Ruthless Scandal

Author : K.J. Jackson
Publisher : AWD Publishing
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781940149875

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Ruthless Scandal by K.J. Jackson Pdf

He's a ruthless guardian devoted to a life without personal entanglements. She’s a feisty Scottish heiress suffering vicious threats to her life. Forced together, the fiery attraction between them could be their undoing, or their true salvation. One small abduction and her world falls apart. Nemity Wheldon was abducted, yes, but she got away. Unharmed. It certainly doesn’t warrant hiring a guard looking to stifle her every move. Alas, her overbearing cousin demands it, delivering Callum to her door. He’s a guard. A big, burly, stubborn one. An unnervingly handsome man, yes, but the last thing she needs is him digging into her life. There are only two routes to take in this situation—annoy him or avoid him—whichever will make him quit the job. A guardian to his bones. Callum Lonstrick has never quit a mission, and he isn’t about to start with one headstrong spinster. He’s been a guardian for far too long—more than half of his life. And he isn’t about to let a feisty Scottish heiress best him. He’s there to protect her, and that’s exactly what he’s going to do. Never mind that he’s instantly attracted to the maddening hoyden that is determined to vex him at every turn—one never touches a client. Forced together, a game of cat and mouse is afoot. Nemity doesn’t want him to discover any of her secrets, while Callum is determined to unravel each and every one, for it is the only way to properly protect her. Yet with each secret he discovers, the danger only grows. Save her? That’s a given—he’s a guardian, after all. Save his heart? That may just be an insurmountable feat. Don’t miss USA Today bestselling author K.J. Jackson’s next Guardians of the Bones story, a forced-proximity Regency historical romance with high adventure, high seduction, and a happily-ever-after to swoon for.

Author : William Froug
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780879728731

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How I Escaped from Gilligan's Island by William Froug Pdf

In the early 1950s writers were leaving radio en masse to try their hand at another promising medium—television. William Froug was in the thick of that exodus, a young man full of ideas in a Hollywood bursting with opportunities. In his forty-year career Froug would write and/or produce many of the shows that America has grown up with. From the drama of Playhouse 90 and the mind-bending premises of The Twilight Zone to the escapist scenarios of Adventures in Paradise, Gilligan’s Island, Bewitched, and Charlie’s Angels, Froug played a role in shaping his trade. He crossed paths with some of the memorable personalities in the industry, including Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Elizabeth Montgomery, Robert Blake, Rod Serling, Gene Roddenberry, Aaron Spelling, and Sherwood Schwartz. Froug reveals a post-WWII America giddy with the success of its newest medium—yet sobered at moments by strikes and union politics, McCarthyism and anti-Semitism. It was a world of hastily written scripts, sudden firings, thwarted creativity, and fickle tastes. And yet, while clearly exasperated with many aspects of Hollywood, Froug was a man utterly in his element, his frustration with the industry ultimately eclipsed by his dedication to his craft.

Author : K.J. Jackson
Publisher : K.J. Jackson
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781940149899

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Empire of Light by K.J. Jackson Pdf

Light and Dark, we were never meant to work, much less thrive. I betray him. He betrays me. It was always going to end this way. And it did—in a grotesquely spectacular implosion of our lives, of his castle. So I’ve been on the run from Damen for four years. Four years before he finds me. Captures me. Drags me back to his castle with bloody vengeance searing in his eyes. He’s still the king of heathens, but just barely. His empire is slipping out of his hands and I’m the reason why. Now I’m back in the devil’s lair and he’s still obsessed with impregnating me. Still a master of seduction. And I don’t know if I have it in me to deny him, or if I should even try. A king needs a queen, after all… Empire of Light is the explosive second half of the Creatures of Sin & Seduction duet. It's a dark fantasy romance with forbidden love, steam to make your toes curl, multiple POV, mythological tales and legends, fated mates, amazing powers, morally-grey choices, twists, cliffhangers, a kick-butt heroine, and an I-will-burn-the-earth-to-ash-for-her hero. It contains mature language, graphic violence, and explicit content. This is the second book in the Creatures of Sin and Seduction duet. Please read at your own discretion.

Author : Wilfred Trotter
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781602069497

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Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War by Wilfred Trotter Pdf

Originally published in 1919, this classic work of social psychology introduces the concept of "the herd instinct" in relation to human behavior and explores the fundamental importance of gregariousness among animals as well as among humans. In addition, author Wilfred Trotter incisively draws on the concept of social habit to provide a deeper understanding of the nature of human behavior as well as its affect on the national morale - particularly in times of war. As Trotter noted in his original publication, these ideas may also be of use to "a tired nation seeking peace."

