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"Fighting the Flying Circus" isfighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker WWI memoir. He fought in and eventually became commander of the 94th "Hat-in-the-Ring" Squadron, which ended the war with the highest number of air victories of any American squadron. The circus mentioned in the title refers to the German squadron commanded by the famous Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen.
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In Henrik Ibsen's play "Little Eyolf" we meet Alfred Allmer and his wife Rita, whose marriage and relationship has been strained ever since their son, Eyolf, fell from a table as an infant and became lame. Alfred has been burying himself in work, writing his philosophical thesis on 'human responsibility’. Meanwhile, Rita still feels a lot of desire towards Alfred and is jealous of everyone who comes near him. But when little Eyolf is lured away by the Rat-Wife and drowns in a lake, the couple must learn how to be husband and wife all over again.
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Once upon a time there was a darning needle who thought it was a sewing needle. It was indeed very fine, so fine that one day it broke, but it was not yet over for the needle, nor its dreams.
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Evil is a constant, not a concept, and Evil won't stop until Paul Logan is destroyed.When his girlfriend is violently murdered by a hound of hell, Paul Logan discovers he can wield magic. Since then, not everything is what it seems. In fact, nothing is as it seems. With the help of a mentor, he struggles to learn about his new powers. But when the man who murdered his mother reappears, will he be able to control what happens next? ln a battle filled with blazing guns and formidable magic, Paul attempts to destroy the Evil that wants him dead. His life hinges on his success or failure.If you like M.D. Massey, Jim Butcher, or Shayne Silvers, then you’ll love this dark urban fantasy book.
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A daisy was growing peacefully next to a country road, forgotten by everyone, but happy. She liked feeling the sun on her petals and listening to the birds sing. Nothing seemed likely to trouble her happiness, but many things can change from one day to the next.
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"All the World" (1919) takes place in the aftermath of the Great War. The soldiers are back but they are struggling to settle down again, and so are the women who worked so hard during the war as well. One Sunday, after Dr. Ward’s sermon, something happens that will turn the life in his town upside down.
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It was the month of May and spring had arrived, although it was still cold. The flowers were blooming, but not all flowers receive the same praise. Some would say that there a difference between a branch of apple blossom and a flower of the fields, but is there really?
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Sir John Gilmour has received a letter from his old friend Gavron Murillo, who lives in Paris to say that he only has a very short time to live and wants to see him urgently before he dies. Gavron, who was of Oriental appearance and a very rich man, had helped Sir John and his father with their finances when they had been almost on the point of bankruptcy and he had made them very wealthy. When Sir John arrives at Gavron’s bedside, the old man tells him that his dying wish is that he should marry his daughter, the beautiful Melita. Sir John feels that he cannot refuse the old man after all he had done for him and his father, although he is extremely surprised as he had no idea that Gavron had ever married. Melita, who had been living in a Convent in Thailand after her mother had died giving birth to her, is notified to travel to Paris immediately. When Sir John meets her and tells her what he had promised her father, Melita says that she only wants to marry for love. It is then agreed that they will pretend to their families that they have been married quietly and secretly in Paris while they attempt to find real love with someone else. When they finally return to England and go to live in Sir John’s enchanting house in the country, Melita is very happy. Then it is reported in the newspapers that she and Sir John have inherited all Gavron’s vast amount of money and estates. How Melita is kidnapped. How Sir John is blackmailed by the kidnappers and suffers the agony of trying to find and rescue her. And how in the end they both find real love, which is not very far away from them, is all told in this romantic and exciting story by BARBARA CARTLAND.
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There was once an old house that was so dilapidated that it made the other houses in the street ashamed. But, the little boy who lived opposite liked it a lot and loved looking at it day and night. When, one day, the boy learned that the old man who owned the house was all alone, he decided to set things right.
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Gay is living a luxurious life in Istanbul but wants to escape what has become a caged life. She turns to Charles Villers, a fellow countryman she hardly knows, to help her leave. What follows is an adventure beyond her imagination set in romantic and exciting surroundings. The thrilling tale of love dates back to the 20th century and was written by Pamela Kent, a pseudonym of the beloved romance writer Ida Pollock.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.
