Secrets In A Dead Fish

Author : Melanie King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1851242600

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Secrets in a Dead Fish by Melanie King Pdf

How did German intelligence agents in the First World War use dead fish to pass on vital information to their operatives? What did an advertisement for a dog in The Times have to do with the movement of British troops into Egypt? And why did British personnel become suspicious about the trousers hanging on a Belgian woman's washing line?During the First World War, spymasters and their networks of secret agents developed many ingenious - and occasionally hilarious - methods of communication. Puffs of smoke from a chimney, stacks of bread in a bakery window, even knitted woollen jumpers were all used to convey secret messages decipherable only by well-trained eyes.Melanie King retells the astonishing story of these and many other tricks of the espionage trade, now long forgotten, through the memoirs of eight spies. Among them are British intelligence officers working undercover in France and Germany, including a former officer from the Metropolitan Police who once hunted Jack the Ripper. There is also the German Secret Service officer, codenamed Agricola, who spied on the Eastern Front, an American newspaperman and an Austrian agent who disguised himself as everything from a Jewish pedlar to a Russian officer.Drawing on the words of many of the spies themselves, Secrets in a Dead Fish is a fascinating compendium of clever and original ruses that casts new light into the murky world of espionage during the First World War.

Author : Charles D'Ambrosio
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307264732

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The Dead Fish Museum by Charles D'Ambrosio Pdf

“In the fall, I went for walks and brought home bones. The best bones weren’t on trails—deer and moose don’t die conveniently—and soon I was wandering so far into the woods that I needed a map and compass to find my way home. When winter came and snow blew into the mountains, burying the bones, I continued to spend my days and often my nights in the woods. I vaguely understood that I was doing this because I could no longer think; I found relief in walking up hills. When the night temperatures dropped below zero, I felt visited by necessity, a baseline purpose, and I walked for miles, my only objective to remain upright, keep moving, preserve warmth. When I was lost, I told myself stories . . .” So Charles D’Ambrosio recounted his life in Philipsburg, Montana, the genesis of the brilliant stories collected here, six of which originally appeared in The New Yorker. Each of these eight burnished, terrifying, masterfully crafted stories is set against a landscape that is both deeply American and unmistakably universal. A son confronts his father’s madness and his own hunger for connection on a misguided hike in the Pacific Northwest. A screenwriter fights for his sanity in the bleak corridors of a Manhattan psych ward while lusting after a ballerina who sets herself ablaze. A Thanksgiving hunting trip in Northern Michigan becomes the scene of a haunting reckoning with marital infidelity and desperation. And in the magnificent title story, carpenters building sets for a porn movie drift dreamily beneath a surface of sexual tension toward a racial violence they will never fully comprehend. Taking place in remote cabins, asylums, Indian reservations, the backloads of Iowa and the streets of Seattle, this collection of stories, as muscular and challenging as the best novels, is about people who have been orphaned, who have lost connection, and who have exhausted the ability to generate meaning in their lives. Yet in the midst of lacerating difficulty, the sensibility at work in these fictions boldly insists on the enduring power of love. D’Ambrosio conjures a world that is fearfully inhospitable, darkly humorous, and touched by glory; here are characters, tested by every kind of failure, who struggle to remain human, whose lives have been sharpened rather than numbed by adversity, whose apprehension of truth and beauty has been deepened rather than defeated by their troubles. Many writers speak of the abyss. Charles D’Ambrosio writes as if he is inside of it, gazing upward, and the gaze itself is redemptive, a great yearning ache, poignant and wondrous, equal parts grit and grace. A must read for everyone who cares about literary writing, The Dead Fish Museum belongs on the same shelf with the best American short fiction.

Author : Simon Clark
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780105673

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Secrets of the Dead by Simon Clark Pdf

Tombs are sealed shut for a reason. Opening them can have terrifying consequences . . . John Tolworth is delighted when he is hired to help investigate a collection of mummified bodies found in the notorious Gold Tomb in Egypt. Not only is he intrigued by the work, but the collection is stored in an ancient castle in Devon, where John spent his childhood. He looks forward to revisiting the area, and to showing his family the place he grew up. But when John and his family arrive at Baverstock Castle, John starts to remember things. Things he had forgotten. What happened the last time he was there? And why is Philip Kemmis, the former owner of the castle, and John’s childhood companion, now a raving madman? As the mummified bodies begin to reveal their ancient secrets, John begins to think the unthinkable . . .

