Download or read book Through Smoke Teared Eyes written by Johnny F. Pugh and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "2018 SAN FRANCISCO BOOK FESTIVAL HONORS VIETNAM SAGA FOR TOP PRIZE SAN FRANCISCO: The remarkable story of an enlisted mans struggles in the jungles of Vietnam is the grand prize winner of the 2018 San Francisco Book Festival, which honors the best books of the spring. Johnny F. Pughs Through Smoke-Teared Eyes (iUniverse) is an action-packed and vivid account of one soldiers thoughts and experiences in combat. Written to confront the demons of his past, Pugh recounts the year he spent as an Army rifleman, trapped in the Iron Triangle of the Vietnam War. His accounts of kill zones, mortar attacks and jungle survival are sobering and raise questions about the conflict and all wars." To confront the demons of his past, author Johnny F. Pugh relives the year he spent as an army rifleman battling unseen guerilla fighters in one of the most dangerous places during the Vietnam War, the Iron Triangle. Through his stories and poetry, he shows how it felt to be trapped in a kill zone, enemy bullets just inches from his face, and the mind-numbing terror experienced after being thrown by a land mine explosion while fighting off bloodsucking leeches, vicious mosquitoes, and stifling heat and humidity. Through Smoke-Teared Eyes offers an engaging, sometimes bilingual, account of the close friendship Pugh shared with his fellow squad members, learning from them critical survival skills and his own identity as a Chicano. After witnessing numerous atrocities against the Vietnamese peasants at the hands of the American military, he is forced to question his own role as a participant in this bloody war.

Download or read book On Wings Of The Morning written by Marie Bostwick and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2010-04-23 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A gripping, evocative read that will set your heart to soaring into the turbulent skies of WWII” from the New York Times–bestselling author (Debbie Macomber). Morgan Glennon’s destiny points straight up into Oklahoma’s clear, blue sky. It’s been that way since he was four years old, imagining the famous flier father he’s never met. Morgan leaves college to enlist as a Navy pilot, and his whole world suddenly changes when America goes to war. Watching his friends fall in battle, robs Morgan of the joy he always felt in the air. It will take one very unusual woman to help him get it back . . . Georgia Jean Carter learned early never to rely on a man for anything but trouble. Airplanes are different: they take a girl places most boyfriends can’t. Remarkably, the war makes it possible for Georgia to do her part as a pilot. Flying with the WASPs brings a special sense of belonging—yet there’s something missing that Georgia doesn’t recognize until a brief encounter sets her dreaming about a young flyboy she barely knows . . . “An uplifting and spirit-nurturing read.” —Fresh Fiction “Bostwick does an excellent job of telling the story of the WASP.” —Library Journal “A one-of-a-kind find, the sort of book that completely transports you to another place in time.” —RT Book Reviews “[A] solid WWII era romance . . . Bostwick fills out their destinies satisfyingly and delivers tempting brushes with intimacy at all the right moments before the end-of-war denouement.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book The Lazarus War Redemption written by Jamie Sawyer and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See the world of the Lazarus War in a whole new light, in this thrilling spin-off novella from the new science fiction star Jamie Sawyer. Their family reunion will be disrupted, however, when a catastrophe strikes the space station. The crew of the Edison suddenly find themselves fighting for their lives -- and amongst the chaos, Taniya will discover that she's not the only member of the crew with a secret . . .

Download or read book Oswiu King of Kings written by Edoardo Albert and published by Lion Fiction. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Edoardo Albert’s book is brilliant: hugely enjoyable, a galloping plot with characters I care about – exactly the sort of thing I love to read. . . . This was a joy to read from start to finish.' Conn Iggulden, author of the Conqueror and Emperor series. Oswald’s head is on a spike. Can Oswiu avoid the same fate? The great pagan king Penda set a trap, and when the brothers Oswiu and Oswald walked in, only one came back alive. Rumours abound that the place where Oswald’s body is strung up has become sacred ground a site of healing for those who seek it. Oswald’s mother believes he will protect those he loves, even beyond the grave. So she asks the impossible of Oswiu: to journey to the heart of Penda’s kingdom and rescue the body that was stolen from them. Oswiu: King of Kings is the masterful conclusion to The Northumbrian Thrones trilogy.

