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About-Face Space Race (AstroKids #5)
by Robert ElmerFun and funny, this book will make even reluctant readers eager to turn the pages. When a space scooter race becomes a battle between the boys and girls, who will step in and remind the AstroKids to work as a team?
About Grace: A Novel
by Anthony DoerrThe first novel by the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning #1 New York Times bestseller All the Light We Cannot See, one of the most beautiful, wise, and compelling debuts of recent times.David Winkler begins life in Anchorage, Alaska, a quiet boy drawn to the volatility of weather and obsessed with snow. Sometimes he sees things before they happen--a man carrying a hatbox will be hit by a bus; Winkler will fall in love with a woman in a supermarket. When David dreams that his infant daughter will drown in a flood as he tries to save her, he comes undone. He travels thousands of miles, fleeing family, home, and the future itself, to deny the dream. On a Caribbean island, destitute, alone, and unsure if his child has survived or his wife can forgive him, David is sheltered by a couple with a daughter of their own. Ultimately it is she who will pull him back into the world, to search for the people he left behind. Doerr's characters are full of grief and longing, but also replete with grace. His compassion for human frailty is extraordinarily moving. In luminous prose, he writes about the power and beauty of nature and about the tiny miracles that transform our lives. About Grace is heartbreaking, radiant, and astonishingly accomplished.
About Harry Towns
by Bruce Jay FriedmanThis classic comic novel about a midlife man whose life is spiraling out of control is a &“heartbreaking delight . . . Nothing less than a joy&” (The Washington Post Book World). Screenwriter Harry Towns, a bicoastal playboy with a broken marriage and a child he rarely sees, has been reveling in the freewheeling atmosphere of the early 1970s. But when cracks start to appear in his perfectly constructed life, he has no option but to pick up the scattered pieces of his past and begin anew. From a New York Times–bestselling author and veteran Hollywood screenwriter, About Harry Towns is both a portrait of a particular era and a timeless look at the wrong turns that make up a life—featuring &“ a character unique, haunting, and completely memorable&” (The Washington Post Book World). &“Brilliant.&” —The New York Times Book Review
About Last Night...
by Stephanie BondBride-to-be Janine Murphy is experiencing more than a few jitters when she thinks about her upcoming nuptials. After all, she and her fiancé haven't even, well...you know. So, dressed for success, she lets herself into her fiancé's hotel room for a wedding night preview. Only, the irresistibly sexy man she ends up in bed with isn't her fiancé! Best man Derek Stillman might be exhausted, but he's not complaining. The sultry siren who'd slipped under the sheets with him is definitely someone he'd like to know a lot better...until he discovers she's the bride! But when an unexpected quarantine closes the hotel--and confines them to the same room--Derek can't help showing Janine that he's the better man...
About Last Night
by Michele DunawayLindy Brinks is about ready to buy the idea that somebody who looks, walks and talks like an angel just might be the devil in disguise. And if that's the case, it would explain how she-the highly professional, very proper personal assistant-ended up in her boss Shane Jacobsen's bed. Especially when she'd managed to resist temptation for three long years. But the divinely good-looking playboy has that effect on women. Lord knows it was wrong, yet for one night Lindy was in paradise. Shane doesn't have a clue-about last night or the fallout from it! Now Lindy can't-won't-give Shane up. Not even if it means moving heaven and earth.
About Last Night...
by Michele DunawayWhen Something Is This Sinfully Good It Just Has To Be Right! Lindy Brinks is about ready to buy the idea that somebody who looks, walks and talks like an angel just might be the devil in disguise. And if that's the case, it would explain how she -- the highly professional, very proper personal assistant -- ended up in her boss Shane Jacobsen's bed. Especially when she'd managed to resist temptation for three long years. But the divinely good-looking playboy has that effect on women. Lord knows it was wrong, yet for one night Lindy was in paradise. Shane doesn't have a clue -- about last night or the fallout from it! Now Lindy can't -- won't -- give Shane up. Not even if it means moving heaven and earth.
