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As The Years Go By
by Anne DouglasForced by the post-war boom to leave their shabby Edinburgh tenement for a new bungalow on the outskirts on the city, Madge Gilbride is comforted by the fact that at least she has her family near her. And when her grandsons, Will and Hamish, fall in love with local girls she is delighted. But life is not sailing- especially for Will. In love with the fiery Kate Rossie, he discovers she wants both a husband and a politcal career. Conventional Will makes a choice he will regret for years- a sensible marriage of convenience to the suitable Sara. As she watches her grand-children with their own families joys and troubles, Madge can't help but remember her old tenement home and hope that the new generation of Gilbrides never forget their roots...
As The Years Go By
by Anne DouglasForced by the post-war boom to leave their shabby Edinburgh tenement for a new bungalow on the outskirts on the city, Madge Gilbride is comforted by the fact that at least she has her family near her. And when her grandsons, Will and Hamish, fall in love with local girls she is delighted. But life is not sailing- especially for Will. In love with the fiery Kate Rossie, he discovers she wants both a husband and a politcal career. Conventional Will makes a choice he will regret for years- a sensible marriage of convenience to the suitable Sara. As she watches her grand-children with their own families joys and troubles, Madge can't help but remember her old tenement home and hope that the new generation of Gilbrides never forget their roots...
As They See 'Em
by Bruce WeberPacked with fascinating facts, Weber's book is the ultimate insider's look into the small and largely unknown world of baseball's professional umpires
As They Were
by A. Peter DeweyAS THEY WERE By LT. COL. A. PETER DEWEYWith the war ended, too many people have already forgotten the dark and uncertain days France knew in 1939-40. But Lieutenant-Colonel Dewey did not forget. He was not the sort of American who could live through such a period and fail to remember. In the simplicity of his book, he has shaped the terror and dissolution of a great people and country. Other writers have told of the corruption in the highest levels of French politics and society; other writers have spoken of the courage that far outweighed the treachery. But none has been able to catch the fevered hopelessness, the panic of those two years. As a Paris correspondent, Dewey was in a position to observe and analyze, and gasp in amazement, at the events which led to the brutal transformation of a great power into a defeated crushed nation. But he has wisely stayed away from the cut-and-dried analyses of political maneuvers and results. He has concentrated upon these hectic days as they affected the individual. His interest was on a human level—the small personal tragedies as well as the great, the death of a child along a refugee-clogged road as well as the decimation of a regiment.AS THEY WERE is not only the story of the early days of this late war as it has never been told before; it is also the story of a sensitive, wise young man who managed to combine an almost delicate culture and a classic intellect with practical ability. Peter Dewey is now dead—killed in action, while serving as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the OSS. He died as courageously as he lived, his physical daring surpassed only by his moral courage. Of his book, Arthur Krock has said: “This is one of the most absorbing accounts of what happened in France in 1939 and 1940 that I have seen—deftly woven into the story of a gallant personal experience are the tragic elements of the debacle.”
As They Were
by M. F. K. FisherThis marvelous collection of autobiographical essays by the celebrated, much-adored Fisher covers her life, family, food and adventures.
As Though She Were Sleeping
by Marilyn Booth Elias KhouryMilia's response to her new husband Mansour and to the Arab World of 1947 is to close her eyes and drift into parallel worlds. Identities shift. Present, past, and future mingle and merge: she finds herself able to converse with the dead and foresee the future. As the novel progresses in glimpses, Milia's dreams become more navigable than the strange and obstinate "reality" in which she finds herself, and the two realms grow ever more entangled. This wondrous tapestry of love, faith, history, poetry, and vision cuts to the very heart of the deep-rooted conflicts of the region and breaks new literary ground.
