Silken Dreams
Author: Sharon Green
Publisher: Sharon Green Books
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 0380773937
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Sharon Green
Publisher: Sharon Green Books
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 0380773937
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Lisa Bingham
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
Published: 2014-01-21
Total Pages: 445
ISBN-13: 1626811962
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A wanted man seeks refuge—with the girl who wants him most—in a historical novel that’s “every romance reader’s fantasy come true” (Romantic Times). Lettie Grey is in love with a man who exists only in her thoughts. The highwayman, dark and dangerous, dwells in her most wanton fantasies, where he stirs her deepest desires. But when Ethan McGuire, a bank robber and fugitive, arrives in her small Illinois town, Lettie realizes the sensual stranger of her imagination is more than just a dream . . . On the run from the law and a ruthless band of vigilantes, Ethan seeks shelter in the safety of Lettie’s small attic bedroom, and in the heat of her embrace. But can a man who trusts no one give away his heart in the midst of a fight for his life? “A can’t-put-it-down cliffhanger of the best sort, a real winner.” —Rendezvous “A delightful tale with mystery, love, and a most intriguing set of secondary characters. The hero and heroine are flawed but endearing, and the mystery component of the novel is paced well enough to keep the reader guessing.” —Affaire de Coeur “Lisa Bingham knows how to play on our secret wishes, and, in this sensual, delightful, humorous, and tender romance, she holds you captive from first page to last.” —Romantic Times
Author: Lisa Bingham
Publisher: Diversion Books
Published: 2014-04-28
Total Pages: 351
ISBN-13: 1626811954
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A “marvelously fast-paced, often funny, and yet tender romance” that pits a man of the law against a wily woman whose passion knows no bounds (Romantic Times). As the daughter of a con man, Fiona McFee knows how to take care of herself—no matter what. So, when she comes across stoic Deputy Jacob Grey in his birthday suit, bound and tied in a field of foxtails, she’s quite pleased to let him lie—even as he swears to never forget her. Three years later, newly-minted US Marshal Grey keeps his word. Nabbing Fiona in Chicago, he offers a full pardon for both her and her father—in exchange for a little help. To catch a dangerous counterfeiter, she is to pose as a wealthy British widow and play poker on a train heading West. Now Fiona must perfect her poker face as she gambles for her freedom. But neither she nor Jacob can ignore the undeniable attraction between them. And as the stakes of their deadly game get bigger, they’ll have to bet everything on each other if they are going to survive.
Author: Ben Marsh
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-04-23
Total Pages: 503
ISBN-13: 1108418287
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Reveals how commodity failure, as much as success, can shed light on aspirations, environment, and economic life in colonial societies.
Author: Noesselt Nele
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Published: 2021-01-25
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 3643913494
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The contributions compiled in this issue engage in critical evaluation of China's "New Silk Road initiative" ("Belt and Road Initiative" [BRI]) by focusing on the potential long-term political and economic effects and implications for Sino-EUropean and Sino-African relations. The authors take the launching of the BRI (October 2013) as a starting point for a general, theory-guided qualitative re-evaluation of the basic patterns of Chinese foreign relations and global interactions under the fifth generation of Chinese political leaders. In 2013, the Chinese state president, Xi Jinping, framed BRI as a global connectivity network consisting of a multitude of overland passages and maritime transportation corridors. Xi Jinping's report to the 19th Party Congress (2017) set the BRI as an anchor concept of China's fine-tuned foreign strategy in the 21st century.
Author: John Leland
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Published: 2012-10-15
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1611172136
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Foreword INDIES 2005 Popular Culture Book of the Year A fresh look at the origins of our iconic immigrant flora and fauna, revealed with wit and reverence for nature Aliens live among us. Thousands of species of nonnative flora and fauna have taken up residence within U.S. borders. Our lawns sprout African grasses, our roadsides flower with European weeds, and our homes harbor Asian, European, and African pests. Misguided enthusiasts deliberately introduced carp, kudzu, and starlings. And the American cowboy spread such alien life forms as cows, horses, tumbleweed, and anthrax, supplanting and supplementing the often unexpected ways "Native" Americans influenced the environment. Aliens in the Backyard recounts the origins and impacts of these and other nonindigenous species on our environment and pays overdue tribute to the resolve of nature to survive in the face of challenge and change. In considering the new home that imported species have made for themselves on the continent, John Leland departs from those environmentalists who universally decry the invasion of outsiders. Instead Leland finds that uncovering stories of alien arrivals and assimilation is a more intriguing—and ultimately more beneficial—endeavor. Mixing natural history with engaging anecdotes, Leland cuts through problematic myths coloring our grasp of the natural world and suggests that how these alien species have reshaped our landscape is now as much a part of our shared heritage as tales of our presidents and politics. Simultaneously he poses questions about which of our accepted icons are truly American (not apple pie or Kentucky bluegrass; not Idaho potatoes or Boston ivy). Leland's ode to survival reveals how plant and animal immigrants have made the country as much an environmental melting pot as its famed melding of human cultures, and he invites us to reconsider what it means to be American.
Author: J. Robertson Watson
Publisher: London : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent ; Glasgow : J. Smith
Published: 1909
Total Pages: 942
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Publisher: WaterBrook
Published: 2019-04-02
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 0735290121
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →For readers who love a heartwarming romance and a rich historical setting comes a tale of a young woman with a heavy burden, the International Cotton Exposition, and the pursuit of true love. Eighteen-year-old Laurel Millard, youngest of seven children, is expected to stay home and "take care of Mama" by her older siblings, but Laurel has dreams of starting her own family. Operating a silk loom at the Atlanta Exposition will give her the chance to capture the heart of a man wealthy enough to take care of Laurel and any children she might bear, as well as her mother. Langdon Rochester's parents have given him an ultimatum: settle down with a wife or lose his family inheritance. At the Exposition, Langdon meets Laurel. Marrying her would satisfy his parents's command, she would look lovely on his arm for social events, and in her besotted state, he believes she would overlook him continuing pursuing rowdy adventures with his unmarried buddies. Langdon decides to woo Laurel. Willie Sharp is not well-off and must take on an extra job at the Atlanta Exposition as a security guard. When mischief-makers cause trouble in the Women's Building, Willie is put in charge of keeping the building secure. He enjoys visiting with Laurel, who seems like the little sister he never had, but his feelings for Laurel change to something much deeper. Can Willie convince Laurel that he can give her better life--even with so little to offer?