Download or read book The Secret Courier Book 2 written by Curt O'Riley and published by Curt O'Riley. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the thrilling sequel to “The Secret Courier: Part I,” Olivia Kesington’s carefully constructed world comes crashing down as her hidden secrets are exposed. She is captured by the Germans and must navigate through torture and despair to survive. As the shadows of World War II in Europe loom ever closer and danger lurks at every turn, Olivia is determined to escape and defeat her captors. But as the tension rises and the stakes become higher, Olivia’s fate hangs in the balance. Will she succumb to the relentless onslaught of her captors, or will a glimmer of hope emerge from the most unexpected of places? Fans of historical fiction and heart-pumping action will be captivated by “The Secret Courier: Part II.” If you enjoyed “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah, then this book is a must-read!
Download or read book Ancient Secrets of the Fountain of Youth written by Peter Kelder and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering practical instruction on how to perform the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation, which will take only minutes a day, many practitioners have experienced benefits, including increased energy, weight loss, better memory, new hair growth, pain relief, better digestion, and feeling overall more youthful. Legend has it that hidden in the remote reaches of the Himalayan mountains lies a secret that would have saved Ponce de Leon from years of fruitless searching for the Fountain of Youth. There, generations of Tibetan monks have passed down a series of exercises with mystical, age-reversing properties. Known as the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation or the Five Rites, these once-secret exercises are now available to Westerners in Ancient Secret of the Fountain Of Youth. Peter Kelder's book begins with an account of his own introduction to the rites by way of Colonel Bradford, a mysterious retired British army officer who learned of the rites while journeying high up in the Himalayas. Fountain of Youth then offers practical instructions for each of the five rites, which resemble yoga postures. Taking just minutes a day to perform, the benefits for practitioners have included increased energy, weight loss, better memory, new hair growth, pain relief, better digestion, and feeling overall more youthful.
Download or read book The Diamond Courier Sequel to In Picardy s Fields written by Hannah Byron and published by 342. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An absolutely gripping, emotional, World War 2 historical novel England, 1939 Would you settle for a marriage of convenience even if your intended is your best friend? Restless and independent, Lili Hamilton dreams of becoming a radical journalist. To avoid the scandal of her broken engagement to Scotsman Iain Brodie, her traditional parents send her to finishing school in Switzerland. On the way to her exile, she meets the dashing Leo Oppenheim, leader of the British Communist party, and a whole new world opens up for Lili. As the rhetoric of Hitler booms across the Continent and World War II erupts, Lili flees to Leo in London, embracing communist ideals and free love. But causes need money to thrive, and Leo has set his sights on a daring raid of the biggest diamond center in war-torn Europe: Antwerp. Lili infiltrates the Jewish community in Belgium and befriends both the Goldmunz family and Gestapo leader Ulrich Lemberg. Despite the horrors of war, despite witnessing the murder of a comrade, she becomes the diamond courier between Antwerp and London. With terrible consequences... The Diamond Courier is a young woman's fight to liberate herself from her privileged upbringing, for which she pays the highest price. Will love conquer over politics?
Download or read book Sophie s Secret written by Nancy N. Rue and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophie and her friends launch an “archaeological expedition” and make a disturbing discovery. Sophie keeps digging to uncover a shocking family secret. In light of this new revelation, will she ever be able to trust her parents again?
Download or read book The Secret Courier Book 2 written by Curt O'Riley and published by Curt O'Riley. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the thrilling sequel to "The Secret Courier: Part I," Olivia Kesington's carefully constructed world comes crashing down as her hidden secrets are exposed. She is captured by the Germans and must navigate through torture and despair to survive. As the shadows of World War II in Europe loom ever closer and danger lurks at every turn, Olivia is determined to escape and defeat her captors. But as the tension rises and the stakes become higher, Olivia's fate hangs in the balance. Will she succumb to the relentless onslaught of her captors, or will a glimmer of hope emerge from the most unexpected of places? Fans of historical fiction and heart-pumping action will be captivated by "The Secret Courier: Part II." If you enjoyed "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah, then this book is a must-read!
Download or read book Secrets of New Forest Academy written by Tyler Whitesides and published by Janitors. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bureau of Educational Maintenance (BEM) is after Spencer, and the only place he is safe is within the walls of the New Forest Academy--or so he thinks.
