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Because a Fire Was in My Head: 101 Poems To Remember (Faber Children's Classics Ser. #9)
by Michael MorpurgoA wonderful anthology of poems to set fire to the imagination.We only have to 'remember, remember the 5th of November' to see a dark night filled with fireworks and bonfires. In their many different ways - through their sounds, rhythms, stories, surprises and jokes - these poems will set the fireworks crackling in our own heads.Michael Morpurgo has brought together poems by writers as diverse as Spike Milligan and Louis MacNeice, Stevie Smith and John Lennon, Jo Shapcott and Lewis Carroll. Once read, they won't be forgotten - some even beg to be learned by heart. This is anthology will form the cornerstone to a lifetime's enjoyment of poetry.
Because a Husband Is Forever (Mills And Boon Vintage Cherish Ser. #1671)
by Marie FerrarellaWhen talk show host Dakota Delany agrees to allow bodyguard Ian Russell to shadow her for two weeks, she doesn't count on constantly battling the drop-dead-gorgeous man who monitors her every move. And she definitely doesn't expect the strong and silent Ian to immediately take hold of not only her safety, but also her heart.
Because I am a Girl
by Deborah Moggach Irvine Welsh Joanne Harris Kathy Lette Marie Phillips Tim Butcher Xiaolu GuoBecause I am a girl I am less likely to go to school Because I am a girl I am more likely to suffer from malnutritionBecause I am a girl I am more likely to suffer violence in the homeBecause I am a girl I am more likely to marry and start a family before I reach my twenties.Eight authors have visited eight different countries and spoken to young women and girls about their lives, struggles and hopes. The result is an extraordinary collection of writings about prejudice, abuse, and neglect, but also about courage, resilience and changing attitudes.Proceeds from sales of this book will go to PLAN, one of the world's largest child-centered community development organisations.
Because I Am Yours: Because You Are Mine Series #1 (Because You Are Mine Serial #8)
by Beth KeryPart Eight and the spellbinding conclusion of the addictive serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. From the moment Ian and Francesca first met, the attraction was mutual - a purely, exquisitely physical charge that ignited between them. It couldn't be ignored - only indulged, evolving into a bond of pleasurable subjugation. But Francesca's open sensuality left her wanting more. Getting it from a man as mysterious and resolute as Ian was a challenge she never anticipated. Francesca knows there's only one way for them to move forward - to follow Ian to London and show him that she doesn't want him to suffer alone. But when Ian's past and inner torment is revealed, he experiences a nearly unbearable volcanic mix of emotions for the woman who has dared to love him, despite his inner demons. After exposing Francesca to the limits of his anguish, he wonders if he's lost her for ever. Can he bend enough to compromise to true intimacy...and something called love?For more electrifying romance, don't miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.
Because I Could Not Resist: Because You Are Mine Series #1 (Because You Are Mine Serial #2)
by Beth KeryPart Two of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. A heated argument between Francesca and Ian leaves the impetuous young woman alone again, and free to do whatever she chooses, and with whomever she desires. She's not about to answer to any one man - especially Ian. Until he catches her. As he takes her to his penthouse, the tension is incendiary. One thing is clear for both of them. Francesca must be punished. Outraged and unbearably excited, the naïve Francesca loses whatever control she had. After all, Ian is too dominant a man to fight off. She did disobey him. She does deserve it. Francesca just never realized how much she wanted it. But when Ian discovers how naïve Francesca really is, he wonders if taking advantage of such innocence is going too far, even for him.For more electrifying romance, don't miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.
Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't
by Josie LongFrom a comic mastermind comes this brilliant collection of stories Three teenagers believe they are witches. A woman defaces a local billboard. A bored landlord tries to influence his son’s best friend. A cul-de-sac WhatsApp group discusses eggs at length. A heavily pregnant woman finds a way to time travel and a girl discovers joy on a stolen bicycle . . . Each tale paints a life in miniature and offers an escape chute from the mayhem of modern life.
