When the Almond Tree Blossoms
Title | When the Almond Tree Blossoms PDF eBook |
Author | David Aikman |
Publisher | Deep River Books LLC |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-09 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9781940269931 |
David Aikman, former senior foreign correspondent for Time magazine, first published When the Almond Tree Blossoms in 1993, as the Cold War ended and political polarization grew in the United States. Twenty-three years later, his novel is as timely as ever. The 2016 presidential election pits unabashed socialists and jaded capitalists against each other, and the nation seems more politically polarized than it's been since the Civil War. This book is a reminder of what's at stake: not only freedom, but life and peace. It's 1998 in this alternative timeline. The US is controlled by a radical, collectivist regime bent on maintaining control despite a growing nuclear threat from the resistance. Douglas Richfield supported the People's Movement early on and now participates in its regime as an assistant adviser for protocol. He's known as an \"activist\" and a \"progressive,\" but he's not entirely at ease with the movement he's always supported. Limitations on freedom of speech, along with military police brutality, give him pause. A conversation with a beautiful stranger only increases his confusion. Perhaps the People's Movement regime is neither as secure nor as noble as he once thought. Just as these doubts begin to form, the regime takes him out of his comfortable office job and into the field, where he must choose once and for all whether his loyalties lie with the People's Movement or the Constitutionalist resistance. Aikman addresses world politics, secret agendas, and ultimately biblical prophecy in this thriller.
The Almond Tree
Title | The Almond Tree PDF eBook |
Author | Michelle Cohen Corasanti |
Publisher | Garnet Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 338 |
Release | 2022-07-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1859643302 |
Gifted with a mind that continues to impress the elders in his village, Ichmad Hamid struggles with knowing that he can do nothing to save his friends and family. Living on occupied land, his entire village operates in fear of losing their homes, jobs, and belongings. But more importantly, they fear losing each other. On Ichmad's twelfth birthday, that fear becomes reality. With his father imprisoned, his family's home and possessions confiscated, and his siblings quickly succumbing to hatred in the face of conflict, Ichmad begins an inspiring journey using his intellect to save his poor and dying family. In doing so he reclaims a love for others that was lost through a childhood rife with violence and loss, and discovers a new hope for the future. Reminiscent of The Kite Runner and One Thousand Splendid Suns, this is an uplifting read, which conveys a message of optimism and hope.
Myths and Legends of Flowers, Trees, Fruits and Plants
Title | Myths and Legends of Flowers, Trees, Fruits and Plants PDF eBook |
Author | Charles M. Skinner |
Publisher | Foster Press |
Pages | 310 |
Release | 2009-05 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1444636839 |
Originally published in 1911, this early work by Charles M. Skinner is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It delves deep into the mythology of the natural world and uncovers legends of times long forgotton. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for all folklore enthusiasts. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Rod of an Almond Tree in God's Master Plan
Title | The Rod of an Almond Tree in God's Master Plan PDF eBook |
Author | Peter A. Michas |
Publisher | Winepress Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Bible |
ISBN | 9781579210076 |
Almond Blossom's Mystery
Title | Almond Blossom's Mystery PDF eBook |
Author | Kay Woodward |
Publisher | Frederick Warne |
Pages | 84 |
Release | 2007-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780723258483 |
"A Flower fairies friends chapter book"--Cover.
When the Almond Tree Blossoms
Title | When the Almond Tree Blossoms PDF eBook |
Author | David Aikman |
Publisher | Thomas Nelson |
Pages | 420 |
Release | 1995-03-09 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780849936418 |
The year is 1998. Constitutional rule in the US has been abolished. The People's Movement, a radical, collectivist regime controls most of the country. Standing in their way of total control are the Constitutionalists, a tough resistance group determined to topple the revolutionary regime. The Constitutionalists: ace-in-the-hole is The Almond Project, the code name for three Trident submarines cruising the seas with enough nuclear warheads to maintain a balance of power.
For the Love of Apricots
Title | For the Love of Apricots PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa Newman |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2020-03-08 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780578630199 |
Today the Santa Clara Valley is known as the Silicon Valley. However, not so long ago it was called the "Valley of Heart's Delight". Lisa Prince Newman grew up in that special time and place, among the fruit and nut orchards that surrounded her home town of Saratoga. She discovered her love for baking with the bounty of fruit ripening just outside her family's kitchen door. Lisa's passion for apricots fills this book with recipes that showcase the singular flavor and surprising versatility of the California apricot. Deeply influenced by the Santa Clara Valley's natural beauty and agricultural heritage, Lisa celebrates the apricot, its people, and its history in this very personal cookbook. For the Love of Apricots showcases 68 recipes from Breakfast to Cocktails that show you how to enjoy apricots throughout the year. A unique cookbook/memoir, For the Love of Apricots is a tribute to the orchardists and farmers who continue to grow California's most wonderful fruit.