Judge Robert H. Bork will deliver the Barbara Frum Historical Lecture at the University of Toronto in March 2002. This annual lecture "on a subject of contemporary history in historical perspective" was established in memory of Barbara Frum and will be broadcast on the CBC Radio program Ideas.In Coercing Virtue, former US solicitor general Robert H. Bork examines judicial activism and the practice of many courts as they consider and decide matters that are not committed to their authority. In his opinion, this practice infringes on the legitimate domains of the executive and legislative branches of government and constitutes a judicialization of politics and morals. Should courts be used as a vehicle of social change even if the majority view weighs against the court's ruling? And if we allow courts to make law, especially in a country like Canada where our Supreme Court judges aren't even elected, then what does this mean for democratic... Views: 65
She holds the key to more than a fortune...There's more to love than meets the eye...The daughter of a wealthy merchant, Sophia Russell has no interest in marriage, especially after a recent humiliation--and especially not to Maximilian, Marquess of Devereaux. But it's the only way to save herself from fortune hunters--and those who wish to seize a powerful connection she prefers to keep secret--even from her future husband... Marrying Sophia is the only way Max can regain the wealth his father squandered on an extravagant country palace. And while Max and his bride are civil, theirs is clearly a marriage of convenience--until a family enemy takes a questionable interest in Sophia--one that may lead all the way to the throne. Forced to become allies in a battle they hadn't foreseen, the newlyweds soon grow closer--and discover a love, and a passion, they never expected..."Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft... Views: 65
Many books have been hailed as "in the tradition of" THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. Not this one. It came first. It may, however, be something of a precursor. A space-operatic comedy of manners and meditation on life, a cheerful noir thriller, NEW CELEBRATIONS comprises the first three, and so far only, novels about the enigmatic Anthony Villiers, a young man who trails both a mysterious past and a six-foot furred toad companion whose papers are not in order. From a space-station gambling resort, to a nice camping venue in a nature reserve, to the masquerade on Delbalso where arboreal peels grunt like clockwork, Villiers tours many odd social circles of the interstellar Nashuite Empire. Hounded by want of cash, by assassins and, worse, bureaucrats, he remains polite, has fun, and makes an impression. Meet him and see. Views: 65
Bad boy Zane Masterson thoroughly enjoys living up to his reputation as a lady-killer. And he's hoping, by switching places with his identical twin brother, that he can fix Grey's "rep," too. Little does he guess how soon he'll get that chance....Clothing designer Toni Maxwell is smart, sexy and always gets what she wants. Right now what she wants is a scandal with the suddenly infamous Grey Masterson. And she's not above hunting him down to get it....Zane can't wait for the woman stalking his brother to show up...but he never dreams he'll actually fall for her! Then again, Toni Maxwell isn't your average stalker. In fact, she makes it clear she only wants to use the notorious Masterson reputation. She's hoping that getting involved in a sex scandal will scare off her overzealous boyfriend. So, what else can Zane do but give the lady "exactly" what she wants.... Views: 65
HER UNDERCOVER PRINCE
Narrowly escaping an assassin, Prince Alexander fled the Vashmiran
embassy in Washington, D.C., with only the clothes on his back. But the
playboy bachelor was determined to take matters into his own hands. With
the help of stunning private investigator Taylor Welles, he went
undercover, with the icy American reluctantly posing as his adoring
wife....
