In His Majesty S Service

Author : Naomi Novik
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Alternative histories (Fiction), American
ISBN : 9780345513540

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In His Majesty's Service by Naomi Novik Pdf

Together in one volume, here are the first three novels in Naomi Novik’s New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, combining the gripping history of the Napoleonic era, the thrill of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern books, and the excitement of Patrick O’Brian’s seafaring adventures. In His Majesty’s Service also includes an exclusive original Temeraire short story. Capt. Will Laurence is serving with honor in the British Navy when his ship captures a French frigate harboring most a unusual cargo–an incalculably valuable dragon egg. When the egg hatches, Laurence unexpectedly becomes the master of the young dragon Temeraire and finds himself on an extraordinary journey that will shatter his orderly, respectable life and alter the course of his nation’s history. Thrust into England’s Aerial Corps, Laurence and Temeraire undergo rigorous training while staving off French forces intent on breaching British soil. But the pair has more than France to contend with when China learns that an imperial dragon intended for Napoleon–Temeraire himself– has fallen into British hands. The emperor summons the new pilot and his dragon to the Far East, a long voyage fraught with peril and intrigue. From England’s shores to China’s palaces, from the Silk Road’s outer limits to the embattled borders of Prussia and Poland, Laurence and Temeraire must defend their partnership and their country from powerful adversaries around the globe. But can they succeed against the massed forces of Bonaparte’s implacable army?

Author : Charles Helfenstein
Publisher : Spies LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0984412603

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The Making of on Her Majesty's Secret Service by Charles Helfenstein Pdf

Based on years of research, hundreds of interviews, and exclusive access to the archives of author Ian Fleming, screenwriter Richard Maibaum, and director Peter Hunt, this inside look features never-before-published script details and hundreds of rare, behind-the-scenes photographs.

Author : Ian Fleming
Publisher : LA CASE Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781953546340

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On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming Pdf

On Her Majesty's Secret Service is the second book in what is known as the "Blofeld trilogy", which begins with Thunderball and concludes with You Only Live Twice. The story centres on Bond's ongoing search to find Ernst Stavro Blofeld after the Thunderball incident; through contact with the College of Arms in London Bond finds Blofeld based in Switzerland. After meeting him and discovering his latest plans, Bond attacks the centre where he is based, although Blofeld escapes in the confusion. Bond meets and falls in love with Contessa Teresa "Tracy" di Vicenzo during the story.

Author : Rhys Bowen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780698410251

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On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service by Rhys Bowen Pdf

Lady Georgiana Rannoch juggles secret missions from the Queen, her beau, and her mother in this mystery in the Royal Spyness series. When royal sleuth Georgie Rannoch receives a letter from her dearest friend Belinda, who's in an Italian villa awaiting the birth of her illegitimate baby, she yearns to run to her side. If only she could find a way to get there! But then opportunity presents itself in a most unexpected way—her cousin the queen asks her to attend a house party in the Italian Lake Country. The Prince of Wales and the dreadful Mrs. Simpson have been invited, and Her Majesty is anxious to thwart a possible secret wedding. What luck! A chance to see Belinda, even if it is under the guise of stopping unwanted nuptials. Only that's as far as Georgie's fortune takes her. She soon discovers that she attended finishing school with the hostess of the party—and the hatred they had for each other then has barely dimmed. Plus, she needs to hide Belinda's delicate condition from the other guests. And her dashing beau, Darcy's (naturally) working undercover on a dangerous mission. Then her actress mother shows up, with a not-so-little task to perform. With all this subterfuge, it seems something is bound to go horribly wrong—and Georgie will no doubt be left to pick up the pieces when it does.

Author : Allan Mallinson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Hervey, Matthew (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 9780553818642

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On His Majesty's Service by Allan Mallinson Pdf

January 1829: George IV is on the throne, Wellington is England's prime-minister, and snow is falling thickly on the London streets as Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey is summoned to the Horse Guards in the expectation of command of his regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons. But the benefits of long-term peace at home mean cuts in the army.

Author : Christopher M. Andrew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UOM:39015010443862

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Secret Service by Christopher M. Andrew Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Silver,Jenny Urban
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1626496498

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In His Majesty's Service by Elizabeth Silver,Jenny Urban Pdf

Everyone in the Drion Collective knows that finding your match--the one person in existence with the same soul mark as yours--is the best thing that could ever happen. But the last thing Lord Anders Hawthorne is thinking about when he boards a ship to Drion for the king's funeral is finding his soul mate. Captain Zachary O'Connell has the perfect life--his ship, the stars, and no emotional entanglements. When heat sparks between him and Lord Hawthorne, Zach gleefully dives into a no-strings arrangement. He doesn't expect it to last beyond arrival at Drion, any more than he expects trouble along the way. Trouble quickly finds them, however, and it soon becomes clear that Lord Hawthorne is not only not who he says he is, but also that he's the target of a deadly plot. With danger all around them, Zach and Anders must work together to save the Collective. Meanwhile, Zach must come to grips with losing everything he always thought he wanted, to have the one thing he never dreamed he needed.

