El ano terrible. Hombres y hechos de su tiempo. Latorre, Santos, Tajes

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The evolution of Jorge Mas Canosa, from a young exile to undisputed leader of the Cuban-American exile community. His life, political thoughts, and speeches are accompanied by intimate and never before published photographs.

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excellent insight into the life of a patriot.......1999-05-23

For cuban-americans in search of their roots or anyone concerned with modern cuban politics and the efforts of the cuban exiled community to bring democracy to Cuba, this book is a must.

A magnificent tribute........1999-03-15

For those who need to understand what keeps the dream of a free Cuba alive in cuban-americans, this book is a must. Loyalty and perseverance to a cause are the essence of this man, Jorge Mas Canosa, who no doubt has earned his rightful place in the history of Cuba and South Florida.

Gerónimo, el apache : el hombre, su tribu, su tierra y su tiempo

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Gerónimo, el apache : el hombre, su tribu, su tierra y su tiempo
Angie Debo
Manufacturer: José J. de Olañeta
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 8476512112

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"Be careful, Amelia -- you know how reckless you can be!"

-- Mrs. Charlotte Harris, headmistress

Lady Amelia Plume has many admirers -- it's too bad they're all fortune hunters and fops who can't provide the exotic adventures she seeks. But the ballrooms of Mayfair have become much more appealing since the arrival of Major Lucas Winter, an American with a dark past and a dangerous air. Lucas is brash, arrogant -- and scandalously tempting. Every thrilling kiss sparks hotter desire, yet Amelia suspects that Lucas has a hidden motive in wooing her. And she intends to discover it, by any means necessary....

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Bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries's enticing new series introduces the spirited graduates of Mrs. Harris's School for Young Ladies -- unconventional heiresses who are more than matches for society's most irresistible rogues.... Be careful, Amelia -- you know how reckless you can be!" Lady Amelia Plume has many admirers -- it's too bad they're all fortune hunters and fops who can't provide the exotic adventures she seeks. But the ballrooms of Mayfair have become much more appealing since the arrival of Major Lucas Winter, an American with a dark past and a dangerous air. Lucas is brash, arrogant -- and scandalously tempting. Every thrilling kiss sparks hotter desire, yet Amelia suspects that Lucas has a hidden motive in wooing her. And she intends to discover it, by any means necessary....

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conflicted.......2007-10-15

I find Sabrina Jeffries's prose absolutely delightful--and much superior to most regency romance writers. Every sentence is a treat, the background well researched etc. However...

The story was... lame, to be honest. The characters were okay but I didn't feel anything for them, even when the hero's problems are revealed--I was bored. Their long escapade in the countryside felt totally irrelevant and lukewarm, like some bad "cabin romance", and I really didn't like the sex scene in which they "manually service" one another (to put it delicately) in the most uncomfortable, unromantic, unbelievable setting. I felt the author needed to put sex on this page to keep the reader interested but she didn't want her heroine to "give it away" so soon. A sex scene that compensates for lack of plot development. To me the whole episode felt like a "text rape", when the author goes against the story & the characters just to stimulate the reader with cheap sex. Very unappealing to me. I would have loved such a scene at a more appropriate, seductive setting. Here it felt forced and out of place.

This scene was just an example (and to be honest, I just finished reading the book and hardly remember what it was about.) I did read the whole thing rather fast because the writing flowed very well, but I didn't take anything from it. It did not give me the "pleasure sigh" at the end when the lovers are together. It was just okay. Much better writing technique but not much imagination and storytelling going on. I could have totally skipped this book and not have missed anything. This a book to read after you have read too many awful books with horrible writing--you will feel in safe hands again. But the story was lame.

Completely Awful.......2007-09-05

I was fully prepared to enjoy this book based on the raves the most of the "reviewers" gave it. I kept waiting for the enjoyment to start, but finally gave up 2/3rds of the way through. I found the book so dull, boring, shallow and non-entertaining that I do not feel I can trust what others write. It is obvious that the author spent about 4 days writing it. It was not worth the $6.99 price.

