Download or read book The Italian Escape written by Catherine Mangan and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sparkling sea, sun, delicious food and Aperol Spritz - escape to Italy with the perfect summer romance . . . Niamh Kelly's life hasn't turned out quite as she'd expected. She's thirty-three, still living at home and was recently dumped . . . by her boss. So when her sister invites her to tag along on a work trip to the sun-drenched Italian coast, Niamh jumps at the chance, eager to escape into a world of sparkling prosecco, delicious food, and breath-taking beaches. Upon her arrival, Niamh immediately falls in love with the beautiful Italian town they're staying in and realises she never wants to leave, deciding instead to stay and open up a quaint coffee shop nestled in charming old town streets - even if she has no idea what she's doing. But when a family tragedy and a tricky tourist season threaten her new business, Niamh isn't so sure she can stick it out. With help from her new-found Italian friends - and the possibility of romance on the horizon - can she make her new life in the sun a success? A glorious and uplifting escapist novel set against the stunning backdrop of the Italian coast. The perfect holiday read for fans of Rosanna Ley, Jo Thomas and Karen Swan Early readers LOVE The Italian Escape: 'This book is the perfect escape. Curl up and enjoy' 'Beautifully written . . . I just wanted the experience to go on for longer' 'I really enjoyed this book . . . recommended holiday reading'

Download or read book The Princess Diaries Volume IV Princess in Waiting written by Meg Cabot and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-03-23 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princess Mia is introduced to her Genovian subjects, and more importantly, she goes out on a date.

Download or read book Re ZERO Starting Life in Another World Vol 21 light novel written by Tappei Nagatsuki and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Witch Cult has finally been driven from the Water Gate City, but the turbulent events have left deep scars on Pristella. Far too many people have even been robbed of their names and memories. In order to save them, Subaru and his friends set off on a dangerous journey to the Pleiades Watchtower. To get there, they will need to cross the Auguria Dunes, home to vicious demon beasts of every stripe and so treacherous a place that even Reinhard was forced to turn back. The only way they have any chance of making it across is to trust the guidance of a spirit bearing the name of a certain witch and a demon beast tamer who once tried to kill everyone in Roswaal Manor. With such unsettling traveling companions and a still-sleeping Rem along for the ride, Subaru will need to stay on his toes to make sure everyone reaches their destination in one piece...

Download or read book The Adventures of a Witch Life is a Story story one written by Barakatou Bandaogo and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-09-04 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a particular quest leads to a near-death experience and discovering what kind of secrets are hidden, Emilia and Bora grow closer. Enter a magical world filled with fairies, elves, humans, and slimes, and join novice witch Emilia as she embarks on an adventure with her peculiar slime companion, Bora. This unconventional duo encounters challenges and mysterious twists around every corner, uncovering promising wonders and curious encounters. With their unique friendship, Emilia and Bora come up with shenanigans and have the fun of their life.

Download or read book The Legendary Witch Is Reborn as an Oppressed Princess Volume 1 written by Touko Amekawa and published by J-Novel Club. This book was released on 2024-10-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moment her uncle pushed her out of a window but failed to kill her, six-year-old Princess Claudia remembered everything. In her past life, she was a legendary witch who commanded a veritable army of magicians. She possesses a magic that can leave the world at her mercy! Never mind her cold reception in this life! Claudia decides to live free of worldly worries. She makes a servant of a handsome but unfriendly boy, Noah, and sets out to do whatever she pleases by using the advanced magic that once shook the world, sweeping away her opposition in the process! Unfortunately, using so much power makes her so sleepy… Zzz... Claudia rests easy in the arms of her unwilling servant after using too much magic. Here begins the story of a legendary witch ready for a comfortable, leisurely life with her grumpy, raven-haired servant!

Download or read book Troy Story written by Carla Luna and published by Moon Manor Press. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of burying their feelings, can two best friends uncover love among the ruins? Ever since Stuart Carlson met Dusty Danforth on a dig in Egypt, she's been his closest friend. Together, they've weathered heartaches, triumphs, and countless archaeological expeditions. So when he gets hired to help run the American excavations at Troy, he asks her to join him as the site illustrator. For Dusty, the Troy project isn’t just another adventure. It’s the chance to tell Stuart how she really feels. Instead of pining for him in secret, she's ready to admit she wants more than friendship. But soon after they arrive at the site in Turkey, they’re caught up in a feud with a group of German archaeologists. While both teams are eager to make a major find, Stuart’s boss is so determined to beat his rivals that he’s willing to break a few rules. Or laws. As Stuart and Dusty work together to keep the dig on track, they give in to the passion that’s been simmering under the surface. But will their romance survive when their boss’s scheme puts the entire project in jeopardy? Troy Story is a friends-to-lovers romance featuring a cinnamon roll hero, a free-spirited heroine, heaps of mutual pining, and a touch of intrigue. It can be read as a standalone.

