The Egoist (1879) by George Meredith is a sophisticated, brilliantly written dissection of a self-absorbed young man of society and the very different women who fall within his sphere. In this comedy with serious overtones, Sir Willoughby -- a highly eligible bachelor, and the Egoist in question -- courts, proposes and loses brides repeatedly, and then wonders at his own inexplicable predicament. The answer might be encapsulated in the following epitaph: "Through very love of self himself he slew." A masterpiece of insight, wit, and style.

Early in his career, Gino Cataldi worked a kidnapping case in Philadelphia. By all accounts, it was a success-he brought the girl home alive. But reality told a different story. She had been beaten and raped, and she was scarred for life.  Gino didn't escape unscathed either. He'd been haunted by what happened to Mae Lin for twenty years. Now living in Houston, Gino is called to solve another kidnapping, and it looks as if it may be the same people who did the Philly crime.  

Dessie Harper faces a crossroads in her life. She's lost her cousin and lover, gained a brother, and carries an unborn child. During a tropical getaway to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Dessie meets a captivating man named Daniel-but even the prospect of romance can't deter her from what she needs to do. She reveals her situation to her faithful friends, Vicki, Sharon, and Debra. With their help, she formulates a plan to begin the next phase of her life. That plan involves quitting her job, moving to New York, and keeping her pregnancy a secret from her mother, Ruthie ...

In The Alsatian Mountains: A Narrative Of A Tour In The Vosges (1883) is a travelogue written by Katharine Lee. The book is a detailed account of Lee's journey through the Vosges Mountains in Alsace, France. The author describes the stunning landscapes, the local people, their customs and traditions, and the history of the region. She also provides insights into the culture and social life of the people living in the area. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the mountains, the picturesque villages, and the charming towns. Lee's ...

A beastly prince. An enchanting beauty. Only love can break the spell. Once upon a time... The wicked King Thorn forced the enchantress Zuleika to cast a terrible curse. She fled his court to travel the world, helping those who need her magic most. Until a search for her merchant father's lost ships leads her to an enchanted island, where Prince Vardan, the island's ruler, is afflicted by the most powerful curse Zuleika has ever encountered. She's not sure she can reverse the spell, but she's determined to try. After all, a prince who ...

Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905) is a novel by E. M. Forster. The title comes from a line in Alexander Pope's An Essay on Criticism: "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread". In 1991 it was made into a film by Charles Sturridge, starring Rupert Graves, Giovanni Guidelli, Helen Mirren, Helena Bonham Carter, and Judy Davis. A ten-part radio adaptation of the novel was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. An opera based on the novel by Mark Weiser was premiered at the Peabody Institute of Music in 1999, and received its professional premiere at Opera San Jose ...

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Christina Hovland, comes a fake relationship, one-bed trope romantic comedy. Lucy's national news ambitions are derailed when a dangerous fan forces her into hiding in small town Colorado. Her new role behind the scenes is supposed to keep her under the radar. It's definitely not supposed to rekindle a teenage crush on William-a disgraced reality TV star returning to salvage his family's media empire. Undercover as a consumer reporter, William's spotted something that's not quite right with Lucy. He doesn't remember ...

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Division O-O is unmanageable.  The students run the class and the teachers are exhausted!  Upon the arrival of Ms. Chievus, things start to change...for the better or worse?  Ms. Chievus in the Classroom is a fun book about self-regulation, playfulness and mutual respect.  

Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior is the best decision one can make. However, being a Christian does not exempt us from trials and tribulations. In between life’s greatest successes, one can easily find themselves in the midst of a desert experience. Setbacks and disappointments can lead a weary heart to the dry shores of brokenness, despair, and hopelessness. We find ourselves languishing in an arid desert, panting for the waters of refreshment for our souls. Out of the Desert Flow Rivers , is a collection of blogs initially written for the Grammy-award ...