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NY: Spilogale, Inc., 2005. Vol. 109, No. 6 (whole # 645). Cover by Bryn Barnard for "The Last Ten Years in the Life of Hero Kai" (novelet) by Geoff Ryman. Includes "Walpurgis Afternoon" (novelet) by Delia Sherman; "Poppies by Moonlight" by Sydney J. Van Scyoc; "An Incident at the Luncheon of the Boating Party" by Allen M. Steele; "The Cure" by Robert Reed; "The Great Days Came" by Gardner Dozois; "The Last Akialoa" by Alan Dean Foster; "Cannibal Farm" by Ron Goulart. Departments: "Books to Look For" by Charles de Lint; "Books" by James Sallis; "Plumage from pegasus: Nothing to Fear But Books Themselves" by Paul Di Filippo; "Coming Attractions"; "Films: Earth Hits the Fan" by Lucius Shepard; "Competition #70"; "Curiosities" by Dennis Lien.. SingleIssueMagazine. Very Good+ to Near Fine., Spilogale, Inc., 2005, 4, Warner, NY, 1995, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Octavo, hardcover, fine in near fine red and brown pictorial dj. 338 pages. Abrahams examines the invisible wall that is supposed to exist between an addicted public and a protected celebrity. But what happens when "The Fan" is truly obsessed with his hero. What happens when The Fan really becomes part of the baseball game?, Warner, NY, 1995, 1995, 4.5, Bantam Books. Very Good. 109 x 173 x 28mm. Paperback. 1984. 480 pages. <br>When first published, The Nave and Sentimental Lov er came as a bolt from the blue -- an abrupt departure for the wo rld's grandmaster of spy thrillers. Nearly thirty years later, an increasing number of le Carr fans have come to applaud his versa tility, and treasure this tale for the qualities they have discer ned in all his novels: a constant pulse of humor, great humanity, and a page-turning way of storytelling. Le Carr's hero is Aldo C assidy, the nave and sentimental lover, a tycoon caught frantical ly between two astonishing loves. Trapped with him are Shamus, a wild artist who carouses by day or night, and Helen, the artist's nakedly alluring wife. Who will wind up with whom is only one of the mysteries in a world founded upon spontaneity and feeling. ., Bantam Books, 1984, 3, Avon. Very Good. 4.19 x 0.8 x 6.75 inches. Mass Market Paperback. 2001. 384 pages. <br>He was a man exiled from society - handsome, unpre dictable, and proud. Dark rumours surrounded his name. But Anne B urnett had signed a marriage contract binding her to Aiden Black, the Earl of Tiebauld. And although she&#8242;d never met him, sh e&#8242;s determined to keep her word and make theirs a marriage in truth. Because a well-bred lady with little fortune to recomme nd her has no choice. From the moment she arrived, Anne fell in love with Kelwin Castle and its roguishly handsome laird. By day, he instils a fierce loyalty in his people with his masterful way s...and by night, he tempts Anne to surrender her innocence to hi m. But while he is willing to offer his body, Aiden refuses to gi ve Anne his heart...making her wonder what prevents him from trul y claiming her as his wife. Editorial Reviews Review Setting: London and Scotland, 1815 Sensuality Rating: 7 Marrie d by proxy to a man she's never laid eyes on, one who's rumored t o be insane, at that, sensible Anne Burnett wonders what she's go tten herself into. When Anne arrives at her new home in the Scott ish Highlands, she is greeted by a half-naked, blue-faced man wie lding a knife. This, of course, is Anne's new husband, Aidan Blac k, the Earl of Thiebauld. Thiebauld is furious with his older sis ter's unwelcome meddling and is determined not to accept the brid e so summarily dumped on him, no matter how appealing her direct manner, fine gray eyes, and womanly curves. But her husband didn' t count on Anne's determination to finally have her own home, her own people, and her own place in the world. And he certainly did n't count on the gut-wrenching passion that flames out of control every time Anne comes near him. Maxwell's trademark humor, reali stic dramatic scenes, and fast-paced storytelling is greatly in e vidence in The Marriage Contract. Cathy Maxwell is definitely a r ising star among romance authors. Keep an eye on her and enjoy! - -Alison Trinkle From Publishers Weekly The sympathetic protagon ists and engaging writing style characteristic of Maxwell's Regen cy romances will ensure that her latest (following Because of You , Falling In Love Again) will be well received by newcomers and l oyal readers alike. Set in 1815, the narrative unfolds as plucky Anne Burnett, an impoverished orphan, is married by proxy to the Mad Earl Tiebauld, Aidan Black, and sent to Castle Kelwin in Scot land to tell him the news. Handsome, powerful and eccentric (but hardly mad), Aidan is less than thrilled when he discovers that h is sister arranged the marriage. Although he tries to send her ba ck to London, stubborn, resourceful Anne digs in, winning over hi s clan. Slowly Aidan's life changes from the inside out, and he b egins to doubt if he wants to send her back after all. Amusing an d romantic by turns, the relationship is further complicated by a subplot involving a band of Jacobite rebels with whom Aidan beco mes entangled, but the affair between the two sparring equals rem ains paramount. Despite the addition of an epilogue and an afterw ord, both unnecessary after such a well-wrought tale, this is a d elicious read from an accomplished Regency author. (Feb.) Forecas t: Maxwell mixes humor with meticulous characterization to create memorable stories. Since she's not the most prolific romance wri ter, her fans will be eager to get their hands on this rewarding Regency, though a generic cover doesn't add much to the book's ap peal. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. From L ibrary Journal Unendowed with great beauty or wealth, orphaned An ne Burnett agrees to marry a mad man she has never metAone who do esn't want her and resents his mother's having arranged the whole thing behind his back. However, she finds herself attracted to h er wild Scots husband and determined to make the relationship wor k. A determined, intelligent heroine, an appealing, worthy hero w ho is more than he seems, and a plot filled with plenty of Scotti sh-English political conflict make this witty, gently humorous st ory a winner and one that Maxwell's many fans will be waiting for . Maxwell (A Scandalous Marriage) has written a number of lively, charming historical Regencies and lives in Virginia. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Publishers Weekly The sympathetic protagonists and engaging writing style characteristi c of Maxwell's Regency romances will ensure that her latest (foll owing Because of You, Falling In Love Again) will be well receive d by newcomers and loyal readers alike. Set in 1815, the narrativ e unfolds as plucky Anne Burnett, an impoverished orphan, is marr ied by proxy to the Mad Earl Tiebauld, Aidan Black, and sent to C astle Kelwin in Scotland to tell him the news. Handsome, powerful and eccentric (but hardly mad), Aidan is less than thrilled when he discovers that his sister arranged the marriage. Although he tries to send her back to London, stubborn, resourceful Anne digs in, winning over his clan. Slowly Aidan's life changes from the inside out, and he begins to doubt if he wants to send her back a fter all. Amusing and romantic by turns, the relationship is furt her complicated by a subplot involving a band of Jacobite rebels with whom Aidan becomes entangled, but the affair between the two sparring equals remains paramount. Despite the addition of an ep ilogue and an afterword, both unnecessary after such a well-wroug ht tale, this is a delicious read from an accomplished Regency au thor. (Feb.) Forecast: Maxwell mixes humor with meticulous charac terization to create memorable stories. Since she's not the most prolific romance writer, her fans will be eager to get their hand s on this rewarding Regency, though a generic cover doesn't add m uch to the book's appeal. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Inform ation, Inc. From Library Journal Unendowed with great beauty or wealth, orphaned Anne Burnett agrees to marry a mad man she has never metAone who doesn't want her and resents his mother's havin g arranged the whole thing behind his back. However, she finds he rself attracted to her wild Scots husband and determined to make the relationship work. A determined, intelligent heroine, an appe aling, worthy hero who is more than he seems, and a plot filled w ith plenty of Scottish-English political conflict make this witty , gently humorous story a winner and one that Maxwell's many fans will be waiting for. Maxwell (A Scandalous Marriage) has written a number of lively, charming historical Regencies and lives in V irginia. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Li brary Journal Unendowed with great beauty or wealth, orphaned Ann e Burnett agrees to marry a mad man she has never metAone who doe sn't want her and resents his mother's having arranged the whole thing behind his back. However, she finds herself attracted to he r wild Scots husband and determined to make the relationship work . A determined, intelligent heroine, an appealing, worthy hero wh o is more than he seems, and a plot filled with plenty of Scottis h-English political conflict make this witty, gently humorous sto ry a winner and one that Maxwell's many fans will be waiting for. Maxwell (A Scandalous Marriage) has written a number of lively, charming historical Regencies and lives in Virginia. Copyright 2 001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Cathy Maxwell can't b e beat!