Author : Philip Norman
Publisher : Doubleday Canada
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780385669061

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Mick Jagger by Philip Norman Pdf

A miracle of still-plentiful hair, raw sex appeal, and strutting talent. The frontman of one of the most influential and controversial groups of all time. A brilliant musician with a career spanning over four decades. A testament at once to British glamour and sensual decline. The ultimate demigod of rock. Bestselling biographer Philip Norman offers an unparalleled account of the life of a living legend, Mick Jagger. From middle-class schoolboy to rebel without a cause to Sixties rock sensation and global idol, the myth of the inimitable frontman of the Rolling Stones is unravelled by Norman with astonishing intimacy. Jagger charts his extraordinary journey through scandal-ridden conspiracy, infamous prison spell, hordes of female admirers and a knighthood while stripping away the colossal fame, wealth and idolatry to reveal a story of talent and promise unfulfilled. Jagger is shown in all his paradoxical glory: understated yet ostentatious; the ultimate incarnation of modern man's favourite fantasy--"sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll"--yet blessed with taste and intelligence; a social chameleon who couldn't blend in if he tried; always moving with the Jagger swagger, yet modest enough to be self-deprecating. This revelatory tour de force is ample tribute to a flawed genius who reconfigured the musical landscape.

Author : Chantelle Shaw
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781426855047

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Ruthless Russian, Lost Innocence by Chantelle Shaw Pdf

Violinist Ella Stafford isn't used to parties, so it's little wonder she's overwhelmed by brooding Russian Vadim Aleksandrov! The throbbing, raw attraction places fragile English beauty Ella out of her depth… And into Vadim's arms! Soon she finds herself sharing his Mediterranean villa, attending glamorous parties and being showered with luxuries. Ella should feel elated. Yet there is darkness in Vadim's past that even Ella's virginal sweetness cannot penetrate. But will the baby she's carrying make him learn to love?

Author : William Doyle
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192559944

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The Oxford History of the French Revolution by William Doyle Pdf

Since its first publication to mark the bicentenary of the French Revolution in 1989, this Oxford History has established itself as the Revolution's most authoritative and comprehensive one-volume history in English, and has recently been translated into Chinese. Running from the accession of Louis XVI in 1774, it traces the history of France through revolution, terror, and counter-revolution to the final triumph of Napoleon in 1802. It also analyses the impact of events in France upon the rest of Europe and the world beyond. The study shows how a movement which began with optimism and general enthusiasm soon became a tragedy, not only for the ruling orders, but also for the millions of ordinary people whose lives were disrupted by religious upheaval, economic chaos, and civil and international war. Now in its third edition, this volume has been fully updated in the light of current research, and includes an appendix surveying the past and present historiography of the revolutionary period.

Author : Alan Bisbort
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313347665

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Media Scandals by Alan Bisbort Pdf

This fascinating volume offers an overview of the most influential and notorious media scandals, from newspaper publisher John Peter Zenger's groundbreaking 1735 trial for printing and publishing false, scandalous, malicious and seditious statements to Dr. Phil McGraw's 2008 thwarted attempt to force his television cameras inside Britney Spears' hospital room, from the attempts to ban literature by the likes of D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce, Henry Miller, and Allen Ginsberg to the excesses of gossip mongers like Walter Winchell, Hedda Hopper, Geraldo Rivera, and Matt Drudge. It delves into the tabloid press and walks through the minefields of political opinion shapers, the shouters, the muckrakers and whistleblowers. America's obsession with scandal-and the media's boundless capacity to report and sometimes even create it-did not start with O.J. Simpson, Rush Limbaugh, or Britney Spears. It was ingrained in the fabric of our nation even before Paul Revere made his famous ride. Indeed, our media's cherished right to free expression was hard-won and is now protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but it comes with responsibilities and is fraught with peril. The tension between the two forces of free expression and permissible subject matter has, throughout American history, caused media scandals-public outcries, legal proceedings, denunciations, violence and, in the case of Salman Rushdie's 1988 novel IThe Satanic Verses deaths. The early battles by the print media-newspapers, magazines, books-over censorship, book banning, book burning, obscenity, blasphemy and libel set the groundwork for even greater battles as the media expanded into radio, television and the Internet. This fascinating volume offers an overview of the most influential and notorious media scandals, from newspaper publisher John Peter Zenger's groundbreaking 1735 trial for printing and publishing false, scandalous, malicious and seditious statements to Dr. Phil McGraw's 2008 thwarted attempt to force his television cameras inside Britney Spears' hospital room, from the attempts to ban literature by the likes of D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce, Henry Miller, and Allen Ginsberg to the excesses of gossip mongers like Walter Winchell, Hedda Hopper, Geraldo Rivera, and Matt Drudge. It delves into the tabloid press and walks through the minefields of political opinion shapers, the shouters, the muckrakers and whistleblowers. Media Scandals examines this fascinating, troubled and sometimes inspiring subject from two different perspectives. First, through its recurrent themes, which reach across all media: politics; censorship; race and religion; sex and morals. The second half of the volume then examines each industry in more detail: book publishing; newspapers and magazines; radio and television, and the Internet. Augmenting this invaluable resource is a detailed timeline to help students put the wide-ranging scandals into historical perspective, and a thorough bibliography to encourage further research.