Download or read book Honky written by Greg Kalleres and published by Dramatists Play Service Inc. This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young African American is shot for a pair of basketball shoes, sales triple among white teens. Are ghetto-glorifying commercials to blame, or is it the white CEO that only sees dollar signs? Luckily, there’s a new pill on the market guaranteed to cure racism. HONKY is a darkly comedic look at five people, white and black, as they navigate the murky waters of race, rhetoric and basketball shoes.

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Download or read book Re ZERO Starting Life in Another World Chapter 2 A Week at the Mansion Vol 1 manga written by Tappei Nagatsuki and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What you forget, I'll always remember. Using his ability to repeat past events, a power named "Return by Death," Subaru has saved the half-elf girl Emilia from a grim fate. However, his celebration is violently cut short. Subaru now wakes up in a large mansion, unsure of whether time has moved forward. Greeting him are the maid sisters Ram and Rem, whose verbal jabs sting with every word. It's a chance for a new life, but is Subaru in more danger than he realizes?

Download or read book Classics for Christmas written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 6691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classics for Christmas is an exquisite anthology that embodies the spirit of the holiday season through a remarkable assembly of literary masterpieces. Featuring a diverse array of styles - from the poetic introspections of William Wordsworth and Emily Dickinson, to the enchanting tales of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, this collection transcends the boundaries of genre to offer something truly special. Each piece, carefully selected for its thematic resonance with goodwill, reflection, and joy, enhances the anthologys overarching message of peace and celebration. Standout pieces include reflective essays, heartwarming stories, and timeless poems that encapsulate the essence of Christmas, contributing to a rich tapestry of cultural and literary significance. The backgrounds of the contributing authors and editors span centuries, continents, and cultures, yet they all converge on the theme of Christmas with unique perspectives that reflect their diverse historical, cultural, and literary contexts. From the thought-provoking sermons of Martin Luther to the vivid narratives of Leo Tolstoy and the poignant verses of Alfred Lord Tennyson, this anthology offers a panoramic view of Christmas as depicted in Western literature. The collected works not only align with various literary movements but also showcase the evolution of Christmas themes across different periods, underscoring the universal appeal and enduring charm of the holiday season. Classics for Christmas provides readers with a unique opportunity to embark on a literary journey through the eyes of some of the world's most beloved authors. This anthology is a treasure trove of holiday gems that invites readers to explore the myriad ways in which Christmas has been celebrated, contemplated, and venerated in literature. Beyond its educational value, Classics for Christmas promises to kindle the warm glow of holiday spirit in the hearts of its readers, making it an essential addition to any Christmas collection and a meaningful gift to be revisited year after year.

Download or read book Adaptations of Shakespeare written by Daniel Fischlin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare's plays have been adapted or rewritten in various, often surprising, ways since the seventeenth century. This groundbreaking anthology brings together twelve theatrical adaptations of Shakespeares work from around the world and across the centuries. The plays include The Woman's Prize or the Tamer Tamed John Fletcher The History of King Lear Nahum Tate King Stephen: A Fragment of a Tragedy John Keats The Public (El P(blico) Federico Garcia Lorca The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Bertolt Brecht uMabatha Welcome Msomi Measure for Measure Charles Marowitz Hamletmachine Heiner Müller Lears Daughters The Womens Theatre Group & Elaine Feinstein Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Paula Vogel This Islands Mine Philip Osment Harlem Duet Djanet Sears Each play is introduced by a concise, informative introduction with suggestions for further reading. The collection is prefaced by a detailed General Introduction, which offers an invaluable examination of issues related to