-- Jill Barnett About the Author Cathy Maxwell spends ho urs in front of her computer pondering the question, Why do peopl e fall in love? It remains for her the great mystery of life and the secret to happiness. Contact Cathy at cathy@cathymaxwell.com or the old-fashioned way at PO Box 484, Buda, TX. 78610. </div ., Avon, 2001, 3, Ballantine Books. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. 2007. 384 pages. <br>Award-winning author Cherry Adair broke thrilling new ground with On Thin Ice-her stunning romantic suspense hardco ver debut. Now Cherry's turning up the temperature, amping up the action, and raising the degree of danger and desire to irresisti bly hot new heights. Diamonds-jewels of every kind, in fact-are Taylor Kincaid's best friends. The only thing she enjoys more is the challenge of stealing them, at which she excels like few othe rs in the world. And specializing in plundering precious stones f rom wealthy international criminals just makes it all the more sa tisfying . . . and dangerously exciting. So for Taylor, there's n o resisting the double allure of snatching the elusive Blue Star diamonds-a prize she has pursued across three continents-from the South American stronghold of the murderous Morales terrorist org anization. The heist goes down without a hitch. Until Taylor dis covers she has made off with more than she bargained for, namely the secret security-system codes that provide access to a South A frican diamond mine-packed with enough gems to sink a battleship. Suddenly, Taylor's no longer just an ultrachic freelance jewel t hief, but a reluctant player in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game against elite global trouble-shooters and bloodthirsty terrorists . There's nothing reluctant, however, about Huntington St. John, the top T-FLAC operative who's hot on Taylor's trail. And in Tay lor's opinion, just plain hot. The feeling, emotional and otherwi se, is very mutual. Though they're on opposite sides of the law, Hunt and Taylor swiftly come to appreciate each other's well-hone d skills. But since ecstasy is fleeting, and diamonds are forever , Taylor soon slips from the sheets and hits the streets . . . to reclaim the jewels she stashed overseas. And true to his name, H unt is close behind-but this time, he's after more than the codes . With the clock ticking, and two groups of terrorists closing fa st, they'll have to mix pleasure with some very risky business. I f they can survive danger at every turn, outwit the ultimate high -tech security system, and somehow conquer each other . . . they just might get everything they desire. Editorial Reviews Review PRAISE FOR CHERRY ADAIR A breathtaking ride . . . I couldn't tu rn the pages fast enough! No one does hot romance, ice-cold villa ins and nonstop adventure better. -Mariah Stewart, author of Dead Even, on On Thin Ice Sexy, funny, and wild! Hang on and enjoy t he ride! -Andrea Kane, author of Scent of Danger, on In Too Deep A thrilling, mysterious, sexy read. -Stella Cameron, author of K iss Them Goodbye, on Hide and Seek A sexy, snappy roller-coaster ride! -Susan Andersen, author of Shadow Dance, on Kiss and Tell About the Author USA Today bestselling author Cherry Adair has g enerated numerous awards for her innovative action-adventure nove ls, which include On Thin Ice, Out of Sight, In Too Deep, Hide an d Seek, and Kiss and Tell. A favorite of reviewers and fans alike , she lives in the Pacific Northwest. Excerpt. ® Reprinted by pe rmission. All rights reserved. One August 10 San Cristóbal South America Dressed in black, shrouded by the night, T-FLAC opera- tive Huntington St. John melded with the darkness of the fetid al ley behind the adobe jail. Night vision glasses made it possible to observe every inch of the inky interior of the cell through a narrow barred window high in the wall. Empty. Where in the hell was the prisoner? It had taken six long, bloody months to disco ver this woman's identity. Six months, and the considerable resou rces of the counterterrorist organization Hunt worked for. It had n't been easy, by God, and he was not leaving without her. He ne eded a thief. Someone resourceful, cunning, and unscrupulous. Som eone at the top of his game. Hunt wanted the best. Nothing less w ould do. Determined to find the right thief, T-FLAC's crack team had scrutinized past burglary victims for the last five years. L imiting their search to individuals, or companies, with collectio ns of fine gems who had the most sophisticated, advanced security systems. They'd compiled lists comprising thousands upon thousan ds of names. They'd cross-matched friends of the victims, relativ es, staff, and lifestyle to find a common denominator. Three hun dred names had cross-matched, and 118 people appeared on more tha n six lists. A deep background check on those suspects turned up an interesting anomaly. Seventeen of the women had identical, or nearly identical, backgrounds. Or, rather, one woman had seventee n identities. No one, other than himself and a few select T-FLAC operatives, even knew the thief was a woman. They'd finally conn ected the dots. Hunt had his thief. But where the hell was she? An hour after ascertaining who she was, and with an educated gu ess, where she might be, he was wheels up and headed for South Am erica. It was highly suspect that she just happened to be in the very city he needed her to be in. San Cristóbal. In flight he'd knew she'd robbed José Morales followed by a quick arrest minutes before he touched down in San Cristóbal. So, it was a fait acco mpli. A quick, thorough search of her hotel room revealed nothin g. Not a hint, not a clue. No surprise there. She never left clue s. Ever. Which is why it had been so fucking hard to discover who she was in the first place. This woman wasn't merely extraordin arily good at what she did, she was a phenomenon. And fearless. She was the one he wanted. And by God, he'd have her. Even if, as he suspected, she'd been hired by someone else. Despite intel t o the contrary, her absence from the cell could be explained by o ne of three options: she'd been moved to another location, the ot her party had already extracted her, or she'd been killed. Now t hat would be bloody inconvenient all around. He'd already investe d enough time and energy. He wasn't about to start looking for so meone else now. Suddenly, footsteps echoed down a hallway. Clear , loud, deliberate. Two pairs-heavy, booted. And the odd, incongr uous sound of chains rattling, like something out of a bad horror film. One of the guards kicked open the cell door. It slammed a gainst the adobe wall and let in muted light from the hallway to illuminate the cramped cell. This time, bruja, the jailer threate ned in Spanish, you will not get free. Hunt's mouth flattened in to a thin line as he took in the tableau in the doorway. Trussed up in chains, the woman couldn't brace herself as the guards flu ng her through the open door and onto the floor with a thud. Her head bounced on the cement and she let out a startled grunt of pa in. Hunt bit back a curse. This was precisely why he disliked wo men involved in missions. They were vulnerable and easily broken. He hated like hell seeing someone soft and delicate hurt. The c hains wrapped around her sounded almost musical as she rolled acr oss the floor, until, stopped by the opposite wall, she lay still . The two guards observed their prisoner for a few minutes from the doorway, speculating in rapid-fire Spanish as to whether the woman was a witch. Or worse. So, she'd attempted an escape, had s he? He shook his head. Nice try, but no cigar, sweetheart. This p rison built on the outskirts of town housed political prisoners, as well as the dregs of humanity. No one, including apparently a pro like her, had ever escaped. Hunt was about to change that. Listening to the conversation between the guards, Hunt shook his head. She'd given it her best shot five times. 