Young. Ravishing. Exquisitely marriageable. From the moment he spies Lady Morgan Bedwyn across the glittering ballroom, Gervase Ashford, Earl of Rosthorn, knows he has found the perfect instrument of his revenge. But wedlock is not on the mind of the continent's most notorious rake. Nor is it of interest to the fiercely independent Lady Morgan herself...
Returning to the U.S. after 20 years in England, Iowa native Bryson decided to reconnect with his mother country by hiking the length of the 2100-mile Appalachian Trail. Awed by merely the camping section of his local sporting goods store, he nevertheless plunges into the wilderness and emerges with a consistently comical account of a neophyte woodsman learning hard lessons about self-reliance. Bryson (The Lost Continent) carries himself in an irresistibly bewildered manner, accepting each new calamity with wonder and hilarity.
Africa is believed to be the cradle of civilization, where humankind originated millions of years ago. It is a continent rich in natural resources, and one that has made great strides in improving the quality of life for its people. Yet, Africa is also a continent comprised of many nations that are still struggling to develop. Students will explore Africa's history and learn to what degree its colonial legacy continues to impact the continent.
Added by: otherwordly | Karma: 222.42 | Fiction literature | 11 May 2009
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Alexia has no complaints about her job as an assassin in the Alliance, battling rogue vampires and demons. However, on a personal level. Men from every race, every continent and every skill level have tried to bring her down. All have failed.
Africa is iconic wildlife, stunning geography, wonderous architecture, and bustling cities - and well over an estimated 1000 languages. Here we give you the 13 that will open your mind - and mouth - to this amazing continent. From Afrikaans to Zulu, talk your way to where you want to go, and what you want to do.