Second Sons
Second Sons

Author: David Ylhainen

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 144974852X

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Mason Krane was five years old when he saw his parents brutally murdered and his brother dragged screaming out of their home. Haunted by the horrors of that night, Mason has dedicated his life to finding missing children. Though dedicated to his job, Mason's obsession with finding the truth of that night is always on his mind. He has never found any evidence to grant him closure, until now. Mason is hired to investigate the brutal murder of a babysitter and the missing child she was watching. The facts of the case are eerily similar to Mason's own experience, but this time the babysitter has left a clue to her killer's identity a rough sketch that will drive his investigation into a confrontation with evil. Driven by this recent discovery, Mason's investigation leads him to unlock the ancient past, create new friendships, and give him visibility into a world that exists only in the deepest nightmares. As his desire to find a missing child and the truth of his past push him forward, Mason stumbles onto a plot that could wipe out millions, and only he and God stand between the evil that could ravage the human race.

The Lion of Senet
The Lion of Senet

Author: Jennifer Fallon

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 0732275121

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true darkness, she often heard Murray say, was in men's souls. On the world of Ranadon there is no night and both suns shine brightly. the intervention of Belagren, High Priestess of the Shadowdancers, has banished the Age of Shadows from the skies. Belagren's position is at risk as political rivalries erupt into a deadly game. A volcanic eruption shipwrecks a mysterious sailor on the island of Elcast. His arrival stirs up old hatreds and unravels old secrets. And brings Antonov, the powerful Lion of Senet - and fear - to the Keep of the Duke of Elcast. A strong friendship begins to develop between Dirk, second son of the Duke, and Kirshov Latanya, second son of the Lion of Senet. But will they survive the ambitions of Antonov and Belagren? Praise for Jennifer Fallon 'one of those rare hybrids, an SF plot compounded with the in-depth characterization of a good fantasy tale' Robin Hobb 'picks up on many of the best trends - not least of which is well-drawn characters - in the current fantasy scene' alternate reality webzine

The Valley of the Second Sons
The Valley of the Second Sons

Author: Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell

Publisher: Pilgrims Process, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 9780971060999

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Monsieur. Second Sons in the Monarchy of France, 1550–1800
Monsieur. Second Sons in the Monarchy of France, 1550–1800

Author: Jonathan Spangler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-11-28

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1000482901

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For the first time, this volume brings together the history of the royal spare in the monarchy of early modern France, those younger brothers of kings known simply as ‘Monsieur’. Ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, this comparative study examines the frustrations of four royal princes whose proximity to their older brothers gave them vast privileges and great prestige, but also placed severe limitations on their activities and aspirations. Each chapter analyses a different aspect of the lives of François, duke of Alençon, Gaston, duke of Orléans, Philippe, duke of Orléans and Louis-Stanislas, count of Provence, starting with their birth and education, their marriages and political careers, and their search for alternative expressions of power through the patronage of the arts, architecture and learning. By comparing these four lives, a powerful image emerges of a key development in the institution of modern monarchy: the transformation of the rebellious, politically ambitious prince into the loyal defender – even in disagreement – of the Crown and of the older brother who wore it. This volume is the perfect resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of France, monarchy, early modern state building and court studies.

Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors and Their Quest to Cure Blindness, One Pair of Eyes at a Time
Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors and Their Quest to Cure Blindness, One Pair of Eyes at a Time

Author: David Oliver Relin

Publisher: The Experiment, LLC

Published: 2016-09-20

Total Pages: 549

ISBN-13: 1615193634

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Now in paperback: a #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s gripping chronicle of “two doctors . . . bringing light to those in darkness” (Time) Second Suns is the unforgettable true story of two very different doctors with a common mission: to rid the world of preventable blindness. Dr. Geoffrey Tabin was the high-achieving “bad boy” of his class at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sanduk Ruit grew up in a remote village in the Himalayas, where cataract blindness—easily curable in modern hospitals—amounts to an epidemic. Together, they pioneered a new surgical method, by which they have restored sight to over 100,000 people—all for about $20 per operation. Master storyteller David Oliver Relin brings the doctors’ work to vivid life through poignant portraits of their patients, from old men who can once again walk treacherous mountain trails, to children who can finally see their mothers’ faces. The Himalayan Cataract Project is changing the world—one pair of eyes at a time.

Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons
Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons

Author: Mark Zuehlke

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Published: 2016-05-14

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 155017746X

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“‘Remittance man’ was meant to be a disparaging term. It reflected the fact that these young men had been sent to the colonies to spare their families continuing embarrassment or shame. At home they had been scoundrels, dreamers, and second sons without future prospects. Perhaps in…the Canadian West they would make something of themselves. If they didn't, at least they would be far enough away that little disgrace would fall upon their families.” —Mark Zuehlke Beginning in 1880, thousands of young, upper-class British men with few prospects were sent to the Canadian West to distance them from British society. Still supported by their families, thus earning them the title “remittance men,” these men set out to continue their lives of leisure in this new land. With education, respectable breeding and the belief “from birth that they were superior beings,” the remittance men descended upon Western Canada with expectations of accomplishing something great and increasing their wealth. In reality, they hunted, played games, courted women, and enjoyed distinguished pursuits that squandered their parents' money and made hard-working Canadians raise their eyebrows. Though their era in Western Canada was short, 1880–1914, “they left an indelible mark perpetuated by the stories and legends that sprung up around them.” In Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons, first published fifteen years ago, Mark Zuehlke traces the path of the remittance men through Western Canada, highlighting their adventures, limited successes and glorious failures.

