After years of heartache and unhappiness, Paediatric nurse, Maggie Green, is content with where she is in life. She's made peace with the things that cannot be and moved on. She has good friends, a great place to live and a job she loves as an experienced and respected member of the nursing team on the intensive care unit at Brisbane's Children's Hospital.The newest hot shot doc on the block, Nash Reece, has a reputation as a heartbreaker and a plan that doesn't involve sticking around. He's London-bound but that doesn't mean he can't indulge in some fun during his last three months in the country, right? Nash is a man who knows what he wants and what he wants is Maggie. His attraction to the only woman who hasn't instantly fallen for his charms is surprisingly intense and getting more so now they're working together on the PICU.Unfortunately for Nash, Maggie also knows what she wants and even if it is the brash newcomer, Nash is ten years her junior and Maggie is done playing with boys. Her resistance is sorely tested however and soon both Maggie and Nash succumb to the potent pull between them.And, when one night isn't enough, they embark on a secret fling. Until Maggie discovers she's pregnant…With Christmas - the time for miracles – looming, all Maggie's thwarted maternal yearnings resurface but how will Nash react to Maggie's baby bombshell? And does Maggie have the courage to just stand by and watch him go to London when what she really wants is a happily ever after with her baby daddy? Views: 369
When a gravestone appears in his neighbour's garden Greg Micheals thinks nothing of it. Neither does anyone else. Until everyone starts dying...A remote island community is subjected to a terrifying reckoning after a grave mysteriously appears in the garden of one unsuspecting resident. As death visits the islanders, one by one, at the hands of an unseen and unstoppable force, the inhabitants begin to turn on one another. Graves, a work of horror that recalls the classics of the genre, re-edited and re-released in a new 2016 edition. Read it now ... before it's too late ... Views: 369
Jennifer Logan likes Scott Parker, and Scott Parker likes her back. But there’s a problem. Jen’s best friend, Lindy Masters, already called dibs on Scott. Scott Parker is off limits according to best friend crush rules. Jen comes up with a plan. If she finds a new crush for Lindy then she’ll be able to go to the Snow Ball with Scott. Will Jen get a date for the school dance? Find out in Snow Ball!Jennifer Logan likes Scott Parker, and Scott Parker likes her back. But there’s a problem. Jen’s best friend, Lindy Masters, already called dibs on Scott. Scott Parker is off limits according to best friend crush rules. Jen comes up with a plan. If she finds a new crush for Lindy then she’ll be able to go to the Snow Ball with Scott. It sounds easy, but everyone knows that junior high is nothing but drama. Will Jen and Lindy get dates for the school dance? And who will win The Winter Wonderland fashion show? Find out in “Snow Ball”! Views: 368
When social worker Hildy Schneider commits to an after-hours side job, she finds herself drawn into the darker side of small-town Sorenson, Wisconsin—and the twisted mind of an unnamed killer . . . Strange things have been happening since Hildy started moonlighting with local police, but a desperate late-night call involving a former patient from Sorenson General Hospital tops the list. Although Danny Hildebrand has been tormented by hallucinations for years, he swears he's being haunted for real by the victim of a grisly murder . . . The rambling ghost story seems like another delusion. But after a body turns up in a neglected farmhouse crawling with secrets, Hildy and the magnetic Detective Bob Richmond rush to explain Danny's knowledge of the incident. As the crime-solving partners unwittingly grow closer while examining a series of eerie leads, they realize that surviving past sunrise means shedding light on a criminal willing... Views: 367
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless 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.This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless 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: 367
They wrote it off as a scare story. The millennium bug was the non-event of the 20th century, but they were wrong, because the bug is real. It's a computer virus and it's about to do a deadly species cross-over, from machine to mankind. Views: 367
When jaded old lag Mel meets pretty new prison inmate Ella, she's quick to take her under her wing and show her how to survive in the system. In prison, everything has a price — but Mel finds herself strangely reluctant to take advantage of Ella's gratitude, no matter how much she wants her.Ella's not so reticent, and their nights turn passionate. But the outcome of Ella's appeal could part them forever. Views: 366
R.K. Narayan (1906-2001) is unusual among Indian authors writing in English in that he has stayed contentedly in his home country, venturing abroad only rarely. He rarely addresses political issues or tries to explore the cutting edge of fiction. He is a traditional teller of tales, a creator of realist fiction which is often gentle, humorous, and warm rather than hard-hitting or profound. Almost all of his writings are set in the fictional city of Malgudi, and are narrowly focused on the lives of relatively humble individuals, neither extremely poor nor very rich.
The Guide is one of his most interesting books, which begins as a comic look at the life of a rogue, but evolves into something quite different. It should be noted that Narayan is not a devout Hindu, and has accused Westerners of wrongly supposing that all Indians are deeply spiritual beings; but it is also true that he was deeply impressed by some experiences he had with a medium after the sudden death of his young wife (described movingly in The English Teacher (1945).
Narayan has stated that the incident of the reluctant holy man was based on a real event which he read about in the newspaper.
Formerly India's most corrupt tourist guide, Raju--just released from prison--seeks refuge in an abandoned temple. Mistaken for a holy man, he plays the part and succeeds so well that God himself intervenes to put Raju's newfound sanctity to the test.
Narayan's most celebrated novel, The Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country's highest literary honor. Views: 364
Published February 1930. Contains the stories: "Old Crompton\'s Secret", by Harl Vincent "Spawn of the Stars", by Charles Willard Diffin "The Corpse on the Grating", by Hugh B. Cave "Creatures of the Light", by Sophie Wenzel Ellis "Into Space", by Sterner St. Paul "The Beetle Horde", by Victor Rousseau (part 2 of 2) "Mad Music", by Anthony Pelcher "The Thief of Time", by Captain S. P. Meek Views: 364
Chester Calhoun lives with his sister and his aunt in a house on the upper east side, and across the street lives beautiful and mysterious society hostess Victoria Van Allen, known to her friends as Vicky Van. Vicky is a an enigma. She lives in a stunningly appointed house with a servant but no one really knows anything about her. She’s vivacious and a little bit Bohemian, but entirely respectable. Vicky often hosts bridge parties for well-heeled New York socialites. One night, a wealthy millionaire is stabbed to death at one of these salons, and Vicky Van disappears before the police can be summoned.Chester is convinced that Vicky didn’t do it, despite the circumstances. The police discover that the millionaire was not merely a random millionaire, but a well-known businessman with ties to Vicky’s past. Fleming Stone is summoned and for once he has an assistant. Fibsy is one of the rare sidekicks who is actually allowed to figure out the solution to the mystery. The surprise twist ending is one of Carolyn Wells’ best. Views: 362
The Impossible Voyage Home is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 361
With over 2.2 million followers (a number growing by the day), and a now famously uncanny ability to pack 140 characters with a maximum amount of humor and wit, Steve Martin has defined what it means to be a celebrity in today's world of social media. Martin's tweets have been covered by personal blogs, major news outlets, and everything in between, and this collection brings his funniest, most memorable messages--and hilarious responses from followers--together for avid followers and offline fans alike. Views: 360
