Author: Tracy Renee Wolfe
Publisher: Filles Vertes Publishing
ISBN: 1946802182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
When lonely college student Melissa Field is abducted and swept into an out-of-this-world adventure, it's nothing like she imagined. Her life collides with Orion's aboard a space station where Melissa is the captive subject for Orion's forced experiment to save his species. Being the center of this life-changing study has its perks. Having researched humans as a longtime hobby, Orion allows Melissa the comforts of home; even if the pizza is cooked in a replicator. At least his touch is warm and real enough. As they discover the corrupt intentions of those in charge, their only chance at joy and safety together exists away from the Phaeite leaders known as the Ruling Class. But escaping brings short-lived freedom when the Phaeites aren't the only species intent on ruining their lives. It will take more than reliable transportation and courage for Melissa to span a galaxy and save her new family. Being abducted by aliens was nothing compared to getting in the middle of an intergalactic war.
Abducted Hope
Author: Tracy Renee Wolfe
Publisher: Filles Vertes Publishing
ISBN: 1946802182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
When lonely college student Melissa Field is abducted and swept into an out-of-this-world adventure, it's nothing like she imagined. Her life collides with Orion's aboard a space station where Melissa is the captive subject for Orion's forced experiment to save his species. Being the center of this life-changing study has its perks. Having researched humans as a longtime hobby, Orion allows Melissa the comforts of home; even if the pizza is cooked in a replicator. At least his touch is warm and real enough. As they discover the corrupt intentions of those in charge, their only chance at joy and safety together exists away from the Phaeite leaders known as the Ruling Class. But escaping brings short-lived freedom when the Phaeites aren't the only species intent on ruining their lives. It will take more than reliable transportation and courage for Melissa to span a galaxy and save her new family. Being abducted by aliens was nothing compared to getting in the middle of an intergalactic war.
Publisher: Filles Vertes Publishing
ISBN: 1946802182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
When lonely college student Melissa Field is abducted and swept into an out-of-this-world adventure, it's nothing like she imagined. Her life collides with Orion's aboard a space station where Melissa is the captive subject for Orion's forced experiment to save his species. Being the center of this life-changing study has its perks. Having researched humans as a longtime hobby, Orion allows Melissa the comforts of home; even if the pizza is cooked in a replicator. At least his touch is warm and real enough. As they discover the corrupt intentions of those in charge, their only chance at joy and safety together exists away from the Phaeite leaders known as the Ruling Class. But escaping brings short-lived freedom when the Phaeites aren't the only species intent on ruining their lives. It will take more than reliable transportation and courage for Melissa to span a galaxy and save her new family. Being abducted by aliens was nothing compared to getting in the middle of an intergalactic war.
Hope
Author: Amanda Berry
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698178955
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The #1 New York Times Bestseller A bestselling book that is inspiring the nation: “We have written here about terrible things that we never wanted to think about again . . . Now we want the world to know: we survived, we are free, we love life.” Two women kidnapped by infamous Cleveland school-bus driver Ariel Castro share the stories of their abductions, captivity, and dramatic escape On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry made headlines around the world when she fled a Cleveland home and called 911, saying: “Help me, I’m Amanda Berry. . . . I’ve been kidnapped, and I’ve been missing for ten years.” A horrifying story rapidly unfolded. Ariel Castro, a local school bus driver, had separately lured Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight to his home, where he kept them chained. In the decade that followed, the three were raped, psychologically abused, and threatened with death. Berry had a daughter—Jocelyn—by their captor. Drawing upon their recollections and the diary kept by Amanda Berry, Berry and Gina DeJesus describe a tale of unimaginable torment, and Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post reporters Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan interweave the events within Castro’s house with original reporting on efforts to find the missing girls. The full story behind the headlines—including details never previously released on Castro’s life and motivations—Hope is a harrowing yet inspiring chronicle of two women whose courage, ingenuity, and resourcefulness ultimately delivered them back to their lives and families.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698178955
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The #1 New York Times Bestseller A bestselling book that is inspiring the nation: “We have written here about terrible things that we never wanted to think about again . . . Now we want the world to know: we survived, we are free, we love life.” Two women kidnapped by infamous Cleveland school-bus driver Ariel Castro share the stories of their abductions, captivity, and dramatic escape On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry made headlines around the world when she fled a Cleveland home and called 911, saying: “Help me, I’m Amanda Berry. . . . I’ve been kidnapped, and I’ve been missing for ten years.” A horrifying story rapidly unfolded. Ariel Castro, a local school bus driver, had separately lured Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight to his home, where he kept them chained. In the decade that followed, the three were raped, psychologically abused, and threatened with death. Berry had a daughter—Jocelyn—by their captor. Drawing upon their recollections and the diary kept by Amanda Berry, Berry and Gina DeJesus describe a tale of unimaginable torment, and Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post reporters Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan interweave the events within Castro’s house with original reporting on efforts to find the missing girls. The full story behind the headlines—including details never previously released on Castro’s life and motivations—Hope is a harrowing yet inspiring chronicle of two women whose courage, ingenuity, and resourcefulness ultimately delivered them back to their lives and families.
