Author: Melanie Summers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781988891149
Category : Bloggers
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A gorgeously funny, romantic and seductive modern fairy-tale... I have never laughed out loud so much in my life...incredibly funny, witty, romantic, swoony...wonderfully charming and deliriously dreamy... MammieBabbie Book Club Absolutely brilliant...original...hilarious...I have to HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Royal Treatment to EVERYONE! Jennifer, The Power of Three Readers Book Blog Filled with witty and sarcastic humour, along with massive sexual chemistry...The Royal Treatment is the ultimate rom-com. Tara, Bare Naked Words Reviews For fans of Bridget Jones and The Princess Diaries comes a laugh-out-loud, feel-good comedy with a sizzling side of romance... Ultra-private, ridiculously handsome Crown Prince Arthur has always gotten by on his charm. But that won't be enough now that the Royal Family is about to be ousted from power once and for all. When Prince Arthur has to rely on the one woman in the kingdom who hates him most, he must learn that earning the love of a nation means first risking his heart. Twenty-eight-year-old Tessa Sharpe, a.k.a. The Royal Watchdog, hates everything about Prince Arthur. As far as she's concerned, he's an arrogant, lazy leech on the kingdom of Avonia. When he shocks the nation by giving her the keys to the castle, Tessa has no choice but to accept and move in for two months. It's lust at first sight, but there's no way she can give in to her feelings-not if she wants to have a career or a shred of pride left when her time at the palace ends... Can two natural enemies find their forever in each other's arms, or will they ruin each other to save themselves?
The Royal Treatment
Author: Melanie Summers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781988891149
Category : Bloggers
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A gorgeously funny, romantic and seductive modern fairy-tale... I have never laughed out loud so much in my life...incredibly funny, witty, romantic, swoony...wonderfully charming and deliriously dreamy... MammieBabbie Book Club Absolutely brilliant...original...hilarious...I have to HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Royal Treatment to EVERYONE! Jennifer, The Power of Three Readers Book Blog Filled with witty and sarcastic humour, along with massive sexual chemistry...The Royal Treatment is the ultimate rom-com. Tara, Bare Naked Words Reviews For fans of Bridget Jones and The Princess Diaries comes a laugh-out-loud, feel-good comedy with a sizzling side of romance... Ultra-private, ridiculously handsome Crown Prince Arthur has always gotten by on his charm. But that won't be enough now that the Royal Family is about to be ousted from power once and for all. When Prince Arthur has to rely on the one woman in the kingdom who hates him most, he must learn that earning the love of a nation means first risking his heart. Twenty-eight-year-old Tessa Sharpe, a.k.a. The Royal Watchdog, hates everything about Prince Arthur. As far as she's concerned, he's an arrogant, lazy leech on the kingdom of Avonia. When he shocks the nation by giving her the keys to the castle, Tessa has no choice but to accept and move in for two months. It's lust at first sight, but there's no way she can give in to her feelings-not if she wants to have a career or a shred of pride left when her time at the palace ends... Can two natural enemies find their forever in each other's arms, or will they ruin each other to save themselves?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781988891149
Category : Bloggers
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A gorgeously funny, romantic and seductive modern fairy-tale... I have never laughed out loud so much in my life...incredibly funny, witty, romantic, swoony...wonderfully charming and deliriously dreamy... MammieBabbie Book Club Absolutely brilliant...original...hilarious...I have to HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Royal Treatment to EVERYONE! Jennifer, The Power of Three Readers Book Blog Filled with witty and sarcastic humour, along with massive sexual chemistry...The Royal Treatment is the ultimate rom-com. Tara, Bare Naked Words Reviews For fans of Bridget Jones and The Princess Diaries comes a laugh-out-loud, feel-good comedy with a sizzling side of romance... Ultra-private, ridiculously handsome Crown Prince Arthur has always gotten by on his charm. But that won't be enough now that the Royal Family is about to be ousted from power once and for all. When Prince Arthur has to rely on the one woman in the kingdom who hates him most, he must learn that earning the love of a nation means first risking his heart. Twenty-eight-year-old Tessa Sharpe, a.k.a. The Royal Watchdog, hates everything about Prince Arthur. As far as she's concerned, he's an arrogant, lazy leech on the kingdom of Avonia. When he shocks the nation by giving her the keys to the castle, Tessa has no choice but to accept and move in for two months. It's lust at first sight, but there's no way she can give in to her feelings-not if she wants to have a career or a shred of pride left when her time at the palace ends... Can two natural enemies find their forever in each other's arms, or will they ruin each other to save themselves?
