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Laws of Destiny Never Disappear : Culture of Thailand in the Postlocal World

By: Matti Sarmela

...nvironment 94 * Phii and souls of the kinship group 96 * Supernatural forces in nature 98 Between two worlds 99 Village sorcerers 99 * Mediu... ...and in international competition, national economies have been continually forced to grow and centralize; the basic technological and cultural model o... ..., have witnessed the greatest structural change of mankind. They have been forced to destroy the culture in which they grew up. The people of this boo... ... there is no free pastureland. Everywhere is under some crop and so one is forced to search for and cut grass for the buffalo. Finally, you tire of it... ...om modern development is necessary, as only technological development will lift villages from poverty and backwardness.Agricultural modernization has ... ... robes or towels, for all monks that are present. After that the coffin is lifted on the pyre and the relatives walk around the coffin three times. I ... ...fron robe. Then the body is taken to the cremation place and the coffin is lifted on top of the wood and kindling. The timber is sprinkled with some k... ...the day of the cremation, on arrival at the cremation place, the coffin is lifted into the chapel there and a revered man of the family places the rob... ...ers in Pali. Someone reads an obituary of the deceased. Then the coffin is lifted onto the pyre and after the cremation the funeral is over. It's inte...

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Fire and für : The Last Sorcerer Dragony

By: Roger C. Schlobin

... The serpentine body was still supple, still powerful. The silver lids lifted slightly. Even at first waking, the oddly-hued blue eyes glowed wit... ...fective, of course . . . ." Ao Rue chuckled inwardly at his own joke and lifted his claw to affirm some inane motion from Yün-t'ung that he hadn't ... ...at sent crabs and crayfishes tearing at each other as the playing dragons forced their tiny bodies into elaborate tactics and their little minds int... ...i was trying to slide his jelly-fish of a body forward, but just a slight lift in Yolbas' tail sent him cowering back. A deep rumble filled the pal... ...and natural law. Before the land was flooded, somehow they were lured or forced by a cadre of sorcerers into the deep tunnels below. I think our c... ...himpered over and over. Yolbas and Chih- nil cowered from the twisting forces, bravado and beauty forgotten in quaking fear. "Argh," Lei-kung c... ...returned to his color. He inched his forelegs beneath himself and slowly forced his body back to life. "By the Twelve Sleepers, no one will ever b... ...eng-po slung one end of the long, dark vine toward Ao Rue. As he did, he lifted the other end and crunched one of its bubbles between his teeth. C... ... their way through the vines that leaned toward the draining water. They lifted up to let the occasional schools of tuna pass beneath their talons....

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And Gulliver Returns Book IV : A Look at Our Human Values

By: Lemuel Gulliver XVI

...hen we have the Bible? Why consider us to be animals when we then may be forced to drop the idea of an afterlife? We think we know it all. And ther... ...ngless as long as I can make a profit. Whether it is a bank robbery, shop lifting or white collar crime, it is self- centered with the present time a... ... ―If God is omnipotent can He create something so heavy that He cannot lift it? Can he do things that countermand his commands, can He kill or mu... ... meaning ‗in‘ is inserted, so it means ‗all in god‘. God is the animating force of nature, its soul. But god is not synonymous with nature. It is so... ... monotheistic, we can find evidence of panenthism, with a God that is the force behind all nature, in early orthodox writings and in later Reformed ... ...d more of them so they are becoming more of an intellectual and political force. It seems that as people become more aware of some of the sciences, p... ... a mentally induced condition? What if a war veteran can no longer see or lift his arms because a best friend died in those arms and his mind never ... ... promise of a hereafter with angels or virgins, what has religion done to lift the sights of our human destiny? Science has given us better ways to ... ...prison inmates to become stronger rapists and robbers by allowing them to lift weights while imprisoned. While our society will be advanced in the l...

