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Kane and Abel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Archer, Jeffrey, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless polish immigrant-born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world-are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. Two men - ambitious, powerful, ruthless - are locked in a relentless struggle to build an empire, fueled by their all-consuming hatred. Over sixty years and three generations, through war, marriage, fortune, and disaster, Kane and Abel battle for the success and triumph that only one man can have...

They Called Her Mrs. Doc

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oke, Janette, PUBLISHER: G. K. Hall & Company, Cassandra Wilson's marriage takes her to a small uncultured town on the western frontier. She soon realizes her husband, Sam, has no plans for returning. Cassandra is faced with the decision to stay or return home alone.

Crossing to Safety

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stegner, Wallace Earle, PUBLISHER: Thorndike Press, Called a "magnificently crafted story... brimming with wisdom" by Howard Frank Mosher in "The Washington Post Book World," "Crossing to Safety" has, since its publication in , established itself as one of the greatest and most cherished American novels of the twentieth century. Tracing the lives, loves, and aspirations of two couples who move between Vermont and Wisconsin, it is a work of quiet majesty, deep compassion, and powerful insight into the alchemy of friendship and marriage.

One Quarter of Humanity: Malthusian Mythology and Chinese

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lee, James Z. / Wang, Feng / Feng, Wang, PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, This book presents evidence about historical and contemporary Chinese population behavior that overturns much of the received wisdom about the differences between China and the West first voiced by Malthus. Malthus described a China in which early and universal marriage ensured high fertility and therefore high mortality. He contrasted this with Western Europe, where marriage occurred late and was far from universal, resulting in lower fertility and higher demographic responsiveness to economic circumstances. The result in China was thought to be mass misery as part of the population teetered on the brink of a Malthusian precipice, whereas in the West conditions were less severe. In reality, James Lee and Wang Feng argue, there has been effective regulation of population growth in China through a variety of practices that depressed marital fertility to levels far below European standards, and through the widespread practices of infanticide and abortion. Moreover, in China, population behavior has long been primarily a consequence of collective intervention. This collective culture underlies four distinctive features of the Chinese demographic pattern--high rates of female infanticide, low rates of male marriage, low rates of marital fertility, and high rates of adoption--that Lee and Wang trace from to today. These and other distinctive features of the Chinese demographic and social system, they argue, led to a different demographic transition in China from the one that took place in the West.

Unquenchable Love

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kopp, David / Kopp, Heather, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, A new and compelling perspective on marriage, this book offers 12 weeks of daily meditations for husbands and wives wanting to strengthen their bond of love. Based on the stories in the popular Love Stories God Told.

Classical Themes from the Movies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leon / Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 31 themes that brought movies to life, including: Also Sprach Zarathustra * Ave Maria * Canon in D * Love Duet (from "La Boheme") * Overture to the Marriage of Figaro * and more.

Men of Letters, Writing Lives

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Broughton, Trev Lynn, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Trev Lynn Broughton takes an in-depth look at the developments within Victorian auto/biography, and asks what we can learn about the conditions and limits of male literary authority. Providing a feminist analysis of the effects of this literary production on culture, Broughton looks at the increase in professions with a vested interest in the written Life; the speeding up of the Life-and-Letters industry during this period; the institutionalization of Life-writing; and the consequent spread of a network of mainly male practitioners and commentators. This study focuses on two case studies from the period : the theories and achievements of Sir Leslie Stephen and the debate surrounding James Anthony Froude's account of the marriage of Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle.

The Devil and Miss Prym

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coelho, Paulo, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, A stranger arrives at the remote village of Viscos, carrying with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. He comes searching for the answer to a question that torments him: Are human beings, in essence, good or evil? In welcoming the mysterious foreigner, the whole village becomes an accomplice to his sophisticated plot, which will forever mark their lives. A novel of temptation by the internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho, "The Devil and Miss Prym" is a thought-provoking parable of a community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear--as it struggles with the choice between good and evil.

A Lawman's Christmas: A Lawman's ChristmasDaring Moves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Linda Lael, PUBLISHER: Harlequin Books, The sudden death of the town marshal leaves Blue River, Texas, without a lawman...and twenty-five-year-old Dara Rose Nolan without a husband. As winter approaches and her meager seamstress income dwindles, she has three options. Yet she won't give up her two young daughters, refuses to join the fallen women of the Bitter Gulch Saloon and can't fathom condemning herself to another loveless marriage. Unfortunately she must decide--soon--because there's a new marshal in town, and she's living under his roof. With the heart of a cowboy, Clay McKettrick plans to start a ranch and finally settle down. He isn't interested in uprooting Dara Rose and her children, but he "is" interested in giving her protection, friendship--and passion. And when they say "I do" to a marriage of convenience, the temporary lawman's Christmas wish is to make Dara Rose his permanent wife....

