A debut novel in the vein of Liane Moriarty and Tom Perrotta, about dark secrets brought to life after the mysterious death of a handsome and charismatic trainer to the elite women in Santa Monica.On the western edge of Los Angeles is the gorgeous beachside city of Santa Monica, where the sun-kissed, wealthy residents seem to inhabit real-life California dreams. When movie-star-handsome heartthrob fitness coach Zack Doheny, is found dead on the floor of his gym, the tragedy shocks the elite community, especially those who'd spent many hours each week exercising with the charismatic trainer. As the narrative flashes back to the months leading up to Zack's death, it quickly becomes clear that things in this coastal paradise are not as glittering as they seem. Lettie – Zack's secret half-sister and an undocumented housekeeper for the toned, entitled women of Santa Monica – holds her brother responsible for a horrific family accident, and... Views: 299
The remarkable story of the mission that inspired a nation to donate massive relief to Ireland during the potato famine and began America's tradition of providing humanitarian aid around the worldMore than 5,000 ships left Ireland during the great potato famine in the late 1840s, transporting the starving and the destitute away from their stricken homeland. The first vessel to sail in the other direction, to help the millions unable to escape, was the USS Jamestown, a converted warship, which left Boston in March 1847 loaded with precious food for Ireland.In an unprecedented move by Congress, the warship had been placed in civilian hands, stripped of its guns, and committed to the peaceful delivery of food, clothing, and supplies in a mission that would launch America's first full-blown humanitarian relief effort. Captain Robert Bennet Forbes and the crew of the USS Jamestown embarked on a voyage that began a massive eighteen-month... Views: 299
Bayside Fantasies: Bayside Summers Views: 299
Aura Nilssen's life hasn't gone at all according to plan. She's the unwitting heir to a tainted throne, the recipient of not one but two unwanted legacies, and she's on the hit list of every dark realm in the cosmos. But with weeks to go before her graduation from Alfheim Academy and official coronation as Queen, the reluctant royal thinks she can finally take a breath.She should have known better.When her allies' borders are breached, Aura knows it's only a matter of time before Alfheim is attacked. And when dark powers move against her home, Aura and her friends set out to determine exactly who might be strong enough to overpower the light realms. With more than just Alfheim's future on the line, Aura must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice for the home she's grown to love . . . and the warrior who's claimed her heart. Views: 299
To Bargain with a Highland Buccaneer (Heart of a Scot, Book Eight) Views: 299
"LTI"? die Analyse der Sprache des Nationalsozialismus und ihrer Wirkungsmacht, ist sowohl ein Meisterwerk der Geschichtsschreibung als auch ein menschliches Dokument von der Selbstrettung eines Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaftlers in hoffnungsloser Zeit. Elke Fröhlich hat den Text auf der Basis der von Victor Klemperer autorisierten Ausgaben von Irrtümern und Fehlern gereinigt, die sich im Lauf der Druck- und Erfolgsgeschichte des Buches eingeschlichen haben, und ihn um einen umfangreichen Kommentar ergänzt, der sowohl den zeitgeschichtlichen Kontext aufschließt als auch den immensen Bildungshintergrund des Romanisten Klemperer. E-Book mit Seitenzählung der gedruckten Ausgabe: Buch und E-Book können parallel benutzt werden. Views: 299
Man-tay-seepee (River of Strangers) is the Cree name for the Churchill River in Manitoba, where Frank Parker Day's classic novel takes place. In this dramatic story, Day tells the tale of men and women surviving the rough frontier of the early 20th century fur trade: A fanatically reformist clergyman challenges the unlicensed ways of a primitive frontier; a Highland Cape Breton hero tries to find purpose and meaning in self-exile from his old life; women struggle for recognition and dignity in an isolated world dominated by both weak and powerful men; and a secret romance threads its way throughout the story. Best known for his novel Rockbound, Day explores the mystery and loneliness of this isolated and powerful landscape. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved. Views: 299
