When Britain declared war on China in 1839, it sealed the fate of what had been, for centuries, the wealthiest and most powerful empire in the world.China was much weaker than was commonly understood and the war set in motion the fall of the Qing dynasty which, in turn, would lead to the rise of nationalism and communism in the twentieth century. Beginning with the very first efforts by the British government to 'open' China to trade, Stephen Platt tells the epic story of the decades leading up to the war and, given the growing uncertainty in current relations between China and the West, shows how the conflict still has important implications for the world today. Views: 41
In the boundary, every wolf counts.As Anna fights the bind placed on her wolf, the promise of attack forms an even greater ravine between the one chosen by her heart and the blood of her family.Strength in numbers has never held as much meaning as it does right now.And it all starts with one wolf. Views: 41
Pennyroyal Academy: Seeking bold, courageous youths to become tomorrow's princesses and knights....Come one, come all!A girl from the forest arrives in a bustling kingdom with no name and no idea why she is there, only to find herself at the center of a world at war. She enlists at Pennyroyal Academy, where princesses and knights are trained to battle the two great menaces of the day: witches and dragons. There, given the name "Evie," she must endure a harsh training regimen under the steel glare of her Fairy Drillsergeant, while also navigating an entirely new world of friends and enemies. As Evie learns what it truly means to be a princess, she realizes surprising things about herself and her family, about human compassion and inhuman cruelty. And with the witch forces moving nearer, she discovers that the war between princesses and witches is much more personal than she could ever have imagined.Set in Grimm's fairytale world, M.A. Larson's... Views: 41
"Raine Cantrell is a powerhouse writer whose emotional intensity keeps you enthralled." —Kathe Robin, RT Book ReviewsWidowed and childless, Angie is named The Woman of Sorrow by Niko, a noble warrior of the Apache. But as passion ignites between them, Angie must weather the storm of prejudice and injustice for another chance at true happiness—and true love. Views: 41
An exciting look at the next big thing in cosmology—the search for dark matter and dark energy—and the making of an entirely new physics. Views: 41
An intelligent, slum-dwelling teenage girl takes drastic measures to survive when her father throws her out of her home, in this spellbinding historical sagaPoplar, London, 1920. Fourteen-year-old Victoria Keats is horrified when her father demands that she go to work for wealthy Mr Preston – everyone knows why he takes young girls into his house. But her violent father, who's never let her forget she's not the son he wanted, won't listen to her concerns – and when she stands up for herself, he throws her out of their dingy little house in the slums.Intelligent, book-loving Vicki vows to make her father regret this day; but she is all alone in the world. Despite her courage and quick wits, it seems likely she will starve – until two men, both complete strangers, provide her with no-strings-attached help.As Vicki's life improves beyond all recognition, she can't help but fixate on the mystery of these two good Samaritans: who were they?... Views: 41
Harbour Manning's life wasn't going to plan. After finding her boyfriend, Derek, between the thighs of another woman, she was forced to re evaluate her life. When an offer to uproot and move to New York is presented to her, she grabs it with both hands and runs with it. Lincoln Whitmore's engagement to model Rachael started with fireworks, but soon the love they shared diminished. On his final night in the city before a much-needed escape, Lincoln meets a gorgeous and funny woman, a woman so refreshing he is torn between wanting to stay and wanting to run. A chance meeting has Harbour unable to forget the mystery man who captivated her instantly, and she once again finds herself thrust into his world. What would you do if you found the one? How long would it take you to realize you couldn't live without them? And what happens when someone from your miserable past comes back with a reason for you to let go of your happy future? When all the odds seem against her, will she stay and fight or go running back home? Life doesn't always go to plan, but that doesn't mean you're heading in the wrong direction. Views: 41
In this remarkable romance, Fran Baker weaves a story of hope and heartache, passion and pain--deep in the heart of Texas. With a mixture of reluctance and curiosity, Rafe Martinez has returned to the Circle C ranch. He certainly hasn't come to mourn the loss of Big Tom Crane, the powerful ranch owner who drove him away eleven years ago. No, Rafe has come to the man's funeral for one reason: to see Tom's daughter, Jeanne--the woman he once loved passionately, and left brokenhearted. But when he meets Jeanne's ten-year-old son, the startling reality hits Rafe hard: He is a father. And he must make amends. Jeanne Crane has spent many years as a single mother, but the blazing torch she carries for her first--and only--love has never dimmed. Nor has her shame and heartache over the way Rafe disappeared. So when he suddenly returns, the memories of the passion they once shared as young lovers, and the sting of his betrayal, leave Jeanne torn apart by... Views: 41
