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Random House Inc. Used - Very Good., Random House Inc, 3, New York: Penguin Books, 2008. Paperback. Near Fine. Remainder dot marked on bottom page edges; light scuffing along cover edges and corners. ; 5 x 8 1/4"; 244 pages., Penguin Books, 2008, 4, Stane Street Press. As New. 2016. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 191 pages. An Inspector De Silva Mystery, No. 1. When Inspector Shanti de Silva moves with his English wife Jane to his new post in the sleepy hill town of Nuala he anticipates a more restful life than police work in the big city entails. However an arrogant plantation owner with a lonely wife, a crusading lawyer, and a death in suspicious circumstances present him with a riddle that he will need all his experience to solve. Set on the exotic island of Ceylon in the 1930s, Trouble in Nuala is an entertaining and relaxing mystery spiced with humour and a colourful cast of characters. Interview with the Author Q. There are so many murder mysteries around, what makes Trouble in Nuala stand out? A. To a great extent its setting in Ceylon, modern-day Sri Lanka, in the days when the island was still a British colony. Then, as now, the island was a fascinating place not just for its wonderful scenery and wildlife but also its mix of peoples who seem to have recovered extraordinarily well from the tragedies of their recent past. The majority are Sinhalese, who see themselves as the original owners of the island. They are followed by the Tamils who migrated over the centuries from Southern India. Add the legacy of the early Portuguese and Dutch settlers and you have a very rich culture. Although the story sits firmly in the mystery genre, at the time when it’s set, colonialism also raised issues that my characters have to deal with and that provides an extra layer of interest. Q. What’s your connection to the country? A. I’ve been lucky enough to visit and I fell in love with it straight away. My books are often inspired by my travels and as I’d been planning to write a new detective series for some time, it presented the perfect setting. Q. The mystery genre is usually very plot driven. When you wrote Trouble in Nuala did the characters or the plot come first? A. Shanti de Silva was inspired by various people I met on my travels around Sri Lanka and he took shape in my mind early on. He’s pragmatic but principled with a mischievous sense of humour; at times impetuous and occasionally a rebel. As my plots develop though, I usually find that characters deepen and that was certainly the case here as Shanti de Silva and the other characters revealed themselves. Q. So what next? A. A second Inspector de Silva mystery is already well advanced and you can read a sample at the end of Trouble in Nuala. After that, there are plenty more adventures for de Silva queueing up to be written. ., Stane Street Press, 2016, 5, New York. 1989. July 1989. Grove Press. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket . 0802110924. Translated from the Spanish by Ann Tashi Slater & Andrew Hurley. 106 pages. hardcover. Cover: Bascove. Author photograph by Lizaro C. Carriles . FROM THE PUBLISHER - The two stories of this terrifying and beautiful novel converge on a single charged point in the lives of a Cuban mother and son. We first meet Old Rosa in the blazing ruins of her farmhouse, weeping tears that seem to have no beginning or end. As the fire spreads, her life passes before her, and we see her as a young woman, shy but firm in her chastity, then as a bride, mother, and mistress of her prosperous farm. Tall, proud, shrewd, she is always in control-of her husband, her children, her workers, her land, even her God. But when her oldest son runs off to join Fidel Castro's rebels, her world begins to crumble, and when she finds her youngest son, Arturo, her favorite, her ‘brightest star,' in bed with another boy, her despair burns more fiercely than the encroaching flames that drive this powerful story from present to past and back again. The second story, ‘The Brightest Star,' finds this son imprisoned in one of Castro's camps for homosexuals, where his life is unrelieved, mind-numbing labor and brutality. To survive, Arturo writes, on anything he can find, on paper bags and torn-off scraps of political posters and in the margins of stolen official documents. He writes to open a window of freedom, to preserve a dream of beauty and love, with such passion and soaring poetry that we can see the magnificent castles, the lush hanging gardens, the crystal palaces of his imagination - which always revolve, and dissolve, around the image of Old Rosa, their fateful confrontation, the house in flames, the charred body of his mother, the one who loved him enough to kill him. inventory #13022 ISBN: 0802110924., 0, Rutgers University Press, 1993. First edition. Very good pictorial glossy wraps with strong spine and clean bright text. Profusely illustrated with photographs following the political activist's career. "Jezer is a tender but often tough minded..." Todd Gitlin, Rutgers University Press, 1993, 0, Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 2000. Second Printing . Trade Paperback. Fine. 5 1/4" X 8 1/4. 