Download or read book The Vivaldi Cipher written by Gary McAvoy and published by Empraxis LLC. This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the election of a new Pope in the mid-18th century, famed violinist Antonio Vivaldi learns of a ring of art forgers who are replacing the Vatican's priceless treasures with expertly-painted fakes. Desperate, the composer hides a message in a special melody, hoping someone, someday, will take down the culprits . . . Nearly three hundred years later, the confession of a dying Mafia Don alerts a Venetian priest to a wealth of forged paintings in the Vatican Museum, and the key to their identities lies hidden in a puzzling piece of music. Father Michael Dominic, prefect of the Secret Archives, investigates, and is mystified when he finds a cipher in an old composition from Vivaldi. Desperate to stop this centuries-long conspiracy, he calls on fellow sleuth Hana Sinclair and Dr. Livia Gallo, a music cryptologist, to help him crack the code and learn the truth. But the Camorra, a centuries-old Italian Mafia clan, won't stand by while some interfering priest ruins their most lucrative operation. Along with a French commando and two valiant Swiss Guards, Dominic explores the dark canals and grand palazzos of Venice to uncover the evidence he needs to stop the sinister plot. Can he unearth it in time, or will the Church's most valuable artworks fall prey to this massive conspiracy?

Download or read book The Petrus Prophecy written by Gary McAvoy and published by Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers. This book was released on 2022-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Father Jonah Barlow is dead. The respected Jesuit scholar of apocalyptic studies might have died from a fall in his apartment . . . or was he pushed? All that is known for sure is that the provocative manuscript he was working on-a book that promised to reveal the upcoming fulfillment of ancient and recent prophecies, including the ghastly and shocking Third Secret of Fatima-is missing. Two female detectives-one from Chicago, the other from Rome-take on the investigation as a possible homicide, turning to Vatican archivist Father Michael Dominic for his help, since Barlow sent the young priest the only other copy of the manuscript. Newly elected Pope Ignatius, Enrico Petrini, intent on verifying the content of the manuscript against the original handwritten version of the Third Secret-which has been kept sequestered in the Pope's personal vault for decades-discovers that the keys have been stolen. The search is on for the only other set, kept safely in the hands of a trusted monk in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, a sinister ancient order known as the Knights of the Apocalypse seem to be using the predictions of the manuscript to create fear and chaos as the prophecies appear to be coming fulfilled. Is the end of the world imminent? From Chicago to Jerusalem to Scotland, from Rome to the ancient island nation of Malta, join Father Dominic, journalist Hana Sinclair, their trusted team of Swiss Guards, a French commando, and the two detectives as they solve the bewildering puzzles of the Petrus Prophecy.

Download or read book Harvest for Hope written by Jane Goodall and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a provocative look into the ways we can positively impact the world by changing our eating habits. "One of those rare, truly great books that can change the world."-John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution The renowned scientist who fundamentally changed the way we view primates and our relationship with the animal kingdom now turns her attention to an incredibly important and deeply personal issue-taking a stand for a more sustainable world. In this provocative and encouraging book, Jane Goodall sounds a clarion call to Western society, urging us to take a hard look at the food we produce and consume-and showing us how easy it is to create positive change.Offering her hopeful, but stirring vision, Goodall argues convincingly that each individual can make a difference. She offers simple strategies each of us can employ to foster a sustainable society. Brilliant, empowering, and irrepressibly optimistic, Harvest for Hope is one of the most crucial works of our age. If we follow Goodall's sound advice, we just might save ourselves before it's too late.

Download or read book And Every Word Is True written by Gary McAvoy and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on stunning new details discovered in the personal archives of former Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Harold R. Nye, "And Every Word Is True" lays out a fresh, meticulously-researched perspective on the Clutter murder case made famous by Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood."

Download or read book The Vatican Knights written by Rick Jones and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-11 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While on a visit to the United States, Pope Pius XIII is kidnapped by a terrorist cell calling itself the Soldiers of Islam. If the United States and its allies do not meet their demands, they will execute the pope. So when FBI Specialist Shari Cohen is called to duty to track down the terrorist cell responsible, she learns that she is not alone. Deep behind the Vatican walls a secret order dispatches a clandestine op group of elite commandos known as the Vatican Knights. Their mission: bring the pope back alive. As Cohen and the Knights work in tandem they uncover a White House conspiracy involving high-ranking members on Capitol Hill. When she begins to get too close to the truth about the pope's kidnapping, she becomes the target of indigenous forces trying to keep the conspiracy safe. However, in order to get to her they must go through the Vatican Knights.

