Shades of Pearl
Arianne Richmonde - 2012
When she hears about Alexandre Chevalier, a young French, Internet success story, she assumes he is a nerd. But when she bumps into him face to face she’s stunned by his charm, beauty and sophistication, and startled by her strong feelings and desire for a man fifteen years her junior. His looks, wealth and worldwide triumph with his social media site, HookedUp, means he can get any woman he chooses, but there is something about Pearl he finds irresistible…The couple begins a passionate affair and Pearl’s body is awakened in ways she never imagined possible. She is consumed by him and his magical touch. But secrets, jealous family members and other external forces are threatening to pull them apart.Erotic, humorous, and profoundly tender, Forty Shades of Pearl is a story that will stir your heart, rouse your emotions and touch your soul.
Biology: A Course for 'O' Level
Lam Peng Kwan - 1976
This edition meets the requirements of the new syllabus for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examination. It also implements the Ministry of Education's initiatives, namely Thinking Skills, Information Technology and National Education. Most Significant Features of this Edition: * A full-colour design enhances textual concepts and makes the book easy to use * Hundreds of photographs and diagrams convey information clearly and accurately * Learning Objectives at the start of each chapter highlight the key points covered in the chapter * A lively introduction stimulates interest and makes the student think about the work to be covered in the chapter * Investigation centres on experiments related to the topics in the text because of their importance in explaining the concepts * Assignment focuses on application of relevant concepts and is structured to develop thinking, investigative and research skills as well as encourage the use of internet resources and computer software to obtain information, gather and present data, and manipulate graphic images * The Thinking Room makes use of a graphic organizer to help students visualize and manage thinking processes * Test Yourself helps students to assess their progress while Analysis and Comprehension focus on testing analytical and comprehension skills * Key Ideas summarize main ideas in the text while Summary and Concept Map at the end of the chapter are ideal tools for revision * Exercise provides a selection of examination-type questions at the end of each chapter
2 States / Revolution 2020 / Five Point Someone / The 3 Mistakes of My Life / One Night @ The Call Centre
Chetan Bhagat - 2011
The combo pack includes One Night @ The Call Center, Five Point Someone, The Three Mistakes of My Life, 2 States and Revolution 2020.One Night @ The Call Centre tells the story of five young rather lackadaisical youngsters and an old man, who suddenly discover a mission in life, after a call from God.Five Point Someone is the story of three students struggling to cope with the boredom and monotony of studying in one of India’s most prestigious educational institutions.The Three Mistakes of My Life is set in Gujarat against the backdrop of riots, and tells the tale of three boys who make decisions that cost them their businesses, and many lives.2 States is a love story that tells its own tale of modern India, as a north Indian boy and a south Indian girl try to get their parents to agree to their match.Revolution 2020 sees Chetan Bhagat back to commenting on India’s academic scenario in his usual style, through a gripping tale of corruption and love.
Running To You
DeLaine Roberts - 2013
That is, until he crawls up the wrong side of this stunning redhead when he gives her the brush off.What starts out as a planned business meeting winds up being an unplanned entanglement. As the past haunts the couple's future, Alexandra keeps her running shoes on and the exit door in her sights.Will Grayson conquer her ultimate fear of trust in a real relationship, or will he lose out to her doubts when he makes a dreadful mistake?
Control Systems: Engineering
I.J. Nagrath - 1975
It emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the subject and examples have been drawn from various engineering disciplines to illustrate the basic system concepts. In particular, the book deals with the modeling of practical systems involving various hardware. Time and frequency domain techniques of the analysis and design of control systems have been discussed at length. Consisting of 16 chapters, this new edition has been improved by the addition of numerous real-world examples, and by the inclusion of PID controller design, a comparison table of long/lead compensators, industrial OPAMP compensating networks and a design example using root-locus technique."Control Systems Engineering 5e" is an outstanding text book which can be used at advanced undergraduate or post graduate level on diverse courses within the broad scope of engineering and will be a valued addition to any engineering library.
