Living on Snow Hope Island has its perks: it’s beautiful, the community is like a family, and if you’re an elf but find the North Pole too busy, it’s the ideal place. Still, Noel is lonely. He loves running Frosty’s Diner and he has a cat, but he wants more. When Charlie Claus shows up on the island, Noel is instantly attracted to him. The more time Noel spends with him, the more he falls for Charlie. Would Charlie ever give up his life and move to the island permanently?
On the Texas border, a brutal massacre threatens to ignite a firestorm of violence that will destabilize an already fragile Mexican government and trigger an international crisis that knows no boundaries. The only clue, a cryptic message: The time for Destiny has arrived! Tam Broderick, leader of an elite CIA task force, code-name: Myrmidon, knows that the Dominion—a quasi-religious extremist group—is behind the attacks; now it’s up to her and her team to find out what the Dominion’s true goals are, and stop them dead in their tracks. From the authors of the bestselling Dane Maddock Adventures and Dane and Bones Origins comes a new series set in the Maddock Universe. Join CIA agent Tamara “Tam” Broderick and her team as they continue their struggle to foil the power of the Dominion. Action, adventure, and thrills abound in The Myrmidon Files
OPERATION DESTINY is a historical fiction mystery novel set in the mid 1950s. The main character is ambushed in an obscure public park on Lake Minnetonka in the peaceful community of Excelsior, Minnesota, which initiates an investigation that uncovers a worldwide conspiracy." "Matt Kane lay face down in the muddy field, barely clinging to life...for some reason, he simply never considered the possibility that he might be the subject of a professional hit."As an investigative journalist, Matt Kane often pushed boundaries, a skill he learned as an Army Intelligence Officer in World War II. He sought out the undetected and exposed what he saw for everyone to see. His curiosity and persistence nearly cost him his life.Unbeknownst to him, the attempt on his life was only a small piece of a conspiracy to reorder the world. But who was behind the treachery...and what role does he play in the operation? Can it be stopped?
Shukri Z. Al-Dajani has led a most extraordinary life. His book depicts the realities of the endless torment of a refugee in search of security and a sense of belonging. It is a story of flight - at the age of twelve - from the Holy Land to Egypt, through Wales, East Africa and the Middle East, to a career at the International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, where he rose to the post of Assistant Director-General, responsible for the Arab States. He was the key player for the ILO in the Arab world at a time when the politics of the Middle East played a dominant role in the life of that organization. In this memoir, Al-Dajani recounts his interactions with a range of individuals including royalty, nation-builders and others in political power as well as adventurers, journalists and diplomats. His book presents a fine mosaic of the post-colonial world and the modern Middle East, and reveals the workings of politics at the highest of international diplomatic levels. The memoir includes a fascinating and intriguing analysis of the security and social problems that Europe, America and the Middle East are facing at present. It serves as an eye opener to the root causes of the current crises and presents a clear vision of the future ahead.
This revised edition of the standard history of Guam is intended for general readers and students of the history, politics, and government of the Pacific region. Its narrative spans more than 450 years, beginning with the initial written records of Guam by members of Magellan 1521 expedition and concluding with the impact of the recent global recession on Guam’s fragile economy.
Barbara Walters looked for greener pastures in Australia, leaving her homeland Germany behind. Young and naive, she meets sleek Bernhard Gahlen. Their short relationship brings heartbreak and dire consequences. Alone, with nowhere to run, she marries Richard Ashton for all the wrong reasons. He has secrets of his own. The marriage ends in disaster. A chance meeting brings Bruce Evans into her life. He convinces her, that his love could change her life. Would it? She had left Germany in search of love and a deeper meaning of life, but only found bitter desolation and more loneliness. Would she ever find love and a sense of belonging? Adran Jones finally makes her dreams come true. Their love for each other is rare and intense. Can she hold on to her only ever true love?
Examines the impact special operations forces have had on world history from ancient times to the present and describes the methods commandos use to carry out their missions.
Destiny is at a crossroads in her life, her marriage, and her faith in God. Her marriage is in jeopardy, because her husband has betrayed her love by having an affair. This incident leaves Destiny questioning whether she has the strength to grasp the threads that are left of her marriage and whether or not she is capable of holding on to what is left of her dignity. She strives to maintain her family life as well as her military career. She is unclear whether she should try to rebuild her relationship with Vance and put his betrayal behind them or move forward with her life without him. These questions have caused great turmoil for Destiny, and she must search deep within herself for answers to her dilemma. An unexpected revelation from Vance further weighs on her already uncertainties concerning their marriage and family. Where did she possibly go wrong? Why didn't she trust her intuition? Why is her faith being tested? Can she even trust herself to move forward in her marriage? Will Destiny forgive Vance for his wrongs? Will she stand by his side offering her love, strength, and dedication while encouraging him to look deep within for his strength and healing? Or will she walk away, leaving him to his own demise? Will Vance's new revelation become the turning point to rebuild their relationship? Or, will it be the ultimate straw to destroy their marriage?
