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Memoir of Melton's career as a cadet at the fledgling U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and as a merchant mariner in WWII.
| Автор | Herman Melton |
A young ensign on the bridge of the fabled battleship Yamato during her final battle, recounts his experience.
| Автор | Yoshida Mitsuru |
Vigorous and highly readable, this portrait of the enlisted man's life aboard the U.S. battleship California depicts the devastation at Pearl Harbor from the hazardous vantage point of the open «birdbath» atop the mainmast.
| Автор | Theodore C. Mason |
Dramatic version of Dogeaters *New book being published by Viking/Penguin in 2003
| Автор | Jessica Hagedorn |
The remarkable World War II story of PC 1264's crew of fifty African-American enlisted men as recounted by the ship's captain
| Автор | Eric Purdon |
The heroic story of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet at the outbreak of World War II and their disastrous encounter with vastly superior Japanese forces.
| Автор | Walter G. Winslow |
CAN SHE EVER PEN HER OWN LOVE STORY?Meeting Alistair Devlin, London’s most eligible bachelor, causes Victoria Bretton no end of problems. Masking her attraction is even more difficult than concealing her alter ego – playwright Valentine Lawe – not to mention the fact that this man’s unsettling gaze is causing her the most terrible writer’s block!Alistair’s not in the market for love…although he can’t help but be beguiled by Victoria and intrigued by the secrets she’s hiding. As they grow closer...
| Автор | Gail Whitiker |
LOOKING FOR PEACE FINDING…TROUBLEColt Wesson Travers is headed for a life of tranquillity in Texas. Here, he’ll finally escape the obligations demanded by his notorious outlaw family. But when he meets his stubborn lodger, Holly Jane Munroe, his illusions of peace are shattered. Colt is thrown right into the middle of two feuding families intent on winning Holly Jane’s hand…and her grandfather’s land! He quickly realises that life with delicious Holly Jane is going to be anything but quiet…
| Автор | Carol Arens |
Dishonourable intentions on his mind!Beatrice Dewey keeps falling for unsuitable men… She believes the man she loved, Hugh Kendrick, is lost to her for ever, and now her new fiancé has cancelled their wedding!But then Hugh re-enters her life, trailing rumours of illicit love affairs in his wake. Instead of marriage he offers her a very public, passionate kiss! To succumb to his skilful seduction would be the ultimate road to ruin, but is there enough of the old Hugh left to convince Bea to give...
| Автор | Mary Brendan |
He Could Never Love AgainOf that, Matthias Barrington was certain, despite the well-intentioned meddling of his neighbors. But now they'd sent him a special delivery in the form of the very comely Miss Abigail Smyth, who'd stepped off the stagecoach and announced that he needed a wife–and she was just the woman!Mail-order bride Abby Smyth just wanted a place to belong–preferably at rancher Matthias Barrington's side, making a home for his motherless boys. Ever practical, she knew...
| Автор | Mary Burton |
From shy girl to assured beautyGauche, unloved Lady Dinah Freville finds a champion in Cobie Grant. They share the taint of illegitimacy, which the rich and handsome Cobie has overcome. And he is equally determined to see Dinah blossom.Tricking Dinah's feckless half-brother into allowing them to marry, Cobie then sends his wife to Paris to be groomed. The lady who returns is a beautiful, assured woman. But he's already made it clear to her that he'll never fall in love….
| Автор | Paula Marshall |
JOSIE WEBSTER WAS NOT A BORN KILLER…But her thirst for justice could make her one. The outlaw who'd murdered her parents and fiancé had gotten off scot-free. And now the only thing standing between her and vengeance fulfilled was Sheriff Davis Lee Holt, who held her quarry prisoner…and completely captured her heart!A woman with secrets needed watching, and lawman Davis Lee Holt intended to watch Josie Webster like a hawk. Why would a seamstress need shooting lessons? Or be curious about the...
| Автор | Debra Cowan |
Includes a new introduction and the author’s final revisions. Originally published by NAL Plume in 1982.
