Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385543050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Soak up the sun—and the intrigue—with the first novel in John Grisham’s beloved Camino series. “A happy lark [that] provides the pleasure of a leisurely jaunt periodically jolted into high gear, just for the fun and speed of it.”—The New York Times Book Review A gang of thieves stage a daring heist from a secure vault deep below Princeton University’s Firestone Library. Their loot is priceless, but Princeton has insured it for twenty-five million dollars. Bruce Cable owns a popular bookstore in the sleepy resort town of Santa Rosa on Camino Island in Florida. He makes his real money, though, as a prominent dealer in rare books. Very few people know that he occasionally dabbles in the black market of stolen books and manuscripts. Mercer Mann is a young novelist with a severe case of writer’s block who has recently been laid off from her teaching position. She is approached by an elegant, mysterious woman working for an even more mysterious company. A generous offer of money convinces Mercer to go undercover and infiltrate Bruce Cable’s circle of literary friends, ideally getting close enough to him to learn his secrets. But eventually Mercer learns far too much, and there’s trouble in paradise as only John Grisham can deliver it. Look for all of John Grisham’s rollicking Camino novels: Camino Island Camino Winds Camino Ghosts
Camino Island
Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385543050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Soak up the sun—and the intrigue—with the first novel in John Grisham’s beloved Camino series. “A happy lark [that] provides the pleasure of a leisurely jaunt periodically jolted into high gear, just for the fun and speed of it.”—The New York Times Book Review A gang of thieves stage a daring heist from a secure vault deep below Princeton University’s Firestone Library. Their loot is priceless, but Princeton has insured it for twenty-five million dollars. Bruce Cable owns a popular bookstore in the sleepy resort town of Santa Rosa on Camino Island in Florida. He makes his real money, though, as a prominent dealer in rare books. Very few people know that he occasionally dabbles in the black market of stolen books and manuscripts. Mercer Mann is a young novelist with a severe case of writer’s block who has recently been laid off from her teaching position. She is approached by an elegant, mysterious woman working for an even more mysterious company. A generous offer of money convinces Mercer to go undercover and infiltrate Bruce Cable’s circle of literary friends, ideally getting close enough to him to learn his secrets. But eventually Mercer learns far too much, and there’s trouble in paradise as only John Grisham can deliver it. Look for all of John Grisham’s rollicking Camino novels: Camino Island Camino Winds Camino Ghosts
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385543050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Soak up the sun—and the intrigue—with the first novel in John Grisham’s beloved Camino series. “A happy lark [that] provides the pleasure of a leisurely jaunt periodically jolted into high gear, just for the fun and speed of it.”—The New York Times Book Review A gang of thieves stage a daring heist from a secure vault deep below Princeton University’s Firestone Library. Their loot is priceless, but Princeton has insured it for twenty-five million dollars. Bruce Cable owns a popular bookstore in the sleepy resort town of Santa Rosa on Camino Island in Florida. He makes his real money, though, as a prominent dealer in rare books. Very few people know that he occasionally dabbles in the black market of stolen books and manuscripts. Mercer Mann is a young novelist with a severe case of writer’s block who has recently been laid off from her teaching position. She is approached by an elegant, mysterious woman working for an even more mysterious company. A generous offer of money convinces Mercer to go undercover and infiltrate Bruce Cable’s circle of literary friends, ideally getting close enough to him to learn his secrets. But eventually Mercer learns far too much, and there’s trouble in paradise as only John Grisham can deliver it. Look for all of John Grisham’s rollicking Camino novels: Camino Island Camino Winds Camino Ghosts
Boarderlines a true story
Author: Andreas Brendt
Publisher: Andreas Brendt Verlag
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
„Whoever can give me a comprehensible reason for growing up, gets all the gold in the world, an Oscar in every category and at the same time be burning in hell.“ As Andi became infected with the surfing virus in Bali, his life was thrown overboard and scattered across the world. This was the starting point for a trip to the best waves on the planet and a search for deeper meaning between reason and wanderlust. And for a life in the midst of guns, precious gems, thieves, know-it-all professors and German beer cans. A spontaneous idea turns the life of an ingenuous university freshman into a 10 years journey around the globe. Drop outs and free spirits in Indonesia, monsterwaves in Australia, gangster in South Africa, smuggling gems in Sri Lanka and Salsa in Ecuador. The journey begins. And the struggle between conventional life at home and the new passion burning in his soul invites the reader to paddle out into the vast ocean of existence with its ups and downs towards understanding life´s most profound undercurrents. Boarderlines captures the rush of adrenaline in big waves and the touching smile in the eyes of people who have nothing but the biggest hearts.
