Feroza Ginwalla, a pampered, protected 16-year-old Pakistani girl, is sent to America by her parents, who are alarmed by the fundamentalism overtaking Pakistan and their daughter. Hoping that a few months with her uncle, an MIT grad student, will soften the girl’s rigid thinking, they get more than they bargained for: Feroza, enthralled by American culture and her new freedom, insists on staying. A bargain is struck, allowing Feroza to attend college with the understanding that she will return home and marry well. As a student in a small western town, Feroza’s perceptions of America, her homeland, and herself begin to alter. When she falls in love with and wants to marry a Jewish American, her family is aghast. Feroza realizes just how far she has come and wonders how much further she can go. This delightful coming-of-age novel is both remarkably a remarkably funny and acute portrayal of America as seen through the eyes of a perceptive young immigrant. Views: 53
High-octane action and gripping drama rock the plot as a devastating contagion rages across the planet in this third instalment of the Amazon Bestselling Series.
The second wave is unleashed. Humanity is driven to its knees.
Two strains of a devastating pathogen infect population centres around the world. From mega-cities to remote villages, the descent into chaos is swift as the disease spreads like wildfire.
When Jag Sanchez is incapacitated from an accident, Tegan Ryder reluctantly assumes leadership of the group as they are tasked with their most challenging mission yet by the Elders of Dema-Ki.
When one of them becomes infected and teeters on the edge of death, the friends throw caution to the wind and risk everything in their quest for a cure… one which, for reasons unknown, has remained concealed for two thousand years.
Can they evade a tyrannical foe to find the remedy and save their friend and millions of other lives?
Worlds Collide . Heroes Arise. Views: 53
Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer He might be arrogant, but accountant Helen Foster can't deny that successful businessman Caleb Jones has charisma! But he's trying to buy out her family home and Helen is determined not to give in to his charms... Caleb has his hands full juggling his business and raising his newly orphaned little nephew. So when Helen throws a spanner in the works of his latest deal, this ruthless tycoon doesn't know whether to sue her or kiss her! The latter is certainly much more tempting... Originally published in 1991 Views: 53
Enjoy another "exhilarating roller-coaster ride of unusual cases" (Publishers Weekly) in this second book of the Ravi PI series, featuring detective Ravi Chandra Singh and his team at the gleefully amoral, unfailingly dangerous secret agency Golden Sentinels.When Ravi's colleagues at Golden Sentinels discover that he sees gods in moments of heightened anxiety and stress, they are surprisingly fine with it. They even encourage him to incorporate his visions into his work, especially now that the cases have become more intense, with many hidden risks at play. But their latest case—a search for a dead Russian oligarch's last will and testament—leads to more than anyone expected: a missing heir, murderous relatives, and geopolitical implications. So, when Ravi's boss sends him to Los Angeles to wait out the heat, it's almost a relief...until Ravi's past catches up to him. In this thrilling and complex sequel to the "exciting and dynamic" (Deepak Chopra)... Views: 53
He can give her everything she's ever wanted… Last year Scarlet King was a blushing bride-to-be, but now she's alone and more than anything longs for a baby. This time she's determined to prove she doesn't need a man! Successful, spine-tinglingly gorgeous John Mitchell has desired Scarlet for years, so seizes the chance to claim her. But his proposal comes with a devilish price: if she wants a baby, they'll do it the old-fashioned way! John reminds Scarlet of the pleasures she's been missing, but when the affair is over will Scarlet gain her wish but lose her heart? Views: 53
This book and tape pack tells the story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up and Wendy, the girl who runs away to the Never-Land. Children can follow the story of Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook in the book while the tape is running. Views: 53
Ava has lived through things others couldn't. You name it, she has survived it. She has lived through love and loss, but being a single mother with no memory of her past is something she never thought could be her reality.Just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, Ava's memory returns, flooding her thoughts with a living nightmare of what her life was like with Connor. The dreams that have haunted her don't even compare to the horrific life that she's somehow managed to survive. The amnesia that once protected her is gone, and she's faced with the unimaginable truth.Can Ava pull it together to move forward? Does she hide the truth to protect the people who love her? Will her past define her future?The long-awaited conclusion of the Forgotten Trilogy is at your fingertips. Happy reading. Views: 53
This heartwarming story of a truly remarkable dog, who changed the lives of her owners forever, will move and delight dog lovers everywhere.From the moment Peter and Cindy Martin spotted her as a puppy in a kennel she came streaking toward them and staring with her intense gaze, they knew she was the one. Almost immediately, she became a central part of their household. Alwayas left to run free, she became indefatigable explorer, gone for hours, sometimes entire days, but her infallible compass always brought her home. From her exploits in upstate New York to the story of her incredible survival in the Vermont wilderness and her later adventures in the English countryside, Perth displayed the same pluck, intelligence, devotion, unshakable trust, and unstinting love.Anyone who has ever owned or grown up with or wanted a dog will be captivated by this extraordinary, beautifully written homage to a very special creature. Views: 53
WAY OUT WESTTHE BADDEST MAN IN TEXAS?A quarter-breed cowboy like Luke McClendon had no business wooing golden girl Deanna Atchley. So when Luke was sent to prison for the murder of Deanna's father, it came as no surprise. Everyone in Stone Creek, Texas, knew Luke was just no good.Now Deanna was back in Luke's life, determined to clear his name. But the hard-hearted loner wasn't looking for redemption—only revenge. And as soon as he seduced the sweet beauty, he'd have it. But once Deanna was in his arms again, Luke wondered if the time had finally come to claim the bride who was rightfully his....Because there's nothing like a cowboy. Views: 53
After years of caring for others, Nola Burns is ready for her own dream— running a Nantucket tearoom. it will take more than charm for dashing entrepreneur Harrison Starbuck to buy her out. After all, what proper lady could trust a man who thinks the theater is a suitable venue for God's word?All Harry offers is a business proposition. So why should it bother him when Nola receives threatening notes? He has no reason to be concerned for the vivid, spirited woman...does he? Yet as the threats escalate, Harry's plans shift. Now this unexpected suitor only wants to keep Nola safe— cherished—for a lifetime. Views: 53
