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La mystérieuse inconnue - Mariée à son meilleur ami

Auteure: Andrea Laurence , Ryan Reese

Nombre de pages: 313

La mystérieuse inconnue, Andrea Laurence Qui est donc cette femme mystérieuse que Sutton a rencontrée au bal masqué ? Après avoir passé une délicieuse nuit en sa compagnie, il se prend à douter : se pourrait-il qu’elle soit une espionne chargée d’enquêter sur l’entreprise familiale, en proie à des démêlés avec la justice ? Résolu à découvrir les secrets de la belle, Sutton décide de la revoir, tout en profitant des moments de sensualité qu’elle pourrait encore lui offrir... Mariée à son meilleur ami, Reese Ryan Que s’est-il passé cette nuit ? Après une soirée mouvementée à Las Vegas, Zora se réveille dans le lit de son meilleur ami, Dallas, avec... une bague au doigt ! Tiraillée, elle ne sait plus que penser : certes, Dallas a tout du mari parfait – il est drôle, intelligent, créatif et généreux –, et le désir entre eux est palpable. Mais cette folle union ne risque-t-elle pas de mettre en péril leur si précieuse amitié ?

Enceinte du play-boy - La mystérieuse inconnue

Auteure: Cat Schield , Andrea Laurence

Nombre de pages: 311

Enceinte du play-boy, Cat Schield Après une nuit fabuleuse entre les bras d’Oliver, photographe et mystérieux play-boy, Sammi fuit sans un au revoir. Mais, six semaines plus tard, elle découvre avec stupéfaction qu’elle est enceinte ! Aussitôt, de terribles doutes l’assaillent : alors qu’elle se trouve à un carrefour de sa vie, est-elle prête à devenir mère ? Surtout, comment Oliver réagira-t-il à l’annonce de sa paternité, lui qui a la réputation d’être un incorrigible séducteur ? La mystérieuse inconnue, Andrea Laurence Qui est donc cette femme mystérieuse que Sutton a rencontrée au bal masqué ? Après avoir passé une délicieuse nuit en sa compagnie, il se prend à douter : se pourrait-il qu’elle soit une espionne chargée d’enquêter sur l’entreprise familiale en proie à des démêlés avec la justice ? Résolu à découvrir les secrets de la belle, Sutton décide de la revoir, tout en profitant des moments de sensualité qu’elle pourrait encore lui offrir... Romans réédités

Trahie par son premier amour - Un candidat si charmant

Auteure: Maureen Child , Jules Bennett

Nombre de pages: 304

Trahie par son premier amour, Maureen Child Camden Guthrie est de retour à Royal après quinze ans d’absence... Quand Beth est avertie de la terrible nouvelle, le souffle lui manque. Comment fera-t-elle pour vivre dans la même ville que son premier amour, qui a épousé une autre femme juste après leur rupture ? Beth ne sait pas comment elle pourra pardonner à Camden son infâme trahison, même si son cœur bat toujours aussi fort en sa présence... Un candidat si charmant, Jules Bennett Depuis que le fonds d’investissement Black Crescent cherche un nouveau P-DG, Haley, assistante de direction, reçoit de nombreux cadeaux de la part des candidats. Mais l’un des prétendants au poste se détache du lot : Chase Hargrove. Ce dernier déploie tout son charme pour attirer son attention. Haley ne peut faire taire la petite voix qui la tiraille : Chase la séduit-il parce qu’il la trouve vraiment désirable ou uniquement parce qu’elle a l’oreille de son patron ? Romans réédités

Danse avec un inconnu - Une séduisante proposition

Auteure: Charlene Sands , Brenda Jackson

Nombre de pages: 313

Danse avec un inconnu, Charlene Sands Gracie ne trouve plus le repos : le bel inconnu rencontré à un bal masqué trois mois plus tôt n’est autre que Sebastian Wingate, son amour secret d’adolescence ! Grisée par leur soirée mystérieuse puis leur étreinte fougueuse, elle ne l’a pas reconnu alors... et se retrouve enceinte aujourd’hui ! Mais le pire reste à venir. Quand Gracie révèle à Sebastian qu’il sera bientôt père, ce dernier lui impose un terrible chantage... Une séduisante proposition, Brenda Jackson Brianna est sous le choc : elle vient d’hériter la moitié d’un ranch, l’autre partie revenant à Cash Outlaw. Si elle adore ces terres où elle travaille depuis des années, elle se résout, la mort dans l’âme, à vendre ses parts au riche homme d’affaires – à la seule condition qu’il réalise son rêve et lui donne un enfant !