Finding the Dream: The Dream Trilogy #3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roberts, Nora, PUBLISHER: Berkley Publishing Group, Laura Templeton found out the hard way that nothing in life is guaranteed. The daughter of a wealthy hotelier, she had always known comfort, privilege, and security. But by the age of thirty, her storybook marriage had been destroyed by her husband's infidelity. Laura's divorce left her both emotionally and financially devastated--but determined to rebuild her life "without "the Templeton fortune. Laura had always defined herself as a wife, a daughter, or a mother. Now, she must finally discover Laura the "woman."..

Barrio Bushido

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sierra, Benjamin Bac, PUBLISHER: El Leon Literary Arts, Fiction. Latino/Latina Studies. Set in the barrio of an unnamed California city in the early s, BARRIO BUSHIDO narrates the story and fate of three adolescent Latinos who join forces to rob organized crime gangsters. Lobo (wolf) hunts, scheming for street stardom, manipulating his homeboys for his Machiavellian goals. Unlike Lobo, Toro (bull), an ex-Marine, does not plot; he charges full-force at the red cape of life. Santo, the saint of the gang, venerates homeboy, not Christian, ideals. A genuine cholo, he never admits that paranoia and pressure take him to the brink of madness.

Exploring the Story: A Reference Companion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barr, Adam T., PUBLISHER: Zondervan, Exploring the Story helps you understand and grasp the significance of each chapter in the The Story, an innovative Bible that presents Scripture as a continuous narrative in chronological order. The big picture of God's redemptive plan comes into focus as you learn about the following elements: Timeline---shows how the events of The Story relate to the rest of history Plot Points---briefly describes the key narrative themes of a passage Cast of Characters---introduces the people featured in the text Chapter Overview---summarizes the corresponding chapter in The Story Discussion Questions---gives ideas for individual or group reflection Section Commentary---presents theological issues, important archaeological discoveries, or launch points for further discussion Small group leaders, pastors, and lay students of the Bible will gain a deeper understanding of God's life-changing redemptive plan by reading this book alongside The Story.

The Berlin Conspiracy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gabbay, Tom, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Jack Teller is through with the CIA--until the Berlin station is contacted by a Colonel in the East German Stasi just days before President John F. Kennedy's scheduled visit to the Wall. The Stasi officer has an important message--and he will speak to no one but Jack. The informant claims a treacherous plot is brewing to assassinate the American president in Germany--a conspiracy originating at the highest levels of the U.S. government. Only Jack Teller believes the threat is real, and it has left him alienated and alone in a divided city that holds too many dark secrets. And if he forgets the two essential truths of the espionage game--that lies are currency and nothing is what it seems--he won't live to prevent a global catastrophe.

Bluest Eye, The, a Novel (Maxnotes Literature Guides)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrison, Toni / Hubert, Christopher / English Literature Study Guides, PUBLISHER: Research & Education Association, MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

Aquarius (Super Horoscopes )

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beim, Margarete, PUBLISHER: Berkley Publishing Group, The most complete horoscopes guides available on the market. Every day, people depend on their horoscopes for a glimpse at what's to come-and Berkley's popular "Super Horoscopes" offer the predictions that they're searching for. With special sections on the history and uses of astrology, these completely updated books show exactly what the future holds. Includes: - Detailed yearly and daily forecasts - Rising signs - Lucky numbers - The cusp-born - Signs of the Zodiac - Character analysis - Love, romance, and marriage compatibility guide - Moon tables - Planting and fishing guides - Influence of the moon and planets - November and December daily forecasts repeated Acquista Ora

Kingdom of the Seven

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Land, Jon, PUBLISHER: Forge, Dr. Karen Raymond has made the medical breakthrough of the century, a vaccine that could halt the spread of our most devastating modern plague, AIDS. But when her laboratory is destroyed and her colleagues murdered, she realized she's in danger: a conspiracy of proportions she never dreamed possible is out to crush her work. In another part of the country the population of an entire town has disappeared into thin air, leaving behind only half-finished meals, empty offices and schools. Who is responsible? A cabal of power-seeking corporations? Rogue victims of Army medical experiments gone horribly wrong? Who is behind the traitorous plot that threatens to sacrifice our country to the "Kingdom of the Seven,"

Perfect Small Gardens: A Practical Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McHoy, Peter, PUBLISHER: Lorenz Books, Offers realistic and sensible advice for making the most of all kinds of areas, and creating an environment for leisure and relaxation out of every plot.

