Author: Gail Caldwell
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812979117
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They met over their dogs. Gail Caldwell and Caroline Knapp (author of Drinking: A Love Story) became best friends, talking about everything from their love of books and their shared history of a struggle with alcohol to their relationships with men. Walking the woods of New England and rowing on the Charles River, these two private, self-reliant women created an attachment more profound than either of them could ever have foreseen. Then, several years into this remarkable connection, Knapp was diagnosed with cancer. With her signature exquisite prose, Caldwell mines the deepest levels of devotion, and courage in this gorgeous memoir about treasuring a best friend, and coming of age in midlife. Let’s Take the Long Way Home is a celebration of the profound transformations that come from intimate connection—and it affirms, once again, why Gail Caldwell is recognized as one of our bravest and most honest literary voices.
Let's Take the Long Way Home
Author: Gail Caldwell
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812979117
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They met over their dogs. Gail Caldwell and Caroline Knapp (author of Drinking: A Love Story) became best friends, talking about everything from their love of books and their shared history of a struggle with alcohol to their relationships with men. Walking the woods of New England and rowing on the Charles River, these two private, self-reliant women created an attachment more profound than either of them could ever have foreseen. Then, several years into this remarkable connection, Knapp was diagnosed with cancer. With her signature exquisite prose, Caldwell mines the deepest levels of devotion, and courage in this gorgeous memoir about treasuring a best friend, and coming of age in midlife. Let’s Take the Long Way Home is a celebration of the profound transformations that come from intimate connection—and it affirms, once again, why Gail Caldwell is recognized as one of our bravest and most honest literary voices.
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812979117
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They met over their dogs. Gail Caldwell and Caroline Knapp (author of Drinking: A Love Story) became best friends, talking about everything from their love of books and their shared history of a struggle with alcohol to their relationships with men. Walking the woods of New England and rowing on the Charles River, these two private, self-reliant women created an attachment more profound than either of them could ever have foreseen. Then, several years into this remarkable connection, Knapp was diagnosed with cancer. With her signature exquisite prose, Caldwell mines the deepest levels of devotion, and courage in this gorgeous memoir about treasuring a best friend, and coming of age in midlife. Let’s Take the Long Way Home is a celebration of the profound transformations that come from intimate connection—and it affirms, once again, why Gail Caldwell is recognized as one of our bravest and most honest literary voices.
The Dragon King's Obsession
Author: Kalenca
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
" One of you three will become the Dragon king's wife ! " said the king .Without even knowing it , this one sentence would change Charlotte's life forever . From a forgotten princess to the wife of the most feared king on earth . The dragon king , Damien PenDraco ! He was ruthless , he was cold-blooded, he was a pure dragon with a scary appearance and skin similar to a snake... Charlotte was the second daughter of the king . Her mother was one of the king's concubines . Her father lost his favor towards her mother and her . Although Charlotte was a princess , she was never treated as one. They often got bullied and mistreated by the queen and her daughters . When the marriage offer came from king Damien , the palace was in shock . King Damien used the marriage as an excuse so that he could get his hands on the land where the crystal of power could be found .The king couldn't refuse him . Neither of his daughters wanted to marry him . The marriage proposal was the only way Charlotte could be free .In exchange for her mother's divorce from her father and freedom, she started her journey to king Damien's castle . ' Everywhere is better than this hell! ' thought Charlotte .King Damien was exactly as described, a real dragon ." If you don't want to be my wife, you will work as a servant in my castle! "said Damien looking at Charlotte's rejection ." No problem ! " said Charlotte .When the king learns about Charlotte's immense knowledge of archeology , he offered her the freedom she longed for in exchange for her help in finding the crystal of power .The two of them agreed and started their journey in finding the crystal power but after finding it , king Damien refused to let her go . " You're mine ! "
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
