![]() ![]() Great story! Action, invasion, and introspection! In my opinion this is the best of the series and listening to Mark Boyett play James McGill is the only way to enjoy it. ![]() His usual gang of mercenaries is present and accounted for along with Imperator Turov, and Claver of course. To try and save mankind James will travel to the core of the Galactics universe to retrieve some high tech weaponry that could turn the tide of the war and piss off a lot of aliens. It is under attack by the “Squids,” and their superior force seems destined to destroy the planet but for better or worse earth has James McGill. As the title suggests, the setting of the six book in the “Undying Mercenaries,” series is earth. He seems to have become somewhat more mature and diplomatic given his new positon, but deep down he’s still the same old James McGill, and that’s what makes this series fun. ![]() In “Home world,” James McGill is still as obstinate and stubbornly determined to do what he thinks is right no matter what anyone else has to say and he now has rank, as in Adjunct. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Quickly realizing that parenting-even if temporary-isn't solved with treats and jokes, Patrick's eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means you're unfailingly human. ![]() Despite having a set of "Guncle Rules" ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick's brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. ![]() Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. Description National Bestseller - Wall Street Journal Bestseller - USA Today Bestsellerįinalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humorįinalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awardsįrom the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Push is a tour de force you will read in a sitting, an utterly immersive novel that will challenge everything you think you know about motherhood, about what we owe our children, and what it feels like when women are not believed. ![]() But when life as they know it is changed in an instant, the devastating fall-out forces Blythe to face the truth. Even Violet seems to love her little brother. ![]() Then their son Sam is born-and with him, Blythe has the blissful connection she’d always imagined with her child. The more Fox dismisses her fears, the more Blythe begins to question her own sanity, and the more we begin to question what Blythe is telling us about her life as well. Or is it all in Blythe’s head? Her husband, Fox, says she’s imagining things. But in the thick of motherhood’s exhausting early days, Blythe becomes convinced that something is wrong with her daughter-she doesn’t behave like most children do. Blythe Connor is determined that she will be the warm, comforting mother to her new baby Violet that she herself never had. You can read this before The Push PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.Ī tense, page-turning psychological drama about the making and breaking of a family-and a woman whose experience of motherhood is nothing at all what she hoped for-and everything she feared. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Push written by Ashley Audrain which was published in. In the opening pages of her debut novel, The Push, Ashley Audrain indelibly implants her narrator in the reader’s mind as the woman sits in her car, watching a happy family at. Brief Summary of Book: The Push by Ashley Audrain ![]() ![]() This volume, the latest in the American History Through Literature series, is suitable for a variety of undergraduate courses in American history, cultural history, women's studies, and slavery. ![]() Cashin highlights the most interesting features of this novel and its bold approach to gender and race relations. Clotel or, The President's Daughter by William Wells Brown Chapter 18: The Liberator Additional Information Year Published: 1853 Language: English Country of Origin: United States of America Source: Brown, W. The plot includes several mulatto characters, such as Clotel, who live on the margins of the black and white worlds, as well as a woman who dresses as a man to escape bondage a white woman who is enslaved and a famous white man who is mistaken for a mulatto. In Clotel, the author focuses on the experiences of a slave woman: Brown treats the themes of gender, race, and slavery in distinctive ways, highlighting the mutability of identity as well as the absurdities and cruelties of slavery. In the first place, Clotel is not really a book at all, but rather a series of books in which Brown would reinterpret his basic story over fourteen years. William Wells Brown, a contemporary of Frederick Douglass, was well known for his abolitionist activities. ![]() Originally published in 1853, Clotel is the first novel by an African American. Brown’s only novel, Clotel (1853), tells the story of the daughters and granddaughters of President Thomas Jefferson and his slave Currer. ![]() ![]() By 26, with a championship title under his belt, he was quite simply the most famous athlete alive. Namath was instantly heralded as a gridiron god, while his rugged good looks, progressive views on race, and boyish charm quickly transformed him - in an era of raucous rebellion, shifting social norms, and political upheaval - into both a bona fide celebrity and a symbol of the commercialization of pro sports. When the final whistle blew, that promise had been kept. Three days before the 1969 Super Bowl, Joe Namath promised the nation that he would lead the New York Jets to an 18-point underdog victory against the seemingly invincible Baltimore Colts. ![]() About the Book "The NFL icon who first brought show business to sports relates the story of his spectacular rise and reign as "Broadway Joe" and discusses his struggles with alcoholism and the redemption he found in God later in life."