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Dedicated to ... The forgotten friendships, hidden stories and lost loves found in second-hand books


W.B. Gooderham - 2013
    A book can say so many things - it can say thank you, I'm sorry, I miss you, I love you, I forgive you.'Dedicated to ...' is a delightful collection of inscriptions found inside second-hand books. they range from the heartfelt, to the heartbreaking, to the downright hilarious and offer tantalizing glimpses into their books' own secret histories.Wayne Gooderham is fascinated by second-hand books and curates a growing collection of those featuring intriguing inscriptions. The messages he finds range from the awkward scratchings of adolescent infatuation, to the resentful recriminations of a love affair gone sour and offer illuminating glimpses into their books' own secret histories.This beautifully presented book will feature the very best from Wayne's collection of dedications alongside the covers of the works in which they were found. From 'Lolita' to 'Pride and Prejudice', there's something here to please every book lover's taste.

Powerless


James Hunt - 2018
    These stories have accumulated over 150+ five-star reviews and have been boxed together for the first time! The Last Orchard Charlie Decker traveled to Seattle to acquire a much needed loan for his family’s Orchard. After a dozen requests, Charlie is forced to head home empty handed. But his plans are derailed after an unexpected attack on the city renders all electronics useless. No cars. No phones. Everything about the modern world has been destroyed. And that’s when the chaos begins. Surviving the Collapse What happens when all means of transportation and communication suddenly vanish? What happens when you can’t call for help? What happens when the only person you can rely on is yourself? Captain Kate Hillman is about to discover those answers after an EMP sends New York City, and it’s nine million residents, back into the stone age.

The Complete Works of C. S. Lewis: Fantasy Classics, Science Fiction Novels, Religious Studies, Poetry, Speeches & Autobiography: The Chronicles of Narnia, ... Letters, Mere Christianity, Miracles…


C.S. Lewis - 2016
    S. Lewis" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Novels:The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Prince Caspian The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Silver Chair The Horse and His Boy The Magician's Nephew The Last BattleSpace Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet Perelandra That Hideous StrengthThe Screwtape LettersThe Pilgrim's RegressThe Great DivorceTill We Have FacesShort Stories:Screwtape Proposes a ToastMinistering AngelsReligious Studies:The Allegory of LoveThe Problem of PainA Preface to Paradise LostThe Abolition of ManMiraclesMere ChristianityReflections on the PsalmsThe Four LovesAn Experiment in CriticismA Grief ObservedLetters to Malcolm: Chiefly on PrayerPoetry: Spirits in Bondage: A Cycle of LyricsAutobiography:Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early LifeSpeeches:TranspositionThe Weight of GloryMembershipLearning in War-TimeThe Inner RingDe Descriptione TemporumThe Literary Impact of the Authorised VersionHamlet: The Prince or The Poem?Kipling's WorldSir Walter ScottLilies that FesterPsycho-analysis and Literary CriticismThe Inner RingIs Theology Poetry?TranspositionOn Obstinacy in BeliefThe Weight of GloryClive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is best known for his fictional work, especially The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters and The Space Trilogy, and for his non-fiction Christian apologetics, such as Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Problem of Pain.

Gasping


Ben Elton - 1990
    A satire on big business, the media and product exploitation. Designer air proves to be the marketing phenomenon of the decade, but as demand outstrips supply, Lockheart Industries plunders the Third World for resources. The world is starting to gasp, and only the biggest suckers survive.Lockheart Industries are making big money - if God wanted to buy into their stock he'd have to think twice and talk to his people. They have a profit curve wound so far round the room that it looks like a "Blue Peter" Christmas appeal. But they want more.

The Masters of Time 1-3


Brenda Joyce - 2009
    But not even these fierce, sexy heroes can stop themselves from succumbing to their own desires...and the power of love.Discover the dark sensuality, action, and passion of New York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce's paranormal romances with the first three books in the Master of Time series. Bundle includes Dark Seduction, Dark Rival and Dark Embrace, plus bonus character profiles!

To Dance In The Glen


Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple - 2018
    But will a betrayal cost them everything, including each other?"A robust romance!" "Couldn't put it down!" **A Top Ten Author Academy Award selection! **A page-turning medieval romance -- read the novel that started it all!Scotland 1306 -- Vengeance. Betrayal. A Laird who risks everything for his family, his clan, and his love. When English mercenaries target the Clan MacLeod, Meg Lachlan finds herself directly in their sights as a result of her father's secret. She strives to find a way to protect her family and herself when the Laird's son intervenes. Meg is thrown into a world that threatens her life and may shatter her heart.A known rake and the son of the Laird, Ewan is used to getting what he wants. When he chances upon Meg in danger in the woods, in a split second he knows what he wants. To protect Meg from these marauders who've targeted her and Clan MacLeod, Ewan brings her to his family’s castle. Only his intense desire for Meg isn't part of that plan.Ensconced the castle with the soon-to-be new Laird, Meg's own passions rise. And as much as she fights it, she wants to find herself in his arms and by his side. After the death of Ewan's father, Ewan assumes his role as leader just as attacks escalate against clansmen. As tensions that increase with amid these secrets and English interlopers, a passionate love between the couple grows. The draw between them is undeniable.Ewan and Meg fight against the attacks from enemies and his own clan -- accusations of witchcraft from a jealous suitor and deception from within threaten their newfound happiness. Even with danger and betrayal at every turn, Meg and Ewan’s bond is unbreakable. Then Meg goes missing.When the moments seem their darkest, will Meg and Ewan's love for one another be enough? Or is Ewan's need for revenge more important than his love for Meg?Buy To Dance in the Glen and start the exhilarating story today!The book includes excerpts from book 2, The Lady of the Glen and book 1 in the Celtic Highland Maidens Series, The Maiden of the Storm.

