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I was goin' anyway because I thought I had a good start." Cap prob'ly would of hit him with a bat, only just about that time Doyle booted one on Hayes and Carey come acrost with the run that tied. Well, we go into the ninth finally, one and one, and Marquard walks McDonald with nobody out. "Lay it down," says Cap to Ike. And Ike goes up there with orders to bunt and cracks the first ball into that right-field stand! It was fair this time, and we're two ahead, but I didn't think about that at the time. I was too busy watchin' Cap's face. First he turned pale and then he got red as fire and ...

Shusaku Endo (1923-1996), widely considered one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, is known for his historical novels, which masterfully probe the encounters between the cultures and religions of East and West from a Japanese Catholic perspective. A salient and curious theme in his work is the unique image of a maternal God, and a concomitant sense of loss and longing for maternal love.

Have you ever been married to a demon…I mean, a narcissist? No? Well, let me tell you about it, and it ain’t going to be pretty. Grab a glass of wine—trust me, you'll need it. I’d always been drawn to the charismatic types. You know the kind—loud, brimming with confidence, and always wearing a smile that could charm the Satan himself. Little did I know, I was about to sign a lifelong blood contract with one who truly might. Now, being married to a narcissist is a lot like organizing a circus. At first, you’re thrilled to be part of something that excites so many people; then you...

For readers drawn to stories of strong, complex heroines navigating a world in turmoil, Vera's journey from despair to leadership offers a captivating and inspiring narrative. As she confronts her own fears and the challenges of rebuilding a fractured society, Vera embodies the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to surrender in the face of darkness.

In the wake of the Titanic disaster, the RMS Mackay-Bennett is commissioned to recover the bodies of those lost at sea. The film opens with stock footage of the Titanic's departure from Southampton, followed by the harrowing news of its sinking. As the Carpathia rushes to rescue survivors, the Mackay-Bennett prepares for its grim mission, setting the stage for a story of loss, duty, and the human spirit. Captain Frederick Larnder, a seasoned mariner, leads his crew into the icy Atlantic, determined to bring dignity to the deceased.

An agent who finds herself walking the thin line between good and evil after she unearths damning evidence on the shadowy people within the Agency that she served. Wrestles with her conscience, then teams up with a man that she inadvertently helped to frame for murder. This mystery novel by Clinton Gene pulls on the strings of money, colour and power that binds the country together.

Strategic Procrastination and Stealthwork Model (SPASM): Practitioner Course Handbook Master the Art of Workplace Survival While Doing the Bare Minimum Are you tired of watching others get ahead while you drown in actual work? Do you suspect that the most “productive” people in your office are simply better at looking busy than actually working? Welcome to the Strategic Procrastination and Stealthwork Model (SPASM): Practitioner Course Handbook—your definitive guide to mastering effort minimization, perception management, and career optimization. This practitioner-level handbook ...

Hank was abandoned as a child by his mother. Fortunately, he lands in a loving caring environment although he does not share their ethnicity. He has promised his new mother that he will find love one day. Three years later, Hank finds himself settling for lust with April while his heart still longs for Jasmine. Jasmine Reed is a college professor who has made a wrong decision that almost devastated her life. When a job and opportunity align, will Hank and Jasmine finally find the love they want or will April bring an end forever.

Alright, you know how the saying goes: "Sharing is caring," right? Well, get ready because this story is a banger! It dives deep into the vault of my childhood memories, and trust me, it's a doozy. We all have those formative experiences that shape who we are, but mine... well, let's just say my mother took a slightly different approach to parenting. Instead of the stereotypical, overflowing-with-affection kind of motherly love, I drew the short straw and got myself a narcissist. Think back to those moments of pure, unadulterated childhood pride. Remember that time you brought home a ...

A plot to destroy the European Union. A plot to cause anarchy. The Russian Premier assassinated. Things are hotting up in the Med' between the USS Obama, HMS Spearfish and the Snow Leopard a Russian nuclear submarine. A deadly assassin and a Syrian paramilitary outfit led by a ruthless man test Ivan O'Rourke, an Irish diplomat working to solve the crisis, to his very limits and when an American agent is found dead in Syria, NCIS Agent Jennifer Hobbs finds herself back aboard the Obama attempting to thwart another nuclear conflagration.

Die gesamte Douglas-Schwestern-Saga von Bestsellerautorin Charlotte Jacobi jetzt als Hörbuch-Sammelband. 1910: Maria Carsten weiß schon früh, was sie im Leben will. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Schwester Anna ist sie entschlossen, eine Welt der Düfte in Hamburg zu eröffnen. Und auch wenn der Vater das Unterfangen der Schwestern tatkräftig unterstütz, sabotiert die ängstliche Mutter ihre Idee, wo sie nur kann. Doch Maria und Anna finden einen Weg, die erste Douglas-Filiale in Hamburg zu eröffnen. Und damit beginnt das eigentliche Abenteuer.

