The Secret Rebellionis written to confront and challenge the reader, regarding the areas of their lives that they have not fully surrendered to God. It also delves into exploring the meaning of this hidden rebellion against God and its effects. It begins with an idyllic story of a young gentleman who seems like a good man. But he ends up losing everything because he left his master's house. The remainder of the book follows this pattern, exploring how we might appear right even when we are in rebellion against God. The book finishes up by revealing the cure that can be found in God, and God's desire for us.
'HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL READERS' -- ReadPlus on Barney and the Secret of the Whales The whisper in the darkness is: rebellion! (Or: death or liberty!) Frog is an orphan, a pickpocket, starving on the streets of Parramatta in 1804. But when the tall, commanding Irish rebel Mr Cunningham talks of freedom from tyranny and the lash, Frog creeps out to join the rebels, the 10,000 convicts who will take over the colony and proclaim the Republic of New Ireland. Will farmers like Barney and Elsie Bean join the battle against the corrupt New South Wales Corps? For the fate of the colony -- and Australia -- will be decided at Castle Hill. Based on eyewitness accounts, this fifth title in The Secret Histories series uncovers the secrets that the colonial government hid for over 200 years. PRAISE FOR THE SECRET HISTORIES SERIES 'French's eye for historic details makes this a compelling reading' -- Daily Telegraph 'Jackie French has a knack for discovering fascinating hidden facts from our past and bringing them to life. Children will be so captivated by the story that they won't even notice they are absorbing rich and memorable lessons from Australia's history. Highly recommended for middle school' -- Magpies magazine
Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper with a literal mind, merrily upsets the household when she "dresses" the chicken and "trims" the steak with ribbons and lace.
From its humble origins in the backstreets and rooftops of Paris's urban jungle, to the tops of London and New York's skyscrapers, Parkour, has become an adrenaline-fuelled implosion on the urban landscape. But more than a sport that most jaw-dropped onlookers can hardly comprehend, Parkour is an exploration of movement and a return to our body's natural ability to run, jump, hang and move with fluidity. For the first time, Julie Angel tells the story of Parkour's beginnings - the diverse, intriguing and unusual characters who went to the rooftops, hung off the stairwells and drain pipes as they trained through the night, often risking their lives and created something that has become a worldwide phenomenon. Breaking the Jumpÿtells the unknown story behind Parkour's rise, and asks what is it that drives those who stand on the edge and think `go'.
One night was all she'd wanted... Few of Beth's students would have recognized her as the seductive charmer who crashed a posh London party, commanded the immediate attention of Alex Thiarchos, brazenly seduced him...and disappeared. But her mission was accomplished. She was pregnant. And she was happily and quite determinedly alone. Surely the haunting image of her first and only lover–the father of her child–would fade in time? Wrong. A campus tragedy brought Alex back into her life, stirring needs, desires and complications Beth didn't want. Now Alex knew heartache firsthand, and this time he wouldn't let her go!
One night was all she'd wanted… Few of Beth's students would have recognized her as the seductive charmer who crashed a posh London party, commanded the immediate attention of Alex Thiarchos, brazenly seduced him…and disappeared. But her mission was accomplished. She was pregnant. And she was happily and quite determinedly alone. Surely the haunting image of her first and only lover—the father of her child—would fade in time? Wrong. A campus tragedy brought Alex back into her life, stirring needs, desires and complications Beth didn't want. Now Alex knew heartache firsthand, and this time he wouldn't let her go!
"No! I will survive! No matter what... they have to know what's coming... she has to! I have to protect her!"Ezryan, the Commander of the First Legion, had fallen from the Heaven. He was sent to obtain a forbidden Secret within its walls, one that said could strengthen the Hell's reign over humans.What he did, caused the Heaven to unleash its wrath and burned him, thus, he carried the secret he'd obtained to his grave.Centuries after his death, lesser soldiers mysteriously disappeared. Cain, the son of Adam, announces the most unexpected prophecy which is believed to be a groundless lie not to be spoken.However, upon hearing Cain's prophecy, one of Ezryan's companions revealed the commander's last words he secretly confided before he died. It urged them to follow the dark trails he left behind. Their quest leads to encounter friends and foes beyond their imagination. Along with it, they uncovered not only deadly secrets that could save their lives, but also their true enemies who seek to destroy them.At their relentless search, the archangels deem them to be lethal threats that could overthrow the fragile balance between Heaven, Hell and Earth. Wanting to prevent this, the archangels orchestrated a plan: annihilate all Hell.But the Holy Army isn't the only ones after their lives. Driven by thoughts that they've stumbled upon something they weren't supposed to and that they plan to commit high treason, Leaders of Hell and ultimately their master, the Morningstar, want their blood.There's only one who holds the whole key for their survival, only a small problem: he's known to be dead.From another world to the depth of the abyss, it's a race to survive the Great War between heaven and hell and overcome the destiny... with humans as the victim.
The second book in a series that explores little-known history about Australia's fascinating past. Barney Bean is keen to make his fortune and he hears a secret; a sailor's secret about the treasure of the colony. But how can chasing whales make you rich? Is adventure at sea worth leaving everything he loves? Written by award-winning author Jackie French and superbly illustrated by Mark Wilson, this second book in The Secret Histories series explores how the early colony survived with the wealth from whaling, a little-known secret from Australia's past.
Robyn Loxley can't rest now that she's the #1 Most Wanted Fugitive, Robyn Hoodlum. The harsh Nott City governor, Ignomus Crown, may have increased the reward for her capture, but this won't stop Robyn from masterminding her biggest mission yet: infiltrating the governor's mansion to rescue her parents. The perfect opportunity arises when the Iron Teen contest comes to Sherwood. If Robyn scores high enough, she'll be invited to a dinner at the mansion. But performing well in the contest could put her directly in Crown's sights. Can she and her crew of misfit friends pull off such a grand scheme, or are they walking into bigger trouble than they can handle? Continuing her high-adventure Robin Hood reboot, National Book Award finalist Kekla Magoon delivers more action and intrigue, as this unforgettable heroine and her motley crew fight for justice.