Because I Need To: Because You Are Mine Series #1 (Because You Are Mine Serial #7)
by Beth KeryPart Seven of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the first Crossfire novel, Bared to You. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno will set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. After time away, Ian pursues Francesca once again. She can't resist him, despite his secrecy... As their relationship deepens, Ian begins to take pleasure in teaching her his strengths while she tempts him with the beauty of spontaneity and the rush of letting go of control. And for a while, they do let go... It's intoxicating and it's exhilarating as they indulge themselves in the sweet, addictive fruit of passion. But as Francesca knows, when pleasure gets this intense, the quick burn-out can be devastating. For Ian's secrets have tested Francesca yet again, leaving her to despair that the one man with whom she has become obsessed is the one man she may never really have.
Because I Said So: Because You Are Mine Series #1 (Because You Are Mine Serial #5)
by Beth KeryPart Five of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery.An outing in Paris, a luxury car, a dangerous rain-slicked street - and Francesca eagerly takes the wheel sending her and Ian spinning deliriously out of control. The risk would frighten most women. Not Francesca. It's arousing. A moment of la petite mort that steers her relationship with Ian into a daring new direction. Scorched by the depths of Francesca's fresh, generous response to him, Ian begins to question his ability to keep his distance from the vibrant beauty. She's like fire in his blood, striking a cord in him unlike any other woman, and every time he touches her, his need for total possession only mounts...For more electrifying romance, don't miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.
Because It Is My Blood (Birthright Trilogy #2)
by Gabrielle ZevinFreed from jail, Anya hopes that things will get back to normal. But life on the outside is even more dangerous than life behind bars. Some of her gangland family want revenge for the crime for which she has done time: the shooting of her uncle. Forced to flee the country, Anya hides out in a cacao plantation in Mexico. There she learns the secrets of the chocolate trade, a trade that is illegal and deadly in her native New York. There too she discovers that seemingly random acts of violence carried out across the world have a single target: her family. As innocent bystanders get caught in the crossfire Anya must act fast and decisively to stop it, no matter what the danger to herself.
Because of Audrey: A Texas Family For The First Time Because Of Audrey (Mills And Boon Superromance Ser.)
by Mary SullivanAudrey Stone and her floral shop are thorns in Gray Turner’s side! He’s in Accord, Colorado, trying to focus on wrapping up his family’s business affairs. Instead, thoughts of Audrey and her old-Hollywood beauty keep filling his head. Why? They were never friends in high school. Yet no matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to stay away.
Because Of The Baby (Mills And Boon Vintage Superromance Ser.)
by Anne HavenMarriage…because of the baby Friendship has boundaries…doesn't it?
Because Of A Girl: Because Of A Girl The Promise He Made Her Return To Marker Ranch The Ballerina's Stand (Mills And Boon Superromance Ser.)
by Janice Kay JohnsonIf they hadn't lost the girl, Meg wouldn't have found Jack…
Because of Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgertons Prequel (The Rokesbys #1)
by Julia QuinnThere were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In this first of a new prequel series, we go back to where it all began. . . from New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn. Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbours for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband . . . someday. Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should . . . Or not.There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either. But sometimes fate has a wicked sense of humour . . . Because when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begins to fly. And when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without . . .
Because Of The Ring (Mills And Boon Silhouette Ser. #No. 1589)
by Stella BagwellTHE MAN OF HER DREAMS? She prided herself on her logic and quick wits–so why, when wearing her grandmother's ring, did Claudia Westfield have visions of an incredibly sexy, utterly captivating man? Determined to solve the problem, Claudia tracked down Hayden Bedford–her dream come to life!
Because of the Baby...: Because Of The Baby... Snowed In With Her Ex Cowgirls Don't Cry (Texas Cattleman's Club: After the Storm #5)
by Cat SchieldWhen proximity for the sake of the baby leads to passion…
Because Of The Twins... (Mills And Boon Cherish Ser.)
by Carole HalstonSUDDENLY…DADDY! Seemed sought-after bachelor Graham Knight was suddenly squiring two rambunctious tots around town–and looking somewhat more approachable. How could Holly Beaumont resist the chance to get close to the elusive, irresistible Graham–especially when he looked so adorably rumpled with his twins in tow!
Because of You
by Eve AinsworthPoppy feels like her life is falling to pieces in this coming-of-age novella of blended families and online bullying from best-selling author Eve Ainsworth.