Download or read book Secret Whispers written by V.C. Andrews and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's no place like home...and no end to the nightmare... Samantha is in her last year of high school at a very exclusive all-girls school in upstate New York. It has been four years since she gave birth to her daughter and since the death of her sister, Cassie. One day, Samantha’s roommate, Ellie, convinces her to attend a fraternity party. There Samantha meets a handsome young man named Ethan. The two develop a romantic relationship, but Samantha’s memories of her rape prevent her from consummating their union, and she confesses to Ethan that she has a daughter. He is surprised, but promises to attend her graduation and meet her father and uncle. But when Ethan brings her back, Samantha discovers a wild party going on in her room, and her girlfriends, including her roommate, Ellie, mock Samantha. Thinking she’s also lost Ethan, Samantha walks out, unaware that circumstances will soon culminate in a shocking series of events—including madness, betrayal, and murder.
Download or read book A Silent Heart written by Curt O'Riley and published by Curt O'Riley. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in France, in the years leading up to WWII, the fate of a youngster, Armand is intertwined with six other people – an artisan, an educator, a seamstress, a captive, an actress, and a soldier. The narrative follows Armand from the moment he is discovered on the streets as a small kid, through his development and learning to love, and eventually, through a series of sad events that have disastrous effects. As the shadows of World War II loom, will Armand survive the challenges of the impending war and emerge unscathed against the odds? For readers captivated by works such as “The Nightingale” or “The Book Thief,” this fact based WW2 fiction is for you!
Download or read book The Warsaw Resistance written by Curt O'Riley and published by Curt O'Riley. This book was released on 2024-05-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lost in the alleys of a war-torn past,Children displaced, their shadows cast.Yet in the heart's museum, their stories persist….” In the heart of Warsaw, amidst the shadows cast by the rise of a new political power, Talia Adler, an ordinary high school girl with fiery red hair, finds herself thrust into a nightmare that transcends the boundaries of her once peaceful existence. The Nazis, perpetrators of unspeakable crimes during the Holocaust, bring chaos to her community, forcing Talia into the confines of a Jewish Ghetto. As the weight of despair settles upon her shoulders, a surprising glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected source — Aaron Oren, a Nazi guard and a familiar face from Talia’s school days. Aaron makes a promise to protect Talia at any cost. But can a promise from the very embodiment of her torment be trusted, or will both of them suffer the consequences of a perilous alliance? Set against the backdrop of one of the darkest periods in history — the Holocaust. This true story unfolds with all the suspense of war survival tales. For fans of The Book Thief and Schindler's List, The Warsaw Resistance offers an unforgettable story of survival, courage, and hope in the face of unspeakable evil.
Download or read book If You re Reading This It s Too Late written by Pseudonymous Bosch and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beware! Dangerous secrets lie between the pages of this book. OK, I warned you. But if you think I'll give anything away, or tell you that this is the sequel to my first literary endeavor, The Name of This Book is Secret, you're wrong. I'm not going to remind you of how we last left our heroes, Cass and Max-Ernest, as they awaited intiation into the mysterious Terces Society, or the ongoing fight against the evil Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais. I certainly won't be telling you about how the kids stumble upon the Museum of Magic, where they finally meet the amazing Pietro! Oh, blast! I've done it again. Well, at least I didn't tell you about the missing Sound Prism, the nefarious Lord Pharaoh, or the mysterious creature born in a bottle over 500 years ago, the key to the biggest secret of all. I really can't help myself, now can I? Let's face it - if you're reading this, it's too late.
Download or read book I Am Daliah written by Curt O'Riley and published by Curt O'Riley. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Survival or Morality? A fateful decision awaits Wilhelm Thomas when he discovers a young Jewish girl hiding in the rubble—will he take her to a concentration camp or help her find freedom? Against all odds, Wilhem must choose between loyalty to his country and loyalty to his conscience. Daliah Avner is a nineteen-year-old Jewish girl struggling to survive the Holocaust. Her family has already been taken away and she must find a way to freedom before it is too late. Will she make it? Or be discovered? If you enjoyed The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, you'll love “I am Daliah”.
