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Accident Society: Fiction, Collectivity, and the Production of Chance
by Jason PuskarThis book argues that language and literature actively produced chance in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by categorizing injuries and losses as innocent of design. Automobile collisions and occupational injuries became "car accidents" and "industrial accidents." During the post-Civil War period of racial, ethnic, and class-based hostility, chance was an abstract enemy against which society might unite. By producing chance, novels by William Dean Howells, Stephen Crane, Anna Katharine Green, Edith Wharton, Theodore Dreiser, and James Cain documented and helped establish new modes of collective interdependence. Chance here is connected not with the competitive individualism of the Gilded Age, but with important progressive and social democratic reforms, including developments in insurance, which had long employed accident narratives to shape its own "mutual society." Accident Society reveals the extent to which American collectivity has depended—and continues to depend—on the literary production of chance.
Accidental
by Alex RichardsThis timely, emotionally-resonant story about a teen girl dealing with the aftermath of a tragic shooting is a must-read from an exciting new YA talent.Johanna has had more than enough trauma in her life. She lost her mom in a car accident, and her father went AWOL when Johanna was just a baby. At sixteen, life is steady, boring . . . maybe even stifling, since she's being raised by her grandparents who never talk about their daughter, her mother Mandy. Then he comes back: Robert Newsome, Johanna's father, bringing memories and pictures of Mandy. But that's not all he shares. A tragic car accident didn't kill Mandy--it was Johanna, who at two years old, accidentally shot her own mother with an unsecured gun. Now Johanna has to sort through it all--the return of her absentee father, her grandparents' lies, her part in her mother's death. But no one, neither her loyal best friends nor her sweet new boyfriend, can help her forgive them. Most of all, can she ever find a way to forgive herself?In a searing, ultimately uplifting story, debut author Alex Richards tackles a different side of the important issue that has galvanized teens across our country.
The Accidental (Penguin Ink Ser.)
by Ali SmithThe Accidental is Ali Smith's dazzling novel about a family holiday and a stranger who upends it.Arresting and wonderful, The Accidental pans in on the Norfolk holiday home of the Smart family one hot summer. There a beguiling stranger called Amber appears at the door bearing all sorts of unexpected gifts, trampling over family boundaries and sending each of the Smarts scurrying from the dark into the light.A novel about the ways that seemingly chance encounters irrevocably transform our understanding of ourselves,The Accidental explores the nature of truth, the role of fate and the power of storytelling.'A beguiling page-turner. . . a brilliant creation. To read The Accidental is to be excited from first to last'Independent'Joyous, a shot across the bows. . . writing as rapture, as giddy delight' The Times'Brilliant and engaging, frequently hilarious. . . Smith makes one look at the world afresh' Sunday Telegraph
The Accidental Accardi Heir: His Pregnant Desert Queen (brothers Of The Desert) / The Accidental Accardi Heir (the Outrageous Accardi Brothers) (The Outrageous Accardi Brothers #2)
by Caitlin CrewsThe night that bound them!
The Accidental Adventures of Onion O' Brien: The Great Ape Escape
by Jason ByrneThe Accidental Adventures of Onion O’Brien is the deadly debut from Ireland’s Got Talent’s Jason Byrne!Meet Onion O’Brien. He’s an ordinary kid growing up in the suburbs where nothing ever happens. Except when it does, it always happens to him.Luckily, his friends have his back.There’s Sive O’Connor, Dallan Okoye, Cliona O’Hare and Onion’s big brother, Derek (who thinks he’s too cool to be in the gang). Together they’re the Five O’s.The circus has come to Ballinlud and Onion’s grandad got free tickets for the whole gang! But the evening turns out to be more eventful than planned when a baby ape escapes and ends up in Onion’s back garden.Can the Five O’s save the ape from the evil ringmaster and keep her hidden in suburbia long enough to get her safely to Tota Freedom Wildlife Park?
The Accidental Adventures of Onion O'Brien: The Head of Ned Belly (The Accidental Adventures of Onion O'Brien)
by Jason ByrneOnion O’Brien is in trouble – again! This time he and the rest of the Five O’s are trying to stop the destruction of the Valley, the local waste ground where they hang out. But Mayor Ronald Bump has other ideas – he wants to build new apartments, and he sets local guards The Ferg and Judge on the children.As if things weren’t bad enough, there’s a new teacher who’s acting very suspiciously. The Five O’s can find out his secret if they manage to win the school talent contest. There’s only one problem – they are completely talentless.Then there’s the discovery of the head of Ned Belly, and the local legend that claims he had hidden treasure …Will the Five O’s manage to outwit The Ferg and Judge, and Ronald Bump, and the new teacher, and solve the mystery of the head of Ned Belly, and save their precious Valley?
