Set against the backdrop of a small Welsh village, the story follows Dewi, an ordinary boy whose life takes a turn during a school trip to an international cricket stadium in Cardiff. This pivotal experience ignites his ambition and leads him to confront significant challenges, with the support of those around him. The narrative explores themes of inspiration, personal growth, and the courage to make bold decisions amidst adversity.
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.
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.
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?
A Revisionary History
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.
Brimming with verve and dramatic incident, this title offers insights into the life story of this Singapore island city-state through the personal experiences of the workers, adventurers, rulers and revolutionaries who have shaped its history over the last centuries.
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 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.
In 1956, a casual bet between two millionaires eventually pitted two of the greatest golfers of the era -- Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan -- against top amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi. The year: 1956. Decades have passed since Eddie Lowery came to fame as the ten-year-old caddie to U.S. Open Champion Francis Ouimet. Now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, Lowery has just made a bet with fellow millionaire George Coleman. Lowery claims that two of his employees, amateur golfers Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi, cannot be beaten in a best-ball match, and challenges Coleman to bring any two golfers of his choice to the course at 10 a.m. the next day to settle the issue. Coleman accepts the challenge and shows up with his own power team: Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, the game's greatest living professionals, with fourteen major championships between them. In Mark Frost's peerless hands, complete with the recollections of all the participants, the story of this immortal foursome and the game they played that day-legendarily known in golf circles as the greatest private match ever played-comes to life with powerful, emotional impact and edge-of-your-seat suspense.
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.
