"There is nothing redeeming in what we do. We are simply bad men." Dmitry Medlov Read the new epic installment from the original Russian mafia crime family of the interracial romance genre. Gabriel's Regret: Book One - Gabriel Medlov has lived two very different lives in his 30 years on this earth, mostly because of his very different parents & paths.With parents on two far extremes of the spectrum of good and evil, Gabriel was born right in the middle and spent most of his life as a second-string beta. Until now. After a series of bad events, the brooding, six-foot-nine, black-haired, blue-eyed, safe bet is on the verge of self-actualization or self-destruction, only he doesn't know it.Gabriel's Regret: Book Two - Fast Forward....Russian Billionaire bad-boy Gabriel Medlov is in serious mortal danger. Captured by a Neo-Nazis separatist group while trying to save his black girlfriend and business partner, Valeriya Nenya, during an ambush, he is relegated to being the prisoner of a man who not only hates Gabriel's family, but also hates everything that the handsome six-foot eight crime boss stands for. However, even though he is a captor, Gabriel refuses to be broken, either mentally or physically, by anyone so beneath him. Reaching down inside of himself, he discovers that his past experiences with his family were not crutches, but actual lessons designed to prepare him for this very moment in his life. Will what he has learned keep him alive? Read the action-packed, sexy, organized-crime sensation about the original Russian Mafia Crime Family that will have you screaming for more. Check out Gabriel's Regret: The Complete Story by USA TODAY bestselling bwwm author Latrivia Welch today.www.latrivaiwelch.com

Through the pages of "Gabriel," readers are drawn into the rich cultural fabric of the Jewish community in Prague. S. Kohn's story deftly combines historical details with Gabriel's personal journey to provide a complex depiction of the struggles and victories the characters go through in this colourful environment. Readers can see the fine nuances of Jewish life in Prague thanks to Arthur Milman's translation, which preserves the spirit of the original narrative. The narrative transcends temporal and spatial boundaries as identity, resiliency, and tradition preservation emerge as central themes against a historical and cultural backdrop. In addition to telling a gripping tale, "Gabriel" offers a glimpse into the larger human experience by fusing Prague's Jewish community's distinctive history and culture with the universal need for acceptance and understanding. Readers are invited to on a literary trip that goes beyond time and place, fully immersing themselves in Gabriel's intriguing story and the vivid world of Jewish life in Prague, thanks to the careful translation and gripping storytelling.

There are basic problems, and if we can't solve them we should hold off on theorizing. To begin at the beginning, what was Father Flynn's "great wish" for the boy in "The Sisters"? The uncle thinks he knows, but is he right? Can we be sure? How? And how about the beginning and end of "An Encounter"? How do they fit together? What is the specific import to the boy in "Araby" of the shards of conversation between the salesgirl and the Britishers? Can we (or Eveline) be certain of Frank's motives in her story? If not, what relevance do they have? And how in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man do Stephen's use and understanding of art evolve? In what crucial respects do they fall short of the understanding a careful reader of the novel can attain? What in Ulysses does Buck Mulligan have in mind when he demands "twopence for a pint" (of what!)? And in what ways are Bloom's ruminations about things like "mity cheese" that "digests all but itself" and saltwater fish ("Why is it that [they] are not...") crucial to the novel? There are bigger questions. What roles do all the accidental occurrences play? Do they heighten or diminish causality and probability? What are the functions of allusion and stylistic experimentation? Is/are there any overriding significance/s to the whole? Is there a didactic component in Joyce's writing? If so, is the didactic element a flaw in his art? What is the relationship between art and instruction--in Joyce and in general? Is good didactic art a contradiction in terms? These latter questions are enticing, but to speculate, theorize, deconstruct, or decontextualize Joyce's works with regard to them without a firm understanding, and perhaps even answers to, the vital though sometimes seemingly trivial former questions is to abrogate critical responsibility and relinquish what one of the formative giants of the twentieth century has to say to us. When relevant, the former are almost always answerable, and the mundane answers, often surprising, are frequently crucial not only for answering the latter questions but for fresh insight into both Joyce's world and our own. By mapping routes to the revelations such mundane "facts" yield, The Cracked Lookingglass establishes a firm base for future interpretations of Joyce's stories from Dubliners through Ulysses. It approaches his works as "fictional histories," grounding its "examplary" readings in relationships among the underlying facts of Joyce's created worlds. The study presents both a method of inquiry and, as examples of its fruit, some of the ways in which the apparent undiscoverables of Joyce's fiction disclose new and indisputable insights into his characters and stories, and through them our world. The approach opens avenues of access to the depths of Dubliners; to the assessments of art, religion, and human relationships in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; to the necessitous underpinnings of Joyce's experimentation in Ulysses, the ground and justification of his uses of "psychocasual chance," the "mythical method," and the seemingly gratuitous stylistic experiments that mirror our lives and suggest new directions for them.

In 'The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition', readers are treated to a diverse collection spanning various genres, from adventure and mystery to fantasy and satire. Kipling's engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers to the British colonial era, offering insightful commentary on imperialism, social norms, and human nature. The book showcases Kipling's signature style, characterized by rich language, memorable characters, and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. Each tale provides a window into the complexities of the time period, making this collection a valuable literary asset for those interested in historical fiction and classic literature. Rudyard Kipling's vast repertoire of short stories reflects his wide-ranging experiences as a traveler and journalist, drawing inspiration from his time spent in India and the United Kingdom. His keen observations of society and culture are evident throughout the stories, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human experience and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. Kipling's mastery of the short story form is on full display, making this comprehensive edition a must-read for enthusiasts of his work and fans of classic literature.

Some promises cannot be kept. And surely Henry could no longer fulfill his. Now, Gabriel is alone, without the love of his life. He will have to go to his last battle without Henry. Who will be by his side when the time is right? Who had saved him from death? Gabriel has only one option, together with Sabrina, Vicky, Mike, Léo, Ryan, Lucas and Thomas, together they will have to fight bravely and try to save humanity from days of pain, suffering and darkness. Only they will be able to defeat the demon-angel that will be released. With the help of new friends, they may even have a chance, but any mistake could represent the writing of humanity.

This ebook collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Wessex Novels and Tales of Thomas Hardy are set in the south and southwest of England, in the area Hardy named "Wessex" after the medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom that existed in this part of that country prior to the unification of England by Æthelstan. These tales depict strong characters struggling against their passions and social circumstances. Wessex Novels: Under the Greenwood Tree Far from the Madding Crowd The Return of the Native The Mayor of Casterbridge The Woodlanders Tess of the d'Urbervilles Jude the Obscure A Pair of Blue Eyes The Trumpet-Major Two on a Tower The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid The Well-Beloved Wessex Tales: An Imaginative Woman The Three Strangers The Withered Arm Fellow-Townsmen Interlopers at the Knap The Distracted Preacher Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, especially William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England. His most famous novels include Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure.