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The Blood Stone by Jamila Gavin The Blood Stone by Jamila Gavin PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Here is the story of the Ocean of the Moon, a diamond without peer, a "blood stone" that is its owner's passport to a world of spies, deception, and death. In Venice, the jewel promises wealth and prestige to greedy Bernardo Pagliarin. At the court of the Great Mogul in Agra, it holds the key to the throne itself. For Filippo and his family, the stone is worth far more. For thousands of miles, Filippo must carry the priceless diamond as a ransom for his kidnapped father--a father he is too young to know. His treacherous guardian schemes to get his hands on the stone, and those Filippo meets on his way are prepared to kill for it. Always a breath away from disaster, Filippo travels from Venice to Hindustan, but will he be in time to find his father alive?   This seventeenth-century adventure takes us on a dazzling whirlwind journey, over seas and across deserts, into the very heart of

Black Widow Vol. 2: The Tightly Tangled Web (Black Widow boxed) by Nathan Edmondson Black Widow Vol. 2: The Tightly Tangled Web (Black Widow boxed) by Nathan Edmondson PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Collects Black Widow (2014) 7-12, Punisher (2014) #9. On a snowy night in Prague, Black Widow must fight her way out of disaster alongside the Winter Soldier! And as Isaiah's London business turns complicated, Natasha finds herself fighting against - or alongside? - the Punisher for access to a deadly criminal network. But trapped on an exploding oil rig with Crossbones and his Skull Squad, will Frank and Natasha complete their missions - or take each other out? Then, Hawkeye is back! But could his fight with the Widow cost Isaiah his life? And in the wake of Wolverine's death, Black Widow bonds with the despondent X-23 over punching and espionage, and teams up with the Howling Commandos for a dangerous mission in Afghanistan. But what will the Avengers do when they learn how Natasha has

Internal Communications: A Manual for Practitioners (PR in Practice) by Liam FitzPatrick, Klavs Valskov Internal Communications: A Manual for Practitioners (PR in Practice) by Liam FitzPatrick, Klavs Valskov PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Bad company communication can result in high staff turnover, poor results and low morale. Internal Communications draws on examples of best practice in the private, public and non-profit sectors, with case studies of high profile international organizations. The book defines and explains internal communications (IC), providing practical, ready to implement guidance on planning and organizing the IC function and IC teams; understanding audiences; deciding and developing messages; channels, outcomes and  approaches; line managers and leadership; evaluating and reporting; advising leaders; and change and transitions. The advice in the book is accompanied by downloadable templates for communications in a variety of special situations -- from crises to mergers

The Temptress (The Bride Quest) by Claire Delacroix The Temptress (The Bride Quest) by Claire Delacroix PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad The crusader feared nothing — until he met... The Temptress “I will not wed a man who thinks to own me.” Furthermore, Esmeraude of Ceinn-beithe declares that she alone will name the winner of her heart. To the knights gallant who ride from afar to do her bidding, she issues a challenge: a riddle that is both quest and test. And then she flees, daring her suitors to follow. Thus begins the Bride Quest of Bayard of Villonne, to compete for the hand of a woman he has never seen.... Newly returned from the Crusades, Bayard has warned his family of a pending attack upon their estate. When they pay no heed to his message, he swears to protect the family holding himself ... even if its price is a marriage of convenience. It seems a simple matter to win the hand of a rural maid in a barbarian contest — until the chase begins. Esmeraude’s challenge makes her far more

The Hogeye Clovis Cache (Peopling of the Americas Publications) by Michael R. Waters, Thomas A. Jennings The Hogeye Clovis Cache (Peopling of the Americas Publications) by Michael R. Waters, Thomas A. Jennings PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Roughly thirteen thousand years ago, Clovis hunters cached more than fifty projectile points, preforms, and knives at the toe of a gentle slope near present-day Elgin, Bastrop County, in central Texas. Over the next millennia, deposition buried the cache several meters below the surface. The entombed artifacts lay undisturbed until 2003. A circuitous path brought thirteen of the original thirty-seven Clovis bifaces and points through many hands before reaching the attention of Michael Waters at Texas A&M University. At the site of the original cache, Waters and coauthor Thomas A. Jennings conducted excavations, studied the geology, and dated the geological layers to reconstruct how the cache was buried. This book provides a well-illustrated, thoroug

