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Gift of Wonder (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser.)
by Lenora WorthA church full of guests… But where was Alice Bryson's fiancé? He was hightailing it out of the Louisiana bayou, with Alice's heart and the townspeople's trust. So how could she believe in another handsome stranger who vows to rebuild their hurricane-battered community? Yet developer Jonah Sheridan promises to do just that.
Gift Songs (Cape Poetry Ser.)
by John BurnsideTo the Shakers, a good song was a gift; indeed the test of a song's goodness was how much of a gift it was. In their call to 'labour to make the way of God your own', Shaker artists expressed an aesthetic that had much in common with the old Japanese notion, attributed to Hokusai, that to paint bamboo, one had first to become bamboo. In his tenth collection, John Burnside begins with an interrogation of the gift song, treating matters of faith and connection, the community of living creatures and the idea of a free church - where faith is placed, not in dogma or a possible credo, but in the indefinable - and moves on through explorations of time and place, towards a tentative and idiosyncratic re-ligere, the beginnings of a renewal of the connection to, and faith in, an ordered world. The book closes with a series of meditations on place, entitled 'Four Quartets', intended both as a spiritual response to the string quartets of Bartók and Britten (as Eliot's were to Beethoven's late quartets), and as an experiment in the poetic form that the finest of poets, the true miglior fabbro, chose as a medium for his own declaration of faith. The poems in this collection are true gifts: thrillingly beautiful, charged with power and mystery, each imbued with the generous skills of a master of his craft.
A Gift To Change His Life: A Gift To Change His Life (bondi Beach Medics) / From Best Friends To I Do? (queenstown Search And Rescue) (Bondi Beach Medics #2)
by Emily ForbesSun, surf and a seven-year-old secret!
A Gift To Change His Life / From Best Friends To I Do?: A Gift To Change His Life (bondi Beach Medics) / From Best Friends To I Do? (queenstown Search And Rescue)
by Emily Forbes Sue MacKaySun, surf and a seven-year-old secret! In this Bondi Beach Medics story, lifeguard Jet’s heart skips a beat when paramedic Mei arrives at his beachside rescue. They shared a teenage summer fling -and then real life beckoned…
Gift Wrapped Dad (Mills And Boon Vintage Desire Ser.)
by Sandra SteffenThe Hunk Under Her Christmas Tree Single mom Krista Wilson could hardly believe that the man she'd loved years ago was standing before her, asking for help. Though Krista had sworn off men long ago, she couldn't resist agreeing to Will's request – with a few stipulations: No midnight kisses under the mistletoe.
Gift-Wrapped Family: A Ranger For The Holidays Gift-wrapped Family Holiday Homecoming (Family Ties (Love Inspired) #3)
by Lois RicherA Family for Christmas
Gift-Wrapped Governesses: Christmas At Blackhaven Castle Governess To Christmas Bride Duchess By Christmas (Mills And Boon M&b Ser.)
by Annie Burrows Marguerite Kaye Sophia JamesChristmas at Blackhaven Castle
Gift-Wrapped In Her Wedding Dress: Gift-wrapped In Her Wedding Dress (sydney Brides) / The Baby Who Saved Christmas / A Very Special Holiday Gift (Mills And Boon Cherish Ser.)
by Kandy ShepherdBillionaire Dominic Hunt’s Christmas ball is a chance for hard-working party planner Andie Newman to make her name. Unexpectedly, Dominic agrees to hire her – if she’ll be his fake fiancée! But, under the mistletoe, their act starts to feel all too real…
Gifted (Gifted #1)
by Donald HounamThe Bishop of Oxford is very, very dead. At least the police think it’s the Bishop – it’s impossible to be sure, since someone has made off with his head. Fifteen-year-old Frank Sampson is the forensic sorcerer on the case. But he is easily distracted. By Kazia, the supposed victim’s beautiful, and possibly dangerous, niece. By Marvo, his police colleague, who seems dead set on making his life difficult. By the terror that he's losing his Gift – the ability to work magic. And by all those stupid rules which get in the way of proving that everybody is wrong about the case . . . except Frank.Donald Hounam has wrought a sharp, exciting, original new voice in teen fiction.
