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A riveting debut thriller by Andrea J. Johnson, and the first in the VICTORIA JUSTICE series.Twenty-five year old Victoria Justice has never really gotten over a near drowning at the hands of a high school bully, but has attempted to build her confidence and career as a court stenographer under the mentorship of The Honorable Frederica Scott Wannamaker, the county's first African-American Superior Court judge.But when her old nemesis appears on the court do...

THE stories comprising this collection have been culled with my own hands in the many-hued garden of Turkish folklore. They have not been gathered from books, for Turkey is not a literary land, and no books of the kind exist; but, an attentive listener to "the storytellers" who form a peculiar feature of the social life of the Ottomans, I have jotted them down from time to time, and now present them, a choice bouquet, to the English reading public. The stories are such as may be heard dail...

This book draws on the rich folklore of Turkey with forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales. Most of these stories are framed by the usual fairy tale apparatus. There are quests to win the hand of a princess, evil step-relations, talking animals, magical objects and transformations, simple (but brave) peasants, wizards and witches, dragons and dungeons, thousand-league journeys, and loveable fools. The majority of these stories contain encounters with Turkish supernatural beings. These are called '...

THE stories comprising this collection have been culled with my own hands in the many-hued garden of Turkish folklore. They have not been gathered from books, for Turkey is not a literary land, and no books of the kind exist; but, an attentive listener to "the storytellers" who form a peculiar feature of the social life of the Ottomans, I have jotted them down from time to time, and now present them, a choice bouquet, to the English reading public. The stories are such as may be heard dail...

Brad Taylor meets THE STAND in internationally bestselling author John Gilstrap's post-apocalyptic new series featuring Victoria Emerson, a West Virginia congresswoman and single mother who becomes the last hope of a nation brought to the brink of destruction.The nightmare scenario has come to pass. America has fallen. In the aftermath, one woman becomes the last hope of a nation and its people in...

It was through no fault of her own that Lady Louisa Darwen had spent most of her formative years in the harem of the Grand Seraglio at Constantinople, and from the moment young, unconventional Louisa enters London Society for her first Season, the genteel equilibrium of the higher classes begins to go seriously awry. Eastern-raised Louisa has her own ideas of what she wants—and finding a husband is not (so she thinks) among them. As the Season progresses, the confusions and misunderstandin...

Discover a Deeper Connection with "69 More Short Turkish Stories for Intermediate Learners"!Elevate your journey in mastering the Turkish language with our meticulously curated collection, tailor-made for B1/B2 level learners. This sequel to our beginner's series delves into the heart of Turkey, offering a rich tapestry of stories that bridge the gap between language learning and cultural immersion.Why Choose "69 More Short Turkish Stories for Inter...

New Year, New FatherMadison Gregory's temporary new boss, obstetric consultant Theo Petrakis, has everything--gorgeous body, gorgeous mind, gorgeous heart. He's a great doctor and he can cook! She knows he's the one, even if she won't admit it. There is just one problem--he has vowed never to marry or have children. However much he wants Madison, he knows it wouldn't be right to have a relationship with her when he can't fulfil her dreams.Yet Theo's behaviour just do...

John Gilstrap, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Jonathan Grave novels, continues his acclaimed Victoria Emerson thriller series with Blue Fire. In the wake of a global conflict that has devastated America, onewoman must lead—and protect—a community of survivors determined to rebuild all they have lost …They call it Hell Day—a world war that lasted less than twenty-four hours. Nations unleashed weapons that destroyed more than a century’s worth of te...

Dive into Turkish cuisine's rich and aromatic world with our latest culinary guide, an all-encompassing exploration of one of the world's most vibrant food cultures. This book brings the mystique of Turkish kitchens right into your home, offering not only recipes but a deep dive into the traditions that make Turkish cooking a delightful blend of East and West. Each page is infused with the spirit of Turkish hospitality and...

Trapped inside her patient’s nightmare, Victoria Jaguar unleashes her power against a monstrous entity that feeds on guilt. But as the battle exposes buried secrets, will saving Alvin Malone put Victoria at the mercy of something far worse?

Forty-four Turkish Fairy Talesby Ignácz Kúnos, Illustrations by Willy PoganyA rich sampler of Turkish oral story-telling tradition, lavishly illustrated."This book draws on the rich folklore of Turkey. Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales is long out of print, for reasons which will become clear below. For one thing, this edition had lavish production standards: it is in an oversize quarto format, with gold deckling, about ten inches in height. It has two-color printing on...