Publisher: Andreas Brendt Verlag
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
„Whoever can give me a comprehensible reason for growing up, gets all the gold in the world, an Oscar in every category and at the same time be burning in hell.“ As Andi became infected with the surfing virus in Bali, his life was thrown overboard and scattered across the world. This was the starting point for a trip to the best waves on the planet and a search for deeper meaning between reason and wanderlust. And for a life in the midst of guns, precious gems, thieves, know-it-all professors and German beer cans. A spontaneous idea turns the life of an ingenuous university freshman into a 10 years journey around the globe. Drop outs and free spirits in Indonesia, monsterwaves in Australia, gangster in South Africa, smuggling gems in Sri Lanka and Salsa in Ecuador. The journey begins. And the struggle between conventional life at home and the new passion burning in his soul invites the reader to paddle out into the vast ocean of existence with its ups and downs towards understanding life´s most profound undercurrents. Boarderlines captures the rush of adrenaline in big waves and the touching smile in the eyes of people who have nothing but the biggest hearts.
THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026868919
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1459
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: “THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This 3 Volume series takes the readers on an unforgettable journey from 505 BCE till 19th Century recounting extraordinary tales of exploration and navigators. Verne's knowledge is truly remarkable and vast which he has also used in his great science fiction classics and adventure stories and thus, showing the depth of his literary prowess. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who pioneered the genre of science fiction.A true visionary with an extraordinary talent for writing adventure stories, his writings incorporated the latest scientific knowledge of his day and envisioned technological developments that were years ahead of their time.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026868919
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1459
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: “THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This 3 Volume series takes the readers on an unforgettable journey from 505 BCE till 19th Century recounting extraordinary tales of exploration and navigators. Verne's knowledge is truly remarkable and vast which he has also used in his great science fiction classics and adventure stories and thus, showing the depth of his literary prowess. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who pioneered the genre of science fiction.A true visionary with an extraordinary talent for writing adventure stories, his writings incorporated the latest scientific knowledge of his day and envisioned technological developments that were years ahead of their time.
Australia
Author: Larry Habegger
Publisher: Travelers' Tales Guides
ISBN: 9781885211408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
For the many thouands of visitors heading to Australia for the 2000 Olympics & the millions of armchair travelers who will tune into the Olympics, this collection of stories will captivate & enchant those fascinated by the land down under. From outback to rain forest, Great Barrier Reef to the Red Center, Australia offers a chance for adventure beyond your wildest dreams. Whether it's biking across the Nullarbor Plateau, drifting through a billlibong searching for crocs, surfing the big one, or walking a Songline, you will find it in OZ & in this collection of true & fascinating stories that reveal the many facets of Australia. Most people have a particular set image of Australia, such as the Opera House or Ayers Rock, yet these famous icons do little justice to the abundance of Australia's natural treasures & its cultural diversity. Australia offers a wealth of travel experiences from the drama of the Outback & the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef to thecosmopolitanism of Sydney. Notable aiuthors include Paul Theroux, Robyn Davidson, Tim Cahill, Bruce Chatwin, Robert Hughes, Tony Horwitz, Jill Ker Conway, Pico Iyer, Ronald Wright & more.
