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  • The Department 19 Files: the Secret History of a Teenage Vampire

    Will Hill

    language (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, July 4, 2013)
    A short story from the world of Department 19.In 1891, Abraham Van Helsing and a group of friends faced Dracula, the world’s first vampire – and won. The survivors of that battle founded Department 19, and have been secretly saving the world ever since. A highly classified archive exists recording every act of bravery in that time.That archive is now open. These are the Department 19 files.Secret Department 19 headquarters, present day.Larissa Kinley is a fully armed Operator for Department 19, a secret branch of the government dedicated to saving us all from the supernatural. She's also a vampire. And a teenage girl. When the 17-year-old survivor of a vampire attack is brought to the Department's base, Larissa finally finds the courage to tell someone her deepest secrets. But when the past catches up with you, sometimes it has fangs…
  • Zero Hour: Part 1 of 4

    Will Hill

    language (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, May 15, 2014)
    Zero Hour can either be read as a full-length ebook or in 4 serialised ebook-only parts. This is PART 1 of 4 (Chapters 1-13 of 63).Department 19 still stands against the darkness. But for how much longer? Book 4 in the explosive series from bestselling author, Will Hill.As Dracula continues his rise, the men and women of Department 19 wait for good news. But hope is in short supply – the country is beginning to fall apart as the public comes to terms with the horror in their midst; a cure for vampirism remains years, even decades away; and their supposed ally Valentin Rusmanov has not been heard from in weeks.Jamie Carpenter and his friends are working hard to keep the forces of evil at bay, but it is beginning to feel like a lost cause…Until familiar faces from the past bring news that could turn the tide. News that takes Matt Browning to America on a desperate search for a miracle, and sends Jamie and Larissa Kinley into the darkest corners of eastern Europe, where something old and impossibly powerful waits for them.Something that could stop Dracula for good.But the clock is ticking.Night is falling. And Zero Hour is almost here…
  • A Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art of Directing

    William Ball

    Paperback (Drama Publishers/Quite Specific Media, Oct. 9, 2003)
    A Sense of Direction represents a life s work at the art and craft of directing. Founder and long-time general director of the acclaimed American Conservatory Theatre, Bill Ball engages his audience in a wide-ranging discussion of the director s process from first reading through opening night. Speaking as a director s director, Ball offers a candid, personal account of his method of working including the choice of a play s essential elements, preproduction homework, casting, and rehearsal techniques. Throughout, his discovering and insights guide the director in building the world of the play and bringing it to life.
  • The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation

    William Hart

    Paperback (HarperOne, Aug. 4, 2009)
    The Ancient Meditation Technique that Brings Real Peace of MindVipassand-bhavand, "the development of insight," embodies the essence of the teaching of the Buddha. As taught by S. N. Goenka, this path to self-awareness is extraordinary in its simplicity, its lack of dogma and, above all, its results. The Vipassana technique can be successfully applied by anyone.Based on the lectures and writings of S. N. Goenka--and prepared under his direct guidance--The Art of Living shows how this technique can be used to solve problems, develop unused potential, and lead a peaceful, productive life. It includes stories by S. N. Goenka, as well as answers to students' questions, that convey a vivid sense of his teaching.S. N. Goenka's Vipassana courses have attracted thousands of people of every background. Unique among teachers of meditation, Goenka is a retired industrialist and former leader of the Indian Community in Burma. Although a layman, his teaching has won the approval of senior Buddhist monks in Burma, India, and Sri Lanka, a number of whom have taken courses under his guidance. Despite his magnetism, he has no wish to be a "guru" --instead he teaches self-responsibility. This is the first systematic study of his teachings to appear in English.
  • Boy Scout Handbook

    William Hillcourt

    Paperback (BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, March 15, 1960)
    The sixth edition, fifth printing, March 1963, one of 525,00 issued that baby boom year.
  • After the Fire

    Will Hill

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Fire, Oct. 2, 2018)
    An Edgar Award finalist and Amazon Best Book of 2018A gripping and unforgettable story of survival after life in a cult, inspired by the survivors of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, 1993The things I've seen are burned into me, like scars that refuse to fade.Before, she lived inside a fence with her family. After, she's trapped, now in a federal facility. Before, she was never allowed to leave the property, never allowed to talk to Outsiders, never allowed to speak her mind. After, there are too many people asking questions, wanting to know what happened to her, trying to find out who she really is. Before, she thought she was being protected from something. After, people are telling her that now she's finally safe. She isn't sure what's better, before or after, all she knows is that there are questions she can't answer, and if everything she's been told is a lie, how can she know who's telling the truth now? Suspenseful and moving, After the Fire is perfect for readers looking for cult books and stories young adult historical fiction binge-worthy teen thrillers an intense, ripped-from-the-headlines plot compulsively readable books that keep you hooked until the very endPraise for After the Fire:"Genuinely different...thrilling and spellbinding!"―Patrick Ness, #1 New York Times bestselling author"The gripping story of survival and escape...It will keep you up late until you get to the very end."―Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of Truly Devious"A heartrending portrait of a young girl's struggle to survive a domineering religious sect and the resilience of the human spirit; this belongs on every YA shelf." ―School Library Journal
  • The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S. N. Goenka