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The Williams Record

By: Student Media

...- isfactory to the editorial staff to receive ready information than to be forced to resort to dissection and methods of cross-oxaniinatiun. The impoi... ... capitalistic influences here have been stronger than the anti-child labor forces. Although statistics cannot be depended upon as stating accurately t... ...con- tending against each other, and after urgently exhorting them to join forces with the same zeal, and to advance shoulder to shoulder with the res... ...LIFE INSURANCE GO. PITTSFIELD, MASS. Issues all approved forms of policies Lift, Endowment, and Gold Bond They may be paid for by either continuous or... ...iul of his cousin, the Frent>h King, to nnir ry Princess Ilenriette, he is forced to llee from France, and.disgiused as the Frenoii ainl)assa(lor's ba... ...IFE INSURANCE CO. PITTSFIELD, MASS. Isaties all approved forms of policies Lift, Endiwinint, and Gild Bind They may be paid for by either continuons o... ...kb 45-3 Spring Strbet WrtuAMSTowM Track W^ork Retarded .In addition lu the lifty-nine tiaok candidateH wlu> reported on Friday are the following; A. B... ...r THE Williams Hair OressiffgPariors Up toduteinevery wuy. A (till line of liftson, Siropu, CiipH, Hiualies, etc. Aeont for Parkoi'a Fountain Pen—Luck... ...LIFE INSURANCE GO. PITTSFIELD, MASS. IsaiMs all approved forms of policlea Lift, Endowment, and Gold Bond They may be paid for by either continuons or...

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A Courageous Battle

By: Susan Bracken

...him as she felt the hot liquid trickle in her pants. She hung her head and forced her way into the toilet, where she stayed, sucking air, hiding in a ... ....” So Lacey slumped on the couch. The threadbare, grimy fur- niture joined forces with the silence to mock her as she relived the stinging taunts that... ..., Roger,” she murmured, her big eyes looking into his. “I know , babe.” He lifted her t-shirt and fondled her breasts, testing her reaction, and when ... ...e on Saturday.” “That’s good. I did too. I wanted to phone you earlier but forced myself to concentrate on business calls. Things are start- ing to ge... ...lied. Now, I’m creating life for others in the books I write. It’s as if a force 56 SUSAN BRACKEN inside me is in charge and the stories all come tum... ...and out to stop him, but he forced it back and held her in a hard grip. He lifted her buttocks and 62 SUSAN BRACKEN pushed deeper with his tongue. Un... ...“It’s hard for me to see all of your liver because of your weight. Can you lift your hips a bit? That might help.” Lacey 118 SUSAN BRACKEN pushed on ... ...d the house door. There was Barney, leaping and wagging as usual. Her mood lifted as she reached down to pick up her loving pet and give him a big hug... ...had found her. “Doc Sanderson told us where the spare key is kept.” They’d lifted her gently onto a stretcher and soon they had arrived at her local h...

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Deviation : Covenant

By: Elissa Malcohn

...uld have watered. If it had today, she told no one. She dressed alone. She lifted her rifle off iron hooks hammered into dark-grained wood. Convers... ...ay our Covenant preserve you. The last line was written in Masari. The Yata lifted his belt and placed it on the parchment edge to anchor paper to s... ...come, summoning him. He was not afraid. TripStone dropped to her knees and lifted her rifle, seeing only Ulik. As he moved in mid-stride, she fired... ...es like dough. Invisible hands held her back. Her legs bucked until she was lifted off the floor, until her shrieks threatened to burst from the top... ...posite end of the hut, held his arms out for balance as he swayed under the force of his heartbeat. They beheld each other, disheveled and exhausted... ...sari feet. The winds howled about him as he dug into snow-filled crevasses, lifting himself to the summit. After days and nights of clinging to ice... ...from a swiftly-running stream near the cabin. "Otherwise, her parents could force her to eat Yata, at her age." TripStone stared at him, then at the... ... stick tightly with both hands but felt no wood, only itch and tingling. He forced himself to straighten. Plain strips of cloth hung near his head, ... ...loved food, doorway between life and death. Deliverer from the abyss. Ghost forced himself to think clinically. "Ecstatic tendencies." He shook his ...