Bathsheba

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shott, James R., PUBLISHER: Herald Press, King David looks down from the palace roof and sees a beautiful woman bathing. He sends for her. Then he arranges for her husband's death in battle, marries her, and sets in motion a series of tragedies that nearly destroys the royal family and the kingdom of Israel. But above all, this is the story of David's wife Bathsheba, whose love for her husband rises above the sinful beginnings of their marriage and the disasters which follow. As we see events through her eyes, a familiar saga is made new.

The Prince and His Lady: The Love Story of the Duke of Kent

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gillen, Mollie, PUBLISHER: Goodread Biographies, In keeping with the practice of the 18th century, Edward Augustus, son of George III and the Duke of Kent, commissioned a friend to find him a mistress. From this unpromising and unromantic beginning grew his 27-year-long love affair with Julie de St Laurent. Edward was sent to command the garrison at the British naval base of Halifax, and Julie went with him. Together they spent many happy years there and in Quebec City. The Duke inscribed his devotion on the landscape at his estate near Halifax, where walks were laid out to spell "Julie," and a heart-shaped pond was dug as a testament to their love. When the only heir to England's throne died, however, the Duke's duty to make a royal marriage and produce more heirs was clear. He and Julie parted, though he continued to concern himself about her well-being and financial stability. As it turned out, Edward was successful and the future Queen Victoria was born from his royal marriage. Edward died not long afterwards, leaving behind him several fine public buildings in Halifax as monuments of his time in that city. "The Prince and His Lady" is both a moving love story and a fascinating portrait of the social life of Canada's early history.

Family Theories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, James M. / Klein, David M., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This solid revision of the best-selling Family Theories remains the only single-volume textbook to present family theory in a clear, approachable manner appropriate for both advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. James White and David Klein draw upon seven major theoretical frameworks developed by key social scientists to explain variation in family life, including the exchange, symbolic-interaction, family life course development, systems, conflict, feminist, and ecological theoretical frameworks. Recommended for courses in Theories of the Family, Marriage & the Family, Family Studies, and Sociology of the Family.

A Fruitful Vine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bender, Carrie, PUBLISHER: Herald Press, Miriam is 40 and alone for the first time in her life. A single woman in an Amish community where marriage and children are the expectation for every woman. After seeing her aged parents through their final illnesses, Miriam is now finally ready to begin her own life. But is it too late for the husband and children she longs for?

Unlocking the Past

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Grace, PUBLISHER: Ulverscroft Large Print, The Griffiths live at the edge of the little Welsh town of Pendragon Island, and at the edge of convention. With poaching and their 'deals', rationing is less of a problem than to most. Basil is married to Eleri and is trying to achieve respectability, but brothers Frank and Ernie keep involving him in dangerous situations. Their sister Caroline is trapped in a marriage that brings her close to despair as she and her husband Barry are haunted by the ghost of Barry's brother, the father of Caroline's child. And Rhiannon Lewis learns that love brings its problems...

The Discomfort Zone: a Personal History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jonathan Franzen, PUBLISHER: Fourth Estate, A "New York Times" Notable Book of the Year "The Discomfort Zone" is Jonathan Franzen's tale of growing up, squirming in his own uber-sensitive skin, from a "small and fundamentally ridiculous person," into an adult with strong inconvenient passions. Whether he's writing about the explosive dynamics of a Christian youth fellowship in the s, the effects of Kafka's fiction on his protracted quest to lose his virginity, or the web of connections between bird watching, his all-consuming marriage, and the problem of global warming, Franzen is always feelingly engaged with the world we live in now. "The Discomfort Zone" is a wise, funny, and gorgeously written self-portrait by one of America's finest writers.

Come, Catherine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Nina Louise, PUBLISHER: Ulverscroft Large Print, When Catherine visits the Constantines, her stay is longer than she anticipated. She agrees to a 'marriage of convenience' to Edward. But when Paula Penlove returns to the neighboring estate, she realizes that she loves her 'husband' - but is it too late to tell him so...?

Unexpected Guest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eisenberg, Andy, PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press, Dan Anderson has a lot on his plate. He's just out of a lackluster ten-year marriage. He's moved home to help his mother fix up the family house to sell. He's made new friends with the neighbors, Brendan and Jaden. He's got a challenging job in the IT department at the area hospital. He also has the possibility of new love in his life in the form of the handsome Ethan, who is helping Dan remodel the kitchen. Then work throws a major wrench in Dan's path, and life and love will get a lot more complex as he struggles to reconcile his new relationship with the reality of workplace harassment.

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