Author: Alan Brazil
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473584434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
'The only book that will give you a hangover' Chris Evans Breakfast Show --- The hilarious, no holds barred autobiography from sporting legend and broadcaster Alan Brazil. As Alan recounts tales from his extraordinary life, he relives the sporting occasions, radio broadcasts and famously long drinking sessions that have defined his career. He takes readers inside the talkSPORT studio for a behind-the-scenes view of his most memorable interviews, and talks for the first time about the on-pitch rivalries and dressing room debriefs of his footballing career. With his typically outspoken and irreverent delivery, Alan shares everything from his thoughts on how the sports he loves have changed to his top tips for picking winners (and many losers) at Cheltenham. And he revels in wine-soaked jaunts in the South of France and late-night supermarket sweeps with Ray Parlour - if you can keep up. Packed full of never-before-told stories, refreshing appraisals, sporting controversy and a cast of larger-than-life characters, this is a brutally honesty and wickedly funny insight into an extraordinary life.
Only Here For A Visit
Author: Alan Brazil
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473584434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
'The only book that will give you a hangover' Chris Evans Breakfast Show --- The hilarious, no holds barred autobiography from sporting legend and broadcaster Alan Brazil. As Alan recounts tales from his extraordinary life, he relives the sporting occasions, radio broadcasts and famously long drinking sessions that have defined his career. He takes readers inside the talkSPORT studio for a behind-the-scenes view of his most memorable interviews, and talks for the first time about the on-pitch rivalries and dressing room debriefs of his footballing career. With his typically outspoken and irreverent delivery, Alan shares everything from his thoughts on how the sports he loves have changed to his top tips for picking winners (and many losers) at Cheltenham. And he revels in wine-soaked jaunts in the South of France and late-night supermarket sweeps with Ray Parlour - if you can keep up. Packed full of never-before-told stories, refreshing appraisals, sporting controversy and a cast of larger-than-life characters, this is a brutally honesty and wickedly funny insight into an extraordinary life.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473584434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
'The only book that will give you a hangover' Chris Evans Breakfast Show --- The hilarious, no holds barred autobiography from sporting legend and broadcaster Alan Brazil. As Alan recounts tales from his extraordinary life, he relives the sporting occasions, radio broadcasts and famously long drinking sessions that have defined his career. He takes readers inside the talkSPORT studio for a behind-the-scenes view of his most memorable interviews, and talks for the first time about the on-pitch rivalries and dressing room debriefs of his footballing career. With his typically outspoken and irreverent delivery, Alan shares everything from his thoughts on how the sports he loves have changed to his top tips for picking winners (and many losers) at Cheltenham. And he revels in wine-soaked jaunts in the South of France and late-night supermarket sweeps with Ray Parlour - if you can keep up. Packed full of never-before-told stories, refreshing appraisals, sporting controversy and a cast of larger-than-life characters, this is a brutally honesty and wickedly funny insight into an extraordinary life.
I'm Only Here for the WiFi
Author: Chelsea Fagan
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762450622
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Chelsea Fagan has felt the pressures and expectations of young adult life firsthand. Building on the success of her popular articles on Thought Catalog, her book I'm Only Here for the WiFi presents an honest, refreshing, and hilarious perspective on the life of a misplaced twentysomething, desperate for advice about how to survive adulthood -- all while maintaining an active social life. With insights ranging from partying to finding and keeping a job, I'm Only Here for the WiFi is a healthy mix of commentary, humor, and real advice.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762450622
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Chelsea Fagan has felt the pressures and expectations of young adult life firsthand. Building on the success of her popular articles on Thought Catalog, her book I'm Only Here for the WiFi presents an honest, refreshing, and hilarious perspective on the life of a misplaced twentysomething, desperate for advice about how to survive adulthood -- all while maintaining an active social life. With insights ranging from partying to finding and keeping a job, I'm Only Here for the WiFi is a healthy mix of commentary, humor, and real advice.