Download or read book No Scruples written by T.A. Evans and published by Literary Genius Pubishing. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wealth is her only love, but will obtaining it cost her everything? Queensland’s Gold Coast, 1974. Emilia Hamilton is fed up with everyone else raking in the cash. Desperate for her own piece of the pie, she abandons a dull marriage and four children for a shot at fame and fortune. Consumed by the jealousy of her friends’ success, she vows to stop at nothing to join them—even if her methods are barely legal. With a shrewd German national by her side, Emilia’s massage business thrives. But just as she finally earns the riches she craves, her growing public reputation draws the attention of the corrupt police force. Afraid that local law enforcement could take everything away, they hand her an ultimatum: give them a cut or watch her empire crumble. Can Emilia evade the shady police, or will her ill-gotten gains exact the ultimate price? No Scruples is a standalone contemporary fiction novel with mystery, suspense, greed, romance and exploitation. If you like complex characters, powerful writing, and rich historical detail, then you’ll love T.A. Evans’s compelling tale about the true price of success. Buy No Scruples to explore a world of Australian crime and corruption today!

Download or read book Big Book of Christmas Novels Tales Legends Carols Illustrated Edition written by Mark Twain and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 8274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As Joseph Was A-Walking The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) The Twelve Days of Christmas The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) The Christmas Angel (A. Brown) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) The Little Match Girl The Elves and the Shoemaker Mother Holle The Star Talers Snow-White The Christmas Hirelings The Blue Carbuncle An Exciting Christmas Eve The Spirit of Christmas…

Download or read book The Big Book of Christmas Novels Stories Myths Carols written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 8319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Christmas Novels, Stories, Myths & Carols' is a monumental anthology that captivates the spirit of Christmas through a broad spectrum of literary forms, encompassing the timeless work of renowned authors from various periods and cultures. It is a collection that spans the gamut from the evocative and solemn to the joyous and lighthearted, effectively capturing the multifaceted essence of Christmas. The inclusion of works by literary giants such as William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy, alongside tales by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, showcases the anthologys rich diversity in storytelling and its profound grasp on themes of love, redemption, and the human condition. This anthology encapsulates an unparalleled literary experience, dwelling into the heart of Christmas and its universal appeal across different epochs and societies. The contributors to this anthology bring with them a Kaleidoscope of backgrounds, from the victorian elegance of Dickens and the poignant realism of Tolstoy to the pioneering American voices of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe. These authors, hailing from disparate geographical locales and writing in divergent styles, collectively contribute to a multifaceted exploration of Christmas traditions, folklore, and the inherent message of peace and goodwill toward all. Their stories, enriched by their unique cultural, historical, and religious contexts, present a unified narrative that celebrates the enduring spirit of the holiday season, while highlighting the diverse ways in which it is observed and cherished around the world. 'The Big Book of Christmas Novels, Stories, Myths & Carols' extends an open invitation to readers everywhere to immerse themselves in a comprehensive celebration of Christmas literature. It is a unique opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of Yuletide narratives that have shaped our understanding and celebration of the holiday. This anthology is not just a read; it is an experience that promises to elevate the readers spirit and deepen their appreciation for the rich literary traditions that Christmas has inspired over the centuries. It is an essential addition to the collection of anyone who cherishes Christmas and the profound storytelling it has inspired.

Download or read book Living the Dream at Puddleduck Farm written by Della Galton and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The next instalment in the wonderfully warm and uplifting series set on Puddleduck Farm.Life would be idyllic if everyone else was on the same page... Puddleduck Vets Practice is busier than ever. Phoebe Dashwood is juggling the usual crazy animal antics of her quirky clients, whilst organising the wedding of her bridezilla grandmother and thankfully dating her perfect man. Phoebe loves every minute of being a New Forest vet, even if she hardly has time to catch her breath. If only she could find some quality time for her and the man of her dreams, life would be perfect. When an ex’s heartbreak stirs up some emotions from the past, Phoebe realises she must deal with some unfinished business. It would seem a miracle is needed to pull off a happy ending for everyone – but is it within Phoebe's power to work miracles? What everyone is saying about Puddleduck Farm: 'A delightful story, in what promises to be a wonderful new series, full of fun and animal drama!' - Jo Bartlett 'A beautifully written, gentle story about self-acceptance, family and friendship.' -** Sarah Bennett** 'Puddleduck Farm will find its way into your heart - a wonderfully cosy read!' - Fay Keenan 'A warm, delightful read full of friendship and family with a touch of love on the horizon ... I can't wait to see what happens next at Puddleduck Farm!' - Helen Rolfe 'A gorgeous start to a heart-warming new series, filled with engaging characters and a delightful cast of animals. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Puddleduck Farm!’ - Jill Steeples

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