Download or read book The Bellarmine Feint written by Tom Czerwinski and published by First Edition Design Pub.. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bellarmine Feint is an intellectual thriller reminiscent of the late Michael Crichton’s wrapping an adventure around a scientific core. The underlying theme is that the pursuit of progress and prosperity through constant innovation and novelty is threatened by the limits discovered in the new science of complexity theory. It turns out that moderation is not just an ethical or pragmatic consideration, but a scientific necessity. The Vatican, bent on restoring the importance of tradition and order, devises a plan to use this discovery to both preserve its existence, and to curb the conduct of the modern secular state. In order to test this strategy, Dr. Alan Voldt, an unaware player, is sent to Turkey in 2018 to finalize an inter-university exchange agreement. Voldt is an unlikely candidate to be a lay numerary of the Vatican’s Order of Opus Dei. The former Youngstown State tight end and Marine platoon leader is a controversial authority on the rise and fall of civilizations. Although a committed Catholic, he follows in the footsteps of St. Augustine, who until well into his thirties had prayed, “Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet.” At 41, Voldt has still not turned that corner. Turkey’s controversial entry to the European Union gets tangled up with the Vatican strategy through Voldt’s furtive affair with Sila Gyor, a prominent Turkish TV anchor. Her views on Turkey’s future reflect a yearning for Ottoman past glory. This conflicts with a family tradition loyal to the Ataturk European-oriented vision. The ensuing contention over her son’s allegiance leads to tragic consequences. Inexorably, Turkey’s MiT and America’s CIA are drawn into the plot, because interpretations of the Vatican strategy assume conspiratorial dimensions. In parallel, a Canadian-based Russian oligarch, Maksim Ioshchenkov, also has an interest in Voldt for his access to human terrain analysis--the mapping of tribal, clan, family and clique dynamics underlying formal social structures. This knowledge is essential to his ambition to reopen oil and gas fields in the volatile northern Afghan province of Jozwan. The matter disturbs Voldt. Having been wounded in Afghanistan, the prospect of returning threatens to release his repressed PTSD nightmares. Despite his best efforts he is unable to avoid facing his demons. Keywords: Complexity, Moderation, Adventure, Chaos, Turkey, Opus Dei, Nonlinearity, Afghanistan, CIA, Danube
Download or read book Mijito Doesn t Live Here Anymore written by Jaime Martinez and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-11-22 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twin brothers Gustavo and Hector have no idea of the twists and turns they will encounter as their lives unfold. From living in an abusive home to being kidnapped and thrown into one hopeless situation to the next, they always have each other and they never give up on their quest to find happiness. For Gustavo, it's in the arms of another man, while Hector finds peace and happiness with a bombshell stripper aptly named Star. As the story unfolds, Gustavo lets the reader into his life a little at a time. He guards his thoughts and holds dear to him those he knows love and will never judge him-his brother and his "sister" Angel-a transsexual with a heart big enough to save everyone but herself. This transformation story takes the reader on a trip throught the life of two Mexican-American men who never let go of their childhood dreams even as they live through horrific experiences complete with rape, domestic violence, drug abuse, abandonment, murder and betrayal. Just when it seems that the brothers will finally have their happy endings, tragedy rears its ugly head to again snatch away one brother's chance at true love. The hurt and shame could make many people fall and crumble, but it can also make life that much sweeter for those who champion the obstacles placed before them. From the hoods of gritty Sacramento, California to the slick Atlanta, Georgia streets, Gustavo and Hector stick together in hopes of finding the meaning behind the heartache.
Download or read book The Newly Tattooed s Guide to Aftercare written by Aliza Dube and published by Running Wild, LLC. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm shaking my head at the little girl who thought she could control the story. She doesn't understand that you can't control the story, the story controls you.At twenty, Liza still sleeps with the lights on. In this alcohol fueled narrative, filled with tattoos, family lore and short biographies, Dube shares her raw and graphic coming of age tale. This is a story about ink, on the page and on skin. The Newly Tattooed's Guide to Aftercare is the love story you never saw coming and only now realize you need.
Download or read book From the Jump written by Lacie Waldon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chronic yes-woman finally admits to what—and who—she really wants in this unforgettable and heartfelt romantic comedy, by the author of The Layover. Liv Bakersfield is used to living her life in “shoulds.” Be fit. Be financially responsible. Be your best self. An overworked graphic designer, she’s stretched so thin that she’s about to miss yet another vacation with her beloved group of college friends. But when Liv finally decides to start saying no, it feels good…good enough to leap straight into quitting her job and hopping on a plane to join them in South Africa. Amid the exotic landscape and unforgettable sights, Liv expects sun and safari animals and an easy time with her best friends. But such close proximity makes everything more complicated, especially with the emotionally unavailable Lucas Deiss. Their friendship is the only thing in her life that's still solid, and she vows to do anything she can to keep the group together. But once they get back to LA, Liv discovers that her leap of faith has become a freefall, sending her crashing into Deiss's arms. With the trust of the people she loves most on the line, Liv must decide between doing what she should … and risking everything for what she shouldn’t want.
