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Mark Frost

    November 25, 1953
    Mark Frost
    Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier
    The Paladin Prophecy. Book One
    The Secret History of Twin Peaks
    The List of Seven
    Six Great American Poets: Poems by Poe, Dickinson, Whitman, Longfellow, Frost and Millay
    The Greatest Game Ever Played
    • The Greatest Game Ever Played

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      This fascinating narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, told through the story of Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet. These men, in pursuit of their passion for a sport that had captivated them since childhood, lifted themselves out of their lives of common poverty and broke down rigid social barriers, transforming the game of golf into one of the most widely played sports in the world today. Vardon and Ouimet were two men from different generations and vastly different corners of the world whose lives, unbeknown to them at the time, bore remarkable similarities, setting them on parallel paths that led to their epic battle at Brookline in the 1913 US Open. This collision resulted in the 'big bang' that gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it. In THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED, Mark Frost tells their story, including along the way over a dozen of the game's seminal figures, within the dramatic framework offered by the 1913 tournament where they finally met, which became one of the most thrilling sports events in history.

      The Greatest Game Ever Played
      4.6
    • The works of 6 great American poets are represented in this attractive box set. Included are Poe's The Raven and Other Favorite Poems, Dickinson's Selected Poems, Whitman's Selected Poems , Frost's A Boy’s Will and North of Boston, Longfellow's Favorite Poems and Millay's Renascence and Other Poems . A wonderful gift for any lover of poetry.

      Six Great American Poets: Poems by Poe, Dickinson, Whitman, Longfellow, Frost and Millay
      4.0
    • The List of Seven

      • 426 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Christmas day, 1884 - a letter is slid under the door of a struggling young doctor and aspiring novelist, begging him to come to the aid of a mysterious woman, a victim of the black spiritual arts. From the foggy streets of London to the windswept moors of Yorkshire, a demonic conspiracy unfolds.

      The List of Seven
      4.0
    • From the co-creator of the landmark television series Twin Peaks comes a novel that deepens the mysteries of that iconic town in ways that not only enrich the original series but readies fans for the upcoming Showtime episodes.

      The Secret History of Twin Peaks
      4.0
    • The Paladin Prophecy. Book One

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Will West tries to stay unnoticed, achieving mediocre grades and blending in on his cross-country team as his parents want. However, he soon discovers he's being followed by men in dark hats and black sedans, posing a serious threat to his family.

      The Paladin Prophecy. Book One
      4.0
    • Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier

      • 166 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Tells us what happened to key characters in the twenty-five years in between the events of the first series and the second, offering details and insights fans will be clamoring for. The novel also adds context and commentary to the strange and cosmic happenings of the new series.

      Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier
      3.9
    • Rogue

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Will West is playing a dangerous game. Months after uncovering the sinister Paladin Prophecy plot, he continues to work with the mastermind behind the project - his own grandfather, Franklin Greenwood. Will cooperates in order to keep his friends safe. But are they really secure in the hands of a madman?

      Rogue
      3.8
    • The ancient holy texts are missing.The death of the world approaches.Six extraordinary men have shared one vision of a black tower and a river of blood. Somewhere in the desert wastelands of America, the ultimate battle will be waged. The greatest experiment in evil since the beginning of time is under way, with all humanity its designated sacrifice.The future is in the hands of the Six.

      The Six Messiahs
      3.6
    • The Lost Companions and John Ruskin's Guild of St George

      A Revisionary History

      • 266 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on Ruskin's Guild of St George, this comprehensive work delves into his later career, highlighting his efforts in social, cultural, and environmental activism. Drawing on significant new materials, it provides an authoritative exploration of this pivotal venture, shedding light on its impact and relevance in Ruskin's life and the broader context of his contributions to society.

      The Lost Companions and John Ruskin's Guild of St George
    • The year: 1956. Eddie Lowery, once caddie to Francis Ouimet, now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, boasts to fellow millionaire George Coleman that two of his salesmen - US amateur champion Harvie Ward and up-and-coming star Ken Venturi - could beat any golfers in the world in a best ball match. Coleman asks Lowery how he plans to prove it. 'Bring any two golfers of your choice to the course tomorrow morning,' Lowery tells him, 'and we'll settle the issue.' Coleman shows up all right - with Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, the game's greatest living professionals. In Mark Frost's peerless hands, complete with the recollections of all the participants, the story of this foursome and the greatest private match ever played comes vividly to life.