Gifted
by Nikita LalwaniCardiff in the 1980s is a place where maths can get you noticed. Rumis Vasi is the town's 'maths prodigy': untangling numbers and Rubik's Cubes protects her from the harsh vagaries of the playground and gives a pattern to her world. But after years of her father's determined tutoring, Rumi finds that numbers are beginning to lose their innocence. India infuses her with a romantic sense of belonging and, as she grows older, and desire becomes a dirty word in the Vasi household, the idea of love is opened up to painful examination.In a voice that is by turns very funny and fiercely tender, Nikita Lalwani brings us a captivating story of high aspirations and deep longing, and of the sometime loneliness of childhood.
Gifted and Talented
by Wendy HoldenTop Ten bestselling author Wendy Holden launches a new series with Gifted and Talented, the most witty and romantic campus novel since David Nicholls' Starter for Ten.Can gardener Diana win the heart of Richard, the recently widowed Master of Branston College? Ideal for fans of Catherine Alliot and Jenny Colgan.
The Gifted Child
by Penny KlineHow do you deal with what comes after a death?When Kristen’s partner William is murdered in a mugging gone wrong, she tries to pick up the pieces for the sake of her young stepson Theo. But when Theo’s biological mother Ros demands that he go to live with her, Kristen’s world is torn apart again. The police think that William was killed by an elusive criminal known as ‘the dog man’ – but Kristen has reason to believe that Ros, a woman with an unstable past, is behind the killing. Soon, Kristen realises that William’s life wasn’t all it had seemed. Everyone she encounters has something to hide, and not everyone is who they appear to be. Maybe Kristen needs to watch for danger in the places she’d least expect…The Gifted Child is a superb psychological thriller which explores themes of fear and loss through the eyes of those who are left behind.
The Gifted Gabald?n Sisters
by Lorraine LópezHaving lost their mother in early childhood, the Gabaldón sisters consider Fermina, their elderly Pueblo housekeeper, their surrogate Grandmother. The mysterious Fermina love the girls as if they are her own, and promises to endow each with a "special gift" to be received upon her death. Mindful of the old woman's mystical ways, the sisters believe Fermina's gifts, bestowed based on their natural talents, magically enhance their lives. The oldest sister, Bette Davis Gabaldón, always teased for telling tales, believes her gift is the power to persuade anyone, no matter how outlandish her story. Loretta Young, who often prefers pets to people, assumes her gift is the ability to heal animals. Tough-talking tomboy, Rita Hayworth believes her gift is the ability to curse her enemies. And finally, Sophia Loren, the baby of the family, is sure her ability to make people laugh is her legacy. As the four girls grow into women they discover that Fermina's gifts come with complicated strings, and what once seemed simple can confuse over time. Together they learn the truth about their mysterious caretaker, her legacy, and the family secret that was nearly lost forever in the New Mexican desert.
The Gifted School: The pursuit of prestige, no matter the cost...
by Bruce HolsingerAmbitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige - no matter the cost... A gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies. 'Wise and addictive... an incisive inspection of privilege, race and class.' The New York TimesIn the peaceful, privileged community of Crystal, Colorado, a group of close friends are raising their families in harmony. Until one day, news begins to spread that a 'gifted school' will be opening its doors in their town. There are only a few prestigious places, and the competition will be ferocious. As parents and children begin to compete, cracks start to show in this picturesque community. Fault lines appear between friends and siblings, in marriages and careers, as old resentments start to simmer and long-buried secrets threaten to detonate under the pressure...Just how far will these parents go to give their children a good education, and what will be the ultimate price?Praise for The Gifted School...'Snapping with tension, this is a book for our times. It will push a lot of buttons for a lot of people' SHARI LAPENA, AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR 'Like Big Little Lies with standardized testing... a deeply pleasurable read' MEG WOLITZER, AUTHOR OF THE FEMALE PERSUASION'The summer read that predicted the college-admissions scandal' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions, and minor sins can escalate' THE NEW YORKER'[A] timely and relevant read for the summer' OPRAHMAG.COM'A (hilariously) timely book that explores the lengths to which privileged parents will go to get their kids a top education' NEW YORK POST
The Gifted, the Talented and Me
by William SutcliffeLaugh-out-loud funny and instantly recognisable - not since The Inbetweeners has a coming of age story been so irreverent and relatable. Fifteen-year-old Sam is not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. In fact he's ordinary and proud of it.None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mum made the whole family move to London. Now Sam's off to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where everyone's busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands. Sam knows he'll never belong, even if he wanted to. And that's before he ends up on stage wearing nothing but a fur onesie ...A brilliantly funny look at fitting in, falling out and staying true to your own averageness.