Download or read book Lonestar Secrets written by Colleen Coble and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2009-07-26 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble delivers romance and suspense in a beautiful West Texas setting. Five years ago, Shannon Astor left the beautiful high-mountain country of West Texas as a single mother. She was desperate for a fresh start and a way to keep the secrets of her past buried. It almost worked. Until a chance to make a better life for her daughter leads her right back home. To the very place of the past betrayals. But it also leads Shannon to horse-trainer Jack MacGowan--her handsome high-school nemesis, now a widowed father. His daughter looks so startlingly like her own that Shannon can't help but question the circumstances surrounding her daughter's birth. Wary of each other's intentions, Shannon and Jack reluctantly join forces to untangle a deep mystery that swirls around Shannon's parents, a lost Spanish treasure, and a legendary black stallion. If Shannon can learn to entrust her secrets to the man falling in love with her, the truth just might set her free. Full-length romantic suspense Includes discussion questions for book clubs Part of the Lonestar series, but can be read as a standalone Book One: Lonestar Sanctuary Book Two: Lonestar Secrets Book Three: Lonestar Homecoming Book Four: Lonestar Angel
Download or read book Beyond the Valley of Thorns The Land of Elyon 2 written by Patrick Carman and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second dazzling installment in Patrick Carman's masterful Land of Elyon trilogy!Alexa thought her troubles were over when she defeated the man who had threatened to bring down Bridewell from within. But now that the walls around her land have fallen, a new, unexpected threat has risen from outside. Suddenly, Alexa is involved in a battle much, much larger than her own life . . . a battle in which she is destined to play a key role. In order to help good defeat evil, Alexa and her friends must venture farther than they've ever gone before -- confronting giants, bats, ravenous dogs, and a particularly ghoulish mastermind in order to bring back peace.
Download or read book The Book of Dust The Secret Commonwealth Book of Dust Volume 2 written by Philip Pullman and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Return to the world of His Dark Materials—now an HBO original series starring Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, and Lin-Manuel Miranda—in the second volume of Philip Pullman’s new bestselling masterwork The Book of Dust. The windows between the many worlds have been sealed and the momentous adventures of Lyra Silvertongue’s youth are long behind her—or so she thought. Lyra is now a twenty-year-old undergraduate at St. Sophia’s College and intrigue is swirling around her once more. Her daemon Pantalaimon is witness to a brutal murder, and the dying man entrusts them with secrets that carry echoes from their past. The more Lyra is drawn into these mysteries, the less she is sure of. Even the events of her own past come into question when she learns of Malcolm Polstead’s role in bringing her to Jordan College. Now Lyra and Malcolm will travel far beyond the confines of Oxford, across Europe and into the Levant, searching for a city haunted by daemons, and a desert said to hold the truth of Dust. The dangers they face will challenge everything they thought they knew about the world, and about themselves. Praise for The Book of Dust “It’s a stunning achievement, this universe Pullman has created and continues to build on.” —The New York Times “Pullman’s writing is simple, unpretentious, beautiful, true. The conclusion to The Book of Dust can’t come soon enough.”—The Washington Post
Download or read book Sisters of the Confederacy written by Lauraine Snelling and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jesselynn Highwood discovers that her destination in Missouri has been ravaged, she sets out on the Oregon Trail, while her "sister Louisa has taken on the daunting task of smuggling desperately needed supplies for the hospital in Richmond."--Cover.
Download or read book The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls Race to the Ark written by M.J. Thomas and published by WorthyKids. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their second time-traveling adventure, siblings Peter and Mary get sent back to the time of Noah just days before the flood comes. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In Race to the Ark, Peter, Mary, and their faithful dog Hank travel back to the time of Noah. With only seven days to solve the riddle of the scroll and escape the impending flood, Peter, Mary, and Hank must race to help Noah and his family finish the ark. Along their journey, Peter and Mary evade a group of young ruffians and ultimately come face to face with the Dark Ruler, an evil man who reminds them of a snake they met in the Garden of Eden. Enthralling action and compelling illustrations will have children glued to the pages of this rambunctious Bible-based story.
Download or read book Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Book 6 The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers Kenya written by Elizabeth Singer Hunt and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack finally receives a coded message from his brother Max, possibly detailing his whereabouts. But duty calls, and Jack is whisked away to the sweltering savannah of Kenya before he can decipher it. Once there, a wise and kind Masai chief alerts Jack to a series of elephant killings where the corpses have been robbed of their tusks. Jack must find the malevolent ring of poachers responsible before more of these endangered species are destroyed.