As Though She Were Sleeping
by Elias KhouryMeelya's dreams are her refuge from events that threaten her or escape her understanding. She leaves her home in Lebanon to live in Nazareth with her Palestinian husband, but Mansour - an older man who fell for her beauty - is frustrated by her spiritual absence.When Mansour's brother's death demands a move to Jaffa - the centre of early tensions between Jewish settlers and displaced Palestinians - Meelya withdraws further into the realm of dreams. Expecting the birth of their son, Mansour can only watch as she cuts loose from the physical world.Over three traumatic nights, past, present and future merge seamlessly into a series of visions that draw the reader towards a conclusion that is powerfully symbolic of the ongoing troubles in the Middle East.
As Time Goes By
by Gillian VilliersA touching and heart-warming romance with a beautiful Scottish setting.When Lally has to house-sit her grandmother's croft in the wildest part of Scotland with her scatter-brained sister Bel, she fully expects to return soon to her high-powered Edinburgh job. Bel has other plans, though, and Lally quickly finds the people and the place seeping into her soul. Or is it just one person, in the shape of new neighbour Iain? Torn between two worlds, Lally has a decision to make - one that could change her life for ever...
As Time Goes By
by Gillian VilliersA touching and heart-warming romance with a beautiful Scottish setting.When Lally has to house-sit her grandmother's croft in the wildest part of Scotland with her scatter-brained sister Bel, she fully expects to return soon to her high-powered Edinburgh job. Bel has other plans, though, and Lally quickly finds the people and the place seeping into her soul. Or is it just one person, in the shape of new neighbour Iain? Torn between two worlds, Lally has a decision to make - one that could change her life for ever...
As Time Goes By
by Mary Higgins Clark<P>Television journalist Delaney Wright is on the brink of stardom after she begins covering a sensational murder trial for the news. She should be thrilled, yet her growing desire to locate her birth mother consumes her thoughts. <P> On trial for murder is Betsy Grant, widow of a wealthy doctor who has been an Alzheimer's victim for eight years. When her once-upon-a-time celebrity lawyer urges her to accept a plea bargain, Betsy refuses: she will go to trial to prove her innocence. <P> Betsy's stepson, Alan Grant, bides his time nervously as the trial begins. His substantial inheritance hangs in the balance--his only means of making good on payments he owes his ex-wife, his children, and increasingly angry creditors. <P> As the trial unfolds, and the damning evidence against Betsy piles up, Delaney is convinced that Betsy is not guilty and frantically tries to prove her innocence, before time runs out... <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
As Time Goes By
by Ted AllbeuryIn 1942 three young women are parachuted into the Dordogne to work for a Special Operations Executive network. Their leader is Harry Bailey,a young man who loves one of them and fears for them all.Paulette, the passionately committed Frenchwoman, who never forgets her need for revenge against the Germans... down-to-earth Vi, motivated by an unselfish sense of obligation... Jenny, the least committed of the three, and the one who must find the most courage.As the months of dangerous waiting turn at last into active combat behind enemy lines as D-Day approaches, the three heroines' story moves to its unforgettable climax.'Striking... he makes the menacing atmosphere of wartime France startlingly real' - Daily Telegraph
As Time Goes By
by Ted AllbeuryIn 1942 three young women are parachuted into the Dordogne to work for a Special Operations Executive network. Their leader is Harry Bailey,a young man who loves one of them and fears for them all.Paulette, the passionately committed Frenchwoman, who never forgets her need for revenge against the Germans... down-to-earth Vi, motivated by an unselfish sense of obligation... Jenny, the least committed of the three, and the one who must find the most courage.As the months of dangerous waiting turn at last into active combat behind enemy lines as D-Day approaches, the three heroines' story moves to its unforgettable climax.'Striking... he makes the menacing atmosphere of wartime France startlingly real' - Daily Telegraph
As Time Goes By: A Novel
by Mary Higgins ClarkThe #1 New York Times bestselling &“Queen of Suspense&” Mary Higgins Clark crafts a thrilling mystery in which a news reporter develops an interest in her birth parents just as she is assigned to cover the high-profile trial of a woman accused of murdering her wealthy husband.Television journalist Delaney Wright is on the brink of stardom when she begins covering a sensational murder trial. She should be thrilled with the story of her career, but her growing desire to locate her birth mother consumes her thoughts. When Delaney&’s friends Alvirah Meehan and her husband Willy offer to look into the mystery surrounding her birth, they uncover a shocking secret they do not want to reveal. On trial for murder is Betsy Grant, widow of a wealthy doctor who has suffered from Alzheimer&’s for eight years. When her once-upon-a-time celebrity lawyer urges her to accept a plea bargain, Betsy refuses: she will go to trial to prove her innocence. Betsy&’s stepson, Alan Grant, bides his time nervously as the trial begins. His substantial inheritance hangs in the balance—his only means of making good on payments he owes his ex-wife, his children, and increasingly angry creditors. As the trial unfolds and the damning evidence against Betsy piles up, Delaney is convinced that Betsy is not guilty and frantically tries to prove her innocence. A true classic from Mary Higgins Clark, As Time Goes By is a thrilling read by &“the mistress of high tension&” (The New Yorker).
