![]() ![]() (None of my ebooks are DRM-enabled, so there’s no copy protection to fight. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can read it on the desktop, or download the MOBI file to convert it to a format of your choice in Calibre. The short story is only available on the Kindle right now because I’m running an experiment with KDP Select, which requires that the content stays exclusive to Amazon for a while. I fixed the typos found by readers (and thank you for the ones you’ve emailed me), improved the formatting a bit, and added a Table of Contents. ![]() I’ve also uploaded a revised version of “Terms of Enlistment” that should make its way to all the purchasers automatically within the next 48 hours. It’s a short story in the “Terms of Enlistment” universe–the tale of rookie Lt. If you haven’t read the story yet, then THIS IS TOTALLY FOR YOU. It’s a very slightly edited version of the one some of you may have read already when I released it on the blog a year or two ago, so if you’ve already read that version, those $0.99 won’t get you anything new except a cover and a convenient Kindle download. I released my short story “Lucky Thirteen” on Amazon Kindle. ![]()
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![]() Women’s Prize for Fiction: who is who on the 2023 shortlist?.Thousands of German and Austrian men were interned or repatriated, many never to return. As news of enemy atrocities reached Britain, the public attacked German businesses: the torpedoing of the passenger ship Lusitania in April 1915, for example, resulted in a “frenzy” of anti-German violence in Liverpool and London. Barely had the war begun than German waiters were sacked. By 1918 this figure had fallen to just six per cent as manual labourers’ wages doubled and the middle classes took more of the tax burden. Yet its greatest division was between rich and poor, with a third of the population of inner London living below the poverty line thanks to low wages and intermittent employment. New West End Company BRANDPOST | PAID CONTENTīefore the war, London was the greatest city in the world - twice the size of Berlin - with a huge proportion of immigrants (including 30,000 Germans, many of whom were waiters, barbers and bakers). ![]() ![]() ![]() While Telgemeier may have found the basis for her latest graphic novel–cum-memoir, Guts, in her own life experience, that didn’t mean it was an easy story to tell. “But after doing that for 25 years,” she says, “I realized the ideas, the stories, were right there.” “I thought if you wanted to be a writer, you had to be somebody who made stuff up, and I wasn’t one of those kids.” And so her comics became a diary of sorts, something private and personal that she did for herself without any intention of sharing. “I had a really hard time coming up with ideas,” she recalls. ![]() For a “lack of other stories,” she chose to focus on the everyday, on life as she saw it unfolding around her. From the age of 9, enamored by the comic strips she read in newspapers, Telgemeier began creating her own. Raina Telgemeier was producing autobiographical comics long before the runaway success of her New York Times bestselling graphic novels Smile (2010) and Sisters(2014). ![]() ![]() ![]() A ruthless businessman determined to overcome his traumatic upbringing as the illegitimate child of a nobleman, Jack has sworn off marriage and fatherhood, but cannot seem to keep his hands off the delightful spinster who crosses his path. ![]() Jack Devlin fits a common hero-type in historical romance. Regrettably, the promise that she exhibits at the start of the book does not extend to the middle or end as her character develops into a dishonest, insecure and irritating shadow of her former self. The fact that she is self-possessed and courageous enough to hire a male companion to divest her of her virginity only adds to her appeal. One of Kleypas's earlier works that, unfortunately, does not live up to its potential.Īs an established and recognized author in Regency England, Amanda Briars is a unique and intriguing heroine. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “And this Nitocris is associated with jackal-like eaters of the dead. He ate part of the guard…and you said someone dug up and devoured a corpse, did you not?” And he went on all fours, not like a man crawls, but more like a dog. “The thief’s eyes…they reflected the light like an animal’s. “Presumably so.” I stared down at our joined hands. Remnant (A Whyborne & Griffin/Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal short story) – written with KJ Charles Novel: 69,863 words.The Whyborne & Griffin series:Įidolon (A Whyborne & Griffin short story) In the forge of the desert heat, the trio will either face their fears and stand together-or shatter the bonds between them forever. Amidst the ancient ruins of the pharaohs, they must join Christine and face betrayal, murder, and a legendary sorceress risen from the dead. Until, that is, a man who seems as much animal as human tries to murder Whyborne in the museum. So when an urgent telegram from Christine summons them to Egypt, Whyborne is reluctant to risk the fragile peace they’ve established. Previous book: Stormhaven Introverted scholar Percival Endicott Whyborne has spent the last few months watching his lover, Griffin Flaherty, come to terms with the rejection of his adoptive family. ![]() ![]() ![]() Like the TV version of FlashForward, Under the Dome has everything working in its favour from the start: it's