Larry Mayer is on a diving trip in Florida with his friend Cynthia Morrow when he runs into his friend Joe Cole. They go with Joe to his house on St. Thomas. While there, Larry and Joe run into Luis Valero, a former CIA agent. Luis tells Larry that Joe has been a mole for the government for much longer than Joe had admitted. A couple weeks after he gets back to Ohio, Larry receives a call from Jackie Dunlap. This call leads to him and Jackie flying to Alexander Bay together. Larry receives several invitations from Melissa Macklin and eventually agrees to lead the divers on the salvage vessel after a diver dies. Larry feels uneasy about the operation, but he finds the wreck and recovers some valuable items. Just when it looks like the diving operation will start to pan out, Larry is sent ashore and fired by the owners. A day later, the federal government stops all salvage work, and the diving vessels is docked and the divers and crew sent ashore. Larry returns to Ohio puzzled and tired from the ordeal.
The Honey Trap carries readers to an exotic pearl-shaped island, eighteen miles off the southeast coast of India. Now called Sri Lanka, the isle was formerly known as Ceylon, and its history, culture, and people are crucial to this intriguing novel. Set in the 1960's, the story centers on Stevie Cartright, a twenty-six-year-old reporter who joins the US Foreign Service after she learns her fiancé is having an affair with her best friend. Her first assignment sends her to Ceylon, where she hopes to find excitement, adventure, and romance. As Stevie struggles to adapt to life in Ceylon, her innate curiosity leads her into a quagmire of passion and secrets, and she uncovers a sinister plot that would set the entire country into chaos. But to get to the truth and unmask the subversive forces, Stevie must survive numerous dangers, including the seductive charms of a mysterious man whose affections could prove fatal. Sure to appeal to fans of strong, independent females in fiction, The Honey Trap is a new kind of coming-of-age drama about a grown woman's journey to discover her own strength and power by opening her mind and heart to the world around her.
While offering clear, step-by-step explanations of scientific principles, the titles in this series also discuss the social significance and history of each subject using the most up-to-date research on the Physical, Earth, or Life Science addressed.
This book traces changing perceptions of Egypt's monastic landscape through an analysis of archaeological and documentary evidence from late antiquity.
Larry Mayer is on a diving trip in Florida with his friend Cynthia Morrow when he runs into his friend Joe Cole. They go with Joe to his house on St. Thomas. While there, Larry and Joe run into Luis Valero, a former CIA agent. Luis tells Larry that Joe has been a mole for the government for much longer than Joe had admitted. A couple weeks after he gets back to Ohio, Larry receives a call from Jackie Dunlap. This call leads to him and Jackie flying to Alexander Bay together. Larry receives several invitations from Melissa Macklin and eventually agrees to lead the divers on the salvage vessel after a diver dies. Larry feels uneasy about the operation, but he finds the wreck and recovers some valuable items. Just when it looks like the diving operation will start to pan out, Larry is sent ashore and fired by the owners. A day later, the federal government stops all salvage work, and the diving vessels is docked and the divers and crew sent ashore. Larry returns to Ohio puzzled and tired from the ordeal.
Pairing depth of scholarship with contemporary application, the authors of From Pentecost to Patmos have produced a unique introductory New Testament textbook. Craig Blomberg and Darlene Seal provide the context and clarity that readers need to better understand Acts through Revelation, showcasing the historical, linguistic, and theological implications found in each book. This second edition includes expanded footnotes and a lengthier, up-to-date introduction to Paul. Newly added review questions, maps, and diagrams enhance the scholarship and make the resource truly user-friendly.
The imperial diaspora -- The Lusophone African diaspora -- Oriental imaginings and travel at the turn of the twentieth century -- Into the wilderness : the race for Africa and the promise of Brazil -- The Casa dos Estudantes do Império and mensagem -- A Lusotropicalist tourist and soldiers, East Indians, and Cape Verdeans on the move -- War in Africa and the global economy : leaving home and returning -- Epilogue : the Portuguese-speaking diaspora and "Lusofonia
Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extroardinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing on the unique histories of people from every culture, and every walk of life.
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