<div>Ginchy, autumn 1916 The 9th Battalion, The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, known rather ominously as 'The Lambs', go over the top. In 1914, Kevin Flynn had hardly given the war a thought; everyone said it would be over by Christmas: the problem was no one said which year. Instead, desperate to impress a girl called Mary, Flynn and his friends, like thousands of fellow Irishmen eager not to miss the adventure of a lifetime, and keen to help set their country free, begin a journey that leads inexorably to the shattered ruins of Ginchy and suffering beyond imagination. Confronted by the vagaries of army life, the harsh realities of war and rising hostility at home, Flynn finds his courage, loyalty and love tested to the limit making him question whether it was worth becoming a lamb to the slaughter.</div> Views: 12
It's not easy when you come from Somewhere Else. Especially when you smell of trains and fish. When Mr Blanket lost his job in the city and couldn't find it again,it seemed like things would never get better. 'I wish,' said Dottie, closing her eyes and trying her hardest not to wobble, 'that I lived on a bright green hilltop!' Suddenly, her wish comes true! Mr Blanket gets a new job in The Middle of Nowhere. Dottie soon finds that The Hilltop is the Middle of Somewhere as she gets to meet Winnie Crisp, Tom Tractor, Blod Evans, the Rowland twins and the Fidgets. And on the Hilltop she doesn't need wishes, because the magic happens on its own. Views: 12
After countless millennia as the King of Eria, Talion thought he’d experienced all life had to offer. That is, until Maggie entered his land. The beautiful human whirlwind refreshes his spirit, while all too often trying his patience. Though he desires nothing more than to claim her as his bond mate and queen, his secrets could drive them apart or even end their lives. Stranded in the elvin land of Eria, Maggie D’Anglio spends her days trying to figure out a way home while attempting to avoid the sexy and provoking Talion. Unfortunately, she’s living in his palace. His world. His rules. And he can watch her squirm under his penetrating gaze anytime he wants. The mysterious king intrigues and infuriates her as no one ever has, a lethal combination to her commitment-phobic heart. But when she parties too hard and wakes up magically bound to him, there’s no escaping the irresistible irritant—or her new role in a land on the brink of war with the darkindred. His past, along with her pride, will threaten their relationship and their very lives. If they can’t place their differences aside, a kingdom will be lost to bloodshed. Will they have the courage to admit their love for each other, or will their fears bind them together in death? Views: 12
In Amish Circle Letters, follow the journey of a series of letters that pass through the Fisher family. Meet feisty Mary Ruth, the young woman who prefers her independence to conformity, Steve who gave up long ago on finding love, and little Katie who makes a new friend in Melvin, a friendship that has the potential to grow into something more. As Amish do not use computers or cell phones to communicate, Amish women will often write circle letters, letters that they send to a list of addresses of people that they would like to include in the correspondence. Since they do not have access to photocopiers, the first person on the list will receive the letter, read it, and respond. That person sends both the first letter and their response to the second name on the list. This continues until the entire package of letters goes full-circle, returning to the original sender. An Amish Christian Romance that will leave you breathless and wanting more. Sarah Price, bestselling author of Amish Christian Romances, brings her twenty-five years of experience living among the Amish and from growing up Mennonite to the pages of her novels and novellas, in order to present a truly authentic Amish experience just for her readers.** Views: 12
LOVE ON THE RANGE? Princess Aurora Bravo-Calabretti is wishing for a mountain man this Christmas! But her most unroyal crush--rancher Walker McKellan--insists that they remain "just friends." Now he's her round-the-clock bodyguard while she is the maid of honor at her cousin's holiday wedding. Rory can't resist this Colorado cowboy...but she wishes she was walking down the aisle to meet Walker at the altar! Both the best man to the groom and Rory's bodyguard, Walker can't shake his charge. As he begins to see Rory in a different light, a surprise snowstorm strands him with his princess...and sparks ignite into a holiday love affair! Can their Christmas passion blossom into a very Bravo happily-ever-after? Views: 12
