The Sabre's Edge

Author: Allan Mallinson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407068636
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496

Book Description
The Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, brings us another enthralling Matthew Hervey adventure. If you like Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and CS Forester, you will love this! "What a hero! What an author! What a book! A joy for the lover of adventure and military buff alike" -- LYN MACDONALD, THE TIMES "Splendid...the tale is as historically stimulating as it is stirringly exciting" -- ANDREW ROBERTS, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH "Impeccably researched and rooted in both time and place" -- ***** Reader review "A thrilling tale" -- ***** Reader review "Allan Malinson tells an absorbing tale and gives a wonderful insight into life at that time." -- ***** Reader review ******************************************************************** India, 1824: Matthew Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons are stationed in India, where conflagration looks set to flair. The usurper prince, Durjan Sal, has taken refuge in the infamous fortress of Bhurtpore. A deep ditch, which can be flooded at a moment's notice, runs round it - and as its notorious Tower of Victory - built with the skulls of defeated men - bears witness, it has withstood all attacks made on it. Until now. Hot and dangerous work lies ahead for Matthew Hervey and his courageous troop who know their fortunes will be decided by the sabre's edge. A Sabre's Edge is the fifth book in Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey series. His adventures continue in Rumours of War. Have you read his previous adventures A Close Run Thing, The Nizam's Daughters, A Regimental Affair and A Call to Arms?

Saber's Edge

Author: Thomas A. Middleton
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 1584658401
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
A combat medic reconciles his roles as a soldier, healer, and man of faith in a time of war

Rayzor's Edge

Author: Budd Bailey
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1613210256
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Rob Ray was known as one of the NHL's toughest players of the 1990s. During his thirteen seasons with the Buffalo Sabres he twice lead the league in time spent in the penalty box. Ray was known for his jersey-off fighting style, which eventually led to the "Rob Ray Rule" banning that practice. In Rayzor's Edge, Ray shares many humorous and insightful stories from his Sabres career. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports--books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

City on the Edge

Author: Mark Goldman
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1615920676
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 423

Book Description
BUFFALO, NEW YORK IS ENJOYING A RESURGENCE, AND HAS BECOME A RECOMMENDED TRAVEL DESTINATION. THIS BOOK TELLS THE STORY OF HOW IT GOT HERE. In a sweeping narrative that speaks to the serious student of urban studies as well as the general reader, Mark Goldman tells the story of twentieth-century Buffalo, New York. Goldman covers all of the major developments: - The rise and decline of the city's downtown and ethnic neighborhoods - The impact of racial change and suburbanization - The role and function of the arts in the life of the community - Urban politics, urban design, and city planning While describing the changes that so drastically altered the form, function, and character of the city, Goldman, through detailed descriptions of special people and special places, gives a sense of intimacy and immediacy to these otherwise impersonal historical forces. City on the Edge unflinchingly documents and describes how Buffalo has been battered by the tides of history. But it also describes the unique characteristics that have encouraged an innovative cultural climate, including Buffalo's dynamic survival instinct that continues to lead to a surprisingly and inspiringly high quality of community life. Finally, it offers a road map, which-if followed-could point the way to a new and exciting future for this long-troubled city.

The Sabres of Paradise

Author: Lesley Blanch
Publisher: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781850434030
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
The Caucasus--a region of supreme natural beauty and fiercely proud warriors--has throughout history been characterized by violence and turmoil. During the Great Caucasus War of 1834-1859, the warring mountain tribes of Daghestan and Chechnya united under the charismatic leadership of the Muslim chieftain Imam Shamyl, the "Lion of Daghestan", and held at bay the invading Russian army for nearly 25 years. Lesley Blanch vividly recounts the epic story of their heroic and bloody struggle for freedom and the life of a man still legendary in the Caucasus.

The World's Most Dangerous Stunts

Author: Tim O'Shei
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736854573
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
"Describes in countdown format 10 of the most dangerous stunts ever attempted"--Provided by publisher.

Stranded!

Author: Tim O'Shei
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781429600880
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
"Describes how hiker Amy Racina survived a fall in the Sierra Nevada mountains"--Provided by publisher.

Shark Attack!

Author: Tim O'Shei
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736867764
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Describes how 13-year old surfer Bethany Hamily survived an attack by a tiger shark that took her left arm.

The World's Most Dangerous Machines

Author: Tim O'Shei
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736864398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
"Describes 10 of the world's most dangerous machines in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.

The Sabre

Author: G.W. Barroll
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description