ON THE ATLANTIC "Come to me, children," said Mrs. Bradley invitingly; "I will be a mother to you, my darlings. You shall not be a burden to the community, but I will take care of you myself." Having said this, she seized the little boy and his sister and pressed them to her heart, while tears trickled down her full, rosy cheeks. "Now you little sweethearts," she said soothingly, "you must not be afraid of me. Let me wipe your tears, and then you will come with me to my quarters, and I will give you something very, very good to eat. But by all means don\'t cry anymore." The children snuggled up to her and she took them by their hands, away from the crowd which had frightened them by their curious stares. There was a sigh of relief when the woman had promised to take care of them, for all on shipboard were glad that the two orphans had found a protector. "God bless thee, Sister Clara," said the minister; "the Lord will reward thee, after thy goodness, both here and hereafter. Nor will He ever forsake or leave thee with the extra burden imposed on thee." "The children are no burden," the woman replied; "but rather a godsend, for both my husband and I have longed for two little angels like these long ago. How they will comfort our hearts in those weary hours of winter when the days are so short and the nights so long! And, please you, sir, there will be enough for us to eat, for the good Lord has blessed us abundantly. But I must not delay to attend to them; so kindly excuse me, I must go." The minister looked after her with grateful eyes, and then turned to the men and women standing around him. "A pious woman she is," he said; "a rich reward will be hers for her great kindness." Then the congregation dispersed, each family departing for the cabins and quarters where they lodged during the long, long voyage over the Atlantic. Traveling at that time was not as comfortable as it is now, for the conversation that we just related took place just three hundred years ago, to be exact in the year of our Lord 1630. Since that time many and great changes have taken place in the world, and should the people of that time rise from their graves, they would be amazed at the transformation that has taken place. At that time the voyage across the ocean was slow and dangerous; the ships were small and propelled by the wind, so that when the weather was contrary, it took the emigrants a long time to reach America. Usually the food was poor, and quite often the water gave out, so that the people on shipboard suffered extremely. At the time of our story there were many who wished to settle in America, and in consequence the vessels were usually crowded to the utmost of their capacity. The result was that sickness spread among the passengers, and many did not reach the country where they hoped to find liberty of conscience. Among these was the mother of the two children, of whom we just spoke. The boy\'s name was Fred, and he was eight years old; the name of his sister was Agnes, and she was seven....

Art Theft, and Other Stories is a collection of three short stories. One is a comedy and the other two are dramas."Art Theft", is about two thieves, Stan and Mike, seeking to steal a valuable painting from a museum. They do their best to take every detail in account to make sure things don't go wrong. However things may not go according to plan. "Past Regret", is about a woman named Lois who seeks to reconnect with her ex husband, Larry. She meets with him in a hotel to reconnect about old times, but Larry might not be in a listening mood. "Crimson Gravel", is about a man named Max who stands next to a truck in a street to reminisce about a traumatic past event. His old friend Joey shows up to comfort him, but Max wants to be alone and will use his fists to get that point across.

The Black Wolf Pack is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Daniel Carter Beard is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Daniel Carter Beard then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

A story of two SEALs. Lieutenant Kyle Nolan, a SEAL veteran who came up through the ranks, and Petty Officer John-Wesley Ryder. The sallow Louisianan who has earned a reputation as a vicious killer with a blade. Together they undertake a series of deadly operations as part of a specially formed four-man fireteam. Both men are formidable, but this time they have more than a single fight on their hands. An Islamist attempt to gain possession of a nuclear warhead, which takes place in the snow-covered mountains of Syria. A battle to prevent an Islamist plot to launch simultaneous bombing attacks on Western cities. And a last ditch, desperate attempt to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. Three attacks, two men, and a single murderous intent. Mass slaughter.SEAL Team Bravo – Black Ops: Special Operations includes three thrilling missions, each previously sold separately, and now available together for the first time in this Special Operations novel:PART ONE - ISIS BROKEN ARROWIt is...

