f we don't have the past in mind, it is merely history. If we do, it is still part of the present.Esther's grandparents first meet at a church dance in London in 1947. Stephen, a shy young Kiwi, has left to practise pharmacy on the other side of the world. Eva has grown up English, with no memory of the Jewish family who sent their little girl to safety. When the couple emigrate, the peace they seek in New Zealand cannot overcome the past they have left behind.Following the lives of Eva, her daughter Lisa and her granddaughter Esther, All This by Chance is a moving multigenerational family saga about the legacy of the Holocaust and the burden of secrets never shared, by one of New Zealand's finest writers. Views: 28
In a world forever obsessed with the idea of love lurk creatures straight out of legend—mythical beings that really do go bump in the night. In a small town located in rural Arizona there are two brothers that are not quite human. They have a deep, dark secret. Views: 28
"Opal Carew gives readers a taste of the forbidden." –Romance Reviews TodayA chance encounter leads to a passion they can't forget in Opal Carew's newest erotic romance!Stevie has given up on love and just wants a simple life driving her taxi. But her plans are turned upside down when gorgeous billionaire Reid Jacobs steps into the back of her cab. Commanding and mysterious, he's a temptation she can't resist—and soon their torrid one night stand leads to an intoxicating affair. In Reid's strong arms, Stevie finds herself falling harder than she ever imagined. But is she ready to trust again? And when his business partner falls for Stevie, will it change everything? One thing is clear: she's about to take the ride of her life.... "Carew brings erotic romance to a whole new level...she sets your senses on fire!" – Reader to ReaderA Fare to Remember by Opal Carew is one sexy ride! Views: 28
Nestled among the sandy rolling hills in a far away land, lies the little town of Nuttinnew where nothing ever changes. Then one day strange "pieces" (called such for they were thought to be pieces of the heavens) fell from the sky. At first merely a curiosity, these objects were quickly gathered up and soon became an enchantment to the town folks who began to desire them above even the necessities of life. Unbeknownst to all be the young wellwalker, a similar looking object had been recovered from the depths of the well. Could it be the key to underearth? A simmering contention between the self-aggrandizing mayor, Pentalope Pulpit, and the covertly rebellious Wellkeeper of the East, Loden, leads to an accusation of treason and bursts into an open rebellion, pitting the people residing east of the town's well, against those living to the west. At the same time the pieces were falling from the sky, the young wellwalker, Tyter, who descended into the well everyday to check the water level, discovers a magical object deep in the well, which first saves his life, then makes him deathly ill. Later he discovers this object is very similar to those which had fallen from the sky. A young female, Brindle, thought to be retarded due to a speech impediment, is chosen to take Tyter's place in the well. As the strife between east and west grows, Brindle is assisted in the well by Keyshi, a mischievous, sentient, summer breeze. Together they team up to save Tyler's life by confronting a gatekeeper of Under earth. But the culminating clash between the forces leave the town, already divided in loyalties, physically torn apart, as a Great Gorge rips through the center of town leaving the well standing stately at its center, yet inaccessible for water to be drawn. With the coming of the pieces, passions are inflamed and the lust for power, at whatever the cost, rages in the hearts of the contenders, each of whom would rule Nuttiness in their own very different fashion. The Rending is Book One of Pieces, a three volume fantasy fiction novel for adults of all ages. It is a non-stop action adventure, driven by an assortment of lively spirited characters, from the gentle, guardian giant to the merciless mayor. All of whom the reader gets to know intimately. It is not a book easily summed up with words, for it is rich with plot and characters who must be experienced and enjoyed. Major Characters: Penelope, mayor; Lo den, rebel leader; Tyler, well walker; Brindle, female-well walker; Borg, guardian giant; Undock, husband/scientist; Sol lie; CB, care tender; The Hooded One; Meredith and Fleet ra, the "odd lings"; Under; Damply; Outlier; Old Sledge; Keyshi; Tonc. Rated: R for episodes of graphic violence, and references to nudity/sex. Reading age: 18 years old and up. File size: 577 kbs. Views: 28
Learn what it means to be the Spellweaver... Views: 28
Truck-loving toddlers will delight in this big, bright, bold book all about trucks. Adults will chuckle as they discover not just the descriptive verse about the truck but that each truck has a personality. There is the milk truck, Senor Moo, and the Snow Plow, Mr. Salty, and don’t forget every little one’s favorite, Big Red, the fire truck. Included at the end of the book is a key to the 14 types of trucks with all sorts of interesting features and facts about each truck. Sure to impress old and young readers alike!From School Library JournalPreSchool-Grade 2-Fourteen monster trucks are brought to life through giant cartoons that roar with personality and an enthusiastic text. Each bold spread introduces a different massive machine, such as a garbage truck named Stink ("Eating and crunching,/munching and slurping./Just don't be around/when this guy starts burping"); Mr. Salty the snowplow; and Suds, a "Slime-sucking sweeper." Bright, solid-colored backgrounds allow the vehicles to take center stage. Large eyes glare from headlights and windshields, while grills and bumpers grin and grimace as the machines dig and lift, haul and move. Children can learn interesting facts about all of these trucks on the final page, where each vehicle's size, speed, and special features are listed. A good choice for storytime and one-on-one sharing, this book will spend more time on the road than on the shelf.