A wonderful collection of stories from the much-loved Salley Vickers.The stories in this long-awaited collection by Salley Vickers all deal with psychological aspects of love: love given and withheld, love craved and lost, love met and disappointed; the differing shades of loves between friends, between parents and children, between children and other adults; love even, in one case, for a pet.Psychologically acute, sharply written in lucid and often witty prose, these stories, set in Venice, Greece and Rome as well as London and the English countryside, take us into the complex geography of the human heart. Sometimes joyous and humorous, sometimes melancholy and poignant, this collection confirms Salley Vickers' reputation as one of our most subtle and engaging writers. Views: 32
On New Year's Eve, Jinx literally falls down a flight of stairs and into the strong, surfer-boy arms of Jamie, her brother's friend and the cutest boy to wear Tiger sneakers and drive a BMW. Meanwhile, her best pal Liberty has returned, ready for more mischief. This semester, the must-haves include new friendships with triplets Olga, Masha, and Irinia, and their mysterious, handsome bodyguard who makes sure they don't get into any trouble—or at least don't get caught. School starts and Jinx remains fascinated by Jamie. She giddily awaits the moment when she can swerve with her dream boy.When the girls sneak out to attend the wildest bash of the year, it could turn out to be the end of their good times at Stagmount. . . . Views: 32
Product DescriptionThe British may define themselves with the words"Dunkirk Spirit"yet remarkably this is the first novel to tell the full true story of the evacuation in the early months of the Second World War. For the first time, journalist and best-selling author Alan Pearce tells the incredible story of personal sacrifice and bravery both on the home front and in the front line. Drawing on personal accounts and official histories, he dispels the common myths and gives a harrowing perspective of a great defeat and subsequent miracle seen through the eyes of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Heart warming and compelling, this is a novel that raises the spirits, and begs the question could we ever do it again? Views: 32
The two volumes of this unforgettable New York Times bestselling series from beloved author Francine Rivers are now available in single eBook edition. Her Mother's Hope and Her Daughter's Dream tell the story of four generations of women in one family who are all searching for their God-given place in the world. A rich and moving epic, the series spans decades and continents to explore not only the sacrifices mothers make for their daughters but also the very nature of unconditional love. Views: 32
Like Birdie Adams didn't have enough problems this summer. But Birdie's Birdie. And if a long-buried box has "Open if you dare" written on its lid, then Birdie and her best friends, Ally and Rose, are going to open it. And now, along with everything else that's going on—Ally's pitching slump, Rose's banishment to Britain, and Birdie's annoying younger sister being, you know, annoying—the best friends are caught up in solving a mystery planted by a dead girl forty years ago. Views: 32