Kidnapped by the Taliban
Author: Dilip Joseph
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0718011309
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Being abducted and held captive by the Taliban isn't a tale many survive to tell. An American doctor shares the harrowing story about the four days he spent with his captors after being abducted on a humanitarian mission and his incredible rescue by SEAL Team Six. On December 5, 2012, American medical doctor Dilip Joseph and two colleagues are driving back to Kabul, Afghanistan, after serving villagers that morning at a rural clinic. Suddenly a man waving an AK-47 blocks their path. More armed men jump out of hiding. For Dilip, it is the beginning of a nightmare—he’s being kidnapped by the Taliban. Dilip recounts his story with chilling detail, transporting the reader to rural Afghanistan. “As we walk, I fear the worst—that when we reach the top, they will shoot us. God, however this is going to end, please don’t let them torture me to death. Let it be one shot and done.” Dilip and his friends endure a nine-hour march into the mountains, gruesome images of torture and death, and repeated threats of execution. After four days of uncertainty, gunfire announces the arrival of Navy SEAL Team Six, the elite group of soldiers that took down al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. SEAL team member Nicolas D. Checque loses his life in the rescue, as do the Taliban kidnappers. Yet this is more than a story of desperation, survival, and loss. It is also a tale of surprising connection, compassion, and inspiration. As Dilip begins to view the Taliban not as monsters but as men, both he and his captors are challenged to re-examine everything that matters: courage, sacrifice, hope, and faith. The book includes: First-hand account of a Taliban kidnapping survivor Insights into the Taliban's daily existence Insights into the sacrifices made by the American armed forces Includes a glossary and map of Afghanistan Kidnapped by the Taliban is a story of both terror and triumph. After reading this dramatic and inspiring account, you will never view Afghanistan or the Taliban in the same way again.
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0718011309
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Being abducted and held captive by the Taliban isn't a tale many survive to tell. An American doctor shares the harrowing story about the four days he spent with his captors after being abducted on a humanitarian mission and his incredible rescue by SEAL Team Six. On December 5, 2012, American medical doctor Dilip Joseph and two colleagues are driving back to Kabul, Afghanistan, after serving villagers that morning at a rural clinic. Suddenly a man waving an AK-47 blocks their path. More armed men jump out of hiding. For Dilip, it is the beginning of a nightmare—he’s being kidnapped by the Taliban. Dilip recounts his story with chilling detail, transporting the reader to rural Afghanistan. “As we walk, I fear the worst—that when we reach the top, they will shoot us. God, however this is going to end, please don’t let them torture me to death. Let it be one shot and done.” Dilip and his friends endure a nine-hour march into the mountains, gruesome images of torture and death, and repeated threats of execution. After four days of uncertainty, gunfire announces the arrival of Navy SEAL Team Six, the elite group of soldiers that took down al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. SEAL team member Nicolas D. Checque loses his life in the rescue, as do the Taliban kidnappers. Yet this is more than a story of desperation, survival, and loss. It is also a tale of surprising connection, compassion, and inspiration. As Dilip begins to view the Taliban not as monsters but as men, both he and his captors are challenged to re-examine everything that matters: courage, sacrifice, hope, and faith. The book includes: First-hand account of a Taliban kidnapping survivor Insights into the Taliban's daily existence Insights into the sacrifices made by the American armed forces Includes a glossary and map of Afghanistan Kidnapped by the Taliban is a story of both terror and triumph. After reading this dramatic and inspiring account, you will never view Afghanistan or the Taliban in the same way again.
Abducted
Author: Janice Cantore
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414373732
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
After solving the mayor’s murder and exposing corruption among the top brass in Las Playas, Carly Edwards is happy to be back on patrol with her partner, Joe, putting bad guys behind bars. For once, everything in life seems to be going right. But then everything starts going wrong. Slow to recover from an injury, her ex-husband, Nick, begins pulling away just as they were starting to get close again. Meanwhile, when Joe’s wife lands in the hospital with a mysterious illness, their baby is kidnapped. As Carly chases down every lead in a desperate search to find the baby, her newfound faith is pushed to its limits.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414373732
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
After solving the mayor’s murder and exposing corruption among the top brass in Las Playas, Carly Edwards is happy to be back on patrol with her partner, Joe, putting bad guys behind bars. For once, everything in life seems to be going right. But then everything starts going wrong. Slow to recover from an injury, her ex-husband, Nick, begins pulling away just as they were starting to get close again. Meanwhile, when Joe’s wife lands in the hospital with a mysterious illness, their baby is kidnapped. As Carly chases down every lead in a desperate search to find the baby, her newfound faith is pushed to its limits.
