Richard walked out on his son, Ethan, eighteen years ago-and now he's back. He has a month to live after battling Lung Cancer, and he wants to set things right, he wants Ethan's forgiveness. Ethan does not want anything to do with him.But Richard is persistent...will he win?Nate Bray and Cady Steward were an average eighteen year old couple. They juggled their time between enjoying each others company and enjoying the company of their friends Mike, Cera, and Taylor. But one disrupted summer solstice party and militant ambush later, everything changed. Now, with Cady and Cera taken hostage by these mysterious terrorists, Nate and the remaining group must work against time as well as their own shortcomings to ensure they save their friends and survive the night. And maybe they'll have a decent epiphany along the way...maybe. Views: 224
The Lady From The Sea (1888) marked a turning-point in Ibsen's writing career as it, and the plays that followed it, concerned itself more with individual destinies than with general moral or social principles. In this new translation, Pam Gems (best known for plays such as Piaf, Stanley, Camille and Dusa, Fish, Stas and Vi) gives this classic drama a refreshing new life.The Lady From The Sea was performed at the Almeida Theatre, 8th May 2003. Views: 224
In March of 2003, the U.S. Government embarks upon an undeclared and destructive war in Iraq. Four aging hippies, christened "The Dandelions", had protested the Vietnam War and now return to the streets of San Francisco to protest. As they retrace their original route, the Dandelions discover the side roads no longer exist, but that a friendship forged in the quest for peace and justice does.In May of 1969, riots break out on the campus of UC Berkley. Four young protestors, bloodied and beaten by the police and National Guardsmen, escape the bay area and travel the side roads to their homes in the nation’s heartland. Feeling as out of place in America’s militant society as weeds in a green suburban lawn, they christen their small band the Dandelions. In March of 2003, the U.S. Government embarks upon another undeclared and destructive war, this time in Iraq. The aging Dandelions return to the streets of Berkeley and San Francisco to protest this unlawful military adventure which is sure to cost the lives of thousands more young Americans. As they retrace their original route, the Dandelions discover the side roads no longer exist, but that a friendship forged in the quest for peace and justice does. Views: 224
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 224
After a grave betrayal, a young Princess is sent on a quest to search for a figure of mythic status: The Black Knight. Hailed by some as a hero, by others he is seen as evil incarnate, but the truth is more complex than any could imagine.This young Princess finds herself embroiled in a conflict she thought impossible, entering the front lines of a war fought between the veil of life and death.Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. After all, the last time she was the center of attention, it ended badly—so badly that she changed her name to escape her scandalous past. Wallflowers may not be the prettiest of blooms, but at least they don’t get trampled. So when a handsome duke comes to town, the last thing she wants is his attention. But that is precisely what she gets. Because Robert Blaisdell, the Duke of Clermont, is not fooled. When Minnie figures out what he’s up to, he realizes there is more to her than her spectacles and her quiet ways. And he’s determined to lay her every secret bare before she can discover his. But this time, one shy miss may prove to be more than his match…The Duchess War is the first full-length book (97,000 words) in the Brothers Sinister series. It is preceded by The Governess Affair, a prequel novella. Each book stands alone, but those who prefer to read in order might want to read that book first. Views: 224
Do you know how God sees you? Ann didn't. She believed herself unworthy of God’s love. Ann struggles raising two young children alone. God takes her to a lifelike vision of a flowing wall of light where people are transformed into what they are really like inside. She wakes not knowing what it'll do to her. Tragedy strikes, her faith is tested, and God returns her to the light, revealing His love.Do you know what you are really like inside?Do you know who the God of life sees you?Ann didn’t. In fact, she believes herself unworthy of God’s love. And when God sweeps her away into a lifelike vision of a flowing wall of light, what she sees strengthens her doubts. First, a person she admires enters the crystal light and emerges as a deformed creature of hate and evil. Then the light transforms a crippled child into a beautiful, healthy, angelic being. Clearly the light is revealing their true natures. Ann is afraid of what it will expose in her.Without entering the light, Ann awakens in her apartment where she lives with her two young children. In the following days, tragedy strikes, leaving her in doubt of God’s love. Through trauma and pain she refuses to turn her back on Him. She tries to understand it all. Finally, He returns Ann to the living light, and this time she experiences the beauty God sees in her. And most of all, she grasps the truth about His love - despite her faults - and His mercy which is beyond her understanding. Come... join Ann in her discovery of how much God really does love her, indeed all of us, if we seek Him. Views: 224
When Aladdin is summoned to save the magical Sirens from a ruthless and mysterious enemy, he soon discovers that the Key to Hades has been stolen from the sea nymphs' lair. Now the King of Agrabagh must venture deep into the heart of the Dark Continent in search of the legendary entrance to the Underworld. But when a costly mistake unknowingly bestows upon their flying ship all the knowledge of the Universe, plans radically change. What follows is a game of gods and demigods that pits Aladdin against Hades himself. At stake is not only his immortal soul but the lives of everyone he loves. Luckily, Aladdin has a few tricks up his sleeve-and friends in high places, including one very powerful djinn. From bestselling authors Piers Anthony and J.R. Rain, Aladdin and the Flying Dutchman is the third in a magical series set in the enchanted world of the Arabian Nights. Views: 224
