Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of A Desperate Voyage.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by E. F. Knight, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside A Desperate Voyage:But, as one would have surmised after glancing at the strong, intelligent face, he was a man by no means l...

At the age of 80, Marion has seen the world change.It is 2070. Climate change and soaring oil prices have taken their toll. Some countries have adjusted and prospered, while others have sunk into poverty and internal warfare.Marion has seen Australia change from a free democracy to a repressive society ruled by an autocratic Muslim despot.She has watched how women have disappeared from the workplace and discovered what can befall women who no longer have a man to pr...

I was a child of the forties in Tasmania.This was a time of war and rationing. We wore handmade clothes and played with handmade toys. Schools were forbidding places with cold dreary classrooms, regimented lessons and too many kids crammed in.Despite all this I had a joyous childhood growing up in a large and loving family. We lived surrounded by a wonderland of places in which to play. My siblings and I roamed free, wandering through bush, climbing trees and making cubbies...

The main setting for Truth and Dare is a luxurious beach house on the outskirts of a small coastal fishing village. In 1980 four teenage girls spend a week away at this beach house that belongs to the family of one of the foursome. The girls have been friends for many years, but the friendships are beginning to unravel. Jenny, a sophisticated blonde, has begun dating older men and doesn't always tell her friends about these dates. Annie is in love with Joel, a fellow student, and is spendi...

This is a near future story of a young man who is out of sync with contemporary life. He believes he would prefer a simpler life, less high tech, as was described to him by his parents. But can he escape the technology of the day? Does he really want to escape?

This novel follows the lives of three women through the decades from the twenties to the turn of the century and explores the changes that have occurred in both the expectations and experiences of women during these decades.There is Alice, a fun-loving flapper of the twenties, who marries Robert during the Depression years. She faces the difficulties of feeding and clothing her growing family during the years of war and resultant rationing but basically is happy in her life's role ...

"Sailing" by E. F. Knight is a comprehensive guide that delves into the art and science of sailing. The book covers various aspects of sailing, including techniques, navigation, and the intricacies of handling different types of vessels. Knight's expertise shines through as he shares practical advice and insights that are invaluable for both novice sailors and seasoned mariners. The engaging writing style makes complex concepts accessible, ensuring that readers can grasp the essentials of ...

Originally published in 1905. This is a fascinating read for any sailing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The selection of a boat, II. The effect of the wind on a boat, III. Splices, Knots, and Tackles, IV. The Small open sailing boat, V. Open Sailing-boats with boom sails, and half-decked boats, VI. Decked boats, VII. Seamanship, VIII. Open Boat Sailing, IX. The Cruising Yacht, X. The Art of Coasting...

Returning to the Ozark Territories, freedom fighter David Valentine is shocked to find it overrun by vampiric Kurians under the command of the merciless Consul Solon. In a desperate gambit, Valentine leads a courageous group of soldiers on a mission to drive a spike into the gears of the Kurian Order. Valentine stakes life, honor, and the future of his home in a rebellion that sparks the greatest battle of his life.

As the Resistance attempts to overthrow their vampiric alien masters, elite Cat force member David Valentine embarks on a terrifying journey in search of a long-lost weapon that will guarantee their victory-and the end of the Kurian Order's domination of Earth.

The sea may look calm...But what lies beneath is never still.When disgraced journalist Elena Cruz boards a luxury cruise ship to escape a career scandal and reconnect with her sister, she expects sun, silence, and second chances. But when personal items begin to vanish and a murder shatters the illusion of calm, Elena is forced back into investigative mode.As secrets surface and suspicion surrounds every passenger, E...

The Way You Love Me Vol 1: Jill's Journeyby C.E. KnightWhen Jillian Weston escapes her painful past, the last thing she expects is to risk her life in a violent carjacking while trying to save two innocent children. Left battered, broken, and afraid to trust again, Jill finds herself in the care of Marcus Jordan - a wealthy, compassionate stranger with a magnetic presence and a heart full of secrets.As gratitude transforms into unde...