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【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Time's Up Tiers of Slavery in Qatar【電子書籍】[ Suzanne AbuNadar ]

＜p＞Tiers of Slavery in Qatar is a political human social scientific biographic novel addressing much of what is hidden in Qatar and the Gulf states.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A heroic tale on survival and the power of strength, with doses of human entertaining moments. The focus is on Mami, an Ethiopian maid and Ruby, an ex-pat lecturer in a university. The two women have so much and so little in common, but for a strong bond while navigating the kefala racist, sexist system that surrounds them both.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Within Mami’s slave class, there is stratification. Similarly, even within Ruby's middle class, there is stratification. Qatar’s society is a complicated infrastructure of levels within levels, and labels within labels. The impact of these levels and labels on the lives of the 2.6 million souls living in Qatar and those living in the Gulf is an emotional, political, philosophical and eye-opening journey. There are many tiers to slavery. Enjoy this journey into Qatar, Ethiopia at a very intimate level.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Some reviews from my facebook page and amazon feedback:＜/p＞ ＜p＞"'Tiers of Slavery in Qatar' left me speechless and in tears. It is an incredible story, one that gives the reader a glimpse into the social stratification in Qatar and the rest of the Gulf from the perspectives of individuals in different classes, leading very different lives. As such, it shines a light on many heavy and globally relevant topics, including human rights, corruption, oppression, racism, and sexism. Not only does this book educate and inspire social change, it tells an intricate story about privilege, fear, justice, and above all, the strength it takes to speak up, especially for those who cannot. A must-read for anyone wishing to understand the world better."＜/p＞ ＜p＞"Living in Qatar and the Gulf is very interesting and exciting, it depends. But it is not only what see on TV and what news outlets tells us. There are a hidden side which is how those countries were and still build on. There is another shocking and sad face to the shiny coin.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book shares with you true stories and events happened and still happens every day. Stories would make you cry, shocked and more importantly shows you the other side of life in the Gulf."＜/p＞ ＜p＞"It was very gripping and I learned a great deal. Very surprising to learn what lies beneath"＜/p＞ ＜p＞"This is a shocking and well-written expose of human trafficking and modern slavery in Qatar. Accurate &well-researched, it demonstrates the horror of an inhuman system which many western expats are unknowingly complicit. An absolutely essential read."＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Shadow of Maje The Patraix Case【電子書籍】[ Javier Soto ]

＜p＞How far can a lie go when it wears the face of love?＜/p＞ ＜p＞Valencia, Spain. In the quiet neighborhood of Patraix, a man is found stabbed to death in the underground garage of his home. There are no witnesses. No signs of forced entry. Just a woman who weeps without tearsーand a man who claims he killed out of love.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞The Shadow of Maje: The Patraix Case＜/em＞ is a literary true crime novel based on a real event that shook Spain. More than a chronicle of a murder, this is a psychological dissection of obsession, silence, and betrayal within a seemingly ordinary life.＜/p＞ ＜p＞With haunting prose and narrative precision, Javier Soto reconstructs the emotional and ethical anatomy of a crime that was both intimate and premeditated. Merging documentary rigor with literary depth, the novel draws from court records, real conversations, forensic evidence, and imagined monologues to show not only how the crime happenedーbut how it was allowed to happen.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This is not a story about monsters.＜br /＞ It’s a story about people.＜br /＞ About the things they choose not to say.＜br /＞ About what they do when no one is watching.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Inside this novel:＜br /＞ ? Reconstructed transcripts, interrogations, and court statements＜br /＞ ? Multiple perspectives: police, journalists, family, and the accused＜br /＞ ? A tense narrative that blends fact and fiction without losing ethical clarity＜br /＞ ? A chilling portrait of emotional manipulation, complicity, and silence＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞The Shadow of Maje＜/em＞ is not just about death.＜br /＞ It’s about everything that came before it.＜br /＞ And everything that refuses to be forgotten.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Life's Little Stage【電子書籍】[ Agnes Giberne ]