One Quiet Night
Author: Donna Robie
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595318292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
THE CRIMES: Double homicides strike two small rural towns thousands of miles apart within weeks of each other. Frigid temperatures, bone chilling winds, a parallel journey, a raging all-consuming house fire, and one lone strand of evidence uncovered amongst the ashes begin a fifteen-year, unsolved investigation into the deaths of two innkeepers from rural New Hampshire and the tie between the deaths of two transients in a rural Florida cornfield. THE WAYWARD DAUGHTER: Brooke Kenney, a free-spirited, rebellious woman-child desperate to escape the confinement of a small town, embarks on the eighteen-month adventure of her lifetime. She meets up with her destiny in Alaska and becomes the eye of a storm bringing death to her family's doorstep. THE DRIFTER: Eddie Lee Mason, tired of cat burglaries and recently released from incarceration at the Walla Walla penitentiary, sets his sights on a fresh start in Alaska. Catching his first break in years, he waltzes into the young, innocent woman-child's world and gives her the ride and adventure of her lifetime--drifting from state to state, with various petty crimes ending in an obsessive love that roils out of control and leaves in its wake four homicides, all in the name of love. THE PRODIGAL SON: Luke Kenney, the brooding, unlikable son, and the only member of the tragic Kenney family left alive. A time bomb unleashed during one quiet night in a small, scenic New Hampshire town, the prodigal son returns to pick up the ashes of his family's untimely demise, tarnishing and bringing terror to the idyllic town he hoped to have left behind him.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595318292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
THE CRIMES: Double homicides strike two small rural towns thousands of miles apart within weeks of each other. Frigid temperatures, bone chilling winds, a parallel journey, a raging all-consuming house fire, and one lone strand of evidence uncovered amongst the ashes begin a fifteen-year, unsolved investigation into the deaths of two innkeepers from rural New Hampshire and the tie between the deaths of two transients in a rural Florida cornfield. THE WAYWARD DAUGHTER: Brooke Kenney, a free-spirited, rebellious woman-child desperate to escape the confinement of a small town, embarks on the eighteen-month adventure of her lifetime. She meets up with her destiny in Alaska and becomes the eye of a storm bringing death to her family's doorstep. THE DRIFTER: Eddie Lee Mason, tired of cat burglaries and recently released from incarceration at the Walla Walla penitentiary, sets his sights on a fresh start in Alaska. Catching his first break in years, he waltzes into the young, innocent woman-child's world and gives her the ride and adventure of her lifetime--drifting from state to state, with various petty crimes ending in an obsessive love that roils out of control and leaves in its wake four homicides, all in the name of love. THE PRODIGAL SON: Luke Kenney, the brooding, unlikable son, and the only member of the tragic Kenney family left alive. A time bomb unleashed during one quiet night in a small, scenic New Hampshire town, the prodigal son returns to pick up the ashes of his family's untimely demise, tarnishing and bringing terror to the idyllic town he hoped to have left behind him.
Secrets of the Fairy Tree (Craigmorag Castle Series, #2)
Author: Lisa Greer
Publisher: Lisa Greer
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
When 19 year-old Lynette Rosewood winds up pregnant and unwed, she travels to Ireland from America to have her baby and give it up for adoption at her mother's behest. At her aunt's home in Ireland, Craigmorag Castle, she finds danger and romance. Her cousin Roan McGrath attracts her with his dark good looks and soft side, but he spends too much time in the stables and is a self destructive recluse. Nevertheless, he and Lynette build a bond, and he encourages her to make her own choices about her child. Soon, Lynette decides she is going to keep her baby, no matter what it takes. She realizes her and her baby are in danger from an unknown enemy. Will Lynette be able to keep her child and find love with Roan?
Publisher: Lisa Greer
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
When 19 year-old Lynette Rosewood winds up pregnant and unwed, she travels to Ireland from America to have her baby and give it up for adoption at her mother's behest. At her aunt's home in Ireland, Craigmorag Castle, she finds danger and romance. Her cousin Roan McGrath attracts her with his dark good looks and soft side, but he spends too much time in the stables and is a self destructive recluse. Nevertheless, he and Lynette build a bond, and he encourages her to make her own choices about her child. Soon, Lynette decides she is going to keep her baby, no matter what it takes. She realizes her and her baby are in danger from an unknown enemy. Will Lynette be able to keep her child and find love with Roan?