As Time Goes By: A Novel of Casablanca
by Michael WalshA daring journey of adventure, courage & romance, traversing the world from Casablanca to Lisbon to New York to London to Prague & then Paris, expanding & intensifying the classic movie Casablanca.
As Time Goes By: An East End community faces the devastation of war
by Harry BowlingHeart-breaking and compelling, this is the story of a community in its darkest, and yet finest, hour. As Time Goes By is a vivid portrayal of an East End community struggling to survive the horror of the Blitz, from much-loved author, Harry Bowling. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Cathy Sharp.Carter Lane is an ordinary backstreet in Bermondsey and, for Dolly and Mick Flynn, it is home. They've raised their family with not much money but lots of love. When World War Two breaks out, they know that nothing will be quite the same again. As the Blitz starts to take its toll and the close-knit community in Carter Lane endures the sorrows and partings which they had dreaded above all else, they find comfort in one another and solace in the knowledge that their wounds will eventually heal - as time goes by. What readers are saying about As Time Goes By: 'I have read all of Harry Bowling's books and have enjoyed every one. This book makes you feel like you know each one of the characters personally. I became so absorbed in their lives I was disappointed that it came to an end''Well done Harry! Yet another cracking book. All the characters are brought to life. You can actually imagine the way everyone lives. I have read all Harry Bowling's books and loved every one!''Could not put it down - read it in 48 hours'
As Time Goes By: An East End community faces the devastation of war
by Harry BowlingHeart-breaking and compelling, this is the story of a community in its darkest, and yet finest, hour. As Time Goes By is a vivid portrayal of an East End community struggling to survive the horror of the Blitz, from much-loved author, Harry Bowling. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Cathy Sharp.Carter Lane is an ordinary backstreet in Bermondsey and, for Dolly and Mick Flynn, it is home. They've raised their family with not much money but lots of love. When World War Two breaks out, they know that nothing will be quite the same again. As the Blitz starts to take its toll and the close-knit community in Carter Lane endures the sorrows and partings which they had dreaded above all else, they find comfort in one another and solace in the knowledge that their wounds will eventually heal - as time goes by. What readers are saying about As Time Goes By: 'I have read all of Harry Bowling's books and have enjoyed every one. This book makes you feel like you know each one of the characters personally. I became so absorbed in their lives I was disappointed that it came to an end''Well done Harry! Yet another cracking book. All the characters are brought to life. You can actually imagine the way everyone lives. I have read all Harry Bowling's books and loved every one!''Could not put it down - read it in 48 hours'
As Time Goes By: Boomerang Marriages, Serial Spouses, Throwback Couples, and Other Romantic Adventures in an Age of Longetivity
by Abigail TraffordPeople today are living longer and healthier lives than at any other time in history-with profound implications for the nature of their romantic relationships. In this inspiring new book, best-selling author Abigail Trafford describes how people over fifty are rewriting the script of love and in the process redefining the institution of marriage for future generations. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of men and women, married and single, gay and straight, she shows how the unprecedented period of vitality after midlife but before traditional old age is much more complicated romantically and sexually than those glossy images of gray-haired people on the beach would suggest. And she reveals how today's fifty-plus men and women are raising the bar on marital satisfaction. They are more likely to break up an unhappy liaison than previous generations; and they are more freewheeling in finding new formulas for romantic satisfaction. Trafford deftly narrates what it means to love and be loved in the decades after midlife-and she offers solutions to the most common problems that define this time of life. Whether she's shedding light on "retired-spouse syndrome," sharing stories of sexual turmoil, explaining how to plan a marital time-out or navigate the troubled waters of divorce, Trafford's wise and compassionate counsel is imbued with her signature warmth and reassurance. As Time Goes By is an urgently needed guide to the pursuit of love and happiness in this dynamic stage of life.
