Five paramilitary Navy SEAL operators defend the residents of a remote mountain farming village in Afghanistan from attacks by marauding Taliban. Led by the war-weary Hector, the operators and villagers form mutual bonds of honor and respect leading up to a climactic battle where the 'Lions of Panjshir' are desperately outnumbered.

In the bustling streets of New York City, Sara, a passionate young artist, crosses paths with Alex, a charming musician. Their encounter sparks an inexplicable connection, igniting a whirlwind romance that defies all logic and reason. As they got deeper into their newfound love, they find themselves unraveling the mysteries of attraction, chemistry, and the power of fate. But as their bond grows stronger, they must confront the challenges that threaten to tear them apart, testing the limit...

This book offers a challenge to all who search for the truth as to why we do the things we do. It traces biblical history (which is designed to bless) against the backdrop of today's world and that which has plagued mankind throughout time. Within each chapter the truth bubbles to the surface and the reader is slowly introduced to the menacing power that has clandestinely guided many into making wrong decisions. Truly this book is a window of opportunity that offers a view into a much larg...

Practical Guide to Learning ItalianLearn Italian Essentials - A Structured Handbook for BeginnersThis guide focuses on giving you the fundamental grammar needed to form simple, correct Italian. We believe the best way to start is by focusing on the core structure of the language, not by memorizing huge vocabulary lists.That's why this guide intentionally uses a limited set of words. This allows you to concentrate on how the language ...

A leader of the transcendentalist movement and one of the country's first public intellectuals, Ralph Waldo Emerson has been a long-standing presence in American literature courses. Today he is remembered for his essays, but in the nineteenth century he was also known as a poet and orator who engaged with issues such as religion, nature, education, and abolition.This volume presents strategies for placing Emerson in the context of his time, for illuminating his rhetorical technique...

The 1950s gave science fiction writers an enormous universe to explore, and 1950s Science Fiction 11 brings together 27 stories that show just how far their imaginations could travel. Mars, distant planets, mysterious visitors, dangerous machines, altered realities, and impossible journeys await in a collection featuring some of the most celebrated names in classic science fiction.Arthur C. Clarke sends humanity across unimaginable stretches of time in Exile of...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8: More Than 32 Hours of Classic Science FictionStep into a time machine of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8, an extraordinary collection featuring more than 32 hours of classic science fiction from the pioneers who helped shape the genre we know today.Travel to distant worlds, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, witness astonishing inventions and explore unforgettable visions of the f...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 361 thru 380 delivers another unforgettable collection of twenty classic stories where science fiction, horror, fantasy, mystery, and literary imagination collide. These are the stories that challenged readers, inspired generations of writers, and proved that the Golden Age of speculative fiction had room for every kind of extraordinary idea.Journey from impossible scientific discoveries to terrifying supernatural encounters. Explore paradoxes tha...

Build Java web apps without wasting any time with this third edition of the best-selling Spring Boot guide for beginners, updated and enhanced with defining features of Spring Boot 3 Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook PDFKey FeaturesLearn Spring Boot in a cohesive manner with this practical guide by a core Spring contributorDiscover popular Java developer tools such as GraalVM native images, serving up JSON, and moreBuil...

From sacred cats to the invention of toothpaste, Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on an intriguing investigation into the ancient Egyptian civilisation.The incredible civilisation of ancient Egypt lasted for 3,000 years. Ruled over by pharaohs, the Egyptians developed agricultural skills and trading partnerships that enabled them to build a rich and powerful nation centred on the Nile.Far more advanced than any European coutnries at ...

Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on a captivating exploration into the culture and legacy of ancient Greek civilisation.Around 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks created one of the world’s most advanced civilisations. While most worked as farmers and fishermen to feed their families, others studied hard to become brilliant astronomers, navigators, philosophers, artists and athletes. Then, under the rule of Alexander the Great, their languag...

Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Behind a network of massive walls, its vibrant capital city boasted the Oba's impressive palace, filled with intricate artworks, while the Edo people worked as skilled artisans, formidable hunters and talente...