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Book Ride Hard

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  • Author : Glenna Maynard
  • Publisher : Glenna Maynard
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 482 pages

Download or read book Ride Hard written by Glenna Maynard and published by Glenna Maynard. This book was released on with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Royal By blood. Bastard by choice. The Royal Bastards MC of Charleston, WV ride hard. Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Glenna Maynard brings you a collection featuring books 1-4 of her gritty and gripping RBMC series. The Biker’s Kiss One kiss is all it takes to bring him to his knees and have him asking for forever. Roane Connors doesn’t do relationships. He’s been burned before and isn’t looking to repeat past mistakes. All he needs is a warm body in his bed for the night. Someone to ring in the new year with. Julie Wilson ticks all his boxes. She’s back in town, hot, and single. When the clock strikes midnight one kiss ignites a spark this royal bastard’s not ready for. Lady & The Biker She’s an angel thrust into the chaos of the devil’s playground. I’m a Royal Bastard who doesn’t deserve her. She’s too young for me. Too pure and too good. I’m going to ruin her and break her heart. I know it and she knows it and yet neither of us can stay away. I watched Wylla Mae transform from a girl into a lady. She’s forbidden and tempting with her soft curves and big doe eyes. Everything I crave and all that I deny myself until a moment of weakness forces me to break. An enemy is on the move and when he sets his sights on her, all bets are off. I’ll move heaven and hell to keep her safe in my arms. Tempting The Biker He's married and twice my age, but I can't walk away. Murder- We were never supposed to happen. Alexa’s my daughter’s best friend. I’m a married man. I’m too old for her, but stolen glances turn into more than either of us are prepared for. I’ve made promises I can’t keep. I’m the Prez of Royal Bastards MC. I’m not supposed to be tempted by her innocence. My head swears that I don’t love her, but my heart won’t let go. Alexa- Murder’s married. Off Limits. But I want him. He’s a powerful man. Untouchable and unbreakable. I’ll be his dirty little secret. No one has to know. We’re playing a dangerous game. A deadly one that will leave me with a broken heart or worse, but I’ll do anything to prove to him that what we share is a ride or die love. And for Murder, I’m willing to risk it all. Keeping The Biker Save the date. You’re invited to attend the wedding of Alexa and Murder, Royal Bastards MC style. They said we’d never last. He was a married man. Off limits. Now after all these years Murder is mine till death do us part. I’ll do anything to keep my motorcycle man. For him I risked it all and now comes the reward. His ink branded on my skin and his ring on my finger. Today is the first day of our forever. Search Terms: Biker romance, motorcycle club romance, antihero, outlaw, dark romance, age gap, secret baby, action & adventure romance, romantic thrillers, romantic suspense, love & marriage, family & relationships, wounded hero, emotional scars, secrets & lies, betrayal, tortured past, romance collection

Book French Kiss

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  • Author : Aimee Friedman
  • Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
  • Release : 2010-02-01
  • ISBN : 0545231221
  • Pages : 201 pages

Download or read book French Kiss written by Aimee Friedman and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your drama on as the girls from the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, SOUTH BEACH, strut back into the limelight in another sizzling spring break tale of romance, friendship, and crushes gone bad.Two beautiful girls. One sexy city. Endless opportunities for l'amour.When ALEXA ST. LAURENT falls in love, she falls hard. Can she keep her cool after meeting a French guy who's too good to be true and too hard to resist? For HOLLY JACOBSON, being in love with her boyfriend, Tyler, is as natural as breathing. But there's no denying that Alexa's Parisian cousin Pierre takes Holly's breath away....On a whirlwind rendezvous in Paris, the City of Love, Alexa and Holly are about to discover that everything sounds sexier in French.