A Talisman of Home
Author: Annie M. Ballard
Publisher: Devon Station Books
ISBN: 1777741610
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Finding a family seemed impossible. But she had to try. Mackie, seeking her unknown father, heads to the strange new world of the Canadian Maritimes. She finds fiddle music, traditional food, kitchen parties, fishing boats, rocky headlands, and the handsome English teacher without even trying. Her father was easy to find, too, but now she’s not sure she wants him, and worse, not sure he wants her. And there are complications, like a sister she didn’t expect, nephews, a whole rich life that was happening without her. Should she disrupt everyone’s world or keep her secret? Before the consequences of her decision unfold, a tragic fire changes everything, and once again Mackie is facing aloneness. What is a family, really, and can a person find or make a new one when the old one has gone? Enjoy this small-town tale of a woman’s growth through adversity, the connection of family and friends over time and distance, and the sweetness of new love.
Publisher: Devon Station Books
ISBN: 1777741610
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Finding a family seemed impossible. But she had to try. Mackie, seeking her unknown father, heads to the strange new world of the Canadian Maritimes. She finds fiddle music, traditional food, kitchen parties, fishing boats, rocky headlands, and the handsome English teacher without even trying. Her father was easy to find, too, but now she’s not sure she wants him, and worse, not sure he wants her. And there are complications, like a sister she didn’t expect, nephews, a whole rich life that was happening without her. Should she disrupt everyone’s world or keep her secret? Before the consequences of her decision unfold, a tragic fire changes everything, and once again Mackie is facing aloneness. What is a family, really, and can a person find or make a new one when the old one has gone? Enjoy this small-town tale of a woman’s growth through adversity, the connection of family and friends over time and distance, and the sweetness of new love.
Daredevil Prince
Author: Jan Suzukawa
Publisher: Bell River Publishing LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
When an American voice actor and the Japanese voice actor who plays the same role in an anime series meet in Tokyo—sparks fly! Jake Rowan is a struggling Hollywood actor. He’s mostly known for being “Pool Guy” in a pool supplies commercial. So he’s thrilled when he lands a role dubbing the wild Prince Erik in a fantasy anime called Daredevil Prince and is invited to Japan to do appearances with the Japanese voice cast. In Japan, Prince Erik is voiced by Shinsuke Shiratori, a handsome rising talent with the dubious nickname of “the Ice King.” Shinsuke’s remote, unapproachable personality intrigues Jake who is instantly attracted to him. As he pursues Shinsuke, the air of mystery around him deepens. There’s something he shares with Shinsuke—that he thought he’d buried long ago—and now the two men must face it so they can be together.
Publisher: Bell River Publishing LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
When an American voice actor and the Japanese voice actor who plays the same role in an anime series meet in Tokyo—sparks fly! Jake Rowan is a struggling Hollywood actor. He’s mostly known for being “Pool Guy” in a pool supplies commercial. So he’s thrilled when he lands a role dubbing the wild Prince Erik in a fantasy anime called Daredevil Prince and is invited to Japan to do appearances with the Japanese voice cast. In Japan, Prince Erik is voiced by Shinsuke Shiratori, a handsome rising talent with the dubious nickname of “the Ice King.” Shinsuke’s remote, unapproachable personality intrigues Jake who is instantly attracted to him. As he pursues Shinsuke, the air of mystery around him deepens. There’s something he shares with Shinsuke—that he thought he’d buried long ago—and now the two men must face it so they can be together.
