Seeking The Cool Side Of The Pillow

Author : Nicholas D. Newton
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781452043937

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Seeking The Cool Side of the Pillow by Nicholas D. Newton Pdf

The Cool Side of the Pillow is a coming-of-age story that begins with my life among the aristocracy in Mexico, and concludes in a courtroom in El Paso, Texas. Arrested in Mexico City and after three months in prison, I am on the edge of my seat waiting to hear a judge decide my future. Mine was a life of privilege --My British father, a pilot during the First World War, and my beautiful mother are ill-matched, but they have forged a life together in a privileged society. I have no memory of the death of my first-born brother, but I recall vividly the day my younger brother Christopher, who was one year younger and my best friend, died at the age of four. Two weeks later, blaming incompetent doctors, our parents packed up my sister “Billie,” who was six years older, and me, and headed to Los Angeles. My sister figures out her life quite quickly, while I, on the other hand, become, in the words of one teacher, “incorrigible.” In my mind, I am the lonely, bright boy who struggles to form an identity as my parents divorce, and I am moved from a safe and responsible farm life and a one-room schoolhouse, to one of the biggest high schools in Los Angeles. I develop a persona that enables me to manage in a tricky world. Soon I am introduced to the darker realms of society, where I try to create a balance between a normal life of dating and fun hijinks and the almost uncontrollable urges to outwit the system. As one who had learned to cover his fears and anger with a patina of arrogance and callousness, I had to be brought to the absolute edge of terror before I would begin my adult life with an attitude of gratitude and responsibility.

Author : Nicholas D. Newton
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781452043913

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Seeking the Cool Side of the Pillow by Nicholas D. Newton Pdf

The Cool Side of the Pillow is a coming-of-age story that begins with my life among the aristocracy in Mexico, and concludes in a courtroom in El Paso, Texas. Arrested in Mexico City and after three months in prison, I am on the edge of my seat waiting to hear a judge decide my future. Mine was a life of privilege --My British father, a pilot during the First World War, and my beautiful mother are ill-matched, but they have forged a life together in a privileged society. I have no memory of the death of my first-born brother, but I recall vividly the day my younger brother Christopher, who was one year younger and my best friend, died at the age of four. Two weeks later, blaming incompetent doctors, our parents packed up my sister "Billie," who was six years older, and me, and headed to Los Angeles. My sister figures out her life quite quickly, while I, on the other hand, become, in the words of one teacher, "incorrigible." In my mind, I am the lonely, bright boy who struggles to form an identity as my parents divorce, and I am moved from a safe and responsible farm life and a one-room schoolhouse, to one of the biggest high schools in Los Angeles. I develop a persona that enables me to manage in a tricky world. Soon I am introduced to the darker realms of society, where I try to create a balance between a normal life of dating and fun hijinks and the almost uncontrollable urges to outwit the system. As one who had learned to cover his fears and anger with a patina of arrogance and callousness, I had to be brought to the absolute edge of terror before I would begin my adult life with an attitude of gratitude and responsibility.

Author : Rodney Ross
Publisher : JMS Books LLC
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781646561872

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The Cool Part of His Pillow by Rodney Ross Pdf

The mid-40s are that time in a gay man's life when his major paradigm shifts from sexy to Sansabelts. But when Barry Grooms's partner of twenty years is killed on Barry's forty-fifth birthday, his world doesn't so much evolve as it does explode. After navigating through the surreal conveyor belt of friends and family, he can't eat another casserole or swallow much more advice on what constitutes grief. Still numb, he leaves his homestore and design business in the care of others as he escapes to Key West, then New York. There he gets a thankless new job working for a crazy lady in a poncho, then has too many drinks with a narcissistic Broadway actor. Next it's a nude exercise class that redefines flop sweat, and from there he's on to a relationship with a man twenty years his junior. Yet no matter how great the retreat from the man he used to be, life's gravity spins Barry back to the small town where he grew up for one more ironic twist that teaches him how to say goodbye with grace.