Book Life Span Development and Behavior

Download or read book Life Span Development and Behavior written by Paul B. Baltes and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This serial publication continues to review life-span research and theory in the behavioral and social sciences, particularly work done by psychologists and sociologists conducting programmatic research on current problems and refining theoretical positions. Each volume introduces excellent peer-reviewed empirical research into the field of life-span development while presenting interdisciplinary viewpoints on the topic. Often challenging accepted theories, this series is of great interest to developmental, personality, and social psychologists.

Book Queensblade

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  • Author : Susan Shwartz
  • Publisher : Open Road Media
  • Release : 2014-04-01
  • ISBN : 1480496510
  • Pages : 336 pages

Download or read book Queensblade written by Susan Shwartz and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time for the transfer of power from one generation to the next has come. The rites require Queen Olwen to kill herself with the Queensblade in order to ensure the bounty of the kingdom. First, the Princess, Olwen's daughter Gwenlliant, must discover the powers in order to inherit the crown and the kingdom, for only in Gwenlliant rests the power to bring back the bounty of the land and the kingdom of the ages. Gwenlliant must go forth from the Isles of Mist to the shores of Byzantium in order to discover her ancient birthright. Attacked along the way by the assassins of the spirit of darkness and nearly becoming a sacrifice in the dark and bloody vaults of the Stone King, Gwenlliant must overcome hardship and steal her way to succession for only then will her kingdom survive.

Book Just a Wish Away  Wish Series  2

Download or read book Just a Wish Away Wish Series 2 written by Barbara Freethy and published by Fog City Publishing, LLC . This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy, takes us back to the beach in an emotional love story between two best friends who have been separated for a very long time. Alexa Parker and Braden Elliott fell in love when they were twelve years old. On a summer day, while searching for sea glass on the beaches of Washington State, they discovered an unusually shaped blue bottle. The ever-imaginative Alexa declared it a genie's bottle. Popping the cork, they were surprised by a rogue wave that sprayed them with a fine, cool mist. Closing their eyes, they each made a wish ... Before their love had a chance to grow, life, family and tragedy separated the two best friends. Now fifteen years later, Alexa returns to Sand Harbor after her aunt is injured in a mysterious break-in at her antique store. Braden is also back, but he's not the innocent boy Alexa remembers. His military service has left him with physical and emotional scars. Can the sweet love of youth be recaptured by two now cynical souls? Can solving the mystery of the past bring them to a new future? Or will it take a wish, maybe two ... "Alexa & Braden and their story is romantic, funny and a little magical. I really enjoyed it." Lisa – Goodreads Reviewer "This is what I love about Barbara Freethy's novels... she develops the characters so well that I want to live in their world. The town where this book is set is somewhere that I want to visit and all the people are ones I would want to hang out with. I really enjoyed this book, great story line and very well written. Loved it!!!"Cathy – Goodreads Reviewer "This story was very heart warming and well written. Barbara Freethy sure knows how to keep her readers captivated. I can't wait until the next in the series." Tammy – Goodreads Reviewer "I loved the combination of mystery, hope, and romance. Love is worth the risk and the fight to stay together." Tammy – Goodreads Reviewer ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE WISH SERIES: A SECRET WISH (#1) JUST A WISH AWAY (#2) WHEN WISHES COLLIDE (#3) WISH SERIES BOXED SET - Books 1-3

Book Relative Truths

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  • Author : VALERIE S ARMSTRONG
  • Publisher : Trafford Publishing
  • Release : 2013-11-07
  • ISBN : 1490718389
  • Pages : 417 pages

Download or read book Relative Truths written by VALERIE S ARMSTRONG and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlotte Hamilton had always enjoyed being a wife and mother, with no real ambition to pursue a career until, one day, her life is turned upside down. When she is led to believe her husband, Adam, is cheating on her, she discovers things arent always as they seem and soon finds herself in a situation both exciting and disturbing. Unable to resist temptation, she is drawn further and further into an affair that, from the beginning, is doomed to end in tragedy. Now she is forced to reexamine her life and plan for a future without her husband.

