Budding realtor Amanda Cauble is sent on a fool's errand on a stormy afternoon. When her car is washed into a rising creek, it could be the last thing she does. Lexington (Lex) Walters has run the Rocking W Ranch for the last ten years, alone except for hired hands and her feisty housekeeper, Martha. She doesn't have the time or inclination for dating, but when fate drops a beautiful woman into her path, how can she resist? With the bridge out of service and the weather against them, Lex and Amanda work together to take care of the ranch. When they stumble across a group of rustlers also stranded by the weather, will the stress destroy their budding relationship?
Book Excerpt: ...Oh, I should think that might have been a safe prediction. Another cup, please?""Yes, thank you. But predicting, in the case of boys, is not so easy as you might imagine, Mrs. Alexander. Some get a bad hurt early and lose their courage; and some never get a fair wind. Bartley"--he dropped his chin on the back of his long hand and looked at her admiringly--"Bartley caught the wind early, and it has sung in his sails ever since."Mrs. Alexander sat looking into the fire with intent preoccupation, and Wilson studied her half-averted face. He liked the suggestion of stormy possibilities in the proud curve of her lip and nostril. Without that, he reflected, she would be too cold."I should like to know what he was really like when he was a boy. I don't believe he remembers," she said suddenly. "Won't you smoke, Mr. Wilson?"Wilson lit a cigarette. "No, I don't suppose he does. He was never introspective. He was simply the most tremendous response to stimuli I have ever known. We didn't..
"Murphy's Bridge to Life" is an intriguing young adult fiction that mirrors the experiences of two young people who, unable to surmount their life problems, decide to embark on a journey of life that threatens to change the trajectory of their lives forever. With an emotionally riveting storytelling, the novel breaks down a relatable account of the emotional challenges young face in a world that is often dismissive of their feelings. Mary is powerless against the shackles of the stronghold of her childhood experiences coupled with having an emotionally abusive father. Mary's life has not remained the same after witnessing her father snuff life out of her mother. Saddled with the weight of failed relationships that have destroyed her self-worth which is already hanging by a thread, hers is a life of emotional and mental turmoil. John struggles with the hostility and differences in the world that forcefully shows themselves to him. Unable to find his place in his family and society, he realizes that the only time he can take control of his life is by ending it.As John and Mary oar the sea of their own life to find meaning in their existence, they meet themselves at the intersection of this discovery, where the turning point of their life begins. This suspense-filled and evocative story chronicles a realistic narrative of how the experiences of young people lead to emotional and mental trauma and can alter their overall outcome.
An expert bridge coach’s guide for beginners who are looking to move their game up to the next level. This book is for readers who have finished their beginner lessons, and are trying to move their game up to the next level. The tips cover all aspects of bridge -- bidding, play and defence. Advice and examples are drawn from material Barbara Seagram has developed for her students over the last twenty years -- it's like having your own personal bridge coach sitting beside you!
London is young, beautiful, successful, and a complete mess She is tirelessly and often fruitlessly searching for a love like her father's and a comfortable life that affords her expensive tastes and a costly sense of self.This coming-of-age story takes you on a trip with London through her eyes watching the steps and missteps of her twenties as she sometimes falls flat on her face trying to get through the highs and lows of relationships, alcoholism, love, and redemption.You'll find yourself laughing at her wit and rolling your eyes at her frustrating antics, but ultimately you want her to win.London's bridge is definitely falling down, but nothing is beyond repair... right?
Bartley Alexander is slowly being buried alive, unable to bridge the gap between his successful life and the freedom he thought success would bring. An important career, a caring wife, a lovely home--these just aren't enough for Bartley. Torn between duty and desire, he realizes too late that when you flirt with disaster, disaster might just flirt back. Originally published in 1912, Alexander's Bridge is Willa Cather's first novel.
The first book of the thrilling science fiction love saga Isabel's Bridges.Paradox is the opening line for this amazing story to immerse you in the system of Universes.Isabel has incarnated on Earth after been granted asylum by the Administrators of the Cosmic Universe. She has been working on a plan to finally be together with Alex, and to avoid the prophecy threatening to keep them apart for eternity. It has been so difficult for both to find the chance to enjoy their love, and Angel William appears with a chance to establish an alliance. But it comes with a high price. Isabel needs to make a decision that will impact her life, and the rest of life on Earth. What is she willing to do? Will she be able to get the alliance and save Earth? Is she going to take the difficult task to save her love with Alex?This is a gripping sci-fi story of love, war, suspense, and the challenges of two souls that are determined to be together, even if it means risking everything.The new life on Earth isn't the only thing that the two fated-lovers must face on their journey to be together as the Administrators of the cosmic universe watch their every move, and things will get even more complex when the Great Kenun, the God of Evil keeps growing stronger in their power to win the Great War that is about to start on the system of universes.Read the first book of the saga, and enter the system of universes to explore the wonders of the bridges created by Isabel to re-establish the balance between good and evil.Visit www.isabelsbridges.com
On September 28, 1924, German immigrants Henry and Ella Borgman arrived in New York Harbor along with hundreds of others who dreamed of a better life in America. A year later, on their route home across the Brooklyn Bridge in the middle of a New York City traffi c jam, Ella goes into labor and gives birth to a son. They name him Brooklyn "Brooks" Borgman after the bridge which, to them, embodied the American "can-do" attitude they had come to love. Life wasn't easy for the Borgmans, but they trust "the good Lord," work hard and "get by with a little help from their friends" in the small town of Anomie, Kansas where they are forced to move after the depression. Henry becomes an airplane mechanic and Brooks starts spending lots of time with Dad at the hangar where he develops an aptitude for fl ying planes. Shortly before his 19th birthday, Brooks is drafted into the army during World War II. It soon becomes apparent that both the providence that ordered his parents' lives and his own has been preparing him for his time in the service. Brooks quickly distinguishes himself as the best of his class and is pressed into dangerous duty. Against overwhelming odds, Brooks selfl essly volunteers to put himself in harm's way to aid a crucial mission, earning him the love of his fellow soldiers and the respect of his superiors. It will also win him the hearts and admiration of his countrymen but will he live to see it?
