Emotional wounds aren't always apparent, and those that haunt Marika and Rhiannon are deep and lasting. On the surface, Marika appears to be a wealthy, successful lawyer, while Rhiannon is a reclusive, maladjusted loner. But Marika, in her own way, is as damaged as the younger Rhiannon. When circumstances throw them together one summer, they begin to reach out, each finding unexpected strengths in the other. However, even as inner demons are gradually vanquished and old hurts begin to heal, evil in human form reappears. The cruelly enigmatic Cass has used and controlled Marika in the past, and she aims to do so again. Can Marika find it within herself to break free? Can she save her young friend from Cass' malevolent web? With the support of remarkable friends, the pair fights to break free-of their crippling pasts and the woman who will own them, or kill them. Views: 19
HE LOST HIS WINGS...Blue Angel Naval Commander Jim Standing Bear lived to fly. And when that was taken away from him one dark night, his ability to walk had mysteriously disappeared with it. Until one not-so-dark night when a dancing angel caught his eye....AND FOUND HIS HEARTLovely and innocent, Sarah Sloan had never been as entranced by any man as she was by the wounded warrior who was Jim Standing Bear. And though he was clearly terrified to let himself get too close, Sarah knew that once he was back on his feet--not to mention in the air--his fears would simply melt away. As would, she hoped, the bars over his heart.... Views: 19
Spanning the most turbulent and dramatic years of English history--from the 1520s through 1650--Quarrel with the King tells the remarkable saga of one of the greatest families in English history, the Pembrokes, following their glamorous trajectory across three generations of change, ambition, resistance, and war. With vivid color and fascinating detail, acclaimed historian Adam Nicolson recounts the story of a century-long power struggle between England's richest family and the English Crown--a fascinating study of divided loyalties, corruption, rights and privilege, and all the ambiguities involved in the exercise and maintenance of power and status. Views: 19
A Legend RebornRobbie Canler flees to the Congo to escape a dark secret, and finds work with an illegal logging operation. Suddenly, his camp is attacked by a savage force. When Jane Porter, the daughter of the camp's boss, goes missing, the loggers assume bloodthirsty rebel soldiers have kidnapped her. Spurred into action, Robbie sets out alone to find her—completely unaware that he is being watched.Caught in the midst of the many dangers that lie in the depths of the jungle, Robbie wonders if the rumors of a supernatural white ape are true. And if so, can this mysterious untamed savage be trusted to help, or will it destroy them all? Views: 19
Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingeniouseven liberatingbook, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time.In this entertaining and insightful analysis, cognitive scientist Donald A. Norman hails excellence of design as... Views: 19
Laura and Chris continue their house warming party by exploring several other rooms in the new house with the other members of the Tramp Stamp Club. When Roland, the home's former owner, drops by to show Laura that he is not just a beautifully tanned Brazilian, but he has the tools to take their steamy sessions to a new level. Along with the help of his workers, they partake of Laura. Views: 19
Don't miss this classic romance from bestselling author Carolyne AarsenUncle-turned-guardian Logan Napier wants to provide his orphaned twin nieces, Brittany and Bethany, with a stable and loving home. Hiring a summer tutor is part of the plan. But he never expected the spirited and beautiful Sandra Bachman to turn their lives topsy-turvy! When struggling artist Sandra Bachman rolls into town to tutor the rambunctious twins, she finds herself at odds with their handsome, straitlaced uncle. Like apples and oranges, Logan and Sandra have nothing in common—except two matchmaking girls! With a wink and a prayer from the two scheming sisters, will Logan and Sandra discover a love they've never dreamed of? Originally published in 2001 Views: 19
A werewolf’s heart can be a beast, but can it be ever truly be conquered? In Seattle to see her good friend Sonny, Bg is dared to forget about the miserable relationship she's in. But Bg didn’t count on encountering an alpha werewolf who’s mere presence eludes her to how much danger, she could get her heart into after one night. Views: 19