Author : Hilma Wolitzer
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345485878

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Summer Reading by Hilma Wolitzer Pdf

The lives of three very different women--Lissy Snyder, a beautiful, insecure newlywed and unwilling stepmother; her resentful, nosey housecleaner, Michelle; and Angela Graves, the bookish, solitary head of a local book group--intersect over the course of a summer in the Hamptons as they find their reading choices changing their lives forever. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Author : Ralph Saunders (fict.name.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590876557

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Ralph Saunders; or, The school-boy friends by Ralph Saunders (fict.name.) Pdf

Author : Wilkie Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1800
Category : English fiction
ISBN : NYPL:33433074945753

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Hide and Seek by Wilkie Collins Pdf

Author : Wilkie Collins
Publisher : 谷月社
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Hide and Seek by Wilkie Collins Pdf

At the period when the episode just related occurred in the life of Mr. Zachary Thorpe the younger—that is to say, in the year 1837—Baregrove Square was the farthest square from the city, and the nearest to the country, of any then existing in the north-western suburb of London. But, by the time fourteen years more had elapsed—that is to say, in the year 1851—Baregrove Square had lost its distinctive character altogether; other squares had filched from it those last remnants of healthy rustic flavor from which its good name had been derived; other streets, crescents, rows, and villa-residences had forced themselves pitilessly between the old suburb and the country, and had suspended for ever the once neighborly relations between the pavement of Baregrove Square and the pathways of the pleasant fields. Alexander's armies were great makers of conquests; and Napoleon's armies were great makers of conquests; but the modern Guerilla regiments of the hod, the trowel, and the brick-kiln, are the greatest conquerors of all; for they hold the longest the soil that they have once possessed. How mighty the devastation which follows in the wake of these tremendous aggressors, as they march through the kingdom of nature, triumphantly bricklaying beauty wherever they go! What dismantled castle, with the enemy's flag flying over its crumbling walls, ever looked so utterly forlorn as a poor field-fortress of nature, imprisoned on all sides by the walled camp of the enemy, and degraded by a hostile banner of pole and board, with the conqueror's device inscribed on it—"THIS GROUND TO BE LET ON BUILDING LEASES?" What is the historical spectacle of Marius sitting among the ruins of Carthage, but a trumpery theatrical set-scene, compared with the mournful modern sight of the last tree left standing, on the last few feet of grass left growing, amid the greenly-festering stucco of a ...

Author : Wilkie Collins
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387310528

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Hide and Seek; In Two Volumes by Wilkie Collins Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : Wilkie Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Deaf women
ISBN : OXFORD:600078240

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Hide-and-seek, Or, The Mystery of Mary Grice by Wilkie Collins Pdf

At the centre of Hide and Seek (1854) a secret waits to be revealed. Why should the apparently respectable painter Valentine Blyth refuse to account for the presence in his household of the beautiful girl known as Madonna? It is not until his young friend Zack Thorpe, who is in rebellion against his repressive father, gets into bad company and meets a mysterious stranger that the secret of Madonna can be unravelled. Wilkie Collins's third novel, dedicated to his life-long friend Dickens, is a story in which excitement is combined with charm and humour. In its mixture of the everyday and the extraordinary, Hide and Seek forms a bridge between the domestic novel and the sensational fiction for which Collins later became famous.

Author : Wilkie Collins
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788770637

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Hide and Seek by Wilkie Collins - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by Wilkie Collins Pdf

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Hide and Seek by Wilkie Collins - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Wilkie Collins’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Collins includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Hide and Seek by Wilkie Collins - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Collins’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Author : Wilkie Collins
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780486242118

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Hide and Seek, Or, The Mystery of Mary Grice by Wilkie Collins Pdf

In this gripping yarn by the great Victorian storyteller, a strange and wild woodsman investigates a gentle young woman's mysterious origins. A warm, entertaining tale that blends domestic comedy, pathos, humor, and a touch of social protest, this novel was praised by Charles Dickens as "a very remarkable book."

Author : Richard Parker
Publisher : Bookouture
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786812391

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Hide and Seek by Richard Parker Pdf

