Author: JM Stewart
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507202040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1689
Book Description
Can just a little fling lead to wedding rings? Find out in these sizzling contemporary romances where unexpected trysts set off a firestorm of passion and desire for six sparkling couples. Luc: Single father and restaurant owner Luc Rossi's life has no room for love--until his cooking lessons with widow and romance writer Liz Anderson lead to a one-time steamy afternoon romp. Can he convince Liz that giving their relationship a chance beyond the bedroom wouldn't be a betrayal of her past? New York Minute: When rock star Diego Diaz flashes his bedroom eyes at shy accountant Veronica Bass during a wedding reception, she invents a cover story and leads him to the nearest hotel room. Diego's secrets are the kind that blow up any lasting relationship. Is their love destined to last for only a New York minute? From One Night to Forever: Trucker Aaron Henderson rolls into Resilient, Tennessee, for business, but an unexpected one-night stand turns out to be his new partner's baby sister. When Kacey Randal learns her brother's new business partner has a list of conquests as high as his big rig's mileage, she's ready to pretend their night together never happened. Can Aaron prove to Kacey he's ready to reform his roaming ways? Naked Truth: Special Agent Jack Boudreaux is a man who's always looking for a good time, and what better place for a pick up than a wedding? That's fine with Kennedy St. George, who's burnt out on love. But when Jack's FBI assignment sends him undercover at a male strip club in her city, their one time becomes an affair that distracts him from his job and puts their hearts--and Kennedy's life--in danger. What a Texas Girl Needs: Matias Barnes knows all about society women like Vanessa Witte. It's part of the reason he left his wealthy family behind and took a job on a ranch. But after their ill-advised roll in the hay, can Matt resist her charms even though he knows she's Ms. Wrong? Masquerade: Sophie Franklyn and Alex Scavoni spend a sizzling New Year's Eve in each other's arms, reveling in the anonymity of a masked party. But when next they meet, it's in the high-pressure world of a busy Perth emergency room where they must work side by side.
One Night Only
Author: JM Stewart
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507202040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1689
Book Description
Can just a little fling lead to wedding rings? Find out in these sizzling contemporary romances where unexpected trysts set off a firestorm of passion and desire for six sparkling couples. Luc: Single father and restaurant owner Luc Rossi's life has no room for love--until his cooking lessons with widow and romance writer Liz Anderson lead to a one-time steamy afternoon romp. Can he convince Liz that giving their relationship a chance beyond the bedroom wouldn't be a betrayal of her past? New York Minute: When rock star Diego Diaz flashes his bedroom eyes at shy accountant Veronica Bass during a wedding reception, she invents a cover story and leads him to the nearest hotel room. Diego's secrets are the kind that blow up any lasting relationship. Is their love destined to last for only a New York minute? From One Night to Forever: Trucker Aaron Henderson rolls into Resilient, Tennessee, for business, but an unexpected one-night stand turns out to be his new partner's baby sister. When Kacey Randal learns her brother's new business partner has a list of conquests as high as his big rig's mileage, she's ready to pretend their night together never happened. Can Aaron prove to Kacey he's ready to reform his roaming ways? Naked Truth: Special Agent Jack Boudreaux is a man who's always looking for a good time, and what better place for a pick up than a wedding? That's fine with Kennedy St. George, who's burnt out on love. But when Jack's FBI assignment sends him undercover at a male strip club in her city, their one time becomes an affair that distracts him from his job and puts their hearts--and Kennedy's life--in danger. What a Texas Girl Needs: Matias Barnes knows all about society women like Vanessa Witte. It's part of the reason he left his wealthy family behind and took a job on a ranch. But after their ill-advised roll in the hay, can Matt resist her charms even though he knows she's Ms. Wrong? Masquerade: Sophie Franklyn and Alex Scavoni spend a sizzling New Year's Eve in each other's arms, reveling in the anonymity of a masked party. But when next they meet, it's in the high-pressure world of a busy Perth emergency room where they must work side by side.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507202040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1689
Book Description
Can just a little fling lead to wedding rings? Find out in these sizzling contemporary romances where unexpected trysts set off a firestorm of passion and desire for six sparkling couples. Luc: Single father and restaurant owner Luc Rossi's life has no room for love--until his cooking lessons with widow and romance writer Liz Anderson lead to a one-time steamy afternoon romp. Can he convince Liz that giving their relationship a chance beyond the bedroom wouldn't be a betrayal of her past? New York Minute: When rock star Diego Diaz flashes his bedroom eyes at shy accountant Veronica Bass during a wedding reception, she invents a cover story and leads him to the nearest hotel room. Diego's secrets are the kind that blow up any lasting relationship. Is their love destined to last for only a New York minute? From One Night to Forever: Trucker Aaron Henderson rolls into Resilient, Tennessee, for business, but an unexpected one-night stand turns out to be his new partner's baby sister. When Kacey Randal learns her brother's new business partner has a list of conquests as high as his big rig's mileage, she's ready to pretend their night together never happened. Can Aaron prove to Kacey he's ready to reform his roaming ways? Naked Truth: Special Agent Jack Boudreaux is a man who's always looking for a good time, and what better place for a pick up than a wedding? That's fine with Kennedy St. George, who's burnt out on love. But when Jack's FBI assignment sends him undercover at a male strip club in her city, their one time becomes an affair that distracts him from his job and puts their hearts--and Kennedy's life--in danger. What a Texas Girl Needs: Matias Barnes knows all about society women like Vanessa Witte. It's part of the reason he left his wealthy family behind and took a job on a ranch. But after their ill-advised roll in the hay, can Matt resist her charms even though he knows she's Ms. Wrong? Masquerade: Sophie Franklyn and Alex Scavoni spend a sizzling New Year's Eve in each other's arms, reveling in the anonymity of a masked party. But when next they meet, it's in the high-pressure world of a busy Perth emergency room where they must work side by side.
