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A Tale of Two Cities
Novel by Charles Dickens, published both serially and in book form in 1859. The story is set in the late 18th century against the background of the French Revolution. Although Dickens borrowed from Thomas Carlyle’s history, The French Revolution, for his sprawling tale of London and revolutionary Paris, the novel offers more drama than accuracy. The scenes of large-scale mob violence are especially vivid, if superficial in historical understanding. The complex plot involves Sydney Carton’s sacrifice of his own life on behalf of his friends Charles Darnay and Lucie Manette. While political events drive the story, Dickens takes a decidedly antipolitical tone, lambasting both aristocratic tyranny and revolutionary excess–the latter memorably caricatured in Madame Defarge, who knits beside the guillotine. The book is perhaps best known for its opening lines, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," and for Carton’s last speech, in which he says of his replacing Darnay in a prison cell, "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known." — The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature$0.00$2.99 -
An Unexpected Family: a Clean Historical Western Romance
What if you wanted to be a mother so badly, you would almost anything to make that dream come true? Craig Parker, a local farmer, has been asking widowed Amanda Drake for over a year to marry him, to which Amanda has refused each time. After all, she still loved her late husband and she didn’t feel she could ever love again. One day, they hear about a train full of orphans coming to their town in Texas. They both want to adopt a child and they are both individually given permission to adopt as a single parent. Complications arise as Amanda must make a decision; should she stay single and raise her new daughter on her own or will she find a new family? If you like sweet western historical romances, then An Unexpected Family is for you! “This well-written story is full of love for family that is built around 2 children who arrived on an orphan train.” Ruth “I loved this book! Loved Amanda and Craig’s story. WIll be reading more from Zoe Matthews.” Robin “Nice Story about real history. Gave me an opportunity to share with my children my own family’s experiences with orphans and orphanages after the Civil War.” Amazon Reader OTHER BOOKS IN THE ORPHAN TRAIN ROMANCE SERIES Book 1: AN UNEXPECTED FAMILYBook 2: THE PROMISE OF A FAMILYBook 3: BIG SPRING BRIDES: ANNABook 4: BIG SPRING BRIDES: SERENABook 5: BIG SPRING BRIDES: KATRINABook 6: WESTERN PROMISESBook 7: WESTERN SKIES$0.00$0.99 -
Alpha Star: Big Sky Alien Mail Order Brides #1: Intergalactic Dating Agency
He will be lord of his own solar system, but he can’t claim the homeworld until he takes a bride. He needs the right mate to win his mating rings, but choosing one female from among the neighboring systems while slighting the others could start an interstellar incident—and this ex-mercenary starship captain has finally had enough of war. Where in the universe can a runaway cyborg prince find a naïve female willing to risk her life on the dangerous frontiers of space? They’re looking for love in all the wrong galaxies…Intergalactic Dating AgencyBig Sky Alien Mail Order Brides#1 ~ Alpha Star#2 ~ Red Shift#3 ~ Dark Matter$0.00$0.99 -
Romancing the Null
There are three kinds of lies. Lies the fates spin as half truths. Lies of destined love. And statistics. As a fateless, Kate Hale is immune to the first two, but the third kind of lie is her profession. After spending years filing oracle visions of fender benders for the Traffic Department, Kate is promoted to investigator in Accidental Death Predictions. It's all she's worked toward, and her career is finally on track. But when an oracle delivers an impossible death prediction and insists on her help to solve the case, she might lose any chance of impressing the brass. Her only hope comes in the form of the police liaison assigned to her department, werewolf Ian Becker. Becker can grant her the clearance to find answers, but he's a wild card with a shady past who doesn't play well with others. Every prediction has a loophole, but if Kate can't solve the case before the crime is fated to occur she won't just lose her job-she'll have the blood of an oracle on her hands. Romancing the Null is the first book in an exciting new urban fantasy romance series. Fans of Mercy Thompson, Charley Davidson, or The Dresden Files will likely enjoy this series. The Outlier Prophecy Series: Romancing the Null (book one)Big Bad Becker (Novella)Conditional Probability of Attraction (book two)The Werewolf Coefficient (book three)Standard Deviation of Death (book four)Shifter Variance (book five) Correlation of Fate (book six)$0.00$0.99 -
