Amazing Spies - A Short eBook
Amazing Spies - A Short eBook

Author: Charles Margerison

Publisher: Amazing People Club

Published: 2011-04-07

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1921752270

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Welcome to the secret world of spies. For obvious reasons, their lives are often shrouded in mystery however in this unique collection of short audio stories, you'll come 'face-to-face' with some of the world's most amazing spies, as their unique stories come to life. Meet Vasili Mitrokin, the Russian spy who risked everything to share intelligence after being shocked at how the KGB were oppressing his fellow Russians. Explore the fascinating and little-known story of Maria Poliakova, a daring young woman who played a key role in Hitler's ultimate downfall. Delve into the unbelievable life of Sidney Reilly who was the real-life inspiration for Ian Fleming's fictional character James Bond. Travel with Klaus Fuchs, a spy who leaked crucial nuclear bomb information from the USA, UK and Canada to the USSR. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Amazing People of Russia - A Short eBook
Amazing People of Russia - A Short eBook

Author: Charles Margerison

Publisher: Amazing People Club

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1922002860

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Russia is the largest country in the world and covers more than one eighth of the globe's inhabited land mass. So, it stands to reason that it has been home to many amazing people. The Amazing People Club takes you on a virtual historical journey into the lives of some of these inspirational contributors to this nation. Famous for her many lovers, Catherine the Great was also a strong leader who inspired loyalty and respect rather than fear and oppression - indeed she did not do things in a traditional manner. Orbit the earth with Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space at the age of 27. Be swept away by the composer of such masterpieces as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky, who led a somewhat troubled life despite achieving immense success. Also, meet Vasili Mitrokhin and Ivan Pavlov. Their stories are monumental and brought to life in this fascinating title. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Amazing Affairs - A Short eBook
Amazing Affairs - A Short eBook

Author: Charles Margerison

Publisher: Amazing People Club

Published: 2011-12-15

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1921752742

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Love affairs can bring the best of times and the worst of times, and who better to tell you about their rollercoaster relationships than those who experienced such pleasure and pain. In this unique collection, we take a look at the complicated love lives of the vulnerable Marilyn Monroe, the irresistible lothario Casanova, the beautiful and mysterious Mata Hari, the memorable King Louis XVI and the charismatic Wallis Simpson. Explore their innermost thoughts and learn about their extraordinary lives and loves through BioViews®. BioViews® are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world

Summer of Spies
Summer of Spies

Author: Abigail Hornsea

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2013-07-22

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781491041673

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BELLE is a whizz on computers. She spends so much time on the internet that the glorious summer holidays are passing her by. When Belle and her brother discover a spy satellite on the roof of their shed, Belle has to find a way to use her skills in the real world and fast. Belle's Dad is inventing something exciting. But what is it? Dad is very secretive and won't even tell his own children. But his hand is forced and he has to ask the kids for help. This is just the start of Belle's thrilling and thoroughly modern adventure.

Amazing Slaves - A Short eBook
Amazing Slaves - A Short eBook

Author: Charles Margerison

Publisher: Amazing People Club

Published: 2012-01-31

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 1921752785

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From the horror of slavery incredible strength has been born. A unique collection of short stories from The Amazing People Club® reveals the great strength of character that propelled people to fight for their human rights. Frederick Douglass said that "The soul that is within me no man can degrade". Discover how he escaped from slavery to become the leader of the abolitionist movement, gaining recognition for his dazzling oratory and incisive antislavery writing. Find out about the life of Harriet Tubman, who suffered horrific abuse whilst in slavery, until she escaped and set about rescuing more than 70 slaves using a antislavery activist network known as the Underground Railroad. Meet Sojourner Truth as she tells you about how being born into slavery moulded her into a powerful abolitionist who was brave enough to speak out against slavery and for women's rights. Did you know that Sojourner Truth could not read or write but still managed to produce and sell her autobiography? Find out why she changed her name to Sojourner Truth once New York State abolished slavery, and how she pledged to "travel up and down the land" in her quest to support women's and black people's rights. The equally inspirational stories of Zumbi Dos Palmares, who played a pivotal role in Brazilian history and Sally Hemmings, who was born into slavery and became Thomas Jefferson's mistress are also featured. Celebrate the lives of these amazing people through BioViews®, which are short biographical narratives that are similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Amazing People of France - A Short eBook
Amazing People of France - A Short eBook

