I Don't Mean to be Rude, But -

I Don't Mean to be Rude, But -
Author: Simon Cowell
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2004
Genre: Concert agents
ISBN: 0091898285

This is the personal insight into the life of the notorious mogul and Pop Idol judge, Simon Cowell. From his early days and his increasing fascination to the world of music to the backstage gossip on the latest series of Pop Idol, it's all here.

Patterns and Meanings in Discourse

Patterns and Meanings in Discourse
Author: Alan Partington
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9027272123

This work is designed, firstly, to both provoke theoretical discussion and serve as a practical guide for researchers and students in the field of corpus linguistics and, secondly, to offer a wide-ranging introduction to corpus techniques for practitioners of discourse studies. It delves into a wide variety of language topics and areas including metaphor, irony, evaluation, (im)politeness, stylistics, language change and sociopolitical issues. Each chapter begins with an outline of an area, followed by case studies which attempt both to shed light on particular themes in this area and to demonstrate the methodologies which might be fruitfully employed to investigate them. The chapters conclude with suggestions on activities which the readers may wish to undertake themselves. An Appendix contains a list of currently available resources for corpus research which were used or mentioned in the book.

Situated Politeness

Situated Politeness
Author: Bethan L. Davies
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2011-05-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1441150749

Pragmatic and sociolinguistic analyses of im/politeness have usually been dependent on context and cultural frames of reference. This new study approaches the concept from an original perspective, namely situatedness. Although politeness research often concentrates on examining how speeches or discourses themselves are situated with regards to different places and contexts, the focus on just one situation, and various text types within it, can also be of value. Situated Politeness is concerned with disentangling the factors which govern our behaviour within a given social context as well as across them. A range of expanding disciplines, including corpus linguistics, critical discourse analysis, and conversation analysis, are brought to bear on the topic, and this work will be of interest to a diverse global audience.

I Don't Mean to be Rude, But--

I Don't Mean to be Rude, But--
Author: Simon Cowell
Publisher: Broadway
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780767917414

The infamous judge from the popular television program dishes out backstage insider information from the show's creation to the second season's finale, and offers advice on becoming an artist.

Don't Kill the Messenger 69...The Chronicles of Fo

Don't Kill the Messenger 69...The Chronicles of Fo
Author: Jimmy Chan
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2015-04-25
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1504901053

Jimmy Chan makes an incredible attempt to peel back the layers of humanities consciousness. He is very bold in language and quite direct in his way of sharing. Pieces like Cup of Love or Time Spent Alone are exceptionally creative, honest and soul barring. Each body of poetry demonstrates the essence of meditation and exploration of self through writing. It reminds us that if one wants to heal from trauma, stress or anger, they must be willing to travel inward so that they might understand self. The writings remind us of the importance in Loving and Caring for self and one another. It teaches that the growth of the human spirit occurs when we become selfless and more giving while constantly keeping inventory on how we grow spiritually as a unit and as a single cell. It reminds us that we are all brilliant and special beings within the cosmos.

Sweet Things: A Dirty Boss Romance

Sweet Things: A Dirty Boss Romance
Author: K.M. Scott
Publisher: Copper Key Media, LLC
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2021-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 173466455X

From the moment I met Maddie, I wanted her. I can have any woman I want, but she’s all I can think of. She’s supposed to be my in-house cook, except for the fact that I rarely eat at home. So why do I have a cook at all? That’s Louis DeVille’s fault. I don’t know how he did it, but the owner of DeVille Staffing somehow convinced me to hire a cook, despite the fact that I don’t need or want one. What I do want is Maddie. From the moment I met her, I haven’t been able to think of anything but her. It’s like I’m under a spell and I won’t be normal again until I have her. NOTE: SWEET THINGS is all about instalove and sexy times between a woman and her boss. It couldn’t take place in today’s work environment because it’s pure fantasy, so read it with that in mind. Enjoy! Looking for more stories of instalove and hot times between a woman and her boss? Each Dirty Boss book delivers all that and more, and even better, since none of it could take place in today’s work environment, it’s pure fantasy. After Sweet Things, check out Private Secretary. The third Dirty Boss book, Play Date, is coming soon, and you're going to love this nanny and grumpy boss romance, the perfect distraction from everyday life! Topics: boss romance, boss romance books, instalove possessive alpha romance, instalove romance, possessive hero, possessive hero romance, New York Times bestselling author, USA Today bestselling author, workplace romance, K.M. Scott, chef, baking, Alpha male, New York City, erotic romance, contemporary romance, romance, top books in romance, top books in contemporary romance Perfect for fans of Helen Hardt, Meghan March, Kendall Ryan, Anna Zaires, J. Kenner, CD Reiss, Lauren Blakely, Skye Warren, Aleatha Romig, Lisa Renee Jones, Penelope Sky, E.L. James, Vi Keeland, Stella Gray, Penelope Ward, Meredith Wild, Chelle Bliss, Charlotte Byrd, Laurelin Paige, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Sylvia Day, Maya Banks, Louise Bay, Shayla Black, Natasha Knight, Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde, Amelia Wilde

Dirty Boss Volume One

Dirty Boss Volume One
Author: K.M. Scott
Publisher: Copper Key Media, LLC
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2021-11-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1955335117

