RetailThis penetrating memoir gives an unflinching glimpse into a subject taboo by much of mainstream society. Author Birgit Waldschmidt shares how she dealt with the dangers of selling herself and promoting sex as the greatest “high” a human can achieve. She dealt this intoxicating lust-drug as a “Starlight” of the night until her need to present a superficial image to the world almost destroyed her.When the Flesh Becomes the Master….Some people deal Heroin, others Cocaine, but what about dealing Flesh? Are prostitutes the only ones who peddle their bodies for cash, or do we all use physical attraction to get what we want? Women resort to flirting or sexually flaunting their bodies to hypnotize the opposite sex. And men cannot resist the allure of a girl who wants to be America’s next top model sporting a seductive hairdo, dazzling make-up or a tight mini-skirt. But the temptation to “prostitute” ourselves is a corrosive evil that permeates all cultures and flourishes, robbing lives and whole societies of innocence and our “essential organic nature."This book contains the soul story of a once innocent girl named Birgit, who after losing her beloved father to divorce, discovers how pornography helps her escape her feelings of abandonment. Soon she embarks on a path of self-destruction that ultimately entangles her in a web of prostitution, obsessive fantasy, and impossible romance--and don't forget her relentless desire for stardom. Driven by her intense need to attain perfection so that somewhere, the “man of her dreams” would be forever hers, Birgit leaves Germany to test her fate in America. Little does she know that she’s in for one hell of a ride … one that nearly wipes her off the face of the Earth.Ultimately, and above all, this is a story of hope … a timid child thrust into a twisted world … finds a creative way to deal with her inner person and face the realities of sexual addiction and money lust that lead her to become a responsible adult. See how the implosion of Birgit’s aha moment moves her to turn fate around. Views: 33
Steve Winslow didn’t understand. The young woman’s court appointed attorney didn’t cost her anything, the guy had just plea-bargained her petty-theft charge down to a suspended sentence with no time served and no fine, so why was she trying to fire him and hire Steve?It was a great deal, except for one thing.She happened to be innocent."In his ability to channel Erle Stanley Gardner, Parnell Hall stands alone ... one of the funniest and most unorthodox jury selections in fictional annals ... purely entertaining witness-stand give-and take." —Jon L. Breen, Mystery Scene MagazineSeries Titles - The Baxter Trust, The Anonymous Client,The Underground Man, The Naked Typist, The Wrong Gun, The Innocent WomanPraise for the Steve Winslow Legal Mystery Series"Highly entertaining courtroom drama." – Publisher’s Weekly"Scenes out of court are good, but those taking place in court are superb." – Associated Press"Flashy and great fun." – Kirkus Reviews"Remindful of Perry Mason at his best." — Abilene Reporter News Views: 33
Something to Talk About, the sixth book in the Cochran/Deveraux series, answers the question that readers started asking after the first book, Lucky in Love: who is the mysterious John Flores and what is his relationship to the Cochran family? At the very end of A Merry Little Christmas, the fifth book, Big Benny Cochran confided something to his daughter-in-law, Angelique Deveraux Cochran that had readers overcome with curiosity and now all the answers are out on the table. Adam Cochran has a lot on his mind because he's recently admitted to himself that he's in love with his best friend and business partner, Alicia Fuentes. She's always been hands-off to him because they made a promise to stay friends and only friends. He'd finding it harder and harder to keep that promise because he wants her like he's never wanted anything or anyone in his life. Alicia is going through the same thing because she's been in love with Adam for years and the same promise has kept her from admitting her feelings for him. But true love will always find a way and they finally break down the barriers that have kept them in the BFF category and find their way into each other's arms. Being in love is wonderful and their passion exceeds all their expectations. Adam proposes and she accepts, but when Big Benny announces to the family that he fathered a son while he was married to his late wife, Lillian, everything changes,Adam is furious and refuses to have anything to do with his new half-brother, even though the rest of the family is willing to accept him. Benita tries to convince Adam that John is a good man, reminding him that John Flores is the man her saved her sanity and helped her reconcile with Clay after the tragic car accident that made her miscarry their first child, Even after finding how how Big Benny came to have a one-night-affair with John's mother, Adam isn't convinced that he can forgive his father and accept his brother. His angst drives a wedge between him and Alicia and causes her great distress.But when it's revealed that John is dying of the same condition that caused his mother's death and that Adam is the only one who can save him through a living transplant, Adam has no choice but to do the right thing and volunteer to help his newest sibling. Now it's Alicia who has the [roblem because she's afraid that something will happen to Adam during the surgery.Adam's tender love and infinite passion show Alicia that she has nothing to fear, that he and John will both come through the procedure with flying colors so that he and Alicia can live a life filled with love. And he's right; everything works out perfectly and they begin their new life together.Of course, there's the small matter of what becomes of John Flores-Cochran and his acerbic assistant "Miss Parker", and that's what book seven, A Fool for You is all about. Happy reading! Views: 33