Alexander's Bridge is the first novel by American author Willa Cather. First published in 1912, it was re-released with an author's preface in 1922. It also ran as a serial in McClure's, giving Cather some free time from her work for that magazine.Professor Wilson arrives at the Alexanders' house in Boston, Bartley Alexander having persuaded him to attend a Congress of Psychologists in the city. He is greeted by Winifred Alexander. When her husband comes home the men talk; Winifred plays the piano for them. The next day, she tells Wilson how she met her husband through her aunt.On Christmas Eve, the Alexanders prepare for Christmas dinner. Bartley tells Wilson he is having trouble with a bridge in Canada. Later he gives his wife pearl earrings. On New Year's Day, Alexander makes ready to leave for London. On the ship, he endures sharp gales and goes into a bar, where he gambles at bridge, the card game. In London, Bartley visits Hilda and tells her he cannot go on having two relationships; she must forget about him and leave him alone. She is distressed. The day before he is due to return to America however, he takes her out to dinner.CLASSIC AMERICAN NOVELS
Willa Sibert Cather December 7, 1873 - April 24, 1947 3]) was an American writer who achieved recognition for her novels of frontier life on the Great Plains, including O Pioneers (1913), The Song of the Lark (1915), and My ntonia (1918). In 1923 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours (1922), a novel set during World War I. Cather grew up in Virginia and Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She lived and worked in Pittsburgh for ten years, 4] supporting herself as a magazine editor and high school English teacher. At the age of 33 she moved to New York City, her primary home for the rest of her life, though she also traveled widely and spent considerable time at her summer residence on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick.
Alexander's Bridge is the first novel by American author Willa Cather. First published in 1912, it was re-released with an author's preface in 1922. It also ran as a serial in McClure's, giving Cather some free time from her work for that magazine. Plot summary edit] Professor Wilson arrives at the Alexanders' house in Boston, Bartley Alexander having persuaded him to attend a Congress of Psychologists in the city. He is greeted by Winifred Alexander. When her husband comes home the men talk; Winifred plays the piano for them. The next day, she tells Wilson how she met her husband through her aunt. On Christmas Eve, the Alexanders prepare for Christmas dinner. Bartley tells Wilson he is having trouble with a bridge in Canada. Later he gives his wife pearl earrings. On New Year's Day, Alexander makes ready to leave for London. On the ship, he endures sharp gales and goes into a bar, where he gambles at bridge, the card game. In London, Bartley visits Hilda and tells her he cannot go on having two relationships; she must forget about him and leave him alone. She is distressed. The day before he is due to return to America however, he takes her out to dinner. Later, Hugh MacConnell walks Hilda back to her house on a foggy day. She says she isn't attracted to him; they are just close friends. In her house, she receives a letter from Bartley, saying he is going mad away from her. This prompts her to visit him in America to tell him she will marry another man; Bartley doesn't like the idea. They spend one last evening together. Soon afterward, Philip Horton calls Bartley to Canada to inspect the bridge. Bartley discovers that one of the lower chords is failing, compromising the structural integrity of the entire bridge. Horton, concerned not to halt construction, had attempted to contact Bartley earlier - the very day Bartley was with Hilda. As Bartley is on the bridge stopping the work crews, the bridge collapses, killing many of the workers. Bartley's body is recovered the next day and taken to Horton's house. Winifred comes back to make arrangements for her husband's corpse. Finally, Wilson visits Hilda. The latter expresses her envy of Winifred. Wilson reminds her that Winifred is now bereft and will be haunted by Bartley's death. Hilda concludes that she will be too................ Willa Sibert Cather ( December 7, 1873 - April 24, 1947) was an American writer who achieved recognition for her novels of frontier life on the Great Plains, including O Pioneers (1913), The Song of the Lark (1915), and My ntonia (1918). In 1923 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours (1922), a novel set during World War I. Cather grew up in Virginia and Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She lived and worked in Pittsburgh for ten years, supporting herself as a magazine editor and high school English teacher. At the age of 33 she moved to New York City, her primary home for the rest of her life, though she also traveled widely and spent considerable time at her summer residence on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick............................
Construction engineer Bartley Alexander is a troubled, middle-aged man torn between his cold American wife and an alluring mistress in London who has helped him recapture his youth and sense of freedom.
Pittsburgh's Bridges takes a comprehensive look at the design, construction, and, sometimes, demolition of the bridges that shaped Pittsburgh, ranging from the covered bridges of yesterday to those that define the skyline today. Pittsburgh is the City of Bridges, and what remarkable bridges they are The area's challenging topography of deep ravines and mighty rivers - the Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio - set the stage for engineers, architects, and contractors to conquer the terrain with a variety of distinctive spans. Many were designed to be beautiful as well as functional. While other cities may have one signature bridge, Pittsburgh has such a wide variety that no single bridge can represent it.