The Royal Treatment
Author: Barbara Royal
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451647700
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A natural health, holistic medicine guide for your pet written by an innovative veterinarian with a background in zoo and wildlife medicine.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451647700
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A natural health, holistic medicine guide for your pet written by an innovative veterinarian with a background in zoo and wildlife medicine.
Royal Treatment
Author: Tracy Wolff
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 1101884894
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
What’s a crown prince to do with time on his hands? Or better yet, who? It’s Prince Garrett’s turn to find love in this mouthwatering standalone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Royal Pain. Once upon a time I was being groomed to sit on the throne of Wildemar. Now I’m lucky they let me into the palace through the front door. After I was kidnapped and tortured by extremists, my reward upon my release is that nobody trusts me enough to let me be king. And since my twin brother, Kian, has assumed all my responsibilities, I figure why not take over as the black sheep? But after breaking things off with my betrothed—we never had much chemistry, anyway—and giving the jetsetting playboy lifestyle a try, I’m starting to wonder if I’m cut out for this s***. Then I meet Lola Barnes, a drop-dead gorgeous entrepreneur from the States who’s as refreshing as she is feisty. It’s supposed to be a one-night-stand—until the press catches wind of my “new American sweetheart.” Trouble is, Lola’s no sweetheart. But the more I see our names together in the headlines, the more I find myself craving another taste. . . . Advance praise for Royal Treatment “Garrett and Lola are both strong, well-developed characters, tempting readers to stay up far too late to finish [Tracy] Wolff’s latest novel, emotionally charged and filled with white-hot intimacy.”—Library Journal “Royal Treatment is an entertaining royal romance that’s lighthearted, fun, and serious. Tracy Wolff brings banter and heat as opposites attract. Ms. Wolff created well-matched characters and a chance to revisit Kian and Savvy. Royal Treatment can be read as a standalone book.”—Harlequin Junkie Look for all of Tracy Wolff’s seductive reads: The Ethan Frost series: RUINED | ADDICTED | EXPOSED | FLAWED The Sebastian Caine series: PLAY ME WILD | PLAY ME HOT | PLAY ME HARD | PLAY ME REAL | PLAY ME RIGHT | PLAY ME: THE COMPLETE STORY The Hotwired series: ACCELERATE The Lightning series: DOWN & DIRTY | HOT & HEAVY | ROUGH & READY The His Royal Hotness series: ROYAL PAIN | ROYAL TREATMENT And her standalone novels: LOVEGAME | FULL EXPOSURE | TIE ME DOWN This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 1101884894
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
What’s a crown prince to do with time on his hands? Or better yet, who? It’s Prince Garrett’s turn to find love in this mouthwatering standalone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Royal Pain. Once upon a time I was being groomed to sit on the throne of Wildemar. Now I’m lucky they let me into the palace through the front door. After I was kidnapped and tortured by extremists, my reward upon my release is that nobody trusts me enough to let me be king. And since my twin brother, Kian, has assumed all my responsibilities, I figure why not take over as the black sheep? But after breaking things off with my betrothed—we never had much chemistry, anyway—and giving the jetsetting playboy lifestyle a try, I’m starting to wonder if I’m cut out for this s***. Then I meet Lola Barnes, a drop-dead gorgeous entrepreneur from the States who’s as refreshing as she is feisty. It’s supposed to be a one-night-stand—until the press catches wind of my “new American sweetheart.” Trouble is, Lola’s no sweetheart. But the more I see our names together in the headlines, the more I find myself craving another taste. . . . Advance praise for Royal Treatment “Garrett and Lola are both strong, well-developed characters, tempting readers to stay up far too late to finish [Tracy] Wolff’s latest novel, emotionally charged and filled with white-hot intimacy.”—Library Journal “Royal Treatment is an entertaining royal romance that’s lighthearted, fun, and serious. Tracy Wolff brings banter and heat as opposites attract. Ms. Wolff created well-matched characters and a chance to revisit Kian and Savvy. Royal Treatment can be read as a standalone book.”—Harlequin Junkie Look for all of Tracy Wolff’s seductive reads: The Ethan Frost series: RUINED | ADDICTED | EXPOSED | FLAWED The Sebastian Caine series: PLAY ME WILD | PLAY ME HOT | PLAY ME HARD | PLAY ME REAL | PLAY ME RIGHT | PLAY ME: THE COMPLETE STORY The Hotwired series: ACCELERATE The Lightning series: DOWN & DIRTY | HOT & HEAVY | ROUGH & READY The His Royal Hotness series: ROYAL PAIN | ROYAL TREATMENT And her standalone novels: LOVEGAME | FULL EXPOSURE | TIE ME DOWN This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The Royal Treatment
Author: Lindsey Leavitt
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423152476
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
What girl wouldn't swoon over the outrageous perks in Desi's life as a princess substitute? Desi gets to hang out with crush-worthy Prince Karl, and the Façade agency has taken a special interest in her magical abilities. But between sub training, starting the eighth grade, and dealing with the cute-but-bossy new boy Reed, she's beginning to feel like she's in over her head.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423152476
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
What girl wouldn't swoon over the outrageous perks in Desi's life as a princess substitute? Desi gets to hang out with crush-worthy Prince Karl, and the Façade agency has taken a special interest in her magical abilities. But between sub training, starting the eighth grade, and dealing with the cute-but-bossy new boy Reed, she's beginning to feel like she's in over her head.
