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Различные книги в жанре Приключения: прочееHow Far the Mountain
"How Far The Mountain" is the story of a man, a woman, and a mountain. The woman, from the city, must go to the mountain to discover who she is after her husband's death from cancer. The man, a cowboy, must force himself to go to the mountain and make a shrine from the bones of 'Texas Lady,' the horse his wife was riding when she was killed by lightning. The mountain is only a mountain but, in itself, is the creator of stories more profound than any two peoples' needs. The woman, after her husband's death, is thrown into a world she does not understand. She forces herself to go alone to the mountain in an attempt to chase away the loneliness that tugs at the corners of her heart. The man has spent his life guiding people into the mountains. Now lost, after the mountain has killed his wife, and accompanied by his dog, Gypsy, he returns to the mountain to try and rid himself of the demons that control his every moment. The man and woman both have needs and desires, but life has destroyed their dreams. They both are desperately seeking love but they are afraid to reach out, fearing if they find love it will only end in another tragedy. The man and woman, unknown to each other, start from opposite sides of the mountain toward the same meadow. It is only by chance they see each other in the distance–one waves but one ignores it, afraid of the warmth from a wave. During the man and woman's exodus the mountain spins its history: stories of its beginning, tales of miners, trees so large they touch the heavens, Indians, outlaws, gamblers, dreamers, great bears, thundering storms, bones and circling ravens. «How Far The Mountain» is a quest for the human spirit and a tribute to the earth's healing magic. A novel that will leave you warm and knowing that no matter what tragedy life brings, there is always hope. ROBERT K. SWISHER JR. has been a ranch foreman and a mountain guide. He knows the outdoors and western history, and has successfully combined these interests in stories, poems and novels. He is also the author of «The Land,» «Fatal Destiny,» «Only Magic,» «The Last Narrow Gauge Train Robbery,» «Last Day In Paradise» and «Love Lies Bleeding,» all from Sunstone Press. Of «The Land,» «Publishers Weekly» said: «If there were a category of historical romances written for men, this moving novel would fit the bill.»
A Patriotic Nightmare
Darren Hopkins, a young, naïve international businessman without government experiences is hired as a research analyst with the President’s National Security Committee and suddenly finds himself embroiled in a highly divisive struggle. He learns that so-called super patriots are acquiring weaponry from the Mid-East and that the CIA is trying to track the shipments. But the CIA fails and the potential volatility of a link between America’s domestic terrorists and international terrorists sends chilling shock waves throughout the nation. Secret deliberations of a newly formed Terrorism Task Force are constantly leaked to the domestic terrorists. It becomes impossible to trust anyone. Old friendships are torn asunder and families are ripped apart. The unbelievable turns believable as domestic terrorism erupts at all levels of American life and no citizen is left unscathed. Are the self-styled super patriots capable of doing what Nazi Germany and other nations have been unable to accomplish–bring the U.S. government to its knees? DON E. POST has an MA in sociology, MTh in theology, and a PhD in educational anthropology. A Professor and Dean for many years, he has worked extensively throughout the world as an international business consultant. He is the author of numerous books and articles.
The Weight of Snow
A badly injured man. A nationwide power failure. A village buried in snow. A desperate struggle for survival. These are the ingredients of <em>The Weight of Snow</em>, Christian Guay-Poliquin’s riveting new novel. After surviving a major accident, the book’s protagonist is entrusted to Matthias, a taciturn old man who agrees to heal his wounds in exchange for supplies and a chance of escape. The two men become prisoners of the elements and of their own rough confrontation as the centimetres of snow accumulate relentlessly. Surrounded by a nature both hostile and sublime, their relationship oscillates between commiseration, mistrust, and mutual aid. Will they manage to hold out against external threats and intimate pitfalls?
Иванов и Рабинович, или «Ай гоу ту Хайфа!»
Одна из самых известных книг Владимира Кунина – ироническая и почти сказочная история Арона Иванова и Васи Рабиновича, не нашедших себе места в Советском Союзе и собравшихся эмигрировать в Израиль на старинной яхте. Правда, в море они выходят впервые в жизни и слабо представляют, что их ждет в пути. Но отчаянная тяга к берегам загадочной Хайфы, крепкая дружба и порой невероятное везение оказываются сильнее штормов, пиратов и даже военных флотов двух сверхдержав.
Преисподняя: Проклятие шамана
Пятеро преуспевающих и вполне талантливых друзей, что имели шанс на достойное будущее. Вели не совсем здоровый образ жизни, который привел к ужасающим последствиям. Ведь приятелей настигло проклятие, обладавшее страшной силой. Многие люди знают, что такое проклятие. Но, навряд ли кто-то сможет предположить, какую дьявольскую силу может нести оно. Наши друзья даже не подозревали, какие последствия настигнут их и, что оно у них отнимет. Всё самое страшное и жуткое, что начнёт преследовать их, будет искать лишь – смерть, на своем пути. Друзьям предстоит опередить сие ужасное проклятие и найти хоть какой-то выход от обрушившегося ненастья. Кевин вместе со своими друзьями, должны бросить вызов всесильному злу и бороться с ним до тех пор, пока в их сердцах бьется любовь и вера в победу. Бороться с этой нечистью, ради спасения друг друга. Но, что они предпримут?