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Libra 2014: Your Personal Horoscope
Libra 2014: Your Personal Horoscope
Joseph Polansky
¥9.71
Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead. The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need. Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014. This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your personal horoscope for the year 2014. Be prepared for the forthcoming year with monthly predictions for your own sign and discover how to maximise your opportunities and potential to make the most of 2014. This best-selling astrological guide contains: ? A personality profile for each sign ? A forecast for the year ahead – what you can expect in terms of wealth, home, health, social and love life ? A month-by-month forecast of your best days and worst days – the ideal days to attract love, money or success, and when it’s better to just stay in bed! Joseph Polansky is a leading US astrologer who has been practising astrology for over 20 years.
The Old Chief Mshlanga
The Old Chief Mshlanga
Doris Lessing
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From the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Doris Lessing, a short story about a young girl’s experience of growing up in an unnamed African country. A young white girl, growing up on her family’s farm in the African bush, recalls her encounters with the local tribal chief, Mshlanga, and the growth of her awareness of the status of those around her. ‘The Old Chief Mshlanga’ is a subtle but compelling tale of childhood, race and injustice, filled with the insight and anger that powers Doris Lessing’s most acclaimed novels. This story also appears in the collection This Was the Old Chief’s Country.
Paying it Forward: How One Cup of Coffee Could Change the World
Paying it Forward: How One Cup of Coffee Could Change the World
Sandi Mann
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One woman's experiment to understand how the power of giving without reward can change lives. Random acts of kindness campaigns are increasingly popular as we look to kindness to strangers as a means to create a kinder and more caring society. For 14 days, Dr Sandi Mann, from the University of Central Lancashire, carried out her own 'paying itforward' challenge, handing out free chocolate, coffee, umbrellas and more in the hope that her generosity would inspire others to carry forward more random acts of kindness. The results surprised her.
The Boy in the Bookshop:A Short Story (The Meet Cute)
The Boy in the Bookshop:A Short Story (The Meet Cute)
Katey Lovell
¥9.71
‘Sweet, romantic, perfectly formed coffee break reads. I loved them.’ – Best-selling author, Carmel Harrington A gorgeously romantic short story, part of The Meet Cute series.
My Mother’s Wedding:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
My Mother’s Wedding:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Tessa Hadley
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A short story by Tessa Hadley from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘My Mother’s Wedding’, a bohemian wedding party takes an unexpected turn for the bride and her daughter. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
It’s a Man’s Life, Ladies:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married H
It’s a Man’s Life, Ladies:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married H
Jane Gardam
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A short story by Jane Gardam from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘It’s a Man’s Life, Ladies’, a young woman tells the story of her grandmother’s memories of married life. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Reader, I Married Him:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Reader, I Married Him:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Susan Hill
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A short story by Susan Hill from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Reader, I Married Him’, an American socialite reflects on her rise through England’s social circles, and a whirlwind romance. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
The Mash-Up:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
The Mash-Up:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Linda Grant
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A short story by Linda Grant from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘The Mash Up’, a woman recalls the strain of juggling opposing cultures at her wedding. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Gwendolyn’s Story (GI Brides Shorts, Book 1)
Gwendolyn’s Story (GI Brides Shorts, Book 1)
Duncan Barrett,Nuala Calvi
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This is Gwendolyn’s story, one of four true stories from the book GI Brides. They sat down together and Ben pulled her close. ‘Lyn,’ he whispered. ‘You know I’m head over heels in love with you. I’ll never love anyone else as long as I live.’ It was the most romantic thing Lyn had ever heard – and coming from Ben she knew that it was true. Gwendolyn’s hometown of Southampton is taken over by the Americans of the ‘friendly invasion’ as they prepare for D-Day. She falls in love with a romantic Italian-American officer, and excitedly travels to California to be with him. But once there, Gwendolyn clashes with a formidable mother-in-law, who tells her husband: ‘It’s her or me!’ Gwendolyn’s story is extracted from GI Brides, written by the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls. It captures the memories of the thousands of women who crossed the Atlantic for love after the Second World War.
GI BRIDES – June’s Story:Exclusive Bonus Ebook
GI BRIDES – June’s Story:Exclusive Bonus Ebook
Duncan Barrett,Nuala Calvi
¥9.71
This short bonus ebook tells June’s story, a true account of a woman who crossed the Atlantic for love after the Second World War. June noticed an American soldier walking towards her … In the drab setting of the churchyard he looked utterly out of place, as if a movie star had just dropped out of the sky. Raised in Birmingham, June marries a handsome GI called Borgy and looks forward to a new life in America. But when war ends, June is horrified to receive a letter from her husband telling her they are moving to Germany instead. June’s life soon takes a shocking turn. June’s story is an additional extra to the four tales in GI Brides, written by the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls. It tells the true story of one of the 70,000 British women who crossed the Atlantic for love after the Second World War.
Pregnant Cinderella (Mills & Boon M&B)
Pregnant Cinderella (Mills & Boon M&B)
Carol Marinelli
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Relieved to be back at work following a personal tragedy, pregnant A&E consultant Izzy is quickly thrown back into the fast paced world of St Pirans hospital when a new case is a little too close to home. Can sexy Diego prove the perfect distraction? St Pirans: Part 1 - The Secret Son Part 2 - The Big Move Part 3 - Too Much At Stake Part 4 - The Wedding Part 5 - Pregnant Cinderella Part 6 - Just Friends? Part 7 - Baby Emergency Part 8 - Staying the Night Part 9 - A Family At Last Stay tuned for more in the St Pirans series!