Princess for Hire
Author: Lindsey Leavitt
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423146387
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
When Desi Bascomb gets discovered by the elite Façade Agency--royalty surrogates extraordinaire--her life goes from glamour-starved to spectacular in a blink. As her new agent Meredith explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she applies the ancient formula Royal Rouge, she can temporarily transform into the exact lookalike of any princess who needs her subbing services.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423146387
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
When Desi Bascomb gets discovered by the elite Façade Agency--royalty surrogates extraordinaire--her life goes from glamour-starved to spectacular in a blink. As her new agent Meredith explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she applies the ancient formula Royal Rouge, she can temporarily transform into the exact lookalike of any princess who needs her subbing services.
Royal Treatment
Author: Parker Swift
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1455598097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"Addictive, sexy and beautifully written. I can't get enough. 5 erotic stars" -- Vi Keeland, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author on Royal Disaster All this duke needs is his duchess... For five blissful months I've been engaged to Dylan Hale, the most handsome, commanding, and wickedly sexy duke in England. For five months I've woken up next to the man I love, indulged in secret trysts, and submitted to every delicious desire. Even better? We've managed to keep it hidden from everyone. That means no paparazzi scandals, no snide comments from Dylan's mother, and no harsh public scrutiny. It's been heaven, but with Dylan's royal responsibilities looming, our time alone is running out. And while I can't wait to be Dylan's wife, I'm terrified that becoming Dylan's duchess might mean losing myself.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1455598097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"Addictive, sexy and beautifully written. I can't get enough. 5 erotic stars" -- Vi Keeland, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author on Royal Disaster All this duke needs is his duchess... For five blissful months I've been engaged to Dylan Hale, the most handsome, commanding, and wickedly sexy duke in England. For five months I've woken up next to the man I love, indulged in secret trysts, and submitted to every delicious desire. Even better? We've managed to keep it hidden from everyone. That means no paparazzi scandals, no snide comments from Dylan's mother, and no harsh public scrutiny. It's been heaven, but with Dylan's royal responsibilities looming, our time alone is running out. And while I can't wait to be Dylan's wife, I'm terrified that becoming Dylan's duchess might mean losing myself.
