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Book SynopsisWhat if you woke up to discover everyone thought you were somebody else?Pregnant and abandoned, all Helen Georgesson has is five dollars and a one-way ticket to San Francisco. Then she is involved in a train crash, and regains consciousness only to discover that she has given birth and, in a bizarre twist of fate, has been mistaken for somebody else. Helen decides to claim this opportunity to make a new life for herself and her son. But eventually her past will catch up with her, in terrible ways

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Book SynopsisBefore Joy Adamson went to Africa, before Margaret Mead sailed to Samoa, a Kansas teenager named Osa Leighty married pioneering photographer Martin Johnson. Together the Johnsons flew and sailed to Borneo, Kenya, and the Congo, filming Simba and other popular nature movies with Martin behind the camera and Osa holding her rifle at the ready in case the big game star should turn hostile. Illustrated with scores of the dramatic photos that made the Johnsons famous, this bestselling memoir retraces their careers in rich detail, with precisely observed descriptions and heart-stopping anecdotes.Trade Review"books of adventure are so numerous….[But] this one is unique. It has the human quality of a novel and the permanence of social history." —Katherine Woods, The New York Times"Tells the whole story unaffectedly and with a simple charm that is highly engaging. It belongs on any list of Americana, for the Johnsons were as American as Davy Crockett." —Joseph Wood Krutch, The Nation"A pleasant, forthright…exciting book." —Clifton Fadiman, The New Yorker"It makes good reading…at this dark hour, as good an ‘escape story’ as you are apt to run into for some time." —Atlantic Monthly"I MARRIED ADVENTURE is a fine book on many counts…A good travel book, a good adventure book, a good book about animals, a good book on photography, and , best of all…a good human story about two extremely likable people, told by one of them with simplicity, humor, [and] warmth." —Rose Feld, Books"It isn’t just the animal-lover who will cherish this story. Anyone who likes a thrilling tale (a true one, too) with a plucky, nervy, cheerful, and charming hero and heroine is all set. I MARRIED ADVENTURE is as rare and real as the people who made it possible."—Olga Owens, Boston Transcript"The reader is impressed with the tremendous industriousness of these two people, their physical endurance, their patience, their understanding of animals and natives, and their love for each other….[The] old and young will enjoy this book. It is splendidly illustrated." —M.N. Baker, Library Journal"Every page of her book is readable and exciting: the photographs are plentiful and have all the dramatic quality that we are used to in the camera work of the author and her husband." —Manchester Guardian

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Book SynopsisWe live in a world where the concept of marriage is an unfashionable one. This work gives us an unfettered view of an institution which continues to play an important role in our lives. It offers a defence of married life from the perspective of a wife and mother. It is a tribute not only to what marriage asks of us, but also to what it gives us.Trade Review'Wonderful...fascinating, taking in Emma Bovary and Bridget Jones along the way, it is an exploration of what marriage means and how meaningful it can be' Good Housekeeping 'My copy is marked with scrawls of "yes!": I shall have to buy more to give away as wedding presents' Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisConfessions of a Happily Married Man is a husband's painfully honest account of his first ten years of marriage. It offers a window into the perspective of a man who went from "hello" to "I do" in nine months and then figured out how hard marriage could be. When Joshua Rogers thought back on the marriage books he had read of sermons about marriage he had heard, it occurred to him that he could only remember one thing about them: the stories. That's why this book is anchored by stories that other couples will relate to and can easily learn from. The stories are cringe-worthy, humorous, inspiring, heart-breaking and full of wisdom - but the author isn't telling the reader what to do with that wisdom. He's letting the reader learn along with him as he's gradually becoming more aware of his shortcomings and more grateful for his wife. Confessions of a Happily Married Man is full of hope, humour and grace, showing couples that they are not alone in the frequent fight to keep their marriages together. After reading, wives will sigh and husbands will smile at the author and his wife and conclude, "Someone else has been through the same challenges we have. If they can make it, we can too!"

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Book SynopsisKurumi and Ruriko made a deal: if they were both single in five years, they would marry each other. Five years later, neither woman is attached, so it’s time for a wedding! Marriage is full of firsts, especially for two friends, so they have a lot to learn about each other in their newly shared home. But will they continue this arrangement like two especially close roommates… or will a different kind of love bloom between them?