Flight Against Time
Author: Emily Nasrallah
Publisher: Naufal
ISBN: 6144389385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Flight against time is a moving story about the immigrant experience. An elderly couple leaves their village in Lebanon to visit their children and grandchildren now living in the new world: Prince Edward Island, Canada. They find a world of peace and great comfort, but despite the war back home, the old man longs for his small village and a way of life deeply etched in his heart.Nasrallah skillfully weaves truth and imagination to create a story rich in human emotion and psychological insight. The novel stands as witness to a time and its people, a mirror of the whole culture and historical movement that is Lebanon of the present. A work that exempli¬fies the strength of the modern Arabic novel, Flight against time reflects the emotions, ideals and passions that all immigrants experience, be they our ancestors or our neighbours of today.
Publisher: Naufal
ISBN: 6144389385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Flight against time is a moving story about the immigrant experience. An elderly couple leaves their village in Lebanon to visit their children and grandchildren now living in the new world: Prince Edward Island, Canada. They find a world of peace and great comfort, but despite the war back home, the old man longs for his small village and a way of life deeply etched in his heart.Nasrallah skillfully weaves truth and imagination to create a story rich in human emotion and psychological insight. The novel stands as witness to a time and its people, a mirror of the whole culture and historical movement that is Lebanon of the present. A work that exempli¬fies the strength of the modern Arabic novel, Flight against time reflects the emotions, ideals and passions that all immigrants experience, be they our ancestors or our neighbours of today.
The Warmth of Sunshine
Author: Kelly Irvin
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310364531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Abigail’s Amish life has always followed a certain path . . . until an Englisch woman disrupts all she’s known to be true. Growing up Amish, Abigail Bontrager often felt like a square peg in a round hole. Her pie crusts always turned out tough. Her stitches always ran crooked. She was clumsy. Not ideal for an aspiring Amish wife and mother, but her faith and love of her family, which are so much more important, are solid. Plus, her relationship with the attractive and kindhearted Owen Kurtz is moving in the right direction. Owen is part dreamer, part entrepreneur. His friendship with Abigail has gradually blossomed into a sweet and loving courtship. Inspired by the hope of a future with the girl of his dreams, he decides to take the next step in building a business of his own—in the promising new industry of growing sunflowers. When an outsider claiming to be Abigail’s birth mother abruptly enters her life, Abigail’s world comes crashing down. Confused and upset, she is determined to discover who she really is. Her journey of discovery leads to the possibilities of a new life waiting for her in the Englisch world. But is this new life really worth giving up everything and everyone she’s known? How can Abigail and Owen follow their hearts—and God’s plan—when these new paths now lead them into the unknown? In this second book in the Amish Blessings series, bestselling and award-winning romance novelist Kelly Irvin shares an inspiring story of following your heart while trusting God to lead you into your future. Praise for The Warmth of Sunshine: “Just like the title, The Warmth of Sunshine is a lovely and cozy story that will keep you reading until the very last page.” —Kathleen Fuller, USA Today bestselling author of The Mail-Order Amish Brides series Sweet and thoughtful Amish romance Second in the Amish Blessings series, but can be read in any order: Book 1: Love’s Dwelling Book 2: The Warmth of Sunshine Book 3: Every Good Gift (Available February 2023) Book length: 102,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310364531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Abigail’s Amish life has always followed a certain path . . . until an Englisch woman disrupts all she’s known to be true. Growing up Amish, Abigail Bontrager often felt like a square peg in a round hole. Her pie crusts always turned out tough. Her stitches always ran crooked. She was clumsy. Not ideal for an aspiring Amish wife and mother, but her faith and love of her family, which are so much more important, are solid. Plus, her relationship with the attractive and kindhearted Owen Kurtz is moving in the right direction. Owen is part dreamer, part entrepreneur. His friendship with Abigail has gradually blossomed into a sweet and loving courtship. Inspired by the hope of a future with the girl of his dreams, he decides to take the next step in building a business of his own—in the promising new industry of growing sunflowers. When an outsider claiming to be Abigail’s birth mother abruptly enters her life, Abigail’s world comes crashing down. Confused and upset, she is determined to discover who she really is. Her journey of discovery leads to the possibilities of a new life waiting for her in the Englisch world. But is this new life