Download or read book The Jeweled Isle written by Robert Brown and published by . This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Governors Island written by Ann L. Buttenwieser and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-14 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governors Island in New York Harbor played an important role in history from being a British fort in the 1700s to a station for the U.S. Army and Coast Guard until 1996. This book brings the legacy to life through never-before-published photographs, blueprints, architectural plans, and interviews with former residents. It reveals an evolving penal system, tells the story worldwide contagion and local sanitation, covers ethnic assimilation, reveals the changing roles of women in the military, and takes a look at military and civilian recreational life on the island.
Download or read book Dracula written by Hamilton Deane and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1960 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drama Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, from Bram Stoker's novel Characters: 6 male, 2 female 3 Interior Scenes An enormously successful revival of this classic opened on Broadway in 1977 fifty years after the original production. This is one of the great mystery thrillers and is generally considered among the best of its kind. Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing,
Download or read book Goddess of the Ice Realm written by David Drake and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-09-20 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth, and best novel yet in David Drake's acclaimed epic fantasy series is filled with startling revelations, action, romance and sorcery.
Download or read book The Wedding Ringer written by Kerry Rea and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman who wants nothing to do with love or friendship finds both in the unlikeliest ways in this hilarious and heartwarming debut by Kerry Rea. Once upon a time, Willa Callister was a successful blogger with a good credit score, actual hobbies, and legs that she shaved more than once a month. But after finding her fiancé in bed with her best friend, she now spends her days performing at children's birthday parties in a ball gown that makes her look like a walking bottle of Pepto Bismol. Willa dreams of starting fresh, where no one knows who she used to be, but first she needs to save up enough money to make it happen. Maisie Mitchell needs something too: another bridesmaid for her wedding. After a chance encounter at a coffee shop, Maisie offers to pay Willa to be in her bridal party. Willa wants nothing to do with weddings—or Maisie—but the money will give her the freedom to start the new life she so badly desires. Willa's bridesmaid duties thrust her into Maisie's high-energy world and into the path of hotshot doctor Liam Rafferty. But as Willa and Maisie form a real friendship, and Liam's annoyingly irresistible smile makes her reconsider her mantra that all men are trash, Willa's exit strategy becomes way more complicated. And when a secret from Maisie's past threatens to derail the wedding, Willa must consider whether friendship—and romance—are worth sticking around for.
Download or read book Our Island Story written by H. E. Marshall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Island Story is the "history" of England up to Queen Victoria's Death. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. To add to the excitement, she mixed in a bit of myth as well as a few legends.
Download or read book Jewels written by Victoria Finlay and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred writings and unsacred actions. In this scintillating book, journalist Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for the real stories behind some of the gems we prize most. Blending adventure travel, geology, exciting new research, and her own irresistible charm, Finlay has fashioned a treasure hunt for some of the most valuable, glamorous, and mysterious substances on earth. With the same intense curiosity and narrative flair she displayed in her widely-praised book Color, Finlay journeys from the underground opal churches of outback Australia to the once pearl-rich rivers of Scotland; from the peridot mines on an Apache reservation in Arizona to the remote ruby mines in the mountains of northern Burma. She risks confronting scorpions to crawl through Cleopatra’s long-deserted emerald mines, tries her hand at gem cutting in the dusty Sri Lankan city where Marco Polo bartered for sapphires, and investigates a rumor that fifty years ago most of the world’s amber was mined by prisoners in a Soviet gulag. Jewels is a unique and often exhilarating voyage through history, across cultures, deep into the earth’s mantle, and up to the glittering heights of fame, power, and wealth. From the fabled curse of the Hope Diamond, to the disturbing truths about how pearls are cultured, to the peasants who were once executed for carrying amber to the centuries-old quest by magicians and scientists to make a perfect diamond, Jewels tells dazzling stories with a wonderment and brilliance truly worthy of its subjects.
