This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 382
One crisp December night, Keira Carlesso takes in yet another stray—this time, a man. Dalton is a brilliant scientist with no home for the holidays. As Christmas works its magic, two strangers become friends, then best friends, then something much, much more...Susan Mallery's heartwarming charmer proves that true love is the greatest Christmas gift of all!"Heartwarming...this book is sweet and will appeal to readers who enjoy the intricacies of family drama." —Publishers Weekly on When We Found Home Views: 382
A moving story that redefines the meaning of family, friendship, and success among a group of first-generation Indian immigrants.When Vikram invites three of his college friends to his son's graduation from MIT, they accept out of obligation and curiosity, viewing the party as a twenty-fifth reunion of sorts. Village genius Vikram, now the founder of a lucrative computer company, is having the party against his son's wishes. Frances and Jay regret accepting: Frances, a real estate agent, hasn't sold a house in a year; Jay's middle management job isn't brag worthy; and their daughter is failing the eleventh grade. Lali plans to hide the fact that her once-happy marriage is crumbling because her American husband is discovering his Jewish roots. Each had left UCLA expecting to be successful and have even more successful children. At Vikram's Newport Beach mansion, the showmanship they anticipate dissolves as each is forced to deal with his or her own problems. The follow-up to... Views: 382
The third of Robertson Davies' editions of Samuel Marchbanks' writings, and originally published by McClelland & Stewart in 1967, Samuel Marchbanks' Almanack is available here in e-book for the first time ever. In 1942, two years after returning to Canada from Britain, Robertson Davies took up the role of editor of the Peterborough Examiner, in the small city of Peterborough, Ontario, northeast of Toronto. During his tenure as editor at the Examiner, a post he held until 1955, and later as publisher of the newspaper (1955–65), Davies published witty, curmudgeonly, mischievous, and fiercely individualistic editorials under the name of his alter ego, Samuel Marchbanks, "one of the choice and master spirits of his age." Taking pen in hand, Samuel Marchbanks, philosopher, purveyor of trivia and benefactor of mankind, once again proves there is nothing so beneficial to the weary and heavy-laden of the world as a good belly laugh. As... Views: 382
It is true, no matter how bad things get, they can always get worse. For a handful of survivors the worst is not a virulent superflu which has killed 99% of the earth's population. No, the worst comes when they learn they are not the only ones to live through the end of civilization; the creatures of the night have survived just fine and they are ravenously hungry now.It is true, no matter how bad things get, they can always get worse. For a handful of survivors the worst is not a virulent superflu which has killed 99% of the earth's population. No, the worst comes when they learn they are not the only ones to live through the end of civilization; the creatures of the night have survived just fine, but with their food supply greatly diminished, they are ravenously hungry for human flesh and blood.And it's also true that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. In a desperate move, the survivors attempt to pit one predator against the other; knowing full well that in the end, the last people on earth will have to pick their poison. Views: 382
Her not-so-jolly Christmas...or a holiday surprise?Bridget Montgomery's Christmas is looking decidedly not festive. Her beloved aunt is gone, leaving only a struggling diner and a mountain of debt. Which Bridget now shares with her ex-fiancé and newly single dad, Jack Holdstrom. Saving the diner is their first priority. But Bridget's already falling for Jack's troubled adopted girls. Will the spirit of Christmas mean losing her broken heart to Jack again, too? Views: 382
Joan becomes involved in a war that will change her life forever. She discovers that the world holds many secrets, even magic beyond her wildest dreams. The existence of immortality drove humanity to the edge. Humans are hunting Joan's kind to extinction. Circumstances force her to act. She wishes to put an end to the slaughter of innocent Tainted Beings. Only she has the courage to step up.Joan becomes involved in a war that will change her life forever. She discovers that the world holds many secrets, even magic beyond her wildest dreams. The existence of immortality drove humanity to the edge. Humans are hunting Joan's kind to extinction. Circumstances force her to act. She wishes to put an end to the slaughter of innocent Tainted Beings. Only she has the courage to step up. How far can a hero fall before they became a villain? The road of revenge is a dangerous and slippery path. That doesn't stop Joan from making the ultimate decision of becoming an assassin. Her true test is to prevail and not become consumed by darkness. Will she succeed or will she turn into the monster she was trying to destroy? Views: 381