Author : Tom Harper
Publisher : Random House
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409038214

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Secrets of the Dead by Tom Harper Pdf

Fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani will love this high-octane, edge-of-your-seat international thriller from the pen of prizewinning author Tom Harper. It has everything you could want: great plot, great pace, great suspense and a great twist... 'In the tradition of The Da Vinci Code, a page-turner of a novel. Like Dan Brown, Tom Harper knows how to ratchet up the tension.' -- Choice 'FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC' -- ***** Reader review 'A page-turner: not a single moment of boredom' -- ***** Reader review 'Could not put it down!' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************************************** A BRUTAL MURDER. A DAMAGED SURVIVOR. A RACE AGAINST TIME... In a villa on the coast of Montenegro, Abby Cormac witnesses the brutal murder of her lover, diplomat Michael Lascaris. The last thing she remembers is a gun pointed directly at her and wakes to find herself alone and at the centre of a diplomatic nightmare. Everyone wants an answer but no one wants to listen. Even her employers at the Foreign Office believe she's hiding something. As Abby tries to piece together the last few months of Michael's life in order to get at the truth, she soon realises that he wasn't quite what he seemed. What exactly was his relationship with one of the most ruthless men in the Balkans? And what links Michael's gift to her of a gold necklace, a 4th century manuscript left in the shadow of Emperor Constantine's palace at Trier and an inscription on a tomb in Rome? When Abby investigates further, it becomes clear that someone wants to suppress a secret, one that has been kept hidden for centuries. And they will stop at nothing to do so...

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547593560

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Our Knowledge Box; or, Old Secrets and New Discoveries by Anonymous Pdf

Our Knowledge Box; Or, Old Secrets and New Discoveries is a compendium of knowledge that spans a vast array of topics. This book is a treasure trove of information, covering everything from science and history to arts and crafts. The diverse content, combined with engaging writing, makes it a fascinating read for curious minds, offering a journey of discovery on every page.

Author : David Means
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0007164904

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The Secret Goldfish by David Means Pdf

Readers familiar with David Means' electrifying work in the Los Angeles Times Book Prize -- winning Assorted Fire Events will recognize his extraordinary vision in The Secret Goldfish. A trio of erotically charged kids goes on a crime spree in Michigan; a goldfish bears witness to the demise of a Connecticut marriage; and an extremely unlucky man is stalked by lightning. This dazzling new collection reveals Means' rare talent for the short story and establishes his place among the American masters.

Author : Milla Charles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1587211157

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Dead Fish by Milla Charles Pdf

Thousands of dead fish, and a dead white man, wash up on a beach on the tiny Caribbean island of Saint Francis. This is the beginning of a month-long nightmare for Maritime Lawyer, Doctor Barbara Armstrong. The Saint Francis Island Marine Institute, where Doctor Babsie works, comes under pressure from the people and government of the island to find out what killed the fish. The police have no clues about the dead white man, and they too are depending upon the Marine Institute for help. The scientists at the institute do tests on the dead fish. Their research indicates that the fish died from lack of oxygen. No one believes them, especially when it is discovered that six boy scouts on an overnight camping trip, died after eating a meal containing fish. Doctor Babsie and her co-workers are kept busy trying to solve this mystery. Cyanide killed the boys, but phosphorus is found in the waters with the dead fish. They are confused. The island is angry. An angry man tries to kill Doctor Armstrong with his car. He fails and she spends a night in the hospital. News that another dead body is expected to wash ashore puts everything in its perspective. A group of scientists conduct an illegal experiment in international waters. The experiment goes wrong. Fish die. People die. The Marine Institute and the Police get answers to all their questions. But, who tried to kill Doctor Babsie? Boysie Armstrong, a retired police officer and her grandfather is determined to find out. The evidence point to one of the parents of the dead boy scouts. As he follows the trail of the killer it takes him to an unexpected destination, where a Scout Master reveals his true self. - 'Milla Charles

Author : J. A. Coppinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1511501227

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Where Dead Fish Go by J. A. Coppinger Pdf

You can't escape your past, no matter how fast you run. Boomer thought he'd done it. Thought he'd left behind misery, abuse, and the terrible secrets of his childhood, but he was wrong. When Jiffy, his oldest friend, walks back into his life after two decades, the horror of their past comes with him. Returning to a hell they'd barely escaped is the last thing either wants, but the weight of thirty dead girls will drive the friends into realms of memory and pain they'd prayed to never visit again. Mystery, murder, and magic dwell beneath the waters of the sleepy lake-shore town they grew up in and only Boomer and Jiff know where it all began. They know it started with two lonely, broken, nine-year-old boys, and know they have to stop what they put in motion before even more children die. You can't escape the past but maybe, just maybe, you can face it with a friend.

Author : Will Rice
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811740470

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Fly-Fishing Secrets Alaska's Best Guides by Will Rice Pdf

Discover the richest fishing areas in Alaska: Bristol Bay, the Susitna Valley, Kodiak Island, Resurrection Bay, Southeast, the Lost Coast. Secrets for success straight from Alaska's most experienced local guides. Fly patterns and recipes for trout, king salmon, cohos, sockeyes, and steelhead are included.

Author : Jonathan Løw
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788793607293

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Secret no more! by Jonathan Løw Pdf

Secret no more! is an inspiring collection of articles written by 45 successful entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators from across the globe. Young tech gurus, experienced top-level CEOs, leadership experts and social entrepreneurs come together to share their secrets about creating and scaling a startup, innovating within existing companies and leading with authenticity and passion. Some people might argue that once exposed, a secret loses all its power. The philosophy of this book is the opposite. We believe that if you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. Including contributions from: • Cesar Hidalgo • Guy Kawasaki • Joe Pulizzi • Robin Sharma • Selina Juul • Tania Ellis • Tony Ulwick • and many others ...

Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822563525

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Mystery Fish by Sally M. Walker Pdf

In 1938, off the coast of South Africa, a woman found a strange blue fish with four stubby fins, pointed spines, and a funny looking tail—it was a coelacanth! Until that very moment, the world had believed that coelacanths were extinct. Suddenly, scientists around the world were excited—could more of these unusual creatures be found and studied? Discover how scientists worked to solve the mystery of these extraordinary fish.

Author : Jim Lawrence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798592469190

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Ghostfish by Jim Lawrence Pdf

The secrets and passions of the human heart lie just as broad and deep as the waters of the Pacific Northwest, where forty years ago, life was simple. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, hardworking fishermen like Buddy work tirelessly to support their families. But doing so proves difficult, so under the veil of darkness, he illegally pursues the prized sockeye salmon and tells his carefree best friend Tommy, whose charismatic storytelling might just let the secret slip... Several other residents contend with their own skeletons in the closet, including the murder of a spouse, coveting another's wife, grasping onto memories of lost loves, and keeping quiet after discovering a dead body. However, darkness inevitably fades to light, and what's hidden below the surface always rises. Like dead fish that fall from nets, secrets and mysteries float like rotting ghosts, threatening to be discovered to shatter hopes, dreams, and friendships. What People are Saying About Ghostfish: "Ghostfish is a compelling tale of the Pacific Northwest, masterfully told by a true son of the region." -Ashbel S. Green "Vibrant prose and keenly observed details capture an era far from the modern tourist image of the San Juan Islands." -Shann Weston, Naturalist, Writer, Teacher "If you are looking for a page-turner that will have you laughing out loud, gasping, and wondering what could possibly happen next, open this book and you won't look back.Jim Lawrence has a way with words; he can turn a phrase with such brilliance you want to savor the sentence again and again."-Liza Michaelson "A slice of island life not so long ago, but now gone, vividly remembered. I enjoyed reading this beautifully written and compelling story."-Patty Garcia

Author : Jacob Morgan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119321651

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The Employee Experience Advantage by Jacob Morgan Pdf

Research Shows Organizations That Focus on Employee Experience Far Outperform Those That Don't Recently a new type of organization has emerged, one that focuses on employee experiences as a way to drive innovation, increase customer satisfaction, find and hire the best people, make work more engaging, and improve overall performance. The Employee Experience Advantage is the first book of its kind to tackle this emerging topic that is becoming the #1 priority for business leaders around the world. Although everyone talks about employee experience nobody has really been able to explain concretely what it is and how to go about designing for it...until now. How can organizations truly create a place where employees want to show up to work versus need to show up to work? For decades the business world has focused on measuring employee engagement meanwhile global engagement scores remain at an all time low despite all the surveys and institutes that been springing up tackle this problem. Clearly something is not working. Employee engagement has become the short-term adrenaline shot that organizations turn to when they need to increase their engagement scores. Instead, we have to focus on designing employee experiences which is the long term organizational design that leads to engaged employees. This is the only long-term solution. Organizations have been stuck focusing on the cause instead of the effect. The cause is employee experience; the effect is an engaged workforce. Backed by an extensive research project that looked at over 150 studies and articles, featured extensive interviews with over 150 executives, and analyzed over 250 global organizations, this book clearly breaks down the three environments that make up every single employee experience at every organization around the world and how to design for them. These are the cultural, technological, and physical environments. This book explores the attributes that organizations need to focus on in each one of these environments to create COOL spaces, ACE technology, and a CELEBRATED culture. Featuring exclusive case studies, unique frameworks, and never before seen research, The Employee Experience Advantage guides readers on a journey of creating a place where people actually want to show up to work. Readers will learn: The trends shaping employee experience How to evaluate their own employee experience using the Employee Experience Score What the world's leading organizations are doing around employee experience How to design for technology, culture, and physical spaces The role people analytics place in employee experience Frameworks for how to actually create employee experiences The role of the gig economy The future of employee experience Nine types of organizations that focus on employee experience And much more! There is no question that engaged employees perform better, aspire higher, and achieve more, but you can't create employee engagement without designing employee experiences first. It's time to rethink your strategy and implement a real-world framework that focuses on how to create an organization where people want to show up to work. The Employee Experience Advantage shows you how to do just that.

Author : Kathy Stinson
Publisher : Ernst Klett Sprachen
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3125777321

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Fish House Secrets by Kathy Stinson Pdf

Author : Jesse Ruddock
Publisher : Coach House Books
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781770564749

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Shot-Blue by Jesse Ruddock Pdf

Rachel is a young single mother living with her son, Tristan, on a lake that borders the unchannelled north – remote, nearly inhospitable. She does what she has to do to keep them alive. But soon, and unexpectedly, Tristan will have to live alone, his youth unprotected and rough. The wild, open place that is all he knows will be overrun by strangers – strangers inhabiting the lodge that has replaced his home, strangers who make him fight, talk, and even love, when he doesn't want to. Ravenous and unrelenting, Shot-Blue is a book of first love and first loss.