The definitive work on the subject, this Dictionary - available again in its eighth edition - gives a full account of slang and unconventional English over four centuries and will entertain and inform all language-lovers.
Wondering what the next chapter of her spiritual journey will bring her, Kristin announces ‘Darling, after 7 years of divine self-revelation, indulge me on how how you ever talked me into moving in with you’. Will Kristin ever adjust to reality in Virginia Beach with the fairytale lifestyle in the limelight Mark and Poindexter lured her with. Bridgette, the Black Widow of the boarding stable, out of spite is determined to stop Kristin and Mark’s wedding while Kristin is busy filming the podcast ‘Historical Restoration-the Legacy’ for Poindexter at Eagle Point; the release of his documentary ‘War of the Rebellion’ at the Cannes Film Festival. Mark with his addiction to thrill seeking, near death marine life adventures and his ever increasing plans to control Kristin, lays down the law, wondering just how far he can take her.
Lieutenant Dan Fancy is a top Navy pilot. He has just been reassigned to Miramar Naval Air Station, "Fighter Town", where he hopes to make a fresh start and jump start his career. A failed marriage and a bout of heavy drinking have put him seriously off track. Life at Miramar begins auspiciously as Fancy is reunited with old friends. He begins to prove himself when plunged into rigorous training before Enterprise's six month deployment to the Western Pacific. However, when Fancy meets Cody Thorn and her daughter Amanda, things take a turn he wasn't counting on. The story gives readers a rare glimpse of life on an aircraft carrier, illuminating the lives the men who fly the dangerous missions from the massive floating airfields. Fancy must not only perform under the normal stresses of flying off a carrier, but he must also do so under intense emotional stress when he learns that Cody has been seriously injured by her ex-husband. Unable to be at Cody's side, the situation is a haunting reminder of the events that cost him his first marriage. Fancy must continue to focus on his duties without allowing his personal anxieties to interfere with the demanding tasks before him.
Mark has a secret motive to move Kristin to his beach house under Poindexter's influence, remodels his house, signs a boarding contract for her horses at Pristine Acres and convinces Kristin to move Ryan to the Polar Center, a self contained live in autism community, thrilled that she will be dependent on him in every way. Poindexter determined to preserve the history and culture of Virginia becomes the largest public speaker in the state with his unending press conferences at Eagle Point Plantation and his documentary film about Robert E. Lee titled 'War of the Rebellion'. Kristin, being used as bait comes close to being abducted while Poindexter becomes the target of terrorist threats. Kristin and her best friend Susan share their hopes and dreams together convinced they are both embarking on another spiritual journey in life guided by divine persuasion from the Universe and move in with Mark and Scott. 'Once God closes the door you can never open it again. Once God opens the door you can never close it'
The Little Black Songbook returns with the ultimate collection of Country hits from the all-time masters. Presented in chord songbook format, this collection features Guitar chords, diagrams and complete lyrics. Ideal for strumming and singing, this collection places some of the most popular and well-respected country artists at your disposal, including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bill Monroe, The Carter Family, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Glen Campbell, Hank Williams and many more! Perfect for any aspiring guitarist, these tunes are ideal for a group singalongs, a spot of busking or, using the Spotify playlist included within the book, simply to explore the rich history of the world's best country music. Included within this little book are: - Always On My Mind (Willie Nelson) - Big River (Johnny Cash) - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain (Willie Nelson) - Blue Moon Of Kentucky (Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys) - By The Time I Get To Phoenix (Glen Campbell) - Can The Circle Be Unbroken (The Carter Family) - Coal Miner's Daughter (Loretta Lynn) - El Paso (Marty Robbins) - Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash) - Gentle On My Mind (Glen Campbell) - I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (The Soggy Bottom Boys) - I Just Wanna Love You (The Shires) - I'm Movin' On (Hank Snow) - Islands In The Stream (Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton) - Jolene (Dolly Parton) - Lonesome Whistle (Hank Williams) - Long Black Veil (Lefty Fritzell) - Pancho And Lefty (Townes Van Zandt) - Portland, Oregon (Loretta Lynn & Jack White) - A Satisfied Mind (Porter Wagoner) - Sea Of Heartbreak (Don Gibson) - Sin City (The Flying Burrito Brothers) - Sixteen Tons (Tennessee Ernie Ford) - Stand By Your Man (Tammy Wynette) - Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver) - The Tennessee Waltz (Patti Page) - That Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine (Gene Autry) - There's Your Trouble (Dixie Chicks) - Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You (Bob Dylan) - Wabash Cannonball (Roy Acuff) - Whiskey Lullaby (Brad Paisley feat. Alison Krauss) - Wichita Lineman (Glen Campbell) - Wildwood Flower (The Carter Family) - You Are My Sunshine (Norman Blake) ... And many more!
The Dictionary Of Americanisms, Canadianisms, Briticisms and Australianisms is a complete, modern, and comprehensive dictionary featuring a large word list of more than 20000 entries. The purpose of this book is to provide a generous sampling of words and expressions of the various spheres of life in the USA, Great Britain, Australia and Canada during the last centuries. The dictionary also features a collection of slang and colloquial expressions in these four countries in the twentieth century. It has a clear, easy-to-use format and is ideal for students, schools, libraries, tourists and anyone who is interested in varieties of English spoken in major English-speaking countries.
Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.
Anything is possible in Silverlake, Texas when love takes the reins... Rhett Braddock swore to himself that he'd never return to Silverlake. But when the opportunity arises to buy a piece of his lost, happier youth, he's drawn to the community--and the family--he once loved. Mending fences might not be as hard as he thought--until he ends up in bed with his best friend's sister. Julianna Holt is over Rhett Braddock. So what if he's a self-made billionaire? His less than flattering dash the morning after they spent the night together made it clear he wants nothing to do with her. Besides, she has her horses and the Holt stables to save. So when Rhett buys the Holt property as a favor to her brother, Jules makes him feel as welcome as a skunk at a garden party … but is it possible that Rotten Rhett isn’t so rotten after all? Or is the Texas heat melting her resolve to hate him?
With her race saved from extinction, Serenity's life could not be better. Married, finally, to history professor, Ray, and back in London for the first time in a century, retirement isn't coming easy. Being a housewife was never in her make up. But when Lizzy calls to say the Keepers' records have been taken, retirement is preferable over the danger they now face. All their family trees. Historical and current details of every Keeper across the entire globe... gone... stolen. Targets once more, Serenity's isn't inclined to sit back and let her brothers and sisters face the losses she witnessed. No matter who is behind the threat, they will not face the endless mercy the Keepers have always displayed. No matter who is responsible for the killings, no threats will be issued. No matter if the killers are human, witches, Weres, vampires or even Keepers... This time, there will be no survivors.