Across continents and centuries, love has always found a way to speak — even when silenced.In this complete two-volume anthology, acclaimed author Robert Joseph Greene brings together stories of men who loved bravely, tenderly, and against the odds. Drawing upon folklore, history, and the hidden traditions of many cultures, The Gay Icon Classics of the World reveals the universal language of the human heart.From ancient Rome to Persia, from the icy expanses of Sweden to the...

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Pediatrics**Covering every aspect of general pediatric practice, as well as details for many pediatric subspecialists, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 22nd Edition, brings you fully up to date with everything from rapidly changing diagnostic and treatment protocols to new technologies to the wide range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems faced by children today. Edited and written by experts and prominent members ...

SHADOW of VENDETTA: The second international thriller in the SHADOW series.This time Reed Jackson partners with a hired assassin to eliminate the threat of an Italian mafia to an innocent family. This time, Jackson has been given the green light. This time, there will be no attorneys, no judges, and no juries. Their crimes are certain. Their verdict is guilty. Their sentence is deserved.This time Reed Jackson partners with a hired assassin to eliminate the threat of an Ital...

The Tobin children grew up alone, with no memory of each other or their parent’s untimely deaths. Their guardian separated the children to maintain control of their vast fortune, hiring former SEAL team agents to ensure they never meet.With deadly intentions against people close to the Tobin children and eye-for-an-eye revenge plans from psychopathic gangsters—reunion seems impossible.

Raff's daughter, Fatima, now an LAPD patrol officer, is offered the opportunity by Frank Fregoso, her Division Commander, to go undercover at a Kinsey-like sex research center when a young female researcher at the organization is brutally slain. A veiled promise of a possible promotion to homicide detective for Fati is part of Fregoso's deal. When the suave, sophisticated and very attractive psychiatrist head of the center refuses to turn over to the police the list of subjects whom the de...

When homicide detective Raff Rafferty is assigned to find the killer of a reclusive millionaire, he becomes embroiled in an ever-tightening web of danger and deception. Could the killer be the beautiful guru who is not only the millionaire's heir, but also claims to be the reincarnation of a revered Tibetan lama with mystical powers? While Raff tries to catch the killer and resist the temptations of this seductive woman, he must also fight to save his own life.

Raff Rafferty, to escape the furor of an officer-involved shooting scandal in California, moves to Manhattan and joins the New York City Police Department. Can he restore his life and reputation in the Big Apple or is his investigation of the baffling murder of a gorgeous model and his brush with the colorful, bizarre—and sometimes dangerous—world of high fashion destined to destroy him?

Every version of The Gingerbread Man in one beautifully formatted eBook with stunning original illustrations by renowned artist John Batten.The Gingerbread BoyJohnny CakeDathera DadThe Wonderful CakeThe Wee BannockThe Little CakeenThe Fox and the Little BonnachThe Devil in the Dough-PanAnd more ...*Links to free, full-length audio recordings of different versions of Gingerbread Man.*Stunningly illustrated with ...

Welcome to the 21st Edition of Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics – the reference of choice among pediatricians, pediatric residents, and others involved in the care of young patients. This fully revised edition continues to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge you expect from Nelson, while also keeping you up to date with new advances in the science and art of pediatric practice. Authoritative and reader-friendly, it delivers the information you need in a concise, easy-to-use format for ...

“Ali-Poo and Bella-Roo Go To The Zoo” is a fun story about two curious and adventure-seeking dogs who decide to go to the zoo to see what other animals look like and how they live. The story is full of whimsical rhymes and actual facts about the zoo animals that they see. This is one of those stories that can either be read alone by children or can be read as a bedtime story by parents to their children. This book is sure to provide a fun reading experience for anyone.

In this heartfelt collection of stories based on events in his own life, Robert Joseph explores three "playgrounds" that shaped his young life: Catholic school, the Army, and an inner-city public school where he worked as a teacher. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, the stories in this collection reveal the author's love for his hometown and his Midwestern roots, even as he travels to such far away places as France and Germany. Encouraging us all to find compassion within us, Bobby Joe's R...

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