5-0 wasn't a great track record, but it sure took guts. No wonder the men were piss ed. No wonder they had a mile of bicycle chain wrapped around her body, and God only knew how many gleaming new padlocks fastened down her back. She'd be lucky to draw in an unrestricted breath, let alone stand. The metal door clanged shut and the key ground harshly in the lock. Sorry to disappoint, hombres, but she's mine . He listened to the guards' footsteps retreat down the hallway t oward the front of the jail. The crunch of tires on gravel drift ed between the buildings down the narrow alley where he waited. H eadlights strobed over the single-story structures as cars and tr ucks pulled into the unseen parking lot of the seedy nightclub ac ross the alley behind the jail. Vehicle doors slammed. Glass cli nked. Laughing voices rose. A band tuned up their instruments. Th e door of the dive opened and slammed. Opened and slammed. Opened , letting out the raucous sounds of the crowd warming up for the evening. All music to Hunt's ears. He knew the bar would soon be packed to the rafters. The band would be loud enough to deafen a nyone within a hundred yards, and the secondhand smoke would make a five-pack-a-day smoker look like a piker. This was almost too easy. The night air felt thick and oppressive. Not even a glimme r of a star broke the blackness of the sky overhead. San Cristóba l in midsummer was not for the fainthearted. He'd been here sever al years ago on another op. The sprawling city on the edge of the rain forest was too damn crowded for his liking. Known for its t opless beaches and raunchy night life, it wasn't one of Hunt's fa vorite places. The atmosphere was a South American version of sp ring break-noise, people, skin, and excessive drinking. The combi nation usually turned things ugly before midnight. It was a quart er till. In the distance, a dog's barks turned to mournful howls . A car backfired. Lights continued strafing the roofline as more vehicles turned into the parking lot of the club. A steel guitar riffed in a jangle of bad chords, followed by the thump of stick s on the drum as the band continued its warm-up. The chains wrap ped around the woman chinked. Good. If she could move, she wasn't too badly hurt. As far as Hunt was concerned, as long as she cou ld talk and think long enough to tell him what he wanted to know, that was sufficient. In theory, he had no problem with her capt ivity. She was where thieves belonged. But not where he needed her to be for the moment. Oblivious to the muggy heat causing hi s dark shirt to stick to his back, he gave a quick tug to the cla mps he'd hooked to the bars earlier, making sure they were secure . A clever T-FLAC invention, the device, small enough to fit in h is pocket, it consisted of a complex series of pulleys and thin m etal cable, and needed very little pressure to act as a fulcrum. The band segued into their first number. What the group lacked i n talent they made up for in volume. The ruckus from the club wou ld drown out all but an atomic bomb. Thanks, Hunt muttered dryly as he exerted the small hand movement necessary to activate the tool. Inside the cell the chinking of the chains abruptly stopped . He stepped aside as window frame, bars, and chunks of plaster came out of the old adobe wall with a grinding thunk. Two San C ristóbal What, the icy voice in Theresa Smallwood's ear dripped fury, do you mean there was nothing there? You arranged for the a rrest immediately when she got back to her hotel, like I told you , didn't you? Sweat pooled in the small of Theresa's back as she pressed the receiver against her ear. The sound of the long-dist ance-distorted voice crawled over her skin like the tiny feet of a dozen spiders. The cramped phone booth stunk of pee, sweat, and fear. Theresa was responsible for two out of the three. She shu ddered, knuckles white as she clenched the receiver, and forced h erself to respond. Forced her voice to remain steady. Competent. No more than three seconds, she assured her boss. She prayed she didn't sound as scared as she felt. They both knew how important this assignment was. How dare that fucking thief put her life i n danger? Theresa thought, still shaken with anger. She'd asked t he girl to work for her. She'd offered to pay her, and pay her we ll, to retrieve the contents of Morales's safe. Which, for Christ 's sake, she was going to do anyway. The girl refused Theresa fla t out. Smallwood? Theresa swallowed fear-thick spit. She'd bare ly closed the door when the Federales grabbed her. She hadn't had a chance to hide anything. And Christ knew, she was too damn sli ck to have gone to all that trouble to hand it over to the police . Theresa had waited a few minutes to make sure no one saw her, then tossed the hotel room. Politely. Professionally. No-one-woul d-suspect carefully. Nothing. Not a fucking thing. Nada. Zip. Th en you have what I want, the voice said smoothly in her ear. Not a question. Never a question. Theresa's armpits prickled with dr ead and her mouth went bone dry. She needed a drink, she needed o ne bad. I'll meet with our Rio contact as planned. Tomorrow, she said with utmost conviction, the answer implicit. The air seemed to vibrate menacingly around Theresa as the silence on the other end of the phone lengthened. When she heard a click instead of t he ass-reaming she expected, she let the phone drop and slumped b ack against the bullet-riddled glass of the phone booth as though she were a puppet with her strings cut. She'd find the bitch if it was the last thing she did. She exited the phone booth, then strode across the gravel lot of the abandoned gas station to the rental car. Oh, she'd find the girl all right. She'd find the g irl, retrieve what she'd stolen, and then slice her skin from her skinny body in one long ribbon like peeling a fucking apple. The resa hadn't gotten where she was by letting emotions get in the w ay of business. Business was brutal. If she had to screw the bra ins out of every cop in this godforsaken city to find out where t he woman was being held, she vowed she'd do it. Theresa was prou d of the small elegant black rose tattooed on the small of her ba ck. One day soon she would have more petals added, and she'd be t he Black Rose. Until then she'd do her job, and do it well. And w hen the time came, she'd carve that full-blown rose tattoo off th e current Black Rose's skin. She opened the car door, slid behin d the wheel, and buckled up for safety as she pulled out of the d ark lot. For more immediate gratification, she thought of the thi ef's big black eyes, that smooth, dusky skin, and decided she'd l eave the girl's face for last. Three Hear me now, do you, sweet heart? a man said softly in the darkness. Well, yeah. He'd just k nocked down the wall and his, Ballantine Books, 2007, 3, Avon. Very Good. 4.19 x 0.96 x 6.75 inches. Mass Market Paperback. 2007. 384 pages. <br>A cruel twist of fate changed Simon Blackwell's li fe irreparably. A man of intense passions, he resolved to deny hi s emotions and desires forever, taking refuge in the wilds of the moorlands and shutting himself off from the world. But on one ex traordinary night, on a rare trip to London, the unthinkable occu rs. An intoxicatingly beautiful stranger stirs the sensuous hunge r he has sworn to resist. Simon Blackwell believed that no woman could tempt him. No woman . . . save Annabel McBride. Annabel k nows nothing of Simon's secret pain. But one irresistible kiss pl unges her into marriage with a man she scarcely knows, a man who hides a shattered past. She can feel the blistering heat of the f ire that smolders within this exquisitely handsome man, making he r yearn for much more than the union in name only he has promised her. But Simon dares not love again-for fragile love can be los t in an instant. And now Annabel must find a way to open his hear t to the most glorious risk of all . . . Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Other than a secret that takes too long to reveal, this Victorian romance from James (A Perfect Hero) concerning the troubled union of fiery Annabel McBride and tormented Simon Blackwell is just about perfect: rich, meaty, se xy and honest. Upon meeting, the two immediately set to butting h eads, but it isn't long before an instant of weakness finds them in a passionate lip lock. Just like that, their fate is sealed: A nne's reputation is compromised and the two are married. Simon, h aunted by unmentionable heartbreak, refuses to consummate the mar riage, planning to divorce her after a year or so; Anne is horrif ied at the prospect and determined to make a genuine husband out of him. Simon thwarts her every attempt until his past catches up with him, and she finds the way to bring him back from self-impo sed emotional exile. Simon's dark secret, hinted at throughout, m ay frustrate readers, but it also lends the book an enticing goth ic edge. James's writing is assured, her story moves well, and sh e has a fine pair of leads in Anne and Simon; their hard-won happ ily ever after will satisfy any historical romance fan. (Apr.) C opyright ® Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Haunted by painful memo ries of the past, Simon Blackwell wants little to do with society and nothing to do with love. A chance encounter in the park and a split-second decision to save a boy's life bring him into the h ome of the grateful mother and her cousin, Lady Annabel. He can s teel himself against the family's warmth, the little boy who remi nds him of his own, but there's a siren's call intrinsic to Annab el's very being to which he becomes utterly lost, and found. At t imes the intensity spills into melodrama, but ultimately the sexu al and emotional tension wins out in James' tale of the wounded a nd redeemed hero filled with delicious angst and quiet beauty. Ni na Davis Copyright © American Library Association. All rights res erved About the Author It was Samantha James's love of reading as a child that steered her toward a writing career. Among her fa vorites in those days were the Trixie Belden and Cherry Ames seri es of books. She still loves a blend of mystery and romance, and, of course, a happily-ever-after ending. The award-winning, New Y ork Times and USA Today bestselling author of many romances and o ne novella, her books have ranged from medieval to Regency. </div ., Avon, 2007, 3, Kensington. Very Good. 4.2 x 1.02 x 6.74 inches. Mass Market Paperback. 2006. 