Most Popular Books by Joan Brady

THE OBSERVER THRILLER OF THE MONTH For generations the Freyls have ruled Springfield, Illinois, capital of a state of great lakes and rivers. Now convicted killer David Marion threatens their invincibility, and he threatens it from within their own ranks. Water: it''s blue gold, and the price on world markets is soaring. When Springfield gets a new mayor, it finds its supply under threat, not only from corporations out for the money but from a disease that appears from nowhere, that nobody can identify and nobody can treat. None of this interests David Marion until his own past surfaces and he finds himself caught between multinational leviathans at war over America''s heartland. Praise for The Blue Death and Joan Brady ''Thrills and spills…terrifying... compelling…an intelligent, refreshingly different take on the thriller'' Observer ''Gripping'' The Sun ''There are shades of Chinatown and Bonfire of the Vanities about Brady''s third thriller...sharp and fierce and clever, full of horrid little details and appalled by the arrogance of domination and the weakness of submission. Impressive'' Guardian ''A truly extraordinary novel with a fascinating mix of ingredients...compulsive'' Shotsmag ''A writer of enormous ability and harrowing power'' Mail on Sunday

Her cool sexy demeanor betrays nothing, but twenty-nine-year-old Heather Hurley suffers from major anxiety attacks -- her life in L.A. isn''t going exactly as planned. Now, in a bar near her hometown on the Jersey shore, her future is about to change forever.... "Your panic is your friend. It loves you and it''s just trying to protect you. The man who spoke to her was gorgeous: long dusky hair, faded jeans and a black motorcycle jacket. And before Heather could brush him off, his arm touched hers and the result was electric: she felt her fear and anxiety drop away. Who was this guy? "I am who you think I am." Oh, God. "That''s very good. It''s about time we straightened out a few things in your life." His voice was like a sanctuary, a safe and lovely haven, and she felt enveloped by a cloud of serenity. So begins Heather''s journey toward discovering her life as it was meant to be: filled with the true meaning of love and the magic of realizing her dreams. For every woman who longs to embrace her true self, heaven in high gear is proof that you can always find your way, as long as you trust your heart.

The Unmaking of a Dancer sheds a blistering light on the raw, fiercely competitive and often vicious world of ballet: the truth behind the fiction of Black Swan. It''s the story of Joan Brady''s life in her own words. Ballet was the first thing Brady was good at; she really was good, too, performing professionally with the San Francisco Ballet at the tender age of fourteen. A bonus was that lessons and performances kept her away from her unpredictable father and formidable mother. But nobody can stay away for good, and when she finally made it into the New York City Ballet, her mother delivered a career-destroying blow. And yet with the help of the love of her life, Dexter Masters, she found another way of living and the chance for a family of her own.

''A modern work of genius'' Spectator Winner of the Costa/Whitbread Book of the Year Award 1993 Forced into slavery as a child, Jonathan Carrick escapes to a new life but within him lies the need for revenge against George Stokes, the son of his former master. Mallory Carrick, confined to a wheelchair, seeks to find out the truth about her grandfather''s history. Haunting, elegant and passionate, Theory of War is a novel about how the past lives on through following generations. It follows one woman''s journey to discover what her grandfather might have experienced and how his suffering still haunts his descendants.

Recently released from prison, David Marion doesn''t expect to find a hitman at his door. Their meeting is lethal – for the hitman. Warned that a powerful secret organisation is after him, David disappears until the moment comes for him to strike back. Physicist Helen Freyl owns a colony of bees with unique venom. When her lover dies, she accepts a job offer from a giant pharmaceutical company who are close to finding a cure for radiation poisoning. But when the mysteriously sudden death of a colleague is followed by another, Helen begins to doubt her employers'' motives and realises that her own life is in danger, too. Venom brings David and Helen together as they fight for their lives against a backdrop of industrial espionage, corporate greed and human tragedy.

"An inspirational story of one woman''s discovery of her own desires reveals the emotions, uncertainties, and truths she''ll encounter in the search for her right love."

Hugh Freyl is a blind lawyer, scion of Illinois'' most influential family. He recounts this story from the grave. David Marion is Freyl''s protege and a young convicted killer whose release from prison Freyl has orchestrated. He now stands accused of Hugh Freyl''s murder. None from Freyl''s powerful inner circle will stand up for David''s innocence. The perfect scapegoat for their misdoings, he alone bears the burden of proof. Revealing the inner-workings of an untouchable elite with all their tricks, entitlements and intricate financial schemes, Brady shows us a place that could be any small American city - a place where innocence can backfire and where fear is the only effective weapon against a corrupt government.

