Author: Dudley Pope Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1590135679 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 274
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Post Captain Ramage is prowling the Tuscan coast and far from English aid when he encounters a daunting French invasion fleet. As the enemy gathers strength, Ramage must decide how to thwart its actions with only the frigate Calypso and a pair of bomb ketches.
Author: Dudley Pope Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1590135555 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 291
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The Calypso and her captain, Lord Nicholas Ramage, venture further into the French-dominated waters of the Mediterranean on an Admiralty mission to sink, burn, and destroy. Aiming to confuse and distract the enemy, Ramage and his men find themselves isolated and outnumbered as they take on the might of Napoleon's fleet.
Author: Jonathan Parks-Ramage Publisher: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 0358447712 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 293
Book Description
A propulsive, scorching modern gothic, Yes, Daddy follows an ambitious young man who is lured by an older, successful playwright into a dizzying world of wealth and an idyllic Hamptons home where things take a nightmarish turn.
Author: Dudley Pope Publisher: House of Stratus ISBN: 0755124383 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 375
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Newly promoted to be the youngest Captain in the Royal Navy, in 1804 Ramage is despatched to blockade the French in Martinique. The passage proves difficult. Then, Diamond Rock appears fortified and a French convoy has to be dealt with. The story emulates the real life exploits of Commodore Samuel Hood RN.
Author: Dudley Pope Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1590135318 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 323
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Nelson's crews are standing down and Ramage is on leave when he received secret Admiralty orders to inspect the small island of Trinidad off the coast of Brazil. Reaching the island's shores, Ramage and the crew of the Calypso fetch up in a battle to free several captive merchant ships—and a beautiful woman passenger—as they cross swords with bloodthirsty pirates.
Author: Dudley Pope Publisher: House of Stratus ISBN: 075512474X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 319
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Lord Ramage returns for another highly-charged and thrilling adventure at sea. Instructed with the task of discovering why His Majesty's dispatches keep unaccountably disappearing, Ramage finds himself involved in a situation far beyond his expectations. Based on true events, Ramage's Prize is another gripping story from Dudley Pope.
Author: Jon Meier Publisher: Heinemann ISBN: 9780435384739 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 166
Book Description
This book offers a lively, communicative approach to modern languages, underpinned by a clear grammatical foundation, for pupils with a lower ability. Staightforward explanations of the way that the language works are accompanied by regular reading and writing practice activities.
Author: Dudley Pope Publisher: House of Stratus ISBN: 0755117816 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 319
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It is the 1650's and Spain considers the Caribbean to be its own private sea. Ned Yorke, a loyal Royalist living in Barbados has a small vessel and hunted by Roundheads and Spaniards is determined on freedom from tyranny. What transpires is a dramatic retelling of events surrounding the capture of Jamaica and the infamous raid on Santiago.
Author: Alex London Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) ISBN: 0374306869 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 432
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In Red Skies Falling, Alex London's thrilling sequel to Black Wings Beating, the epic fantasy Skybound Saga continues as twins Kylee and Brysen are separated by the expanse of Uztar, but are preparing for the same war--or so they think. Kylee is ensconsed in the Sky Castle, training with Mem Uku to master the Hollow Tongue and the Ghost Eagle. But political intrigue abounds and court drama seems to seep through the castle's stones like blood from a broken feather. Meanwhile, Brysen is still in the Six Villages, preparing for an attack by the Kartami. The Villages have become Uztar's first line of defense, and refugees are flooding in from the plains. But their arrival lays bare the villagers' darkest instincts. As Brysen navigates the growing turmoil, he must also grapple with a newfound gift, a burgeoning crush on a mysterious boy, and a shocking betrayal. The two will meet again on the battlefield, fighting the same war from different sides. But the Ghost Eagle has its own plans.
Author: Ella Berthoud Publisher: Leaping Hare Press ISBN: 1782407685 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 147
Book Description
"The beautiful new book from Salon bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud ... explores how reading mindfully enhances our lives and asks, if reading is our daily nourishment, how best should it be consumed?" - Damian Barr The healing power of reading has been renowned since Aristotle; focus, flow and enlightenment can all be discovered through this universal act. The Art of Mindful Reading embraces the joy of absorbing words on a page, encouraging a state of mind as deeply therapeutic and vital to our wellbeing as breathing. Bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud asks if reading is our daily nourishment how best should it be consumed? How should you read mindfully? And why will reading mindfully help you to read better? She explores how reading mindfully can shape the person you are, give you your moral backbone, and teaches empathy with others. Through meditative exercises, engaging anecdote, and expert insight, she reveals the enriching potential of reading for mindfulness.
Author: Dudley Pope
Author: Dudley Pope
Author: Jonathan Parks-Ramage
Author: Dudley Pope
Author: Dudley Pope
Author: Dudley Pope
Author: Jon Meier
Author: Dudley Pope
Author: Alex London
Author: Ella Berthoud