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Book Burn Card  A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Married in Vegas Firefighter Romance

Download or read book Burn Card A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Married in Vegas Firefighter Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guard yourself against the sinful delights of Vegas or you'll wake up naked and married to your mysterious firefighter neighbor. . . Teacher Caroline Peters has never fit in as one of the girls yet finds herself at a co-worker's bachelorette party in Vegas. This girls gone wild weekend gets her up close and personal with her fire captain crush from back home. Captain James Haskell has been burned by love, and he'd much rather focus on the firefighter convention than the temptations of Las Vegas. However, not even he is immune to the charms of the one woman he's hungered for from afar. And that's before he wakes up naked with a ring on his finger and his arm around Caroline . . . Author's warning: This over-the-top sexy Vegas grumpy sunshine romance mixes the drama and high-adrenaline of Chicago Fire with dirty scenes worthy of Fifty Shades. One-click for a scorching first responder romance with real heart-pounding fire, and medical scenes - written by a real-life ER doctor. Steam up your screen today before the price changes! Contains the following tropes - Grumpy Sunshine - Mean Boss - Broken Hero - Interracial Romance - Protector romance - Action-Romance - Jet set Romance - Married in Vegas - Infertility - Quirky cast - Bachelorette party This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman. (Who doesn't LOVE grumpy sunshine romantic suspense? I do, bring all the grumpy sunshine romantic suspense. Twelve servings of grumpy sunshine romance with a side of action adventure romance and more romantic suspense toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by a sexy grumpy firefighter!)

Book Burn Card

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carina Alyce
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-08-31
  • ISBN : 9781955832021
  • Pages : 190 pages

Download or read book Burn Card written by Carina Alyce and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She plays her cards close to the vest. He hides from himself. Will a few drinks and a quick Vegas wedding change everything?Teacher Caroline Peters has never fit in as one of the girls yet finds herself at a co-worker's bachelorette party in Vegas. This girls gone wild weekend gets her up close and personal with her friendly neighborhood firefighter. This man is the fantasy she's kept at arm's length because there's more to her than meets the eye.Captain James Haskell has been burned by love, and he'd much rather focus on the firefighter convention than the temptations of Las Vegas. All bets are off when he runs into his next-door neighbor. After a wild night between the sheets, he bets big with her at an all-night chapel.Will this newfound love be enough for two people to finally hit the jackpot in love? Or will their hidden and secret pain leave them broken beyond repair?***Sip a fizzy cocktail for the third book in the Metro Gen After Hours series. This 'Married in Vegas' romance will spin you from hope to heartbreak with a tear-jerking HEA ending that proves love can conquer any scar. Buy Burn Card now!

Book Volatile  A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Small Town Medical Romance

Download or read book Volatile A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Small Town Medical Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That sexy tattooed deputy is every girl's fantasy of a bad boy gone good. If only he hadn't arrested her for being a terrorist. . . Jennifer Bayani is not having an easy day. The fire marshal's office sent her to the boonies to investigate a string of suspicious fires. She’s spends the morning dodging cows, crashes into a handsome deputy by brunch, and spends lunch behind bars. Small town life has been good for Deputy Brandon Smythe, and Jennifer brings the big city temptation he’s purposely avoided. He needs to get her out of town, except she’s stuck here after he got her car dissembled. It was an honest mistake, really, and he knows just the way to make it up to her . . . Author's warning: This hot grumpy sunshine small town romance mixes the drama and high-adrenaline of Chicago Fire with dirty scenes worthy of Fifty Shades. One-click for a scorching first responder romance with real heart-pounding fire, and medical scenes - written by a real-life ER doctor. Steam up your screen today before the price changes! Contains the following tropes - Grumpy Sunshine - Forced proximity - Tattooed hero - Plot TWISTS! - Workplace Romance - Interracial Romance - Protector romance - Action-Romance - Law enforcement - Secret past - Quirky cast - Firefighter Romance - Reformed bad boy - Good girl This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman. (Who doesn't LOVE grumpy sunshine romantic suspense? I do! Bring all the grumpy sunshine romantic suspense. Twelve servings of grumpy sunshine romance with a side of action adventure romance and more romantic suspense toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by a sexy grumpy sheriff's deputy!)

