Download or read book The Wrong Door written by Natalia Ginzburg and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together the eleven plays Ginzburg wrote between 1965 and the months before her death, this volume directs attention to Ginzburg's unique talent as a dramatist.

Download or read book 101 Things You Didn t Know about Da Vinci written by Cynthia Phillips and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timed to coincide with the release of Walter Isaacson’s latest biography on the famous painter and inventor, as well as the latest thriller in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code series, this book includes 101 in-depth facts about Leonardo Da Vinci. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Da Vinci provides you with all the fascinating facts you didn’t know about the famous artist, inventor, and creator of the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, including details about his personal life, information about his inventions and art, his interactions with his contemporaries, and his impact on the world since his death. Some facts include: —Da Vinci was left handed, and wrote from right to left, even writing his letters backwards. —Da Vinci’s The Last Supper started peeling off the wall almost immediately upon completion, due to a combination of the type of paint Leonardo used and the humidity —Among Leonardo’s many inventions and creations was a mechanical lion he created to celebrate the coronation of King François I of France Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining facts about history’s most creative genius, 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Da Vinci has just what you’re looking for!

Download or read book The Bachelor Prince written by Debbie Macomber and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover this classic tale of royal romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. A man who happens to be a prince… Prince Stefano Giorgio Paolo is the kind of man most women only dream of marrying. And now the very handsome—and very eligible—bachelor has arrived in America to search for a bride. Hope Jordan’s prince has finally come, but there’s no happy ending in sight. Her royal suitor needs a wealthy wife to save his country from ruin. And Hope has nothing to offer Stefano…except her heart. Hope is the first woman to make Stefano feel so deeply. But can he give up his kingdom for love? Originally published in 1994

Download or read book Texas Conquest written by Holly Castillo and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the moment Lorenzo Valdez saved Angie Torres from being crushed by an angry mule, he knew she was trouble. Having rolled her out of harm’s way, he can’t deny that he is intrigued by the soft, delicate woman, especially when she races away without telling him her name. Angie serves as a spy to the Texians, aiding them in the Texas Revolution. Her desire for the enemy soldier’s arms around her goes against everything she has been fighting for. However, their fate is intertwined and they are forced to work together. While Angie tries to protect her heart, Lorenzo must overcome his own demons. With the Texians on the verge of attacking San Antonio, Angie and Lorenzo have to fight not only for their right to love one another, but also for their lives and the future of Texas.

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Download or read book Swords of Exodus written by Larry Correia and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ORIGINAL MASS MARKET. Sequel to thriller Dead Six. From the author of the New York Times bestselling Monster Hunter series and an Air Force weapons expert, an edge-of-your-seat military-political thriller. A master thief and a hardhitting mercenary team up to defeat a Central Asian warlord with world-wide destruction on his mind. The hard-hitting sequel to groundbreaking military adventure Dead Six. On the far side of the world, deep in former Soviet Central Asia, lies a stronghold called the Crossroads. It is run with an iron fist by a brutal warlord calling himself Sala Jihan. He is far more than a petty dictator, for Jihan holds the fate of nations in his grasp. To save a world slipping into chaos, Jihan must either fall or be controlled. One secret military organization called Exodus plans to see that this happens. For this mission, they need the best of the best. Unfortunately the man they need is rotting in an almost unassailable foreign prison. Enter Lorenzo, thief extraordinaire. Lorenzo is now retired, happily married and living in paradise. His Achilles heel: an FBI-agent brother who has gone missing¾disappeared into the stronghold of warlord Jihan. Exodus promises to give Lorenzo his chance to rescue his brother if and only if Lorenzo will perform one service for them: break Michael Valentine out of a captivity from which no one has ever emerged alive. And if Lorenzo can accomplish that¾well then, the Crossroads awaits the sword of Exodus. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Download or read book Clowns written by Ezra LeBank and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clowns: In Conversation with Modern Masters is a groundbreaking collection of conversations with 20 of the greatest clowns on earth. In discussion with clown aficionados Ezra LeBank and David Bridel, these legends of comedy reveal the origins, inspirations, techniques, and philosophies that underpin their remarkable odysseys. Featuring incomparable artists, including Slava Polunin, Bill Irwin, David Shiner, Oleg Popov, Dimitri, Nola Rae, and many more, Clowns is a unique and definitive study on the art of clowning. In Clowns, these 20 master artists speak candidly about their first encounters with clowning and circus, the crucial decisions that carved out the foundations of their style, and the role of teachers and mentors who shaped their development. Follow the twists and turns that changed the direction of their art and careers, explore the role of failure and originality in their lives and performances, and examine the development and evolution of the signature routines that became each clown’s trademark. The discussions culminate in meditations on the role of clowning in the modern world, as these great practitioners share their perspectives on the mysterious, elusive art of the clown.