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New Life Incognita

By: Gracie C. Mckeever

...ts, curious onlookers and a couple of toy cops—part of the campus security force, gunless but with trusty walkie-talkies at their sides and an abundan... ... His boys? New Life Incognita by Gracie C. McKeever 5 One of the toy cops lifted each of his eyelids in turn, touched four fingers to Kelly's neck th... ...like, staring at Kelly's lifeless body under the sheet as the two EMS guys lifted it onto the back of an ambulance. The paramedics led Ben and Amire t... ...o." He felt the Pull again. No pleasure, no pain. Just pressure to move. A force pulling. Evil? Good? Heaven? Hell? What was the destination, Major To... ...was in it. * * * * It had been a dream. It had to have been a dream. Kelly lifted his left arm. It was weightless and free. The I.V. must have been in... .... I'm obviously a kleptomaniac?" "I busted you once in Bloomingdale's. You lifted some ugly marcasite and silver broach." "There's no accounting for t... ...ew Life Incognita by Gracie C. McKeever 48 Tyler watched as Dagny gingerly lifted each outfit out of the bag, frowning as she fingered the delicate ma... ...ing sensations were worlds apart, though. He was immediately struck by the force of emotion—before, after—the picture had been taken. Something ... so... ...s coiled and tight as if Edge were ready to defend himself against hostile forces and wasn't now sitting in the room of a woman to whom he regularly e...

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The Vatican Conspiracy

By: Jonathan Cross

...s chanting recital of the rosary until the light brightened into an intrusive force, causing his eyes to open. Startled, he watched with curious ast... ...alvi, he had immediately left his office feeling like a great weight had been lifted from him. He felt like a new man; a man with a purpose. He knew ... ... Alex said, trying to calm her fears. “I’ve got access to the Army, Navy, Air Force, hell, I’ve got a whole damn Marine Corp.” “You’re going to sta... ...waist, and then ran down the steps to greet him. His father hugged him nearly lifting him off his feet. The force of the hug caused Antonio's small s... ...teps to greet him. His father hugged him nearly lifting him off his feet. The force of the hug caused Antonio's small suitcase to tumble down. "It's... ...tly, Gallucci lunged across the room and hit Antonio in the face with all his force. "Have you gone crazy, Antonio? I should kill you for speaking th... ...e man who had fired, and instantly snapped its jaws around the man's head and lifted him high into the air. His body jerked in great spasms as sharp... ...gh him in a torrent of emotion. McCully reached down, and with his big hands, lifted him and held him like a baby, and carried him out of the forest.... ...le Mastronini commanded the head of the table. "We toast," the old man said, lifting his goblet. The rest of the table did the same. "We toast to a...

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Love at First Stake

By: J. Morgan

... and harsh words when that’s what it takes. See, it takes a lot of people to force an author to finish a book and you thought it was a one-writer op... ...out of my way and the blade slashed harmlessly through his jacket. His move forced him into an impossible position, one he quickly reversed. Instea... ...ing seemed to have brought out my inner slut. Several moments of struggling forced me to rethink my bravado. I knew in theory Vampires were incred... ..., maybe I forgot to make it part of the deal, but that didn’t mean I wouldn’t force him tell me now. “Well, tell me anyway. I did just save your li... ...he dark somewhere else. I’m tired of stepping in…What the hell is that?” I lifted my foot and shook it at him. His nose curled up. “You don’t wan... ...” Donnie’s voice snapped my attention away from Java’s bloody babbling. I lifted my head to see Donnie come flying through the air and land right ... ... nowhere! I needed plutonium grade Listerine, dammit! Donnie bent down and lifted my head up until we were eye to eye. “What are you talking about... ...ven an extra grande cup of what passed for coffee at the diner on the corner lifted the fog from my brain. I needed a clear head to puzzle through ... ...just waiting in the stands.” “Yeah, care to take a bet they won’t be able to lift a finger once Rudolpho gets started?” “Then we’re still screwed.”...