Renegade
Heather Dahlgren - 2016
Job, house, and boyfriend – in that order. It’s a boring, routine life where there are no surprises and nothing is spontaneous. It’s safe, it’s mundane and she’s fine with that. Crosby Fitzgerald, better known as Fitz from the band Renegade, has a life he never planned for. Popularity, women and success – not always in that order. Everything he does is spontaneous and exciting, because life is worth living to the fullest. A chance meeting with Brooklyn and Fitz alters both of their worlds – ensuring neither will ever be the same. *Renegade is a full-length standalone novel about a sexy rocker, with no cheating, no cliffhanger and a HEA.
The Loss
Vicki Green - 2014
Loving parents, a younger sister and a neighborhood filled with friends. However, it was his best friend, Alena that filled most of his days. She had long blonde hair he liked to pull on and beautiful green eyes that he could stare into for hours. He always kept his feelings on the back burner for fear they could ruin their friendship. His life was great growing up until tragedy struck his senior year of high school. College separated him and his friends and filled each of them with dreams of great things to come. Most lost contact with each other because of their busy lives until the first high school reunion brought them back together. He can’t wait to see his friends again but she will be there. Alena Spencer remembers the days when she was young and things were simple and carefree. There are many times she wishes she could go back in time. Her best friend, Jase, was always there for her. His sexy smile, and his finely tuned body from working out and running track caused her feelings to develop further, but she never told him, in fear of losing him. Feeling lost after high school and college, she set out to start a new life, even though it meant leaving Jase behind and trying to forget her feelings for her best friend. She’s excited, yet dreading the reunion because he will be there. Will Jase ever find his happiness again or did it die the moment she left? This story contains adult content and is recommended for readers 18+
Sweet Thing: A Scorching Hot Romance
Nicola Marsh - 2018
Working alongside brooding new man-in-charge Tanner is an unexpected but delicious challenge—especially as each night their attraction only grows hotter! But Tanner’s past is as dark as the ink on his skin… He’ll let her get closer than close in the bedroom, but does Abby dare go deeper?“Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!”—Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling authorSexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin DARE, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.
Dom
Ethan Radcliff - 2014
He was a man apart, one who require more than most. He was a Master of BDSM.He’d been asked by another Dom and good friend to train the Dom’s current sub and love interest. Charles had trained many, but found himself attracted to his new trainee. He was aware the fascination would wear off, it always did, and he’d returned the trainee to her Master willing and ready to submit.Lurking in the shadows of a world few are accustomed to is evil. Sometimes a thing of beauty has hidden thorns. Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted
Replica
Lexi Revellian - 2011
The replica has no official existence, and when she overhears plans to liquidate her, goes on the run. Homeless, penniless and pursued by MI5, she has to learn how to survive on icy London streets. Meanwhile, the original Beth, unaware of what has happened, becomes romantically involved with Nick Cavanagh, the spec op she believes is there to protect her. In fact, he's hunting her double.Full length novel: 82,000 words, by the author of REMIX.
The Rise of a Dark Mage
D.L. Harrison - 2017
She wants him dead, not to take his place, but so she can escape the bond of magical slavery, and leave Zual behind to explore the other kingdoms of the world. Her ambition will drive her to rediscover the secrets of the strongest of magic. She is determined to succeed, or she’ll die trying.Note: This stand-alone fantasy book follows the life of Cassandra, it takes place in the same world as the stand-alone book The Formerly Dark Mage, but happens three hundred years later, long after Silvia is gone, and some shocking changes have taken place in the world. It is not necessary to read the first book, but if you plan to read both, you should read The Formerly Dark Mage first to avoid spoilers.
The Dusky Club, June 1962
Linda S. Rice - 2014
Mika, the elderly of the two ladies claims she can see into Susan’s soul, and that if she sends her back in time to meet James, the man who Susan has dreamed of for fifty years, Susan will learn something important about him and about herself.Susan travels back to the year 1962 in her 17-year-old body where she meets James, age 20, who is part of a band who will one day become the most famous band of all time. Susan is stunned and delighted when James is instantly drawn to her, inviting her out for coffee and offering to walk her back to her hotel after the band quits playing for the night. But much to her consternation, Susan’s 17-year-old hormones begin to play havoc with her 62-year-old brain, tempting her towards a relationship with James that she’s not really certain she wants. Will James end up to be the paragon Susan’s always thought him to be? Or, will she learn that sometimes when a dream comes true, that it’s not quite what you expected?