Bøger af Peter King

Dive into this heart-wrenching young adult/adult novel that delves deep into the lives of five children struggling to rise above the hardships of their single-parent upbringing. Making Waves Against All the Odds follows their journey from primary school, where they form a self-preservation group, through the turbulent years into adulthood. At the centre of the story is Stuart, who, burdened with the responsibilities of being the man of the house from a very young age, grapples with his own challenges, including failed romances, while also managing his younger sister's troubles. When tragedy strikes, Stuart faces an agonizing decision: become the legal guardian of a daughter from their close-knit group or marry the girl of his dreams. The emotional twists and turns of Stuart's journey will keep you captivated until the very end.

An Enquiry Into The Constitution, Discipline, Unity And Worship, Of The Primitive Church: That Flourished Within The First Three Hundred Years After Christ is a book written by Peter King, first published in 1712. The book is a comprehensive study of the early Christian church, focusing on its organization, practices, and beliefs during the first three centuries after the birth of Christ. King examines the structure of the church, including its hierarchy and leadership, as well as its discipline and unity. He also explores the various forms of worship practiced by early Christians, including baptism, the Eucharist, and prayer. The book provides a detailed historical account of the development of the early church, drawing on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, early Christian writings, and historical records. Overall, An Enquiry Into The Constitution, Discipline, Unity And Worship, Of The Primitive Church is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of the early church.Also Contains The Second Part Of The Enquiry Into The Constitution, Discipline, Unity And Worship, Of The Primitive Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A Brother's Promise is an emotional adult novel that explores the enduring bonds of brotherhood and loyalty. Despite leading vastly different lives, two brothers make a pledge to always support one another through life's ups and downs. When tragedy strikes, successful bachelor Michael is suddenly saddled with this forgotten promise - gaining custody of his brother's two recently orphaned and deeply mistrustful adopted children. Facing a broken engagement and crumbling dreams of an easy future, Michael must confront his own shortcomings to gain the trust of these hurting kids. Through perseverance and unconditional love, Michael begins to connect with the children. But just when they start to become a family, Michael suffers another unthinkable loss. Battling loneliness and depression, he makes the life-altering decision to care for baby Ella, who also desperately needs a home. Though the road to healing is long, Michael discovers that the richest rewards come from keeping promises. A Brother's Promise is an uplifting tale of personal growth, the power of commitment in tough times, and learning to love without limitations.

The book is a children's fairy tale about toys with magic powers. A toy shop hidden in an old village deep in the countryside is rumoured to have magic powers. Every toy that enters the toy shop, either to be mended or sold is given the power to move and talk to other toys. But the magic power only happens when children and adults are not around. The children that live in the village somehow know that that is true, without having any real proof. All the parents are convinced that it is the children spreading the rumours, until they experience strange happens with their children's toys. Many of the toys have their own story to tell, including dolls, robots and unicorns, as well as the children who own them and Nancy and Tom, the shop owners Michael's dad is determined the find out the truth about these magic powers and secretly sets up a video camera in his son's play room during the night, with the story ending with a surprising twist.

Life's but a poemAn epic to be sungOf tragedy and luckOf sorrow and of funBut born we wereAnd die we willWhile given for our fareLife's sweet and bitter pill

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Gunslinger. A young rancher Jack Write sets out to Capital City to find his runaway sister. Not accustomed to the ways of the City, his father hands down a dark family secret to help him. A pair of cursed Colt 45's. A pair of ancient guns formed by evil, demanding blood and death, sucking the soul from the owner who possesses the wicket weapons. The young rancher finds trouble at every turn in a crazy world outside the quiet ranch life. Jack is running out of time to help his sister, and to keep his sanity intact. His pure, honest heart battles with the evil on his hips. The guns demand the freedom to unleash havoc and chaos to satisfy their bottomless thirst for blood. Jack struggles with his sanity against the evil eating away at him. Torn with the family's dark secrets, Jack vows to get his sister back at all costs. Join the young rancher as he struggles with inner turmoil and disaster at every turn. Grasping to keep his soul intact, Jack leans on newfound friends to restore order and light in the City's darkest corners.

