It was with much difficulty that I was induced to give to the public a narrative of my experience as a scout and spy. It was the intense interest with which the people have listened to my narratives, whenever I have related them, and their earnest entreaties to have them published, that have prevailed upon me to do so.I entered the army from purely patriotic motives. I had no vain ambition to gratify, but simply a desire to sustain and perpetuate the noble institutions that had been...

In "Four Years a Scout and Spy: General Bunker," E. C. Downs provides a gripping firsthand account of espionage and reconnaissance during the American Civil War. Written in a candid and evocative style, Downs's narrative captures the harrowing realities faced by scouts and spies in the field, blending historical detail with personal anecdotes. The book is rich in descriptions of military strategy, the landscape of war, and the moral complexities of intelligence work, offering readers a nua...

Spies have always lived in the shadows, slipping between worlds, crafting false identities, and risking their lives in ways most of us can barely imagine. The thrill of espionage isn't just found in fiction—history itself is full of men and women who led double lives, navigating political upheaval, war, and deception to shape the course of events. Their stories captivate us because they reveal the hidden forces behind history, proving that the greatest battles are often fought in secret. W...

Amor, carinho, admiração, respeito, uma razão para viver. Foram muitas as motivações que levaram o diretor artístico Jorge Davidson a produzir o livro de fotografias Down! Viva a diferença com arte e inclusão, que reúne crianças jovens e adultos com Síndrome de Down e grandes estrelas do cenário musical, das artes em geral e dos esportes. O livro é dedicado ao filho Breno, que aos 32 anos está perfeitamente integrado à sociedade. Davidson aponta que uma das principais virtudes de Breno est...

In 'Hidden Heroes: 20 Riveting Spy Memoirs & Biographies,' readers are invited into the clandestine world of espionage through an eclectic mix of literary styles and accounts. This anthology presents a spectrum of narratives that delve into the covert operations, personal sacrifices, and extraordinary exploits of spies across different historical contexts. From gripping firsthand memoirs to meticulously researched biographies, the collection offers an in-depth exploration of espionage's mu...

Welcome to Shadow Valley where the Dirty Angels MC rules. Get ready to get Down & Dirty because this is Jag’s story…The only thing Jag, DAMC Road Captain, loves more than his custom bike is Ivy. He’s wanted her ever since he could remember. However, through the years, he’s had to watch her date anyone but him since she avoids dating bikers like the plague. Instead, she gravitates toward the complete opposite: geeks and nerds. Something Jag will never be.Smart and i...

New York Times bestsellers P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast return with Draw Down the Moon, the first book in a new duology set in a dark and magickal world filled with incredible danger and irresistible romance.A mystical school. A mysterious death. A magickal romance.Wren Nightingale isn’t supposed to have any elemental powers. Born of magickal parents but not under one of the four fated astrological full moons, she i...

Just when Xoe thought that temperamental werewolves were her biggest problem her father delivers the news that the demon Bartimus has put a time limit on their contract. Xoe is forced into hiding in the demon under ground, just as she's forced to confront some feelings she's been trying her darndest to avoid.

A reformed thief and a billionaire sleuth together in a romantic comedy from a New York Times bestseller "reminiscent of The Thin Man 's Nick and Nora" ( Booklist, starred review).Samantha Jellicoe is no ordinary thief. At least, not anymore. She promised her significant other, British billionaire Rick Addison, that she'd retire from her life of crime. So no more midnight break-ins . . . no more scaling estate walls . . . no more dangling from the ...

When life has taught you to hide, can you ever spread your wings and take flight?Writing songs has always been the way that Beatrice Cipriani processes the world around her, but as a painful introvert, none of those songs are ever performed. She excels at being invisible—she’s the best server in a fancy restaurant. Sometimes, though, it feels like she’s dying a little more with every passing day.Easton Moorland has finally made it big, but with a public com...

There’s always a winner. The trick is not to be the loser.Koa Jackson was born to wear the Number 8 jersey. Leading his team in tackles, he’s a powerhouse ready to put the Carolina Rovers on the map in Major League Rugby. But he can’t afford distractions—especially not from a smart-mouthed redhead with an hourglass figure and an attitude to match.Finley Adamo is bored with her life, so visiting her best friend in Consequence seems like the perfect escape, e...

A powerful and emotional debut thriller perfect for fans of It by Stephen King, The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor and the TV show Stranger Things.SOMETHING IS HIDING IN THE SHADOWS…We were so young when it all happened. Just 13-years-old, making the most of the long, hot, lazy days of summer, thinking we had the world at our feet. That was us – me, Fat Bobby, Jim and Tara – the four members of the Outsiders’ Club.The day we fou...