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Private detective Harold Bergman stood as a testament to his former life as a Wichita Kansas policeman. Having endured the brutalities of World War II, he carries a slight but noticeable limp, a constant reminder of the battles fought on distant shores. As a Jew, his identity is woven into the very fabric of his being, but he cannot fulfill his father's wishes that he become a rabbi, and instead faces a world where the laws of God and the laws of man don't make sense, taking it upon himself to find the Truth and perhaps himself. Harold finds himself entangled in the lives of a spoiled daughter, and the wayward husband of a devout colored woman. Their cases take Harold on a perilous journey into the depths of a dark underworld, where shadows dance with malicious intent and faith emerges as his sole weapon. Failure to wield it will usher in a day of calamity.

As the Civil War looms, a young Ohio farm boy comes face to face with the injustice of slavery-an evil that tears at his very soul. When Jonathan Gray leaves home, anger causes him to abandon everything he once loved and push away everyone who ever loved him. He joins the Union Army and furious combat strips away his all-too-abundant pride. Worse, he leads men who would just as soon see him dead. If he is to regain his self-respect, he must embark on a gritty struggle to reclaim everything and everyone-including the childhood sweetheart he once held dear.

The eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet rejects the betrothal planned by her parents and tries to find the groom-to-be a more suitable bride.

Chi guarda per la prima volta una grande carta dell¿Olanda, si meraviglia che un paese così fatto possa esistere. A primo aspetto, non si saprebbe dire se ci sia più terra o più acqua, se l¿Olanda appartenga più al continente che al mare. Al vedere quelle coste rotte e compresse, quei golfi profondi, quei grandi fiumi che, perduto l¿aspetto di fiumi, par che portino al mare nuovi mari; e quel mare che, quasi cangiandosi in fiume, penetra nelle terre e le rompe in arcipelaghi; i laghi, le vaste paludi, i canali che s¿incrociano in ogni parte, pare che un paese così screpolato debba da un momento all¿altro disgregarsi e sparire. Si direbbe che non possa essere abitato che da castori e da fo...

Antioco il grande. Nel regno di Siria sedeva sul trono dei Seleucidi sino dal 531=223 il re Antioco III, pronipote del fondatore della dinastia. Anche egli, al pari di Filippo, aveva cominciato a regnare a diciannove anni, e aveva dato sufficienti prove di attività e di energia, particolarmente nelle sue prime campagne in Oriente, per giustificare, senza tema di ridicolo, l'appellativo «il grande» ereditato con il titolo regale. Egli, più per l'indolenza dei suoi avversari e particolarmente di quella dell'egiziano Filopatore, che pei suoi talenti, era riuscito a ristabilire in qualche modo l'integrità della monarchia ed a riunire alla corona, prima le satrapie orientali della Media e dell...

FANCIULLEZZA DI UN¿ANIMA Del mio nascimento dirò solo, perocché il dirlo rileva per rispetto delle cose che seguiranno, che io nacqui di famiglia nobile in una città ignobile della Italia. ALLA VITA ABBOZZATA DI SILVIO SARNO (DI RUGGIERO O RANUCCIO, VANNI DA BELCOLLE). Suono delle campanelle del pagode udito di notte o di sera dopo la cena stando in letto. Mio desiderio della vita, e opinione che fosse o potesse essere una bella cosa nel Gennaio del 17, quando credeva di doverla ben presto perdere, e come allora mi sembrava bello e desiderabile quello che ora nelle stesse circostanze quanto al rimanente, mi par compassionevole...

« Dans un instant, je vais rentrer, finir mes vacances puis reprendre le quotidien loin d'Aguas.Dans un instant, le temps passera à nouveau, sans m'épargner. Mais je n'oublierai pas, même quand je le voudrai.Je vais vieillir en y pensant, en sourdine de tout le reste.Tu as été, tu es, tu resteras. Et une part de moi, la plus pure, ne sera toujours qu'à toi. »Vingt-cinq ans après un été mémorable, Clémentine revient sur les traces de sa jeunesse. Toujours la même maison de famille, la même Espagne en fête.À nouveau Sergi ...

Livre de l'humour au quotidien est un condensé de récits de la vie d'une famille de 5 membres, un père, une mère et leurs 3 enfants. Des situations de la vie courante relatées sous un ton humoristique, des jeux de mots. Les moments partagés sont parfois empreints d'émotions et surtout de drôleries. Une invitation à lire entre les lignes de l'histoire des protagonistes pour plus de fun !

Vi è una espressione incisiva del compagno Radek, da lui usata nel commemorare, in una assemblea di comunisti, al congresso della Internazionale, un militante del nazionalismo tedesco fucilato nella Ruhr dai nazionalisti francesi, che ci torna a mente ogni volta che pensiamo al destino di Giacomo Matteotti. «Pellegrino del nulla» chiamava il compagno Radek il combattente sfortunato, ma tenace fino al sacrificio di sé, di una idea la quale non può condurre i suoi credenti e militanti ad altro che ad un inutile circolo vizioso di lotte, di agitazioni, di sacrifici senza risultato e senza via di uscita.