Download or read book The PJ Sugar Collection Nothing but Trouble Double Trouble Licensed for Trouble written by Susan May Warren and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 935 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection bundles all 3 volumes of Susan May Warren’s delightful PJ Sugar series together in one e-book, for a great value! Nothing but Trouble It’s not fair to say that trouble happens every time PJ Sugar is around, but it feels that way when she returns to her home town, looking for a fresh start. Within a week, her former teacher is murdered and her best friend’s husband is arrested as the number-one suspect. Although the police detective investigating the murder—who also happens to be PJ’s former flame—is convinced it’s an open-and-shut case, PJ’s not so sure. She begins digging for clues in an effort to clear her friend’s husband and ends up reigniting old passions, uncovering an international conspiracy, and solving a murder along the way. She also discovers that maybe God can use a woman who never seems to get it right. Double Trouble With one solved case under her belt, PJ Sugar is ready to dive into her career as a private investigator. Or at least a PI’s assistant until she can prove herself to Jeremy Kane, her new boss. Suddenly PJ’s seeing crime everywhere. But is it just in her head, or can she trust her instincts? When she takes on her first official case—house-sitting for a witness in protective custody—Jeremy assures her there’s no danger involved. But it soon becomes clear that there is someone after the witness . . . and now they’re after PJ, too. Licensed for Trouble PJ Sugar receives shocking news that she’s inherited the Kellogg family mansion. Though she has no idea why, the timing is perfect—PJ has clearly worn out her welcome at her sister’s house. Unfortunately, the mansion is in shambles, and PJ is short on cash. Rescue comes in the form of Max Smith, a mysterious handyman willing to trade his services for PJ’s investigative skills. But PJ already has a full docket with cramming for her PI license and nurturing a growing romance with her boss, Jeremy Kane. Can she take on Max’s case without dropping the ball?

Download or read book The Tower of Fear written by Glen Cook and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nomad mercenaries, effete politicians, and ordinary folk caught in extraordinary circumstances occupy the dark, foreboding fantasy world created by the author of the popular Black Company series.--"Library Journal." Reissue.

Download or read book The Pinsetter written by Norman Gerard and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kansas-born journalist David Kane never expected he would land a lucrative position at New Yorks Crawley News. Still, he does, and the position is all he could have hoped for until illegal phone hacking allegations by Crawley land on the backs of several New York staffers. The Big Apple isnt so glitzy anymore, even for David. A position opens in Crawleys Nigerian office when a journalist was murdered while investigating the fraudulent testing and distribution of a meningitis vaccine. Despite some of the obvious dangers associated with a foreign country, David gladly accepts his relocation to Africa. After all, Nigeria is a cultural mecca, leading the country in wealth and oil exportation. He receives his first assignment immediately: investigating a bloody coup in Central Africa. The small town boy is soon thrust into a front-line political and religious conflict. Hes captured, caught in the deadly Ebola outbreak, and even has a steamy affair with his married translatoran irresistible Nigerian woman recruited by the CIA. David receives the help of a seasoned Scottish journalist, and the newbie Crawley recruit will certainly have a lot to write aboutif he has better luck than his dead predecessor.

Download or read book Bury Me in My Jersey written by Tom McAllister and published by Villard. This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born and raised in Eagles country, Tom McAllister learns from his father and brother the rules of being a football fan. Spending Sundays in the infamous 700 level of Veterans Stadium, or sitting in front of the TV with his father in a nearby recliner, Tom sees both the ugly and beautiful sides of Philadelphia football. Like all true Philadelphians, he connects with the players. From icons Chuck Bednarik and Steve Van Buren to modern-day greats Randall Cunningham, Donovan McNabb, and Brian Dawkins and controversial stars such as Terrell Owens, the Eagles players become a part of McAllister’s life. Watching them every Sunday, he tries to develop his own identity as a fan. Torn between his father’s calm and levelheaded fandom and the rowdy, profane, and violent crowds of Philadelphia legend, Tom struggles to achieve balance. As a rabid Eagles fan, Tom McAllister experiences plenty of defeats and disappointments, but his biggest challenge is coping with the premature loss of his father to cancer. In Bury Me in My Jersey, McAllister explores the connection between his dedication to the Eagles and the death of his father. He details the intense bonds—between fathers and sons, among friends, and even between a city and its football team—and chronicles the joys and sorrows, victories and failures, of a lifetime of sports obsession. Any fan can relate: Tom drinks to excess, spends countless hours every week posting to an online Eagles message board, and spies on players in the fruit aisle of the supermarket. Without the example of his father to guide him, Tom often finds himself stumbling off track. But it is his girlfriend and eventual wife, LauraBeth, who keeps him grounded as he matures into adulthood. A touching, funny, beautifully crafted memoir, Bury Me in My Jersey is not only a marvelous tribute to a father, a way of life, and a team and its devoted followers but also a love letter to the city of Philadelphia.