Download or read book Deeply Rooted written by Lisa M. Hamilton and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A century of industrialization has left our food system riddled with problems, yet for solutions we look to nutritionists and government agencies, scientists and chefs. Lisa M. Hamilton asks: why not look to the people who grow our food? In this narrative nonfiction book she tells three stories, of an African-American dairyman in Texas who plays David to the Goliath of agribusiness corporations; a tenth-generation rancher in New Mexico struggling to restore agriculture as a pillar of his community; and a modern pioneer family in North Dakota breeding new varieties of plants to face the future's double threat: climate change and the patenting of life forms. In unique ways, these ''unconventional farmers'' reject the passive role that modern agriculture has insisted they accept and instead reclaim their place as stewards of the land and leaders within society. Threads of history and discussion weave through the tales, exploring how farmers have been pushed to the margins of agriculture and how that has led to the broken food system we grapple with today. These unusual characters and their extraordinary stories make the case that in order to repair the damage, we must bring farmers back to the table.
Download or read book Small Odysseys written by Hannah Tinti and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lovers of the short story, rejoice! There’s something for everyone in this anniversary collection . . . The collection makes the argument that time and again, it is stories that save us.” —Booklist Thirty-five literary luminaries come together in this stunning collection of all-new works. A must-have for any lover of literature, Small Odysseys sweeps the reader into the landscape of the contemporary short story, featuring never-before-published works by many of our most preeminent authors as well as up-and-coming superstars. On their journey through the book, readers will encounter long-ago movie stars, a town full of dandelions, and math lessons from Siri. They will attend karaoke night, hear a twenty-something slacker’s breathless report of his failed recruiting by the FBI, and travel with a father and son as they channel grief into running a neighborhood bakery truck. They will watch the Greek goddess Persephone encounter the end of the world, and witness another apocalypse through a series of advertisements for a touchless bidet. And finally, they will meet an aging loner who finds courage and resilience hidden in the most unexpected of places—the next generation. Published in partnership with beloved literary radio program and live show Selected Shorts in honor of its thirty-fifth anniversary, this collection of thirty-five stories captures its spirit in print for the first time. FEATURING Rabih Alameddine * Jenny Allen * Lesley Nneka Arimah * Aimee Bender * Marie-Helene Bertino * Jai Chakrabarti * Patrick Cottrell * Elizabeth Crane * Michael Cunningham * Patrick Dacey * Edwidge Danticat * Dave Eggers * Omar El Akkad * Lauren Groff * Jacob Guajardo * A.M. Homes * Mira Jacob * Jac Jemc * Etgar Keret * Lisa Ko * Victor LaValle * J. Robert Lennon * Ben Loory * Carmen Maria Machado * Juan Martinez * Maile Meloy * Joe Meno * Susan Perabo * Helen Phillips * Namwali Serpell * Rivers Solomon * Elizabeth Strout * Luis Alberto Urrea * Jess Walter * Weike Wang
Download or read book Cuban Fusion written by Eva Silot Bravo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reservoir Bitches written by Dahlia de la Cerda and published by Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A debut collection of gritty, streetwise, and wickedly funny stories about Mexican women who fight, skirt, cheat, cry, kill, and lie their way to survival. “Life’s a bitch. That’s why you gotta rattle her cage, even if she’s foaming at the mouth.” In the linked stories of Reservoir Bitches, thirteen Mexican women prod the bitch that is Life and become her. From the all-powerful daughter of a cartel boss to the victim of transfemicide, from a houseful of spinster seamstresses to a socialite who supports her politician husband by faking Indigenous roots, these women spit on their own reduction and invent new ways to endure, telling their own stories in bold, unapologetic voices. At once a work of black humor and social critique, Reservoir Bitches is a raucous debut from one of Mexico’s most thrilling new writers.