Download or read book The Temple Legacy written by D. C. Macey and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven hundred years ago, in a time of war and betrayal, Europe's greatest hoard of treasure and religious works disappeared. The men who guarded its secret simply vanished into history. In Europe today, Cassiter is a sadistic killer and criminal contractor - a master of his craft. His team is searching for something secret, something very old and with a value beyond gold. His client wants results, only results. Sam Cameron, a former army officer turned archaeology lecturer, leads his students on a fieldtrip to the coast of Fife. Helen Johnson goes too. A junior church minister and independent spirit, her yearlong exchange trip to Scotland is going well - life feels good. Meanwhile, the apparently random and brutal killing of a retired church minister has sent shockwaves through the communities he once served. Far from that turmoil, Sam and Helen's summer takes an exciting turn with a find in the dunes. What are these mystery objects? What is their connection to the Knights Templar? But suddenly, others are asking the same questions and the thrill of discovery is swept away in a rage of violence and death. Helen and Sam must draw on all their skills and experience to solve an ancient mystery and find how it links to the murdered minister. In a race for answers, their lives and the lives of those they hold dear are in the balance. Failure means death. Success will answer the greatest unresolved mystery of the medieval world.

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Download or read book Distinction written by Pierre Bourdieu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines differences in taste between modern French classes, discusses the relationship between culture and politics, and outlines the strategies of pretension.

Download or read book Immortal Destiny written by Aiden James and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this third installment of The Judas Chronicles, William Barrow (AKA Judas Iscariot) is faced with recovering the silver coin he dreads above all others. Known as the "Singing Coin" among the ancients, this shekel was originally lost long ago...on the very night of Jesus Christ's arrest in Jerusalem. Hoping to save it for last, until after the other twenty-nine coins are recovered, Viktor Kaslow's recent designs for the coin thwart William's plan. A new murder spree has begun for the ruthless Kaslow, who races against William and the immortal Roderick Cooley to obtain the coin from a reclusive Essene sect residing in the Bolivian Andes. But unlike William and Kaslow's previous confrontations, this one involves many more outside interests, since this coin contains unusual properties. If it falls into the wrong hands, the entire world will be brought to its trembling knees.... The stakes have never been higher for William, his family, and the welfare of mankind. To stop Kaslow, William must rely on the help of Roderick, Alistair, and a host of others-both mortal and immortal-to have any hope of reclaiming blood coin number twenty-four before time runs out.

Download or read book Roman Ice written by Dave Bartell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-11-16 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His rich discovery will make history¿ if someone doesn't steal it first.Darwin Lacroix wants to rewrite the story of the past. The archaeologist knows that a $10 million discovery of diamonds in Iceland is just a fraction of Emperor Nero's fortune. He's read the ancient scrolls buried beneath Mt. Vesuvius, and he's about to prove that Nero lined the lava tubes with impossible amounts of gold. But when a powerful cartel seizes control of the hunt, Darwin's quest becomes a race against time to reveal the mother lode first.With a volcanologist and an unsavory diamond expert on board, the academic's search for riches meets lethal obstacles at every turn. Deep underground, the choices Darwin makes could determine who in his party makes it out alive.Roman Ice is a thrilling suspense novel in the tradition of Sahara, The Lost World, and Treasure Island. If you like alternate history, archaeological adventures, and complex characters, then you'll love Dave Bartell's action-packed tale

Download or read book The Holy Assassin written by Luis Miguel Rocha and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Pope John Paul I dies in mysterious circumstances, his successor emerges from the conclave - unaware that he is in mortal danger. It is only the actions of a few loyal operatives that his death is prevented. 30 years later, Sarah Monteiro begins to uncover a covert agency, who's web of lies hide the true power behind the throne.

Download or read book Mona Lisa s Secret written by Phil Philips and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical fiction - Mystery & Suspense Thriller In this elaborately plotted, fast-paced thriller, Phil Philips takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the streets of Paris and to the Jura mountains of Switzerland, to uncover a secret hidden for thousands of years ... Fans of the da Vinci code will love Mona Lisa's Secret.

