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The Agent's Secret Child
The Agent's Secret Child by B.J. Daniels THE MISSION: FIND MOTHER AND CHILD Finding Isabella Montenegro and her young daughter and bringing them back to testify should have been easy. But one look at Isabella and Texas Confidential Agent Jake Cantrell remembered a woman he'd cherished...a woman who'd died. And one look at the child -- and he saw himself in her eyes.... Until she'd met Jake Cantrell, Isabella's past had been a blank. Now fragmented memories began to assault her. Who was she? If Jake had fathered her child, then her entire life was a lie. Now that false life and the life of her daughter were at stake -- and there was only Jake to trust.
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Sweet Accord
Matt Brandon arrives in a small Oregon town to start over as choir director for a local church. Haley Cartwright is willing to do anything to prevent Matt from making changes to their choir. Though Haley protests, Matt can see how his music touches her. Can he use his music to work through her fears and show her blessings of love?
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Baby By Chance
Susan Carter needs to find a man. Not just any man, but the stranger who fathered her unborn child. In desperation, she turns to David Knight, one of the detectives working for White Knight Investigations. She's sure she'll look bad to David - she doesn't even know the last name of the man she's searching for - but she has no choice. It's the only way to find out about her child's father. David Knight doesn't expect to like every client he has. What surprises him is how much he likes Susan, especially since he knows she's keeping things from him. If she wasn't, wouldn't she tell him about the man who gave her the ring she wears on her left hand?
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Julia
They'd been friends growing up on the small East Coast Island of Harmony -- Julia, Lauren and Cathryn, Amber and the others. Now one of them is dead, and Julia Lewis goes home for the first time in seven years. Julia's grief makes this a bittersweet experience. But coming home is also a chance to revive old memories and reconnect with her circle of old friends. And to fall -- hard -- for a Boston journalist named Ben Grant who now owns the island's weekly paper. Still, despite Julia's feelings for Ben, she can't accept his accusations about Amber's death -- that it was murder, not suicide, and that Julia's friend, chief of police Charlie Slocum, ran a sloppy investigation. With his charming smile and awkward questions, Ben's causing all kinds of complications in Harmony's little world. And in Julia's... CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: May the circle be unbroken...
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Silver Lining
Silver Lining by Kate Welsh ON A WING AND A PRAYER! That's how Ross Taggert felt about his chances of survival when photojournalist Amelia Howard blasted onto his land, determined to do some kind of tell-all book about his horse farm! And Ross had a few secrets to hide -- especially from a person as warm and loving Amelia was turning out to be. Ross Taggert had grumpiness down to a science, but Amelia knew that God could work wonders on even the toughest of His flock. Deep down, Ross had faith, and a lethal charm that had Amelia hooked from the day she drove onto Laurel Glen property. All he needed was a little love to bring his heart out of hibernation!
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Three Wishes
A storyteller of unparalleled emotional intensity, bestselling author Barbara Delinsky has created a novel that resonates far beyond its extraordinary love story. Here is a tale of courage, community, and the magical consequences of being given a second chance. "What if wishes really could come true?" It's the question facing waitress Bree Walker when she awakens in the hospital following a blizzard in sleepy Panama, Vermont. While she can't recall thenear-tragedy that landed her there, she's overcome with the certainty that she has been granted three wishes. One seems to have come true already: at her side is renowned author Tom Gates, the accident's only witness, who had come to Panama to make sense of his fame -- and who now makes Bree his cause. Suddenly, the things Bree has wanted most -- a home, a soul mate, a family -- are within her grasp. But are the wishes real? And if they are, what is theirprice? As Bree and Tom consider what their hearts truly require, they discover that to live their dreams, they will have to take unimagined risks....
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Look Away
This Civil War saga from military novelist Coyle is about two brothers from New Jersey who find themselves on opposite sides of the war.