Three sexy workplace romances that are pure fantasy and the perfect length to satisfy from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author K.M. Scott! Includes Sweet Things, Private Secretary, and Play Date. Welcome to DeVille Staffing, your one-stop-shop for all your temporary help. Need a maid to clean your house, an executive assistant to keep your office running smoothly, or a nanny for the new addition to your household? You've come to the right place. Louis DeVille knows the temp business like no other, so leave it to him. He's been doing this for ages, and you'll quickly see he knows exactly who you need. You may get more than you even thought you wanted, but it will all work out in the end. Happily ever afters are part of the deal with DeVille Staffing. Topics: boss romance, boss romance books, instalove possessive alpha romance, instalove romance, possessive hero, possessive hero romance, New York Times bestselling author, USA Today bestselling author, workplace romance, K.M. Scott, chef, baking, Alpha male, New York City, erotic romance, contemporary romance, romance, top books in romance, top books in contemporary romance, executive assistant, web design, jealous hero, Alpha male, New York City, grumpy boss, nanny, nanny and boss romance, jealous hero, Alpha male, New York City, nanny romance, grumpy boss romance novels Perfect for fans of Helen Hardt, Meghan March, Kendall Ryan, Anna Zaires, J. Kenner, CD Reiss, Lauren Blakely, Skye Warren, Aleatha Romig, Lisa Renee Jones, Penelope Sky, E.L. James, Vi Keeland, Stella Gray, Penelope Ward, Meredith Wild, Chelle Bliss, Charlotte Byrd, Laurelin Paige, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Sylvia Day, Maya Banks, Louise Bay, Shayla Black, Natasha Knight, Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde, Amelia Wilde, Willow Winters

Lutishia Lovely: All Up In My Business Bundle with A Preacher's Passion & Reverend Feelgood

Lutishia Lovely: All Up In My Business Bundle with A Preacher's Passion & Reverend Feelgood
Author: Lutishia Lovely
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 1116
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0758272774

Lutishia Lovely: All Up In My Business Bundle with A Preacher's Passion & Reverend Feelgood All Up In My Business Lutishia Lovely serves up a sizzling behind-the-scenes tale of rivalry and scandal in a family's booming soul food dynasty. . . With brothers Malcolm and Toussaint Livingston at the helm, business at Taste of Soul is thriving and the family seems to have it all. But jealousy and competition threaten to tarnish their picture-perfect image. Toussaint is a risk-taker, determined to expand the restaurant chain at a record pace, but levelheaded Malcolm insists on challenging Toussaint's goals. And at home, there's more heating up than grits and collard greens. Malcolm is growing weary of his marriage and his ever-expanding brood of children. His brother's Casanova lifestyle looks more and more appealing. But Toussaint's playboy days aren't as carefree as Malcolm thinks. Toussaint's met his match in interior designer Alexis St. Clair, a woman who refuses to become just another dish on this player's mating menu. But if Toussaint has his way, the happenings in both the boardroom and the bedroom are all about to change. . . A Preacher's Passion Lutishia Lovely is back with another smoldering journey into the scandalous and occasionally sanctified lives of people who go to church but aren't always 100% Christian. . . Passion Perkins is hot to trot. After being celibate for five long years, she's ready, willing, and able to end her drought. But she's also determined to hold out for Mr. Right. . .a man her friends say doesn't exist--until Lavon Chapman walks into her life: a powerful and handsome man who has come to the community to film an inspirational DVD about Passion's minister, Doctor Stanley Lee, and his fiery wife, Carla Lee. But Lavon is only in town for eight weeks. . . Passion is now on a mission to make Lavon her husband and to end her celibacy. . .and not necessarily in that order. But she's not the only one. It seems Doctor Lee, though a master in the pulpit is a dud between the sheets, so Carla Lee has Lavon in her sights--and is determined to end up on top. Before long, other members of the church community are entangled in scandals of their own, and while some are getting busy in service to the Lord, others are just simply getting busy. . . Reverend Feelgood In Lutishia Lovely's wickedly sexy new novel, an energetic young pastor works overtime to keep the ladies in his congregation deliciously satisfied. . . Nathaniel "Nate" Thicke is a preaching prodigy. At only twenty-eight years old, he's the senior pastor of The Gospel Truth Church. In addition to carrying on the preaching tradition begun by his great-grandfather, Nate is also just plain carrying on, wherever the spirit--and the flesh--lead him. And when it leads him to three women from the same family, bickering and backstabbing follow. . . Content with having his pick of the flock, Nate is surprised to discover he's fallen head-over-heels in love, and decides to become a one-woman man. But the other ladies aren't about to give him up so easily. They're prepared to do whatever it takes to get their man back--even if it means adding a few more shocking sins to their list. . .

Reverend Feelgood

Reverend Feelgood
Author: Lutishia Lovely
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0758285892

In this installment of Lutishia Lovely's wickedly sexy Hallelujah Love series, an energetic young pastor works overtime to keep the ladies in his congregation deliciously satisfied. . . Nathaniel "Nate" Thicke is a preaching prodigy. At only twenty-eight years old, he's the senior pastor of The Gospel Truth Church. In addition to carrying on the preaching tradition begun by his great-grandfather, Nate is also just plain carrying on wherever the spirit--and the flesh--lead him. And when it leads him to three women from the same family, bickering and backstabbing follow. . . Content with having his pick of the flock, Nate is surprised to discover he's fallen head-over-heels in love, and decides to become a one-woman man. But the other ladies aren't about to give him up so easily. They're prepared to do whatever it takes to get their man back--even if it means adding a few more shocking sins to their list. . . "Worth every moment." --Donna Hill "Lovely once again expertly illuminates the wacky world of the devout and devoutly devilish." --Publishers Weekly "Characters are lively, funny, and realistic. I turned each page eagerly waiting to see what would/could happen next. I cannot wait to see how Ms. Lovely will follow up this story." --APOOO BookClub