In Sudan, Chinwe, a young Nigerian girl, is abducted on her way home from school. Some weeks later she is brought ashore with a number of other girls on a remote part of the English coastline. Chinwe seeing an opportunity to escape didn’t hesitate in doing exactly that. Chinwe is now in a world she has no understanding, and having to place her trust in strangers offering help. But while help is given with good intentions, be it children of her age, or people living on the streets, the traffickers want her back and a few kids, or street people, will not get in their way. Karen Harris, ...

For eighteen-year-old Kennedy Alberhill survival in a collapsing world hinges on three rules: First, don’t get caught in the blue rain. Second, don’t let the Neons infect you. And third, don’t ever let your guard down. These rules keep Kennedy and a small band of survivors safe inside a compound secluded in the Oregon Forest. But even an electric fence can’t guarantee security. As the Neons evolve into cunning packs addicted to the blue rain and driven to multiply, Kennedy confronts dangers on both sides of the makeshift barrier. With each relentless storm the stakes continue to ...

Short Stories Socrates The elder wants me to learn. AFRICA is a space as big as several galaxies. It’s a planet unto itself. It’s a world with no boundaries. AFRICA is space itself. You go into AFRICA, and never come out. It’s the rabbit hole. It’s Alice in Wonderland. Accept what you see. Change what you can. Don’t, what you can’t. Respect AFRICA. It’s everything humanity came from, and everything humanity is going to, it’s the ALPHA, and the OMEGA. You can’t count the wars going on here because the wars keep changing. America sends its Special Forces here to train good-...

Short Stories Waiting for a Bullet I train guys who want to kill me. And I train guys who would die for me. Sometimes the guys I'm trying to train switch sides. Sometimes the bad guys infiltrate my guys. The odds of someone shooting me from behind are greater than the odds of the bullet coming from ahead of me. Maybe today it will be an ambush. Maybe tonight it will come while I'm asleep. Maybe while I'm taking a shit. God, I hope it doesn't come while I'm taking a shit. THIS IS THE RABBIT HOLE. UP THERE IS WHERE YOU CAME IN FROM. DOWN HERE IS WHERE YOU ARE NOW. OR IS IT THE OTHER WAY ...

In 1867, Thomas Hardy wrote a novel, The Poor Man and the Lady. This is not the actual work Thomas Hardy penned in 1867, but rather a recreation of what it might have been, based on the fragments of history, Hardy’s enduring themes, and the imagination of those who seek to honor his early artistic endeavors. This reimagining does not claim to replicate Hardy’s original manuscript with precision, as that manuscript was irrevocably lost (unless a friendly time traveler can rescue it). Instead, it is a literary homage—a speculative reconstruction of a story that may have shaped the ...

Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series of love, loss, and a fresh start from bestselling author Sylvia Price. Beth Campbell is struggling with her growing feelings for Sean Pennington, who is spending more and more time at the bed and breakfast she runs. She finds herself caught in a web of emotions as her friendship with Sean blossoms into something more, but she fears what their developing relationship might bring. When Sean's estranged ex-wife shows up at the bed and breakfast and tries to win him back, Beth is forced to confront her feelings and decide what's ...

Småskolelärarinnan Jane är nyinflyttad i Boyne City, Michigan, och när hon träffar Duncan blir hon snabbt förälskad. Han är charmig, gladlynt och snygg, men deras förhållande hade varit enklare om han inte hade legat med varenda kvinna inom tre mils radie. Och varför måste han fortfarande klippa gräset hos sin exfru Aggie? När Jane precis håller på att vänja sig vid livet i den lilla staden, och vid Duncans röriga relationer, inträffar en olycka som ställer allt på ända. Och Jane måste fråga sig hur hon vill att hennes liv ska se ut. Kanske finns lyckan inom närmare räckhåll än hon tror?

In the tranquil Amish community of Harmony Hill, Melinda Stoltzfus dreams of sharing her exquisite quilts with the world. A talented quilt maker with a passion for craftsmanship, she yearns to step beyond the boundaries of her community and showcase her artistry. When Dean Dominguez, a successful Englischer and Ethan Abbott's business partner, recognizes her potential, he proposes a collaboration that could change everything for both of them. As Melinda and Dean work side by side, their professional relationship blossoms into something deeper. Dean’s ambition and vision inspire Melinda, ...

De kom från öar är första delen i trilogin om Dagmar och Holger, tre romaner som formar berättelsen om en familj men också om det svenska folkhemmet, från små kustsamhällen till nybyggda höghus i industristaden. Det är en varm och stämningsfull berättelse med ovanligt levande karaktärer.