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Weep No More, My Lady
Elizabeth Lange is determined to unearth the truth about how her beloved sister really died. But as glimpses of the dark truth are revealed, an unexpected source threatens to engulf her entirely. Elizabeth Lange has arrived at Cypress Point Spa in Pebble Beach, California, weary of heart and soul. Still grieving for her beloved sister, a famous actress who plunged to her death from her Manhattan penthouse, Elizabeth is determined to unearth the truth about how Leila died. Dashing multimillionaire Ted Winters stands accused of her murder, but Elizabeth has doubts. Along the windswept cliffs of the Monterey coast, in luxurious bungalows, between gourmet meals and beachfront walks, uneasiness stalks Elizabeth while she begins opening doors to the past. As glimpses of the dark truth about Leila's life and death -- and about Elizabeth herself -- start to crash against her mind, an ominous wave from an unexpected source threatens to engulf her entirely.
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The Divorce Express
After Phoebe's parents divorce, she must leave her New York City apartment and boyfriend every Sunday to spend the week in the country with her dad, go to a new school, and watch her dad go out on dates. And just when Phoebe thinks she has a handle on it all, her mother makes a decision that will change everything again. No one wants to ride the Divorce express. especially phoebe. it means leaving her New york City apartment and friends, moving to the country with her dad, and taking the bus every weekend to visit her mom in the city. it means she has to go to ninth grade in a new school, and see her father go on dates. itas a hectic life with no time to feel she really belongs with the kids in either place. then, just when phoebe gets a handle on juggling the pieces of her life, her mother makes a decision that will change everything again. Can phoebe be herself and still be part of both her parentsa worlds?
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Very Good Jeeves
Jeeves and Wooster collectionnnAn outstanding collection of Jeeves stories, every one a winner, in which Jeeves endeavours to give satisfaction:nnBy saving a grumpy cabinet minister from being marooned and attacked by a swan – in the process saving Bertie Wooster from his impending doom...nnBy rescuing Bingo Little and Tuppy Glossop from the soup (twice each)...nnBy arranging rather too many performances of the song ‘Sonny Boy’ to a not very appreciative audience...nnAnd by a variety of other sparkling stratagems that should reduce you to helpless laughter. About the Author The author of almost a hundred books and the creator of Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, Ukridge, Uncle Fred and Mr Mulliner, P.G. Wodehouse was born in 1881 and educated at Dulwich College. After two years with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank he became a full-time writer, contributing to a variety of periodicals. As well as his novels and short stories, he wrote lyrics for musical comedies, and at one stage had five shows running simultaneously on Broadway. At the age of 93, in the New Year’s Honours List of 1975, he received a long-overdue Knighthood, only to die on St Valentine's Day some 45 days later. Table of Contents It’s dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but I'll risk it with him,For as long as I’m immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, it’s possible to keep the real world at bay and live in a far, far nicer, funnier one where happy endings are the order of the day,Wodehouse always lifts your spirits, no matter how high they happen to be already,The incomparable and timeless genius – perfect for readers of all ages, shapes and sizes!,Not only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists,P.G. Wodehouse remains the greatest chronicler of a certain kind of Englishness, that no one else has ever captured quite so sharply, or with quite as much wit and affection,A genius ... Elusive, delicate but lasting,Witty and effortlessly fluid. His books are laugh-out-loud funny,The Wodehouse wit should be registered at Police HQ as a chemical weapon,The funniest writer ever to put words to paper,The greatest comic writer ever,P.G. Wodehouse wrote the best English comic novels of the century,Sublime comic genius
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3rd Degree
Detective Lindsay Boxer is jogging along a beautiful San Francisco street as a ferocious blast rips through the neighbourhood. A townhouse owned by an internet magnate explodes into flames, three people die and a sinister note signed ‘August Spies’ is found at the scene.
