The Bride Test

Goodread's Big Books of Spring 2019 - Romance'Such a fun read... Original and sexy and sensitive.' Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist, on The Kiss Quotient__________________From the bestselling author of The Kiss QuotientKhai Diep has no feelings. Well, not big, important emotions - like grief. And love. He thinks he's defective. His family knows better - that his autism means he just processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly refuses to consider a relationship, his mother takes matters into her own hands and returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride. As a mixed-race girl living in the slums of Ho Chi Minh City, Esme Tran has always felt out of place. So when the opportunity arises to go to America and meet a potential husband, she can't turn it down. This could be the break her family needs. Seducing Khai, however, doesn't go quite as planned. Esme's lessons in love seem to be working... but only on herself. She's hopelessly smitten with a man who's convinced he can never return her affection. As Esme's time in the United States dwindles, will Khai let his head catch up with his heart? Will he find the strength to let go, and let love in?'Refreshingly real.' Marie Claire on The Bride Tes

Life in the UK Test: Handbook 2024 : Everything you need to study for the British citizenship test

The Handmaid's Tale

** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER **Discover the dystopian novel that started a phenomenon. Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford – her assigned name, Offred, means ‘of Fred’. She has only one function: to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs. 'A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist' Bernadine Evaristo‘As relevant today as it was when Atwood wrote it’ Guardia

Dog Man

Howl with laughter with the FIRST book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again! George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout

Determinator de plante si animale

In acest determinator veti gasi in mod garantat ceea ce cautati: faceti un test practic! Cu ajutorul sistemului de ghidare genial si al pictogramelor aferente fiecarei specii cautarea va fi rapida si precisa.Sunt prezentate 900 de specii de animale si pl

Pet Sematary : King's #1 bestseller – soon to be a major motion picture

Soon to be a major motion picture from Paramount Pictures starring John Lithgow, Jason Clarke, and Amy Seimetz! King's iconic, beloved classic is 'so beautifully paced that you cannot help but be pulled in' Guardian 'SOMETIMES...DEAD IS BETTER'The house looked right, felt right to Dr Louis Creed. Rambling, old, unsmart and comfortable. A place where the family could settle; the children grow and play and explore. The rolling hills and meadows of Maine seemed a world away from the fume-choked dangers of Chicago. Only the occasional big truck out on the two-lane highway, grinding up through the gears, hammering down the long gradients, growled out an intrusive threat. But behind the house and far away from the road: that was safe. Just a carefully cleared path up into the woods where generations of local children have processed with the solemn innocence of the young, taking with them their dear departed pets for burial. A sad place maybe, but safe. Surely a safe place. Not a place to seep into your dreams, to wake you, sweating with fear and foreboding. 'King can make the flesh creep half a world away' - The Times'So beautifully paced that you cannot help but be pulled in' - Guardian'The most frightening novel Stephen King has ever written' - Publisher's Weekly'Wild, powerful, disturbing' - Washington Post Book Revie

The Defector : the unmissable Cold War spy thriller from the author of THE APOLLO MURDERS

'A full throttle, adrenaline-laced espionage page-turner . . . Get ready to blast off and enjoy the ride!'Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the James Reece Terminal List series'Continuous action, Mach-speed mayhem, sharp intrigue, and well-rounded characters - what more could you want from a thriller?'Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The 9th Man and the Cotton Malone seriesIsrael, late 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MIG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below . . . and promptly disappears. NASA Flight Controller and former US Navy test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground - and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents. The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets' mythical 'Foxbat' MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz must tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse - bringing the defector into the heart of the United States' most secret test site - and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way. For Chris Hadfield's second heart-stopping thriller, we move from Space to another rich and exciting part of Chris's CV: his time as a top test pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy, and as an RCAF fighter pilot intercepting armed Soviet bombers in North American airspace. Full of insider detail, excitement and political intrigue drawn from real events, The Defector brings us the nerve-shredding rush of aerial combat, as told by one of the world's best fighter pilots. Praise for The Apollo Murders'A nail-biting Cold War thriller' James Cameron'An exciting journey to an alternate past' Andy Weir'Not to be missed' Frederick Forsyth'Explosive' Gregg Hurwitz'Exciting, authentic' Linwood Barcla

The Poppy War : Book 1

Winner of the Reddit Fantasy Award for Best Debut 2018 ‘The best fantasy debut of 2018’ – WIRED A brilliantly imaginative epic fantasy debut, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. When Rin aced the Keju – the test to find the most talented students in the Empire – it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who had hoped to get rich by marrying her off; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free from a life of servitude. That she got into Sinegard – the most elite military school in Nikan – was even more surprising. But surprises aren’t always good. Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Fighting the prejudice of rival classmates, Rin discovers that she possesses a lethal, unearthly power – an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of psychoactive substances and a seemingly insane teacher, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive – and that mastering these powers could mean more than just surviving school. For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most people calmly go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away

A Curse For True Love : the thrilling final book in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series

Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts. Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy

Weirdo Goes Wild

A warm and endearing story about the quiet power of being yourself from Zadie Smith, Nick Laird and Magenta Fox. Maud - a judo-suit wearing guinea pig and proud weirdo - is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they'll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery - and a few Signature Moves - they'll make new friends and explore new worlds. Praise for Weirdo:"A sweet, tightly written tale about the benefits of not fitting in, cheered on by Magenta Fox's gorgeous illustrations" The Times’ Best Children’s Books for Summer 2021"As cockle-warming as a cuddle from a favourite pet, Weirdo ought to be a smash hit" Observer"it's delightful" the

Warrior of the Wild

A chieftain's daughter embarks on a perilous quest in this Viking-inspired standalone adventure from YA fantasy sensation Tricia Levenseller'One of my favourite YA books ever. The action! The world-building! The voice! This book kicks so much ass' Cale Dietrich, author of The Love InterestHow do you kill a god?As her father's chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails the test, her father banishes her to the monster-filled wilderness.To win her way back into her community, she is forced to embark on an impossible quest: she must kill the oppressive god who claims violent tribute from the villages each year - or die trying

Stuff Your Astrologer Should Have Told You : The Brutally Honest Truth Behind the Bad Traits of Each Star Sign

If you’re sick of hearing platitudes about your star sign’s best attributes, or all the ways your doomed Leo Taurus relationship can actually work, this book is for you!Explore the dark side of each sign, delving deep into pet peeves, negative traits, and the types of people you should avoid (and be avoided by) at all costs. What are people saying behind your back? Which friend is most likely to bring out your worst? Should you even bother swiping right on a Scorpio? Stuff Your Astrologer Should Have Told You has the answers, and it's not sugar coating anything. Most astrology books will tell you all about the best parts of your sign—its strengths, what it likes, and who it is most compatible with. This book is the opposite—it takes a look at each sign’s dark side, so readers know what to expect when doing business with a Scorpio or falling in love with a Capricorn. While most astrology books tend to put a positive spin on the signs and their traits, Alise Morales is not afraid to say how the stars interact with—and sometimes screw over—each other on a daily basis. We all have pet peeves. We all know there are some people we’re just not compatible with. This is the book that will tell you why and teach you about your star sign and astrology in the process. Irreverent and witty, Stuff Your Astrologer Should have Told You is a breath of fresh air, filled with pithy asides, searing observations and good old fashioned bluntness. It’s the perfect guide to astrology for realists who know that looking to the heavens for guidance is just as likely to show you the rough as it is the smooth. Laugh out loud funny, author Alise Morales doesn’t shy away from poking fun at each signs worst character traits, while sharing everything you need to know about the darker side of your sign. Forewarned is forearmed, after all

The Song of Achilles

**OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD**WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Captivating' DONNA TARTT'I loved it' J K ROWLING'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. 'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT‘An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad’ GUARDIAN‘Sexy, dangerous, mystical’ BETTANY HUGHE

Modificari aduse de DOOM3 – sinteze si exercitii pentru admiterea in invatamantul superior. Partea I