The Accidental Adventures of Onion O'Brien: The Secret Scientist
by Jason ByrneOnion and the gang are at it again. This time they’ve stumbled across a Russian scientist at an old folks’ home, whose crazy experiments are causing all kinds of confusion in Ballinlud.Suddenly there are old people acting strangely all over suburbia, with power cuts and People in Black (PIBs) menacing the locals.Not even The Ferg and Judge, the local guards, can figure it out. It’s up to the Five O’s to solve the mystery, preferably before dinnertime!This hilarious story from the zany brain of one of Ireland’s greatest funnymen is the third accidental adventure for Onion O’Brien and his gang of friends, the Five O’s.The third book in the deadly new series from one of Ireland’s best-loved comedians.‘Anyone who has been a child in Ireland will love this series’ Ryan Tubridy‘Madcap adventures that will appeal to children with a nose for mischief’ Evening Echo
The Accidental Agent: A Jimmy Nessheim Novel
by Andrew Rosenheim1942: THE RACE IS ON TO CREATE THE ATOMIC BOMB.James Nessheim has gone back to college and thinks he has left his life as a spy behind. But the covert nuclear programme at the University of Chicago has been infiltrated by an enemy agent, and Nessheim is persuaded by the FBI to help track him down.At the same time, an old flame re-enters Nessheim’s life and he finds himself falling in love. But can it be coincidence that she appears just as he becomes a special agent again? Nessheim’s personal and professional lives grow dangerously intertwined as he struggles to protect the war’s deadliest secret – and work out who he can trust.
An Accidental American: A Novel
by Alex CarrA powerful new thriller, the first in a series from this acclaimed writer. It features Nicole, part French, part Lebanese, part American - and a master forgerNicole has experienced enough danger and excitement to last her several lifetimes. But a six-year spell in Marseilles' toughest prison has cured her adrenaline habit. Now peace and quiet are what she craves. A farmhouse buried deep in the French Pyrenees, a garden to tend, and the occasional job whipping up a passport or a visa to pay for her simple lifestyle will do her fine. John Valsamis could have been any tourist, a solitary American needing directions in Nicole's empty corner of the world. But she knows he isn't. From his briefcase Valsamis pulls a Red Notice, a document reserved for people regarded by interpol as serious terrorist threats. On the document is a face familiar to Nicole - Rahim Ali. They had worked together and been lovers a decade earlier in Lisbon. Nicole does not believe Rahim has turned to terrorism, yet Valsamis confronts her with what looks like proof, along with intelligence of a planned major terrorist strike. Rahim was last spotted in Lisbon and Valsamis wants Nicole to track him down. Nicole cannot resist the pull, the need to prove Valsamis wrong about her former lover. Just a few days, she tells herself, a week at most. She'll find him and clear things up and be back to her old routine. But as the train slides south towards Lisbon's Santa Apolonia Station, she begins to realise how foolish her expectations had been ...
Accidental Amnesia (The Saving Kelby Creek Series #4)
by Tyler Anne SnellRobbed of her memory… and implicated in a murder.
The Accidental Assassin: An Island, A Poodle, A Body …
by Jan TomsVictor Green is 37, unmarried and the sort of man who irons his underpants. When pruning his tree, he falls from his ladder and kills the pedestrian below - the gangster Tommy ‘Gruesome’ Hewson. As word spreads of the gangster’s demise, Victor is mistaken for Vincent Green, an international hitman, and swept into a turf war between two local gangs. The hapless Victor’s life is turned upside down as he inherits Tommy's poodle, gets a girlfriend and is recruited to fight in both gangs, accidentally leaving a trail of bodies in his wake as he tries to figure out what seems to be a horrific misunderstanding.
Accidental Baby (Mills And Boon Vintage 90s Modern Ser. #2034)
by Kim LawrenceThe unexpected father! When Jo had problems, she always turned to Declan Rafferty. He was gorgeous, sexy and highly eligible - but to Jo he was simply her best friend. So, crying on his shoulder after a failed romance, Jo was shocked to find herself wanting more from Declan than friendly words of advice.
