English is the world language, except that most of the world doesn't speak it—only one in five people does. Dorren calculates that to speak fluently with half of the world's 7.4 billion people in their mother tongues, you would need to know no fewer than twenty languages. He sets out to explore these top twenty world languages, which range from the familiar (French, Spanish) to the surprising (Malay, Swahili, Bengali). Babel whisks the reader on a delightful journey to every continent of the world, tracing how these world languages rose to greatness while others fell away and showing how speakers today handle the foibles of their mother tongues. Whether showcasing tongue-tying phonetics or elegant but complicated writing scripts, and mind-bending quirks of grammar, Babel vividly illustrates that mother tongues are like nations: each has its own customs and beliefs that seem as self-evident to those born into it as they are surprising to the outside world. ... Views: 667
Twenty-four-year-old virgin Samantha Harman longs to escape her boring life and overbearing father in South Africa. She gains temporary freedom when she visits a friend's ranch in Arizona. Her father's price for letting her go? Return to an arranged marriage. But an unexpected attraction to a sexy cowboy is hard to fight and soon she's in bed with the devil. Cody Bentley, a hardworking no-nonsense rancher, has been hurt before. To him, women are wanton troublemakers out for gold. Then his sister's feisty friend comes for a visit and ensnares him in a white-hot passion that threatens to melt the icy wall around his heart. Will Samantha dare to defy her father's demands and convince Cody to take a chance on love? Views: 667
All she wants for Christmas is him! After he broke her heart, Mazie Tarleton is definitely immune to the charms of J.B. Vaughan. Now she has him right where she wants him and it's payback time—until a moment of white-hot desire takes them both by surprise!
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All she wants for Christmas…**
** *is to make him beg!* **
After he broke her heart, Mazie Tarleton is *definitely* immune to the charms of J.B. Vaughan. Now she has him right where she wants him and it’s payback time—until a moment of white-hot desire takes them both by surprise! Suddenly, revenge is getting complicated. Maybe she can just say yes to a holiday fling…or is she already in way too deep? Views: 667
Anthology containing:
An Angel In Disguise Box Set
Angel in Disguise Box Set Views: 667
The elven city of
Merethia is a wondrous place where dreams come true—for some. From
the dirty streets they tread to the darkened alleys they lay their
heads, life in Merethia for Marshalla and Tip is little more than a
daily fight for survival.
But in Merethia, even
they dream, and Marshalla dreams for they both to share in Merethia's
wealth. It is a dream she holds dear, one she is determined to make
real by any means.
There is a cost, of
course, a price for every plot. They bear this without fail until the
last one, until the betrayal that leaves Tip with blood on his hands
and they both running for their lives.
With enemies around
every corner, both Marshalla and Tip must turn to each other and what
few friends they have to survive the chaos. Except, this is
Merethia. Not everyone with a smile is an ally. Views: 667
Will true love strike twice......at the Furever Paws shelter?Army vet Matt Fielding is back—for good—and finding a puppy for his niece. He's also avoiding Claire Asher, his high school ex—spotted at the local animal shelter! He can't refuse her offer of puppy training, but soon their friendly reunion brings back memories of their teenage love, and sparks fly. Will their rekindled affair lead Matt to put a ring on it? Views: 667
Carole and Walter Bingham’s romance seems like a fairy tale come true: They met, fell in love, and married only months later! But even the most romantic couples are far from perfect…When Carole discovers she’s pregnant with quadruplets, their entire lives are turned upside down! Caring for four babies is no walk in the park, and not everyone is thrilled about Carole and Walter’s happiness…And danger and heartbreak is just around the corner.As they fight for their children’s well being, they must also fight for each other to make sure their love survives. Will Carole and Walter finally have a chance to enjoy this special time in their lives? Or will the drama be too much for them to handle? Views: 666
Momma Peach is happy being back home in her bakery. After solving a dangerous mystery in Arizona and nearly escaping death, she feels just peachy simply baking her famous peach pies; along with some other delicious wonders. But when an old friend from her past arrives unexpectedly, Momma Peach feels the air turn sour. Her old friend, as it turns out, is nothing more than a con man who is on the run from a very dangerous man. The con man decides to latch onto Momma Peach for a bit until he can figure out what to do, driving Momma Peach absolutely crazy. Momma Peach isn't without a heart, however, and decides to try and help her old friend, only to find herself becoming deeply entangled in a deadly mystery that soon forces her to step out of the shadows and take control of the situation. Of course, Momma Peach's dearest friend, Detective Michelle Chan, latches onto the case and stands beside Momma Peach, getting into a fight with two deadly men and an angry... Views: 666
Jessica is young, but dreams of moving away. Her relationship with her parents is rocky—and she means to rock the boat even more! After years out of the closet, Jessica was exhausted of weathering her relatives’ pointed comments during the holidays—she figures out a way to shut them all up! She decides to place an ad, one that will change her life forever.Rafaela wants nothing more than to return to Latin America, but her friends make staying in America worth it—until they start pulling away from her. Rafaela wants is good company and good food! One ad brings them together: Looking for fake girlfriend to piss off my homophobic relatives during Christmas. The ad is a great opportunity to distract Rafaela from her worries, and to have some fun!But no one tells them what to do once Christmas is over and the connection between them lingers… Neither wants a relationship, but Jessica’s family still thinks they are together! Can Jessica and Rafaela bridge the gap that their rocky start created, and find that love is worth the hurdles?Please Note: This book contains adult language & steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 36,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Young Adult, Urban, Interracial, Immigrant Character, Latina Character, Fake Dating, Christmas Story, Homophobic Parents, Homophobic Relatives, Supportive Parents, University Life.
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