The beloved modern classic about a woman who finds love—and herself—from an unexpected source. At thirty-seven, Christine Moore has an overwhelming case of burnout with a frustrating career, a few dead-end romances, and a less-than-perfect figure. Little does she know her life is about to change in a way she could’ve never imagined. “Come out of the shadows, Christine. You’ve spent far too much time hiding in shadows.” These words are spoken to her by a gorgeous man astride a 1340cc Harley-Davidson, mysteriously parked on a moonlit beach near her home. Inexplicably drawn to this stranger—who seems to know everything about her—Christine finds herself surrendering to his words. So begins her remarkable voyage of the spirit that sets her heart and soul free. Suddenly appreciating every precious moment of life, Christine discovers the six wonderous steps that lead to ultimate peace and joy. “A whimsical tale of a journey toward spiritual fulfillment” (Publishers Weekly), God on a Harley is the perfect gift for everyone who’s had a broken heart but still believes in genuine happiness. Need a lift?

In her wonderful, whimsical novel God on a Harley, Joan Brady displayed an innate talent for going straight to the heart of the way women feel. Now she takes us a giant step further, sharing her own deeply personal and ultimately jubilant voyage. This is her message of love, hope, and renewal for every woman who, for whatever reason, has never had a child. "I am about to take you on a journey. We set sail from the painful, frightened years and emerge into the calm beauty of awakening. Finally, we will cruise gracefully into a celebration of all the female joy that has been kept secret for so long." One day, after she had turned forty, Joan Brady realized she was on her own. No husband. No kids. She felt like someone had lobbed a hand grenade into her heart. At other people''s baby showers, she thought she''d explode. The end of her childbearing years loomed like a tidal wave on the horizon, reminding her that she was not now, and never would be, a mother. She could sink, or she could swim. In charactersistic style, Joan let herself hit bottom -- only to emerge incredibly joyous, bountiful, and awed by a sense of peace she could never have predicted. "Women who never actually give birth are all mothers, in some sense, to every child we encounter. We give birth to beauty, love, patience, creativity. We are the role models who support and believe in children''s dreams because we support and believe in our own." Like having a long conversation with a very good friend, this is a letter of rapture and affirmation for all women who have not traveled the path to the delivery room, but have instead discovered a magical route of their own. A rare and wonderful gift that rejoices in being whole, female, and happy, this is Joan Brady''s statement of celebration.

A veces, alguien muy especial parece para enseñarnos que el camino de la felicidad pasa por la ternura y el humor... En las circunstancias más inesperadas, Heather vive un encuentro que cambiará el rumbo de su vida. Aunque ella no lo sepa, a otras mujeres ya les ha pasado lo mismo. Un hombre muy singular le descubrirá todas las cosas que se ha empeñado en mantener a oscuras en un rincón de su memoria, arrojando sobre ella la luz de la ternura. Se llama Joe , lleva chupa de cuero y monta una deslumbrante Harley. Cuando habla, brilla en sus ojos una sabiduría divina. Al principio, Heather teme dejarse llevar, pero a medida que pasa el tiempo y aprende a amarse a sí misma, se va acercando a la única verdad importante: la felicidadno es un derecho sino una obligación. Y no existen reglas universales, sino que cada uno tiene que encontrar su propio camino. Con su mágica novela Dios vuelve en una Harley, Joan Brady tocó el corazón de multitud de lectores en todo el planeta. En Hasta el cielo, conjura la misma magia en otra búsqueda inolvidable.

"Cautious, conservative Molly Driscoll still works at the same Jersey shore hospital in which she completed her nurse s training more than a decade ago. When her now-ex-husband, Jason, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Molly tries to convince him to undergo a recommended course of chemotherapy. In spite of their past difficulties, Molly volunteers to take on something that is equally daunting in exchange for her ex-husband s agreement to give chemotherapy a try. She quits her old familiar job, becomes a Travel Nurse , andtrades in her nice, safe Honda Civic for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Her assignments take her into the blizzards and biker-barsof New England, the genteel beauty and smoky pool-halls of South Carolina, and the carnival atmosphere of a busy walk-in clinic inKey West as well as to some very surprising and unexplored regions of her own heart. Along the way, Molly experiences a terrifying ordeal with a stranger, tender moments with patients who leave lasting impressions on her, the possibility of a would-be-stalker,and a fellow Travel Nurse who claims to be an angel . In spite of all her old self-doubts, Molly grows in confidence, proving that thoughshe may not be very good at driving a motorcycle, she is quite good at surviving and maybe even resilient enough to loveagain."

