Download or read book The Ramage Touch written by Dudley Pope and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Post Captain Ramage is prowling the Tuscan coast and far from English aid when he encounters a daunting French invasion fleet. As the enemy gathers strength, Ramage must decide how to thwart its actions with only the frigate Calypso and a pair of bomb ketches.
Download or read book Yes Daddy written by Jonathan Parks-Ramage and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2021 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A propulsive, scorching modern gothic, Yes, Daddy follows an ambitious young man who is lured by an older, successful playwright into a dizzying world of wealth and an idyllic Hamptons home where things take a nightmarish turn.
Download or read book Ramage the Renegades written by Dudley Pope and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nelson's crews are standing down and Ramage is on leave when he received secret Admiralty orders to inspect the small island of Trinidad off the coast of Brazil. Reaching the island's shores, Ramage and the crew of the Calypso fetch up in a battle to free several captive merchant ships—and a beautiful woman passenger—as they cross swords with bloodthirsty pirates.
Download or read book Ramage the Saracens written by Dudley Pope and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramage and the Calypso are sent to Sicily to track down Barbary Coast pirates—the Saraceni—who are capturing slaves and terrorizing fishing villages along the coast. Ramage is ordered to track the pirates to their home and destroy them before they can devastate another Sicilian town—and in the process, he and his crew must attempt to rescue hundreds of Italian prisoners!
Download or read book Buccaneer written by Dudley Pope and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2013-03-03 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the 1650's and Spain considers the Caribbean to be its own private sea. Ned Yorke, a loyal Royalist living in Barbados has a small vessel and hunted by Roundheads and Spaniards is determined on freedom from tyranny. What transpires is a dramatic retelling of events surrounding the capture of Jamaica and the infamous raid on Santiago.
Download or read book Ramage s Prize written by Dudley Pope and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Ramage returns for another highly-charged and thrilling adventure at sea. Instructed with the task of discovering why His Majesty's dispatches keep unaccountably disappearing, Ramage finds himself involved in a situation far beyond his expectations. Based on true events, Ramage's Prize is another gripping story from Dudley Pope.
Download or read book Expo 1 Pupil Book written by Jon Meier and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 2003 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a lively, communicative approach to modern languages, underpinned by a clear grammatical foundation, for pupils with a lower ability. Staightforward explanations of the way that the language works are accompanied by regular reading and writing practice activities.
Download or read book Red Skies Falling written by Alex London and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Red Skies Falling, Alex London's thrilling sequel to Black Wings Beating, the epic fantasy Skybound Saga continues as twins Kylee and Brysen are separated by the expanse of Uztar, but are preparing for the same war--or so they think. Kylee is ensconsed in the Sky Castle, training with Mem Uku to master the Hollow Tongue and the Ghost Eagle. But political intrigue abounds and court drama seems to seep through the castle's stones like blood from a broken feather. Meanwhile, Brysen is still in the Six Villages, preparing for an attack by the Kartami. The Villages have become Uztar's first line of defense, and refugees are flooding in from the plains. But their arrival lays bare the villagers' darkest instincts. As Brysen navigates the growing turmoil, he must also grapple with a newfound gift, a burgeoning crush on a mysterious boy, and a shocking betrayal. The two will meet again on the battlefield, fighting the same war from different sides. But the Ghost Eagle has its own plans.
Download or read book The Art of Mindful Reading written by Ella Berthoud and published by Leaping Hare Press. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The beautiful new book from Salon bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud ... explores how reading mindfully enhances our lives and asks, if reading is our daily nourishment, how best should it be consumed?" - Damian Barr The healing power of reading has been renowned since Aristotle; focus, flow and enlightenment can all be discovered through this universal act. The Art of Mindful Reading embraces the joy of absorbing words on a page, encouraging a state of mind as deeply therapeutic and vital to our wellbeing as breathing. Bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud asks if reading is our daily nourishment how best should it be consumed? How should you read mindfully? And why will reading mindfully help you to read better? She explores how reading mindfully can shape the person you are, give you your moral backbone, and teaches empathy with others. Through meditative exercises, engaging anecdote, and expert insight, she reveals the enriching potential of reading for mindfulness.
