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  • Vienna at Nightfall

    Richard Wake

    eBook (Manor and State, LLC, Dec. 3, 2018)
    It is the late 1930s in Europe and the darkness is gathering. The Nazis are marching, both inside Austria and outside. What can one man do to make a difference?Alex Kovacs can see what’s coming – he can, all of his friends can, all of Vienna can. When an opportunity presents itself, a chance to thwart the Nazi invasion of Austria, he agrees to join an espionage network that will take advantage of his regular business trips to Germany to gather secret information. But a personal tragedy soon complicates Alex’s mission and entangles him with a suspicious Gestapo captain in ways that he never anticipated.Vienna at Nightfall is the first book in the Alex Kovacs historical espionage thriller series. If you like to explore the world inhabited by Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther or the characters created by Alan Furst, a place and time where looming terror and moral ambiguity live side-by-side, then you’ll love Richard Wake’s new pre-World War II thriller.Pick up Vienna at Nightfall to discover this exciting new series today!
  • The Lyon Resistance

    Richard Wake

    eBook (Manor and State, LLC, Feb. 25, 2019)
    France has been overrun and the Gestapo now controls the country with a sinister terror. The Resistance does what it can, at enormous personal risk to its members. But is it worth it?After the fall of France, Alex Kovacs and his wife, Manon, travel to her home in Lyon to continue the fight they began as espionage agents in Switzerland. Disillusioned by the leaders who ignored so many warnings and allowed France to be steamrollered by the Germans, they form a Resistance cell and sabotage the Nazis wherever they can. But the effects are fleeting even as the danger for them grows exponentially. And when that danger surrounds them, smothering them, Alex is forced to make the ultimate decision — to risk everything for his family and his cause.The Lyon Resistance is the third book in the Alex Kovacs historical espionage thriller series. If you like the world inhabited by Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther or the characters created by Alan Furst, a place and time of unfathomable evil where the biggest questions sometimes are forced upon the most ordinary of people, then you’ll love Richard Wake’s new World War II thriller.Pick up The Lyon Resistance to travel along on Alex’s latest adventure!
  • The Limoges Dilemma

    Richard Wake

    eBook (Manor and State, LLC, June 12, 2019)
    The war stops for nothing. If you are in the French Resistance, there is no time for grieving or second-guessing or regret — that is what they say. But how do you listen to what your head is telling you when you are living with such a damaged soul?Alex Kovacs has been smuggled into Limoges after a botched attempt to rescue him and his wife from the Gestapo by flying them out of France. She is gone and he is bereft. In Limoges and the surrounding area, he finds himself confronted not only by the German occupiers of the country but by different Resistance groups with different loyalties and perspectives — some followers of de Gaulle, some Communists, all with an agenda. Struggling with his emotions, and with these competing Resistance groups — all of which have one eye on who will take charge once the war is over — Alex becomes involved in sabotage missions, assassinations and revenge, all of which test his own moral foundation.The Limoges Dilemma is the fourth book in the Alex Kovacs historical espionage thriller series. If you like to explore the world inhabited by Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther or the characters created by Alan Furst, a place and time where looming terror and moral ambiguity live side-by-side, then you’ll love Richard Wake’s World War II thriller series.Pick up The Limoges Dilemma to discover this exciting series today!
  • Family Dog: A Simple and Time-Proven Method

    Richard A. Wolters

    Hardcover (Dutton, Feb. 1, 1999)
    The bestselling dog training manual that will give you the perfect family pet—from the author of Water Dog.This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age—in just sixteen weeks. Whether you’re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively—taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog, you’ll discover:• How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle• The fundamentals of training—from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks• The key to your dog's healthy mental development• The benefits of play and relaxation• How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods• Talking with your dog—it's not what you say but how you say it• Children and dogs—learning to take responsibility• Tips on grooming• The best dog diet in the world• First-aid and medical advice• And much more...Fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you’ve always wanted.
  • The Alex Kovacs Series: Books 1-3: The Alex Kovacs Box Set Book 1