Download or read book Mojit Oh No written by Patti Larsen and published by Patti Larsen Books. This book was released on 2023-06-19 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a new yacht crew brings their drama to Off Key, Becks Hogan finds herself in the middle of another murder investigation whether she likes it or not! Prepare for a thrilling and delightful adventure in the captivating world of Canary Key with Mojit-Oh-No! by Patti Larsen – A contemporary cozy murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the last sip! Welcome back to Off Key, the bustling hub of Canary Key, where drama and intrigue are always on the menu. As the new yacht docks in the port, it brings along a wave of excitement and, unfortunately, a hefty dose of scandal. Beck, the bar owner, is no stranger to such chaos, but the last thing she expected was to stumble upon a lifeless body on the yacht's deck. In a twist of fate, Chief Allie Crown appoints Becks as the official forensics investigator for the department, thrusting her back into the world she thought she had left behind. Now, armed with her sharp wit, keen eye for detail, and a dash of determination, Becks must navigate the treacherous waters of the murder investigation while ensuring she doesn't become the next victim. Patti Larsen's Mojit-Oh-No! is the second installment in the captivating Canary Key Cozy Mysteries series. With its blend of suspense, humor, and a sprinkle of tropical charm, this contemporary cozy murder mystery will keep you hooked from the first page to the last sip of your mojito. Join Becks as she unravels the secrets hidden within the small island community, piecing together clues, and unearthing motives that will keep you guessing until the thrilling conclusion. As the suspense builds and the suspects multiply, Becks must rely on her sharp instincts and the support of her friends to bring the truth to light. Mojit-Oh-No! is not just a murder mystery; it's a journey into the heart of a tight-knit community, where friendships are tested, secrets are revealed, and justice ultimately prevails. So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and immerse yourself in the tantalizing world of Canary Key, where danger lurks beneath the sun-soaked paradise. Don't miss your chance to dive into the intoxicating mystery of Mojit-Oh-No! – because sometimes, the deadliest secrets are hidden behind the most colorful cocktails. Get ready for a delightful, suspenseful, and unforgettable escape to Canary Key.
Download or read book Sirena Selena written by Mayra Santos-Febres and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-08-05 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brought by Martha to audition for one of the luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic, Selena casts his/her spell over Hugo Graubel, one of the hotel's rich investors. Graubel is a powerful man in the Republic, married with children, but hiding his true sexual nature. Sirena, determined to escape the poverty and abuse s/he suffered as a child, engages Graubel in a long seduction in this mordant, intensely lyrical tragicomedy."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Crazy Loco Love written by Victor Villasenor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up on his parents’ ranch in North San Diego County, Victor Villaseñor’s teenage years were marked by a painful quest to find a place for himself in a world he did not fit into. Discriminated due to his Mexican heritage, Victor questions the tenets of his faith and the restrictions it places on his own spirituality and sexuality. Ultimately, his search for identity takes him to Mexico to learn of his family’s roots, where he soon discovers that his heritage doesn’t determine his intelligence or success. Through this often humorous and poignant tale, Victor deftly undermines the macho stereotype so often associated with Latinos, while exposing the tender vulnerability and naïveté of a young man grappling with the roles foisted on him by the church and society. Victor’s youthful misadventures elicit sympathy, laughter, and tears as he attempts to divine the mysteries of the opposite sex in this powerful, revealing memoir. “The clarity that comes from Villaseñor’s personal and cultural experience is not matched in any of Steinbeck’s major works” (Los Angeles Times).
Download or read book Drinking French written by David Lebovitz and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® WINNER • IACP AWARD FINALIST • The New York Times bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen serves up more than 160 recipes for trendy cocktails, quintessential apéritifs, café favorites, complementary snacks, and more. Bestselling cookbook author, memoirist, and popular blogger David Lebovitz delves into the drinking culture of France in Drinking French. This beautifully photographed collection features 160 recipes for everything from coffee, hot chocolate, and tea to Kir and regional apéritifs, classic and modern cocktails from the hottest Paris bars, and creative infusions using fresh fruit and French liqueurs. And because the French can't imagine drinking without having something to eat alongside, David includes crispy, salty snacks to serve with your concoctions. Each recipe is accompanied by David's witty and informative stories about the ins and outs of life in France, as well as photographs taken on location in Paris and beyond. Whether you have a trip to France booked and want to know what and where to drink, or just want to infuse your next get-together with a little French flair, this rich and revealing guide will make you the toast of the town.
Download or read book THE PERFECT SCENT written by Arahom Radjah and published by ARH BOOKS. This book was released on 2020-02-22 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexandra Hudson, a famous former top-model who inherited her father’s multi-billion-dollar cosmetic company, now faces the challenge of her life. After her father’s death, she finds herself amid financial bankruptcy and the eventual loss of her company. But her father had a plan that would save Alexandra and his company. Before his passing, he began developing a new perfume that would revolutionize the industry of cosmetics. The perfume he called THE PERFECT SCENT. Before he could create the perfume, his untimely death left his only daughter with no clues to reproduce the fragrance he had found. Desperately trying to find the Perfect Scent and running against time, Alexandra employs a slew of chemists to work on her father’s last perfume, but no one knows what the perfect scent is. Until one day, Alexandra hires a young chemist called Shawn Mathews, a former dirt-bike racer that has more in common with her late father than just his passion for creating perfumes. Alexandra tasks Shawn with the impossible job of finding the Perfect Scent and gives him an ultimatum. Shawn promises her that he will not only find the Perfect Scent but that he is also the man who will change her life!
