A Turning Point in American History, the Beating of U.S. Senator Charles Sumner and the Beginning of the War Over SlaveryEarly in the afternoon of May 22, 1856, ardent pro-slavery Congressman Preston S. Brooks of South Carolina strode into the United States Senate Chamber in Washington, D.C., and began beating renowned anti-slavery Senator Charles Sumner with a gold-topped walking cane. Brooks struck again and again—more than thirty times across Sumner's head, face, and shoulders—until his cane splintered into pieces and the helpless Massachusetts senator, having nearly wrenched his desk from its fixed base, lay unconscious and covered in blood. It was a retaliatory attack. Forty-eight hours earlier, Sumner had concluded a speech on the Senate floor that had spanned two days, during which he vilified Southern slaveowners for violence occurring in Kansas... Views: 6
Almost every couple faces a now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives.David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway. But could a homebody helicopter mom learn to let go of her heartstrings and house keys all at once?Filled with a sense of adventure and humor, Going Gypsy is the story of a life after raising kids that is a celebration of new experiences. Pulling the rip cord on the daily grind, David and Veronica throw caution to the wind, quit their jobs, sell their house, put on their vagabond shoes, and go gypsy in a beat-up old RV found on eBay.On a journey of over ten thousand miles along the back roads of America (and a hysterical, error-infused... Views: 6
Yoga teacher Maya Skye faces the same challenge every day: balance her search for inner peace with her fascination with mayhem. When she inherits a book of secrets, the Down Dog Diary, she sets out to find the killer of the book's former owner, a shaman named James Tumblethorne. When the mystical journal is stolen, Maya learns just how elusive inner peace can be at the point of a gun. Views: 6
The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes II: Apocryphal TalesRe-OCR'd, re-converted, re-formatted, proofed and new eBook creation by Jerry.Master file and book cover provided by eBookman.The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes gathers together the best of the hilarious mishaps that have befallen the greatest detective of them all--the tales that Watson couldn't or wouldn't tell, for reason of discretion or just plain incredulity. This hugely entertaining volume--essential reading for Sherlockians and a feast of amusement for everyone else--is a collection of parodies, burlesques, pastiches and "unofficial" adventures.CONTENTS:Introduction - Sebastian WolfeThe Martian Crown Jewels- Poul AndersonFrom the Diary of Sherlock Holmes - Maurice BaringThe Anomaly of the Empty Man - Anthony BoucherThe Adventure of the Paradol Chamber - John Dickson CarrThe Adventure of the Conk-Singleton Papers - John Dickson CarrThe Adventures of the Snitch in Time - August Derleth and Mack ReynoldsThe Adventure of the Dog in the Knight - Robert L. FishThe Adventure of the Three Madmen - Philip José FarmerMr Montalba, Obsequist - H.F. HeardA Trifling Affair - H.R.F. KeatingThe Great Detective - Stephen LeacockThe Singularge Experiece of Miss Anne Duffield - John LennonThe Affair of the Midnight Midget - Ardath MayharFrom a Detective’s Notebook - P.G. Wodehouse Views: 6
The complete collection of the Lily and the Billionaire series!This boxed set includes every Lily story! Follow her journey from beginning to end. You'll get to read four full volumes, from her very first meeting with the enigmatic billionaire Edwin, through the ups and downs of their relationship, to the triumphant ending!Lily and the BillionaireLily Verano came to London, England to become a painter but instead is working long hours every night in a back-street bar and her dreams seem increasingly unreachable.A fiercely independent woman, Lily immediately resists the approaches of enigmatic Billionaire Edwin Waterman. But try as she might, and despite her belief that she could never give herself to any wealthy man... she cannot ignore the fact that in his presence the world seems to open up before her.Is she falling under his powerful spell? Will his ways win her over?Fans of Bella Andre, Rachel Gibson, and Kristan Higgins will love this quirky romance series with strong, independent woman and sexy alpha heroes.This boxed set includes every Lily story! Follow her journey from beginning to end. Get started today! Views: 6
I’ll be watching…
Tessa Maycroft is being stalked. Unsettling notes and “gifts” addressed to her are arriving at her workplace. Worse, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s being watched, and Zander York, the guy next door, the friend she lusts after but can never have, is on the cop’s suspect list.
Think of me…
Tessa finds it hard to think of anything else—unless she’s near Zander. And she’s sure he’s not the stalker. When Zander comes to her for help with a work issue that will put them in close proximity, she’s got more to worry about than creepy notes. Zander just might get inside the shell she’s kept around herself for so long.
I’ll take yours away…
Amid mounting secrets, new fears arise as Tessa worries for their hearts and Zander’s life. One misstep and their future might end before either is willing to say goodbye. Views: 6
Too Sexy for him..."Chicago's Sexiest Bachelor," Jason Knight, is a successful assistant D.A., not a pinup! But women are forever hitting on him--even in the courtroom. Nevertheless, Jason plans to Stay in Control. Until Heather Grayson rocks his world.Too Sexy for her...The plain-Jane host of the popular radio show "Love on the Rocks," Heather Grayson, is conned into making a stupid bet. She's going to seduce sexy-as-sin Jason? Big mistake! Because her seduction works all too well....Marriage Makers--Three bumbling matchmakers mess with matrimony!"Cathie's writing always glows with warmth and charm."--Jayne Ann Krentz Views: 6
