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| nothing shy about shyla: Patterns of India Christine Chitnis, 2020-03-03 It’s the trip of a lifetime—a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everyday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world. ”Get lost in the beauty of the photographs in Patterns of India, a striking journey through the colorful Indian state of Rajasthan.”—BuzzFeed Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture. Color is the thread that binds the vast country together, defining every aspect of life from religion and politics to food and dress. Organized by the five dominant colors royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose, this book explores how deeply color and pattern exist in a symbiotic relationship and are woven into every part of the culture. For instance, the fuchsia found in the draping fabric of a sari is matched by the vibrant chains of roses offered at temple, and the burnt orange spices in the marketplaces are reflected in the henna tattoos given to brides and wedding guests. While every color is imbued with meaning, it is often within the details of patterns that the full story comes to light. Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade traveling through, getting to know, and falling in love with the intricate patterns of everyday Rajasthani life. With history and culture-based essays woven throughout the more than 200 stunning photographs of architecture, markets, cuisine, art, textiles, and everyday goings-on, Patterns of India captures the beauty and essence of this unique part of the world. |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Imaginary Girlfriend John Irving, 2013-12-10 “The nearest thing to an autobiography Irving has written . . . worth saving and savoring.—Seattle Times Dedicated to the memory of two wrestling coaches and two writer friends, The Imaginary Girlfriend is John Irving's candid memoir of his twin careers in writing and wrestling. The award-winning author of best-selling novels from The World According to Garp to In One Person, Irving began writing when he was fourteen, the same age at which he began to wrestle at Exeter. He competed as a wrestler for twenty years, was certified as a referee at twenty-four, and coached the sport until he was forty-seven. Irving coached his sons Colin and Brendan to New England championship titles, a championship that he himself was denied. In an autobiography filled with the humor and compassion one finds in his fiction, Irving explores the interrelationship between the two disciplines of writing and wrestling, from the days when he was a beginner at both until his fourth wresting related surgery at the age of fifty-three. Writing as a father and mentor, he offers a lucid portrait of those—writers and wrestlers from Kurt Vonnegut to Ted Seabrooke—who played a mentor role in his development as a novelist, wrestler, and wrestling coach. He reveals lessons he learned about the pursuit for which he is best known, writing. “And,” as the Denver Post observed, in filling “his narrative with anecdotes that are every bit as hilarious as the antics in his novels, Irving combines the lessons of both obsessions (wrestling and writing) . . . into a somber reflection on the importance of living well.” |
| nothing shy about shyla: Rising Like a Storm Tanaz Bhathena, 2021-06-22 In the final installment to the Wrath of Ambar, a fantasy romance duology from author Tanaz Bhathena, Gul and Cavas must unite their magical forces to save their kingdom from tyranny. With King Lohar dead and a usurper queen in power, Gul and Cavas face a new tyrannical government that is bent on killing them both. Their roles in King Lohar's death have not gone unnoticed, and the new queen is out for blood. What she doesn't know is that Gul and Cavas have a connection that runs deeper than romance, and together, they just might have the strength and magic to end her for good. Then a grave mistake ends with Cavas taken prisoner by the government. Gul must train an army of warriors alone. With alliances shifting and the thirst for vengeance growing, the fate of Ambar seems ever more uncertain. It will take every ounce of strength, love, and sacrifice for Gul and Cavas to reach their final goal—and build a more just world than they've ever known. |
| nothing shy about shyla: The City of Zirdai Maria V. Snyder, 2021-06-02 It's suicide, Shyla. You're the prize they want. Through her courage and tenacity, Shyla Sun-Kissed has awoken the power of The Eyes of Tamburah. But this feat only marks the beginning of the challenges that the magical order, the Invisible Sword, faces to free the underground city of Zirdai. Though they have allies among the monks and splinter cells inside the city, Shyla knows the Invisible Sword doesn't have the strength to win. With the group fracturing due to the strain of losses from their latest ordeal, thinly veiled suspicions and endless disagreements, it's up to Shyla to forge a new united order. When both the draconian Water Prince and brutal Heliacal Priestess learn of Shyla's new powers, life becomes even more complicated as they will stop at nothing to capture Shyla and take the magic of The Eyes for themselves. Hunted at every turn and unable to hide, Shyla and the Invisible Sword must use every resource at their command - and unearth new ones - in their race to save the city from destruction. But their enemies always seem to be one step ahead. And the cost to win the battle may be more than Shyla would ever be willing to pay... |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Black Coats Colleen Oakes, 2019-02-12 ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE. IF YOU HURT US, WE’RE COMING FOR YOU. Moxie meets Female of the Species in this powerful, thrilling, and deeply resonant novel about a secret society of girls who plot revenge on the men who hurt them. The enigmatic Black Coats have been exacting vengeance on men who have hurt girls and women for years. The killer of Thea's cousin went free, and Thea has just received an invitation to join the Black Coats' balancings—acts of revenge meant to teach a lesson. Justice for Natalie has never felt so close. But as the balancings escalate in brutality, Thea’s clear-cut mission begins to unravel and she must decide just how far she is willing to go for justice. Because when the line between justice and revenge is paper thin, it’s hard not to get cut. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Rogue Alliance Michelle Bellon, 2012-11-09 Shyla Ericson escaped a horrific past to start a new life as a tough, sassy cop in the hustle and bustle of LA. She is chosen for the case of a lifetime that will throw her into a world of organised crime, deceit and betrayal.The only problem is; it will take her back to her hometown of Redding, and the bitter reminders of her childhood that haunt herShyla's path is about to cross that of Brennan, an unwitting and troubled sidekick to the ringleader she's intent on taking down; and she is forced to re-evaluate her every belief in herself, her job, and everything she believes she knows about right and wrong.Can she face the demons of her upbringing and learn to trust again? Her life will depend on it. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Maternal Instinct Becky Masterman, 2023-12-05 Think moving in with your mother-in-law is your worst nightmare? You have no idea . . . A jaw-dropping novel of domestic suspense from the author of the critically acclaimed Brigid Quinn series Chilling, smart . . . and what a voice Gillian Flynn on Rage Against the Dying A thriller that must be read Lisa Gardner on Rage Against the Dying Don't let them know what you're thinking, Althea Deming tells herself. It's your best defense. Althea didn't want her good natured but thoughtless step-son Hal and manipulative daughter-in-law Grace to move in with her, relegating her to a corner of the house that was once just hers, but she doesn't have much choice. She's been powerless since her beloved husband Robert's death. According to the will, everything that was hers now belongs to Hal - and to Grace. Grace Deming didn't want to uproot her family to care for her difficult mother-in-law, but she's determined to make the best of it for the sake of her daughter Shyla's future. Their new home is enormous, the neighborhood prestigious. If the worst of it is that Althea dislikes her, she can cope. After all, Althea Deming is a sweetheart. Everyone says so. Her husband. The neighbors. And soon, so does Shyla, the once vibrant and happy child now a shadow of her former self. What's wrong with Grace that she can't trust her? But all her instincts are screaming at her that Althea is dangerous, and if she doesn't fight to protect her family from her malign influence, she'll live to regret it . . . |
| nothing shy about shyla: Harley Brennan, Running Back Jean C. Joachim, 2020-07-22 Harley Brennan and Shyla Hollings part company to follow their careers. The star running back has no problem getting dates, but never the right dates. After one year trying to replace the only woman he’d ever loved, he declares defeat. Until the reality TV show, Marriage Minded, approaches him. After the Super Bowl, Harley flies to L.A. to find his new soul mate. Bumping into Shyla at the airport doesn’t give him a clue she’s designing the sets for the program. Was Fate playing a hand, bringing them together? If so, Fate has lousy timing. Convinced his life is heading for a touchdown, Harley’s confidence is high, until his luck runs out. Will the running back get knocked out of the game or sprint to victory? A unique combination of reality TV show surprises, football action, humor, and steamy love scenes, HARLEY BRENNAN, RUNNING BACK, keeps you guessing until the very last scene. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Four Sisters:The Lost Lives of the Romanov Grand Duchesses Helen Rappaport, 2014-03-27 Award-winning and critically acclaimed historian Helen Rappaport turns to the tragic story of the daughters of the last Tsar of all the Russias, slaughtered with their parents at Ekaterinburg. |
| nothing shy about shyla: It Started With a Kiss Jenika Snow, 2019-08-13 AriIt was supposed to be a fun, easygoing bachelorette party. But it turned out to be so much more.They dared me to kiss the next guy to buy me a drink. And I agreed. It was just a kiss, right?And then it happened... I saw Grey and felt something instant. I tried to back out of that kiss even though I wanted it desperately.But he didn't let me stop it. He kissed me until my toes curled and my heart raced. He kissed me until I knew I wanted more.So when I left him standing there staring at me, I knew it was all kinds of wrong to leave. GreyIt started with a dare.It ended with a kiss.And for weeks after she walked out of my life, I searched for her, doing anything and everything in my power to find a morsel of information about the first woman to make my heart stop and my future flash before my eyes.And when I finally found her, I was going to show Ari that I'd known she was mine from the very beginning.And that I wasn't letting her go a second time. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Packing Double Ruby Dixon, 2014-12-07 When Kitty hears about the notorious 'panty raid' happening at a bar Friday night, she heads in looking for a good time with no strings attached. She might want to get laid, but she does not want to be part of any motorcycle club's lifestyle. She's not good with following directions or taking orders, and she's been told that's what an old lady does. But when she meets Gemini and Domino, everything changes. The dual presidents of the Bedlam Butchers, they stake their claim on Kitty and decide to show her what the club lifestyle is really about: riding free, living on the edge, and letting them show her just how good being claimed by two men can be. Kitty might like being the center of their attentions, but when her life takes a dangerous turn, she has to decide who to trust both in bed and out of it. This novella contains boy on girl on boy, fun on and under a table, and a naughty heroine who gives as good as she gets. |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Twisted Deception Suspense/Thriller/Mystery Series Maggie Thom, 2022-11-16 Eight girls grew up in a foster home. Eight women are running from their past. When the girls arrive at Mrs. Stephanos's foster home, they are a bit jaded by life. They are taught how to work hard, be