Prezenta lucrare propune o serie de sinteze realizate pe baza Dicționarului ortografic, ortoepic și morfologic al limbii romane (ediția a treia) – DOOM3, cu scopul de a-i familiariza pe cei care vor susține probe de gramatica pentru admiterea in invațamantul superior (și nu numai) cu actualizarile recente ale normelor limbii romane. In acest sens, au fost excerptate, din DOOM3, cele aproximativ 3.000 de recomandari punctuale noi. De asemenea, au fost detaliate, pe baza capitolelor introductive ale dicționarului, explicațiile privitoare la problemele de accentuare, de scriere cu litera mare sau mica, de desparțire in silabe și de scriere a cuvintelor compuse și a locuțiunilor. La finalul fiecarei serii de sinteze, cei interesați de lucrarea de fața vor gasi cate un test-grila util in verificarea cunoștințelor dobandite. Consideram ca prezenta lucrare de sinteza poate fi utila nu doar elevilor care vor susține examene de admitere in invațamantul superior, ci și tuturor celor interesați sa vorbeasca și sa scrie corect in limba romana

The Happiness Hypothesis : Ten Ways to Find Happiness and Meaning in Life

An uplifting exploration of ancient wisdom for our modern lives and how it can make us happier - from the author of The Anxious Mind and The Righteous Mind. ___________________________________In The Happiness Hypothesis, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines ten Great Ideas which have been championed across centuries and civilisations and asks: how can we apply these ideas to our twenty-first century lives?By holding ancient wisdom to the test of modern psychology, Haidt extracts lessons on how we can train our brains to be more optimistic, build better relationships and achieve a sense of balance. He also explores how we can overcome the obstacles to well-being that we place in our own way. In this uplifting and empowering book, Haidt draws on sources as diverse as Buddha, Benjamin Franklin and Shakespeare to show how we can find happiness and meaning in life. ___________________________________'I don't think I ever read a book that laid out the contemporary understanding of the human condition with such simple clarity and sense.' Guardia

Solutii contra autoimunitatii. Carte de bucate

Solutii contra autoimunitatii. Carte de bucate. Peste 150 de retete delicioase pentru prevenirea si combaterea bolilor inflamatoriiMulti dintre noi sufera de pe urma inflamatiei sau a tulburarilor autoimune, boli pentru care medicina conventionala nu are solutii. Aceste boli sunt atacate de obicei cu un cocteil de medicamente toxice care nu tintesc cauza lor. Dr. Amy Myers afirma ca exista solutii, pe care le descrie in cartea Solutii contra autoimunitatii. Volumul de fata este o completare naturala a primei carti, in care gasim:• O privire de ansamblu asupra autoimunitatii, inclusiv o lista cu bolile si simptomele autoimune• O lista cu alimentele bune de mancat si alimentele bune de aruncat daca vrem sa combatem autoimunitatea• Un test pentru identificarea simptomelor conform Metodei Myers• O trecere in revista a celor patru piloni ai protocolului din cadrul Metodei Myers• Un ghid de aprovizionare a bucatariei cu ingrediente adecvate pentru solutionarea autoimunitatii• Peste 150 de retete vindecatoare, integrale si inovatoare, pentru a va bucura de un mic dejun sanatos, de un pranz rapid, de feluri de mancare principale gustoas

Contracronometru

Zece americani au fost selectați cu atenție pentru a testa în versiunea beta un sistem revoluționar de spionaj. Programul Fusion Initiative, realizat printr-un parteneriat între compania de tehnologie informatică WorldShare și guvernul Statelor Unite, poate urmări pe oricine de pe pământ. Timp de o lună, cei zece candidați la marele premiu de trei milioane de dolari vor face tot posibilul să scape necapturați.Dar pentru o concurentă, o bibliotecară modestă din Boston pe nume Kaitlyn Day, miza este mult mai mare decât banii, iar motivele ei pentru a intra în test sunt mai personale decât și-ar imagina oricine. Când numărătoarea inversă va ajunge la zero, va fi decis câștigătorul. Va fi acesta aparatul monstruos de supraveghere format din agențiile guvernamentale împreună cu titanul IT sau simplul cetățean american mânat în luptă de nevoia sa de dreptate și adevăr?Anthony McCarten, scenarist de patru ori nominalizat la Oscar, a scris un thriller năucitor și fascinant, un roman plin de acțiune și de răsturnări de situație, deosebit de relevant pentru vremurile noastre

