... 4 Dedication To my mother for being my most devoted cheerleader, my father for being my biggest fan, and Kristi for being m... ... should have been enough to send their equipment into spasms. Cade’s deep blue eyes grazed over her body before returning to her face. She forced ... ...t a man. The man. Julia looked up and stared into a pair of familiar, sexy blue eyes. “I-I,” she stammered, embarrassment burning her cheeks. “W... ...is do-able.” “Big boobs aren’t everything,” Paige laughed. “There are also blue eyes, blonde hair and an ass you can bounce a quarter on.” “Fabu... ...erked and died. She slammed a fist against the steering wheel and cursed a blue streak. Frustrated beyond reason, she wrenched open the door and c... ... emitted a groan and a laugh. Pulling away from him, Janessa turned warm blue eyes the exact shade as Cade’s on Julia. “I take it you’re the dams... ...ng voice came over the line before Julia had a chance to say a word. “Your cheerfulness is disgusting at this hour. I was never that happy when I w... ...tula. “What did the doctor say yesterday?” “Oh, I’m fine,” Paige said too cheerfully. “I just had a big jump in my blood pressure to go with my f... ... older woman leaning down to help Laura choose between the Lucky Charms and Cheerios. Paige sent her a frantic look. “Hey, guys,” she said with a...

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... viii THE CURSE OF KALI 1 Chapter 1 India-1851 Gavin studied the woman who lay asleep: her blue-black hair spread on the pillow, her long las... ...at your service, Miss Forsythe. Let me escort you and Mrs. Llewellyn to your cabin.’ His bright blue eyes openly reflected his admiration of Helen’... ... would say, so I shall have the pleasure of your company again, ladies,’ said John MacGregor, his blue eyes twinkling, as he once again took Helen’s ... ...met of a Viking war lord. It must be his giant frame, that blond hair and beard and those intense blue eyes set in the high-cheekboned face of a Nor... ...ary Brown, miss, and this sort of vomiting started before the voyage.’ Helen observed the swollen blue veined breasts, the prominent nipples and the... ...trotted smartly to the door of the little chapel. An Honour Guard of the 78th Highlanders gave a cheer as they caught a glimpse of the beautiful bri... ... believed. The girl that left Mirapore was not the shy, sad, little princess, but a proud, almost cheerful bride,’ Helen remarked. It was not long b... ...tive ambassadors for the Company. At last they arrived at Mirapore and were greeted with rousing cheers by the sentries at the gates of the Residen... ... heavy enemy fire. It was a few days before Christmas. The women had tried to bring some festive cheer, especially for the children, by baking small...

...t the soldier’s feet, a single tear fell glistening down his cheek. Suddenly, a blinding blue light shone through into the temple from somewhere out... ...miling and cracking an imaginary whip, as her long blond pony- tail bounced and her bright blue eyes flashed with playfulness. Mitch laughed at his p... ...ll along the wide walkway and the surrounding grounds and gardens were throngs of people, cheering as the splen- didly clad Royals passed by, smiling... ...ueen Axiana and Prince Amoni took their places on the platform, the crowd erupted in loud cheers. Leading members of the military, in dress uniforms... ...ents with melodious bells. Additional musicians were weaving through the crowd, playing a cheerful song. People began to sway along to the music. Chi... ...the draped tapestries with another keeper to make his appearance. The crowd erupted with cheers of delight seeing their beloved lion. It was only d... ...ood day,” Traeus greeted the Chief Engineer. “I brought what you asked for. These are the blueprints for the device along with the tunnel and chambe... ...en entrance caught Traeus, Victarius and Assan off guard. They had no time to conceal the blueprints on the table. “I heard you were in ‘private me... ...greeted the angry Prince. “What are these?” Alaj inquired abruptly, as he pointed to the blueprints and walked right over to them, ignoring the gre...

