Savage Shadow

Author: David O'Reilly
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646553139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
For decades farmers in the southwest of Australia have been convinced that there are cougars at large in the Australian bush, devastating wildlife and livestock. Hundreds of sightings have been documented in Western Australia, from as far north as Geraldton, south to Esperance and inland to Norseman. Australian journalist David O'Reilly became fascinated with what is known as perhaps Australia's greatest wildlife mystery during his time as the bureau chief of The Australian's Perth office. He interviewed scores of witnesses - farmers, wildlife experts, academics and bureaucrats - and wrote many stories about the hunt for the 'Cordering Cougar', as it became known, during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This book, now back in print for the first time in 30 years, is the culmination of that work. "A classic, timeless work back in print at last." - Dr Karl Shuker, zoologist and author "One of the most influential books on the subject [of Australian Big Cats] is David O Reilly s 1981 Savage Shadow: the Search for the Australian Cougar (recently republished by Strange Nation Publishing). O Reilly s book mostly centres around the experiences of those who clamed to have seen (or experienced the depredations of) the Cordering Cougar in West Australia during the 1970s." - Dr Darren Naish, author of Scientific American blog Tetrapod Zoology

Doc Savage

Author: Kenneth Robeson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781618271983
Category : Kidnapping
Languages : en
Pages : 494

Book Description
When millionaire Lamont Cranston and attorney Ham Brooks are kidnapped by gunmen driving a black hearse, it spells trouble for Doc Savage. Trouble with compound interest when Cranston's personal lawyer is mysteriously murdered before he can consult with celebrated criminologist George Clarendon-who is secretly The Shadow! These strange events put the Man of Bronze and the Dark Avenger on a collision course that threatens to expose the deepest secrets of both supermen. The conflict intensifies when underworld figure Cliff Marsland is captured and shipped off to Doc's secret Crime College! Will these legendary crimefighters join forces-or will the diabolical Funeral Director have the last laugh on Doc Savage and The Shadow?

Shadow of the Savage

Author: Lois Scott
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781469755960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
This is the story of Rachel O'Conner, a frontier nurse who sailed from her home on the Eastern Seaboard to the small outpost town of Astoria, Oregon in the year 1865, just after the Civil War. She goes with young doctor Mark Whitfield to lumber camps, homesteads, Indian villages and far flung settlements. She finds herself attracted to a young half-breed Indian man, but fights the attraction as he is wild, untamed, and has a devil-may-care attitude about life itself. She marries the doctor, but the handsome young outlaw is persistent and finally rapes Rachel. She gives birth to a little girl whom Mark thinks is his. The book takes the reader into the personal lives of the early pioneers and Rachel hears stories from lonely housewives of the isolation and sometimes the deaths of loved ones. The story gives a broad over-all picture of stress, strife and struggle.

The Lost Wonderland Diaries

Author: J. Scott Savage
Publisher: Lost Wonderland Diaries
ISBN: 9781629727868
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"When Celia and Tyrus discover the four lost diaries of Charles Dodgson (a.k.a. Lewis Carroll), they are pulled into Wonderland and must solve riddles and puzzles to stop the Queen of Hearts from opening a door and taking over our world"--

In the Shadow of "savage Wolves"

Author: Sigrun Haude
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9780391041004
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
The author studies reactions to the Anabaptist reign in Munster (1534-1535) and uses these as prisms through which one can assess vital concerns of contemporary 16th-century society and reevaluate some of the leading issues in Reformation scholarship.

Lord Savage

Author: Mia Gabriel
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 146683546X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
I'd never felt so vulnerable, at once both lost and found, as I now did sprawled half-naked across Savage in this foolish throne-chair. His strength was my solace, my comfort, and there was nothing better than hearing the beating of his heart beneath my ear. Once trapped in a loveless, pleasure-less marriage, Evelyn Hart leaves her home in New York for the glittering ballrooms of 1907 London. When she arrives, she meets the Earl of Savage, a dark, powerful man who seems to live up to his name. Despite his noble trappings, he's also a man who can possess her with just one look. Soon Evelyn finds herself pulled into Savage's world - a world of passion and seductive games unlike any she has ever experienced. Evelyn's heart is captured with no hope of escape. But can they overcome the tortures of the past together...? Savage never imagined someone like Evelyn walking into his life. As soon as he sees her he knows he must have her, no matter the cost, in Lord Savage by Mia Gabriel.

Savage Girls and Wild Boys

Author: Michael Newton
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1466869003
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
Savage Girls and Wild Boys is a fascinating history of extraordinary children---brought up by animals, raised in the wilderness, or locked up for long years in solitary confinement. Wild or feral children have fascinated us through the centuries, and continue to do so today. In a haunting and hugely readable study, Michael Newton deftly investigates a number of infamous cases. He looks at Peter the Wild Boy, who gripped the attention of Swift and Defoe, and at Victor of Aveyron, who roamed wild in the forests of revolutionary France. He tells the story of a savage girl lost on the streets of Paris, of two children brought up by wolves in the jungles of India, and of a Los Angeles girl who emerged from thirteen years locked in a room to international celebrity. He describes, too, a boy brought up among monkeys in Uganda; and in Moscow, the child found living with a pack of wild dogs. Savage Girls and Wild Boys examines the lives of these children and of the adults who "rescued" them, looked after them, educated, or abused them. How can we explain the mixture of disgust and envy that such children can provoke? And what can they teach us about our notions of education, civilization, and man's true nature?

Heaven's Shadow

Author: David S. Goyer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101516542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
The science fiction epic of our time has arrived. Three years ago, an object one hundred miles across was spotted on a trajectory for Earth's sun. Now, its journey is almost over. As it approaches, two competing manned vehicles race through almost half a million kilometers of space to reach it first. But when they both arrive on the entity, they learn that it has been sent toward Earth for a reason. An intelligent race is desperately attempting to communicate with our primitive species. And the message is: Help us.

The journey part 1

Author: heta lafoai
Publisher: Pencil
ISBN: 9358837950
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
n the dawn of the story, destiny will arise for Team Dead Iron and their journey will soon come to an end. It is a tale of good versus evil, where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As Team Dead Iron prepares for their final battle, they must overcome their own inner demons and face the ultimate test of strength and courage.From the very beginning, destiny seemed to be on their side. They were brought together by a twist of fate and have been inseparable ever since. Together, they have faced numerous challenges and triumphed over seemingly insurmountable odds. But now, their biggest challenge awaits them. As they gear up for their final battle, they know that their bond and trust in each other will be their greatest strength.

Savage

Author: Christy Moore Winborn
Publisher: Pencil
ISBN: 935883966X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
The book follows the epic journey of the enigmatic hero, Savage, as he navigates a world ravaged by darkness and strife, using his exceptional skills and unwavering determination to bring hope and unity to those in need. Set in a fantastical realm teeming with danger and adventure, the story unfolds against a backdrop of looming threats and daunting challenges that test Savage's resolve to its limits. Readers are immersed in a richly detailed world filled with vivid landscapes, diverse cultures, and a cast of captivating characters who shape Savage's quest for justice and redemption. From bustling villages to treacherous wilderness, from ancient ruins to majestic cities, the narrative sweeps across a tapestry of settings that add depth and complexity to the unfolding tale.