Over the next thirty years, Maugham would be one of England’s most popular writers, publishing some twenty volumes of fiction and a dozen nonfiction works, including travel writing, biographies of his uncle, and the autobiography Escape from the Shadows (1972), which dealt frankly with the three “shadows” over Maugham’s life: his father, his uncle, and his own homosexuality. The book was praised by Graham Greene and sold well, convincing Maugham to continue writing full time. While convalescing from his wounds, Maugham wrote his first book, Come to Dust (1945), which drew on his war experiences. Maugham served with distinction in World War II in North Africa, where he reportedly saved the lives of 40 men and sustained a head injury that resulted in blackouts. Educated at Eton and Cambridge, Maugham trained as a barrister but instead decided to follow in his uncle’s footsteps and pursue a career in literature. Robin Maugham was born Robert Cecil Romer Maugham in 1916, the son of Frederic Maugham, 1st Viscount Maugham, and Helen Romer, and nephew of the famous author W.
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Marry in Scarlet is the fourth book in Anne Gracie’s Marriage of Convenience series, and to be perfectly honest, after the huge disappointment that was Marry in Secret (book three), I wasn’t sure I was going to read it. But the unlikely bride and groom may have found love in the most improbable of places–a marriage of convenience. George is furious and when gossip claims she deliberately entrapped the duke–when she was the one who was trapped–she marches down the aisle in a scarlet wedding dress. Caught in a compromising position, the duke announces their betrothal. The more she defies him, the more the duke wants her, until an argument at a ball spirals into a passionate embrace. Especially a man as insufferable as the Duke of Everingham, whose kisses stirs unwelcome and unsettling emotions. Having grown up poor, Lady George has no intention of giving up her fortune to become dependent on the dubious and unreliable goodwill of a man. Lady Georgiana Rutherford–irreverent and unconventional–has no plans to marry. He’s the biggest prize on the London marriage mart, pursued by young unmarried ladies and their match-making mamas, as well as married women with a wandering eye. The proud and arrogant Duke of Everingham is determined to secure a marriage of convenience with heiress, Lady Georgiana Rutherford. She nurtured her public image with sumptuous displays that didn’t always convey precisely the message she intended. Who needed movie stars, when the gargantuan appetites of the rich and famous shaped empires, not Hollywood budgets, and their out-of-wedlock offspring were displayed in triumphal parades, not tabloid magazine photos?Ĭleopatra, the most famous woman in the ancient world, got lurid coverage Angelina Jolie might find familiar - which should be helpful as Jolie prepares for her possible role in the big-budget movie based on Stacy Schiff’s superb new biography, “Cleopatra: A Life.” Indeed, as Schiff retells it, Cleopatra’s story serves as a cautionary case study in the perils of celebrity. You think 21st century culture is celebrity-obsessed? Try Mediterranean society at the dawn of the first millennium, when politics were entirely personal, and rulers’ romantic entanglements could be as important as the battles they won. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. Designed for on-the-go inspiration, this is a perfect guide to Buddhist principles and the foundations of meditation and mindfulness. Here she presents teachings on breaking free of destructive patterns developing patience, kindness, and joy amid our everyday struggles becoming fearless and unlocking our natural warmth, intelligence, and goodness. Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. A collection of short inspirational readings by one of the world's wisest women- O, the Oprah Magazine. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor. Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Myths Lies Secrets Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic's wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, "Shut up!" No joke. History Smashers: The Titanic is a part of the History Smashers collection. The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. Right? Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank. Myths Lies Secrets Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic. On Apan "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. History Smashers: The Titanic is a part of the History Smashers collection. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. In essay after essay, Lorde promotes the unity of difference. The quality of these essays is consistently high and the unity is made possible by Lorde's emphasis on differences as a source of strength rather than divisiveness. The subject matter of these essays is remarkably varied, yet homogeneous. These poems and the essays in Sister Outsider stress Lorde's oft-stated theme of continuity, particularly of the geographical and intellectual link between Dahomey, Africa, and her emerging self. The title Sister Outsider finds its source in her poetry collection The Black Unicorn (1978). These essays explore and illuminate the roots of Lorde's intellectual development and her deep-seated and longstanding concerns about ways of increasing empowerment among minority women writers and the absolute necessity to explicate the