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The Next Mrs. Blackthorne
A lavish summer wedding is being planned at Bitter Creek ranch. In one month, Clay Blackthorne will wed socialite Jocelyn Montrose. But when she hears stirrings of a corporate takeover by the family's archrival, North Grayhawk, Jocelyn covertly heads to North's ranch to offer a valuable commodity -- herself -- if North will call off his plans. Striking a deal to spend the summer with the steely, seductive North, Jocelyn fails to see that her sacrifice to protect the man she loves may have dire consequences. Stunned by his fiancee's rejection, Clay, a newly appointed federal judge, begins presiding over an incendiary terrorism trial, which brings him face to face with his first love, Libby Grayhawk. As tensions mount, forces beyond Clay's control threaten the women most precious to him in the past and the present. And only in a daring act of sacrifice will he know which woman will become the next Mrs. Blackthorne.
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Almost Eden
Maggie is an ethereal beauty living in the Missouri Territory at the turn of the 19th century. Baptiste Lightbody is a rugged, half-French trapper who rescues Maggie from a would-be rapist and wins her heart. This is the tale of their journey through the wilderness, as they risk their lives for each other--and discover their love deepens with every step they take.
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The Handmaiden's Necklace
At the age of ten, Cain Fletcher, the heir of the Marquess of Landrus, was abducted--arranged by his cousin--and taken to Australia. Now bent on revenge, Cain is back in London to claim what is rightfully his--including his cousin's fiance, Lady Meagan Montrose. Original.
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Wade
Wade Benedict has a job to do: infiltrate a treacherous land and rescue Chloe Madison. It was her father's dying wish -- and Wade is taking it personally. The problem is, this stubborn, angry and courageous woman doesn't want to be saved. Her rage at the oppressive treatment of women has pulled Chloe into the dangerous world of an underground rebellion. She can't desert the women with whom she forged a darling alliance, and this self-appointed rescuer can't force her to abandon her friends or her commitments -- even though her own life is at stake. But Chloe has met her match in Wade, a man as honorable and determined as she. As they make their escape through the treacherous mountains, unspoken passion wears away at the sharp edges that guard their hearts. And when deadly danger stalks them in Turn-Coupe, Louisiana, together they must face a battle that can only be won by the indomitable will of family . . . and of love.
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Again the Magic
Romance and passion are stronger than ever before in the latest historical romance by the phenomenal "New York Times" bestselling author, who pens a sensuous tale of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the English "ton." Original. She gave him her innocence . . .Lady Aline Marsden was brought up for one reason: to make an advantageous marriage to a member of her own class. Instead, she willingly gave her innocence to John McKenna, a servant on her father's estate. Their passionate transgression was unforgivable -- John was sent away, and Aline was left to live in the countryside . . . an exile from London society . . .and he took her love. Now McKenna has made his fortune, and he has returned -- more boldly handsome and more mesmerizing than before. His ruthless plan is to take revenge on the woman who shattered his dreams of love. But the magic between them burns as bright as ever. And now he must decide whether to let vengeance take its toll . . . or risk everything for his first, and only, love.
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Sisters and Lovers
Beverly, Charmaine, and Evelyn -- three sisters living in the same Maryland town outside Washington, D.C., each wishing her life were just a little different. Beverly is twenty-nine and single. She's a successful magazine editor who would love to be in love. The problem is, no man can meet her high standards. Charmaine longs to finish her degree, but meanwhile, she has to juggle a thankless job, a beautiful child, and an irresponsible husband she doesn't quite have the nerve to leave. Evelyn seems to have it made. She has a successful psychology practice and her husband is a partner in a prestigious law firm. But there's trouble in paradise, and Evelyn refuses to face the facts. Warm and bittersweet, believable and real, SISTERS & LOVERS is a novel of family and love, heartache and hope, and above all, the triumph of sisterhood. ""Riveting . . . Lively . . . Hilarious . . . Three sisters who are remarkably different except in one respect: their men are driving them crazy." -- Mademoiselle
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Flint
Civil War vet Flint Malone reunites with the missing children of his dead brother when they show up on his doorstep. Lauren Hart, raised among outlaws and taught to gamble to make her way in the world, couldn't resist Flint's plea for help. And when she saw how he held his small niece, she knew there was hope of reaching the warm, caring man beneath the cowboy.