Download or read book Jewel of the Isle written by Allie Boniface and published by Allie Boniface. This book was released on 2022-03-23 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a blue-collar bachelor unexpectedly falls for his friend's little sister, he'll risk everything to save the brainy beauty from the wilds of an island storm. Aidan Nolan has always been a lone wolf, a playboy extraordinaire and confirmed bachelor at forty-four. When he takes a job building high-end homes on Drake Isle, the last person he expects to run into is the cute-as-hell sister of a high school friend he hasn't seen in years. And the last thing he expects is to feel his stone-cold heart stirring. Nature photographer Jules McNerney is on Drake Isle for the most important assignment of her career. But when she realizes the sexy silver fox working construction up the beach is the teenage stud she crushed on for years, her photos are about to take a back seat to, well, him. Summer storms don't have anything on the passion that explodes between them, but do Aidan and Jules have what it takes to survive a protective older brother and a fast-moving hurricane destroying everything in its path? If you like small town island romance, then you'll love this short novella in the Drake Isle series, a new story with familiar characters and its own complete happy ending! Read what others are saying about USA Today bestselling author Allie Boniface's Drake Isle series: “I want to live on Drake Isle!” “I devoured it in one day, just couldn’t put it down." “Secrets, romance, great characters with issues, steam, and a slew of emotional scenes all wrapped up with a wonderfully fantastic ending." “Sweet contemporary romance with characters that will touch your heart and a plot to pull at your heartstrings.” “Allie Boniface can write a love story like nobody else. Even when her characters are behaving badly she makes you see into their soul and wish as hard as you can for the best for them!” --- Read the entire Drake Isle small town island romance series! Because of You Finding You Ghosts of You Chasing You Deck the Isle Jewel of the Isle Topics: contemporary romance, small town romance, island romance, Nantucket, island, New England, series, romantic suspense series, connected stand-alones, mystery, modern romance, later in life romance, second chance romance, mid-life romance, best friend's little sister, kid sister all grown up, brother's best friend, forbidden romance, friends to lovers, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, silver fox, heroes over 40, heroes over forty, city romance, smart romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, allie boniface, allie boniface romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, new york times bestseller romance, NYT romance, new york times romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, new adult, college students, romance series, long series, long romance series, sassy, strong heroine, self-made woman, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, contemporary, rescue, justice, best friends, bestie, best friend romance, learning to love again, losing my best friend, claiming, defending, protect, damsel in distress, college romance, new adult romance, college mystery, past vs present romance, past versus present, drama, action and adventure, action romance, escape romance, escape to an island, emotional, HEA, island series, ocean, sea, seaside escape, vacation romance, beach romance, beach read, small town life, small town community, community, mysterious death, solving a cold case, cold case mystery, cold case romance, fraternity, fraternity romance, college fraternities Other readers of Boniface’s books enjoyed books by: Nora Roberts, Elin Hilderbrand, Robyn Carr, Marie Force, Jamie Beck, Lucy Score, Tessy Bailey, Mia Sheridan, Elsie Silver, Devney Perry, Kylie Gilmore, Zoe York, Elana Johnson, Mia Kent, Hanna Hart, Chris Keniston, Shannon Stacey, Carly Phillips, Natalie Ann, Jennifer Probst, Carolyn Brown, Sharon Sala, Jessica Prince, Helen Halme, Hope Ramsay, Tricia Ashley, Corinne Michaels, Melanie Harlow
Download or read book Among the Isles of Shoals written by Celia Thaxter and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Breaking Jewel written by Makoto Oda and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2003-01-23 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set on an island in the South Pacific during the final days of World War II, when the tide has turned against Japan and the war has unmistakably become one of attrition, The Breaking Jewel offers a rare depiction of the Pacific War from the Japanese side and captures the essence of Japan's doomed imperial aims. The novel opens as a small force of Japanese soldiers prepares to defend a tiny and ultimately insignificant island from a full-scale assault by American forces. Its story centers on squad leader Nakamura, who resists the Americans to the end, as he and his comrades grapple with the idea of gyokusai (translated as "the breaking jewel" or the "pulverization of the gem"), the patriotic act of mass suicide in defense of the homeland. Well known for his antiestablishment and antiwar sentiments, Makuto Oda gradually and subtly develops a powerful critique of the war and the racialist imperial aims that proved Japan's undoing.
Download or read book The Impossible Collection of Jewelry written by Vivienne Becker and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this magnificent collection of the most spectacular jewels of the twentieth century, fine jewelry historian Vivienne Becker selects the quintessential bijoux that represent the milestones of jewelry design of the last one hundred years. From Art Nouveau to the brink of the new millennium, Becker’s selections range from the Wiener Werkstätte and Tiffany Studios, Egyptian-inspired Art Deco masterpieces by Cartier and midcentury designs by Verdura for Chanel, exquisite creations by DeBeers, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Graff, to modern designs from a new generation of innovative artists. A new addition to Assouline’s Ultimate Collection, this beautiful volume is a must-have for fine jewelry collectors and lovers of precious objects. Sparkling with stunning photography, this hand-bound luxury limited edition features hand-tipped images and is presented in a linen clamshell case.
