Emerging from the long shadow cast by his formidable father, Harold Godwineson showed himself to be a worthy successor to the Earldom of Wessex. In the following twelve years, he became the King's most trusted advisor, practically taking the reins of government into his own hands. And on Edward the Confessor's death, Harold Godwineson mounted the throne—the first king of England not of royal blood. Yet Harold was only a man, and his rise in fortune was not blameless. Like any person aspiring to power, he made choices he wasn't particularly proud of. Unfortunately, those closest to him sometimes paid the price of his fame.
This is a story of Godwine's family as told from the viewpoint of Harold and his younger brothers. Queen Editha, known for her Vita Ædwardi Regis, originally commissioned a work to memorialize the deeds of her family, but after the Conquest historians tell us she abandoned this project and concentrated on her husband, the less dangerous subject. In THE SONS OF GODWINE and FATAL RIVALRY, I am telling the story as it might have survived had she collected and passed on the memoirs of her tragic brothers.
This book is part two of The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Book one, GODWINE KINGMAKER, depicted the rise and fall of the first Earl of Wessex who came to power under Canute and rose to preeminence at the beginning of Edward the Confessor's reign. Unfortunately, Godwine's misguided efforts to champion his eldest son Swegn recoiled on the whole family, contributing to their outlawry and Queen Editha's disgrace. Their exile only lasted one year and they returned victorious to London, though it was obvious that Harold's career was just beginning as his father's journey was coming to an end.
Harold's siblings were all overshadowed by their famous brother; in their memoirs we see remarks tinged sometimes with admiration, sometimes with skepticism, and in Tostig's case, with jealousy. We see a Harold who is ambitious, self-assured, sometimes egocentric, imperfect, yet heroic. His own story is all about Harold, but his brothers see things a little differently. Throughout, their observations are purely subjective, and witnessing events through their eyes gives us an insider’s perspective.
Harold was his mother's favorite, confident enough to rise above petty sibling rivalry but Tostig, next in line, was not so lucky. Harold would have been surprised by Tostig's vindictiveness, if he had ever given his brother a second thought. And that was the problem. Tostig's love/hate relationship with Harold would eventually destroy everything they worked for, leaving the country open to foreign conquest. This subplot comes to a crisis in book three of the series, FATAL RIVALRY.
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Millions and millions of people will be able to quit smoking when they find out how easy it really can be. This book will become a number one best seller. Why? Because of one simple reason. As grandpa puts it, “the damn thing works”. Why is this sensational breakthrough so effective? Because, with this very simple method, a smoker is able to eliminate all the cravings and desires, they have for tobacco.
For most people the hardest part of quitting is fighting with those cravings and desires that plague their mind. And they struggle with thoughts and desires that push them to want another cigarette. Ron Roesch has found a way to eliminate those desires. When a smoker is freed from the cravings and desires to smoke, it becomes easy for them not to smoke again.
This book explains in easy to read detail how the addiction works in the mind and how the mind can be set free from the addictive hold tobacco has on it.
Anyone who has tried to quit knows why they weren’t able to stop. Ron Roesch knows all too well what that feels like. And he has discovered how to instantly eliminate those awful feelings. He also knows how any one that uses his method can easily eliminate the obstacles and challenges they faced, when they tried to quit.
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I got my book edited at "fiverr" I thought Lorrie, one who gave me a critical review, was a non smoker. When i asked her about it, this i what she said.
"Hi Ron,
Actually, I've smoked for about thirty years. Since I read your book yesterday, I'm on day two of non-smoking lol. When I thought of your technique I couldn't believe how quickly it worked...so far. I've had to do it about three times today, but I haven't caved yet for a cigarette.
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One last thing before you buy the book “smoken” is a real word. Even if spell checkers doesn’t recognize it. Jim Carry said in the Mask “Smoken!” He didn’t say smo-k-i-n-g. Who says smo-k-i-n-g these days anyway? The urban dictionary defines it as “a verb. (smoe'ken) slightly more formal tense of the past participle of smoke, (smoked).”
