The Silence And The Scorpion

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The Silence and the Scorpion

Brian A. Nelson
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Author : Brian A. Nelson
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781458777768

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On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of President Hugo Chvez, Led by Pedro Carmona and Carlos Ortega, the opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chvez's economic policies, specifically his mishandling of the Venezuelan oil industry. But as the day progressed, the march turned violent, sparking a military revolt that led to the temporary ousting of Chvez. Over the ensuing, turbulent 72 hours, Venezuelans would confront the deep divisions within their society and ultimately decide the best course for their country - and its oil - in the new century. An exemplary piece of narrative journalism, The Silence and the Scorpion provides rich insight into the complexities of modern Venezuela.

Scorpion's Breath

D. A. Cairns
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Author : D. A. Cairns
Publisher : Rogue Phoenix Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781624205651

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Hotel reviewer, Callum Steele travels to Mai Sai in the north of Thailand where he becomes unwillingly tangled in a centuries old demonic feud. As his world is turned upside down by a series of bizarre and inexplicable events, Callum finds support from his flirtatious colleague, his friend the entomologist, and a mischievous and smart mouth demon named Ron. Will Callum lose his mind or embrace his awakening? Is this the end of Callum Steele or just the beginning? And what the hell is that stuff coming out of the mouth of the giant scorpion?

The Scorpion's Tail

Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child
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Author : Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781538747292

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The Scorpion's Tail by Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child Pdf

From #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears. Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones, this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare (Booklist). A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face. Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value. When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.

The Scorpion’s Lullaby

Juliet Vane
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Author : Juliet Vane
Publisher : Juliet Vane
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781386930495

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The Scorpion’s Lullaby by Juliet Vane Pdf

Be ruthless. Be rich. Live like gods. Joella’s band of thieves lives deep in the jungle. Riding on giant scorpion dragons, they search the beautiful landscape for villages and caravans to rob. But dangerous mists thread through the jungle’s undergrowth. One touch transforms victims into mindless, murderous shells of their former selves. When the mists interrupt a routine raid, Joella becomes separated from her people. She’s alone except for a stolen book of legends and Marc, a pacifist dedicated to preserving the ways of the old goddess. Searching for their tribes, Joella and Marc brave mist-infected beasts, deceitful clans, and the sweltering days and freezing nights of their beloved jungle. An uneasy alliance grows between them as they read from the book and uncover in its pages the truth of why the jungle has been fraught with evil. They must trust each other to right the wrongs of the past and save themselves, or risk the very landscape they hold so dear. The Scorpion’s Lullaby is a fast-paced, lyrical fantasy filled with creatures and characters who will take your breath away. Get your copy of The Scorpion’s Lullaby today to discover the legends propelling the unforgettable tale in this luminous, unique world. additional keywords: young adult fantasy, high fantasy, jungle, storytelling, legend, monsters, goddess, strong female heroine, teenage warrior, thief, raider, fantastic creatures, myth

Deadline

Robert Samet
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Author : Robert Samet
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226633732

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Since 2006, Venezuela has had the highest homicide rate in South America and one of the highest levels of gun violence in the world. Former president Hugo Chávez, who died in 2013, downplayed the extent of violent crime and instead emphasized rehabilitation. His successor, President Nicolás Maduro, took the opposite approach, declaring an all-out war on crime (mano dura). What accounts for this drastic shift toward more punitive measures? In Deadline, anthropologist Robert Samet answers this question by focusing on the relationship between populism, the press, and what he calls “the will to security.” Drawing on nearly a decade of ethnographic research alongside journalists on the Caracas crime beat, he shows how the media shaped the politics of security from the ground up. Paradoxically, Venezuela’s punitive turn was not the product of dictatorship, but rather an outgrowth of practices and institutions normally associated with democracy. Samet reckons with this apparent contradiction by exploring the circulation of extralegal denuncias (accusations) by crime journalists, editors, sources, and audiences. Denuncias are a form of public shaming or exposé that channels popular anger against the powers that be. By showing how denuncias mobilize dissent, Deadline weaves a much larger tale about the relationship between the press, popular outrage, and the politics of security in the twenty-first century.

