This extraordinary history of the nation's top-secret military aircraft spans from World War II to the Gulf War, and chronicles how these planes--called "Dark Eagles" because they were painted black--were developed, tested, and operated in secrecy.

1501: the turbulence of Henry VIII's reign brings passion and pain to the Morlands as they achieve ever greater wealth and prestige. Paul, great-grandsom of Elanor Morland, has inherited the Morland estates, and his own Amyas is set to be his heir. But Paul fathers a beloved illigitimate son, and bitter jealousy causes a destructive rift between the two half-brothers which will lead to death. Paul's niece, Nanette, becomes a maid-in-waiting to Anne Bolyen, and at the court of Henry VIII she becomes embroiled in the King's bitter feud with Rome. Through birth and death, love and hatred, triumph and heartbreak, the Morlands continue proudly to claim their place amongst England's aristocracy.

It had long been held in ancient legend that the majestic black raptors on Fundautum served as sentinels of freedom. With hundreds of years of peace in Kief’s homeland, their sightings have been rare. But when his dead grandfather leaves him a mysterious white stone and his nation is attacked by the Gars, the dark eagles begin to appear once more. As Kief watches his own town leaders betray his father and craft an alliance with the enemy, he’s determined to make them pay. He forms a secret band called the “Dark Eagles” to fight back. Unsuspected by the Gars, Kief’s little gang weaves together the perfect plot. However, Kief’s vengeful impulse for his father’s betrayal endangers all their lives and threatens the plan’s success. When he discovers that what the Gars are seeking in his mountain home will give them power over the entire world, he is forced to make a decision that could cost him his life. He comes to see that he is fighting for something greater than mere revenge. In the fight for his homeland Kief realizes he has more of a connection to the small white stone and the dark eagles’ charge to defend freedom than he ever imagined.

This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues. Eagle ecologies and conservation are currently seriously impacted by human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, pollution, deforestation and hunting. Some eagle species have consequently experienced extreme population changes. There are, however, some positive developments. Eagles have a strong, historic bond with human civilization, due to their status as the world’s most charismatic birds. Conservation policies have also been successful in repopulating some ecosystems with breeding eagles. Therefore, despite the complexity of this relationship, there may yet be hope for this unique species group, frequently rated as the kings of birds, and symbolic of human power, ambition, royalty, nationality, and even concepts of God. It is hoped that this book will contribute to the further understanding of these unique and fantastic birds.

Scott Knox is a newlywed whose marriage is torn apart by natural and political disasters. Now he's taking out his wrath on the only target he can find, President Towers.But is Scott really acting alone? Or is he a patsy?Can the President be saved?Or will prophecy be fulfilled?The Dark Eagle is the first book in the Ruin & Restoration series. Filled with a cast of interesting and believable characters, this series shows the possible fulfillment of great and terrible Last Days prophecies in the very near future.We know Jesus Christ is coming again. Many great things must happen to prepare the world for His coming, and many terrible things, too.This series of action thrillers will help you understand these prophecies through the lives of the Shumway family and a host of others who fulfill or are affected by the fulfillment of prophecy in our day.These books will help prepare you for the actual fulfillment of these events becauseIf ye are prepared, ye shall not fear"A great read as it definitely adds current and future issues that are correlating with the scriptures and prophecies of prophets many years ago!" - Russ"I see the world with new eyes now, and a cold shiver runs up my spine. I find it chilling. How creepy it is to see the world without the rosy filter." - Teresa"The references to prophecy are sooo interesting, particularly prophecy about other religions (Islam) that I would never have read on my own." - Teri

Paris, Moscow, Berlin, and Prague, 1937. In the back alleys of nighttime Europe, war is already under way. André Szara, survivor of the Polish pogroms and the Russian civil wars and a foreign correspondent for Pravda, is co-opted by the NKVD, the Soviet secret intelligence service, and becomes a full-time spymaster in Paris. As deputy director of a Paris network, Szara finds his own star rising when he recruits an agent in Berlin who can supply crucial information. Dark Star captures not only the intrigue and danger of clandestine life but the day-to-day reality of what Soviet operatives call special work.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In a “riveting” (Booklist) tale that picks up where To Wake the Giant left off, Jeff Shaara transports us to the Battle of Midway in another masterpiece of military historical fiction. Spring 1942. The United States is reeling from the blow the Japanese inflicted at Pearl Harbor. But the Americans are determined to turn the tide. The key comes from Commander Joe Rochefort, a little known “code breaker” who cracks the Japanese military encryption. With Rochefort’s astonishing discovery, Admiral Chester Nimitz will know precisely what the Japanese are planning. But the battle to counter those plans must still be fought. From the American side, the shocking conflict is seen through the eyes of Rochefort and Admiral Nimitz, as well as fighter pilot Lieutenant Percy “Perk” Baker and Marine Gunnery Sergeant Doug Ackroyd. On the Japanese side, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is the mastermind. His key subordinates are Admiral Chuichi Nagumo, aging and infirm, and Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi, a firebrand who has no patience for Nagumo’s hesitation. Together, these two men must play out the chess game designed by Yamamoto, without any idea that the Americans are anticipating their every move on the sea and in the air. Jeff Shaara recounts in electrifying detail what happens when these two sides finally meet, in what will be known ever after as one of the most definitive and heroic examples of combat ever seen. In The Eagle’s Claw, he recounts, with his trademark you-are-there immediacy and signature depth of research, one single battle that changed not only the outcome of a war but the course of our entire global history. The story of Midway has been told many times, but never before like this.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of eagles.

The Dark War, is the fourth book in The Valley, series. In the third book, The Challenge of Palakrine, we read of the preparations of all Domains, for the battle with what was thought to be the greatest of power in the Dark Magic. The power that frightened Mike as no other had. We learned of the unique powers of the children. The reason they possessed those powers and how they would be used. How each, young and old, would face the battle with the Dark Ruler. Here, in The Dark War, you can find the results of a missed chance, and what becomes of the child of Palakrine who had not been destroyed as thought. To be faced with the possessed drive of Zachia, to finish what had not been, concerning that child of Palakrine. Learn what those of the Realm and other Domains find, hidden in a city of Dark Magic. You can share in the plans of the younger ones that must battle the newest of threat to Rightful Magic. You can learn of the loves that develop between the younger ones, who are no longer children and how the parents must face the reality of those loves. Come share the truths of the younger ones, and the similarity of those truths to their parents. Find out how all must face the hands of time, that cannot, and will not, be denied. Here, we find a new Overseer of the Realm! In 1948, a child was born. He didn't know what his future held and he wouldn't have believed it if he had known. As he grew, he learned that life can be hard, and yet, it could hold its own, varying types magic. Age has given him the ability to tell of this magic. To tell how and why it exists. M. W. Kohler is now retired and living in south western Oregon, and telling of this wonderful, and sometimes frightening thing called Magic. Come, journey with those of the magical Domains and feel as they do, as you can, if you let yourself.