A clear-eyed investigation into what is probably the biggest, longest cover-up in American history. As a member of the House Un-American Activities Committee, Richard Nixon led the investigations that first drew attention to Alger Hiss and his purported ties to the Soviet regime. These investigations eventually led to the discovery of "proof" that Hiss was a mole in the State Department and precipitated a trial that would eventually ruin him and propel Nixon to the Presidency. But what if the "proof" that eventually led to Hiss’s conviction was forged? In this riveting investigation, Joan Brady—winner of The Whitbread Book of the Year—reveals how Nixon manipulated a media and public in the thrall of post-war anti-communist hysteria to make a fabricated case against Hiss, and draws a strong parallel with the French, who a half-century before turned Alfred Dreyfus into a scapegoat for anti-Semitism. Alger Hiss: Framed is necessary and timely, telling soberly the tale of a nation in the grip of paranoid fear and the man who took most advantage of this fear. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Con treinta y siete a os y una figura que no se ajusta a los c nones de belleza, Christine tiene pocas esperanzas de encontrar al hombre con quien compartir su futuro. Lo que no sabe es que Dios ha vuelto a la tierra para entregarle unas simples reglas de vida, acordes con nuestro tiempo, que har n de ella una mujer distinta y libre. Aunque vista chupa de cuero y cabalgue una Harley Davidson, en sus ojos se halla la sabidur a y en sus palabras sencillas descubrimos lo que siempre hab amos sospechado: el camino hacia la felicidad empieza y acaba en nosotros mismos.

THE BOOK; Alice Kessleris a fighter and when she is told that her husband only has a few months left to live, she refuses to accept it. Instead Alice searches relentlessly for a doctor willing to offer a better prognosis and when she fails to find one in England, she takes her beloved Peter back to where they came from. America, the land of miracles. But Alice soon discovers that their fight is far from over. Death Comes for Peter Pan is a turbulent and unpredictable love story - the story of a young woman''s fight for her husband''s dignity and a powerful indictment of the politics that rule medicine today.

Before Joan Brady became a writer she was a dancer. At nineteen she was poised at the pinnacle of every dancer''s dream - admission to an internationally acclaimed ballet company. But at the crucial moment she lost her confidence and forfeited what she believed was her chance of stardom. Dance had taught her discipline, technique and elegance.

A concise introduction to the Internet for people with little or no prior Internet experience. Short and to the point, the manual includes conceptual discussion of Internet capabilities and hands-on exercises. Topics include E-Mail, Internet News, Telnetting, FTP and other essential tools. Scores of screen displays provide a visual aid to learning and illustrate key procedures. Features numerous end-of-chapter, hands-on exercises and short answer quizzes.

Respondiendo a una llamada silenciosa, Dios regresa cuando más se lo necesita. Antes de conocer a Jim y enamorarse de él, Christine se había enamorado de su música. Ahora es su marido, y está claro que nunca llegará a ser una estrella del rock. Su situación económica no es muy buena. Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que Dios la visitó #bajo la insólita apariencia de un joven montado en una Harley Davidson- para indicarle el camino hacia la felicidad con sus palabras sencillas y sabias. Tanto, que casi le parece un sueño. Cuando se casó con Jim estaba segura de que jamás volvería a sentirse sola. Sin embargo, el fuego de la relación se ha extinguido y percibe, con inquietud, que la vida se le escapa de las manos. Se siente insegura en su papel de madre, agotada, desilusionada e insatisfecha. La angustia que se acumula en su pecho está a punto de ahogarla. Ha olvidado que tiene un amigo que nunca la abandonará y que responderá a su llamada silenciosa#

En medio de un feroz incendio forestal, un hombre y una mujer vivirán una extraña experiencia que cambiará sus vidas... Joan Eagan es una agente de policía que perdió a su novio y su fe en Dios entre los escombros del desastre de las Torres Gemelas. Con el corazón roto, Joan aceptó un puesto en el departamento de policía de una pequeña localidad de California y se compró una casa modesta al pie de un cañón aislado. Paul Lutz, un exitoso guionista de Hollywood casado y padre de dos niños recala en esa pequeña localidad con la intención de buscar localizaciones para un rodaje. Un día de otoño de 2003, la bengala de un cazador origina uno de los peores incendios forestales de California. Paul, que ese día estaba buscando en el bosque localizaciones, se encuentra rodeado por las llamas y se enfrenta a una muerte segura. Pero un hombre extraño aparece de repente y, antes de esfumarse misteriosamente tras un muro de fuego, salva la vida de Paul, conduciéndole a la casa de Joan.

Una conmovedora historia de amor y perdón, inspirada en las vivencias de la propia Joan Brady y contada con el estilo íntimo, cálido y personal del que hizo gala en Dios vuelve en una Harley. «Cuando todo parecía derrumbarse, alguien en quien ya no creía le tendió la mano.» Susan emprendió hace años un largo viaje con la intención de alejarse para siempre del doloroso mundo de su niñez, pero un día recibe la noticia de que su peor pesadilla se ha hecho realidad. Además del drama familiar, Susan debe luchar contra sus propios fantasmas: los recuerdos que pretendía olvidar, la imposibilidad de perdonar y la fe que cree haber perdido. Pero dios es un amigo especial que nunca nos abandona, y encontrará la manera de llegar hasta ella.