Land Rover: The Incomparable 4x4 from Series 1 to Defender (Ludvigsen Library) by Paul Woods Land Rover: The Incomparable 4x4 from Series 1 to Defender (Ludvigsen Library) by Paul Woods PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad One of the world's most versatile and engaging vehicles is celebrated in this Ludvigsen Library book. Conceived by Maurice Wilks of the Rover Motor Company as Britain's answer to the ubiquitous Jeep, the Land-Rover made its bow in 1948. In accord with Wilk's desires it was more versatile than the Jeep, making it the ideal farming and countryside vehicle - perhaps the first-ever sport-utility. An explosion of different body styles and wheelbase lengths soon enriched the range of this popular off-roader, as did diesel and even V-8 engines. The Series 2 version was introduced in 1958 and the Series 3 in 1971. Special forward-control and military versions only increased the range of tasks this amazing vehicle could accomplish. The original Land-Rover rolls on into the 21

Beautiful Boss (The Beautiful Series) by Christina Lauren Beautiful Boss (The Beautiful Series) by Christina Lauren PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad The ninth work in the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling series that started with Beautiful Bastard. In this novella, Will Sumner and Hanna Bergstrom (from Beautiful Player ) find that a wedding and everlasting love were just the beginning. One Player tamed. One nerd girl satisfied. And one more major life decision to make. When Will fell for Hanna, her quirky sense of humor and fierce dedication to her career were part of the attraction. (Not to mention her coy newbie attitude toward sex and her willingness to let him teach her everything .) But when the job offers start rolling in for her—and oh, they do—Hanna has trouble deciding what she wants, where they should live, and how much she should burden Will with the decision. Magic between the sheets is only one part of a relationship...getting on the same page is quite another alt

Youth In Asia: A Story of Life, Death and Infantry Combat with the 173rd Airborne Brigade during The Vietnam War's 1968 Tet Offensive in The Central Highlands: Young men will change. Some will Die. by A L Tiffany Youth In Asia: A Story of Life, Death and Infantry Combat with the 173rd Airborne Brigade during The Vietnam War's 1968 Tet Offensive in The Central Highlands: Young men will change. Some will Die. by A L Tiffany PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad On the 50th Anniversary of the start of America's commitment of major combat units to Vietnam,  Youth In Asia  is a new Vietnam War novel of young Americans trapped in the jungles of Vietnam's Central Highlands in a war they did not understand. This is a story that relives the friendships,loyalties and betrayals of young men in combat.   Written by an infantryman who served as both an enlisted man and an officer after the war,  Youth In Asia  presents a realistic account of five men of the 173rd Airborne Brigade separated from

Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving by Stormy Attaway Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving by Stormy Attaway PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving aims to provide readers with the knowledge of the fundamentals of programming concepts and the skills and techniques needed for basic problem solving using MATLAB as the vehicle. MATLAB is software that functions to complete a wide range of tasks, from mathematical procedures to three-dimensional imaging. The software also has a complete programming structure that allows programmers to use their own specifications in customizing programs. The text has the following key features: Systematic approach Side-by-side programming concepts and built-in functions File input/output User-defined functions Advanced programming concepts Problem-solving tools Plots, imaging and graphical user interfaces Vectorized code The bo

Being Nice to Others: A Book about Rudeness (Growing God's Kids) by Carolyn Larsen Being Nice to Others: A Book about Rudeness (Growing God's Kids) by Carolyn Larsen PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Stories to Encourage Positive Behavior in Small Children The preschool and kindergarten years are some of the most important formative years of a person's life. Habits and attitudes developed during these crucial years affect a child for the rest of his or her life. These years are also a challenging time for parents as their children test boundaries (and patience). How parents and children respond makes all the difference in the world. The Growing God's Kids series is designed to help young children understand their feelings, develop godly ways to deal with temptations, and form positive attitudes and behaviors that will serve them well in the future. In Being Nice to Others , parents and children identify rude behaviors and learn how to treat others the way they would like to be