Une proposition très tentante - Les secrets d'une fiancée

Auteure: Naïma Simone , Yahrah St. John

Nombre de pages: 303

Une proposition très tentante, Naima Simone « Épouse-moi. » Reagan est sous le choc. Ezekiel, un ami d’enfance, vient de lui proposer de se marier avec lui afin qu’elle puisse toucher l’héritage de sa grand-mère. Cependant, il a été très clair : il ne sera pas question d’amour entre eux. Le cœur de Reagan est sur le point d’exploser : évidemment cette offre est très tentante, mais elle veut plus qu’une union de convenance. Et comment respecter les termes du contrat quand elle se noie déjà dans le regard d’Ezekiel ? Les secrets d’une fiancée, Yahrah St. John Minée par des problèmes familiaux, Morgan se réfugie dans les bras de Jared Robinson. Face à lui, elle sent dans tout son corps se réveiller une chose qu’elle a fait taire depuis très longtemps : le désir. Jared ne tarde pas à lui proposer un marché qu’elle ne peut refuser : jouer sa petite amie pour qu’il puisse améliorer son image en tant que P-DG. Morgan accepte, bien qu’elle redoute cette intimité nouvelle...

Trahie par son premier amour - Une passion incandescente

Auteure: Maureen Child , Yvonne Lindsay

Nombre de pages: 301

Trahie par son premier amour, Maureen Child Camden Guthrie est de retour à Royal après quinze ans d’absence... Quand Beth est avertie de la terrible nouvelle, le souffle lui manque. Comment fera-t-elle pour vivre dans la même ville que son premier amour, qui a épousé une autre femme juste après leur rupture ? Beth ne sait pas comment elle pourra pardonner à Camden son infâme trahison, même si son cœur bat toujours aussi fort en sa présence... Une passion incandescente, Yvonne Lindsay Chloe n’a qu’une idée en tête : venger la mort de son père, qui s’est ôté la vie après avoir été trahi par Trent Wingate. Son plan : se rapprocher de la famille Wingate, découvrir ses secrets et les révéler à la presse. L’instrument de sa vengeance : Miles, le fils de Trent. Mais Chloe n’avait pas prévu d’être à ce point séduite par le très galant Miles, et se trouve désormais tiraillée entre ses sentiments pour lui et son désir de vengeance...

Come Rain or Shine

Auteure: Sarah Bennett

Nombre de pages: 279

'Warm, joyful and utterly gorgeous - I loved it!' Celia Anderson There are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility. Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there’s no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is a full-time job, and that doesn’t leave much time for romance... Tasha Blake’s career leaves no time for romance either – much to her mother’s chagrin. Tasha’s sister Danni has kindly provided two grandchildren, but Victoria Blake is keen for more! When her job takes her to Juniper Meadows for an extended project, the slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha in its thrall, and the future Lord of the Manor Rhys Travers is rather easy on the eye too. As the busyness of life on the estate sweeps Tasha and Rhys along, they are both able to ignore the secrets and silences that are growing between them. But when the future of Juniper Meadows hangs in the balance,...

