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Mark Smith

    January 1, 1968

    This Australian author, residing on the west coast of Victoria, has gained recognition for his acclaimed young adult trilogy that explores the rugged beauty of the Australian wilderness. His style, influenced by his surroundings, is characterized by raw honesty and a deep understanding of characters grappling with challenges of survival and identity. The author's prose is often described as immersive and atmospheric, drawing readers into compelling narratives of resilience and coming-of-age. Beyond his novels, he is also an accomplished writer of short fiction, showcasing his versatility through concise yet impactful works.

    Mark Smith
    Lake Malawi Cichlids
    The Way of the Tiger - 2: Assassin
    Avenger!
    The Way of the Tiger - 5: Warbringer
    The Way of the Tiger - 3: Usurper
    Inferno!
    • Boys' Stories of Their Time in a Residential School

      'The Best Years of Our Lives'

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative delves into the unique experiences of boys attending a residential school during the 1980s, highlighting their pre and post-care journeys. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the author reveals the emotional and social dynamics of life in the institution, offering a poignant exploration of the challenges and transformations faced by these young individuals. This insightful account sheds light on the lasting impacts of their experiences within the educational system.

      Boys' Stories of Their Time in a Residential School2022
    • Doing Research in Sport and Exercise

      A Student's Guide

      • 562 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      The book provides a comprehensive guide to conducting sports research, detailing each step of the research process. It equips readers with essential knowledge and practical tools needed to execute successful projects in real-world scenarios.

      Doing Research in Sport and Exercise2021
    • The Road to Winter

      • 233 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed wiped out his parents and most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast with only his loyal dog Rowdy for company. He has stayed alive for two winters—hunting and fishing and trading food, and keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage. But Finn’s isolation is shattered when a girl runs onto the beach. Rose is a Siley—an asylum seeker—and she has escaped from Ramage, who had enslaved her and her younger sister, Kas. Rose is desperate, sick, and needs Finn’s help. Kas is still missing somewhere out in the bush. And Ramage wants the girls back—at any cost.

      The Road to Winter2016
      3.9
    • Útěk z továrny na smrt

      • 334 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Hershl Sperling, který přežil dva nacistické vyhlazovací a pět koncentračních táborů, pomýšlel na sebevraždu ve svých dvaašedesáti letech. Je podivné, že člověk, jenž přežil Osvětim, Dachau a Treblinku, může mít takové myšlenky. Žil ve Skotsku, daleko od místa svého utrpení, avšak vzpomínky na hrůzy, které zažil, ho stále pronásledovaly. Sperling byl svědkem neuvěřitelných hrůz a vláčel pokroucené mrtvoly do ohně. Jeho svědectví je klíčovým kouskem skládačky holokaustu, které by jinak mohlo zmizet z historie dvacátého století. Byl jedním z mála přeživších, kteří prožili většinu nacistické hrůzovlády, od invaze do Polska po zvrhlosti v ghettu až po Treblinku a Osvětim-Birkenau. Jeho odvážný útěk z Treblinky během povstání, které zlikvidovalo jednu z nejhorších továren na smrt, je obdivuhodný. Sperling zanechal autentické svědectví o událostech, které se odehrály před mnoha lety. Viděl věci, které by žádná lidská bytost neměla spatřit, a otázka zní, zda právě tato realita byla důvodem, proč se nedokázal smířit se svým životem.

      Útěk z továrny na smrt2011
      4.1
    • Renegade

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      An autobiography that presents the author's take on the ups and downs of a band as notorious for its in-house fighting as for its great music; and on a life that has endured prison in America, drugs, bankruptcy, divorce, and the often bleak results of a legendary thirst.

      Renegade2009
      3.8
    • Lake Malawi Cichlids

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Aquarium hobbyists will find everything they need to know about Lake Malawi Cichlids, an interesting species of tropical fish. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.

      Lake Malawi Cichlids2001
      3.8
    • Why did NATO expand its membership during the Cold War years, and what was its attraction to new members? This book locates the answers to these questions not solely in the Cold War, but in the historical problems of international order in Europe and the growing idea of the West. A wide range of sources is used, and the analysis looks at a process of neo-enlargement during NATO's inception as well as the formal accessions that followed.

      NATO Enlargement During the Cold War2000
    • Talisman smrti

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Temné síly se snaží uvolnit hrůznou moc Zla, ale nemohou své dílo dokončit bez legendárního Talismanu Smrti. Zdá se, že snad celý Orb pátrá po Talismanu a naneštěstí Ty jsi ten, kdo jej má v držení. Tvým úkolem je zničit ďábelský Talisman dřív, než tě služebníci Smrti dostihnou. Ale buď opatrný! Času je málo...

      Talisman smrti1999
      4.1
    • "Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is quickly becoming the standard directory service protocol for virtually all modern email systems, Web systems, and an increasing number of enterprise applications. Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services helps you make the most of your directories and directory-enabled applications by revealing key insights into effective design, deployment, and management issues. This book provides network administrators, network architects, and software designers with a thorough treatment of LDAP directory services."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

      Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services1999
      3.5
    • Henna. Body Art

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Henna Body Art ~ About the Mark Smith is a cosmetics and body art expert, combining beauty PR with journalism in fashion magazines for men and women. Originally from Tasmania, he has traveled extensively through the Far East and Asia and witnessed henna body painting in its most authentic form.

