![]() ![]() ![]() Exquisitely told, this classic is a richly sensuous story of adventure, discovery, and how we confront our most deeply held fears and desires. Edgar is at first captivated, then unnerved, as he begins to question the true motive behind his summons and whether he will return home unchanged to the wife who awaits him.An instant bestseller, Daniel Mason's The Piano Tuner has been published in twenty-seven countries. So begins an extraordinary journey across Europe, the Red Sea, India and onwards, accompanied by an enchanting yet elusive woman. Like a clean piece of paper, like uncarved ivory, all is white when the story begins.One misty London afternoon in 1886, piano tuner Edgar Drake receives an unusual request from the War Office: he must leave his quiet life and travel to the jungles of Burma to repair a rare grand piano owned by an enigmatic army surgeon. ![]() the reader falls under the spell that the author is weaving, surrendering to the story's exotic magic.' - The TimesWhite. The Piano Tuner: A Novel by Daniel Mason Chapter 1 It was afternoon in the office of Colonel Killian, Director of Operations for the Burma Division of the British army. The Piano Tuner (Picador Classic, 20) £9.99 Only 6 left in stock. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Three wild rakes whose seductive charms and aristocratic titles have the ladies of the ton swooning behind their fans. Lord Hunter, Lord Stanton and Lord Ravenscar RT Book Review on The Duke’s Unexpected Bride “Temple has a delightful gift with words that is sure to have readers smiling as the story of blossoming love and Gothic mystery unfolds.” Goodreads on Lord Hunter’s Cinderella Heiress “The romance is as ever beautifully written by Temple.I adore it.” Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies miniseriesīook 2-Lord Ravenscar’s Inconvenient Betrothal ![]() But when fever seizes him and they’re trapped together, horrified, Alan realizes Lily’s attentions will compromise them both! His solution: take Lily as his betrothed before desire consumes them completely. He can’t even win her over with his infamous charm. “Women either ran from Lord Ravenscar or ran to him.”Īlan Rothwell, Marquess of Ravenscar, is furious when unconventional heiress Lily Wallace refuses him purchase of her property. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Stephen Mitchell’s version of the Tao Te Ching: The Classic Manual On The Art Of Living is a widely accepted boon to the modern age. ![]() Principles such as doing something for the benefit of things, which becomes an effortless skill when one behaves in accordance with the Tao, are mentioned. Originally written by Lao-Tzu, this 81 chapter text attempts to teach readers how to lead a balanced life by following life principles that are in line with the universe, also called Tao. The book was first written over 2,500 years ago, and is the philosophical foundation for the followers of the Taoist faith. The author, Stephen Mitchell, has adapted the original text for the modern audience.Īfter the Bible, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most translated texts in the world. Tao Te Ching: The Classic Manual On The Art Of Living is the translated version of an ancient Taoist text, which prescribes the art of leading a balanced and serene life. Tao Te Ching: The Classic Manual On The Art Of Living is a well-respected translation by Stephen Mitchell, of the ancient Chinese text Tao Te Ching. ![]() ![]() ![]() The setting for Matthew Crenson’s book is Baltimore. What makes an urban neighborhood tick? Why do some of a city’s poorest neighborhoods have cleaner streets and less vandalism than many of its more affluent areas? The public services that make certain neighborhoods stand out are often provided by the local residents themselves-but what makes them take action? ![]() They are also available to institutions in ten separate subject-area packages that reflect the entire spectrum of the Press’s catalog. The 2,800 titles in the “e-ditions” program can be purchased individually as PDF eBooks or as hardcover reprint (“print-on-demand”) editions via the “Available from De Gruyter” link above. ![]() Harvard University Press has partnered with De Gruyter to make available for sale worldwide virtually all in-copyright HUP books that had become unavailable since their original publication. ![]() ![]() Saturday's event at Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park was the first of 10 free upcoming public performances at parks in various neighborhoods. ![]() The truck serves as a colorful backdrop for the social circus as it makes stops in various places across the community. Saturday's event still showcased juggling, clowns, tumbling, tightwire performances and more for families at the park. Despite the brazen act of theft, the circus said the show must go on. The nearby Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park was the latest stop of the social circus' community tour. The truck had been parked across the street from the City Heights police substation on Friday night. ![]() (KGTV) - The catalytic converter from the Fern Street Circus' box truck was stolen overnight as performers prepared for a free neighborhood event, according to a spokesperson. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Based on the real-life bombing of Whitby in 1914, this beautiful, powerful and important read by Holly Webb is devastating but also wonderfully uplifting. And as the family does their best to contribute to the war effort, they also struggle with the sacrifices each of them are forced to make. Lottie, the smallest girl from the original story, learns about the Suffragette movement from Sara, who returns to visit from time to time. But when the threat of war turns into reality and David enlists in the army, Evie's mother is truly heartbroken. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. Get instant access to all your favorite books. ![]() ![]() As Evie's mother and father struggle in their own ways to come to terms with their loss, Evie's older brother David distracts himself with the ever-growing threat of war and Evie and her sister Kitty find ways to keep their spirits up. The Princess and the Suffragette audiobook written by Holly Webb. In the seaside town of Whitby, when the United Kingdom is on the cusp of World War One, Evie and her family are touched by tragedy when Evie's younger brother Alexander dies unexpectedly. Bestselling author Holly Webb returns with a moving story of love, loss and learning to grow up. : Princess and the Suffragette (9781407181776) by Webb, Holly and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. ![]() ![]() The proposed Louisiana Purchase Treaty is announced in Washington, D.C. ![]() President Jefferson sends Lewis instructions for exploring the Louisiana Territory. Lewis writes to William Clark inviting him to co-lead the expedition. During his three-week stay, he buys supplies and equipment as well as gifts for the Indians he expects to encounter. ![]() Lewis leaves Lancaster and travels to Philadelphia to study medicine, anatomy and botany under the day's leading experts. Minister to France, reach an agreement to purchase Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. James Madison, Secretary of State, and Robert R. Lewis arrives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he studies the use of the sextant and chronometer for celestial navigation. Army arsenal in Harper's Ferry, Virginia (later West Virginia) to procure arms and ammunition for the expedition. The House and Senate approve Jefferson's request. Congress proposing an expedition to the Pacific Northwest. President Jefferson sends a secret message to the U.S. This is the timeline of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the American West, 1803-1806. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The reason is that he escaped from being a human when he was seven days’ old he escaped by the window and flew back to the Kensington Gardens. His age is one week, and though he was born so long ago he has never had a birthday, nor is there the slightest chance of his ever having one. Of course, it also shows that Peter is ever so old, but he is really always the same age, so that does not matter in the least. ![]() This shows that, in telling the story of Peter Pan, to begin with the goat (as most people do) is as silly as to put on your jacket before your vest. Therefore there was no goat when your grandmother was a little girl. Still, she could hardly forget such an important thing as the goat. Perhaps she has forgotten, just as she sometimes forgets your name and calls you Mildred, which is your mother’s name. If you ask your mother whether she knew about Peter Pan when she was a little girl she will say, “Why, of course, I did, child,” and if you ask her whether he rode on a goat in those days she will say, “What a foolish question to ask, certainly he did.” Then if you ask your grandmother whether she knew about Peter Pan when she was a girl, she also says, “Why, of course, I did, child,” but if you ask her whether he rode on a goat in those days, she says she never heard of his having a goat. ![]() Scanned and proofed by Ron Burkey Italicized text is delimited by underscores, _thusly_. ![]() ![]() ![]() These girls had their passage paid most often by various religious groups or companies that recruited settlers for the new colony. ![]() *Could not be accompanied by or joining a husband. *Could not be accompanied by both parents. *Must have either signed an enlistment contract, at least one marriage contract, or got married in the colony. ![]() *Must have immigrated before September 1663 (any girls after that are considered filles du roi). *Must have been of marriageable age (ages 12-45). Peter Gagné, who authored the books that this information comes from, defined the filles à marier as follows: The filles à marier were a group of 262 single girls who immigrated to New France between the years of 1634-1662. But what were they? Who were they? And why are they so important? Read on. The phrases "filles à marier" and "filles du roi" are liberally sprinkled throughout the pages of this site. ![]() ![]() ![]() Suddenly, he saw two figures, a man and a girl about eight years old. on a black winter morning, he was coming home and because the street was deserted, he had a vague sense of discomfort. With a slight change in his voice, Utterson says that he has, and then Enfield continues the door, he tells Utterson, has "a very odd story."Įnfield says that at about 3 A.M. He asks Utterson if he's ever noticed the door. Utterson, the lawyer, is a cold man, very tall and lean, and has a face "never lighted by a smile." Enfield is much more outgoing and curious about life, and it is on this particular Sunday walk that he raises his cane and indicates a peculiar-looking door. Yet both men look forward to their weekly Sunday walk as if it were "the chief jewel of each week." Mr. People who know both men find it puzzling that the men are friends seemingly, they have nothing in common. Utterson (a lawyer) and his friend Richard Enfield (a distant kinsman) are out for their customary Sunday srroll in London. ![]() |