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Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold
Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. Such as the fact that the kingdom was falling into ruin. The barons refused to recognize a king and taxes hadn't been collected for years. The dragon, Strabo, was laying waste to the countryside, while the evil witch, Nightshade, was plotting to destroy no less than everything. And if that weren't enough for a prospective king to deal with, Ben soon learned that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, challenged all pretenders to the throne of Landover to a duel to the death - a duel no mere mortal could hope to win. But Ben Holiday had one human trait that even magic couldn't overcome. Ben Holiday was stubborn...
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Eyes of Love
Abandoned as a baby at a local convent, Scottish beauty and psychic Edain is banished from her village amid rumors of murder and witchcraft after the mysterious death of her bridegroom and finds herself falling for Magnus fitzJulien, the handsome knight who rescues her. Original.
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The Collected Speeches of Somnath Chatterjee
Best known as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2008, Somnath Chatterjee has had a distinguished career, carving a niche for himself as an eloquent speaker and an effective legislator. He has contributed richly to the deliberations of the Lok Sabha since 1971 by participating in the debates on important issues, including the importance of parliamentary democracy in India. A champion of the causes of the working classes and deprived people, he effectively articulated their issues in the highest centres of power. His debating skills, clear understanding of national and international issues, command over the language and the wit and humor with which he presented his viewpoints ensure that he was heard with rapt attention. His speeches reveal a lawyer’s mastery over the rules and regulations governing the conduct of businesses, institutions and governments. The Collected Speeches of Somnath Chatterjee brings together his most powerful speeches during his tenure as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, from 2004 to 2008. Arranged thematically to cover both his stirring pleas for parliamentary democracy and political reform, and his incisive analyses of the economy and India’s role in the world, it is a necessary adjunct to any student of India’s democracy.
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Safe Harbour
n her fifty-ninth bestselling novel, Danielle Steel tells an unforgettable story of survival...of how two people who lost everything find hope...and of the extraordinary acts of faith and courage that bring —and keep— families together... On a windswept summer day, as the fog rolls across the San Francisco coastline, a solitary figure walks down the beach, a dog at her side. At eleven, Pip Mackenzie's young life has already been touched by tragedy; nine months before, a terrible accident plunged her mother into inconsolable grief. But on this chilly July afternoon, Pip meets someone who fills her sad gray world with color and light. And in her innocence and in his kindness, a spark will be kindled, lives will be changed, and a journey of hope will begin. From the moment the curly-haired girl walks up to his easel on the sand, Matt Bowles senses something magical about her. Pip reminds him of his own daughter at that age, before a bitter divorce tore his family apart and swept his children halfway across the world. With her own mother, Ophélie, retreating deeper into her grief, Pip spends her summer at the shore the way lonely children do: watching the glittering waters and rushing clouds, daydreaming and remembering how things used to be. That is, until she meets artist Matt Bowles, who offers to teach the girl to draw—and can't help but notice her beautiful, lonely mother. At first, Ophélie is thrown off balance by her daughter's new companion—until she realizes how much joy he is bringing into their lives, despite the sadness she sees in his eyes. As their newfound friend works his subtle magic, mother and daughter slowly begin to heal, to laugh again, to rediscover what they have lost. When summer ends, and Ophélie and Pip must leave the beach for the city, the season of healing continues. Gathering her newfound strength, Ophélie begins a volunteer job at a city outreach program, where she works with the homeless, and can no longer ignore the blessings in her own life. But as soul-sharing phone calls and autumn beach getaways deepen Ophélie and Matt's friendship, fate strikes another blow. Out of the blue, Matt must confront unfinished business from his past. Days later, Ophélie is struck by a stunning betrayal by someone she trusts. And as these events reverberate in two already wounded hearts, something extraordinary happens. Out of the darkness that has shadowed them both comes an unexpected gift of hope. With grace and compassion, Danielle Steel explores the fragile bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, family members and lifelong friends. Her haunting, impassioned novel takes us across the complex landscape of loss—to the blessings that arise from even the darkest tragedies. At once a story of triumph and a moving elegy to those who suffer and survive, Safe Harbour is perhaps her most powerful and life-affirming novel to date.
