Download or read book Surprises written by Alan Ayckbourn and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love stories yet to happen, in a future filled with surprises. Who is the amorous stranger, Titus, who materialises in young Grace's bedroom? Can she believe he is who he says he is? For her parents, Franklin and Martha, does love everlasting still hold true if death is postponed indefinitely? Can lawyer Lorraine, who prides herself on her infallibility, have finally discovered the ideal partner, one who is also never wrong? Will lonely secretary Sylvia, after unhappy affairs with everyone from deep sea divers to space shuttle pilots, ever find her Mr Right? A comedy with its head in the future and its heart in the past, Alan Ayckbourn's Surprises premiered in July 2012 at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, in a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre.

Download or read book Ecstasy written by Irvine Welsh and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestsellig romance author suffers a paralyzing stroke and her philandering husband wonders how this will affect his gambling and whoring budget; two young lovers must come to terms with their chemically induced deformity; Lloyd from Leith transfigures his passion for an unhappily married woman. These three tales confirm Irvine Welsh's position as a master of the "chemical" romance genre.

Download or read book Justice for Lorraine written by Conrad Cohen and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conrad Cohen had just finished a shift as New York City Police officer Nov. 25, 1972, when he walked into a bar and saw her Lorraine. She was on vacation from Richmond, Virginia, where she lived and worked. Less than two years later, the two were married, and for the next thirty-eight years, their love for each other never wavered. They saw the world together, enjoying fifteen glorious cruises. Even after Lorraine had a colon operation and a stroke, they still made the most out of life's daily adventures. They were hopeful her health would improve, but she was diagnosed with dementia with psychosis in 2005. The diagnosis didn't have to be a death sentence, but it would set in motion a series of events that would leave Conrad equating the word doctor with killer. He learned that when a loved one enters a hospital, it's the doctors' turf, and they do what they want. Lorraine died December 31, 2009, after she was given medication that the Food and Drug Administration had warned could kill elderly people with dementia. She didn't need to die, but there can still be Justice for Lorraine.

Download or read book The Enlightened Bracketologist written by Nigel Holmes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every March, the NCAA men's basketball tournament blankets newspapers and the Internet, and attracts millions of television viewers over the course of three weeks. Will a perennial favorite like Duke win? Or will it be a dark horse like Gonzaga? The phenomenon known as March Madness galvanizes a nation of viewers as few other sports events can. The reason? Bracketology. America eagerly watches as 64 teams become 32, then 16, then 8, then 4, then 2, and finally #1. Now it's time to use the same rigorous method for everything that really matters in culture, people, history, the arts and more. In The Enlightened Bracketologist the editors have organized the world's most haunting and maddeningly subjective questions into a scheme of binary pairings that finally reveal what is truly the best in its class: La Tache or Chateau Latour? (1) Barry Bonds or Terrell Owens? (2) "Vissi d'arte" or "Dove Sono"? (3) OJ verdict or JFK assassination? (4) "Top of the world, Ma" or "Nobody's perfect"? (5) Two by two, The Enlightened Bracketologist pits our cultural mainstays against each other; only the finest survive. Every double-page spread of this book will contain a series of brackets compiled by experts and celebrities, with text call-outs that highlight the reason why one competitor moves on and another doesn't. Already committed are Elvis Costello on popular songs; David Bouley on cookbooks; Leon Fleisher on piano music; Reneé Fleming on opera arias; Henry Beard on French phrases; Joseph Ward on wine.

Download or read book Once More My Darling Rogue written by Lorraine Heath and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are England's most eligible bachelors, with the most scandalous reputations. But for the right woman, even an unrepentant rogue may mend his ways . . . Born to the street but raised within the aristocracy, Drake Darling can't escape his sordid beginnings. Not when Lady Ophelia Lyttleton snubs him at every turn, a constant reminder he's not truly one of them. But after rescuing her from a mysterious drowning, he realizes she doesn't remember who she is. With plans to bring her to heel, he insists she's his housekeeper—never expecting to fall for the charming beauty. While Ophelia might not recall her life before Drake, she has little doubt she belongs with him. The desire she feels for her dark, brooding employer can't be denied, regardless of consequences. So when Ophelia's memory returns, she is devastated by the depth of his betrayal. Now Drake must risk everything to prove she can trust this rogue with her heart once more.

Download or read book Lyrics 1964 2016 written by Paul Simon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive collection from the legendary folk icon features lyrics from each of Simon's 10 original studio albums, as well as lyrics from the renowned Simon & Garfunkel records. 50 b&w photographs throughout.