Book Burn Card

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carina Alyce
  • Publisher : Carina Alyce
  • Release : 2021-11-16
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Burn Card written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guard yourself against the sinful delights of Vegas or you'll wake up naked and married to your mysterious firefighter neighbor. . . Teacher Caroline Peters has never fit in as one of the girls yet finds herself at a co-worker's bachelorette party in Vegas. This girls gone wild weekend gets her up close and personal with her fire captain crush from back home. Captain James Haskell has been burned by love, and he'd much rather focus on the firefighter convention than the temptations of Las Vegas. However, not even he is immune to the charms of the one woman he's hungered for from afar. And that's before he wakes up naked with a ring on his finger . . . WARNING: This over-the-top sexy Vegas romance requires a fan with reading. You should only buy if you wish Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Fire offered their characters a one-hour sex room as part of the deluxe wedding package to fulfill their every sexual fantasy.

Book Vortex  A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Firefighter Romance

Download or read book Vortex A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Firefighter Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2023-02-06 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One grumpy firefighter. One irresistible rookie. One scorching passion. Firefighter Casey Jensen is having a rough time. Not only did he discover that his ex-girlfriend has moved on to his boss, but now he's faced with another problem - the arrival of Bianca Lincoln, the fresh-faced rookie assigned to his firehouse. Casey's not exactly in the mood for romance, and the last thing he wants is to complicate his life with another woman. Bianca, however, is like a ray of sunshine in Casey's grumpy world. Every time he catches a glimpse of her, he can't help but fantasize about stealing a kiss or more. But Casey has been burned before, and he's wary of opening himself up to heartbreak again. It would take a miracle to convince him to let go of his reservations. As fate would have it, a powerful tornado sweeps through their town, thrusting Casey and Bianca into a high-stakes rescue mission. Together, they must navigate the chaos and danger, and in the process, they discover a connection that goes beyond physical attraction. Can they weather the storm and find love amidst the wreckage? Author's warning: This BONUS novella occurs during the climax of Inferno and Compromised. It's a shorter introduction to the MetroGen world from the POV of side characters for new readers to give you a taste of the steamy series without the commitment of going steady yet. For MetroGen superfans, it has tons of Easter eggs and lets you see the other side of the action. As usual, you can expect sizzling grumpy sunshine firefighter-on-firefighter naughtiness. It DOES end open-ended because I'm dying to write a sequel for Bianca and Casey... Contains the following tropes - Grumpy Sunshine - Mean Boss - Workplace Romance - Interracial Romance (BWWM) - Protector romance - Action-Romance - Insta-love - Quirky cast - Medical romance This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman. (Who doesn't LOVE grumpy sunshine romantic suspense? I do! Bring all the grumpy sunshine romantic suspense. Twelve servings of grumpy sunshine romance with a side of action adventure romance and more romantic suspense toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by a sexy grumpy firefighter!)

Book Up in Smoke  A Hot in Chicago Rookies Novel

Download or read book Up in Smoke A Hot in Chicago Rookies Novel written by Kate Meader and published by Kate Meader LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lives are on the line at Engine 6 … and so are hearts. Running an engine crew in the Chicago Fire Department is my dream job, and between that, my awesome kid, and my nosy sister, I lead a pretty great life. Bruised and burned by my marriage, I don’t have time for dating or drama, but I always have time for pie. And when I share a slice of cherry with a sweet redhead, followed by the hottest, dirtiest, most pulse-pounding kiss of my life, I start to rethink the possibilities. Until that woman walks into my firehouse and upends my well-ordered world. Abby Sullivan is now a rookie firefighter on my crew and a threat to my self-control more dangerous than a five-alarm blaze. My job is to watch her six when all I want is to watch her fall into my bed. Lust has no place in the firehouse, and a distraction like Abby with her electric blue eyes, waves of flame-red hair, and freckles I want to map with my tongue, is one I can ill afford. Because one wrong move … and it could all go up in smoke. Up in Smoke is the first in the brand new Hot in Chicago Rookies series about firefighters navigating the trials of new jobs and sizzling romances as they find their place in the world and the love of a lifetime. Firefighters; firemen; firefighter romance; hot in chicago; workplace romance; forbidden romance; boss-employee romance; single dad; single father

