On her first day at Pittsburgh’s Angels of Mercy Medical Center,
L.A.-transplant Lydia Fiore, the new ER attending physician, loses a
patient: the Chief of Surgery’s son. Now, to save her career, Lydia must
discover the truth behind her patient’s death, even as it leads her
into unfamiliar-and risky-territory.
At least she’s not alone. There’s med student Amanda, a sweet
Southern belle with problems of her own; Gina, a resident with a chip on
her shoulder; and Nora, the no-nonsense charge nurse with a cool head
but a fiery temper. Not to mention the paramedic who’d like to try out
his bedside manner on Lydia. Views: 61
Here are five first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story along with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun. The series follows three friends who love to share stories. In each book, one is reminded of a well-known story: Little Red Riding Hood in It's Not About the Hunter!, Beauty and the Beast in It's Not About the Rose!, Snow White in It's Not About the Apple!, Cinderella in It's Not About the Pumpkin!, and Hansel and Gretel in It's Not About the Crumbs! As one friend starts, the others are reminded of versions they know so each volume has three stories within one framework. The stories come from around the world, and Veronika Martenova Charles provides a note at the end of each book to describe... Views: 61
Work-at-home dad, devoted husband, hustling freelance writer, aspiring screenwriter--all ways to describe the unwilling sleuth Aaron Tucker. In A Farewell to Legs, the second installment of the Aaron Tucker Mystery Series, Aaron is back on the trail again, investigating a dead lobbyist and an elementary school stink-bomber. Views: 61
Rogues, larrikins and the lost people -- these stories range from inspired, laconic comedies to pathos and tragedy. This selection showcases Lawson′s range as a fiction writer and includes all his best-loved stories such as ′The Drover′s Wife′, ′The Union Buries its Dead′ and ′The Loaded Dog′. These are tales that affirm Henry Lawson′s reputation as one of the world′s greatest short story writers and highlight his profound influence on how Australians see themselves. Views: 61
"First, that is a lie. You are not trying to take a train to Germany. Second, your papers are false. Do you think you can trump up false papers and just walk onto one of our trains?" (Hunger Journeys) It's World War Two in Amsterdam. Lena leaves her starving family to travel by train with her friend Sofie to Almelo, a town close to the German border, in search of food. It's a risky plan. The girls have false papers and are quickly pulled off thetrain by German soldiers. Only by fluke do they get back on again with the help of Albert, one of the soldiers. After Lena discovers that the train had also been used to transport Jews to concentration camps, she fears her new friendship with the well-meaning Albert may lead her into more danger. Sofie, too, befriends a soldier, a relationship that quickly turns serious and has unfortunate consequences for both girls. Views: 61
As a child, Luke's mother often tells him the story of the Dumb House, an experiment on newborn babies raised in silence, designed to test the innateness of language. As Luke grows up, his interest in language and the delicate balance of life and death leads to amateur dissections of small animals – tiny hearts revealed still pumping, as life trickles away. But as an adult, following the death of his mother, Luke's obsession deepens, resulting in a haunting and bizarre experiment on Luke's own children. Views: 61
Kishi felt her body temperature rising even though the spring morning was quite cool. Her temper was always just under the surface these days, and she was growing weary of being told what to do and how to think. Today that would all change, and nothing would ever be the same. She would do what she wanted regardless of what her sister chose to do. Her father, the king, would not have the satisfaction of using her as leverage against Kira. The lands of Tuwa are once again embroiled in conflict. Ancient councils are convened as old partnerships break apart, and new, tenuous alliances are forged. The threat of war is spreading throughout the land, and no one is sure what will become of the once peaceful land. The Guardians have been compelled to intervene as one of their own breaks sacred laws in search of forbidden powers. Lives will be lost, deception will abound, and life as the people know it will cease to exist. As events escalate, families will be forced to face off as circumstances spiral out of control. Former enemies will unite against common foes while the dark forces combine to fight for their right to rule. Heroes will be forged in the heat of battle on both sides. Prepare for battle...war will find you in the midst of The Broken Council. Views: 61
When Hollywood heart-throb Cooper Lindstrom needs money to get his late mother's homicidal bookie off his back, he jumps at the lifeline Black Hills postmaster Libby McGannon tosses his way. In Cooper's mind, their arrangement is simple: his sperm in trade for a share in her family's gold mine. But the real pay off is her story—the one he plans to turn into a hit sitcom that will push him back on top.The hit show Coop saw coming.Love? Completely blindsided him.And the baby? Who could have guessed Cooper wanted to be a father? Too bad Libby—the woman he's fallen hard for—might never forgive him for turning her life into a joke for worldwide consumption. Views: 61