Download or read book The Little Black Songbook Paul Simon written by Wise Publications and published by Wise Publications. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Black Songbook returns with another pocket-sized collection. Paul Simon has been a constant presence is popular music and as of 2017 has earned sixteen Grammy awards. Whether through the powerful rhymes of Simon and Garfunkel or his ever-evolving solo output, Paul Simon has a unique songwriting talent and style which has set him apart from all others. This publication presents more than 80 songs spanning the entirety of of Paul Simon’s career, from Simon and Garfunkel through to his 2006 album Surprise. Every song is presented with complete lyrics and Guitar chords, perfect for quick learning or as a reference for group sing-alongs or busking.

Download or read book Foolscap written by Michael Malone and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious chase through academe and across countries from renowned author Michael Malone.

Download or read book Beyond the Wind Chimes written by Phyllis Adair Ward and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I can sit for hours over a cup of tea and talk to Phyllis about almost any topic. She is such a great storyteller, and there is always a lesson to be learned. Phylliss new book is so much like her personality, full of mirth, a history lesson, nurturing words, and a brief glimpse into a remarkable mind. The story of Fifty-Four made me smile and remember what I was thinking at that age and what I could expect to come to mind as I move into my next phase of life (Dr. Joye M. Carter, author of My Strength Comes from Within: An Autobiography; I Speak for the Dead; and Let Me Give You a Peace of My Mind). Beyond the Wind Chimes is a poignant collection of short stories written by the talented Phyllis Adair Ward, author of Wind Chimes and Promises. I found myself wiping a tear or two or simply scratching my head. The stories are whimsical, thought-provoking, and a very easy read. It is a must read accompanied by a cup of coffee or tea (Beatrice Toney Bailey, author of Farewell, My Friend). If you love Phyllis, you will love this book. If you dont know Phyllis, read it, and your heart will be touched. She has written poems, stories, essays, and commentaries infused with warmth and connection. Meet Miss Lorraine and Dr. Adams if you want a heart-warmer. Meet mothers and grandmothers, cousins, aunts, and uncles. You will find humor, kindness, and tragedy, along with gratitude for the miracles of living. Here is a fine model for aging gracefully with only a few complaints. Phyllis succeeds in her goal for this book, I want to write acceptable or unacceptable words. I want to empty out my heart and soul on paper. Thats my gift to the world. The only one I really have. She gives abundantly. (Linda Caldwell Lee, author of Mystics, Me and Moby: A Spiritual Road Trip and What Happiness Required).

Download or read book Love Me Always written by Melissa Crosby and published by iHeart Press. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When cynicism and true love collide, there can only be one outcome. Orphaned as a young girl, Mallory Church learned very early on that love didn’t come for free; especially not for her. A fact once again proven by her ex-fiancé—and now, technically defunct best friend—as he up and left when she needed him most. Firefighter Ethan Myers was the supreme bachelor. With a great career, good friends, and women on a whim; he was on top of the world. When a work-related incident pushes Ethan to hit pause on life, it forces him to take a hard look at his lifestyle and decide on what truly matters. Left to deal with a shameful secret on her own, Mallory moves to the small town of Willow Oaks to start over; determined never to rely on anyone ever again. But as she grows closer to Ethan, the walls she’d built to protect herself begin to weaken. Will Mallory’s secret force her to push away the one man who might truly stand by her? Love Me Always tells the story of Mallory and Ethan as they learn about life, trust, and true love. Love Me Always is the fourth book in the Willow Oaks Sweet Romance series. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone.

Download or read book A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection Volume 2 written by Melissa Crosby and published by iHeart Press. This book was released on 2020-05-22 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Series brings you small town sweetness at its finest, sprinkled with toe-curling moments, real-life tension, and swoon-worthy happily ever-afters. Volume 2 of the Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection brings you the final two books of Melissa Crosby's Willow Oaks Sweet Romance series, Love Me Always and Love Me Timeless. Get to know Ethan, Mallory, Carly, and Mick and join them as together, they learn about life, boundaries, and true love. Each book in the series tells the story of one couple and their journey to finding happily ever-after. What readers have said: "Melissa Crosby writes heart-warming stories with true to life characters. She isn't afraid to tackle difficult issues to make her stories realistic." ~★★★★★ from an Amazon Customer "An amazing book. So much heartache woven in - it truly made my heart hurt. Really well done and personable characters. Wonderful characters. Twists and turns and an equally wonderful storyline. A very lovely read." ~★★★★★ from Michaela, an Amazon Customer "This was a beautiful story about a beautiful couple. The story was so touching, emotional, inspirational, as well as, romantic." ~★★★★★ from Lori, a Kindle Customer. "I fell in love just reading this story, I am an "older" woman and this book hit my emotions. The characters were charming, they became my friends. The plot was captivating. This is one of my favorite genres and Melissa Crosby had me from the start. A five-star read." ~★★★★★ from Lenda, a Kindle Customer This Collection Includes: Love Me Always – When cynicism and true love collide, there can only be one outcome. Love Me Timeless – She's thirty-two. He's fifty. Their heads say no. But their hearts say yes.