Book The Circle

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dave Eggers
  • Publisher : Vintage
  • Release : 2013-10-08
  • ISBN : 0385351402
  • Pages : 464 pages

Download or read book The Circle written by Dave Eggers and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A bestselling dystopian novel that tackles surveillance, privacy and the frightening intrusions of technology in our lives—a “compulsively readable parable for the 21st century” (Vanity Fair). When Mae Holland is hired to work for the Circle, the world’s most powerful internet company, she feels she’s been given the opportunity of a lifetime. The Circle, run out of a sprawling California campus, links users’ personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency. As Mae tours the open-plan office spaces, the towering glass dining facilities, the cozy dorms for those who spend nights at work, she is thrilled with the company’s modernity and activity. There are parties that last through the night, there are famous musicians playing on the lawn, there are athletic activities and clubs and brunches, and even an aquarium of rare fish retrieved from the Marianas Trench by the CEO. Mae can’t believe her luck, her great fortune to work for the most influential company in the world—even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public. What begins as the captivating story of one woman’s ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy, and the limits of human knowledge.

Book The Smell of Kerosene

Download or read book The Smell of Kerosene written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book puts the reader in the pilot's seat for a "day at the office" unlike any other. The Smell of Kerosene tells the dramatic story of a NASA research pilot who logged over 11,000 flight hours in more than 125 types of aircraft. Donald Mallick gives the reader fascinating first-hand description of his early naval flight training, carrier operations, and his research flying career with NASA. After transferring to the NASA Flight Research Center, Mallick became involved with projects that further pushed the boundaries of aerospace technology. These included the giant delta-winged XB-70 supersonic airplane, the wingless M2-F1 lifting body vehicle, and triple-sonic YF-12 Blackbird. Mallick also test flew the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle and helped develop techniques used in training astronauts to land on the Moon.

Book The Leaving

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tara Altebrando
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Release : 2016-06-07
  • ISBN : 1619638045
  • Pages : 432 pages

Download or read book The Leaving written by Tara Altebrando and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six were taken. Eleven years later, five come back--with no idea of where they've been. A riveting mystery for fans of We Were Liars. Eleven years ago, six kindergartners went missing without a trace. After all that time, the people left behind moved on, or tried to. Until today. Today five of those kids return. They're sixteen, and they are . . . fine. Scarlett comes home and finds a mom she barely recognizes, and doesn't really recognize the person she's supposed to be, either. But she thinks she remembers Lucas. Lucas remembers Scarlett, too, except they're entirely unable to recall where they've been or what happened to them. Neither of them remember the sixth victim, Max--the only one who hasn't come back. Which leaves Max's sister, Avery, wanting answers. She wants to find her brother--dead or alive--and isn't buying this whole memory-loss story. But as details of the disappearance begin to unfold, no one is prepared for the truth. This unforgettable novel--with its rich characters, high stakes, and plot twists--will leave readers breathless.

Book Dr  Strange Beard

    Book Details:
  • Author : Penny Reid
  • Publisher : Cipher-Naught
  • Release : 2018-07-30
  • ISBN : 1942874332
  • Pages : 418 pages