The Gifted, the Talented, and Me
by William SutcliffeFifteen-year-old Sam is not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. In fact, he's ordinary and proud of it. None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mom made the whole family move to London. Now Sam's off to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where everyone's busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands. Sam knows he'll never belong, even if he wanted to -- but can he find himself on his own terms?
Giften: THE BREATHTAKING NEW DYSTOPIAN THRILLER
by Leyla Suzan'Gripping, haunting and compelling... Definitely one for fans of Black Mirror or John Wyndham' Liz Hyder, author of BearmouthOne girl takes on an oppressive system in this electrifying teen dystopia, set in a post-apocalyptic world sapped of natural resources'A vividly imagined dystopia furnished with memorable characters and urgent, believable conflicts' M.R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the GiftsA BLIGHTED LANDEver since The Darkening, survival has been a struggle. The people of the Field toil on parched earth, trying to forge a life amid dwindling resources.A GIFTAs one of the Giften, Ruthie is a saviour to her isolated community: her hands hold the rare ability to raise food from dead soil. But she is also its greatest danger.A SINISTER REGIMEIn the City lurks a dark army, intent on hunting Giften to harnass their power. With the threat growing ever stronger, Ruthie and her friends must leave behind all they have ever known and embark on a quest that will pitch them towards the City, and unknowable dangerOne way or another, a battle is coming.
Gifts
by Laura Barnett'Warm and uplifting storytelling: a delightful treat'Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures'A gorgeous festive tale. Told in the form of interlinked short stories, it's beautifully written and highly emotionally intelligent'Daily Mail'I loved The Versions Of Us by Laura Barnett and her new novel is just as wonderful... The ideal warm, bittersweet read to get you in the festive spirit'Good Housekeeping'Full of warmth, poignancy and a huge dose of Christmas spirit'RedTwelve peopleTwelve giftsOne Christmas to rememberMaddy runs the bookshop on Market Square. She's struggling to choose a gift (a watch? a wine subscription? a weekend bag? all too much?) for her old school friend Peter, who's just moved back from London following a messy divorce.Peter doesn't have a clue what to get for his teenage daughter Chloe - furious with her mother, she's decided to up sticks and move to Kent with him, but he worries that he really doesn't know her at all.Chloe wants to buy something special for her grandmother Irene, who lives alone on the other side of town.Irene doesn't get out much these days, but she'd really like to find the right gift for Alina, who's so much more than a carer, really - always stops to chat for a bit, have a cup of tea, even if it makes her late.And Alina, meanwhile, has her eye on something for...From the no. 1 bestselling author of The Versions of Us comes a novel about how wonderful and sad and difficult and happy and strange Christmas can be. Stories to inspire, move and comfort.'He felt it: the lightness, the expansiveness, the anticipation, the sense that something good was coming. And it was, wasn't it - though the world was still licking its collective wounds and there was still suffering everywhere, suffering and loneliness and sadness. Despite all this, it was good: it was kindness, it was giving without thought of recompense, it was light in the darkness'
Gifts (Annals Of The Western Shore Ser. #1)
by Ursula K. Le GuinOrrec, the son of the Brantor of Caspromant, and Gry, daughter of the Brantors of Barre and Rodd, have grown up together, running half-wild across the Uplands. The people there are like their land: harsh and fierce and prideful; ever at war with each other.Only the gifts keep the fragile peace. The Barre gift is calling animals. The women of Cordemant have the power of blinding, or making deaf, or taking away speech. The Rodds can send a spellknife into a man's heart. The Callems can move heavy things - even buildings, even hills. The Caspro gift is the worst and best of all: it is the gift of undoing: an insect, an animal, a place ...Orrec and Gry are the heirs to Caspro and Barre. Gry's gift runs true, but she refuses to call animals for the hunt. Orrec too is a problem, for his gift of undoing is wild: he cannot control it - and that is the most dangerous gift of all ...GIFTS is Ursula Le Guin at her best: an exciting, moving story beautifully told.