Royal Pain
Author: Tracy Wolff
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 0425285898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
He’s a player. He’s cocky. He’s not exactly a prince. Only he technically is. Meet your new royal obsession in this addictive novel from New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff. Being rich opens a lot of doors. When you’re rich and royal, those doors lead to a new bedroom every night. I should know. The tabloids call me His Royal Hotness, Prince Kian of Wildemar. Women across the world see me as a naughty fairy tale, an image I’m happy to indulge. As the spare to the heir, I’m the prince with none of the power . . . and all of the perks. Then my twin brother is kidnapped, and suddenly I’m the one who could be king. The crown chasers start circling—and yet it’s a luscious waitress who catches my eye. With a smart mouth and the curves to back it up, Savannah Breslin is as brazen as I’d expect an American commoner to be. But Savvy’s not interested in playing Cinderella. As sexy as she is, she’s no stranger to heartbreak. Besides, a nice guy wouldn’t drag her into all the drama that comes along with royalty. Lucky I’m not a nice guy. And, as it turns out, I might not even be her first prince. . . . Look for all of Tracy Wolff’s seductive reads: The Ethan Frost series: RUINED | ADDICTED | EXPOSED | FLAWED The Sebastian Caine series: PLAY ME WILD | PLAY ME HOT | PLAY ME HARD | PLAY ME REAL | PLAY ME RIGHT | PLAY ME: THE COMPLETE STORY The Hotwired series: ACCELERATE The Lightning series: DOWN & DIRTY | HOT & HEAVY | ROUGH & READY The His Royal Hotness series: ROYAL PAIN | ROYAL TREATMENT And her standalone novels: LOVEGAME | FULL EXPOSURE | TIE ME DOWN Praise for Royal Pain “A clever and refreshing love story . . . [Tracy] Wolff’s laugh-out-loud rags-to-riches contemporary is brimming with charm . . . witty repartee, well-developed characters, and a splash of suspense.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Royal Pain is angst-ridden and oh-so-hot. Tracy Wolff created tension, conflict, and heat as Kian meets his match.”—Harlequin Junkie “The passion and love between Prince Kian and Savannah is something I can’t even describe. . . . I enjoyed the characters in the book. Tracy Wolff . . . writes these characters so well.”—Ashleigh Jayne Reads “Royal Pain is hot, sexy and funny, and Prince Kian is sure to steal hearts.”—RT Book Reviews This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 0425285898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
He’s a player. He’s cocky. He’s not exactly a prince. Only he technically is. Meet your new royal obsession in this addictive novel from New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff. Being rich opens a lot of doors. When you’re rich and royal, those doors lead to a new bedroom every night. I should know. The tabloids call me His Royal Hotness, Prince Kian of Wildemar. Women across the world see me as a naughty fairy tale, an image I’m happy to indulge. As the spare to the heir, I’m the prince with none of the power . . . and all of the perks. Then my twin brother is kidnapped, and suddenly I’m the one who could be king. The crown chasers start circling—and yet it’s a luscious waitress who catches my eye. With a smart mouth and the curves to back it up, Savannah Breslin is as brazen as I’d expect an American commoner to be. But Savvy’s not interested in playing Cinderella. As sexy as she is, she’s no stranger to heartbreak. Besides, a nice guy wouldn’t drag her into all the drama that comes along with royalty. Lucky I’m not a nice guy. And, as it turns out, I might not even be her first prince. . . . Look for all of Tracy Wolff’s seductive reads: The Ethan Frost series: RUINED | ADDICTED | EXPOSED | FLAWED The Sebastian Caine series: PLAY ME WILD | PLAY ME HOT | PLAY ME HARD | PLAY ME REAL | PLAY ME RIGHT | PLAY ME: THE COMPLETE STORY The Hotwired series: ACCELERATE The Lightning series: DOWN & DIRTY | HOT & HEAVY | ROUGH & READY The His Royal Hotness series: ROYAL PAIN | ROYAL TREATMENT And her standalone novels: LOVEGAME | FULL EXPOSURE | TIE ME DOWN Praise for Royal Pain “A clever and refreshing love story . . . [Tracy] Wolff’s laugh-out-loud rags-to-riches contemporary is brimming with charm . . . witty repartee, well-developed characters, and a splash of suspense.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Royal Pain is angst-ridden and oh-so-hot. Tracy Wolff created tension, conflict, and heat as Kian meets his match.”—Harlequin Junkie “The passion and love between Prince Kian and Savannah is something I can’t even describe. . . . I enjoyed the characters in the book. Tracy Wolff . . . writes these characters so well.”—Ashleigh Jayne Reads “Royal Pain is hot, sexy and funny, and Prince Kian is sure to steal hearts.”—RT Book Reviews This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The Royal Treatment
Author: Melanie Summers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781988891378
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
*** THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION RE-RELEASE OF THE ROYAL TREATMENT TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THE ROYAL TREATMENT ON THE CHAPTERS INTERACTIVE STORY APP*** A gorgeously funny, romantic and seductive modern fairy-tale... I have never laughed out loud so much in my life...incredibly funny, witty, romantic, swoony...wonderfully charming and deliriously dreamy... MammieBabbie Book Club Absolutely brilliant...original...hilarious...I have to HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Royal Treatment to EVERYONE! Jennifer, The Power of Three Readers Book Blog Filled with witty and sarcastic humour, along with massive sexual chemistry...The Royal Treatment is the ultimate rom-com. Tara, Bare Naked Words Reviews For fans of Bridget Jones and The Princess Diaries comes a laugh-out-loud, feel-good comedy with a sizzling side of romance... Ultra-private, ridiculously handsome Crown Prince Arthur has always gotten by on his charm. But that won't be enough now that the Royal Family is about to be ousted from power once and for all. When Prince Arthur has to rely on the one woman in the kingdom who hates him most, he must learn that earning the love of a nation means first risking his heart. Twenty-eight-year-old Tessa Sharpe, a.k.a. The Royal Watchdog, hates everything about Prince Arthur. As far as she's concerned, he's an arrogant, lazy leech on the kingdom of Avonia. When he shocks the nation by giving her the keys to the castle, Tessa has no choice but to accept and move in for two months. It's lust at first sight, but there's no way she can give in to her feelings-not if she wants to have a career or a shred of pride left when her time at the palace ends... Can two natural enemies find their forever in each other's arms, or will they ruin each other to save themselves?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781988891378
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
*** THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION RE-RELEASE OF THE ROYAL TREATMENT TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THE ROYAL TREATMENT ON THE CHAPTERS INTERACTIVE STORY APP*** A gorgeously funny, romantic and seductive modern fairy-tale... I have never laughed out loud so much in my life...incredibly funny, witty, romantic, swoony...wonderfully charming and deliriously dreamy... MammieBabbie Book Club Absolutely brilliant...original...hilarious...I have to HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Royal Treatment to EVERYONE! Jennifer, The Power of Three Readers Book Blog Filled with witty and sarcastic humour, along with massive sexual chemistry...The Royal Treatment is the ultimate rom-com. Tara, Bare Naked Words Reviews For fans of Bridget Jones and The Princess Diaries comes a laugh-out-loud, feel-good comedy with a sizzling side of romance... Ultra-private, ridiculously handsome Crown Prince Arthur has always gotten by on his charm. But that won't be enough now that the Royal Family is about to be ousted from power once and for all. When Prince Arthur has to rely on the one woman in the kingdom who hates him most, he must learn that earning the love of a nation means first risking his heart. Twenty-eight-year-old Tessa Sharpe, a.k.a. The Royal Watchdog, hates everything about Prince Arthur. As far as she's concerned, he's an arrogant, lazy leech on the kingdom of Avonia. When he shocks the nation by giving her the keys to the castle, Tessa has no choice but to accept and move in for two months. It's lust at first sight, but there's no way she can give in to her feelings-not if she wants to have a career or a shred of pride left when her time at the palace ends... Can two natural enemies find their forever in each other's arms, or will they ruin each other to save themselves?
Touchy Subjects
Author: Steve Capellini
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781481168199
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Full of quirky characters that populate a profession most of us know little about, Touchy Subjects is a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of those who make their living touching others. In this tell-all memoir, Steve Capellini, author of Massage for Dummies and other mainstream massage titles, yanks the draping sheet aside and comes clean about the temptations and transgressions that have marked his own career. Then he embarks upon a far-flung adventure seeking the true meaning of human touch.From a Madison Avenue boardroom to a gross anatomy lab; from the deck of a private yacht to a seedy Asian massage parlor, the author uncovers stories that others haven't told: sex stories, prostitution stories, adultery stories and stories about a modern massage slave trade that ensnares hundreds of thousands of young women, many of them in the U.S., some of them working right in your home town.The author tangles with a Trinidadian rapist, a nymphomaniac ex-Playboy bunny, an impotent sea captain and an overweight multimillionaire ukulele player. Through each of these stories, he gradually guides the reader toward the underlying Truth of massage, debunking myths along the way and getting to the heart of what it's all about-touching people. The stories are interspersed with cutting-edge research on the science of touch, evolutionary biology and the grooming habits of some of our closet primate relatives, the bonobos.The author's quest to get to the bottom of touch takes him to a clothing optional hot springs resort in Northern California, a meditation retreat in the Virgin Islands, an ashram in the Berkshire mountains, behind the wheel of a Maserati on the back roads of Arizona and finally to Kathmandu Nepal where he meets a man who has risked everything-his health, his money and years of his life-on a quixotic mission to train "untouchables" to become massage therapists. It is there, among some of the world's most impoverished and oppressed people, that the true meaning of massage is revealed.Doing massage is a profession unlike any other, filled with flamboyant practitioners of all stripes. Touchy Subjects features them all, in a circus side show of chapters such as Nudity, Impotence, Adultery, Homosexuality, Cellulite and Disney World. Throughout each passage, Capellini seeks to answer important questions: Is it possible to touch dead people? What's it like to massage a horny guru? And what percentage of women have seduced their masseurs? Hint: it's high. This is a raucous, irreverent, insightful and, in the end, touching story about what it means to touch people, from someone who has, quite literally, touched thousands.