Broddock-Black 05 - Force of Nature

      Susan Johnson
     Broddock-Black 05 - Force of Nature

Published Mar 2003 by Kensington PubSome characters are simply unforgettable—and Susan Johnson's Jon Hazard Black is one of them. Now, the beloved hero of BLAZE welcomes the daughter he's never known, and plunges his family into chaos, unleashing an insatiable hunger between two proud people, a passion as raw and intense as a...SOME DESIRES CAN'T BE DENIED Raised by her mother in bohemian Italy, free-spirited Jo Attenborough’s modern notions of a woman's role frequently land her in hot water...but nothing like the heat she experiences under the penetrating gaze of a mysterious man...SOME HUNGERS ARE BEYOND CONTROL His mother Irish and his father a samurai, Flynn Ito has the spirit of a warrior—and a reputation as a dangerous man. The reclusive cattle baron protects whats his...and what he wants to possess more than anything he’s ever known is Jo...SOME TEMPTATIONS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST They never should have met. But when their worlds collide, every desire will be granted, every forbidden pleasure explored, and every temptation will make an act of war into the sweetest surrender...

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    Into the Wild

      Doreen Cronin
     Into the Wild

The Chicken Squad is back for their third (mis)adventure, and this time they're facing off with whatever's hiding in a mystery box in the backyard. A hilarious chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and Diary of a Worm.Our fluffy, fearless young detectives are back out sleuthing because there's a new cage in the yard, and the Chicken Squad is determined to figure out just who this new addition is. Because whatever it is, it's definitely up to no good. So equipped with the latest surveillance gear—which apparently includes copious amounts of marshmallows—the chicks venture into the wild to get answers. Let's just hope they can beat that giant raincloud that's closing in...because everyone knows that chickens can't swim!

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    Miss Ravenel's conversion from secession to loyalty

      John William De Forest
     Miss Ravenel's conversion from secession to loyalty

Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (1867) is an American Civil War novel by veteran John William DeForest.In contrast to much of the Civil War fiction that had gone before it, Miss Ravenel's Conversion portrayed war not in the chivalric, idealized manner of Walter Scott, but as a bloody and inglorious hell. Though William Dean Howells praised DeForest as a "realist before realism was named",most critics[who?] have argued that the Romantic elements of his plot mix poorly with the otherwise admirable realism of the battle scenes. The novel is often cited[by whom?] as a possible influence on Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage, though the evidence that Crane had read the novel remains inconclusive.

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    Smoke

      Richard Puz
     Smoke

Short Story about the American frontier in the 1800s. Prairies are one of God’s greatest gifts, but these can also turn deadly. Pioneers take desperate measures to save everything they have created.The inspiration for my stories draws from my novels and family tales of settlers who journeyed to the American frontier in the 1800s. Their accounts, passed down through the generations, paint pictures of courageous and adventurous people—a hearty lot—who had perseverance, self reliance, and, despite dangers and fears of the unknown wilderness, overcame their misgivings. Most were not famous or widely celebrated, yet they carved out homes, farms, and a life on the frontier, and, in the process, created a great nation. They are heroes in my eyes.From my research, I better understand the plight of early Native Americans. They were ultimately swept aside by the oncoming tide of settlers, despite being fierce and resourceful. There came a time for compassion by the conquering invaders. In too many instances, it did not occur and remains a part of America’s legacy.Thank you for reading my short stories.Richard Puz

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    Last Train to Cork City

      Brendan Gerad O'Brien
     Last Train to Cork City

From the collection Dreamin’ Dreams; A short thriller in 2,ooo words.The letter said; You knew in your heart that this day would come, and I only hope that we can part with dignity. By the time you get this letter I’ll be far away, starting a new life somewhere else. I want nothing from you, so you’ll never hear from me again.'Unfortunately, Richard Mann didn't know how fatally true that was!When the twins' pen-friends Gerry and Laura arrive for a week in not-so-sunny South England, the responsibility is once again Harley's. Her mum and stepdad are far too busy preparing for the new baby, and even Charlie is up to just about anything other than chores and orientation.At the same time, Kitty runs wild in the house with older brother Zak away at the study centre, and Aimee is a continual gale of emotions. Harley's almost glad to be one hyperactive sibling down for the week.Will she check her priorities before he realises?

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    A Trans Popstar's World: When Life Dreams and Being Transgender Collide: A Novel

      Talaine Mare
     A Trans Popstar's World: When Life Dreams and Being Transgender Collide: A Novel

This book is about a trans perspective on various social issues trans people often face. It is written for both trans people and other people interested in learning about trans lives. It is based on the author's own experiences as well as the many stories of real life trans people she has come across over many years.This book is about a trans perspective on various social issues trans people often face. It is written for both trans people and other people interested in learning about trans lives. It is based on the author's own experiences as well as the many stories of real life trans people she has come across over many years.There were three aims in the writing of this book: to provide a picture of what trans lives are really like to interested non-trans people, to stimulate discussion in the trans community on some important issues we face, and to hopefully inspire some trans people to think about these issues.Of course, not every trans person wants to be a pop star (actually the title is supposed to be tongue in cheek). However, the issues dealt with in the book are equally applicable to trans people wanting to pursue their dreams in a wide variety of life settings.

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