In "Under The Red Crescent, Plevna 1877," readers are transported to the heart of one of the most pivotal moments in European history. Set against the backdrop of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, this gripping narrative chronicles the epic struggle for the Bulgarian town of Plevna.As the Russian Empire seeks to expand its influence in the Balkans and challenge Ottoman dominance, the small garrison town of Plevna becomes the focal point of a fierce and relentless battle. Led by th...

Get 3 great standalone books in one collection, from USA Today Bestselling Author Mike Ryan.Included are:A Dangerous ManThe Last JobThe CrewA Dangerous ManFor the past ten years, Dan Casey has lived a relatively quiet life in Virginia. He got married, had two kids, even started his own business. But a deep, dark secret he's been hiding is about to shatter his...

The easy accessibility of the Bible in most of the world's major languages can obscure a dramatic and sometimes unexpected story.In Know How We Got Our Bible, scholars Ryan Reeves and Charles Hill trace the history of the Bible from its beginnings to the present day, highlighting key figures and demonstrating overall the reliability of Scripture. Reeves and Hill begin with the writing of the Bible's books (including authorship and dating), move into the fo...

The most dynamic, comprehensive, and student-friendly text on the nature of microorganisms and the fascinating processes they employ in producing infectious diseaseFor more than a quarter-of-a-century this engaging text has been unmatched in its ability to help students understand the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or causation of disease.Through a vibrant, accessible approach, Ryan & Sherris Medical Microbiology

A satanic conspiracy threatens mankind when the Holy Grail is found in an English country church in this classic metaphysical thriller.An unidentified body lies lifeless in the offices of a British publishing house. Soon after it is discovered, an urgent request from an author arrives by post, pleading for the deletion of an important paragraph from an upcoming publication. These unlikely incidents mark the beginning of a secret war waged in the English countryside ...

Prior to European colonization, the world was thickly populated with hundreds of independent states and vibrant regional state systems. Yet these states are typically excluded from traditional international relations scholarship, which has mostly focused on the European experience.This book provides a groundbreaking comparative analysis of non-Western states and state systems in the nineteenth century. Using an original data set on independent states during this period, Charles R. ...

Make home décor, jewelry, and more with projects that put a twenty-first–century spin on this age-old craft. Includes photos and diagrams.Discover a fresh new take on the traditional art of macramé, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies and is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macramé projects are the best way to bring the current trend for luxe, boho interiors into your home.This book includes on-trend macramé projects for inside and outside...

Two Timeless Classics of****Theosophical literature.These two texts of Charles J. Ryan explore the ways in which both theosophy and yoga base spiritual progress on the deepest possible understanding of the nature of life. Yoga and Yoga Discipline is an excellent look at the yogic philosophies. What is theosophy? explains the interconnectedness of all human beings, the wisdom held in ancient religions and myths, the universal brotherhood and the in...

"With an Ambulance During the Franco-German War" by Charles Edward Ryan is a compelling narrative that offers a unique perspective on the harrowing experiences of war. The author, who served as a volunteer ambulance driver, provides vivid accounts of the battlefield, the suffering of soldiers, and the challenges faced by medical personnel. Through his eyes, readers gain insight into the chaos and brutality of the Franco-German War, as well as the resilience and courage displayed by those w...

Spies are a feature of countless works of fiction in which they often discover secrets on which the fate of nations hang in the balance. Reality is generally rather more mundane, as spies often gather low-level intelligence that only makes sense when it is examined by analysts and compared to information from other sources. Espionage provides clues to what the enemy is planning, but on its own, it rarely changes the course of a war. Moreover, real spies are generally anonymous, not the bol...

America is a nation that celebrates diversity and freedom of conscience. Yet, as Alexis de Tocqueville observed, democratic times often demand conformity. Nowadays, conformity might be enforced in the name of diversity itself, and go so far as to infringe on the rights of conscience, expression, association, and religious freedom. Americans have recently been confronted by this paradox in various ways, from federal health care mandates, to campus speech codes, to consumer boycotts, to publ...

This Audiobook contains the following works: - The Island of Doctor Moreau [H.G. wells] - Tess of the d'Urbervilles [Thomas Hardy] - The Call of Cthulhu [H.P Lovecraft] - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court [Mark twain] - The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde [Robert Louis Stevenson] - Crime and Punishment [Fyodor Dostoyevsky] - Wuthering Heights [Emily Brontë] - A Christmas Carol [Charles Dickens] - The jungle book [Rudyard Kipling] - The Border Legion [Zane Grey]