Author: Bernard Veale
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1781661952
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Freddie Huntsman is now the Executive assistant of Governor Bradford Bronson who is top of the polls for President of the United States. The incumbent president died in office and the Vice President is acting president and intends to get himself elected to office by hook or by crook. He sees Freddie as the Governor's biggest asset and is determined to either bribe him with high office to get him to change sides or to frame him for various crimes to discredit him. Freddie manages to stay ahead of the game but gets embroiled in the ‘Mack the Knife' serial murders while juggling his new girlfriend Julienne Light with Jadi Benton, his ex-lover, who is handling the ‘Mack the Knife’ case. Everything comes to a dramatic end when Freddie faces off with the ‘Mack the Knife’ killer.
A Dictionary of Catch Phrases
Author: Eric Partridge
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134929986
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1315
Book Description
A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134929986
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1315
Book Description
A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.
One Little Kiss
Author: Maggie Dallen
Publisher: Maggie Dallen
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
That moment you realize you're falling for your best friend... Noelle has been my best friend forever. We've never crossed that line to more. But she just showed up at my football game . . . with a date.
Publisher: Maggie Dallen
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
That moment you realize you're falling for your best friend... Noelle has been my best friend forever. We've never crossed that line to more. But she just showed up at my football game . . . with a date.
All In
Author: Heather White Driscoll
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665733055
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
No longer an unassuming freshman, Harper Whitmore begins her sophomore year of high school as the well-known girlfriend of former varsity basketball star Scott Pierce. While the gossip and rumors from the previous year have continued, Harper finds herself much better equipped to handle them. The confidence and conceitedness that Scott so effortlessly displayed seem to rub off on Harper, but has his selfishness also? With Scott now a freshman in college, Harper finds herself much more alone as she faces the challenges of high school life. Forces both within and outside her control are acting in ways that could have life-changing implications, and how she chooses to face them will either push Harper and Scott closer together or drive them irrevocably apart. A story about love, life, tragedy, and forgiveness, All In takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Following along with Harper on her journey is both exhilarating and infuriating, but it is a journey worth taking; her quest for love and happiness is universal, but it can feel all too personal.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665733055
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
No longer an unassuming freshman, Harper Whitmore begins her sophomore year of high school as the well-known girlfriend of former varsity basketball star Scott Pierce. While the gossip and rumors from the previous year have continued, Harper finds herself much better equipped to handle them. The confidence and conceitedness that Scott so effortlessly displayed seem to rub off on Harper, but has his selfishness also? With Scott now a freshman in college, Harper finds herself much more alone as she faces the challenges of high school life. Forces both within and outside her control are acting in ways that could have life-changing implications, and how she chooses to face them will either push Harper and Scott closer together or drive them irrevocably apart. A story about love, life, tragedy, and forgiveness, All In takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Following along with Harper on her journey is both exhilarating and infuriating, but it is a journey worth taking; her quest for love and happiness is universal, but it can feel all too personal.
Passages
Author: Robert Douglas Morris
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153208014X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Passages – Poetry Inspired By “The Mountains Behind” is a labor of love inspired by the response to poems presented at poetry events and shared in other forums. The desire is to inspire, encourage, and motivate you by taking you on a journey of discovery; the “Passages” in this book are in part my way of showing you that you are not and have never been alone in this race called life. There are others on the same roads as you; fear doubt, loneliness, and life’s many challenges can make you feel powerless. This book of powerful “Passages” will show you absolute proof that you are an incredible person, full of your own power, birthed for a purpose, and designed for greatness!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153208014X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Passages – Poetry Inspired By “The Mountains Behind” is a labor of love inspired by the response to poems presented at poetry events and shared in other forums. The desire is to inspire, encourage, and motivate you by taking you on a journey of discovery; the “Passages” in this book are in part my way of showing you that you are not and have never been alone in this race called life. There are others on the same roads as you; fear doubt, loneliness, and life’s many challenges can make you feel powerless. This book of powerful “Passages” will show you absolute proof that you are an incredible person, full of your own power, birthed for a purpose, and designed for greatness!
Chosen
Author: Miranda Storm
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1463415923
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Bonds that havent been tested, cant be trusted. Zephaniah Washington has always fit comfortably in the background. Thats just how she likes it, being part of the scenery. She never steps out to be noticed, constantly staying by her best friend Kais side. Ever since they were little it has always been Kai and Zeph, and thats all shes ever known. Life has taught her that Kai is the only one she can trust. Shes been happy with that existence until she meets Aaron. A tall, smart funny, gorgeous member ,of the academy that she and Kai have just transferred to. As she gets to know Aaron ,Zeph begins to develop a whole new outlook on life. She starts wondering is it ok to let others into her tightly closed bubble. Then, Zeph has a chance encounter with someone that brings her to the realization that there is something different about her. Something that makes her very special compared to her other classmates. That there is something unique brewing on the inside of her that is about to come to the surface. Some wont believe it, while others will kill for it. Little does Zeph know that those others may be closer than she thinks Come embark on this journey that will question the bonds of loyalty , friendship, love, courage, and strength. We all have something within us waiting to be awakened. Whats within you?
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1463415923
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Bonds that havent been tested, cant be trusted. Zephaniah Washington has always fit comfortably in the background. Thats just how she likes it, being part of the scenery. She never steps out to be noticed, constantly staying by her best friend Kais side. Ever since they were little it has always been Kai and Zeph, and thats all shes ever known. Life has taught her that Kai is the only one she can trust. Shes been happy with that existence until she meets Aaron. A tall, smart funny, gorgeous member ,of the academy that she and Kai have just transferred to. As she gets to know Aaron ,Zeph begins to develop a whole new outlook on life. She starts wondering is it ok to let others into her tightly closed bubble. Then, Zeph has a chance encounter with someone that brings her to the realization that there is something different about her. Something that makes her very special compared to her other classmates. That there is something unique brewing on the inside of her that is about to come to the surface. Some wont believe it, while others will kill for it. Little does Zeph know that those others may be closer than she thinks Come embark on this journey that will question the bonds of loyalty , friendship, love, courage, and strength. We all have something within us waiting to be awakened. Whats within you?