" One of you three will become the Dragon king's wife ! " said the king .Without even knowing it , this one sentence would change Charlotte's life forever . From a forgotten princess to the wife of the most feared king on earth . The dragon king , Damien PenDraco ! He was ruthless , he was cold-blooded, he was a pure dragon with a scary appearance and skin similar to a snake... Charlotte was the second daughter of the king . Her mother was one of the king's concubines . Her father lost his favor towards her mother and her . Although Charlotte was a princess , she was never treated as one. They often got bullied and mistreated by the queen and her daughters . When the marriage offer came from king Damien , the palace was in shock . King Damien used the marriage as an excuse so that he could get his hands on the land where the crystal of power could be found .The king couldn't refuse him . Neither of his daughters wanted to marry him . The marriage proposal was the only way Charlotte could be free .In exchange for her mother's divorce from her father and freedom, she started her journey to king Damien's castle . ' Everywhere is better than this hell! ' thought Charlotte .King Damien was exactly as described, a real dragon ." If you don't want to be my wife, you will work as a servant in my castle! "said Damien looking at Charlotte's rejection ." No problem ! " said Charlotte .When the king learns about Charlotte's immense knowledge of archeology , he offered her the freedom she longed for in exchange for her help in finding the crystal of power .The two of them agreed and started their journey in finding the crystal power but after finding it , king Damien refused to let her go . " You're mine ! "
Manage Your Mind
Author: Gillian Butler
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198527721
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
Just as simple measures keep your body fit, there are attitudes and skills you can develop to build a healthy mind. In this book two leaders in their fields set out strategies that will stretch, strengthen and tune your mind, to help you cope with the rigours of everyday life. New to this edition are chapters on sexuality, anger in relationships, trauma, dealing with the past and loss and bereavement. Manage Your Mind also includes up-to-date information on how to make decisions, strengthen your memory, stop smoking, sleep better, recover from alcohol abuse, and more.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198527721
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
Just as simple measures keep your body fit, there are attitudes and skills you can develop to build a healthy mind. In this book two leaders in their fields set out strategies that will stretch, strengthen and tune your mind, to help you cope with the rigours of everyday life. New to this edition are chapters on sexuality, anger in relationships, trauma, dealing with the past and loss and bereavement. Manage Your Mind also includes up-to-date information on how to make decisions, strengthen your memory, stop smoking, sleep better, recover from alcohol abuse, and more.
Mr. Butler's Ward
Author: Frances Mabel Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
The Saturday Evening Post
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 1166
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 1166
Book Description
Forced Love: Sweetheart, Don't Go
Author: Xing FuMeiYouJinTou
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1637073267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 723
Book Description
At the start of the new story, Su Xiaomeng said happily, "Mommy, I stole daddy's land." Su Yan's head was filled with questions: "..." A certain man seriously and seriously said, "Since I'm not married, you'll have to take responsibility in the future!" Later, he was buried in the sea of flames by his first love's schemes, returning from amnesia. The beginning was already over: After a transaction, Gu Ruoyun had said ...
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1637073267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 723
Book Description
At the start of the new story, Su Xiaomeng said happily, "Mommy, I stole daddy's land." Su Yan's head was filled with questions: "..." A certain man seriously and seriously said, "Since I'm not married, you'll have to take responsibility in the future!" Later, he was buried in the sea of flames by his first love's schemes, returning from amnesia. The beginning was already over: After a transaction, Gu Ruoyun had said ...
Butler's Big Dance
Author: Susan S. Neville
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253223121
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The electrifying story of the undefeated Butler Bulldogs as their run for the NCAA National Championships became a national phenomenon.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253223121
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The electrifying story of the undefeated Butler Bulldogs as their run for the NCAA National Championships became a national phenomenon.
Risky Business of Love
Author: Yahrah St. John
Publisher: Kimani Press
ISBN: 1426804288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Reporter Ciara Miller is working the congressional beat, waiting for the big story that will earn her a spot on the evening news. Then she meets senatorial candidate Jonathan Butler. He's powerful, charismatic and the sexiest man Ciara has ever seen. The chemistry they share is hot, thrilling and risky. But their illicit affair is about to lead Ciara to an unexpected crossroad—a choice between ambition and love…. A Washington insider, Jonathan knows the political game well. He knows romance with a reporter is playing with fire. And yet, he's willing to take a chance with Ciara, until dirty politics, betrayal and scandal shake up his world and his feelings for Ciara!