Mutant Nightmare: Scorpion - Book 1

Neil Hunter,Dante D. Covino
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Author : Neil Hunter,Dante D. Covino
Publisher : Caliber Books
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mutant Nightmare: Scorpion - Book 1 by Neil Hunter,Dante D. Covino Pdf

Its nature gone wild and a race against time facing local townspeople from an arachnid threat! Les Mason, reporter for the Long Point News, is close to finishing an explosive expose on the Long Point Nuclear Plant. But before he can slot the final piece of the jigsaw into place, he dies an agonizing death as the result of some sort of strange sting. The local doctors are baffled — and suddenly there are similar cases that follow... Chris Lane, Les's girlfriend, and organizer of the Long Point Protestors that oppose the operation of the nuclear plant, discovers Mason’s notes, and decides to find out for herself what the plant could possibly be hiding...

Scorpion's Tail 

J.R. Roberts
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Author : J.R. Roberts
Publisher : Speaking Volumes
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781645400233

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Scorpion's Tail  by J.R. Roberts Pdf

WATCH OUT OR YOU'LL GET STUNG After saving a mountain man named Arthur Books from deadly gunmen, Clint accompanies him to a town called Scorpion's Tail for a drink and a good night's sleep. Only trouble is, Scorpion's Tail is a lawless nest of sin. There's no rest for the weary—especially since Arthur has the key to some lost silver and gold mines. Looks like the Gunsmith might strike it rich, if he doesn't get struck down by Scorpion's Tail first.

The Scorpion's Bite

Aileen Baron
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Author : Aileen Baron
Publisher : Poisoned Pen Press Inc
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781615952519

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It is 1943 and the world is at war. Archaeologist Lily Sampson has been sent to Trans-Jordan by the OSS, along with Gideon Weil, the famous director of the American School of Archeology in Jerusalem. As part of their survey, they roam the beautiful, silent desert where the indelible presence of Lawrence of Arabia still lingers, and where the ancient Nabateans once ruled an empire from their capital in Petra. But soon Lily and Gideon are stranded in the Wadi Rum, and their Bedouin guide is murdered. Could Gideon be guilty of the crime? Then the pair learns that two oil pipelines run from Iraq through the desert to ports on the Mediterranean: one through Trans-Jordan supplying the Allies, the other through Syria supplying the Nazis. Syrians and Vichy French are raiding across the border, threatening to destroy the Trans-Jordan pipeline. Lily and Gideon’s real mission is to help safeguard the pipeline and to prevent oil from reaching the Nazis. At the same time, Lily uncovers a Nazi plot to kidnap and kill the eight-year-old King Faisal of Iraq. Can Lily and Gideon clear Gideon’s name, protect the Trans-Jordan pipeline, sabotage the Syrian line, and rescue Faisal to prevent the Nazi takeover of Iraq?

The Scorpion's Gate

Richard A. Clarke
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Author : Richard A. Clarke
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 110120561X

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The insider whose warnings about terrorism on U.S. soil went unheeded—and whose book Against All Enemies rocketed to the top of bestseller lists—now presents his first novel: an all-too-believable story of politics, oil, espionage, and the earthshaking consequences that may lie at the end of the road ahead... Brian Douglas, working for British intelligence, is in Bahrain’s five-star Diplomat Hotel when the bomb goes off. He’s as used to carnage as one can be, after his years in Iraq. But much has changed since that war. The sheiks have been driven out of Saudi Arabia—now called Islamyah—and Iraq has become a virtual puppet of Iran, now packing nuclear heat. The coalition forces are long gone from Saddam’s homeland, after pulling out their troops and leaving the mess behind. But the mess isn’t going away, as this latest bombing suggests. And as Douglas and others try to sort out agendas and loyalties, motives and manipulations, the Middle East grows ever hotter—and this time withdrawal may not be an option...

The Scorpion’s Head

Hilde Vandermeeren
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Author : Hilde Vandermeeren
Publisher : Pushkin Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782277491

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A furiously paced psychological thriller about a woman accused of attempting to murder her son, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins Shortly after a fractious weekend away with her family, Gaelle wakes up injured in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin. Her seven-year-old son is in a coma in another hospital--and the police suspect her of attempting to murder him. With no memory of what happened but convinced of her innocence, Gaelle escapes and begins a determined hunt for the truth. Michael is a contract killer working for Scorpio, a ruthless organization that spares no-one, where any agent who violates the rules signs their own death warrant. When Michael decides to reject an assignment, he knows he must run for his life. One makes a living by killing, the other would kill to survive. And soon their paths will cross... An exhilarating addition to the Walter Presents Library.