a novel by one of the most successful fiction authors of our era it has a great premise that King explores faithfully to its logical extremes and it has a large cast of characters with conflicting beliefs and motives. ![]() Sawyer, and Under the Dome made me think of Flashforward-more, however, of the short-lived ABC television series based on the book rather than the book itself. Stephen King reminds me a little of Robert J. I didn't read this book in 2009, but I did read Flashforward. However, in my quest to empty my to-read shelf before I replenish it with books from the overflow bin, I changed that. I suppose I have been avoiding it, probably because I had (and still have) better things to read. My father gave me this book for Christmas of 2009, and it has been sitting on my to-read shelf ever since. ![]() ![]() ![]() His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes, but he doesnt even know who his father is. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her gift for an evil purpose, Hazel couldnt say no. When she lived before, she didnt do a very good job of it. ![]() But the camp doesnt ring any bells with him. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didnt know much more than his name. About the Book Bonus content included: Preview of The Mark of Athena Book Synopsis The second book in the mega-bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now with fresh and exciting new cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder. ![]() ![]() Colliding Worlds: How Cutting-Edge Science Is Redefining Contemporary Art, W.Deciphering the Cosmic Number (137): Jung, Pauli, and the Pursuit of Scientific Obsession, W.Empire of the Stars: Friendship, Obsession and Betrayal in the Quest for Black Holes, Little, Brown & Company (2005) ISBN 5-2 Miller is the author of a book titled 'Einstein, Picasso: Space, Time, and the Beauty That Causes Havoc'.Deciphering the Cosmic Number-The Strange Friendship of Wolfgang Pauli and Carl Jung, W.Einstein, Picasso : space, time and the beauty that causes havoc.Insights of Genius: Imagery and Creativity in Science and Art.Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Early Quantum Electrodynamics: A Source Book.Imagery in Scientific Thought: Creating 20th-Century Physics.Frontiers of Physics 1900-1911:Selected Essays.Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity: Emergence (1905) and Early Interpretation (1905-1911). ![]() He was instrumental in developing the UK's first undergraduate single honours BSc degree in History and Philosophy of Science, at UCL, launched in 1993. At UCL, Professor Miller helped restructure an academic unit combining history and philosophy of science, sociology of science, and science communication to create UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies, renamed in 1994. ![]() From 1991 to 2005 he was Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at University College London (UCL). He took a PhD in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Miller is Emeritus Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at University College London. ![]() ![]() ![]() But there's no denying that Isa's handiwork was used in the brazen heist of the Dutch royal family's diamonds-after she disappeared into the night. ![]() USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR SABRINA JEFFRIES SHINES BRIGHTLY WITH THIS SPLENDID NEW SERIES They are the Duke's Men an investigative agency born from family pride and irresistible passion, risking their lives-and sometimes their hearts-as they unravel shocking deceptions and scandalous transgressions Victor Cale never imagined that his sweet, shy bride, Isabella, would use her talent for creating exquisite imitation jewels in a criminal way. The second sparkling book in the New York Times bestselling Duke's Men historical romance series, featuring the Duke's cousin and a skilled female jeweler who must unravel a mystery ten years in the making. ![]() ![]() ![]() Seller Rating: Contact seller Book First Edition Used - Softcover Condition: FINE US 15.00 Convert currency US 4.99 Shipping Within U.S.A. I wouldn’t say skip the book (it’s entertaining), but go in knowing it’s not as amazing as some of the later stories. 1: COWARD BRUBAKER, ED AND PHILLIPS, SEAN Published by MARVEL, USA, 2007 ISBN 10: 078512439X ISBN 13: 9780785124399 Seller: MySEAbooks, Harlingen, U.S.A. While I really did like the book, this volume might be the low point of the run some of the later books are much more original and sucked me in more than this one did. He also brings a lot of detail to the look of the characters. Phillips gritty style fits the story well there aren’t many bright colors or flashy comic book panels in the book. ![]() The story may have some noir tropes, but they are done differently and the end results are sometimes unexpected.īrubaker is known for his crime writing and this book shows why he writes shady characters well and can get you to care for the bad guy. He’s driven back into big crime when a crooked cop has a score they need him for. The first book, Coward, is the story of Leo, a small time pick pocket who avoids the big score after one went bad. The series is a collection of one off stories where you can read the volumes out of order. Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips bring crime fiction/noir to life in Criminal from Image Comics. Many people hear comics and graphic novels and they instantly think of super-heroes this is not one of those books. ![]() |