Author: Jane Porter
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0446537381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
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As a young California girl growing up in a blue collar neighborhood, Taylor Young dreamed of being popular, beautiful, and acquiring a wardrobe to die for. Not to mention marrying a handsome, successful man and living happily ever after in a gorgeous house with three wonderful children. Now, at 36, Taylor has reached the pinnacle of her dreams, but is it all about to unravel? As the new school year approaches, Taylor prepares herself for playing the perfect alpha mom: organizing class activities, fund-raising, and chairing the school auction. But the horror! Her archrival, bohemian mom Marta Zinsser, is named Head Room Mom of Taylor's daughter's fifth grade class. As tensions rise at committee meetings and school activities, the two rivals seem to be destined for a final confrontation. But as Taylor plans her next move, she is floored by a more serious blow at home-her husband has been secretly unemployed for the past six months. With her posh lifestyle crumbling, Taylor struggles to maintain her alpha image -- but could Marta, who cares little about appearances, be her only true friend?
Author: Bernard Hall
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1785899309
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
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Looking back from Ireland, Miss Madge Perfect remembers the time when social work was her life – before Dan, her ambitious young deputy, conspired with the bosses at County Hall to ‘ease her out’. They called it ‘restructuring’, with no place for a fifty-something woman who put her clients first. The arrival of the oddball sociology professor, Mitchell, hired by County Hall to evaluate service delivery in her office, brings a change in Madge’s outlook on her life and work - his university seems as mad as her local authority. Mitchell catching fire is good for a laugh, but after he is disgraced following allegations by a female student, Madge’s feelings hibernate again. When a child in her care goes missing and a body is reported, she becomes the centre of a media firestorm as the suits prepare to dismiss her. Waiting in the wings, however, is Billy, a client in his childhood but now deputy manager and bouncer at the Golden Slipper massage parlour. Billy has information to her advantage but wants something in return. Can she sacrifice her principles and resort to blackmail? In this humorous and thoughtful novel set in a gritty town in the north-east of England between the Falklands War and the miners’ strike, two middle-aged people, surrounded by ‘young people nowadays’, find ways of making sense of life, love and the meaning of happiness in middle age.
Author: Chris d'Lacey
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 1408314436
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
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There's something a bit weird about Ralph's new neighbour, Jack Bilt, and it isn't long before Ralph finds out the strange secret. Jack Bilt has managed to get his hands on a powerful miniaturisation device and has been using it on people! He's been moving around the country to hide the fact that he has created a mini work-force to work on a miniaturised house. Once the house is complete, he plans to use it as a fairground attraction, rather like an old-fashioned freak show. Time is running out, and soon Ralph finds himself miniaturised too...
Author: P. C. Wren
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 180170077X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7789
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P. C. Wren was an English author of adventure fiction, who is best remembered today for his enduring 1924 classic ‘Beau Geste’. It concerns the adventures of three brothers that enlist in the French Foreign Legion, based partly on the author’s own military experiences. Inspired by the works of Marryat, Ballantyne, Henty and Haggard, Wren’s novels demonstrate an inventive, humorous and thrilling taste for adventure, which has captivated readers for over a century. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Wren’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Wren’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels * All 26 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels and stories * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Special series contents tables for the ‘Beau Geste’ and ‘Sinbad’ books * Rare short story collections digitised here for the first time * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Beau Geste Series The Sinbad Books The Novels Father Gregory (1913) Snake and Sword (1914) The Wages of Virtue (1916) Driftwood Spars (1916) Cupid in Africa (1920) Beau Geste (1924) Beau Sabreur (1926) Beau Ideal (1928) Soldiers of Misfortune (1929) Mysterious Waye (1930) The Mammon of Righteousness (1930) Valiant Dust (1932) Action and Passion (1933) Beggars’ Horses (1934) Sinbad the Soldier (1935) Explosion (1935) Spanish Maine (1935) Fort in the Jungle (1936) Bubble Reputation (1936) The Man of a Ghost (1937) Worth Wile (1937) Cardboard Castle (1938) Paper Prison (1939) The Disappearance of General Jason (1940) Two Feet from Heaven (1940) The Uniform of Glory (1941) The Shorter Fiction Dew and Mildew (1912) In the Midst of Life (1914) Stepsons of France (1917) The Young Stagers (1917) Good Gestes (1929) Flawed Blades (1933) Port o’ Missing Men (1934) Rough Shooting (1938) Odd – But Even So (1941) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Author: Judith Martin
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393079090
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 859
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An indispensable manual to navigating life from birth to death without making a false move. Your neighbor denounces cellular telephones as instruments of the devil. Your niece swears that no one expects thank-you letters anymore. Your father-in-law insists that married women have to take their husbands' names. Your guests plead that asking them to commit themselves to attending your party ruins the spontaneity. Who is right? Miss Manners, of course. With all those amateurs issuing unauthorized etiquette pronouncements, aren't you glad that there is a gold standard to consult about what has really changed and what has not? The freshly updated version of the classic bestseller includes the latest letters, essays, and illustrations, along with the laugh-out-loud wisdom of Miss Manners as she meets the new millennium of American misbehavior head-on. This wickedly witty guide rules on the challenges brought about by our ever-evolving society, once again proving that etiquette, far from being an optional extra, is the essential currency of a civilized world.
