Author: A. Conan Doyle
Publisher: Namaskar Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling adventure with A. Conan Doyle's gripping tale, "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko." Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Egyptian desert, this novel weaves a story of suspense, bravery, and the struggle for survival. As the narrative unfolds, a provocative question arises: What happens when the forces of nature collide with human determination in the harshest of landscapes? When a group of travelers finds themselves captured by fierce Bedouins, their lives hang in the balance. Doyle intricately explores themes of courage, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Can hope prevail against overwhelming odds? This edition breathes new life into Doyle's classic, showcasing his talent for creating tension and emotion. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions of the desert and the psychological depth of the characters as they confront their fears and fight for freedom. Are you prepared to journey through the perilous sands of the desert in "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko"? Engage with short, impactful passages that draw you into the heart of this compelling narrative. Doyle’s masterful storytelling invites you to reflect on the fragility of life and the strength of human connection. This is your chance to experience a classic adventure that tests the limits of courage and resolve. Will you dare to join the fight for survival against the odds? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this riveting tale. Purchase "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko" now, and immerse yourself in a story of bravery and endurance in the unforgiving desert.
A Desert Drama Being The Tragedy Of The Korosko
Author: A. Conan Doyle
Publisher: Namaskar Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling adventure with A. Conan Doyle's gripping tale, "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko." Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Egyptian desert, this novel weaves a story of suspense, bravery, and the struggle for survival. As the narrative unfolds, a provocative question arises: What happens when the forces of nature collide with human determination in the harshest of landscapes? When a group of travelers finds themselves captured by fierce Bedouins, their lives hang in the balance. Doyle intricately explores themes of courage, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Can hope prevail against overwhelming odds? This edition breathes new life into Doyle's classic, showcasing his talent for creating tension and emotion. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions of the desert and the psychological depth of the characters as they confront their fears and fight for freedom. Are you prepared to journey through the perilous sands of the desert in "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko"? Engage with short, impactful passages that draw you into the heart of this compelling narrative. Doyle’s masterful storytelling invites you to reflect on the fragility of life and the strength of human connection. This is your chance to experience a classic adventure that tests the limits of courage and resolve. Will you dare to join the fight for survival against the odds? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this riveting tale. Purchase "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko" now, and immerse yourself in a story of bravery and endurance in the unforgiving desert.
Publisher: Namaskar Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling adventure with A. Conan Doyle's gripping tale, "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko." Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Egyptian desert, this novel weaves a story of suspense, bravery, and the struggle for survival. As the narrative unfolds, a provocative question arises: What happens when the forces of nature collide with human determination in the harshest of landscapes? When a group of travelers finds themselves captured by fierce Bedouins, their lives hang in the balance. Doyle intricately explores themes of courage, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Can hope prevail against overwhelming odds? This edition breathes new life into Doyle's classic, showcasing his talent for creating tension and emotion. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions of the desert and the psychological depth of the characters as they confront their fears and fight for freedom. Are you prepared to journey through the perilous sands of the desert in "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko"? Engage with short, impactful passages that draw you into the heart of this compelling narrative. Doyle’s masterful storytelling invites you to reflect on the fragility of life and the strength of human connection. This is your chance to experience a classic adventure that tests the limits of courage and resolve. Will you dare to join the fight for survival against the odds? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this riveting tale. Purchase "A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy of The Korosko" now, and immerse yourself in a story of bravery and endurance in the unforgiving desert.