＜p＞SOME girls would be glad in your place. "It's just the other way with me." "Not that you have not been happy here. I know you have. Stillーhome is home." "This is my other home." Miss Mordaunt smiled. It was hardly in human nature not to be gratified. "If only I could have stayed two years longer! Or even one year! Father might let me. It's such a horrid bore to have to leave now." "But since no choice is left, you must make the best of things." The two stood facing one another in the bow-window of Miss Mordaunt's pretty drawing-room; tears in the eyes of the elder woman, for hers was a sympathetic nature; no tears in the eyes of the girl, but a sharp ache at her heart. Till the arrival of this morning's post she never quite lost hope, though notice of her removal was given months before. A final appeal, vehemently worded, after the writer's fashion, had lately gone; and the reply was decisive. Many a tussle of wills had taken place during the last four years between these two; and a time was when the pupil indulged in hard thoughts of the kind Principal. But Miss Mordaunt possessed power to win love; and though she found in Magda Royston a difficult subject, she conquered in the end. Out of battling grew strong affectionーhow strong on the side of Magda perhaps neither quite knew until this hour. "There isn't any 'best.' It's just simply horrid." "Still, if you are wanted at home, your duty lies there." "I'm not. That's the thing. Nobody wants me. Mother has Penrose; and father has Merryl; and FripーI mean, Francieーis the family pet. And I come in nowhere. I'm a sort of extraneous atom that can't coalesce with any other atom." A tinge of self-satisfaction crept into the tone. "It's not my fault. Nobody at home needs meーnot one least little bit. And there isn't a person in all the town that I care forーnot one blessed individual!" Miss Mordaunt seated herself on the sofa, drawing the speaker to her side, with a protesting touch. "There isn't. Pen snaps them all up. And if she didn't, it would come to the same thing. I'm not chummy with girlsーnever was. I had a real friend once; but he was a boy; and boys are so different. Ned Fairfax and I were immense chums; but he was years and years older than me; and he went right away when I was only eleven. I've never set eyes on him since, and I don't even know now what has become of him. Only I know we should be friends againーdirectlyーif ever we met! The girls and I get on well enough here, but we're not friends." "Except Beatrice." "Bee is a little dear, and I dote on her; and she worships the ground I tread on. But after allーthough she is more than a year older, she always seems the younger. And I'm much more to her than she is to me. Don't you see? I wouldn't say that to everybody, but it's true. I want something more than that, if it is to satisfy! Bee looks up to me. I want some one that I can look up to."＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】In A World Without Tears【電子書籍】[ Sean Ash ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Genre:＜/strong＞ Science Fiction / Dystopian / Thriller＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Synopsis:＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Dr. John Barnes, a brilliant but disillusioned scientist, creates a revolutionary tablet that eliminates both physical and emotional pain. Initially hailed as a miracle, the drug quickly leads to catastrophic consequencesーwithout pain, there is no joy. Without suffering, there is no empathy. Society falls into apathy, and the government seizes control, using the drug to manipulate and suppress dissent.＜/p＞ ＜p＞John’s father, a staunch believer in the necessity of pain, sacrificed himself in protest, leaving John to confront the guilt and grief of his loss. Haunted by his own creation, John realizes the true cost of erasing emotion, but he cannot undo his mistake alone. With his closest friend, Elizabeth, by his side, John embarks on a dangerous mission to restore humanity’s ability to feel before the world loses its soul forever.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Themes:＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞? The cost of erasing pain and emotion＜/p＞ ＜p＞? The dangers of government control and mass compliance＜/p＞ ＜p＞? The philosophical struggle between utilitarianism and individual suffering＜/p＞ ＜p＞? Grief, guilt, and the necessity of human connection＜/p＞ ＜p＞? The power of friendship and loyalty in the face of oppression＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Target Audience:＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞For fans of dystopian thrillers like Brave New World, 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and Black Mirror, this thought-provoking sci-fi explores the ethical dilemmas of progress, the resilience of the human spirit, and the cost of a painless world.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Happiness in a Sober Glass: Why Everything You Thought Alcohol Gave You Was a Lie and How to Find True Joy【電子書籍】[ Elvin S. Roldan ]

＜p＞The celebration starts with a clink, the escape pours into a glass, and for a moment, the edge dulls. That's the promise alcohol sells: connection, courage, ease, relief. But somewhere between the first sip and the last swallow of the night, something more important quietly exits the room. It's not the buzz we chaseーit's the illusion. The lie that says we need it to feel alive, loved, or confident. This book confronts that illusion, not with finger-pointing or shame, but with clarity, reason, and empathy.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"Happiness in a Sober Glass"＜/strong＞ doesn't moralize or preach. It dissects. It opens a door that many hesitate to look behind. It recognizes that alcohol isn't just a drinkーit's a cultural script, a ritual of belonging, a deeply ingrained belief system. We drink to celebrate. We drink to grieve. We drink to unwind. And somewhere along the way, we start to believe that these moments are impossible without it. But the truth is simpler and harder: everything we thought alcohol gave usーpeace, connection, excitement, freedomーwas never real. And what's real is so much better.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Drawing from real-life stories and grounded personal insight, this book asks questions that make the reader pause: What does it actually feel like to wake up with a clear head and a clean conscience? What happens when your joy isn't chemically induced? How does your identity shift when it's no longer tied to what's in your hand at the party, the date, or the dinner table? These questions aren't theoretical. They're practical, lived, and tested.＜/p＞ ＜p＞For anyone who has ever asked themselves why one drink always turns into three, or why they feel anxious after every so-called fun night out, this book offers more than answers. It offers a reframing. A way to reclaim joy from a source that never owned it in the first place. And it starts by stripping alcohol of the powers we've projected onto it. Alcohol doesn't make you socialーyou always were. It doesn't make you interestingーyour stories did. It doesn't make you confidentーpractice and discomfort did that.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book explores the mechanics of why alcohol tricks us. How it manipulates brain chemistry, hijacks our reward system, and slowly rewires how we view pleasure and coping. It breaks down the social constructs that make abstaining feel like rebellion and drinking feel like conformity. It tracks the quiet erosion of authenticity when drinking becomes the centerpiece of personality, and it shows what it looks like to build a life where you are fully presentーfor the beauty, the boredom, and everything in between.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Readers will explore the psychological contracts we unconsciously sign with alcohol: that it'll take away pain, give us charm, turn the volume down on anxiety. And then the book methodically tears those contracts up. With each chapter, the reader is guided toward a realization that nothing truly valuable has ever required a drink to enjoy. Whether it's falling in love, raising children, healing old wounds, or simply sitting stillーclarity enhances, while alcohol clouds.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book does not assume everyone who drinks has a problem. It doesn't sort people into addicts and non-addicts. It explores the vast middleーthe people who wonder if they drink too often, but not destructively enough to "quit." The people who say they could stop anytime, but don't. The ones who know deep down that their joy is dulled, their mornings are heavier, their anxiety is louder. For them, this book becomes a mirror and a map.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Readers who commit to the pages of this book will walk away with more than a shift in drinking habits. They'll gain a deeper understanding of how to live without outsourcing joy, how to say no without feeling like they're missing out, and how to rebuild a sense of self that was never dependent on alcohol to begin with.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】To Kill a King The Shifter Queen: Book 1【電子書籍】[ Michelle A. Darnell ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Control the magic…＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Some people would kill for the kind of magic eighteen-year-old Aliya possesses. The first in line, her cunning new husbandーthe king. Once he steals her power, he’ll be invincible against the elves.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Kill the King…＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aliya must learn to control her magic, even if it means allying with her enemyーthe elves. On her wedding night, she barely escapes with her life, thanks to help from elven spy, Elessan. The human queen would make a perfect political hostage to force an end to his people's slaughter, until then she makes a convenient ally.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Assume the throne…＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞To beat the evil king at his own game, Aliya must join forces with the elves and face her destiny. But with her husband’s assassins hot on her trail, everyone who helps her becomes collateral damage in a war she can’t escape… no matter how far she runs.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Save the Kingdom…＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞When they expose her true identity and unleash her powers, Aliya must decide how much she will sacrifice to unite the broken portions of the realm before it tears her apart… starting with her shattered heart.＜/p＞ ＜p＞To Kill a King is a fast-paced swords-and-sorcery romantic fantasy featuring enemies to lovers, morally gray characters, reluctant heroes, and found family.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The 12 Best Secrets of Christmas A Treasure House of December Memories Revealed【電子書籍】[ Herbie J Pilato ]