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The Edgar Allan Poe Collection features a selection of works from the pioneering 19th-century poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe. Poe's works include the dramatic short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" to his perhaps most famous poem "The Raven". This collection promises some of the finest from the master of mystery, horror and the imagination. With the riveting B.J. Harrison as the reader, these words and tales are not to be missed by fans of gothic settings and eerie atmospheres.
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Livia nikdy nezažila svatbu snů, protože si Adama vzala v mládí a narychlo. O to víc se teď upíná na oslavu svých čtyřicátých narozenin, na níž bude chybět jen jejich dcera Marnie studující v zahraničí. Adam ale přichystal překvapení – tajně pro Marnie zařídil letenku domů. Když ho však během dne zdrtí šokující zpráva, není schopen ji Livii sdělit, než oslava skončí. Jak daleko zajde, aby své milované ženě dopřál posledních pár hodin štěstí?
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‘I ended up reading until the wee small hours of the morning...Certainly took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride with all the ups and downs, the happiness and sadness, the laughs and the sobs.’ Tess and Simon Sparrow may have a few more grey hairs than they used to, but that doesn’t stop them from being swept up in a whirlwind romance and starting over. Swapping their city lives for an escape to the Cornish countryside, they fall in love with a crumbling hotel and impulsively buy it to renovate as their forever home. But soon the newlyweds have had their first fight (and their second and third...) and building costs are spiraling out of control. Their families think they’re mad and Tess is starting to agree – she just wants to escape back to civilization. Doing up the glorious, wisteria-clad property was meant to be a delightful retirement project. But the electrics are faulty, there’s no central heating, and the kitchen ceiling’s fallen in: the dream has become reality and things only get more chaotic when the first guests arrive...Mysterious Celia, hapless romantic Dominic and tarnished, lovelorn actress Titania are all looking for a fresh start. Everyone in this eclectic group has their own reasons for being in Cornwall, but the summer is full of secrets and surprises. As plans go awry and truths are revealed, Tess and Simon realize that they’ve taken on a bigger challenge than they intended to: can their happily-ever-after survive the chaos or will this end up being the biggest mistake of their lives?From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife and The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane, this is a completely uplifting page-turner about embracing new friendships, finding love and making each day count. Perfect for fans of The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.Why readers are loving The Golden Oldies Guesthouse:‘Five golden stars for Dee McDonald’s latest... charming...The Golden Oldies Guesthouse features humour with a deft touch, charm, fun, love and romance.’ - Jena Books‘Utterly charming!... It’s gentle, humorous, heart-warming and packed full of characters that you will remember long after the book is finished. I adored every word and my only complaint is that the story ended!’ - NetGalley Reviewer‘A hilarious romp... larger than life characters... Told as only Dee Macdonald can tell these stories of ‘older folk’ having another swipe at life and all that follows this book is funny, heart-warming, makes you feel good... a joy to read... 10/10.’ - Goodreads Reviewer.
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The Fair One with Golden Locks is a fairy tale by Madame d'Aulnoy. It has also been translated under the title "Pretty Goldilocks", which is not to be confused with the Story of the Three Bears. A princess is so beautiful and has such golden hair that she is known as Pretty Goldilocks. A neighboring king falls in love with her from her description and sends his servant to plead his cause. Much to his disappointment, the princess only agrees if a series of near-impossible tasks is completed for her. Luckily for the King, his faithful servant is wiser and more resourceful than he is; the girl will be conquered, but there does not lie the end of the story. This charming fairy tale is read by Katie Haigh.--
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The Art of War, by the Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, was written in 5th century BC and remains one of the most influential strategy treatises of all time. It was held as the most important military treatise for 1500 years, and has now a pervasive influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond. The ancient wisdom of this ultimate guide to combat strategy is indeed applicable in all areas of life by anyone willing to ensure every kind of victory.--
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Old enemies are back to make life hard for Tarzan in `The Beasts of Tarzan‘ (1916), the third novel in the thrilling adventure series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dividing their time between Africa and England, Tarzan and Jane and their little son Jack are comfortably settled. But when they get kidnapped and separated, they must fight harder than ever to find a way back to each other. Tarzan returns to his roots in this particularly jungle-oriented novel in the series, and, using his primal intelligence, manages to secure the help of a panther, a native warrior, and a tribe of apes. Relentless in its pace and drenched in cliffhangers, this might just be the most exciting Tarzan novel yet.
