This original and deeply provocative book was the first to make Palestine the subject of a serious debate—one that remains as critical as ever. With the rigorous scholarship he brought to his influential Orientalism and an exile's passion (he is Palestinian by birth), Edward W. Said traces the fatal collision between two peoples in the Middle East and its repercussions in the lives of both the occupier and the occupied—as well as in the conscience of the West. He has updated this landmark work to portray the changed status of Palestine and its people in light of such developments as the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, the intifada, the Gulf War, and the ongoing MIddle East peace initiative. For anyone interested in this region and its future, The Question of Palestine remains the most useful and authoritative account available. Views: 291
When Amelia stumbles upon Marcia and Derrick’s BDSM lifestyle, she doesn’t realize it will lead to her escaping a loveless, dying marriage. She thought that was the stuff of romance books, not real life. Even better, she didn’t realize Marcia and Derrick operated a BDSM club and can introduce her to their friends.
Don and Carl are coworkers and platonic roommates. Divorced Carl walked in on his wife’s affair, and never-married Don hasn’t met the woman to make him “risk half his stuff.” The men agree to play with Marcia’s friend as a favor. Amelia’s new to BDSM—the last thing she needs is to get hooked up with a predator.
After some obvious meddling by Marcia, the men ask Amelia to be their roommate while she goes through her divorce. Once the dust clears, will she want more from the men, or will they be forced to say good-bye to someone they never realized they needed in their lives? Views: 291
This book contains dark abstract poetry. It deals with emotions like pain, hurt, grief, hope, trust etc.This book contains assorted poems in various writing styles and techniques. It deals with emotions like pain, hurt, grief, hope, trust etc.The poems vary in topics and themes. Views: 290
A Wicked Purchase. . .When, at the height of the Peninsular War, she is offered on the auction block by her lowlife husband, lovely Scotswoman Rachel Cameron fears the worst. To her great relief, she is purchased by Lord Jacob Forrester, a rugged English officer whose life she once saved. She becomes Jake's right hand on the bloody campaign trail...and, when fiery passion flares, his mistress... . . .Costs A Gentleman His Heart Back in London, where propriety rules, Jake is faced with the incontestable impropriety of his relationship with Rachel. To save her from the scathing tongues of the gossipy ton, he casts her aside—never dreaming a stunning revelation will foil his plans to reclaim her with a proper offer. Now Jake must vie with viscounts and barons for the hand of a woman he once bought in a tavern...and convince a reluctant lady that his love is true...and truly forever... Views: 290
Long after failing alien technology crashed Earth's civilization, tech exposure has developed people who can weave metaspace: wizards. In a struggle to bring together the shards of America, will it be reunification under democracy - the revival of the Union? Or will it be consolidation by conquest, as a tyrant pursues dreams of empire? The path we take will determine our future.After failing alien tech has caused a fall of civilization, tech exposure has developed humans capable of replicating and fixing it. In a struggle to bring together the shards of America, will it be reunification under democracy - the revival of the Union? Or will it be consolidation by conquest, as a tyrant pursues dreams of empire?As war is coming to the remains of the Midwest, the court "wizard" of Rado fights not just for his Governor, but for his dream: a school to train adepts to weave the psionic magic needed to forge a new hybrid infrastructure. Views: 290
A perfect divorce. A new flame. And a deadly obsession.Nadine and Jake Saunders were married as teens. Tied to one another by a night of passion that resulted in a pregnancy neither could turn away from. Now, years later, their children have all flown the nest and the pact they made as teenagers - to give one another the freedom to pursue their own dreams - has resurfaced. But freedom comes at a price ... While Nadine and Jake begin to untangle their lives from one another, Jake embarks on a passionate affair with a beautiful woman, Karin Moylan. What he doesn't know is the dark history Karin shares with Nadine. As lust spirals into dangerous obsession, Jake must break free from Karin. But he must also ask himself how well he ever really knew Nadine. What secret is she hiding? The truth, when it is revealed, could destroy them all. If you devoured Girl on the Train, The Husband's Secret and Gone Girl then make sure THIS is the book you pick up next.Read what everyone is saying about Laura Elliot's books:'A gripping tale of adultery and illusion.' Evening Herald'My emotions were in overdrive... absolutely gripping - one of my best reads of the year so far.' Literary Lightbox'The storyline had me hooked from the start... breathtaking. My emotions were all over the place and even now writing this my heart is beating ten to the dozen. An absolute must read and I will certainly be reading more by this author.' By the Letter Book Reviews'Entertaining and highly thought-provoking.' Closer Magazine 'A psychological thriller that will draw you in and won't let you go until the end.' A Novel Mama'Dealing with passion, adultery, deception and tragedy, and how the past has a way of creeping up on you... a really intriguing page-turner with a surprising twist.' Evening Echo'This was such a compelling read that had me hooked from the very first page, I consumed this book every spare second of the day.' Afternoon Bookery'The reader is immersed into a story that tells of decades of love, betrayal, deceit and frailty with a dark undertone, all of which makes for a truly riveting read... I was hooked into it and savoured the delicious twists and ending with relish and satisfaction' Book Addicted Housewife'Fragile Lies has a little bit of everything, love, tragedy, infidelity, lies and secrets... Excellent plot, interesting characters and plenty of intrigue.' Dot Scribbles 'A wonderful story incredibly well told, full of secrets, love and illusion, lies and revenge, which will keep you gripped well into the early hours... 