Summary & Analysis of Leonardo da Vinci by ZIP Reads Isaacson could not have created a more captivating character in any work of fiction, and yet his portrayal of the larger than life Leonardo da Vinci is both thoroughly sensible and ineffably sublime. This ZIP Reads summary provides key takeaways and analysis from Isaacson's #1 bestselling book, Leonardo da Vinci. His 600-page tomb is rich with details of da Vinci's life from his inventions to his idiosyncracies. Let ZIP Reads help you … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of Leonardo da Vinci by ZIP Reads
The Blacksmith’s Arm by Keith L Wright
The idea of the book is to show how a major historical event affected the ordinary people of England. They lived simple lives and did not know or care about the wider world. Their life was one of pure survival, but this is not to say they did not enjoy many of the experiences of the present day. By looking at the life of two boys born over 400 years apart I see how things of changed but not entirely. I also consider the possibility of changes had the riots of 2011 turned into a second English … [Read more...] about The Blacksmith’s Arm by Keith L Wright
The Spruce Hollow Gang Adventures by Ben Dobbs
The Spruce Hollow Gang Adventures series are based out of the Great Smoky Mountains, our gang members are four twelve years, Brandy, Jared, Kiley, and Colton. They share a desire for excitement, adventure, mystery, and a love of history. Our gang travels through time to actual historical events where they can help others in need. Targeted Age Group:: Six years to early teen What Inspired You to Write Your Book? It has been my desire to write children's books for years. I am a … [Read more...] about The Spruce Hollow Gang Adventures by Ben Dobbs
Family First: Tracing Relationships in the Past by Ruth A Symes by Ruth A Symes
Husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, children, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents - these are the relationships that structure the family tree and fascinate the family historian. But how much do we really know about how our ancestors lived out these multiple roles? Buffeted this way and that by economic developments, legal changes, medical advances, Two World Wars, the rise of the Welfare State, women's emancipation and many other factors, relationships between members of our family … [Read more...] about Family First: Tracing Relationships in the Past by Ruth A Symes by Ruth A Symes
Standing The Final Watch by William Alan Webb
Standing The Final Watch by William Alan Webb America might be dead, but Nick Angriff will kick your ass to resurrect her. Lt. General Nick Angriff has spent his adult life protecting family and country from a world of terrorism spinning out of control. On the battlefield, off the grid, in clandestine special task forces and outright black ops, Angriff never wavers from duty. But when a terror attack on Lake Tahoe kills his family, he’s left with only the corrosive acid of revenge… that is, … [Read more...] about Standing The Final Watch by William Alan Webb
Interview with Author – P Harrison
About P Harrison: Born on the 7th of February 1991 in Gisborne, New Zealand, Lord. P Harrison grew up on the eastern coast of New Zealand. From a very young age, Lord Harrison was a lot different than most children, showing a keen interest in Astronomy, Astrology, Poetry, Elite truth, Aliens, nature & the well being of our home planet all at the age of 5. Lord Harrison, now aged 26, is the youngest twin of he and his twin brother. He also has an older sister of 2 years that played the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – P Harrison
Interview with Author – Fiona Ingram
About Fiona Ingram: I come from a background of theatre studies and journalism. My studies and love of travel have combined because after university I spent a year in London at drama school and a year in Paris studying mime. After a few years working in grassroots and community-based theater, I began to write more and gradually moved into journalism. Becoming a children’s author happened by complete accident after I went on a family trip to Egypt with my mother and two young nephews. By the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Fiona Ingram
Interview with Author – J.D.R. Hawkins
About J.D.R. Hawkins: J.D.R. Hawkins is an award-winning author who has written for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, e-zines, and blogs. She is one of only a few female Civil War authors, and uniquely describes the front lines from a Confederate perspective. Her Renegade Series includes A Beautiful Glittering Lie, winner of the John Esten Cooke Fiction Award and the B.R.A.G. Medallion, A Beckoning Hellfire, which is also an award winner, and A Rebel Among Us, recipient of the 2017 John Esten … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.D.R. Hawkins
Interview with Author – Scott Allsop
About Scott Allsop: Scott Allsop studied history at the University of Cambridge and is the host of an iTunes Top-100 daily history podcast. He is an award-winning history teacher who was nominated for the UK's national Teaching Awards and short-listed for the BBC/Historical Association History Teacher of the Year award. Passionate about finding opportunities to engage people with history, he hosts the daily 'on this day in history’ podcast at www.HistoryPod.net. This series of 2-3 minute … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Scott Allsop
Interview with Author – Kaye Bewley
About Kaye Bewley: For the past 30+ years, my 'day job' has centred on the printing, publishing, media and marketing environments where several high profile celebrities, business professionals and creative people in the performance arts, employed my writing skills and publishing expertise. I've published around ten of my own books so far, with more on the way. Recently, I founded BewleyBooks, a platform for writers who want to make a difference - in other words, improve the planet we live … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kaye Bewley
Interview with Author – Kim Murphy
About Kim Murphy: Award winning author Kim Murphy has always had a love for history, ghosts, and time travel. After moving to Virginia over twenty years ago, she passed a Civil War battlefield that had a cannon and a foundation of an inn. The scene sparked Kim's interest on how the common person survived the horrors of the war. Her Promise & Honor series is the result. When she finished her Civil War trilogy, she turned to something a little different by writing a Civil War ghost story. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kim Murphy
We Were Soldiers Too by Bob Kern
Just Released! Book 3 of the Historical Documentary Series on the Cold War. (Military History) Order Now! The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separates North and South Korea and is the most defended border in the world Both sides have dug their heels in and fortified the DMZ with defensive positions, mines and booby traps, missiles, and soldiers as they remain vigilant for the recommencement of a war that never ended. ˃˃˃ READ ABOUT THE DANGEROUS JOB OF OUR SOLDIERS IN KOREA ON THE DMZ! The … [Read more...] about We Were Soldiers Too by Bob Kern
