Jukebox Queen Of Malta

Author : Nicholas Rinaldi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476766485

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Jukebox Queen Of Malta by Nicholas Rinaldi Pdf

The Jukebox Queen of Malta is an exquisite and enchanting novel of love and war set on an island perilously balanced between what is real and what is not. It's 1942 and Rocco Raven, an intrepid auto mechanic turned corporal from Brooklyn, has arrived in Malta, a Mediterranean island of Neolithic caves, Copper Age temples, and fortresses. The island is under siege, full of smoke and rubble, caught in the magnesium glare of German and Italian bombs. But nothing is as it seems on Malta. Rocco's living quarters are a brothel; his commanding officer has a genius for turning the war's misfortunes into personal profit; and the Maltese people, astonishingly, testify to the resiliency of the human spirit. When Rocco meets the beautiful and ethereal Melita, who delivers the jukeboxes her cousin builds out of shattered debris, they are drawn to each other by an immediate passion. And, it is their full-blown affair that at once liberates and imprisons Rocco on the island. In this mesmerizing novel, music and bombs, war and romance, the jukebox and the gun exist in arresting counterpoint in a story that is a profound and deeply moving exploration of the redemptive powers of love.

Author : Nicholas Rinaldi
Publisher : Bantam Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Americans
ISBN : 0593044215

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The Jukebox Queen of Malta by Nicholas Rinaldi Pdf

Author : Juliet Rix
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781784770709

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Malta by Juliet Rix Pdf

This new, thoroughly updated fourth edition of Bradt's Malta - written by an expert who has been visiting for more than a decade - remains the most comprehensive guide available and has built a reputation for being the essential guide for getting beneath the surface of this island nation and discovering what lies beyond the beaches. Sun, sand and sea there may be, but Malta boasts so much more, and this new edition is packed with historical and archaeological insights, from the Stone Age to the Romans, the Knights Hospitaller to World War II. It also showcases the islands' wildlife and bird-watching opportunities, summer festas, and the less commercialised islands of Gozo and Comino. Malta has been changing at the rate of knots, with Valletta's year as European Capital of Culture accelerating restoration and renovation. Copious openings - of historic sights, key fortresses, a new national gallery and boutique accommodation, particularly in Valletta - are covered, while the culinary scene continues to thrive, with notably greater choice for vegetarians and vegans. Malta has recently become much more socially accepting and is now considered one of the top places for LGBT travellers, while the offering for younger travellers has expanded, too. The Isle of MTV festival is going strong, Annie Mac now has a spring festival in Malta and a host of bars and clubs has sprung up. There is also lots on offer culturally, with festivals, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and opera all contributing to a full programme. Bradt's Malta contains all the information needed for a successful trip. Whatever your budget, it is the ideal guide for everyone from culture aficionados to history and archaeology buffs, foodies, war veterans, families and couples escaping for a romantic break.

Author : Adriana Ciorbaru,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport,European Steering Committee for Youth
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287155976

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Youth Policy in Malta by Adriana Ciorbaru,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport,European Steering Committee for Youth Pdf

This publication is part of a series of reviews of national youth policies carried out by the Council of Europe, in collaboration with researchers, non-governmental youth organisations and governmental agencies responsible for the development and implementation of youth policy. The review comprises of a national report produced by the individual country, together with a critical analysis of national policy and practice undertaken by a team of international experts in the subject. This report focuses on national youth policies and programmes in Malta.

Author : Brian W. Blouet
Publisher : Allied Publications
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121368471

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The Story of Malta by Brian W. Blouet Pdf

Author : Jill Paton Walsh
Publisher : Random House
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446421635

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A Desert In Bohemia by Jill Paton Walsh Pdf

It is 1945. Somewhere in Central Europe, in the aftermath of violence and confusion, a terrified and bloodstained young woman, Eliska, emerges from the forest to take refuge in an apparently abandoned castle. Soon she is joined by others - the idealistic Jiri, the sinister Slavomir and his partisans, and Count Michael Blansky, who is the castle's ancestral owner. But the war has changed things for ever. In a storm of ideological change, the existing order and the aristocratic heritage of ten generations are brushed aside by the arrival of Communism, and Count Michael must join the flood of refugees if he is to survive. He leaves behind a legacy which will entangle those involved for the next forty years in more ways than they can possibly imagine. As divided post-war Europe unravels around them, they must make what they can of lives buffeted by circumstance. For many, individual freedom is at best problematic. For better or worse, communities are destroyed, families uprooted, and the ties of trust, friendship and duty which bind them together are broken down by the implacably irresolvable forces at work. Told through the eyes of nine characters who live through the forty years between the end of the war and the fall of Communism, A Desert in Bohemia is a complex and enthralling testament to the power and powerlessness of the individual in challenging times.