2348 CEHoneymooning in the Rec Zone--an island off the coast of the Sentinel District--Silver and Alex should be looking forward to spending a week alone. Unfortunately, Silver seems to be having some difficulty letting go of the Hunter Division.Convinced that there's something lurking in a strip of uninhabited Old World land outside the Rec Zone's boundaries, she begins to obsess over weird footprints, strange shadowy encounters and stolen laundry.She calls it detective work.Alex calls it cabin fever.Either way, things are about to get weird.Silver's on the brink of something that promises to be either a fascinating new discovery or complete madness, and she's not about to let the threat of some R-and-R and the fact that she's supposed to be on vacation get in the way of her exposing this peaceful island paradise's dirty little secrets.Book five in The SILVER Series. Views: 223
The sequel to Highland Steam.Sorcha never thought she'd be married, let alone to Reed Campbell, leader of a rival clan. But when her brother and Campbell form a truce—and she finds herself kissing Campbell in her bedchamber—her brother insists on a marriage. And Campbell insists on having Sorcha in his bed. Though she vowed never to fall in love, she can't resist his strong arms and hot kisses—or the way he spanks her when provoked. And oh, she provokes him. As much and as often as possible.Campbell has never cared for weak women. Is it any wonder his desire for the sword-wielding, knife-throwing Sorcha consumes him so completely? The lass may say she doesn't like him, but the way she writhes and moans beneath him proves otherwise. He's determined to have her in every way—and in every position—it's possible to have a woman. But first he needs to win her fierce, feisty heart. Views: 223
"History's Shadow Beginnings" is a series of stories giving insight into the characters and events within the realm of "History's Shadow." This first installment introduces Alexander and the wizards and dragons responsible for what he would one day become. In a world of magic, secret wizard wars, and unsung heroes, Alexander remains one of "History's Shadow's" most powerful and mysterious forces."History's Shadow Beginnings: Alexander" is a short prequel toHISTORY'S SHADOW I: LEGENDS BORNLook for it November 20, 2012"History's Shadow I: Legends Born" is a tale of two heroes, each a villain in the other's eyes. Two books, two sides, two missions: one story. A new spin on the timeless clash of opposing forces, where it is not so simple to discern good from evil. As is often the case in life, perspective is everything.Will you join Fausta—navigating the web of secrets woven by her teachers—and the Sons of Sphinx as they battle wizard, creature and man to save the Brotherhood? Can they unlock the secrets to awakening their imprisoned father and bring unity and order to the world of magic? Is she just a pawn in a game she has no desire to play?Or will you follow Tahir—struggling with the idea that his mentors may be manipulating his destiny—as he and his band of adventurers fight sorcerer, beast and man to end the war on magic? Can they prevent the awakening of a powerful sorcerer who would only bring confusion and discord to the world of magic? Is the dream he pursues only an illusion?Their journeys take them on paths that inevitably collide. In the end, there can only be one victor; on which side will you fight? Choose wisely, for the fate of the world may very well depend on it.Travel the world through generations and uncover the truths that hide in "History's Shadow." Views: 223
ABOUT THE BOOK Even in the days when he was Davie (or Davy) Jones of the the Kon-Rads, King Bees or the Manish Boys (a few of his early bands) — David Bowie was, and still is, a fully formed, timeless pop artist. Although he always experimented and changed stylistically, he seems to have simply burst into this world as Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, the Thin White Duke, David Bowie, and finally just Mr. Jones — all rolled into one. He is a shimmering chimera changing to reflect what we hope to find, and what we don't expect to find: the romantic troubadour, the glammed outer space messiah, the burnt-out case from another world, the sophisticated, world-weary philosopher, the aging artist facing his own mortality.David Bowie's best known, and most groundbreaking character is Ziggy Stardust. If the trappings of Ziggy Stardust, glam-androgyn, are stripped away, what we have left is simply great pop music. The gender-smashing concept of Ziggy — as stimulating, and... Views: 223
When the darkness declared war on humanity, 18 year old Lily Baxter was ready to do her part. She was ready to join the fight to protect humanity. She was ready to go to war.The one thing she wasn’t prepared for was the day the war came to her.For ten years now, humanity has been at war with the creatures of darkness. The war has changed the world. The day now belongs to humanity and the night belongs to things once thought to exist only in myths and legends... but there is hope. This new enemy has united humanity and an army has stepped forward to protect the light from the darkness. An army of heroes.The Day Soldiers.Eighteen year old Lily Baxter always knew the Day Soldiers would be a major part of her life. She had been preparing for it since she was eight. She was ready to go to war. The one thing she wasn't prepared for was the day the war came to her.Part horror, part comedy, part adventure, Day Soldiers will take you on an exciting ride through a world where monsters are monsters and the only thing they fall in love with is the taste of human blood. Views: 223