＜p＞“Every December, the gaps close between us all; individuals, families, groups, communities, cities, states, provinces, nations, cultures, and religions. We are kinder to each other. We listen to those who are not heard, speak to those who are ignored and care about those who are disregarded. We reach out to those who are unreachable, play with those who work too hard, and laugh with those who shed too many tears. We make angels in the snow or buy our true love their favorite perfume or cologne. We give to those who sometimes only know how to take and keep, offer peace where there is unrest, and so on and so forth and so good. These are the personal things and intimate moments from which holiday memories spring ー and just a few examples of the December discernments to behold in this book.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞Advance Praise for The 12 Best Secrets of Christmas＜/p＞ ＜p＞“Herbie J Pilato has prepared for us this delicious feast of Christmas Secrets, which he serves with love. Spend the holidays with this delightful book. It will warm your heart.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞ーRichard Thomas (Actor, The Waltons, The Christmas Box,＜/p＞ ＜p＞Christmas vs. The Walters)＜/p＞ ＜p＞“With each nostalgic turn of the page, Herbie J Pilato’s 12 Best Secrets of Christmas is written for everyone and is very relatable as the youthful Christmases we had or the ones we wished for. I found it inspirational, comforting and full of joy.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞ーBarry Williams (Actor, A Very Brady Christmas,＜/p＞ ＜p＞Blending Christmas/Author, Growing Up Brady)＜/p＞ ＜p＞“Einstein suggested to ‘make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.’ With The 12 Best Secrets of Christmas, Herbie J Pilato has done just that, artfully transforming his early experiences into heartfelt, warm, and enduring life lessons. In the guise of a seasonal offering and gleaned from his Christmas past, Pilato has distilled his introspections into a portable, poignant and insightful memoir, a wise and timeless gem of a little book. With this, as with his other work, Herbie J Pilato has again proved himself to be an American Original.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞ーEd Spielman (Creator, Kung Fu, The Young Riders,＜/p＞ ＜p＞among other Emmy-winning TV classics)＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Pheather Method A Story of Inspiration and a Writing Method for Success【電子書籍】[ Dr. Pheather R. Harris ]

＜p＞"The Pheather Method: A Story of Inspiration and a Writing Method for Success" was developed to provide students with a writing system that guides them though how to produce a strong academic paper, while also offering academic professionals a mindset that honors the lived experience of the students they serve. For far too long, students have struggled with composing academic papers, establishing a writing structure, and honoring their voices in the process. Readers are left to piece together the finished product and often must fill in the blanks. This true story is centered on the life of the author, Pheather, and her relationship with education. Growing up in low-income neighborhoods, threatened by her environment, made it tough for her to embrace the light that shined within. As a young girl, she often pondered formal education's role in her life and knew early on that it did not reflect her reality. One night after receiving a less than desirable grade on a paper at Harvard in her first semester, Pheather sat in her dorm room, stared at a blank computer screen, and wondered whether she belonged at one of the most prestigious schools in the world. Despair and frustration arose from the bottom of her feet to the top of her head and a warm sensation of panic fell over her. She could not escape the feeling of inadequacy while tears rolled down her cheeks. She began to pray. That night, Pheather's prayers were answered, and she approached writing assignments differently. She graduated from the institution with high scores and The Pheather Method was born. What she learned in that time is that achieving sought after goals is nuanced, non-liner, difficult, yet worth it. Rooted in life lessons, academic prowess, and proven success, Pheather offers a writing system that produces winning results. It centers on the voice of the author, amplifies the unique gifts each of us carry to make the world a better place, and takes the reader on a journey of self-actualization and empowerment.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Journey From Welfare to Yellowstone【電子書籍】[ Laurie E. Spencer ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The Journey from Welfare to Yellowstone: Freed in the Wild＜/strong＞＜br /＞ By Laurie E. Spencer＜/p＞ ＜p＞From food stamps to freedom, from struggle to self-discoveryーthis is the true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her life.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Laurie E. Spencer found herself at rock bottom, navigating the welfare system and barely making ends meet. But deep inside, she knew she was meant for more. Fueled by determination, faith, and a longing for adventure, she packed her bags, laced up her hiking boots, and set off on a journey that would change everything.＜/p＞ ＜p＞From dusty highways to towering mountains, ＜em＞The Journey from Welfare to Yellowstone＜/em＞ is a powerful memoir of resilience, hope, and the healing embrace of the wild. Along the way, Laurie shares moments of struggle and triumph, laughter and tears, and the incredible people and experiences that helped her rediscover her strength.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This isn't just a travel storyーit's a testament to faith, perseverance, and the courage to break free from limitations. If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of the road ahead, Laurie's journey will inspire you to take that first step toward your own freedom.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞For readers who love inspirational memoirs, road trip adventures, and stories of overcoming adversity.＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Roses and Thorns Along The Way【電子書籍】[ Dr. Sapna Deb ]