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The Emerald Dagger

By: Barbara M. Hodges

...e, and Peter’s weakness from overuse of the Power, works against them. Regan forces her will on Zara, the golden dragon. A harrowing and painful ride ... ...eased her hand. She did not drop her arm, but held it before her until Talix forced it to her side. Dirkk inserted the dagger up to its hilt in the bl... ...l, but warmed as it absorbed the heat from her body. A dark weight seemed to lift from her soul and she laughed. Why had she waited so long to wear it... ...s and mouth. No, not water, blood - bitter and coppery-tasting. She tried to lift her hand to wipe it away, but it just hung there, unmoving. Pounding... ... but not now. More strands separated and wove upward toward her arm. No. She forced them back down. Only one. The baby kicked in Regan’s womb, and the... ...fought to fuse the power. “No,” she screamed. Her fingers whitened with the force of Peter’s grip. With a strangled cry, she lifted their intertwined... ...r fingers whitened with the force of Peter’s grip. With a strangled cry, she lifted their intertwined hands and sank her teeth into his wrist. The cop... ...amining her critically. “You are too skinny and pale. I doubt you could even lift a blade, let alone parry with it.” He unsheathed the sword upon his ... ...red some of the dwarven liquor along the blade. With trembling hands, Kelsey lifted the sword that was twice as long as her new niece. “Stretch it.” D...

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The Snakelex Report

By: Christine Jones

...d now closed to this small town and the Almighty had delegated sufficient forces and if the other side hadn’t; then that was their problem. Snakelex... ...rly enthusiastic and highly motivated imps on numerous occasions tried to force entry into the forbidden zone. Their reward: locked in Hell’s solita... ...heepishly by and made a nice comment pertaining to the sermon. The Pastor forced a smile and politely acknowledged them, as he always did. Nonethele... ...nk the angel a threat, but if he did not do something about it, he may be forced to move office. The angel had to go, no matter what the cost, as he... ... and looked straight at the Pastor. “Sister Stella, come forth and let us lift your burden and free you from Satan’s grip! I have the gift Sister, t... ... refill of chocolate in hand, Philip paced and prayed the good Lord would lift his burdens. He visualised leaving all his anger and resentment at th... ... it do you!” The officer grasped Snakelex by the skin of his shoulder and lifted him off the ground. “Satan can do nothing other than what his enemy... ...” The imp did not expect the demon to grab him by the scruff of the neck, lift him to eye level and attempted to literally shake sense into him. “Li... ... then asking you for the car keys.” Anne felt so uncomfortable she did not lift her eyes from the chubby cheeked infant rugged up in Darcy’s arms. “H...

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The Public Domain : Enclosing the Commons of the Mind

By: James Boyle

...e satisfied and productive resources are allocated efficiently. It’s a tour de force. Of course, there are problems. The market measures the value of a ... ...ecause they seek fame, or out of altruism, or because an inherent cre- ative force will not let them do otherwise. Where those motivations operate, we... ...pression or my novel invention. Why create such a right and back it with the force of law? According to the economists, the answer is that trademark l... ... of its functioning would suggest. The precursors of copyright law served to force the identification of the author, so that he could be punished if he... ...e comes from so long ago that the copy- right could not possibly still be in force. But since copyright lasts for seventy years after the death of the... ...e first chapter, copyright adheres automatically on “fixation.” As soon as you lift the pen from the paper, click the shutter, or save the file, the work...

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Jockeys and Jewels

By: Bev Pettersen

... a sincere friendship between the two men. “I’m sorry,” Archer added. Kurt forced his questions past the brick of pain clogging his throat. “How? ... ...even when the filly shied from the bellowing trainer behind them, and she was forced to scramble away from the horse’s swinging hindquarters. “My h... ...ng Sandra to escort, and I want my money’s worth.” “Sure thing, Bill.” Julie forced an agreeable nod as he boosted her into the saddle and continue... ...fortunately time was running out and soon her age would work against her. She forced away the sobering thought and focused on her good news. Friday’s... ...robably wouldn’t even pony for Chandler if Julie hadn’t been the rider. She lifted a rein and turned toward Bill, but the filly balked, flattening ... ...ed in painful gasps, and her arms and legs throbbed. She definitely needed to lift more weights, starting that very afternoon. Maybe jog an extra mi... ...said, watching Adam's face. “I never said Otto was smart.” Adam spoke without lifting his head from The Form. “Think I’ll put the three horse over t... ...into the aisle. Nick ran his hands down her front legs. The mare trembled but lifted her feet, making no objection to Nick’s attention, and Kurt’s op... ...h,” Nick said. “Bring her back.” He slid his hand along her left fetlock and lifted her leg. Lines fanned the edges of his eyes as he stared at her...

