Quills - Ladies And Debutantes/A Thoroughly Compromised Lady/Secret Life Of A Scandalous Debutante

Quills - Ladies And Debutantes/A Thoroughly Compromised Lady/Secret Life Of A Scandalous Debutante

Author: Bronwyn Scott

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 1488715122

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A Thoroughly Compromised Lady When it comes to fencing, be it with words or weapons, Dulci Wycroft considers herself more than the equal of any man. Only once has she ever met her match...Jack, Viscount Wainsbridge, is all charm and quick wit in the ballroom, but his impenetrable green eyes hint at darkness underneath. His dangerous work leaves no space for love – yet Dulci's voluptuous figure is impossibly tempting. He's sure it won't take him long to discover if her sharp tongue can have other, more pleasurable, uses! Secret Life Of A Scandalous Debutante From boxing at Jackson's to dancing with starry–eyed society belles around London's ballrooms, Beldon Stratten is the perfect English gentleman. And he's looking for a perfectly bland, respectable wife. Exotic Lilya Stefanov is anything but bland. Beldon is intrigued to see that the ragamuffin girl he once knew has matured into an elegant lady, poised and polite! But beneath the mysterious beauty's evening gowns and polished etiquette lies a dangerous secret – and a scandalous sensuality...


Crome Yellow

Crome Yellow

Author: Aldous Huxley

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-10-11

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13:

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Enter the satirical world of the English upper class with "Crome Yellow" by Aldous Huxley. This sharp-witted novel explores the lives and conversations of a group of intellectuals at a country estate, unraveling the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. As the characters engage in lively debates and philosophical musings, you may find yourself pondering: What does it mean to truly understand art, love, and the human experience? But here's the question that will linger in your mind: Are we all just products of our environment, unable to break free from the expectations placed upon us? Experience Huxley's incisive commentary on society and culture, where humor and insight collide. This novel brilliantly critiques the superficiality of modern life, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking to reflect on the absurdities of existence. Are you prepared to confront the absurdities of life through Huxley’s keen lens? With its engaging prose and thought-provoking dialogue, this book invites you to delve into the minds of its intriguing characters. It's more than a novel; it's a mirror reflecting the intricacies of human nature. This is your chance to experience the brilliance of Aldous Huxley. Will you let "Crome Yellow" challenge your perceptions and spark your imagination? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this classic work of literature. Purchase "Crome Yellow" now and embark on an enlightening journey through the follies of humanity!


The House of Bair

The House of Bair

Author: Lee Rostad

Publisher: Farcountry Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1591520681

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The House of Bair tells the story of one of the most remarkable families of the early 19th century. The Bairs built a dynasty in the small ranching community of Martinsdale, Montana. They left behind a legacy of philanthropy---and, displayed in their ranch house, a vast and invaluable collection of American and European art and antiques. The Bairs left their home as a museum to the people of Montana a seemingly simple request that ultimately divided friends, sparked numerous lawsuits, and made national headlines. Rostad details the fight of the community to save the ranch museum and uphold the wishes of these beloved and colorful figures in Montana's history.


The Serpent's Shadow

The Serpent's Shadow

Author: Mercedes Lackey

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2002-03-01

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1101141743

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The first in a series of adult fairy tale retellings full of magic, romance, humor, and suspense—from a Grand Master of science fiction and fantasy! A richly reimagined Snow White uncovers the secrets of her family’s magical history in an alternate Edwardian London . . . As the daughter of a prominent British physician and a Brahmin woman of the highest caste, Maya Witherspoon graduated from the University of Delhi as a Doctor of Medicine by the age of 22. But the science of medicine was not Maya’s only heritage. For Maya’s aristocratic mother, Surya, was a sorceress—a former priestess of the mystical magics fueled by the powerful and fearsome pantheon of Indian gods. Though Maya felt the stirring of magic in her blood, her mother had repeatedly refused to train her. Yet it was Maya’s father’s death shortly thereafter that confirmed her darkest suspicions. For her father was killed by the bite of a krait, a tiny venomous snake, and in the last hours of her mother’s life, Surya had warned Maya to beware “the serpent’s shadow.” Maya knew she must flee the land of her birth or face the same fate as her parents. In self-imposed exile in Edwardian London, Maya knew that she could not hide forever from the vindictive power that had murdered her parents. She knew in her heart that even a vast ocean couldn’t protect her from “the serpent’s shadow” that had so terrified her mother. Her only hope was to find a way to master her own magic: the magic of her father’s blood. But who would teach her? And could she learn enough to save her life by the time her relentless pursuers caught up with their prey?


Managing for Mission

Managing for Mission

Author: Jack Peterson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-12-28

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1105396630

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Managing for Mission lays out the fundamentals of leading a faith-based school to mission excellence. Its central insight is that four models operate within the school: apostolic, pedagogical, community and business. Effective leaders must understand them all and assure that each is functional within itself and supports the other three. Drawing on over 30 years in Jesuit school leadership, Peterson provides a framework for understanding the four dimensions of the school in a new way, gives practical advice about how to harness their power, and points to critical junctures where the separate models must function as a whole. The book is intended to assist administrators, aspiring administrators and board members both within and outside the Jesuit educational realm.


A Chance Encounter

A Chance Encounter

Author: Mary Balogh

Publisher: Class Ebook Editions Ltd

Published: 2016-09-27

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 194465402X

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A Chance Encounter is the digital reissue of a previously published and long out-of-print novel by New York Times Bestselling author Mary Balogh. Elizabeth Rossiter is forever finished with love – after a disastrous episode that left her with a broken heart and a reputation that would be ruined should her scandalous secret be revealed. She sought safety by fleeing her proper station in society to take a position as companion to the daughter of a wealthy family, far from London, where Elizabeth's beauty and wit had once shone so brightly. But now her hope of a safe haven is shattered. To her horror, the one man in the world she hoped never to see again has appeared in this rural retreat. Robert Denning, the handsome, faithless Marquis of Hetherington, made a mockery of her dreams once before – and now he is working his old magic and mischief in her life once more.


A History of American Magazines, Volume III: 1865-1885

A History of American Magazines, Volume III: 1865-1885

Author: Frank Luther Mott

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1938

Total Pages: 696

ISBN-13: 9780674395527

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The first volume of this work, covering the period from 1741-1850, was issued in 1931 by another publisher, and is reissued now without change, under our imprint. The second volume covers the period from 1850 to 1865; the third volume, the period from 1865 to 1885. For each chronological period, Mr. Mott has provided a running history which notes the occurrence of the chief general magazines and the developments in the field of class periodicals, as well as publishing conditions during that period, the development of circulations, advertising, payments to contributors, reader attitudes, changing formats, styles and processes of illustration, and the like. Then in a supplement to that running history, he offers historical sketches of the chief magazines which flourished in the period. These sketches extend far beyond the chronological limitations of the period. The second and third volumes present, altogether, separate sketches of seventy-six magazines, including The North American Review, The Youth's Companion, The Liberator, The Independent, Harper's Monthly, Leslie's Weekly, Harper's Weekly, The Atlantic Monthly, St. Nicholas, and Puck. The whole is an unusual mirror of American civilization.