Featuring an amazing cast of characters from the worlds of politics, athletics, entertainment and more, this is the story of how President Theodore Roosevelt helped shepherd in a sports and fitness revolution that forever changed the complexion of the United States.
Passion in the Bones is a motivational book based on one simple truth. When our minds are focused on something positive and exciting, our enthusiasm creates a positive energy that not only improves the quality of our lives, but also draws positive people and opportunities to us. The way to create this positive energy is to discover your passion. Based on Elaine Howard's experience, this book presents readers with an easy-to-follow, yet compelling, guide to discovering and cultivating your passion.
Patricia Altschul is the diva of Southern Charm, Bravo's latest and greatest reality show, and The Art of Southern Charm--Now in Paperback!--is her hilarious lifestyle and etiquette guide. It reads like a gin martini her legions of adoring fans can bring home.
From Emma Newman, the award-nominated author of Planetfall and Between Two Thorns, comes the long awaited conclusion to the Split Worlds series, described by Locus Magazine as "e;an intriguing mix of modern world, Victorian/Regency England, and faery."e;As the Iris family consolidates their hold on society within the secret world of the Nether, William Iris finds himself more powerful and yet more vulnerable than ever. His wife, Cathy, has left him, a fact that will destroy him if it becomes public. To keep his position-and survive-he needs to get her back, whatever the cost. Cathy has finally escaped the Nether, but hates that she must rely so heavily on Sam's protection. When the strange sorceress Beatrice offers her a chance to earn true freedom by joining the quest Sam has been bound to, Cathy agrees. But can she and Sam navigate Beatrice's plans for the future without becoming two more of her victims? And Beatrice, a self-taught and powerful killer, is not without her enemies. Rupert, the last sorcerer of Albion, is obsessed with finding and destroying her. He orders Max and his gargoyle to help him, pulling them away from protecting innocents. As the Arbiter and his partner face the ugly side of their responsibilities to Rupert, they begin to question where their loyalties should truly lie. Amidst death, deceit, and the fight for freedom, friendships are tested, families are destroyed, and heroes are forged as the battle to control the Split Worlds rages to its climatic conclusion."e;Emma Newman is an extraordinary new voice in SF/F."e; -Paul Cornell, Hugo Award winner and author of London Falling and Saucer Country "e;The final volume of Newman's historical urban fantasy series (after A Little Knowledge) brings the conflicts of these diverse worlds to a strong close. Series fans won't want to miss this."e;-Library Journal
He saved her life. She rescued his heart. Mail order bride Jennifer Andrews headed to Texas ready for adventure. But when her stagecoach was attacked, the auburn-haired beauty wished she''d never left St. Louis. All at once the renegades were gone-and she was cradled in the strong arms of fellow passenger Wade Morrow. The handsome man had saved her life, and though they were all alone on the vast Texas plains, she felt safer than she ever had before. Though Comanche blood ran in Wade Morrow''s veins, he''d been adopted by a white family as an infant, and knew nothing of his Indian heritage. Still, something in him yearned for the wild, untamed land where he was born. So he headed to west Texas to join his past with his future-and ended up with Jennifer Andrews in his arms. Burned by past betrayals, Wade wanted to harden his heart against the sweet desire she awakened. But how can he deny the passion they share? "Bittner''s characters spring to life...extraordinary for the depth of emotion with which they are portrayed."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Time after time, Rosanne Bittner brings a full-blown portrait of the untamed West to readers. Her tapestry is woven with authenticity, colorful characters, intense emotions and love''s power over every conceivable obstacle."-RT BOOK REVIEWS
A hero astronaut flies too close to the sun in this science fiction adventure from the author of Human Error, ';a writer of real intelligence' (The Washington Post). After a solar flare accident in orbit, Travis is a hero: the first astronaut to bail out of a spacecraft and live. NASA, however, had advised against the bailoutand as punishment for violating orders, Travis is grounded on earth, never to fly again. Then comes Starfire, an experimental spacecraft that could be capable of interstellar flight. Travis fights a desperate political battle to become a crewmember, and his go-it-alone attitude makes for some rough going. Starfire's planned maiden voyage is to land on an asteroid that is heading toward a close loop around the sun, stay long enough to explore, then return to Earth by way of a gravity boost around Venus. But during the mission, disaster strikes again: The ship is hit by a huge solar flare and must take shelter in the shadow of the asteroid, even while falling ever closer to the sun. The aim of the mission now becomes one of desperate survival... ';A terrific novel, I heartily recommend it.' Orson Scott Card, Hugo and Nebula Awardwinning author of Ender's Game ';A writer of science fact as well as fiction, Preuss has won a reputation for his believable depiction of advanced technology and the people who toil at it. That's the case once again in this near future story.' Publishers Weekly
"e;Paul Preuss has done a fine thing. He has written a magnificent book in BROKEN SYMMETRIES. I admire his knowledge and artistry."e; -Roger ZelaznyBROKEN SYMMETRIES introduces theoretical physicist Peter Slater and world-traveling photojournalist Anne-Marie Brand. They meet in Hawaii, where Anne-Marie is in pursuit of a story about the giant atom-smasher TERAC, the newest and biggest particle accelerator in the world, built amidst the pineapple fields of Oahu. Dr. Martin Edovich is the triumphant scientist behind the project-he claims that "e;his"e; discovery of I-particles will win him the Nobel Prize and change the face of physics.But Peter Slater predicted the existence of I-particles long ago and suspects that they are unstable-explosive and potentially cataclysmic. And as TERAC ramps up, Slater's theory is about to be tested.The symmetries of matter itself are about to be unexpectedly broken, unleashing the fury of self-annihilation...
On the isle of Crete, a renowned physicist experiments with the nature of reality in this enthralling novel from the author of Broken Symmetries. Secret Passages follows the life of mathematics prodigy Manolis Minakis from the quiet hills of Crete to the lofty chambers of Cambridge University. Upon his retirement, Minakis returns to his Greek island home a renowned physicist and successful industrialistand ready to embark on his true life's work. Using a cache of Minoan treasures, Minakis lures photographer Anne-Marie Brand and her husband, theoretician Peter Slater, to aid in his attempts to recover the past and understand the true nature of reality. Set against the colorful Mediterranian backdrop, the legendary home of a once-great civilization, this enigmatic novel resonates deeply with both the brain and heart. Admired by legendary science fiction author Roger Zelazny for ';his knowledge and artistry,' Paul Preuss returns to the characters and setting of his acclaimed novel Broken Symmetries in an indirect sequel that is ';highly recommended for both fiction and sf collections' (Library Journal). ';Mr. Le Carre, meet Dr. Feynman!... [T]his one really makes the earth move.' Ursula K. Le Guin ';[An] intensely believable SF novel... should appeal to those curious about how real science gets done.' Publishers Weekly
"e;[W]onderful, enlightened, and convincing beyond any reasonable expectations of what a science fiction novel should be."e; -Greg BearCompugen has become a giant player in the tech field overnight by making genetically altered viruses into "e;biochips"e; that are replacing silicon chips as the brains of computers.Toby Bridgeman and Adrian Storey are an odd-couple of scientists-Toby, the programmer, and Adrian, the sloppy genius and genetic artist, have formed an enduring friendship and produced Epicell, a biochip so powerful that it will make all others on the market obsolete and save Compugen from financial disaster-if it can be rushed out fast enough.But Epicell, elemental living virus, is so awesome in its capabilities that tests have not yet established any limits to its multiplication or its computing sophistication. Adrian wants more testing-he believes that Epicell is potentially dangerous. Instead, it is rushed to market to save the failing company.Then those in contact with Epicell begin to come down with bad colds-the virus has spread outside computers, living and growing in the human body. Adrian, and perhaps the human race, are doomed unless Toby can reprogram the Epicell inside Adrian-and inside himself.
Austin Williams concludes his Rusty Diamond trilogy, perfect for readers of George Pelecanos, by sending Rusty back to where everything fell apart, Las Vegas.