Download or read book The Secrecy written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by Yang, Jwing-Ming. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the peak of the Cold War in the 1980s, Andrew, an all-American kid, is recruited by the CIA to train as aspy. When Andrew gets assigned to the US Embassy inMoscow, he is excited for the chance to explore his family'sRussian roots while serving his country. Loneliness andboredom turn out to be what Andrew finds working for theembassy-until he meets Alexandr, a young Russian actor.They strike up a friendship based on mutual interests whichleads to a deeper relationship than Andrew ever imagined.However, Alexandr has a terrible secret he must share withAndrew, that could end not only their friendship but alsotheir lives.This story awakens each of us to the consequences of everychoice we make, and the choices that were made for us, even before we were born. Is the path you are on, and thelife you are living, a reflection of your true self? Do yousometimes see glimpses of the reality underneath the sceneyou are living, like an actor playing a role in a story that waswritten for yo

Download or read book Empire of the Air written by Tom Lewis and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empire of the Air tells the story of three American visionaries—Lee de Forest, Edwin Howard Armstrong, and David Sarnoff—whose imagination and dreams turned a hobbyist's toy into radio, launching the modern communications age. Tom Lewis weaves the story of these men and their achievements into a richly detailed and moving narrative that spans the first half of the twentieth century, a time when the American romance with science and technology was at its peak. Empire of the Air is a tale of pioneers on the frontier of a new technology, of American entrepreneurial spirit, and of the tragic collision between inventor and corporation.

Download or read book Goodbye Butterflies written by David Fish and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't Let Stage Fright Sabotage Your Next Big Performance, Presentation or Competition You'll never achieve your full potential as a performer, public speaker, or athlete until you find your way beyond stage fright. The stakes are that high. Goodbye Butterflies' breakthrough DIY stage fright solution offers genuine hope to musicians, actors, dancers, and other performers, as well as public speakers, athletes, and even casual sufferers who become anxious in front of others. Developed by veteran educator, professional musician, and noted stage fright authority Dr. David Lee Fish, Goodbye Butterflies leads you step by easy step towards freedom from your nervousness using the same exclusive READ method he developed for his popular online course (goodbyebutterflies.com). Let Dr. Fish show you how to: calm your nerves unleash your talent enjoy the spotlight While helping you find the way beyond your stage fright, Goodbye Butterflies reveals why it's almost impossible to tackle your anxiety head-on. You'll also learn why getting nervous isn't your fault and doesn't mean you're somehow broken. In addition, you'll uncover the deep danger lurking beneath your nervousness. As an important extra, the approach at the heart of Goodbye Butterflies will help you achieve a state of flow to achieve peak performance when you perform, speak, or compete. No other method offers that. A large bonus section includes instructions on how public speakers and athletes can also benefit from Goodbye Butterflies and profiles famous stage fright sufferers, including Alan Rickman, Helen Mirren, Adele, Katy Perry, and Lorde. Praise for Goodbye Butterflies Having spent the last 30+ years in the entertainment industry as a director, producer, writer, actor, sportscaster and voice-over artist, I'm all too familiar with the nemesis known as stage fright. Working through Dr. Fish's Goodbye Butterflies has helped me better understand this unwelcome guest, who often shows up unannounced. It can be managed and put in its place with the proper perspective, which helps release the artistic flow that is necessary to share the performance that rings true to the audience - be it one person or millions. Mel Fair (Halloween, Super 8, Scandal, Justified, Weeds) Goodbye Butterflies is an essential weapon in the arsenal of any serious performer and anyone else whose career depends on persuading, entertaining, or motivating others. And that's EVERYONE! Dr. Fish is revolutionizing entertainment & public speaking. What Dale Carnegie is to "winning friends & influencing people," he is to performance. DO THIS!!!" Pat O'Connor (artist manager & CEO - POC Media, Inc.)

