This edition does not include illustrations.Inspiration for the major film starring Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Manish Dayal and Huma Qureshi and directed by Gurinder Chadha.Seventy years ago, at midnight on 14 August 1947, the Union Jack began its final journey down the flagstaff of Viceroy’s House, New Delhi. A fifth of humanity claimed their independence from the greatest empire history has ever seen – but the price of freedom was high, as a natio...

DEA agent Kevin Grady discovers that the CIA is turning a blind eye to drug smuggling by its allies— and CIA officer Jack Lind is at the center of this conspiracy. Lind allows Panamanian policeman Manuel Noriega to become the country's dictator, ignoring his ties to the Medellin cocaine cartel in order to use Panama as a base for an anti-Communist crusade. Grady and Lind become enemies in a war they should have been fighting together, and beautiful Panamanian Juanita Boyd— Lind's lover— is...

The battle known as D-Day— the Allied Armies invasion of France on June 6, 1944— has been remembered in hundreds of books, articles, and films. D-Day marked the true turning point in the war against the German Reich and the effort to liberate Europe from its occupation.In The Secrets of D-Day, master storyteller Larry Collins (author of The Road To Armageddon and co-author of Is Paris Burning?) breathes life into this amazing tale. Collins vividly describ...

When Iran's deadly nuclear game is revealed, CIA agent Frank Williams realizes there is only one man made for the job of traveling to the other side of the world to neutralize this threat—his disgraced former partner, agent Jim Duffy. Williams travels to Duffy's quiet Maine hideaway and presents the facts of the case: The world's largest heroin dealers have carved a path straight to America's doorsteps and may possess six of the deadliest weapons known to man. Duffy doesn't want to yield t...

When Iran's deadly nuclear game is revealed, CIA agent Frank Williams realizes there is only one man made for the job of traveling to the other side of the world to neutralize this threat—his disgraced former partner, agent Jim Duffy. Williams travels to Duffy's quiet Maine hideaway and presents the facts of the case: The world's largest heroin dealers have carved a path straight to America's doorsteps and may possess six of the deadliest weapons known to man. Duffy doesn't want to yield t...

Foundation of Christion faith was given by revelation of the word of Jesus Christ by the HOLY SPIRIT.The word of God is the foundation of faith through which we must believe to receive his promises, salvation, healing, peace, and joy, for our lives, [eternal life for ever and ever].For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 cor. 5: 7, Living accord to the truth of God’s word and the testimony of his spirit. Faith is in believing God’s testimony and living in agreement with it.

Set against the sweeping landscapes of the American Southwest, Skystone is a powerful blend of suspense, forbidden love, ancient spirituality, and modern conspiracy-where fate, violence, and forgotten forces collide.Mike Braddock and Angie Clark are young, deeply in love, and standing at the edge of adulthood with carefully laid plans for a future together. But Angie's father has other ambitions-ones rooted in control, wealth, and power. When Mike refuses to disapp...

The Memory Keeper is the story of Tomás Romero, a native of the Acjachemen band, whom the Spanish renamed Juaneño. Born in 1820 in San Juan Capistrano, Tomás attends the mission school where, in addition to the catechism, he learns to read, write, and cipher—uncommon for the Indians in San Juan at the time. Because Tomás assists the padres, he becomes aware of the world outside the small religious community. During his lifetime, he experiences the rule of Spain, Mexico, and finally, the Un...

After two years on the planet Kaùsan in the Triangulum galaxy, Zyrah McGregor is finally ready to return home to face her uncle, Ziad Faheem, the man who killed her grandparents, parents, and younger brother.However, it will not be easy. Ziad has taken over her father’s business and become rich, and politically powerful as a deputy councilor in the League of Arab Worlds.Also, the Federation military lawyer assigned to her case is none other than Staff Judge Advocate General, Craig Larson, ...

Detailing methods for preparing organizations for disasters, this book discusses not only tried and true tactics, but also areas often overlooked during the reactive and post-disaster phases. The authors address special considerations important in planning for disaster management, from chemical spills, floods, aircraft crashes, and terrorist attack

31 Months in Japan-the Building of a Theme Park is the story of two Southern Californians embarking on the adventure of a lifetime-moving to Japan to participate in the construction of the Universal Studios Japan® theme park. Join authors Larry K. & Lorna Collins on an odyssey into a foreign culture where they are often misunderstood and frequently confused. Discover the challenges and frustrations of building a world-class entertainment venue outside the United States. Enjoy the adventure...

Zyrah Duban-McGregor, the sole survivor and only direct heir to the Duban fortune, along with her aunt and her aunt's children, is forced to hide on the planet Kaùsan as her uncle and his brother intend to kill them and take over ownership of the Duban corporation.Geologist Katia Cummings is sent on an illegal secret mission to Kaùsan to find molybdenum mining sites. An accident leaves her and aide, Cora Kanaka, trapped a thousand kilometers from the nearest help.Second Lieut...