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Guardians of the Key
A stunning novel of intrigue, conspiracy and murder, set in London and Italy in 1805
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Balasaraswati: Her Art And Life
his is the first complete biography of T.Balasaraswati (1918- 1984), a dancer and musician from southern India who became recognized worldwide as one of the great performing artists of the twentieth century. In India she was a legend in her own time, acclaimed before she was thirty years old as the preeminent dancer of traditional bharatanatyam. Balasaraswati was a passionate revolutionary, an entirely modern artist whose impact was proclaimed by some of the most prominent figures in contemporary dance in India and the West. Her art and life defined the heart of a tradition. Her story offers an extraordinary view of the matrilineal devadasi community and traditional artistic practice from which modern South Indian dance styles have emerged.This deeply engaging biography draws together Balasaraswati`s personal account of her life and her reflections on the process of making dance and music. It includes the commentary of family members and dozens of contemporaries from throughout her fifty-year career, revealing hereditary artistic values and conventions that have virtually disappeared in modern India. The book is generously illustrated with rare historical photos and a duotone gallery of distinguished photographers’ images of Balasaraswati’s dancing.
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The Chakh Le India: Cookbook
Aditya Bal grew up in a family which ran a hotel in idyllic Aditya Bal was born in New Delhi in 1976. He did Kashmir, watching his maternal grandmother rustle up his schooling in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh and delicious meals and bake most passionately. After an later went to college at Delhi University. One of Indias extremely successful modeling career spanning 8 years bestknown models of his time, he also tried his luck in and a short stint in Bollywood, Aditya decided to head Bollywood but soon after packed his bags for Goa where to Goa to pursue what he did best: cooking. A chance he cooked and honed his culinary skills at 3 restaurants. meeting with NDTV Good Times gave his culinary skills a new direction and today he is one of the most celebrated anchor-chefs on Chakh Le India, the most popular food show on the channel. Adityas wanderlust for local and most celebrated cuisines from across India took him to the bustling towns of Punjab, the cultural hub of Bengal, Goahis most favourite food destination and several others. The result was Amritsari Paneer Bhurji, Kosha Mangsho, Goan Prawn and Mango Ambotik, Malabari Prawn curry and Moru Sambhar, amongst many other mouthwatering creations! A foodies delight, the recipes in this book, spanning meat, chicken, fish & seafood, and vegetarian dishes as well as an array of snacks and sweets are not only simple to try but alsopromise a complete and delectable feast celebrating what is wonderfully Indian.
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Hello Bastar: The Untold Story Of India’s Maoist M
With an afterword by jailed Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy Praise for Hello, Bastar "Rahul Pandita had done something unusual - He had studied the Maoist movement at ground level for more than a decade, growing ever more interested in the way it functioned, travelling through the remoter jungles of Central India for weeks on end and spending time with the tribal people." -- PATRICK FRENCH, British writer and historian. With direct access to the top Maoist leadership, Rahul Pandita provides an authoritative account of how a handful of men and women, who believed in the idea of revolution, entered Bastar in Central India in 1980 and created a powerful movement that New Delhi now terms as India’s biggest internal security threat. It traces the circumstances due to which the Maoist movement entrenched itself in about 10 states of India, carrying out deadly attacks against the Indian establishment in the name of the poor and the marginalised. It offers rare insight into the lives of Maoist guerillas and also of the Adivasi tribals living in the Red zone. Based on extensive on-ground reportage and exhaustive interviews with Maoist leaders including their supreme commander Ganapathi, Kobad Ghandy and others who are jailed or have been killed in police encounters, this book is a combination of firsthand storytelling and intrepid analysis. Hello, Bastar is the story of: How the idea of creating a guerilla base in Bastar came up What the rebels who entered Dandakaranya had to deal with The Jagtial movement that created the ground for the Maoist movement The first squad member who died for revolution How Maoists and their guerilla squads function Their goals, recruitment, party structure and funding Their ‘urban agenda’ for cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai Their relationship with people and peoples’ move- ments Maoist supremo Ganapathi and other top leaders Anuradha Ghandy’s journey from Bombay to Bastar
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Love, Life & All That Jazz...