self reliant, and not to covet things that are evil. They learn some valuable life lessons, which is why as soon as they turn eighteen, they run. Never looking back. Now thirty-five years later, the baubles they were assigned to look after as a child, are now being sent out to each of the foster sisters. And they are worth millions. Who is sending them? And who is trying to steal them? And shut the sisters up for good? Book 1 – Fostered Identity Can they catch a thief by being a thief? Shyla's teenage sister has run away... on her watch. Shyla finds herself tangled in a situation, where if she wants to protect her family she will have to plan a heist. That of her mother's newly acquired jewelry. Book 2 – Shadowed Footsteps To protect her daughter, she will do anything—lie, cheat, and steal. But at what cost? Lana has found her child’s father. She thinks. But he’s homeless. Or is he? Her mother has just acquired an expensive piece of jewelry, that is tied to her past. In seeking answers, Lana discovers she has put her family in the direct path of a man willing to do anything to get back what is his. Book 3 – Exploited Innocence Taesa will do anything to save her mom from the Alzheimer's disease that is destroying her. Taesa loves her new job and hopes it will give her the connections she needs. She soon finds herself tangled in her boss's past. Being pulled in many directions, Taesa has to decide – lose her mom to the disease or destroy someone's life in the hope she can save her mom. Book 4 - Lost Tears A dead girl. Missing gems. Buried treasures. Reluctantly, Dayan returns home to see her ill mother. At her father's request, Dayna searches into her mom's past, which reveals—religious zealots, a dead girl, and on her own at age sixteen. It helps Dayna understand why her mom might have chosen the bottle but it doesn’t explain why someone is still trying to hide a forty-year-old death. Book 5 - Last Betrayal The one secret she didn’t know… changes everything. On her deathbed, Addison's grandmother leaves a wake of ominous, unanswered questions. Addison's mom drops a bombshell about who she is and what she has in her possession. Determined to right some old wrongs, Addison is out to change the conflict of the past that is looming ever closer. The past can never truly go away. The Twisted Deception Series is set on Vancouver Island and each book has a standalone story but the story running in the background, connects all the books, and will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems? What is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! “This series was explosive with twist and turns on every page… I recommend this series for any thriller/mystery lover.” Emma McCabe “I loved it. I'm so sad that the series has ended as I loved every one of them. It was full of thrills, twist and turns... Your characters are always full bodied and full of surprises. Thanks for another great read.” Connie Nixon “…A well written series. Thank you, Maggie. A. Dan |
| nothing shy about shyla: His Wild Desire Ella Goode, 2014-11-30 I'm not supposed to want him, but I do. I'm not supposed to need him, but I can't stop. I'm not supposed to love him, but my heart won't listen. Most of all? I'm definitely, under no circumstances, supposed to sleep with him. Grant Wrecker Harrison spent three years of his life locked away. He's out and he's tired of hiding. He wants everyone, even his father Judge President of the Death Lords MC, to know she's his. Chelsea Weaver loves Grant even though she knows its wrong. She knew it was wrong when she gave him her virginity and she knows it's still wrong three years later...because Grant's her stepbrother and Judge is the only father she's ever known. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Kissing the Boss Linda Kage, 2022-04-19 What's the one thing you shouldn't do when your boss is your ruthless evil widowed stepmother who hates your guts more than anyone? Kiss the man she's interested in. So what does Kaitlynn Judge find herself doing? Yep, she kisses the one man her stepmother currently wants, who also happens to be the CEO of the company where she works. Can we say doomed? After the death of her father, Kaitlynn's life has been stuck in a rut. But that begins to change after meeting a dashing stranger during the office Halloween party. Now she has to navigate vengeful stepmothers, meddling stepsiblings, and gorgeous guys in hot pursuit to reach her happily ever after. While making a detour from the fantasy aspect, this contemporary take on the Cinderella story continues to cling to a few of our favorite traditions. You'll still find the unmerited oppression along with fleeing women, missing shoes, mouse companions, magic wands, pumpkin-like rides to the big bash, and so much more. So rest assured, it's all familiar and yet quirkily different. |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Road to Christmas Sheila Roberts, 2022-09-20 When I read anything from Sheila Roberts, I know I will laugh, cry and close the book with a happy sigh. —RaeAnne Thayne From USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts, three generations of travelers embark on a Christmas road trip filled with humor and heart, set against the snowy mountains of Washington State. Michelle and Max are not planning on a happy holiday. Their marriage is in shambles and the D word has entered their vocabulary. But now their youngest daughter, Julia, wants everyone to come to her new house in Idaho for Christmas, and she’s got the guest room all ready for Mom and Dad. Oh, joy. Their other daughters, Audrey and Shyla, are driving up from California and hoping to meet a sexy rancher for Audrey along the way. What they don’t plan on is getting stranded on a ranch when the car breaks down. The ones with the shortest drive are Grandma and Grandpa—also known as Hazel and Warren. It’s still a bit of a trek, and Hazel doesn’t like the idea of driving all that way in snow, but Warren knows they’ll have no problem. They have a reliable car—and snow tires and chains if they need them. They’ll be fine. Surprises lie in store for all three sets of intrepid travelers as they set out on three very different adventures, all leading to one memorable family Christmas. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Tiger Mates Amrish Shah, 2014-10-28 EDGY ENTERTAINING ENRICHING LOVE HEALS A NGO field officer-Shyla learns about her father being an Indian Militant leader, who raped her mother (thats how she was born). She decides to hunt him down for revenge. Enroute she falls in love with a Forest smuggler-Neil with a do or die attitude. They both have a common mission, a common enemy- a sociopath with a deadly plan and a dreaded enemy of the state of Chhattisgarh in the heart of India. When two soulmates unite with equal daredevilry, against the cruelest Circumstances, and fight their inner demons only to discover their true Calling, they are recognized as Tiger Mates! Find out who is your Tiger Mate! |
