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Rachel and the Tough Guy
by Jeanne AllanBad, bossy-and all hers!Nicholas Bonelli has bad-boy sex appeal written all over him. Not that in his battered condition-broken arm, shattered leg-he was looking for female company.What right-minded woman would actually take this surly, ill-tempered man on? Only Rachel Stuart, it seemed, who had been hired by his exasperated family as a "baby-sitter" to look out for him.It was all too easy for Rachel to feel sympathy for this obstinate though, at times, endearingly vulnerable man. Until, that was, she remembered who he was and just why she had taken the job to get close to him!
The Red Hot Typewriter: The Life of John D. MacDonald
by Hugh MerrillAlthough John D. MacDonald published seventy novels and more than five hundred short stories in his lifetime, he is remembered best for his Travis McGee series. He introduced McGee in 1964 with The Deep Blue Goodbye. With Travis McGee, MacDonald changed the pattern of the hardboiled private detectives who preceeded him. McGee has a social conscience, holds thoughtful conversations with his retired economist buddy Meyer, and worries about corporate greed, racism and the Florida ecolgoy in a long series whose brand recognition for the series the author cleverly advanced by inserting a color in every title. Merrill carefully builds a picture of a man who in unexpected ways epitomized the Horatio Alger sagas that comprised his strict father's secular bible. From a financially struggling childhood and a succession of drab nine-to-five occupations, MacDonald settled down to writing for a living (a lifestyle that would have horrified his father). He worked very hard and was rewarded with a more than decent livelihood. But unlike Alger's heroes, MacDonald had a lot of fun doing it.
Tiger, Tiger
by Robyn DonaldNot only opposites attract!When Lecia first spotted Keane Paget, his presence burned like a shining beacon. He was handsome, certainly, and profoundly male, but the face that stared back at her was otherwise her own!Lecia was stunned...hypnotized...and it wasn't just his likeness-an unsettling, wild attraction immediately coursed between them. They say that the greater the resemblance, the happier the relationship. But Lecia's passions had only ever led to heartbreak-and guilt!No, Keane Paget was dangerous. Not only did he have her face, he seemed to see inside her soul! They were too alike for comfort. Resist, resist....
Mr Loverman
by Mary LyonsJack Wilder had three golden rules:1) Never mix business with pleasure.Unfortunately he had broken that one the moment he met Laura Parker. The fact that she worked for him was easily fixed.2) Love them and leave them...The press didn't call Jack Mr Loverman for nothing. Laura had fallen for his casual seduction, only to find herself sacked for sleeping with the boss!3) Never underestimate the competitions.Laura was determined that she wasn't going to be just another notch on Jack's bedpost! She wanted revenge! Jack Wilder would just have to add another rule to his list-that hell had no fury like a woman scorned!A special treat for Valentine's Day from the bestselling author of The Yuletide Bride and Dark and Dangerous.
Mission to Seduce
by Sally WentworthHer personal bodyguardAllie had teased him, insulted him, but still she seemed to be stuck with Drake Marsden as her official chaperon! He'd been appointed to look after her during a crucial assignment in Russia, and he refused to leave her side-day or night....Just because Allie was pretty and petite didn't mean she needed Drake's protection! And she simply refused to be seduced by him. At least, that was the idea. Until her twenty-four-hour bodyguard decided the safest place for her was in his bed!
Hot Surrender
by Charlotte LambAn Undeniable Attraction...Zoe was enraged by Connel Hillier's arrogance! He'd been direct, demanding and had even invited himself to her home! Well, other women might simper over his brooding good looks, but not Zoe!Who was she trying to fool? Connel had the monopoly on sex appeal, and Zoe couldn't deny their attraction to one another, no matter how hard she tried. She couldn't handle this man in her life, her feelings were too intense! But Connel always got what he wanted...and, this time, he was asking for Zoe's passionate surrender.
Valentine for an Angel
by Mary Anne WilsonFALLING IN LOVE IS A NO-BRAINER!After years of flawless matchmaking, fairy godmother Angelina Moore has lost her grip. That's why she's sent to earth for a crash course in sensitivity training. The first lesson learned: emotions are much more complicated than she'd thought...One look at Dennis Benning gives her hot flashes, cold sweats and weak knees. And the sweet stand-up guy is right there to catch her! In a heartbeat, Angelina's temporary humanity turns to permanent insanity when Dennis gives her a hands-on lesson in love!
