“birds of prey majestic msters of the skies”

Deemed "one of the world's most popular and prolific adventure writers" by "The Washington Post," bestselling author Wilbur Smith is at the height of his storytelling powers in "Birds of Prey," a swashbuckling epic of adventure, intrigue and passion on the dangerous high seas of 1667. As the choppy ... More

Fay Browne, a middle-aged solicitor from the small village of Renham, witnesses a woman's apparent suicide in front of a train and becomes deeply involved with the inquest, convinced that the woman didn't jump but was in fact pushed. Subsequent disastrous events lead Fay to suspect her husband for t... More

During World War II, America placed its faith in the young lads who had just finished with high school. Experienced military commanders and career soldiers were ready, but "the troops" were made up of those young men who held other hopes for their futures. Duty called and they bravely met that call.... More

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915) was a British Victorian era popular novelist. She was an extremely prolific writer, producing some 75 novels with very inventive plots. The most famous one is her first novel, Lady Audley's Secret (1862), which won her recognition and fortune as well. The novel has... More

This compilation in the Our Wild World series features Eagles, Falcons, Owls, and Vultures. Birds of prey have captured kids (and adults) interest perhaps it's their reputation as fierce hunters at the top of the food chain. This book is packed with information about several species in each group, i... More

Raptor biology has evolved enormously since the publication of the original edition of this book under the title "Veterinary Aspects of Captive Birds of Prey. "With the help of leading international experts, John E. Cooper has updated and expanded this classic reference to include all the latest dat... More

This fast-paced report of international corporate intrigue tells how battling airline giants marshal their resources to achieve their ends.... More