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Adapted into the classic 1993 film starring Johnny Depp as Gilbert and Leonardo DiCaprio in his Academy Award–nominated role as Arnie, What's Eating Gilbert Grape is the touching and entertaining story of an unusual family that rises up to do the astonishing…Gilbert Grape is a 24-year-old grocery store clerk stuck in Endora, Iowa, where the population is 1,091 and shrinking. After the suicide of Gilbert's father, his family never recovered. Once the town beauty queen, Gilbert's mother is morbidly obese after seven years of house-bound depression; his younger sister is boy-crazy and God-fearing, while his older sister sacrifices everything for her family. And then there's Arnie, Gilbert's younger brother with special needs. With no one else to care for Arnie, Gilbert becomes his brother's main parent, and all four siblings must tend to the needs of their helpless, grieving mother.

Mad World is a highly entertaining oral history that celebrates the New Wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song but leads to stories of their history and place in the scene, ultimately painting a vivid picture of this colorful, idiosyncratic time. Mixtape suggestions, fashion sidebars, and quotes from famous contemporary admirers help fill out the fun. Participants include members of Duran Duran, New Order, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Adam Ant, Echo and the Bunnymen, Devo, ABC, Spandau Ballet, A Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins, and INXS.

For over twenty years, PARADE food editor, writer, and chef Sheila Lukins has inspired would-be chefs across the country with her accessible and easy-to-prepare Simply Delicious recipes. This e-cookbook is a compilation of Sheila's favorite chicken recipes from her time at PARADE, written with the busy home cook in mind.In addition to dozens of creative and succulent chicken recipes, this book provides an easy tutorial on how to roast the perfect chicken and carve poultry at the table. Readers get plenty of delicious and fun ideas for jazzing up a weeknight chicken dinner or creating the perfect special-occasion meal—that are sure to delight the entire family.

"LOVE LIKE THIS creates a world of emotions and turmoil, describing superbly the mind of a young lady (Keira) and her struggles to balance her social life and her career. Sophie Love is a natural storyteller. LOVE LIKE THIS is very well written and edited, and I highly recommend it to the permanent library of all readers that appreciate a romance that can be savored during a weekend."--Books and Movie Reviews (Roberto Mattos)LOVE LIKE YOURS (The Romance Chronicles—Book #5) is book #5 in a new, sweet romance series by #1 bestselling author Sophie Love. The series begins with LOVE LIKE THIS (Book #1), a free download!Keira Swanson, 28, finds herself spending a magical Christmas with new her new boyfriend and his family in Sweden. How will their relationship end?

他意外穿越到诸侯割据、战火连天的三国乱世，灵魂附身在一个什么都不是的阿斗身上，身份成为无法甩脱的羁绊。可是乱世沉浮，必须要坚强地活下去，阿斗终究要变得不再是那个什么都不是的阿斗。他力挽狂澜于一身，统合小小的蜀国军民，抱美人，合人心，会人才，灭豪强，练精兵，以染血的征袍一统天下！

本书为公版书，为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品，供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。

（1V1，双C双洁）“疼......好疼......”“乖，不怕！”“闭嘴！生孩子的又不是你！”产床上，染七七疼得脸色泛白，一口咬在夜北城手背上。五年前，她携子离开，本以为和他再无瓜葛。怎料，五年后，再次被他缠上。他霸道邪魅，步步逼近：“女人，偷了我的孩子就想跑！”她连连后退，一脸委屈：“孩子是我凭本事生出来的，和你有什么关系？”他是盛世集团尊贵无比的太子爷，一场偶遇，她意外闯入到他的生活。从此，被他盛宠到底。

诸天万界，武魂为尊。楚云偶然觉醒可以升级的至尊战魂，从此开始逆袭之路。从最初的一抹黑光，成长为骑乘真龙，肩扛屠龙刀、手握诛仙剑的无敌战魂！挥手间，覆灭万界，我主沉浮！

相恋十年，他们结婚了。本以为的幸福美满，都化作了一团泡沫。得不到回报的爱情，在时间里千疮百孔，腐烂在那些开出花儿的爱情下，无人所知。她叫顾世安，母亲起这名字的时候，是希望她能一世安稳。可她到底还是辜负了这个名字，在爱情里浮浮沉沉苦苦挣扎着。

醉酒后醒来，发现和一个陌生女人在一起。然而，这却是噩梦的开始。

这是一部关于如何提升销售业绩的成功励志书。全书以心理学知识作为理论基础，引证了许多经过科学检验的心理实验，汇集了大量相关的销售实战案例，提炼出了在销售中卓有成效的各种心理策略，直击销售全流程中客户的各种心理，让读者能够轻松应对并掌握客户的心理变化，从而改善人际关系、提升销售业绩。

君亦：“我是不是你主人？”姬如千妤：“是是！”君亦：“还找不找美男子？”姬如千妤：“不找不找……”君亦：“你叫什么名字？”姬如千妤：“君……千妤。”（没有一次蜕变成就的人生，成长是一次又一次艰难的改变，且行且至。）

据说，这个国家的男女比例是一比一百；据说，这个国家的女人们卯足劲生孩子，就是很难生出一个儿子；据说，这个国家的男人只要一出生，很快就被预订下了五十个妻妾；据说，由于男人的比例太少，女人们已习惯不惜一切代价地争个丈夫，哪怕只抢回个第五十房妾室的头衔。哦对了，据说…，这个国家有律例，男人的妻妾上限，是五十…面对自称是“母亲”的女人的循循善诱，她干笑——好吧，既然这是游戏规则，那么…她会使出浑身解数…抢一个夫君回来！传言，兵部侍郎家的御九小姐是出名的抢夫达人；但凡有男方发出“征妻帖”，抢夫现场总有她的身影…可是，却总是百战百败，百败…不怠！在男人备受宠爱的凤国，女人婚前要争，婚后还要争。婚前要争个可以嫁的男人，婚后要争个可以被宠幸的机会，继而一举得男…简而言之，这是一个女人嫁夫的艰难史，以及她打败众多妾室，一跃成为当家主母的…家斗史。文文非小白，女主扮猪吃老虎，阴险、腹黑、无操守！

震惊!重生杀手强势归来，后宫佳丽竟达三千!权势滔天的厉总也倾尽所有只为博她一笑!“BOSS，有编辑说夫人后宫佳丽三千。”某男：“封杀!”“BOSS，夫人砸了电视台。”“帮她善后!”当某位宠妻狂魔见到自家媳妇：“媳妇，砸电视台的时候手痛吗？我给你呼呼。”某女：“……”说好的傲娇总裁呢???