La autora de Dios vuelve en una Harley nos sorprende con una nueva aventura que dejará huella en el corazón de los lectores. Cautelosa y conservadora, Molly Driscoll sigue trabajando en el mismo hospital en el que completó su formación como enfermera hace más de una década. Cuando a su ex marido, Jason, le diagnostican un cáncer, Molly le propone un trato: si él acepta someterse a una quimioterapia, ella hará un cambio radical en su propia vida. Él acepta, y Molly abandona el trabajo, cambia su coche por una motocicleta Harley Davidson y se convierte en «enfermera itinerante». A lo largo del camino, Molly se enfrentará a difíciles pruebas, vivirá momentos extraños y tiernos con sus pacientes, topará con un posible acosador y conocerá a un compañero muy peculiar. Ralph es, como ella, un enfermero itinerante y un fan de la moto americana por excelencia. Pero, además, asegura ser un ángel.

Entrañables historias que nos vuelven a mostrar que el camino a la felicidad empieza y acaba en nosotros mismos. Por su aspecto sexy, nadie diría que Heather Hurley se siente inquieta e insatisfecha, ni que sufre ataques de ansiedad. Cuando encuentra a Joe en un bar cerca de su pueblo natal, comprende que su vida va a cambiar para siempre... él le enseñará el significado del verdadero amor y la ayudará a descubrir sus verdaderos sueños. De nuevo, en Hasta el cielo, encontramos una historia de búsqueda, mágica e inolvidable. Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que «Dios visitara a Christine», bajo la insólita apariencia de un joven montado en una Harley. Pero ahora, ella siente que su amor por Jim se desvanece y percibe que la vida se le escapa de las manos. Ha olvidado que tiene un amigo que nunca la abandonará, y que responderá a su llamada silenciosa... Con Dios en una Harley: El regreso, Joan Brady nos sorprende con otra historia llena de humor y de ternura.

La autora de Dios vuelve en una Harley nos ofrece un relato conmovedor, que nos habla de la fuerza de los ideales y de la sabiduría del corazón. La escritora free lance Margaret Durán ha desaparecido misteriosamente. Su último encargo para la revista Soltero en San Diego debía versar sobre el controvertido tema de una enorme cruz, levantada en Monte Soledad, en memoria de los caídos en todas las contiendas en que participó Estados Unidos desde la Primera Guerra Mundial. Algunos sectoresse han quejado por considerar que ese símbolo cristiano discrimina a los que pertenecían a otra religión o eran ateos o agnósticos. Un día, el detective asignado al caso recibe un manuscrito firmado por Margaret# Al adentrarnos en los sucesos que antecedieron a su desaparición, descubriremos una historia de amor que supera las barreras del tiempo y la distancia.

Dios ha vuelto a la tierra montado en una Harley Davidson para escuchar las inquietudes y ofrecer una serie de reglas para cambiar la vida de Christine. Con treinta y siete años y una figura que no se ajusta a los cánones de belleza, Christine tiene pocas esperanzas de encontrar al hombre con quien compartir su futuro. Lo que no sabe es que Dios ha vuelto a la tierra para entregarle unas simples reglas de vida acordes con nuestro tiempo, que harán de ella una mujer distinta y libre. Aunque vista de chupa de cuero y cabalgue una Harley Davidson, en sus ojos se halla la sabiduría y en sus palabras sencillas descubrimos lo que siempre habíamos sospechado: el camino hacia la felicidad empieza y acaba en nosotros mismos. En los otros dos libros de este volumen, Joan Brady nos cuenta otras entrañables historias que nos vuelven a mostrar que el camino a la felicidad empieza y acaba en nosotros mismos. Reseña: «Una magnífica historia que nos hace sentir vivos y libres.». -John Gray ENGLISH DESCRIPTION At thirty-seven, Christine Moore had a world-class case of burnout: frustrating career, a few dead-end romances, and a less-than-perfect figure. Little did she know her life was about to change completely.... "Come out of the shadows, Christine. You''ve spent far too much time hiding in shadows." The man who spoke to her was gorgeous — long sable hair, faded T-shirt, black motorcycle jacket — all astride a 1340cc Harley-Davidson, mysteriously parked on a moonlit beach near her home. Christine was inexplicably drawn to this stranger — who seemed to know everything about her — and as a sweet serenity settled over her, she surrendered to his words: "We have a lot of work to do, but it won''t feel like work. It will feel quite wonderful." So begins Christine''s journey, a voyage of the spirit that frees her to appreciate each precious moment of life — and reveals to her six wondrous precepts that lead to the deepest peace and fulfillment we can ever know. For every woman whose heart has ever been broken, but who believes in her soul that real happiness can be found, God On A Harley has arrived. Need a lift?