The Life and Letters of John Locke: With Extracts from His Journals and Commonplace Books is a biographical work written by Peter King in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of John Locke, one of the most influential philosophers of the 17th century. It includes detailed information about Locke's personal life, his education, his career as a philosopher and his major works. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Locke's life. The first chapter provides an overview of his early life and education, while the subsequent chapters delve into his philosophical ideas and their impact on the world. The book also includes extracts from Locke's journals and commonplace books, providing readers with a glimpse into his personal thoughts and experiences.The Life and Letters of John Locke is a well-researched and comprehensive biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important philosophers in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or intellectual history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Petri Kingii Angliae Cancell. Historia Symboli Apostolici: Cum Observationibus Ecclesiasticis Et Criticis (1750) est liber qui a Petro Kingio, Angliae cancellario, scriptus est. In hoc libro, Kingius historiam Symboli Apostolici narrat et observationes ecclesiasticas et criticas addit. Liber anno 1750 editus est.This Book Is In Latin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The return of the others is a huge relief to Sam, but Fae quarantine forces Sue to find out more about the conflict she is becoming involved in. Sam tells Sue about their early work when they learned the full horror of their enemies' work on Earth. But to find out how they were all almost caught Sam knows he will soon be forced to seek them out, alone. Changels Genesis, a coming-of-age, young adult, science fantasy, detective story folded into today's global landscape. Over six parts, of which into Darkness is part four, the story expands to embrace crimes and conflicts of Earth at the beginning of the 21st century. Part Harry Potter, part X-Files, part National Geographic, complete with detailed maps, and told in the easy and direct manner of Sam, Changels Genesis is an emotional rollercoaster where the stakes for everyone only get bigger. Not suitable for those under 13 years

An award winning book by Peter King, second in the series.A gripping tale of murder, secrets, and a race against time...When the Professor arrives at a University on Vancouver Island, little does he know that his life is about totake a sinister turn. Set against the backdrop of a First Nation reservation,his arrival coincides with a shocking murder that rocks the community to its core.As suspicions rise and tension mounts, Peter finds himself caught in a web of deception and intrigue. As Peter navigates a dangerous path of secrets and hidden agendas, he discovers an age-old cover-up, threatening not only his own reputation but also the very fabric of a community rich in history and culture. But what he uncovers goes far beyond a relentless quest to uncover the truth. Unexpectedly, he becomes the prime suspect in a heinous crime and is faced with proving his innocence without abandoning his search.In "Gold Among the Trees," acclaimed author, Mr. King, delivers a mesmerizing page-turner that explores the depths of human nature, the clash of cultures, and the lengths one man will go to seek justice. Packed with heart-stopping suspense, unforgettable characters, and a twist you won't see coming, this thrilling novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final revelation.Prepare to be captivated by a tale where the line between right and wrong blurs, and where the true cost ofsilence becomes an undeniable force. Are you ready to uncover the Gold Among the Trees?

The book is an adult fictional novel, based on a young man's struggle with sadness, tragedy, complicated romances and family life. He attempts to bring up twin girls and an older stepdaughter as a single parent through their middle school years. He encounters all sorts of problems that readers could relate to in their own personal life, involving mixed emotions and hardship, including his own complicated and failed romances on his journey through this stage of parenthood. He has to deal with embarrassment and overcome all sorts of new experiences as he tries to understand the problems and needs that young girls have to face as they grow up. The girls' teenage years present him with a completely different set of problems, but he does at least have better success with romance, resulting in a wife, new daughter and stepdaughter finally completing his family.

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This volume contains the proceedings of two recent conferences in the ?eld of electronic publishing and digital documents: - DDEP 2000, the 8th International Conference on Digital Documents and Electronic Publishing, the successor conference to the EP conference series; and - PODDP 2000, the 5th International Workshop on the Principles of Digital Document Processing. Both conferences were held at the Technische Universit* at Munc * hen, Munich, Germany in September 2000. DDEP 2000 was the eighth in a biennial series of international conferences organized to promote the exchange of novel ideas concerning the computer p- duction, manipulation and dissemination of documents. This conference series has attempted to re?ect the evolving nature and usage of documents by treating digital documents and electronic publishing as a broad topic covering many - pects. These aspects have included document models, document representation and document dissemination, dynamic and hyper-documents, document ana- sis and management, and wide-ranging applications. The papers presented at DDEP 2000 and in this volume re?ect this broad view, and cover such diverse topicsashypermediastructureanddesign,multimediaauthoringtechniquesand systems, document structure inference, typography, document management and adaptation, document collections and Petri nets. All papers were refereed by an international program committee.

This book consists of a single essay that speculates on the question what is housing?, and its opposite question, what is not housing?