"Jesse Hagopian brought a rare moment of truth to the corporate-dominated Education Nation show when he spoke on behalf of his colleagues at Garfield High in Seattle. He instantly became the voice and face of the movement to stop pointless and punitive high-stakes testing."—Diane Ravitch, former US Assistant Secretary of Education, education historian, and best-selling authorIn cities across the country, students are walking out, parents are opting their children out, and teachers are rallying against the abuses of high-stakes standardized testing.These are the stories—in their own words—of some of those who are defying the corporate education reformers, and fueling a national movement to reclaim public education.Alongside the voices of students, parents, teachers, and grassroots education activists, the book features renowned education researchers and advocates, including Diane Ravitch, Alfie Kohn, and Mark Naison.Jesse... Views: 12
Flash Mob follows famed Broadway director and choreographer Jericho Taylor as he mounts a revival of 42nd Street and produces a series Flash Mobs. Taylor discovers and falls in love with fresh-from-the-Midwest triple threat, Billy Lake and places the young man at the center of his Flash Mobs, which become a viral sensation. The seemingly spontaneous Flash Mob dance events are designed to counter the public's fear caused by a string of terrorist bombings in the New York City area. Aamil, a young terrorist, sees Taylor's Flash Mobs as an opportunity to escape from forced servitude and into the American way of life, but his bosses have other plans. Views: 12
A decorated New York City detective in the prime of his life suddenly dies of a heart attack. Or so it seems. But a star columnist for the Daily News isn’t buying it. No way, no how. Using information supplied by a street snitch, the investigative reporter believes that the cop was killed by a hitman who used a shot of potassium chloride to simulate a heart attack. When the reporter starts nosing around, he himself is killed by an assassin who disappears without a trace. Months later, when the dead reporter’s murder goes stone cold, a retired legendary columnist hires rogue private investigator, Frank Boff, to hunt down the killer. Boff and his sidekick, boxer Danny Cullen, team up once again, and this time they find themselves up against a ruthless biker gang, bent cops, and a criminal mastermind who’ll stop at nothing to launch a multi-million dollar criminal operation in Brooklyn. Lied to, shot at, and constantly under threat, Boff and Cullen cut through layers of deceit and misdirection to zero in on the mastermind with one intention only: to seek and destroy. Review"Nathan Gottlieb's The Payback Game is not only a terrific mystery story, but it's so loaded with twists and turns and compelling characters that it's nearly impossible to put the book down. Private eye Frank Boff, a former legendary DEA agent continues to defy all genre expectations. He's a delightful and iconic investigator with a wicked sense of humor and a morally-challenged idea of what constitutes justice in a world riddled with corruption. I defy you to find a more original and appealing private eye." --Harvey Araton, New York Times "A New York City cop is killed by an assassin who disguises the murder as a heart attack. Two weeks later, a star investigative columnist for the NY Daily News, who is digging into the case, is brutally murdered himself. Months later, the two cases have cold and nobody can crack them. Well, nobody except Frank Boff. In this fourth installment of Nathan Gottlieb's acclaimed mystery series, Boff, the former DEA agent turned high-profile private investigator, is hired to hunt down yet another killer. This time, he and his sidekick, boxer Danny Cullen, find themselves tangling with Hells Angels bikers, rogue cops, and a secret and sinister operation that is about to explode in the New York underworld. If The Payback Game doesn't keep you turning pages at warp speed, you don't have a pulse." --Kevin Kernan, NY PostAbout the AuthorA former reporter for The {Newark} Star-Ledger, Nathan Gottlieb is the author of The Hurting Game, the first Frank Boff Mystery, and its three sequels, The Punishing Game, The Killer Sex Game, and The Payback Game. Gottlieb lives in New York, where he writes for HBO's boxing website and is working on the fifth book in his series, The Death Dealing Game. For more about the Frank Boff Mystery Series and Nathan Gottlieb visit his website at nathangottlieb.com. Views: 12
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE… If there’s one thing Ivy Powell hates it’s
accepting help! But after receiving menacing threats she’s left with no choice but to
make a proposition to a ruggedly handsome cowboy. The only problem is Ivy’s first
marriage destroyed her trust in men, and walking down the aisle again isn’t something
she’ll undertake lightly…. When Gideon Black is asked to protect Ivy, he knows he can’t
refuse his friend’s request. And yet she makes him desire things he never even knew he
wanted! But Gideon has hidden his dark past from Ivy. When the truth comes to light,
will their hasty marriage vows be enough to keep them together? Views: 12