Lord of the Shadows
Lord of the Shadows

Author: Jennifer Fallon

Publisher: Spectra

Published: 2008-11-26

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 0307487695

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Darkness threatens Ranadon again in the form of an eclipse. The Goddess wants to give the people of Ranadon a sign—and only Dirk Provin can interpret it. To do so, Dirk has systematically betrayed his one-time allies to join his most hated enemies. Now, with neither side trusting him, Dirk sets his own devious plot in motion Senet’s Crippled Prince, Misha, has found unexpected and tenuous sanctuary among the Baenlanders of Mil. To secure their trust, he offers them the one thing they cannot refuse. Meanwhile, Alenor, Queen of Dhevyn, betrayed by her husband, Kirsh, and Tia Veran, deceived by Dirk, set out for revenge and to finally free their people at any cost. As the second sons and the rest of their generation pursue different paths to survival and freedom, they discover that the will of the Goddess—and of men—works in mysterious ways. And as Dirk’s old enemies join with new ones, his attempt to save Ranadon may cost him his friends, his love...and his life.

Sons
Sons

Author: Pearl S. Buck

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 815

ISBN-13: 1453263470

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DIVThe second installment in Pearl S. Buck’s acclaimed Good Earth trilogy: the powerful story of three brothers whose greed will bring their family to the brink of ruin/divDIV Sons begins where The Good Earth ended: Revolution is sweeping through China. Wang Lung is on his deathbed in the house of his fathers, and his three sons stand ready to inherit his hard-won estate. One son has taken the family’s wealth for granted and become a landlord; another is a thriving merchant and moneylender; the youngest, an ambitious general, is destined to be a leader in the country. Through all his life’s changes, Wang did not anticipate that each son would hunger to sell his beloved land for maximum profit./divDIV /divDIVAt once a tribute to early Chinese fiction, a saga of family dissension, and a depiction of the clashes between old and new, Sons is a vivid and compelling masterwork of fiction. /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate./div

Educated by the Earl
Educated by the Earl

Author: Alexa Aston

Publisher:

Published: 2022-02-25

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781956003765

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First sons inherit all. Third sons are promised to the church. Second sons do their duty and serve in the military-unless fate intervenes and turns their lives upside down.Welcome to Second Sons of London, a new Regency Historical Romance series by USA Today Bestselling author Alexa Aston, where seven men who are second sons lay claim to fabulous wealth and lofty titles and fulfill their destinies when they find their soulmates.A dutiful army officer who shuns intimacy. A selfless beauty ready to start living for herself. A chance meeting in the street that leads to love . . .When Major Spencer Haddock's father dies, he returns to England as the Earl of Middlefield. He seeks a typical ton marriage, where his wife will provide him with an heir and possibly other children and then they go their separate ways. He intends to find his countess quickly and not waste time at boring social affairs.Lady Tessa Foster delays her come-out for several years in order to care for her ill parents. Now out of mourning, Tessa is eager to be introduced in Polite Society so she can find a husband and start a family of her own.When Spence attempts to save Tessa from a thief brandishing a knife, she turns and attacks Spence. He quickly learns that instead of the pliant woman he thought he wanted as his countess, he desires Tessa-a woman of beauty and valor who stands up for herself and those she cherishes.Can Spence change Tessa's poor opinion of him and win the heart of the woman he has come to love?Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston's Educated by the Earl, the first book in Second Sons of London..Each book in Second Sons of London is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.

Forbidden
Forbidden

Author: Simone Elise

Publisher:

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9781981705412

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Meet the next generation of Satan's Sons Motorcycle Club. If you loved Abby and The Reaper, then you're going to go crazy for their son and daughters! Tyson lives up to the Wilson family name, and being raised by one of society's most feared criminals has prepared him for the life of an outlaw. Determined not to skate by on his father's reputation, he's aggressively climbed the ranks of Satan's Sons and is ready to give up everything for the club - with only one thing holding him back - high school. Tyson has to make it through his senior year before he can fully commit to the MC, and nothing will stand in his way. But when Layla, daughter of his rival den's president, walks into his classroom, suddenly the life he has mapped out isn't looking so simple. Hannah is the black sheep of the family and has earned her nickname 'Nice'. She doesn't drink, or smoke, and tries to stay out of club business; but she does have a taste for something just as deadly - her father's Vice President, Brad. When crushing news from the doctor puts her life in check, Hannah is faced with challenges no girl of her age is equipped to handle, and she must rely on unconventional allies for support. Allies The Reaper certainly won't approve of. Follow two love stories; each just as deadly as the other. Being together might be dangerous, but outlaws are meant to break the rules."Forbidden is an intense story that quickly had me by the throat. It's genuine, realistic, and serious plot, along with multiple perspectives help the reader connect with, if not one, multiple characters. This one book purposely ends with many unanswered questions, setting up the plot for the next book in the series. I am interested not only in further development of existing characters, but also the introduction of new characters such as Rex." - Sarah"Every event and emotion was so real. The fear of getting into a relationship with a man so close in relation and so far in age. The guilt Reaper feels when he hits Hannah was heart touching, he knew how sensitive his daughter is and knew that it was a huge mistake which could end his relationship with her. Moreover, where Eve is strong and outspoken, we see a sensitive side of her for her twin. It was well written. Bravo!" - Vrinda