Publisher: Travelers' Tales Guides
ISBN: 9781885211408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
For the many thouands of visitors heading to Australia for the 2000 Olympics & the millions of armchair travelers who will tune into the Olympics, this collection of stories will captivate & enchant those fascinated by the land down under. From outback to rain forest, Great Barrier Reef to the Red Center, Australia offers a chance for adventure beyond your wildest dreams. Whether it's biking across the Nullarbor Plateau, drifting through a billlibong searching for crocs, surfing the big one, or walking a Songline, you will find it in OZ & in this collection of true & fascinating stories that reveal the many facets of Australia. Most people have a particular set image of Australia, such as the Opera House or Ayers Rock, yet these famous icons do little justice to the abundance of Australia's natural treasures & its cultural diversity. Australia offers a wealth of travel experiences from the drama of the Outback & the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef to thecosmopolitanism of Sydney. Notable aiuthors include Paul Theroux, Robyn Davidson, Tim Cahill, Bruce Chatwin, Robert Hughes, Tony Horwitz, Jill Ker Conway, Pico Iyer, Ronald Wright & more.
Sailing's Strangest Tales
Author: John Harding
Publisher: Portico
ISBN: 1911042653
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
This fascinating collection of entertaining stories from the seven seas reveals unusual and bizarre sailing trips, vessels and characters, and recounts perilous journeys in freak weather and other legendary tales. Within these pages you’ll find stories of pirates holding ships to ransom and the gruesome fates of some of the shipmates who dared cross them. The sailors forever lost in the Bermuda triangle, the poor family who were encircled by a school of sharks to the spooky tales of the lighthouse haunted by drunkard lightship keeper John Herman. The tales within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. Revised, redesigned and updated for 2016, this book is the perfect gift for both keen sailors to the armchair Captains. Word count: 45,000
Publisher: Portico
ISBN: 1911042653
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
This fascinating collection of entertaining stories from the seven seas reveals unusual and bizarre sailing trips, vessels and characters, and recounts perilous journeys in freak weather and other legendary tales. Within these pages you’ll find stories of pirates holding ships to ransom and the gruesome fates of some of the shipmates who dared cross them. The sailors forever lost in the Bermuda triangle, the poor family who were encircled by a school of sharks to the spooky tales of the lighthouse haunted by drunkard lightship keeper John Herman. The tales within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. Revised, redesigned and updated for 2016, this book is the perfect gift for both keen sailors to the armchair Captains. Word count: 45,000
The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Author: Jennifer Armstrong
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375812563
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
American history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country. This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph—the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy—the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. There are stories of inventors and athletes and abolitionists and artists. Stories about struggling for freedom—again and again, in so many ways. With full-color illustrations on nearly every page and short, exciting stories, this book is perfect for browsing by the entire family. Notes at the end of each story direct readers to related stories. And a guide to thematic story arcs offers readers (and teachers) an easy way to follow their particular interests throughout the book. A treasure trove of a book that belongs in every home! “This lively and engaging collection of stories recounting American history is a wonderful gift not only to the children of this country but also their parents. I can’t wait to share it with my grandchildren.” —Tom Brokaw
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375812563
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
American history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country. This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph—the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy—the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. There are stories of inventors and athletes and abolitionists and artists. Stories about struggling for freedom—again and again, in so many ways. With full-color illustrations on nearly every page and short, exciting stories, this book is perfect for browsing by the entire family. Notes at the end of each story direct readers to related stories. And a guide to thematic story arcs offers readers (and teachers) an easy way to follow their particular interests throughout the book. A treasure trove of a book that belongs in every home! “This lively and engaging collection of stories recounting American history is a wonderful gift not only to the children of this country but also their parents. I can’t wait to share it with my grandchildren.” —Tom Brokaw
Incredible--and True!--Fishing Stories
Author: Shaun Morey
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761181318