This dark, twisting work of digital-age noir is ';a riveting mystery... An incredibly daring novel and a complete success' (Booklist, starred review). On a winter night in Boston, a man falls to his death in front of a train. The sole witness, a shaken young woman, explains to the police how the man shoved her aside as he made his way to the tracks. But when her blog turns up on the dead man's computer, the cops begin to look for other connections between them. This dark and intricate tale of obsession and deception is told in the form of a blog written by an elusive narrator known only by her online name, ';l.g. fickel.' Deep into the night, every night, Fickel posts about ';Mr. Suicide' and the ensuing police investigation. She is joined in her blog chats by a loyal group of commenters. Is Fickel's tale that of an innocent woman frantically trying to figure out how her online activity has enmeshed her in a murder case, or is she a manipulator, playing an elaborate game as she grinds out her revenge on those she feels have betrayed her? ';Noir fans should enjoy the twists and turns that echo such genre classics such as Double Indemnity and The Asphalt Jungle.' Publishers Weekly
You've finished your book. That's step one. Book publicist Dana Kaye now takes you through step two: getting your book into the hands of legions of readers.How we read books is changing rapidly, and so is where we buy them. From the rise of eBooks to the impact of online retail sales through companies like Amazon to the wide acceptance of self-publishing as a natural path-countless authors are writing books and then wondering what to do with them. If they decide to bring their book to market themselves, how do they ensure they will reach audiences without a marketing or publicity department and without the budgets and outreach that publishers have? If a house has acquired the rights and promises to publish, how does that writer supplement the work of those publicity managers and develop a direct relationship with everyone from the media to potential fans?Throughout her career, Dana Kaye has helped authors raise their profiles. As the head of her own independent PR firm, Kaye Publicity, Dana Kaye has succeeded in getting her client's books into the hands of as many readers as possible. She has been a driving force behind numerous bestselling authors across all genres, from thriller authors like Gregg Hurwitz and Jamie Freveletti to children's authors like Liz Climo and Claudia Gray, and now she brings her insights to you.Kaye walks writers through all of their options, taking the anxiety out of the pitching process and teaching them how to be their own best promoters. Sharp, intuitive, and user-friendly, Dana Kaye's guide is a must-have for all authors with bestselling aspirations."e;When it comes to professionalism, hard work and dedication, Dana is the best there is! She has been invaluable in helping me build my brand, and has come up with really inventive ways to promote my books (like fun contests, which help me not only promote my books but also connect with my fans!)"e; - Liz Climo, Author and Illustrator of Lobster is the Best Medicine"e;Dana Kaye doesn't just come up with unique, out-of-the-box PR campaigns, she has the ability to execute them...[O]ne of the best publicists in the business."e;- James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"e;There's a reason I didn't hire an outside publicist through my first tenbooks. It's because I hadn't yet met Dana. Smart, no-nonsense, creative, and to the point, she's the best in the business. And you lucky readers get to hire her for only $16.99."e;- Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of Orphan X"e;I wholeheartedly recommend Dana Kaye's Your Book, Your Brand. In the years I've known and worked withDana, her ideas and strategies have been pragmatic, effective and cost efficient. I count her as an amazing and essential resource for my clients and the agency. I plan to buy this book by the carton and distribute it not just to clients but to my writer friends as well."e;- Janet Reid, Agent at Fine Print Literary
Good art can make a person cry; great art can make a person kill.Paire Anjou came to New York to be an artist, but thus far has only achieved an artist boyfriend-the enfant terrible of the art world, Derek Rosewood. On her way to his show, where his controversial paintings will be on display, Paire sees an older man on the sidewalk, looking into the window of the Fern Gallery, gazing intently at a painting, and sobbing. As Paire approaches him, the man stabs himself in the chest. The painting that inspired the suicide is a one-off for the gallery-the last-known surviving work of a dissident Chinese artist named Qi. An empress, dressed in red, sits imperiously and stares out at the viewer. Paire is but one of the people who stare back, joined by hundreds, from around the world, flocking to the Fern Gallery to observe and obsess over the Empress. The Empress inspires lust and panic, rage and greed. When Paire starts digging into the backstory of the painting, and its artist, she unravels a tale of profound betrayal and a vengeance that spans generations. She also sets in motion the painting's final heist, a swirling morass of bribery, theft, and murder, drawing Paire deeper and deeper into the underside of the art world, where the greatest works inspire the most vicious of crimes. "e;Art can be seductive, powerful, transformative. It can also tempt, lie, destroy. Alex Dolan's gripping The Empress of Tempera reveals the dark side of beauty through a story of knife-sharp suspense full of wicked surprises."e; -Andrew Pyper, #1 internationally bestselling author
The CEO of OgilvyOne and career advisor extraordinaire guides you through the many stages of your worklife, offering guidance on how to get the most out of each phase of your long and varied career.
