Urn:oclc:786167705 Republisher_date 20130502050228 Republisher_operator Scandate 20130424003612 Scanner . The thrilling novel that launched 1 New York Times bestseller Jeffrey Archers career, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less. Urn:lcp:notpennymorenotp00arch_0:lcpdf:56c6a8ba-e62d-42c3-93f3-e7bd7335242c Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer, 9780312997137, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. THE SWINDLE IS INGENIOUS The conned: an Oxford don, a revered society physician, a chic French art dealer, and a charming English lord. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 20:41:17 Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA164504 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City New York Donor Release Date July 2014 Duration 7 hours 34 minutes Summary The thrilling novel that launched 1 New York Times bestseller Jeffrey Archers career, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less.
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Those who cynically refer to “clean coal” today would have been right home in the 19-aughts. In her earliest memories we see, for example, a coal-powered railroad advertising the cleanliness of their service. In portraying Lillian’s life, Rooney shows us markers for the times. Margaret Fishback - from the Poetry Foundation She presented a somewhat cynical view of romance, and had to eat a bit of crow when she succumbed to love and marriage in her 30s, taking it so far as to having a child. The poems that Kathleen Rooney uses in the book as Boxfish’s are Fishback’s. She penned several books of verse that earned her a reputation beyond her ad work. Like Margaret, Lillian hails from Washington DC, arriving in 1900, came to NYC in her 20s, and became one of the premier ad writers in the country. Lillian Boxfish, the character, is based on a real person, Margaret Fishback, whose career and life paths Lillian mimics. In stopping at various Manhattan spots over the course of the night, she encounters prompts to memory that span her lifetime, and a major chunk of the 20th century. On New Year’s Eve 1984, 84 year old Lillian Boxfish sets out from her Murray Hill apartment on a considerable walk. We stood there and talked about city politics for something like 20 minutes. Several years ago - I think when Edwards was still fire chief -I encountered Edwards near Fire Station No. And, like most Springfield residents, I’m sure, I wish him well in keeping things on an even keel for the next few months. I was out of town when the Springfield City Council transferred new Mayor FRANK EDWARDS from his Ward 1 aldermanic seat into the ultimate hot seat of Springfield last week. Still, move on we must, and I hope that doesn’t indicate disrespect to our past mayor. But having a local leader take his own life remains perplexing. As many said, the city goes on, work goes on, and life goes on. Some of the usual enthusiasm for that approach is under a cloud on the eve of 2011, after the recent, still-baffling death of Springfield Mayor TIM DAVLIN. Often at the turn of the year, it’s time for a whimsical look ahead, as days get longer and the promise of better times looms. That’s when I came upon the plan to have Freddie use his special sneakers to deliver an important letter for Uncle Jorge. Running up the stairs in walk-up apartments came to mind. After that, I considered situations in New York City where Freddie would naturally need to use his special sneakers. At a school in Atlanta, Georgia, a boy walked up to me and said: “Freddie should visit his Uncle Jorge in New York.” It was a brilliant idea and something that had not occurred to me before. I always listen carefully, because I am looking for inspiration. This generates lots of suggestions for other books in the series. Q: Where did you get the idea for Freddie’s latest adventure?Ī: Whenever I do a school assembly, I always tell my audience how the plot for Zapato Power #4: Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash and Zapato Power #5: Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow came from student ideas. We were lucky enough to sit down with author Jacqueline Jules to chat about Freddie Ramos Rules New York, her inspiration, and a wish for a zapato power herself. In Freddie Ramos Rules New York, the sixth book in the early reader Zapatos Power series, Freddie tests out his new super-power sneakers while on a trip to the city to visit his uncle. Turn on your torches and join Aveline JonesAveline loves reading ghost. Everyone else calls it a shed but he insists that it's a 'studio'. The Haunting of Aveline Jones - Phil Hickes. Keith lives with his wife and two children in a woodland cottage near the seaside town of Lyme Regis. His work is informed by a love of nature, myth and history. As Aveline starts to unravel the mystery of what happened to Primrose, she realises that she might also be in danger. Getting lost in a good story and expressing the characters, setting and atmosphere through drawing is still the best kind of escapism he knows. Sent away to the seaside for her half-term holiday, Aveline discovers a book of scary stories that belonged to a girl named Primrose Penberthy, who disappeared without trace several years ago. He has a passion for horror, ghosts, and all things that go bump in the night.Keith Robinson (Illustrator) Keith Robinson loves illustrating children's fiction. The Haunting of Aveline Jones Phil Hickes, Keith Robinson (Illustrator) 4.25 2,257 ratings460 reviews Want to read Buy on Amazon Rate this book Aveline