New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revists two classic tales of Long, Tall Texan loveLong, Tall Texans: Stanton (originally published in 2015 as Untamed)Stanton Rourke lives life on the edge. The steely mercenary is dangerous in every way...especially to Clarisse Carrington, his childhood best friend. But she's a grown woman now, and there are secrets that hold her back from succumbing to her pursuer. As Clarissa struggles to keep her distance, sparks as hot as a Texas summer fly between them. But danger is following Clarisse, leaving her no choice but to rely on Rourke, even as the old wounds lying dormant between them flare up again...Long, Tall Texans: Garon (originally published in 2007 as Lawman)When San Antonio FBI agent Garon Grier buys a ranch in Jacobsville, Texas, the strong,... Views: 381
A man must decide his own fate on the Dark Railroad. Zero has no voice, yet has a story to tell. The Warehouse holds a dark and ancient secret. Ranging from horrifying to to weird, with a sense of dark humor throughout, Dark Railroad is a collection of eight short stories to make you shudder, look over your shoulder, and occasionally say "Huh?"When a man goes to the local sandwich shop, he finds that the service isn't quite up to par. He is forced to allow a grotesque, old lady to make his sandwich. After much struggle, he finally makes it home with his sandwich. Upon opening the wrapper, the man makes a shocking discovery. Views: 381
"The Rosie Project" was an international publishing phenomenon, with more than a million copies sold in over forty countries around the world. Now Graeme Simsion returns with the highly anticipated sequel, "The Rosie Effect."
Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are now married and living in New York. Don has been teaching while Rosie completes her second year at Columbia Medical School. Just as Don is about to announce that Gene, his philandering best friend from Australia, is coming to stay, Rosie drops a bombshell: she''s pregnant.
In true Tillman style, Don instantly becomes an expert on all things obstetric. But in between immersing himself in a new research study on parenting and implementing the Standardised Meal System (pregnancy version), Don''s old weaknesses resurface. And while he strives to get the technicalities right, he gets the emotions all wrong, and risks losing Rosie when she needs him most.
"The Rosie Effect" is the charming and hilarious romantic-comedy of the year.
Graeme Simsion was born in Auckland and is a Melbourne-based writer of short stories, plays, screenplays and two non-fiction books. "The Rosie Project" began life as a screenplay, winning the Australian Writers Guild/Inscription Award for Best Romantic Comedy before being adapted into a novel. It went on to win the 2012 Victorian Premier''s Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript and has since been sold around the world to over forty countries. Sony Pictures have optioned the film rights with Graeme contracted to write the script. It won the 2014 ABIA for Best General Fiction Book and overall Book of the Year.
Praise for "The Rosie Project":
''Funny and heartwarming, a gem of a book.'' Marian Keyes
''Don Tillman helps us believe in possibility, makes us proud to be human beings, and the bonus is this: he keeps us laughing like hell. I''d love to have a beer with the humane and hilarious Graeme Simsion.'' Matthew Quick, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Silver Linings Playbook"
''"The Rosie Project" is 1930s screwball comedy updated for 2013. Hepburn and Grant in "Bringing Up Baby," or Rosalind Russell and Grant in "His Girl Friday" have the exact same pitch, intelligence, wit and farce with a love story at the centre of it all. Madcap indeed, but like those films "The Rosie Project" underscored with writing meticulously judged...Extremely loud and incredibly long applause.'' "Age/SMH/Canberra Times/Brisbane Times"
''What an endearing, funny book...a quirky love story about belonging with poignant undertones on the need for us all to be more tolerant of those with differences. A must read for 2013.'' "Courier Mail/Daily Telegraph"
''The charm of this story is Simsion''s affectionate depiction of his strange, flawed, infuriating, logical and always amusing protagonist.'' "Weekend Australian" Views: 381