Moon California Camping
Author: Tom Stienstra
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 1640490175
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1423
Book Description
20 million acres of forest, 1,200 miles of coastline, and countless wilderness areas: find your perfect campsite with Moon California Camping. A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from secluded Sierra hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible options Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Skip the Crowds: Moon California Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation system The Top RV and Tent Sites for You: Pick the right campsite for your travel style with lists like "Best for Families," "Scenic Campgrounds," and "Best Island Retreats" Trailhead Access Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the John Muir Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and more, plus essential information on hiking Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra knows his stuff; he's hiked 25,000 miles in and around these campgrounds for over 30 years Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campgrounds Whether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Narrowing your search? Try Moon Northern California Camping. Hitting the road? Check out Moon California Road Trip. Full coverage of: The Redwood Empire, Shasta and Trinity, Lassen and Modoc, Mendocino and Wine Country, Sacramento and Gold Country, Tahoe and the Northern Sierra, the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey and Big Sur, the San Joaquin Valley, Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego (and their surrounding areas), and the California deserts, including Death Valley and Palm Desert
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 1640490175
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1423
Book Description
20 million acres of forest, 1,200 miles of coastline, and countless wilderness areas: find your perfect campsite with Moon California Camping. A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from secluded Sierra hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible options Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Skip the Crowds: Moon California Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation system The Top RV and Tent Sites for You: Pick the right campsite for your travel style with lists like "Best for Families," "Scenic Campgrounds," and "Best Island Retreats" Trailhead Access Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the John Muir Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and more, plus essential information on hiking Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra knows his stuff; he's hiked 25,000 miles in and around these campgrounds for over 30 years Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campgrounds Whether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Narrowing your search? Try Moon Northern California Camping. Hitting the road? Check out Moon California Road Trip. Full coverage of: The Redwood Empire, Shasta and Trinity, Lassen and Modoc, Mendocino and Wine Country, Sacramento and Gold Country, Tahoe and the Northern Sierra, the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey and Big Sur, the San Joaquin Valley, Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego (and their surrounding areas), and the California deserts, including Death Valley and Palm Desert
History of Stanislaus County, California
Author: George Henry Tinkham
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Stanislaus County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Stanislaus County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
The Historian's Heart of Darkness
Author: Mark D. Larabee
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Fiction has power to portray historical truth. This book presents Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness to students and general readers as an insightful guide to the history of Europe and Africa in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The phrase "heart of darkness" has become a term commonly used to conjure an ominous sense of hidden or deeply rooted evil. How did these words become so evocative? The answer lies in the richness and acute insight of Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad's story based on his 1890 journey on the Congo River. Conrad's novella illustrates many crucial themes of European and world history through the last two centuries: civilization; exploration; colonialism and imperialism; race and conflict based on race; trade and globalization; commercial exploitation; and the impact of changing technology, especially for communication and transport. Heart of Darkness deserves to be studied today for its value as social and cultural history. In this edition, Conrad's story is shown to reveal important truths not only about Europe and Africa a century ago, but also about the historical forces that shape the world we live in now. Featuring the texts of both Heart of Darkness and Conrad's autobiographical Congo Diary along with more than 200 annotations, this book enables readers to appreciate the connections between Conrad's writing and its historical context. Introductory essays explain how Conrad was uniquely positioned to chronicle history, provide critical background information on how Europeans partitioned Africa and created the Congo Free State, and describe how the ivory and rubber trades brutalized the natives. Readers will learn how Conrad contributed to European awareness of the atrocities committed and understand how the story's literary qualities form an essential part of its historical meaning. The numerous illustrations and maps depicting the historical Congo Free State provide a visual element to the story of Heart of Darkness—a fictionalized tale that can be interpreted as history and that can help us interpret today's postcolonial, globalized world.