Bøger af Douglas Ford

From the author of The Beasts of Vissaria County and The Infection Party comes a novelette about natural disasters and the unspeakable things they awaken from the ocean's depths. When a hurricane strikes his hometown, a young man rushes away from his new life so he can help with the recovery effort. He finds his old neighborhood dealing with the storm's aftermath in some macabre ways, including the construction of a strange totem. Even worse, nothing can prepare him for the twisted horror that awaits him inside the walls of what he once called home.

As the land withers under a changing climate and resources grow scarce, a hungry family confronts a dark legacy. An old storehouse holds an ancient secret: an imprisoned girl who can bestow bounties of food and prosperity. But in return she requires sacrifices. Her ancient power contains the truth they must face. You can deny family, but you can't deny blood. ". . . creepy folk horror"--Kerry E. B. BlackAuthor of CAROUSEL OF NIGHTMARES

An in-depth examination of the life and times of Admiral Edward Vernon, this book sheds new light on one of Britain's greatest naval heroes. Drawing on archival sources and firsthand accounts, Ford demonstrates the pivotal role that Vernon played in shaping the future of the Royal Navy and the British Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Provides a look at how Britain learned to engage Japan's armed forces as the Pacific War progressed. This book reveals that, prior to Japan's invasion of Southeast Asia, the British held a contemptuous view of Japanese military prowess. It shows that the situation was not helped by the high level of secrecy surrounding Japan's war planning.