How to Win Friends and Influence People

The most famous confidence-boosting book ever published; with sales of over 16 million copies worldwideMillions of people around the world have improved their lives based on the teachings of Dale Carnegie. In How to Win Friends and Influence People, he offers practical advice and techniques, in his exuberant and conversational style, for how to get out of a mental rut and make life more rewarding. His advice has stood the test of time and will teach you how to:- make friends quickly and easily- increase your popularity- persuade people to follow your way of thinking- enable you to win new clients and customers- become a better speaker- boost enthusiasm among your colleaguesThis classic book will turn your relationships around and improve your interactions with everyone in your life. Dale Carnegie, known as 'the arch-priest of the art of making friends', pioneered the development of personal business skills, self-confidence and motivational techniques. His books - most notably How to Win Friends and Influence People - have sold tens of millions worldwide and, even in today's changing climate, they remain as popular as ever. Over 30 million copies sold worldwide, New York Post, August 202

A Court of Wings and Ruin : The third book in the GLOBALLY BESTSELLING, SENSATIONAL series

The third instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - TimeThink Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – TelegraphSpiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail******Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit – and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself

Lista

O poveste care îți amintește că în spatele oricărei rețele de socializare se află o ființă umană. – Marie Claire Ola Olajide, o celebră jurnalistă, se va căsători peste o lună cu iubirea vieții sale. Tânără, frumoasă, femeie de succes, ea și logodnicul ei, Michael, sunt considerați „cuplul ideal“ pe rețelele de socializare și par să aibă tot ce-și doresc. Într-o dimineață însă, amândoi primesc același mesaj: „O, Doamne, ai văzut Lista?“ O listă conținând numele unor persoane cărora li se aduc online acuzații anonime de hărțuire și agresiune fizică. În mod obișnuit, Ola ar fi fost prima care să susțină o asemenea listă — ar fi redistribuit-o, ar fi cerut ca bărbații respectivi să fie concediați, ar fi scris numeroase articole pe această temă. Doar că acum, în această postare virală, apare și numele lui Michael. Viitorul lor este în joc, iar Ola îi dă lui Michael un ultimatum, cerându-i să-și dovedească nevinovăția până în ziua nunții. Care este adevărul? Va reuși relația lor să treacă acest test? „Un roman puternic... Adegoke oferă o imagine profundă și adesea înfiorătoare a puterii rețelelor de socializare, evidențiind graba de a judeca din mediul online și granițele volatile dintre vinovăție și nevinovăție.“ – The Guardian „Un coșmar social captivant.“ – The Observe

Crooked Kingdom : (Six of Crows Book 2)

*The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series!*The stunning sequel to SIX OF CROWS, this is GAME OF THRONES meets OCEAN'S ELEVEN in a fantasy epic from the number 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Leigh Bardugo. Welcome to the world of the Grisha. Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world. As gripping, sweeping and memorable as the Grisha trilogy - SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING - this novel is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laini Taylor, Kristin Cashore and GAME OF THRONES. Winner of the Teen Choice Book Award for Book of the Year

Orbital

**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024**'A slim, profound study of intimate human fears set against epic vistas'GUARDIAN'Stunning... An uplifting book'SUNDAY TIMESLife on our planet as you've never seen it beforeA team of astronauts in the International Space Station collect meteorological data, conduct scientific experiments and test the limits of the human body. But mostly they observe. Together they watch their silent blue planet, circling it sixteen times, spinning past continents and cycling through seasons, taking in glaciers and deserts, the peaks of mountains and the swells of oceans. Endless shows of spectacular beauty witnessed in a single day. Yet although separated from the world they cannot escape its constant pull. News reaches them of the death of a mother, and with it comes thoughts of returning home. They look on as a typhoon gathers over an island and people they love, in awe of its magnificence and fearful of its destruction. The fragility of human life fills their conversations, their fears, their dreams. So far from earth, they have never felt more part - or protective - of it. They begin to ask, what is life without earth? What is earth without humanity?'Our unanimity about Orbital recognises its beauty and ambition. It reflects Harvey’s extraordinary intensity of attention to the precious and precarious world we share' Edmund de Waal, Chair of the 2024 Booker Prize judges*A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW STATESMAN, SPECTATOR, DAILY MAIL AND MAIL ON SUNDAY