This bestselling debut is a coming of age story about lives of four young twenty somethings - Sameer, Tania, Vikram and Tanveer, best friends from college in Bombay, and it starts by exploring their lives and their choices after they pass out of college. It’s about where they go from here, the changes they see in themselves and in other people in their lives and the direction their lives take. The decisions they make on love, family and career affects their relationships and shapes their personality over the years. It’s a slice of life, roller coaster ride through the life you’ve probably lived and can relate to ...
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Making News, Breaking\nNews, Her Own Way
Making News, Breaking News, Her Own Way is about the lives and work of some of the most outstanding women journalists of our time who redefined and gave a whole new meaning to what constitutes news, in terms of values and themes. The groundbreaking work done by these journalists won them the prestigious Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Media person, and like Chameli Devi Jain, a simple housewife who joined the freedom struggle in Delhi, they too exemplify values of independence, courage and dedication. From across the north, south, east and west of India, in different languages, these intrepid women have exposed corruption, child labour and caste massacres, uncovered financial scams, fought against atrocities committed against women, championed human rights and celebrated when their stories have been catalysts for change. In today’s age of tweets and instant information, the early women journalists filed their reports, if lucky typed on an Olivetti typewriter, but most times from a post office, used as a conduit to get reports to the desk. They have come a long way, from the time the profession was a stronghold of men, when they were relegated to covering flower shows and beauty pageants, to the present day, when no area is forbidden territory, be it the Kargil war, terrorist attacks in Kashmir, insurgency in the North-east, art, environmental concerns, consumer rights, and everything else in between. The stories range from the days of Prabha Dutt and Usha Rai, torchbearers for a whole generation of women journalists, to those like Tavleen Singh, Barkha Dutt and Madhu Kishwar, who are in the forefront of the media today. This book also pays tribute to India’s first photographer Homai Vyarawalla, who captured a whole era of great historical change with her lens.
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Tamasha In Bandargaon
In the fictional suburb of Bandargaon, tucked away in Bombay, there's never a quit moment. Dreams erupt, hopes shatter, in the heaving Sunrise Apartments, by a rickety tea-cart-Jinias Chai Hause, inside a seedy Jaanam Desi, and by the dilapidated Purana Qila. Chagan, the dashing hero, who shines like a film-star, spends hours wooing a beauteous Shalini. Shalini, ever fickle, oscillates between him and a pining Vinayak. Vinayak, in turn, tries desperately to win the favour of Shalini's mother, Lakshmibai. Elsewhere, the local politician, Sajjanpur, tries winning an impossible election; Miranda, a sullen mortician, seeks answers from an ailing priest; and Sultan, the irascible grocer contents with an overfriend dog. Reminiscent of R.K. Narayan's Malgudi Days, Tamasha in Bandargaon, with its interlinked stories, with its effortless dialogue and wry humour, is at once enriching and entertaining. In the young debut writer's imaginary world, there's sound, fury and the distant glimmer of hope.
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Chicken Soup For The Indian Single's Soul
Each year, more and more people are single — either by choice or by circumstance. This book celebrates the joys and challenges of living life on one’s own terms, and like its Chicken Soup predecessors, is a source of inspiration, laughter and wisdom. The 101 stories in this book touch every level of thought and feeling a person striking out on his or her own goes through. With each story about experiences with being single, single-again, or widowed, this col- lection’s view of an individual life is heartwarming, hopeful, even self-congratulatory. Chicken Soup for the Indian Single’s Soul will show readers that they’re never alone as long as they believe in themselves. And that the journey of life is about simply finding yourself and being happy with who you are.