298 Pages Indexed. Through Jesus we can win the spiritual battles that confront us. We don't have to be trapped in frustration, bitterness, and discouragement. The Bondage Breaker® (more than 900,000 copies sold) helps readers discover how to break negative thought patterns, control irrational feelings, and break out of sinful behavior. In this updated and expanded edition, Neil reveals the position and vulnerability of believers, then presents specific steps to help them achieve true freedom. Dr. Anderson has helped thousands of people including anorexics, bulimics, and people caught in personal conflicts overcome their problems through biblical perspectives, biblical answers, and active affirmation of their identity in Christ. Contents in 15 Chapters: You Don't Have to Live in the Shadows, Finding Your Way in the World, You Have Every Right to Be Free, You Can Win the Battle for Your Mind, Confronting the Rebel Prince, Jesus Has You Covered, Manipulating Spirits, The Lure of Knowledge and Power, Tempted to Do It Your Way, Accused by the Father of Lies, The Danger of Deception, The Danger of Losing Control, Steps to Freedom in Christ, Helping Others Find Freedom in Christ, and A Final Encouragement., Harvest House Publishers, 2000, 5, Very good condition, Garden Rebel, 1996, 0, Shambhala, September 2011. Trade Paperback. VG. used trade paperback edition. lightly shelfworn, corners perhaps slightly bumped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws., Shambhala, 3, Yale University Press. Very Good. 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches. Paperback. 2014. 496 pages. <br>A unique account of the American Revolution, told from the perspective of the leaders who conducted the British war effort Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy has written a remarkable boo k about an important but curiously underappreciated subject: the British side of the American Revolution. With meticulous scholars hip and an eloquent writing style, O'Shaughnessy gives us a fresh and compelling view of a critical aspect of the struggle that ch anged the world. This is a great book.--Jon Meacham, author of Th omas Jefferson: The Art of Power Winner of the 2014 George Washi ngton Book Prize sponsored by Washington College, the Gilder Lehr man Institute of American History, and George Washington's Mount Vernon The loss of America was a stunning and unexpected defeat for the powerful British Empire. Common wisdom has held that inco mpetent military commanders and political leaders in Britain must have been to blame, but were they? This intriguing book makes a different argument. Weaving together the personal stories of ten prominent men who directed the British dimension of the war, hist orian Andrew O'Shaughnessy dispels the incompetence myth and unco vers the real reasons that rebellious colonials were able to achi eve their surprising victory. In interlinked biographical chapter s, the author follows the course of the war from the perspectives of King George III, Prime Minister Lord North, military leaders including General Burgoyne, the Earl of Sandwich, and others who, for the most part, led ably and even brilliantly. Victories were frequent, and in fact the British conquered every American city at some stage of the Revolutionary War. Yet roiling political com plexities at home, combined with the fervency of the fighting Ame ricans, proved fatal to the British war effort. The book conclude s with a penetrating assessment of the years after Yorktown, when the British achieved victories against the French and Spanish, t hereby keeping intact what remained of the British Empire. Edito rial Reviews Review [An] engaging study.--Brendan Simms, Wall St reet Journal An extensively researched, gracefully written study .--John Taylor, Washington Times [O'Shaughnessy] shatters entren ched stereotypes.--William Anthony Hay, The National Interest A delightfully myth-shattering book.--Open Letters Monthly [A] sup erb new study . . . the work of an historian in thorough command of his sources who writes with admirable grace and acuity. Since this is only his second book, we can all look forward to many mor e good things from Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy.--Edward Short, T he Weekly Standard Winner of the 2013 Great Midwest Book Festiva l in the Regional Literature category, given by JM Northern Media LLC Winner of the 2014 Cincinnati History Prize sponsored by th e Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey Received an Honorable Mention for the 2013 American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE), in the U.S. Histor y category Winner of the 2014 George Washington Book Prize spons ored by Washington College, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of Ameri can History, and George Washington's Mount Vernon, the prize reco gnizes the year's best books on the nation's founding era, especi ally those that have the potential to advance broad public unders tanding of American history Finalist for the 2013 Guggenheim-Leh rman Prize in Military History Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy has written a remarkable book about an important but curiously undera ppreciated subject: the British side of the American Revolution. With meticulous scholarship and an eloquent writing style, O'Shau ghnessy gives us a fresh and compelling view of a critical aspect of the struggle that changed the world. This is a great book.