＜p＞It is said that ＜em＞＜strong＞Truth is stranger than fiction.＜/strong＞＜/em＞ This book of stories and the others following this, will prove this vehemently.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This collection of mainly contemporary stories( ＜em＞＜strong＞NON-FICTION＜/strong＞＜/em＞ ), are either true accounts or inspired by true accounts. They will take you to a world where the Lines between reality and fantasy blur.They will take you to the unseen, ＜em＞＜strong＞OCCULT AND MYSTERIOUS＜/strong＞＜/em＞ world which exists here and now.＜/p＞ ＜p＞You will be carried back in time when a golden country was stabbed through its heart.They will also take you through a maze of stories in which ＜em＞＜strong＞LOVE will shine＜/strong＞＜/em＞, the heart will find I***NNER STRENGTH*** despite the dark night around, ＜em＞＜strong＞HOPE will bloom＜/strong＞＜/em＞ and ＜em＞tears of LAUGHTER＜/em＞ will ensue.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Strange is the attribute of tears. It flows out in mirth and in grief, mitigating both. But sometimes, it fails....＜br /＞ Sometimes even a gallon of tears bring no respite. Some losses cut so deep a wound in the heart and the soul that even the mighty hands of TIME, stand a silent spectator.＜br /＞ This collection is a ＜em＞＜strong＞Roller Coaster ride, BUT IS NOT LIFE ITSELF LIKE THAT?＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Hephzibah God's Delight Within Her【電子書籍】[ Angela Davis ]

＜p＞＜strong＞You may have heard "Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover." My life right here, right now, is an open book.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Dramatic, inspirational, and heartwarming are a few words to describe this book. Take a look for yourself, and hopefully, you will be touched and motivated by my life story.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Jesus Christ died for me so I can have help from the Holy Ghost to overcome this evil world in which I live. Every day you and I fight against our flesh, and every day the living God, who dwells in us, is by our side. I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me is a scripture that has proven true whenever I try do do things on my own. I often fail, but whenever I pray and ask God to take over and help me, He does whatever needs to be done.＜/p＞ ＜p＞I have been through a lot in my life, but little did I know God had a purpose for me. Although I felt alone, God was always by my side. I may not have a degree or a big title, but my experiences created what I have to offer the world. This is my testimony as to how God can use broken people.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As I look back on my life to see where I was and where I am now, tears come to my eyes. Every day I thank God for His support and help throughout my life. He continues to help me become a better person. It feels good to love people the way God loves me. I thank you, Lord.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】A Love to Remember Timeless romance【電子書籍】[ Kathy Mills ]

＜p＞Step into the enchanting world of Serendipity Springs, where love's transformation weaves an extraordinary tale of friendship, laughter, and the magic of destiny.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In this heartwarming and captivating novel, meet Hannah, the elegant young lady, and the charming twins, Justin and Jackson. As they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and unexpected twists of fate, they will discover that true love is a journey that knows no boundaries.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Hannah's heart is torn between the Charmin twins, both of whom love her deeply. Despite her feelings for them, she insists that she will never fall for their charms, believing them to be proud, rude, and playboys. However, a chance encounter with Nick, a gentleman with a heart of gold, takes her by surprise, and a deep friendship begins to bloom.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Amidst laughter, tears, and the magic of Serendipity Springs, Hannah finds herself drawn closer to Justin, and their secret romance blossoms. But the shadows of their past loom, threatening to break the bond between the twins.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In a serendipitous twist, Hannah's heart leads her to a love she never expected. As her friendship with Nick deepens, she grapples with her emotions and seeks the courage to confront Justin about her feelings. The journey of love's transformation unfolds, transforming not only Hannah's heart but also those of the twins.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A Love to Remember: Timeless Romance is a tale of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of love to mend what was once broken. Embrace the beauty of a love that transcends boundaries, a friendship that defies expectations, and the dance of destiny in a town where magic thrives.＜/p＞ ＜p＞With unforgettable characters, heartfelt emotions, and a setting that will leave you enchanted, this captivating novel will tug at your heartstrings and leave you with a smile on your lips. If you believe in the power of love, the strength of friendship, and the joy of unexpected encounters, A Love to Remember: Timeless Romance is the perfect journey to embark upon.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Step into Serendipity Springs and allow your heart to be touched by the magic of love's transformation. Review this book and share your thoughts on this remarkable journey that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】No Time for Tears An Inspiring True Story of Hardship, Grit and Triumph【電子書籍】[ Jeffrey Francis ]

＜p＞Plunged into poverty after his father’s death in mysterious circumstances, the 10-year-old boy soon emerges with courage, confidence and determination, to relentlessly battles injustice, discrimination and unexpected crises that overwhelm his family. No child should ever have to face such monumental challenges. One of his shocking adversities is the day he confronts the man, who brutally punched his mother’s nose, resulting in profuse bleeding*.* This is a book of hope and encouragement, especially for the younger generations, to look beyond their horizon and preserve their quest for success.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Reviews:＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞“We thoroughly enjoyed reading your book; an inspiring life story that is to be proud of what you have achieved. The hardship that you and your family have gone through and come out on top is amazing. It proves that a dark fate can turn into a great success, if you willingly and determinedly pursue it. You have risen, rightly so, more than that nickname ‘blue-eyed boy!’”＜/em＞ ? ＜strong＞Tina and Don Clarke, Middle Swan, Western Australia.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞“Congratulations, not only for your book, but also for the fantastic life and career you have made against the odds. What a life story; it’s just brilliant. Wish I could say more to pay real justice to your life.”＜/em＞ ? ＜strong＞Peter Nichols, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞“As a good storyteller, you have encapsulated your life story and spread within it, little gems of wisdom. Your book is inspirational and shows your grit, determination and ever-flaming hope in life. And how you have overcome so many adversities to always land back on victor’s ground. What a poignant story. I enjoyed reading it. Kudos＜/em＞!”-- ＜strong＞Steven Tan, Singapore, retired Chief Executive Officer of Star Publications (M), now known as The Star Media.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞“Interesting and insightful…your book should be read with a purpose. It’s not just about the courage to face challenges, but the willingness to make hard decisions that would change the way to a better life. Your book will be a beacon of hope to strive for objectives on how to be a better person through the turmoil of life.”＜/em＞ -- ＜strong＞Joseph Ganandra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, former Senior Vice President of AMBank Berhad.＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Family Business 2【電子書籍】[ Carl Weber ]

