A Thing of the Moment is a narrative meditation on the subject of identity recounted in the first person singular by three women whom we follow from childhood to early adulthood, from the early 1970s to the late 1990s. It comprises their three interwoven stories... of how one girl deals with parental rejection, of how another emigrates from Japan in order to leave a strait-jacket society and of how a third deals with sexual abuse. Sharon has no self-worth - no 'sense of self' - she can only see herself through the eyes of others and will do anything to be liked... Japanese Mie has a steely sense of who she is; she takes full ownership of herself, her decisions, what happens to her and how she treats others... Isabella has a predisposition to see herself from the outside and demonstrates her ability to leave her body at moments of physical stress... And then there's Sebastian. While Sharon is the thread that ties the lives of the three women together, Sebastian is... Views: 36
Ally Guilt had me wrapped inside her cloak like a black fog.Death and her poison consumed me day in and day out.The vortex of grief captured my soul.Until….Temptation is dangled before me, enticing me to taste. Will it be sweet or sour?Should I walk away or chance finding the love which will shatter my dark secrets and bring me back into the light? The love which could make my broken soul whole again. Could this be the lifeline I so desperately need to pull me from the pit of despair and the drowning rapids of her disgust and disapproval?Could he be the one to breathe new life into me?XavierFamily.Ink.My brothers.Sand.Surf.Everything that matters.My weakness – emotion.My mother is my world and as her memory fades, my inked exterior is shattered.My mind is sucked into a vortex of darkness with no thought of ever finding love.Love means only pain – the pain I see every day in my father's eyes as his soul mate slowly slips away.Then…….Like lightning on a summer's day, I'm blindsided.She was there before me, so near but so far. My fingers twitched to touch her. My arms ached to hold her.Could this be the soul I needed to help me breathe in this world?Could she be the one to take away the pain?If you found someone who could help you breathe, could you give that up? Views: 36
From Andrew Morton, the New York Times bestselling author of Diana: Her True Story, comes a revealing, juicy, and inspiring biography of Meghan Markle, the American actress who won Prince Harry's heart. Views: 36
An eccentric noblewoman scientist's journey into a hostile environment will change her world forever, in this enthralling fantasy novel.Rhia Harlyn is a noble in Shen, one of the dozens of shadowlands which separate the bright, alien skyland. She has a missing brother, an unwanted marriage proposal and an interest in science considered unbecoming in her gender. Her brother's disappearance coincided with a violent unsolved murder, and Rhia impulsively joins the search party headed into the skyland - a place whose dangers and wonders have long fascinated her. The dangerous journey brings her into conflict with a young rebel stuck between the worlds of shadow and light, and a charismatic cult leader who believes he can defeat death itself.File Under: Fantasy [ Secret Science | Iron Age | Caravan of Courage | Into the Light ] Views: 36
What happens when you find your soulmate, but you only have one day to live?Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You and Jill Santopolo's The Light We Lost, comes a powerful romanceWhat if doctors could revive you from death—and give you an extra 24 hours of life?One more day. One more chance to tell your family how much you love them. One more chance to say goodbye to friends, listen to your favorite song, throw an epic party, feel the grass beneath your feet, or watch the sunset. How would you spend your time?So This Is The End follows Nora Hamilton as she navigates her final 24 hours. She's determined to do something meaningful and make every moment count.Enter: Renzo. Ren, for short. Strong, compassionate, unfairly attractive, with a face that makes Nora's stomach explode into stars. Their connection is immediate, with white-hot intensity. Nora is wracked with bittersweet joy and confusion as she... Views: 36
Bay of Fear: A Gothic Medieval Romance Views: 36
The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind. Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein, known both for his groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology and for his mischievous sense of humor. He educated millions of readers about the origins of the universe and the nature of black holes, and inspired millions more by defying a terrifying early prognosis of ALS, which originally gave him only two years to live. In later life he could communicate only by using a few facial muscles, but he continued to advance his field and serve as a revered voice on social and humanitarian issues. Hawking not only unraveled some of the universe's greatest mysteries but also believed science could be used to fix problems here on Earth. Now, as we face immense challenges on our planet—from climate change to the development of artificial... Views: 36