Paws in the Proceedings


Deric Longden - 2007
    Full of homespun wisdom, gentle wit and charm, Paws in the Proceedings is the second book of Deric’s gentle tales of life in Huddersfield with his wife Aileen and their menagerie of playful cats with big personalities.

The Clothes of Nakedness


Benjamin Kwakye - 1998
    A portrayal of contemporary Ghanian urban society and working class lives.

A Wild Time


Lilly Pink - 2015
     But Brigitte was just looking for a bit of fun. A romantic relationship was the last thing she had time for. So when she found an app called “Wild Times” which promised no-strings attached sex she thought she had found exactly what she was looking for. However, she had no idea that this app was aimed solely at shifters who wanted to mate with other shifters. So when she found herself matched with the hunky Dillon she had no idea what she had just let herself in for. The app did promise her a WILD TIME, and she was about to get it in more ways than one... If you love a paranormal romance with a hunky, furry hero and a plot that will keep you guessing right till the end this is it!

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo - A 15-minute Summary & Analysis: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing


Instaread Summaries - 2014
    The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo - A 15-minute Summary & Analysis  Inside this Instaread: • Summary of entire book• Introduction to the important people in the book• Analysis of the themes, important people and author style Preview of this Instaread: Summary: Marie Kondo is a Japanese consultant specializing in tidying. In The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Kondo shares her simple method of tidying along with a wealth of insights into clutter, including what causes it and what types exist. Kondo also shares her own personal history and how that history led her to develop and refine her tidying method, referred to throughout the book as the KonMari Method. People are not formally taught how to tidy, and many have difficulty learning as adults, resulting in homes that are cluttered. The KonMari Method substitutes for the class on tidying never offered at school that many could have benefited from. Tidying has benefits that go beyond the pleasure a person takes in an ordered household. In fact, tidying can be life-changing as it gives a person skills that are transferrable to other life realms, such as occupation and relationships. The connection between … About the Author With Instaread, you can get the summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, summarize and analyze it for your convenience.

Quinoa Recipes: The Ancient Superfood Cookbook


Stacy Michaels - 2013
    They referred to it as ‘chisaya mama’ or mother of all grains, with the Inca emperor sowing the first seeds of the season using 'golden implements’. Quinoa is higher in amino acids and protein and can be easily substituted for almost any grain, as it is gluten free. Rich in proteins, iron, calcium, potassium, and copper, quinoa has been scientifically proven to help prevent type 2 diabetes, childhood asthma, heart diseases, gallstones and migraines.This book will provide you with some fundamentals about quinoa, including: a brief overview of the history of quinoa and the Inca civilization; why quinoa is considered a superfood; the various types of quinoa; how to buy and store bulk quinoa; how to grow quinoa; how to make homemade quinoa flour; and how to properly cook quinoa.You will also get 50 delicious and mouthwatering recipes that will highlight the remarkable versatility of quinoa. With these recipes, you will be able to make breakfast, salads, soups, main course meals, and even desserts.So isn’t it time that you discover the amazing health benefits of quinoa?

Safe Harbor


Kit Kyndall - 2017
    He’s reluctant to have her at his ranch, but he’ll do his best to keep her safe from the mobster searching for her—and from his personal demons. She’s determined to get closer to the stubborn ex-soldier and breaks through his walls, but he still maintains an emotional distance between them. When time runs out, and she’s taken, he’ll do anything and risk everything to get her back.

Reducing the Risk of Black Swans: Using the Science of Investing to Capture Returns With Less Volatility


Larry E. Swedroe - 2014
     From Larry Swedroe, author of the bestselling series of "The Only Guide" investment books, and Kevin Grogan, co-author of "The Only Guide You'll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan," comes "Reducing the Risk of Black Swans." Designed for professional financial advisors and educated investors alike, Swedroe and Grogan wrote this book especially for those looking to expand their technical knowledge of the evidence-based investing world. "Swans" provides an in-depth look at portfolio construction and offers a roadmap for those interested in refining their portfolio. From CAPM to the three-factor model, Swedroe and Grogan present some of the academic underpinnings that have led to what we now commonly recognize to be modern financial theory. Taking it one step further, they provide specifics on what it takes to build a more efficient portfolio. Based on an overwhelming amount of hard data and research, Swedroe and Grogan make their case for reducing the risk of black swans.

The City of Dragons


Bonnie Burrows - 2015
     When city girl Sarah finds herself attacked by something she is not even sure is human she has no idea that she is about to uncover one of New York City's darkest secrets. The big city is constantly under threat from rogue shifters and it is dragon brothers Gavin and Dylan's responsibility to protect it. However, when they both save her from this attack they both realize there is something about her that there is something extra special about Sarah. And they both want to find out what it is...

Ancient Blood of the Vampire & Wolf


W.J. May - 2015
    7 Fantastic Vampire & Werewolf Shifter Stories from today’s best-selling authors, All for FREE! TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOK 1 COURAGE RUNS RED by W.J. May BOOK 2 CRUSH by Chrissy Peebles BOOK 3 VAMPIRE IN DENIAL by Dale Meyers BOOK 4 ONCE BITTEN By Trina M Lee BOOK 5 VENOM By Kristen Middleton BOOK 6 RESOUNDING TRUTH by Kate Thomas BOOK 7 SEVENTH MARK – Part 1 by W.J. May