＜p＞In his typical jaw-dropping fashion, Carl Weber returns with part two of his New York Times bestselling Family Business series. He's brought along a friend in bestselling author Treasure Hernandez, and together they've added more drama and new family members to the mix.＜br /＞ Welcome to the world of Duncans. By day they are upstanding citizens running one of New York's most respected car dealerships; but by night, they're criminals who control most of the East Coast drug traffic. No matter whether they're on their day or night jobs, one thing is true about the Duncans: there is never a dull moment to be found.＜br /＞ Baby momma drama takes over the Duncan clan, as there is still uncertainty about who has fathered the Duncan sisters' new babies. Meanwhile, Orlando Duncan, the family's new CEO and a man with his own baby momma problems, has just developed a new product that may make the millionaire Duncans into billionaires. Orlando only has one obstacle in front of him, and it's not law enforcement or one of his family's many rivals. It's his mother, and she may be his most formidable opponent to date, because she's making the family take sides.＜br /＞ Can a civil war within the Duncan family be averted before it tears them apart?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Ladies Must Live【電子書籍】[ Alice Duer Miller ]

＜p＞Mrs. Ussher was having a small house party in the country over New Year's Day. This is equivalent to saying that the half dozen most fashionable people in New York were out of town. Certain human beings are admitted to have a genius for discrimination in such matters as objects of art, pigs or stocks. Mrs. Ussher had this same instinct in regard to fashion, especially where fashions in people were concerned. She turned toward hidden social availability very much as the douser's hazel wand turns toward the hidden spring. When she crossed the room to speak to some woman after dinner, whatever that woman's social position might formerly have been, you could be sure that at present she was on the upward wing. When Mrs. Ussher discovered extraordinary qualities of mind and sympathy in some hitherto impossible man, you might be certain it was time to begin to book him in advance. Not that Mrs. Ussher was a kingmaker; she herself had no more power over the situation than the barometer has over the weather. She merely was able to foretell; she had the sense of approaching social success. She was unaware of her own powers, and really supposed that her sudden and usually ephemeral friendships were based on mutual attraction. The fact that for years her friends had been the small group of the momentarily fashionable required, in her eyes, no explanation. So simple was her creed that she believed people were fashionable for the same reason that they were her friends, because "they were so nice." During the short period of their existence, Mrs. Ussher gave to these friendships the utmost loyalty and devotion. She agonized over the financial, domestic and romantic troubles of her friends; she sat up till the small hours, talking to them like a schoolgirl; during the height of their careers she organized plots for their assistance; and even when their stars were plainly on the decline, she would often ask them to lunch, if she happened to be alone. Many people, we know, are prone to make friends with the rich and great. Mrs. Ussher's genius consisted in having made friends with them before they were either. When you hurried to her with some account of a newly discovered treasureーa beauty or a conversable young manーshe would always say: "Oh, yes, I crossed with her two years ago," or "Isn't he a dear?ーhe was once in Jack's office." The strange thing was these statements were always true; the subjects of them confessed with tears that "dear Mrs. Ussher" or "darling Laura" was the kindest friend they had ever had.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Secret Countess A witty, romantic Cinderella story set in 1919【電子書籍】[ Eva Ibbotson ]

＜p＞**'Her books are utterly delightful' ? ＜em＞Daily Mail＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞'Radiant and comforting' ? ＜em＞The TLS＜/em＞**＜/p＞ ＜p＞Award-winner Eva Ibbotson's ＜em＞The Secret Countess,＜/em＞ author of ＜em＞The Morning Gift,＜/em＞ is a classic historical romance that stretches across countries, families and class divides.＜/p＞ ＜p＞After revolution tears her country apart, young Russian countess Anna Grazinsky is forced to flee Saint Petersburg for rural England, where her now penniless family has no choice but to rely on the kindness of their only friend, Anna's old governess. Determined to help her family in any way possible, Anna arms herself with an out-of-date book on housekeeping and takes work as a servant at a crumbling mansion in the English countryside.＜/p＞ ＜p＞1919 sees Rupert, the handsome young Earl of Westerholme, return from war and become instantly mesmerized by Anna. As powerful attraction clashes with tradition, Anna finds concealing her true identity increasingly impossible.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Life Takes Wings Becoming the World's First Female 747 Pilot【電子書籍】[ Captain Lynn Rippelmeyer ]