Taylor was cautious of every man she met, especially tall, dark and
handsome ones like Alex. But something about him -- his honest blue
eyes, his confident grin -- compelled her to believe his wild, royal
story. His wicked seduction made Taylor helpless to deny him, but could
she dare believe she'd finally found her Prince Charming, whose very
life rested in her hands...? Views: 65
If you liked Fifty Shades of Grey you'll love Sarah's Education!Student by day, hooker by night ... Sarah's birthday plan was to taste her first drink and lose her virginity on the same night. When her boyfriend lets her down, she goes ahead with the drink and is mistaken for a call girl!It is the most thrilling night of her life and leads Sarah into regular secret liaisons in top hotels with strange and exciting men, for cash. And Sarah finds she has a natural talent for satisfying her kinky clients' fetishes. All is well until a sexy, dominant client ignites her deepest desire and then shows up as a professor at her college. Life, already complicated for this student call girl, becomes a heady mix of love and lust as she learns her lessons both in the classroom and over the knee. Views: 65
When an outbreak of the deadly Black Plague closes the Globe Theatre, William Shakespeare's acting troupe sets off on a tour of England. Widge, the orphan-turned-actor, knows that he'll be useful on the trip. Not only does he love the stage, but his knack for a unique shorthand has proven him one of the most valuable apprentices in the troupe. But then a mysterious man appears, claiming to know a secret from Widge's past-a secret that may forever force him from the theatre he loves."An exciting, well-written tale that is sure to leave [readers] clamoring for more." (School Library Journal, starred review) Views: 65
Living on a rundown farm at the edge of a small Texas town, Della Ward is haunted by the bittersweet life she once lived with an adoring husband who died too soon. Once a laughing, carefree soul, Della is now a widow with only guilty memories for company. Until the day she sees a rugged stranger riding across the prairie toward her house. His presence awakens Della’s heart, but she can never imagine the ways this man will forever change her life.Lawman James Cameron believes in settling debts and living by honor. It may have taken him ten years to arrive at Della’s door, but he’s finally here and is determined to tell her the truth about the day her husband died. But one look at the woman whose picture he has carried with him for years and he knows that the truth may destroy them both. For Cameron will have to face the past and force Della to do the same before either of them can have a future . . . or each other.From Library JournalFor ten years, Della Ward has struggled with guilt over the tone of the last letter she sent to her husband, Clarence, before he was killed during the Civil War. Now she is forced to resolve her feelings when gun-slinging lawman James Cameron, who was with her husband when he died, brings her Clarence's last letter and with it an account of his final minutes. But Cameron's calm, cool exterior is deceptive, hiding a guilty secret that he knows he must eventually share, even though it could destroy them both. Set against the stark background of post-Civil War Texas, this well-developed, character-driven Western romance clearly depicts the realities of the times and beautifully describes the developing relationship between Della and James and their reluctance to embrace it. With her classic flair and with great sensitivity, Osborne has penned an intense story of two emotionally fragile people who find healing and hope in their love for each other. Readers will be waiting. Winner of both a RITA Award and the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award, Osborne (The Bride of Willow Creek) lives in Colorado. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review“One of the best writers in the business.”–SUSAN ELIZABETH PHILLIPS New York Times bestselling author“Wit, style, and class. Maggie Osborne is a storyteller who consistently delivers all three.”–NORA ROBERTS Views: 65
If you breathe...It will find you. The list of 10,000 names was created for maximum devastation. Business leaders, housewives, politicians, celebrities, janitors, children. None of them is aware of what is about to happen--but all will be part of the most frightening brand of warfare the world has ever known. The germ--an advanced form of the Ebola virus--has been genetically engineered to infect only those people whose DNA matches the codes embedded within it. Those whose DNA is not a match simply catch a cold. But those who are a match experience a far worse fate. Within days, their internal organs liquify. Death is the only escape. The release of the virus will usher in a new era of power where countries are left without defense. Where a single person--or millions--could be killed with perfect accuracy and zero collateral damage. Where your own DNA works against you. Views: 65
Haunted by memories of her brother’s death, and searching for answers, Lily Hart embarks on a career that takes her into a seedy underworld, where she is exposed to wealth, greed, lust and the reign of gorgeous, powerful, and dangerous men—one man in particular wreaks havoc on her emotions. At thirty Jake Eden has everything: looks to die for, money, power and a never-ending line of twisted, fucked-up women willing to do anything to get with him. Love? Love was for pussies…until a woman with the stage name of ‘Jewel’ arrives on the scene. She alone is different from all the others. Oozing pure, unadulterated sex, strong, intelligent and independent, she is everything he should stay away from, but she makes him itch to tame her and keep her for himself. Her lure is addictive and undeniable and soon he is hooked. But when the line between betrayal and loyalty is put to test… Will love be stronger than revenge? Views: 65
In this sequel to Young Lions, three British teenagers—Alan, Sam and Alice—continue to valiantly resist the Nazis and the British Fascists. A Spanish Civil War vendetta spills blood onto the streets of Hereward. Alan and Sam discover that Paul Mason has survived the St. George's Day Massacre. The Resistance attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler and Alice is kidnapped by the S.S. Alan joins the Blackshirts and tries to sabotage the German invasion of Scotland. Young Lions Roar is the second book in the Young Lions series and is a fast paced, gritty war novel set in an alternative history of the Second World War. Views: 65