...ents at one's death: a travail of being worthless and lost, where dangling blue from a rope inveigled the imagination that could not fathom a means to... ...m the corner of his left eye, ricocheted. He fingered a slit of the vinyl blue upholstery of his cushion in a vaginal preoccupation passed onto males... ...g did not use the Earth? He continued to finger the slit of the vinyl blue upholstery in a vaginal preoccupation. He wanted to feel beyond the ho... ...s 14 year old body. Again he was riding on the mosquito's back naked as a blue jay and his hair dripped water. He couldn't confirm or negate the pre... ...estaurant, is he thinking about me? * "And taking that makes you feel less blue?" "At least less alone." "Maybe you are an addict." "I don't think s... ...he had also posed two days earlier but Nawin responded to it with the same cheerfulness as if there had been sense in asking it a second time. She ask... ...lanced back at his three brothers who reclined in an opulent shadow. "Cheers, Jatuporn," said Kumpee. Kazem clanged his glass against the gl... ... Kazem clanged his glass against the glasses held by Kumpee and Suthep. "Cheers to every boy, girl, hollering hound, and wide spread whore on the pl... ...t," said Kazem. Suthep and Kumpee laughed. "Yes, I'll have to say my cheers to them too," said Kumpee. All three brothers were drinking wine in...

... he lay, meticulously organised, inside the crib. My grandfather smiled at them through sea-blue eyes, as he wrapped the purchased sweetmeats in rus... ... garden. A smile budded in my grandma's honeyed eyes and spread into my grandfather's deep blue gaze. The cart stood there for years, disintegratin... ...d in the proliferating density. The volumes of my childhood mob the shelves, their bindings blue and rigid. I look at him and tell him it's alright... ...thdrew a patterned flannel shirt from his trousers and polished them meticulously. His lake-blue eyesight fluttered. He placed his eyecups back, for... ... – our wall – with naked palms. Or, worse, the cleaning lady. At home, it's almost dawn, a blue horizon. I slit a tidy envelope and draw its innard... ...ow the hotel is virtually deserted of its guests and of their echoes. Time is marked by the cheerful banter of the staff, some heated arguments, the... ... how his head rolls sprinkling gore all over the crowd but everything is frozen and no one cheers like in the movies about the French revolution. E...

...neighbors would be dialing those infamous three digits, Jury's brothers in blue would be popping by for a visit, and Marsh would lose his canine mind ... ...hed a long blond lock of hair out of her face and tucked it behind an ear, blue eyes banjo-wide. Therese smiled, shook her head. "Hmm, not that I reme... .... It eddies in a giant sinuous cloud, ever expanding and resonant electric blue ... vigilant. Shots fire in quick succession. One-two-three. She hears... ...airs. How did it get up there so quickly? When? She sees the other, still blue, calm and hovering above her and the realization—that there are two—us... ...oes, and then feet—no curly elf shoes?—curved up into long legs encased in blue loose fitting ... genie pants? Can't touch this, Hammer! Desert Dream... ...I have something to tell you that, though it won't replace your Marsh, may cheer you a bit." "Really?" Therese wiped her eyes, brightening already, ea... ...y?" Therese wiped her eyes, brightening already, eager at the prospect of "cheering." "What plots have you been up to in my absence?" "Oh, the usual. ... ...n." "Oh, I know you are or you wouldn't have mentioned it." "So, this does cheer you a little." "Very much." Therese smiled, looking forward to this a... ...se smiled as she laid down her Little Joker to the delight of Kane and the cheering section behind her consisting of her usual Desert Dreams by Graci...

...uld go right in a Were. Giant, powerful six-foot-two frame, with piercing blue eyes...such a waste. Henry glared at her. Zina calmly stared at him, h... ...ything to anyone. Thanks for asking though.” Laylah knew he was trying to cheer her up but it was useless. She began the slow climb up the marble ste... ...display appeared. “Hello?” “Hey girl! Thought I’d check on you.” Britta’s cheerful voice made Laylah wince and she managed a weak smile for her frien... ...er before her or die. She grinned and the men, mistaking it for approval, cheered. “Come! Let us eat.” Leading the way, Zina headed into the woods a... ...I'd better get a move on, then.” Laylah’s sad expression contradicted her cheerful tone. Hastily she headed upstairs. Jacques waited until he heard ... ...ed into something. Her gaze shot upward to collide with her father's angry blue eyes. Time slowed and she felt all the anguish of not having him aro... ...Laylah had one confused moment to catch sight of the person grabbing her — blue eyes, dark brown hair, man — before being tossed behind him. She scre... ...n, putting his face close to her. She found herself lost inside his gaze. Blue eyes, not sea blue but not dark blue either, stared at her in concern.... ... before retiring. Donil chuckled as he parked his truck outside the light blue house with green trim. In the yard stood a wooden sign with a bright ...