    William Hart

    eBook (Pariyatti, Nov. 15, 2011)
    A full-length study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike. This was the first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general reader. It includes stories by Goenkaji as well as answers to students’ questions that convey a vivid sense of his teaching.
  • Darkest Night

    Will Hill

    Paperback (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Jan. 26, 2016)
    The epic conclusion in the blood-poundingly brilliant Department 19 series, from bestselling author, Will Hill.The brave men and women of Department 19 have fought Dracula at every turn, but now Zero Hour has passed and the ancient vampire is at full strength.Inside Department 19, the Operators are exhausted and fractured. Jamie, Larissa, Matt and Kate are each struggling with their own demons. When the friends need each other most, they are further apart than ever.Outside the Department, the world reels from the revelation that vampires are real. Violence and paranoia spread around the globe and, when it finally comes, Dracula’s opening move is more vicious than anyone could have imagined.A final battle looms between the forces of darkness and the last, massed ranks of those who stand against it. A battle that will define the future of humanity. A battle that simply cannot be lost…
  • The Restless Northwest: A Geological Story

    Hill Williams

    Paperback (Washington State Univ Pr, March 1, 2002)
    In an easy conversational style, The Restless Northwest provides a brief overview of the remarkable geological processes that have shaped the Pacific Northwest. The narrative also is sprinkled with firsthand accounts of the people involved in recent exciting scientific discoveries. Williams enlivens this story of long-ago geologic events with a variety of fascinating asides, on everything from enormous undersea tubeworms to the Willamette meteorite.
  • Memory Improves Quickly: Memory Improvement Techniques to Help to Have Success in Life

    William Bell

    Paperback (Independently published, Oct. 23, 2019)
    Reveal the Latest Breakthrough in Memory Improvement and Enjoy the Benefits!You are about to reveal how you can acquire super human abilities that will shock everybody, including yourself.Imagine if you could have the ability to learn everything you want, ten times faster. Imagine if you could remember important information easily, without struggling to pull it out of your brain. Imagine what an unfair advantage a powerful memory would be in business, school, or life.A good memory isn't just memory – people with strong memory enjoy the benefits of a sharper mind, better focusing ability, higher intelligence, and faster understanding of their craft. With the proper guidance, you can expect all of the above – and that's exactly what this book is going to be for you.In this mind-opening book, you will expose the latest techniques, methods and strategies to improve your memory, sharpen your mind, and acquire super-human skills that can help in every area of your life!Here's what you can find inside:The basics of memory improvement, how it works, and how you can start practicing even in the next 10 minutesReveal memory improvement myths and avoid practicing the wrong thingsLearn what foods can help you improve your memory and sharpen your mindDiscover how to improve your sleep and store much more memory than beforeGet powerful techniques, methods, games, exercises and more to improve your memory in the best way possible!Get this book now, read it this weekend, and see how your mind is becoming super natural!From the basics of memory improvement, all the way to advanced exercises, this book will take you by the hand and turn you into a genius.Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy NOW!
  • Two Years in the Klondike and Alaskan Gold-fields

    William Haskell

    eBook
    This true narrative published in 1898 was the basis for "Klondike," a three-part mini-series by the Discovery Channel that was broadcast on January 20-22, 2014. It was the network's first-ever scripted miniseries and was directed by Simon Cellan Jones and executive produced by Ridley Scott. Klondike stars Richard Madden and Augustus Prew as two adventurers who travel to the Yukon, Canada, in the late 1890s during the Klondike Gold Rush.The story centers on the friendship of two adventurers, Bill Haskell and Byron Epstein, as they travel Northwest during the Klondike Gold Rush. Along the way they "must navigate harsh conditions, unpredictable weather and desperate, dangerous characters", yet supported by mill owner Belinda Mulrooney and aspiring writer Jack London.
  • The Underground Railroad

    William Still

    language (anboco, Aug. 27, 2016)
    Like millions of my race, my mother and father were born slaves, but were not contented to live and die so. My father purchased himself in early manhood by hard toil. Mother saw no way for herself and children to escape the horrors of bondage but by flight. Bravely, with her four little ones, with firm faith in God and an ardent desire to be free, she forsook the prison-house, and succeeded, through the aid of my father, to reach a free State. Here life had to be begun anew. The old familiar slave names had to be changed, and others, for prudential reasons, had to be found. This was not hard work. However, hardly months had passed ere the keen scent of the slave-hunters had trailed them to where they had fancied themselves secure. In those days all power was in the hands of the oppressor, and the capture of a slave mother and her children was attended with no great difficulty other than the crushing of freedom in the breast of the victims. Without judge or jury, all were hurried back to wear the yoke again. But back this mother was resolved never to stay. She only wanted another opportunity to again strike for freedom. In a few months after being carried back, with only two of her little ones, she took her heart in her hand and her babes in her arms, and this trial was a success. Freedom was gained, although not without the sad loss of her two older children, whom she had to leave behind. Mother and father were again reunited in freedom, while two of their little boys were in slavery. What to do for them other than weep and pray, were questions unanswerable. For over forty years the mother's heart never knew what it was to be free from anxiety about her lost boys. But no tidings came in answer to her many prayers, until one of them, to the great astonishment of his relatives, turned up in Philadelphia, nearly fifty years of age, seeking his long-lost parents.