About Last Night: A Novel
by Ruthie KnoxSure, opposites attract, but in this sexy, smart, eBook original romance from Ruthie Knox, they positively combust! When a buttoned-up banker falls for a bad girl, "about last night" is just the beginning. Cath Talarico knows a mistake when she makes it, and God knows she's made her share. So many, in fact, that this Chicago girl knows London is her last, best shot at starting over. But bad habits are hard to break, and soon Cath finds herself back where she has vowed never to go . . . in the bed of a man who is all kinds of wrong: too rich, too classy, too uptight for a free-spirited troublemaker like her. Nev Chamberlain feels trapped and miserable in his family's banking empire. But beneath his pinstripes is an artist and bohemian struggling to break free and lose control. Mary Catherine--even her name turns him on--with her tattoos, her secrets, and her gamine, sex-starved body, unleashes all kinds of fantasies. When blue blood mixes with bad blood, can a couple that is definitely wrong for each other ever be perfectly right? And with a little luck and a lot of love, can they make last night last a lifetime?Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Because of You, Ride with Me, and Midnight Hour.
About Last Night
by Rhonda LeahHer life is an endless string of disasters. When Misty McNeil is arrested for breaking and entering, calling Tanner Theroit to bail her out seems like a good idea...until he asks what's so important she'd risk going to jail for. Admitting she was trying to retrieve a gift he'd given isn't something she wants to confess. Misty's night in the slammer is only the tip of the iceberg. Her life quickly takes a turn for the worse. With only one week to move out of her apartment, she turns - yet again - to Tanner to bail her out. Tanner is determined to prove he wants nothing less than all of her. Too bad Misty has a been-there-done-that attitude when it comes to relationships. But...will Tanner be the one man who can offer her a deal she can't refuse? WARNING: explicit sex, strong language and a sexy, hard bodied construction worker turned executive.28,552 Words
About Last Night: A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies from the author of BOTH OF YOU
by Adele ParksShe thought it would be just one lie...A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!'GRIPPING...FULL OF SUSPENSE' CLOSER'GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU HOOKED' SHEHow far would YOU go to save your best friend? 'I need you to say that I was with you.' For thirty years, best friends Steph and Pip have been through thick and thin. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until these simple words change everything. Steph, eternally solid and dependable, is begging her friend to lie to the police as she's desperately trying to conceal not one but two devastating secrets to protect her family. Pip, self-consigned to the role of scatty hot-head, is overwhelmed; she's normally the one asking for help in a crisis. It's a big ask. So what would you do?What readers are saying about About Last Night:'Adele doesn't disappoint with this tale of friendship put to the ultimate test!''Kept me gripped to the last page''Fantastic book which is full of twists and turns''I loved reading it and didn't really want to finish it! Looking for my next one of Adele's now''It touches on situations between close friends and relationships in a way that I've never read before. The pace of the story is spot on, the words flow beautifully''A true test of friendship - I found myself questioning my own relationships. The plot had me gripped from beginning until the end. I would recommend this to all of my friends'
About Last Night: A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies from the author of JUST MY LUCK
by Adele ParksShe thought it would be just one lie...A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Lies Lies Lies.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the No. 1 bestseller Just My Luck, out now!'GRIPPING...FULL OF SUSPENSE' CLOSER'GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU HOOKED' SHEHow far would YOU go to save your best friend? 'I need you to say that I was with you.' For thirty years, best friends Steph and Pip have been through thick and thin. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until these simple words change everything. Steph, eternally solid and dependable, is begging her friend to lie to the police as she's desperately trying to conceal not one but two devastating secrets to protect her family. Pip, self-consigned to the role of scatty hot-head, is overwhelmed; she's normally the one asking for help in a crisis. It's a big ask. So what would you do?What readers are saying about About Last Night:'Adele doesn't disappoint with this tale of friendship put to the ultimate test!''Kept me gripped to the last page''Fantastic book which is full of twists and turns''I loved reading it and didn't really want to finish it! Looking for my next one of Adele's now''It touches on situations between close friends and relationships in a way that I've never read before. The pace of the story is spot on, the words flow beautifully''A true test of friendship - I found myself questioning my own relationships. The plot had me gripped from beginning until the end. I would recommend this to all of my friends'