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Professional fundraising Consultant and Author, Benjamin R. Case shares from his 39 years of service in the nonprofit sector as an advancement professional, senior manager and leader. This book, Top 21 Tips for Highly Successful Fundraisers is a collection of 'Tips' written exclusively by Ben Case intended to encourage and help fundraisers, managers and leaders everywhere become highly successful.
The Holocaust robbed Zofia Weiss of all she holds dear. The Secret State Police have confiscated her home, killed her friends, and imprisoned the man she loves. After searching through displaced persons camps and finding nothing, Zofia is sure that her lover is dead. With only her life, a dream, and a terrifying secret, Zofia illegally boards The Exodus, bound for Palestine.
Along with a group of emaciated Jewish survivors, Zofia sets out to find the Promised Land. Despite the renewed sense of hope, Zofia lives in constant fear since the one person who knows her dark secret is a sadistic SS officer with the power to ruin her life and the life of an innocent, Lebensborn child.
When the Nuremburg trials convict the SS Officer of crimes against humanity, Zofia believes she is finally safe and does her best to raise the beautiful girl entrusted to her care. As the child becomes a woman in her own right, can she find true love and belonging in a post-war society, or will the secrets of her heritage tear apart the only family she’s ever known?
In this simple, easy-to-read self-help book you will discover: CREATION of simple stories that can transform lives, CLARITY to create a story by overcoming the greatest challenge most people face, COURAGE as you follow the story pathway to develop powerful personal stories, CONFIDENCE that your story matters and that it can transform the lives of others and CONNECTION when you match what people really want with what you have to offer.
The search for treasure and hidden family secrets is one way to stoke the flames of passion.
The last eight years, Jamie Parker had been studying to become the next version of a female Jacque Cousteau. She thrives on solving puzzles, finding treasures, and searching for hidden secrets. When Cameron Wright asks her to translate ancestral documents, she has no idea she'd be digging up the Wright's devastating and personal haunts from the past.
Joining forces, the two ignite a hunger for treasure and find it's not the gold in their pockets that matter, but the gold in their hearts.
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When Rome transgresses upon his father's domain that lays between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Pacorus, a prince of the Parthian Empire, is sent to exact revenge. After a string of victories Pacorus and his men are captured in Cappadocia, clapped in chains and sent to Italy to live out the rest of their days as slaves. But fate intervenes and Pacorus and his companions are saved from a living hell by a renegade gladiator named Spartacus. In gratitude, Pacorus agrees to help Spartacus build his army as Rome musters its legions to crush the slave uprising. And so begins an epic adventure of glory and savagery played out across the length and breadth of Italy, as Spartacus defeats the armies of Rome and Pacorus leads his horsemen to victory after victory. But will Pacorous and the slave army escape from Italy, and will he win the love of the fierce and proud Gallia before the most powerful man in Rome, Marcus Licinius Crassus, takes the field against Spartacus?
A map of the Parthian Empire at the time of Pacorus (the 1st Century BC) can be found on the maps page of my website: www.peterdarman.com
"Darman has researched this novel extremely well, as one would expect with his military non-fiction background. This detail is meshed with great story telling which flows along with great gusto. Less for the fact that this book is about a Parthian rather than a Roman, I would describe it as a ‘Roman Sharpe’. Darman’s style is similar to and as good as Bernard Cornwell’s, one of my favourite authors."
British Army Rumour Service review, June 2011
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“You Are My Sunshine,” is the sequel to “All My Love, Detrick,” this novel is set during the holocaust.
When Helga Haswell becomes pregnant by a married SS officer who abandons her, she finds herself alone and desperate. She is afraid to tell her parents that she is pregnant out of wedlock, so her doctor suggests that Helga check into Heinrich Himmler’s home for the Lebensborn. This is a program, he explains, that has been instituted by the Nazi’s to create perfect Aryan babies. Since Helga is of pure German blood and the child’s father is an SS officer, she will be accepted, the doctor explains. Her child will have a good life because adoption is available only to the finest of Hitler’s Elite. Not only this, the doctor says but during her pregnancy, Helga will have the finest food and medical care available. And, instead of a life of shame, she will be honored for her efforts in producing a perfect Aryan child for the new world that Hitler is in the process of creating. Then after the baby is born, the Lebensborn will take the child and assume all future responsibilities releasing Helga to live her life without the burden of a fatherless offspring. In her desperation, all of this sounded perfect to Helga, that was of course before she felt life stir within her womb. However, by the time this occurred it was already too late. She had already moved into Steinhoring, home for the Lebensorn, and there was no possibility of turning back. The papers were signed. She could not escape. Hitler owned her unborn child.