As Time Unfolds: A Novel
by Barbara ZerfossBethany Miller’s past, present and future collide when she inherits a generational family journal spanning three centuries, is drawn into solving mysteries about her biological family’s past, and witnesses a desperate, silent plea from a girl’s soul-piercing eyes…right before the girl disappears.
As Told At the Explorers Club: More Than Fifty Gripping Tales Of Adventure
by George PlimptonFor more than a century, The Explorers Club has been the meeting place for some of the most daring adventurers on the planet. It's a legendary oasis, where a man just back from the Gobi Desert might kick back and, over some port, have a chat with a fellow off to Bandung.This updated edition includes a new foreword by Richard Wiese, the 44th president of The Explorers Club, and an all-new photo insert that takes readers inside the exclusive club and its world-famous adventure archives.Here then, are some of the best tales ever swapped at that capital of adventure, including:Anthony Fiola on being in close quarters with a polar bearCharles Lindbergh on his famous flightFelix Reisenberg on the ArcticAnne Keenleyside, Ph. D. on cannibalismRoald Amundsen on the explorer StefanssonMervyn Cowie on hunting killer lionsJean-Marc Boivin on hang-gliding Curtis and Kathleen Saville on oceanic rowingE. W. Deming on Sitting Bull's mysterious deathIt's some of the finest writing on some of the most hair-raising journeys ever made, all selected by the late George Plimpton, himself a member of The Explorers Club.
As Tuas Mentiras
by Harriet TyceNO RECREIO, REINA A LEI DO MAIS FORTE. MAS AO PORTÃO DA ESCOLA NÃO HÁ REGRA ALGUMA. Quando Sadie Roper regressa a Londres com a filha, Robin, está determinada a reparar a vida de ambas e a retomar a sua carreira como advogada criminal. Sadie ama a filha, e tudo fará para a proteger, mas não lhe pode dizer porque tiveram de sair da sua casa nos Estados Unidos tão depressa, nem porque é que o pai de Robin não veio com elas. Não lhe pode explicar por que motivo odeia estar de volta à casa da sua falecida mãe, com as paredes cobertas de heras e as suas memórias tóxicas. E não lhe pode contar a verdade sobre a escola que Robin está prestes a frequentar: uma escola que não acolhe bem os recém-chegados e onde a competitividade é feroz entre alunas… e sobretudo entre mães. Sadie só quer que as suas vidas voltem ao normal, mas a resistência que inicialmente encontram na escola parece difícil de ultrapassar. As coisas acabam por mudar, e tanto Sadie como Robin começam a sentir-se integradas e a criar amizades. Mas essas amizades repentinas poderão impedir Sadie de ver a verdade e de encarar a ameaça que se aproxima. «Um thriller psicológico envolvente e repleto de reviravoltas.» Publishers Weekly
As Twilight Falls (Morgan's Creek #1)
by Amanda AshleyPhotographing ghost towns across the American West, Kadie Andrews takes a wrong turn and ends up in Morgan Creek--a spot that isn't on the map. It's a quaint little place, but there's something off about its complacent residents. And when twilight falls, it takes on a truly sinister air. . .Unable to run, or to find any way out, Kadie finds herself a prisoner, hunted for her blood. Still more disturbing, her spirit and beauty have captured the attention of master vampire Rylan Saintcrow. When he looks into her eyes, she can see his hunger. When he takes her in his arms, she can feel his power. When he presses his lips against hers, she can taste his need. Saintcrow may be the most compelling creature she's ever imagined, but Kadie knows in her heart that he is also a man. A man who needs a woman. To want him, desire him, crave him. To be his willing prisoner--for all eternity. . ."A classic vampire tale of sensual, spine-tingling suspense." --Christine Feehan on Desire After Dark"A master of her craft." --Maggie Shayne"Ashley is a master storyteller." --Romantic Times