About Last Night: A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies from the author of BOTH OF YOU
by Adele ParksFor thirty years, best friends Stephanie and Philippa have been practically inseparable. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until a few simple words change everything.'I need you to say that I was with you.'Steph, eternally solid, considerate and dependable, is begging her best friend to lie to the police as she's desperately trying to conceal two shocking secrets to protect her family. Pip, self-consigned to the role of scatty, frivolous hot-head is overwhelmed; she's normally the one asking for help in a crisis although never anything as catastrophic as this. Both women have always believed that friendship is built on mutual selflessness, compromise and trust. Are those beliefs now to be tested beyond endurance?(P)2011 Headline Digital
About Last Night (Thornwood)
by Caitlin RicciA Thornwood NovelBefore jumping into his first semester of college, Thomas Maloney decides to lose his virginity at a party to a stranger he's sure he'll never see again. Only the next day, he's surprised to learn the same one-night stand will be sharing his dorm room. Thomas considers himself lucky, but his new roommate--not so much. Closeted as they come, football jock Remington "Rem" Daniels is on track for a shot at the pros. Rem tries to play it cool and avoid falling for the confidently gay Thomas, which could hurt his chances. Dealing with their constant need to get in bed together wouldn't be so hard if Rem didn't have a girlfriend and Thomas didn't have a conscience. When she delivers news that will change Rem's life forever, Thomas knows it's time to move back home to Thornwood, Colorado. But neither the distance nor knowing Rem belongs to someone else helps Thomas get over him. Rem's feelings haven't changed either. When it comes down to love or football, Rem will have to make the hardest choice of his life and hope Thomas will still be waiting for him when he does.
About Last Night (Peachtree Cove)
by Synithia WilliamsFalling for her brother&’s best friend was never part of the plan… Single mom Joanne Wilson&’s dream is finally coming true. After years of struggling, she&’s opening up her own beauty salon and her stress levels are through the roof. So when her little brother flakes out on helping her prepare for the grand-opening party, she&’s about to snap…until he sends Devante, his best friend, in his place. Love &’em and leave &’em—that&’s what they say about Devante, and drama is the last thing Joanne needs right now. So why, after just one touch, is her heart racing? Devante Thompson has had a crush on Joanne ever since they were kids. And now that she&’s finally free, it&’s his chance. But when they&’re caught sharing a breathless kiss during her grand-opening party, everyone in town starts talking…and Joanne is furious. She&’s worked too hard to lose everything for one reckless—and unforgettable—moment. But Devante is determined to prove to Joanne that he&’s ready to be her man and he won&’t let her go without a fight.
About Love (Little Clothbound Classics)
by Anton ChekhovIntroducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.Widely considered to be one of greatest ever writers of the form, Anton Chekhov's short stories offer unforgettable character, crystalline expression, and deep, powerful mystery. Collected here are five of his very best tales, 'The Lady with the Little Dog', 'The House with the Mezzanine', and the trilogy of stories, 'The Man in the Case', 'Gooseberries' and 'About Love'.
About Love
by David Helwig Seth Anton ChekhovWritten in France toward the end of his career, these stories are Chekhov's only attempt at the linked collection. "A Man in a Shell" is a grotesque Gogolian comedy; "Gooseberries" a narrator's impassioned response; and "About Love" a poignant story of failed relationships. Translated by the impeccable David Helwig and fabulously illustrated by Seth, About Love is essential for any Chekhov enthusiast.David Helwig is the author of twenty volumes of fiction and fourteen volumes of poetry, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and former poet laureate of Prince Edward Island.
