Don Quixote, U. S. A.
Title | Don Quixote, U. S. A. PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Powell |
Publisher | Bantam Books |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 1966 |
Genre | Don Quixote (Fictitious character) |
ISBN |
Insignificant Peace Corps man, sent to promote banana culture on a Caribbean island, rises to great heights of public favor despite being trapped between two conflicting factions.
The Afghan
Title | The Afghan PDF eBook |
Author | Frederick Forsyth |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 360 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780399153945 |
"When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they instantly galvanize--but to do what? They know nothing about it: the what, where, or when. They have no sources in Al Qaeda, and it's impossible to plant s
Night of the Fox
Title | Night of the Fox PDF eBook |
Author | Jack Higgins |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0671728202 |
In his biggest and most exciting novel since The Eagle Has Landed, Jack Higgins sweeps the reader into one of the most extraordinary--and secret--episodes of World War II: a mission to rescue from the hands of the Germans a man who knows the time and place of D-Day!
The Rainbow and the Rose
Title | The Rainbow and the Rose PDF eBook |
Author | Nevil Shute |
Publisher | Vintage |
Pages | 334 |
Release | 2010-12-07 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0307474151 |
When seasoned pilot Johnny Pascoe tries to rescue a sick girl from the Tasmanian outback, his plane crashes and leaves him stranded and dangerously injured. Ronnie Clarke, who was trained by Pascoe, attempts to fly a doctor in to help, but rough weather makes his mission more difficult than he imagined. As he waits overnight at Pascoe’s house for a chance to try again the next day, Clarke revisits the past of this unusual man—and reveals the shocking and tragic secrets that have influenced his life.
Condensed Novels
Title | Condensed Novels PDF eBook |
Author | Bret Harte |
Publisher | |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 1867 |
Genre | American fiction |
ISBN |
The Best of Reader's Digest
Title | The Best of Reader's Digest PDF eBook |
Author | Editors of Reader's Digest |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 408 |
Release | 2020-04-28 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 1621454738 |
More than two dozen timeless favorites from the Reader's Digest archives. From everyday heroes to larger-than-life characters, small moments to historic events, the unforgettable stories in Reader's Digest come alive as never before in this keepsake book. Our editors have combed the archives for the narratives—sometimes funny, often poignant, always inspirational—that still strike deep chords today, such as: The gripping tale of a North Carolina woman and her Shepherd, Gandalf, who found a lost Boy Scout in the woods during their first search-and-rescue job The tragic account of the crash of the Columbia Space Shuttle The miracle of the old letter that led to a couple being reunited after nearly 60 years apart The heroic actions of an eighteen-year-old girl who carried a young boy to safety after being pulled out to sea in a riptide The hilarious anecdote about the one exception to humorist Calvin Trillin’s happy childhood, a sickly collie named Chubby Featuring the best of the best fron the present and past, this collection of timeless favorites will thrill your senses, warm your heart, and brighten your day.
When the Legends Die
Title | When the Legends Die PDF eBook |
Author | Hal Borland |
Publisher | Open Road Media |
Pages | 349 |
Release | 2011-11-29 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1453232346 |
A young Native American raised in the forest is suddenly thrust into the modern world, in this novel by the author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. Thomas Black Bull’s parents forsook the life of a modern reservation and took to ancient paths in the woods, teaching their young son the stories and customs of his ancestors. But Tom’s life changes forever when he loses his father in a tragic accident and his mother dies shortly afterward. When Tom is discovered alone in the forest with only a bear cub as a companion, life becomes difficult. Soon, well-meaning teachers endeavor to reform him, a rodeo attempts to turn him into an act, and nearly everyone he meets tries to take control of his life. Powerful and timeless, When the Legends Die is a captivating story of one boy learning to live in harmony with both civilization and wilderness.