The Affairs of the Falcóns

The Affairs of the Falcóns
Author: Melissa Rivero
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062872370

Winner of the 2019 New American Voices Award Longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel Longlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize A Recommended Book of 2019 from: Southern Living * Buzzfeed * The Huffington Post * Bustle * Fierce * Hip Latina * Ms. Magazine * Alma * Library Journal * The Rumpus * The Millions * Refinery29 * Electric Literature A stunning debut novel about a young undocumented Peruvian woman fighting to keep her family afloat in New York City Ana Falcón, along with her husband Lucho and their two young children, has fled the economic and political strife of Peru for a chance at a new life in New York City in the 1990s. Being undocumented, however, has significantly curtailed the family’s opportunities: Ana is indebted to a loan shark who calls herself Mama, and is stretched thin by unceasing shifts at her factory job. To make matters worse, Ana must also battle both criticism from Lucho’s cousin—who has made it obvious the family is not welcome to stay in her spare room for much longer—and escalating and unwanted attention from Mama’s husband. As the pressure builds, Ana becomes increasingly desperate. While Lucho dreams of returning to Peru, Ana is deeply haunted by the demons she left behind and determined to persevere in this new country. But how many sacrifices is she willing to make before admitting defeat and returning to Peru? And what lines is she willing to cross in order to protect her family? The Affairs of the Falcónsis a beautiful, deeply urgent novel about the lengths one woman is willing to go to build a new life, and a vivid rendering of the American immigrant experience.

Lion and the Falcon

Lion and the Falcon
Author: Eve Langlais
Publisher: Eve Langlais
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2013-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1927459354

Given the choice between dealing with a psycho killer, a meddling mother and an all too sexy falcon, this poor doctor does what any sane lion would do—he takes a nice, long nap. Avian Soaring Security has transferred Clarice to the Furry United Coalition so she can help track some escaped psycho patients. As if that weren’t bad enough, they partnered her with the very pampered Dr. Manners. Everything about the attractive feline annoys her, except for his flaming hot kisses. But is passion enough to keep a usually sparring species together? Nolan’s pedigree isn’t the only thing preventing him from falling for his sexy partner. She’s bossy, violent, rude and oh so intriguing to this curious cat, but his meddlesome mother will never allow him to get involved with a bird. But before he can decide if love is worth bucking pride tradition, he needs to stay out of the clutches of a demented ex-patient. Furry United Coalition (F.U.C): A series is loaded with giggle out loud moments, raunchy innuendo and the strangest shapeshifters you’ll ever meet, including a killer bunny. It’s also full of romance and great, if mismatched, couples. Book order: Bunny and the Bear, Swan and the Bear, Croc and the Fox, Lion and the Falcon, Doe and the Wolf , Ostrich and the 'Roo Genre: paranormal romance, werewolf romance, shapeshifter romance, fantasy romance, alpha male, bear romance, humorous romance, comedy romance

My Affair with the Falcon

My Affair with the Falcon
Author: James A. B. Mahaffey Jr.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2019-10-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781703381177

This book describes my on-again, off-again affair with a "studio scale" special effects filming model the "Millennium Falcon"(R). When I first saw it on the big screen in 1977 in a new movie called "Star Wars" (R). I was completely captivated by it. Over the next 42 years I would draw it, draft it, build models of it and when possible purchase collectibles. This is my story of discovery and my pursuit to have a perfect replica of this now iconic space ship of the future.I include photos of a T-shirt that I had made over the holidays in 1977, with a bow view sketch of the Millennium Falcon® on the front and a stern view sketch on the back of the shirt. I then present my process for drafting and producing, what might have been a bestselling old school "blue print" poster of the Falcon in 1983 with an interesting back story if I had only had the time and money to obtain licenses and then market it. Who knows my back story for this poster might have impacted the "Star Wars" (R) Universe... I then have photos and descriptions of my efforts to make one accurate Falcon model by using two plastic model kits after I completed my "blue print" poster project in August of 1983. I have comparison sketches and descriptions of my observations of the differences between the 5 foot studio scale special effects model made for the first movie and the second 32 inch studio scale model made for the second movie.I also include scale dimensions for a full size Falcon based on measurements of a well-designed scale model using the current accepted length of the vehicle.The print version of this book has 150 pages that contain: 53 color plates, 17 color diagrams, 3 color comparison sketches, 1 color graph, 2 black and white plates and 2 tables. The Appendix also contains an additional 18 color plates, 2 black and white plates and 12 black and white drawings.Qi PressFirst Printing November 2019

The Falcon

The Falcon
Author: Isabella Maldonado
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781420514421

Falcon's Love

Falcon's Love
Author: Denise Lynn
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2012-02-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459231589

A NOBLE KNIGHT ON A CHALLENGING MISSION… Darius of Faucon has been sent on a king’s mission—to thwart the local smugglers and protect the widow of Thornson Keep until a husband can be found for her. A seemingly simple task for such a noble knight—until he sets eyes on Marguerite, his childhood love…and Lady of Thornson! Though Marguerite was forced to wed another, she never let go of the passion she once shared with Darius—nor forgot the gift he unknowingly bestowed upon her. Now she must send Darius away before he discovers the truth….