    Richard Wake

    eBook (Manor and State, LLC, Aug. 9, 2019)
    The first three books in the Alex Kovacs thriller series, collected in a single volume: Vienna at Nightfall, The Spies of Zurich, and The Lyon Resistance.So who is Alex Kovacs?Born in Czechoslovakia, raised in Vienna, a salesman traveling throughout Austria and Germany, Alex is a cosmopolitan nomad drawn into the building European crisis. He is a reluctant spy at first, but as the crisis builds on the continent and as the Nazi steamroller gains momentum, we watch him forced to move from country to country and experience with him as his life evolves and his commitment grows, from courier to espionage agent to Resistance fighter.Three-quarters of the reviews have been 5-stars. Here is a sampling:“Richard Wake tells a really good story! His storytelling reminds me a bit of the Bernie Gunther novels by Philip Kerr. The characters are likable, the story is paced well and there's the right amount of suspense.”“He really knows his stuff.”“I love this author! Compelling story line with great writing. His writing is clever but not pretentious. Characters are interesting and yet realistic. Not over done.”“Richard Wake's Alex Kovacs thrillers are among the most intelligent and entertaining in this genre. I've been a fan of Alan Furst and Phillip Kerr for years, and am happy to have discovered Wake's brilliant new books.”“Having read Wake's first three books nearly non stop I say without reservation he is without doubt one of the top three finest new writers to be published in the last decade. He has a unique writing ability to make one feel they are living the characters own experiences and feeling their emotions, beliefs and ambitions.”Buy this collection and get started on a great new thriller series!
  • Vienna at Nightfall

    Richard Wake

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 4, 2018)
    It is the late 1930s in Europe and the darkness is gathering. The Nazis are marching, both inside Austria and outside. What can one man do to make a difference?Alex Kovacs can see what’s coming – he can, all of his friends can, all of Vienna can. When an opportunity presents itself, a chance to thwart the Nazi invasion of Austria, he agrees to join an espionage network that will take advantage of his regular business trips to Germany to gather secret information. But a personal tragedy soon complicates Alex’s mission and entangles him with a suspicious Gestapo captain in ways that he never anticipated.Vienna at Nightfall is the first book in the Alex Kovacs historical espionage thriller series. If you like to explore the world inhabited by Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther or the characters created by Alan Furst, a place and time where looming terror and moral ambiguity live side-by-side, then you’ll love Richard Wake’s new pre-World War II thriller.Pick up Vienna at Nightfall to discover this exciting new series today!
  • The Limoges Dilemma

    Richard Wake

    Paperback (Independently published, June 13, 2019)
    The war stops for nothing. If you are in the French Resistance, there is no time for grieving or second-guessing or regret — that is what they say. But how do you listen to what your head is telling you when you are living with such a damaged soul?Alex Kovacs has been smuggled into Limoges after a botched attempt to rescue him and his wife from the Gestapo by flying them out of France. She is gone and he is bereft. In Limoges and the surrounding area, he finds himself confronted not only by the German occupiers of the country but by different Resistance groups with different loyalties and perspectives — some followers of de Gaulle, some Communists, all with an agenda. Struggling with his emotions, and with these competing Resistance groups — all of which have one eye on who will take charge once the war is over — Alex becomes involved in sabotage missions, assassinations and revenge, all of which test his own moral foundation.The Limoges Dilemma is the fourth book in the Alex Kovacs historical espionage thriller series. If you like to explore the world inhabited by Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther or the characters created by Alan Furst, a place and time where looming terror and moral ambiguity live side-by-side, then you’ll love Richard Wake’s World War II thriller series.Pick up The Limoges Dilemma to discover this exciting series today!
  • The Lyon Resistance

    Richard Wake

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 28, 2019)
    France has been overrun and the Gestapo now controls the country with a sinister terror. The Resistance does what it can, at enormous personal risk to its members. But is it worth it?After the fall of France, Alex Kovacs and his wife, Manon, travel to her home in Lyon to continue the fight they began as espionage agents in Switzerland. Disillusioned by the leaders who ignored so many warnings and allowed France to be steamrollered by the Germans, they form a Resistance cell and sabotage the Nazis wherever they can. But the effects are fleeting even as the danger for them grows exponentially. And when that danger surrounds them, smothering them, Alex is forced to make the ultimate decision — to risk everything for his family and his cause.The Lyon Resistance is the third book in the Alex Kovacs historical espionage thriller series. If you like the world inhabited by Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther or the characters created by Alan Furst, a place and time of unfathomable evil where the biggest questions sometimes are forced upon the most ordinary of people, then you’ll love Richard Wake’s new World War II thriller.Pick up The Lyon Resistance to travel along on Alex’s latest adventure!
  • Family Dog: A Simple and Time-Proven Method

