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Tom Swift and His Repelatron Skyway
From the very moment that Tom Swift Jr. agrees to help the government of Ngombia build a highway to link the jungle-separated provinces of the new African nation ñ a task that has stumped the best engineers in the United States ñ he is beset by mysterious attacks aimed to defeat the project. Construction of the road is urgent. At stake is the economic future of this friendly country. But no conventional highway will do. For existing engineering methods can not be used to bridge the seething, bubbling swamp in the rain forest.
Town & Country features the latest in luxury, from beautiful homes, sumptuous dining to exotic locations. In 12 gorgeous annual issues, Town & Country covers the arts, fashion and culture, bringing the best of everything to America's trendsetters
Frommer’s Scotland features gorgeous color photos of the quaint villages, misty moors, and offshore islands that await you. It’s a highly personal guide that’s fun to read and even more fun to use on the road—and it’s much more complete and in-depth than its major competitors.
You’ll find complete details on lovely small towns, world-class golf courses, superb fishing, country pubs, whiskey distilleries, natural wonders, castles, literary landmarks, mysterious ancient ruins, and Edinburgh’s vibrant cultural scene.
Spook Country is a 2007 political thriller set in contemporary North America, following on from the author's previous novel, Pattern Recognition (2003). The plot comprises the intersecting tales of three protagonists: Hollis Henry, a journalist researching a story on locative art; Tito, a Cuban-Chinese spy working for a renegade ex-CIA agent; and Milgrim, a drug-addled translator held captive by a quasi-governmental covert operative.
Country Living is a publication that is dedicated to bringing its readers the calming essence and cozy nature of this specific lifestyle. The contents of this magazine offer an abundance of information, tips, and suggestions on topics such as interior decorating, antique collecting, gardening, entertainment, recipes, travel and much more.