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Fiction has power to portray historical truth. This book presents Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness to students and general readers as an insightful guide to the history of Europe and Africa in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The phrase "heart of darkness" has become a term commonly used to conjure an ominous sense of hidden or deeply rooted evil. How did these words become so evocative? The answer lies in the richness and acute insight of Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad's story based on his 1890 journey on the Congo River. Conrad's novella illustrates many crucial themes of European and world history through the last two centuries: civilization; exploration; colonialism and imperialism; race and conflict based on race; trade and globalization; commercial exploitation; and the impact of changing technology, especially for communication and transport. Heart of Darkness deserves to be studied today for its value as social and cultural history. In this edition, Conrad's story is shown to reveal important truths not only about Europe and Africa a century ago, but also about the historical forces that shape the world we live in now. Featuring the texts of both Heart of Darkness and Conrad's autobiographical Congo Diary along with more than 200 annotations, this book enables readers to appreciate the connections between Conrad's writing and its historical context. Introductory essays explain how Conrad was uniquely positioned to chronicle history, provide critical background information on how Europeans partitioned Africa and created the Congo Free State, and describe how the ivory and rubber trades brutalized the natives. Readers will learn how Conrad contributed to European awareness of the atrocities committed and understand how the story's literary qualities form an essential part of its historical meaning. The numerous illustrations and maps depicting the historical Congo Free State provide a visual element to the story of Heart of Darkness—a fictionalized tale that can be interpreted as history and that can help us interpret today's postcolonial, globalized world.
River Song
Author: Craig Lesley
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312244910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Danny Kachiah is an Oregonian Nez Perce drifter who is eager to learn the traditional ways and pass them on to his son, Jack. After the death of his wife, Danny joins forces with an old River Indian, and comes face to face with ghosts from his past.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312244910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Danny Kachiah is an Oregonian Nez Perce drifter who is eager to learn the traditional ways and pass them on to his son, Jack. After the death of his wife, Danny joins forces with an old River Indian, and comes face to face with ghosts from his past.
From Barrow to Boothia
Author: William Barr
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 077356957X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Over a three-year period from 1837 to 1939, operating from a base-camp at Fort Confidence on Great Bear Lake, the expedition achieved its goal. Despite serious problems with sea ice, Dease and Simpson, in some of the longest small-boat voyages in the history of the Arctic, mapped the remaining gaps in a model operation of efficient, economical, and safe exploration. Thomas Simpson's narrative, the standard source on the expedition, claimed the expedition's success for himself, stating "Dease is a worthy, indolent, illiterate soul, and moves just as I give the impulse." In From Barrow to Boothia William Barr shows that Dease's contribution was absolutely crucial to the expedition's success and makes Dease's sober, sensible, and modest account of the expedition available. Dease's journal, reproduced in full, is supplemented by a brief introduction to each section and detailed annotations that clarify and elaborate the text. By including relevant correspondence to and from expedition members, Barr captures the original words of the participants, offering insights into the character of both Dease and Simpson and making clear what really happened on this successful expedition.
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 077356957X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Over a three-year period from 1837 to 1939, operating from a base-camp at Fort Confidence on Great Bear Lake, the expedition achieved its goal. Despite serious problems with sea ice, Dease and Simpson, in some of the longest small-boat voyages in the history of the Arctic, mapped the remaining gaps in a model operation of efficient, economical, and safe exploration. Thomas Simpson's narrative, the standard source on the expedition, claimed the expedition's success for himself, stating "Dease is a worthy, indolent, illiterate soul, and moves just as I give the impulse." In From Barrow to Boothia William Barr shows that Dease's contribution was absolutely crucial to the expedition's success and makes Dease's sober, sensible, and modest account of the expedition available. Dease's journal, reproduced in full, is supplemented by a brief introduction to each section and detailed annotations that clarify and elaborate the text. By including relevant correspondence to and from expedition members, Barr captures the original words of the participants, offering insights into the character of both Dease and Simpson and making clear what really happened on this successful expedition.