Inseparable, the Memoirs of an American and the Story of Chinese Punk Rock by David O'Dell Inseparable, the Memoirs of an American and the Story of Chinese Punk Rock by David O'Dell PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad David O'Dell was one of the earliest supporters of the Chinese punk rock scene that started taking shape in 1995 in Beijing. The book is a rich and uniquely personal collection of stories, over one hundred previously unreleased photos and translated song lyrics from the earliest Chinese punk bands and the dizzying development of the scene - it is unlike anything you have ever read, or ever will read, about China. From reader reviews: Samuel Salamanca: Have you spare time for just a day? What do you do when you have more or little spare time? Yes, you can choose the suitable activity for spend your time. Any person spent their particular spare time to take a go walking, shopping, or went to often the Mall. How about open or maybe read a book titled Inseparable, the Memoi

Thomasine Traditions in Antiquity: The Social and Cultural World of the Gospel of Thomas (Nag Hammadi and Manichaean Studies) Thomasine Traditions in Antiquity: The Social and Cultural World of the Gospel of Thomas (Nag Hammadi and Manichaean Studies) PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad This volume is a selection of papers presented to the Society of Biblical Literature Thomasine Traditions Group from 1996 to 2001. The papers focus on the early Christian writings attributed to the apostle Thomas with particular emphasis on the Gospel of Thomas . The collection offers an extensive discussion of the social and cultural world of the gospel, particularly examining its relationship to other contemporary Christian writings and Graeco-Roman literature. The essays give a helpful survey of recent developments and discussions in the field of Thomasine studies. Among many topics dealt with in the volume are the issue of Thomas community, the gospel s enigmatic exhortation to become passers-by, and Thomas r

Genesis by Bill D. Moyers Genesis by Bill D. Moyers PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad The stories in the Book of Genesis captured our ancestors' imagination thousands of years ago--and they speak to us today. In Genesis , acclaimed television journalist Bill Moyers explores the contemporary relevance of the ageless wisdom from the Bible's epic first book. Creation, temptation, murder, exile, and family strife--these themes emerge from every page of Genesis as fresh as the morning headlines or the evening news. Genesis invites readers into a lively and accessible discussion of the manifold meanings of these stories, and engages us in a fascinating exploration of the relationship between interpreter and text. Among the four dozen writers, theologians, artists, and thinkers in the series are Mary Gordon, John Barth, Faye Kellerman, Samuel D. Proctor, Phyllis Trible, Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg, Walter Brueggemann, Robert Alter, Oscar Hijuelos, Leon R. Kass, Elaine H. Pagels, Charles Johnson,

Collage by Herta Wescher Collage by Herta Wescher PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Book by Wescher, Herta From reader reviews: Lillian Owensby: Do you have favorite book? In case you have, what is your favorite's book? Reserve is very important thing for us to understand everything in the world. Each book has different aim or maybe goal; it means that reserve has different type. Some people experience enjoy to spend their time and energy to read a book. These are reading whatever they take because their hobby is usually reading a book. What about the person who don't like reading through a book? Sometime, particular person feel need book once they found difficult problem or even exercise. Well, probably you should have this Collage. Brian Kelley: As we know that book is significant thing to add our information for everything. By a book we can know everything we want. A book is a range of written, printed, illustrated or maybe blank sheet. Every year has been exactly added. This reserve

Reading Hebrew Literature: Critical Discussions of Six Modern Texts (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry) Reading Hebrew Literature: Critical Discussions of Six Modern Texts (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry) PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Modern Hebrew Literature explores the many ways Israeli literature is read in the US. In it, eighteen pre-eminent Hebrew literature scholars in the US and Israel offer commentary--traditional, historicist, feminist, post-modern--on one of six seminal texts. The texts, printed here in both English and Hebrew, are either short stories or poems, and range from "old" classics by the best-known writers in Hebrew of the first decades of the 20th century, such as M.Y. Berdichevsky, S. Tchernichovsky, and S.Y. Agnon to an interwar poem by Uri Zvi Greenberg to the contemporary, modernist work of two women authors, Amalia Cahana-Karmon and Dalia Ravikovitch. Alan Mintz's general introduction explains