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Every Second Counts
In 1999, Lance Armstrong made world headlines with the most stunning comeback in the history of sport, winning the Tour de France in the fastest ever time after battling against life-threatening testicular cancer just eighteen months previously. His first book, It's Not About the Bike, charted his journey back to life and went on to become an international bestseller, and won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2000. Now, in his much-anticipated follow-up, Armstrong shares more details of his extraordinary life story, including a remarkable four more Tour de France wins, an Olympic medal, and the births of his twin daughters Grace and Isabel. Never shy of controversy, Armstrong offers, with typical frankness, his thoughts on training, competing, winning and failure. He also tells of the work he does for the foundation he created following his dramatic recovery, addresses the daunting challenge of living in the aftermath of cancer and treatment, and shares further inspirational tales of survival. A fresh outlook on the spirit of survivors everywhere, Every Second Counts is an awe-inspiring book by a man who strives every day to meet life's challenges - whether on his bike or off.
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It's Not About the Bike
This story of how Lance Armstrong came back from a fight against cancer to win the sporting world's most physically and mentally demanding event - the Tour de France won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 'If you read just one sports book this year, this is the one' Express on SundayLance Armstrong was one of the most precocious talents the world of cycling had ever seen. Within a year of turning professional in 1992 he was World Champion. In 1994 he won two stages of the Tour de France and in 1996 consolidated his position amongst cycling's elite by winning ten consecutive races. By this time, however, and unknown to him, he was battling against cancer as well as 200 fellow competitors. In early October he was diagnosed with testicular cancer so advanced he had to be operated on the very next day. And when lesions appeared on his brain and in his lungs he was given a 40% chance of survival. While he was in hospital undergoing a three month course in chemotherapy his team Codifis, who had promised to stand by him, cancelled his contract. However, by February 1997 he was out of hospital, training again and setting himself targets. He wanted to complete the 1998 Tour de France. Not only did he achieve this but he went on to win the 1999 Tour in spectacular style, in the fastest ever time, and was the first winner to take four stages in the race in 15 years. This is an extraordinary and inspirational story. 'So darn riveting that it simply cannot be put down-warmly recommended' Time Out
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Personality Plus
In Personality Plus, Florence Littaure gives you valueable insight for appreciating your one-of-a-kind,God-given personality. She includes a Personality Profiles test that reveals how your unique blend of traits affects your emotions, work performance, and relationships. Through humorous anecdotes and straightforward counsel,Personality Plus guides you to improve upon your strengths and correct your weaknesses. This engaging book also provides keys to understanding those around you. You'll learn how to accept-and even enjoy-the traits that make each of us so different. Personality Plus is the tool you ned to change your life,and the lives of those you care about, for the better.
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The Unconventional Bride
The not entirely convenient bride! Melissa Ethridge agreed to a marriage of convenience with Etienne Hurst to keep her family property from being sold. But what about giving up her freedom? Mel decides to be an unconventional bride and retain her independence -- and that includes in the bedroom! But marriage to Etienne isn't what she'd expected. Her new husband wants her, and she finds him incredibly attractive. Should she abandon her marriage rules and become a conventional wife?
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Everyman
The fate of Roth's EVERYMAN is traced from his first shocking confrontation with death on the idyllic beaches of his childhood summers and during his hospitalisation as a nine-year-old surgical patient through the crises of health that come close to killing him as a vigorous adult, and into his old age, when he is undone by the death and deterioration of his contemporaries and relentlessly stalked by his own menacing physical woes. EVERYMAN is a painful human story of the regret and loss and stoicism of a man who becomes what he does not want to be. The terrain of this savagely sad short novel is the human body, and its subject is the common experience that terrifies us all.
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Hidden Hearts
Hidden behind a cascade of water, Amicia peered out at the handsome rogue who drank from an icy forest pool. Startled by the nymph's reflection, Galen looked up into the waterfall for the tawny beauty who captured his heart on sight. Here at last was the lady he had come to rescue, the lady for whom he would risk prison and worse --- because he could not afford to tell her the truth! Amicia, heiress to the Castle Dungeld, would soon embrace him with unbridled passion, calling him her Robin Hood, come to save her from an arranged marriage and the stepfather who would destroy her life. But just as the dashing Galen claimed her as his bride, he was captured, unmasked and sentenced to hang. Sure she had been betrayed by the knave she'd loved with reckless abandon. Amicia vowed to free him and seek her own justice. Now she would form an army against her powerful stepfather, and challenge the will of malevolent King John himself!
