The Mighty Krait

The Mighty Krait PDF Author: Ian McPhedran
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1460709802
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
The little boat with a big past: the fight to save one of the most important artefacts of Australian military history. For many years, thousands of people have walked past an unassuming black timber fishing boat bobbing in the water down at the wharves of Sydney's Darling Harbour. But appearances can be deceptive. This humble little trawler played a key role in one of World War II's most audacious and successful commando raids. In September 1943, fourteen young Z special operatives sailed the small fishing boat from Australia to Japanese-occupied Singapore. Battling deadly tides, fierce storms, hostile ships and detection from the air, this little ship and its courageous young crew made it to the heart of the enemy stronghold to make a daring raid that destroyed 30,000 tonnes of enemy shipping. Operation Jaywick still rates as one of the greatest Special Forces operations of all time. But its story doesn't end there. Neglected and left to rot for years, it has taken a mighty and concerted effort by a dedicated few to save and restore the little ship with a big past and display it as a permanent memorial to Australian Special Forces. The Mighty Krait is a compelling, uplifting and unforgettable story of Australian military history - and the importance of reminding all Australians of the courage and service of our armed forces.

Mighty Krait (16pt Large Print Edition)

Mighty Krait (16pt Large Print Edition) PDF Author: Ian McPhedran
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780369320360
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 426

Book Description
The little boat with a big past: the fight to save one of the most important artefacts of Australian military history. For many years, thousands of people have walked past an unassuming black timber fishing boat bobbing in the water down at the wharves of Sydney's Darling Harbour. But appearances can be deceptive. This humble little trawler played a key role in one of World War II's most audacious and successful commando raids. In September 1943, fourteen young Z special operatives sailed the small fishing boat from Australia to Japanese-occupied Singapore. Battling deadly tides, fierce storms, hostile ships and detection from the air, this little ship and its courageous young crew made it to the heart of the enemy stronghold to make a daring raid that destroyed 30,000 tonnes of enemy shipping. Operation Jaywick still rates as one of the greatest Special Forces operations of all time. But its story doesn't end there. Neglected and left to rot for years, it has taken a mighty and concerted effort by a dedicated few to save and restore the little ship with a big past and display it as a permanent memorial to Australian Special Forces. The Mighty Krait is a compelling, uplifting and unforgettable story of Australian military history - and the importance of reminding all Australians of the courage and service of our armed forces.

The Mighty Krait (Dyslexic Edition)

The Mighty Krait (Dyslexic Edition) PDF Author: Ian McPhedran
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
The little boat with a big past: the fight to save one of the most important artefacts of Australian military history. For many years, thousands of people have walked past an unassuming black timber fishing boat bobbing in the water down at the wharves of Sydney's Darling Harbour. But appearances can be deceptive. This humble little trawler played a key role in one of World War II's most audacious and successful commando raids. In September 1943, fourteen young Z special operatives sailed the small fishing boat from Australia to Japanese-occupied Singapore. Battling deadly tides, fierce storms, hostile ships and detection from the air, this little ship and its courageous young crew made it to the heart of the enemy stronghold to make a daring raid that destroyed 30,000 tonnes of enemy shipping. Operation Jaywick still rates as one of the greatest Special Forces operations of all time. But its story doesn't end there. Neglected and left to rot for years, it has taken a mighty and concerted effort by a dedicated few to save and restore the little ship with a big past and display it as a permanent memorial to Australian Special Forces. The mighty Krait is a compelling, uplifting and unforgettable story of Australian military history and the importance of reminding all Australians of the courage and service of our armed forces.

In Green's Jungles

In Green's Jungles PDF Author: Gene Wolfe
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 142991548X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles is the second volume, after On Blue's Waters, of his ambitious SF trilogy, The Book of the Short Sun. It is again narrated by Horn, who has embarked on a quest from his home on the planet Blue in search of the heroic leader Patera Silk. Now Horn's identity has become ambiguous, a complex question embedded in the story, whose telling is itself complex, shifting from place to place, present to past. Horn recalls visiting the Whorl, the enormous spacecraft in orbit that brought the settlers from Urth, and going thence to the planet Green, home of the blood-drinking alien inhumi. There, he led a band of mercenary soldiers, answered to the name of Rajan, and later became the ruler of a city state. He has also encountered the mysterious aliens, the Neighbors, who once inhabited both Blue and Green. He remembers a visit to Nessus, on Urth. At some point, he died. His personality now seemingly inhabits a different body, so that even his sons do not recognize him. And people mistake him for Silk, to whom he now bears a remarkable resemblance. In Green's Jungles is Wolfe's major new fiction, The Book of the Short Sun, building toward a strange and seductive climax. "Wolfe's narrative glows, rich and seductive as ever."--Kirkus Reviews At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Night of the Krait