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The daredevil who leaped from a helicopter onto the back of a marlin and rode it rodeo-style. A staggering 3,001 bass caught in a single short summer season on Long Island. A grueling 37-hour fight with Pacific salmon. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! From crazy billfish quests to the scientist who hooked a grizzly, from "fish catches man" horror stories to those nutty catfish noodlers who grope into the murkiest holes bare-handed, her are fishing's most unpredictable and spectacular tales. Shaun Morey traveled the world—including Alaska, Australia, Mexico, and the Caribbean—to interview anglers, boat captains, guides, and witnesses who can say: Yes, this really happened! Includes illustrations, photos, and links to videos.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761181318
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The daredevil who leaped from a helicopter onto the back of a marlin and rode it rodeo-style. A staggering 3,001 bass caught in a single short summer season on Long Island. A grueling 37-hour fight with Pacific salmon. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! From crazy billfish quests to the scientist who hooked a grizzly, from "fish catches man" horror stories to those nutty catfish noodlers who grope into the murkiest holes bare-handed, her are fishing's most unpredictable and spectacular tales. Shaun Morey traveled the world—including Alaska, Australia, Mexico, and the Caribbean—to interview anglers, boat captains, guides, and witnesses who can say: Yes, this really happened! Includes illustrations, photos, and links to videos.
The Spirit of Rose-Noëlle
Author: John Glennie
Publisher: Fawcett Books
ISBN: 9780449220825
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A man whose boat capsized in the South Pacific describes his experiences
Publisher: Fawcett Books
ISBN: 9780449220825
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A man whose boat capsized in the South Pacific describes his experiences
Reputation Management
Author: John Doorley
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135123501X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Reputation Management is an established how-to guide for students and professionals, as well as CEOs and other business leaders. This fourth edition is updated throughout, including: new social media management techniques for the evolving age of digital media, and perspectives on reputation management in an era of globalization. The book is embroidered by ethics, and organized by corporate communication units, such as media relations, issues management, crisis communication, organizational communication, government relations, and investor relations. Each chapter is fleshed out with the real-world experiences cited by the authors and contributions from 36 leaders in the field, including The Arthur W. Page Society, the International Communications Consultancy Organization, the PR Council, CVS Health, Edelman and Ketchum. This was the first book on reputation management and, now in its fourth edition, remains a must-have reference for students taking classes in public relations management, corporate communication, communication management, and business. CEOs, business leaders, and professionals working in these areas find it a reliable resource for measuring, monitoring and managing reputation.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135123501X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Reputation Management is an established how-to guide for students and professionals, as well as CEOs and other business leaders. This fourth edition is updated throughout, including: new social media management techniques for the evolving age of digital media, and perspectives on reputation management in an era of globalization. The book is embroidered by ethics, and organized by corporate communication units, such as media relations, issues management, crisis communication, organizational communication, government relations, and investor relations. Each chapter is fleshed out with the real-world experiences cited by the authors and contributions from 36 leaders in the field, including The Arthur W. Page Society, the International Communications Consultancy Organization, the PR Council, CVS Health, Edelman and Ketchum. This was the first book on reputation management and, now in its fourth edition, remains a must-have reference for students taking classes in public relations management, corporate communication, communication management, and business. CEOs, business leaders, and professionals working in these areas find it a reliable resource for measuring, monitoring and managing reputation.
Island in a Storm
Author: Abby Sallenger
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458759318
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Presents the story of the 1856 hurricane which decimated Isle Derniere, an island one hundred miles off the coast of New Orleans which served as a summer resort for the wealthy, and the tragic loss of life and environmental devastation which resulted from the disaster.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458759318
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Presents the story of the 1856 hurricane which decimated Isle Derniere, an island one hundred miles off the coast of New Orleans which served as a summer resort for the wealthy, and the tragic loss of life and environmental devastation which resulted from the disaster.