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Her One And Only Valentine
He's back--for the valentine he never should have let go… When Kane Healey had to fight the hardest battle of his life, he learned the true meaning of "if you love someone, you have to let them go," and decided to face his future alone. Young and afraid, Rhiannon discovered she was pregnant. But Kane had gone, unaware of the precious miracle he'd left behind.… Now they have one last chance to put past mistakes behind them. As the Valentine's Day ball approaches, will Kane get down on one knee and make his valentine his bride?
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The Man Who Murdered Himself
The posh, idyllic Care Clinic promises to cure such twentieth-century afflictions as eating disorders, substance abuse, and low self-esteem. But when Shelley Lowenkopf and Homer Greeley--two former detectives from the Bronx--begin to investigate the whereabouts of one of the clinic's most loyal patients, they're in for some shocking treatment. A maniacal director browbeats patients and staff alike. A beautiful blonde picnics with a chimp and listens to Disney songs on a crank phonograph. And a bunch calling themselves The Church of the Unflagging Eye worship the television set and everything on it. For Lowenkopf and Greeley it would be just another missing Persons case--if people weren't suddenly turning up dead. Now the two detectives must solve a horrible killing, before murder becomes the clinic's nastiest--and most stubborn--habit.
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Bought For Her Baby
Greek billionaire Damon Latousakis is claiming a mistress--the same woman he exiled from his life four years ago. Charlotte Woodruff has never forgotten her heartbreak when Damon wrongly accused her years ago. But how much longer can she keep their child a secret? When Damon finds out he has a daughter, his demands take a different turn: he paid for a mistress, but he'll leave with a wife!
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Mistress And A Million Dollars
For years, model Briana Davenport fought temptation--in the form of a six-foot, blue-eyed seducer. Jarrod Hammond was her employer's sworn enemy and, as such, off-limits to her…and her bed. Then her father needed a cool million to bail himself out of trouble, and Briana had no choice but to turn to the Australian businessman. But after one mind-blowing night as his millionaire mistress, how could Briana ever walk away?
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Ashblane's Lady
Lady Madeleine Randwick was his hostage, and a way to get under her brother's skin. As a player in the murky game of borderland politics, Alexander Ullyot, Laird of Ashblane, should have had no compunction about using her for his own ends. He should ruin her as surely as he wanted to ruin her brother. And instead…instead he found he was complimenting her. Was it the firelight in her hair, the soft, low tone of her voice or her stubborn streak of independence? Alex saw danger ahead. Was he falling for the woman who was his means of revenge…?
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His Executive Sweetheart
One day she was the prim-and-proper executive assistant, the next day Celia Tuttle fell madly, hopelessly in love with her boss -- mogul Aaron Bravo, bachelor extraordinaire. She knew he'd never marry...she'd bought too many farewell gifts for his on-their-way-out-the-door girlfriends to suspect otherwise. So what was Celia to do? Come clean, of course. Then offer her resignation -- and get a total makeover to help her recover from her foolish infatuation. Except Aaron, instead of letting her go, began eyeing her differently. Seductively. Which led to Celia's next dilemma -- pregnancy. Would Aaron be offering her one of his infamous parting gifts? Or a lifetime of love?
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A Father's Sacrifice
After a tragic chain of events nearly destroyed his life, Jameson O'Connell returned to the one place he'd ever considered home. However, as soon as the brooding bachelor set foot back in Hart Valley, he reeled from the discovery that one night of frenzied passion with the tantalizing Nina Russo had brought a beautiful little boy into the world. After the shock subsided, the tortured town outcast insisted on claiming Nina as his bride. But despite the insatiable hunger that elevated them to exquisite heights in each other's arms, years of personal sacrifice had taken an enormous toll on them both. Now, it would take their pint-sized miracle to truly unite them in love...
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A Scandalous Mistress
A move to Richmond was the fresh start Lady Amelie Chester needed to escape the rumors surrounding her husband's death. And what better place to launch her niece into the ton? But scandal followed Amelie and, unwittingly, she falsely confessed to an intimate relationship with Nicholas, Lord Elyot, heir to the Marquess of Sheen! Enchanted and intrigued, Nicholas was quick to take every advantage of the situation.…