      Henna. Body Art1999
      3.6
    • Aura

      • 99 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Kniha vás v deseti jednoduchých krocích naučí jak spatřit auru, která je fyzickým projevem duše člověka. Dočtete se také, jaký vztah mají barvy aury k různým tělesným orgánům, čakrám a povahovým vlastnostem.

      Aura1998
      2.0
    • Auras

      • 139 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      This book teaches you how to read your own and other people's aura in ten easy steps - and in less than a minute. When you get good or bad vibes from other people, you are responding to their aura. The aura is the physical manifestation of your soul, an electro-magnetic energy field that modern science can measure and even capture on special film. With Mark Smith's guide to the auras, you will be able to see illness before it appears in the body, and through breathing and meditation techniques, learn to anchor and increase your auric energy

      Auras1997
      3.4
    • The Coils of Hate

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Alone in the labyrinthine streets of the ancient city of Godorno, you frantically attempt to save your people - the Judain - from their tyrannical leader, the Overlord. Terrified of being hunted down, the Judain have gone to ground. But now there is an even greater menace: Hate, the very embodiment of all that is sinister, has invaded the city. Its tentacles emerge from the sewers beneath the city, destroying everything. No one is safe. Will you be able to vanquish Hate and prevent the annihilation of your people? Not luck but judgement! Virtual Reality Adventure Books are a new generation of interactive fiction. This unique non-random game system makes the choices all yours. There are no dice to roll, no lengthy rules to learn. All you need is the spark of your own imagination!

      The Coils of Hate1993
      3.4
    • Assassino!

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Finalmente hai recuperato le Pergamene di Kettsuin, e il tuo Dio Kwon ti appare circonfuso da un'aureola di luce: ma non è ancora giunto per te il momento di sapere chi era il tuo vero padre... per adesso il tuo compito è di raggiungere l'Isola Mistica dei Sogni Tranquilli. Tuttavia sarà un viaggio che ti riserverà molte sorprese...

      Assassino!1991
      3.4
    • Inferno!

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Inferno! (The Way of the Tiger Series)

      Inferno!1989
      4.0
    • The Way of the Tiger - 5: Warbringer

      • 255 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The reader's decisions will determine what happens when a lone ninja tries to defeat Honoric, leader of the Legion of the Sword of Doom, who has vowed to destroy the city of Irsmuncast

      The Way of the Tiger - 5: Warbringer1989
      3.0
    • The Way of the Tiger - 2: Assassin

      You Are a Ninja Warrior— In This New Role-Playing Adventure Series

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      You are Avenger, a Ninja warrior trained in the Way of the Tiger, an outstanding master of the martial arts.After a long and dangerous journey you have successfully retained the Scrolls of Kettsuin, guardian of the Secret Word of Power. Your god Kwon's commendations have barely left his lips before you must face the malice of the gods of Evil, intent on preventing the Scrolls' return to their rightful place on the Island of Tranquil Dreams.Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

      The Way of the Tiger - 2: Assassin1988
      3.0
    • The Way of the Tiger - 3: Usurper

      • 269 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The third book surpasses the excellence of the first two. This one sees you trying to reclaim your rightful throne. The illustrations are again excellent, are the various paths that can be taken through the story are filled with good action and detail.

      The Way of the Tiger - 3: Usurper1988
      4.2
    • Der Talisman des Todes

      • 179 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      ( FantasyAbenteuerSpielBuch). Illustr. n. pag.

      Der Talisman des Todes1987
      4.1
    • Can You save Hachiman from chaos? Hachiman is in great danger. The Shogun's control is slipping. Bandits roam the land freely and barbarian invaders have begun to raid across the borders. All this because the Dai-Katana, the Shogun's great sword, has been stolen from the Shogun. YOU are the Shogun's champion, a young Samurai. Your mission is to recover this wondrous sword from Ikiru, the Master of Shadows, deep in the Pit of Demons. Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need. You have a choice of warrior skills which will affect the outcome of your mission. There are Honour points to be won and lost. YOU decide which route to follow, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.

      Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone Present. Sword of the Samurai1986
      3.9
    • Avenger!

      The No1 Adventure Game Series

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      You are Avenger, a Ninja Warrior, worshipper of Kwon, Supreme Master of Unarmed Combat. Trained in the Way of the Tiger, you are now an outstanding master of the martial arts, ready to use your deadly skills to overturn evil and to avenge the death of your foster-father, Naijishi. Naijishi's assassin has stolen the Scrolls of Kettsuin, a guardian of the secret Word of Power, which could imprison Kwon in the Inferno forever, unleashing the forces of evil throughout the World of Orb. Your quest is to find the assassin before he reaches the Pillars of Change. Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

      Avenger!1985
      3.7