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Old Rose and Silver is a novel by Myrtle Reed first published in 1909. The novel follows the lives of Rose and her widowed Aunt, Madame Francesca Bernard, along with young visitor and cousin Isabel, whose lives are changed by the return of an old friend and neighbour Colonel Kent, and his grown son, Allison. Other characters that help shape their lives in significant ways are the Crosby twins, unconventional and uninhibited youths that set society at naught, and an unconventional doctor who specializes in the impossible. Through the limited 'wide scope' descriptions the reader is not sure of the historical setting or even in which decade it's set, but it helps to understand the focus of the story; after all it's about their own little world, and how their own hearts and lives fit together in the tight confines of their town, their garden, their friendships and lives.
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The wealthy businessman Horatio Leavenworth is found dead in his private library with a bullet in his head. Nothing in the house is broken. Nothing is stolen. All signs point to an inside job. But who did it? With the help of the young lawyer, Everett Raymond, Investigator Ebenezer Gryce examines the clues. And there are many. And they are contradictory. A maid has mysteriously disappeared, and one of the two young cousins living with Leavenworth, who, unlike the other, is set to inherit nothing, looks particularly suspicious. But why will she not defend herself? Raymond, falling more and more in love with her, is at a lost. With `The Leavenworth Case‘(1878) author Anna Katharine Green introduced the first American series detective, popularizing the concept almost a decade before Arthur Conan Doyle published his stories of Sherlock Holmes.
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The humour in `Cranford‘ (1853) is so sly it is can be difficult to believe it was written over 150 years ago. Originally published in instalments and edited by Charles Dickens, the novel follows a delightful group of women in a small town who are united by all being single, poor, and proud. Written with acute observation,`Cranford‘is in equal parts affectionate, moving and darkly satirical. `Cranford‘ has been adapted for television by BBC three times, and the latest version from 2007 featured Dame Judy Dench and Dame Eileen Atkins.
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A millionaire is taken suddenly ill, and sensing his mortality, he asks his attorney to do him one last favor - to find and secretly watch over his missing niece, the daughter of his profligate deceased sister. This niece at the appropriate time would become heir to his millions. However, the millionaire is mysteriously murdered, stabbed to death in his sick bed. Oliva Cresswell, the unsuspecting niece, has been a cashier in a large West End store for five years when she meets a Mr. Beale, a self described wheat merchant, is attacked in her flat and rescued by this Mr. Beale, is offered a job as his confidential secretary, refuses him, is unexplainably sacked and finds herself in need of his offer. The mysteries multiply and deepen as the story proceeds.
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Listen to Yourself is a sympathetic little book about all the near things. It is mainly about energy, about being in harmony with the people and the things surrounding us. When we are in touch with our sixth sense, we are able to feel what to do to get a good life. We often ignore our inner voice. Some people do so almost all the time, others practice listening while others still constantly realise that they forgot to listen and are therefore taken by surprise or failing to obtain what is most important to them. Listening to oneself is not important in matters of love only, but in all aspects of life. By listening to ourselves we grow happier, and more harmonious and tolerant – and reading this straightforward little book you will soon find that perhaps it is not all that difficult. Listen to Yourself is easily understood and full of common sense, wisdom, good advice and exercises that may help you practice listening to your inner voice.
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This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.Rascal can hardly believe his luck when he's rescued from dog catchers by Lucas, a boy who's on the run too, from bullies. Rascal, lost and far away from home, knows what it's like to feel frightened. Can he show Lucas how to stand up for himself?
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"We drive on through the dark night. I let my fingers run across my breasts, across my stomach and underneath my dress. I can feel how my heartbeat is making my skin throb."When all you can think about the day after your wild 30th Birthday party is how you need a good fuck, it’s time to do something about it. She can’t wait any longer. She wants sex, even if that’s all it is. It should be passionate and it should happen now. She sells her most expensive Birthday present and orders a taxi. Her next destination is whoever she matches with first on Tinder...This short story is published in collaboration with the Swedish filmproducer Erika Lust. Her intention is to depict human nature and diversity through stories of passion, intimacy, lust and love in a fusion of powerful stories and erotica.