256 pages. <br>When mystery author Maggie Kelly pops across the p ond for a movie shoot--accompanied by her once-fictional, now all -too-real (not to mention sexy) hero, Alexandre, Viscount Saint J ust--she's in for a jolly good time . . . We are not amused. . . Don't get me wrong--there was plenty to laugh about when we f irst arrived in Merry Olde England to watch one of my novels bein g shot as a TV movie. Alex was delighted with the location (a sev enteeth-century manor house), but horrified with the surfer-dude mimbo playing him. I, personally, found the situation hilarious. . .until the scriptwriter showed up. Dead. Lights, camera. . .a ction! No, not that kind of action. Hmmmm . . . on second thought . . . Okay, so things are suddenly getting hot and heavy between Alex and me--and our timing is atrocious as usual, what with the murder and mayhem. Suspects? Don't get me started. There's Mr. C ontemptuous Director, Ms. Man-Crazy Production Assistant, Mr. Fan cy Pants English Actor, Ms. Diva Leading Lady, and. . .yours trul y. Yep, I was seen arguing with the victim right before his unfor tunate demise, so I am, as the Brits would say, in a bit of a pic kle. . . Light and funny, Michaels's latest should please her m any fans.--Publishers Weekly Michaels's trademark wit and humor abound . . . Another outstanding mystery with a unique cast of ch aracters.--Booklist Kasey Michaels is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than ninety books, ranging from historical to contemporary romance. Asked why she is so prolific, Kasey replies, It is amazing the lengths one will go to in order to avoid housework. ., Kensington, 2006, 3, Berkley. Very Good. 4.32 x 1.14 x 6.82 inches. Mass Market Paperback. 2007. 416 pages. <br> From New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd comes the seductive Darkness Chosen series about an ancient, dark evil that lives in the modern world...A thousand years ago, a brutal warrior roamed the Russian steppes, and struck a menaci ng bargain. For the ability to change at will into a cold-hearted predator, Konstantine promised his soul-and the souls of his des cendants-to the devil. One day a dangerous prophecy reveals the t ruth: one family has been chosen to battle the darkness -- or fac e damnation. Ann Smith loves her dynamic boss, Jasha Wilder, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she encounters a pow erful wolf who -- before her horrified eyes -- changes into the m an she adores. She soon discovers she can't escape her destiny .. . for Jasha is Konstantine's descendant and Ann is the woman fate d to break the curse that binds his soul... Readers ofJ. R. Ward and ChristineFeehan will enjoyall the paranormalDarkness Chosenb ooks.These exciting titles are:-- SCENT OF DARKNESS-- TOUCH OF DA RKNESS-- INTO THE SHADOW-- INTO THE FLAME Editorial Reviews Fro m Publishers Weekly This satisfying series kickoff finds Ann Smit h, an inexperienced, plain-Jane office assistant, dropping off so me paperwork at the home of her handsome, successful boss, Jasha Wilder--and hoping to use the opportunity to confess her mad crus h on him--when she catches him transforming from wolf to man. It' s just the beginning for the dumbstruck secretary, whose discover y draws her into Jasha's cursed world--his family's ancient pact with the devil, the search for their clan relics, a gang of boist erous, unpredictable relatives who share his shape-shifting abili ty--and onward to her extraordinary destiny. Dodd's latest is a f ast-paced, well-written paranormal, with a full, engaging mytholo gy and a handful of memorable characters. In Ann, she creates the quintessential all-American girl, counterpointing nicely the ric h tapestry of Jasha's family history; the mix shows great promise for future volumes. (July) Copyright ® Reed Business Informatio n, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Bo oklist Good Ann. Dependable Ann. Invisible Ann. No more. It is no longer enough to be Jasha Wilder's top-notch assistant. She has been in love with her boss for years, and the urgent fax from the Ukraine is just the excuse she needs to drive to his home for a private weekend. The wine, the clothes?she has it all planned. Bu t finding out that Jasha isn't only all man but also all wolf put s a major damper on her perfect date. Even worse, the fax is a co ver. His family from the Old Country has found him and is looking to bring the rogue back into the fold to strengthen their deal w ith the devil. If theWilders won't yield, they will die. Dodd kic ks off her new Darkness Chosen series with a bang. A multilayered heroine and a sizzling-hot hero give readers plenty of emotional ?and physical?action, and the relentless game of hunter and prey adds an adrenaline ride for good measure. Davis, Nina C. Review Multigenre genius Dodd dives headfirst into the paranormal realm with this first chapter in a supernatural family saga, Darkness C hosen. All of Dodd's characterization and plotting strengths help to deliver a power-packed novel and set up dangerous adventures to come. A scintillating and superb novel! -- Romantic Times Ma gazine A star in any genre! Dodd writes with power and passion-- & always leaves me satisfied!--New York Times bestseller J.R. War d From the Author Join Christina Dodd's mailing list for book sa les, book news, and entertainment brought right to your inbox, an d you'll always know about the best in suspense and romance. More ways to connect with Christina DoddAmazon - Follow on /-/e/B001H6TZG6 About the Author New York Times bestselling auth or Christina Dodd writes edge-of-the-seat suspense (Iris Johansen ) with brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexp ected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd (ALA Booklist). H er books have been called scary, sexy, and smartly written by Boo klist, been among Amazon's Best of the Year and, much to her moth er's delight, Dodd was once a clue in the Los Angeles Times cross word puzzle. Yes, she is the author of the book with the infamous three-armed cover.Her legions of fans know that when they pick u p a Christina Dodd book, they'll find the story, Wildly entertain ing, wickedly witty! ., Berkley, 2007, 3, Greenwillow Books. Very Good. 5.31 x 1.01 x 8 inches. Paperback. 2019. 448 pages. <br>Rae Carson has proved she's a master and has shake n up the YA genre.-USAToday The first book in Rae Carson's award -winning and New York Times-bestselling trilogy! The Girl of Fire and Thorns is a sweeping journey full of adventure, sorcery, hea rtbreak, and power. Fans of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones and Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse will devour this fantasy series. Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa is the chosen one. But she has always felt powerless, useless. Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the secret wife of a ha ndsome and worldly king-a king whose country is in turmoil. A kin g who needs her to be the chosen one, not a failure of a princess . And he's not the only one who seeks her. Fierce enemies, seeth ing with dark magic, are hunting her. A daring, determined revolu tionary thinks she could be his people's savior. Soon it is not j ust her life, but her very heart that is at stake. Elisa could b e everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfi lled. If she finds the power deep within herself. If she doesn't die young. Most of the chosen do. William C. Morris YA Debut Awa rd Finalist YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten Pick An dre Norton Award Finalist A Texas Tayshas Selection Ohioana Boo k Award YA winner Don't miss The Empire of Dreams, Rae Carson's action-packed return to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns! Editorial Reviews Review With The Girl of Fire and Thorns, Ca rson joins the ranks of writers like Kristin Cashore, Megan Whale n Turner, and Tamora Pierce as one of YA's best writers of high f antasy. - Locus Intoxicating . . . Readers will find themselves immersed in this world and believing it. - Voice of Youth Advocat es (VOYA) Elisa is a wonderful, believable hero, the kind that e very reader can imagine as herself. I charged through the book in two days, savoring Elisa's realness and her unique, wonderful wo rld! Engrossing. - Tamora Pierce, author of New York Times bestse ller Bloodhound I stayed up until 2AM reading this last night. I ntense, unique. . . . Definitely recommended. - Veronica Roth, au thor of the best-selling Divergent I LOVED this book! It's a tra nsformation story that both teens and adults can believe in. Rae Carson has delivered a unique magical system and built a world wi th strong series potential. - Cinda Williams Chima,author of the best-selling Seven Realms series Rae Carson's heroine is a perfe ct blend of the ordinary and the extraordinary. I loved her. - Me gan Whalen Turner, author of the Newbery Honor Book, THE THIEF S et in intrigue-filled courts, battlefields, and windswept deserts , this riveting fantasy tests its heroine's limits as she struggl es to fulfill a destiny wrapped in an ancient mystery. A breathta king adventure in a fascinating, richly-drawn world. - Leah Cypes s, author of Mistwood A delicious debut. - Paolo Bacigalupi, Pri ntz Award-winning author of Ship Breaker Distinctive for its lum inous prose, its hint of romance, and Elisa, a strong, smart hero ine that readers will truly fall in love with. - Sarah Prineas, a uthor of The Magic Thief From the Back Cover Once a century, o ne person is chosen for greatness. Elisa has always felt powerle ss, useless. Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the s ecret wife of a handsome and worldly king-a king who needs her to be the chosen one, not a failure of a princess. And he's not the only one who seeks her. Savage enemies, seething with dark magic , are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutionary thinks she could save his people. And he looks at her in a way no man has ev er looked at her before. Elisa could be everything to those who n eed her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the powe r deep within herself. If she doesn't die young. Most of the cho sen do. About the Author Rae Carson is the author of two bests elling and award-winning trilogies, as well as the acclaimed stan d-alone novels Any Sign of Life and The Empire of Dreams. Her deb ut, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was named a William C. Morris Aw ard finalist and an Andre Norton Award finalist. Walk on Earth a Stranger was longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award and won the Western Writers of America Spur Award. Her books tend to cont ain adventure, magic, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart cho ices. Originally from California, Rae Carson now lives in Ohio wi th her husband. www.raecarson.com </div From the Back Cover Onc e a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa has alway s felt powerless, useless. Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she ha s become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king-a king wh o needs her to be the chosen one, not a failure of a princess. An d he's not the only one who seeks her. Savage enemies, seething w ith dark magic, are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutiona ry thinks she could save his people. And he looks at her in a way no man has ever looked at her before. Elisa could be everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the power deep within herself. If she doesn't die young. M ost of the chosen do. About the Author Rae Carson is the autho r of two bestselling and award-winning trilogies, as well as the acclaimed stand-alone novels Any Sign of Life and The Empire of D reams. Her debut, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was named a Willia m C. Morris Award finalist and an Andre Norton Award finalist. Wa lk on Earth a Stranger was longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award and won the Western Writers of America Spur Award. Her book s tend to contain adventure, magic, and smart girls who make (mos tly) smart choices. Originally from California, Rae Carson now li ves in Ohio with her husband. www.raecarson.com </div About the Author Rae Carson is the author of two bestselling and award-win ning trilogies, as well as the acclaimed stand-alone novels Any S ign of Life and The Empire of Dreams. Her debut, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was named a William C. Morris Award finalist and an Andre Norton Award finalist. Walk on Earth a Stranger was longlis ted for the 2015 National Book Award and won the Western Writers of America Spur Award. Her books tend to contain adventure, magic , and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. ., Greenwillow Books, 2019, 3, The Friday Project. Very Good. 5.08 x 0.91 x 7.8 inches. Paperback. 2011. 288 pages. <br>The eagerly-awaited sequel to Shadowmagic. Having returned to the real world from Tir Na Nog at the end of the las t book, our hero Conor finds himself arrested for the murder of h is father. When he explains to the cops that his dad is safe and well and enjoying life as king of a land of elves, imps and bans hees they understandably think he is a nutcase. That is until he is rescued by Celtic warriors on horseback and taken back to Tir Na Nog, accidentally bringing a policeman with him. Once safely back in The Land, Conor finds that all is not well. His father i s dying, the girl he loves is betrothed to another and a rather c onfused American cop is wandering around causing havoc. It falls to our young hero, and his band of friends, to find a cure for t he king. On their epic journey they encounter one of the most mys tical and dangerous races in The Land, the shapeshifting Pooka, a nd find their fates linked in ways they could never have imagined . The Prince of Hazel and Oak is a stunning fantasy adventure th at takes fans of Shadowmagic further in to the land and brings ba ck many of the favourite characters from the first book. Editori al Reviews Review 'If Percy Jackson were to be hurled across di mensions into Middle Earth, you might hope to see a story like th is one evolve.' Mark Robson, author of the Dragon Orb and Imperia l Spy books About the Author John Lenahan is a popular magicia n on the live circuit and has appeared numerous times on radio an d television. He is a regular at Sci-Fi and Fantasy conventions both in is role as a writer of fantasy fiction and as the voice o f the toaster in Red Dwarf! He is the author of two novels in th e Shadowmagic series, the latest being The Prince of Hazel & Oak. </div About the Author John Lenahan is a popular magician on t he live circuit and has appeared numerous times on radio and tele vision. He is a regular at Sci-Fi and Fantasy conventions both i n is role as a writer of fantasy fiction and as the voice of the toaster in Red Dwarf! He is the author of two novels in the Shad owmagic series, the latest being The Prince of Hazel & Oak. </div ., The Friday Project, 2011, 3, Dutton Adult. Good. 20 x 20 x 20 inches. Hardcover. 1990. 325 pages. Dj worn<br>A sophisticated Soviet bomber malfunctions during its maiden flight, threatening to detonate all nuclear war heads within a thousand-mile radius, and the government calls on reclusive Cas Bonner to defuse the bomb Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Ryan's latest techno-thriller is based on a var iant of the doomsday-machine scenario. The Saber, a Soviet spy pl ane carrying top-secret gadgets (including a computerized fusion weapon capable of automatically triggering nuclear devices) crash es in the South Pacific. The French are conducting super-collider experiments within the weapon's range, and the proximity could l ead to nuclear winter without nuclear war. While Cas Bonner, hero of Ryan's The Pan jang Incident , and his lover, KGB undercover agent Kiri Valjean, seek to destroy Saber, the Russian government is torn by the conflict between progressives and hard-liners, an d the U.S. administration reflexively suspects Soviet intentions. Fast pace, crisp dialogue and the exotic setting sustain the nov el despite its contrived plot and one-dimensional characters far too reminiscent of Ian Fleming's. Copyright 1990 Reed Business I nformation, Inc. From Library Journal When Saber, a Soviet steal th bomber equipped with a diabolically intelligent computer, cras hes on a test flight, the countdown to nuclear catastrophe begins . From deep on the ocean floor, its malign influence causes natur al disasters. Marine biologist Cas Bonner and his gorgeous girlfr iend Kiri (who may not be what she appears to be) are drawn into the desperate search. Soon there are air and sea battles, politic al infighting, and a heady array of the latest technological supe rstars, from super-colliders to Star Wars. So quickly in fact doe s the plot spin that the reader doesn't discover until the end th at the characters are paper dolls. This is hardly a defect, howev er, since the hardware is the star. The climactic showdown is cos mically preposterous. An enjoyable treat for James Bond/Ian Flemi ng fans. - Elsa Pendleton, Computer Sciences Corp., Ridgecrest, C al. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. ., Dutton Adult, 1990, 2.5, Simon & Schuster. Good. 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches. Hardcover. 2000. 432 pages. <br>A book of daily devotions by the author of Yesterd ay, I Cried offers inspiration and advice on how to achieve spiri tual progress and tranquillity. 400,000 first printing. Editoria l Reviews Review This book of 365 daily devotionals s upports the time-honored adage, Why put off until tomorrow what y ou can do today? The charismatic spiritual leader Iyanla Vanzant knows how easy it is to stay stuck in old sentiments, resentments , beliefs, decisions, agreements, judgments, and ideas that may h ave become habitual. Through these devotions Vanzant hopes to sho w readers that the easiest way to create change is to simply shif t your attitude--today. We often work so hard to get the things w e want that we miss the fact that it is the landscape of the inne r world that stands between us and true happiness. In the closin g paragraph of each one-page devotional Vanzant names an old way of thinking and offers readers a new attitude to try on just for today. For example, Vanzant writes, Until today, you may have bel ieved that you had to stay in the painful hole of hurt caused by the loss of a loved one. Just for today, make a conscious effort and choice to cover the hole and move on. Some might consider the se devotions a fancy term for affirmations. Vanzant scoffs at the notion. Time spent in devotion is not a New Age trick through wh ich you can impose your will on God, the universe, or those aroun d you, she writes. Devotion is the reverent, personal act of surr endering your will to the Divine will. --Gail Hudson From Libra ry Journal More inspiration from Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Bu siness Information, Inc. From Library Journal More inspiration f rom Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Abo ut the Author With more than 8 million books in