＜p＞＜strong＞In ＜em＞Life Takes Wings＜/em＞, Captain Lynn Rippelmeyer soars with inspiration from a starry-eyed farm girl gazing at the sky to flight attendant to first female pilot of the revolutionary Boeing 747.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞More than just a story of one woman’s love affair with the skies, ＜em＞Life Takes Wings＜/em＞combines lessons in tenacity, humility, humor, perseverance, and partnership with the exhilaration of defying social norms, and the rewards of being true to oneself. Inspired to become a commercial airline pilot in an age when it was not an option for girls, serendipitous relationships lead Lynn to her first flying lessons in a seaplane, then to becoming flight instructor and charter pilot while also working as a flight attendant. Perceived as being incapable of flying, women were relegated to the cabin. Ignoring the pilots' negative comments, Lynn became a number of aviation's female firsts ? member of first all-female commercial airline crew, first flight attendant-to-pilot, and first female pilot of the Boeing 747. Through laughter and tears, ＜em＞Life Takes Wings＜/em＞shows the sky is no limit for those who follow their dreams.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Forgotten Moments Forgotten People【電子書籍】[ v.h. markle ]

＜p＞About the Book FORGOTTEN MOMENTS A small book of true stories about the forgotten people from a very unpopular war. No one saw the tears shed by those who lived through the hell of this war, and the hell we came home to. The Brotherhood we talk about is deeper than love. Those brothers on The Long Black Wall gave their lives for this Brotherhood. Those that shed their blood with me will always be my brother. To all of you who served welcome home my Brothers. If you havent been there go to The Wall.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Letter【電子書籍】[ The Editors Of True Story And True Confessions ]

＜p＞THE LETTER is the heartbreaking tale of Annie, who receives an urgent letter from her grandmother calling her home and, where upon arrival, she is stunned to discover secrets of how her family was ripped apart in the past.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Annie’s story will have you weeping alongside her as she learns these hidden truths, and cheering her on in the end as she learns the importance of forgiveness.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Excerpt:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Suddenly, I recalled Edna’s words of warning as fresh tears rolled down my face.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Truth is a powerful thing, Annie. It can either heal broken lives or destroy what there is left of them. Are you ready? Are you ready . . . are you ready?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】From Tears to Triumph【電子書籍】[ Sharmaine Anna Dobson ]

＜p＞"I am only just beginning to grasp how wide, long, deep and high His love really is towards each one of us. This Jesus - My Saviour, my Lord, my King, to whom I gave my heart when I was a little girl, has faithfully loved, protected and guided me all the way through my life. He will be with me until I go to be with Him." - Glennis Boyd.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"And He who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I make all things new.' And He said unto me. 'Write: for these words are true and faithful.' Revelation 21:5 KJV" - These words have been a true north for the author as she battled many things in her life.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Secret Life Of Sunflowers A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh’s sister-in-law【電子書籍】[ Marta Molnar ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"This book draws all the emotions out of you. I went from tears to snorting with laughter. It was both lighthearted and heart breaking, yet it inspires me to live my best life!"＜/strong＞ Michele Cox＜/p＞ ＜p＞When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds her famous grandmother's diary while cleaning out her New York brownstone, the pages are full of surprises. The first surprise is, the diary isn't her grandmother's. It belongs to Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Johanna inherited Vincent van Gogh's paintings. They were all she had, and they weren't worth anything. She was a 28 year old widow with a baby in the 1800s, without any means of supporting herself, living in Paris where she barely spoke the language. Yet she managed to introduce Vincent's legacy to the world.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The inspiration couldn't come at a better time for Emsley. With her business failing, an unexpected love turning up in her life, and family secrets unraveling, can she find answers in the past?＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"This book was so much more than I had expected, and I had high expectations... one of the most beautiful stories I've read in years."＜/strong＞ Kaela Stokes＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The ABCs of Dee【電子書籍】[ Danielle Bannister ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Would you date 26 men in a year for 50K?＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Perpetually single 40-year-old Dee Harper decides to take up her rich bestie, Gail, on her dare: 50K to date 26 men, A-Z, in the course of one year. What could possibly go wrong?＜/p＞ ＜p＞A desperate for cash Dee begins her dating journey with Adam the Arrogant, then merges to Brian the Boring, to several letters that blur together in a whole slew of dating disasters that are burned on her brain like Eli the Energetic and Kevin the Klepto.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Was the prize really worth the punishment? This dating thing sucked! Join Dee as she navigates her way through the bottom of the barrel of what the male species has to offer, only to discover the cream of the crop in the most unlikely of places.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞The ABCs of Dee is filled to the brim with heart and humor about the joys of dating 'later in life,' romance where you least expect it, and the true meaning of friendship and sacrifice. Get ready for laughter, tears, and all the good feels.＜/em＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Speak to Me【電子書籍】[ Edwin A. James ]

＜p＞All of my material comes from the King James Version of the Bible, from the Oxford Bible, and from personal spiritual experiences. Open your eyes and you will see, open your ears and you will hear. He Is in Everything And Everywhere. My books are designed for the true seekers of God, the ones who want more and cant get enough of his glory and love. For our blood, sweat, and tears are crucified with him (Edwin James). My love of God has influenced me to write this book. This love has also driven me to study the scriptures and many sources of biblical information for a greater understanding of the Bible and God. For without understanding, you are lost, and words have no true meaning. But with understanding, not only do words take on meaning, but they surpass the eyes and mind. They are planted in the heart and soul. I present nothing new that will cause great contemplation. No, I present a collection of accepted Christian doctrine and information gathered in one place to ease scriptural study and improve the biblical studiers rate of understanding. The information given in this text has been gathered from many sources. By having this reference guide, you will no longer have to search though many other avenues of information. This text is meant to be a small, lightweight quick reference for biblical history, names, colors, numbers, symbols, and herbs. I do not submit. The text contains the only meaning or uses for the previously mentioned subject matter. However, the text will bring a greater understanding to the scriptures. I have added thirty-one sermons for Bible study. All of the sermons are based on the King James Bible.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Light of Your Eyes【電子書籍】[ Ruhul Amin Pothik ]

