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The first in a two-book series, Sergeant Lamb's America tells the story Sergeant Roger Lamb, an Irish soldier who served on the British side during the American War of Independence. Based on real historical events and people, Sergeant Lamb recounts the British defeat and the capture of his unit at the Battle of Saratoga in a voice that's both funny, insightful, and wise.This fictionalized account is based on the journals of the historical Sergeant Roger Lamb, and is largely faithful to the true eyewitness account of the American Revolution told from the loser's perspective. With his engaging, personable voice and basic decency of character, Sergeant Lamb reminds us that regardless of how history casts the British side, there were good men on both sides of this important conflict.

Susanne thought she'd landed her dream job when she got the chance to work with renowned novelist Nick Merridew. But it got even better when she met his handsome brother, Richard. After a whirlwind romance, Susanne and Richard were engaged-and couldn't be happier.Then a car accident robbed Susanne of her sight just weeks before her wedding, and it wasn't Richard who was at her bedside. It was Nick-dark, handsome, and arrogant, a man whose presence had always filled Susanne with dangerous desire. Now Susanne had a heart-wrenching decision to make. And no matter what choice she made, she stood to lose-and gain-far more than the accident could ever take away.

The third edition of an internationally best-selling collection of classic and modern oratory, Lend Me Your Ears offers numerous examples of the greatest speeches ever delivered—from the ancient world to the modern. Speeches in this edition span a broad stretch of history, from General George Patton inspiring Allied troops on the eve of D-Day to Pericles' impassioned eulogy for fallen Greek soldiers during the Peloponnesian War; and from Jesus of Nazareth's greatest sermons to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's fiery speech in response to the Bush vs. Gore decision that changed the landscape of American politics in our time.Editor William Safire has collected a diverse range of speeches from both ancient and modern times, from people of many different backgrounds and political affiliations, and from people on both sides of history's greatest battles and events. This book provides a wealth of valuable examples of great oratory for writers, speakers, and history aficionados.

While best known for his fiction, Edward Abbey was also an enthusiastic creator of verse. Earth Apples, Abbey's first and only collection of poetry, adds to his literary reputation as an irreverent writer. Whether writing about vast desert landscapes, New York City, or a love of bawdy women, Abbey's verse is eloquent and unapologetically passionate. The poems gathered here, published digitally for the first time, are culled from Abbey's journals and give an insightful and unique glance into the mind of this literary legend.

A funny, bittersweet exploration of how a child can change in one short year of love, loss, and growing up…Seven-year-old Scotty Ocean decides that seven is going to be "his year." But soon after his birthday, his artist-turned-alcoholic mother abandons the family—leaving Scotty and his two older sisters alone with their father. As his perfect year is torn apart (falls apart?), Scotty begins to act out during school and takes a series of increasingly wild actions to try to win his mother back—and, when that doesn't work, to replace her.

为救人而死的高中女生被仙界大能救下，给了她一个伟大的任务，还送给她一件需要完善的法宝和一个总让她生气的器灵，穿越到一位憨厚老实的姑娘身上开始了她的冒险之旅。但是，她还有个小小的心愿，想找个对象来对付异世的孤独和弥补前世的遗憾，只是，人是找到了，却是个心高气傲的主儿。于是，带着最心爱的灵宠，讨厌的器灵，还有那又爱又恨的心上人，沐月影开始了她忙碌的又一生。

美国作家弗兰克·迈考特的自传体小说。作者生动再现了自己在位于爱尔兰利默里克的贫民窟中度过的童年和青少年时光，记叙了迈考特一家人的艰难岁月——父亲是个酒鬼，没有正式工作，让全家只能靠救济金过活，并在弗兰克十岁时抛弃了他们；母亲竭尽所能地养育几个幼小的孩子，甚至不得不去乞讨；弟妹们一个个出生，在饥饿与死亡的阴影中挣扎，最后七个孩子中只有四个活了下来。在苦难面前，小弗兰克没有放弃心中的希望，他努力生活，最终攒够了去美国寻梦的路费，踏上了新的征程。

一剑生雷，一斧山落，一刀唤海。一个由凡人凡武终至以武术演绎万物的世界。

阿婆走出院门时感到一道眩目的阳光正照射在自己布满皱浪脸上，火燎燎的。细算起来已有二个多月没迈出这个门槛了。这不人一上了年纪冬日里就只能在家呆着，屋子里暖和。阿婆却总觉得心里没了过去那份暖和劲，当然过去这屋里有阿婆的老伴，有用木屑点燃的烘炉。每当阿婆把一簸箕木屑倒入那古老的生铁烘炉内时，一缕青烟就会迷漫着整个屋子。青烟散去，炉内闪烁出点点星光，如同一大群天真顽皮的孩童在不停眨动着眼睛。这时屋子里便暖和起来，阿婆的心也随之暖和起来，这种暖和往往能持续一整天，直到晚上躺在被窝里还能感受到。

千世的轮回消磨不了他（刀）内在的杀气。万年的魔咒尘封不住他（剑）体内的战意。他们的出世使平静的乐士烽烟四起！他们的重逢将武界引入神魔之境！四帝的传说，神祇的传奇，导致大冥乐土万世伟业分崩离析。一位自认能战胜传说的惊世强者在战火中崛起，他以不屈的战意与传说之剑融为一体，并以玄道意境与火帝之女展开千世的恋情。神祇的荣辱，乐土的存亡，武道的兴衰与他的命运息息相连。

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当一个普通人类穿越成海雾战舰武藏号时会怎样呢？当她带领海雾舰队向外来的敌人发起战斗、保卫自己的穿越前的世界时会是怎样的场景呢？超级战舰、宇宙战舰大和号2202、苍蓝钢铁的琶音、某科学的超电磁炮等番剧都会有出场的机会。 带有大量硬科幻元素，另外，封面不好请见谅先说一句，作者会不定时更新，有时可能断更，不要太指望本书。本书已有QQ群：欢迎加入Musashi异界之旅谈论群，群聊号码：808908927

修罗无忌，悟性无双，天之骄子，武极称王。敬我者，我敬之以善；欺我者，灭其下黄泉。为一人，少年怒杀皇子。为一人，少年手刃毒师。他一人，灭诸方天骄，战各族老祖，逆乱世王朝，掀惊天之变而沉寂。数年后，潜龙出渊，王者归来。御天道，败天骄，换王朝，横扫九天十地。吾为无忌，神魔退让。吾为黑暗，日月无光。吾为修罗，天地敬仰。

为了追一个逃兵，他们身陷危险！不论是南极冰盖下的古文明，还是沉入海底的城市，似乎都在昭示着不远的将来，世界将会陷进一个充满不可思议的恐怖的时代。

本书全面收录了目前复习司法考试必读的刑事诉讼法科目的法律法规。编排上采取关键标注、考频提示、考点对照、关联索引、对比注释、真题演练、出题点自测的方式进行合理编排。同时，本书对司法考试中重要的涉及修订的法律法规、司法解释也及时做了更新。