Download or read book Dr Strange Beard written by Penny Reid and published by Cipher-Naught. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling series Hunches, horse races, and heartbreak Ten years after Simone Payton broke his heart, all Roscoe Winston wants is a doughnut. He’d also like to forget her entirely, but that’s never going to happen. Roscoe Winston remembers everything—every look, every word, every single unrequited second—and the last thing he needs is another memory of Simone. Unfortunately, after one chance encounter, Simone keeps popping up everywhere he happens to be . . . Ten years after Roscoe Winston dropped out of her life, all Simone Payton wants is to exploit him. She’d also like some answers from her former best friend about why he ghosted her, but if she never gets those answers, that’s a-okay. Simone let go of the past a long time ago. Seriously, she has. She totally, totally has. She is definitely not still thinking about Roscoe. Nope. She’s more than happy to forget he exists. But first, she needs just one teeny-tiny favor . . . Dr. Strange Beard is a full-length romantic comedy novel, can be read as a stand-alone, and is the fifth book in the USA TODAY bestselling Winston Brothers series. ***** Read the entire Winston Brothers series! Beauty and the Mustache Book #0.5 USA Today Bestseller Truth or Beard Book #1 USA Today Bestseller Grin and Beard It #2 USA Today Bestseller Beard Science #3 USA Today Bestseller Beard in Mind #4 USA Today Bestseller Dr. Strange Beard #5 New York Times Bestseller Beard with Me #5.5 (Coming September 2019) Beard Necessities #6 (Coming October 2019) ***** Topics: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, southern romance, small town, series, geek romance, nerdy girl romance, nerdy girl, geek girl, romantic comedy series, comedy, comedy series, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, urban romance, Tennessee, Tennessee romance, USA today, new york times bestselling author, USA today bestseller, USA Today bestseller, small town romance, friends to lovers romance, enemies to lovers romance, smart romance, something funny to read, lighthearted romance, light romance, hot romance, Penny Reid, penny reid romance, beard romance, bearded, wanderlust romance, romance novel, romance book, romantic comedy books, romance for adults, romance books, funny romance, funny romance, funny books, comedy books free, rom com, hilarious, romance series, romance books, beach reads, new adult, college, funny, female, stories, sensual, sensual romance, alpha male, hot guy, racy, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, bearded hero, sassy, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, mistaken identity romance, sparks, loyalty, swoon, interracial romance, African American heroine, childhood friends to lovers, second chance romance, virgin romance, bearded brothers, saga

Book The Other End of the Leash

    Book Details:
  • Author : Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
  • Publisher : Ballantine Books
  • Release : 2009-02-19
  • ISBN : 0307489183
  • Pages : 289 pages

Download or read book The Other End of the Leash written by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

Book Otterly Irresistible

    Book Details:
  • Author : Erin Nicholas
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-04-20
  • ISBN : 9781952280122
  • Pages : 318 pages

Download or read book Otterly Irresistible written by Erin Nicholas and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broody wildlife veterinarian Griffin Foster is done. Done trying to save the world. Done getting attached. He's been fired twice for standing his ground and now he's going to be content--by God--in small-town Louisiana, in a small veterinary practice, where there will only be small problems. Quiet and boring, though? Um, no. He's been adopted by a loud, crazy Cajun family with a tiny petting zoo for him to care for. Hey, it's not endangered tigers at a nationally renowned zoo, but a family of otters--and all the gumbo he can eat--isn't a bad deal. Until she shows up. Again. The sunny, gorgeous optimist who stole his heart--and his favorite shirt--two months ago. Who clearly hasn't heard the word "no" enough in her life. And who is the first woman to put even a tiny crack in his don't-get-attached wall.Charlotte "Charlie" Landry is the new marketing consultant for the family swamp-boat tour company and petting zoo. It might not have been her plan, but she is all in, ready to grow the business. Whether the hot, grumpy vet likes it or not. He doesn't. Worse, sparring with his unforgettable one-night stand is more fun than he's had in a long time. But watching wears-designer-dresses Charlie find her dream job amongst a bunch of goats, alpacas, and otters is a surprise. And her helping him find his passion again is...well, irresistible. Dammit.

Book Punk 57

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  • Author : Penelope Douglas
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2023-12-05
  • ISBN : 059364199X
  • Pages : 417 pages

Download or read book Punk 57 written by Penelope Douglas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets, deception, and passion consume two pen pals in the TikTok sensation from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas, now with exclusive bonus material! They were perfect together. Until they met. In fifth grade, Misha’s teacher set him and his classmates up with pen pals from a different school. For the next seven years, Ryen was his everything. She kept Misha on track and accepted him as he is. They only had three rules: No social media, no phone numbers, no pictures. There was no reason to ruin the good thing they had going…until Misha runs across a photo of a girl online named Ryen. He knows he has to meet her. But he didn’t expect to hate what he finds. Ryen has gone three months without a letter from Misha. Did he die? Get arrested? Knowing Misha like she does, neither would be a stretch. She needs to know someone is listening to her. But really, Ryen knows this is her own fault. She should’ve gotten his phone number, or picture, or something. As a mysterious vandal leaves messages in Ryen’s school, she’s possessed by the handsome new student who knows just how to hurt and heal her. But she can’t stop thinking of Misha. He could be gone forever. Or right under her nose, and she wouldn’t even know it…

Book Flipping Love You

    Book Details:
  • Author : Erin Nicholas
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-06-29
  • ISBN : 9781952280160
  • Pages : 380 pages

