In his first book of nonfiction since 2003, the Nobel Laureate gives us an eloquent, intimate exploration into ways of looking and feeling and how they alter the configuration of the writers world. Views: 63
Clemmie has a problem - she's had almost as many jobs as she's had birthdays and her lovelife is on the critical list. But with the big 3-0 looming she's determined to transform herself from unemployed singleton to loved-up success. Trouble is Clemmie's dream job would be working for local entrepreneur Guy Devlin, owner of the famous pyrotechnics company, The Gunpowder Plot. He'd also be high on her list of candidates for significant other too. But Guy has a whole veritable cargo hold of baggage - avaricious ex-wife, a host of monster ex-step children. He's not even looking for an assistant. And if he was a quirky amateur firework maker with a penchant for cream cakes and big explosions wouldn't be high on his list. Views: 63
This welcome addition to EF Benson’s hugely popular Mapp and Lucia series finds Major Flint in need of a new servant, Miss Mapp in need of a summer tenant, and Quaint Irene in need of a pint of bitter. Romantic entanglements stir the still waters of Tilling society, cunning plots are laid, and unforeseen complications ensue. Who is doing what to whom with a bottle of sesame oil? What is the truth behind the great Tilling chocolate cake mystery? Why does Major Flint need a loaded elephant gun? Did Miss Mapp really poison the Padre? Are Diva Plaistow's days as a single woman numbered? How will Mr Wyse measure up as a man of action? Oh yes, and what really happened to Lucy? Find the answers to these and much more in Major Benjy, the latest addition to the Mapp and Lucia canon by best-selling author Guy Fraser-Sampson. Perfect reading for followers of Benson’s original novels and sure to be equally loved by P.G. Wodehouse fans, this is a pitch-perfect and deliciously... Views: 63
The third installment in Alexander McCall Smith's beloved 44 Scotland Street series is sure to delight his many fans. This just in from Edinburgh: the complicated lives of the denizens of 44 Scotland Street are becoming no simpler. Domenica Macdonald has left for the Malacca Straits to conduct a perilous anthropological study of pirate households. Angus Lordie's dog, Cyril, has been stolen, and is facing an uncertain future wandering the streets. Bertie, the prodigiously talented six-year-old, is still enduring psychotherapy, but his burden is lightened by a junior orchestra's trip to Paris, where he makes some interesting new friends. Back in Edinburgh, there is romance for Pat with a handsome young man called Wolf, until she begins to see the attractions of the more prosaically named Matthew. Teeming with McCall Smith's wonderful wit and charming depictions of Edinburgh, Love Over Scotland is another beautiful ode to a city and its people that continue... Views: 63
While Emma Collins wonders who in their right mind would use her hard-won divorce settlement to purchase a bed-and-breakfast down in the Ozarks, her free-spirited sister Katy fantasizes dreamily about how this move to a small town will be just the thing for her six-year-old son, Josh.And, as usual, Emma is right. But it is not until they drive to Warbler Lake, Missouri, to take over Bitsy's B&B that they realize just how right she's been. In this part of the country, B&B stands for Bait & BBQ! The girls know little enough about running a bed-and-breakfast, but a bait-and-BBQ?With their money and futures sunk into a run-down, roadside rattletrap, the girls have no choice but to roll up their sleeves and get to work. But as they settle in and get to know the difference between fatheads, night crawlers, mealworms and shiners, no one is more surprised than they are when they actually get the place up and running.But trouble is brewing. Katy's ex-husband is... Views: 63
Dedicated, intuitive, and utterly obsessive, DCI James Langton is ruthless in his pursuit of a gang of illegal immigrants, the murderers of a young prostitute. When one of them nearly kills him, Anna Travis nurses his wounds and bears the brunt of his frustrations, putting her own life and career on hold. But then one of Anna's own cases -- the seemingly motiveless murder of a quiet, studious woman -- turns out to be linked with Langton's, and Anna becomes the gang's next target. As USA Today wrote of La Plante's Above Suspicion, "There is no sugarcoating on this 100-proof police procedural." La Plante's growing legions of fans will not be disappointed. Views: 63
Maxie McNabb and her miniature dachshund, Stretch, are in Hawaii to help Maxie's friend Karen Bailey pack up her house. But after a prowler tries to break in and someone sabotages the plumbing, Maxie suspects that Karen is hiding something... Views: 63
Two Sides to Every Story by Dyanne Davis Views: 63
Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach--especially a football coach--to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for anyone to be successful without compromising faith and family? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived for God and family--and challenges us all to redefine our ideas of what it means to succeed. Includes a foreword by Denzel Washington. Views: 62
Contemporary Romance: Three generations of Texan women find that the hardships of life sometimes get in the way of love. When Laura Chapman's husband of twenty years dies, she returns to college and finds a handsome professor who might just steal her heart. Jessica Chapman is looking forward to a happily-ever-after marriage with her fiancé, but what happens if the two don't agree on every detail and handsome and tenderhearted Colin Phillips swoops in and captures her heart? Kellie and Nathan Fischer seem to have it all, but what happens when a family tragedy tears the two apart? Views: 62
Evil Looms From An Ancient Place OPR Chairman Wess' daughter woke up this morning covered in blood that wasn't her own. Now she is being charged with a murder that she has no memory of. It's up to Nick Bishop and the Office of Paranormal Research to prove, or disprove her innocence. Their investigation sends them into a confrontation with an ancient evil and their newly created Soldiers of Darkness! In a winding tale that involves the FBI, Wiccans, zombies, and a Triad of Egyptian Gods, can the Office of Paranormal Research find out what's happening to Lexy Weiss' Join Nick Bishop and the Office of Paranormal Research in the thrilling sequel to Phantoms!FACTS: The "Abydos Triad" refers to three Egyptian Gods: Osiris, Isis, and Horus.' For the second book in the OPR series, Terence wanted to get away from ghosts and match the team up with creatures that were a little more "substantial."' The book combines the author's love of the macabre and the Egyptian culture.' For the first time, we see the ramifications of the "Halloween Episode" of Ghost Chasers Inc. featured in Phantoms.' For the second book of the series, Terence wanted to try his hand at writing a zombie story. Not satisfied with the idea that zombies are slow moving and ignorant, he gave his zombies interesting new features like venom glands. Views: 62