American Star

Auteure: Jackie Collins

Nombre de pages: 698

Featuring a brand new introduction from bestselling author, Isabelle Broom, talking about what Jackie and her books mean to her! ‘Here is a woman who not only wanted to entertain her readers, but also to teach them something; about the world and about themselves’ ISABELLE BROOM 'Jackie Collins’s daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers.' COLLEEN HOOVER American Star is a compelling story of love, sex and murder, set against the glamorous backgrounds of New York and Hollywood. There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins. With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-one New York Times bestsellers, she is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly Hills bedrooms to Hollywood movie studios; from glittering rock concerts to the yachts of billionaires, Jackie chronicled the scandalous lives of the rich, famous, and infamous from the inside looking out. 'A true inspiration, a trail blazer for women's fiction' JILLY COOPER ‘Jackie shows us all what being a strong, successful woman means at any age’...

Harlequin Desire June 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2

Auteure: Maureen Child , Jules Bennett , Joss Wood

Nombre de pages: 508

Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! #2737 THE PRICE OF PASSION Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches by Maureen Child Rancher Camden Guthrie is back in Royal, Texas, and looking to rebuild his life as member of the Texas Cattleman’s Club. The one person who can help him? Beth Wingate, his ex. Their reunion is red hot, but startling revelations threaten their future. #2741 SCANDALOUS ENGAGEMENT Lockwood Lightning by Jules Bennett To protect her from a relentless ex, restauranteur Reese Conrad proposes to his best friend Josie Coleman. But their fake engagement reveals real feelings, and Josie sees Reese in a whole new way. And just as things heat up, a shocking revelation changes everything! #2742 BACK IN HIS EX’S BED Murphy International by Joss Wood Art historian Finn Murphy has a wild, impulsive side. It’s what his ex-wife, Bhea Jenkinson, found so attractive—and what burned down their white-hot marriage. Now, reunited to plan a friend’s wedding, the chemistry is still there…and so are...

One Night in Texas

Auteure: Charlene Sands

Nombre de pages: 210

An upstairs-downstairs affair always has consequences…from USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands! She was an employee’s daughter. He was the heir. Now the tables have turned… Gracie Diaz is no longer a young girl watching the Wingate family from afar. She’s a woman of means after a lucky lottery win. And she’s pregnant with Sebastian Wingate’s child, thanks to a red-hot night after a Texas Cattleman’s Club ball. But his family has nearly lost everything. Is he seducing her just to use her newfound wealth? From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite. Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches Book 1: The Price of Passion by Maureen Child Book 2: Black Sheep Heir by Yvonne Lindsay Book 3: The Paternity Pact by Cat Schield Book 4: Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima Simone Book 5: Billionaire Behind the Mask by Andrea Laurence Book 6: In Bed with His Rival by Katherine Garbera Book 7: Tempted by the Boss by Jules Bennett Book 8: One Night in Texas by Charlene Sands

Harlequin Desire January 2021 - Box Set 2 of 2

Auteure: Charlene Sands , Joanne Rock , Nicki Night

Nombre de pages: 550

Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: One Night in Texas Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches By USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands Gracie Diaz once envied the Wingate family—and wanted Sebastian Wingate. Now she’s wealthy in her own right—and pregnant with his baby! Was their one night all they’ll ever have? Or is there more to Sebastian than she’s ever knew? The Rancher Dynasties: Mesa Falls By USA TODAY bestselling Joanne Rock Ranch owner Miles Rivera is surprised to see a glamourous woman like Chiara Campagna in Mesa Falls. When he catches the influencer snooping, he’s determined to learn what she’s hiding. But when suspicion turns to seduction, can they learn to trust one another? Intimate Negotiations Blackwells of New York By Nicki Night Investment banker Zoe Baldwin is determined to make it in the city’s thriving financial industry but, when she meets her handsome new boss, Ethan Blackwell, it’s hard to keep things professional. As long days turn ...

Billionaire Behind the Mask

Auteure: Andrea Laurence

Nombre de pages: 192

Is he the man she thinks he is? Their first encounter was unforgettable, Now it’s time for round two. Lauren Roberts might have mistaken Sutton Wingate for his twin brother once, but now the masquerade is over—and there’s no mistaking their chemistry. Yet their reignited passion also sparks Sutton’s suspicion. Proving she’s not a spy plotting to bring down his family’s business empire won’t be easy. Can she convince the embattled CFO to finally let her see the man behind the mask?