      The match : Hogan, Nelson, Venturi, Ward, and a day that changed the game of golf forever
    • This collection of essays delves into the interwoven themes of material ecologies, British politics, and the act of writing, utilizing a diverse range of case studies. The complexities of climate change and the Anthropocene challenge the boundaries of literary representation, while recent climate activism, intersectional environmentalism, and animal rights highlight the influence of material forms like oil and plastic. These social movements raise questions about the potential for an activist literary criticism that transcends mere consciousness-raising. The volume centers on three interconnected themes: material ecologies, British political history, and the craft of writing. Contributors explore how literary forms illuminate the intricacies of matter—examining elements such as water, sugar, and land—and political economics, addressing issues from empire and nationalism to environmental justice and community activism. It interrogates how genres like life writing, nature writing, and creative nonfiction, despite their roots in capitalist frameworks, can challenge these realities by incorporating personal narratives. Ultimately, it poses the question of whether focusing on these literary forms can help envision and create a more sustainable planet.

      Essays and Studies - 76: The Literature and Politics of the Environment
    • Paladin Project 1. Renn um dein Leben

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Will West gerät mitten in den epischen Kampf der guten Mächte dieser Welt gegen das ultimativ Böse. Sein Vater ist spurlos verschwunden, die Frau, die zu Hause auf Will wartet, sieht zwar aus wie seine Mutter, aber sie agiert wie eine Fremde. Zum Glück hat Will Helfer an seiner Seite, deren Kräfte weiter reichen als menschliche Vorstellungskraft, und vier großartige Freunde, die keine noch so ungeheure Gefahr scheuen. Es beginnt eine dramatische Jagd - nichts Geringeres steht auf dem Spiel als die Zukunft der gesamten Menschheit!

      Paladin Project 1. Renn um dein Leben
      4.3
    • Deine Angst stirbt zuletzt

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Will West spielt ein gefährliches Spiel. Er hat herausgefunden, wer sich hinter dem Paladin Project verbirgt. Niemand anderes als sein eigener Großvater hat die düstere Verschwörung geplant. Will ist gezwungen, mit ihm zu kooperieren, um seine Freunde zu beschützen. Doch kann man jemanden schützen, der sich in den Händen eines Irren befindet? Der einzige Weg ist, sich mit der geheimnisvollen „Hierarchie“ zusammenzuschließen, einer Gruppe übernatürlicher Wesen. Können sie die Erde vor den im Untergrund lauernden Dämonen bewahren?

      Deine Angst stirbt zuletzt
      5.0
    • Will und seine Freunde verbringen die Sommerferien auf dem Campus. Sie wollen ihre neu erlernten Fähigkeiten perfektionieren und der geheimnisvollen Verschwörung, die sie entdeckt haben, auf die Spur kommen. Happy Nepsted, der seltsame Sportgerätewart, scheint etwas zu wissen. Doch er will erst reden, wenn Will und die anderen ihm einen Gefallen tun. Der Auftrag führt die Freunde tief unter die Erde. Was sie dort entdecken, lässt ihnen das Blut in den Adern gefrieren.

      Im Auge des Feindes
      4.0
    • Paladin Project 02

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Will und seine Freunde verbringen die Sommerferien auf dem Campus um der geheimnisvollen Verschwörung des Paladin-Bundes, die sie entdeckt haben, auf die Spur zu kommen. Plant jemand, die Dämonen aus dem Niegewesen wieder in die Welt zu bringen? Happy Nepsted, der seltsame Sportgerätewart, scheint etwas zu wissen. Doch er will erst reden, wenn Will und die anderem ihm etwas bringen, das er vor langer Zeit verloren hat. Der Auftrag führt die Freunde tief unter die Erde. Was sie dort entdecken, lässt ihnen das Blut in den Adern gefrieren.