Try something by Judith McNaught Something Wonderful or Kathleen Woodiwiss The Wolf and the Dove instead.

tawdry .......2007-08-29

I was expecting a regency romance (more romance than sex & better vocabulary than other romance genres), and instead I got a low brow historical romance. Even though it wove some history into the plot it didn't feel like it was set in that period. It was missing all the elegance I look for in a regency romance. Regency romances have long been a guilty pleasure of mine this one is down right embarrassing. It is far too cheesy sleazy.

Rich story lines, characters with depth, hot passion - an entertaining read!.......2007-08-13

This novel revolves around the lead character Lady Amelia, a graduate of Mrs. Harris' School for Heiresses and sets place during the year 1818 during the London "Season". The rough American Marine Major Lucas Winter catches her eye and the story goes from there. Without retelling the plot; I enjoyed the book thoroughly, it kept me reading well into the night. There is just so much going on in this story: the restrained relationship of Amelia & Lucas, Lucas' secret investigation of Amelia's step-mother, the coorespondance of Mrs. Harris to her cousin Michael, Lucas' painful & tramatic war memories and family history, and more. While a simple boy meets girl, they fall in love, etc. story can be a little romantic-yet boring-the author adds all these unique characteristics and situations that even without the romance would make a great story. But of course the romance and STEAM are the icing on this cake. And the fun wit and banter adds that little spark of humor. While I think the "darlin'" nickname Lucas called Amelia was a little distracting - I coudn't quite place an American accent using that word unless maybe a Southenern or a Cowboy - or maybe Boston but I guess that would be "dah-lin'". It was a real exciting and entertaining novel! Can't wait to read the rest of the series!

Reading for pleasure at its finest.......2007-07-04

If one were to sum up all the Regency romance titles that have been published, the number of rakehell dukes and barons that populate those books would probably exceed the actual total population of England at that time. Thus, it is rare to find works that show any originality or creativeness. The thing I really admire about what the author has accomplished with this series is that she has somehow taken the old threadbare plotlines and the cliche battles of will and turned those staid elements into a reading experience that feels truly fresh and original. I picked up this book after having read Beware a Scot's Revenge (School for Heiresses) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was somewhat concerned that this book would just feel like more of the same (which, though not always a bad thing, is how I feel about romance series by most authors I've read). I was, however, pleasantly surprised. Though you could say that this book follows the other closely in formula, the author has a real gift for creating unique and individual characters that you could never mistake for those from another book of hers. Ms. Jeffries also has a talent for intelligent and well-constructed plotlines. Very often, I feel very frustrated by the plotlines of pulp romance novels because there are almost always plotholes the size of Kansas, or plot-points that feel almost painfully contrived. Not so with these School for Heiresses books; the plot progression extends almost seamlessly out of the characters themselves -- nothing ever feels contrived for the sake of having a plot, all the twists and turns arise out of an organic interaction of the characters, who themselves are intelligent and rational people (which, sadly, cannot be said for the majority of the novels I've read).

Now, having built her narratives around a solid framework of plot and character development, Ms. Jeffries also entertains us with unparalleled wit and humor. Many romance authors tell us their heros are dashed clever devils and their heroines have sparkling wit, but fail to convince us due to a lack of any real wit. But the characters in Ms. Jeffries books are actually so clever and charming that you will not only come to take a real interest in their adventures, but you will actually laugh out loud at their verbal and intellectual sparring. Many Regency romance authors try to emulate the wit and prose of the sainted Austen, but Ms. Jeffries is the only one I've read so far that even comes close to being able to hold a candle to the much revered lady.

As for historical accuracy, the author includes a note at the end of each book that briefly summarizes the basis of the plot from her historical research. So one can assume that Ms. Jeffries isn't taking particular liberties with history to set the stage for her characters. Some of her love scenes, though, could have a more contemporary feel, due to some of the euphemisms she uses (though other authors' repeated use of the word "manhood" could get equally tiresome, if not more so). Also, her heroines seem to posses a surprising degree of sexual inventiveness given their lack of experience, but then again, the whole point is that they _aren't_ your average 19th-century English miss. Sex wasn't invented 10 years ago, and neither was human creativity, so there really is no good reason to say, "That scene wasn't historically accurate because people didn't do things like that back then," because I'm sure somebody at that point in time had thought of it ;)

Anyway, the bottom line is, anyone who enjoys light reading (not just historical romance) should pick up this book (and the rest in the series), because it is truly one of the most enjoyable reads I've had in a long time. It is a great introduction to the work of Ms. Jeffries. I will definitely be picking up the other books in the School for Heiresses series.

