Download or read book The Darts of Cupid written by Edith Templeton and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Edith Templeton’s stories began appearing in The New Yorker in the late 1950s, she quickly became a favorite of the magazine’s discerning readers. Her finely honed writing, honestly drawn heroines, and distinctive themes secured her reputation. The Darts of Cupid collects seven of Templeton’s stories for the first time and reintroduces one of the truly great writers of the twentieth century. In settings ranging from a decrepit Bohemian castle between the wars to London during World War II to the Italian Riviera in the 1990s, the heroines of these stories often find themselves confronting unfathomable passsions and perplexing actions by others, but they seldom feel regret.

Download or read book The Dart League King written by Keith Morris and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hours before a tense championship dart match in a small Idaho town, five locals must reassess their lives and make fateful decisions. With the sure hand of a master, Morris reveals quiet truths about rural America life.

Download or read book The Dart League King A Novel written by Keith Lee Morris and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intriguing tale of darts, drugs, and death. Russell Harmon is the self-proclaimed king of his small-town Idaho dart league, but all is not well in his kingdom. In the midst of the league championship match, the intertwining stories of those gathered at the 411 club reveal Russell’s dangerous debt to a local drug dealer, his teammate Tristan Mackey’s involvement in the disappearance of a college student, and a love triangle with a former classmate. The characters in Keith Lee Morris’s second novel struggle to find the balance between accepting and controlling their destinies, but their fates are threaded together more closely than they realize.

Download or read book First impressions written by GIIS Tenors 2 and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth have a unique view on the world, and many believe much can be learned from a youth’s perspective. This book demonstrates that our youth have much to say, given the chance and a channel to express themselves. Within this new volume of short stories, there are fresh and emerging voices treating a range of themes. Authors in this volume provide outlooks and perspectives on numerous topics. A cure for aging? A New Year celebration gone wrong? Reflections on what it is like to not have a father? Within this volume, students treat all of these and other themes as well. Inside, unusual points of view await. For example, one writer also explores what colors mean to those without sight. The stories sit and wait to be discovered, inviting like new friends ready to speak.

Download or read book Cupid s Dart written by David Nobbs and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alan and Ange are on a train, heading for London. Alan is a philosophy lecturer, still a virgin at fifty-five; Ange a twenty-something, horoscope reading, darts groupie. They certainly don't expect their first casual meeting to lead to anything, but it does. Seizing the day, as they pull into Euston station, Alan asks Ange out to dinner and so begins the unlikeliest of liaisons. As they get to know each other, they are initiated into each other's worlds. From the claustrophobic confines of an Oxford College to the heady excitement of a big dart's match; from Liebfraumilch to Wittgenstein and everything in between. They even travel to Rome seeing many wonderful things as Alan learns to live for the moment and Ange to appreciate the finer things in life. But can they survive their differences in age and background? Are Alan's feelings the stuff of obsession and infatuation or is this true love? And what sort of philosopher is he if he cannot define and understand love? Told through the voice of Alan, this touching and hilarious story is much more than a tale about an unlikely couple. Ultimately, it is a story about the nature of love.

Download or read book Cupid s Dart written by Maggie MacKeever and published by Belgrave House. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garth, the notorious Lord Warwick, has long wondered whether he would still enjoy kissing Georgiana Halliday. A chance encounter on the beach at Brighton leads him to discover that he likes kissing Georgie very well. However, before they can concentrate on kissing there is a stolen emerald to be recovered, and an elopement to be foiled, not to mention the machinations of Georgie’s old friend Marigold… Regency Romance by Maggie MacKeever; originally published by Zebra

