Editorial: James
Andy Gordon Or The Fortunes Of A Young Janitor By Jr. Horatio Alger' TitleAndy Gordon; Or, The Fortunes of A Young Janitor CreditsUpdated: 2022-03-08 LanguageEnglish
The Oakhurst School of Magic is going places. They're applying for accreditation as an official institute of Pure Magic, and this will attract more students. But in amongst preparations for the visiting accreditation committee, Mrs. Marsh's rabbit goes missing and Veronica gets roped into trying to find it. Why does a wayward rabbit matter? Well, it's a magical rabbit, and you can't have magic running loose in the school grounds if you want to impress the committee. Scratch that, it's a clockwork rabbit and it symbolises everything Pure Magic is not, everything Mrs. Marsh and a couple of other teachers stand for. The one rabbit stands for a deep division in the school community. The school's reputation, Veronica's job and the harmony of the Oakhurst village are on the line. How can Veronica make sure no one is harmed, not even a clockwork rabbit?Ver libro
When former Navy SEAL and lifelong bachelor Ranger Kingston is called upon to take part in a rescue mission to save his brother Colt, who has been kidnapped by terrorists in Nigeria, he is shocked to find among the hostages a woman he knows and could never forget. Noemi Sutton was attempting to return a young girl to her family in Boko Haram territory when she and the girl found themselves taken hostage, along with several others. And while Ranger Kingston may be able to get the hostages away from their captors, he'll need Noemi's help if he ever hopes to get out of Nigeria alive. Her solution? Pose as husband and wife. But when her uncle discovers the union, he insists on a traditional Nigerian wedding--binding Noemi to a man destined to break her heart. Worse, she's discovered the real reason she was kidnapped, and anyone around her is bound to be caught in the cross fire. Including her so-called new husband. She'll need to figure out a way to leave the man she loves if she wants to save his life. USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren throws you into the thick of the action in this high-stakes, globe-trotting romance. *** "In book two of her Sky King Ranch series, Warren again demonstrates her limitless creativity in an exhilarating story of global rescue and romance. Sunburst is an absolute thrill."--Booklist starred reviewVer libro
Lee Krasner was determined to be an artist. With single-minded passion she pursued her dream. By her twenties she was Hans Hofmann's best student, and a vanguard of America's first art movement, along with de Kooning, Kline and Pollock. But for most of the twentieth century, art was a man's world, and even her peers failed her. Another obstacle for Lee was her marriage to Jackson Pollock, whose star shone so brightly, it cast a shadow over everything around it, eventually self-destructing. The Woman Who Painted The Seasons is a vivid recreation of the tragedies and triumphs of Lee's life, including her determination to be recognized for her art and her passion to ensure Jackson Pollock achieve the success he deserved.Ver libro
Parthiban Kanavu, a famous Tamil historical novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy, now available as an audiobook. A timeless classic that portrays the dreams of King Parthiban and the valor of his son Vikraman, blending history, patriotism, and imagination in Tamil literature.Ver libro
All five novels in the second Alpha Heroes Series! Sebastian Sebastian Aguilar lives under the shadow of the failure that ended his otherwise brilliant special ops career. Gracie Rose is a woman convicted of a crime she didn’t commit. Which is fine by her. Prison is the perfect place to hide. If they’re going to find justice and survive, they’re going to have to risk more than their lives. They’re going to have to put their hearts on the line. Knox Knox Lancaster is a cocky, insolent, roguish ex-SEAL who walks the earth as a scrumptious Stetson-wearing cowboy and has never been denied what he wants. Until Karma catches up with him. Karmen Roa—aka Karma— might prove to be his downfall. Kane Kane Lancaster is a decorated SEAL about to be prosecuted for refusing to leave his allies behind, including the brave woman who taught him what love really means. Alix Duran is a courageous doctor who’s risked everything to help the refugees fleeing a brutal regime. But love might not be enough to survive this mission. Mac Mackenzie Cienfuegos is Elite Team’s original badass—a hard-living, high-voltage, adrenaline junkie. Danika Kos is an American diplomat with more secrets than most people could hold. After landing her dream job as a cultural attaché in Europe, she’s on top of the world. Until she’s given a dangerous assignment that could be her last. Trev Trevor Marks is Elite Team’s secret weapon, a top-of-the-line operator committed to bringing peace to a planet teetering on the brink of catastrophe. Mina Moses’s life has been anything but easy. She knows the only way to stay alive in a world gone mad is to fight alongside your enemy and hope that both you and your heart survive.Ver libro
In a snowy land, a gentle white mammoth named Woolly lives in solitude. One day, he hears cries and finds two lost mammoth calves, Mila and Max, separated from their mother in a blizzard. Woolly promises to help them and guides them through the icy wilderness. As they travel, Woolly's stories and protection comfort the calves. They face various challenges and meet Arctic creatures, growing closer along the way. Eventually, they find the calves' mother and reunite her with Mila and Max. Grateful for Woolly's help, the family embraces him. Woolly finds a new purpose and becomes a guardian of the snowy wilderness.Ver libro