On a cold day in January Helga’s little girl came into the world. But instead of being sheltered by her mother’s arms, she was torn away by the nurses at the home for the Lebensborn and thrust into a treacherous world where the very people sworn to protect her were not what they seemed. The little girl was growing, and she was amongst some of the cruelest people on earth and subjected daily to the ideology of the Third Reich. But when Hitler became convinced that he was indestructible and, went to war on two fronts dividing his army, Germany began to fall. The Nazi’s became fearful as America entered the war joining Churchill against them in the west, while Stalin a formidable enemy with the brutal Russian winters on his side, ripped them apart in the east. And so, the tables turned on the Third Reich. The cruel Nazi’s, who believed they could not be defeated were about to swallow their pride and surrender at the feet of the Allies. The superior race would prove to be inferior after all. Hitler’s elite would run for cover, some would commit suicide; some would be tried in Nuremberg for crimes against humanity, while others would escape with their tails tucked between their legs and head for South America or other friendly ports. But God had other plans for Helga’s tiny innocent child, who had been born on that January morning. The child’s life was about to change in a very strange but significant way. Instead of becoming whom and what the Nazi’s had hoped to create, this child would be befriended and nurtured by the most unexpected people.
Fat ones. Thin ones. Crawling from the bin ones. We've got Maggots!
Hilarious fun, but also very educational, this illustrated picture book follows the life cycle of that most irritating of insects, the common fly. It begins with the havoc caused by maggots, follows them as they disappear and pupate, and finally sees them emerge as adult flies, ready for a fresh round of destruction. Finally, the cycle of life goes full circle as the flies lay eggs which hatch into new maggots.
Following the story is an informational section, structured in a way that turns learning into an easy and automatic process. This part of the book is packed full of valuable information about the natural world.
Finally, there is a drawing tutorial, where you can learn to draw your own maggots by following a series of simple and illustrated steps.
We've Got Maggots has appeal for a fairly broad age range, and caters for different educational levels. Filled with entertainment, education, and skills development, you can download the eBook to your Kindle device, or choose the paperback for a more permanent addition to your bookshelf.
This boy next door might be new around here, but he knows just how to take care of her.
Janna Thompson believes she’s going downright mental. In the past few weeks, she’s seeing things no one else can see and can’t shake an ominous presence. Yet, when a hot cop with a protective instinct moves into her apartment building, things might be looking up.
Cade Lanter is no ordinary being. The son of a human policeman and a Queen of the Fae, he lives in the human world for now. When an enemy of old threatens the balance of both the human world and Eiru, Land of the Fae, he must fight the would-be usurper in the human realm. Of course, that might require more focus than he can muster lately since a certain, sexy neighbor keeps him distracted.
Their two, unlikely worlds collide when he becomes The Fae Next Door.
"You're charged with murder. You better hold onto me like a drowning man with a Styrofoam cooler." - Jake Lassiter
The client admits he killed a man...
His lawyer doesn't believe him...
The truth is buried beneath a conspiracy of theft and murder.
Linebacker-turned-lawyer Jake Lassiter heads to Havana and untangles a deadly plot involving the CIA, Fidel Castro, and the Russian government.
"Realistic, gritty, fun."-- New York Times Book Review
Heroes, legends and myths are no longer part of common conversation, but it’s time for the game to begin. The problem is good has forgotten how to play, and evil is out to take the prize-the world. Can humans learn to play again and heroes rise to become legends, or is it all just a silly myth?
Art Gallery owner Andra Perce receives a mysterious painting with creatures of Greek mythology on one side and her and K-9 officer Alex Haydon on the other. Things become really crazy when characters of evil seem to escape out of the painting and spawn havoc on the city. Alex and Andra struggle past the absurdity of it in an effort to stop the evil before they win the game, and Andra is sacrificed to a monster.
Four girlfriends, one mission: to each find sexily-ever-after with the man of their dreams. This Husband Series bundle contains the first four books of Louise Cusack’s hot, sexy and smart, stand-alone romance series set across the sprawling landscape of Australia, from the glitter of Sydney to sundrenched beaches and the scorching heat of the outback.
The first 4 Husband Series Books (over 1000 pages) included in this bundle are:
Husband SIT (book #1): Jill is fresh out of a nowhere relationship and looking for sexual adventure when she meets Finn and falls crazy in love. Technically, however, he’s still married, and that raises moral questions that only get wilder when Jill moves on to more Husband Sitting to earn money to save her kid sister from a Bangkok jail. Keeping secrets from her girlfriends hurts, but the persistence of Finn, who will do anything to win her, might just save the day.
Husband STAY (book #2): Newly divorced Angela has never had good sex, let alone great sex, until she meets hunk-a-licous Jack, who completely blows her mind. Every date afterward suffers in comparison, and on the brink of her diva dreams coming true, Angela must to choose between orgasms-on-demand, and finding the perfect husband and father to help her create a family.
Husband HEEL (book #3): Rose Bay socialite, Louella is grappling with an awkward marriage breakup, and not looking for a lover until her tattooed bodyguard Nick sends her libido into overdrive. They come from different worlds, but it’s the secrets they keep from each other that undermine their budding relationship. When Louella’s emotional baggage arrives with an overweight tag, they have to decide between sticking with scorching sex or risking everything for love.
Husband ROLLOVER (book #4): Fritha is a free spirit, sleeping with whoever she pleases until stuck-up British food critic Max walks into her teahouse and sparks fly, in and out of bed. When they’re together, it’s a smorgasbord of sex and feels that she’s never experienced before. So his demand for a commitment should be thrilling, except, he’s an International celebrity and she’s a girl with a reputation. Not exactly a match made in heaven.
NOTE: Books 1, 2 and 3 of this series were finalists in the Australian Romance Readers' Association 2016 Awards.
Fierce warriors. Savage barbarians. Powerful warlords.
All ready to claim their mates.
Alien Alphas is a collection of panty-melting sci-fi romances featuring dominant alien heroes, penned by New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors. This decadently naughty box set includes twenty-three ALL-NEW, stand-alone novellas full of hot alien alpha males, breathless passion, and reluctant surrender. Take an exhilarating trip beyond the stars with this limited time only bundle that's sure to leave you turning the pages late into the night.
Featured authors: Cari Silverwood, Cynthia Sax, Renee Rose, Lee Savino, Addison Cain, Kallista Dane, Maren Smith, Ava Sinclair, Sue Lyndon, Emily Tilton, Ashe Barker, Korey Mae Johnson, Grace Goodwin, Ivy Barrett, Jane Henry, Jaye Peaches, Katie Douglas, Lili Zander, Loki Renard, Maria Monroe, Megan Michaels, Myra Danvers, Sara Fields, and Sophie Kisker
Publisher's Note: The stories featured in this collection involve MF and MFM pairings. They include spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this box set.
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Laurel Beacham may have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but she has long since lost it digging herself out of trouble. Her father gambled and womanized his way through the family fortune before skiing off an Alp, leaving her with more tarnish than trust fund. Quick wits and connections have gained her a reputation as one of the world’s premier art recovery experts. The police may catch the thief, but she reclaims the missing masterpieces.
The latest assignment, however, may be her undoing. Using every ounce of luck and larceny she possesses, Laurel must locate a priceless art icon and rescue a co-worker (and ex-lover) from a master criminal, all the while matching wits with a charming new nemesis. Unfortunately, he seems to know where the bodies are buried—and she prefers hers isn’t next.
Related subjects include: women sleuths, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth books, murder mysteries, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), book club recommendations.
The Bodies of Art Mystery Series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Ritter Ames:
COUNTERFEIT CONSPIRACIES (#1)
MARKED MASTERS (#2)
ABSTRACT ALIASES (#3)
FATAL FORGERIES (#4)
Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all.
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