-Provided by publisher.īook Synopsis The NFL icon who first brought show business to sports shares his life lessons on fame, fatherhood, and football. ![]() ![]() As the team heads to finals their Exy games become more and more intense, keeping me quite literally on the edge of my seat as I rooted for the team I've come to care so deeply about. Plotlines escalate and converge - the relationship between the Foxes, their rivalry with the Ravens, and Neil's dangerous connections to his crime family past. ![]() This series has a lot of dark moments, and as we reach the finale things aren't exactly letting up. I usually try to draft a review as soon as I finish a book, but all I wrote for this was "Wow wow wow I would bleed for my Foxes" which I think sums up my feelings pretty well. They have stolen my heart and I don't think they're planning on giving it back. I liked the characters before, but now I love them all hopelessly. I really didn't expect to get so attached. It's an incredible conclusion to a series that I think gets better with each book, once again upping the stakes to give us drama, teamwork, and some pretty intense sports. ![]() I stayed up for FIVE HOURS finishing this because I couldn't bear to put it down. It was the best kind of finale, with everything from the previous books coming to a climax. ![]() ![]() I needn't have worried, this book is one hell of a last hurrah. I began this immediately after the triumph that was The Raven King, both excited to continue the story and not wanting my journey with the Foxes to end. ![]() ![]() ![]() They want to keep their affair a secret from their colleagues, from her family. ![]() Promises are made to be broken Krista and Blake hope what happens in Boracay stays in Boracay. Her To-Be-Read Mountain and book reviews are featured on her blog Carpe Diem Chronicles. She is a member of select writing groups and romance book clubs. ![]() When he proposes a one-week affair while they're on vacation, she accepts. Filipino-American author Maida Malby cooks up foodie, multicultural, and contemporary destination romance stories filled with heat, sizzle, spice, and a whole lotta love. Krista's Irish-American hunk of a boss is conveniently vacationing in the same posh resort in Boracay. Her plan: give in to her attraction to her boss Mr. To fulfill one vow she has to break another Krista Lopez has five days to fulfill her Turning-Thirty Vow-the promise to do something life-changing in celebration of this milestone birthday. When he proposes a one-week affair while they're on vacation, she accepts. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Then the owner dies suddenly, leaving everything in the hands of his teenage sons: golden boy Alec and adrenaline junkie Grayson. At the controls of a small plane, she leaves the trailer park far below, swooping out over the sea in the ultimate rush.īy her senior year of high school, Leah’s dreams come true: she snags a job flying for an aerial banner-advertising business. With an after-school job at the local airstrip, she manages to afford cut-rate flight lessons. If I was doomed to live in a trailer park next to an airport, I could complain about the smell of the jet fuel like my mom, I could drink myself to death over the noise like everybody else, or I could learn to fly.įor Leah Jones, reality is life in a rundown trailer park with an irresponsible mother. From acclaimed bestseller Jennifer Echols comes a sizzling tale of a young airplane pilot torn between two brothers ![]() ![]() Molly breaks the essentials of cooking down to clear and uncomplicated recipes that deliver big flavor with little effort and a side of education, including dishes like Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions and Dill, Chorizo and Chickpea Carbonara, and of course, her signature Cae Sal. Cook This Book is a new kind of foundational cookbook from Molly Baz, who’s here to teach you absolutely everything she knows and equip you with the tools to become a better, more efficient cook. If you seek out, celebrate, and obsess over good food but lack the skills and confidence necessary to make it at home, you’ve just won a ticket to a life filled with supreme deliciousness. “Surprising no one, Molly has written a book as smart, stylish, and entertaining as she is.”-Carla Lalli Music, author of Where Cooking Begins ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Food52, Taste of Home ![]() ![]() A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a better, faster, more creative cook, featuring fun, flavorful recipes anyone can make. ![]() ![]() The Confronting Jesus Study Guide-ideal for individuals, small groups, and churches-is an engaging invitation to learn more about the person and work of Christ. This companion study guide sparks further discussion about the historical and biblical facts in each chapter, helping readers better understand the Gospels. In Confronting Jesus, Rebecca McLaughlin gives an accessible introduction to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, explaining what each book reveals about Jesus and how it is relevant to life today. Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels WebRebecca McLaughlin Confronting Jesus (Paperback) Gospel Coalition. ![]() ![]() ![]() Learn More about Christ as Revealed in the Gospels with This Study Guide Companion to Confronting Jesus ![]() |