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Into the Deep
The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania reveals the secret military missions behind his famous exploits and unveils a major new discovery on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Titanic find. Best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. From discovering new extremophile life-forms thriving at 750°F hydrothermal vents in 1977 to finding famous shipwrecks including the Bismarck and PT 109, Ballard has made history. Now the captain of E/V Nautilus, a state-of-the-art scientific exploration vessel rigged for research in oceanography, geology, biology, and archaeology, he leads young scientists as they map the ocean floor, collect artifacts from ancient shipwrecks, and relay live-time adventures from remote-controlled submersibles to reveal amazing sea life. Now, for the first time, Robert Ballard gets personal, telling the inside stories of his adventures and challenges as a midwestern kid with dyslexia who became an internationally renowned ocean explorer. Here is the definitive story of the danger and discovery, conflict and triumph that make up his remarkable life.
You Never Know
You Never Know contains two original Christian drama plays by teenager Michael Jayne, a student at Pike Christian Academy in Waverly, Ohio. The title play, You Never Know, is about events that may have taken place inside the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The play focuses on a group of office workers from the 98th floor and how the disaster effects their Christian beliefs. The second play in the book, listen., co-authored by another student at PCA, Alana Perry, centers around a teenage girl who moves to a new town after her parents separate. She struggles with the move and makes several wrong decisions until the friendship of a special Christian girl shows her the right direction.
Blind Man's Bluff
A New York Times bestseller The secret history of America's submarine warfare is revealed for the first time in this "vividly told, impressively documented," (The New York Times) and fast-paced chronicle of adventure and intrigue during the Cold War. For decades, only a select and powerful few knew the truth about the submarines that silently roamed the ocean in danger and in stealth, seeking information and advantage. Based on six years of groundbreaking investigation into the “silent service,” Blind Man’s Bluff uncovers an epic story of adventure, courage, victory, and disaster beneath the surface. With an unforgettable array of characters from the Cold War to the twenty-first century, Sontag and Drew recount scenes of secrecy from Washington, DC, to the depths of the sea. A magnificent achievement in investigative reporting, Blind Man’s Bluff reads like a spy thriller with one important difference: everything is true.
A Chosen Destiny
"From a young age, Drew McIntyre dreamed of becoming WWE Champion and following in the footsteps of his heroes Stone Cold Steve Austin and Undertaker. With his parents' support, he trained and paid his dues, proving himself to tiny crowds in the UK's Butlin circuit. At age twenty-two, McIntyre made his WWE debut and was touted by none other than WWE Chairman Vince McMahon as "The Chosen One" who would lead WWE into the future. With his destiny in the palm of his hands, Drew watched it all slip through his fingers. Through a series of ill-advised choices and family tragedy, Drew's life and career spiraled. As a surefire champ, he struggled under the pressure of expectations and was fired from the company. But the WWE Universe had not seen the last of this promising athlete. Facing a crossroads, the powerful Scotsman set a course to show the world the real Drew McIntyre."--
Because You Loved Me
A teenage girl plots her mother’s murder with a deranged online lover in this true-crime classic by the New York Times bestselling true crime author. Jeanne Dominico was a hard-working single mother. Nicole, her fourteen-year-old daughter, was on the honor roll—and head over heels in love with an older boy she’d met through the Internet. Once the lovers met in person, Jeanne sensed trouble. If only she’d known that the life in danger was her own. With a history of psychological trouble and family misfortune, Billy Sullivan demanded obsessive and controlling power over Nicole. The twisted Romeo and Juliet responded to Jeanne’s motherly concern with brutal fury—her fiancé discovered Jeanne’s beaten, barely recognizable body on the kitchen floor. Nicole’s stunning confession and guilty plea led to Billy’s sensational trial, where a sordid tale of love, loss, betrayal, and murder finally took a cold-blooded killer offline—and behind bars. Includes sixteen pages of shocking photos “Phelps is one of America’s finest true-crime authors.” —Vincent Bugliosi “Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan
The Race
"Twenty-two year-old Chris Strider vows to his dying grandmother that he will run a prestigious 6,000 mile race. He knows he's not fully prepared for such a grand undertaking, but he has no idea just how unprepared he is. He also doesn't realize that he'll be pitting himself against Stan Moden, a wealthy magnate who's used to getting his own way. In fact, about the only thing Chris has on his side is his coach, Josh Damour, if he can learn to trust him."--Author website.
Justice, Right or Wrong
Justice? When an unpopular judge and his wife are murdered in their home, the killer calls it, Justice, right or wrong. Astrid finds herself drawn into the investigation bit by bit with harrowing physical dangers and narrow escapes from death. While it appears that someone from the militia group at The Kingdom may be guilty, Astrid literally stumbles into a trap that places her face-to-face with the killer, unable to defend herself.
The King of Celeraan
There is nothing really remarkable about Chris. He's an unhappily married man, who secretly yearns for his carefree past. To relive the days he spent locked away in his bedroom, playing a video game where he ruled over Celeraan - a fantasy realm teeming with ancient lore and magic, good and evil, and where battles are won with swords and bravery. Still, he knows that the game is a thing of the past and that he has to focus on reality now. The odd trio waiting outside his work, however, has a different idea. Chris finds himself dragged, kicking and screaming, back into a land that has descended into chaos, and forced onto a throne that he'd long since abandoned. With a seemingly invincible army marching on the kingdom, the fate of Celeraan once again rests on Chris's shoulders. But this time, if he fails, it won't just be game over.
Forced Out
Detective Chris Brand's life unravels after his wife's mysterious death in a hit-and-run. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of police corruption with deep ties to the judiciary. His pursuit of truth leads to false accusations, attempts on his life and a number of collateral deaths, forcing him to flee Sydney with the help of his brother-in-law. Seeking solace in the Whitsundays, Brand's retirement is cut short when he's drawn into another case involving his friend's daughter. This new investigation exposes corruption in Northern Queensland, pulling Brand back into a dangerous world he thought he'd left behind. Meanwhile, Sydney's underworld relentlessly pursues Brand's brother, forcing him to return and confront the enemies he'd fled. As Brand delves deeper, he discovers shocking connections that reach into the highest echelons of power, threatening everything he holds dear.
