Frank Carlson Library

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world's longest reigning monarch. Indeed, his 65-year reign is one of the longest in world history, an achievement few would have predicted when the Thai king acceded the throne after the mysterious death of his brother in 1946. How did King Bhumibol revive the sinking fortunes of the Thai monarchy? Why has he become arguably the most revered king in Thai history? This illustrated biography tells that remarkable...

David II (1329—1371), son of the hero King of Scots, Robert Bruce (1306—1329), has suffered a harsh historical press, condemned as a disastrous general, a womaniser and a sympathiser with Scotland's 'auld enemy', England. Bringing together evidence from Scotland, England and France, Michael Penman offers a different view: that of a child king who survived usurpation, English invasion, exile and eleven years of English captivity after defeat in...

The Cost of this Product: Chapter 8 alone is priceless. Revelations of God and Christ revealed that 3rd and 2nd Heaven spirits, Christians that have fallen asleep and O.T. saints suffered, were killed and put in damnation fire, all from God having become jealous of ME. ( Romans 15:4 "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." The Parable of David,...

One night of passion leads to a secret royal pregnancy in this sizzling desert romance by Clare Connelly. From the VIP guest's bed… to expecting his royal heir! After a fleeting yet exhilarating affair with Sheikh Sariq, hotel concierge Daisy knows life can't be ordinary again! She resigns herself to only ever reliving the pleasure in her memory. But then she makes a shocking discovery that will cause chaos for this duty-bound king… Unable...

A convenient marriage deal is sealed in the royal bed in this novel of duty and desire from the USA Today–bestselling author. Princess Elizsaveta must walk down the aisle. It's the only way to save her exiled family from bankruptcy. For duty, she'll accept brooding Greek Leon's bargain: her royal status in exchange for his financial support. And she'll bury her dreams of a real relationship . . . Ellie's wholly unprepared for the all-consuming...

This explosive biography of the Prince of Wales set media headlines alight on hardback publication. Now available complete with an updated epilogue, it will change the way you think about Charles, his Princess and his mistress. As the Prince of Wales turned fifty at the end of 1998, the media focused on the publication of Charles: Victim or Villain?, Penny Junor's controversial biography of the heir to England's throne. Directing the spotlight onto...

A powerful 50-page novella set in the world of Rae Carson's acclaimed and epic fantasy The Girl of Fire and Thorns. A teenage girl must fight to survive when her village is destroyed by enemy sorcerers. While Princess Elisa was being forced across the desert by a band of rebel kidnappers, her future handmaiden-and best friend-Mara, was fighting for survival as enemy sorcerers destroyed the countryside. This is Mara's story. Mara is finally going...

It would be hard to invent a group of personalities more extraordinary than the British Royal Family - known as 'The Firm' by Prince Philip. With an eye on the past, present and future, this book takes a look at how the family really operates and reveals how they behave behind closed doors. This eBook is made from the 2009 edition. With showbiz stars and sporting celebrities now attracting the adulation once afforded to royalty, The Firm questions...

Adiós, Princesa es la historia del choque de un gran tren expreso, los borbones, contra una modesta caravana de gitanos, los Ortiz-Rocasolano. Nos han arrollado y ni siquiera se han preocupado de mirar hacia atrás. Érika está muerta y los demás nos hemos quedado solos y mutilados. Por eso escribo esto. Sé que la historia no tiene vuelta atrás. Pero esa historia, hasta ahora, solo ha sido contada de arriba abajo, con todo su glamour y su mentira....

Duty bound at the altar… Passionately reunited in his bed! Desert prince Karim needs a bride to ensure his smooth ascension to the throne. Intelligent, captivating Queen Safiyah is the perfect choice, yet the pain of their broken engagement remains. This time Karim's demands are simple: a diplomatic agreement, nothing more, for their country's sake. But Safiyah's reunion with Karim, the man she was forbidden from loving, is anything but convenient!...