Fans of Erin Watt and Sara Wolf will love this young adult contemporary romance about friends, lovers, and enemies.
Revival of author Emma Newman's hugely popular urban fantasy Split Worlds series, a mash up of contemporary urban and alt-Victorian fantasy.
Fans of Katy Evans' REAL will love this story about a fighter who sufferred devastation in the ring and the woman who brings him back to life.
Just because it's off the beaten path doesn't make it any kinder a place to die.
A Manhattan fashion consultant searches for a mysterious letter writerand finds an unexpected adventure... Sage Parker has a dream jobshe helps the rich and powerful keep their wardrobes current and suitable for every need. Her sense of fashion is impeccable, her connections are unsurpassed, and her eye misses not a single well-made stitch. One day, as she dashes about in New York City, she discovers a love note left in the back of her cab. Sage admires the card stock and the inkbut also the heartfelt words. Intrigued, she sets out on a mission to find out who the love note was intended forand who wrote it. What Sage discovers will broaden her horizons, introducing her to an extraordinary woman who is revamping her entire world in midlife; a dashing Brit with a hive of secrets; and a free-spirited painter, whose brush captures the light in everything he paints, including Sage... This is a delightful tale of making bold choices in both fashion and life, from an author Susan Isaacs calls ';great fun.' ';As a NYC celebrity stylist, I could not wait to turn the pages.' Amanda Sanders, celebrity stylist at New York Image Consultant ';Passionately and accurately describes the power clothes can have to transform, empower, and define.' Bryn Taylor, fashion stylist, Bryn Taylor Style
A shadowy billionaire pulls the strings behind a presidential election in this political thriller by a national bestselling author. In this twisting, ferocious novel of suspense, the presidential race has a number of men all clawing to get to the top. Each has a closet where his skeletons are locked awayand one man holds every key. Julian Mellow has spent his life amassing a fortune out of low-risk, high-reward investments. But the one time in his life he got in over his head, he left another man holding the bag and made an enemy for life, one who has nothing to lose. Now, Mellow has an even greater ambitionto use his wealth and power to select the next president of the United Statesand to make that man do his bidding, in business and beyond. In a story that ranges from the United States to an African nation where a brutal dictator reigns and a resistance movement lurks in the alleys, Presidents' Day spans the globe to weave together a brilliant portrait of politics at its most venal, where murder is a part of the political process, where anyone's life is up for sale, and where one manthat bad penny of an enemycould bring the whole kingdom toppling... This gripping read comes from the author of Losing Isaiah, the basis of the film of the same name, and The Semper Sonnet, praised by Phillip Margolin as ';a wildly imaginative thriller.'