The Scorpion's Heart

Dionie McNair
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Author : Dionie McNair
Publisher : Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781786517586

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The dangerous quest to find her father and fix her shattered world brings Brianna more than she ever expected. Brianna is determined to elicit help from her elusive Abrasaxon father, Hakon, to conquer the evil Tyban, Zelig, who has invaded her world. But her journey to the Crystal Castle is full of perils that she and her newfound companions are ill equipped to overcome. Danger comes in many forms—tiny vengeful Nixets, a resurrected Yabix and ruthless Tyban who have crossed into the mortal world. As they surmount each challenge, Brianna wonders if she will ever get control of her newly blossoming—and daunting—magical abilities, and how to handle her growing attraction to her new companion, Amon. Her resentment toward her father for failing to prepare her for the inheritance of her &‘gift' flares again when a young woman they save from death, Issah, claims to be her sister. But there is no time for ill feeling with the heart of the Abrasaxon existence, the Crystal Castle, dying, and Hakon and his fellow Direktorate members missing. The two girls combine their untested magical abilities to rescue their father and save the twin lands of Okana and Okiyarra from destruction.

The Scorpion's Song

Dan Ralph
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Author : Dan Ralph
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781665533478

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The Scorpion’s Song is set in the days leading up to the Gulf War, when thousands of American soldiers were deployed to Saudi Arabia. An ambivalent young Sergeant with a traumatic past struggles to deal with the leadership challenges of the environment and his own ethical ambivalence as he tries to live up to what is expected of him. Help comes in the form of a scorpion, who visits him in his dreams and tries to teach him how to think for himself, and leads him towards becoming a more unified, authentic self.

Second Generation: Scorpion - Book 2

Neil Hunter,Borodyn Skyy
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Author : Neil Hunter,Borodyn Skyy
Publisher : Caliber Books
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Second Generation: Scorpion - Book 2 by Neil Hunter,Borodyn Skyy Pdf

The explosive sequel to Neil Hunter's Scorpion novel! Nature Gone Wild! The colony of deadly scorpions at Long Point Nuclear Plant that killed scores of locals was eradicated. Or so people thought... Over a year later, entomologist Miles Ranleigh receives a worrying telephone call. A man has been fatally poisoned by toxic venom, identical to the Long Point scorpions’ — but far more powerful. Miles and his companion Jill Ansty must race to destroy the fresh infestation. But this is a new strain of scorpion. Mutated and irradiated. They’re larger, more savage—and infected with a deadly virus fatal to humans. And they’re breeding...

The Scorpion's Strike: Empire X

Anthony Riches
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Author : Anthony Riches
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473628694

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The Scorpion's Strike: Empire X by Anthony Riches Pdf

With his compelling Centurions trilogy complete, Anthony Riches returns to his bestselling Empire sequence of novels with his storytelling skills polished to perfection. Set in the second century AD, The Scorpion's Strike continues the story of Marcus Aquila's fight for justice for a family ripped asunder by imperial assassins. Still seeking revenge, Marcus finds himself thrown back into the heart of the chaos that is shaking the Roman Empire to its roots. Fresh from their close escape from imperial betrayal in the German forest, Marcus and the Tungrians are ordered to Gaul, where an outlaw called Maturnus is wreaking havoc. Havoc that may be more than mere banditry, as deserters and freed slaves flock to his cause: rebellion is in the air for the first time in a generation. And if escape from Rome's memories is a relief for the young centurion, he soon discovers that danger has followed him west to Gaul. The expedition is led by Praetorians whom he has every cause to hate. And to fear, if they should discover who he really is. 'A masterclass in military historical fiction' Sunday Express on Retribution

The Sound of Silence

Nancy Epton
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Author : Nancy Epton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9798765108079

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The Sound of Silence explores how non-verbal communication in film, shown primarily through the acting of Ryan Gosling, provides an expressive space in which passive audience viewing is made more active by removing the expository signifier of dialogue. The German Expressionist era may have been brief, but the shadows cast since its end nonetheless loom large. The silhouetted, cigar-wielding men of film noir and their respectively dark, doom-laden haunts mirror the angst-inducing atmospheres of their forebearers, while also introducing the now-familiar figure of the silent hero. Considering the numerous silent hero actors in film history, there's one that stands out in the 21st century like no other: Ryan Gosling. His later career has seen some of the most iconic silent heroes of the past decade, with films such as Drive, Only God Forgives, Blade Runner 2049 and First Man cementing him as the go-to guy for a monosyllabic, taciturn and moody hero whose actions speak louder than words. This book argues that it is Gosling's expressive capabilities that keep audiences compelled by his performances. With the use of non-verbal silence – combined with its counterbalance, sound – a more active, emotive audience response can be achieved. Looking further into this idea through theorists such as Michel Chion and Susan Sontag, the book demonstrates that the sound of silence is one of the most meaningful cinematic sounds of all.