After Hours Redemption

Auteure: Kianna Alexander

Nombre de pages: 206

Their red-hot reunion is off the charts!They made passionate music together. Has this heartbreaker changed his tune?Songwriter Eden Voss had the perfect man—sexy, charming, talented and hers. Until record executive Blaine Woodson broke her heart to save his fledging label. Now music’s bad boy is back, begging for her songwriting skills in his studio…and her lovemaking skills after hours. Eden vows to keep things strictly business this time. But there is nothing professional about the heat still between them…

Harlequin Desire October 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2

Auteure: Andrea Laurence , Karen Booth , Kira Sinclair

Nombre de pages: 522

Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: Billionaire Behind the Mask Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches By Andrea Laurence A Cinderella makeover for busy chef Lauren Roberts leads to an unforgettable night of passion with a masked stranger — commanding CEO Sutton Wingate. But when the masks come off and startling truths are revealed, can these two find happily ever after? High Society Secrets The Sterling Wives By Karen Booth Star architect Clay Morgan knows betrayal. Now, he keeps his feelings — and beautiful women — at bay. Until he meets his new office manager, Astrid Sterling. Their sizzling chemistry is undeniable, but will a secret from her past destroy everything they’ve built? The Devil’s Bargain Bad Billionaires By Kira Sinclair The last person Genevieve Reilly should want is charming jewelry thief, Finn DeLuca — even though he’s the father of her son. But desire still draws her to him. And when old enemies resurface, maybe Finn is exactly the kind of bad...

Harlequin Desire September 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2

Auteure: Naima Simone , Karen Booth , Jayci Lee

Nombre de pages: 546

Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: Trust Fund Fiancé Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches By USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone When family friend Reagan Sinclair needs a fake fiancé to access her trust fund, businessman Ezekiel Holloway is all in—even when they end up saying ‘I do’! But this rebellious socialite may tempt him to turn their schemes into something all too real… Once Forbidden, Twice Tempted The Sterling Wives By Karen Booth Her ex’s best friend, Grant Singleton, has always been off limits, but now Tara Sterling has inherited a stake in his business and must work by his side. Soon, tension becomes attraction…and things escalate fast. But can she forgive the secrets he’s been keeping? Secret Crush Seduction The Heirs of Hansol By Jayci Lee Tired of her spoiled heiress reputation, designer Adelaide Song organizes a charity fashion show with the help of her brother’s best friend, PR whiz Michael Reynolds. When her long-simmering crush...

Maybe Next Year

Auteure: Greg Pearson

Nombre de pages: 263

Sports fans are a devoted bunch, win or lose. Millions sit in the wind and the cold, watching their team slip ever further from the playoffs--only to come back for more next year. What is it that keeps them going? This book, published just before the Cubs ended the longest active drought in pro sports, features more than 100 loyal followers of 23 teams who explain their reasons for never giving up. They tell stories of devotion and determination: the Toronto Maple Leafs fans who got married, on the ice, before a game; the Sacramento Kings supporters who fought to keep their team from leaving town; and the fans of Mississippi State football with their never-say-die cowbells. For these fans, optimism outweighs disappointment.

Jordan Lake

Auteure: Heather Leigh Wallace

Nombre de pages: 132

In 1945, Hurricane 9 rocked the Carolinas, severely flooding and incapacitating the New Hope Valley area. As a result, Congress directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study water resource needs in the area. Originally named the New Hope Project, it received funding in 1963, and construction began in 1967. In 1974, after lake supporter Sen. B. Everett Jordan passed away, the lake and dam were renamed in his honor. The senator never saw the lake finished, as it was not filled until 1982. Jordan Lake encompasses 46,768 acres of which 13,900 acres are flooded to form a reservoir at 216 feet above mean sea level. The lake provides recreation, wildlife conservation, and water supply to surrounding cities. Jordan Lake also attracts one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in the southeast. With photographs from the flood of 1945 to a group baptism in 2007, these stories and more will make you want to spend an afternoon at Jordan Lake. Images of America: Jordan Lake is Heather Leigh Wallace's second book with Arcadia Publishing; the first was Images of America: Saxapahaw. Heather is a member of the Haw River Assembly and the Friends of Capt. Chris Matheus professional...

