Beyond the Pampas is an exploration of the lives of the descendents of nineteenth century Welsh settlers in Argentina. Herrad discovers a fascinating melding of Welsh and Spanish language cultures through which she explores the nature of heritage and identity. Her expectations are further challenged by the plight of Patagonia's indigenous peoples - the Tehuelche and Mapuche - with the land-related cultures and oppression by European settlers. This is an additional prism through which to view history, as is the difference Herrad discovers between metropolitan Buenos Aires and the rural hinterland. And the whole is underpinned by Herrad's personal journey of self-discovery, from an abusive childhood in Germany to acceptance in the communities of Wales and Patagonia. Herrad's openness to new experience and her wonder at the natural world result in a rich and evocative depiction of the exotic places in which she finds herself, from camping under the stars in the Andes to... Views: 19
Book one in the Love's Command SeriesWhen a woman running scared runs into the arms of a sexy cowboy, she might lose her fear, but will she also lose her heart?When a woman on the run hits a town right out of the Wild West, the first cowboy she meets sets his sights on her. Alone, scared, and starting over, Susan will have to decide if the big, bad Russell Ryland, retired Navy SEAL, now rancher, is for real or just using up his down time between missions.Russell takes one look at the smiling, blue-eyed beauty and realises there's a heck of a lot more after retirement than he'd thought. As he begins to dream of a life with Susan, he fights an unfamiliar battle within himself-doubt. Does she want him, or is she merely out for some fun?Time for the reluctant couple nearly runs out when the very men Susan is hiding from come to call. Will Russell wake up quickly enough to save her? Or will their doubts get them both killed? Views: 19
Driven to fulfill an unbreakable promise, Alyce finds help in an unlikely ally. But can she trust this man with her secret—and her heart? Views: 19
On January 12, 2010, novelist Dany Laferrière had just ordered dinner at a Port-au-Prince restaurant with a friend when the earthquake struck. He survived; some three hundred thousand others did not. The quake caused widespread destruction and left over one million homeless.This moving and revelatory book is an eyewitness account of the quake and its aftermath. In a series of vignettes, Laferrière reveals the shock, rage, and grief experienced by those around him, the acts of heroism he witnessed, and his own sense of survivor guilt. At one point, his nephew, astonished at still being alive, asks his uncle not to write about "this," "this" being too horrible to give up so easily to those who were not there. But as a writer, Laferrière can't make such a promise. Still, the question is raised: to whom does this disaster belong? Who gets to talk and write about it? In this way, this book is not only the chronicle of a natural disaster; it is also a personal... Views: 19
Book 4 of Demonstone Chronicles Views: 19
A world that exists in the shadow of our own… the thrilling conclusion to John Twelve Hawks's Fourth Realm trilogy, The Golden City is packed with the knife-edge tension, intriguing characters, and startling plot twists that made The Traveler and The Dark River international hits. John Twelve Hawks's previous novels about the mystical Travelers and the Brethren, their ruthless enemies, generated an extraordinary following around the world. The Washington Post wrote that The Traveler 'portrays a Big Brother with powers far beyond anything Orwell could imagine…' and Publishers Weekly hailed the series as 'a saga that's part A Wrinkle in Time, part The Matrix and part Kurosawa epic.' Internet chat rooms and blogs have overflowed with speculation about the final destiny of the richly imagined characters fighting an epic battle beneath the surface of our modern world. In The Golden City, Twelve Hawks delivers the climax to his spellbinding epic. Struggling to protect the legacy of his Traveler father, Gabriel faces troubling new questions and relentless threats. His brother Michael, now firmly allied with the enemy, pursues his ambition to wrest power from Nathan Boone, the calculating leader of the Brethren. And Maya, the Harlequin warrior pledged to protect Gabriel at all costs, is forced to make a choice that will change her life forever. A riveting blend of high-tech thriller and fast-paced adventure, The Golden City will delight Twelve Hawks's many fans and attract a new audience to the entire trilogy. Views: 19
Terran Times Kali has kept an open
mind but now that a dead universe has moved into her body she is having second
thoughts.
Kaliana has lived as a
relay in a tank, processing data streams and having her personal thoughts as
her own. When blowing her tank open is her last resort, Kali chooses death over
whatever the kidnappers had planned. If she is going, she will take as many of
them with her as she can.
