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The Writer and My Dad the Shamus

2021-01-28
The Writer and My Dad the Shamus

Author: Sandra L Hyk

Publisher:

ISBN: 1097328562

Category:

Page: 268

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My Dearest Child, I wish it were possible for me to be there with you; becoming your father meant everything to me. But this is not going to happen. Your mother does promise that you will get this letter when she feels you are old enough to read and understand it. I don't have the words to express how much I will miss not being a part of your life. I know with your mother's guiding hand, you will grow into the adult any parent will be proud of. I am taking the only way I know how at this time to try and give you some explanation. If you ever get in a jam or your back is against the wall, and I don't know if this will help or hurt, but if you ever do, look for Jenny. She might have the answer. I love you. Dad

Assembly

1988
Assembly

Author: United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates

Publisher:

ISBN: STANFORD:36105120901850

Category:

Page: 872

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The Scholar

2019-03-07
The Scholar

Author: Dervla McTiernan

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9780751569322

Category: Fiction

Page: 384

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'A truly fine police procedural' - IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Utterly compelling' - JANE CASEY 'A superbly paced, engaging read' - WOMAN'S WAY BRILLIANCE CAN BE DEADLY . . . When Detective Cormac Reilly's girlfriend Emma stumbles across the victim of a hit and run early one morning, he is first on the scene of a murder that would never have been assigned to him. The investigation promises to be high profile and high pressure: the dead girl is carrying an ID, that of Carline Darcy, heir apparent to Ireland's most successful pharmaceutical company. Darcy Therapeutics has a finger in every pie, including the laboratory where Emma works. As Cormac investigates, evidence mounts that the death is linked to the lab and, increasingly, to Emma herself. Cormac is sure she couldn't be involved, but how well does he really know her? After all, this isn't the first time Emma's been accused of murder . . . ****** Praise for Dervla McTiernan's debut novel, THE RUIN: 'Dervla McTiernan is a future star of the genre' CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'Cormac Reilly is a brilliant new character' SAM BLAKE 'Brilliantly crafted . . . incredibly real-feeling characters. An absolute treat!' SUNDAY MIRROR 'An exciting new voice in Irish noir' SUNDAY TIMES 'Corruption, clandestine cover-ups and criminal conspiracy ... as moving as it is fast-paced' VAL McDERMID 'Loved THE RUIN by Dervla McTiernan. A compelling story with beautifully drawn characters I really cared about' LAURA MARSHALL 'Absolutely brilliant. Wonderful characters, authentic setting, and a sublime, twisty plot' IRISH EXAMINER 'Heartbreaking and heart-stopping' CAZ FREAR 'THE RUIN is as convincing as it is multi-layered, as compelling as it is complex . . . Dervla is a future star of the genre' CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'Fans of Tana French will love McTiernan's expertly plotted, complex web of secrets that refuse to stay hidden' KAREN DIONNE There are not many books that will keep me reading from start to finish but Dervla McTiernan's THE RUIN did just that . . . An excellent story, very well written . . . this one was a winner for me! ALEX GRAY 'Loved every page . . . Cormac Reilly is a brilliant new character, so real you can hear his footsteps on the stairs. Utterly gripping, brilliantly executed story' SAM BLAKE 'Intelligent, compassionate and believable' SINEAD CROWLEY

The Mommy Proposal

2010-08-01
The Mommy Proposal

Author: Cathy Gillen Thacker

Publisher: Harlequin

ISBN: 9781426864902

Category: Fiction

Page: 224

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Gearing up to be a single father to his newly adopted son could be the toughest job Nate Hutchinson has ever taken on. That's why the self-made millionaire hired makeover expert Brooke Mitchell to turn his lonely bachelor estate into a real home…and provide him with some much-needed parenting advice. As a widow with a son of her own, Brooke's heart goes out to Nate's new charge…and to the sexy CEO who's trying to be the best dad he can be. But temporarily living under the same roof with Nate, no matter how attracted he is to her, doesn't make them an instant family. He's still her boss—at least for now—and no pressure from the matchmaking boys is going to make her fall for Nate. Unless of course, it's already too late!

Twists and Turns: An Eclectic Collection of Stories

2015-08-06
Twists and Turns: An Eclectic Collection of Stories

Author: Carmel M. Portillo

Publisher: Lulu.com

ISBN: 9781329358201

Category: Fiction

Page: 152

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Twists and Turns: An Eclectic Collection of Stories is the final product of requests from my readers. The stories contained within these pages are a compilation of stories and novelettes that have been written over the past ten years by the same author. Most of the stories in this book have been published electronically, but this is the first time they are available in print. ""Captive,"" a novelette, has never been published before. The genres include political satires, conspiracy theories, psychological thrillers, and controversial themes such as same-sex relationships and religious satire. Some of the stories deal with tests of faith and others are pure fantasy. These stores are intended not only to entertain, but to cause the reader to think in ways they may not be used to. To many, some of the stories will seem opened ended. That is the intention, so the reader can ponder different possibile solutions to various social issues.

Assassin for the Thieves World

2006
Assassin for the Thieves World

Author: Jeff Amano

Publisher:

ISBN: 158240660X

Category: Comics & Graphic Novels

Page: 132

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Agent Tolik Kalinchenko convinces Elena, a Russian mafia leader's daughter, to seduce an old flame that may be connected to a secret combat system called "Bespredel." In a race against the clock, Tolik must destroy Bespredel's Red Warriors in time to save Elena, who has been discovered as an informant. But when war has no limits, where can love hide?