...ial. Essentially it was just the standard South Ealing Comprehensive School navy-blue sweater, with the school emblem on it. But the current trend a... ...s a large piece of twisted metal embedded in her right thigh. It had pierced her blue school skirt, which itself was now soaked in her blood. She co... ... the girl helpfully. There was something slightly mocking in the girl’s cat-like blue eyes that O’Brien found unnerving. The way she delivered the l... ... need to sleep with anyone to get his information. Although of course, he would cheerfully do so, if possible. The kid seemed to be asleep. Acting ... ...n stuck her head back round the door. “I’ll collect it once I’ve done my report. Cheers officer, you’re a pal.” And she was gone. PC Nelson returne... ...clearly trying to understand what was happening. He was wrapped up in his thick blue dressing gown from home. James saw the smashed vase, the wate... ... going to run in the Olympics one day,” said Sam. “I know,” said James. “I’ll be cheering you at the finish line.” He left the room. Sam shivered. ... ..., Sophia, hoping to impress her. He’d found 67 himself saying ‘thank you’, ‘cheers’ and ‘sorry’ every two minutes as the waiting staff brought ... ...the room. She forced her gaze upwards and beyond the ankles took in a neat navy- blue suit, cream blouse and a string of pearls. Sam’s first thought...

...the power of sympathy. But once for all, let me hear say, that this knowledge I cheerfully impart for the good of mankind. And every wise person ... ...le; conduces also to gain money; being simply held in the mouth, it wonderfully cheers the heart and strengthens the mind. Then there is the pyrophi,... ...themselves would hardly excite suspicion to her prejudice, even in the realm of blue laws. But she possessed in addition to these, the power of vent...

...sh and gulp it hurriedly, half-running to the roll call. The orchestra is playing a cheerful march in the distance. The sounds waft around us, dise... ...esting my back on a polyglot tower of hardbacks. “Neither have I,” – he confessed cheerfully – “until recently, that is. He is … was … supposed to... ... so does he. A puffy face and mousy moustache, eyes alternately hooded and frozen blue behind his dainty pince-nez, his chin receding. He ceremoni... ... irrevocably changed.” Himmler removes his pince-nez and stares at me. His light blue eyes sparkle as he smiles: “I am sure they have, Herr Fr... ... around the door post, hair disheveled: “That’s where I come in.” – she announced cheerfully. Much later, as we were about to leave, she enquire... ...s flag and Libby seemed particularly unhappy about it. It was the Israeli white and blue but where the Star of David, the Magen David, should have b... ...dministered to me upon my arrival at the GMG the next morning. He ignored my forced cheerfulness and my “good morning” greeting. Not a muscle twitch... ... guy. “Far from it.” – he said when he recovered from his self-inflicted bout of cheer – “They are probably the most sophisticated intelligence se...

...ter 1 I remember that morning like it was yesterday. The sky was blue as a robin’s egg and there was a light breeze coming up from sout... ...mos gently lifted the latch and opened the box. Inside, nestled in a pile of blue velvet, were two of the finest revolvers he’d ever had the pleasu... ...ugh to take me on a really fast ride someday.” “All right then, you need to cheer up for him to do that,” I answered. “Spirit is a happy horse and... ... as new. “Thank you Captain. Daisy’s had a hard time and I’m sure this will cheer her up a lot,” I said. “I’m sorry I didn’t think to give it to ...

...Man with No Name Then across the departure lounge, a hefty young man in a blue polo shirt came striding toward me. He looked serious, like a stu­ de... ...esponse was not at all what I expected; four months later, the man in the blue polo shirt walked into my life and changed it forever. 18 • Man wit... ...ception he 38 • Man with No Name received and how good he looked in his blue Air Force uniform. I was looking for an identity, and this one shone.... ...ed my reputa­ tion for goodwill and enthusiasm. That night, under a royal blue sky, Christine and I attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of our... ...ymous with chocolate chip cookies. For 20 years Wally has pro­ moted good cheer through his nationally renowned cookie businesses. He actively assi...