＜p＞Aakash knew that Ashalata was married.＜/p＞ ＜p＞With a heavy heart, he spoke, "Ashalata, the day I first met you in our village, you said something I could never forgetーthat the dust clinging to the villagers' feet was far more valuable than your expensive car. I made sure your words remained true, Ashalata. I proved to your arrogant, wealthy uncle that a poor farmer doesn't just cultivate crops in the field; he can also cultivate change in people's lives. You see, love isn't about wealth or status. It's about sacrifice, about the strength to let go for the sake of the one you love. Be happy, Ashalata. That is all I have ever wished for."＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ashalata's hands trembled as she wiped her tears, her voice breaking, "No! I will not keep these eyes. How can I walk through life with the light of your eyes when I could never have you? I would rather choose darkness than live with a gift that reminds me of my greatest loss."＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aakash smiledーa smile filled with both pain and peace. "Ashalata, love isn't just about possession. True love doesn't end with loss; it lives on in the longing, in the sacrifice. I am not heartbroken because I couldn't have you; I find fulfillment in knowing that you will live a good life because of me. Your happiness is my happiness, Ashalata. And now, I must return to my village, even if it means walking in darkness for the rest of my days.＜/p＞ ＜p＞But do you know what hurts the most, Ashalata? I will never again see the river that holds our memories, the golden fields swaying in the wind, the birds that once sang our names, or the endless white kashbon where we once walked together. My world will now be nothing but shadows. But even in that darkness, I will find solace, knowing that somewhere in the light, you are living the life I always wanted for you."＜/p＞ ＜p＞With those final words, Aakash turned and walked away, his blind eyes never looking back.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ashalata stood frozen, her heart shattered beyond repair. Could she truly live in another man's home, carrying the weight of Aakash's sacrifice? Every time she looked at the world with his eyes, would she not see the love that she lost?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Magic in the Music Magic & Mystery, #4【電子書籍】[ Jane Charles ]

＜p＞There is nothing magical about Cassian Jourdain, nor does he come from a magical family, but Nightshade Manor was his home. This is where he had expected to grow old and die a bachelor. Except, now he has an opportunity to go back and claim what had been lost, which he intends to do until he meets Lady Samantha Ellis. Now he is torn between duty and his heart.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Lady Samantha Ellis has always loved music. She can hear it in the wind, laughter, tears, and nearly every person's tone, except for Mr. Cassian Jourdain's. It is a conundrum that her mother insists is not unusual, but Samantha remains intrigued and wonders if she is drawn to him because he is handsome and fascinating or because he is an enigma that may have stolen her heart.＜/p＞ ＜p＞However, when Lady Samantha faces a danger that had been foretold, Cassian realizes that his fortune and destiny are tied to hers. But without magic of his own, will he be able to save her, or will she be lost to him forever as their fortunes converge and predictions come true.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Nun Determined women, #4【電子書籍】[ Diana Scott ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The gripping story of the cofrades continues in their life through a medieval Toledo that accompanies them wherever they go.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞In the novice, Diana Scott introduces us fully into a story where you can not be a mere spectator.＜br /＞ Amice, forced by the laws of society, will insist on going far beyond where the rules require. Meanwhile, her friends, ready to do anything for the sisterhood, will fight by her side to prove that they are much more than just women.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Passion, debauchery, and girls who know how to conquer the fruit of their desires, will not leave you indifferent.＜br /＞ Because in the game and in love everything is allowed, I invite you to walk through a medieval Toledo and discover the true paths of destiny.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞A saga that many readers already qualify as unique, different and addictive, awaits you in its fourth book.＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜strong＞Some of her readers say:＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞"I recommend her, she is great, from the beginning you can't stop reading, her books have everything: suspense, love, laughter, tears, simply spectacular."＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞"All her books are wonderful, they grab you from minute one".＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞"Of course I recommend her, her stories hook you from the beginning, she makes you want to be her protagonist and above all her narrative is enjoyable, the details make you understand and comprehend the characters, she entertains you and they are not heavy."＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞"Nothing that can be told... You have to read it for yourself and you will enter the novels as if you were the main character. Just perfect."＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Other Diana Scott novels:＜/p＞ ＜p＞* Infidelity Series＜br /＞ * Stonebridge Series＜br /＞ * Dr. Klein Series＜br /＞ * The Guild of Commons Saga＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Two Gentlemen of Verona【電子書籍】[ William Shakespeare ]