Download or read book Flipping Love You written by Erin Nicholas and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's the tattooed bad boy her mama warned her about. She's his hot mess--but mostly hot--next door neighbor. Until a two-night-stand gives them the surprise of a lifetime... Jillian Morris is a workaholic who forgets to watch the time. And to eat. And to change her shoes. And to keep even a house-plant alive. And to have any kind of a personal life. Now an eccentric millionaire has left her sixteen million dollars. And eight penguins. Yes, real live penguins. She's a wildlife vet who specializes in penguins, so that makes sense. Kind of. She can, and does, keep penguins alive and well. She now just has to move them cross-country to her friend's new animal park. So if anyone deserves a one-night (or two) stand with a hot, younger, tattooed bad boy on a motorcycle, it's her. Or so Jill tells herself when Zeke Landry flips his bike in front of her motel. If only she'd known who he really was. And that he was the fall-hard-and-fast type. And the protective type. And that one night would turn into more like nine-months of being ...sigh...very personal.

Book Pretty Little Mistakes

    Book Details:
  • Author : Heather McElhatton
  • Publisher : Harper Collins
  • Release : 2009-10-13
  • ISBN : 0061857025
  • Pages : 783 pages

Download or read book Pretty Little Mistakes written by Heather McElhatton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are hundreds of lives sown inside Pretty Little Mistakes, Heather McElhatton's singularly spectacular, breathtakingly unique novel that has more than 150 possible endings. You may end up in an opulent mansion or homeless down by the river; happily married with your own corporation or alone and pecked to death by ducks in London; a Zen master in Japan or morbidly obese in a trailer park. Is it destiny or decision that controls our fate? You can't change your past and start over from scratch in real life—but in Pretty Little Mistakes, you can! But be warned, choose wisely.

Book The Mindset Lists of American History

Download or read book The Mindset Lists of American History written by Tom McBride and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snapshots of the U.S.'s last nine generations—from the creators of the Mindset List media sensation Just as high school graduates in 1957 couldn't imagine life without zippers, those of 2009 can't imagine having to enter phone booths and deposit coins in order to call someone from the street corner. Every August, the Mindset List highlights the cultural touchstones that have shaped the lives of that year's incoming college class. Now this fascinating book extends the Mindset List approach to dramatize what it was like to grow up for every American generation since 1880, showcasing the remarkable changes in what Americans have considered "normal" about the world around them. Expands Tom McBride and Ron Nief's popular annual Mindset Lists to explore the mindset of nine generations of Americans, from 1880 to the future high school graduates of 2030 Offers a novel and absorbing way to understand the frame of reference of Americans through history, whether it's the high school grads of 1918, who viewed riding an elevator as a thrill second only to roller coasters, or those of 2009, who have always thought of "friend" as an active verb Puts a human face on the evolution of historical changes related to technology, the struggle for rights and equality, the calamities of war and depression, and other areas The annual Mindset List garners extensive media attention, including on Today, The Early Show, the NBC Nightly News, CNN, and Fox as well as in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, and hundreds of international publications Whatever your own generational mindset, this book will give you an entertaining and important new tool for understanding the unique perspective and experience of Americans over more than a hundred and fifty years.

Book The Last Foundling

Download or read book The Last Foundling written by Tom Mackenzie and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply moving memoir from one of the last children to be taken in by the Foundling Hospital, London. When she fell pregnant in London in 1938, Jean knew that she couldn’t keep her baby. The unmarried daughter of an elder in the Church of Scotland, she would shame her family if she returned to the north in such a condition. Scared and alone in a city on the brink of war, she begged the Foundling Hospital to give her baby the start in life that she could not. The institution, which had been providing care for deserted infants since the eighteenth century, allowed Jean to nurse her son for nine weeks, leaving her heartbroken when the time came to let him go. But little Tom knew nothing of her love as he grew up in the Foundling Hospital – which, during years of the Second World War, was more like a prison than a children’s home. Locked in and subject to public canings and the sadistic whims of the older boys, there was no one to give him a hug, no one to wipe away his tears. A true story of desertion and neglect, this is also a moving account of survival from one of the very last foundlings. It stands as a testament to the love that ultimately led a family back together.