Book His on Demand

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  • Author : Fiona Murphy
  • Publisher : Fiona Murphy
  • Release : 2018-05-24
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 280 pages

Download or read book His on Demand written by Fiona Murphy and published by Fiona Murphy. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To make my dream come true I’ll do anything, even put up with an a$$hole like Leandros Kaplan. Four years, five tops and I’ll have enough money saved to stop working and write full time. I know lying to him to get the job is crazy and stupid. It’s as crazy and stupid as the requirement for his new assistant to be married. I’m not married, and I’m not like his past assistants, the ones who dropped sexual innuendo daily and then would hand him their underwear when he asked for reports. I’m a freaking virgin at thirty-one. I swear I never thought I would fall for him, it doesn’t matter that he’s a gorgeous Greek god billionaire, he’s also an over the top alpha male bully who takes pride in being ruthless and cold-blooded. He’s so out of my league we don’t even play the same game. He’s into dating double zero models. There’s no way he would ever be interested in a curvy woman like me. When he finds out I lied I’m not surprised he wants his pound of flesh, I’m surprised he wants it in the form of my flesh, naked for him. The retribution he demands is me, whenever, however, he wants my body. I’ll give it to him, everything he demands. He doesn’t want my heart or tears, only I can’t stop giving him both, and it’s slowly tearing me apart. Can he ever forgive me for lying or will that one lie be the end of us? Keywords: BBW Romance, Curvy Romance, Curvy woman romance, Billionaire Romance, Alpha billionaire, Jealous Possessive hero, j/p alpha, Multicultural interracial romance, Greek billionaire, over the top alpha, OTT alpha, bully romance, office romance, boss romance, virgin romance, first time romance

Book The Complete Novels of George MacDonald  Illustrated

Download or read book The Complete Novels of George MacDonald Illustrated written by George MacDonald and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 10381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Novels of George MacDonald (Illustrated) showcases the works of the prolific Scottish author in one comprehensive collection. Known for his enchanting storytelling and allegorical themes, MacDonald's novels delve into complex moral and spiritual issues. His unique literary style combines fantasy elements with deep philosophical insights, making his works both captivating and thought-provoking. In this carefully curated edition, readers can immerse themselves in MacDonald's imaginative worlds and explore the timeless themes woven throughout his stories. George MacDonald, a Christian minister and poet, drew inspiration from his faith and personal experiences to create his compelling novels. His deep understanding of human nature and his ability to convey profound truths through narrative have cemented his place in literary history. MacDonald's influence on later writers, such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, highlights his enduring impact on the fantasy genre and spiritual literature. I highly recommend The Complete Novels of George MacDonald (Illustrated) to readers who appreciate richly symbolic storytelling and philosophical depth. This collection offers a treasure trove of literary gems that will entertain and enlighten those who delve into MacDonald's captivating narratives.

Book The Complete Works

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  • Author : George MacDonald
  • Publisher : DigiCat
  • Release : 2022-11-13
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 14077 pages

Download or read book The Complete Works written by George MacDonald and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 14077 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. This edition includes: George MacDonald by Annie Matheson Fantasy Fiction: The Princess and the Goblin The Princess and Curdie Phantastes At the Back of the North Wind The Lost Princess: A Double Story The Day Boy and the Night Girl The Flight of the Shadow Lilith: A Romance Adela Cathcart The Portent and Other Stories Dealings with the Fairies Stephen Archer and Other Tales Realistic Fiction: David Elginbrod (The Tutor's First Love) Alec-Forbes of Howglen (The Maiden's Bequest) Robert Falconer (The Musician's Quest) Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood Wilfrid Cumbermede Gutta Percha Willie St. George and St. Michael Mary Marston (A Daughter's Devotion) Warlock o' Glenwarlock (The Laird's Inheritance) Weighed and Wanting (A Gentlewoman's Choice) What's Mine's Mine (The Highlander's Last Song) Home Again (The Poet's Homecoming) The Elect Lady (The Landlady's Master) A Rough Shaking Heather and Snow (The Peasant Girl's Dream) Salted with Fire (The Minister's Restoration) Far Above Rubies Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie (The Marquis' Secret) Sir Gibbie (The Baronet's Song) Donal Grant (The Shepherd's Castle) Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood The Seaboard Parish The Vicar's Daughter Thomas Wingfold, Curate (The Curate's Awakening) Paul Faber, Surgeon (The Lady's Confession) There and Back (The Baron's Apprenticeship) The Poetical Works of George MacDonald A Hidden Life and Other Poems A Book of Strife, in the Form of the Diary of an Old Soul Rampolli: Growths from a Long-planted Root Theological Writings: Unspoken Sermons The Miracles of Our Lord The Hope of the Gospel ...