P.S. I've also gone back to the Royal Brotherhood series by Ms. Jeffries, but I'm sorry to say they aren't quite as good as this series; though you may want to read them (at least To Pleasure a Prince (Royal Brotherhood)) to get the full background for Only a Duke Will Do (The School for Heiresses), which is Book 2 in the School for Heiresses series.

Sophie and the Scoundrels (Sophie, Book 3)

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Appealing pre-teen fiction
Friendship Trouble
Sophie heads to NASA

Sophie and the Scoundrels (Sophie, Book 3)
Nancy Rue
Manufacturer: Zonderkidz
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ASIN: 0310707587

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Sophie learns a new lesson in truth when sabotage threatens to destroy the friendship between the Corn Flakes.

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Appealing pre-teen fiction.......2005-06-09

Sophie takes a trip to NASA for a take-your-daughter-to-work day. Of course she learns a lot on that trip and when she and her friends have to do a science project they decide to convert their tree house into a mock-up of a space station. Unfortunately they start squabbling with each other and things soon get out of hand.

To add to the problems someone is sabotaging their efforts, mom is having problems of her own and nothing seems to be going right. Of course things do get resolved and through it all they learn valuable lessons in life based on Biblical principles. Sophie and the Scoundrels is a recommended read.

Friendship Trouble.......2005-04-27

Sophie heads to NASA with her dad for Take Your Kids to Work Day. She and the Corn Flakes decide to make a space station model for science. But problems arise. The space station is sabatoged, and Fiona suspects the newest Corn Flake, Maggie, of doing it.

The message about God is mentioned throughout the story, yet it's not "preachy." The characters are likable, yet realistic- they don't do everything right; and, as always, the author's descriptions are so good you can see it all unfolding.

However, the title is somewhat misleading. For a book being called "Sophie and the Scondrels," there's actually not a lot of the Corn Pops (popular girls) or the Fruit Loops (annoying boys) in it. Also, some of the space station talk is confusing, which is why I gave it four.

Still, Nancy Rue is truly blessed by God and one of the best writers around!

Sophie heads to NASA.......2005-04-15

Sophie's finally patched up the rift between herself and her dad, so she's headed off to his place of employment for take your daughter to work day-at the NASA place in Virginia. When Mrs. Utley assigns a science project, Sophie decides to apply all the knowledge she learned from spending a day with her dad at NASA to build a fictitious space station with her fellow Corn Flakes for their project. But the Corn Flakes can't agree on anything, Sophie gets in a horrible fight with Fiona, and an unknown troublemaker is sabotaging the treehouse. What's worse is that Mama is going through problems of he own, and Lacie's got boy problems. But when the unthinkable happens to Sophie's brother, she finds most of her problems solved and the rift-albeit temporary-among the Corn Flakes seems to be fixed. This book draws upon the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in the New Testament and relates it to today, and Sophie learns from other Biblical examples throughout this book. This is book three in the Sophie Series, it is preceded by "Sophie's World" (1) and "Sophie's Secret"(2). A recommended read.

The Beloved Scoundrel (G K Hall Large Print Book Series)

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The Beloved Scoundrel (G K Hall Large Print Book Series)
Iris Johansen
Manufacturer: G K Hall & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 0816159645

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I love this book!.......2007-09-17

This is my favorite book she ever wrote. I like the characters that she created for this book and she portrayed them. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys romance novels.

Terrible!.......2007-07-10

I read romance novels from time to time, and I would have to say this is the worst one I have ever read. The first chapter was alright but then nothing happened. I kept reading thinking that things would have to turn around, but by the time I read around page 215 I gave up on this book and went to bed. As of that page, there is no charisma between the two main characters and there aren't any love seens. Not only that, but I just could not connect to the main character. I hardly care about her glass making and her little brother, the latter of which I found rather distracting in the story. Furthermore, the main character spends more of her time with Gregor, the Duke's friend than she does with him. I really didn't care to read a bunch of small talk. Most of what I read was noise. I rarely ever skip pages in romance novels, because they are usually so exciting, but with this book, I found myself quickly skimming through pages to find something worth while going on. I hope Barnes and Noble will take this book back, because it wasn't worth it. Save your money and buy something better that what I could write, and I don't write.