A Sigh for Life's Completion

2009-05-01
A Sigh for Life's Completion

Author: Sara Kuhns

Publisher: Sara Kuhns

ISBN: 9780741453952

Category: Fiction

Page: 410

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"Life or death? Kill or die? How do you deal with having to dine on the humanity you adore? Feast on the miscreants. And don't get too close to the good ones. This is Paul Christian's choice. A seemingly mortal man, he is capable of altering into animal shapes, healing instantly, and manipulating people's thoughts and emotions. Unfortunately, well, most unfortunately for some, he needs human blood to survive. A low-key crime novelist, Paul leads a cautious and comfortable life-- until he falls in love. Lauren is just managing to keep her tavern open when she meets Paul-- a charismatic man who carefully weaves himself into her life. Suddenly her business picks up and she finds herself surrounded by new friends and a sense of family. And she begins to sense something else-- she's just not sure what it is-- or if it's good, or bad, or both. Strange things start to happen as Lauren gets sucked into Paul's life"--Page 4 of cover.

Having Everything: a Father's Gift

2015-02-04
Having Everything: a Father's Gift

Author: Daniel J. Carlson

Publisher: WestBow Press

ISBN: 9781490867472

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 178

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How did a humble, quiet man, whose formal education ended with the sixth grade, and who did not marry until he was forty years of age, make an indelible impression on the lives of thousands of individuals over the span of thirty-six years? By working 108 hours every two weeks as an orderly in a city-owned hospital, the name J. Chandler Carlson came to be well-known. And, more than known, he was as much loved as he was respected by patients and fellow staff alike.

Independent Ed

2015-01-29
Independent Ed

Author: Edward Burns

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9780698186286

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 272

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An entertaining and inspirational memoir by one of the most prominent practitioners and evangelists of independent filmmaking, and the acclaimed writer, director, and actor (Saving Private Ryan, Friends with Kids, Entourage) whose first film—The Brothers McMullen—has become an indie classic. At the age of twenty-five, Ed Burns directed and produced his first film on a tiny $25,000 budget. The Brothers McMullen went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 1995, and established the working-class Irish American filmmaker as a talent to watch. In the twenty years since, Burns has made ten more films (She’s the One, Sidewalks of New York, and The Fitzgerald Family Christmas), while also acting in big budget Hollywood movies (Saving Private Ryan), hit television shows (Entourage and Mob City), and pioneering a new distribution network for indie filmmakers online and with TV’s On Demand service (“why open a film in twenty art houses when you can open in twenty million homes?”). Inspired by Burns’s uncompromising success both behind and in front of the camera, students and aspiring filmmakers are always asking Burns for advice. In Independent Ed, Burns shares the story of his two remarkable decades in a fickle business where heat and box office receipts are often all that matter. He recounts stories of the lengths he has gone to to secure financing for his films, starting with The Brothers McMullen (he told his father: “Shooting was the twelve best days of my life”). How he found stars on their way up—including Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz—to work in his films, and how he’s adhered religiously to the dictum of writing what you know, working as if he was just starting out, and always “looking for the next twelve best days of my life.” Chronicling the struggles and the long hours as well as the heady moments when months of planning and writing come to fruition, Independent Ed is a must-read for movie fans, film students, and everyone who loves a gripping tale about what it takes to forge your own path in work and life.

Overnight Sensation

2006
Overnight Sensation

Author: Trish Cook

Publisher: New American Library

ISBN: 0451217586

Category: Fathers and daughters

Page: 260

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Having made a surprising new friend while visiting the father she only recently met, Trace realizes that her efforts to please everyone may be harmful to her relationships with those she cares most about.

Tennis Lessons

2020-07-16
Tennis Lessons

Author: Susannah Dickey

Publisher: Random House

ISBN: 9781473573420

Category: Fiction

Page: 187

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For fans of I MAY DESTROY YOU and FLEABAG and for readers who want to laugh and cry: the brave, beautiful, sometimes brutal story of a young misfit and her rocky road to womanhood, stopping at each year along the way. 'I loved Tennis Lessons so much. Susannah is a phenomenally talented writer' ELIZABETH DAY 'A raw, fierce, shockingly honest coming-of-age story' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Incredibly funny . . . by turns charming and disgusting and I loved it' NELL FRIZZELL You're strange and wrong. You've known it from the beginning. This is the voice that rings in your ears. Because you never say the right thing. You're a disappointment to everyone. You're a far cry from beautiful - and your thoughts are ugly too. You seem bound to fail, bound to break. But you know what it is to laugh with your best friend, to feel the first tentative tingles of attraction, to take exquisite pleasure in the affront of your unruly body. You just need to find your place. From dead pets and crashed cars to family traumas and misguided love affairs, Susannah Dickey's revitalizing debut novel plunges us into the private world of one young woman as she navigates her rocky way to adulthood. 'Brilliant . . . a wonderful writer, hugely talented, very funny and insightful' ALAN DAVIES 'Propulsive . . . brilliantly vivid . . . stays in the mind long after reading' IRISH TIMES 'A beautifully written and psychologically incisive bildungsroman...the arrival of a young writer to watch' OBSERVER