Jones loves reading ghost stories, so a dreary half-term becomes much more exciting when she discovers a spooky old book. Biography: Phil Hickes (Author) Born in the UK, Phil now lives with his wife in Oregon, where he works as an advertising copywriter. Balancing the love aspect of the story with other concerns such as scholarship opportunities and changing friendships adds to the genuinity of Mia’s life. Smith has an honest and genuine voice that truly conveys the thoughts of a high schooler and makes Mia’s situation more relatable. Match Me If You Can by Tiana Smith is an un-put-down-able romance that discusses the struggles of high school and high school relationships. When Mia realizes her mind keeps on thinking of Logan, she is not sure which boy is her perfect match. This is exactly what Mia wanted, but as they spend time together, she realizes how awkward it is. All is going well, especially when Vince asks her to homecoming at the soccer game. Determined for Vince to ask her to homecoming, Mia logs on to Robyn’s email and against her wishes, matches them together. As much as Mia tries to convince Robyn that they are perfect for each other, Robyn will not match them together. Unconvinced, Mia has her eyes on Vince, a soccer player for the school’s team. Robyn, Mia’s best friend and the high school’s matchmaker, thinks that Logan, who always seems to be flirting with Mia, would be the perfect date. Homecoming is just around the corner, but Mia is still trying to find a date. Teen Advisory Corps member Claire enjoyed Bozeman grown author Tiana Smith's reading of her YA debut Match Me If You Can so much she devoured it in one night! She had this to say: Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assingments for nobles – until they are hired to pilfer a fames sword. It features a duo that when I return to these books, I greet as old friends Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater.īefore we get into the review, here is the premise of Theft of Swords. This is the beginning of an exciting, against the odds and sometimes fun fantasy adventure. Today on my blog, I am bringing you a review of one of my favourite fantasy novels, this is book 1 of one of my top 10 books/series of all time – welcome to my review of Theft of Swords, book 1 of the Riyria Revelations by Michael J Sullivan. Welcome to the latest review on my blog, I do hope that you are staying safe and reading something awesome. With this bold and deeply personal novel, Colleen Hoover delivers a heart-wrenching story that breaks exciting new ground for her as a writer. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. He’s also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily, but Ryle’s complete aversion to relationships is disturbing.Īs questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan – her first love and a link to the past she left behind. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, and maybe even a little arrogant. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life suddenly seems almost too good to be true. She’s come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up – she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. SOMETIMES THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU IS THE ONE WHO HURTS YOU THE MOST Published by: Simon & Shuster UK, 2nd August 2016 The woman her daughter had become was because of the things she'd done in life. Reflecting back with a touch of shame, Anabeth sighed softly. However, she didn’t particularly like her. There was a time when she thought her daughter a special gift from God, but in other moments, Anabeth felt she was being punished. Anabeth had been pregnant three times, but only Jessie Belle survived. She had to accept her part in the way her daughter turned out.Ī tear formed in her left eye as she thought of her daughter-her only living child. Not because it would embarrass her, but rather because it would destroy her daughter.Īs much as she wanted to blame Jessie Belle for all that happened, Anabeth could not. Her present was still filled with secrets she didn’t want known. A place she tried not to visit in her dreams or thoughts. She still had to unburden herself of the past-a past filled with shame and regret. There were moments when she was consumed with fear, and times when she wished for an eternal escape from the agony, but deep down, Anabeth wasn’t ready to die. Her body, weakened by the disease raging throughout, ached with inexplicable pain. She slowly made her way over to her bed and eased under the covers. She eyed her reflection in the mirror, noting the dark circles under her gray eyes and the paleness of her honey complexion. Anabeth Grainger Holt ran her fingers through her fading chocolate brown curls. This book features Essun, the hero of book one, The Fifth Season, settling into her new community of Castrima. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy, is no exception to this rule (for a detailed look at book one, click here). It is the characters dealing with the events of book one and preparing for the action of book three. Stuck in between these walloping crescendo moments, book two usually falls much flatter. It is almost inevitably a bridge between what was surely a cliffhanger-heavy but ultimately satisfying climax to book one-because no publisher is going to print a 500-page first-book-of-a-trilogy that does not have some decisive storytelling-and the ultimate finale to the trilogy, which is also surely momentous. Readers of the fantasy genre often dread the second book of a trilogy. |