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...

In 1679, Samuel Pepys is Secretary to the Admiralty, in charge of the navy, and at the right hand of King Charles.But also in 1679, England is awash with suspicion and fear. In this maelstrom of distrust, Pepys finds himself at the heart of a conspiracy, charged with treason and facing a crooked trial and potential execution.The only person who can save him is his brother, Balthazar, and Balthazar’s twin children, Betty and Sam – precociously smart and deviously determined ...

Buildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals from acclaimed author of The Christmas Boot Lisa Wheeler and New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love Loren LongAll across this great big world, jobs are getting doneby many hands in many lands. It takes much more than ONE.Gorgeously written and ...

Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they inven...

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 ...

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...

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged six from the world's best loved storyteller!Enjoy these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's favourite storyteller. From fairies hiding in flowers to toy trains having a secret meeting, this fun collection is filled with magic, mischief and more!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the p...

The book offers twelve cases of ethics relating to ecology and culture. The twelve cases presented in the twelve essays, are written by eminent scholars from India, USA, Canada and Egypt. Employing various ecocritical frameworks, the writers have tried to understand/analyse literary, cinematic and other cultural texts and contexts. The volume argues that the principles of ethics are as dynamic as culture and nature. Any ecological perspectives/issues/conditions cannot be separated from the...