Couldn't Put it Down!!!!!.......2005-11-16

I couldn't understand why some reviewers gave such low comments on this book. I LOVE Beloved Scoundrel, I've read it a millions times, and it's just as interesting as if it were the first time I read it. This book made me an Iris Johansen fan, and now I'm looking for some of her other works. It's not in anyway boring, I couldn't put this book down. Her characters were so believable, I loved Jordan his determination to avoid the heroine, but yet he's helpless but to fall in love with her, and I loved Marianna's determination and strength. She goes to all lengths to keep her family's greatest secret, even though she knows that it very well may destroy the bond she's built with Jordan. The thing I liked the most was, that despite succumbing to Jordan seduction, she never took her eye of what was important, keeping the Jedelar's secret, and keeping Alex, her only relative left safe. Jordan though a serious womanizer, and uses his experience to intimidate Marianna, he still lives by a certain code of honor. And I think it was believable the 3 year long wait, Johansen paints that image perfectly, and doesn't drag out the 3 years so you don't even notice it really except that the fact that Jordan can no longer deny his feelings for her because he can't hide behind the fact that she was too young and balancing between half-woman/half-child. Excellent twists and turns, some shockers I didn't seem coming. And it was interesting to get inside Jordan's head, and see who was the man behind all that cynicism.
I'm very picky when it comes to the books, I read or buy, and I have little patience for stupid or boring books, and this is NOT one! I have all my friends read this book, I would highly recommend to anyone who likes romance, and strong complex characters who have depth.

A Disappointment.......2002-12-15

I've read a few of Iris Johansen's books, and they were very good. However, I know during that day and age men were marrying and courting younger girls, but I just could not get pass her age she was a child. Gregor and Jordan kept saying that to each other. Even though she was not your average sisteen year old, she possessed a lot of strength and wisdom. Besides the age the book is downright boring. I will continue to buy her books, maybe the next one will be better.

Not one of her best.......2002-09-02

I did enjoy it but not as much as her other books. You get the usual strong and possessive hero and spirited and passionate heroine. But it was not packed with exciting plot twists every other page, like her other books such as Wind Dancer. I was a little surprised that the Jordan and Marianna succumbed to their passions after 3 long years. I found that a little stretched given the intensity of how they felt towards each other. The first half of the book was a bit dull. It was unclear whether Jordan tried to seduce Marianna because of his pent up lust or was he induced by the time urgency to get the Jeledar from her and thought seductive persuasion was the way to go. It was not convincing how the Jeledar could protect Kazan from Napoleon, in the end, it was a little anti-climax. I liked the part when Jordan trailed Marianna to ther destination. That illustrated Marianna's determination, resourcefulness and courage, which earned Jordan's and his troops' admiration and love. Because before that, we only knew that Marianna was a gifted in making stained-glass, had a mind of her own, stubborn and not with a very clear objective what she wanted to do other than protecting Alex and the Jeledar. Overall, I found the plot and character development a bit under my expectation but an enjoyable read nevertheless.

Pentimento, A Book of Portraits / Scoundrel Time

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Pentimento, A Book of Portraits / Scoundrel Time
Lillian Hellman
Manufacturer: Little Brown, 1973 / Little Brown, 1976
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J0WEM8

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Pretty good
Johanna at her best.
Unique
Love it!
Sweet and romantic

A Loving Scoundrel: A Malory Novel
Johanna Lindsey
Manufacturer: Large Print Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1594130574

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A New York Times Bestseller

Danny is a young woman who grew up on the streets of London as a pickpocket. Banished from her gang for helping Jeremy Malory steal back the jewels his friend lost in a card game, Danny demands that Jeremy give her a job. Intrigued, Jeremy hires Danny as his upstairs maid - although he really wants her as his mistress. Danny blossoms into a lady under the tutelage of Jeremy and his housekeeper, but refuses to be anything more than a servant - knowing that Jeremy is not the marrying kind. Then Danny attends a ball with Jeremy and people remark on how familiar she looks, which raises the question of her true identity . . . and threatens not only her chances of capturing Jeremy's heart, but her very life as well.

