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Hugh Dickerson, Duke of Cavenray, has finally agreed to wed in order to provide an heir. However, he is none too interested in his mother’s choices and finds himself tempted by a beauty of lower birth. He flees to his country estate to forget the beauty and hide from his mother. Instead of respite, he finds his property is being used by smugglers, and the very beauty he wanted to forget is visiting her new relatives in the neighboring estate.

Each and every one of us has attempted the feat—to express our feelings on love is one of the joys, or heartaches, of life. In this volume 10 poets add their immortal words on love. Some are tender, some are strident, some beguile with unknown words and play but always, always in tones of love. Genius in every name.

In this volume the English language reveals itself in a scale and depth that few others can compare with. It seems to be an advantage to be able to choose from over a million words and yet, it is not the words but the way in which they are used that resonate with us all. Is there some bond between the English and writing poetry? Maybe, maybe not, but let us celebrate these poems down the ages, not as one nation’s hoard but humanity’s gift.

This collection contains five speeches from a millennium shaped by faith and empire.

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Here is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction short stories published in 2009 by current and emerging masters of the genre, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Erosion",l by Ian Creasey, a man tests the limits of his exo-suit prior to leaving a dying earth. In "As Women Fight", by Sara Genge, a hunter has no time to train for a fight to inhabit his wife's body in a society of body-switchers....

Be an instant expert on Management and Bluff Your Way® with all those who think they know about the subject. No action required, just a sense of humour. From 'Delegation' to 'Deadly Sins', and from 'Planning' to 'PEST Analysis', the Bluffer's Guide® to Management offers everything you need to know to be perceived as knowing it all.

This third edition of Them Days Magazine from 1976 covers stories about the Moravian Church, memories of the HBC, komatiks and the dogs who pull them, and other reminisces of Labrador...

Audiolibro narrado en castellano (Varios Autores) El vampyrus era una criatura abyecta que pertenecía al folklore de los pueblos eslavos y las regiones fronterizas de Europa del Este. Sin embargo, el siglo XIX creo una metamorfosis fascinante y necesaria para la supervivencia del mito. El...

Free-ranging discussion of books from the past that cast a sideways light on today's world.

There are only visitors and guests at Saint Andrews. Which one are you? This psychological thriller will have you questioning the depths of your mind.

Wenn zwei Menschen durchs Feuer gegangen sind, kann ihnen Liebe die Heilung und Hilfe bringen, die sie brauchen? Entdecken Sie, was passiert, wenn eine scharfzüngige Adlige auf einen gutaussehenden Arzt mit hinreißendem schottischen Akzent trifft. Von enttäuschter Liebe geprägt, hat Lady Margaux Winslow, Tochter des Marquess of Ashbury, kein Interesse an den anderen passenden Gentlemen von London. Trotz ihrer Schönheit hat ihr ihre scharfe Zunge den Ruf eines Drachen eingebracht.

Hunting Jessica is a heart-pounding, suspenseful, face-fanning paranormal romance that will lead you into a world you never thought could exist. Follow Jessica into the shadows and discover an ancient secret which could alter even your reality.

There are so many conflicting pieces of advice out there when it comes to motivation. It can be hard to know where to look. That’s why, this single volume motivational book tells you everything you need to know to transform your mind and discover a lifetime of incredible opportunities. When you motivate your mind, you set yourself free to go out there and explore the world. You’ll stop waiting for a perfect moment to present itself, and instead, you’ll go off in search of adventure like never before.

Best friends Zac and Gina are inseparable until the unavoidable happened. Zac kisses his friend, changing their relationship in a flash. Friendship is no longer the name of the game. Fearing the unknown, Zac causes them to veer from their path destined by fate. Gina is left to pick up the pieces. After many years of struggle and suffering, their paths crosses again. Memories and feelings come flooding back to them both, but Zac has a life-altering secret that he is keeping from Gina. Will they resist, or might fate take control?

Can love truly conquer all? Love lost, a haunted mind, and passion gained. Willow. The tormented vampire of this sexy novella series is plagued by the ghost of her past lover, Samuel. Has she gone crazy or is she truly hearing his voice in her head? Over the course of five intriguing, suspenseful and captivating novellas, St. John has brilliantly combined this epic tale, creating an enchanting world of vampire lore and magic.

Beware! These pages are filled with thrilling tales of ghosts, horrors, and things that go bump in the night. A little for everyone, including short stories and poems written by diverse talents and great students, too.

Alani Baum, a nonbinary photographer and teacher, hasn’t seen their mother since they ran away with their girlfriend when they were 17 - almost 30 years ago. But when Alani gets a call from a doctor at the assisted-living facility where their mother has been for the last five years, they learn that their mother’s dementia has worsened and appears to have taken away her ability to speak. As a result, Alani suddenly find themselves running away again - only this time, they’re running back to their mother.

In this powerful book, an award-winning scholar of white supremacy tackles her toughest research assignment yet: the unsolved murder of a Black man in rural Mississippi while her grandfather was the local sheriff—a cold case that sheds new light on the hidden legacy of racial terror in America...

Written for both families and clinicians, What Helps When Children and Families Struggle offers an introduction to attachment theory as it relates to family life. The authors weave a simple and clear discussion of what families can do to support strong connections and what to do when things have fallen off track. Consistent with a relational focus on mental health the authors strongly advocate the use of family therapy as the entry point to mental health services when a family member is struggling.