Lost: Amish Mystery
When Ettie Smith stumbles across some bones in a field, the local detective believes she knows the truth behind the man’s murder. In her efforts to prove to him that she knows nothing, Ettie is led to Amish woman, Gertie, and her menacing neighbor. Gertie shares with her a shocking tale of two other murders that were deemed ‘accidents.’ Ettie dismisses the story as nothing more than Gertie’s vivid imagination until Gertie goes missing. Other books in the best-selling Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries series:Book 1 Secrets Come HomeBook 2: Amish MurderBook 3: Murder in the Amish BakeryBook 4: Amish Murder Too CloseBook 5: Amish Quilt Shop MysteryBook 6: Amish Baby MysteryBook 7: BetrayedBook 8: Amish False WitnessBook 9: Amish Barn MurdersBook 10 Amish Christmas MysteryBook 11 Who Killed Uncle Alfie?Book 13 Amish Cover-UpBook 14 Amish Crossword Mystery All Samantha Price books are clean and wholesome reads.$0.00$2.99 -
The Baron’s Blunder
Fighting evil is a hobby, fending off marriage-minded women—a chore.When Lord Charles Percy seizes a highwayman robbing a carriage in broad daylight, he conceals his identity to the debutante he rescues. It wouldn’t do for her to know a member of the peerage is secretly in pursuit of the infamous Black Diamond. Instead, he claims to be a mere mister who happened along perchance at an opportune moment.Despite the fact she’s a woman, the Honorable Henrietta Allendale doesn’t need a man to fight her battles, especially one whom she suspects is hiding things of import. So why can she not stop thinking about the gallant Mister Percy and his selfless act of heroism on her behalf?Meeting again in London, Charles begins to enjoy verbally sparring with the intrepid young woman, and his heart is soon captivated as well. But he’s playing a deep game, and Henrietta’s presence in his life puts hers at risk.When a successful rescue results in possible scandal, the baron’s biggest challenge will be to convince the marriage-adverse young woman that his love is true.$0.00$9.99 -
Does God Control Everything?
In this Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores and explains the Christian doctrine of providence, the teaching that God is the sovereign ruler of the universe. He then deals with some of the philosophical and theological questions and objections the doctrine raises. His teaching challenges popular assumptions about the universe and exalts God as the sovereign ruler and sustainer of all things.$0.00$2.50 -
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Shattered Rose
“For any girl who has struggled to love herself.” –Tammy L. Gray Avery Nichols knows how to wear the mask. Perfect student, perfect daughter and perfect friend. Nobody would ever guess that inside Avery is a prisoner to her own self loathing. Then she meets him…and everything changes. Handsome, charming and self assured, Jake Matthews sweeps Avery off her feet in an effortless fashion. Avery knows that Jake is everything she needs and all she has ever wanted. She would destroy herself to be loved by him…until he walks away. Broken and lost, Avery meets Parker. His genuine, caring nature reaches past the mask and the shattered pieces of her heart slowly begin to heal. But just when Avery starts to feel whole again, she faces the impossible truth. Jake never really left. Shattered Rose is book one in the Winsor Series. (All books are stand alone, full-lengh novels.) Winsor Series:Book 1 — Shattered RoseBook 2 — Shackled LilyBook 3 — Splintered Oak And don’t miss my Winsor spin off — Mercy’s Fight$0.00$0.99 -
Seasons of the Moon Series, Books 1-4: Six Moon Summer, All Hallows’ Moon, Long Night Moon, and Gray Moon Rising