Odin has been a Nameless
since the Orb chose the second generation and his duty is to retrieve the body
of the Host. Her act of bravery touches him but when she floats out into space
he has seconds to act.
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From the outside, Molly West had everything, beauty, brains, and a career she'd retired from not once, but twice. Being in the limelight and in a sport that was male driven, she was often surrounded by men. She ignored first the boys, and as she got older, the men. Her cold shoulder and patented not a chance in hell look were usually enough to get her point across. Molly had no plans in changing what was a perfectly good system. That is until she walked into the pits. Carter Sterling had traveled the racing circuit since he was a boy. He'd heard all the old standbys, She's out there somewhere, love comes along when you least expect it. Good things come to those that... Yeah, he'd heard them all. The last place he expected to meet the love of his life was on a pro track. All she did was smile, and he knew, looking into her sapphire blue eyes, Molly West was his. Forever. If it was only that easy. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he had a gripping feeling in him. An overwhelming need to protect her-a girl he'd just met. Carter had learned a long time ago that gut feelings are almost never wrong. Molly now held his heart in her hands, but it was going to take a lot more than just love to protect her from the past she thought she'd buried a long time ago. Views: 19
Uploaded by toocool81YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE . . . After scattering her mother’s ashes in Vietnam, photojournalist Xandra Carrick comes home to New York to rebuild her life and career. When she experiences, in her darkroom, supernatural visions that reveal atrocities perpetrated by American soldiers during the Vietnam War, she finds herself entangled in a forty-year-old conspiracy that could bring the nation into political turmoil. Launching headlong into a quest to learn the truth from her father, Peter Carrick, a Pulitzer Prize laureate who served as an embedded photographer during the war, she confronts him about a dark secret he has kept—a secret that has devastated their family. Her investigations lead her to her departed mother’s journal, which tells of love, spiritual awakening, and surviving the fall of Saigon. Pursued across the continent, Xandra comes face-to-face with powerful forces that will stop at nothing to prevent her from revealing the truth. But not before government agencies arrest her for murder, domestic terrorism, and an assassination attempt on the newly elected president of the United States. Darkroom is a riveting tale of suspense that tears the cover off the human struggle for truth in a world imprisoned by lies. Views: 19
Plug in the vibrator and turn off the phone! The stories in Best of Best Lesbian Erotica 2, the crème de la crème of the Lambda Literary Award-winning Best Lesbian Erotica series, are untamed and unpredictable. From the first story to the last, they offer sizzling, explicit encounters in rich, believable detail. Views: 19
Claire Vitale plans weddings. She's had her share of bridezillas, mothers from hell, and wedding disasters. Yet nothing in her years of experience prepares her for Nicholas Grant, corporate raider and father of the bride. When he signs her to an exclusive contract, she's determined to give his daughter, Laurel, the wedding of her dreams. Or else. She never imagines that her heart might just be the bottom line.Nick Grant is a control freak and proud of it. He can't dictate who his daughter loves, but he can direct the wedding plans even though the wedding planner has a mind of her own. Claire's not afraid to put her foot down. And what an attractive foot it is. Nick has a new merger in mind and this time, business has nothing to do with it.Can Nick close the deal before the minister says, "Dearly beloved..."? Views: 19
Layover is the story of a young, attractive real estate broker stuck in a loveless marriage who falls for her brother-in-law after experiencing a layover in his home city. Nya is a stunning go-getter who refused to be a jumpoff to an NBA mega-star. She cashed in his lavish gifts and started her own real estate company. Soon, she met the man of her dreams - or so she thought. Her handsome husband Kenny turned out to be a selfish bully who cared more about appearances than people. Nya sets off on a business trip that would breathe new life into her struggling company. After experiencing weather delay during her layover, she hooks up with her husband’s brother. Nya soon learns that he has always been in love with her. They spend the next several weeks wrestling with their feelings and trying to figure out how to leave their respective marriages to be together. They also learn that they are justified in their actions, since their spouses have their own secrets. Nya is no prude. She has a dirty mouth and is a tigress in the bedroom. Every man wants her and every woman wishes they knew her tricks. Layover offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of young Black professionals that are not too far removed from ghetto life and hoodish tendencies. The story is captivating, suspenseful, and unpredictable. It is a must-have for street lit lovers and those who enjoy urban fiction. Buy it today! Views: 19