Sidekicks

“As close as a kid can get to the full superhero experience without going to the cinema” - The Times Children's Book of the Week Suit up for this high-octane graphic novel debut by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! Captain Amazing, the hometown hero of Metro City, is so busy catching criminals that he rarely has time for his pets – he hasn't even noticed they've been developing superpowers of their own! So when Captain Amazing announces he needs a sidekick, his eager pets – a dog, a hamster, and a chameleon – all decide to audition for the part and a chance for one-on-one time with the Captain. But while each pet is focused on winning the coveted sidekick spot, an even bigger battle in Metro City is about to unleash... Dr. Havoc, Captain Amazing's long-time nemesis, is hatching up a new scheme, and the Captain's found himself in serious trouble. Can the warring pets put their squabbles aside to save the day? Will the return of a forgotten friend help them in their time of need? Or will this be the end for Captain Amazing? Get ready for sibling rivalry royale as pets with superpowers duke it out for the one thing they all want most: a super family. A hilarious, action-packed adventure in a full colour graphic novel Perfect for fans of The Incredibles and Dog Man From the New York Times bestselling author, Dan Santa

The Ministry of Time : The Instant Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller

A 2024 literary highlight in the Sunday Times, BBC, Grazia, Dazed, Sunday Express, GQ, i-D, Stylist, Bookseller and Literary Friction'Outrageously brilliant' ELEANOR CATTON'Make room on your bookshelves for a new classic' MAX PORTER'Thought-provoking and horribly clever' ALICE WINN'Funny, moving, original, intelligent, beautifully written' NATHAN FILER'Electric, charming, whimsical and strange' EMILY HENRY'Within the first couple of pages I was gripped' KATE MOSSEA BOY MEETS A GIRL. THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE. A FINGER MEETS A TRIGGER. THE BEGINNING MEETS THE END. ENGLAND IS FOREVER. ENGLAND MUST FALL.In the near future, a disaffected civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test the limits of time-travel.Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, assisting and monitoring the expat known as '1847' - Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to find himself alive and surrounded by outlandish concepts such as 'washing machine', 'Spotify' and 'the collapse of the British Empire'. With an appetite for discovery and a seven-a-day cigarette habit, he soon adjusts; and during a long, sultry summer he and his bridge move from awkwardness to genuine friendship, to something more.But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the structures and histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy history when history is living in your house

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man : What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment

The #1 New York Times smash bestseller Revised and expanded with new material. With over two million copies sold, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man has become a bestseller around the world. In conjunction with its second movie sequel to be released this summer, Steve Harvey has updated his classic with new advice and insights. Whether it's why women should enforce a "90-Day Probation Period" before they give their men sexual "benefits"-the way Ford motor company withholds medical and dental benefits until an employee has been on the job for 3 months-or explaining to women why men would rather "fix it" than talk about it, Steve Harvey's advice is always spot-on and laden with warmth and humor. But behind the laughter is his sincere desire to help women understand men. Now, Steve shares even more relationship wisdom. Does it feel like your man's friends are against you? What should you know about being a wife, before you say "I Do"?Steve provides the answers to these questions and more, and offers new insights including: * How to put spice into your relationship * 8 sure-fire ways to keep your cool when his "ex" shows up * A test for you and your partner, to see if you're actually ready for marriage...or need more time * A 90-day abstinence calendar, and tips for making it through this important trial period With liberal use of his own adventures in love and courtship, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is an honest, compelling, and realistic examination of how men think about love and sex and what women need to know so that they can set realistic expectations of the men in their life