My Life, Starring Dara Falcon

My Life, Starring Dara Falcon
Author: Ann Beattie
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101971258

In her latest novel, the author of Another You combines intensely realistic description and an effortless command of mood to examine the treacherous difference between love and fascination--between what we know about other people and what we think we know. Dara Falcon is someone other people think they know. Charismatic and theatrical, she has no sooner arrived in a New England town than she is wreaking havoc in the lives of her new friend Jean and her family. As Ann Beattie follows Dara's antics, she braids subplots and vibrant characters into a work that is compassionate, tartly funny, and teeming with life.

Falcon's Prey

Falcon's Prey
Author: C. Lymari
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-04-16
Genre:
ISBN:

Pawn. Diamond princess. Prey. Since I can remember, I've been a pawn in someone's game. Danger was looming but never enough to harm me. Until now. Then he came along. My new bodyguard. The only person who saw past my edges. Meanwhile, I was rooted deep in a web of deception, trying to save myself. He was supposed to protect me and keep me from harm's way. Just like everyone else, he wanted to break me. Now we've both been thrown into a game neither one of us wanted to play. I was taught to be unbreakable like a diamond. I was a diamond, and diamonds don't break.

My Love, My Enemy

My Love, My Enemy
Author: Jan Speas
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1402255780

Amidst the turmoil of war and the peril of the high seas, two sworn enemies are destined to discover that denying love may be worse than treason American Page Bradley is beautiful and brave, but impulsive, and knows nothing of the dangers of war that lurk around her. When she rescues an English spy from an angry mob, she finds herself in a treacherous situation where she must put herself at the mercy of her country's enemy. Lord Hazard is no stranger to the atrocities of war, but he never imagined he'd find beauty in it until he meets fiery and irresistible Page. Now he finds himself questioning every loyalty he's ever felt for King and Country. Praise for My Love, My Enemy: "Irresistible...This novel of high romance moves on wings from Annapolis to Bermuda to London and back to Washington." —Library Journal "Appealing and refreshing... a lovely romance told in a delightful swashbuckling manner." —Memphis Sunday Commercial Appeal "Enchanting... Jan Cox Speas pulls out all of the stops." —Tacoma Sunday Ledger-News Tribune

The Falcon and the Flower

The Falcon and the Flower
Author: Virginia Henley
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2009-07-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307567524

Astride her white palfrey, surrounded by a nimbus of silver-blond hair, Jasmine was a vision to strike a man mute with desire. But the violet-eyed love child of King Richard's half brother had vowed that no man would ever rule her heart. Until she saw the face of the Devil himself in her crystal ball--the dark, brooding knight who would kill to make her his own. She would risk a dissolute court and a maddened, lustful king to keep destiny at bay, anything to keep her from the hypnotic eyes and burning caresses of...The Falcon. A wickedly handsome warrior who lived by blood and the sword, Falcon de Burgh wanted to wed no woman--until he laid eyes on the exquisite Jasmine, and he vowed to possess her, to teach her all the wondrous ways a man could love a woman, no matter what it might take to conquer her fiery, unyielding heart. Falcon knew only blind, reckless passion as he swore to tame, at the risk of his life...The Flower.

Falcon Wild

Falcon Wild
Author: Terry Lynn Johnson
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 163289601X

An action-packed, contemporary novel about surviving in the wilderness. Thirteen-year-old Karma is desperate to become a certified falconer. At her dad's bird education center, she helps give demonstrations to guests and can fly the birds. But when her favorite rescued falcon, Stark, hurts Karma, her parents insist that they return the bird to its previous owner--in Canada. On the way to bring Stark back, a car accident in the middle of nowhere leaves Karma's dad trapped, and it's up to Karma to find a way to rescue him and her younger brother. When Karma loses her way trying to get help, she crosses paths with Cooper, a troubled teenaged boy. Lost for three days, the two figure out how to survive, and Karma teaches Stark to hunt like an actual bird of prey. Karma may be closer than she thinks to becoming a real falconer and having a real friend.