Author: Charles Margerison

Publisher: Amazing People Club

Published: 2011-12-15

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1922002038

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In this unique, inspirational story collection from The Amazing People Club®, meet some of the amazing French people who have made major contributions to a great nation. Meet the unforgettable Louis XVI, who had the vision for one of France's most visited sites - the Palace of Versailles. Discover his personal challenges and relationships, and better understand what motivated him and enabled him to reign France for seventy-two years. Meet Louis Pasteur, an amazing chemist and microbiologist. Many know about the groundbreaking work he did around pasteurisation however few know that among many other things, he created the first vaccines for anthrax and rabies. Meet philosopher, writer, feminist: Simone de Beauvoir who broke free from societal chains and marched to the beat of her own drum. Find out about her relationship with prominent existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre, and learn more about the woman whose intellect and passion made her more than a match for her male counterparts. Discover the little-known story of Louis Bleriot, the french aviator who was the first man to fly over the English Channel. Finally, meet Louis Braille, whose pivotal work changed the lives of blind and visually impaired people around the globe. Celebrate the lives of these amazing French people through BioViews®, which are short biographical narratives that are similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Amazing Mathematicians - A Short eBook
Amazing Mathematicians - A Short eBook

Author: Charles Margerison

Publisher: Amazing People Club

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1922002828

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Mathematics is the science of numbers. However, have you ever stopped to ask - who are the people behind the amazing formulas that have helped mankind find solutions to everyday probabilities? The Amazing People Club invites you to explore the exciting world of five amazing mathematicians. Their inspirational stories were not always about number crunching as we know it, as they strived in the search for 'truth' via theory. Gain an insight into how George Boole was inspired to combine logic with mathematics to reduce risks, developing calculations that although complex, enabled people to make better judgements. Immerse yourself in the life of Ada Lovelace, the "Enchantress of Numbers". Her intellect and skill in mathematics led to her developing a plan for calculating sequence, which is now recognized as the first computer program. Be inspired by the genius minds of Rene Descartes, Carl Gauss and Alan Turing, whose skills within mathematics, science and technology have formed the basis for how we still assess probabilities and find solutions to this very day. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Pleasured by the English Spy
Pleasured by the English Spy

Author: Bronwyn Scott

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2009-02-01

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1426829280

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English spy Andrew Truesdale has been sent to Florence on a mission--to befriend widowed contessa Olivia di Montebaldi and discover if she's plotting a nationalist revolution in the aftermath of Napoleon's defeat. Andrew expects the assignment to be easy. After all, his job with the British Diplomatic Corps required him to perfect the art of flirtation and become a consummate seducer of women. Everything changes, however, when he arrives at Olivia's villa. Instead of the middle-aged woman he expects, Andrew finds a vivacious young beauty who piques his interest...and his lust. But while Andrew may be taken aback by the contessa, Olivia knows exactly who Andrew is...and that he is dangerous. She may let him claim her body, but can she trust him with her secrets?

Spy Toys eBook Bundle
Spy Toys eBook Bundle

Author: Mark Powers

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-09-03

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1526633051

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The world's leading toy manufacturer makes playthings for the rich and famous, and every toy it creates contains a tiny computerised brain and a unique personality. These toys are seriously awesome! But every so often there's a faulty toy ... Meet the SPY TOYS! Dan, the Snugaliffic Cuddlestar bear whose hugs are a little too strong, Arabella, the Loadsasmiles Sunshine Doll with a very short temper, and Flax, a police robot rabbit gone AWOL. Together they will undertake missions from protecting the prime minister's son to tracking down top-secret codes and facing some rather unusual villains, but is this group of unwanted, mismatched toys ready to save the world from dangers much bigger than themselves? Featuring hilarious, action-packed illustrations by Tim Wesson throughout, this series is perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, and David Solomons's My Brother is a Superhero. This eBook bundle includes: Spy Toys Spy Toys: Out of Control! Spy Toys: Undercover

The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even
The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2023-05-09

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 0593700708

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From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution. In this dual collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humor and warmth to inventive tales of spying and vengeance. In one story, a spy dropped deep into enemy territory manages to disguise himself--quite convincingly--as a nun. In another, an invitation to join the Vatican Secret Service sends a prospective operative down a rabbit hole of controversy and confusion. A third story finds an author, on the brink of public ruin, seeing the error of his ways after an act of kindness saves the day. A keen observer of humanity imbued with a sparkling imagination, Alexander McCall Smith illustrates throughout that transparency is paramount and forgiveness is restorative. With surprising insight and a healthy helping of humor, these stories remind us that, in the end, the high road is often the better one for all involved.