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Two British members of Parliament - one an elder conservative, the other a younger man with a liberal bent (and an eye on the older man's daughter) face a difficult choice. Some stranger has left each of them a considerable fortune on condition they give up their well-respected family names and adopt that of Wurzel-Flummery.

In this anthology of creative nonfiction, 28 writers set out to discover what they know, and don't know, about the person they call Mother. Celebrated writers Samia Serageldin and Lee Smith have curated a diverse and insightful collection that challenges stereotypes about mothers and expands our notions of motherhood in the South. The mothers in these essays were shaped, for good and bad, by the economic and political crosswinds of their time.

Smirk the hiring gnome wreaks havoc for his superiors once again. He accidentally rescues two spirits - a human and her dog.

When Col. Benjamin Wettermark emptied the bank and skipped town in 1903, he left his wife, his children, and his mansion behind. Saving the Oldest Town in Texas looks at the banker, the house designed by the best architect in Nacogdoches, and the impact Col. Wettermark’s betrayal had on the woman who loved him and the town that trusted him. More than 100 years later, Peggy Jensen wonders if she is brave enough to renovate a home that seems too far gone.

Sometimes he came round and patted me, saying in his quiet, pleasant way, "This horse has got a good master, and he deserves it." It was a very rare thing for any one to notice the horse that had been working for him. I have known ladies to do it now and then, and this gentleman, and one or two others have given me a pat and a kind word; but 99 persons out of 100 would as soon think of patting the steam engine that drew the train. This is the heart-warming story of Black Beauty, his masters, and his friends.

With the cold weather quickly setting in, Lark is trying to ensure she has what she needs to make it through another bone-chilling winter in the cabin in the woods, but something has decided to pay her a visit. The question is, who? Or better yet, what? There is a human invading his sanctuary, and he is determined to get rid of her. Humans in the past have left of their own accord, but not without a threat from him. However, this one is proving difficult. But she’ll go. One way or another, he will make her.

One morning, Eveleth 'Evvie' Drake got up, packed her suitcase, and got ready to leave her life - and her perfect husband - behind. But before she walked out of the door, she received a phone call asking her to come to the hospital. That day, Evvie's new life as a widow began. Now wrestling with her guilt and grief, Evvie has found her independence, but not the way she planned. Unable to leave the house she once dreamed of escaping, it's clear to her best friend Andy that Evvie needs a change. And Andy might just have the answer....

This book contains two plays by Henrik Ibsen. Norma is a satirical opera designed as a dramatic parody of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma, in which the characters are portrayed as central figures in the political life of contemporary Norway. St. John's Night is a fairy-tale comedy that takes place during a midsummer feast on a farm in Telemark. It is inspired by many sources, most notably A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, and features many of the same themes.

Only a fool crosses a god, but Ellaeva and Lyram will do anything to get what they want. Chosen as a five-year-old orphan to be the Left Hand of Death, Ellaeva has nothing to call her own - nothing except a desire to avenge her murdered parents. Her duties leave her no time to pursue the man responsible, until both her work, and revenge lead to the same place - the lonely castle where Lyram Aharris is serving out his exile for striking his prince. Lyram is the son of a duke and third in line for the throne.

Learn from fitness expert Linda Mitchell how to erase your doubts, boost your self-esteem, and amp up your workout routine, even after 50.

Is your heart broken with grief? Do you feel alone, lonely, and fearful of the future? If you lost a loved one, your life has taken a different path than what you expected, and you may wonder where God is. How do you cope? How do you live the new normal when you don’t want it? You want your loved one back. Yvonne Ortega writes from both her personal and clinical experiences with a solid foundation in God’s Word. In Yvonne, you have a new friend, who will walk alongside you and guide you to the healing balm of comfort, hope, and peace.

When disaster strikes, all they can do is dance. The elementals are superior beings who help take care of every aspect of our environment. When a major natural disaster strikes, they find themselves short on workforce, as some of their own make matters worse.

After being gone for months, there's nothing like being home for Christmas. Although Brindle has no family there to welcome her back and the little town has grown since she left, it's still home to her and exactly where she wants to be in these final days. With a little help from a generous stranger full of the Christmas spirit, the holiday is sure to be perfect for Brindle. Full of love and memories, both old and new. She just prays she's able to enjoy it before she runs out of time and breath.

Monty's Leap of Faith is the story of a lovable, laid-back exotic shorthair cat called Monty, who isn’t the brightest feline in the world and has never left his garden because he can’t jump. Monty’s life changes when his owner starts to foster cats for the local RSPCA and a variety of cats and kittens are welcomed into his home on a temporary basis. This story follows the antics of the first three kittens to be fostered and how they influence Monty to finally leave the confines of his garden.

The Tryptych III completes the trilogy with the tale of the magical relief carving that changes the lives of Elsa's family forever.

Partie à la découverte du Japon, j'ai pu parfaire mon éducation sensuelle au contact des célèbres Geishas... Maitresses dans l'art de la séduction et du raffinement érotique, elles prodiguent le plaisir comme but ultime. Moi Cassandre, je suis une Nouvelle Amazone et je vous raconte comment je suis devenue la plus grande Geisha de Kyoto ! Dans l'Antiquité, les Amazones étaient un peuple de guerrières, d'une beauté irrésistible. Aujourd'hui, les Nouvelles Amazones allient, comme leurs ancêtres, la séduction et l'indépendance. Maîtresse-femmes, elles savent ce qu'elles veulent. Où et quand, ce sont elles qui décident.

The following questions are to help you decide if taking the next step of getting engaged is right for you. Asking questions can help understand your and your partner's beliefs and values. Your answers may lead to new questions you can discuss together.

Centuries ago, the town of Vistoller was nearly destroyed by dragons, until the townspeople realized that the attacks ceased once a young maiden was swept away by the creatures. Since then, every year, on the cusp of the autumn moon, a virgin is prepared for the dragon's arrival, to ensure another bountiful season without retaliation. Except this year, the creature has no idea what it's being offered when it's presented with Ilisi. Neither does Ilisi know what to expect when the creature takes her away. They’re both in for the surprise of their lives.

Un texte drôle, coquin et, sans aucun doute joliment pervers. La jolie Guylaine, jeune fille d'une bonne famille bourgeoise de province, a des airs de bonne sœur qui attirent les uns et repoussent les autres. Georges, son professeur de tennis est intrigué par cette gamine très bien faite mais dont le maintien inspire plus à la méditation qu'aux rêves érotiques les plus fous. Guylaine n'est pas insensible aux charmes de Georges et se promet de lui faire don de sa virginité.

Greater Than a Tourist: Sochi, Russia offers the inside scoop on Sochi. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.