Desert Dark
Author: Sonja Stone
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823435873
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Hogwarts meets The Bourne Identity in this action-packed thriller about teenage spies—for fans of Marie Lu's Legends series and James Dashner's Maze Runner trilogy Sixteen-year-old Nadia Riley is delighted to earn a spot at an elite, government-funded boarding school. Nothing sounds better than leaving behind her fraught relationship with her ex-boyfriend and moving to faraway Arizona to attend Desert Mountain Academy. But when she arrives, Nadia finds out she has more than classwork to catch up on. Desert Mountain Academy is a covert CIA program, which recruits and trains high-achieving students for Black-Ops work. While struggling to keep up with her new classes, Nadia must also gain the trust of her teammates, and survive a rigorous exercise and combat training course. Thrilled at the opportunity, Nadia isn't expecting to fall in love—or to end up in real, deadly danger. When news leaks that there is a double agent on campus, suddenly everyone is a suspect—including Nadia. To clear her name, she must use her newfound skills to uncover the traitor—before he can eliminate her as a threat. Told from alternating points of view, including that of the anonymous double agent, Desert Dark is perfect for young adult readers who love action, adventure, and intrigue.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823435873
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Hogwarts meets The Bourne Identity in this action-packed thriller about teenage spies—for fans of Marie Lu's Legends series and James Dashner's Maze Runner trilogy Sixteen-year-old Nadia Riley is delighted to earn a spot at an elite, government-funded boarding school. Nothing sounds better than leaving behind her fraught relationship with her ex-boyfriend and moving to faraway Arizona to attend Desert Mountain Academy. But when she arrives, Nadia finds out she has more than classwork to catch up on. Desert Mountain Academy is a covert CIA program, which recruits and trains high-achieving students for Black-Ops work. While struggling to keep up with her new classes, Nadia must also gain the trust of her teammates, and survive a rigorous exercise and combat training course. Thrilled at the opportunity, Nadia isn't expecting to fall in love—or to end up in real, deadly danger. When news leaks that there is a double agent on campus, suddenly everyone is a suspect—including Nadia. To clear her name, she must use her newfound skills to uncover the traitor—before he can eliminate her as a threat. Told from alternating points of view, including that of the anonymous double agent, Desert Dark is perfect for young adult readers who love action, adventure, and intrigue.
Other Desert Cities
Author: Jon Robin Baitz
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822226055
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
THE STORY: Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the f
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822226055
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
THE STORY: Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the f
Edna in the Desert
Author: Maddy Lederman
Publisher: Electio Publishing
ISBN: 9781632134004
Category : Deserts
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
"Edna is a precocious trouble-maker wreaking havoc at her Beverly Hills school. Her therapist advocates medication, but her parents come up with an alternative cure: Edna will spend the summer in the desert with her grandparents. Their remote cabin is cut off from cell phone service, Internet, and television. Edna naturally finds this arrangement unacceptable. She's determined to rebel until she meets an older local boy and falls in love for the first time"--Back cover.
Publisher: Electio Publishing
ISBN: 9781632134004
Category : Deserts
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
"Edna is a precocious trouble-maker wreaking havoc at her Beverly Hills school. Her therapist advocates medication, but her parents come up with an alternative cure: Edna will spend the summer in the desert with her grandparents. Their remote cabin is cut off from cell phone service, Internet, and television. Edna naturally finds this arrangement unacceptable. She's determined to rebel until she meets an older local boy and falls in love for the first time"--Back cover.
Bones in the Desert
Author: Jana Bommersbach
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429944277
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Loretta Bowersock and her daughter, Terri, ran a multimillion-dollar furniture store based in Tempe, Arizona, where they were well-known and admired by many. Together, these two women seemed to be living the American Dream...until one man decided to take it all away. Over the course of two decades, Taw Benderly worked his way into Loretta's heart, home, and business. Though the couple appeared to be happy, their lives behind closed doors told another story. Terri had always known that the handsome, charming, and usually unemployed Taw was manipulating her mother—but she did not know the extent of the abuse or how far he would go to defraud her. Then, just before Christmas in 2004, Loretta went missing. It would be more than a year before Terri learned the shocking truth: That, before killing himself, Taw murdered the 69-year-old Loretta and left her. Bones in the Desert is the shocking story of a devoted mother and daughter, a successful business, and the man who would do everything to destroy it all ...
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429944277
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Loretta Bowersock and her daughter, Terri, ran a multimillion-dollar furniture store based in Tempe, Arizona, where they were well-known and admired by many. Together, these two women seemed to be living the American Dream...until one man decided to take it all away. Over the course of two decades, Taw Benderly worked his way into Loretta's heart, home, and business. Though the couple appeared to be happy, their lives behind closed doors told another story. Terri had always known that the handsome, charming, and usually unemployed Taw was manipulating her mother—but she did not know the extent of the abuse or how far he would go to defraud her. Then, just before Christmas in 2004, Loretta went missing. It would be more than a year before Terri learned the shocking truth: That, before killing himself, Taw murdered the 69-year-old Loretta and left her. Bones in the Desert is the shocking story of a devoted mother and daughter, a successful business, and the man who would do everything to destroy it all ...