I. La Storia generale della Letteratura Italiana ch'io intraprendo a scrivere, dee necessariamente prender principio dagli antichi popoli che in Italia ebbero stanza ed impero. Ma chi furono essi? D'onde, e come vi vennero? Quali furono i lor costumi, le loro imprese? Eccoci in una questione involta ancora fra dense tenebre, cui dottissimi uomini hanno finora cercato invano di sciogliere e diradare. Aborigini, Ombri, Pelasgi, Tirreni, Liguri, ed altre genti di somiglianti nomi, dagli antichi autori si veggono nominati tra quelli che furon de' primi ad abitare e a coltivare l'Italia; e molti tra' moderni scrittori hanno l'ingegno e il saper loro rivolto a indagare l'origine, e a descriver ...

»Uneitel und gescheit: Der Erzähler Mario Adorf verdient Respekt.« FAZEine herrliche Sammlung merkwürdiger Geschichten des großen Schauspielers und Erzählers Mario Adorf über berühmte und weniger berühmte Zeitgenossen: Roger Moore, Romy Schneider, Alain Delon, Fritz Kortner, Billy Wilder, Bertolt Brecht, Klaus Kinski, Gian Maria Volonté u.v.a.Wie wahr seine Geschichten sind, ist nicht immer ganz klar, obwohl es in ihnen um Menschen und Ereignisse aus dem wirklichen Leben geht: Um Romy Schneider etwa und Alain Delon, bei denen an einem römischen Sommerabend 1961 wieder einmal der Haussegen schief hing, oder um Klaus Kinski, dessen Beziehung zu Mario Adorf die eigenartigsten Bahnen durchlief. Der berühmte Theaterregisseur Fritz Kortner knechtet den jungen Schauspieler Mario Adorf auf unnachahmliche Weise an den Münchner Kammerspielen, und Klaus Jürgen Wussow erlebt mit Hans Korte etwas in einem Wirtshaus im Spessart, das ihm kein Leser glauben wird.

Football is the heartbeat of Brownwood, Texas. Every Friday night for as long as assistant principal Tylene Wilson can re-member, the entire town has gathered in the stands, cheering their boys on. Each September brings with it the hope of a good season and a sense of unity and optimism.Now, the war has changed everything. Most of the Brownwood men over eighteen and under forty-five are off fighting, and in a small town the possibilities are limited. Could this mean a season without football? But no one counted on Tylene, who learned the game at her daddy's knee. She knows more about it than most men, so she does the unthinkable, convincing the school to let her take on the job of coach.Faced with extreme opposition?by the press, the community, rival coaches, and referees and even the players themselves?Tylene remains resolute. And when her boys rally around her, she leads the team and the town to a Friday night and a subsequent season they will never forget.

Before Rose Gordon came home to Barrington in Book One - Charlie's Will there was Debbie Webb and Jamie Tait.Despite being High School sweethearts, Debbie left Barrington for university in Sydney, then London.She hasn't been home for five years.Jamie stayed to work his family property, but he still has feelings for his first love.Suddenly, Debbie is back.For a visit?Or will she stay?

Nothing illustrates friendship better than understanding what's between the lines or the unspoken word.In a world of randy vicars, cheating husbands, a demented dad, a son who collects dummies, and a vegetarian who eats meat, southern Jane and northern Daisy meet on a cruise. After becoming friends, they decide to email each other to keep themselves sane.A hilariously funny look at life that proves women over fifty should never be written off.And not an HRT patch in sight.

October Rain by J.W. Dunn is a historical novel relating the story of Thurston Knox and his family as they struggle to survive and prosper on his eighty-acre farm in North Louisiana in 1906. Beset by weather, a son's rebellion, sickness, and death of loved ones, Thurston worries about his own impending death-a condition he has hidden from his family and continues pushing himself to plant an additional ten acres of cotton, determined to make his farm provide for his family after he is gone. However, his stubborn resolution precipitates events that threaten to destroy his family.

European touring beckons for the famous brothers and their books. Nicole arranges the scheduling to ensure it is not too demanding on her husband, knowing as Aiden does that they'd only discover it to be so when it was too late.When the new publishers break their agreed contractual terms, Nicole has their legal team instigate proceedings when Aiden is hospitalised as a result. The publishing world is set alight with news of their accounts being up for tender. Nicole has her own career to juggle, she can't look after everything, but when they need a new manager she has an ideal candidate in mind.Aiden's infamous feeling tells him that Nicole's love of tennis is more than fan based, arranging for her to have lessons with a former Paralympic star, Charlotte. She takes to it like a duck to water, and is relieved to have his managerial magic on her side when she agrees to play competitively. How far can she rise up the rankings?