The USA TODAY BestsellerTHREE YEARSSince I ran away for the night, danced in New York streets, and almost got killed in an alley by two thieves. Until he showed up and saved me. THREE DAYSSince I threw a drink at the man my father expected me to marry, then found myself slammed against a wall with Penn Everett''s seductive voice whispering a proposal I couldn''t refuse. THREE HOURSTo fall into hate with the man who reminded me of so many things and hid so much behind his lies. He couldn''t be the man who saved me three years ago...but there''s something so familiar... THREE MINUTESFor our relationship to switch from no-strings to marriage. He announced it to my father-he''s ecstatic. He told my friends-they''re shocked. But he didn''t ask me, he commanded me-and I''m livid. THREE SECONDSFor his lies to slowly steal my heart and make me believe, hope...trust. THREE BREATHSFor his truth to destroy me. Advance Reviews:"Crown of Lies takes sensual and gripping to the next level in a masterfully written tangled web that will keep you furiously turning pages. Pepper Winters has outdone herself. Penn Everett will be your new obsession." - USA TODAY bestselling author Meghan March"Thrilling and mysterious, this book has left me with a major hangover!!!!"-Lina''s Reviews"Crown of Lies is my first top 2017 read so far and it''s a MUST read, one-click worthy book." -Punch Drunk Library"Pepper does a great job of delivering, yet again, one of the hottest alphas cloaked in mystery out there." -Dee, Goodreads"The chemistry between them is scorchingly hot and the banter is perfect."-Vickie Goodreads"WOW Pepper has done it again. I really wish I could give this book so much more than 5 stars it is brilliant" -We''ve Licked That Book Blog
He¿s the player of all players¿ Newly broke girl Alexandria Asher just wants to live a normal life. After her parents are sent to prison on embezzlement charges, she enrolls in college under her mother¿s maiden name and tries her best to pretend she¿s someone else. Tristan Prescott is everything Alex is trying to avoid. A seemingly egotistical, lazy, rich jerk, she dumps her beer on his head when he comes on to her one night at a party. This only spurs Tristan into action. He loves nothing more than a challenge. And the beautiful Alex is exactly the type of challenge that intrigues him. Despite her reluctance, Alex finds herself quickly involved with Tristan. Underneath that playboy exterior is a good guy, a sweet and sexy guy who she is undoubtedly falling for. What they both don¿t realize is the actions of Alex¿s parents are the reason for so much tragedy in Tristan¿s family. And when Tristan discovers who Alex and her family really is, can he forgive and forget?
"Stuck spending the summer with his screwed up family, Gabriel Walker is bored out of his mind and looking for an adventure. And he seems to find it with the hot girl who lives next door. The attraction between them is instant. Electric. Soon they're spending every stolen minute together. Talk about the perfect summer fling..."--Page 4 of cover.
Includes excerpt from Owning Violet, the first in Monica Murphy's The Fowler Sisters series.
Hillary is up in the polls! Hillary is down in the polls!She's a feminist and women love her; she's an enabler and women hate her.She's brilliant and hardworking; she's entitled and untrustworthy.Sounds like Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2016 or even 2008 presidential campaign, right? Well, go back even farther to the year 2000 to discover how every one of those phrases was uttered during Hillary's very first campaign when she made history as the only first lady to ever run for office. That groundbreaking bid for U.S. Senate in New York made headlines around the world, coming as it did on the heels of her husband's scandalous affair with a White House intern.Reporter Beth J. Harpaz was there, covering this political whirlwind for The Associated Press, and her book, "e;Candidate Hillary,"e; previously published as "e;The Girls in the Van,"e; revisits every key moment of the race. This funny, fascinating account puts you in the press van that followed Hillary from Buffalo to Brooklyn as she fought a cast of familiar characters, including New York's pugnacious Mayor Rudy Giuliani. It's filled with all the successes and missteps, the kind that plagued the assumed front-runner's 2008 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, which instead went to a young Senator from Illinois named Barack Obama. Now, updated with new perspectives from the author and an introduction by National Politics Reporter Lisa Lerer, "e;Candidate Hillary"e; offers a window into Hillary's vulnerabilities, strengths and the inner workings of the Clinton machine, all told with authority, humor and the benefit of hindsight.
The second book in a new series of standalone novels featuring Navy SEALs, from New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 18 contemporary romance titles.
When her surly teenage son moves back to live with ER physician Naomi Waters unexpectedly, her motherly instincts go on high alert. Nothing could¿ve prepared her for the wave of trouble that follows him back into her life. Sheriff Joe Morris blew his chance with Naomi a few years back when he¿d moved faster than his own past allowed. At the first opportunity to get his foot back in the door, he takes it and risks everything to keep her and her son safe. But working for a future isn¿t easy when yoüre fighting to survive your past.
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