In 1207 Hijri, AD 1776, a young water-diviner named Mustafa experiences a strange, mystical event. 43 years later, he divines water in the desert for what is to be his last well. In 1367 Hijri, AD 1948, in an underdeveloped state on the Persian Gulf, the naïve and oppressed ladies of the Naamlahn Royal Harem see their lives transformed by the discovery of oil within their country's borders. This monumental discovery will lead to unprecedented economic and social upheaval in Naamlah, with the Emir, Salim, determined to lead his country through the shifting sands of development and modernisation. But with political enemies within and without, and religious fanatics whispering in the shadows, Emir Salim and the ladies of his harem face an arduous struggle towards their ambitious goals.
Fifteen stories of ordinary lives that take fantastic turns Robert never quite feels at home with Cassie’s family, a gang of eccentrics including a reptile smuggler, a worshipper of Osiris, and an old woman who believes her photographs can see into the future. When he breaks up with Cassie, she is so upset that she gives him the most terrible thing she can offer: an envelope of her grandmother’s photos, which show in detail the path that Robert’s life will take. At first, this vision of the future gives him strength—but soon it becomes a prison on glossy paper. A Nebula and Hugo Award finalist, “Cassandra’s Photographs” demonstrates all the power of Lisa Goldstein’s imagination. Whether she is writing about shape-shifting aliens or kind-hearted ghosts, Goldstein’s fantasies remain grounded in reality, supported by the kind of crystalline prose that takes a lifetime to master. This collection also includes the Nebula Award finalist “Alfred.”
New York Times bestselling author Brian Haig returns with a riveting thriller about a man caught between the politics of big government and the corruption of big business. The Capitol Game It was the deal of the decade, if not the century. A small, insignificant company on the edge of bankruptcy had discovered an alchemist's dream; a miraculous polymer, that when coated on any vehicle, was the equivalent of 30 inches of steel. With bloody conflicts surging in Iraq and Afghanistan, the polymer promises to save thousands of lives and change the course of both wars. Jack Wiley, a successful Wall Street banker, believes he has a found a dream come true when he mysteriously learns of this miraculous polymer. His plan: enlist the help of the Capitol Group, one of the country's largest and most powerful corporations in a quick, bloodless takeover of the small company that developed the polymer. It seems like a partnership made in heaven...until the Pentagon's investigative service begins nosing around, and the deal turns into a nightmare. Now, Jack's back is up against the wall and he and the Capitol Group find themselves embroiled in the greatest scandal the government and corporate America have ever seen...
Mustafa Kemal was known both as a vicious dictator and the iron-willed creator of modern Turkey however little was known about him and he was viewed as an enigma by many. Originally published in 1932, Armstrong delves into Kemal’s career and personal life in great detail showing how he moved between revolutionary, soldier and politician whilst also discussing his love of women, drinking and gambling to present a clear picture of the infamous ruler. This title will be of interest to students of History and Middle-Eastern Studies.
Tall, dark, and exceedingly handsome, how can any woman not have her eyes feast on a man who not only has those qualities but also carries himself very confidently? Mustafa had all those external qualities and much more. When our eyes locked that evening, I felt like a teenager. My heart was racing, I felt giddy, I truly felt special, and in a crazy way, it felt like I hit the jackpot. I knew he was significantly younger than me, but I did not care. I needed something exhilarating and wild in my life, and he seemed to fulfill that desire. I had no idea that the wild I had in mind was the total opposite of the wild I ended up with.