About Schmidt: A Novel (Ballantine Reader's Circle Ser.)
by Louis Begley"A fine new novel. . . The great pleasure of reading Louis Begley [is] his exceptional literary intelligence. " The New York Times Book Review "Begley again demonstrates that he can reveal the complexities of society and personality with a clear eye and graceful style. . . Morethan meets the requirements of graceful fiction. " Time. Proud, traditional, and impeccably organized, Albert Schmidt is a button-down lawyer of the old school. But now, after years of careful management, his life is slowly unraveling. His beloved wife has recently died. He stumbles--or is he being pushed?--into early retirement. And his daughter, his only child, is planning to marry a man Schmidt cannot approve of, for reasons he can scarcely admit, even to himself. As Schmidt gropes for resolutions, he finds unexpected hope in an intense passion that comes out of the blue. Set in the Hamptons and Manhattan, infused with black humor and startling eroticism, About Schmidt is both a meditation on loneliness and on the power of romance to unlock the most impenetrable recesses of the heart. "Comical, tough, unsparing; it is as if Louis Auchincloss had exchanged the kid gloves for brass knuckles. . . Interesting and nervy. " The Washington Post Book World "A powerful story of a man's fall from grace. . . The Remains of the Day come[s] to mind. "Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Stunning. "Los Angeles Times Book Review
About Shakespeare: Bodies, Spaces and Texts (Elements in Shakespeare Performance)
by Robert ShaughnessyThis Element addresses the question of what Shakespeare in contemporary performance is about, and whether it really is, as it may claim to be, about Shakespeare. Far from charting a smooth journey from page to stage, the work of making Shakespeare into performances often involves deflection, evasion and circumnavigation. Drawing upon the work of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe and the Schaubühne Berlin, About Shakespeare examines theatrical bodies, the spaces inhabited by actors and audiences, and the texts that circulate around and between them.
About Suffering: On Louise Glück (Elements in Poetry and Poetics)
by Christos HadjiyiannisPoetry has always courted suffering. Poets sing their suffering, we've been told, and there can be no poetry without suffering. Louise Glück wasn't too sure about that. Suffering features centrally in her poetry and she discussed its role in poetry in her critical writing, where she often retained the language of poetry as martyrdom. However, she was keen to stress that suffering's part in composition has been misplaced and misunderstood, its function idealised and fetishised. Surveying a wide range of texts about poetry's relationship to suffering, and drawing surprising links between very different voices, this book situates Glück both in the tradition of Rainer Maria Rilke's lyrical suffering and in the tradition of T. S. Eliot's impersonal approach to poetry. Glück's most powerful and characteristic discussion of suffering, it argues, takes place in her 1992 volume, The Wild Iris.
About That Kiss
by Jayne AddisonSISTER OF THE BRIDEJoy Mackey is determined to see that her sister gets married without a hitch. But nothing is going smoothly-and real trouble strikes when the bride's former fiancé pops up. Joy is positive that dashing Nick Tremain plans to wreak the havoc on the wedding-and her heart!BROTHER OF THE GROOMNick couldn't be happier about his brother's engagement to his ex. But try explaining that to Joy! She's convinced he's come back to sabotage the upcoming nuptials. Nick did have every intention of standing at the altar, yet there was only one woman he wanted as his wife. But how to convince Joy that she was the bride of his dreams?
About That Kiss
by Cindy MilesA love worth fighting for Once a dedicated Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Nathan Malone lost more than his confidence the day he couldn't save his fiancée. He lost his faith in love. Nathan's come home to Cassabaw Station and put his life on hold. That changes, though, when Sean Jacobs and her five-year-old daughter move in next door. Sean is unpacked and unsettled, and the fear in her eyes tells Nathan she's running from something. Yet despite his better judgment, Nathan can't ignore the tug at his heart. He'd do anything to protect Sean and her adorable daughter, because Nathan's not letting love slip through his fingers again...