Lovestruck
by Charlotte Lamb"You remember, last night? At the party? When you proposed to me?""Proposed..." Sam hoarsely repeated, going pale.Natalie gave him a dewy look. "Yes. You went down on your knees, in front of them all....""On my..." he breathed, with incredulity and horror."Knees." She nodded. "And asked me to marry you. You put your signet ring on my finger and said it would do until we could get to a jeweler's to choose a real engagement ring, a sapphire to match my eyes. You remember, don't you, Sam?"
Secret Heroes: Everyday Americans Who Shaped Our World
by Paul MartinA compendium illuminating the lives of thirty forgotten heroes, unknown champions, explorers, inventors, and innovators who shaped American history.“Martin's life-and-work portraits, with their subjects’ pluck and pioneering spirit, will surprise and, perhaps, inspire readers.” —BooklistNot all American heroes appear in the standard history texts. Their achievements aren’t celebrated like the monumental exploits of presidents, generals, and founding fathers. But for as long as this great nation has existed, ordinary citizens have done extraordinary things. In Secret Heroes, author Paul Martin spotlights thirty overlooked Americans, all of whom had an impact on their world and ours, including:· Hercules Mulligan, the New York tailor and spy who saved George Washington’s life . . .twice!· Jimmie Angel, the gold-seeking bush pilot who, in 1933, discovered the world's highest waterfall in Venezuela· Carl Akeley, a pioneering taxidermist who killed a leopard with his bare hands and inspired Africa's first national park· Eliza Scidmore, who convinced the government to plant cherry trees in Washington, D.C. . . .after twenty-four years of lobbying!“Endlessly entertaining… . . . A book that makes history joyous.” —Thomas C. Foster, author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor“This enthralling, episodic ramble's perfect for anyone interested in how America managed to get from there to here.” —James Conaway, author of Napa: The Story of an American Eden“A colorful cast of forgotten characters definitely worth getting to know! . . . An enjoyable and eye-opening read.” —Rick Beyer, author of The Greatest Stories Never Told
In the Rhododendrons: A Memoir with Appearances by Virginia Woolf
by Heather Christle'IN THE RHODODENDRONS is vital consolation, amidst the amidst. It's a triumph, an instant classic. Christle has become one of our art's most urgent living practitioners' Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!When Heather Christle realises that she, her mother, and Virginia Woolf share a traumatic history, she begins to rewrite and intertwine each of their stories, in search of a more hopeful narrative and a future she can live with.When Heather Christle realises that she, her mother, and Virginia Woolf share a traumatic history, she begins to rewrite and intertwine each of their stories, in search of a more hopeful narrative and a future she can live with.On a recent visit to London's Kew Gardens, Christle's mother revealed details of a painful story from her past that took place there, under circumstances that strangely paralleled Heather's own sexual assault during a visit to London as a teenager.Her private, British mother's revelation - a rare burst of vulnerability in their strained relationship - propels Christle down a deep and destabilising rabbit hole of investigation, as she both reads and wanders the streets of her mother's past, peeling back the layers of family mythologies, England's sanctioned historical narratives, and her own buried memories. Over the course of several trips to London, with and without her mother, she visits her family's 'birthday hill' in Kew Gardens, the now-public homes of the Bloomsbury set, the archives of the British Library, and the backyard garden where Woolf wrote her final sentence. All the while, she finds that Woolf and her writings not only constantly seem to connect and overlap with her mother's story, but also that the author becomes a kind of vital intermediary: a sometimes confidante, sometimes mentor, sometimes distancing lens through which Christle can safely observe her mother and their experiences.Wide-ranging and prismatic, the fruit of an insatiably curious, delightfully brilliant mind, In the Rhododendrons is part memoir, part biography of Virginia Woolf, part reckoning with the things we cannot change and the ways we can completely transform, if we dare. This utterly original book will stir readers into new ways of seeing their own lives.
AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
by Andrew Ginty Val HanrahanExam board: AQA Level: A-levelSubject: MathematicsFirst teaching: September 2018First exams: Summer 2020Stretch and challenge students with the 2nd edition of this introduction to higher level mathematics. Plenty of practice activities, worked solutions and exercise questions help students to master the mathematical reasoning skills they need to succeed and prepare for the transition from GCSE (9-1) to A-level.- Build understanding of mathematics with discussion points, thought-provoking activities and rigorous exercise questions.- Develop problem-solving skills and learn to use mathematical arguments with step-by-step worked examples.- Be mindful of possible misunderstandings; common pitfalls are noted throughout the text.- Check knowledge and understanding with a topic checklist of key points and learning objectives at the end of each chapter.- Embed understanding with free online access to narrated step-by-step examples on the Hodder Education website.- Helps students to achieve their potential with two practice papers.