print, Iyanla Van zant has truly established a dedicated fan base. Iyanla's path to success took her through a multitude of life-changing experien ces that shaped the profound insights she eagerly shares with oth ers. A neglected, overweight, sexually abused child who was shutt led from one family to another, she became a teenage mother on we lfare living in the projects of a major urban city. Vanzant took control of her life when she walked out of her second abusive mar riage and entered Medgar Evers College in New York and then the C ity University of New York Law School. She moved to Philadelphia with her children and became a public defender for three years. T hen she eventually became an ordained minister, who was committed to a message based on the principles of divine power and self-de termination. Iyanla combined her professional skills with her l ife's lessons and embarked on a writing and speaking career. Her mass appeal is evident in her overwhelming success as an author. In the Meantime was a #1 New York Times bestseller, where it spen t 20 weeks on the list, and she has had numerous other major best sellers. As a nationally recognized speaker she has sold out such prestigious venues as New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Atlanta's Civic Center, and the Wilt ern Theater in Los Angeles. Vanzant is also familiar to the dayti me TV audience from her role as a regular contributor on The Opra h Winfrey Show. Acclaimed journalist and producer Barbara Walte rs recognized Vanzant's extraordinary appeal, seeing in her a bre akaway talent with the potential for huge success in daytime tele vision. With Walters and partner Bill Geddie on board to executiv e produce, Buena Vista Productions to develop the show, and Buena Vista Television as distributor, the road to Iyanla was forged. Vanzant has received numerous accolades for her work. In 1992 L os Angeles mayor Tom Bradley named October 21st Tapping the Power Within Day in honor of a workshop she presented in that city for African-American women. In 1994, the National Association of Equ al Opportunity in Education, an organization comprised of the pre sidents and administrators of the 117 predominantly Black college s in the United States named her Alumni of the Year. She also was awarded an Oni by the International Congress of Black Women as o ne of the nation's unsung heroes, and she served as the national spokesperson for Literacy Volunteers of America in 1998. In 199 9 she was listed among the 100 Most Influential African-Americans by Ebony magazine. Later that year, she was awarded the 31st NAA CP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Non-Fiction for Yes terday I Cried. She also earned her first Honorary Doctorate degr ee, Doctor of Humane Letters, from the City University of New Yor k, Medgar Evars College. In 2000, she earned her second honorary degree, Doctor of Divinity, from the Theological Seminary in Atla nta, Georgia. In addition, Ebony has named her one of their 55 Mo st Intriguing People, Vibe magazine tabbed her one of 100 Leaders of the New Millennium and Newsweek recently included her as one of the Women of the New Century. The mother of three and grandm other of four, Vanzant lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband Adeyemi and Mr. Coco, their cat. To learn how Iyanla ca n help you get started on your journey toward spiritual enlighten ment, visit Inner Visions Worldwide, Inc., at www.innervisionsw orldwide.com. </div ., Simon & Schuster, 2000, 2.5<

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Prentice-Hall [1970]. Hard Cover. 475 p., photos incl. portrait front., index. "For more than thirty years, Walter Reuther [1907-1970] was one of the most dynamic and controversial … More...

Prentice-Hall [1970]. Hard Cover. 475 p., photos incl. portrait front., index. "For more than thirty years, Walter Reuther [1907-1970] was one of the most dynamic and controversial labor leaders in the United States. ...For Reuther the labor movement was... an effective tool for social progress. This vision led him to champion such causes as civil rights and civil liberties, a program to provide adequate housing for all Americans, improved medical care, consumer protection, a world free from poverty and disease, a clean environment, nuclear disarmament, and a world community at peace." Dj; ex library with label cut out of dj spine; VG. Stock#24171., Prentice-Hall [1970], 0, Combining the deft social analysis of Where Good Ideas Come From with the optimistic arguments of Everything Bad Is Good For You, New York Times bestselling author Steven Johnson's Future Perfect makes the case that a new model of political change is on the rise, transforming everything from local governments to classrooms, from protest movements to health care. Johnson paints a compelling portrait of this new political worldview -- influenced by the success and interconnectedness of the Internet, by peer networks, but not dependent on high-tech solutions -- that breaks with the conventional categories of liberal or conservative, public vs. private thinking.With his acclaimed gift for multi-disciplinary storytelling and big idea books, Johnson explores this new vision of progress through a series of fascinating narratives: from the "miracle on the Hudson" to the planning of the French railway system; from the battle against malnutrition in Vietnam to a mysterious outbreak of strange smells in downtown Manhattan; from underground music video artists to the invention of the Internet itself.At a time when the conventional wisdom holds that the political system is hopelessly gridlocked with old ideas, Future Perfect makes the timely and inspiring case that progress is still possible, and that innovative strategies are on the rise. This is a hopeful, affirmative outlook for the future, from one of the most brilliant and inspiring visionaries of contemporary culture., Riverhead Trade, 2013-10-01, 5, Elsevier Science Ltd. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, and may have sticker on cover, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry., Elsevier Science Ltd, 2.5, Energion Publications. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Energion Publications, 2.5, Progressive Vision Internation. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. 9th edition. Paperback edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owners name, short gifters inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included., Progressive Vision Internation, 3, Anchor, 2009. Very Good. A crisp clean softcover, no markings throughout: The hero of Walter Kirn's novel Up in the Air inhabits an entirely new stat e: Airworld, where the hometown paper is USA Today, the indigenous cuisine wilts under heat lamps, and the citizenry speaks a Byzantine dialect of upg rades, expense accounts, and market share. Airworld even has its own nontax able, inflation-free currency in the shape of bonus miles, which Ryan Bingh am calls "private property in its purest form." Officially, Bingham is a ma nagement consultant, specializing in the lugubrious field of career transit ion counseling (i.e., he fires people for a living). But what Kirn's airbor ne protagonist is really doing is pursuing his own private passion, his gre at white whale: accumulating one million miles in his frequent-flyer accoun t. As Up in the Air opens, Bingham has set out on a final, epic traveling j ag. He intends to visit eight cities in six days, thereby achieving his own vision of Nirvana somewhere over Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mocking the euphemisms of business speak is as easy as shooting fish in a designer barrel. But Kirn also takes on the corporate world's weirdly mystical and paranoid side, its rhetoric of personal empowerment and its messianic devotion to gurus. "Business is folk wisdom, cave-born, dark, Masonic, and the best consultants are outright shamans who sprinkle on the science like so much fairy dust," declares Bingham. (This doesn't stop him from working on his own book about "the transformational journey of one mind wholly at peace with its core competencies.") Meanwhile, his junket becomes progressively more surreal, complete with an ev., Anchor, 2009, 3, Simon & Schuster. Good. 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches. Hardcover. 2000. 432 pages. <br>A book of daily devotions by the author of Yesterd ay, I Cried offers inspiration and advice on how to achieve spiri tual progress and tranquillity. 