Night of the Krait PDF Author: Shashi Warrier
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143064374
Category : Indic fiction (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 420

Book Description
Terrorists From The Free Kashmir Front Hijack A Coach On The Shatabdi Express With Forty People, Just Outside Madras. A Nephew Of The Defence Minister Is Among The Passengers. Within The First Five Minutes They Have Killed A Railway Guard And Caused The Authorities To Panic. The Special Operations Force, A Team Of Crack Commandos From The Army, Is Called In To Deal With The Crisis. Heading The Operation Is Lieutenant Colonel Rajan Menon&Mdash;Raja&Mdash;Who Is Soon Convinced That These Are Not Ordinary Terrorists. They Have The Backing Of A Highly Intelligent But Crooked Head. He Dubs The Ruthless Genius The Krait. Raja Leads His Men In A Brilliant Rescue Operation In Madras, But He Knows This Is Only The Opening Gambit In A Sinister Plan Devised By The Terrorist Mastermind; The Krait Will Strike Again. And He Realizes With Dismay That The Enemy Might Be One Of Them . . .

Free My Dragon

Free My Dragon PDF Author: Joely Sue Burkhart
Publisher: Joely Sue Burkhart
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
My fated mate can break my curse—if he sacrifices me. Hundreds of warriors have braved my domain. They came, and they died. I killed them all. In a land of poisoned sands and unending drought, I’ve been trapped as a dragon for centuries. When yet another warrior comes to my lair, I can’t wait to rip him apart. But this man knows my secret. He waits for my true form to be revealed in the light of the full moon. For three nights only, I can walk, talk, and love like a human woman. Though there’s very little humanity left in me after so many centuries. He survives my teeth and claws. He even survives my fire. The unafraid, stoic warrior is a worthy mate that even my ferocious dragon heart can’t deny. Until I learn that he must sacrifice me to save his people. This warrior may be the one to finally break my curse… if I’m willing to make the greatest sacrifice of all.

The Small and Mighty Book of Deadly Creatures

The Small and Mighty Book of Deadly Creatures PDF Author: Orange Hippo!
Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books
ISBN: 1800694628
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
The Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favorite topic. The Small and Mighty Book of Deadly Creatures is a treasure trove of dangerous animal information. Inside, readers will discover tons of original animal art, plus a wealth of fun and fascinating creature facts. From tiny insects to powerful polar bears and sperm whales bigger than a school bus, read about the dangerous animals that come in all shapes and sizes. With profiles of the world's most terrifying creatures, this is a book no young animal lover can afford to be without! The largest four-legged hunter on Earth today is the polar bear, weighing up to 600 kg. Standing on its hind legs, a polar bear can rear up 3.5 m tall – twice the height of an adult human. Many owls have special wing feathers which muffle the sound of the air rushing over their wings as they fly. These allow the owl to hunt quietly and stealthily to grab prey by surprise.

Knuckles and Tales

Knuckles and Tales PDF Author: Nancy A. Collins
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Knuckles and Tales is a collection of atmospheric, disturbing, spooky, and downright weird Southern Gothic short stories by award-winning author Nancy A. Collins, best known for her edgy novels featuring the punk vampire/vampire slayer Sonja Blue. The original hardback edition of Knuckles and Tales was nominated by both the Horror Writers Association and the International Horror Guild for Best Collection of 2002. The stories on display in Knuckles and Tales range from suspense and psychological horror to dark fantasy and black comedy, with the occasional weird love story thrown in for good measure. Knuckles and Tales features two never before published novelettes in the Seven Devils Cycle: "Junior Teeter And The Bad Shine" and "the Pumpkin Child", as well as the previously unpublished short story "Big Easy". The complete list of included stories:I’m Gonna Send You Back to ArkansawThe Sunday-Go-To-Meeting JawSeven DevilsHow It Was With the KraitsThe Pumpkin ChildRaymondDown in the HoleThe Serpent QueenJunior Teeter and the Bad ShineThe Two-Headed ManThe KillerCancer AlleyThe Worst Thing in the WorldCatfish Gal BluesBig EasyBilly Fearless
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