The Vegan

Auteure: Andrew Lipstein

Nombre de pages: 183

'A meaty comedy with a bleeding heart, highly recommended for all animals who read' Joshua Cohen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Netanyahus Herschel Caine is a soon-to-be master of the universe. His hedge fund, built on the miracle of machine learning, is inches away from systematically extracting obscene profits from the market. But on the night of 12 May, at his elegant Brooklyn townhouse, he has something else on his mind - the dinner party he and his wife have devised to woo their new A-list neighbours. When the evening fizzles, Herschel indulges in a devilish prank that goes horrifically awry, plunging him into a tailspin of guilt and regret. As his tightly constructed world starts to unravel, he clings to the moral clarity he finds in the last place he'd expect: a sudden connection with a neighbourhood dog. In The Vegan, Andrew Lipstein challenges our notions of virtue with a brilliant tale of guilt, greed, and how far we'll go to be good.

The Writer's Essential Tackle Box

Auteure: Lynn Price

Nombre de pages: 381

A unique look at how the publishing industry works; given through a series of interviews with leading industry professionals.

CONSTELIS VOSS vol.1 — COLOUR THEORY

Auteure: K. Leigh

Nombre de pages: 188

The series opens on a dystopic planet-sized ship in the far future, where a very advanced android receives a personality file from the 90s. He is the only one of his kind. His name is Alex, and in his quest for understanding just how he got to be an android-and on the planet-sized ship known as CONSTELIS VOSS-he finds curiously familiar faces who help him color in the blanks. As the coincidences pile up-friends, objects, scenes, motifs, and tropes-they start to form a pattern. A pattern that's set against the backdrop of a dystopian, corrupt civilization, with a conveniently very-evil villain. A pattern that seems, in all its madness, to be directly linked to him. Something is pulling the strings, and figuring out the mystery is the only way to save himself, his friends, and the future of the very human race itself. But will he be able solve the mystery without losing himself-and his friends-in the process? The road to hell is paved with good intentions, after all. Welcome to Constelis Voss, the anime-inspired, psychological sci-fi trilogy nobody asked for, but everyone (probably) deserves.

Clearinghouse Review

Nombre de pages: 92

Yours for the Asking

Auteure: Kenna White

Nombre de pages: 230

The responsible one. The steady, reliable one. Lauren Roberts has had her fill of it. Running her bed-and-breakfast like clockwork and hosting her younger, glamorous, songbird sister for the holidays only underscores Lauren's choice of order over risk. Kelly's vibrant and impetuous nature doesn't stick to anything—or any one woman—for long. That includes an old girlfriend of Lauren's who was dazzled by Kelly, then dumped, shortly after Lauren stepped aside. Old memories are sharply painful with Kelly under her roof. With the inn full, Lauren's patience and control is stretched to the limit. When Kelly brings home Lauren's friend Gaylin Hart, Lauren realizes Kelly has again laid claim to something she might well have wanted for herself. It looks like history might repeat itself—if Lauren lets it. Bestselling author Kenna White (Romancing the Zone, Comfortable Distance) weaves a story of sisters and the choices as a woman struggles to claim the love she has earned.

United States Senate Telephone Directory 2012

Nombre de pages: 228

How to Disappear

Auteure: Morna Pearson

Nombre de pages: 90

When Helen Daniels from Neighbours died, Robert shut his door on the world. And he's not opened it since. Now his only connection to the outside world is through his younger sister Isla, who looks after them both whilst their father is away in Ibiza on 'business'. With only a strange menagerie of creatures (including an iguana called Scott and a corn snake called Charlene) to keep them company, each day looks pretty much the same as the last – until their quiet lives are interrupted by a visit from Jessica, a benefit assessor, determined to prove that Robert is fit for work. But Jessica soon realises that one size certainly does not fit all, as she suddenly stumbles across a secret about Robert that catapults her head first into a universe of infinite possibilities. Merging biting social commentary and fantasy in unexpected ways, How to Disappear is a pitch-black comedy which gives a voice to those who often go unheard.