River Ice
Author: George D. Ashton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ice on rivers, lakes, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Emphasis of paper is on the fluid mechanical aspects of river ice. Summarizes our knowledge of river ice, appraises it critically, and suggests directions for future work.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ice on rivers, lakes, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Emphasis of paper is on the fluid mechanical aspects of river ice. Summarizes our knowledge of river ice, appraises it critically, and suggests directions for future work.
Children of Ol’ Man River
Author: Billy Bryant
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1789125030
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
RECOLLECTIONS OF A FAMILY WHO LIVED THEIR LIVES AS SHOWBOAT ENTERTAINERS ON AMERICAN RIVERS. Children of the Ol’ Man River, which was first published in 1936, tells the colorful and witty life story of the Bryants, a poor family who found fortune aboard the Mississippi steamboat they built and performed on at the beginning of this century. In addition to chronicling his own family’s history, Bryant provides an excellent introduction to the importance and history of river travel and entertainment on the most famous of American rivers. For many years, colorful showboats traveled the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and their tributaries, bringing entertainment to eager audiences in communities large and small. Huntington was a regular stop for the showboats, which made their arrival known by the musical strains of a powerful steam calliope, audible for miles around. Hearing the music, people would make a beeline for the 10th Street river landing to have a look at the boat and see what time the show would start. Some of the boats were lavish floating palaces, while others were far from grand. Some traveled only for a summer season or two, others for years. Billy Bryant’s Showboat plied the inland waterways of the Ohio River watershed from before the First World War until 1942, bringing a blend of melodrama and vaudeville, laughter and therapeutic tears, into the lives of isolated people in rural communities along the way.
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1789125030
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
RECOLLECTIONS OF A FAMILY WHO LIVED THEIR LIVES AS SHOWBOAT ENTERTAINERS ON AMERICAN RIVERS. Children of the Ol’ Man River, which was first published in 1936, tells the colorful and witty life story of the Bryants, a poor family who found fortune aboard the Mississippi steamboat they built and performed on at the beginning of this century. In addition to chronicling his own family’s history, Bryant provides an excellent introduction to the importance and history of river travel and entertainment on the most famous of American rivers. For many years, colorful showboats traveled the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and their tributaries, bringing entertainment to eager audiences in communities large and small. Huntington was a regular stop for the showboats, which made their arrival known by the musical strains of a powerful steam calliope, audible for miles around. Hearing the music, people would make a beeline for the 10th Street river landing to have a look at the boat and see what time the show would start. Some of the boats were lavish floating palaces, while others were far from grand. Some traveled only for a summer season or two, others for years. Billy Bryant’s Showboat plied the inland waterways of the Ohio River watershed from before the First World War until 1942, bringing a blend of melodrama and vaudeville, laughter and therapeutic tears, into the lives of isolated people in rural communities along the way.
Confederate Veteran
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Confederate States of America
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Confederate States of America
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
The Ptolemies
Author: Duncan Sprott
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400075106
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
From a refreshingly antic new voice in historical fiction, this epically entertaining, irresistibly madcap novel re-creates an ancient family whose obsessions and dysfunctions would change the world, for better or worse. They were the last pharaohs to rule Egypt. Ptolemy Soter (putative half-brother of Alexander the Great–his mother may have been raped by Alexander’s father) begins it all when he takes the kingdom of the Nile as his share of the empire and brings along Alexander’s carefully embalmed corpse for luck. Soon enough, Ptolemy, in a kind of ancient corporate takeover, becomes pharoah, the living god of Egypt, first in what he hopes will be a long line of Ptolemies. Scheming priests, conniving wives, errant sons and daughters (some of whom have a thing for each other), and an epic’s worth of battles and intrigue make for a tale so rich in upheaval and mayhem that perhaps only our narrator, the irreverent and disapproving Thoth, Egyptian god of Wisdom and Patron of Scribes, could do it justice.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400075106
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
From a refreshingly antic new voice in historical fiction, this epically entertaining, irresistibly madcap novel re-creates an ancient family whose obsessions and dysfunctions would change the world, for better or worse. They were the last pharaohs to rule Egypt. Ptolemy Soter (putative half-brother of Alexander the Great–his mother may have been raped by Alexander’s father) begins it all when he takes the kingdom of the Nile as his share of the empire and brings along Alexander’s carefully embalmed corpse for luck. Soon enough, Ptolemy, in a kind of ancient corporate takeover, becomes pharoah, the living god of Egypt, first in what he hopes will be a long line of Ptolemies. Scheming priests, conniving wives, errant sons and daughters (some of whom have a thing for each other), and an epic’s worth of battles and intrigue make for a tale so rich in upheaval and mayhem that perhaps only our narrator, the irreverent and disapproving Thoth, Egyptian god of Wisdom and Patron of Scribes, could do it justice.