 Medicus: A Novel of the Roman Empire
"The biggest compliment I can offer this wonderful funny portrait of the Roman Empire in its most distant is that I hope Downie is planning a series. Russia is too good a character in a unique book." -Malcolm Jones, Newsweek
Divorced and down on their luck, Cayo Petreius Russian took the rash decision to seek his fortune in an outpost of the elements of the Roman Empire, namely Britannia. In a moment of weakness, after 36 hours in exchange for a military hospital, transfers to compassion and save an injured slave girl, Tilla, from her abusive owner. You now have a new problem: a servant who does not speak and can not cook, and drags trouble in her wake. Before he knows it, Russian is caught in the middle of an investigation into the deaths of prostitutes working outside the local bar. Russia must now summon all Medicus: A Novel of the Roman Empire
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August 6, 2011
Medicus: A Novel of the Roman Empire
August 4, 2011
Get the Interview Every Time: Proven Resume and Cover Letter Strategies from Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals
 Get the Interview Every Time: Proven Resume and Cover Letter Strategies from Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals
Author Brenda Greene surveyed 60 Fortune 500 hiring managers and human resource managers for answers, and interview. Full of resumes and cover letters sample that represent what hiring managers, directors and vice presidents want to see, getting the interview Every Time provides job seekers with the confidence to know they can create a message that stands out and get the interview. Completely updated and expanded advice on how to get the interview and then what to do during the interview process-Get the interview every hour breaks monumental Get the Interview Every Time: Proven Resume and Cover Letter Strategies from Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals
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August 2, 2011
Stupid American History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions
 Stupid American History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions
From Columbus to George W. Bush (which is a lot of material, people), Leland takes us through mythconceptions American history, exposing the idiocy and stupidity along the timeline. Have been reclassified to report about the myths. For example, Samuel Prescott was actually the kind we are aware that the British were coming and there is no doubt that Paul Revere. Move Colbert and Stewart, satire has finally found its place in American history. Book Excerpt: "John Tyler was on his knees playing marbles when he was informed that Benjamin Harrison was dead and now president of the United States. Pebbles at that time was a very popular game for both children and adults." To Stupid American History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions
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July 31, 2011
Daughter of Joy (Brides of Culdee Creek, Book 1)
 Daughter of Joy (Brides of Culdee Creek, Book 1)
Infused with all the splendor and warmth of his earlier novels, Morgan's new book, set in the nineteenth century outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado, also tells a compelling story, perceptive of the faith journey of a woman. In the wake of losing her husband and young son, Abigail Stanton is looking for a way to make sense of their losses. She takes a job as governess to Conor MacKay, a man confused, often volatile, which also takes a deep pain and Daughter of Joy (Brides of Culdee Creek, Book 1)
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July 29, 2011
Love on a Dime (Ladies of Summerhill)
 Love on a Dime (Ladies of Summerhill)
At the age of elegance and excess, Lilly Westbrook yearning for true love and eternal. Newport, Rhode Island, 1899, is a light wave, elegant yacht, and the ladies of leisure. From opulent palaces that serve as summer residences for the rich and famous. Home of the railroad magnates and tycoons of the bank – running youth and women who aspire to marry them. But it is not the place to novelists lady. Especially those dime novels pen of ill repute. This poses a problem for Lilly Westbrook, because that is exactly what he does. No one in the social group known Lilly pens fiction under the pseudonym of Fannie Cole. Not your family or the young man about to propose. And especially not the Grail Jackson, the long-lost boyfriend, who just bought your department … and waving his heart more than it cares Love on a Dime (Ladies of Summerhill)
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July 27, 2011
Anna karenin
 Anna karenin
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July 25, 2011
Slow Hands (Harlequin Blaze)
 Slow Hands (Harlequin Blaze)
Jake Wallace is completely bewitched by Maddy and completely baffled. How can this woman so seductive merger with enthusiasm in his ministry for a moment, then become a haughty queen's next? 'S determined to get to the bottom of the program Maddy. A nice slow inch at a time … Slow Hands (Harlequin Blaze)
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July 23, 2011
Deeper Water (Tides of Truth Series, Book 1)
 Deeper Water (Tides of Truth Series, Book 1)
In the murky waters off the coast of Savannah, a young law student is under fire, trying his first case in a prominent law firm and established. A complex mix of betrayal and deception quickly makes its way through the case and your life as you explore the dark secrets and confusion about the man that the defense – and the majority shareholders of the company. How big will the conspiracy race? If you were to give up his true self to fulfill a higher calling? And what you have to go to discover the truth behind a tragic case of cold?
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July 20, 2011
Oliver Twist (Collector's Library)
 Oliver Twist (Collector’s Library)
Charles Dickens is perhaps the most beloved writer of English-speaking world and Oliver Twist is one of his most popular works. A heartbreaking story that portrays the cruelty of the Victorian era, at worst, has been adapted for film, theater (including the classic musical Oliver!), And for television. Dickens's dark and gritty tale follows the adventures of a hapless orphan who goes from a house in the slums of hard work to the outside world more dangerous in London. Many of the book's characters have become household names, especially the colors and the criminal Fagin "Artful Dodger". Full of sympathy, suspense, humor and vitality, Oliver Twist captures the exciting battle of good against evil … all with an innocent young boy at its center. great works of world literature are now available in these great memories Oliver Twist (Collector’s Library) 
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July 16, 2011
Sweetie
Sweetie
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