＜p＞The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1589 and 1592. It is considered by some to be Shakespeare's first play, and is often seen as showing his first tentative steps in laying out some of the themes and motifs with which he would later deal in more detail; for example, it is the first of his plays in which a heroine dresses as a boy. The play deals with the themes of friendship and infidelity, the conflict between friendship and love, and the foolish behaviour of people in love. The highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom "the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in the canon" has been attributed. Two Gentlemen has the smallest cast of any play by Shakespeare; it is commonly regarded as one of his weakest plays.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the play begins, Valentine is preparing to leave Verona for Milan so as to broaden his horizons. He begs his best friend, Proteus, to come with him, but Proteus is in love with Julia, and refuses to leave. Disappointed, Valentine bids Proteus farewell and goes on alone. Meanwhile, Julia is discussing Proteus with her maid, Lucetta, who tells Julia that she thinks Proteus is fond of her. Julia, however, acts coyly, embarrassed to admit that she likes him. Lucetta then produces a letter; she will not say who gave it to her, but teases Julia that it was Valentine's servant, Speed, who brought it from Proteus. Julia, still unwilling to reveal her love in front of Lucetta, angrily tears up the letter. She sends Lucetta away, but then, realising her own rashness, she picks up the fragments of letter and kisses them, trying to piece them back together.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Meanwhile, Proteus' father has decided that Proteus should travel to Milan and join Valentine. He orders that Proteus must leave the next day, prompting a tearful farewell with Julia, to whom Proteus swears eternal love. The two exchange rings and vows and Proteus promises to return as soon as he can.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In Milan, Proteus finds Valentine in love with the Duke's daughter Silvia. Despite Julia's love, Proteus falls instantly in love with Silvia and vows to win her. Unaware of Proteus' feelings, Valentine tells him that the Duke wants Silvia to marry the foppish but wealthy Thurio, against her wishes. Because the Duke suspects that his daughter and Valentine are in love, he locks her nightly in a tower, to which he keeps the only key. However, Valentine tells Proteus that he plans to free her by means of a corded ladder, and together, they will elope. Proteus immediately informs the Duke, who subsequently captures and banishes Valentine. While wandering outside Milan, Valentine runs afoul of a band of outlaws, who claim they are also exiled gentlemen. Valentine lies, saying he was banished for killing a man in a fair fight, and the outlaws elect him their leader.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Meanwhile, in Verona, Julia decides to join her lover in Milan. She convinces Lucetta to dress her in boy's clothes and help her fix her hair so she will not be harmed on the journey. Once in Milan, Julia quickly discovers Proteus' love for Silvia, watching him attempt to serenade her. She contrives to become his page-boy ? a youth named Sebastian ? until she can decide upon a course of action. Proteus sends Sebastian to Silvia with a gift of the same ring that Julia gave to him before he left Verona, but Julia discovers that Silvia scorns Proteus' affections and is disgusted that he would forget about his love back home, i.e. Julia herself. Silvia deeply mourns the loss of Valentine, who Proteus has told her is rumoured dead.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Not persuaded of Valentine's death, Silvia determines to flee the city with the help of Eglamour, a former suitor to Julia. They escape into the forest but when they are confronted by the outlaws, Eglamour flees and Silvia is taken captive. The outlaws head to their leader (Valentine), but on the way, they encounter Proteus and Julia (still disguised as Sebastian). Proteus rescues Silvia, and then pursues her deeper into the forest. Secretly observed by Valentine, Proteus attempts to persuade Silvia that he loves her, but she rejects his advances.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Proteus insinuates that he will rape her ("I'll force thee yield to my desire"), but at this point, Valentine intervenes and denounces Proteus. Horrified at what has happened, Proteus vows that the hate Valentine feels for him is nothing compared to the hate he feels for himself. Convinced that Proteus' repentance is genuine, Valentine forgives him and seems to offer Silvia to him. At this point, overwhelmed, Julia faints, revealing her true identity. Upon seeing her, Proteus suddenly remembers his love for her and vows fidelity to her once again. The Duke and Thurio arrive, and Thurio claims Silvia as his. Valentine then warns Thurio that if he makes one move toward her, he will kill him. Terrified, Thurio renounces Silvia. The Duke, impressed by Valentine's actions, approves his and Silvia's love, and consents to their marriage. The two couples are happily united, and the Duke pardons the outlaws, telling them they may return to Milan.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Seven Years Bikes Babes, Booze and Boats【電子書籍】[ Randall Hammond ]

＜p＞seven years is a true life adventure. be part of the author's crew as he sails his rusty old yacht in huge seas, runs aground on sunken reefs and anchors off exotic shores. hold your breath, hang on tight, whilst you accompany this old biker and sailor as he navigates the shifting shoals of middle east politics and the south east asian marine industry. hold onto your heart strings as the passion brings tears to your eyes, share the tender moments and rough and raunchy nights. last but not least, feel compassion for our beleaguered author who suffers at the hands of unscrupulous fiends, and has battled through it all, and survived. loads of drama, grief, great sailing stories, lots of sex and heart rending life experiences.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Chasing My Tail【電子書籍】[ Earl Russell ]

＜p＞At the age of fifteen, Earl Russells life was ripped out from under him. His uncle, the only father he ever knew, banished Earl from the only home the boy had ever known. Earl found himself a teen outcast in a state of despair that sent him spinning without direction or hope for years. His vision and dreams blurred by tears, he walked blindly through life.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Desperate, he turned to the military for salvation and structure. When he was eighteen, he earned the distinction of being one of the youngest platoon sergeants in the Korean War. During his service, he traveled to thirty-six countries. In this memoir, he now shares some of the highlights and heartbreaks of a young man thrown into war and travel, including his time served in a Libyan prison for the crime of holding a womans hand in public.＜/p＞ ＜p＞For Earl the world was a dazzling adventure. This collection of true tales of one mans journeys is, at times, humorous, amorous, and poignant. Often, the world traveler and soldier felt like a dog chasing his own tail. In the end, his travels brought him back to the hills and mountains of his childhood home in Georgia. He left as an unsettled boy and returned a wiser man. These are his stories.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Falling For My Stepbrother Living with My Charming Stepbrother【電子書籍】[ Viola Oliver ]

＜p＞“I live for you, Emma,”Chase said.＜/p＞ ＜p＞“But…Chase, people are staring.” I said, pleading with him to save us from the public eye.＜/p＞ ＜p＞“I don't care!” He screamed, the tears sliding down his face. I had never seen Chase cry.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Emma moved in with her mom into her stepfather's house and encountered the most handsome, popular playboy in school, who also happens to be her step brother. If her classmates found out about this, her peaceful life would become a horrible mess, as everyone was tripping over the Greek god.＜/p＞ ＜p＞At school she tried to distance herself from her step brother to avoid becoming the enemy of all girls, but he locked her in his arms, gazed at her with fiery eyes and dropped to his knees, “Marry me.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞As Emma navigates the tangled web of high school drama, she must decide whether to risk her peaceful life for a chance at true love.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。