Books with title Independence Rock

A family saga: Christos P, failed mathematician and backgammon wiz, traces the teenage years of his mother Eleni during the dark days of the dictatorship in Greece, and tries to come to grips with Bithro, the Gypsy father that he never knew. His sister, the historian Clio --- spirit of humanity's thirst to understand the past --- harks further back, she tells the story of the beautiful Khryssa and her father Sarantos during the turmoil of the Greek war of independence against the Turks. The narrative moves from the magical bay of Pylos in the Peloponnese to the academic halls of Princeton, from the bazaars of the Middle East to Stasi's East Berlin, from the besieged Tripolitza of 1821 to the dungeons of the dictatorship, weaving a storied contemplation on chance, Greece, and revolution --- three intertwined subjects that are as essential (you can hardly understand the world without them) as they are intractable.The author’s mathematical work often deals with the theory of probability, that is to say, with the subject of chance, an element ubiquitous in our lives and the world, and yet impossible to understand. It is as if our brain refuses to deal properly with chance. This book is, among other things, a storied contemplation of chance. Independence is one of the key concepts in the theory of probability. Two events are independent if you can safely ignore one when dealing with the other. Thank heavens for independence, thinking about the world would be impossible without it. Except that independence is a myth, it can't really exist on a planet with an atmosphere and a global economic system and an Internet. But aren't myths crucial? Much of “Independence” revolves around a whodunit – was Eleni betrayed to her torturers by Bithro, love of her life? – powered by the concept of independence.Ultimately, independence means that every morning can be a new day – as long as we leave behind the burdens of yesterday (dictatorship, Ottoman rule, tortured mother). The only question is, can we?The Greek press on "Independence" (Patakis, Athens, 2012): The co-creator of «Logicomix» is coming back with a concert-like novel about love, history and submachine guns, published by Pataki. Pardon my superlatives, but I must say it: This is the Best Greek Novel of the year. Yes, in capital letters! The buzz is traveling through word of mouth from reader to reader, from circle to circle. Christos H. Papadimitriou, Professor at Harvard, MIT, Stanford and now Berkeley […] accomplishes though "Independence" the impossible: to write a great historical novel within the American tradition, albeit with a narrative of Homeric dimensions, a work of fiction as blue as the sea of Pylos, where the story begins and ends. (Stefanos Tsitsopoulos, Athens Voice)"The dice have no memory," says the narrator of the book Christos P, and in mathematics this is called "independence." "Independence" is also the title of the latest novel by Berkeley Professor Christos Papadimitriou. (Manolis Pimplis, Ta Nea)Moving through multiple levels of space and time, the author manages to integrate the chaotic choices of his heroes […] into an impeccably organized literary order, in which even the tiniest element seems to have been placed precisely in its correct position. A coming of age novel in which politics meets history, while mathematics provides the basis for an intense existential search.(To Vima)

First in a series (entitled Drums of War) of historical novels for youth and young adults designed to teach in an enjoyable way the principles, events, and persons behind America's independence. Independence is set in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1775 when the Royal Governor sent British troops to steal gunpowder form the town's public magazine. The colonists are alerted and the drama builds to a climax as Patrick Henry leads Partiot militiamen toward a dramatic showdown with the British Governor.

First in a series (entitled Drums of War) of historical novels for youth and young adults designed to teach in an enjoyable way the principles, events, and persons behind America's independence. Independence is set in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1775 when the Royal Governor sent British troops to steal gunpowder form the town's public magazine. The colonists are alerted and the drama builds to a climax as Patrick Henry leads Partiot militiamen toward a dramatic showdown with the British Governor.

