This book describes and analyses the notion of Mahr, the Muslim custom whereby the groom has to give a gift to the bride in consideration of the marriage. It explores how Western courts, specifically
Between 1915 and 1923, Marcel Duchamp created one of the most mystifying art works of the early twentieth century: The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (also known as the Large Glass). The w
The bride has chosen well; the man of her future is a glass of clear water. But the muddy river of her past can't stop flowing.This new version of Federico Garcia Lorca's Blood Wedding by Tanya Ronder
This compilation features 42 pieces for intermediate and advanced players, including "Polka" from The Bartered Bride; "Glockenspiel" and "Papageno's Song" from The Magic Flute; the William Tell "Overt
It is 1950 and, after a disastrous honeymoon night, Ariah Erskine's young husband throws himself into the roaring waters of Niagara Falls. Ariah, "the Widow Bride of the Falls," begins a relentless se
While working at an upscale bridal salon, Helen Hawthorne is forced to unleash her keen skills of detection once again when a wealthy, obnoxious mother-of-the-bride is murdered by an unusual weapon, a
A rebellious teenager Patsy became a high school dropout, a bride at 17, and a parent at 20. Soon she became a terrified vicitim of agoraphobia and became a prisoner in her own home. Lost in
One of the great series in the history of the American detective story gets even better when Spenser is hired by a jilted bride to follow a cheating husband, only to cross paths with a detective hire
The Duke of Illyria hosts a wedding party in his palace garden. But which fair maiden is destined to become his bride? This comedy of errors is filled with wit and laughs. ShakespeareA's immortal dra
The honeymoon is over-now the murders can begin. America*s #1 thriller writer returns with his sexiest, scariest novel ever. James Patterson's explosive new thriller introduces a bride who is beautifu
Connor MacPherson, a Highland laird turned outlaw, steals a bride to honour a promise, although a wife is the last thing he needs. He mistakenly abducts Sophie—recently returned from a French convent.
In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz takes readers back in time--before King Kelson's bride...before King Kelson's birth... when the magi
From the author of Pick Your Poison comes a crazy case of matrimonial murder and a broken-hearted bride-to-be when a family guest gets hit over the head with a gift. The bad reception only gets deadl
See the happy bride-to-be!Grace Fairley lives in South West London with her fiancé, Spencer, a divorce lawyer. They've been engaged for two years and still haven't set a date, a fact that has st
This unique Mini Kit™ features our wildly popular voodoo doll as a bride, complete with veil. It’s a cute gag gift that provides a funny voodoo spin on wedding etiquette-or in this case,
Sometimes the wedding seems all about the bride—but the groom can use a plan too, as the couple prepares for the happy event. This wise and witty resource will get him safely and successfully f
Lady Mairi Macdonald, daughter of the Lord of the Isles, and blessed in ways other women of her time never even dream of, is the kingdom's most sought-after bride. But no man has touched her heart, l
Molly: A beautiful bride-to-be, fell hopelessly in love with another man. A man she could never marry....Carey: A world-class horseman and film director, lived a glittering jet-set life that Molly
The irresistible heroine of Confessions of a Shopaholic and Shopaholic Takes Manhattan is back!--in a hilarious tale of mothers and daughters, mothers and sons, and one blushing bride who just can’t s
Bride McTierney has had it with men. They're cheap, self-centered, and never love her for who she is. But though she prides herself on being independent, deep down she still yearns for a knight in sh
An Asian Romeo and Juliet from the author of (Un)Arranged Marriage.1950s Punjab: a secret affair goes terribly wrong and the bride commits suicide after her lover is attacked by her family. The two fa
The wedding book market is a crowded one, but it focuses largely on the needs of the bride. This fun, practical, and informative guide details the duties, etiquette, and potential pitfalls of being a
He went in as a military history buff, a virgin, and a teetotaler. He came out with a war bride, a taste for German beer, and an intimate knowledge of one of the darkest parts of history. His name is
For forty years Camille Broussard has cooked for other people. As a young bride she moved from Louisiana to Los Angeles and settled in the thriving community of Watts; but many of her hopes went up i
Wedding Flowers taps into the desire of every bride to make her wedding day special. The choice of flower color, fragrance, and display is one of the most effective and fun ways to do so. Wedding Flo
Witty, one-of-a-kind wedding book keeps the bride from going bonkers!What causes a seemingly normal, well-adjusted woman to become obsessed and emotionally unstable after her boyfriend pops the questi
He may turn out to be the best gift she has ever received. . . SHE WAS READY TO TIE THE KNOT.NOW SHE’S FIT TO BE TIED.Texas heiress Vivienne Stansfield’s dream of being a bride was about to come true.
Owen consummates his marriage but not with the bride. Julia's handyman won't do the job he's paid for. Russell might be the grandmaster of the squalid, meaningless one-night stand, but all he wants to
New troubles for Bubbles: Her friend, bride-to-be Janice, never showed up at the altar, and everybody's blaming Bubbles for singing Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" at the bachelorette party the night bef
Written in the eighth century C.E., Targum Canticles offers one of the classic interpretations of the Song of Songs. In the relationship between the bridegroom and the bride in the Song, with its rhyt
CoulterA's medieval melody continuesA-second in the song series. Lord Graelam de Moreton is willing to accept his new bride, Kassia, as she appearsA-innocent and guileless. But appearances can be dec
The irresistible heroine of Confessions of a Shopaholic and Shopaholic Takes Manhattan is back!-in a hilarious tale of mothers and daughters, mothers and sons, and one blushing bride who just can't sa
For nearly 70 years, Bride's has offered advice both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now revised, Bride's Book of Etiquette offers up-to-da
Cyberspace opens up infinitely new possibilities to the deviant imagination. With access to the Internet and sufficient know-how you can, if you are so inclined, buy a bride, cruise gay bars, go on a
From bouquets to boutonnieres, corsages to centerpieces, The Knot Book of Wedding Flowers features everything a bride needs to know about those all-important details. This lavishly illustrated book i
His Every DesireSeeking vengeance on the lord who robbed him of his birthright, Sir Alexander DeFrouchette set out to steal his enemy's bride ... and, in his haste, carried off the wrong lady! Now it
With essays on topics that include the Bride of Frankenstein , comic book versions, vintage b&w movies, and movie misconceptions, this volume will appeal to film buffs and monster enthusiasts. G
The sensational Mademoiselle Giraud, My Wife (published in 1870 with a preface by Zola) tells of the suffering of a naive young man whose new bride will not agree to consummate the marriage. Eventuall