--J on Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Scrupul ously researched and superbly written, these humanizing portraits of conventional cardboard figures from American history offer, l ike all great history, lessons for today: military might does not guarantee political success; do not try to govern that which you do not own; and resist empire's temptations.--Gary Hart, United States Senator (Ret.) Deeply researched, carefully argued, and c learly written, The Men Who Lost America cuts through the thick c rust of romantic myths to cast the American Revolution in a refre shing new light. Blessed with an impartial, open mind, Andrew Jac kson O'Shaughnessy reveals the talents as well as the human foibl es of a rich cast of intriguing characters including America's la st king. In the end, O'Shaughnessy gives the American revolutiona ries exactly what their story has so long needed: worthy adversar ies who fought hard and well.--Alan Taylor, author of The Civil W ar of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, & Indian Allies Beautifully written and deeply researched, The Men Who Lost America is a great achievement. It will provide any int erested reader with a delightfully user-friendly way of understan ding how and why the British lost the revolutionary war.--Pauline Maier, author of Ratification: The People Debate the Constitutio n, 1787-1788 Much of [the book's] value lies in the sheer volume of engaging material it brings together and in the originality o f its organization and approach to a much studied question, namel y why Britain lost the War of the American Revolution. . . . A tr easure-trove of information on the British operation of the War.- -Richard Johnson, University of Washington About the Author Andr ew Jackson O'Shaughnessy is Saunders Director of the Robert H. Sm ith International Center for Jefferson Studies, Monticello, and p rofessor of history, University of Virginia. He lives in Charlott esville, VA. ., Yale University Press, 2014, 3, Sutton, Surrey: Severn House, 2006. A Fine unmarked copy with pictorial laminated boards with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. It is 1646 and England is torn apart by Civil War, and during the fierce conflicts, parliamentary troops arrive at Hatherton Manor, the home of 17 year old Lady Elizabeth Anne, demanding food and lodgings. Though her family has suffered many hardships caused by the King's high taxes, her father still defends the monarchy and her two brothers are fighting for the King. But she has other opinions and is not afraid to speak her mind, especially when a handsome Roundhead captain appears and throws her life into turmoil. She is commanded to leave her family and look after the children of King Charles, who has been imprisoned by the rebels, and her new role soon leads her to doubt her initial impassioned beliefs. D4A. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., Severn House, 2006, 5, Rebel Publishing House . Hardback. New., Rebel Publishing House, 6, Rebel Publishing House . Hardback. New., Rebel Publishing House, 6, 2016. Medium Trade Paperback. New. Medium Trade Paperback. 382 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: . *** CONDITION: This book is in new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Following Reckoning and Renegade, Resurgence is the thrilling conclusion to Kerry Wilkinson's heartstopping Silver Blackthorn Trilogy. An entire country has been lied to. Silver Blackthorn was supposed to be one of the privileged few, chosen to serve and help rebuild a shattered nation. Instead she has been forced to become a rebel. Tales of her defiance have spread throughout the land. King Victor and the Minister Prime want her dead; the resistance groups are desperate for her help. Silver's friends and family are in dire jeopardy - hiding is no longer an option. As her travels take her into the furthest reaches of an unknown land, she is forced to make new friends and hunt for new allegiances. Final battle lines are being drawn. The time has come. And then there's the hardest choice of all: Opie or Imrin? PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "A strong voice and an intricate endgame" Publisher's Weekly "Hand this one to teens who have finished Lauren Oliver's Delirium and Alexandra Bracken's The Darkest Minds to keep them contentedly reading" Voya Magazine "An incredible story which is so cleverly written . . . Silver is just kick ass!" Book Nook *** Quantity Available: 3. Category: Fiction; Action & Adventure; ISBN/EAN: 9781447235323. Inventory No: 20050036.. 9781447235323, 2016, 6<