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When you work from home, sometimes you spend a bit too much time staring out of the window. Especially when your sister has directed your attention to the cheeky young parking attendant who patrols the street. After having observed him for a while and gotten to know his devious scheme, she decides to confront him.But when she is face to face with the man, she experiences a unique attraction, and she realises that the reason why she is watching him does not necessarily have anything to do with his work...
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Wind-down to the sounds of nature.The logs in the fireplace are kindling away, and warmth is spreading in the room around you. The grandfather´s clock is ticking away, and the cat is stretching and purring on the floor. You are sitting in a soft armchair, peacefully contemplating the flames´ dance in front of you.Research has shown that natural sounds can have both a relaxing and a stimulating effect on the brain. Saga Sounds is a series of pleasant, varied soundscapes, which you can listen to when winding down, going to sleep or focusing at work. A specially designed sound universe creates a calming atmosphere, also known as "ambience", which you can enter whenever and wherever you want.
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After leaving her hometown for Stockholm, Ellinor has gained celebrity and acclaim as a TV anchor. In her 40's, although content in her career, she is reconsidering her childless single life. When she reluctantly returns home for Easter, a chance meeting with her old flame Tina stirs up long forgotten passions and seems to change everything Ellinor thought she knew.
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The young couple. The first time. Naughty flirting. The secret, forbidden meeting. The young student and his teacher. The older gentleman and the innocent virgin. You, Me, and a Friend.This is a collection of erotic short stories from Cupido. The collection contains following short stories:t"Do you think Rune wants to? He said ‘Hello gorgeous!’ when he came in. I am sooo hoorny...," she says, only half joking. I let what she says hang in the air while I set to thinking. Her tigerish look is lazily challenging now, her lips swollen and shiny. Her silver crucifix and Sunday school education are well hidden inside the collar of her long-armed, tight-fitting, spangly blouse. Her slender fingers drum impatiently on the table. Rune looks over at me and raises his glass of cognac. I lift mine in reply. He smiles, turning his attention to the person sitting alongside. He can’t have any idea. My wife’s always been uninhibited and fearless but tonight she’s bubbling over with lust, dreams and forbidden fantasies that she cannot - nor wishes to - hold in check." - You, Me and My Friend by Dante
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The Young Couple. The first time. The cheeky flirt. The secret, forbidden encounter. The young student and the teacher. The older gentleman and the innocent virgin. You, me and a friend.This is a collection of erotic short stories from Cupido. The collection contains following short stories:t"Marion and I had decided that it was time to make some of our fantasies a reality, and one of the most obvious fantasies was a threesome." - Mojito by Lawrence Harlot"He is a particular type and has asked her to wait. To wait until he texts her. It looks bad." Follow the Rules by A Wee Lass, Albertslund
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Na samotě vysoko v Pyrenejích vyrůstá chlapec Sebastián. Jeho matka po porodu zemřela a sirotka se ujal starý César, který ho vychovává společně s vnuky Jeanem a Angelinou. Starý muž se snaží naučit Sebastiána o životě v horách co nejvíc. Chodí spolu na lov a Sebastián stále čeká na své velké dobrodružství. Jednoho dne narazí na zatoulaného velkého ovčáckého psa, pronásledovaného lidmi. Ví, že oba k sobě patří, Sebastián si získá důvěru psa, a stanou se nerozlučnými přáteli. Vesničané se však vypraví do hor, aby zvíře chytili a odvezli zpět do psince. Chlapec se rozhodne Bellu, jak psa pojmenoval, zachránit a odvádí ji do vzdálené Velké soutěsky. Jeho plány překazí lavina. Bella, která svým tělem chlapce zahřívá, ho zachrání. Dojemný a krásný příběh je znám i z francouzského televizního zpracování z roku 1965.Dětská kniha o přátelství osiřelého chlapce a pronásledovaného psa oslovuje už několik generací čtenářů.
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Čerstvě povýšený inspektor Henry Ford je povolán k vyšetřování dvojité vraždy. I přes nedostatek indicií tuší, že za vším stojí sériový vrah. Ford totiž z vlastní zkušenosti dobře ví, jak po sobě zločinci zahlazují stopy. Před lety přišel o manželku při horolezecké nehodě, kterou sám způsobil. Ponurou pravdu se snaží utajit před svým synem i novou partnerkou, s níž spolupracuje na případu.Dokáže celou situaci ustát dost dlouho na to, aby zabijáka zastavil?
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