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Впервые на русском – семнадцать историй, доказывающих, что двукратный лауреат «Оскара» Том Хэнкс не менее талантлив и как писатель. «Мистер Хэнкс оказался настоящим писателем с большой буквы „П“, – рекомендует Стивен Фрай. – Одни рассказы в этой книге заставят вас хохотать в голос, другие – растрогают до слез». Герои Хэнкса отправляются на Луну в самодельной ракете, застревают в Париже во время п…
«Нигде в мире вы не найдете таких богатых людей, как китайцы», – писал средневековый арабский путешественник Ибн Баттута; эту фразу Кевин Кван использовал как эпиграф к своему международному бестселлеру. Итак, познакомьтесь с Рейчел Чу; она американка китайского происхождения, молодой профессор экономики в нью-йоркском университете и специалист по теории игр. Однажды ее бойфренд Ник, тоже универси…
Originally published in 1914, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a timeless story of socialism, political awakenings and class struggle, told with a volatile mix of heartfelt rage and sly humour.The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists tells the story of a group of working men who are joined one day by Owen, a journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society. Owen’s spirited attacks on the gree…
A promise made has to be a promise kept This small town in rural Georgia is where Kimberly Singleton hopes to find the answers that can save her adopted daughter's life. Daniel Monroe is the key: the charismatic firefighter is the one who helped bring her child into the world. He's a good man from a loving family who makes Kimberly feel like she's finally found a safe haven. But he won't give up h…
As the «oracle of dating,» Kayla is supposed to have all the answers about love and relationships. She's supposed to have the perfect relationship. But now that Jared is «taking a step back,» Kayla feels like a total fraud. So the expert on dating starts taking her own rebound advice—and some from her friends—and stops moping around. Yeah, there are other possibilities out there—including the beyo…
MAN'S – AND WOMAN'S? – BEST FRIENDConard County's returning war hero is a world away from the popular high school athlete Ashley Granger remembers. Zane McLaren doesn't want any fanfare—he doesn't want any human contact at all. But it seems Zane's affectionate golden retriever has other ideas about the decorated soldier and the teacher next door!Wounded in battle, Zane wants only to be left alone.…
The sexy ER consultant at Melbourne City Hospital catches Bella Gray's eye instantly, but she knows she shouldn't get involved with Heath Jameson.As a police officer, working undercover in the hospital to catch a drug thief, Bella can't risk exposing the investigation. As a woman, carrying a heavy emotional burden, she can't risk falling in love. Only Bella can still feel her life beginning to cha…
The sexy ER consultant at Melbourne City Hospital catches Bella Gray's eye instantly, but she knows she shouldn't get involved with Heath Jameson.As a police officer, working undercover in the hospital to catch a drug thief, Bella can't risk exposing the investigation. As a woman, carrying a heavy emotional burden, she can't risk falling in love. Only Bella can still feel her life beginning to cha…
The doctor and the single momWhen Shelly Weaver returns to the children's ward for her first night shift as a single mom, she discovers it's also Dr. Ross Bodey's first night back. He's been working in the Outback, but on discovering Shelly's newly single status he's returned—for her!Shelly didn't know Ross was in love with her—until now. And suddenly Ross is asking her to change her life forever.…
The doctor and the single momWhen Shelly Weaver returns to the children's ward for her first night shift as a single mom, she discovers it's also Dr. Ross Bodey's first night back. He's been working in the Outback, but on discovering Shelly's newly single status he's returned—for her!Shelly didn't know Ross was in love with her—until now. And suddenly Ross is asking her to change her life forever.…
City doctor in the Outback…Dr. Abby Hampton is the ultimate city doctor, and is absolutely dreading being stuck in a bush hospital for three months—until she steps off the plane! Midwife Kell Bevan is there to greet her and he's absolutely gorgeous! The sexual chemistry between the pair is ignited. But Abby is determined not to get involved because her life is in the city. But each dramatic medica…
City doctor in the Outback…Dr. Abby Hampton is the ultimate city doctor, and is absolutely dreading being stuck in a bush hospital for three months—until she steps off the plane! Midwife Kell Bevan is there to greet her and he's absolutely gorgeous! The sexual chemistry between the pair is ignited. But Abby is determined not to get involved because her life is in the city. But each dramatic medica…
A battle rages within Ethan Phillips. By day, he’s a sexy firefighter saving lives in his community. At night, he’s a half-demon enraptured by carnal desire. And on this night, after a harrowing rescue dredges up memories of his tragic past, Ethan’s hunger is stronger than ever.After turning to Tina Driscoll for one night of passionate release, he tries to keep his distance. He knows the curse tha…
Featuring atmospheric settings and compelling characters, these dark and bold erotic short stories will satisfy the deepest of paranormal desires. American exchange student Kate Bordessa has fled to Russia to escape her family's hopes that she'll become one of the Proffered, human women who feed and mate with elite vampire warriors. But when she stumbles upon a wounded vampire in the streets of Mo…
New York City, December 31–Countdown to Eternity . . .Jackson Holloway is running out of time. To pay for his life of crime, he must find a pure soul to take his place in the Underworld before the clock strikes midnight. Medium Charlotte Simms seems like the perfect target—all he has to do is kiss her. But one kiss leads to a sensual encounter unlike anything Jack ever experienced in life. And now…