400,000 first printing. Editoria l Reviews Review This book of 365 daily devotionals s upports the time-honored adage, Why put off until tomorrow what y ou can do today? The charismatic spiritual leader Iyanla Vanzant knows how easy it is to stay stuck in old sentiments, resentments , beliefs, decisions, agreements, judgments, and ideas that may h ave become habitual. Through these devotions Vanzant hopes to sho w readers that the easiest way to create change is to simply shif t your attitude--today. We often work so hard to get the things w e want that we miss the fact that it is the landscape of the inne r world that stands between us and true happiness. In the closin g paragraph of each one-page devotional Vanzant names an old way of thinking and offers readers a new attitude to try on just for today. For example, Vanzant writes, Until today, you may have bel ieved that you had to stay in the painful hole of hurt caused by the loss of a loved one. Just for today, make a conscious effort and choice to cover the hole and move on. Some might consider the se devotions a fancy term for affirmations. Vanzant scoffs at the notion. Time spent in devotion is not a New Age trick through wh ich you can impose your will on God, the universe, or those aroun d you, she writes. Devotion is the reverent, personal act of surr endering your will to the Divine will. --Gail Hudson From Libra ry Journal More inspiration from Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Bu siness Information, Inc. From Library Journal More inspiration f rom Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Abo ut the Author With more than 8 million books in print, Iyanla Van zant has truly established a dedicated fan base. Iyanla's path to success took her through a multitude of life-changing experien ces that shaped the profound insights she eagerly shares with oth ers. A neglected, overweight, sexually abused child who was shutt led from one family to another, she became a teenage mother on we lfare living in the projects of a major urban city. Vanzant took control of her life when she walked out of her second abusive mar riage and entered Medgar Evers College in New York and then the C ity University of New York Law School. She moved to Philadelphia with her children and became a public defender for three years. T hen she eventually became an ordained minister, who was committed to a message based on the principles of divine power and self-de termination. Iyanla combined her professional skills with her l ife's lessons and embarked on a writing and speaking career. Her mass appeal is evident in her overwhelming success as an author. In the Meantime was a #1 New York Times bestseller, where it spen t 20 weeks on the list, and she has had numerous other major best sellers. As a nationally recognized speaker she has sold out such prestigious venues as New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Atlanta's Civic Center, and the Wilt ern Theater in Los Angeles. Vanzant is also familiar to the dayti me TV audience from her role as a regular contributor on The Opra h Winfrey Show. Acclaimed journalist and producer Barbara Walte rs recognized Vanzant's extraordinary appeal, seeing in her a bre akaway talent with the potential for huge success in daytime tele vision. With Walters and partner Bill Geddie on board to executiv e produce, Buena Vista Productions to develop the show, and Buena Vista Television as distributor, the road to Iyanla was forged. Vanzant has received numerous accolades for her work. In 1992 L os Angeles mayor Tom Bradley named October 21st Tapping the Power Within Day in honor of a workshop she presented in that city for African-American women. In 1994, the National Association of Equ al Opportunity in Education, an organization comprised of the pre sidents and administrators of the 117 predominantly Black college s in the United States named her Alumni of the Year. She also was awarded an Oni by the International Congress of Black Women as o ne of the nation's unsung heroes, and she served as the national spokesperson for Literacy Volunteers of America in 1998. In 199 9 she was listed among the 100 Most Influential African-Americans by Ebony magazine. Later that year, she was awarded the 31st NAA CP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Non-Fiction for Yes terday I Cried. She also earned her first Honorary Doctorate degr ee, Doctor of Humane Letters, from the City University of New Yor k, Medgar Evars College. In 2000, she earned her second honorary degree, Doctor of Divinity, from the Theological Seminary in Atla nta, Georgia. In addition, Ebony has named her one of their 55 Mo st Intriguing People, Vibe magazine tabbed her one of 100 Leaders of the New Millennium and Newsweek recently included her as one of the Women of the New Century. The mother of three and grandm other of four, Vanzant lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband Adeyemi and Mr. Coco, their cat. To learn how Iyanla ca n help you get started on your journey toward spiritual enlighten ment, visit Inner Visions Worldwide, Inc., at www.innervisionsw orldwide.com. </div ., Simon & Schuster, 2000, 2.5<

2019, ISBN: 9780684841373

Lonely Planet. Very Good. 20.6 x 26.7 x 2.6 centimetres (1. Hardcover. 2019. 288 pages. <br>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide pu blisher Inside Lonely Planet'… More...

Lonely Planet. Very Good. 20.6 x 26.7 x 2.6 centimetres (1. Hardcover. 2019. 288 pages. <br>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide pu blisher Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Spain you'll travel t hrough buzzing cities, rural villages, rugged mountains and bliss ful beaches, discovering the secrets of Barcelona and Madrid's ni ghtlife, eating your way through the streets on a delectable tapa s tour, and finding your new favourite hike, festival and siesta spot. This new part-pictorial, part-guidebook hardback is built around themes that introduce you to the heart of Spain, and is p acked with trip-planning tips and information on the most authent ic local sights and activities - shining a spotlight on the huge diversity of people, places, culture, food and history that shape this extraordinary country. It's perfect for seasoned travellers and lovers of all things Spanish who want to discover something new and exciting. - Includes over 75 experiences stretching acr oss Spain - Multiple ways to navigate the book - thematically, ge ographically or by interest - Hundreds of stunning photos on glos s paper stock Experience Spain is presented across five themes: - Tradition & Passion: Family, culture and customs - The Good Things in Life: Chill out in the Spanish sun - Living History: Th e story of Spain through cave art, castles and Quixote's windmill s - Art & Modernity: Innovation and Spain today - Adventure: An a ctive exploration from mountains to coast Get to the heart of S pain and begin your journey now Inside Lonely Planet's Experien ce Spain: Full-colour images throughout Inspiration for your next trip, to help tailor it to your personal needs and interests Insider tips that reveal sights and cultural attractions beyon d the guidebooks Covers Spanish icons, modern Spain, the Spanis h way of life and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Expe rience Spain covers both top sights and roads less travelled, and is the perfect place to get inspired and plan an itinerary for a n upcoming trip. Once you've decided where you're headed in Spa in, check out the relevant Lonely Planet Spanish destination trav el guides for even more detailed planning and on-the-go advice. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media com pany and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of tra veller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, ar mchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ., Lonely Planet, 2019, 3, Simon & Schuster. Good. 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches. Hardcover. 2000. 432 pages. <br>A book of daily devotions by the author of Yesterd ay, I Cried offers inspiration and advice on how to achieve spiri tual progress and tranquillity. 400,000 first printing. Editoria l Reviews Review This book of 365 daily devotionals s upports the time-honored adage, Why put off until tomorrow what y ou can do today? The charismatic spiritual leader Iyanla Vanzant knows how easy it is to stay stuck in old sentiments, resentments , beliefs, decisions, agreements, judgments, and ideas that may h ave become habitual. Through these devotions Vanzant hopes to sho w readers that the easiest way to create change is to simply shif t your attitude--today. We often work so hard to get the things w e want that we miss the fact that it is the landscape of the inne r world that stands between us and true happiness. In the closin g paragraph of each one-page devotional Vanzant names an old way of thinking and offers readers a new attitude to try on just for today. For example, Vanzant writes, Until today, you may have bel ieved that you had to stay in the painful hole of hurt caused by the loss of a loved one. Just for today, make a conscious effort and choice to cover the hole and move on. Some might consider the se devotions a fancy term for affirmations. Vanzant scoffs at the notion. Time spent in devotion is not a New Age trick through wh ich you can impose your will on God, the universe, or those aroun d you, she writes. Devotion is the reverent, personal act of surr endering your will to the Divine will. --Gail Hudson From Libra ry Journal More inspiration from Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Bu siness Information, Inc. From Library Journal More inspiration f rom Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Abo ut the Author With more than 8 million books in print, Iyanla Van zant has truly established a dedicated fan base. Iyanla's path to success took her through a multitude of life-changing experien ces that shaped the profound insights she eagerly shares with oth ers. A neglected, overweight, sexually abused child who was shutt led from one family to another, she became a teenage mother on we lfare living in the projects of a major urban city. Vanzant took control of her life when she walked out of her second abusive mar riage and entered Medgar Evers College in New York and then the C ity University of New York Law School. She moved