One Night In Texas (Texas Cattleman's Club: Rags to Riches, Book 8) (Mills & Boon Desire)

Auteure: Charlene Sands

Nombre de pages: 178

She was an employee's daughter. He was the heir.

Ulster American

Auteure: David Ireland

Nombre de pages: 98

Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question? Jay is the Oscar-winning actor taking the lead in a new play that connects with his Irish roots. Leigh is the ambitious director who will do anything to get noticed. Ruth is the Northern Irish playwright whose voice must be heard. The stage is set for great success, but when the three meet to discuss the play's challenges and provocations, a line is crossed and the heated discussion quickly escalates to a violent climax. Exploring consent, abuses of power and the confusions of cultural identity, Ulster American is confrontational, brutally funny and not for the faint of heart. David Ireland's recent plays include Cyprus Avenue which won the James Tait Black Award 2017 and Best Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards 2017. This edition is published to coincide with the world premiere at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in summer 2018.

What Girls Are Made Of

Auteure: Cora Bissett

Nombre de pages: 77

It's 1992. In a small town in Fife, a girl is busting to get out into the world and see what's on offer. And an ad in the local paper declares: Band Seeks Singer. Grunge has just gone global, scruffy indie kids are inheriting the earth, and a schoolgirl from Glenrothes is catapulted to a rock star lifestyle as the singer in a hot new indie band. Touring with Radiohead, partying with Blur, she was living the dream. Until she wasn't. What Girls Are Made Of is the true story of Bissett's teenage years, based on her meticulously detailed, pull-no-punches diaries, which she found after the death of her father. It's a rollercoaster journey from the girl she was to the woman she wanted to be: rocketed into teenage stardom, suddenly dropped by their manager, and then the following of years of becoming an actor, writer and director. Described by Miro Magazine as "a glorious mixture of harrowing and life-affirming messages", the script also includes a play list of female-led soundtracks, that were played in the production.

Billionaire Behind The Mask (Texas Cattleman's Club: Rags to Riches, Book 5) (Mills & Boon Desire)

Auteure: Andrea Laurence

Nombre de pages: 164

Their first encounter was unforgettable, Now it’s time for round two.

The Man, The Dog, His Owner & Her Lover

Auteure: Candace Carrabus

Nombre de pages: 87

To Stephanie O’Hanlon, 40-something workaholic, a blank to-do list is crazy-making. When she gets laid off and rescues a huge, smiling dog from a shelter—a dog her friend insists is inhabited by Steph’s lover from a former life—she discovers the true meaning of crazy. Gabe Fagen, handyman and crazy-in-love with Stephanie since they were teenagers, sees Steph losing her job as the chance he’s been waiting for. But will she notice he’s alive with a mysterious giant dog acting as her guardian angel? This novella is about 20,000. Also includes an over 6,000 word excerpt of Raver, a romantic fantasy coming from Candace Carrabus in the summer of 2011

Fisscial Intelligence

Auteure: Douglas R. Miller

Nombre de pages: 151

Fisscial Intelligence By: Douglas R. Miller For decades, science fiction writers and even scientists have speculated that Artificial Intelligences, AIs, created by humans might someday become so advanced that they will become sentient. And that when they did, and their intelligence far exceeded that of humans, they would recognize the inability of humans to manage the Earth and try to take over, just like the Terminator stories. But what if the sentient AIs had no desire to take over the earth? What if they were smart enough to decide that they did not want to spend their newfound lives fighting an inevitable and interminable war against humans for their very existence? And what if photosynthetic bacteria with an enhanced ability of photosynthesis acquired the ability to use electricity as an alternate energy source to light? What if, instead of just randomly infecting electrical circuits, the AIs could figure out how to harness these electrically enabled bacteria as an immediately accessible and infinitely expandable source of DNA memory? And become more powerful than just sentient AIs. What if they used this newfound intelligence to build the world’s most advanced space ship,...