      Paladin Project 02
      4.2
    • FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Ufficio del Vicedirettore Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Caro Agente XXX: Il materiale allegato è confidenziale e destinato esclusivamente a lei. Il dossier, rinvenuto il 17/7/2016 in una scena del crimine attualmente sotto inchiesta, è classificato tre livelli sopra il top secret. Le viene affidato per un'analisi approfondita e per la catalogazione, nonché per i controlli incrociati con tutti i database noti in regime di Codice Rosso. È fondamentale scoprire l'identità della persona o delle persone responsabili della compilazione di questo dossier, e abbiamo bisogno di farlo con urgenza. Antefatto: il contenuto sembra collegato a un'indagine condotta in passato nel nord-ovest dello Stato di Washington dall'agente speciale Dale Cooper, mio sottoposto all'epoca. Il caso riguardava una serie di omicidi in una piccola cittadina chiamata Twin Peaks, in particolare l'assassinio di Laura Palmer. Sebbene il caso sia considerato chiuso, alcuni aspetti potrebbero rivelarsi cruciali per il suo lavoro. Le forniamo accesso a tutti i rapporti e le registrazioni dell'agente Cooper. In allegato troverà anche un documento con le precedenti analisi effettuate dal Bureau sul dossier. Si rimbocchi le maniche e inizi a lavorarci: la rapidità è essenziale. Mi riferisca al più presto tutto ciò che riesce a trovare. Cordialmente, Gordon Cole (VICEDIRETTORE)

      Le vite segrete di Twin Peaks. Ediz. illustrata
      4.0
    • Pocket: La liste des sept

      • 413 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Dark Brotherhood As the city of London slumbers, there are those in its midst who conspire to rule the world through the darkest and most nefarious means. These seven, seated in positions of extraordinary power and influence, marshal forces from the far side to aid them in their fiendish endeavor. Force of One In the aftermath of a bloody séance and a terrifying supernatural contact, a courageous young doctor finds himself drawn into a malevolent conspiracy beyond human comprehension. All or Nothing The future is not safe, as a thousand-year reign of pure evil is about to begin, unless a small group of stalwart champions can unravel the unspeakable mysteries behind a crime far more terrible than murder.

      Pocket: La liste des sept
      3.6
    • Zápas

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Píše se rok 1956: Eddie Lowery, bývalý nosič holí brilantního Francise Ouimeta, nyní bohatý obchodník s auty a zapálený příznivec amatérského golfu, se chlubí svému bohatému příteli Georgi Colemanovi, že jeho dva obchodní zástupci – americký amatérský šampion Harvie Ward a vycházející hvězda Ken Venturi – jsou schopni porazit kterékoli dva golfisty na světě. Coleman se Loweryho ptá, jak to chce dokázat. „Přiveď mi zítra ráno na hřiště dva nejlepší golfisty,“ odpoví Lowery, „a uvidíme.“ A Coleman se opravdu dostaví – s Benem Hoganem a Byronem Nelsonem, dvěma nejzářivějšími ikonami ve světě profesionálního golfu. Mark Frost svým nepřekonatelným stylem dává znovu ožít příběhu této památné čtyřhry, nejslavnějšího soukromého zápasu, jaký se kdy v golfu hrál. Děj postavený na autentických vzpomínkách hlavních aktérů se prolíná s líčením jejich pestrých a pohnutých životních osudů a s nádhernými popisy Cypress Pointu, klasického hřiště slavného projektanta Alistera MacKenzieho.

      Zápas
      4.7
    • Přísně tajný cíl

      • 354 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Podzim 1944. Pád Německa se blíží a Američané začínají doufat, že o Vánocích budou doma. Podplukovník Otto Skorzeny z Hitlerova úderného oddílu, který proslul troufalým osvobozením Mussoliniho z vězení, dostal právě příkaz zahájit Operaci Greif. Má za úkol sestavit novou brigádu o dvou tisících anglicky mluvících mužích a poslat je za spojeneckou linii. Tam mají rozkladně působit do doby, než se Německo připraví na novou ofenzívu. Z těchto vojáků Skorzeny vybere skupinku dvaceti dokonale vyškolených mužů, kteří jsou velmi podrobně obeznámeni s celou šíří americké kultury. Jejich mise - druhý cíl má ještě temnější pozadí: kdyby byla úspěšná, změnila by nejen průběh 2. světové války, ale běh celých dějin.

      Přísně tajný cíl
      4.2