Book Seeking Sirius

    Book Details:
  • Author : Laure Edwards Reminick
  • Publisher : DogStar Press
  • Release : 2014-08-14
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 153 pages

Download or read book Seeking Sirius written by Laure Edwards Reminick and published by DogStar Press. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeking Sirius, #1 of the Crystal Ceres Time Travel books 2001 Space Odyssey meets the metaphysics of Interstellar 240 pages Alexa Jane Alden is about to claim her happily-ever-after. But before she can complete plans for her wedding on a Bahamas beach, she is hijacked—to a thousand years forward in time and a planet far, far away. There is a way back from the future, but only if Alexa can locate a specific mystical Master of Masters. The challenge is finding a master of the universe who keeps his location unknown, and has a habit of vanishing into thin air at will—maybe for forever. While searching for her way home, Alexa realizes the package entrusted to her care is attracting dangerous attention. The very key for accomplishing her heart’s desire is also one that an ancient murderous computer—with minions desperate to do its bidding—is willing to maim and kill to possess. A suspenseful SciFi adventure, woven with metaphysical secrets, Seeking Sirius is all about self-trust, in the midst of chaos. Interview with the Author: Q - Why seeking Sirius? A – After consulting with the world-class astronomy department at the University of Texas in Austin (where I studied astronomy as an undergraduate student) I chose the star Sirius because it is 8.6 light years away from Earth and is in the right direction for Alexa to show up on Adalans. Only later did I discover that many cultures through time have considered that star special in metaphysical terms. Q - How did a certain robot in this story become so advanced? A - The robot’s creator in the early twenty-first century included instructions for it to continue improving his/its programming and its physical appearance. Q – In what order should I read the books? A – The series does follow a logical thread because the protagonist is on a quest, but each story turns on its own plot. Here’s the sequence: Seeking Sirius Jaguar Transit A third novel is in progress, to complete the story Q - So, why should readers give these books a try? A – Seeking Sirius and Jaguar Transit (book #2) are a mix of Science Fiction, Time Travel and Metaphysical genres, with a little romance thrown in. There’s also suspense, as well as action and adventure, to keep you on the edge. Seeking Sirius eBook Categories: - Time Travel Science Fiction Series - Science Fiction Suspense Series - Metaphysical Science Fiction Series - Action and Adventure Romance Series

Book The Magic of Scotland   70  Scottish Historical Novels  Adventure Classics   Romance Novels

Download or read book The Magic of Scotland 70 Scottish Historical Novels Adventure Classics Romance Novels written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 15244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook collection has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers Anna Buchan: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel

Book Tales of Scottish Highlands   Moors     70  Historical Novels  Adventure Classics   Victorian Romances

Download or read book Tales of Scottish Highlands Moors 70 Historical Novels Adventure Classics Victorian Romances written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 15244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this unique collection with carefully picked out historical novels, adventure classics, romance novels, war stories and other tales set in Scottish highlands and moors. Table of Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers Anna Buchan: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel

Book The Greatest Works of Scottish Literature

Download or read book The Greatest Works of Scottish Literature written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 15244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and meticulously edited collection includes the greatest historical novels, adventure classics, legends, romance novels and war stories set in Scottish highlands and moors. Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers O. Douglas: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel

Book A Love I Can Trust

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sanya Hudson-Payne
  • Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
  • Release : 2011-12-29
  • ISBN : 1612044492
  • Pages : 221 pages

Download or read book A Love I Can Trust written by Sanya Hudson-Payne and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-29 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexa, Emily, and Roxanne are three different women who share one thing in common: they all distrust love. As a child, Alexa witnesses the brutal murder of her mother by her alcoholic father, and then suffers incest and rape, perpetuated by her uncle and strangers. Maturing with an impenetrable shell, Alexa becomes the CEO and founder of a multi-million dollar company where she treats everyone with disdain, and seeks gratification through sexually demeaning encounters with men. Alexa's assistant, Emily, vows to focus on her career and avoid love at all costs, since her parents instilled in her that the sole purpose of love is to marry for money. Alexa's personal stylist, Roxanne, fights her own battle with trust and love, manifested through poor relationships because of her father's abandonment. As the three women travel down the path of their own destinies, combating issues of trust, a murder plot is revealed. Who wants one of the women dead? Follow the intriguing drama, set against a backdrop of passion, jealously, adoration, and betrayal in A Love I Can Trust. Sanya Hudson-Payne lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is an educator in the NYC public school system. She also freelances for various online magazines and speaks at empowerment seminars along the East Coast. http: //SBPRA.com/SanyaHudson-Payne

Book Molly s Journey

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  • Author : Sheila Everett
  • Publisher : Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
  • Release : 2016-03-10
  • ISBN : 1785761668
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Molly s Journey written by Sheila Everett and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries, Molly's Journey is an uplifting novel from the Queen of family saga, and author of Bicycles and Blackberries, Sheila Newberry. 1906. High-spirited and unconventional, young Molly Sparkes is on the verge of a big adventure as she prepares to set sail from England to Australia. Tempted by the lure of the glamorous performers she meets, Molly seeks out Rory Kelly, a circus acrobat who spots talent in Molly herself. As she attempts to follow in her mother's footsteps, and live a life on the stage, the risk of war threatens to bring her dreams crashing down . . . 'Reading a Sheila Newberry book is like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. You can feel the love and care put into every juicy morsel' - Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family 'I have long been a fan of Sheila Newberry's novels. I love their wonderful warmth and charm.' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool Previously published as Molly Sparkes.

Book The Virtual Public Servant

Download or read book The Virtual Public Servant written by Stephen Jeffares and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With recent advances and investment in artificial intelligence, are we on the verge of introducing virtual public servants? Governments around the world are rapidly deploying robots and virtual agents in healthcare, education, local government, social care, and criminal justice. These advances not only promise unprecedented levels of control and convenience at a reduced cost but also claim to connect, to empathise, and to build trust. This book documents how—after decades of designing out costly face to face transactions, investment in call centres, and incentivising citizens to self-service—the tech industry is promising to re-humanise our frontline public services. It breaks out of disciplinary silos and moves us on from the polarised hype vs. fear discussion on the future of work. It does so through in-depth Q-methodology interviews with a wide range of frontline public servants, from doctors to librarians, from social workers to school receptionists, and from police officers to call handlers. The first of its kind, this book should be of interest across the social sciences and to anyone concerned with how recent measures to digitise and automate our services are paving the way for the development of full-blown AI in frontline work.

Book Kirksey

    Book Details:
  • Author : Judge Bill Swann
  • Publisher : Balboa Press
  • Release : 2021-01-31
  • ISBN : 1982261684
  • Pages : 136 pages

Download or read book Kirksey written by Judge Bill Swann and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kirksey lives in Tennessee. Sometimes he has odd visions. Some of them are Orwellian. He thinks a lot. You may think he is crazy.