Download or read book THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST Ultimate Western Collection 175 Novels Short Stories in One Volume written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-17 with total page 15303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection is an unparalleled anthology that brings together over 175 novels and short stories from the pens of some of the most celebrated authors in the American literary canon. This collection features a vast array of themes, including the rugged beauty of the American frontier, the complex relationships between man and nature, and the tumultuous path towards justice and redemption. Embedded within its pages are tales that traverse the whole of the Western genre, from thrilling adventures to poignant histories, all aimed at exploring the essence of what it means to confront the wild unknown. The anthology stands as a testament to the diversity and significance of the Western narrative, offering readers standout pieces that highlight the periods dynamic range of literary stylesfrom the raw realism of Twain to the romanticized vistas by Grey. The contributing authors, a veritable whos who of the literary world, including but not limited to Mark Twain, Willa Cather, and Jack London, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to the collection. Their collective works encapsulate not only the evolving character of the American West but also the broader shifts in American culture and literature. The anthology aligns with key historical and cultural movements such as Manifest Destiny and the taming of the frontier, enabling a multifaceted exploration of these themes through the prism of various literary movements. By amalgamating the distinct voices and narratives of authors who have defined the genre, the collection invites readers to a deeper understanding of the enduring myths and realities of the American West. THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection offers readers an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the Western genre in all its complexity and grandeur. It is an imperative read for those who wish to delve into the rich narrative of American expansion and the diverse interpretations of frontier life. Beyond its educational value, the anthology serves as a platform for the intricate dialogues between different periods, themes, and styles, encapsulated within the Western tradition. It invites lovers of history, literature, and culture to explore the depths of human resilience and the landscapes that shaped Americas literary heritage.

Download or read book Counters written by Tony Taylor and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-11-02 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warmones, hormones, and conscience compete for the souls of young pilots in the VietNam war. An air combat tale of whimsical intelligence and vivid realism. Its 1967 in DaNang, Vietnam, as new pilot Steve Mylder reports for duty to his fighter squadron and meets fellow pilot Avery Aughton. Avery is cocky, unbearably patriotic, and outrageously successful with women -- everything Steve is not! Yet they become friends as they drink together at the DOOM Club bar and learn the ropes of air combat together. As they dogfight in the air, their mutual friend Sub-Lieutenant Sam the Collie -- who thinks hes a fighter pilot too -- parallels their war by dogfighting on the ground against his rival Charlie, a junkyard mutt. Steve, unenthusiastic about the war, fights for his life in the skies over North Vietnam but battles for his soul against the Red Baron of his nightmares. Avery -- master of the art of combat seduction -- acquires a measure of humility as he thunders fifty feet over a North Vietnamese beach, looks down and locks eyes with an improbable bikini-clad woman and falls into hopeless love. Both pilots seem on-track to survive their tours of duty when Avery is shot down and Steve has to face himself -- balancing imagination against reality -- in the aftermath of a rescue attempt. In Counters, former air force pilot Tony Taylor weaves whimsical humor and authentic details of air combat into a brooding yet fanciful tapestry, illuminating the hormones and warmones that impel young men to war and stupidity.

Download or read book Young Master Loves Forcefully written by Luo Bo and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When they first met, she was one of the inconspicuous members among the victims. He was the great general who had set off for the nation, and because of her unique kung fu skills, he had a whole new level of respect for her. Goodbye, she was his bodyguard, he was her master, he knew her identity was the princess of an enemy kingdom. Due to her momentary interest, Mu Yunqing intentionally kept her by her side. A paper contract, three years spent together, would it ultimately become a lifetime of protection? And in the end, was it Zhu Xie, Yu Lin, who had defeated the elegant prince Mu Yunqing and was laughing alongside him? Furthermore, it was the ingenious and ingenious Young Master Mu Yunqing who had defeated the mischievous Princess Zhu Xie and had shared the rewards with her!

Download or read book Bush Vet written by Clay Wilson and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-09-12 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the borders of Chobe National Park, Clay Wilson is an embattled wildlife veterinarian. Not only does he experience great adventure and heart-rendering episodes tending to the wild animals that fall victim to accidents and disease, but increasingly he finds himself up against the ravages of poaching and the forces behind this. In the great stand-off between the need for a developing country to expand its agriculture and to preserve its unparalleled wilderness, Wilson sides with the animals and makes powerful enemies in the process. This no longer the pastoral paradise but a battleground which lands Clay in lifethreatening situations, including being unceremoniously arrested and deported.