| nothing shy about shyla: Danse Macabre Laurell K. Hamilton, 2006-06-27 In the thralls of supernatural passion, Anita Blake faces a most human dilemma. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Beach Music Pat Conroy, 2011-08-03 An American expatriate in Rome unearths his family legacy in this sweeping novel by the acclaimed author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini A Southerner living abroad, Jack McCall is scarred by tragedy and betrayal. His desperate desire to find peace after his wife’s suicide draws him into a painful, intimate search for the one haunting secret in his family’s past that can heal his anguished heart. Spanning three generations and two continents, from the contemporary ruins of the American South to the ancient ruins of Rome, from the unutterable horrors of the Holocaust to the lingering trauma of Vietnam, Beach Music sings with life’s pain and glory. It is a novel of lyric intensity and searing truth, another masterpiece among Pat Conroy’s legendary and beloved novels. Praise for Beach Music “Astonishing . . . stunning . . . The range of passions and subjects that bring life to every page is almost endless.”—The Washington Post Book World “Magnificent . . . clearly Conroy’s best.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Blockbuster writing at its best.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review “Pat Conroy’s writing contains a virtue now rare in most contemporary fiction: passion.”—The Denver Post “A powerful, heartfelt tale.”—Houston Chronicle |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Caspian Wine Suspense/Thriller/Mystery Series Maggie Thom, 1900 Three dynamic women revealing secrets, lies, and deceit, searching for the truth while staying ahead of those who want them dead. Three books. Three Women. Three compelling stories – Captured Lies, Deceitful Truths, Split Seconds. Captured Lies - Bailey was kidnapped not once but twice and now someone wants her dead. Her life is a lie! The woman who raised her isn't even related. Now, Bailey must untangle thirty years of secrets and lies to discover who she really is. But those who started it all will go to any lengths to stop her. Deceitful Truths - A week of Tarin's life is missing. Now someone is trying to steal the secret she is desperate to protect. Who, but the person responsible for her lost days, would know anything? Who could be behind it? Unsure who to trust but desperate to get answers, Tarin must take the leap into the unknown and hopes that those she uses to find answers aren't the ones who ultimately could destroy her life. Split Seconds – Tijan thought her twin died when they were 2. Now at 30 she discovers not only is her twin, Tarin, alive but the man who should have raised them both has just kidnapped her. Only he doesn't seem to know who she is. Pretending to be her sister should be easy, as they look identical but how does she pretend to be someone she just met once? Family isn't always what it seems! Praise for Maggie Thom: … So much going on. I didn't want to put the books down! June I loved this series and will probably read it again. The twists and turns kept me guessing and just when I thought I knew which bad guy was which, I was wrong. Great writing. Michelle |
| nothing shy about shyla: One Way Back to Me Carrie Ann Ryan, 2022-04-18 The Wilder brothers have retired from the military and as they're forced to learn a new life, things get interesting fast in this kickoff to a brand new steamy, contemporary romance series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan. One dance at a stranger's wedding. That's all it took for me to fall for Alexis. And then? Disaster. Another man-her boyfriend-gets down on one knee and proposes to her. I never thought I'd see her again. Years later, I'm in desperate need of a wedding planner-not for myself, but for my company. My five brothers and I need to get our new Wilder Resort off the ground, and Alexis is the only one savvy enough to help us. But there's the little matter that I still have it bad for her. Alexis has changed since the night we met. She's gun shy. But there's a spark between us that will not die. We both fight it, until we don't. Until history repeats itself. The same guy who took her away from me is back to do more damage. But this time he'll have to go through me to get her. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Only Between Us Ellie K Wilde, 2025-07-08 The highly anticipated sequel to the “achingly tender and deliciously sexy” (Jillian Meadows, author of Give Me Butterflies) Only in Your Dreams is a steamy, whip-smart sports romance about a former pro football star who agrees to fake date the fan-favorite ex of another high-profile NFL player so they can both save what’s most dear to them while fighting their growing feelings for each other. After a death-defying injury sidelined him for two seasons, Brooks Attwood’s pro football comeback has hit a major snag. Naughty photos from a post-break-up bender have leaked, and they’re killing his chances with the Rebels—his old team, and the only one he wants to play on. As he trains with the hope of being signed before the first kickoff of the season, Brooks’s plans to keep a low profile are suddenly upended when his selfie with a fiery fan goes viral, and tabloids mistake them as the football world’s newest It couple. Turns out, Siena Pippen is the ex-girlfriend of the “face” of the League. And she wants nothing more to do with that world after being with her nightmare ex. While she and Brooks are busy blaming each other for the media circus surrounding them, NFL teams are suddenly scrambling to sign a housebroken Brooks. Meanwhile, Siena realizes that all this buzz could be the Hail Mary her family’s struggling business needs. Together, Brooks and Siena hatch a plan: ignore the will to kill each other and pretend to be madly in love—at least, until Brooks signs with a team. But the longer they pretend, the less fake their fauxmance begins to feel…and Brooks becomes as determined to convince Siena they’re truly meant to be as he is to land a spot on the Rebels’ roster. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Truth or Die First in Series Thriller Bundle Maggie Thom, 2023-12-03 Four women are unknowingly caught up in a web of secrets, lies and deceit. Four women are determined to get their lives back. Four women find themselves having to do the unthinkable. Captured Lies Bailey is not who she thought she was. Confused, she travels back through her recently deceased mother’s past to find answers. What she discovers is eye opening and deadly. Everyone has a story who is telling the truth and who wants her dead? (Book 1 of The Caspian Wine Series) … excellently written… kept my attention from the dramatic opening to the satisfying end… Annabella Johnson (IBR) Fostered Identity Shyla’s teenage sister has run away on her watch. In searching for her sister, Shyla uncovers things about her mother’s past that send her down a very different path. One that involves her lying and stealing, that of her mother’s million-dollar necklace. But someone else also wants it and will go to any lengths to get it… even kill. (Book 1 of The Twisted Deception Series) “Another brilliant book from this author. I have read all her books so far and would thoroughly recommend it. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down.” MAP Poisoned Promises Bryana is hell-bent on bringing her father's corrupt company to its knees. She will risk it all to uncover the dangerous truth behind the multi-million-dollar corporation. But as she delves deeper, she soon discovers that her enemy is not only powerful, but ruthless. He will do anything to keep his secret from getting out… even kill. (Book 1 of The Prairie Crime Thriller Series) “Wow!! I am momentarily speechless. I have just finished reading this book and it is fantastic…” Gill Clay Concealed Inheritance As the sole heir to her father’s estate, Skylar tries to make sense of his will. He has left her his vast estate and two pregnant women. Her father’s past is key to finding answers but those who know anything aren’t sharing. And someone will go to any lengths to stop her… even murder. (Book 1 of The Family Heir Looms Series) “An incredible new series from this fantastic author… Twists and turns in this story are absolutely incredible. I had to put it down for a while to take a breath…” Betsy Smith Truth or Die First in Series Suspense Thriller Bundle – Captured Lies (The Caspian Wine Series), Fostered Identity (The Twisted Deception Series), Poisoned Promises (The Prairie Crime Thriller Series), and Concealed Inheritance (The Family Heir Looms Series). Some award-winning, heart-pounding, suspense thrillers full of twists that will keep you guessing. Enjoy. keywords: thriller, suspense, mystery, family drama, amateur sleuth, woman sleuth, female sleuth, twists and turns, family feud, kidnapping, lost identity, searching for family, secrets, lies, deceit, crime, family crime, fans of Sandra Brown, fans of sarah a. denzil, patricia gibney, the caspian wine series, the family heir looms series, the twisted deception series, captured lies, fostered identity, concealed inheritance, poisoned promises, the prairie crime thriller series, connemara, big business corruption fiction, millionaire greed, international fiction, canadian fiction, award winning, family saga, private investigator, series starter, canadian author, rachel amphlet, stolen identity, lawyer, interior decorating, mom’s death, plane crash, life on the streets, rags to riches, heiress, family drama, women sleuth, amateur sleuth, car chase, foster family, strong female lead character, murder mystery, matriarch, crime fiction, bundle, series,… |
| nothing shy about shyla: From Darkest Skies Sam Peters, 2017-04-20 After a five year sabbatical following the tragic death of his wife and fellow agent Alysha, Keon Rause returns to the distant colony world of Magenta to resume service with the Magentan Intelligence Service. With him he brings an artificial recreation of his wife's personality, a simulacrum built from every digital trace she left behind. She has been constructed with one purpose - to discover the truth behind her own death - but Keon's relationship with her has grown into something more, something frighteningly dependent, something that verges on love. Cashing in old favours, Keon uses his return to the Service to take on a series of cases that allow him and the artificial Alysha to piece together his wife's last days. His investigations lead him inexorably along the same paths Alysha followed five years earlier, to a sinister and deadly group with an unhealthy fascination for the unknowable alien Masters; but as the wider world of Magenta is threatened with an imminent crisis, Keon finds himself in a dilemma: do his duty and stand with his team to expose a villainous crime, or sacrifice them all for the truth about his wife? |