-Carolyn Janssen, Children's Learning Center of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OHCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. From BooklistPreS. Though not as clever as Kate McMullan's I Stink (2002), this book about big vehicles will satisfy the same audience. Here, there's a wider range of vehicles: dirt dumpers, bulldozers, moving trucks, plows, and, of course, a garbage truck. All are personified, some with glaring eyes, others with razor sharp teeth, and they all sport names such as Chuck and Mr. Salty. All do their jobs with a ferocity that comes clear in the text: "Monster trucks! Monster trucks! / Slime-sucking sweeper trucks. / Snorting and scrubbing with a big bristly brush--cleaning the streets for the 9 o'clock rush." The bruisers are placed against pure, jelly-bean colored backgrounds that add a festive note to the serious business of hauling, moving, tugging, cleaning. Ilene CooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Views: 28
RetailOne night in March 1999, fifteen-year-old dance student Rachel Elizabeth Barber vanished. No one could have guessed that she had become another girl's 'perfect' victim. Happy. Beautiful. Talented. She had everything her killer could want. Perceived by crime experts everywhere as one of the most bizarre homicides they had encountered, Perfect Victim recounts two stories: Rachel's mother Elizabeth Southall tells of her family's heart-rendering experience – how they lived through unimaginable tragedy, going to extraordinary lengths to prove their daughter wasn't a runaway. Criminal court reporter Megan Norris provides another side of the picture; the analysis, the astonishment of professionals when faced with the killer's weird and unsettling letters, and the police proceedings that led, eventually, to the Rachel Barber case being solved. Confronting and compelling, this is an incredible story about a callous and calculated crime. Views: 28
Nobody ever walked across the bridge at night. But on the foggy night that Hammer took that chance, his encounter with a gun-toting thug and a girl on the lam ended with both strangers dead. Soon Hammer is caught in a web of sinister gangsters and beautiful women the likes of which he's never seen -- and his only way out is to kill and kill again...even with his bare hands. Views: 28
Will a shocking secret cause a rising star to fall? Valentine Fleming has always dreamed of being an actress but after years of failed auditions and broken dreams, her hopes are fading fast - so too is her self-esteem - and her only chance of landing a starring role is leading a theatre group for a group of disinterested, Lynx-drenched, hormonal teenagers. So when she gets a call from her agent telling her she has a part in a play with a sexy leading man, she's over the moon. She's not packing her bags for the Hollywood hills just yet but could this be the lucky break she has been looking for? But just as it seems that her luck might be set to change and Valentine starts to imagine her name in lights once more, she learns a shocking truth that someone very close to her has kept from her for too long, and the life Valentine once knew no longer seems her own. The new man in her life challenges her feelings for someone in her past and gives her a taste of the heady high life of star-studded, red carpet premieres but amongst it all, she struggles to find love with Mr Right and discovers too that old habits die hard. Views: 28
Joe Crozier, a businessman with a decidedly shady past, is enjoying a pleasant evening of being wined and dined in all the best places. But the congenial atmosphere is shattered when his host yet again tries to persuade him to sell his nightclub, the Painted Pony. Refusing this time, however, costs Joe more than he could ever have imagined - Bound and gagged, he takes a silent and deadly dip in the nearby river. Meanwhile, Charlie Priest is called to another murder scene - only to find that the victim is an old school friend of his, the famous mountaineer, Tony Krabbe. But what could this amiable lecturer have done to deserve being attacked with his own ice-pick? And could the two cases be linked? As girlfriends from Krabbe s past return to savage his carefully built reputation, Charlie s own love life takes a turn for the worse. Charlie is both desperate to help his girlfriend and to seek out the truth, but can work and love ever make comfortable bedfellows?Review"'Enough to satisfy the most ardent lover of crime fiction' Yorkshire Evening Post 'One of Yorkshire's best-kept secrets' Crime Time 'Pawson is a good writer, and has created a meaty, readable detective story. However, it is the humanity of his characters that really makes Over The Edge distinctive' Glasgow Herald" About the AuthorStuart Pawson had a career as a mining engineer, followed by a spell working for the probation service, before he became a full-time writer. He lives in Fairburn, Yorkshire, and when not hunched over the word processor, Stuart likes nothing more than tramping across the moors, which often feature in his stories. Views: 28
The Hidden Valley Eagles have high hopes for the football championship in this novel from NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber.Tiki and Ronde are ready to end junior high with a win--a big win! Their dream is to see their team in the championship, and with the Hidden Valley Eagles' undefeated season, their chances are strong. But when Manny, the star quarterback, starts having headaches, the doctor says he has a minor concussion, and he is out for two weeks. The whole school is counting on the team, but with pressure building, Tiki and Ronde are starting to lose their confidence. More than that, they think their good luck is going to run out. Will the team let an injury keep them from the championship? Or can they learn to work together to bring home a win? From real-life NFL superstar brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, this is an inspiring story of teamwork and triumph. Views: 28