Download or read book Death Down the Aisle written by Emily Queen and published by Willow Hill Books. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage can be murder. Rosemary Lillywhite can't wait for her brother, Frederick, and her best friend, Vera, to tie the knot. She's over the moon they've finally caved in and admitted their love for one another—but even more than that, she wants them out of her too-crowded townhouse! The long-awaited—and excessively lavish—country wedding is slated to take place in Pardington in one week's time, and when an ominous warning arrives Rosemary is relieved she'll be out of harm's way. The only problem is that wherever she goes, murder isn't far behind. When a key member of the wedding party turns up dead, Vera insists she turn her back on the case—and for once, Rosemary is content to let the police do their jobs. Unfortunately, sleeping dogs don't always lie, especially when there are secrets to be revealed, and Rosemary has no choice but to try to find the killer. After all, who would be so brazen to commit a murder at the vicarage, and how far will they go to ensure nobody learns the truth? Book seven in The Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates series. Are you ready to escape to the roaring twenties? For fans of Beth Byers, Leighann Dobbs, Lee Strauss, and cozy historical murder mysteries. A light, cozy mystery with no swearing, graphic scenes, or cliffhangers.

Download or read book Why Me written by C.L Lind and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty six year old Vernon Jackson is every woman's dream. He is handsome, tall and is the manager of a major telephone corporation. Vernon is also quite the ladies man, he can have any date he wants without any effort. However, with every date Vernon has, comes with some hilarious misfortune. While dating a woman, Vernon either gets hurt, arrested and homeless. In the middle of the story, we find out why this player is being played.

Download or read book Sky written by Ondine Sherman and published by Pantera Press. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friendship can be found in the unlikeliest of places. After her mother's death, Sky leaves her city life to move in with her aunt and uncle in a small Australian town. Life in a new place isn't easy, and Sky finds comfort in the friendship of a stray dog she meets along the way. But her new friends at school are another story, and as Sky struggles to fit in, she finds herself doing things that go against everything she believes in. When Sky stumbles on a case of animal cruelty, she is forced to question what's really important to her and who she wants to be.

Download or read book The Fall of Koli written by M. R. Carey and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M. R. Carey's Rampart trilogy is "an epic post-apocalyptic fable" (Kirkus) like no other, set in a world where nature has turned against us. Now, in the unforgettable final chapter, the world that was lost comes back to haunt those who have survived–and Koli's journey comes to its astonishing close. "A gorgeous, borderline flawless trilogy." –Seanan McGuire What will the future hold for those who are left? Koli has come a long way since being exiled from his small village of Mythen Rood. In his search for the fabled tech of the Old Times, he knew he'd be battling shunned men, strange beasts and trees that move as fast as whips. But he has already encountered so much more than he bargained for. Now that Koli and his companions have found the source of the signal they've been following - the mysterious "Sword of Albion"—there is hope that their perilous journey will finally be worth something. They're searching for a way to help humanity fight back against nature. But what they'll find is an ancient war that never ended . . . The Rampart Trilogy The Book of Koli The Trials of Koli The Fall of Koli For more from M. R. Carey, check out: The Girl With All the Gifts Fellside The Boy on the Bridge Someone Like Me By the same author, writing as Mike Carey: The Devil You Know Vicious Circle Dead Men's Boots Thicker Than Water The Naming of the Beasts

Download or read book Zapped written by Carol Higgins Clark and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-01-27 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Returning home from their honeymoon to discover that their neighbor has put his Manhattan apartment up for sale, Regan Reilly and her husband Jack decide to buy it to enlarge their own loft, but the renovation process spawns its own set of problems and an unexpected case. Reprint.

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