'Being Anne 'This page-turner is gripping, all the more because it presents the dilemmas of betrayal with brutal honesty.' Irish Independent'This well-crafted and compelling story traces the deceits which begin unnoticed but end in the destruction of friendships and lives.' The Irish Times'Gripping, heart-wrenching saga.' Books Ireland'A gripping, multi-stranded novel... An unusual combination of fine writing, strong plotting and a huge cast of well-formed characters.' Irish Examiner'A page-turner... has all the ingredients of a bestseller.' RTE'A very thought-provoking read.' AJ Book Review Club Views: 290
The riveting tale of one woman's journey and her rise to power, Anna Hastings gives readers an inside glimpse into the workings of journalism in Washington. Drury takes his own experience in the field to reflect on the state of journalism in the 1970s. In contrast to his other series', notably Advise and Consent, he humanizes the very field he often calls into question. Anna Hastings is a magnificent novel of Washington journalism, shown through the eyes of vivid, fascinating, and humanly likable characters. From Allen Drury, the master of spellbinding political fiction, author of Advise and Consent. Views: 290
A boy raised as a spy flees from his master and into the snow-clad mountains, finding shelter in the company of the mysterious yamabushi monks. There, he is awoken to a world where freedom of the spirit is as vast as the trails threading through the forests. Yet the boy is to find the ghosts of the life he has left behind are not so easily forgotten...After a fateful lapse in his duties, a boy raised as a spy must flee the castle that has been his home. Forced into the wild mountains and weakened by hunger and fatigue he is taken in by the yamabushi, ascetics living in isolation in the mountains. There he is taken to a temple high upon the mountains overlooking the capital of Kyoto, home of the legendary warrior monks well versed in martial arts - a force to be reckoned with even against mighty samurai armies. The boy's solace is short-lived however, for he is soon drawn back into the web of conflict, and he to find that all is not as it first seems to be...The Clever Hawk is speculative fiction based on fact and folklore, in a time of bloodshed and upheaval in a land with a fascinating depth and complexity of history. Views: 290
A beautiful and heart-rending short story about the slave called Yona and a huge Calliston, set on the world of Dirt. Yona is cold, as are the others, but with the help of a stranger, they escape from confinement and flee across the continent of Bind on a huge beast. This fantasy tale is set during the same period as the events in Dirt, series one, but can be read on its own.A beautiful short story about the slave called Yona and a huge Calliston, from the World of Dirt.Yona was cold and so were all the others. Shut in a freezing room in a hall buried in a gorge in the North Hoar Ridge, she knew she had two possible fates: She would die here or be forced to work in the mines. That much they knew.But then, as those around her were beginning to succumb to the cold, a young man smashed down the door and told them they were free.So begins the incredible tale of Yona and the Beast as the slaves escape across the huge continent of Bind on an incredible Calliston, a giant beast.This short story relates what happens to a few characters that we met briefly in Dirt, book one of the Dirt Fantasy Epic. But you do not need to read the main books to enjoy this small offering. It is completely standalone and can be read on its own. Views: 290
One reckless fighter.
One night of passion he can't forget.
The battle between sex and love is fierce and unrelenting.
And love is about to knock him on his ass.
Reckless Love* can be read as a standalone novel, but is a follow up to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Hard to Love*.
Long Version:
Cage fighting always came first for him…
Ian’s life is full of sacrifice. His intense training schedule means brutal workouts, no drinking, and worst of all, no pussy. But it’s all worth it because he’s about to go pro. When a tempting young nurse starts working at his gym, he can’t escape the dirty desires clouding his mind, and it’s driving him crazy. He’d love a taste, but he needs his focus now more than ever.
She’s kept her heart on maximum-security lockdown…
Growing up in foster care, MacKenzie learned early on that love was something other people experienced, something she’d seen but never felt. When she meets sexy cage fighter, Ian, she expects nothing more than a one-night stand, but he walks away before they seal the deal. Now she’d like to forget the night they almost hooked up. But she’s just taken a job working at his gym, and despite her efforts to move on, his allure is overpowering. When Ian gets injured, they begin working together on his rehabilitation, and their one-on-one physical therapy sessions are so hot they sizzle, leaving them both desperate for more contact.
The battle for their love is about to become a fight to the finish. Views: 289