“An exciting heart-warming tale…which puts the reader in the thick of things…Hesse's characters come alive on the page to tell a story filled with twists and turns.” The Canadian Horse JournalsTwo strong willed women in a world on fire struggle to find common ground. One is a stunning fifteen year-old who is resilient and self-reliant. The other is sixty-five, crippled by arthritis, and determined to bring her fragmented family back together.With two fjord horses, an old Appaloosa, an Irish wolfhound, a rogue wolf, a love struck rancher's son, and the hottest summer on record…What could possibly go wrong?One part adventure, two parts drama, with a little bit of romance thrown in, that is Independence. If you are a fan of Heartland, horses, and adventure, then you’ll enjoy this story.Read it now…also available in audio book for your listening pleasure.Here is what people are saying about Independence:"Independence is a great choice for the horse lover looking to add a little excitement to their reading list.” Canadian Horse Journals“If you love horses, even a little, you'll absolutely love it!”"Independence“ is about family, responsibility and finding yourself.”

"Same date; six different years, the Time Patrol must save our timeline from the Shadow by preserving our past. On the 4th of July 362 B.C. is the Battle of Mantinea in Greece, in which Sparta is defeated by Thebes in a Pyrrhic victory, leading to a third party uniting Greece: Philip II, father of a man who would change history: Alexander The Great. But what if Sparta wins the battle? The 4th of July, 1776 is one of the most important dates in American history, but there is also the 4th of July exactly 50 years later, in 1826, when two of the architects of that document and the country, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, die within hours of each other. What secrets do they hold close on their deathbeds? And who else might know about them? At Gettysburg, the Confederacy reaches its ‘high water mark’ with Pickett’s charge on the 3rd of July 1863. But on the 4th, both armies stare at each other on a rainy day, waiting for the other to make a move. What if the Union attacks? In the same war, on the same day, in a victory that is over-shadowed by Gettysburg in terms of publicity, but of more value strategically, Grant takes Vicksburg on the 4th of July, 1863. But what if he fails? All of these events, and others on the same day, are being attacked by the SHADOW. It is up to the Time Patrol to send an agent back to six different years on the 4th of July and make sure our timeline remains intact. If they fail, our present will snap out of existence! "

'The distinction between the past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.' Einstein. What does it take to change history and destroy our reality? The same date, 4 July, six different years. The 4th of July, 1776 is one of the most important dates in American history and forces are at work in Philadelphia to sabotage the Declaration of Independence. Exactly 50 years later, in 1826, two of the architects of that document and the country, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, die within hours of each other. What secrets do they hold close on their deathbeds? And who else might know about them? At Gettysburg, the Confederacy reaches its 'high water mark' with Pickett's charge on the 3rd of July 1863. But on the 4th, both armies stare at each other on a rainy day, waiting for the other to make a move. What if the Union attacks? In the same war, on the same day, in a victory that is over-shadowed by Gettysburg in terms of publicity, but of more value strategically, Grant takes Vicksburg on the 4th of July, 1863. But what if this great victory turns into the Union's greatest shame? On the 4th of July 1976, before there was a 'War on Terror', the Israelis launch a daring raid to free hostages at Entebbe. There is only one casualty in their force, the older brother of the current Prime Minister; what if that had turned out differently? The 4th of July 362 B.C. is the Battle of Mantinea in Greece, in which Sparta is defeated by Thebes in a Pyrrhic victory, leading to a third party uniting Greece: Philip II, father of a man who would change history: Alexander The Great. But what if Sparta wins the battle? The Time Patrol must send an agent back to each day, with just 24 hours for each to defeat the Shadow's plan to disrupt our time-line, creating a time tsunami and wiping our present out. _________________________________________________________________________ Bob Mayer is one of the top all-time selling authors on Amazon, having hit #1 numerous times in multiple genres including thriller, science fiction and historical fiction. His books are perfect for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Michael Crichton, Steve Berry's Cotton Malone, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Mark Greaney's Gray Man, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon, Brad Taylor's Pike Logan, Brad Thor's Scot Harvath, Dan Brown's Robert Langdon, James Rollins and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. His background in Special Operations adds an extra level of authenticity to his books.