really worth giving up everything and everyone she’s known? How can Abigail and Owen follow their hearts—and God’s plan—when these new paths now lead them into the unknown? In this second book in the Amish Blessings series, bestselling and award-winning romance novelist Kelly Irvin shares an inspiring story of following your heart while trusting God to lead you into your future. Praise for The Warmth of Sunshine: “Just like the title, The Warmth of Sunshine is a lovely and cozy story that will keep you reading until the very last page.” —Kathleen Fuller, USA Today bestselling author of The Mail-Order Amish Brides series Sweet and thoughtful Amish romance Second in the Amish Blessings series, but can be read in any order: Book 1: Love’s Dwelling Book 2: The Warmth of Sunshine Book 3: Every Good Gift (Available February 2023) Book length: 102,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Miss Claiborne's Illicit Attraction
Author: Bronwyn Scott
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369729927
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A sexy second-chance romance He’s out of bounds… But impossible to resist! Miss India Claiborne’s life was upended when she lost her fiancé, and reckless rogue Carrick Eisley is the man she holds accountable. Years later, she’s furious to discover former carriage-racer Carrick is mentoring her impressionable brother in a dangerous race! But confronting Carrick ignites a desire which has long lain dormant for India… Can she forgive their past for a taste of this illicit passion? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Daring Rogues Book 1: Miss Claiborne's Illicit Attraction Book 2: His Inherited Duchess
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369729927
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A sexy second-chance romance He’s out of bounds… But impossible to resist! Miss India Claiborne’s life was upended when she lost her fiancé, and reckless rogue Carrick Eisley is the man she holds accountable. Years later, she’s furious to discover former carriage-racer Carrick is mentoring her impressionable brother in a dangerous race! But confronting Carrick ignites a desire which has long lain dormant for India… Can she forgive their past for a taste of this illicit passion? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Daring Rogues Book 1: Miss Claiborne's Illicit Attraction Book 2: His Inherited Duchess
Three Sides of Paradise Green
Author: Augusta Huiell Seaman
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Augusta Huiell Seaman's 'Three Sides of Paradise Green' is a compelling mystery novel that transports the reader to a quaint New England village engulfed in secrets. The book is written in a classic storytelling style with vivid descriptions and intricate plot twists that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Seaman expertly weaves in elements of suspense and drama, creating a sense of anticipation throughout the narrative. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the book reflects the societal norms and values of the time, offering a glimpse into the past through a captivating mystery. Augusta Huiell Seaman, known for her prolific output of mystery novels for young adults, was a master storyteller who had a keen eye for detail and a knack for crafting intricate plots. Her works often revolve around exploration and discovery, appealing to readers of all ages with their engaging narratives and well-developed characters. It is her expertise in weaving together intricate mysteries that sets Seaman apart as a standout author in the genre. I highly recommend 'Three Sides of Paradise Green' to mystery enthusiasts and readers who enjoy a well-crafted, suspenseful story. Augusta Huiell Seaman's talent for storytelling shines through in this captivating novel, making it a must-read for those seeking an intriguing literary experience.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Augusta Huiell Seaman's 'Three Sides of Paradise Green' is a compelling mystery novel that transports the reader to a quaint New England village engulfed in secrets. The book is written in a classic storytelling style with vivid descriptions and intricate plot twists that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Seaman expertly weaves in elements of suspense and drama, creating a sense of anticipation throughout the narrative. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the book reflects the societal norms and values of the time, offering a glimpse into the past through a captivating mystery. Augusta Huiell Seaman, known for her prolific output of mystery novels for young adults, was a master storyteller who had a keen eye for detail and a knack for crafting intricate plots. Her works often revolve around exploration and discovery, appealing to readers of all ages with their engaging narratives and well-developed characters. It is her expertise in weaving together intricate mysteries that sets Seaman apart as a standout author in the genre. I highly recommend 'Three Sides of Paradise Green' to mystery enthusiasts and readers who enjoy a well-crafted, suspenseful story. Augusta Huiell Seaman's talent for storytelling shines through in this captivating novel, making it a must-read for those seeking an intriguing literary experience.