Download or read book The Wineberg written by S.D. Hill and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A murderer!" Lorenzo interjected, asserting the words she couldn't bring herself to say, watching her closely, noting the offended expression on her face. "Yes! You see him in that light, I don't. I-didn't witness that side of him, I know my dad to be a giving, gentle man. I loved him, Lorenzo, he's the only father I had and I know, deep down, I know he killed your father and he regretted it." "Regret, my ass! He didn't regret damned thing he did until he burned down the Double C farm and you survived the fire. He witnessed your suffering and you became his conscience!"

Download or read book Hearings Reports and Prints of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 1820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Omega Objective written by Wesley Hankins the West Meadow Crow and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The return of Christ for his church is just a whisper away, but there are still a few who are willing to believe the gospel, and Roger Converse is one of them. Catapulted to prominence when the surveillance company where he works discovers his past military talents, Roger becomes a key player. Trained in Special Ops for military intelligence, he soon finds himself in the middle of an elaborate scheme to introduce world peace. In possession of elitist information, Roger begins to struggle with the claims of Christianity, while a tangled web of coincidence usually reserved only for conspiracy theory now becomes rational policy. His life depends on where he places his trust as he sees a darker side to the utopian peace about to be introduced.

Download or read book His Prize A Forbidden Lovers Mafia Romance written by Nicole Cypher and published by Thrilling Dark Romance. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex... He won me in a poker game. It wasn’t my fiancé’s place to bet me, but what do you expect from a man who’s being forced to marry you? Imagine my surprise when the man I met at a chance encounter, the same one I later learned was the don of the Italian mafia, is the one who claims me as his prize. As the daughter of a Russian member of the bratva, I’m supposed to be a peace offering for the Italians. But the don seems to have no idea about it. Settimo Gruco is rumored to be as sinister as he is dangerous, and I’m told if he learns who I am, he’ll kill me. But in a world full of criminals, he becomes the one I trust the most. Settimo... I won her in a poker game. All I wanted was another night with the beautiful girl I met on one of the darkest days of my life, and her fiancé was stupid enough to give it to me. I tell myself Alex is just another girl, but she’s becoming an addiction, and I can’t seem to curb my craving. When I find out her connection to my greatest rival, I’m forced to weigh the benefits of keeping her alive. Despite where she comes from, I trust her. If my gut instinct is right, by the end of the war with the bratva she’ll be my biggest ally… if they don’t kill her first. Tempers are rising, with threats closing in from all sides. In an escalating war, can two opponents join forces? Or is blood truly thicker than water? A note about Gruco Crime Famiy: This is an 18+ standalone mafia romance series with varying tropes and heroes with diverse personalities, intentions, and tolerances for violence. Because of this, each book can be very different, and it’s perfectly okay to hop around! Here’s a brief breakdown of the series. His Promise - Gritty and spicy but not very dark with an alphahole hero and a fake relationship. His Pet - DARK. Lorenzo is out for revenge, and he’s going to get it. His Prize - Gritty and spicy but not very dark with an alphahole hero and a forbidden love. His Puppet - Mid-level dark with a captive heroine. His Property - DARK. Hero is a sadist who loves pain play. His Passerotta - Low-level dark with a captive heroine and a hero who is soft with her.