Guess Who's in the Desert
Author: Charline Profiri
Publisher: Rio Nuevo Publishers
ISBN: 9781933855790
Category : Desert animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The desert is full of suprises! You never know what you might find nestled in a tall saguaro or climbing steep canyon walls. All you have to do is look! "Guess Who's in the Desert" is a fun, interactive, guessing game that invites curious children to discover all of the secrets and surprises the desert holds. Who leaves x-shaped tracks? Who has orange and black beady skin? Just open the book to find out. Each time you do, you're bound to find something new.
Publisher: Rio Nuevo Publishers
ISBN: 9781933855790
Category : Desert animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The desert is full of suprises! You never know what you might find nestled in a tall saguaro or climbing steep canyon walls. All you have to do is look! "Guess Who's in the Desert" is a fun, interactive, guessing game that invites curious children to discover all of the secrets and surprises the desert holds. Who leaves x-shaped tracks? Who has orange and black beady skin? Just open the book to find out. Each time you do, you're bound to find something new.
Desert Sons
Author: Mark Ian Kendrick
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781536867145
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Time: Summer, 1990. Place: Yucca Valley, CA. Scott Faraday, sixteen, is fun loving, in a small town rock band, and out - but only to a select few. Isolated in his high desert town Scott doesn't know anyone else who's gay. When Ryan St. Charles, a troubled seventeen-year old, moves to town, everything changes. Ryan is brash and hot headed, the complete opposite of Scott's demeanor. In fact, Ryan has just severed a long-term relationship with a man, but still considers himself straight. As Scott and Ryan's unusual friendship develops, Scott begins to suspect Ryan might be covering up that he's gay. When Scott comes out to Ryan, their friendship is transmuted and it becomes Scott's first intimate relationship. Tightly focused on these two characters, Desert Sons follows the ups and downs of a young adult gay relationship. Filled with first-time wonder, teenage angst and the swirl of emotions that can only be expressed by youth, readers are pulled headlong into a highly charged drama.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781536867145
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Time: Summer, 1990. Place: Yucca Valley, CA. Scott Faraday, sixteen, is fun loving, in a small town rock band, and out - but only to a select few. Isolated in his high desert town Scott doesn't know anyone else who's gay. When Ryan St. Charles, a troubled seventeen-year old, moves to town, everything changes. Ryan is brash and hot headed, the complete opposite of Scott's demeanor. In fact, Ryan has just severed a long-term relationship with a man, but still considers himself straight. As Scott and Ryan's unusual friendship develops, Scott begins to suspect Ryan might be covering up that he's gay. When Scott comes out to Ryan, their friendship is transmuted and it becomes Scott's first intimate relationship. Tightly focused on these two characters, Desert Sons follows the ups and downs of a young adult gay relationship. Filled with first-time wonder, teenage angst and the swirl of emotions that can only be expressed by youth, readers are pulled headlong into a highly charged drama.
Desert of the Heart
Author: Jane Rule
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480429406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
“A landmark work of lesbian fiction” and the basis for the acclaimed film Desert Hearts (The New York Times). Against the backdrop of Reno, Nevada, in the late 1950s, award-winning author Jane Rule chronicles a love affair between two women. When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of sixteen years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question. Peopled by a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a novel that dares to ask whether love between two women can last.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480429406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
“A landmark work of lesbian fiction” and the basis for the acclaimed film Desert Hearts (The New York Times). Against the backdrop of Reno, Nevada, in the late 1950s, award-winning author Jane Rule chronicles a love affair between two women. When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of sixteen years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question. Peopled by a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a novel that dares to ask whether love between two women can last.
Storm on the Desert
Author: Carolyn Lesser
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Describes the animal and plant life in a desert in the American Southwest and the effects of a short but violent thunderstorm.
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Describes the animal and plant life in a desert in the American Southwest and the effects of a short but violent thunderstorm.
Candy & Shelly Go to the Desert
Author: Paula Cizmar
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822201793
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
THE STORY: Heading west in search of romance and adventure, Candy and Shelley suddenly find themselves stranded in the vast emptiness of a western desert when their car boils over. Alone under the blazing sun, with no recourse except to wait for an
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822201793
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
THE STORY: Heading west in search of romance and adventure, Candy and Shelley suddenly find themselves stranded in the vast emptiness of a western desert when their car boils over. Alone under the blazing sun, with no recourse except to wait for an