2016, ISBN: 9781447235323

2016. Medium Trade Paperback. New. Medium Trade Paperback. 382 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: . *** CONDITION: This book is in new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasi… Mehr…

2016. Medium Trade Paperback. New. Medium Trade Paperback. 382 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: . *** CONDITION: This book is in new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Following Reckoning and Renegade, Resurgence is the thrilling conclusion to Kerry Wilkinson's heartstopping Silver Blackthorn Trilogy. An entire country has been lied to. Silver Blackthorn was supposed to be one of the privileged few, chosen to serve and help rebuild a shattered nation. Instead she has been forced to become a rebel. Tales of her defiance have spread throughout the land. King Victor and the Minister Prime want her dead; the resistance groups are desperate for her help. Silver's friends and family are in dire jeopardy - hiding is no longer an option. As her travels take her into the furthest reaches of an unknown land, she is forced to make new friends and hunt for new allegiances. Final battle lines are being drawn. The time has come. And then there's the hardest choice of all: Opie or Imrin? PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "A strong voice and an intricate endgame" Publisher's Weekly "Hand this one to teens who have finished Lauren Oliver's Delirium and Alexandra Bracken's The Darkest Minds to keep them contentedly reading" Voya Magazine "An incredible story which is so cleverly written . . . Silver is just kick ass!" Book Nook *** Quantity Available: 3. Category: Fiction; Action & Adventure; ISBN/EAN: 9781447235323. Inventory No: 20050036.. 9781447235323, 2016, 6<

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[EAN: 9781447235323], Neubuch, [PU: PAN], ACTION & ADVENTURE FICTION BZDB5 FICTION; RESURGENCE - SILVER BLACKTHORN SERIES #3, Medium Trade Paperback. 382 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: . *** CONDITION: New . Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Following Reckoning and Renegade, Resurgence is the thrilling conclusion to Kerry Wilkinson's heartstopping Silver Blackthorn Trilogy. An entire country has been lied to. Silver Blackthorn was supposed to be one of the privileged few, chosen to serve and help rebuild a shattered nation. Instead she has been forced to become a rebel. Tales of her defiance have spread throughout the land. King Victor and the Minister Prime want her dead; the resistance groups are desperate for her help. Silver's friends and family are in dire jeopardy - hiding is no longer an option. As her travels take her into the furthest reaches of an unknown land, she is forced to make new friends and hunt for new allegiances. Final battle lines are being drawn. The time has come. And then there's the hardest choice of all: Opie or Imrin? PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "A strong voice and an intricate endgame" Publisher's Weekly "Hand this one to teens who have finished Lauren Oliver's Delirium and Alexandra Bracken's The Darkest Minds to keep them contentedly reading" Voya Magazine "An incredible story which is so cleverly written . . . Silver is just kick ass!" Book Nook *** Quantity Available: 3. Category: Fiction; Action & Adventure; ISBN/EAN: 9781447235323. Inventory No: 20050036., Books<

2016, ISBN: 9781447235323

2016. Medium Trade Paperback. New. Medium Trade Paperback. 382 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: . *** CONDITION: New ... Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. Pages are … Mehr…

2016. Medium Trade Paperback. New. Medium Trade Paperback. 382 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: . *** CONDITION: New ... Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Following Reckoning and Renegade, Resurgence is the thrilling conclusion to Kerry Wilkinson's heartstopping Silver Blackthorn Trilogy. An entire country has been lied to. Silver Blackthorn was supposed to be one of the privileged few, chosen to serve and help rebuild a shattered nation. Instead she has been forced to become a rebel. Tales of her defiance have spread throughout the land. King Victor and the Minister Prime want her dead; the resistance groups are desperate for her help. Silver's friends and family are in dire jeopardy - hiding is no longer an option. As her travels take her into the furthest reaches of an unknown land, she is forced to make new friends and hunt for new allegiances. Final battle lines are being drawn. The time has come. And then there's the hardest choice of all: Opie or Imrin? PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "A strong voice and an intricate endgame" Publisher's Weekly "Hand this one to teens who have finished Lauren Oliver's Delirium and Alexandra Bracken's The Darkest Minds to keep them contentedly reading" Voya Magazine "An incredible story which is so cleverly written . . . Silver is just kick ass!" Book Nook *** Quantity Available: 3. Category: Fiction; Action & Adventure; ISBN/EAN: 9781447235323. Inventory No: 20050036.. 9781447235323, 2016, 6<