Staying the Night (Mills & Boon M&B)
Staying the Night (Mills & Boon M&B)
Carol Marinelli
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A&E consultant Izzy and sexy Spanish NICU nurse Diego’s relationship hots up. But learning to trust again could be hard for both of them. St Pirans: Part 1 - The Secret Son Part 2 - The Big Move Part 3 - Too Much At Stake Part 4 - The Wedding Part 5 - Pregnant Cinderella Part 6 - Just Friends? Part 7 - Baby Emergency Part 8 - Staying the Night Part 9 - A Family At Last Stay tuned for more in the St Pirans series!
The Big Move (Mills & Boon M&B)
The Big Move (Mills & Boon M&B)
Caroline Anderson
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To help her injured son Jem recover from a car accident, Penhally midwife Kate Althorp needs a break and new place to live. Long ago ex Dr Nick Tremayne offers her his help. But will being back in close proximity cause their previous connection to spark again? St Pirans: Part 1 - The Secret Son Part 2 - The Big Move Part 3 - Too Much At Stake Part 4 - The Wedding Part 5 - Pregnant Cinderella Part 6 - Just Friends? Part 7 - Baby Emergency Part 8 - Staying the Night Part 9 - A Family At Last Stay tuned for more in the St Pirans series!
The Secret Son (Mills & Boon M&B)
The Secret Son (Mills & Boon M&B)
Caroline Anderson
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Widowed Dr. Nick Tremayne is a family man and one of the most respect doctors in the Cornish town of Penhally – but when his dear friend Kate’ son, Jem, is involved in a car accident, Nick’s true connection to Kate and Jem could be about to be unveiled… St Pirans: Part 1 - The Secret Son Part 2 - The Big Move Part 3 - Too Much At Stake Part 4 - The Wedding Part 5 - Pregnant Cinderella Part 6 - Just Friends? Part 7 - Baby Emergency Part 8 - Staying the Night Part 9 - A Family At Last Stay tuned for more in the St Pirans series!
For All Our Tomorrows
For All Our Tomorrows
Freda Lightfoot
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1943, when hundreds of US Marines arrive at a quiet Cornish town, two lives will never be the same again. ‘A real page turner with a very satisfying end.’ – Anne Bennett Trapped in a small town resistant to change, Bette can’t resist handsome GI, Chad. But when reality draws in, Bette realises that their love was based on empty promises… Meanwhile Bette’s sister Sarah, is tormented by her possessive husband, but even his jealous attempts to keep her out of temptation can't prevent Sarah falling for officer Charlie. Caught in the very worst of times with the turmoil and upheaval of war all around them, can these sisters find a brighter future for tomorrow? From Sunday Times bestselling author, Freda Lightfoot. Don’t miss her brand new book Home is Where the Heart Is - coming November 2015 A compelling family drama for fans for Maureen Lee and Katie Flynn.
The Good Girl:Free Sampler
The Good Girl:Free Sampler
Mary Kubica
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Mia Dennett can't resist a one-night stand with the enigmatic stranger she meets in a bar. But going home with him might turn out to be the worst mistake of Mia's life... An addictively suspenseful and tautly written thriller, THE GOOD GIRL is a compulsive debut that reveals how, even in the perfect family, nothing is as it seems...
The Best Beach Reads - preview of 4 sizzling summer romances
The Best Beach Reads - preview of 4 sizzling summer romances
Various
¥9.71
Get swept away with this fab selection of beach reads… From sparkling celebrity affairs in India Grey’s Champagne Summer to sunshine, laughter and temptation in Sarah Morgan’s Summer Kisses, save yourself a sun lounger because this is the perfect way to relax! FREE sample chapters from New York Times Bestselling author Kristin Higgins, the multi award-winning Sarah Morgan and two of contemporary romance’s most exciting rising stars:Heidi Rice and India Grey, make this collection the perfect summer accessory.
The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
Agatha Christie
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings are on holiday at the opulent Grand Metropolitan Hotel in Brighton, where they meet the wife of a wealthy stockbroker. As they discuss the jewels worn by Mrs Opalsen, the great detective relates his experiences in cases which have concerned some of the best-known jewels in the world. Excited by his anecdotes, the wealthy matron eagerly offers to show him a very expensive pearl necklace, but when she goes to retrieve it, she discovers that it has been stolen…
The Adventure of the ‘Western Star’:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
The Adventure of the ‘Western Star’:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
Agatha Christie
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Movie star Mary Marvell consults with Hercule Poirot after receiving threatening letters that warn her to return her diamond, the famous ‘Western Star’, to its rightful owner. But who does own the diamond, and is it even the genuine article?
The Million Dollar Bond Robbery:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
The Million Dollar Bond Robbery:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
Agatha Christie
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. In order to save a young banker’s career, Poirot must discover the true thief of the one million dollars in Liberty bonds. Tracing the route of the bonds from New York to London, Poirot learns the identities of all the suspects that hold the keys to the locked trunk. However, the perpetrator is not all that they may seem…
The Blood-Stained Pavement:A Miss Marple Short Story
The Blood-Stained Pavement:A Miss Marple Short Story
Agatha Christie
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Joyce Lempiere tells the Tuesday Night Club of an incident that occurred five years ago when she was vacationing at a small inn on the Cornish coast. She was painting a picture of the front of the inn, including details of wet bathing suits drying on the balcony of Denis and Margery Dacre, when she realised she had included blood stains on the pavement. A few days later Margery is found having drowned and the Club are called to solve the mystery.