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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A free-spirited and rebellious Muslim-American of Indo-Pakistani descent, willful, intelligent Saira Qader rejected the constricting notions of family, duty, obligation, and fate, choosing instead to become a journalist, making the world her home. But when tragedy strikes, throwing Saira's life into turmoil, the woman who circled the globe to uncover the details of other lives must confront the truths of her own. In need of understanding, she looks to the stories of those who came before--her grandparents, a beloved aunt, her mother and father. As Saira discovers the hope, pain, joy, and passion that defined their lives, she begins to face what she never wanted to admit: that choice is not always our own, and that faith is not merely an intellectual preference. Features Summary A free-spirited and rebellious Muslim-American of Indo-Pakistani descent, willful, intelligent Saira Qader rejected the constricting notions of family... Author Nafisa Haji Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20100226 Pages 336 ISBN 0-06-149386-4 ISBN 13 978-0-06-149386-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Marian's brand NEW novel is nearly here, pre-order yours... Amy's husband Hugh has run away to 'find himself'. But will he ever come back? 'Myself and Hugh... We're taking a break.''A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?'If only. Amy's husband Hugh says he isn't leaving her.He still loves her, he's just taking a break - from their marriage, their children and, most of all, from their life together. Six months to lose himself in South East Asia. And there is nothing Amy can say or do about it.Yes, it's a mid-life crisis, but let's be clear: a break isn't a break up - yet... However, for Amy it's enough to send her - along with her extended family of gossips, misfits and troublemakers - teetering over the edge.For a lot can happen in six-months. When Hugh returns, if he returns, will he be the same man she married? Will Amy be the same woman? Because if Hugh is on a break from their marriage, then so is she... The Break is a story about the choices we make and how those choices help to make us. It is Marian Keyes at her funniest, wisest and brilliant best.'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday'When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express Features Summary Marian's brand NEW novel is nearly here, pre-order yours... Amy's husband Hugh has run away to 'find himself'. But will he ever come back? 'Myself and Hugh... Author Marian Keyes Publisher Michael Joseph Release date 20170824 Pages 576 ISBN 0-7181-7972-2 ISBN 13 978-0-7181-7972-4

Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir A Writer's Memoir by Amy Tan (Audiobook) Title: Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir A Writer's Memoir Author: Amy Tan Narrator: Daniel Halpern Publisher: Harper Audio Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines - Composition & Creative Writing Type: Audiobook Delivery method: Please refer to "Shipping & Payment" Description: In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan reveals herself in a way she never has before, delving into her childhood, adolescence, family history, beginnings as a writer and professional life to explore the answers to questions of purpose and meaning that we all ask ourselves as we get older. Moving from her childhood in Oakland and growing up with her Chinese parents through her success as a novelist, Amy Tan delves into her creative interests in music, the paralysis of beginning a new project, journal-writing and travelling. Where the Past Begins chronicles the making of a writer. With characteristic humor and poignant observation, Tan weaves a nontraditional introspective narrative that is as complex and vibrant as this beloved American novelistﾒs fiction. Interspersed with direct correspondence between the author and her editor, this audiobook will give fans and critics unparalleled insight into the authorﾒs process, her thoughts on the literary enterprise, and her singularly warm, intelligent mind.

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If you release the dragon Being the First Dragon, a mysterious demi-god who created the dragon race, certainly isnt all its cracked up to be. Sure, hes powerful and rules from afar with a kind and gentle heart. But, after centuries of watching his dragon children grow, hes come to realize that his lonely life is lacking warmth, basic human contact and love. Charity Doe is a woman on the run, forced to serve others, and never to gain what she seeks most: security. When fate lands her with a dragon who is immune to her unique abilities, shes intrigued. After experiencing his human form, shes thrilled. But when she realizes she cant fall in love with him or hell lose his immortal status, shes in hell. If only the entire Otherworld wasnt in pursuit of Charity. If only the First Dragon wasnt so irresistible. If only she didnt have to break her heart in order to save his. you must deal with the fire. About the Author New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller Katie MacAlister has always loved reading. Growing up in a family where a weekly visit to the library was a given, Katie spent much of her time with her nose buried in a book. Despite her love for novels, she didnt think of writing them until she was contracted to write a non-fiction book about software. Since her editor refused to allow her to include either witty dialogue or love scenes in the software book, Katie swiftly resolved to switch to fiction, where she could indulge in world building, tormenting characters, and falling madly in love with all her heroes. Two years after she started writing novels, Katie sold her first romance, Noble Intentions. More than fifty books later, her novels have been translated into numerous languages, been recorded as audiobooks, received several awards, and are regulars on the bestseller lists. She also writes for the young adult audience as Katie Maxwell. Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest with two dogs and a cat, and can often be found lurking around online. Read more Paperback: 206 pages Language: English Publisher: Keeper Shelf Books (January 18, 2017) New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller Katie MacAlister has always loved reading. Growing up in a family where a weekly visit to the library was a given, Katie spent much of her time with her nose buried in a book. Despite her love for novels, she didnt think of writing them until she was contracted to write a non-fiction book about software. Since her editor refused to allow her to include either witty dialogue or love scenes in the software book, Katie swiftly resolved to switch to fiction, where she could indulge in world building, tormenting characters, and falling madly in love with all her heroes. Two years after she started writing novels, Katie sold her first romance, Noble Intentions. More than fifty books later, her novels have been translated into numerous languages, been recorded as audiobooks, received several awards, and are regulars on the bestseller lists. She also writes for the young adult audience as Katie Maxwell. Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest with two dogs and a cat, and can often be found lurking around online.