concept of difference-difference according to sex, race, and economic status. (1984), a collection of fifteen essays written between 19, gives clear voice to Audre Lorde's literary and philosophical personae. He also said reading interviews from the band where they disparaged him as a fill-in, a temporary replacement, and a drunken loser, really hurt him emotionally and contributed to his substance issues. Flashback: Metallica Reunite With Dave Mustaine For Super Jam In 2011. As highlighted in Berlinger's book, Mustaine asked why the band kicked him out instead of trying to help him get sober instead, like they were doing with Hetfield. The documentary also looked into Metallica's own struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, which culminated with James Hetfield leaving the band during filming to attend rehab for alcohol abuse, according to Joe Berlinger's 2004 book, "Metallica: the Monster Lives, the Inside Story of Some Kind of Monster." During his conversation with Lars Ulrich, Mustaine lamented constantly hearing Metallica songs on the radio and being mercilessly taunted by Metallica fans on the street. In 2004, Metallica released their famous documentary, "Some Kind of Monster," which featured a retrospective on the band's history and included Dave Mustaine. Dave Mustaine, the founder and lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Megadeth, was originally a member of Metallica. Cofounding Metallica bassist Ron McGovney is questioning Dave Mustaine s claim that he was an 'alpha male' in their former bands early days. but Ronan was a worthy contender nonetheless. i honestly thought the h in here was going to be paired with the fellow teacher whom she had a beef with in her school (cause in the previous books, she mentioned a number of times how he always gave her the stink eye).Īs it happened, the H was not him. Definitely my new favorite of the series, I truly didn’t want this one to ever end!Īww this was simply cute and sweet. They fit so seamlessly together and I love that their relationship was so mature and never had much drama. But Ronan is determined to make her see he’s worthy of them. This was just such a sweet story, Larke is an amazing single mom who has her guard up thanks to Wren’s father. Even with the ongoing lawsuit, it doesn’t take long for Ronan to worm his way into Larke and Wren’s hearts. Larke is powerless to resist his concern for her student and his affection for her daughter, Wren. When one of Larke’s students asks Ronan to help her sue Larke over a bad grade, he can’t bring himself to say no. Ronan will do anything to get Larke’s attention, including representing the student who wants to sue her. and completely unfazed by Ronan’s charm and good looks. Larke is a Calamity native, a teacher, a single mom to an adorable daughter…. Ronan Thatcher, hot shot lawyer who just moved to Calamity, Montana, is smitten with his new neighbor, Larke Hale, the minute he lays eyes on her. This had everything I love about a Devney Perry/Willa Nash book! Small town feels, single parent, a handsome smitten hero, witty banter, low drama, and a touch of mystery. Wong also worked as a secretary during World War II. While at Mills, she discovered a talent for ceramics in a summer course and joined a Ceramics Guild associated with the college. Wong graduated from Mills College in 1942 with a Phi Beta Kappa key. Wong first attended San Francisco Junior College, and later Mills College, where she majored in economics and sociology in the hopes of becoming a social worker in Chinatown. She was raised with the traditional beliefs and customs of Chinese culture which her family and her elders imposed upon her. Wong was born on January 21,1922 and raised in San Francisco she was the fifth daughter of an immigrant family which grew to have nine children. She was given the English name of Constance, also being known as Connie Wong Ong. Jade Snow Wong ( Chinese: 黃玉雪 pinyin: Huáng Yùxuě) (Janu– March 16, 2006) was a Chinese American ceramic artist and author of two memoirs. The Ice Warriors' weapons are built into their armour.This is a novelization by Terrance Dicks of the original television series by Brian Hayles, who was also the author of The Curse of Peladon. 'YOU STAND ACCUSED OF BOTH SABOTAGE AND SACRILAGE. are as follows: Jessica Hayles as Sunny Shi Ne Nielson as Roxie Jason Simpson as. His body of work as a writer for television and film, most notably for the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, lasted from 1963 to 1989. Petty criminals Brian and Charlie have become disillusioned with the. The Doctor uncovers a treacherous plot to steal the mineral wealth of Peladon, and is again confronted by his old enemies – the Ice Warriors. Brian Hayles (7 March 1931 - 30 October 1978) was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Membership of the Galactic Federation was expected to bring peace and prosperity to the planet, but the spirit of the sacred monster Aggedor is once more spreading terror and death. The travellers arrive in the dangerous domain of the Toymaker, where their failure to win at a series of games could result in them becoming his playthings for eternity. We shall play endless games together - your brain against mine. Publisher's summary 1980 Target Books edition įifty years after his first visit to Peladon, the Doctor returns to find that Queen Thalira has inherited a troubled kingdom from her father. Shop Now Summary You will become my personal opponent. |