Bryce: 302 books

In the twilight of the British Raj, Wee Charlie strives to understand the peculiar ways of adults. He lives with his Army parents in a remote fortress, where the Colonel regards him as a bigger menace than militant Japan. When a terrorist disguises a bomb as a coconut, Charlie discovers there can be a close link between holiness and murder.

What starts as a new beginning for British diplomat Sir Arthur Byrne soon turns into a tragedy with mysterious overtones. In the aftermath of his new wife's fatal illness, Byrne is prepared to accept responsibility for her adopted daughter Juliet. But a little digging into Juliet's background and identity raises more questions than it answers.

Contents The Ashiel mystery: A Detective Story Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels The Ashiel mystery: A Detective Story- "It is the difficulty of the Police Romance, that the reader is always a man of such vastly greater ingenuity than the writer." - Robert Louis Stevenson.

We all have to die sometime, but it’s more the manner of our going, and the reason why we must die when we do that’s the rub.

We all have to die sometime, but it's more the manner of our going, and the reason why we must die when we do that's the rub.

Alms for Oblivion is a 400-line quest poem, seeking the roots of inspiration, in which the protagonist is split in half-the "he" represents the rational, scientific mind; the "I" is a mystic romantic, deeply imbued with muse lore ranging from Fanny Brawne to Cerddwen to the Ur-poet...

TAKE TO THE HIGHWAY is a book about journeys and the intricate memory map of human consciousness. Mostly written while driving across the expanse of Texas, the poems embody family history, anticipate his mother’s coming death, and embody his reflections on a life lived along many roads within an...

Twin brother and sister Benji and Kelly wander off at the local county fair after witnessing their parents argue. When Benji runs into a group of bullies, he escapes into a tent called The Memory Emporium, where he meets a strange old man inside named Louis. The old man shows him a magically vivid...

When Megan arrives on the cancer ward for her first treatment, she's frustrated to be on the pediatric unit. There's only one other teen there: Jackson Dawes. He's cute, rebellious . . . and obnoxiously charming. Megan can't stand the way he meets his illness with such positive energy. But when her...

A children’s favourite in Southeast Asia for 1000 years, the little Mousedeer outsmarts jungle bullies. Each of the ten stories is self-contained, and authentic to the tradition of imparting correct behaviour. As every Mum knows, a child needs guidance. The well-proven method of centuries is employed here, read-aloud fun. Ages 4 and up.

Set in Thailand & Laos Why make a deal with the devil when you've got God on a technicality? For Bangkok Security Consultant and James Bond wannabe Richard Falcone, that technicality grants him immortality as long as he remains a blue falcon. blue falcon / n / (slang, derog) 1(a) A code...

This book was previously published under the title Using Natural Finishes. With step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, and paints, this manual features information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and buildings. Drawing...

This 500,000 word reference work provides the most comprehensive general treatment available of the peoples and places of the regions commonly referred to as the ancient Near and Middle East – extending from the Aegean coast of Turkey in the west to the Indus river in the east. It contains some...

The only book of its kind, this essential reference offers quick access to information on the effects medical conditions can have on pregnancy and childbirth. Coverage includes a brief overview of normal anatomy and physiology with concise, practical guidelines for managing disorders commonly seen...