A Long Slow Affair Of The Heart

Author : Bruce Ansley
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781877460548

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A Long Slow Affair of the Heart by Bruce Ansley Pdf

Wine, food, love, a canal boat and France. Craving adventure, a writer goes in search of happiness on the French canals. Will his marriage make it home again? Craving adventure, Bruce Ansley goes in search of happiness on the French canals. He and his wife Sally buy a canal boat, the River Queen, in Holland and sail it through Belgium to France. They travel through old battlefields, the great vineyards and wineries of Burgundy, and find the ideal way to live in Paris: on a boat. La Belle France seems flawlessly to live up to Bruce’s expectations. The journey takes the couple through quaint villages and picturesque countryside; it introduces them to colourful people, excellent food and lots and lots of wine. Bruce and Sally find themselves part of a floating community whose people range from hilarious to eccentric to astonishing. Yet aboard the River Queen another drama plays out. Fault lines appear in the perfect life, threatening the ideal escape with an unhappy ending. Throwing the cards in the air is one thing, but knowing how they will land is another. With humour and a poignantly candid touch, Ansley documents a journey within a journey: the internal shifts of a marriage that just might not make it home. This acclaimed travel memoir by award-winning New Zealand writer takes us vividly and unforgettably to France. But it also takes us further than that — deep into the winding, secret interior of the heart.

Author : Mildred Marshall Maiorino
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780595190331

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An Affair of the Heart by Mildred Marshall Maiorino Pdf

This is the authors account of a nostalgic journey to post war Italy for further operatic study. On the ship she met the man of her dreams whom she later married. She also met another singer, Lucilla Udovick with whom she shared an apartment in Milano and who became a life long friend. Lucilla introduced her to the anthologies of Louis Untermeyer. This in turn inspired the author to begin writing poetry. On her return to America, while living in New York she met Louis Untermeyer who became her mentor. After studying with him for almost two years she returned to Los Angeles, California. Her literary and friendly relationship with her mentor continued through their correspondence for twenty-four years until his death. She has been so preoccupied with her writing and family activities, she has neglected until now getting her work into publication. To date her only previously published work is a book of poetry, "A Tale of Leaves." She has written over 100 yet to be published books of poetry and prose.

Author : Bruce Ansley
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781775530541

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Gods And Little Fishes by Bruce Ansley Pdf

A heartfelt, hilarious and warm-hearted memoir of New Zealand in the 1960s. When you walk along the pier under the huge blue sky and with clean surf on either side, you can easily think that New Brighton is the loveliest place in the world. This was once New Zealand’s most bustling township, however it became a parable of New Zealand when the revolution of the eighties and nineties derailed it. New Brighton’s youth grew up in happy anarchy beside its great, glorious beach. In Gods and Little Fishes, Bruce Ansley gives us immediate entry into one such rich, well-lived boyhood and family life. He both captures the freedoms of a childhood many would envy now, and offers a perceptive adult sensibility charged with a partisan view. Not only a marvellous memoir, this is also a superb portrait of a seaside town set in the second half of last century. New Brighton’s playing fields, the pier, the Cubs and Scouts, the main street shops, even the easterly, are given as much character as the township’s old identities. The nuances of family life, the complexities of a marriage, the entanglements of small town relationships, and the very culture of the place are all conveyed with love and humour, as well as a sharp sense of what has been lost. The sound and brilliance of the sea, the wind, the women, the shadow of a generation of men who went to war: all are described with a poetic clarity and dancing wit that will make you long to have lived the author’s boyhood alongside him.

Author : Mary Beth Daniels
Publisher : Rev It Up Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781470187729

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Heteroflexibility by Mary Beth Daniels Pdf

A picture is worth a thousand laughs. Wise-cracking wedding photographer Zest Renald has just been served divorce papers when she agrees to accompany a lesbian softball team during their elopement to California. She's doesn't know anything about gay marriage, and her only exposure to lesbian culture is an addiction to the talk show Ellen. But with her assets frozen and her husband claiming their house for the Other Woman's Love Child, she needs the job. Zest's gaffes and notoriously bad gaydar endear her to the brides, as well as Bradford, the beautiful male stylist who travels with them. Just when Zest is figuring out how to manage her attraction to the unattainable "safe" man, they arrive in California amidst the worst anti-gay protests San Diego has ever seen. When the minister the women hired turns out to be a Prop 8 zealot hell-bent on preventing the wedding, Zest and the brides are chased across the city in a hilarious yet poignant attempt to foil the protesters and tie the white knot.