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Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism

By: Mary Mills Patrick

... 25. At the time of the separation of Pyrrhonism from the Academy, no other force was as strong in giving life to the school as the systematic treat... ...do not use the word δύλακηο in any 9 unusual sense, but simply, meaning the force of the system. By the phenomenal, we understand the sensible, henc... ...se that are harmful, for he hunts for food, but draws back when the whip is lifted up; he possesses also an art by which he procures the things that... ...ince quiet is a relief for the foot, if he has ever a wound in the foot, he lifts it up, and keeps it undisturbed as much as possible. When he is tro... ...oing into the cold air. Moreover, it is evident that the Methodic physician forces those things which are of a foreign nature to adapt themselves to...

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The Soul Bearer

By: Jonathan Cross

...e to sign, what Stevens had called a 'Treaty', that the land would be taken by force. His people were not warriors like the Apache, though his brav... ...ck. The fish gasped for air and then, after a moment, lay still. The old Chief lifted the silver fish gently, and admired the rainbow that was pain... ...ul Bearer But his stubbornness and over-riding sense of obligation to duty had forced him further away from her, and above all, into be­ coming a cr... ...d in a clump of rocks. For a moment he stared, transfixed by the firelight. He forced himself to look away, his eyes adjusted to the night, and he ... ... you to meet someone." The old man grabbed Richard's arm with a strong hand and lifted him to his feet. His grandfather turned and walked into the d... ...n the narrow slits of the blinds. Richard groped for consciousness, try­ ing to force himself into some semblance of alertness. As he rolled off the... ...st a few things," Emily said in feminine fashion. "Well, next time get a weight lifter," Jacobs panted. Once Emily had her luggage, she had no more ... ...ones said, taking a large swig of bourbon. "Alex, give me another," he ordered, lifting his glass. "Sure thing, Burt," Frank said reaching for Jones... ...ch walked over to a large standing world globe that held his prized Cognac, and lifted the top. All of a sudden he felt wea­ ry, his old bones were g...

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Family and More : Enemies or Friends?

By: Helena Harper

...eration's a success, but the body's too weak and the torrent of drugs is too forceful and strong, the heart fails, a minor collapse, hours later a mas... ... tasks must be shared. Yet for him too it frustrates, unable to find a job; forced into a house-husband is not what he intended and it well and trul... ...d of noise and people. The eyes shine bright with sparkle and life and hands lift and agitate when the new and wondrous suddenly appear in this amazin... ...e a magnet to the muscles wound tight as a drum, digging in with unrelenting force to relieve decades of stress, pain spreading star-like throughout ...

...f 'enemy', not least because her father was English and her mother German and they met in the aftermath of World War II in Germany. She has also been forced to rethink her definition of 'friend'. If we learn something from someone that helps us to grow and develop as human beings, becoming more understanding and compassionate in the process, then surely most people we meet...

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Encyclopedia of Home Remedies for Better Life

By: Dr Izharul Hasan

...or place pillows between your knees to provide comfort to your back • If you lift heavy objects, bend at the hips and knees, and keep your back stra... ...ide just bends, often seen on the radius (forearm bone). • Spiral: A breaking force twisted the bone apart. • Transverse: This occurs at right angle... ...d under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision in your stomach and lifts the gallbladder through the incision. The gall bladder removal s... ...varicose veins. These veins can become so stretch that they push with extreme force, then rupture and bleed. The hemorrhoids cause rectal bleeding, p... ... or contribute to hemorrhoids include obesity, poor exercise, food allergies, lifting heavy objects, and insufficient consumption of dietary fiber. ... ...sitting • Diarrhea • Pressure and strain due to standing for long periods • Lifting objects that are too heavy • Vomiting • Pregnancy • Coughing... ...th and make the necessary changes. Sadly, it often takes a scary diagnosis to force us to make positive life changes so use this as an opportunity! ... ...ng so hard. The worst possible thing to do when you cannot sleep is to try and force yourself to sleep. Rather, watch a TV program or read until you ... ...d constipation, people who habitually sit with their legs crossed. Also heavy lifting put increased pressure on legs increasing the likelihood of de...