(Short Story, Sci-Fi, Alien Invasion) Everything is going fine for Anaximander, until one day he awakens to find that his home is being overrun by an alien force.Prequel to Ascent of the Fallen, Book I of the Chronicles. Set almost a decade before, Lord Fallondon Breck is a young knight searching for glory and purpose in the Kingdom of Heaven. After campaigns near Jerusalem he is stationed along the pilgrim road in Syria and tasked with an important mission: find and stop an unknown killer crucifying those traveling to Antioch.Fallondon's company of knights are dispatched to Ghmam, a remote village in the hills near Tishreen. Before he can do anything about his errand, he must face his most challenging trial: winning over the villagers, their proud leader, his resourceful son, and his beautiful daughter. Little does Fallondon know that the spiritual forces of darkness are already set against him.This prequel novella tells the tale of how crusader knight Lord Fallondon Breck met his love, won his spurs, and faced down evil. It's a blend of Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker-inspired spiritual warfare combined with the action and adventure of Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood, and The 13th Warrior. If you enjoy Christian fantasy mixed with military-inspired action and 12th century historical fiction, you'll love this! Join Lord Fallondon Breck and his knights as they challenge evil and seek to recover their most precious reward: their own hearts.Favorite beta reader comment: "I didn't put it down it was that good. Finished in one sitting!"

Denbies Wine Estate (Dorking, England), plays host to a "St George’s Day Celebration Supper" in April.As well as a sumptuous banquet plus minstrels, jesters and magicians, guests (being a pretty bright bunch) are invited to take part in a literary competition.Now updated to include the 2012 competition, as well as winners and finalists from the previous years.All may seem lost...until you really do lose everything.Jessica Ellison thought she'd lost everything in the Joplin tornado, until her boyfriend, Nick, dies in a freak accident. It all started as a retreat to Eureka Springs to escape the rubble of what was left of their lives, a chance to have a normal weekend before returning to sift through the debris one last time. Things come into focus for Jessica when the only man she's ever loved is killed. Can fate twist things around and set it right, or has it just spiraled out of control?

On the eve before battle a young werewolf, Rowena, dreads the change of her shape. When Malak arrives, the two grasp for whatever small comfort they can find.Retired US Marine Captain Van Allen shares survival tips to help you get ready for a REAL zombie apocalypse. Forget what you see on TV, in the movies, and on video games. If you want to live, if you care about your family, children, this world, then you need to read every thing Captain Allen shares.When the fecal matter impacts the rotating aerial oscillator and you find yourself right in the middle of a full-blown Z-virus outbreak, up to your armpits in zombies and crazed survivors, you need to know what to do. That's what I will share in this ongoing series of public service announcements (PSAs). Follow me as I cover the real information you will need to survive a real zombie apocalypse. Just remember; I'm Captain Allen and you're not!What makes this the definitive test? Because the word "definitive" is in the title. Now quick dickin around asking dumb questions and read this book so you and your family, friends, and loved ones might have a chance to survive the coming waves of zombies, a$$holes, and panicked survivors. This isn't a zombie story or a post apocalyptic novel. This book is real! It’s about what you need to know about zombies to survive. There’s no heroes and villains. There’s no zombie love story...well okay I do talk about zombie love, but what I have to say is all science.

A National Bestseller!"An affectionate ode to books and book lovers." —Publishers WeeklyAn enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination from debut author Anna James. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Story Thieves. Soon to be a major television series!Since her mother's disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly Pages has found comfort in the stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents' bookshop. But when her favorite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, start showing up at the shop,Tilly's adventures become very real. Not only can she follow Anne and Alice into their books, she discovers she can bookwander into any story she chooses. Tilly's new ability leads her to fun and exciting adventures, but danger may be lurking on the very next page... When new secrets are uncovered, it's up to...

7 Full Length Books – Bargain PriceThey are the military elite, the Special Forces trained to carry out the toughest operations in the most hostile environments around the world. Eric Meyer, the bestselling author of Black-Ops fiction, has put together seven of his top full-length novels to make a thrilling Spec-Ops BOX SET collection. The set contains the full text of seven full-length Eric Meyer novels. That's right, seven great books! Buy the set today and read this unmissable ACTION PACK collection from start to finish:Echo Six: Black Ops - Assault on IranA raid on a drug trafficker's factory uncovers a secret that sends a chill through the heart of NATO. An Iranian cleric, captured in the raid, tells of a conspiracy at the heart of the Ahmadinejad's Iranian government. A terrorist group, part of the Revolutionary Guard is on a mission to acquire nuclear warheads. Weapons which will enable them to launch a conflict that would threaten the peace and...