Publisher: Kimani Press
ISBN: 1426804288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Reporter Ciara Miller is working the congressional beat, waiting for the big story that will earn her a spot on the evening news. Then she meets senatorial candidate Jonathan Butler. He's powerful, charismatic and the sexiest man Ciara has ever seen. The chemistry they share is hot, thrilling and risky. But their illicit affair is about to lead Ciara to an unexpected crossroad—a choice between ambition and love…. A Washington insider, Jonathan knows the political game well. He knows romance with a reporter is playing with fire. And yet, he's willing to take a chance with Ciara, until dirty politics, betrayal and scandal shake up his world and his feelings for Ciara!
All-round Housekeeper
Author: Xi ChuangXianRen
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649915101
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
Lin Hao's life was suddenly changed by the Monopoly System. An omnipotent butler appeared in his world and helped him reach the pinnacle of life.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649915101
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
Lin Hao's life was suddenly changed by the Monopoly System. An omnipotent butler appeared in his world and helped him reach the pinnacle of life.
To Snare a Fox
Author: James Mackie
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462807836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
To Snare A Fox To Snare A Fox To Snare a Fox is a rip roaring adventure novel about international drug trafficking on a grand scale involving oil supply boats, cargo ships and oil rigs. Follow the scented trail of the Fox around the world as DEA agent Jim Douglas tries to track down this illusive, clever, ruthless international criminal. In 1989, the Americans invaded Panama and arrested President Noriega for drug trafficking into the USA. During the battle that followed, two DEA (Drug Executive Administration), agents, working out of the American Embassy arrested a general who was about to deliver a truck load of narcotics to a British national, called the Fox, whose boat was tied up in the harbour. The two agents: Jim Douglas and Sam Pollard disguised themselves, masquerading as Panamanian army officers and drove the truck to the harbour in the old town area, for a fateful meeting with the Fox. Their plan was to arrest the Fox while he exchanged a suitcase of money for the drugs, but they had not taken into consideration the ruthless, devious intentions of the Fox. When some time later, a group of follow up CIA agents found the two men, they had been shot. Pollard was dead. Douglas had been shot in the back twice. He was alive but barely breathing. The Fox escaped with the drugs and found sanctuary in Columbia, until the invasion blew over. Months later, agent Jim Douglas made a full recovery. It had been a startling, incredible recover from serious body wounds but, although his body had been healed, his mind was still wounded, by the trauma of seeing his fellow agent and friend die. Douglas had suffered from the Foxs gun, and would never forget the cold, steel, blue eyes and the cruel, merciless face of the man who had shot him. Nor would he forget the promise that he had made to Pollard, as he lay dying, lying beside him on the groun
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462807836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
To Snare A Fox To Snare A Fox To Snare a Fox is a rip roaring adventure novel about international drug trafficking on a grand scale involving oil supply boats, cargo ships and oil rigs. Follow the scented trail of the Fox around the world as DEA agent Jim Douglas tries to track down this illusive, clever, ruthless international criminal. In 1989, the Americans invaded Panama and arrested President Noriega for drug trafficking into the USA. During the battle that followed, two DEA (Drug Executive Administration), agents, working out of the American Embassy arrested a general who was about to deliver a truck load of narcotics to a British national, called the Fox, whose boat was tied up in the harbour. The two agents: Jim Douglas and Sam Pollard disguised themselves, masquerading as Panamanian army officers and drove the truck to the harbour in the old town area, for a fateful meeting with the Fox. Their plan was to arrest the Fox while he exchanged a suitcase of money for the drugs, but they had not taken into consideration the ruthless, devious intentions of the Fox. When some time later, a group of follow up CIA agents found the two men, they had been shot. Pollard was dead. Douglas had been shot in the back twice. He was alive but barely breathing. The Fox escaped with the drugs and found sanctuary in Columbia, until the invasion blew over. Months later, agent Jim Douglas made a full recovery. It had been a startling, incredible recover from serious body wounds but, although his body had been healed, his mind was still wounded, by the trauma of seeing his fellow agent and friend die. Douglas had suffered from the Foxs gun, and would never forget the cold, steel, blue eyes and the cruel, merciless face of the man who had shot him. Nor would he forget the promise that he had made to Pollard, as he lay dying, lying beside him on the groun