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Book SynopsisWhether you''ve barely recovered from spending lockdown with your other half or desperately heading to the clubs to meet ''the one'', SH**GED. MARRIED. ANNOYED. is here to see you through . . .THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE STARS OF THE CHART-TOPPING PODCASTNOW FEATURING A BONUS CHAPTER''An absolute triumph'' Daisy May Cooper''These two are bloody hilarious'' Zoe Sugg''A hilarious look at the highs and lows of relationships'' Sun__________SH**GED.Hitting the bars, necking drinks and necking strangers, stumbling home, one-night-stands, nightmare dates, thinking this one''s alright, ghosting, tears, more drinking, living off late-night chips.MARRIED.Meeting ''the one'', weekends away, moving in, declaring life-long love, stags and hens, the perfect wedding, the honeymoon period, getting through the hard bits together, starting a family.ANNOYED.Can you close the bathroom door if you''re doing that? Sleepless nights, arguing about whose turn it is to change the baby''s nappy, toys everywhere, only having two drinks, still being hungover, wondering when it all stopped being easy.Whether you''re sh**ged, married, annoyed, or all of the above, Chris and Rosie Ramsey write hilariously and with honesty about the ups and downs of dating, relationships, arguing, parenting and everything in between.Trade ReviewA hilarious look at the highs and lows of relationships * Sun *Laughed 'til I cried reading this. An absolute triumph! * Daisy May Cooper *These two are the BEST people and bloody hilarious * Zoe Sugg *

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Book SynopsisThe Stranger I Married is an erotic tale of love and awakened desire in Victorian England . . . perfect for fans of E. L. James . . . They are London''s most scandalous couple. Isabel, Lady Pelham, and Gerard Faulkner, Marquess of Grayson, are well matched in all things - lusty appetites, constant paramours, provocative reputations, and their absolute refusal to ruin a marriage of convenience by falling in love. It is a most agreeable sham - until a shocking event sends Gerard from her side. When, four years later, Gerard returns, the boyish rogue is now a powerful, irresistible man determined to seduce Isabel. He is not the man she married - but is he the one to finally steal her heart?Praise for Sylvia Day:''Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day'' Amuse ''Several shades darker and a hundred degrees hotter than anything you''ve read before'' RevealTrade ReviewShades of Grey eclipsed by new novel [Bared to You] * Evening Standard *Several shades sexier and a hundred degrees hotter * Woman *

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Book SynopsisHow one woman took on the Ministry of Defense after her husband Mark was killed in action.Trade ReviewCourage is found often only when we face seemingly impossible challenges - Brenda Hale’s moving and powerful story is all about that kind of courage. It’s an inspiration to read how, with strength from her own faith, support from friends and her own steely determination, she has overcome so much and has committed to fight to help other bereaved forces families. -- Bear Grylls I have just read the book in one sitting. It is a great story, pacy, and an easy read . I very much enjoyed reading this account of family, faith, love and hope for the future. In her election speech in May 2011, Brenda said: “Army wives are a very special breed of person. We are strong and we are tough and you have to use that toughness and just keep moving forward.” This book will hopefully inspire others to move forward. -- David Coulter * Chaplain General *As a journalist, people often ask if I am affected by the stories I cover ? Three years ago I interviewed a bereaved young widow called Brenda Hale. I heard her story, saw her home and met her children. Her heart was completely broken, and listening to her pain and love for her lost husband Mark broke mine as well. If you have ever lost the love of your life, you will cry reading this book, and you will understand what inspired Brenda to take up a life of public service. Her story is obviously a love story and she did indeed marry a soldier. As for Mark, who did he marry? Well, in my view he wasn't the only `warrior' in the Hale household. Am I affected by stories? Very definitely, as you will be too. -- Eamonn Holmes * TV prsenter *We live in a broken world where there is much pain and sadness which causes some people to become bitter and angry. Brenda Hale’s account of her experience of that brokenness in the loss of her hero husband, Mark, is a wonderful illustration of how good can overcome evil, and how true faith grows strong in the face of the most awful tragedies. When I had the privilege of visiting Brenda in the immediate aftermath of her loss, she showed remarkable fortitude, dignity and strength. Her life and service since then bears testimony to the authenticity and reality of the faith which she and Mark shared. This is an inspirational account which will profoundly affect all who read it. -- Stafford Carson * former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ireland *“As a Member of Parliament who was raised in a strife-torn Northern Ireland, I have had the honour of meeting many exceptional people who have overcome great adversity to make such a positive contribution to our society. Brenda Hale is perhaps one of the most extraordinary of these people who portrays the best of the human spirit. From that fateful moment when I called on Brenda, following the tragic death of her beloved husband Mark, I could see that this was a woman of great courage, integrity and tremendous faith. I have watched Brenda as she has continued on her remarkable journey from overwhelming loss to championing the cause of our armed forces, their families and veterans, and then to her election as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly. This is a story of love, perseverance and faith, of a life that is firmly rooted in a higher calling.” -- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson"Wars are ultimately all about people. Behind the uniform, every soldier is a husband, a father, a son, a friend - this is what motivates them as they stand shoulder to shoulder on the battlefield. I married a soldier captures the essence of a giant among men and and illuminates why all those who had the privilege to serve with him will always be better for having known Mark Hale. Ultimately it charts the tragic personal consequences of war for his beloved family. It is both gut-wrenching and heart-warming. The book is a great tribute to an inspirational man." -- Major General Rupert JonesTable of ContentsCo n t e n t sAcknowledgments 8Acknowledgments from Rachel Farmer 9Foreword 11Chapter 1: July 2009… a time to rest 15Chapter 2: February 1985: Northern Ireland… a time to dance 23Chapter 3: July 1987: Bournemouth… a time to love 33Chapter 4: December 1987: Poole, Dorset… a time to begin 43Chapter 5: 1990: Dorset… a time to believe 55Chapter 6: September 1992: Werl, Germany… a time to wait 63Chapter 7: January 1994: Werl, Germany… a time to embrace 77Chapter 8: December 1996: Plymouth… a time to learn 89Chapter 9: September 2000: Twickenham… a time to be born 101Chapter 10: September 2001: Twickenham… a time to fight 109Chapter 11: July 2002: Northern Ireland… a time to grieve 123Chapter 12: 2004: Northern Ireland… a time to dream 131Chapter 13: 2006: Dromara, Northern Ireland… a time to treasure 143Chapter 14: July 2009: Dromara… a time to be still 157Chapter 15: July 2009… a time to laugh 165Chapter 16: July 2009… a time to leave 177Chapter 17: August 2009… a time to hope 183Chapter 18: Thursday 13 August 2009… a time to die 189Chapter 19: 13 August 2009… a time to cry 195Chapter 20: 18 August 2009… a time to mourn 199Chapter 21: 18 August 2009… a time to weep 209Chapter 22: 1 September 2009… a time to honour 219Chapter 23: October 2009… a time to pray 227Chapter 24: November 2009… a time to remember 237Chapter 25: April 2010… a time to speak up 245Chapter 26: May 2010… a time to uproot 251Chapter 27: December 2010… a time to plant 259Chapter 28: May 2011… a time to start 273Epilogue: September 2016… a time to reflect 277

