, ' embark on an exhilarating journey into the secretive world of art, mystery, and intrigue. When renowned art detective Emma Hawthorne and historian Dr. Richard Morgan join forces to solve the enigma of stolen masterpieces, they find themselves entangled in a web of secrets that spans centuries. Their pursuit of the truth about a stolen Monet painting leads them to a shadowy society, a reclusive artist, and a hidden treasure with the power to reshape the art world's history. In a tale filled with suspense, discovery, and the enduring beauty of art, Emma and Richard must decipher cryptic clues, confront formidable adversaries, and unlock the secrets of renowned masterpieces. 'The Riddle of the Vanishing Paintings' is a thrilling literary mystery that explores the profound connection between art and human history while unraveling a captivating enigma that will leave readers captivated until the very end."
Download or read book The Vanishing Point written by Val McDermid and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Marked by [McDermid’s] trademark stunners, including a climax that packs a vicious punch. And readers are again left to marvel at her ingenuity.” —Jay Strafford, Richmond Times-Dispatch From one of the finest crime writers we have, The Vanishing Point kicks off with a nightmare scenario—the abduction of a child in an international airport. Stephanie Harker is in the screening booth at airport security, separated from Jimmy Higgins, the five-year-old boy she’s in the process of adopting, when a man in a TSA uniform leads the boy away. The more Stephanie sounds the alarm, the more the security agents suspect her, and the further away the kidnapper gets. It soon becomes apparent that nothing in this situation is clear-cut. For starters, Jimmy’s birth mother was a celebrity—living in a world where conspiracy and obfuscation are excused for the sake of column inches. And then there are the bad boys in both women’s pasts. As FBI agent Vivian McKuras and Scotland Yard Detective Nick Nicolaides investigate on both sides of the pond, Stephanie learns just how deep a parent’s fear can reach. And the horrifying reality is that she has good reason to be afraid—for reasons she never saw coming. “[McDermid’s] work is taut, psychologically complex and so gripping that it puts your life on hold.” —The Times (London)
Download or read book Reaching Reluctant Young Readers written by Rob Reid and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reaching Reluctant Young Readers features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the entire book. To specifically encourage elementary and middle-school-age reluctant children to read, there is first a pitch to get the reader’s attention. That is followed by a short reading passage to “set the hook” and encourage the young person to read the rest of the book on their own. Further, the book contains several hundred additional recommended titles. The books selected for this collection were chosen following the criteria of reluctant reader books created by the Quick Picks committee sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. While these guidelines were designed for young adult books, they also work well for middle-grade books. The criteria include: clear writing (no convoluted long sentences with sophisticated vocabulary), high interest “hook” in the first few pages, well-defined characters, interesting plot, and familiar themes.