Invisible
Author: Kim Lemke
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524657484
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
Growing up in a large family, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. Invisible takes you on a retrospective journey through life as seen through the distorted eyes of Samantha Wilton, a woman who struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder. What happens when a person with BPD is constantly challenged or disrespected? How much is too much, and what will the conniving mind of this deranged, seemingly normal person decide is justified? The book is a roller coaster of emotion and erratic thinking that will touch you in a way no other character ever has.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524657484
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
Growing up in a large family, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. Invisible takes you on a retrospective journey through life as seen through the distorted eyes of Samantha Wilton, a woman who struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder. What happens when a person with BPD is constantly challenged or disrespected? How much is too much, and what will the conniving mind of this deranged, seemingly normal person decide is justified? The book is a roller coaster of emotion and erratic thinking that will touch you in a way no other character ever has.
World of Wonders
Author: Robertson Davies
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525505520
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The third book in Robertson Davies's acclaimed The Deptford Trilogy, with a new foreword by Kelly Link Hailed by the Washington Post Book World as "a modern classic," Robertson Davies’s acclaimed Deptford Trilogy is a glittering, fantastical, cunningly contrived series of novels, around which a mysterious death is woven. World of Wonders—the third book in the series after The Manticore—follows the story of Magnus Eisengrim—the most illustrious magician of his age—who is spirited away from his home by a member of a traveling sideshow, the Wanless World of Wonders. After honing his skills and becoming better known, Magnus unfurls his life’s courageous and adventurous tale in this third and final volume of a spectacular, soaring work. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525505520
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The third book in Robertson Davies's acclaimed The Deptford Trilogy, with a new foreword by Kelly Link Hailed by the Washington Post Book World as "a modern classic," Robertson Davies’s acclaimed Deptford Trilogy is a glittering, fantastical, cunningly contrived series of novels, around which a mysterious death is woven. World of Wonders—the third book in the series after The Manticore—follows the story of Magnus Eisengrim—the most illustrious magician of his age—who is spirited away from his home by a member of a traveling sideshow, the Wanless World of Wonders. After honing his skills and becoming better known, Magnus unfurls his life’s courageous and adventurous tale in this third and final volume of a spectacular, soaring work. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
I Want a Love I Can Feel
Author: Dr. Joyce Crider-Anderson
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1649571291
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
I Want a Love I Can Feel By: Dr. Joyce Crider-Anderson A self-improvement book mixed with spirituality explains true love. What is love? What does love look like? What does love feel like? How do I know if I love someone? How do I know if someone loves me? All of these questions are answered by delivering a different approach to looking at how to love God, love yourself, and love others. This book examines the physical and chemical interactions that take place in the body when associated with love.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1649571291
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
I Want a Love I Can Feel By: Dr. Joyce Crider-Anderson A self-improvement book mixed with spirituality explains true love. What is love? What does love look like? What does love feel like? How do I know if I love someone? How do I know if someone loves me? All of these questions are answered by delivering a different approach to looking at how to love God, love yourself, and love others. This book examines the physical and chemical interactions that take place in the body when associated with love.
Alive
Author: Aishwarya K R
Publisher: Apna Publish
ISBN: 8195268242
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Alive is a collection of poems by Aishwarya K R. A slice taken from life, it is a true piece of swirling emotional tornadoes that never make you land and a gentle breeze which makes you forget your existence. Somewhere between, you are Alive, that’s what makes these poems soulful. Intertwined in the luxury of love and despair, these pages may lead you to a promised land. To the love you have always denied. Cheers, man. Even in my dreams, you denied it! Now, you may kiss the dead bride. To the first and last kiss of ours!
Publisher: Apna Publish
ISBN: 8195268242
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Alive is a collection of poems by Aishwarya K R. A slice taken from life, it is a true piece of swirling emotional tornadoes that never make you land and a gentle breeze which makes you forget your existence. Somewhere between, you are Alive, that’s what makes these poems soulful. Intertwined in the luxury of love and despair, these pages may lead you to a promised land. To the love you have always denied. Cheers, man. Even in my dreams, you denied it! Now, you may kiss the dead bride. To the first and last kiss of ours!
Beyond Blonde
Author: Teresa Toten
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143180231
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In Beyond Blonde, Sophie’s world has exploded. Papa has left to try and get sober, and her first love, Luke, has left to marry the mother of his baby. Mama is functioning on auto-pilot, and even Sophie’s refuge in basketball is threatened, since the new assistant coach, David Wayne, seems to hate the sight of her. Life is further complicated by her sixteen-year-old body betraying her at every turn. Into this confusing breach step Sophie’s brilliant Blondes and the ever-audacious Aunties, helping her to battle back with heart and humour.
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143180231
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In Beyond Blonde, Sophie’s world has exploded. Papa has left to try and get sober, and her first love, Luke, has left to marry the mother of his baby. Mama is functioning on auto-pilot, and even Sophie’s refuge in basketball is threatened, since the new assistant coach, David Wayne, seems to hate the sight of her. Life is further complicated by her sixteen-year-old body betraying her at every turn. Into this confusing breach step Sophie’s brilliant Blondes and the ever-audacious Aunties, helping her to battle back with heart and humour.