Author : Naomi Novik
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345493439

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Black Powder War by Naomi Novik Pdf

In the third novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon transport precious cargo while fending off enemies on all sides. “A splendid series.”—Anne McCaffrey After their fateful adventure in China, Captain Will Laurence of His Majesty’ s Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purchased from the Ottoman Empire, and Laurence and Temeraire must detour to Istanbul to escort the precious cargo back to England. Time is of the essence if the eggs are to be borne home before hatching. Yet disaster threatens the mission at every turn—thanks to the diabolical machinations of the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master’s death and vows to ally herself with Napoleon and take vengeance. Then, faced with shattering betrayal in an unexpected place, Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad must launch a daring offensive. But what chance do they have against the massed forces of Bonaparte’s implacable army? Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

Author : Naomi Novik
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345493446

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Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik Pdf

In the second novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, the Napoleonic Wars take Captain Will Laurence and his dragon to China on a perilous mission. “Full of wonderful characters with real heart.”—Peter Jackson When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo—an unhatched dragon's egg—Captain Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain’s Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Napoleon Bonaparte’s invading forces. Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has fallen into British hands—and an angry Chinese delegation vows to reclaim the remarkable beast. A reluctant Laurence has no choice but to take Temeraire back to China—a long voyage fraught with peril, intrigue, and the untold terrors of the deep. Yet once the pair reaches the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and darker dangers await. “Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O’Brian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match. Naomi Novik beautifully renders an 1800s Europe in which naval buffs and dragon lovers will be keen to immerse themselves.”—Alan Dean Foster, author of the Pip & Flinx series Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

Author : Stephen Dorril
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015050152563

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MI6 by Stephen Dorril Pdf

Shortlisted for the 2013 Nursery World Awards! Margaret Carr's seminal work on Learning Stories was first published by SAGE in 2001, and this widely acclaimed approach to assessment has since gained a huge international following. In this new full-colour book, the authors outline the philosophy behind Learning Stories and refer to the latest findings from the research projects they have led with teachers on learning dispositions and learning power, to argue that Learning Stories can construct learner identities in early childhood settings and schools. By making the connection between sociocultural approaches to pedagogy and assessment, and narrative inquiry, this book contextualizes Learning Stories as a philosophical approach to education, learning and pedagogy. Chapters explore how Learning Stories: - help make connections with families - support the inclusion of children and family voices - tell us stories about babies - allow children to dictate their own stories - can be used to revisit children's learning journeys - can contribute to teaching and learning wisdom This ground-breaking book expands on the concept of Learning Stories and includes examples from practice in both New Zealand and the UK. It outlines the philosophy behind this pedagogical tool for documenting how learning identities are constructed and shows, through research evidence, why the early years is such a critical time in the formation of learning dispositions. Margaret Carr is a Professor of Education at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. Wendy Lee is Director of the Educational Leadership Project, New Zealand.

Author : Ian Fleming
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0143117904

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The Blofeld Trilogy by Ian Fleming Pdf

On Her Majesty's Secret Service: High in the Swiss Alps, a man hunts respectability with all the cunning that made him Europe's most ruthless criminal. Nothing is to stand in Ernst Stavro Blofeld's way, certainly not 007.

Author : Guenther Focke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1438916604

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Not in Her Majesty's Service by Guenther Focke Pdf

The setting is a social gathering of unique characters taking place at a remote Scottish castle. The reader is invited to listen in on how Guenther Focke shares anecdotes with this eclectic group of special friends. Riveting episodes from his work as a private investigator intermingle with Guenther's very unique perspective of the British Royal Family as he has experienced it on the bumpy path to putting a name and face to his biological origin. Satisfyingly entertaining to read purely for the candid insights into the tasks of a real private detective, this book is also autobiographical and factual in nature and a must-have for anyone with an interest in the Royals.

Author : Charlie Higson
Publisher : James Bond 007
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1915797071

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On His Majesty's Secret Service by Charlie Higson Pdf

Author : Nigel West
Publisher : Frontline Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781848328952

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At Her Majestys Secret Service by Nigel West Pdf

In August 1909, a kindly, balding, figure named Mansfield Smith-Cumming was summoned to London by Admiral Alexander Bethell, Director of Naval Intelligence. He was to assume the inaugural position of Chief – more famously known as ‘C – of what has become

Author : New York (State).
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1202 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Law
ISBN : NYPL:33433090738315

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The Colonial Laws of New York from the Year 1664 to the Revolution by New York (State). Pdf