Download or read book Clever Little Mouse written by Paul Ramage and published by Oak Press, LLC. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If your child loves books by Mo Willems, Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond, P.D. Eastman, and Sandra Boynton, your child will fall in love with Clever Little Mouse, illustrated and written by Paul Ramage.Using bright, playful illustrations, Clever Little Mouse tells the story of a fun-loving mouse. This picture book is perfect for children in preschool who are just learning to read, as well as early elementary school kids who are mastering new vocabulary. The adorable and funny story encourages reading, drawing, and critical thinking skills.Age Range: Infant to Early Elementary Readers (6 months - 7 years old)
Download or read book The Myth of Nathan Bedford Forrest written by Paul Ashdown and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insightful exploration of the relentless myth of the famous Civil War general, this volume scrutinizes the collective public memory of Nathan Bedford Forrest as it has evolved through the press, memoirs, biographies, and popular culture.
Download or read book John Paul Jones written by Armstrong Sperry and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the many loyal officers who served on numerous ships under the command of John Paul Jones.
Download or read book The Road to Winter written by Mark Smith and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed wiped out his parents and most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast with only his loyal dog Rowdy for company. He has stayed alive for two winters—hunting and fishing and trading food, and keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage. But Finn’s isolation is shattered when a girl runs onto the beach. Rose is a Siley—an asylum seeker—and she has escaped from Ramage, who had enslaved her and her younger sister, Kas. Rose is desperate, sick, and needs Finn’s help. Kas is still missing somewhere out in the bush. And Ramage wants the girls back—at any cost. ‘Tense and atmospheric...Mark Smith’s debut is assured, gripping and leaves you wanting more.’ Best Books for Younger Readers 2016, Sydney Morning Herald ‘It’s easy to see why Mark Smith’s dystopian thriller has been compared with John Marsden’s Tomorrow When the War Began. I barely came up for breath as the pages flew. So strap yourself in for a high action ride.’ Kids Book Review ‘A riveting story of survival that questions the prices of freedom and safety as well as the value of an individual life...A breakout new series full of romance, danger, and a surprisingly engaging world.’ STARRED Review, Kirkus Reviews ‘A solid debut.’ Publishers Weekly ‘It’s been suggested more than once that dystopian fiction has had its day...but The Road to Winter is a welcome sign that there’s still life in the genre.’ Armadillo
Download or read book So Near So Far written by C. Northcote Parkinson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Delancey is soon called into action once more, as Britain prepares for the threat of a new French assault. Disturbing rumors are circulating about Napoleon's new weapons of war: vessels driven by steam-engines, new explosive devices, and, most troubling of all, a French secret weapon named Nautilus, which can travel underwater and attach explosive devices below the waterline. It will take all of Delancey's skill and courage to confront the threats.
Download or read book Stand Into Danger written by Alexander Kent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1774, Richard Bolitho is a newly appointed Third Lieutenant, joining the 28-gun frigate Destiny. Dispatched on a secret mission, Destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason, and piracy. It is amidst the broadside battles and clashes of swords that Bolitho learns to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer.
Download or read book Dog Lost written by A. Ramage and published by . This book was released on 2016-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story is inspired by the heroic accounts of dogs that miraculously find their way home after long periods of being lost. Some inner sense of knowing guides them back home. A longing and bond of love and loyalty drives them forward. Makind owes so much to our faithful best friend. AUTHOR: Jan Ramage is the award author of several children's books, including 'Stranded', 'Eyes in the Night' and 'Tuart Dwellers'. She lives in Western Australia. ILLUSTRATOR: Brian Simmonds is an award winning West Australian artist and illustrator.
Download or read book Governor Ramage R N written by Dudley Pope and published by Lord Ramage Novels. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant Lord Ramage, in command of the brig Triton, is escorting a convoy from Barbados to Jamaica, normally a routine and tedious chore. But this time Ramage has to be especially vigilant to guard the convoy's precious cargo--a family of important French refugees.