...a perversion of an old wheat reaper. It was massive, either black or navy blue, had spotlights on it, but no obvious place for a pilot. It was dif- ... ... on the day of the Flash Storm. She had long; slightly curly blonde hair, blue eyes, and a fgure that would make even the most loyal man fll his hea... ...plained. “Ouch. You lived though, that’s good, right?” Crisco tried to be cheery. “Yeah, I got to survive to see the Apocalypse and to fght a nightm... ...d steel. “This place…” They both walked into the dark room; only a few dim blue lights kept it from being pitch black. Though they couldn’t see clea... ... for the United States of America popped up on screen. Josh stood up and cheered, “Woo-hoo! It’s still there! Alright, we can dabble around a bit b... ...e destroyed our cities, but he hasn’t destroyed us!” Now the people began cheering. “Yeah, we don’t need to be afraid.” “Screw that lizard-headed bas... ...und. They must be drunk or something. I’m actually in- sulted that they’re cheering as if their feeble atempt to overthrow us is going to lead to any... ...ean ancestry. He wore an old Hart- ford Whalers Jersey, cap, and a pair of blue jeans that were a litle worn around the knees, as well as hiking boot... ... in a plaza,” Maria directed. “I don’t remember the name, but it’s got a blue sign with white leters and it says something about Medical Clinic or ...

... of seconds, a set of double doors off the foyer burst opened and a statuesque blond in a blue robe rushed toward the Senator. She grabbed onto him s... ...d; she was absolutely stunning as she seemed to glide across the room in a gossamer-like, blue flowing dress. She looked like a version of Scarlet O... ...ngering smell of lilac in the room. Brand looked around the guest room; it was bright and cheery with green leaves printed on white wallpaper, and a... ...t you would come.” Susan snapped on a switch next to the fireplace, which instantly lit a blue flame beneath an iron grate with an enormous pile of ... ...was one of my infantrymen. We just finished visiting the sites, and my platoon is here to cheer him up. You got a problem with that soldier?” “I gue... ...argest drug rehab centers. He would talk to Susan about it. Susan finally appeared in a blue jogging suit. “Wow,” Brand said, “you’d be sexy in a... ...ad next to a small embankment that led to the beach. The sun was about to set into a dark blue ocean as they walked between a series of sand dunes. ...

...ap Design: Barbara M. Hodges and Janet Musick Books by Barbara M. Hodges The Blue Flame The Emerald Dagger The Sword and the Flame THE BLUE FLAME F... ... Dressed in clothing more suited to a traveling troubadour, and with a small blue flame birthmark on his cheek – twin to the one she bears on her shou... ...rthmark and declares that, like him, she has been marked by the Power of the Blue Flame. He shows her Kelsey’s pendant. Seven days, he says, only seve... ...urned and stared at her reflection in the framed mirror on the kitchen wall. Blue eyes wide with uncer- tainty stared back. With a disgusted grimace, ... ...ow-cream walls and bright rag rugs on the oak hardwood floor never failed to cheer her up. She’d taken down Regan’s pastel prints and put up her own f... ... A young, coffee-skinned woman stood in the frosted sconce’s light. She wore blue jeans and a brown leather fur-trimmed jacket. Her corn-rolled hair g... ...again. Angus walked to a window and looked out. “They are going.” They heard cheers from outside. “Now tell me of Dirkk and the emerald dagger,” Tess... ... Kelsey pulled Patrick to her and gave him a long hug. The crowd behind them cheered, and again the lute and guitar began to play. “May I have this d...

...Her published novels include, The Blue Flame, The Emerald Dagger, and The Silver Angel, the first three fantasy novels in her Daradawn series. She has also co-authored, Shadow Worlds, a science fiction suspense work with Darrell Bain, and Stargazer's Children...

... to come. But then he hadn't really had a choice. Or had he? Anyway there was no turning back now. The in-flight film: Apocalypse Now, didn't help to cheer him up. On the contrary, it added a little more dread to his first steps in this unknown country. South-East Asia. The land of Europe's darkest fantasies. He was coming here on a strange errand. Sent for by his estrange...

