The first half of the book features Viktor Gorgachuk. Born in the USSR, his Orthodox parents keep his birth a secret by bribing the midwife. When Viktor is four, he is left at a remote monastery for eight years. Here he is educated and then released to his parents at twelve years of age. About this time, the midwife reveals the secret birth to the KGB, who begin a search for Viktor. The parents secretly leave Viktor with a family of Pentecostals and flee to Vladivostok where they are disco...

The extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men in Pittsburgh who became the first paramedics in America, saving lives and changing the course of emergency medicine around the world.**? "A riveting portrait ... a fascinating and deeply rewarding study of triumph in the face of adversity." -**Publishers Weekly (starred review)Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your chances of surv...

Now a major Netflix series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Bobby Cannavale and Alice Braga, created by Kyle Killen and directed by Steven Caple Jr.Over 8 million copies sold.Fierce authentic action, masterful storytelling and a touching friendship combine in this first instalment of A. J. Quinnell’s thrilling Creasy series.Washed-up, near alcoholic, ex-mercenary Creasy takes on the job of guarding the 11-year-old daughter of an Italian industrialist. Delightful and ...

Journey through the lives of America's leaders, from George Washington to Joe Biden, in this captivating book. Written in simple language, it brings the stories of our presidents to life, making them accessible to readers of all ages. Discover their triumphs, challenges, and the impact they had on our nation. From the founding fathers to modern-day leaders, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who have shaped the course of American history.

Troubled times and strife bring unknown opportunities to unlikely people, including opportunities that could change the world. This novel is both about things that did happen and things that might have happened. It will take you back in time to the early 1870s in the prosperous English city of London. Josiah Raines is fashioned after the author's great-grandfather, Frederick Henry Daniels. He was a merchant banker in the City of London and a wealthy man. He was an Alderman and a Freeman of...

A life of liberty and responsibility does not just happen, but requires a particular kind of education, one that aims at both a growth of the human soul and an enrichment of political society in justice and the common good. This we call a liberal education. Forgetfulness of liberty is also a forgetfulness of the multi-dimensional nature of the human person, and a diminution of political life. Keeping in mind what can be lost when liberal education is lost, this volume makes the case for re...

In Man on Fire, A. J. Quinnell introduced Creasy, veteran and mercenary. In The Perfect Kill, Creasy returns. Soon to be a Netflix TV Show.Three days before Christmas in 1988, a bomb blew Pan Am 103 out of the sky over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing all passengers and crew.The wife and four-year-old daughter of Creasy were amongst the passengers. Seeking his personal vengeance, Creasy finds the backup of power — a US Senator, whose wife also died on Pan Am 10...

Develop a Deep Understanding of Narcissists and Emotional Abuse, Beat Co-dependency and Defend Yourself from Abusers!Have you ever felt manipulated by someone close to you?Are you experiencing feelings of worthlessness and insecurity in your relationship?Are you exhausted from taking on everyone’s problems and putting yourself second all the time?If you answered YES to any of those questions, keep reading and find out how to reclai...

Creasy, a veteran mercenary, had found solitude on a small, Mediterranean island, far from the violent conflicts of his past profession.That solitude is broken when he is confronted by Juliet, a thirteen-year-old heroin addict whose life has been almost destroyed by 'The Blue Ring', a powerful, worldwide cartel dealing in drugs, prostitution and the use of Satanism to pursue their ends. Now Creasy Has a new mission: to hunt down the evil men who trade in death and degradation ... a...

In April of 2010, British Petroleum gave orders to speed up production on its colossal drilling rig, the Deepwater Horizon. Despite the objections of many on the rig, safety measures were ignored or overlooked. On April 20th, the Deepwater Horizon exploded. Eleven men paid the ultimate price and countless thousands who call the Gulf Coast home found their lives irrevocably altered.Includes a conversation with Jim Morris, Executive Editor at The Center for Public Integrity in Washin...

Smoke Jensen was a towering Western hero. Now his two freewheeling, long-lost nephews, Ace and Chance Jensen, are blazing a legendary trail of their own…Riverboat gambling is a blast, until hot-headed Chance finds out just what he won in his final hand against a Missouri River gambler named Haggarty. Chance's "prize" is a beautiful Chinese slave girl named Ling. The twins want to set Ling free and keep their cash, but at Fort Benton, Ling gives them the slip, robbing them blind. Wh...

How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical investigation into the real Jesus.From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Philip Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers--a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith.In...