OCR Level 3 Free Standing Mathematics Qualification: Additional Maths (2nd edition)
by Val Hanrahan Andrew GintyExam Board: OCRLevel: Free Standing Mathematics QualificationSubject: Additional MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2018First Exam: Summer 2019Enhance the skills learnt at GCSE and build the confidence to tackle higher-level Mathematics using this comprehensive textbook, tailored to the new OCR Additional Mathematics specification (2018).· Consolidate GCSE Maths skills and prepare for A-level using hundreds of questions designed to bridge the gap between Key Stages 4 and 5.· Expand on GCSE knowledge and confidently tackle new concepts with clear introductions to every topic and plenty of worked examples throughout.· Boost performance in Additional Maths and A-level Maths with expert guidance from subject specialists with extensive examining experience.· Save time planning lessons using our free schemes of work that link to the relevant Integral resources.· Approach your final assessment with confidence, by completing two full practice papers at the end of the book.
The Stars Asunder: A New Novel of the Mageworlds
by Debra Doyle James D. MacdonaldThe star systems of the Mageworlds are linked by magic. Only when trained Mages have found a Way to a new world can the great colonizing and trading ships follow. But beyond the furthest worlds is a great gap, beyond which, hint the legends, lie vast, rich human worlds long lost to the Mages' trade.Now the most powerful Mage-circle ever is determined to walk to those worlds, to reunite humanity's sundered branches and make a fortune in the process. And young Arekhon sus-Khalgath, scion of the most powerful of the clans of starship builders, has left his inheritance to join them.But immense forces are arrayed against them. Blood will be spilled, and dynasties thrown down, before the worlds of mankind are again united. For the first time in living memory, the Mages will go to war--with themselves.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Sorry!: The English and Their Manners
by Henry HitchingsA humorous and charming investigation into what it really means to have proper mannersMost of us know a bit about what passes for good manners—holding doors open, sending thank-you notes, no elbows on the table—and we certainly know bad manners when we see them. But where has this patchwork of beliefs and behaviors come from? How did manners develop? How do they change? And why do they matter so much? In examining English manners, Henry Hitchings delves into the English character and investigates what it means to be English.Sorry! presents an amusing, illuminating, and quirky audit of British manners. From basic table manners to appropriate sexual conduct, via hospitality, chivalry, faux pas, and online etiquette, Hitchings traces the history of England's customs and courtesies. Putting some of the most astute observers of humanity—including Jane Austen and Samuel Pepys—under the microscope, he uses their lives and writings to pry open the often downright peculiar secrets of the English character. Hitchings's blend of history, anthropology, and personal journey helps us understand the bizarre and contested cultural baggage that goes along with our understanding of what it means to have good manners.
His Girl Monday to Friday
by Linda MilesThe tycoon...All Charles Mallory wants is a secretary who won't burst into tears at the first sign of trouble-and who won't make the mistake of falling in love with him. Unfortunately, the good-looking tycoon does seem to have a strange effect on his female staff. He needs an assistant who's Mallory-proof!...and the temp!His childhood friend Barbara seems perfect. Barbara knows him too well to ever make the mistake of falling for him. Only, working closely with Barbara is having a strange effect on Charles. Could it be that Charles is in danger of falling for the one secretary who's immune to his charms?
Clinical Trial
by April ChristoffersonThe deadly hantavirus has killed hundreds of Native Americans, so when a reputable pharmaceutical company claims to have developed a vaccine against the deadly disease, it should be good news. But when ImmuVac asks Dr. Isabel McLain to conduct a clinical trial of the vaccine on the Blackfeet reservation in Browning, Montana, the proposal gets a distinctly mixed response from both her and the suspicious Blackfeet. Is the new drug truly safe, or are the Blackfeet being used as human guinea pigs?Indian activist Monty Four Bear fears the worst, but Dr. McLain stakes her reputation on the trial's safety. Having taken over the poorly-funded reservation clinic after the catastrophic failure of her marriage, Isabel has fought a long, hard struggle to gain the trust of the wary Blackfeet residents of the reservation. She knows she risks everything she's accomplished by endorsing ImmuVac's clinical trial, but she's willing to take that chance if it means developing a weapon against the hantavirus.But when corporate greed makes for questionable science, whom can Isabel truly trust with her life and her career --and the lives of the Blackfeet?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Baby in His In-Box (Man of the Month)
by Jennifer GreeneMAN of the MonthMR. MARCHUrgent Memo from: Powerful CEO Flynn McGannon, expert at seduction.Surprising Subject: That baby delivered to his in-box!Tycoon's Request: Immediate assistance from prim and proper Molly Weston.Sexy businessman Flynn McGannon prided himself on keeping his cool in every situation. But he had to make an exception for the one that had landed on his desk. What did a carefree bachelor like him know about babies-especially one that was supposed to be his! His only hope was lovely bookkeeper Molly Weston. But pretty Molly wasn't exactly feeling generous toward Flynn. Could he help it that he'd been trying to get her into his bed just as he found out he was somebody's daddy?MAN OF THE MONTH: This sexy single father was looking for daddy lessons...and found so much more!