Author : Phil Trupp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470910962

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Ruthless by Phil Trupp Pdf

Ruthless is a candid exploration of the criminal subculture of Wall Street, and one of the first books to speak for the victims of the financial meltdown. On February 14, 2008, author Phil Trupp received a call from one of his brokers telling him a large portion of his investments were frozen—on ice—turning his life and plans for retirement upside down. When the fog started to clear, Trupp realized he was one of many investors caught up in what experts called the greatest attempted securities fraud in modern Wall Street history—a $336 billion scam which made the savings and loan scandal of the 1980s look like a simple street mugging. The path to destruction, financial or otherwise, often begins with a simple proposition. For author Phil Trupp it came from one of his stock brokers: "Take it, Phil. It’s free money." This free money came from auction-rate securities (ARS). Auction-Rate Securities are corporate or municipal bonds with a long-term maturity for which the interest rate is reset at frequent auctions. ARS interest rates were higher than money markets and were sold as completely safe, liquid, Triple-A rated "cash equivalents," a deceptive sales pitch that lured hundreds of thousands of investors to buy the securities. Since 2008, most auctions have failed leaving the market largely frozen. The victims ranged from individual investors to the Joffee Foundation, a nonprofit that can no longer fund programs that help prevent AIDS in Africa, to the Port Authority of New York. While this is a classic 21st century tale of Wall Street greed and betrayal, it is also a story of redemption and the life-altering struggle of American investors and others around the world who, in the end, beat the Wall Street fraud-masters. Ruthless is a story of how individual investors became mad as hell and joined together to reclaim their cash investments. So far they’ve reclaimed more than $200 billion and continue fighting for the rest. A lively, page-turning guide for any investor with a stunning lesson on how to fight back and win.

Author : Andy K. Hughes
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781844683802

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The Pocket Guide to Royal Scandals by Andy K. Hughes Pdf

A must-buy book for everyone interested in history and skeletons in the regal cupboards. Discover fascinating facts about lust, greed, murder, envy and just plain stupidity. Read King Henry VIIIs scurrilous letters to Anne Boleyn (thought he was interested in her mind? Think again). Whilst King Charles II was known as the Merry Monarch and Queen Elizabeth Is nickname, the Virgin Queen was rumored to be a misnomer, there was a darker side to the royal family, including murder and regicide was Queen Victorias son really Jack the Ripper or did her surgeon do it? History will come alive with this fact-filled book.

Author : Arthur Wyllie
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359147588

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Popular Detective 1952-January by Arthur Wyllie Pdf

Author : Larry Langman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476609256

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The Media in the Movies by Larry Langman Pdf

Cynical news hounds, grumbling editors, snooping television newscasters, inquisitive foreign correspondents, probing newsreel cameramen, and a host of others--all can be found in this reference work to Hollywood's version of journalism: from the early one-reelers to modern fare, over a thousand silent and sound films can be found. Each entry includes title, date of release, distributor, director, screenwriter, and major cast members. These credits are followed by a brief plot summary and analysis, cross-references and other information. The book is arranged alphabetically, and includes a preface, introduction, bibliography, a list of abbreviations, appendices, and an index of names. The detailed introduction covers an historical survey of the topic, with numerous film examples. The work also includes a selection of stills from various films.

Author : Scott McClellan
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781586486525

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What Happened by Scott McClellan Pdf

In the bestselling book that provoked a media sensation, former White House press secretary Scott McClellan takes readers behind the scenes of the presidency of George W. Bush. Scott McClellan was one of a few Bush loyalists from Texas who became part of his inner circle of trusted advisers, and remained so during one of the most challenging and contentious periods of recent history. Drawn to Bush by his commitment to compassionate conservatism and strong bipartisan leadership, McClellan served the president for more than seven years, and witnessed day-to-day exactly how the presidency veered off course. In this refreshingly clear-eyed book, written with no agenda other than to record his experiences and insights for the benefit of history, McClellan provides unique perspective on what happened and why it happened the way it did, including the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, Washington's bitter partisanship and two hotly-contested presidential campaigns. He gives readers a candid look into what George W Bush is and what he believes and into the personalities, strengths, and liabilities of his top aides. Finally, McClellan looks to the future, exploring the lessons this presidency offers the American people as they prepare to elect a new leader.

Author : Stanley C. Hanning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : English drama
ISBN : NYPL:33433112067628

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Dierdri, a Play in 5 Acts, with Full Introduction by Stanley C. Hanning Pdf

Author : K.J. Jackson
Publisher : AWD Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781940149264

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To Capture a Rogue by K.J. Jackson Pdf

One abandoned wife. One rogue soldier. And the twist of fate that can bring them back together, if they dare to allow it.