Download or read book Boss Fight written by Annie Bellet and published by S&S/Saga Press. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second volume of the USA TODAY bestselling fantasy series combining the next three books—Heartache, Thicker Than Blood, and Magic to the Bone. Separated from her friends, their fates unknown, and without her magic, Jade must stop fighting on Samir’s terms or else her next battle will be her last. Level up. Or die. Jade Crow and her friends faced their worst enemy, her ex-boyfriend Samir, the most powerful sorcerer in the world, and they now lie defeated, and flung across the wilderness. Samir had trained Jade to be a sorceress, to mold her in his image, until she rejected him and escaped here to Wylde. Jade must stop fighting on Samir’s terms or else her next battle will be her last. Leveled up and wiser, Jade stands a chance this time, if she follows the true calling of her power, and changes the playing field. Everything has been leading up to this…Roll for initiative! This is the omnibus of the next three volumes in the USA TODAY bestselling fantasy series, Heartache; Thicker Than Blood; Magic to the Bone, collected together for the first time in print.

Download or read book The Method Acting Exercises Handbook written by Lola Cohen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Method Acting Exercises Handbook is a concise and practical guide to the acting exercises originally devised by Lee Strasberg, one of the Method's foremost practitioners. The Method trains the imagination, concentration, senses and emotions to ‘re-create’ – not ‘imitate’ – logical, believable and truthful behavior on stage and in film. Building on nearly 30 years of teaching internationally and at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York and Los Angeles, Lola Cohen details a series of specific exercises in order to provide clear instruction and guidance to this preeminent form of actor training. By integrating Strasberg's voice with her own tried and tested style of teaching, Cohen demonstrates what can be gained from the exercises, how they can inform and inspire your learning, and how they might be applied to your acting and directing practice. As a companion to The Lee Strasberg Notes (Routledge 2010), a transcription of Strasberg's own teaching, The Method Acting Exercises Handbook offers an unparalleled and updated guide to this world renowned technique.

Download or read book The Edge of the Blade written by Graham Shelby and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love and revenge will drive him across the sea in this epic historical adventure of The Crusader Knights The Falkan castle of Tremellion is visited by the mysterious Lord Vaulmier, Treasurer of the Crusade, and his beautiful daughter Christiane de Magnat-Vaulmier. Seeking finance for the Third Crusade against Saladin, they negotiate with Sir Geoffrey Falkan and inveigle all the Falkan fortune, to the fury of Sir Geoffrey’s older son, Ranulf, who will be driven to the most terrible of crimes... Baynard Falkan, younger son and valiant knight errant, sets out on a quest to find Christiane, who has stolen his heart, and to avenge the bloody killing of his father. But to find justice, he must survive bandits and pirates, and travel to the bloody siege of Jerusalem. The Edge of the Blade, the sixth epic historical adventure in The Crusader Knights Cycle, is perfect for fans of David Gilman and Bernard Cornwell. ‘The story is exciting as well as psychologically convincing and thought-provoking’ Financial Times ‘History with a dramatist’s eye for a fine setting and a novelist’s insight into human minds and motives’ Times Literary Supplement