The Paris Wife meets *Into Thin Air *in this breathtaking debut novel of obsession and divided loyalties, which brilliantly weaves together the harrowing story of George Mallory's ill-fated 1924 attempt to be the first man to conquer Mount Everest, with that of a single day in the life of his wife as she waits at home in England for news of his return. A captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction, Above All Things moves seamlessly back and forth between the epic story of Mallory's legendary final expedition and a heartbreaking account of a day in the life of Ruth Mallory. Through George's perspective, and that of the newest member of the climbing team, Sandy Irvine, we get an astonishing picture of the terrible risks taken by the men on the treacherous terrain of the Himalaya. But it is through Ruth's eyes that a complex portrait of a marriage emerges, one forged on the eve of the First World War, shadowed by its losses, and haunted by the ever-present possibility that George might not come home. Drawing on years of research, this powerful and beautifully written novel is a timeless story of desire, redemption, and the lengths we are willing to go for honour, glory, and love.Review“A love story, a tale of adventure, and a study in obsession all at once, Above All Things is simply breathtaking. With Tanis Rideout’s debut, a major new voice in Canadian fiction arrives.” —Joseph Boyden, Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author of Through Black Spruce“Above All Things has it all: adventure, tragedy, mystery, and a deeply moving love story. It’s gorgeously written and beautifully paced. I could not put it down. Prepare to be dazzled.” —Alison Pick, author of the Man Booker Prize-nominated Far To Go"'Because it's there.' With just three words, George Mallory explained why explorers do what they do. Yet beyond these words, volumes have been left unsaid. With Above All Things, Tanis Rideout finally fills in this void, illuminating one of the great, tragic adventure stories of the modern-day age. It's a fantastic read." —David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of Z"Tanis Rideout’s Above All Things is truly mesmerizing, a powerful weaving of the tensions and heartaches of a marriage in conflict with an obsession. It is the story of British climber George Mallory’s third scaling of the walls of the world’s highest mountain, and it is brilliantly told. It will take you up the slopes of Mount Everest, a climb so vividly described, you will almost feel the biting wind, the intense cold, the great drama of an historic event. But this is more than an adventure tale. Above All Things takes the reader into the hearts of both Mallory and his wife as they struggle to understand each other and their own conflicted yearnings. A deeply satisfying blend of truth and imagination that stands out from the crowd."— Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker"This magnificent novel, at once rugged and sensual, elaborates on George Mallory’s assault on Everest in 1924, the ones who went, the ones who waited. Deeply felt, richly imagined, immaculately styled, and utterly compelling, Above All Things takes us to the heights of human experience and endurance, both in physical fortitude and erotic longing. Rideout brings us to the summit and back down, shaken but somehow saved by grace."—-Robert Goolrick, author of A Reliable WifeAbout the AuthorTANIS RIDEOUT received her MFA from the University of Guelph-Humber, and she has been a finalist for the Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers and the CBC Literary Awards. In 2006, she was named Poet Laureate for Lake Ontario by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and joined Gord Downie on a tour to promote environmental justice on the lake. Sometimes referred to as the Poet Laureate of CanRock, Tanis joined Sarah Harmer’s I Love the Escarpment Tour to read a commissioned poem. She was born in Belgium, grew up in Bermuda and in Kingston, Ontario, and now lives in Toronto. Views: 33
The Jack the Ripper murders of 1888 continue to exert a macabre hold on the collective imagination of the masses more than a century later, and this book, the result of extensive research, sheds some light on them. Among the first serial murders, their brutality and bizarreness begged questions such as What kind of person could have performed such horrific deeds? and How could they not have been caught by the huge police effort? The book offers keen insight into Victorian London and its policing as it follows the investigations of the infamous murders. Arguing that many unresolved questions could be answered if Jack was in reality a woman, this bold account names a suspect and explains why the murders stopped.About the AuthorJohn Morris is a legal consultant specializing in immigration. Views: 33
Roxy Ran is an ordinary thirteen-year-old girl who doesn′t know anything about her ninja powers until a confrontation with the school bully unleashes them. When new boy Jackson Axe introduces Roxy to the world of martial arts, she learns about the legend of the White Warrior and the powers that are trapped in the Tiger Scrolls. The White Warrior is hunted by both the ninja and samurai clans, and now Jackson and Roxy must find the Tiger Scrolls and unleash the powers of the White Warrior before the samurai do. And in order to survive, Roxy must unleash her inner ninja. Ages: 9+ ′Dazzlingly different... a novel about transformation that has the power to transform every reader. Tiffiny Hall is the new voice in children′s fiction.′ - John Marsden Views: 33
Leave the Lipstick, Take the Iguana is the 9th book in the bestselling Travelers' Tales humor series which began with There's No Toilet Paper on the Road Less Traveled followed by the now classic "underwear" women's humor series which began with top seller and still-selling Sand in My Bra. Views: 33