As Verdes Colinas de Africa [Green Hills of Africa]
by Ernest HemingwayAs Verdes Colinas de África divide-se em quatro partes: "caça e conversa", "caça recordada", "caça e derrota", e "caça e felicidade". A história que se conta nestes quatro segmentos é a de três caçadas com êxito ao leão, ao búfalo e ao rinoceronte, e a de uma longa caçada, apenas em parte bem sucedida, ao antílope. Para quem pensa que Hemingway era uma pessoa incapaz de auto-crítica, o livro será uma revelação. Hemingway, o escritor, escrutina aqui as complexas motivações de Hemingway, a personagem, e não hesita em criticar este último por quase ter estragado todo o prazer de uma aventura excepcional, com o seu desejo infantil de provar que é melhor caçador do que o seu amigo Karl. Os leitores a quem a história de uma caçada em África não interessa de forma muito especial têm de qualquer maneira boas razões para ler As Verdes Colinas de África. Muito em particular por causa do segmento "caça e conversa", onde Hemingway analisa, com uma candura e uma profundidade fora do comum, a sua vida de escritor.
As Viagens da Mudança do Século - VIAGEM AO EGITO
by Mario EspinosaCinco relatos de viagens contados com muito humor e ironia. Cinco crônicas de um tempo no qual os viajantes não carregavam uma câmera digital com memória para milhares de fotos; nem um telefone móvel com uma infinidade de funções, capazes de resolver qualquer imprevisto. O leitor será submerso em uma viagem inicial, em passagens que são pura aventura e se recordará de um feito histórico sem precedentes, acontecido ao mesmo tempo que um desses périplos. Todos esses episódios aconteceram na passagem do século XX, quando começávamos a viver uma mudança radical em rumo de um uso de tecnologia tão extremo que modificou a forma de viajar. Enquanto chegávamos a esse ponto, continuávamos observando um mapa, não usávamos o GPS e buscávamos uma cabine telefónica para ligar para casa. Se atreva a reviver todas aquelas sensações com esses relatos, de cabo a rabo, “viajar é o dinheiro melhor investido”, não é mesmo?
As Viagens da Mudança do Século - Viagem a Portugal
by Mario EspinosaCinco relatos de viagens contados com muito humor e ironia. Cinco crônicas de um tempo no qual os viajantes não carregavam uma câmera digital com memória para milhares de fotos; nem um telefone móvel com uma infinidade de funções, capazes de resolver qualquer imprevisto. O leitor será submerso em uma viagem inicial, em passagens que são pura aventura e se recordará de um feito histórico sem precedentes, acontecido ao mesmo tempo que um desses périplos. Todos esses episódios aconteceram na passagem do século XX, quando começávamos a viver uma mudança radical em rumo de um uso de tecnologia tão extremo que modificou a forma de viajar. Enquanto chegávamos a esse ponto, continuávamos observando um mapa, não usávamos o GPS e buscávamos uma cabine telefónica para ligar para casa. Se atreva a reviver todas aquelas sensações com esses relatos, de cabo a rabo, “viajar é o dinheiro melhor investido”, não é mesmo?