Losing Hope
Author: Colleen Hoover
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476746559
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"In Hopeless, Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared and no memory forgotten, but Holder's past remains a mystery. He is haunted by the little girl he let walk away from him and he has spent his entire life searching for her. He had hoped that he would finally gain closure and be able to rid himself of his guilt the moment they were reconnected. But he could not have anticipated that the exact opposite would occur and even more guilt and regret would be thrust upon him. Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward we must first dig deep into our past and make amends with it. In Losing Hope, readers will learn what was going on inside Holder's head during all those moments that left him feeling hopeless and see whether he can perhaps gain the peace he desperately needs"--
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476746559
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"In Hopeless, Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared and no memory forgotten, but Holder's past remains a mystery. He is haunted by the little girl he let walk away from him and he has spent his entire life searching for her. He had hoped that he would finally gain closure and be able to rid himself of his guilt the moment they were reconnected. But he could not have anticipated that the exact opposite would occur and even more guilt and regret would be thrust upon him. Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward we must first dig deep into our past and make amends with it. In Losing Hope, readers will learn what was going on inside Holder's head during all those moments that left him feeling hopeless and see whether he can perhaps gain the peace he desperately needs"--
The Long Term Missing
Author: Silvia Pettem
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9781442256804
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides families with information to better understand how law enforcement and related agencies work to solve missing persons cases.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9781442256804
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides families with information to better understand how law enforcement and related agencies work to solve missing persons cases.
Hope, Pain & Patience
Author: Friederike Bubenzer
Publisher: Jacana Media
ISBN: 1920196366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"As in many post-conflict countries, the roles played by women during Sudan's long-lasting liberation struggle continue to go unrecognised. Thousands of women joined the southern liberation struggle in response to a political situation that affected whole communities, leaving the comfort and security of their homes not just to accompany their husbands but to fight for freedom, democracy, equity, justice, rights and dignity. As well as playing roles in the fighting, women acted as mothers, teachers and nurses, and filled numerous other roles during the war. The long-standing struggle for the liberation of South Sudan severely altered traditional gender roles as well as the societal structure as a whole. Women also suffered during the war. An increase in HIV, hunger and violence, particularly sexual violence, characterised their lives in Sudan as well as in exile for many years. Life in the post-conflict period continues to be challenging, as women try to carve out a meaningful life in a tenuous peace. This volume documents the lives of different groups of women in South Sudan. It seeks to understand the contributions made by a range of women both during the conflict and today. It describes the women of South Sudan: who they are, what they have experienced, what they hope and feel, what they experienced in the war, and whether the end of the war has brought meaningful change"--Back cover.
Publisher: Jacana Media
ISBN: 1920196366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"As in many post-conflict countries, the roles played by women during Sudan's long-lasting liberation struggle continue to go unrecognised. Thousands of women joined the southern liberation struggle in response to a political situation that affected whole communities, leaving the comfort and security of their homes not just to accompany their husbands but to fight for freedom, democracy, equity, justice, rights and dignity. As well as playing roles in the fighting, women acted as mothers, teachers and nurses, and filled numerous other roles during the war. The long-standing struggle for the liberation of South Sudan severely altered traditional gender roles as well as the societal structure as a whole. Women also suffered during the war. An increase in HIV, hunger and violence, particularly sexual violence, characterised their lives in Sudan as well as in exile for many years. Life in the post-conflict period continues to be challenging, as women try to carve out a meaningful life in a tenuous peace. This volume documents the lives of different groups of women in South Sudan. It seeks to understand the contributions made by a range of women both during the conflict and today. It describes the women of South Sudan: who they are, what they have experienced, what they hope and feel, what they experienced in the war, and whether the end of the war has brought meaningful change"--Back cover.
Juvenile Justice
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile delinquency
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile delinquency
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Failure and Hope
Author: Christine Mahoney
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107162815
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
This book documents how global advocacy on behalf of refugees has failed, and proposes a new strategy using social entrepreneurship.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107162815
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
This book documents how global advocacy on behalf of refugees has failed, and proposes a new strategy using social entrepreneurship.
Afghanistan - Is There Hope for Peace?
Author: Hank Brown
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 078817066X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Proceedings of a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee including testimony and prepared statements by members of Congress, and representatives from: ACBAR Resource and Information Center (Pakistan), Doctors Without Borders, Asia Amnesty International, CARE, Defense Intelligence Agency, Save the Children, National Islamic Front of Afghanistan, Afghan Social Democratic Party, Afghan Women's Assoc., Help the Afghan Children, as well as the former Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, representatives of His Majesty Mohammed Zaher Shah, the Supreme Coordination Council Panel, etc.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 078817066X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Proceedings of a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee including testimony and prepared statements by members of Congress, and representatives from: ACBAR Resource and Information Center (Pakistan), Doctors Without Borders, Asia Amnesty International, CARE, Defense Intelligence Agency, Save the Children, National Islamic Front of Afghanistan, Afghan Social Democratic Party, Afghan Women's Assoc., Help the Afghan Children, as well as the former Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, representatives of His Majesty Mohammed Zaher Shah, the Supreme Coordination Council Panel, etc.