Spies, Lies & Red Tape: A Spy-Military-Political Fiction Thriller based on the Indian Subcontinent


Amit Bagaria - 2019
    How could their Prime Minister speak to them like that? How does the Constitution of India allow such people, with just 35 seats out of 543 in the Lok Sabha, to become the PM?The Indian PM's aircraft took off from Islamabad Airport at 7:45 am IST and was scheduled to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi at 9:10 am IST. When the aircraft started deviating from its scheduled route, there was panic at the IGIA air traffic control tower. By 9:15 am IST, the aircraft was seen heading south, when it became out of range of the radars at IGIA. Had the PM's aircraft been hijacked? Was it headed to Sri Lanka or the Maldives?The defence minister, external affairs minister and the NSA had accompanied the PM to Islamabad. In their absence, the best men to contact the Indian Air Force Chief were the cabinet secretary or the defence secretary. Both men tried to get hold of him, but to no avail. He was not answering his office or mobile phone. They tried the Vice Chief and got no response either. What in hell was going on?By 9:45 am IST, Indian Army soldiers in battle gear began arriving in army trucks at North and South Block, and at various other ministry buildings spread across Lutyens' Delhi. Hundreds of soldiers also arrived at the residences of the union ministers in the 28.7 km2 Lutyens Bungalow Zone.At 9:45 pm Pakistan Time, about five hours after the Indian generals had finished the press conference in New Delhi and about two hours after millions had started demonstrating on roads across fifty-plus Indian cities, Prime Minister Irfan Khan chaired a meeting of Pakistan's National Security Council. A plan of action was framed.

Team Zero Series 1-3 Boxed Set


Rina Kent - 2019
    Studied him. Became obsessed with him.Doctor Dominic Johnson is a social anomaly. A monster in plain sight.A sociopath.Beneath the expensive clothes and well-crafted facade lurks a predator who’s searching for his next prey.It fascinates me how he manipulates everyone and everything with a blinding smile on his face.I got caught.Now he wants one thing. Me.CrowedShe wished for death. A killer showed up at her door.EloiseLife left me when my family died.I thought I wanted to die, too, until death comes knocking on my door.Only, instead of killing me, he breathes new life into me.For the first time in my existence, I'm scared. Because when that life is taken from me, I'll have nothing left.CrowI have one rule: leave no traces behind.She compromised my identity and needs to be eliminated.So simple, right?Not even close.When she welcomes death with open arms, I can't pull the trigger.Breaking my one rule would not only put my life in danger, but it would completely destroy hers.GhostedHe was born a weapon. She became one to destroy him.Dark. Dangerous. Deadly.Those facts should’ve kept me away from this underground world where people disappear and never return.They didn’t.His mistake: Taking Zoe, someone I consider a sister. I will stop at nothing to get her back. Even if it means infiltrating a notorious organised crime ring in search of the faceless ghost who plucked her away.My mistake: Not expecting him. Julian—the guard surrounded by a shroud of darkness and mystery. I'm helplessly and dangerously drawn to the man within. The more I get lost in him, the riskier my mission becomes.What if Julian is more than a mere guard?What if he’s related to this man called Ghost?Aside from the three already published books, the Boxed Set will contain:• Special Epilogues for every book.• Never seen before character charts.• Team Zero's reading order.Each book can be read as a standalone. No cheating. All have their happy endings.

Play Like You Mean It: Passion, Laughs, and Leadership in the World's Most Beautiful Game


Rex Ryan - 2011
    Rex Ryan is known for his exuberance . . . and Play Like You Mean It explores every aspect of Ryan’s amazing passion for the game of football, plus the lessons he has learned in leadership and motivation during his years in and around the game. In his own words, Ryan takes readers behind the scenes of the NFL as he shares colorful football stories from his experiences with the Jets and the Ravens as well as his years recruiting players, coaching college foot­ball, and growing up as a child of legendary NFL coach Buddy Ryan. Rex’s unique brand of enthusiasm and motiva­tion comes through on every page. Most of all, fans will get insider access to Ryan’s headline-grabbing, brutally honest, and undeniably entertaining views on the NFL . . . and the very human side of the larger-than-life athletes who devote their lives to the game of foot­ball. From Ryan’s acceptance of the Jets head coaching job to his success in turning around a team that has long been number two in New York, from his drafting and believing in Mark Sanchez to kicking off the 2010 season with massive expectations (and a target on his back)—this book goes deep, and entertains on every level.

Freshwater Aquariums for Dummies


Maddy Hargrove - 2006
    This friendly guide answers all your questions, from setting up your tank and selecting fish to the water, chemicals, plants, and much more. There's also expanded guidance on combining different species of fish, maintaining a tank, cleaning gravel, and dealing with common problems such as algae. Discover how to * Choose the right aquarium * Select the best fish * Get good deals on equipment * Maintain a clean, healthy environment * Handle tank pitfalls * Breed your fish