Download or read book Isle of the Dead written by Roger Zelazny and published by iBooks. This book was released on 2014-12-17 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centuries in the future, Francis Sandow is the only man alive who was born as long ago as the 20th century. His body is kept young and in perfect health by advanced scientific methods; he has amassed such a fortune that he can own entire planets; and he has become a god. No, not a god of Earth, but one of the panetheon of the alien Pei'ans: he is Shimbo of Darktree, Shrugger of Thunders. Yet he doesn't believe that his personality has merged with the ancient consciousness of Shimbo, that he really can call down the skies upon his enemies. The time comes, however, when Francis Sandow must use these powers against the most dangerous antagonist in the universe: another Pei'an god -- Shimbo's own enemy, Belion. And Belion has no doubt whatever of his own powers.... Roger Zelazny was a three-time Nebula Award and six-time Hugo Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy classics, including the short stories "24 Views of Mount Fuji, by Hokusai," "Permafrost," and "Home is the Hangman." Zelazny was the bestselling author of the ten-volume Chronicles of Amber series of fantasy novels, as well as the novels Lord of Light, and Psychoshop (written with Alfred Bester). Zelazny's novel Damnation Alley served as the basis for the 1972 cult film of the same name, starring Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard. Roger Zelazny was a three-time Nebula Award and six-time Hugo Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy classics, including the short stories "24 Views of Mount Fuji, by Hokusai," "Permafrost," and "Home is the Hangman." Zelazny was the bestselling author of the ten-volume Chronicles of Amber series of fantasy novels, as well as the novels Lord of Light, and Psychoshop (written with Alfred Bester). Zelazny's novel Damnation Alley served as the basis for the 1972 cult film of the same name, starring Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard.
Download or read book The Jewel written by and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of Jewell Island Maine written by Peter W. Benoit and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewell Island 1524-2014 Your guide to all aspects of the island's history. Includes a special section on Jewell Island legends. Ghost Stories, Pirate Treasure, Indian Attacks, Secret Passages, Mysterious Graveyard, U-boat Sightings, and More! "Wonderfully researched, the fullest and best account of an individual Casco Bay isle." (Maine Sunday Telegram) "Peter Benoit has discovered more documented information about Jewell Island than anyone could imagine existed, (the) photographs alone are worth the price of the book... has succeeded in placing another piece into the puzzle of Casco Bay history." (Inter-Island News) "Packs a lot of information about the history of Jewell Island. Excerpts from the Pettengill Papers delight the reader with original observations.... Visitors will especially enjoy Benoit's book and may well use it as a guide for hiking." (Maine In Print)
Download or read book Lucy on the Wild Side written by Kerry Rea and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A zookeeper always on the fringe learns to go after her wildest dreams—including a certain television star—in this charming and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by Kerry Rea, author of The Wedding Ringer. Lucy Rourke has two great loves in her life: the gorilla troop she cares for as a primatologist and the laundry list of reality TV shows she watches to escape the fact that her actual love life doesn’t exist. And like a reality contestant gunning for the final rose, Lucy’s laser-focused on one thing: getting promoted to head keeper. So when a wildlife docuseries hosted by hotshot TV personality Kai Bridges chooses her zoo as its summer filming location, she sees an opportunity to showcase her beloved gorillas to the world and land a starring role in her department. When Kai and his film crew arrive, however, it's obvious to Lucy that Kai cares more about sky-high ratings than the gorillas, and he considers her a camera-averse know-it-all whose wardrobe consists entirely of khaki. But she’s surprised to discover there’s more to him than his rugged good looks and cheesy catchphrases...and that maybe a promotion isn’t the only thing she wants. But when secrets from their pasts threaten to complicate everything, Lucy discovers that happiness and success aren’t the same thing—and that finding joy just might mean getting a little wild.
Download or read book Jewels of the Renaissance written by Yvonne Hackenbroch and published by Editions Assouline. This book was released on 2015 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renaissance jewels are among the most alluring manifestations of an age that experienced the widening of horizons, from the Old World to the New. This volume overflows with luxurious imagery expressing the boundless creativity and spirit of the Age of the Renaissance. Yvonne Hackenbroch relates the tales of the jewels, the artists, and the patrons who commissioned them.
Download or read book The Jewel written by Jewel Tea Company and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