Because of You (Wainwright Legacy #1)
by Rochelle AlersFrom the author of the bestselling Hideaway novels comes the first in a sexy new series, The Wainwright Legacy, chronicling the lives and loves of two prestigious New York families.
Because of You: The instant Sunday Times bestseller
by Dawn FrenchTHE EAGERLY AWAITED, LIFE-AFFIRMING AND MOVING NEW NOVEL FROM NUMBER-ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR DAWN FRENCH'Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on' Guardian'Beautifully observed' The Times__________ Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock . . . midnight. The old millennium turns into the new. In the same hospital, two very different women give birth to two very similar daughters. Hope leaves with a beautiful baby girl. Anna leaves with empty arms. Seventeen years later, the gods who keep watch over broken-hearted mothers wreak mighty revenge, and the truth starts rolling, terrible and deep, toward them all. The power of mother-love will be tested to its limits. Perhaps beyond . . . Because Of You is Dawn French's stunning new novel, told with her signature humour, warmth and so much love.'Gorgeous . . . wise and full of love' MARIAN KEYES'An extraordinary book - sad, heartening, gripping and reassuringly human' JO BRAND'Dawn French is a wonderful writer' Daily Mail'Incredible' RUSSELL BRAND'Moving . . . French's best yet' Good Housekeeping'French manages to pick your heart up with the nib of her pen and slowly pull it apart, heart-wrenchingly, page by page . . . A true writing talent' My Weekly READERS LOVE BECAUSE OF YOU:'Tugs at your heart strings. I would have a box of tissues when reading!' 5***** 'I had tears in my eyes by the end of the book. Absolutely wonderfully written' 5***** 'A profoundly emotional read about the love between mothers and daughters. A book that I did not want to put down' 5***** 'Have your tissues ready when you read this one. It is really moving and will hit you right in the heart' 5*****
Because Of You: A blazing hot cowboy romance (The Copeland Ranch Trilogy #2)
by Kristina O'Grady‘I didn't want to put it down’ – Shari (Goodreads) One sizzling night… One life-changing moment!
Because of You: Understanding Second-Person Storytelling (Lettre)
by Evgenia IliopoulouSecond-person storytelling is a continually present and diverse technique in the history of literature that appears only once in the oeuvre of an author. Based on key narratives of the post-war period, Evgenia Iliopoulou approaches the phenomenon in an inductive way, starting out from the essentials of grammar and rhetoric, and aims to improve the general understanding of second-person narrative within literature. In its various forms and typologies, the second person amplifies and expands the limits of representation, thus remaining a narrative enigma: a small narrative gesture - with major narrative impact.
Because She Can
by Bridie ClarkIn a New York minute, Claire Truman lands both a plum position at a top publishing house and the man she's wanted for ten years...then reality intervenes. Her new boss is Vivian Grant, a notoriously ruthless tyrant known for her tirades, traumatized assistants, and tabloid-inspired bestsellers. Soon Claire's job is stealing more and more of her time and her relationship with her fiancé begins to feel the strain. It doesn't help that she's working late nights with a brilliant-and handsome-first-time author. As Vivian's outrageous demands continue to escalate, Claire wonders if she likes where the fast track is taking her-and worries about what she might turn into...
Because the Night (Detective Sergeant Lloyd Hopkins Ser. #2)
by James EllroyThe second installment of the Lloyd Hopkins Trilogy. As Detective Sergeant Lloyd Hopkins pieces the puzzle together he discovers the darker threat of John Havilland, a psychiatrist whose pleasure comes from the manipulation of the weak and the lonely ...And, as Hopkins closes in, Havilland's madness rages uncontrolled - and forces a shattering confrontation with the darker side of the human mind.
Because They Wanted To: Stories (Penguin Modern Classics)
by Mary Gaitskill'A perfectly formed set of stories about alienation in modern times' Independent'Mesmerizing - almost ecstatic' The New York TimesMary Gaitskill's coolly compelling, quietly devastating stories explore the messy complexity of relationships between lovers, families and friends. An unsettling encounter on a plane; a tentative affair between an older woman and a younger man; the chasm between a father and his daughter: each expresses our longing for, and our fear of, human connection.