Download or read book Pangerath written by Warren Clyde and published by W.K.Clyde. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pangerath, a magically hidden continent in the oceans of modern-day man. The Prophecy A land quenched by blood and tears, Begets a child of dark and light A seed nurtured, by witch’s white. Four by four does time progress The seed now grown, Then torn from loving breast. Through loving friends and family The lands fate, as does his rest. His soul divided by dark and light. Upon this boy’s burdened plight. THE PROPHECY TWO Born of two sides A boy arrives. Unknown his father, His fate; survive. For evils, grip shall be undone By a boy wizard born A witch’s son. I've always had this fire inside me—a burning passion for writing and storytelling that's been with me through thick and thin. Now, here's the thing. I've dreamt of being a writer for as long as I can remember, but I carried doubts with me like baggage. I didn't follow the conventional path, and let's be honest, there were times when I wondered if I had what it takes. I've walked a road less traveled, faced my share of struggles, and come from places that weren't exactly sunshine and rainbows. Life led me through different twists and turns. I've had my fair share of jobs, but nothing quite clicked. It wasn't that I didn't try—I just couldn't find that spark, that thing that made me jump out of bed each morning. I kept thinking, "Is this it? Is this what life's all about?" And then, there was a moment of clarity. I decided to say goodbye to the uninspiring and embrace the enchanting. I found solace in writing, in crafting worlds and characters that danced in my imagination. Pangerath came alive, a place of magic, adventure, and limitless possibilities. But that wasn't all—I was also jotting down "Valentine: Memoirs of a Vampire" and playing with ideas that floated around in the recesses of my mind. Writing isn't just something I do; it's a part of who I am. Every day, I pour my thoughts onto the page. Fantasy is my go-to—it's a realm of escapism, of magic and wonder where I can explore different dimensions and be whoever I want to be. Vampires, mystical realms, all of it—I embrace it with open arms, and my imagination runs wild. Now, here's the thing about being a writer: it's a rollercoaster. Doubts and fears can sneak in, making you wonder if anyone will resonate with your words. I've been there, staring at the blank page, my heart racing. But I've realized something crucial—writing is my purpose. Each word, each story is a piece of my soul that I'm sharing with you. So, as you dive into my stories, whether it's the magical lands of Pangerath or the secrets of vampires, know that you're not just reading words on a page. You're stepping into my world, a world crafted with determination and love. My journey isn't conventional, but it's uniquely mine. And as you read, I hope you feel that spark, that connection, and find a piece of yourself within the pages. Here's to us, to adventure, and to the power of imagination. Let's embark on this journey together, shall we? Warmly, Warren K Clyde

Download or read book The Billionaire s Dare written by Kristi Avalon and published by Kristi Avalon. This book was released on 2024-03-24 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protecting her is a challenge he can’t refuse… Even in the corporate world, motorcycle-riding, bad-boy billionaire Adam Soren plays by his own rules. Then his friend hits him with a dare – to tackle his lifelong battle with severe dyslexia. With a mix of apprehension and hope, he accepts Marissa’s tutoring unaware that beneath her reserved demeanor lies a woman in desperate need of a protector. Passionate educator Marissa Denning believes in second chances – for everyone else – but she’s suffered years of loneliness to safeguard her secret. She’s in Witness Protection for testifying against a criminal biker gang. Even as she falls for his devilish charm and intelligence while tutoring him, she knows she can never make plans for a future with Adam – any moment she might need to run again. As their attraction becomes undeniable, Adam discovers she’s trying to escape a dangerous past. An obsessed ex-con will stop at nothing to seek revenge. Does one former badass bounty hunter-turned-bodyguard stand a chance against an entire outlaw biker gang? A fearless rebel at heart, Adam was born to take on those odds. He’ll prove to Marissa that everyone deserves second chances…and love is worth fighting for.