Download or read book The Pope s Butcher written by Joseph Gioconda and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandoned as a child and raised by the Church, young Sebastian works tirelessly in his pursuit of priesthood. But when a shadowy hooded figure passes him a scroll, his careful plans face a turning point. It appears his name has drawn the attention of the Inquisition and his attendance is commanded at once-for retribution, information, or something else, he does not know.Father Heinrich Institoris the Grand Inquisitor is lauded as a visionary man, driven by a burning desire to cleanse the world of Eve's original sin by eradicating witches. As Inquisition courts bloom across Europe, he vows to leave no stone unturned, no hovel unexamined, and no woman alive, in his search for justice.As the Inquisitor's violent mission unfolds, Sebastian embarks on a quest through dank crypts, crumbling abbeys, and the darkest depravities known to man. Torn between duty and love when he encounters the beautiful pagan Brigantia, he fights to uncover the truth: of his past abandonment, the power of the occult, and just how far he'll go to protect the Church he loves. A Church that is harboring deadly secrets.Inspired by true historical figures and events in the 15th Century, The Pope's Butcher is not only a hair-raising work of suspense and espionage, but an astonishing account of religion and the occult in the Middle Ages.With an intriguing writing tone and a talent to create suspense and mystery from true events, Joseph C. Gioconda delivers a shocking story of serial murders within the Catholic Church. In writing his latest book, he has interviewed leading scholars in the U.S. and Europe and hired professional researchers to comb through newly discovered source material from Germany and Italy.

Download or read book Immortal Plague written by Aiden James and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-17 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE GREAT BETRAYER...IN HIS OWN WORDS.First in the pulse-pounding, action-packed "Judas Chronicles" series by bestselling author Aiden James.William Barrow carries a dark secret. A very dark secret.An archivist for the Smithsonian Institute and also a part-time operative for the CIA, no one would ever suspect the handsome 'thirty-ish' William is in fact the most reviled human being to ever walk the earth. His infectious warmth and sense of humor make such an assertion especially hard to believe.But long ago, William Barrow had another name...one that is synonymous with shame and betrayal: Judas Iscariot.Forced to walk the earth as a cursed immortal, William/Judas is on a quest to reclaim the thirty silver shekels paid to him in exchange for Jesus Christ. Twenty-one coins have now been recovered-thanks in large part to the help from his latest son, the esteemed Georgetown University history professor, Alistair Barrow. Ever hopeful the complete coin collection will buy him a full pardon from God and end his banishment from heaven, William plans a visit to a remote village deep within Iran's Alborz Mountains to retrieve 'silver coin number twenty-two'. But the CIA has a different objective for this trip, one that pits both father and son against an unscrupulous Russian billionaire searching for something else that's just as precious within the ancient mountains of Iran... something that threatens peace in the modern world if William and Alistair fail to reach it first.This compelling, exciting, and at times heart-breaking supernatural adventure with nearly 500 combined 5-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads by bestselling author Aiden James, begins the epic "Judas Chronicles" saga, a series that's been downloaded over 400,000 times!Immortal Plague is the first of eight Judas Chronicles supernatural adventures with more to come in 2019 and beyond. If you enjoy fast-paced supernatural stores that are big on action and heart, then The Judas Chronicles are for you!Wow! It's an Emotional Roller Coaster Ride! Great Book, Exciting Adventure!I started reading this story with no intention of liking Judas, the man that is believed to have betrayed Jesus, and I wanted insight into what could have caused him to do such a dreadful thing. I found myself rooting for him to find the missing "blood money--coins," to redeem his life and pay his penance for his sins.... A great story, full of great characters, humor, love, friendship, and it was well worth the time it took to read it. I look forward to the other books in this series. 5-star Amazon reviewMakes you think!This author is amazing! Who would have thought of Judas as a fantasy character? I hesitated as I am Christian and couldn't believe this could be good. Aiden James is NOT disrespectful to biblical truth, he just sees it in a whole different point of view. I loved these books, not finished with them all yet, but will buy them all. Don't hesitate because you are Christian; if you love fantasy, this will really intrigue you. Judas Iscariot, love him or hate him....After several thousand years on earth, anyone would be a little warped, right?Doomed to immortality because of his betrayal of Christ, Judas Iscariot (now called William Barrow) must collect the thirty pieces of silver he was given by the Romans. But each coin has caused mayhem throughout the centuries, and the worse the history of the coin, the harder it's retrieval.Immortal Plague is the beginning of this amazing series. It's hard to put one down without immediately purchasing the next one. Each is written as a journal of sorts, I like the style. These books will take you all over the world and each story grips as much as the previous.