History is being made, the vast landings on the beaches of Normandy, and Allied troops are pushing back the Germans on every front. In the lead are the men of the 82nd Airborne, and they are about to face their greatest test. Bocage. The impenetrable walls able to hide countless enemy troops. As strong as castle walls, and behind those walls the Germans are waiting to fall on them like rabid wolves.First platoon, Company B, 82nd Airborne, struggles to get past the formidable defenses of the bocage, and their worst nightmare is tanks. Panzers, enemy armor, like the five German Mk IVs they run up against, and the battle to escape, just to survive, could go either way.Yet they fight their way out, only to face the next objective, the city of St Lo. A strategic crossroads, guarded by artillery and thousands of troops, sheltered behind thick stone walls and hidden in deep, bombproof trenches. The Germans have a huge advantage in artillery and machine guns, together...

Horrible smells, exploding bean pods, giant popcorn and super sticky glue! Strange and hilarious things happen nearly every day in Miss Strickland's year 5 class at Wattle Creek Primary School. This collection of ten stories by Australian Author, Ronald Hart, is a fun read for children aged 7 to 12.Everything seems to be getting back to normal as Layla and Brydon are crowned King and Queen of two kingdoms and look forward to their life of ruling together. However, the enemy has other plans which are made clear after a failed attempt on Layla's life turns into a kidnapping. She must keep faith that her once Prince Charming, now King, will save her, and in the mean time figure out a way to stay alive while thwarting Aduhlajh's devious plans by befriending a mysterious sorceress with a common enemy.

A passionate campaign brings four best friends back together in a fight to save their school library in this heartfelt tale from the bestselling author of Pages & Co.  The library is Hetty's very favourite place in school, and since falling out with her best friends Ali, Mei and Rocket she's been spending even more time there. So she's absolutely horrified when she learns that her head teacher is planning to close it down, claiming there aren't enough funds to keep the library going. There's no way Hetty's going to sit back and let this happen. But can she repair her broken friendships and build support for her library campaign? Let the Battle of the Books commence!

American armor has stormed ashore on the Normandy beaches, heading south and west, to meet and defeat the Nazi hordes. Not everything goes to plan, and part of 2nd Armored Division is cut off when a German heavy Panzer unit pierces their lines during the night. They are trapped and facing extermination by a company of Panthers the newest and most lethal tank in the theatre of war.A way must be found for them to escape the trap, and First platoon, Company B, 82nd Airborne, is chosen for their already proven fighting skills. They battle hard to reach Coutances, the last know position of the trapped armor, past the prepared ambushes, minefields and booby traps left by the Germans. Until they reach the beleaguered troops outside Coutances, expecting the worse at the hands of the Nazis desperate to use any means to harry and kill the Americans to halt the advance.The battle to get them out and back behind friendly lines begins. A battle they have no right to win. Until...

They are an International elite unit created by NATO to carry out missions where no other could hope to succeed. A mix of Seals, Delta Force, British SAS and French, German and Polish SpecOps operators. Led by a former Navy Seal, Lieutenant Abe Talley. This is Echo Six. Even before they finish training a crisis develops that requires their unique and bloody brand of soldiering.Hostages are about to die, facing execution at the hands of the scourge of the seas - pirates. The objective is inside Somalia. Al Qaeda has taken piracy under its control to fund their worldwide quest for terror and death in the name of Islam. Talley's unit is hastily transferred to a nuclear carrier patrolling the Arabian Sea. Echo Six is to go ashore, kill the pirates and rescue the hostages. Exfiltration will be via the advanced, super-silent Black Hawks of the secretive 160th Aviation Regiment. Yet plans can and often do go wrong. And this time is no exception.Fighting with an ill-prepared yet...