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While My Pretty One Sleeps
Neeve Kearny may be the only person in New York worried about the death of Ethel Lambston. When Ethel, a bestselling author famous for her juicy exposes, is found with her throat cut, Neeve's memories of her mother's long-unsolved murder come to life. As an innocent witness in the Lambstone investigation, Neeve is drawn into a sinister labyrinth of greed and ambition. Neeve Kearny may be the only person in New York worried about the disappearance of Ethel Lambston. Ethel, a bestselling author famous for her juicy exposes, is one of the best customers at Neeve's exclusive Madison Avenue boutique. But Ethel's ex-husband, her parasitical nephew, and the fashion moguls skewered in her latest article all have reason to be glad she's no longer around. When Ethel Lambston is found with her throat cut, Neeve's memories of her mother's long-unsolved murder loom up once again. Now as an innocent witness in the Lambston investigation, Neeve is drawn into a new nightmare...a sinister labyrinth of greed and ambition that will lead her into mortal danger... A stunning tale of murder, glamour and romance, "While My Pretty One Sleeps" is the most exciting novel yet from Mary Higgins Clark, America's undisputed master of suspense.
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The McKinsey Way
If more business books were as useful, concise, and just plain fun to read as THE MCKINSEY WAY, the business world would be a better place." --Julie Bick, best-selling author of ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW IN BUSINESS I LEARNED AT MICROSOFT. "Enlivened by witty anecdotes, THE MCKINSEY WAY contains valuable lessons on widely diverse topics such as marketing, interviewing, team-building, and brainstorming." --Paul H. Zipkin, Vice-Dean, The Fuqua School of Business It's been called "a breeding ground for gurus." McKinsey & Company is the gold-standard consulting firm whose alumni include titans such as "In Search of Excellence" author Tom Peters, Harvey Golub of American Express, and Japan's Kenichi Ohmae. When Fortune 100 corporations are stymied, it's the "McKinsey-ites" whom they call for help. In THE MCKINSEY WAY, former McKinsey associate Ethan Rasiel lifts the veil to show you how the secretive McKinsey works its magic, and helps you emulate the firm's well-honed practices in problem solving, communication, and management. He shows you how McKinsey-ites think about business problems and how they work at solving them, explaining the way McKinsey approaches every aspect of a task: How McKinsey recruits and molds its elite consultants; How to "sell without selling"; How to use facts, not fear them; Techniques to jump-start research and make brainstorming more productive; How to build and keep a team at the top its game; Powerful presentation methods, including the famous waterfall chart, rarely seen outside McKinsey; How to get ultimate "buy-in" to your findings; Survival tips for working in high-pressure organizations. Both a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most admired and secretive companies in the business world and a toolkit of problem-solving techniques without peer, THE MCKINSEY WAY is fascinating reading that empowers every business decision maker to become a better strategic player in any organization. About The Author Ethan M. Rasiel joined McKinsey & Co.'s New York office in 1989 and worked there until 1992. While at "The Firm", his clients included major companies in finance, telecommunications, computing, and consumer goods sectors. Before working at McKinsey, he worked as an equity fund manager at Mercury Asset Management in London. He has also worked as an investment banker. He has a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Table Of Contents Acknowledgements Part I: The McKinsey Way of Thinking About Business Problems Chapter 1. Building the Solution Chapter 2. Developing an Approach Part II: The McKinsey Way of Working to Solve Business Problems Chapter 4. Selling a Study Chapter 5. Assembling a Team Chapter 6. Managing Hierarchy Chapter 7. Doing Research Chapter 8. Conducting Interviews Chapter 9. Brainstorming Part III: The McKinsey Way of Selling Solutions Chapter 10. Making Presentations Chapter 11. Displaying Data with Charts Chapter 12. Managing Internal Communications Chapter 13. Working with Clients Part IV: Surving at McKinsey Chapter 14. Find Your Own Mentor Chapter 15. Surviving on the Road Chapter 16. Take These Things with You Wherever You Go Chapter 17. A Good Assistant Is a Lifeline Chapter 18. Recruiting McKinsey Style Chapter 19. If You Want a Life, Lay Down Some Rules Life After McKinsey Chapter 20. The Most Valuable Lesson Chapter 21. Memories of McKinsey Index