Author: Jane Porter
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0446537381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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As a young California girl growing up in a blue collar neighborhood, Taylor Young dreamed of being popular, beautiful, and acquiring a wardrobe to die for. Not to mention marrying a handsome, successful man and living happily ever after in a gorgeous house with three wonderful children. Now, at 36, Taylor has reached the pinnacle of her dreams, but is it all about to unravel? As the new school year approaches, Taylor prepares herself for playing the perfect alpha mom: organizing class activities, fund-raising, and chairing the school auction. But the horror! Her archrival, bohemian mom Marta Zinsser, is named Head Room Mom of Taylor's daughter's fifth grade class. As tensions rise at committee meetings and school activities, the two rivals seem to be destined for a final confrontation. But as Taylor plans her next move, she is floored by a more serious blow at home-her husband has been secretly unemployed for the past six months. With her posh lifestyle crumbling, Taylor struggles to maintain her alpha image -- but could Marta, who cares little about appearances, be her only true friend?
Author: P. C. Wren
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700885
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6664
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P. C. Wren was an English author of adventure fiction, who is best remembered today for his enduring 1924 classic ‘Beau Geste’. It concerns the adventures of three brothers that enlist in the French Foreign Legion, based partly on the author’s own military experiences. Inspired by the works of Marryat, Ballantyne, Henty and Haggard, Wren’s novels demonstrate an inventive, humorous and thrilling taste for adventure, which has captivated readers for over a century. This comprehensive eBook presents Wren’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Wren’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels * All 14 novels in the US public domain, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels and stories * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare short story collections digitised here for the first time * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please note: due to US copyright restrictions, 12 later novels and 3 short story collections cannot appear in this edition. When new texts become available, they will be added to the eBook as a free update. CONTENTS: The Novels Father Gregory (1913) Snake and Sword (1914) The Wages of Virtue (1916) Driftwood Spars (1916) Cupid in Africa (1920) Beau Geste (1924) Beau Sabreur (1926) Soldiers of Misfortune (1929) Beggars’ Horses (1934) Explosion (1935) Paper Prison (1939) The Disappearance of General Jason (1940) Two Feet from Heaven (1940) The Uniform of Glory (1941) The Shorter Fiction Dew and Mildew (1912) In the Midst of Life (1914) Stepsons of France (1917) The Young Stagers (1917) Good Gestes (1929) Odd – But Even So (1941) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Author: Alexander Bartholoman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Author: Shanora Williams
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 1496731107
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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A thrilling new novel of lies, deception, and revenge from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Joshilyn Jackson! The glamour of Miami has a dark side in this twisting story where nothing is what it seems, as one wronged woman seeks to destroy the seemingly perfect life of one of the city’s most revered socialites. “A shocking, sensual thriller with sharp twists.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives "Twisty and impossible to put down! 10/10 recommend." —Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author “I was hooked from the very first twist.” —Alessandra Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Secret Book Riot Best Summer 2021 Thrillers BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Thrillers, Mysteries, And Suspense Novels Publishers Marketplace BUZZ BOOKS Selection BookBub Best Thrillers and Mysteries Coming Out This Summer A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . . Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . . “An ideal summer read.” – Booklist, STARRED REVIEW “This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside.” – Off the Shelf
Author: Church Missionary Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Missions
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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