Can love redeem a monster?The Refuge is home to some of the most violent beings in the universe. Kralj, its leader, reigns over the remote outpost with terrifying ease, ruthlessly squashing any rumors of rebellion, killing anyone who breaks his rules. Primitive, deadly, powerful, he's a monster, scarred both on his face and his soul. He has never met a being he couldn't control.Until he meets her.Dita has one mission—to kill the three targets claiming sanctuary within the Refuge. Or so she claims. For the first time in his long lifespan, Kralj isn't certain of another being's intentions. The tiny assassin is immune to his powers, her thoughts unreadable. He can't predict her movements, can't control her, can't stop wanting her.Dita is rare, as unique as he is, and, to keep the residents of the Refuge safe, Kralj will have to kill her. But first, he'll touch her, taste her, show her how passionate the beast inside him can be.Dark Thoughts is a STAND-ALONE SciFi Romance.The hero... Views: 19
Shortlisted for the COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARDNo.1: Telegraph Best Books for Christmas'Light, ingenious, inspiring, a book to reread and cherish' Hilary Mantel'A delight...the book I would take with me to a desert island' David AaronovitchI was born about sun rising in my maternal grandfather's bedchamber on 12th March 1626. St. Gregory's Day, very sickly, likely to die. John Aubrey loved England. From an early age, he saw his England slipping away and, against extraordinary odds, committed himself to preserving for posterity what remained of it – in books, monuments and life stories. His Brief Lives would redefine the art of biography yet he published only one rushed, botched book in his lifetime and died fearing his name and achievements would be forgotten.Ruth Scurr's biography is an act of scholarly imagination: a diary drawn from John Aubrey's own words, displaying his unique voice, dry... Views: 19
ReviewPraise for William Deverell:“Deverell has a narrative style so lean that scenes and characters seem to explode on the page.” –Philadelphia Bulletin “The most gripping courtroom drama since Anatomy of a Murder.” –Globe and Mail“Deverell injects more electricity into his novels than anyone currently writing in Canada – perhaps anywhere.” –London Free PressFrom the Hardcover edition.Product DescriptionWilliam Deverell’s 11th novel is an adventure thriller layered with startling twists. All that Maggie Schneider, a romance writer from wintry Saskatoon, wants is a glorious holiday in the tropics and maybe a little real romance to reawaken her creative juices. What she gets instead, soon after she arrives in Costa Rica, is a nasty surprise. First she is robbed of most of her money. Then she is kidnapped and held for ransom somewhere in the steamy jungle by self-styled revolutionaries led by a charismatic man with a mysterious background. Kidnapped along with Maggie is the vivacious wife of a U.S. senator who has presidential ambitions.While the two women learn to deal with their captors, Jacques Cardinal, a jaded eco-tour guide who is desperately seeking to free himself from the demons of his past, undertakes a daring undercover rescue mission.Comical and fast-paced – and drawn from true events – The Laughing Falcon transports readers to the lush rainforest of Costa Rica, where the author himself has lived for much of the last 20 years.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 19
Book Three of The RunelordsCertain works of fantasy are immediately recognizable as monuments, towering above the rest of the category. Authors of those works, such as Stephen R. Donaldson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Jordan and Terry Goodkind, come immediately to mind. Now add David Farland to that list, whose epic fantasy series began with The Runelords.Wizardborn continues the story of the struggle of Gaborn, now the Earth King, who has lost his powers but continues to lead his people. He must contend with the threat of the huge, inhuman Reavers, whose myriads Gaborn and his forces must now pursue across the nation. It has become Gaborn's fate to follow, even into the depths.Raj Ahten, the great warlord endowed with the strength and qualities of thousands of men, once the primary threat to Gaborn, now struggles to retain his own empire. His war of conquest thwarted, his very life is now threatened by the Reaver thousands.And a... Views: 19