Download or read book The World Tomorrow written by Norman Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Debt Paid in the Marriage Bed written by Jennifer Hayward and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sexy international romance, an Italian billionaire will stop at nothing to reclaim his wife—even crash her wedding to someone else! Angelina’s world is shattered when Lorenzo Ricci walks through the door of her engagement party and demands she call off the wedding—because she’s still married to him! She left the formidable Italian to save her heart, but now, with her family business at stake, Angelina must consider his terms . . . In need of an heir, Lorenzo will use any means to reclaim his wayward wife and return her to their marriage bed. He’ll make her debts disappear if she repays him . . . in desire! The chemistry may be alive and well between them, but can they survive their tempestuous reunion unscathed?

Download or read book The Age of Ideas written by Alan Philips and published by Zola Books. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian Schrager, Marcus Aurelius, Supreme, Kith, Rick Rubin, Kanye West, Soulcycle, Ikea, Sweetgreen, The Wu-Tang Clan, Danny Meyer, Tracy Chapman, Warren Buffett, Walt Disney, Jack's Wife Freda, Starbucks, A24, Picasso, In-N-Out Burger, intel, Tom Brady, Mission Chinese, Nike, Masayoshi Takayama, Oprah, the Baal Shem Tov. What do they all have in common? They have discovered their purpose and unlocked their creative potential. We have been born into a time when all the tools to make our dreams a reality are available and, for the most part, affordable. We have the freedom to manifest our truth, pursue our own path, and along the way discover our best selves. Whether as individuals or as part of a group, we can't be held back by anything except knowledge. The Age of Ideas provides that knowledge. It takes the reader on an incredible journey into a world of self-discovery, personal fulfillment, and modern entrepreneurship. The book starts by explaining how the world has shifted into this new paradigm and then outlines a step-by-step framework to turn your inner purpose and ideas into an empowered existence. Your ideas have more power than ever before, and when you understand how to manifest and share those ideas, you will be on the road to making an impact in ways you never before imagined. Welcome to the Age of Ideas.

Download or read book A Glitter of Gold Georgia Coast Romance Book 2 written by Liz Johnson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anne Norris moved to Savannah, Georgia, for a fresh start. Now her pirate-tour business is flagging, and paying the rent requires more than wishful thinking. When she discovers evidence of a shipwreck off the coast of Tybee Island, she knows it could be just the boon she needs to stay afloat. She takes her findings to local museum director Carter Hale for confirmation, but she runs after a disastrous first meeting. Carter has been searching for the location of the wreck detailed in the worn pages of an 18th-century diary, the discovery of which could open the door to his dream job at a prestigious museum. But convincing Anne to help him fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle is no easy task. And working with Carter means that Anne will have to do the one thing she swore she'd never do again: trust a man. Finding a monetary backer and sticking with a search that's turning up nothing will take all their dedication--and every secret they've tried to hide. If they can find the lost ship, they may discover a treasure worth more than all the pirate gold in the world--love.

Download or read book Harlequin Presents March 2017 Box Set 2 of 2 written by Abby Green and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes: CLAIMED FOR THE DE CARRILLO TWINS Wedlocked! by Abby Green Cruz De Carrillo cannot forget kissing maid Trinity Adams. But Trinity quickly moved on—to become stepmother to his brother's sons! To protect his orphaned nephews and finish what he started, he'll have to put a ring on Trinity's finger… A DEBT PAID IN THE MARRIAGE BED by Jennifer Hayward Angelina's world is shattered when Lorenzo Ricci walks into her engagement party to tell her that she's still married to him! Lorenzo will use financial and sensual means to reclaim his wayward wife. Can they survive their tempestuous reunion unscathed? THE TEMPORARY MRS. MARCHETTI by Melanie Milburne Cristiano Marchetti proposes to Alice Piper to fulfill the conditions of a will. But his real agenda is revenge—for leaving him years ago! That is until it seems the future Mrs. Marchetti might become more than Cristiano's temporary bride… THE FORGOTTEN GALLO BRIDE by Natalie Anderson Zara Falconer's wedding to Tomas Gallo set her free, but an accident wiped Tomas's memory before he could annul their vows. When she discovers this tortured man is still her husband, she has to ask—will their passion bring back Tomas's memories? Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' March 2017 Box Set 1 of 2!

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