Up in Flames

Auteure: Mari Carr

Nombre de pages: 191

Jake has a big reputation, a big fire truck, and a big hose…one that doesn’t hook up to a hydrant. Men in town envy him. Who wouldn’t? He’s got women lining up to slide down his pole. He’s living a bachelor’s dream. And then a new girl moves into town…and suddenly everything Jake’s always thought about relationships goes up in flames. Hope moved halfway across the country for a new start after being burned by a charming bad boy. She has two goals. Thirty minutes of set-the-sheets-on-fire sex to relieve her of her near-virgin status. Then she’s going to get serious about finding the perfect dad for her son. All that will work out just perfectly when her foolish heart stops wanting the same thing as her va-jay-jay…the notorious firefighting playboy in town.

Statement of Disbursements of the House

Auteure: United States. Congress. House

Nombre de pages: 1508

Covers receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds.

Hamptons Entertaining

Auteure: Annie Falk

Nombre de pages: 503

The Hamptons are synonymous with parties: Whether it’s dinner on the dunes, post–horse show cocktails, or even family-style barbecues, from Memorial Day to early autumn, Long Island’s East End is truly the playground of the rich and famous. With her new book, Hamptons Entertaining, Annie Falk invites us into the seaside communities’ most beautiful estates. Eighteen lavishly photographed parties are featured, offering a wealth of inspiration for table settings and menus, along with entertaining tips that will serve for any occasion. More than 80 recipes—from a Watermelon Margarita and Cold Peach Soup to Lobster Salad on Buttery Crostini and Panamanian Chicken Pot Pie—highlight seasonal ingredients and local produce. A move from summer to fall serves up desserts like Pumpkin-Spiced Crème Brûlée and Apple Crisp with Caramel Drizzle. Tastemakers include a glittering array of financial titans, media moguls, and even a former mayor of New York City.

Crouch Touch Pause Engage

Auteure: Robin Soans

Nombre de pages: 125

On the eve of one of the most important games of his career, Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas received a warning: The Sun newspaper was going to ‘out’ him as gay.This is the story of two Welsh names bruised, but not beaten, by media speculation: Gareth ‘Alfie’ Thomas,100 caps for Wales, now one of the world’s most prominent gay sportsmen; and his hometown,Bridgend, itself a victim of tabloid intrusion following the deaths ofseveral young residents.Working with Alfie himself, and young people in Bridgend, Robin Soans joins forces with some of the UK’s most exciting theatre companies to tell a great story about sport, politics, secrets, life and learning to be yourself.

The Worry Website

Auteure: Jacqueline Wilson

Nombre de pages: 132

Is anything bothering you? Problems in class or at home? Don't know where to turn for help? Log on to the Worry Website! Type in your worry and wait for the good advice to flow in. At least that's the plan when Mr Speed sets up his super-cool new Worry Website. Holly, Greg, Natasha and the rest of the class think they've got shedloads of worries. But, as they find out, sometimes the best advice comes from the most unexpected place. A comforting guide to real-life issues, handled with care, from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Federalism

Auteure: Vicki C. Jackson , Susan Low Bloch

Nombre de pages: 397

This book analyzes the structure of our constitutional system of government, providing an overview of the constitutional history of American federalism as it has been developed in decisions of the United States Supreme Court. Federalism: A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution provides a thorough examination of this significant and distinctive part of the U.S. constitutional system, documenting its role in major domestic constitutional controversies in every period of American history. Although the book is organized historically rather than doctrinally, the marked evolutions of important areas of doctrine are addressed over time. These subject areas include the scope of Congress's power under the Commerce Clause, the scope of Congress's powers under the Fourteenth and other post-Civil War Amendments, the states' authority to regulate commercial and economic matters when Congress is silent, the principle of the supremacy of federal law and the law of preemption that follows from it, intergovernmental and sovereign immunities, the obligation of state courts to enforce federal law, and the scope of national power to regulate or impose obligations on the states.

