Showing results for "Family Men" in Literature & Fiction

The epic new thriller from the No.1 bestselling Queen of Gangland crime! Kenny Bond. A murderer. A gangster. A good family man. Meet the Bonds Kenny Bond is finally out of prison after doing a long stretch for killing a copper, and is determined to get back to life on the straight and narrow. A...

Henry is a lawyer, an old-fashioned man, gay, successful, and lonely. Thalia, his stepdaughter from a misbegotten marriage, is now twenty-nine, an actress, hopeful and estranged from her newly widowed crackpot mother. Hoping it will lead to better things for her career, Thalia poses as the girlfriend of a former sitcom star and current horror-movie luminary who is down on his romantic luck. When Thalia and her complicated social life move into the basement of Henry’s Upper West Side townhouse, she finds a champion in her long-lost father, and he finds new life—and maybe even new love.

A Family Man tells the story of 31-year-old Matt Webster, who arrives home from work one day to find that his wife, Kath, has walked out, leaving him to care for their four-year-old son. Shock and hurt are compounded by the challenge of suddenly having to juggle work with being a single parent. While the needs of his confused, unhappy little son come first, Matt embarks on the difficult quest to find out what could have driven his wife to abandon their child. It is only as the truth emerges that he learns the full heartbreak and joy of unconditional love.

He's the destroyer of evil, the pervasive one in whom all things lie. He is brilliant, terrifying, wild and beneficent. He is both an ascetic and a householder, both a yogi and a guru. He encompasses the masculine and the feminine, the powerful and the graceful, the Tandava and the Laasya, the...

Stop going through life,Start growing through life! While navigating their way through Mumbai's horrendous traffic, Gaur Gopal Das and his wealthy young friend Harry get talking, delving into concepts ranging from the human condition to finding one's purpose in life and the key to lasting...

I wish I could say that the tragedy of little Jack disappearing brought me and Nate closer together. But my husband is more distant from me now than he’s ever been. Perhaps that’s why I don’t ask him exactly where he’s going when he sets off on another business trip. Or perhaps I was too distracted by the woman moving in across the street with bouncing blonde hair and a cherubic toddler boy. He reminds me so much of the child I lost. But his mother doesn’t seem to properly watch him. And I can’t be sure, but I think Nate and this woman share a look of recognition before he leaves.

What if you ran away from your life today?Twenty years later, three people are looking for you.One is dying to meet you again.The other wishes you had never met them.The third wishes they could have met you at least once.You are one person. Aren't you? But you are not the same person to each of...

Now Filmed as 1947, a motion picture by Deepa Mehta Few novels have caught the turmoil of the Indian subcontinent during Partition with such immediacy, such wit and tragic power...

The Ramayana is thousands of years old, yet it is filled with life lessons that benefit us even today. It teaches courage and fortitude to handle problems that are the inevitable result of birth. Reading it instils values like leadership, forbearance, loyalty, respect, equality, forgiveness...

Little Men, published in 1871, is the enchanting second installment of Louisa May Alcotts beloved Little Women trilogy. While Good Wives (1869) was initially the sequel to Little Women (1868), the two are often enjoyed together in a single volume. The trilogy concludes with Jos Boys (1886). In Little Men, we follow the spirited Jo Bhaer as she nurtures the lively students at the Plumfield Estate School alongside her husband. These mischievous children, whom Jo cherishes as if they were her own, embark on a journey of growth, learning invaluable lessons on becoming true gentlemen and ladies. ...

“A hilariously fresh and spicy rom-com that I couldn’t put down!” -Meghan Quinn, USA Today Bestselling Author Help Wanted: Grumpy mountain man seeks baby momma. Job is an incubator position only. Surrogate must be impervious to grunting as the form of communication and nosy brotherly...

Tracy Goldstein entiende muy bien lo que implica estar enamorada: ilusiones rotas, perder sus ahorros, y ver la empresa que construyó con arduo trabajo en manos de otro. ¿Cometer el mismo error? No, gracias. Estaba advertida sobre los hombres. No obstante, el día en que empieza a trabajar para el frío y distante CEO de S.W. Group, Tracy sabe que está en graves problemas. A medida que avanzan los días, la tensión entre ambos se cuece a fuego lento, y a ella le resulta cada vez más difícil no cruzar la delgada fina entre la cordura y el riesgo.

Tracy Goldstein entiende muy bien lo que implica estar enamorada: ilusiones rotas, perder sus ahorros, y ver la empresa que construyó con arduo trabajo en manos de otro. ¿Cometer el mismo error? No, gracias. Estaba advertida sobre los hombres. No obstante, el día en que empieza a trabajar para el frío y distante CEO de S.W. Group, Tracy sabe que está en graves problemas. A medida que avanzan los días, la tensión entre ambos se cuece a fuego lento, y a ella le resulta cada vez más difícil no cruzar la delgada fina entre la cordura y el riesgo.

Next stop: Summerfield! Join Fibber McGee's battling next-door neighbor as he sets out on a brand new life in this collection of early episodes of The Great Gildersleeve! Gildy's new family fast becomes the most important part of his life - and this bombastic bachelor quickly develops a strong sense of heart.

One Man's Family Radio Show"One Man's Family," a pioneering American radio soap opera, captivated listeners for nearly three decades, from 1932 to 1959. Created by Carlton E. Morse, it stands as the longest-running uninterrupted dramatic serial in the history of American radio. The show's innovative structure, divided into books and chapters, mirrored the format of a novel, enhancing its storytelling appeal.Set against the backdrop of San Francisco's picturesque Sea Cliff neighborhood, "One Man's Family" centered on the lives of stockbroker Henry Barbour, his wife Fanny, and their five ...

Fact or fiction: proposing to your best friend so she can inherit her family business is a great idea. When Addison “Roe” Monroe tells me she’s going on a husband hunt at the local lumberjack competition so she can inherit her father’s lumberyard, desperate times call for desperate...

From the award-winning, internationally acclaimed writer, a taut, elegiac novel about a man trying to uncover the truth about the father who left him behind Steven Mills has reached a crossroads. His wife and son have left, and they may not return. Which leaves him determined to find out what...

Delightful tales of charming animals that will enchant young listeners. Join Victoria Bell as she narrates these heartwarming stories that celebrate the beauty of nature and the magic of wildlife.

Man nennt ihn den Drachen, aber Natalie Kaleta traut sich in seine Höhle. Die junge Galerie-Assistentin sollte eigentlich nur einige Kunstwerke bei Ronan Mitchell abholen. Nun verbringt sie jedoch das Wochenende bei dem für seine Launen bekannten, attraktiven Künstler, da ihr Wagen einen Abhang hinuntergerutscht ist. Tatsächlich ein Glück für beide, denn besonders die Nächte verbringen sie sehr genussvoll... Aber Natalie träumt von einem Mann, mit dem sie Kinder großziehen kann. Und Ronan zuckt schon bei dem Wort "Familie".

Immerse yourself in this enchanting childrens classic, where the delightful adventures of Rat and Mole unfold along their beloved river, accompanied by the whimsical Toad and wise Badger. This unique rendition is read softly, making it a perfect choice for serene night-time listening in a cozy room. The gentle volume enhances the calming experience, allowing you to drift into dreams. (Summary by Cori Samuel)