| nothing shy about shyla: All. Only. Scarlett Finn, 2020-06-02 Jobless and homeless, Shyla Bellamy needs a miracle. Trouble is, she doesn't make the best first impression. With no work history and no education beyond her high school diploma, she's not exactly a catch. While failing to impress her interviewer for a position that could solve all her problems, Shyla gets a break. The boss decides to take a chance on her. Why? She has no idea. Just grateful to have her miracle, she throws herself into her new life… maybe with a little too much enthusiasm. By the time she learns who she's working for, there's no going back. Turns out, the man who took a chance on her is the estranged son of the country's biggest crime boss. Why is he estranged? Because his own brother set him up for murder. Score McDade walked away from his life, from his past, from his family. But a man used to being in charge, being feared, can't walk away from who he is. As his orders become more personal, more intimate, Shyla has to decide if she's ready to take on some extracurricular responsibilities. Should she refuse Score's orders or give herself over to his command? **HEA STANDALONE** KEYWORDS: housekeeper, felon, club owner, opposites attract, alpha male, steamy, Miami, virgin, bad boy, good girl, boss, employee, mafia, organized crime, crime family, domineering alpha, submission, pure of heart, reformed, revenge, chess, contemporary, big city, family, prison, employer/employee, hot read, explicit. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Social Media in South India Shriram Venkatraman, 2017-06-09 One of the first ethnographic studies to explore use of social media in the everyday lives of people in Tamil Nadu, Social Media in South India provides an understanding of this subject in a region experiencing rapid transformation. The influx of IT companies over the past decade into what was once a space dominated by agriculture has resulted in a complex juxtaposition between an evolving knowledge economy and the traditions of rural life. While certain class tensions have emerged in response to this juxtaposition, a study of social media in the region suggests that similarities have also transpired, observed most clearly in the blurring of boundaries between work and life for both the old residents and the new. Venkatraman explores the impact of social media at home, work and school, and analyses the influence of class, caste, age and gender on how, and which, social media platforms are used in different contexts. These factors, he argues, have a significant effect on social media use, suggesting that social media in South India, while seeming to induce societal change, actually remains bound by local traditions and practices. |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Pawn Jodie Green-Gehbauer, 2025-03-31 Officer Daniel is once again drawn back into his past as murders begin to happen across four states. He has to figure out who is doing them and how they are connected to his ex-wife. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Unwanted Girl MK Schiller, 2016-01-19 When a man loves a woman Recovering addict Nick Dorsey finds solace in his regimented life. That is until he meets Shyla Metha. Something about the shy Indian beauty who delivers take-out to his Greenwich Village loft inspires the reclusive writer. And when Shyla reveals her desire to write a book of her own, he agrees to help her. The tale of a young Indian girl growing up against a landscape of brutal choices isn’t Nick’s usual territory, but something about the story, and the beautiful storyteller, draws him in deep. Shyla is drawn to Nick, but she never imagines falling for him. Like Nick, Shyla hails from a village, too...a rural village in India. They have nothing in common, yet he makes her feel alive for the first time in her life. She is not ready for their journey to end, but the plans she’s made cannot be broken...not even by him. Can they find a way to rewrite the next chapter? |
| nothing shy about shyla: 3 Times the Heat Sapphire Knight, 2018-04-01 |
| nothing shy about shyla: Overtime Jean C. Joachim, 2019-10-27 What happens after the last concussion? How long does an engagement last without turning into marriage? Is an unplanned pregnancy a dream come true or a nightmare? Real life takes over for the Connecticut Kings when the football season ends. Catch the “play-by-play” for each Kings’ player in this book, the final in the series. With a chapter for each team member, and a few surprises thrown in, you’ll be on the edge of your seat, but satisfied when the final whistle blows. No First & Ten book would be complete without an action scene. But can you guess who’s playing? Read Overtime,the Final Touchdown, and find out. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Notes on a Silencing Lacy Crawford, 2020-07-07 A powerful and scary and important and true memoir of a young woman's struggle to regain her sense of self after trauma, and the efforts by a powerful New England boarding school to silence her—at any cost (Sally Mann, author of Hold Still). Shortlisted for the 2022 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing When Notes on a Silencing hit bookstores in the summer of 2020, even amidst a global pandemic, it sent shockwaves through the country. Not only did this intimate investigative memoir usher in a media storm of coverage, but it also prompted the elite St. Paul's School to issue a formal apology to the author, Lacy Crawford, for its handling of her report of sexual assault by two fellow students nearly thirty years ago. In this searing book, Crawford tells the story of coming forward during the state investigation of the elite New England prep school decades after her assault, only to find for the first time evidence that corroborated her memories. Here were depictions of the naïve, hardworking girl she’d been, as well as astonishing proof of an institutional silencing. The slander, innuendo, and lack of adult concern that Crawford had experienced as a student hadn't been imagined; they were the actions of a school that prized its reputation above anything, even a child. This revelation launched Crawford on an extraordinary inquiry deep into gender, privilege, and power, and the ways shame and guilt are used to silence victims. Insightful, arresting, and beautifully written, Notes on a Silencing wrestles with an essential question for our time: what telling of a survivor's story will finally force a remedy? “Erudite and devastating… Crawford's writing is astonishing… Notes on a Silencing is a purposefully named, brutal and brilliant retort to the asinine question of 'Why now?'… The story is crafted with the precision of a thriller, with revelations that sent me reeling…” —Jessica Knoll, New York Times A Best Book of the Year: Time, NPR, People, Real Simple, Marie Claire, The Lineup, LitHub, Library Journal, BookPage, and Shelf Awareness A New York Times Book Review Notable Book A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice One of People Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year Semifinalist for a Goodreads Choice Award |