As the idea of a third book is in Aiden's mind, once Nicole suggests it, and Justin's memoirs also in the pipeline, it is time for reminiscence of his career. With a new publisher to please, Nicole is working on her next book once she has shaped her brother-in-law's work.Tentatively planning a book tour for the famous brothers, and herself also, everything comes to a halt as Aiden's health problems increase. The more he struggles, the stronger the foursome become.Gradually as Aiden recovers, the two couples return to their separate lives. They all know that it is a matter of time until the next episode with Aiden's health, and that support from Justin and Lynn will be necessary long term.

If you have ever wondered, "What about poor, old Jacob Marley?" this story is for you! JACOB - A Denouement in One Act travels over time & space to sew up loose ends & answer this question about Ebenezer Scrooge's erstwhile partner & ghostly visitor. Written as a book within a book, JACOB merges reality with the fantastical to tell a tale of friendship, redemption & great, good cheer, serving also as an homage to Charles Dickens & his timeless classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROLAuthor Illustrator K.A. Schultz writes with pictures & draws with wordsFreedom of creative expression advocate, K.A. is an art historian & fan of all things darkly romantic - & romantically dark. To learn more about the author, her articles & works, visit linktr.ee/K.A.Schultz & www.butterflybroth.com, or www.JacobMarleyStory.com. Follow @kaschultz__writer on Instagram, on YouTube, TikTok, & XAlso by K.A. Schultz:KHRYSTMASS - Holiday Horror CollectionGÖTHIQUE - Ravenscraft Anthology of Horror IIIJACOB - A Denouement in One Act¿¿¿¿¿¿¿RUGS ON PUDDLES COATS OVER OCEANS - Collected Poems & Lyric Poetry

P.I. Dev Haskell is minding his own business, looking out the window when a pink Mercedes convertible pulls to the curb. His old flame, Barbie Dahl, a surgically enhanced Barbie Doll look alike, gets out of the car. Barbie Dahl, the same woman who dumped Dev on a trip to Las Vegas. Now, she's back in town and needs Dev's help. Apparently, her extensive Barbie collection is missing, along with Arnold Wazinski, AKA Ken Carson, Barbie Doll's significant other...Fortunately, Dev comes up with a plan. But then Barbie gets involved and decides 'Ken' is going to pay BIG TIME!

A Hideaway Lake NovellaWelcome to Hideaway Lake for another holiday filled with love, laughter and heartwarming stories. Join the people that you've gotten to know and love for a season of fun with a tree lighting ceremony, the Hideaway Lake Holiday Trail Run, Parade of Lights and lots of warm fires with hot cocoa and interesting conversations. And drama. There's always drama somewhere in Hideaway Lake.Laura and Joe are concerned about his younger brother who was badly injured in a horrific car wreck. After months of rehabilitation, he is released home to battle not only physical scars, but emotional as well. Will he accept help from his family and friends or be like Scrooge and turn them all away? How can he join in the holiday spirit all around him when his soul feels empty?Hideaway lake is once again the Hallmark setting of the season even with the troubles that some of the families are dealing with. Join the Myer family and friends once again for a season of love and friendship, laughter and joy in this small town setting.The Hideaway Lake series:The Hideaway InnThe Hideaway CafeChristmas at Hideaway LakeThe Winter RetreatThe Sisters of SummerThe Healing CottageThe Hideaway EquinoxThe Hideaway Holiday

Dev Haskell is running late for dinner at his girlfriend's house when he rear-ends a car in the parking lot. Small world, the car is driven by Dev's former high school English teacher. In lieu of paying for damages, Dev agrees to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings helping kids with homework. From there, he ends up searching for an art forger with ties to a local crime lord, Tubby Gustafson. Along the way, he's beaten up by a petit woman in a thong, searches for a missing boy... Oh, and he sets a homeless kid on a career path. Another hilariously delightful Dev Haskell tale. A wonderful read to remind you that, actually, your life is pretty good!

Private Investigator Dev Haskell is summoned by local crime lord Tubby Gustafson to look into the inner workings of financier Casper Trickle. It seems Gustafson is looking to invest. Dev contacts former friend, with benefits, Heidi Bauer. He's just met Melissa Donnelly online and surprisingly she seems interested in him. There's just on problem, Melissa's ex-husband, Jeremy Lawrence, a stalker with a well-deserved restraining order. Dev has his hands full and crime lord Tubby Gustafson is about to add to the pressure. Fortunately, Dev's Golden Retriever, Morton, is on hand to keep things in line. You'd better check it out. Oh, and get comfortable, because you won't want to put Silencio! down. Enjoy the read!

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