Author : Lilith Saintcrow
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316202589

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The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow Pdf

Emma Bannon, forensic sorceress in the service of the Empire, has a mission: to protect Archibald Clare, a failed, unregistered mentath. His skills of deduction are legendary, and her own sorcery is not inconsiderable. It doesn't help much that they barely tolerate each other, or that Bannon's Shield, Mikal, might just be a traitor himself. Or that the conspiracy killing registered mentaths and sorcerers alike will just as likely kill them as seduce them into treachery toward their Queen. In an alternate London where illogical magic has turned the Industrial Revolution on its head, Bannon and Clare now face hostility, treason, cannon fire, black sorcery, and the problem of reliably finding hansom cabs. The game is afoot. . .

Author : Michelle Celmer
Publisher : Silhouette
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781426826474

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The Duke's Boardroom Affair by Michelle Celmer Pdf

How was Victoria Houghton supposed to work for Duke Charles Frederick Mead? The gorgeous royal had never met a woman he couldn't seduce—until now. Victoria despised the duke—and his family. They had gained control of her family business in a hostile takeover, then downgraded her to Charles's personal assistant. Well, there was very little she would personally assist Charles with! She had to resist her burning attraction to him…even as he was kissing her into business-meets-pleasure submission.

Author : Shuhe Wang
Publisher : Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0936185759

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The Pulse Classic by Shuhe Wang Pdf

The Mai Jing or Pulse Classic was written in the late Han dynasty by Wang Shu-he. It is the first book in the Chinese medical literature entirely devoted tp pulse diagnosis. As such, it is the undeniable and necessary foundation text for anyone seriously interested in understanding the rationale for and method of reading the pulse in Chinese medicine. Although not an easy read, this book is a mine of valuable information for those wishing to go more deeply into a study of the pulse.

Author : Lee Child
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593355466

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The Affair by Lee Child Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE BLOCKBUSTER JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED TWO MAJOR MOTION PICTURES AND THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER “A veritable tour de force . . . brilliantly executed and deliciously plotted.”—The Washington Times Everything starts somewhere. For elite military cop Jack Reacher, that somewhere was Carter Crossing, Mississippi, way back in 1997. Reacher is ordered undercover to investigate the murder of a young woman. Evidence points to a U.S. soldier with powerful friends. Once in Carter Crossing, Reacher meets local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux, who has a thirst for justice and an appetite for secrets. Uncertain they can trust each other, they reluctantly join forces. Reacher works to uncover the truth, while others try to bury it forever. The conspiracy threatens to shatter his faith in his mission— and turn him into a man to be feared.

Author : Florida. Statewide Audiovisual Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Audio-visual materials
ISBN : UFL:31262053856174

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Statewide Audiovisual Service ... Catalog by Florida. Statewide Audiovisual Service Pdf

Author : Joan Wolf
Publisher : New Amer Library
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0451129113

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Affair of the Heart by Joan Wolf Pdf

Author : Donna Maree Hanson
Publisher : Donna Maree Hanson
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780648279594

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Ruby Heart by Donna Maree Hanson Pdf

Paranormal Victorian steampunk fantasy, with Gothic horror and romance. A book of manners, magic and mayhem. After her father is murdered, budding scientist Jemima Hardcastle is packed off to boarding school by her guardian and heir to Willow Park, Edward Huntington. When they finally meet again at a house party, four years later, Edward doesn’t recognise his ward and the two share a flirtation that is broken when Jemima confesses her true identity. The murder of another party guest and the theft of a precious gem interrupt any chance they have to resolve their feelings. Edward coldly ships Jemima off once more – this time back to her old home. At Willow Park, under the chaperonage of the odious Aunt Prudence and meek cousin Milly, Jemima is expected to concentrate on her needlework. Instead, she finds a friend in Edward’s man, Fulton, who shows her the artificial leg his employer built for him. Impressed by this revelation of scientific genius and generosity, Jemima’s esteem for Edward rises and she longs to see him again — but he does not arrive home as planned. When she discovers he has been abducted, Jemima plans a rescue, but unbeknownst to her, Edward is a gentleman magician and his devices have more than science on their side. She and Fulton plunge into London’s hidden world of dark sorcery as they search everywhere for Edward — in the slums, manufactureys, and even a bawdy house. When they finally find him, Jemima’s life is already on the line. As Edward struggles with his feelings for his ward, Jemima’s only hope for survival is if he uses one of his devices to revive the vampiric beast, Geneck … but the ensuing havoc could destroy London itself.

Author : Emilie Rose
Publisher : Silhouette
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781552545102

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Trust Fund Affairs by Emilie Rose Pdf

For Sale: Bachelor #9 reformed bad boy. Checkered past included. Trouble guaranteed. Wealthy Juliana Alden longed for a taste of life on the edge. The second she saw Rex Tanner at a charity bachelor auction, she knew she had her rebel. All she had to do was buy him.... Rex hated being "purchased," especially by the so-called elite. Yet Juliana wasn't just another rich girl. The electricity between them promised much, much more. But Rex had made a vow — keep his wild behavior locked away. Because if Juliana knew just how bad he really was, he'd lose everything.

Author : Louisa George
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780369730626

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Cornish Reunion with the Heart Doctor by Louisa George Pdf

Find out what happens when two best friends reunite and their chemistry is almost too much to handle in Louisa George’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance. He’s her best friend… but could he be something more? Pediatrician Lexi can’t wait for her friend cardiologist Jono to move home from Australia. After pouring her heart and soul out to Jono long-distance during her divorce, their emotional bond is strong, but the raw chemistry of their reunion after five years astounds her! And when a Cornish wedding leads to a night of breathtaking passion, Lexi must decide—does she dare risk their precious friendship for the hope of everything she’s ever wanted? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Author : Ellen F. Wachtel
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462528172

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The Heart of Couple Therapy by Ellen F. Wachtel Pdf

Grounded in a deep understanding of what makes intimate relationships succeed, this book provides concrete guidelines for addressing the complexities of real-world clinical practice with couples. Leading couple therapist Ellen Wachtel describes the principles of therapeutic intervention that motivate couples to alter entrenched patterns, build on strengths, and navigate the ?legacy? issues that each person brings to the relationship. She illuminates the often unrecognized choices that therapists face throughout the session and deftly explicates their implications. The epilogue by Paul Wachtel situates the author's pragmatic approach in the broader context of contemporary psychotherapy theory and research.

Author : Donna Alward,Nina Singh,Susan Meier,Jennifer Faye
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488073830

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Harlequin Romance June 2021 Box Set by Donna Alward,Nina Singh,Susan Meier,Jennifer Faye Pdf

Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: #4759 WEDDING REUNION WITH THE BEST MAN Heirs to an Empire By Donna Alward Twelve years ago Arabella and Burke were in a life-changing car accident. Reunited at a wedding in Italy, old feelings reignite, and Bella realises that Burke is the one person she can truly share herself with, the one person who can show her what she’s been missing… #4760 FROM TROPICAL FLING TO FOREVER How to Make a Wedding By Nina Singh Celebrity architect Clayton hires wedding cake designer Victoria for a destination family wedding. Tori finds herself whisked away to a luxurious Caribbean resort…and then into Clay’s arms. Tori knows the dangers of mixing business and pleasure, but Clay is a man who gets what he wants…and he wants Tori. #4761 TUSCAN SUMMER WITH THE BILLIONAIRE A Billion-Dollar Family By Susan Meier After her ex left her family virtually bankrupt, Marcia is less than impressed when she meets the new owner of their vineyard, billionaire Trace. For all his business success, he doesn’t know anything about wine! What’s worse? He invokes a longing Marcia shouldn’t indulge… should she? #4762 BOUND BY A RING AND A SECRET Wedding Bells at Lake Como By Jennifer Faye Photographer Gianna is done with men. Retreating to her villa on the shore of Lake Como… Gianna is stunned to find gorgeous Dario renting her house! When he’s mistaken for her long-gone fiancé, they realise a fake engagement could solve problems for them both!