| nothing shy about shyla: Raising Angels Kris Ralston, 2010-03-30 Author Kris Ralston has previously published a book about schizophrenia, entitled Sending in the Clowns. Raising Angels, her second book is a greater novel, dealing with many more characters and utilizing more of Kriss talents to perceive the workings of the mind. Ralston grew up in Seattle and graduated as a 4.0 valedictorian of her high school class. She went on to study at Stanford University where she was diagnosed herself with Paranoid Schizophrenia. Her tales are touching and exciting, enticing and hard to believe. Take a read of Raising Angels and meet Kris in its pages. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing Andrew Clifton, Steve Hemingway, Anne Felton, Gemma Stacey, 2017-11-06 Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing is an accessible evidence-based introduction to the role of the mental health nurse. This comprehensive overview explores concepts of mental health and distress, ethics and accountability, key nursing models to be aware of, and the prevalence, predisposing factors and features of the most commonly occurring mental health problems. KEY FEATURES: Places mental health conditions and interventions within a wider holistic context Situates recovery at the centre of mental health nursing practice Links key concepts to mental health across the lifespan Contains learning outcomes in each chapter and includes vignettes, activities and reflective exercises to root concepts in real life practice Information is placed in a practice context from the outset, making this an essential guide to both the theory and the practice of mental health nursing. It is ideal for students on courses relating to mental health care, as well as for registered nurses and health care practitioners looking to revise their knowledge of key concepts. www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofmentalhealth Interactive multiple-choice questions Links to online resources Chapter summary sheets |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Blade Itself Joe Abercrombie, 2015-09-08 The first novel in the First Law Trilogy and debut fantasy novel from New York Times bestseller, Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian -- leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, Captain Jezal dan Luthar has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle. But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules. Inquisitor Glokta, cripple turned torturer, would like nothing better than to see Jezal come home in a box. But then Glokta hates everyone: cutting treason out of the Union one confession at a time leaves little room for friendship. His latest trail of corpses may lead him right to the rotten heart of government, if he can stay alive long enough to follow it. Enter the wizard, Bayaz. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he's about to make the lives of Logen, Jezal, and Glokta a whole lot more difficult. Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood. Unpredictable, compelling, wickedly funny, and packed with unforgettable characters, The Blade Itself is noir fantasy with a real cutting edge. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Changing Market Relationships in the Internet Age Jean-Jacques Lambin, 2013-04-03 This essay attempts to structure a forward-looking approach to the evolving role of marketing in today's economy. Many organisations today recognize the need to become more market responsive in the global and interconnected market in which they operate. |
| nothing shy about shyla: The American Popular Novel After World War II David Willbern, 2013-04-05 Through the perspectives of selected best-selling novels from the end of World War II to the end of the 20th century--including The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Godfather, Jaws, Beloved, The Silence of the Lambs, and Jurassic Park--this book examines the crucial issues the U.S. was experiencing during those decades. These novels represent the voices of popular conversations, as Americans considered issues of family, class, racism and sexism, feminism, economic ambition, sexual violence, war, law, religion and science. Through the windows of fiction, the book surveys the Cold War and anti-communism, the prefeminist era of the 1950s and the sexual revolution of the 1970s, forms of corporate power in the 1960s and 1980s, the traumatic legacies of slavery and Vietnam, the American fascination with lawyers, cops and criminals, alternate styles of romance in the era of late capitalism, our abiding distrust of science, and our steadfast wonder about the Great Mysteries. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Where the Lotus Flowers Grow MK Schiller, 2016-09-27 Even in darkness, love can bloom... Heir to a multinational hotel empire, Liam Montgomery thinks business is everything—until he goes undercover to check out their locations throughout Asia. As cosmopolitan as Liam is, from the bright lights of Mumbai to the tranquil beaches of Goa to the bustling streets of New York, he's never met anyone like lovely Mary Costa. He can't understand why this delicate, educated woman works as a maid. Or how she is reigniting his long-buried desire to be an artist. They are apart in so many ways—especially in the things Mary won't tell him. But more and more, Liam can't imagine his life without her... Mary knows this unexpected desire for Liam must end. It’s true that his gentleness and sense of fun inspires her and makes her hopeful for the first time in her life. But she has a grim promise she feels compelled to keep—and painful experiences she fears he could never understand. And with secrets soon reaching out to separate them for good, can they dare risk a future together if it means confronting the scars of the past? “This book confronts a number of economic, social, and gender issues with grace and honesty, and provides two very believable, flawed and genuinely empathetic protagonists . . . will linger in readers’ hearts and memories after the final page.” –RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars |
| nothing shy about shyla: Saving the Werewolves Kestra Pingree, 2018-07-26 I’m the Lost Princess of Howling Sky. Only a few days ago, I would have said that was crazy, that I’m just Sorissa. Now I’m living crazy. Everybody wants to use me for their own gain in the Prime War. Except for Phantom Fangs, my werewolves. I left with vampires to save their lives. Maybe the vampires intend to kill me, but I’m not that fragile. I'll survive, and I’ll keep my werewolves safe. Five hearts become one. |
| nothing shy about shyla: Kiss the Sky MK Schiller, 2018-01-02 Love can move mountains . . . Strong, athletic, and driven, Tristan Sinclair is determined to fulfill his late brother’s wish to climb Pakistan’s K2, the world’s second highest mountain. He never expects part of the challenge will be getting along with one of his fellow climbers—or that the greatest peril may lie beyond the summit . . . A passionate, life-long climber, Pakistan born Farah Nawaz is skeptical of the hotshot from Arizona. But as she and Tristan help each other conquer obstacle after obstacle, they find they have more in common than they thought—including a simmering attraction. And when suspicious deaths put them in the sights of a ruthless killer, they’ll have to cover their tracks long enough to find out why—and stay alive for a future together . . . |
| nothing shy about shyla: The Complete Guide to Fey R. Scott Kennan, 2006-01-01 |
| nothing shy about shyla: Before They Are Hanged Joe Abercrombie, 2009-06-18 'As brilliant as its predecessor' SF REVU Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It's bloody and dangerous and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that's coming. Lacking experience, training, and in some cases even weapons the army is scarcely equipped to repel Bethod's scouts, let alone the cream of his forces. In the heat-ravaged south the Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta. The city is braced for the inevitable defeat and massacre to come, preparations are made to make the Gurkish pay for every inch of land ... but a plot is festering to hand the city to its beseigers without a fight, and the previous Inquisitor of Dagoska vanished without trace. Threatened from within and without the city, Glokta needs answers, and he needs them soon. And to the east a small band of malefactors travel to the edge of the world to reclaim a device from history - a Seed, hidden for generations - with tremendous destructive potential. A device which could put a end to war, to the army of Eaters in the South, to the invasion of Shanka from the North - but only if it can be found, and only if its power can be controlled ... |
existence - Something from nothing - Philosophy Stack Exchange
May 23, 2025 · Something had to exist to create the Universe, since it cannot come from nothing. Emphasis mine. This is not true. Violate time-translation symmetry, …
What happens when nothing happens? - Philosophy Stack Excha…
Mar 15, 2022 · Nothing is the negation of logical categories, defined by context. 'I'm doing nothing' would involve many biological processes, but a specific contextually …
How can something come from nothing? - Philosophy Stack Excha…
Oct 29, 2023 · Before big bang, there was nothing that was giving rise to particle-antiparticle pair(s), possibly for infinite time, if we insist to define time in that context. …
metaphysics - Why is there something instead of nothing? - P…
And let's define the nothing opposite to something as NOTHING, all in uppercase, in contrast to using semantics for talking about an empty group, the regular usage for …
Why do humans think that something starts with nothing?
The first notion is an absurdity. "From nothing, nothing comes." "Nothing" is the absence of an entity. It is a logical negation, which is an act of the mind that does not …
existence - Something from nothing - Philosophy Stack Exchange
May 23, 2025 · Something had to exist to create the Universe, since it cannot come from nothing. Emphasis mine. This is not true. Violate time-translation symmetry, i.e. with Universal …
What happens when nothing happens? - Philosophy Stack Exchange
Mar 15, 2022 · Nothing is the negation of logical categories, defined by context. 'I'm doing nothing' would involve many biological processes, but a specific contextually relevant negation of say, …
How can something come from nothing? - Philosophy Stack …
Oct 29, 2023 · Before big bang, there was nothing that was giving rise to particle-antiparticle pair(s), possibly for infinite time, if we insist to define time in that context. There must be nothing …
metaphysics - Why is there something instead of nothing?
And let's define the nothing opposite to something as NOTHING, all in uppercase, in contrast to using semantics for talking about an empty group, the regular usage for nothing. So, first, let's …
Why do humans think that something starts with nothing?
The first notion is an absurdity. "From nothing, nothing comes." "Nothing" is the absence of an entity. It is a logical negation, which is an act of the mind that does not correspond to a "real …
Did Aristotle say "The more you know..."
I found cites, though nothing specific, to Socrates, Lao-Tse, George Bernard Shaw, and Aristotle. I did some word searches in the works reprinted at Project Gutenberg. But nothing helpful. My …
Something vs Nothing. Reality of 0? - Philosophy Stack Exchange
Feb 8, 2022 · Yes, I think "nothing" is a "something" and that because of this "something" must have always existed. My rationale is below. First, it's very important to distinguish between the …
Is Nothing actually imaginable? - Philosophy Stack Exchange
We assume nothing, as assumptions are intrinsically empty and have no value in and of themselves. To imagine "nothing", ie "give image", is a statement of relation as we only observe nothing …
logic - Can something be nothing? - Philosophy Stack Exchange
Aug 20, 2013 · Nothing is exactly that - not a thing, zero things, the absence of things and stuff. "The concept of nothing" is a concept, and a concept is a thing, in at least some definitions of …
Is Laurence Krauss's statement "something can come from nothing" …
@Meyer: Looking at the interview that Mike linked to shows that Harris is quite careful in distinguishing three levels of 'nothing'; Krauss does suggest our observable universe, and I mean …
