Showing results for "No Words" in Literature & Fiction

Forced to choose between abortion or adoption, Olivia Carson’s younger sister, Lily, runs away from home. Sixteen and pregnant, she never returns. But she writes. Once a year, Lily mails a picture of her son, Josh, to Olivia until his thirteenth year. Then it’s Josh himself who arrives at Olivia’s house, alone, terrified, and in possession of a notarized declaration from Lily. It begins, “In the event I go missing...”

Jeeves and Wooster never disappoint on audio and these unabridged stories are of course no exception. Wodehouse/Jarvis deliver another excellent audio collection featuring all your favourite characters, not forgetting our intrepid duo of course! Full Story Listings: 1. Jeeves and the Impending Doom, 2. The Inferiority Complex of Old Sippy, 3. Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit, 4. Jeeves and the Song of Songs, 5. Episode of the Dog McIntosh, and 6. The Spot of Art

No Orchids for Miss Blandish was crime author James Hadley Chase’s first novel, and an experiment in adapting American hard-boiled crime fiction by a British author. Inspired by James Cain and The Postman Always Rings Twice, it worked so well that it launched the former salesman’s writing career. He went on to write over eighty novels sold worldwide with a huge American, Asian and European following.

Conversations with artists exploring grief and hope in their work.Following the release of Michael J Tinker's own album exploring loss and hope ('When There Are No Words' 2023) he decided to embark on this new podcast interviewing other artists who have looked at similar themes. Chatting to Christian authors, songwriters and visual artists Michael discusses what draws them to this difficult topic, how they navigate stewarding both their own story and other people's, and how they seek to honestly portray the Christian journey through this life to eternity. And despite (or maybe because of) the ...

Aili McGregor, hija del jefe del clan McGregor guarda un secreto que de saberse podría acabar no solo con su reputación, repudiada por los suyos, sino también con la vida de sus seres queridos. Un secreto que amenaza su cordura, provocándole pesadillas, y que cada día le es más difícil de ocultar.

Fay Weldon has been one of the most consistently successful of Britain's contemporary women's authors with a career stretching over 30 years. Her prolific output alternating between television plays and vigorous novels such as The Life and Loves of a She-Devil articulate a contemporary feminist consciousness.

Martina Vega está de vuelta. Su vida ha cambiado y ya no está agitada, ni revuelta, sino mezclada, no enredada. El amor es lo que tiene, nos transforma sin que nos demos cuenta. ¿Pero qué queréis que os diga que no sepáis todos ya? Las mezclas, a veces, ofrecen los mejores sabores. ¿Quieres averiguar qué tipo de cóctel será este? ¿Dulce? ¿Amargo o quizás picante?

Struggling to come to terms with his own submissive nature, Matthew has rebelled against Marie-Laure's loving authority, only to find he needs her female domination more than he ever knew. How far will he go to prove he is worthy of another chance with her? More to the point, how far will she require him to go before she'll consider taking him back?

Emma is house-sitting on the rainy Washington coast with only her golden retriever for company. She likes the isolation, the peace and quiet, and the opportunity to read. But her latest pick, a poorly written and gruesome horror novel, is disappointing and Emma leaves a one-star review. A message dings back - the author, H.G. Kane, has replied and he's furious. Emma brushes it off, until disturbing incidents start to occur. Scratches in the night. A figure crawling around in the shadows.

Size does matter in these delightfully tiny tales populated with narcoleptic drivers, bickering backers, suspicious spouses, and other memorable characters. Full of dark humor, intrigue, and absurdity, this collection of slightly sinister (and occasionally sweet) stories delivers a bite-size listening experience to satisfy any literary craving.

El único deseo que Mary ha tenido desde su niñez es convertirse en un médico tan respetado como su padre. Para ella, carece de importancia vivir en una sociedad que no considera a las mujeres tan eficientes como los hombres o la opinión que los profesionales de la medicina posean sobre su absurdo propósito. Mary confía en tener inteligencia y racionalidad suficientes para combatir esos obstáculos.

The evolution of Taylor Mali the poet could be measured in the number of people his poetry has directly inspired to be teachers. Or the increasing cast of high school and college-age students who perform his words in forensic competitions. This is Taylor in his element: performing in front of live and writhing audiences demanding and receiving all the rough, raw, and authentic passion of Taylor Mali's poetry.