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Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance. Every one of her previous thirty-five novels has been a national bestseller, with several reaching the #1 spot on the New York Times list.
A Loving Scoundrel is the seventh book of the wildly popular Regency-era Malory family saga.
Johanna Lindsey lives in Hawaii with her family.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey sweeps readers into the privileged world of English aristocrats as she presents a new novel of passion, intrigue, and romantic pleasures featuring the incomparable Malorys -- a family of dashing rogues, rakehell adventurers, and spirited ladies. Now Jeremy, the son of gentleman pirate James Malory, falls in love....

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Pretty good .......2007-06-01

I think her previous Malory novels were better, but it is nice to see what the family is up to.

Johanna at her best........2007-01-10

Following the Malory family is a treat regardless of the family member. I became a fan of the Malory clan with Gentle Rogue.

Johanna outdoes herself with the story of Jeremy Malory, the son of James Malory the Rogue himself. The parrallel paths of father and son are wonderful. Most of all, the plot though dangerous continues with the humor I love so much about the Malory clan.

The parrallel? Father and son fall in love with a woman that has a way unto themselves in male togs. Both taut male names, and both fight heaven, earth, and themselves to win that true love that has smacked them across the head with a sledgehammer.

Unique.......2006-11-29

I have been reading Malory novels since I was 16 and still in High School, I'm 28 now and I still love them just as much now as I did then. I don't read romances as much as I did when I was a teenager, but authors like Lindsey keeps making me come back.

I thought this storyline was unique, the fact that it did revolve around servants. In a way it reminded me of the movie "Ever After" where Drew Barrymore's character was forced into a servant life but was not born one, same with Danny.

Jeremy is also my favorite Malory man, so I loved that he was paired with such a fiesty and seemingly unlikely partner.

Love it!.......2006-11-08

I have read other Johanna Lindsey novels in the past and I'm glad that I read this one, as well.
At one point, I was literally 'laughing out loud' @ 3 a.m. in the morning - J.L.'s wit as a writer is wonderful and it adds nicely to the 'romance', I think.
Keep up the good work and I'm purchasing 'Marriage Most Scandalous', soon after.

Aloha.

Sweet and romantic.......2006-09-12

A Loving Scoundrel
by: Johanna Lindsey

Reviewed by: Pamela Ackerson (author of Home of the Braves trilogy)

Sweet and romantic
This book is one of the Malory novels. The Malory series makes you feel like part of the family. You just know what is going to happen, you just don't know how it is going to happen. Ms. Lindsey keeps it going strong and unexpected, just like real life. This is a sweet, happily ever after story that has you drooling in anticipation of what will happen next. Enjoy!

4 Book Set By Bernard Cornwell; Scoundrel; Stormchild; Gallows Thief; Redcoat.

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4 Book Set By Bernard Cornwell; Scoundrel; Stormchild; Gallows Thief; Redcoat.
Bernard Cornwell
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000XGAMC2

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4 Book Set By Bernard Cornwell; Scoundrel; Stormchild; Gallows Thief; Redcoat.

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an amazing view of a criminal past -- made heroic!

A Book of Scoundrels
Charles, Whibley
Manufacturer: BiblioBazaar
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 143461042X
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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JAMES HIND- the Master Thief of England- the fearless Captain of the Highway; was born at Chipping Norton in 1618.\' (Excerpt from Chapter 1)

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Of all the heroes who have waged a private and undeclared war upon their neighbours, Louis-Dominique Cartouche was the most generously endowed. It was but his resolute contempt for politics, his unswerving love of plunder for its own sake, that prevented him from seizing a throne or questing after the empire of the world.

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an amazing view of a criminal past -- made heroic!.......1998-05-30

A rundown of the most romantic highwaymen of the English past -- when those who broke the law were as celebrated as those who upheld it -- and how they were taken to the Tyburn Tree. The good bad guys (did we think it was an American invention?)in action and finished at last.

The Book of the Rogue: Studies of Famous Scoundrels

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The Book of the Rogue: Studies of Famous Scoundrels
joseph french
Manufacturer: Boni and Liveright
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FMN47E

Canalla, Traidor, Moriras!/ Scoundrel, Traitor, You Will Die! (El Barco De Vapor)

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Canalla, Traidor, Moriras!/ Scoundrel, Traitor, You Will Die! (El Barco De Vapor)
Jose Antonio Del Canizo
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