From the ingenious ciphers of Italian princes to the spy books of the Civil War to the advanced techniques of the CIA, codes and code breaking have played important roles throughout history.
History?s amazing secrets and codes?and how to crack them yourself. This fascinating look at history?s most mysterious messages is packed with puzzles to decode and ciphers that kids can use themselves. Here are the encrypted notes of Spartan warriors, the brilliant code-crackers of Elizabeth I, secret messages of the American Revolution, spy books of the Civil War, the famous Enigma Machine, and the Navajo code talkers. As computers change the way we communicate, codes today are more intriguing than ever. From invisible ink to the CIA, this exciting trip through history is a hands-on, interactive experience? so get cracking!
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Mystery of the Strange Messages" by Enid Blyton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Mysterious Messenger is a rich middle grade urban fantasy debut starring young psychic Maria de la Cruz, by the award-winning artist Gilbert Ford. Eleven-year-old Maria de la Cruz is trapped under the thumb of Madame Destine, her pseudo-psychic mother. Destine is a bona fide con artist who will stop at nothing to swindle her customers into believing she can communicate with the dead. But Maria, unlike her mother, has a big secret—she really can communicate with the dead, most frequently with a ghost named Edward who has been her only friend since she was a child. It’s not long before this clairvoyant young sleuth gets wrapped up in an epic journey that combines bookish mystery with the literary movement of the Beat poets and art and jazz history. Maria may have the power to unlock extraordinary secrets, but can she find the treasure Edward sends her clues about? More importantly, can she find true friendship? This smart, big-hearted debut novel is perfect for fans of Book Scavenger, Winterhouse, and The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street. Christy Ottaviano Books
What or who is communicating with you from beyond the veil? This study of mysterious communications offers a contrast of classic stories of phantom calls to newer, personal stories that will both haunt and intrigue. The analysis examines thought forms, thought power, and heightened consciousness, and suggests exercises for developing more acute hearing of subtle sounds and voices. It considers the many silent messages that might be directed at you from angels to guardian spirits, lost pets, or loved ones miles away. Examples of mysterious messages received on phone lines or otherwise are described in real-life stories. People who learned to listen have discovered that voices from beyond don't have to be frightening--sometimes they just want to say goodbye. What will you discover when you learn to listen?
In the heart of a city shrouded in secrets, Detective Ellis Ward stands as a beacon of relentless pursuit of truth. When a mysterious message arrives, cryptic and laden with urgency, it marks the beginning of an enigmatic journey into the shadows of a haunting past. Within the pages of this gripping crime and mystery novel, readers are invited to join Detective Ward as he unravels a web of intrigue, betrayal, and the ever-elusive allure of the unknown. From the eerie corridors of an abandoned mansion to the depths of the human psyche, this novel promises an unforgettable exploration of the darkest aspects of human nature.
The Aldens are helping Grandfather prepare for Greenfield's Winter Festival by cleaning a statue of a Revolutionary War hero in the town square. When Violet finds a mysterious message in a photograph of the statue, the Boxcar Children have to find out what it means for the statue—and the festival.