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Anthony C. Yu’s translation of The Journey to the West, initially published in 1983, introduced English-speaking audiences to the classic Chinese novel in its entirety for the first time. Written in the sixteenth century, The Journey to the West tells the story of the fourteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China’s most famous religious heroes, and his three supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures.

Beauty and the Beefcake is a vegan-friendly standalone romantic comedy featuring a hockey player whose vocabulary is the only thing smaller than a hockey puck, a book smart but aimless ventriloquist with too many voices in her head, a dilapidated old house that may or may not be haunted, and no cheating or cliffhangers.

Will Christmas bring them happiness or heartache? Don't miss the heartwarming new novel from the author of Secrets for the Three Sisters and The Three Sisters of Victory Walk. ___________________________________ It’s 1942 on Victory Walk in East London, and the Harrison sisters are wishing for...

Born in rural Palestine, just before the dawn of the 20th century, Miriam adores her father and is certain his love will protect her, but she soon finds that tradition overrides love. Uprooted by war, Miriam enters a world where the old constraints slip away with thrilling and disastrous results. Miriam's rebellious daughter, Nadia, is thrilled with the opportunity for a modern life that her elite education provides. But when she falls in love with an outsider, the clan reins her back with a shocking finality.

The Three Sisters is a terrifically romantic Cinderella story about daring to believe in yourself, your family and love. Maya's life is in ruins. She is broke and grieving the loss of her mother. When her father suddenly reveals to her that her biological father is the rich businessman and...

The brand new dramatic novel about the power of a father’s love, a little boy’s journey,and the desperate search for a place to call home, from Number 1 best-selling author Josephine Cox. Eight-year-old Casey’s mother Ruth is a cruel woman, with a weakness for other women’s husbands...

Linked through marriage to three brothers, the Underwood women prove time and again that they are a force to be reckoned with. Jodie has travelled a hard road to reach her own prosperity, despite her husband's constant unreliability. Yet she can't bring herself to fully sever ties with John. But now with a potential new love waiting nearby, Jodie must make a decision she has been avoiding for too long. Widowed at a young age, Lariane believes her marriage to Rick was perfect.

It’s autumn 1940 and the Blitz has cast its shadow over London. Everyone is doing their bit to help, including the three Harrison sisters of the East End’s Victory Walk. Nurse Rose is snowed under in the hospital tending to victims of the bombings. Her sister Clover is on active duty on the south coast, while the baby of the family, Daisy, is growing up quickly working on the London Underground, now that thousands of people are taking shelter down below. Even in wartime, the sisters find time for a wedding, but the bride is keeping a secret, which threatens to come to light.

To Damien, his tribe is family, and he believes all lives should be cherished. King Korbi knows something dark about Damien's black magic and feels the blight must be purged. That blight is but a child, an infant elva who has harmed no one, but still must die. Damien struggles to dominate the Garo Region with his necromancy, finding unique surprises around every corner. Sometimes even under a statue.

When Madan’s father's misdeeds jeopardize his sister's life, Madan strikes his first bargain with Avtaar Singh to save her. Drawn into Avtaar Singh's violent world, Madan becomes his son in every way but by blood. Suddenly it looks as if everything will change for Madan and his family until a forbidden love affair has brutal consequences and he is forced to leave behind all that is dear to him.

Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer. Scotland, 1944 Fearless Seffy was hoping for a transfer to England to be near Callum, the Canadian soldier she has given her heart to. Instead she is instructed to train a new group of...

Los días del fuego es la tercera entrega de La saga de los confines, una trilogía en los que la autora proyecta un mundo fascinante y sin límites. El Odio no suele debilitarse con las caídas sino al contrario: se levanta, brutal, y ruge hacia los cuatro puntos cardinales. Pero el Amor...

'السكرية' هي الجزء الثالث من ثلاثية القاهرة، السلسلة مكونة من ثلاث روايات والحائزة على جائزة نوبل للأدب، والتي تعتبر أفضل رواية عربية في تاريخ الأدب العربي حسب...

Liverpool, May 1941. An extraordinary story of three brave women, each trying in her own way to deal with the brutal tide of destruction brought on by the air raids of the Second World War. There is Ellen—whose home is destroyed by bombs; Gwen, whose family absorbs all her time and energy and Emmie, whose only fears are for the safety of her merchant seaman fiancé, far away in the South Atlantic. None of them were prepared for what would follow, when the air raid siren sounded for the first time on 1 May, 1941.

The Three Kingdoms is one of the Chinese Noble Classics. The great empire of China is in turmoil. As the government becomes increasingly incompetent, warlords and nobles battle for power. In the north is the Kingdom of Wei, headed by cunning and manipulative Cao Cao. In the southeast is the Kingdom of Wu, ruled by masterful and charismatic Sun Quan. In the west is the Kingdom of Shu, commanded by kindhearted and humble Liu Bei.

Suivez les Clifton dans leur traversée du XXe siècle. Des docks de Bristol aux prestigieux salons d’Oxford, leur vie sera transformée par la destinée.Élevé sur les quais de Bristol, Harry Clifton a toujours cru son avenir tout tracé : suivre la tradition familiale et devenir docker. Mais à l‘aube de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, sa réalité est bousculée. Doit-il aller étudier à Oxford ? S'engager dans l'armée pour batailler contre les forces nazies ? Et laisser son grand amour derrière lui ?

Brought to you by Penguin. THE FINAL NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES! January 1945. Spring is in the air. And so is victory... Wedding bells are ringing at long last for Gloria and her soon-to-be husband Jack. But she can't rest until her youngest son is safely home. Head welder...

Solveig gibt ihrer schwerkranken Großmutter Agneta ein Versprechen: Sie wird den Löwenhof bewahren. Nur wie sie das anstellen soll, weiß die junge Studentin der Tiermedizin nicht. Die Glanzzeiten des Gestüts sind lange vorbei, die 1960er Jahre verlangen nach neuen Ideen. Aber Solveig ist bereit für den Aufbruch, immerhin fliegen Menschen bereits zum Mond. Die Pferde vom Löwenhof sollen auf internationalen Turnieren starten. Die Olympischen Spiele 1972 in München fest im Blick, beginnt Solveig mutig, das jahrhundertealte Gut der Familie auf Vordermann zu bringen.

A gritty and compelling drama from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Sheila Jeffries. Little twin sisters, Sarah and Samantha are all alone in the world. When their mother died giving birth to Sarah, she was blamed for the death by...

DIE FESSELNDE GESCHICHTE EINER CAFEHAUSDYNASTIE IM WANDEL DES 20. JAHRHUNDERTS. CAFÉ ENGEL - EINE NEUE ZEIT Wiesbaden, 1945. Die junge Hilde kann ihr Glück kaum fassen: Der Krieg ist zu Ende, und das Café Engel blieb wie durch ein Wunder verschont. Gegen alle Widerstände will sie den Familienbetrieb wieder zu jenem glanzvollen Treffpunkt schillernder Persönlichkeiten machen, als der er einst berühmt war. Doch schon bald trüben erste Konflikte den jungen Frieden: Als eine schöne junge Frau das Café betritt und sich als ihre Cousine Luisa vorstellt, ist Hildes Misstrauen geweckt.