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781481168199
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Full of quirky characters that populate a profession most of us know little about, Touchy Subjects is a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of those who make their living touching others. In this tell-all memoir, Steve Capellini, author of Massage for Dummies and other mainstream massage titles, yanks the draping sheet aside and comes clean about the temptations and transgressions that have marked his own career. Then he embarks upon a far-flung adventure seeking the true meaning of human touch.From a Madison Avenue boardroom to a gross anatomy lab; from the deck of a private yacht to a seedy Asian massage parlor, the author uncovers stories that others haven't told: sex stories, prostitution stories, adultery stories and stories about a modern massage slave trade that ensnares hundreds of thousands of young women, many of them in the U.S., some of them working right in your home town.The author tangles with a Trinidadian rapist, a nymphomaniac ex-Playboy bunny, an impotent sea captain and an overweight multimillionaire ukulele player. Through each of these stories, he gradually guides the reader toward the underlying Truth of massage, debunking myths along the way and getting to the heart of what it's all about-touching people. The stories are interspersed with cutting-edge research on the science of touch, evolutionary biology and the grooming habits of some of our closet primate relatives, the bonobos.The author's quest to get to the bottom of touch takes him to a clothing optional hot springs resort in Northern California, a meditation retreat in the Virgin Islands, an ashram in the Berkshire mountains, behind the wheel of a Maserati on the back roads of Arizona and finally to Kathmandu Nepal where he meets a man who has risked everything-his health, his money and years of his life-on a quixotic mission to train "untouchables" to become massage therapists. It is there, among some of the world's most impoverished and oppressed people, that the true meaning of massage is revealed.Doing massage is a profession unlike any other, filled with flamboyant practitioners of all stripes. Touchy Subjects features them all, in a circus side show of chapters such as Nudity, Impotence, Adultery, Homosexuality, Cellulite and Disney World. Throughout each passage, Capellini seeks to answer important questions: Is it possible to touch dead people? What's it like to massage a horny guru? And what percentage of women have seduced their masseurs? Hint: it's high. This is a raucous, irreverent, insightful and, in the end, touching story about what it means to touch people, from someone who has, quite literally, touched thousands.
Steelhead Flies
Author: John Shewey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571884046
Category : Fishing lures
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Steelhead flies represent the highest echelon of artistic fly-dressing. They enjoy a rich tradition as both a functionally designed lure for tempting the much-reversed stellhead, but also as a creative expression of the asthetic appeal of fly angling. John Shewey, author of the acclaimed Spey Flies and Dee Flies, has produced another well-written and researched book, rich in techniquee, method and innovation. Through concise text and hundreds of sharp, color photographs -- including step-by-step and artistic individual fly plates==Shewey coves: materials for steelhead flies; basic tying techniques; hairwing and featherwing flies; spey abd dee styles; practiitioners, shrimp and prawn patterns; dry flies and uch more. This book is a must-have for all steelhead fly-fishermen.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571884046
Category : Fishing lures
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Steelhead flies represent the highest echelon of artistic fly-dressing. They enjoy a rich tradition as both a functionally designed lure for tempting the much-reversed stellhead, but also as a creative expression of the asthetic appeal of fly angling. John Shewey, author of the acclaimed Spey Flies and Dee Flies, has produced another well-written and researched book, rich in techniquee, method and innovation. Through concise text and hundreds of sharp, color photographs -- including step-by-step and artistic individual fly plates==Shewey coves: materials for steelhead flies; basic tying techniques; hairwing and featherwing flies; spey abd dee styles; practiitioners, shrimp and prawn patterns; dry flies and uch more. This book is a must-have for all steelhead fly-fishermen.