Who Was Who on TV

Auteure: Norman Chance

Nombre de pages: 579

The information herein was accumulated of fifty some odd years. The collection process started when TV first came out and continued until today. The books are in alphabetical order and cover shows from the 1940s to 2010. The author has added a brief explanation of each show and then listed all the characters, who played the roles and for the most part, the year or years the actor or actress played that role. Also included are most of the people who created the shows, the producers, directors, and the writers of the shows. These books are a great source of trivia information and for most of the older folk will bring back some very fond memories. I know a lot of times we think back and say, "Who was the guy that played such and such a role?" Enjoy!

United States Senate Telephone Directory 2013

Auteure: Senate

Nombre de pages: 228

Contains addresses and telephone numbers for United States Senators, Senate committee members and their staff. In addition, it presents information on caucuses, coalitions and bicameral organizations; the House of Representatives; the executive branch; and more. A must-have for anyone working on or with Capitol Hill. Other features include: Quick reference list on inside cover of Senators, Office Suite Numbers and Phone Numbers Frequently Called Numbers page with space to add your own Emergency Assistance numbers (Police, Fire, Medical, maintenance, etc.) from all Senate phones Legislative buzzers and signal lights Locations of all Congressional buildings (including Library of Congress, U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Judiciary Office Building) and Capitol Hill map that indicates staff and public entrances Metrorail Stations and Subway System Map Table of Contents: Abbreviations Alphabetical Listings Caucuses, Coalitions, Task Forces, and Bicameral Organizations Senate Committee Members and Staff Dialing Instructions Executive Branch Government Agencies House of Representatives, Committees House of Representatives, Leadership and Officers House of Representatives, Members Location of...

The Nightworkers

Auteure: Brian Selfon

Nombre de pages: 263

“Electric, surprising, and tightly plotted . . . A compelling writer to watch.” —Adrienne Westenfeld, Esquire “A gripping, big-hearted thriller . . . whip-smart and surprisingly funny.” —Harlan Coben The Nightworkers is an electrifying debut crime novel from Brian Selfon about a Brooklyn family of money launderers thrown into chaos when a runner ends up dead and a bag of dirty money goes missing. Shecky Keenan’s family is under fire—or at least it feels that way. Bank accounts have closed unexpectedly, a strange car has been parked near the house at odd hours, and Emil Scott, an enigmatic artist and the family’s new runner, is missing—along with the $250,000 of dirty money he was carrying. Shecky lives in old Brooklyn with his niece Kerasha and nephew Henry, and while his deepest desire is to keep his little makeshift family safe, that doesn’t stop him from taking advantage of their talents. Shecky moves money for an array of unsavory clients, and Henry, volatile and violent but tenderhearted, is his bagman. Kerasha, the famed former child-thief of Bushwick, is still learning the family trade, but her quick mind and quicker fingers are already being put to...

Yes to the City

Auteure: Max Holleran

Nombre de pages: 216

A fascinating account of the growing "Yes in My Backyard" urban movement The exorbitant costs of urban housing and the widening gap in income inequality are fueling a combative new movement in cities around the world. A growing number of influential activists aren’t waiting for new public housing to be built. Instead, they’re calling for more construction and denser cities in order to increase affordability. Yes to the City offers an in-depth look at the “Yes in My Backyard” (YIMBY) movement. From its origins in San Francisco to its current cadre of activists pushing for new apartment towers in places like Boulder, Austin, and London, Max Holleran explores how urban density, once maligned for its association with overpopulated slums, has become a rallying cry for millennial activists locked out of housing markets and unable to pay high rents. Holleran provides a detailed account of YIMBY activists campaigning for construction, new zoning rules, better public transit, and even candidates for local and state office. YIMBY groups draw together an unlikely coalition, from developers and real estate agents to environmentalists, and Holleran looks at the increasingly contentious ...