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Book SynopsisAlice and Harry and their son Jake are nice people, good people, kind people, and at heart Married Love is a 'situation comedy.' It is Labour Day weekend 1983 and the Ontario in-laws are coming to Fredericton to visit. But where the TV situation comedy restricts itself largely to the living-room, Married Love uses all the rooms of the house â upstairs, downstairs, basement to attic. There is even a foray out to the garage, where Harry's mother's stepson, Jackie Boy, is practising knife-throwing. Jake is hiding in the garage. Elaine is taking another shower. Harry's mother insists she is allergic to tomatoes and she isn't too sure about luncheon-meat either. The refrigerator door won't close properly and they can't afford to get it repaired. Alice is trying to cope, learning once again (why do you have to learn this over again every time?) that life is untidy.

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Book SynopsisModern manhood is confusing and complicated, but Joey Franklin, a thirtysomething father of three, is determined to make the best of it. In My Wife Wants You to Know I’m Happily Married, he offers frank, self-deprecating meditations on everything from male-pattern baldness and the balm of blues harmonica to grand theft auto and the staying power of first kisses. He riffs on cockroaches, hockey, romance novels, Boy Scout hikes, and the challenge of parenting a child through high-stakes Texas T-ball.With honesty and wit, Franklin explores what it takes to raise three boys, succeed in a relationship, and survive as a modern man. My Wife Wants You to Know I’m Happily Married is an uplifting rumination on learning from the past and living for the present, a hopeful take on being a man without being a menace to society. Access free teaching resourcesTrade Review"A candid, subtly profound collection."—Kirkus"Franklin's essays are just deep enough not to be trivial, just light-hearted enough not to be heavy, and readable enough not to be dull. Highly recommended!"—Reading Glutton"With humor and honesty, Franklin draws wisdom from a variety of experiences in his first collection of personal essays."—Library Journal"As a title, My Wife Wants You to Know I'm Happily Married has the hollow ring of a bumper sticker or T-shirt. Luckily, the contents promise a much stronger, deeper resonance with thoughtful readers who may see themselves reflected in Franklin's often universally recognizable stories about childhood, children, growing up and adulthood."—Rob LeFebvre, Shelf Awareness"Franklin comes across as an affable and reflective person, and I have a hard time imagining that there are people out there who might not like this book."—William Bradley, Brevity"Much more than a collection of musings on marriage. It's an exploration between writer and reader, who themselves are forced to feel one another out, hopeful for a happily ever after."—Charlotte Kupsh, Pleiades Book Review“Compassionate, clear-headed, reliable, and funny. If a book could be the best man at my wedding, I’d choose this one.”—Dinty W. Moore, author of Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy Table of ContentsAcknowledgments The Lifespan of a Kiss Working at Wendy’s Grand Theft Auto: Athens, Ohio, Edition In Their Ears and on Their Tongues Climbing Shingle Mill Peak How to Be a T-Ball Parent The Swing Is Gone On Haptics, Hyperrealism, and My Father’s Year in Prison Call Me Joey Little More Than Strangers My Hair Piece Houseguest Language Lust My Wife Wants You to Know I’m Happily Married Notes

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