    Richard A. Wolters

    eBook (Dutton, Feb. 1, 1999)
    The bestselling dog training manual that will give you the perfect family pet—from the author of Water Dog.This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age—in just sixteen weeks. Whether you’re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively—taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog, you’ll discover:• How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle• The fundamentals of training—from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks• The key to your dog's healthy mental development• The benefits of play and relaxation• How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods• Talking with your dog—it's not what you say but how you say it• Children and dogs—learning to take responsibility• Tips on grooming• The best dog diet in the world• First-aid and medical advice• And much more...Fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you’ve always wanted.
  • SHARKS: Amazing Fun Facts, Amazing Pictures, and Other Things about Sharks That Even Your Teacher May Not Know

    Richard Waters

    language (, March 9, 2015)
    Sharks; Amazing Fun Facts, and Amazing Pictures!Welcome to a wonderful picture book about one of the most ferocious predators mammals in oceans. This fascinating fish is brought to you in colorful detail. Each illustration and word is meant to instill a sense of wonder and a desire to learn even more about Sharks. You child will enjoy reading along with you and looking at the images of various sharks such as the Great White and the sleek acrobatic Blue Shark! Today, you and your child can step into the marine life of sharks. You will quickly find out why scientists and researchers continue to find sharks so interesting to study. Even today new things about sharks are being discovered especially how intelligent these predatory fish actually are. Your child will also learn interesting facts about this ferocious, but cunning and intelligent creature. Some of what you will find is as follows;**The Sharks habitat** The Sharks Anatomy **How well Sharks can see and smell**Typical and atypical behavior of Sharks**Detailed information on various species of sharks including the Hammerhead!Also, you will learn about some fascinating but little known habits and tendencies of sharks that might even baffle, surprise, and inform you teacher. Download your copy today and begin sharing the words and images with your child within seconds. The book is available only on Amazon for an affordable introductory price of .99 USD.Enjoy your trip into the marine life of Sharks.
  • DOLPHINS: Amazing Facts, Amazing Pictures, and Other Things About Dolphins That Your Teacher May Not Even Know

    Richard Waters

    language (, Feb. 24, 2015)
    DOLPHINSWelcome to a fascinating picture book about the wonderful and fascinating marine life of dolphins! Dolphins are brought to you in real living color. Each illustration and each word is carefully chosen to give your child the best learning experience about the most intelligent mammal other than humans on the face of the earth -- Dolphins Also, the book will precipitate a sense of wonder and provoke your child to think about what is being read in a profound manner. You and your child will step into the world of dolphins and learn about interesting facts about this intelligent and affectionate mammal. Some of what you and your child will learn is as follows:**The anatomy of dolphins**Feeding habits of dolphins**How dolphins communicate with one another**Behavior and how dolphins demonstrate intelligenceBut that is not all. The book talks about the Killer Whale (an actual dolphin) and from a larger perspective, the Bottlenose Dolphin, which is the most famous of all dolphins. However, this marine life book will go into detail about these other kinds of dolphins as well,** River Dolphins** Chinese White Dolphins** Acrobatic Dusky Dolphins** And even a new species of dolphin just discovered back in 2011!!And yet, there is still is much more to discover in this marine life read that you and your child will truly. The wonder of dolphins await! Enjoy!
  • WHALES: Amazing Facts, Amazing Pictures, and Other Things About Whales That Even Your Teacher May Not Know

    Richard Waters

    language (, Feb. 27, 2015)
    Whales, Amazing Fun Facts and Amazing Pictures. Welcome to a wonderful picture book about the largest marine mammals on Earth. This fascinating marine mammal is brought to you in colorful detail. Each illustration and word is meant to instill a sense of wonder and a desire to learn even more. You child will enjoy reading along with you and looking at the images of whales such as the large Blue Whale and the elusive Narwhal Whale! Today, you and your child can step into the marine life of the whale. You will quickly find out why scientists and researchers have been fascinated with the unique behavior and characteristics whales. Your child will also learn interesting facts about this cunning and intelligent creature. Some of what you will find is as follows;**The Whale’s habitat** It’s anatomy **How whales communicate**Common activities of wall whalesAlso, you will learn about some fascinating but little known habits and tendencies of this wonderful marine mammal. Download your copy today and begin sharing the words and images with your child within seconds. The book is available only on Amazon for an affordable introductory price of 2.99 USD. Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited!Enjoy your trip into the marine life of the Whale.