About That Kiss: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel ( A Heartbreaker Bay Novel #Bk.5)
by Jill Shalvis<P>When sexy Joe Malone never calls after their explosive kiss, Kylie shoves him out of her mind. Until she needs a favor, and it’s a doozy. Something precious to her has been stolen and there’s only one person with unique finder-and-fixer skills that can help—Joe. It means swallowing her pride and somehow trying to avoid the temptation to throttle him—or seduce him. <P>No, Joe didn’t call after the kiss. He’s the fun time guy, not the forever guy. And Kylie, after all she’s been through, deserves a good man who will stay. But everything about Kylie makes it damned hard to focus, and though his brain knows what he has to do, his heart isn’t getting the memo. … <P>As Kylie and Joe go on the scavenger hunt of their lives, they discover surprising things about each other. Now, the best way for them to get over “that kiss” might just be to replace it with a hundred more. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
About That Kiss: The fun, laugh-out-loud romance! (Heartbreaker Bay #5)
by Jill ShalvisAbout That Kiss is the fifth in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis's Heartbreaker Bay series, featuring her trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts and Marie Force. When love drives you crazy, the best thing to do is enjoy the ride... When sexy Joe Malone never calls after their explosive kiss, Kylie shoves him out of her mind. Until she needs a favour, and it's a doozy. Something precious to her has been stolen and there's only one person with unique finder-and-fixer skills that can help - Joe. It means swallowing her pride and somehow trying to avoid the temptation to throttle him - or seduce him.No, Joe didn't call after the kiss. He's the fun time guy, not the forever guy. And Kylie, after all she's been through, deserves a good man who will stay. But everything about Kylie makes it damned hard to focus, and though his brain knows what he has to do, his heart isn't getting the memo. As Kylie and Joe go on the scavenger hunt of their lives, they discover surprising things about each other. Now, the best way for them to get over 'that kiss' might just be to replace it with a hundred more.Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the other Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
About That Man: A Romance Novel
by Sherryl Woods#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods returns readers to the beloved Southern town of Trinity Harbor with a story of second chances and finding love in unexpected places How could the sensible daughter of Trinity Harbor's self-proclaimed patriarch have taken in the boy caught hot-wiring her car? Whether the boy is a modern-day Huck Finn or not, Trinity Harbor is in an uproar. But for Daisy Spencer, guiding the orphaned ten-year-old is easy, an escape from her own tragic past. She can ignore the town's nay-saying. The only real obstacle is...that man. That man is the boy's uncle, Walker Ames, a tough DC cop who sees his unexpected nephew as his last chance at redemption. Soon he's commuting to the charming fishbowl of a town, where everyone assumes he's seduced Daisy-their best Sunday-school teacher! But to Walker, Daisy is a disconcerting mix of charming innocence and smart-mouthed excitement in a town that's not as sleepy as it looks.
About That Man (Trinity Harbor #1)
by Sherryl WoodsDaisy Spencer's name is on everybody's lips...How could the sensible daughter of Trinity Harbor's self-proclaimed patriarch have taken in the boy caught hot-wiring her car? Whether the boy is a modern-day Huck Finn or not, Trinity Harbor is in an uproar. But for Daisy, guiding the orphaned ten-year-old is easy, an escape from her own tragic past. She can ignore the town's nay-saying. The only real obstacle is...that man.That man is the boy's uncle, Walker Ames, a tough D.C. cop who sees his unexpected nephew as his last chance at redemption. Soon he's commuting to the charming fishbowl of a town, where everyone assumes he's seduced Daisy-their best Sunday-school teacher! But to Walker, Daisy is a disconcerting mix of charming innocence and smart-mouthed excitement in a town that's not as sleepy as it looks.
About That Night
by Beth AndrewsOne night...and a whole lotta trouble! When it comes to men, Ivy Rutherford never loses her cool. Ever. Then she meets wealthy, green-eyed cowboy C. J. Bartasavich, and desire burns out of control. Yeehaw. So for one night, Ivy will indulge in a passion neither of them will forget...and walk away without a backward glance. Except now Ivy's pregnant. And even worse, C.J. has come to her hometown of Shady Grove determined to get to know her and be part of their baby's life-even if she's convinced their attraction is purely physical. Because Ivy can't let herself rely on a sexy cowboy...or worse yet, fall in love with one.