The Accidental Beauty Queen: the perfect summer romcom
by Teri Wilson'Teri Wilson is the Queen of Romantic Comedy!' Sarah Morgan'The Accidental Beauty Queen effortlessly delivers on all of the charm and emotion you hope for in a romantic comedy. Utterly enchanting' Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling authorIn this charming romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Miss Congeniality, critically acclaimed author Teri Wilson (creator of Hallmark movies Unleashing Mr Darcy and Marrying Mr Darcy) shows us that sometimes being pushed out of your comfort zone leads you to the ultimate prize...Charlotte Gorman loves her job as a school librarian, and is perfectly content to experience life through the pages of her books. Which couldn't be more opposite from her identical twin sister. Ginny, an Instagram-famous beauty pageant contestant, whose biggest aspiration is to win Miss American Treasure.However, when Ginny has an allergic reaction that swells her face and could ruin her last chance of winning the crown, Charlotte suddenly finds herself stepping into her sister's towering stilettos. Woefully unprepared for the glittery world of pageants, Charlotte is mortified by the experience. But as she discovers there's more to her fellow contestants than just wanting a sparkly crown, Charlotte realises she has a whole new motivation for winning.'The perfect recipe for a feel-good read: Mix one part Mr. Darcy, one part sisterhood, one bulldog named Buttercup and add a hefty sprinkle of glitter. I laughed, cried, and swooned and even felt better in a bikini after reading it!' Lindsay Emory, critically acclaimed author of The Royal Runaway**Featured in Entertainment Weekly's 'Fiction and movie love stories that make the perfect Valentine's Day Pair': Read The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson; Watch Miss Congeniality**
Accidental Bodyguard: The Rancher's Prospect Prince Charming Wears A Badge The Good Mom Accidental Bodyguard (The Florida Files #2)
by Sharon HartleyShe can't make the same mistake again
The Accidental Bodyguard: The Accidental Bodyguard; Memories Of Laura (Mills And Boon Vintage Desire Ser. #1003)
by Ann MajorCELEBRATION 1000 MAN OF THE MONTH MR. JUNE
The Accidental Bride: Bride Book 2 (ebook) (Bride Series #2)
by Jane FeatherNew York Times bestselling author Jane Feather sets her Brides trilogy against the turmoil of the English Civil War, and tells the tales of three unconventional young women who vow they will never marry - only to be overtaken by destiny. Fans of Stephanie Laurens, Julia Quinn and Liz Carlyle will be delighted with these daring brides.The Accidental Bride could only be the story of Phoebe, the 'awkward' one...For four years, Cato, the Marquis of Granville, had been just another man - the uninteresting, somewhat intimidating husband of Phoebe's older sister. But then her sister died, and Phoebe seemed a reasonable substitute. Her forced engagement to him should have been quite a cold-blooded arrangement...except that one day Phoebe looked at Granville - really looked at him - and saw what she'd never seen before: he was darkly, breathtakingly attractive.Once she'd noticed, she couldn't seem to stop noticing, and suddenly Phoebe was disastrously in love. It would be nothing short of torture to be married to Granville, knowing he didn't love her and never would. After all, Phoebe is not the kind of woman men fall in love with - Phoebe with her untidy hair, her rumpled clothes, and her fingers forever ink-stained from the poetry she writes.When running away does not solve her problems, Phoebe decides to try something a little different - something that involves a little change in wardrobe, a daring new attitude, and a bit of brazen seduction.Granville is about to discover that his awkward Phoebe is woman enough even for him...Look for Olivia's delightful story in The Least Likely Bride. For more of Jane Feather's signature romance check out the Blackwater Brides Trilogy and the Cavendish Square Trilogy.
Accidental Bride (Mills And Boon Cherish Ser.)
by Darcy MaguireProud, beautiful Clare Harrison is a working girl with no time for romance–until a chance meeting with the unforgettable millionaire Mark King makes her reconsider!
The Accidental Bride (Mira Ser.)
by Christina SkyeLove can find you in the most unlikely of places…
Accidental Cinderella: Cindy's Doctor Charming (men Of Mercy Medical) / Rich, Ruthless And Secretly Royal / Accidental Cinderella (Mills And Boon Cherish Ser.)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonA FAIRY TALE RECIPE FOR ROMANCE INGREDIENTS: 1 beautiful woman 1 scandalous celebrity chef 1 heaping tablespoon of undeniable attraction 3 cups of pure chemistry Unlimited measure of sizzling passion
The Accidental Collector: An artworld caper
by Guy KennawaySet in the world of contemporary art, Guy Kennaway's new novel delivers his trademark absurdities and laugh out loud moments.As the globe's most successful super-dealer, Herman Gertsch spent his charmed life jetting between his galleries in Zurich, London and New York, fawned over by artists, curators, politicians and the uber-rich.As Herman's empire grew, nothing seemed to get in his way, until he made the calamitous decision to open a gallery in a rural English backwater. Here, Herman encountered John 'Brother' Burn, a penniless hippy known as the slipperiest man in south Somerset, and therefore the western hemisphere.In the riotous comedy of errors that follows, Kennaway pours mistaken identity, Amazonian tribesmen, Swiss food, DMT, Arab Royalty, million dollar paintings and worthless tat onto a spin painting of a story that dazzles with surprises and leaves you feeling reassuringly warm about art and life.
The Accidental Countess (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #6)
by Michelle WillinghamFrom waif wife… When Stephen Chesterfield, the Earl of Whitmore, awakes to find a beautiful woman berating him, he knows he is in trouble! He cannot recall the last three months of his life, never mind having a wife!
Accidental Courtship: Montana Groom Of Convenience Accidental Courtship His Forgotten Fiancée A Mother For His Family (The Bachelors of Aspen Valley #1)
by Lisa BinghamThe Bachelor Meets His Match
The Accidental Cowboy: Texas Rebels: Jude Falling For The Rancher A Cowboy's Claim The Accidental Cowboy (Angel Crossing, Arizona #3)
by Heidi HormelCOWBOY IN A KILT
Accidental Dad: The Rancher's First Love Accidental Dad Alaskan Reunion (Family Ties (Love Inspired) #4)
by Lois RicherA Family for the Rancher
The Accidental Daddy (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Meredith Webber‘You’re having my baby!’ When Dr Max Winthrop is told he’s going to be a father, he never thinks he’ll have to share this news with the mother! But after a mix-up at the IVF clinic it’s up to Max to tell unsuspecting paediatrician Joey McMillan that she’s carrying his child!