Wife for Real
by Jennifer TaylorDid she dare become his wife for real?Katherine's marriage seems perfect. Her husband, Jordan, is handsome, charming and wealthy-and their home idyllic. However, in reality, theirs is a marriage of convenience. Katherine has been happy to accept this-it's easy, comfortable and suits her needs. Now, one year into their arrangement, Katherine's peace of mind is shattered when Jordan demands that they be married in every sense.Dare Katherine agree? After all, it is not as if she hasn't wanted Jordan in ever sense. She simply has to face her memories of their wedding night and come to terms with her own all too "real" needs.
Gibson's Girl
by Anne McAllisterAn innocent seduction?Gibson Walker was appalled when Chloe Madsen came to work for him. He'd only agreed to employ her as a favor-he had no time to baby-sit an innocent small-town girl. So why was he finding himself tormented by Chloe's shy beauty-and infuriated that she didn't even notice him?Chloe didn't dare notice Gib. She was already engaged, and only in New York for the summer. Besides, Gibson Walker was exactly the sort of man mothers warn their daughters about: sinfully gorgeous and determinedly single!Seduce her? Gib was tempted. Resist him? Chloe had to! But when fate threw them together it soon became a question of who was seducing whom....
Stupid Black Men: How to Play the Race Card—and Lose
by Larry ElderIs life unfair for black Americans?Is racial equality the answer to every question of public policy?Are a huge group of citizens being kept down by "the man"?Radio host and bestselling author Larry Elder has made a career out of being a thorn-in-the-side of the conventional wisdom crowd. He deflates the pompous and points out the completely logical truths hidden behind the nutty rhetoric and out-of-control pandering of many of the politicians and so-called leaders of a variety of special interest groups. In Stupid Black Men, he takes on the mind-set that always captures the most media attention—as well as masses of public money—in this country: those who rail against racism as the root of all problems, and who end up hurting precisely those they claim to be helping. Whether they are demagogues like Al Sharpton, established politicians like Hillary Clinton, or entertainers like Danny Glover, no one escapes Elder's cogent arguments and rapier wit. His sometimes hilarious and always infuriating examples of wrong-headedness skewer not just politicians for their smugness and hypocrisy, but also actors, educators, religious leaders and the "mainscream media" for keeping the story in the headlines.But Elder has a positive message, too: though they are fewer—and generally not as loud-mouthed—there are leaders and role models today who want to sweep away race-based whining and urge everyone in America, to share in the hard work, smart thinking and optimism that make this country great.
Beyond the Mayan Prophecy: A Collective Opinion from Today's Most Notable Psychics and Metaphysicians
by Paul Shavelson***Featuring contributors such as: John Edward, Char Margolis, Sandy Anastasia, Rick Levine, Glynis McCants, Mark Van Stone, Mary Jo McCabe, Gahl Sasson, Dr. Alicia Tisdale, Maggie Kerr, Kala Ambrose, Mirabai Devi, Linda West, Derek O'Neill, Alan Oken , John Holland and Austyn Wells.***For the past forty years there have been a growing number of people who believe that nothing less than a cataclysmic change is coming in the evolution of Mankind. From the dawning of the Age of Aquarius to cosmic forces—read Aliens—coming to engineer our DNA, to the doomsday scenarios triggered by the end of the Mayan calendar, there have been those who are sure that the world as we know it is coming to an end. And soon.But that cataclysmic end has not (de)materialized, or has it? In 2012 new data was discovered in Guatemala that gives us concrete evidence of a new paradigm concerning the Mayans and their calendar. We are now faced with the idea that perhaps we aren't staring at Armageddon but stand in the middle of a 33-year transformative process. While the Mayans might have seen a change for humanity it isn't an ending per se. And if there is change, why does that change need to imply destruction? Couldn't it be an opportunity for mankind to assess their place in the universe and engage in a positive rebirth in a new era?Beyond The Mayan Prophecy posits that our modern day weakness or confusion can be attributed to a less spiritual way of thinking. Perhaps our left side brain thinking has held us back from discovering and accepting higher planetary secrets for centuries. To move forward with more balanced understanding, Paul Shavelson, a multi-media story teller and former Executive Producer of the hit psychic television show CROSSING OVER, has spent the last decade exploring the world of psychics and mystics. Paul has assembled a "psychic dream team" to decode the past and to predict the future. With famed metaphysical experts such as Char Margolis, Rick Levine, Maggie Kerr, Alan Oken, and Numerologist Glynis McCants, Paul covers everything from alien communication to instant collective thinking (The Collective Unconscious) being cultivated on the internet. The dialogue and interviews will be discussed through sidebars by psychic medium, author, and TV personality, John Edward, who also provides the forward, and afterword of this provocative subject.With positive energy and a willingness to have us think outside the box (and a personal journey by the author that brings an unexpected and moving aspect to the experience), Beyond The Mayan Prophecy is an entertaining, thought provoking work that will let the reader embrace why the second half of this transition could be remarkable and inspiring.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Real Engagement
by Marjorie LewtyTwo halves of a whole...Inheriting a house in the south of France was a wonderful surprise for Josie. After the loss of her mother, some time in the sun was just what she needed. But the other half of the villa belonged to architect Leon Kent-who firmly believed he had bought both halves!It seemed he had a temporary solution and, before Josie knew it, she was playing the part of his fiancée. The trouble was, the more she got to know Leon, the longer she wore his ring, the more she wished the engagement was for real....
The Season of Second Chances: A Novel
by Diane MeierA world of possibilities opens up for Joy Harkness when she sets out on a journey that's going to show her the importance of friendship, love, and what makes a house a home Coming-of-age can happen at any age. Joy Harkness had built a university career and a safe life in New York, protected and insulated from the intrusions and involvements of other people. When offered a position at Amherst College, she impulsively leaves the city, and along with generations of material belongings, she packs her equally heavy emotional baggage. A tumbledown Victorian house proves an unlikely choice for a woman whose family heirlooms have been boxed away for years. Nevertheless, this white elephant becomes the home that changes Joy forever. As the restoration begins to take shape, so does her outlook on life, and the choices she makes over paint chips, wallpaper samples, and floorboards are reflected in her connection to the co-workers who become friends and friendships that deepen. A brilliant, quirky, town fixture of a handyman guides the renovation of the house and sparks Joy's interest to encourage his personal and professional growth. Amid the half-wanted attention of the campus's single, middle-aged men, known as "the Coyotes,"and the legitimate dramas of her close-knit community, Joy learns that the key to the affection of family and friends is being worthy of it, and most important, that second chances are waiting to be discovered within us all.
The Modern Savage: Our Unthinking Decision to Eat Animals
by James McWilliamsJust Food author James McWilliams's exploration of the "compassionate carnivore" movement and the paradox of humanity's relationship with animals.In the last four decades, food reformers have revealed the ecological and ethical problems of eating animals raised in industrial settings, turning what was once the boutique concern of radical eco-freaks into a mainstream movement. Although animal products are often labeled "cage free," "free range," and "humanely raised," can we trust these goods to be safe, sound, or ethical?In The Modern Savage, renowned writer, historian, and animal advocate James McWilliams pushes back against the questionable moral standards of a largely omnivorous world and explores the "alternative to the alternative"-not eating domesticated animals at all. In poignant, powerful, and persuasive prose, McWilliams reveals the scope of the cruelty that takes place even on the smallest and-supposedly-most humane animal farms. In a world increasingly aware of animals' intelligence and the range of their emotions, McWilliams advocates for the only truly moral, sustainable choice-a diet without meat, dairy, or other animal products.The Modern Savage is a riveting expose of an industry that has typically hidden behind a veil of morality, and a compelling account of how to live a more economical, environmental, and ethical life.
Yoga for Pregnancy
by Sandra JordanSandra Jordan offers yoga as a way of developing self-reliance and calmness of mind during pregancy. Practicing yoga poses with quiet mindfulness developmes a strong, supple body and the ability to breathe deeply and relax completely. Yoga for Pregnancy provides ninety-two lyngar poses carefully chosen for their safety and effectiveness during and after pregnancy. Each pose is explained concisely, illustrated with a photograph, and clearly marked with a code that tells which postures are advised for each trimester. This is a supportive guide to safe, gentle stretches that can help pregnancy women adjust to the phsycial and mental demands of labor birth, and motherhood.