An ambitious senator wants to weaken the power of the CIA, perhaps to the point of its elimination. To accomplish his goal, he tries to enlist Blackford Oakes--now retired--into his cause by forcing him to testify before a senate committee about CIA covert activities in 1985.
In this deceptively simple story, an ordinary wife leaves an extraordinary legacy, reminding readers of the true spirit of charity, the effects of poverty, and the tragic self-silencing that limits the richness of some women's lives.
The second edition of this almanac contains a day-by-day recounting of the significant moments of Christian and Western history. In it are famous births, deaths, world events, and notable anniversaries of the last 2,000 years.
While certainly a travel guide, the perfect book for the discriminating traveler also provides personal shopping guidance from someone who knows how to look at each establishment from a resident's point of view.
An introduction for medical professionals on the intricacies of iron in the various body systems. Containing a practical guide to diagnosis, it also includes helpful information for the psychological and social implications of iron-related disease.
This volume contains reprints of the eight episodes written by Hamner, along with Albarella's commentary on each story. Also included is a ""lost"" Twilight Zone... Læs mere
A biographical study of Patrick Henry, whose ""Give me liberty of give me death"" speech in 1775 at the second Virginia Convention has... Læs mere
What was it that made Winston Churchill one of the most extraordinary leaders of the 20th century? What enabled him to inspire nations... Læs mere