PREFACE Hello, my precious readers. Those of you who follow me closely know that I have a very exciting personality. For example, I share the title of a book that I decided to write but didn't write. Because a writer has actually written a book in his mind at that moment when he decided to write it. This writing adventure takes shape sometimes months and sometimes years after the decision-making phase. Then it comes before you. But it has a past. I am proud to be one of the dozens of writers who can fill hundreds of pages under a title. I continued my journey that I started with my book First My Father Then Çinçin Died with SERSEM. The book you are currently holding in your hands and 'THE REVOLUTIONARY IN THE SHADOW OF THE OLEUM TREE - EKREM ERBAKAN' also became my companions on my journey. I will continue writing as long as you read. Even if you don't read it, I will continue writing with the hope that you will read it one day. In this book, I shared my short stories with you, based on the place where I was born and raised. The story that gives the book its name will tell you about Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, to whom I have always been grateful, from a different perspective. What kind of connection can a child in Çinçin establish with Atatürk, decades after the republic? Can he feel him so close and warm enough to hold him? No matter how much I am grateful, it would be insufficient for Atatürk and his comrades in arms who fought in the precious war of independence. I thank you a million times. May your soul rest in peace. I hope I can be a member of the Republic of Turkey worthy of you. I continue to write my own stories and shout my own story out to the world. If you read and follow me, shall we make this voice heard farther together? Then I thank you wholeheartedly for being with me on this journey. I wish you a pleasant reading. If you like it after reading it, I would be very happy if you share your appreciation on various media. I love you all very much. Please follow me on all social media platforms. We will be even closer to ask me the story of this precious journey. If we walk together, we will not get tired. I send you my love. AHMET SUAT DÜZGÜN
Boston Globe, Best 2018 Books for Children TD Canadian Children's Literature Award Finalist Mustafa and his family traveled a long way to reach their new home. Some nights Mustafa dreams about the country he used to live in, and he wakes up not knowing where he is. Then his mother takes him out to the balcony to see the moon — the same moon as in their old country. In the park, Mustafa sees ants and caterpillars and bees — they are the same, too. He encounters a “girl-with-a-cat,” who says something in a language that he can’t understand. He watches an old lady feeding birds and other children playing, but he is always looking in from the outside and he feels that he is invisible. But one day, the girl-with-the-cat beckons to him, and Mustafa begins to become part of his new world. Marie-Louise Gay’s remarkable ability to write and illustrate from the perspective of a young child is movingly exhibited in this gentle, thoughtful story about coming to feel at home in a new country. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
After a radical plan of world domination is uncovered, an elite intelligence team must attempt to stop the jihadist threat before western civilization is destroyed forever. It is 1966, and Commander Trent McStuart has just landed inside the area known as the Golden Triangle, Southeast Asias most prolific source of opiates. He has no idea that he is about to uncover a secret microfilm containing the key to radical Islams hundred-year plan to dominate the world. Once the shocking scheme is revealed, it commands the immediate attention of the US and British governments. As both countries mobilize intelligence forces to track down its source, they call on the elusive Black Orchid, a covert, London- based agency, to lead in the endeavor. In turn, the Black Orchid recruits members from MI5, MI6, the CIA and the NSA to devise a means to combat the plans initial phase, setting its sights on one of radical Islams primary sources of funding the opium fields of Afghanistan. In this riveting tale based on actual people and events, only time will tell if the Black Orchid can eliminate the forces determined to destroy western civilizationbefore it is too late.
This intriguing thriller is sure to keep you turning the pages when after a long and bloody struggle, one of the most notorious International Crime organisations in recent history the Syndicate is thought to have been finally neutered by the United Nations secret agency 'Special Operations National and International Crime' known as SONIC. Yet the Syndicate's terrifying spectra unexpectedly returns when so incensed by the humility of defeat, the former leader Carl Peterson, who's true identity is still unknown to the authorities, returns nad mobilizes his enormous wealth and together with a selection of willing vassals aims to acquire the vital components necessary to manufacture one of man's most feared and deadly weapons the 'tactical nuclear bomb'. The next burning question for Peterson is how and where to launch this terrifying weapon so that it will satisfy his deep rooted passion for vengeance. SONIC's former agent Alex Scott is brought back from retirement, he has battled head to head with them in the past and his understanding of the leader's devious mind means that Alex is probably the only man who can intervene to halt the dreadful consequences of the plan. If Alex Scott were to fail it would not only be his own life at stake but the lives of thousands of innocent souls. So, can Alex once again stop the manic mind in time and at what price?