.... Free-diving 15. Jun's story 16. Yellow Sony walkman 17. Dream of sperm whales 18. The rescue 19. Jun leaves on the Ymob Kid 20. Maya 21. The blue hole 22. Blind cigarette vendor 23. They are married 24 Mohal Bohal 25. About the author ...

...en years younger than his true age of twenty five years. His body looks muscular, but is betrayed by the pot belly that hangs over his leather belted blue jeans. A belly that is due to the long hours spent in his forklift truck and the five pints of brown ale that he drinks each day. Nicola is three years older than Stef and appears delicate compared to Stef; being a go...

...rings great dishonor to a uniform similar to that worn by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders? (After all, the audience might end up associating the Dalla... ...eaders? (After all, the audience might end up associating the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders with...w ell, commod- ified sexuality.) 7 Should the U.S. Com... ...y’s holdings. Imagine what that would be like. Imagine the little underlined blue hyperlink from each title—to my son it made perfect sense. The book’... ... Would it have once drawn him out of his bed before noon? Would it have once cheered him under a fit of the spleen? Would it have induced him to give u... ...ntemporary speechwriter, let alone a politician, coming up with Dr. Johnson “cheered...under a fit of the spleen” or buying a “plate of shin of beef at... ...hat, and about a lot else. 54 37278_u01.qxd 8/28/08 11:04 AM Page 54 The blueprint for new intellectual property policy online came from the Paten... ...ent paper would be disappointing—irritating, even. But this document was the blueprint for the intellectual property regime of cyberspace. But do thes... ... of mind about how the world of cultural exchange operates, and eventually a blueprint for our systems of com- munication. At this stage, the range of... ... How would the great musical traditions of the twentieth century—jazz, soul, blues, rock—have developed under today’s copyright regime? Would they hav...

... the vamp. In the short time it took me, he’d gone all white in the face and blue around the lips. Donatello looked up at me, his eyes pale, almost ... ...it.” The pimp gasped between choking sounds. If he kept turning that color blue, Donnie could kiss any answers good-bye. “Come on. You’ve been su... ...ht answer if you let him breath. Humans aren’t supposed to be that shade of blue.” Donnie shot me a dirty look before finally loosening his hold an... ...e was Sasha tricking the night she disappeared?” “Not far from the House of Blues. Way I hear it. Sash had a thing for Blues men.” “That still doe... ...yed look for a second but a shake got him to spilling. “Down by the House of Blues. ‘Bout two streets over from there on Conti Street.” “Bingo!” F... ...ght to stop, the more out of control he got. It was like watching a satanic cheerleader on acid, only without the Rah-Rah-Rah to irritate the hell o... ...microphone to his mouth. “Welcome to Thunderdome!” This drew another shrill cheer from the crowd. He waited for it to die down before speaking aga...

...ome of the broads I know. Images of Lacey flashed through his brain: Lacey cheering him on, Lacey gritting her teeth to hold in the pain that evening ... ...d followed the instructions to open something called WordPerfect. A bright blue screen appeared and she typed her name. White letters ‘Lacey Brock’ ap... ...d of blond hair; fair skin, wrinkled around the corners of his penetrating blue eyes; ears hidden by the long hair; a nice nose. Tall, slender, and po... ...of wine from a large rack, he poured two glasses and handed one to Lacey. “Cheers.” “Cheers, but you know, Mr. Edmonds, Sir, that I am not a drinker. ... ...nce Park, but I see them as often as I can.” He paused, and then said more cheerfully, “Christopher is going to Western for his MBA and says he wants ... ... Will you talk to him?” “Okay,” he replied. “But it may just be retirement blues, you know . It’s probably hard for Dad to be on the sidelines, after ... ...s meant she was reliable, sensible, honest, and diligent. Her sis- ter was blue for creative, and her brother orange, for people person/party type. Si... ...se.” Lacey went to the living room and turned on the gas fireplace and was cheered by the roaring flames and warmth that enveloped her. She dropped on... ...ger if she lost hearing in one or both ears, or if her urine turned bright blue, or if she had excessive vomiting, Lacey lay on a bed with IV tubes ru...