| Автор | Michael Weller |
A biography of the brilliant, ambitious Forrestal whose career took him from the Wall Street to Washington.
| Автор | Douglas Brinkley |
•Currently running at Lincoln Center in NYC •Film of Substance of Fire opens this Fall Previous publications Three Hotels (Sold 2,400) The Substance of Fire (Sold 2,800)
| Автор | Jon Robin Baitz |
New play by the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of How I Learned to DrivePositioned to become a perennial holiday season production in theatres across the countryIncludes traditional hymns, historical background and photographs chronicling the playwrights researchVogel now runs the playwriting program at Yale UniversityIllustrated with Photographs
| Автор | Paula Vogel |
IS HE A RAKE TO TRUST? Spirited Briony Winters can’t believe her ears! Her beloved godmother’s will pushes her into marriage – with notorious rake Luke Kingsley. But when her wickedly handsome husband-to-be promises not to claim his rights, Briony takes a deep breath and says, ‘I do…’ Luke is used to having secrets, and he’s keeping his true reasons for marrying Briony hidden.Let her believe him merely another spoilt, indebted rakehell. Yet it’s increasingly hard to hide his real self from his...
| Автор | Anne Ashley |
THE WIFE HE DOESN’T KNOW…When William Felkirk opens his eyes the past six months are blank. What happened? And who is this beautiful woman claiming to be his wife and caring for his broken body?Justine will do anything to protect her sister, even if that means pretending to be a stranger’s wife. She must guard the reasons for her deception with her life. But with every passing day William unlocks her heart just a little more, and Justine knows she won’t be able to hide the truth for ever…
| Автор | Christine Merrill |
An Unwilling MistressDuncan, Lord Risley, is challenged by a bet to try his luck with actress Madeleine Charron–when he should be looking for a suitable wife. He takes her to dinner, and discovers strong feelings for this beautiful woman who is so clearly a lady. But how can he contemplate marrying outside his class?Madeleine yearns to be accepted by society, but she is not willing to become any man's chère amie. The burning question is: what is more important–love or reputation?
| Автор | Mary Nichols |
A SHAMEFUL PASTAlice Frobisher has fled Paris to escape a scandalous secret. But when she’s trapped with dark and dangerous Ewen Tremain on his snow-bound estate Alice finds herself the subject of rumours once again… Ewen is immediately drawn to this dark-haired beauty, and would do anything – even marry her – to save her from ruin.But can Alice truly shake off her past and accept the happiness Ewen promises? Or will she be caught in scandal’s tempestuous storm for ever?
| Автор | Хелен Диксон |
‘California Rancher Seeks Agreeable Woman for Purposes of Matrimony… ’Anna O’Malley is desperate to put her impoverished past behind her. Posing as a respectable lady, she becomes a mail-order bride, hoping to find security by marrying a wealthy ranch-owner.When her stagecoach is held up Anna shoots one of the bandits. But the man she wounds is none other than her fiancé! His brother – sinfully attractive Daniel Werner – must conceal that fact by any means necessary… but how long can Daniel keep...
| Автор | Katy Madison |
CAN HE AWAKEN THE DREAMS SHE THOUGHT LOST FOR EVER…?Harriet, Lady Brierley, is a respectable widow, determined to keep the secrets of her broken heart deeply buried. But when Benedict Poole returns – the very man who deserted her – Harriet’s safe world threatens to unravel.Believing Harriet left him for a wealthy lord, Benedict must fight to uncover the true consequences and tragedy of their affair years before. But, with his family’s name now synonymous with scandal, can he hope to win back the...
| Автор | Janice Preston |
One of history's greatest naval engagements and the Civil War's bloodiest is examined for both its political ramifications and influence on naval tactics and ship design.
| Автор | Jack Friend |
Drawing on his own experiences as the captain of PT 105 at Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and more, the author tells how the fastest little boat in combat contributed to the war effort.
| Автор | Richard Dick Keresey |