Author : Pete Duval
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0618441409

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Rear View by Pete Duval Pdf

With uncanny insight and deadpan humor, the twelve stories in Pete Duval's debut collection feature night shift workers, lapsed Catholics, bullies, and smalltime thieves struggling with their jobs, their religion, and their families. Duval records in a fresh, off-kilter voice the desperate measures, heated confrontations, and moments of grace that occur in working-class communities. Throughout the collection, Duval explores his characters with compassion and candor and an eye for the surprising moment.

Author : Neil Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Travel
ISBN : UOM:39015060803619

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Malta by Neil Wilson Pdf

Whether you're interested in ancient temples or five-day feasts, water sports or basking on beaches, this brand new guide is jam-packed with advice on the best Malta has to offer. 30 detailed city and regional maps. Illustrated feature on the Knights of St John. Top 10 swimming spots. An insider's guide to Maltese food, from quick pastizzi to quality seafood. Helpful language guide and glossary.

Author : Europa Publications
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1857431790

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International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004 by Europa Publications Pdf

Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters

Author : Carolyn Bain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : UCSD:31822035214956

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Malta and Gozo by Carolyn Bain Pdf

The undisputed authority for independent travellers, Lonely Planet's Country Guides include user-friendly maps with grid locators and full cross-referencing from text. The suggested itineraries are stunning and the colour Highlights sections will inspire readers, while in-depth practical information covers all budgets and situations. Dedicated sections on culture, history, food and language are written by expert specialist authors."Down to earth, accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." (Travel & Leisure)

Author : Nicholas Rinaldi
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061873744

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Between Two Rivers by Nicholas Rinaldi Pdf

Farro Fescu is the proud and observant concierge of Echo Terrace, a condominium in New York City. Passing through his lobby at all hours is an exotic cross-section of the world's population: an Egyptian-born plastic surgeon who specializes in gender reassignment, a fighter pilot who flew for Nazi Germany during World War II, an Iraqi spice merchant and the world-famous quilter with whom he's having an affair, the adulterer's son who dreams of becoming an undertaker, and the widow whose apartment is a jungle Eden filled with a menagerie of specimens. Farro Fescu knows them all, knows all their secrets. Yet he does not know what is in his own heart -- why, after a long, hard life, he is still alive, and still alone. Nor does he know what he will be capable of in the face of sudden, overwhelming tragedy. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

Author : David Simms
Publisher : Livingston Press (AL)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Alabama
ISBN : IND:30000107490215

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The Stars of Axuncanny by David Simms Pdf

""Penny Annie smelled like marigolds." Thus opens this whimsical romance, which brings together our hero, a motorcycle-riding monk named Matthew, a lovely mountain retreat, a monastery filled with enigmatic rooms, the games of baseball and hurling, and of course, our heroine, Penny Annie, she of the marigold smell, who is questing to redeem her past and accept love. No cellerage with skulls or dessicated bodies, but gee, did we mention the walk-on literary characters and the walk-away puns?"--BOOK JACKET.

Author : H.W. Wilson Company
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015079873165

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Standard Catalog for Public Libraries by H.W. Wilson Company Pdf

Includes an abridged edition of 1908 catalog issued under title: English prose fiction ... list of about 800 title.

Author : Matthew Joseph Bruccoli,George Garrett,Richard Layman
Publisher : Dictionary of Literary Biograp
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0787625213

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Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook 1999 by Matthew Joseph Bruccoli,George Garrett,Richard Layman Pdf

Updates entries already published and supplements the Dictionary of Literary Biography series with entries on newly prominent writers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Talking books
ISBN : UOM:39015078416578

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Talking Book Topics by Anonim Pdf

Includes audio versions, and annual title-author index.