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  Nobel Prize The: Ten Winners - A...

  W B Yeats

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  Being acknowledged for what you do is always very welcome.   When it comes to Oscar’s, Emmy’s, Pulitzer’s and Nobel’s it’s also international news and for many, the pinnacle of their career. 
   
  The Nobel Prize is much lauded and very difficult to secure.  In this volume we list ten of its winners over the decades who were famed for their literature.  The prize is given with an emphasis on its contribution to literature and its influence in the world and for the individual, more usually, for the body of work created. 
   
  So, whilst none of the stories in this volume were winners in their own right, their authors most certainly were.  They perfectly illustrate both the nature and mastery of the writing and the power and the purpose set within its storied prose. 
   
  1 - The Nobel Prize - Ten Winners - An Introduction 
  2 - The Father by Bjornstjerne Bjornson 
  3 - The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling 
  4 - The Victory by Rabindranath Tagore 
  5 - An Arch Rascal by Knut Hamsun 
  6 - The Daughter of Lilith by Anatole France 
  7 - Dhoya by W B Yeats 
  8 - Speed by Sinclair Lewis 
  9 - The Salvation of a Forsythe - Part 1 by John Galsworthy 
  10 - The Salvation of a Forsythe - Part 2 by John Galsworthy 
  11 - Son by Ivan Bunin 
  12 - Sicilian Limes by Luigi Pirandello

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  Lucky Breaks

  Yevgenia Belorusets

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  Powerful, off-beat stories about women living in the shadow of the now-frozen, now-thawing war in Ukraine 
   
   
   
  Out of the impoverished coal regions of Ukraine known as the Donbass, where Russian secret military intervention coexists with banditry and insurgency, the women of Yevgenia Belorusets's captivating collection of stories emerge from the ruins of a war, still being waged on and off, ever since the 2014 Revolution of Dignity. Through a series of unexpected encounters, we are pulled into the ordinary lives of these anonymous women: a florist, a cosmetologist, card players, readers of horoscopes, the unemployed, and a witch who catches newborns with a mitt. One refugee tries unsuccessfully to leave her broken umbrella behind as if it were a sick relative; a private caregiver in a disputed zone saves her elderly charge from the angel of death; a woman sits down on International Women's Day and can no longer stand up; a soldier decides to marry war. Belorusets threads these tales of ebullient survival with a mix of humor, verisimilitude, the undramatic, and a profound Gogolian irony.

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  Two Bagger - With Bonus Story by...

  Michael Connelly

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  Suspense! Baseball! Here are two tales that combine both, written by master storytellers Michael Connelly and Elmore Leonard.
  In "Two Bagger," a pair of detectives follow a recently released felon who has been hired to make a hit at an LA Dodgers baseball game—and the suspenseful cat and mouse games begin.
  In "Chickasaw Charlie Hoke," a retired professional baseball player is looking for employment and telling stories—but are the stories true?
  These stories—by two of the best thriller writers to ever put pen to paper—is packed with twists, turns, of course, baseball.

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  The Renegade

  Martin Hicks

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  It is early 1854 and war looms with Tsarist Russia. James Rutherford and his ship Spartan are transferred to Royal Navy service and given a role patrolling Oriental waters in search of a powerful enemy warship which seeks to prey upon allied shipping. Reluctant to be confined to such tedium, Rutherford adopts a more proactive approach but this will lead to grave risks for Spartan’s crew. 
  Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh in Scotland and began writing after a career in education. The Renegade is his sixteenth book and the fourth Spartan story. He is currently working on a fifth title.

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  En Cowboy's Resa

  Alfred C. Martino

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  Handlingen utspelar sig i den mytomspunna amerikanska vilda västern, där en åldrande cowboy hanterar tidens gång, samtidigt som han minns ett livsavgörande ögonblick med en äldre kvinna från sin ungdom. 
   
  
   
  Alfred C. Martino är författare till tre mycket hyllade ungdomsromaner, "Perfected By Girls", "Over The End Line" och Jr. Library Guild Selection och "Best Books For Young Adults" nominerade, "Pinned". Amatörbrottning och fotboll har varit en del av Alfreds liv i över trettiofem år. I brottning har han tävlat på dvärg-, högstadie-, gymnasie- och collegenivå, samt coachat Millburns ungdomsprogram i nästan ett decennium. Martino är född och uppvuxen i Short Hills, NJ, och tog examen från Millburn High School, där han var kapten för skolans brottningslag 1982.  Han har en examen från Duke University och The Marshall School of Business vid University of Southern California.  Han bor för närvarande i Jersey City.

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  Scattered Moments in Time - A...

  Samantha Cole

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  Discover a world of fascinating tales and immersive storytelling in Scattered Moments in Time, a mesmerizing collection of short stories crafted by Samantha Cole. This eclectic compilation is bound to captivate your imagination as each story takes you on a unique journey through various themes and emotions. With a diverse range of narratives, this compilation has something for everyone, whether you're seeking whimsical and endearing tales or thought-provoking and poignant narratives. 
  Take a glimpse at some of the stories that await you: 
  “Unconditional: Love Like a Dog” - Step into the paws of Jinx, a lovable rescued dog on a mission to find his human the perfect mate. Through Jinx's eyes, you'll experience an adorable and heartwarming story that reminds us of the unconditional love and companionship our four-legged friends bring into our lives. 
  “The Hatred Within” - Imagine a world where the President's order shakes the foundations of law enforcement. Join the members of the NYPD as they grapple with the consequences of a shocking directive that could change their lives forever. Brace yourself for an intense and gripping exploration of loyalty, power, and the limits of authority. 
  “Stoke the Flames” - Prepare for a scorching romance as Cade discovers that Jenna is the missing piece he's been yearning for. As a dedicated firefighter, he knows how to ignite flames, but can he win over Jenna's heart? Join them on their passionate journey as they stoke the fires of desire, overcoming obstacles and discovering the true power of love.

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