639 pages Published: 1988 1st Edition Genre: Thriller Colorado Congressman Evan Kendrick is trying to live out his term quietly when a political mole reveals his deepest secret: Kendrick was the anonymous hero who freed the hostages held by Arab terrorists in the American embassy in Masqat, and then silently disappeared. Now, brought into the light, Kendrick is a target, pursued by the terrorists he once outwitted. Together with the beautiful woman who saved his life, Kendrick enters a deadly arena where the only currency is blood, where frightened whispers speak of violence yet to come, and where the fate of the free world may ultimately rest in the powerful hands of a mysterious figure known only as the Mahdi. Book condition: Good – Slight signs of wear. Scratch marks on the back cover. A bit shelf worn and bumped corners. No dog eared pages. No missing pages, no writing in the book. Pages on the inside of the book are still in a very good condition. PLEASE SEE PICTURES AS THEY FORM PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Please note: I have 1000's of books available. If you are looking for something specific, please feel free to ask and I will let you know if I have it.   I WILL COMBINE ORDERS FOR POSTAGE/COURIER.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Not bored to death but murder most foul... Celebrated author John Heppel is known in Lochdubh as a self-important bore, prone to belittling the scribblings of the locals in his creative writing class. So when he's found dead, his mouth oozing ink, it seems a fitting fate. But for PC Hamish Macbeth the murder is more than a disruption to idyllic village life - especially when the media arrive, trailing in their wake DCI Heather Meikle, a maneater with a taste for bachelor police constables. Hamish must rekindle an old flame to escape her clutches and pull out all the stops to find the killer... Praise for M.C. Beaton 'The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status' Anne Robinson, The Times 'The books are a delight: clever, intricate, sardonic and amazingly true to the real Highlands' Kerry Greenwood 'It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh' New York Times Features Summary From the author of the ever-popular Agatha Raisin series, this is the 20th outing for the Highland's most famous PC, Hamish Macbeth. Author M.C. Beaton Publisher Constable Release date 20181030 Pages 320 ISBN 1-4721-2456-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4721-2456-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Paul Valery (1871-1945) was a poet and essayist, and along with Verlaine and Mallarme is regarded as one of the most important Symbolist writers, and an influence on poets from Eliot to Ashbery. He had a quiet life by many standards, but in one respect it was exemplary, even legendary; he made an early reputation in little magazines, decided to stop writing verse when still only 20, kept his silence for 20 years, then began again; and his first book of verse, published when he was 45, was his masterpiece La Jeune Parque.'A poem should not mean, but be,' said Archibald MacLeish. La Jeune Parque ('the goddess of Fate as a young woman') certainly exists: she's beautiful and makes great gestures. And as for what she means, there's a substantial amount of argument about that, so La Jeune Parque is a poem by either definition. It's a classic, by general agreement, written to the full 17th-century recipe for alexandrine couplets, and it's modern, with every word pulling its weight in more than one direction. Alistair Elliot's translation with notes is aimed at making this rewarding but difficult long poem accessible enough for bafflement to turn into admiration. He attempts to clarify its small puzzles and also trace the overall narrative line of Paul Valery's poem: it does have a story (what should a young woman do?) and does struggle towards a resolution. He also provides an introduction which deals with the interesting circumstances of the poem's four-year composition (1913-17), which resulted in Valery's instantly becoming a famous poet at the age of 45, after having written no poetry for 20 years. Features Summary. Author Paul Valery (Author), Alistair Elliot (Translator) Publisher Bloodaxe Books Ltd Release date 19970801 Pages 80 ISBN 1-85224-387-2 ISBN 13 978-1-85224-387-6