Download or read book Roadside Assistance written by Marie Harte and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Underneath the axle grease and tats He's a gentleman Foley Sanders figured he'll always be content with a life of cars and casual hookups. Until a run-in with Cyn, a statuesque firecracker with a hate-on for men, leaves him bewitched and intrigued—much to her annoyance. Maybe Cynthia Nichols was a little hard on Foley, that muscular, tattooed, super-hot mechanic next door. But she's tired of feeling defensive about her size and has sworn off men. She's got a new job, new life, perfect plan. Foley has trouble written all over him—no way is she going to fall for his charms. Foley might look like a bad idea, but underneath, he's all gentleman. Too bad Cyn's not buying it. What's a bad boy to do when the goddess of his dreams won't give him the time of day? Body Shop Bad Boys Series: Test Drive (Book 1) Roadside Assistance (Book 2) Zero to Sixty (Book 3) Praise for Test Drive: "High octane chemistry keeps the pages turning and your engine revving!"—Gina L. Maxwell, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of the Fighting for Love series

Download or read book YESTERDAY TODAY ALWAYS written by Melanie Robertson-King and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-12-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is stalking Katherine and why? Still reeling from the death of her husband in the London Bombings, Katherine builds a wall around her heart to prevent further hurt. In a serendipitous moment her first love, Jared Martin walks back into her life. Old feelings are rekindled but as their second-chance -relationship develops, another cruel twist of fate strikes. The helicopter Jared is a passenger on ditches in the North Sea. Who, if anyone, will survive the ordeal? Is fate still not done its dirty deeds? Will a reckless moment from her past come back to haunt her?

Download or read book Gold Bars Diamonds written by Larry Garner and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Always a glutton for punishment and in sore need of money again by 1976, Larry set sail for Africa to work in the supposedly lucrative mining industry. Africas casual attitude to everything, including Workplace Health and Safety, made Larry, with his astute ability to keep any piece of machinery going with chewing gum and string, a valuable national asset. Sadly, his work skills had no impact on his ability to pull birds, and teaming up with his best mate, the super-hot Jim Bridges, made his failures seem even more spectacular. Accompanied by the sorriest collection of colleagues, bosses and enemies to grace a book, Larry and his bunch of wily mates scrape through life, with an eye ever open for the chance of a quick buck, including winning the National Darts Championship and buying a racing yacht. They always managed to stay within the law unless the law was downright inconvenient and escaped Africa before the authorities discovered their expired visas or the mayhem and murder they had left behind. Whats more, Larry always managed to leave with a little something extra tucked away somewhere.

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Download or read book Nearest and Dearest written by Caroline Jolly and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effie McIver has been living quietly on her own since the break up of her marriage to Jack who left her for her best friend. A visit to the doctor leaves her feeling restless and she experiences further disturbance during a visit to her daughter's house. These events lead her to conclude that something must be done to change her life. With the help of her friend Susie she decides to venture into the uncertain world of dating. Here she encounters a variety of people and situations, hilarious or humiliating, in her search for a new partner. The search takes place against the backdrop of her increasingly complex relationship to her daughter Cathy and her family. Meanwhile, on the dating front, she meets Oliver, a widower and a 'no hoper' who through persistence and a degree of change enters Effie's social life. A cluster of circumstances precipitate her into a shocking crisis within the family which slowly evolves, with the help of friend Susie and the keeping of a diary, towards a resolution. The mood of the story is essentially light, compassionate and humorous, as Effie explores her strengths and obvious weaknesses both as an older woman negotiating the choppy waters of dating and also as a parent managing her relationship to grown up children.

Download or read book Empire of Grass written by Tad Williams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in Williams' New York Times bestselling fantasy world, the second book of The Last King of Osten Ard returns to the trials of King Simon and Queen Miriamele as threats to their kingdom loom... The kingdoms of Osten Ard have been at peace for decades, but now, the threat of a new war grows to nightmarish proportions. Simon and Miriamele, royal husband and wife, face danger from every side. Their allies in Hernystir have made a pact with the dreadful Queen of the Norns to allow her armies to cross into mortal lands. The ancient, powerful nation of Nabban is on the verge of bloody civil war, and the fierce nomads of the Thrithings grasslands have begun to mobilize, united by superstitious fervor and their age-old hatred of the city-dwellers. But as the countries and peoples of the High Ward bicker among themselves, battle, bloodshed, and dark magics threaten to pull civilizations to pieces. And over it all looms the mystery of the Witchwood Crown, the deadly puzzle that Simon, Miriamele, and their allies must solve if they wish to survive. But as the kingdoms of Osten Ard are torn apart by fear and greed, a few individuals will fight for their own lives and destinies—not yet aware that the survival of everything depends on them.

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