to Philadelphia with her children and became a public defender for three years. T hen she eventually became an ordained minister, who was committed to a message based on the principles of divine power and self-de termination. Iyanla combined her professional skills with her l ife's lessons and embarked on a writing and speaking career. Her mass appeal is evident in her overwhelming success as an author. In the Meantime was a #1 New York Times bestseller, where it spen t 20 weeks on the list, and she has had numerous other major best sellers. As a nationally recognized speaker she has sold out such prestigious venues as New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Atlanta's Civic Center, and the Wilt ern Theater in Los Angeles. Vanzant is also familiar to the dayti me TV audience from her role as a regular contributor on The Opra h Winfrey Show. Acclaimed journalist and producer Barbara Walte rs recognized Vanzant's extraordinary appeal, seeing in her a bre akaway talent with the potential for huge success in daytime tele vision. With Walters and partner Bill Geddie on board to executiv e produce, Buena Vista Productions to develop the show, and Buena Vista Television as distributor, the road to Iyanla was forged. Vanzant has received numerous accolades for her work. In 1992 L os Angeles mayor Tom Bradley named October 21st Tapping the Power Within Day in honor of a workshop she presented in that city for African-American women. In 1994, the National Association of Equ al Opportunity in Education, an organization comprised of the pre sidents and administrators of the 117 predominantly Black college s in the United States named her Alumni of the Year. She also was awarded an Oni by the International Congress of Black Women as o ne of the nation's unsung heroes, and she served as the national spokesperson for Literacy Volunteers of America in 1998. In 199 9 she was listed among the 100 Most Influential African-Americans by Ebony magazine. Later that year, she was awarded the 31st NAA CP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Non-Fiction for Yes terday I Cried. She also earned her first Honorary Doctorate degr ee, Doctor of Humane Letters, from the City University of New Yor k, Medgar Evars College. In 2000, she earned her second honorary degree, Doctor of Divinity, from the Theological Seminary in Atla nta, Georgia. In addition, Ebony has named her one of their 55 Mo st Intriguing People, Vibe magazine tabbed her one of 100 Leaders of the New Millennium and Newsweek recently included her as one of the Women of the New Century. The mother of three and grandm other of four, Vanzant lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband Adeyemi and Mr. Coco, their cat. To learn how Iyanla ca n help you get started on your journey toward spiritual enlighten ment, visit Inner Visions Worldwide, Inc., at www.innervisionsw orldwide.com. </div ., Simon & Schuster, 2000, 2.5<

2000, ISBN: 9780684841373

Simon & Schuster. Good. 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches. Hardcover. 2000. 432 pages. <br>A book of daily devotions by the author of Yesterd ay, I Cried offers inspiration and advice on h… More...

Simon & Schuster. Good. 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches. Hardcover. 2000. 432 pages. <br>A book of daily devotions by the author of Yesterd ay, I Cried offers inspiration and advice on how to achieve spiri tual progress and tranquillity. 400,000 first printing. Editoria l Reviews Review This book of 365 daily devotionals s upports the time-honored adage, Why put off until tomorrow what y ou can do today? The charismatic spiritual leader Iyanla Vanzant knows how easy it is to stay stuck in old sentiments, resentments , beliefs, decisions, agreements, judgments, and ideas that may h ave become habitual. Through these devotions Vanzant hopes to sho w readers that the easiest way to create change is to simply shif t your attitude--today. We often work so hard to get the things w e want that we miss the fact that it is the landscape of the inne r world that stands between us and true happiness. In the closin g paragraph of each one-page devotional Vanzant names an old way of thinking and offers readers a new attitude to try on just for today. For example, Vanzant writes, Until today, you may have bel ieved that you had to stay in the painful hole of hurt caused by the loss of a loved one. Just for today, make a conscious effort and choice to cover the hole and move on. Some might consider the se devotions a fancy term for affirmations. Vanzant scoffs at the notion. Time spent in devotion is not a New Age trick through wh ich you can impose your will on God, the universe, or those aroun d you, she writes. Devotion is the reverent, personal act of surr endering your will to the Divine will. --Gail Hudson From Libra ry Journal More inspiration from Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Bu siness Information, Inc. From Library Journal More inspiration f rom Vanzant. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Abo ut the Author With more than 8 million books in print, Iyanla Van zant has truly established a dedicated fan base. Iyanla's path to success took her through a multitude of life-changing experien ces that shaped the profound insights she eagerly shares with oth ers. A neglected, overweight, sexually abused child who was shutt led from one family to another, she became a teenage mother on we lfare living in the projects of a major urban city. Vanzant took control of her life when she walked out of her second abusive mar riage and entered Medgar Evers College in New York and then the C ity University of New York Law School. She moved to Philadelphia with her children and became a public defender for three years. T hen she eventually became an ordained minister, who was committed to a message based on the principles of divine power and self-de termination. Iyanla combined her professional skills with her l ife's lessons and embarked on a writing and speaking career. Her mass appeal is evident in her overwhelming success as an author. In the Meantime was a #1 New York Times bestseller, where it spen t 20 weeks on the list, and she has had numerous other major best sellers. As a nationally recognized speaker she has sold out such prestigious venues as New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Atlanta's Civic Center, and the Wilt ern Theater in Los Angeles. Vanzant is also familiar to the dayti me TV audience from her role as a regular contributor on The Opra h Winfrey Show. Acclaimed journalist and producer Barbara Walte rs recognized Vanzant's extraordinary appeal, seeing in her a bre akaway talent with the potential for huge success in daytime tele vision. With Walters and partner Bill Geddie on board to executiv e produce, Buena Vista Productions to develop the show, and Buena Vista Television as distributor, the road to Iyanla was forged. Vanzant has received numerous accolades for her work. In 1992 L os Angeles mayor Tom Bradley named October 21st Tapping the Power Within Day in honor of a workshop she presented in that city for African-American women. In 1994, the National Association of Equ al Opportunity in Education, an organization comprised of the pre sidents and administrators of the 117 predominantly Black college s in the United States named her Alumni of the Year. She also was awarded an Oni by the International Congress of Black Women as o ne of the nation's unsung heroes, and she served as the national spokesperson for Literacy Volunteers of America in 1998. In 199 9 she was listed among the 100 Most Influential African-Americans by Ebony magazine. Later that year, she was awarded the 31st NAA CP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Non-Fiction for Yes terday I Cried. She also earned her first Honorary Doctorate degr ee, Doctor of Humane Letters, from the City University of New Yor k, Medgar Evars College. In 2000, she earned her second honorary degree, Doctor of Divinity, from the Theological Seminary in Atla nta, Georgia. In addition, Ebony has named her one of their 55 Mo st Intriguing People, Vibe magazine tabbed her one of 100 Leaders of the New Millennium and Newsweek recently included her as one of the Women of the New Century. The mother of three and grandm other of four, Vanzant lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband Adeyemi and Mr. Coco, their cat. To learn how Iyanla ca n help you get started on your journey toward spiritual enlighten ment, visit Inner Visions Worldwide, Inc., at www.innervisionsw orldwide.com. </div ., Simon & Schuster, 2000, 2.5<

2000, ISBN: 9780684841373

Simon & Schuster, Gebundene Ausgabe, 432 Seiten, Publiziert: 2000-12-05T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: Illustrated, 1.1 kg, Verkaufsrang: 1667962, Motivation, Kommunikati… More...

Simon & Schuster, Gebundene Ausgabe, 432 Seiten, Publiziert: 2000-12-05T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: Illustrated, 1.1 kg, Verkaufsrang: 1667962, Motivation, Kommunikation & Psychologie, Business & Karriere, Kategorien, Bücher, Management, Motivation & Erfolg, Lebensführung, Ratgeber, Spiritualität, Religion & Gesellschaft, Religion & Glaube, Esoterik, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Rough Cut Asins, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_5701, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, Format: Rauer Buchschnitt, Simon & Schuster, 2000<