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Written by Nora Roberts
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 00:00 |
NORA ROBERTS: THE SEARCHSynopsis The #1 New York Times-bestselling author presents a riveting novel where a canine search and rescue volunteer fights danger and finds love in the Pacific Northwest wilderness. To most people, Fiona Bristow seems to have an idyllic life-a quaint house on an island off Seattle's coast, a thriving dog-training school, and a challenging volunteer job performing canine search and rescues. Not to mention her three intensely loyal Labs. But Fiona got to this point by surviving a nightmare... Several years ago, Fiona was the only survivor of the Red Scarf serial killer, who shot and killed Fiona's cop fiancé and his K-9 partner. On Orcas Island, Fiona found the peace and solitude she needed to rebuild her life. But all that changes on the day Simon Doyle barrels up her drive, desperate for her help. He's the reluctant owner of an out-of-control puppy, foisted upon him by his mother. Jaws has eaten through Simon's house, and he's at his wit's end. To Fiona, Jaws is nothing she can't handle. Simon, however, is another matter. A newcomer to Orcas, he's a rugged and in-tensely private artist, known for the exquisite furniture he creates from wood. Simon never wanted a puppy-and he most definitely doesn't want a woman. Besides, the lanky redhead is not his type. But tell that to his hormones. As Fiona embarks on training Jaws, and Simon begins to appreciate both dog and trainer, the past tears back into Fiona's life. A copycat killer has emerged out of the shadows, a man whose bloodlust has been channeled by a master with one motive: to reclaim the woman who slipped out of his hands...
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Written by M.L. St Sure
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 00:00 |
EVENSONGBy M.L. St. Sure ISBN: 978-1-4196-6824-1 214 pages Website:  EVENSONG
Growing up on a poor farm in Missouri, and learning how to sing opera from her war-scarred father, young Christina Cross has no idea that the powerful forces of good and evil, of music and war, will one day pull her into the maelstrom of World War II, compelling her to make life-or-death decisions about who she is fighting for in her life, and the price that she is willing to pay.
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Written by Elizabeth Parker
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 00:00 |
Unwanted DreamsAuthored by Elizabeth Parker Website:Â Unwanted Dreams Alexandra had married the man of her dreams and they had their whole life ahead of them. They had a wonderful marriage, a beautiful house and essentially they could not be happier. Things were falling into place as intended, until one beautiful evening turned devastatingly tragic. The catastrophic events that transpired ensured that none of their lives would ever be the same. Faced with an impossible moral decision, Alex had to make a choice that would come back to haunt her in years to come, once again forcing her to tempt the hands of fate. How does a random murder shatter the many lives of those within the killer's path? How do you pick up the pieces of your life when unforeseen circumstances alter your future forever?
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Written by JC De La Torre
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 00:00 |
ANCIENT RISINGBy JC De La Torre JC De La Torre's Official Website A widower is set off on an amazing adventure by a man claiming to be a God. Like Indiana Jones meets Clash of the Titans, follow Dan Ryan through Egypt, Greece, and the Mexican jungle as he unlocks the keys to finding the lost continent of Atlantis and the Gods that are imprisoned there.
Review De la Torre has presented a well-written, fast moving adventure that fits into the Clive Cussler/Dan Brown mode.
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Written by University of Illinois
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 00:00 |
Writing Tips: Know Your AudienceGeneral Considerations You should consider your audience when choosing: - Subject -- will it interest them?
- Tone -- is it suitable?
- Diction -- formal? informal? casual?
- Sentence Structure -- how intricate?
- Degree of Argumentation -- is your audience friendly, hostile, or indifferent?
Attend to Demographics You might consider demographic data about your audience (if known), such as age, sex, race, cultural background, level of education, religion, social class, etc., and tailor your essay accordingly. If you are writing for a general audience, assume your reader is intelligent and interested in any new analysis, new information, or new insight you can present. You should consider whether you're addressing a specialized audience (one with specific, perhaps technical knowledge of the subject) or a general audience (one that is educated and interested, but without special knowledge of the subject). Vary your diction, organization, and argumentation accordingly. |
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