Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.37 | Fiction literature | 28 October 2010
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The Tiger Prince
Johansen confirms her reputation as a Mistress of Romantic Fantasy with a sensual tale of adventure and desire set in India, America, and the heather-scented Scottish hills. Ruel McClaren brings feisty Jane Barnaby from India to his native Scotland to spin his web of revenge, but finds it difficult to play the uncovering captor to this woman who has touched his heart--and made his blood run hot with passion.
Combining elements of the thriller noir with comedy, this novel is based on the macabre events of Idi Amin's regime, "The Last King of Scotland" being one of the many titles which the tyrant bestowed on himself. It is also about a young Scottish doctor who becomes involved in Amin's administration.
The scope of the book is impressive - exploring medicine from the Dark Ages to the present day ! A lively introduction to Scotland's medical history in its context. Including developments in medicine, surgery, and alternative medicine in relation to the changing economic and social background, the author offers a new synthesis of medicine and society in Scotland.
World WhiskeyWorld Whiskey is a long overdue visual bible of over 700 worldwide whiskeys. Whiskeys Worth the Wait directory spreads make up the body of the book, marrying together distillery history, in-depth tasting notes, and a photograph.