The sun is out. Your little boy is smiling. The next time you look… he’s gone. Lana Cross would do anything to protect her perfect family but on a trip to an adventure park, they slip out of her sight. When she finds her husband, he’s out cold on the forest floor. Then the truth sinks in: Cooper, her four-year-old son, is missing. No one stopped the man carrying the sleeping boy. The park cameras don’t show where he went. Then Lana receives an anonymous message, telling her to visit a local school with a horrifying history... This is no random attack. Whoever took Cooper is playing a twisted game, and if Lana wants to find him, she must participate. How could there be a link between the school and her missing son? And can Lana find her little boy before it’s too late? A heart-in-mouth thriller that will keep you reading long into the night. Fans of James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, and Tess Gerritsen will be absolutely hooked. What everyone’s saying about Hide and Seek: ‘Ohhh I totally loved this book. Fast-paced, gripping and it sucked me in from the very first page. This book was a real page turner.’ Goodreads, 5 stars ‘Wow this book was good, it was full of tension and was charged with emotion. A solid 5 stars!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk ‘From the very outset of this book I was hooked… I was almost holding my breath, poised on the edge of my seat, desperate to see what would happen. I loved it.’ Jen Med’s Books Reviews, 5 stars ‘If I could I would seriously give this book far more than five stars.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime ‘Fast-paced thriller that was difficult to put down.’ Goodreads, 5 stars ‘This is a terrifically delicious thriller... sort of like riding the world's highest roller coaster ride. Up and up and up... and then the fast decline to the bottom before starting again. All the while your heart is in your throat, the fear is palpable. If you like movies that scare you, books that leave you gasping, you really must read Hide and Seek.’ Strong Book Reviews ‘Sometimes I read "fast paced" or "dark suspense" and I think “Nah it really wasn't”. But this book was. I highly recommend this.’ Goodreads, 5 stars ‘I loved this book. It keeps you guessing all the way never knowing what might happen next.’ Goodreads 5 stars ‘Great suspenseful book that is fast paced and well written... RECOMMEND!’ Goodreads ‘A pacey crime thriller. As the novel builds to its conclusion there are several twists in the tale. In fact, it turns into a real psychological thriller! I will certainly be looking out for future books by Richard Parker on the strength of this book.’ Goodreads ‘A rollercoaster of a ride from the very first sentence. Beyond every parent’s worst nightmare, this story delivers a terrifying plot that keeps you guessing. The sort of read you won't want to put down until you have finished it.’ Goodreads, 5 stars ‘I found myself hooked right from the very first page. Hide And Seek starts with a bang and stays that way until the very end.’ It’s All About Books, 5 stars ‘OMG! Richard Parker certainly knows how to grab the reader’s attention, with a “heart thumping” opening chapter I found myself well and truly hooked. Imagine one minute your child's having the time of their life and the next minute they’re gone, taken by a stranger, it's got to be every parent’s biggest nightmare, the author expertly builds on this fear making Hide And Seek a highly unnerving read...’ The Book Review Café

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1436 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Russian literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118993364

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Soviet Literature by Anonim Pdf

Author : E. Chas McSween,Enron Hubbard
Publisher : Hachette Australia
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780733628146

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Boganomics by E. Chas McSween,Enron Hubbard Pdf

The authorities on all things bogan and authors of THINGS BOGANS LIKE are back with an historical, sociological, geographic and cultural study that traces bogan culture back to society's very foundation. Identifying prototypical and stereotypical bogans through time, they examine the bogan of the 19th century and their pre-war descendants, before moving onto the speciman often considered the quintessential bogan, identified by a love of '80s metal, flannelette and Victoria Bitter. They then track the bogan's leap into the 21st century - where they can be seen across the country, clad in garish garb, holding their nationalism close to their chest, and slavishly following every celebrity trend. BOGANOMICS is an important book for all Australians as understanding is the bridge to unity. Read this book to broaden your knowlege ... or to laugh ... a lot.

Author : Kelli McCracken
Publisher : Kelli McCracken
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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What the Heart Seeks by Kelli McCracken Pdf

A love scorned. A heart enraged. A soul shattered. Dylan McBride never knew pain until he lost Heaven. Driven by desire to avenge her death, he spirals into a web of darkness. As frightening new abilities emerge, Dylan is determined to make his father feel his fury. But when Layne is assigned as his daughter’s Keeper, Dylan’s deadly obsession finds a new target. Layne Perry's soul is shattered. Witnessing Heaven’s death broke him. All he has left now is to honor her memory by keeping her daughter safe. No matter the cost. Countless threats circle the child, and Layne is willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to spare Adalyn from meeting the same grisly fate as her mother. Adalyn has a secret. One that will shift reality as they know it. Yet, her revelation is overshadowed by a startling truth that plunges her young life into chaos. As the two men desperate to protect her square off in battle, one bitter lesson becomes clear. Those who fight hardest have nothing left to lose. What the Heart Seeks is a paranormal romance full of suspense, soulmates, and supernatural twists. If you like vibrant worlds, mystical characters, and heart-pounding romance, you'll enjoy this epic tale of love, light, and darkness.