Arturo and the Hidden Treasure

Arturo and the Hidden Treasure
Author: Ada Myriam Felicié-Soto
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1508165750

Arturo and the Hidden Treasure is a story based on the life of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a Puerto Rican who was a historian, a writer, a collector and a civil rights activist. Schomburg brought to light the great contributions of black people to humanity.

Arturo and the Hidden Treasure(set)

Arturo and the Hidden Treasure(set)
Author:
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-08-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781499418644

Arturo and the Hidden Treasure is a story based on the life of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a Puerto Rican who was a historian, a writer, a collector and a civil rights activist. Schomburg brought to light the great contributions of black people to humanity.

Behind Is Where I Left It

Behind Is Where I Left It
Author: David S. Henderson
Publisher: Pope, Harrington and Castro Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre:
ISBN:

It's mid-day on the Vegas Strip and the Amazing Kevin isn't feeling it. Somewhere along the way the excitement of being on stage at a big name casino has deserted him — maybe an escape is what he needs. For Kevin, and the merry band of irregulars he calls his friends, helping his brother breakout of a Mexican prison could be the big escape everyone needs. The Amazing Kevin is the first of three stories about people leaving for a better place.

The Dark Druids

The Dark Druids
Author: Tim Newman
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2008-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595496563

From the award-winning author of, 'Yesterday's Falcon, ' comes a rich new adventure set against the backdrop of medieval Wales. When Torrance, Gawain's ten year old son is kidnapped, Gawain and his wife, Rhiannon, enlist the aid of Merlin to track down the traveling bard who took him. Their journey takes them through snowbound valleys and across the wild Celtic seas. But the kidnapping is only the beginning. Gawain and Rhiannon soon discover that Morganna, the Dark Druid who planned the abduction, is bent on using their son to find the fabled lost Runes. These mystical rune stones lie hidden in the depths of Khull Coome, a foreboding castle on the Irish coast. Neither Merlin's ancient art, nor Gawain's charmed sword are enough to thwart Morganna's plans. Somehow she always remains one step ahead, for she knows that revenge can make fools of us all. Praise for 'Yesterday's Falcon' . "Most intriguing is the interplay between the old ways of the Druids and the rise of Christianity, with Gawain serving as the fulcrum that unites the two worlds. By highlighting the influence of the Druids and allowing the two faiths to coexist, the author creates a harmonious mixture that offers intriguing possibilities for future tales. A worthy re-interpretation of the Grail legend and solid addition to the pantheon of Gawain stories."-Kirkus Discoveries "A richly detailed saga of medieval heroes and villains, Yesterday's Falcon is entertaining and recommended reading for action/adventure fantasy enthusiasts." five out of five stars.-Midwest Reviews

Pythagoras' Revenge

Pythagoras' Revenge
Author: Arturo Sangalli
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2009-04-20
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1400829909

The celebrated mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras left no writings. But what if he had and the manuscript was never found? Where would it be located? And what information would it reveal? These questions are the inspiration for the mathematical mystery novel Pythagoras' Revenge. Suspenseful and instructive, Pythagoras' Revenge weaves fact, fiction, mathematics, computer science, and ancient history into a surprising and sophisticated thriller. The intrigue begins when Jule Davidson, a young American mathematician who trolls the internet for difficult math riddles and stumbles upon a neo-Pythagorean sect searching for the promised reincarnation of Pythagoras. Across the ocean, Elmer Galway, a professor of classical history at Oxford, discovers an Arabic manuscript hinting at the existence of an ancient scroll--possibly left by Pythagoras himself. Unknown to one another, Jule and Elmer each have information that the other requires and, as they race to solve the philosophical and mathematical puzzles set before them, their paths ultimately collide. Set in 1998 with flashbacks to classical Greece, Pythagoras' Revenge investigates the confrontation between opposing views of mathematics and reality, and explores ideas from both early and cutting-edge mathematics. From academic Oxford to suburban Chicago and historic Rome, Pythagoras' Revenge is a sophisticated thriller that will grip readers from beginning to surprising end.

The Nautical Chart

The Nautical Chart
Author: Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Publisher: HMH
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2004-06-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547607431

A fearless Spanish crew embarks on a search for a lost ship, swallowed by the Indian Ocean centuries ago, in a novel by “a master of the literary thriller” (Booklist, starred review). Manuel Coy is a suspended sailor with time on his hands, a mariner without a ship. While attending a maritime auction in Barcelona, he meets Tánger Soto, a captivating beauty who works for the Naval Museum in Madrid. A woman obsessed with the Dei Gloria, a famed Jesuit ship sunk by pirates in the seventeenth century, she now hopes to find it and unearth its mysteries, rumored to be buried the bottom of the sea off the southern coast of Spain. Quickly drawn into the search, Coy accompanies Tánger Soto, and a wise old man of the sea whose sailboat will carry the crew into the middle of nowhere in search of a fortune. But more than treasure is rising to the surface—secrets are, too. And from these depths will also come danger, and an adventure no one is prepared for. From the acclaimed author of The Queen of the South, The Nautical Chart is “a swashbuckling tale of mystery” (The Washington Post Book World).

The Moses Riddle

The Moses Riddle
Author: Hunt Kingsbury
Publisher: Bimini Road Publishing
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780972920100

Egyptologist Thomas McAllister finds the lost account of a secret journey Moses made to Egypt after the Exodus. Using clues in the text, McAllister finds, and solves, a perplexing riddle Moses carved inside the oldest temple in Egypt. The riddle leads McAllister, and his partner Ann Davenport, to The Ten Commandments. The governments also wants the Commandments. When Ann is kidnapped, McAllister must trade the Commandments for Ann. Unless McAllister can outwit the resourceful team assigned to stop him, Moses ancient treasure, and Ann, will be lost.

Fabulous Finds

Fabulous Finds
Author: J. Lee Drexler
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1610350251

Offering an insider's look at the exciting modern art scene, this guide dishes out revealing stories and memorable encounters with the rich and famous--including Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Oprah Winfrey, and Luciano Pavarotti--as well as situations the author would rather forget, such as when a famous rock star tried to seduce her. Rich with personal insights and recollections, this entertaining account also offers a wealth of practical advice on how to successfully appraise and purchase fine art, furniture, antiques, and jewelry without getting cheated, whether in the United States or abroad. Tips on how to successfully sell acquisitions are also featured.