Download or read book Sweetest Darkness written by Leslie Lutz and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teenage psychic is drawn deep into the honeycomb of an abandoned hotel—and into a cat-and-mouse game with a predatory entity—in this riveting new supernatural horror novel. "SO SCARY, IT GIVES DARKNESS A BAD NAME! When I finished the last page, I realized I was still shivering."—R.L. STINE, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street Everyone in Gypsum, Texas knows the Hotel Alvarado changes at night—especially Quinn. A teenage clairvoyant, he’s been having dreams about it… dreams that call him to its dark, abandoned halls. The hotel is a monument to the town’s more prosperous past, when celebrities flocked to the mineral spas and films were shot in the desert. The Great Depression killed all of that, it killed the Alvarado, and frankly it killed Gypsum, too. Now, when the sun goes down, things no longer living stir deep within its creaking depths. But the dreams are relentless. When Quinn braves the hotel’s darkness with his best friend June and unrequited love Selena, looking for answers, he gets only one: ghosts aren’t the scariest thing lurking inside the Alvarado (although they’re there, cold and restless and angry). No. He’s been called by something worse: a predatory, inhuman entity that threatens to wipe Gypsum off the map, along with everyone in it. And wrongly—accidentally—he’s let it out. It takes the shape of a handsome young man. It walks. It talks. It laughs. It can even make you laugh. But its appetite for death can never be sated. Quinn has always had the power to see the future… can he find the power to change it? "Mesmeric. Hauntingly beautiful. A must-read for anyone who dares to venture into the abyss."—Robin Alvarez, author of When Oceans Rise "Spooky. Scary. Mysterious. Twisty."—A. Lee Martinez, award-winning author of A Namless Witch

Download or read book Garrett s Destiny written by Rebecca Zanetti and published by Lyrical. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Katee Robert and pulsing with passion, adventure, and paranormal suspense and romance, the latest novel in the New York Times bestselling Dark Protectors series delivers an immortal alpha male hero with a fated love and an epic destiny… Love and danger . . . For most of his life, Vampire-Demon Garrett Kayrs, nephew of the King of the Realm, has carried a heavy mantle of responsibility with ease and control. Fate declared him heir to the throne, Fortune marked him with the power of the mysterious circle of Seven, and Chance promised more surprises to come. Nothing deterred him from his path. Until the nightmares began—agonizing dreams of having a female, the female, his mate, on the back of his motorcycle—only to have her torn away from his protection. He feels the menace around her, the danger she’s in, and he can’t rest until he finds her . . . Duty and desire . . . Destiny Applegate bears the weight of her name with a respectful balance of fear and purpose. She has been given some direction, but not nearly enough to truly understand her duty, what she was born to do. Even as a child, she had a sense of him. The him, her mate. A dream moment or two with him that might have saved her—or possibly cursed her. So now, when he finds her, she has no choice but to jump on the back of his bike and do her best to hold on until she discovers her path—even if that means ending his. “Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended.” —Library Journal on Vampire’s Faith “Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.” —Publishers Weekly on Claimed “A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action. . . . Zanetti keeps getting better.” —RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

Download or read book Slocum Giant 2003 written by Jake Logan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-11-25 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slocum's about to learn that sometimes, the best man for the job is a boy. If there’s anything worse than a dirty snake, it’s a cheap dirty snake. And Jack Mitcham is as cheap as they come. So when young Joshua Quaid and his brothers stood up to him in a bar one fateful day, Mitcham took Quaid’s two eldest brothers out with just one bullet. Saving on ammo, as Mitcham would say. The young Quaid isn’t the only one out to find Mitcham, though. The con man is also on Slocum’s hit list—exceptin’ he’s listed under one of a dozen aliases. And both Slocum and the boy are looking forward to a hefty reward, should they find him dead or alive. So, after a right impolite howdy-do—including bullets and some blood—the pair realize that two heads are better than one. But first, there are a few things Slocum needs to teach his greenhorn sidekick, like how to hold his liquor, woo a woman into bed—and find footprints in the snow…

Download or read book Take the Shilling written by Raymund Eich and published by CV-2 Books. This book was released on with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Military science fiction [concentrating] on the psychology and politics of societies in conflict." ---Analog, on The Confederated Worlds series The Confederated Worlds implanted in his brain the skills to make him a soldier. He had to learn for himself how to survive interstellar war. Tomas Neumann seeks escape from his backwater planet and overbearing mother, and a mentor to replace his long-dead father. "Taking the shilling"---enlisting in the Confederated Worlds military---promises both. But despite the soldier's skills implanted in his brain, combat against fellow humans, especially ones who should have welcomed him as a liberator, threaten to destroy him, in body and in spirit. Grieving for lost comrades, demoralized by harrowing combat, can Tomas learn what he needs to survive? Because soon, with the fates of thousands of his fellow soldiers in the balance, he will face his war's ultimate challenge.