Download or read book The Innocent written by David Baldacci and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's best hitman was hired to kill--but when a D.C. government operation goes horribly wrong, he must rescue a teenage runaway and investigate her parents' murders in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. It begins with a hit gone wrong. Robie is dispatched to eliminate a target unusually close to home in Washington, D.C. But something about this mission doesn't seem right to Robie, and he does the unthinkable. He refuses to pull the trigger. Now, Robie becomes a target himself and is on the run. Fleeing the scene, Robie crosses paths with a wayward teenage girl, a fourteen-year-old runaway from a foster home. But she isn't an ordinary runaway--her parents were murdered, and her own life is in danger. Against all of his professional habits, Robie rescues her and finds he can't walk away. He needs to help her. Even worse, the more Robie learns about the girl, the more he's convinced she is at the center of a vast cover-up, one that may explain her parents' deaths and stretch to unimaginable levels of power. Now, Robie may have to step out of the shadows in order to save this girl's life...and perhaps his own.
Download or read book A Dangling Fish written by Neve Fontaine and published by VL Sykes. This book was released on with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laugh out loud, cringe and cry with (or at) Gabbi Sinclair as she tries to pick up the pieces after a failed relationship. And though she doesn't realise it at first, the hang-ups it's left her with about women. She decides the best thing to do is attempt to claw back the lost years of her youth, where it was a decade ago, on a Greek island full of women. Easy enough, right? Join Gabbi on her adventures and the often awkward situations she finds herself in. She questions everything including her sanity in her quest to find normality in this life. She confides in two things: her best friend James and her diary. “It's what, gone 1pm and I've only just managed to escape. From where exactly? I'm not sure, some house somewhere several streets away in a maze... One minute I'm riding through town squeezed between two women on a motorbike, and the next I'm being served breakfast in bed, complete with flowers fresh from the garden on the tray, and kisses on the forehead like we were lovers on a Valentine’s getaway... “Shoot me.”
Download or read book Heartbreaker written by Katie McCoy and published by Katie McCoy Books. This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fall for the steamy friends-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of Lauren Asher, Hannah Grace, and Tessa Bailey! Liam Callahan is devastatingly handsome, infuriatingly aloof and… my new boss? Put that at the top of the list of ‘Things I Wish I’d Known (Before I Was Panting in His Arms During a Sizzling Midnight Make-out Session.)’ My bartending gig at Rascals was supposed to be a fresh start for me. Now I’m juggling drink orders AND red-hot sexual tension - but I refuse to let Liam’s smoldering stares throw me off my game… Until one late night leads to another. And another. Liam has a reputation as Mr Heartbreaker, but he’s revealing a whole new side of himself: funny, playful, and most definitely NSFW. But this rascal has made a rule of never getting in too deep, and despite the real connection between us, something’s holding him back. Can we find a way to put the past behind us and move on? Or will my new beginning end in heartbreak before it’s even begun? Find out in the hot new stand-alone romance from Katie McCoy! #1 Rascal #2 Wingman - #3 Heartbreaker #4 Soulmate #5 Troublemaker Perfect for readers of Emma Chase, Penny Reid, Lauren Blakely, Sally Thorne, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Kendall Ryan, Kristan Higgins, Kendall Ryan, Jasmine Guilleroy, Helena Hunting, Sophie Kinsella and Alice Clayton, Lauren Asher, Ana Huang.
Download or read book I Saw Mommy Kissing the Nanny written by Shannon O'Connor and published by Shannon O'Connor. This book was released on 2024-05-15 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morgan loves three things; Books, women, and being single. But when Grad school costs more than her rent, she needs to come up with a way to make some money and fast. After a one night stand with a beautiful woman, she wakes the next morning in a hurry to make it to her interview as a live in nanny. Despite acing the interview, she has to pass one final test; meeting the mother—who just so happens to be her one night stand. They both decide to call it a one night thing and move forward, with Morgan becoming her son’s nanny. As a divorced, single mom Lucy can get all the help she needs. But as the mistletoe is hung and the stockings are filled, are sparks flying too? As Lucy begins to fall for her son’s nanny, she shows her love in a series of her favorite books. Counting down the 24 days of Christmas with Morgan, by trying to tell her how she feels, worried she doesn’t feel the same. Morgan devours each book, desperate to know if Lucy is sending her a sign. But as Christmas approaches, will each woman get what they want? Or will they be stuck out in the cold as the days of Morgan’s nannying contract are up?