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Christ's Journal

By: Paul Alexander Bartlett

... he whispered. When he was certain we were alone he grasped his chain and forced it open, first one link and then an- other. Though he had been a wre... ...Lord make His face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up His countenance and give thee peace.” Peace inside stone walls. ... ...roubled me: it was everywhere. The exultant friends, the overjoyed crowd, forced me to retreat. As I closed the door of the house I ob- served Roman ... ...elp them; we must help them; we must help them as we must help God. Heal. Lift up our eyes. Nazareth—home Kislev 20 When I picked corn in a fiel... ...ther at his home. “We have to think, not memorize...you memorize and then force memories to evolve into patterns of original thought. Yes, memory an... ...sted me, its aroma still evident, its chased lid yet untar- nished. Mother lifted the clasp. The clasp was set with green stones. She called my atten... ...of riches. Tonight, living in this composure, I write freely. Time, as a force, has dropped away. Pressures are comprehensible such as the stress a... ...d out my home, its doors, its windows, the grass growing in the street. I forced myself to visualize my mother and father. Though I was in pain I re...

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Signature for Sunshine

By: Christine Jones

... the test and edged forward, grinning with expectation. “Would you like a lift Sunshine? I promise to drive carefully.” “The only time I’d drive with... ...my class.” “It’s tough work Mitchell… And your mum does a good job.” Rick forced the words out. “Yeah, she’s pretty cool for a mum, but I really hate... ...r down. Now clear on what happened, Sandy apologised for always trying to force the issue and was glad she knew the truth. Optimistic, she added. “On... ...town are we?” The man looked up from his beer. “You could say that.” Rick forced a smile. “Do you mind if we join you?” 43 “Take a seat.” Rick made ... ...ed. He himself had called on her many times; except for babysitting and a lift here and there, she would not accept cash payments. Mentioning that i... ...k casually down the steps and towards them. Paul greeted the woman with a forced smile, holding his wife’s hand tightly. “So what’s this, the three M... ...ince Paul was drunk. He’ll be sorry in the morning.” “Well thanks for the lift Sandy,” Rick said, as he opened the car door. “You better pray for me... ...ced up at the sky and thought; revenge is sweet and I didn’t even have to lift a finger. You really are on my side today, amen! 90 “Well lad…” Bill... ...she’d revealed to Rick There was a sense like some heavy burden was being lifted from her shoulders. “I thought it would be easier being the bad guy....

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Listen with Your Heart

By: Barbara Scott

...’ this song anyway. It doesn’t seem to hold my attention. Come here.” Lifting her hair, she turned her tempting back to him. “Well, if you t... ...the better. “I won’t let you ruin me. Just remember, this was a choice you forced me into making.” They reached the foot of the stairs and Camil... ...he sense to stop it. Enraged, Camilla slapped her across the cheek with a force that knocked the hat off her head. Grace, the cook, witnessed her... ...drank the entire contents of his own small snifter, his hand trembling as he lifted the brandy to his lips. “The letters your mother sent you over t... ...e amber liquid in her glass and prepared to fortify her resolve. But as she lifted the snifter to her lips, Morgan caught a swift twitch at the corn... ...s turned to mush by whatever he’d poured down his throat, he could not even lift his hands to his ears to muffle Pete and Cully’s voices and concent... ...e her. Daniel breathed into her open mouth, sweet, warm, a sharing of life force. His breath wafted through her, Listen With Your Heart 29 mingl... ...s aside with her knuckles until she found the butter crock. Awkwardly, she lifted it between the backs of her hands and carried it back into the ki... ...suppose not.” It had been the turning point of his childhood, the event that forced his mother to put Daniel on the stage to keep them from starving....

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