When Rylie went to summer camp, she didn’t expect to get bitten by a werewolf and turn into a monster. She also didn’t expect to fall in love–especially not with a werewolf hunter. Between ravenous werewolf packs, a bloodthirsty family of hunters, and Rylie’s battle with her inner wolf, all the odds are stacked against Rylie’s love for Seth. But Seth will do anything to be with her… even if it means turning against his family and sacrificing everything. This is a bundle of the first four books in the Seasons of the Moon series, the bestselling YA paranormal books! This collection contains: Six Moon Summer All Hallows’ Moon Long Night Moon Gray Moon Rising$0.00$4.99 -
Out of the Storm: a Novella
Having grown up in a lighthouse, loneliness is all Isabelle Thornton has ever known–and all, she assumes, she ever will know. But when her lightkeeper father rescues a young man from the lake, her sheltered world is turned upside down. Bestselling author Jody Hedlund’s Out of the Storm is her first ever novella and introduces readers to Beacons of Hope, a new series set in the 1800s amid the romance, history, and danger surrounding the Great Lakes lighthouses of Michigan.$0.00$2.99 -
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Gentleman of Her Dreams: a Novella
When Miss Charlotte Wilson asks God for a husband, she decides He must want her to pursue Mr. Hamilton Beckett, the catch of the season. The only problem? She’s never actually met Hamilton. Fortunately, one of her oldest and dearest friends, Mr. Henry St. James–who has returned to New York after a two-year absence–does know Hamilton. Much to Henry’s chagrin, Charlotte immediately ropes him into helping her meet Hamilton. However, none of her plans to catch Hamilton’s eye go as she expected, and she is even more confused when her old feelings for Henry begin to resurrect themselves. In the midst of the mayhem Charlotte always seems to cause, she wonders if the gentleman of her dreams might be an entirely different man than she thought. This novella is a companion to A Change of Fortune, Jen Turano’s full-length debut novel, available fall 2012!$0.00$0.99 -
Onesie Bunny Girls Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
For little party bags you can crochet these little girl dolls. The dolls are 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall.Materials required:3.00 mm hook;DK, Light Worsted yarn;Polyester fiberfill;Tapestry needle;5 mm black beads for eyes : 2 beads for each doll;Needle and black thread for attaching eyes.$0.00$2.99 -
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Dripping with Mark Twain’s iconic wit and wisdom, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer chronicles young Tom and his best friend Huckleberry Finn on a life-changing journey of mischief, intrigue, and excitement.$0.00$0.99 -
Quirk Books Throws You 5 Awesome Parties: Themes, Snacks, Crafts, Drinks, and Décor for Year-round Entertaining
Everybody loves a party. And they’ll love yours the most, thanks to this festive collection of themes, snacks, crafts, drinks, and décor…all handpicked by the party monsters at Quirk D.I.Y., the Quirk Books community for makers of everything awesome. So roll back the rug, call your friends, and let’s get at least one of these parties started! Party Themes include: SPARKLE PARTY, featuring Mini Candy Apples, Holiday Cake Pops, Sweet Surrender Punch, and more. OVER EASY PARTY, Featuring Huevos Rancheros Tacos, Maple Bacon Cupcakes, Golden Hog Cocktail, and more. GIANT PARTY for kids, featuring Mini Corn Dogs, Super-Small Deep-Dish Pizzas, Teensy Funnel Cakes, and more. CRAFTERNOON TEA PARTY featuring Pansy Tea Sandwiches, English Rose Cocktail, homemade Pom-Pom Headbands, and more. THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL PARTY featuring Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, Beef-and-Beer Chili, homemade Plush Penguin party favors, and more.$0.00$0.99 -
Pitch Black: a Romantic Thriller
Even a Diamond can be shattered… After the owner of a security company is murdered, his sharp-edged wife goes on the run. Forced to abandon everything she holds dear – her home, her friends, her job in special ops – she builds a new life for herself in England. As Ashlyn Hale, she meets Luke, a handsome local who makes her realise just how lonely she is. Yet, even in the sleepy village of Lower Foxford, the dark side of life dogs Diamond’s trail when the unthinkable strikes. Forced out of hiding, she races against time to save those she cares about. But is it too little, too late? **WARNING**If you want sweetness and light and all things bright,Diamond’s not the girl for you.She’s got sass, she’s got snark, and she’s moody and dark, As she does what a girl’s got to do.$0.00$0.99
