Kissing Power contains 16 short stories, which reach across genders, age and national borders to act as a counterpoint to the somewhat puritanical contemporary views of sex and erotica. In a series of wild and mischievous stories we go to a teenaged bedroom, to Greece, to a wedding anniversary party, to the theatre and to a boat. There's excitement and creativity when real people have real sex, which is certain to get the desire pumping and the kisses to heat up.

Lost in the heart of an ancient forest, Lily ventures forward, determined to reach the distant city beyond the trees. The path is treacherous, the towering oaks whispering secrets as she navigates the labyrinth of nature. But as dusk falls, an imposing figure emerges from the shadows—a Minotaur of immense size and primal strength.His eyes, glowing like embers, hold her captive, his deep growl sending shivers through her body. Fear grips her, yet an inexplicable desire ignites withi...

Australian Women’s Weekly Great ReadShortlisted Indie Book Awards for Debut FictionWoman & Home Books of the YearShortlisted MUD Literary PrizeShortlisted ABIA Award for General FictionShortlisted ABIA Matt Richell Award New Writer of the Year‘Hannah Bent’s outstanding debut is a wise, wondrous celebration of life.’ – The Australian‘Hannah Bent has created a literary heroine of such pure beauty she takes ...

**One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2023The secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious, complex projects on any scale—from home renovation to space exploration—by the world's leading expert on megaprojects.**Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York's skyline in twenty-one months, or how Apple’s iPod went from a project with...

Tasting You is a collection of erotic stories for grown-up women about grown-up women. No hardcore porn, no vanilla sex, just the way life sometimes takes us along at its best and worst. Tasting You 1: Voyeur & Steam Tasting You 2: Entanglement & Tasting you Tasting You 3: Men & What you desire Tasting You 4: The Mountain & The Story Tasting You 5: Education & The Deal Tasting You 6: Body Recall & Thai Silk Tasting You 7: Wettest Worldwide & The House

hat starts as a routine visit to Dr. Johnson's office quickly turns into something far more intimate. Jessica and Mike, a couple seeking a simple checkup, are caught off guard when the doctor's touch becomes more than just medical. His words drip with seduction, and soon, he makes a bold proposal, why not indulge in pleasure right then and there?To Jessica's shock, Mike doesn't object. The sterile office transforms into a place of raw passion as the three cross boundaries they neve...

Amanda and her husband are spending an afternoon together at the gym. While he is focused on his workout, Amanda begins to feel disconnected and unnoticed in their relationship. As she navigates her own frustrations, two strangers, seemingly charming and attentive, strike up a conversation with her. The attention Amanda receives is new and intriguing, and she starts to question her own desires and the emotional distance between her and her husband.Caught in a whirlwind of conflicti...

Kevin is overjoyed tonight, he will introduce his stunning girlfriend, Amber, to his parents. With her voluptuous figure, golden hair, and striking blue eyes, she's his dream come true. As he leaves to pick up his parents, he envisions a perfect evening.But behind his back, betrayal unfolds. His younger brother, Brandon, has always envied him, and now, in a moment of reckless passion, he seizes what isn't his. Amber and Brandon indulge in a secret that should shatter Kevin's world....

I loved playing my two or three gigs on the weekend but hated having to front up to my "day job" on Monday morning. I was desperate to change that, to be able to do my music full time. If that sounds like you, then this book will give you plenty of practical ideas and techniques to help you realise your dream of a financially viable, full-time music career.If you're just starting out as a live music performer, this book is full of proven practices to launch your journey. It also re...

Megaprojects and Risk provides the first detailed examination of the phenomenon of megaprojects. It is a fascinating account of how the promoters of multi-billion dollar megaprojects systematically and self-servingly misinform parliaments, the public and the media in order to get projects approved and built. It shows, in unusual depth, how the formula for approval is an unhealthy cocktail of underestimated costs, overestimated revenues, undervalued environmental impacts and overvalued econ...

**One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2023The secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious, complex projects on any scale—from home renovation to space exploration—by the world's leading expert on megaprojects.**Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York's skyline in twenty-one months, or how Apple’s iPod went from a project with...

Making Social Science Matter presents an exciting new approach to the social and behavioral sciences including theoretical argument, methodological guidelines, and examples of practical application. Why has social science failed in attempts to emulate natural science and produce normal theory? Bent Flyvbjerg argues that the strength of social sciences lies in its rich, reflexive analysis of values and power, essential to the social and economic development of any society. Richly informed, ...