The Gifts
by Karen Perry**Preorder Can You Keep A Secret? The next novel from Karen Perry, today**From Karen Perry, the bestselling author of The Boy That Never Was, comes a short story about simple actions and terrible consequences.Harry has allowed guilt to destroy his marriage, but someone else close to him and Robin is harbouring a tragic secret that could have changed everything . . .Find out the truth in THE GIFTS, a compelling short story to be read alongside THE BOY THAT NEVER WAS. Also includes a sample of ONLY WE KNOW - the gripping new novel from Karen Perry.
Gifts For Our Time: Book Four in the the gripping, uplifting Rivenshaw Saga set at the close of World War Two (Rivenshaw Saga #4)
by Anna Jacobs***The final installment in the heart-melting Rivenshaw series, set at the end of World War Two***Germany 1939, and Christa Sommer boards the Kindertransport, unsure that she'll ever see her beloved mother and father again.Once in England she is taken in by elderly Mrs Pelling, who grows to love Christa as the daughter she never had. But in 1945 Mrs Pelling dies. While her will cannot be found, her money-grabbing niece appears out of the blue to claim her inheritance and turfs Christa out, with only a suitcase to her name. The prejudice against Germans still runs high in England, and Christa is unable to secure a job or a place to stay...Luck comes her way when a lady she saves from being mugged turns out to be Mayne Esher's friend Daniel's mother. Taking pity on Christa, they take her to Rivenshaw where they plan to start a new life as part of the Esher building firm.There Christa is welcomed with open arms and she soon develops a love for the place, the people and, Daniel . . . But Esherwood is not the trouble-free sanctuary she first thinks. Determined to do their bit for soldiers returning from the war they have agreed to allow the council to build prefabs on some of Esherwood's garden. But an empire-building town planner seems set on taking all of Mayne's land for the war effort . . . Mayne has also discovered a secret door at the back of the old Nissen hut, with a complicated locking mechanism that has local locksmiths dumbfounded.Just what is hidden behind the door to warrant such high security?************Praise for Anna Jacobs:'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around' - Historical Novels Reviews'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' - Sunday Times'Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Gifts, Markets and Economies of Desire in Virginia Woolf
by K. SimpsonThis book brings a new dimension to the critical debate about the complex relationship of Woolf to the marketplace and commodity culture through a focus on the gift economy at work in Woolf's writing, exploring the political subversiveness of the gift and its significance in her modernist aesthetics.
Gifts Of Love (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser. #No. 170)
by Crystal StovallA MOTHER AT HEART… Stranded with a handsome stranger and his infant daughter as a tornado roared above them, Jessie Claybrook didn' t know why God had brought her here. Until a mighty gust landed the infant in her arms…and suddenly she knew that God had heard her prayers.
The Gifts of Reading
by Robert MacfarlaneFrom the acclaimed author of The Old Ways and Landmarks -- an essay on the joy of reading, for anyone who has ever loved a bookEvery book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange of intellectual and psychological currency, that leaves each participant enriched. Here Robert Macfarlane recounts the story of a book he was given as a young man, and how he managed eventually to return the favour, though never repay the debt.From one of the most lyrical writers of our time comes a perfectly formed gem, a lyrical celebration of the transcendent power and humanity of the given book.
The Gifts of Reading
by Philip Pullman Roddy Doyle Michael Ondaatje William Boyd Markus Zusak Salley Vickers Pico Iyer Robert Macfarlane Madeleine Thien Jan Morris Jackie Morris S.F. Said John Wood Jancis Robinson David Pilling Dina Nayeri Alice Pung Andy Miller Chigozie Obioma Max Porter Sisonke Msimang Candice Carty-Williams Imtiaz Dharker'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book...' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak