Author: George Low
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781844422845
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Synonynous with daring tales of wartime adventures and bravery beyond the call of duty, the 'Commando' comics have been entertaining readers for over 40 years. This collection brings together stories of ordinary British soldiers turned into World War Two heroes. Achtung!
Blazing Guns, Wild Horses, & the Grace of God
Author: Dana Maria Hill
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145674397X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
James Kilpatrick escaped the hand of death, dodging bullets and standing strong and brave to protect his family. The enemy sought to destroy him, but God sent angels to camp around him and protect him. That night began a long, hard journey to places unknown and dangers unseen.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145674397X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
James Kilpatrick escaped the hand of death, dodging bullets and standing strong and brave to protect his family. The enemy sought to destroy him, but God sent angels to camp around him and protect him. That night began a long, hard journey to places unknown and dangers unseen.
The Player of Games
Author: Iain M. Banks
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316095869
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
The Culture — a human/machine symbiotic society — has thrown up many great Game Players, and one of the greatest is Gurgeh Jernau Morat Gurgeh. The Player of Games. Master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to the Empire of Azad, cruel and incredibly wealthy, to try their fabulous game. . . a game so complex, so like life itself, that the winner becomes emperor. Mocked, blackmailed, almost murdered, Gurgeh accepts the game, and with it the challenge of his life — and very possibly his death. The Culture Series Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons The State of the Art Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316095869
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
The Culture — a human/machine symbiotic society — has thrown up many great Game Players, and one of the greatest is Gurgeh Jernau Morat Gurgeh. The Player of Games. Master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to the Empire of Azad, cruel and incredibly wealthy, to try their fabulous game. . . a game so complex, so like life itself, that the winner becomes emperor. Mocked, blackmailed, almost murdered, Gurgeh accepts the game, and with it the challenge of his life — and very possibly his death. The Culture Series Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons The State of the Art Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata
All In
Author: Vince McKee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683580753
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has been in existence for more than forty-five years, and it hasn’t been an easy ride for the team or their fans, with many ups and downs along the way. They had seen the “Miracle in Richfield” in 1976, “The Shot” by Michael Jordan to knock them out of the playoffs in 1989, the arrival of “The Chosen One,” LeBron James, in 2003, and a trip to the NBA Finals in 2007, but never a title. All In: The Story of LeBron James annd the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers takes readers on the rollercoaster ride from LeBron coming back to Cleveland, to their 2015 NBA Finals appearance, through the unforgettable 2015–16 season that gave the city of Cleveland their first major sports championship in fifty-two years. Author Vince McKee brings to life all the drama on and off the court, including how the team was built, why coach David Blatt was fired and replaced by Tyronn Lue midway through the season, and every big game and play along the way, straight through to the dramatic 2016 NBA Finals and epic comeback against the seemingly unbeatable Golden State Warriors. LeBron James finally earned his long-awaited redemption, Kevin Love made his presence felt under the boards, Kyrie Irving took to the NBA’s biggest stage and made it his own under the brightest of lights, and J. R. Smith, Tristan Thompson, Richard Jefferson, and Iman Shumpert all made key contributions. All In is a must-have for all Cleveland sports fans!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683580753
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has been in existence for more than forty-five years, and it hasn’t been an easy ride for the team or their fans, with many ups and downs along the way. They had seen the “Miracle in Richfield” in 1976, “The Shot” by Michael Jordan to knock them out of the playoffs in 1989, the arrival of “The Chosen One,” LeBron James, in 2003, and a trip to the NBA Finals in 2007, but never a title. All In: The Story of LeBron James annd the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers takes readers on the rollercoaster ride from LeBron coming back to Cleveland, to their 2015 NBA Finals appearance, through the unforgettable 2015–16 season that gave the city of Cleveland their first major sports championship in fifty-two years. Author Vince McKee brings to life all the drama on and off the court, including how the team was built, why coach David Blatt was fired and replaced by Tyronn Lue midway through the season, and every big game and play along the way, straight through to the dramatic 2016 NBA Finals and epic comeback against the seemingly unbeatable Golden State Warriors. LeBron James finally earned his long-awaited redemption, Kevin Love made his presence felt under the boards, Kyrie Irving took to the NBA’s biggest stage and made it his own under the brightest of lights, and J. R. Smith, Tristan Thompson, Richard Jefferson, and Iman Shumpert all made key contributions. All In is a must-have for all Cleveland sports fans!
Nox
Author: Jessica Ames
Publisher: Jessica Ames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Enjoy this dark motorcycle club romance from USA Today Bestselling MC romance author Jessica Ames... Nox As Vice President of the Untamed Sons MC, my first loyalty is to my club and my president, that is until Lucy walks into my life. For her, I'm willing to give it all up. I'll stand against my brothers, question my loyalty and even consider giving up my patch. Too bad everything I'm building isn't real. Lucy Nox is falling for me, but he shouldn't. I have secrets and if he knew the truth he'd drop me in a heartbeat. The problem is I'm falling for him too, but when my past comes out he's going to hate me. Nothing is as it seems. My whole life is a lie. Everything except Nox. Because the truth is Lucy Franklin doesn't really exist. All books in the Untamed Sons universe can be read as standalones, but are better enjoyed read in order. This is a dark romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after. It does have some strong language, graphic violence and content that might be triggering.
Publisher: Jessica Ames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Enjoy this dark motorcycle club romance from USA Today Bestselling MC romance author Jessica Ames... Nox As Vice President of the Untamed Sons MC, my first loyalty is to my club and my president, that is until Lucy walks into my life. For her, I'm willing to give it all up. I'll stand against my brothers, question my loyalty and even consider giving up my patch. Too bad everything I'm building isn't real. Lucy Nox is falling for me, but he shouldn't. I have secrets and if he knew the truth he'd drop me in a heartbeat. The problem is I'm falling for him too, but when my past comes out he's going to hate me. Nothing is as it seems. My whole life is a lie. Everything except Nox. Because the truth is Lucy Franklin doesn't really exist. All books in the Untamed Sons universe can be read as standalones, but are better enjoyed read in order. This is a dark romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after. It does have some strong language, graphic violence and content that might be triggering.
All Guns Blazing
Author: George Low
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741754025
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 783
Book Description
Handle this latest bumper book of the best of COMMANDO war stories with care. You'll need nerves of steel to cope with all the drama and the excitement, and once you've found a safe spot to settle in and open the book . . . well, you'll be hooked and unable to put it down. Where else could you come across titles like 'Desert Fox', 'They Flew By Night', 'Sea Strike', 'The Death or Glory Mob' or 'Zero Smasher'. And where else could you go into action alongside a British army sergeant hunting down a Jerry tank with only his Tommy gun and a couple of grenades? Or the Lancaster pilot who knew no fear until he was put behind the controls of a bomber that was jinxed? You can read all about these ordinary men turned into heroes and their stories for yourself. They are all here in this great collection of the best of COMMANDO picture stories where all guns are blazing and every page is packed with action and adventure!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741754025
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 783
Book Description
Handle this latest bumper book of the best of COMMANDO war stories with care. You'll need nerves of steel to cope with all the drama and the excitement, and once you've found a safe spot to settle in and open the book . . . well, you'll be hooked and unable to put it down. Where else could you come across titles like 'Desert Fox', 'They Flew By Night', 'Sea Strike', 'The Death or Glory Mob' or 'Zero Smasher'. And where else could you go into action alongside a British army sergeant hunting down a Jerry tank with only his Tommy gun and a couple of grenades? Or the Lancaster pilot who knew no fear until he was put behind the controls of a bomber that was jinxed? You can read all about these ordinary men turned into heroes and their stories for yourself. They are all here in this great collection of the best of COMMANDO picture stories where all guns are blazing and every page is packed with action and adventure!
Montys Marauders
Author: Patrick Delaforce
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844156303
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
When Monty was given Allied command of the D Day landings he wasted no time gathering around him individuals and formations he could trust. Foremost among the latter were two armoured brigades: 4th (Black Desert Rats) and 8th (Red Fox's Mask). Both these brigades had unrivalled fighting records whether in North Africa, Sicily or Italy. They had proved themselves in bitter fighting against Rommel's Afrika Korps and the Italians. Once ashore in Normandy the two superb brigades went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. The author has written a fast moving and enthralling account of war at the sharp end.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844156303
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
When Monty was given Allied command of the D Day landings he wasted no time gathering around him individuals and formations he could trust. Foremost among the latter were two armoured brigades: 4th (Black Desert Rats) and 8th (Red Fox's Mask). Both these brigades had unrivalled fighting records whether in North Africa, Sicily or Italy. They had proved themselves in bitter fighting against Rommel's Afrika Korps and the Italians. Once ashore in Normandy the two superb brigades went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. The author has written a fast moving and enthralling account of war at the sharp end.