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Assembly

Author: Natasha Brown

Number of pages: 112

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE 2021 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG FICTION AWARD 2021 'Diamond-sharp, timely and urgent' Observer, Best Debuts of 2021 'Subtle, elegant, scorching... The literary debut of the summer' Vogue 'Virtuosic, exquisite, achingly unique' Guardian 'I'm full of the hope, on reading it, that this is the kind of book that doesn't just mark the moment things change, but also makes that change possible' Ali Smith 'Exquisite, daring, utterly captivating. A stunning new writer' Bernardine Evaristo Come of age in the credit crunch. Be civil in a hostile environment. Step out into a world of Go Home vans. Go to Oxbridge, get an education, start a career. Do all the right things. Buy a flat. Buy art. Buy a sort of happiness. But above all, keep your head down. Keep quiet. And keep going. The narrator of Assembly is a Black British woman. She is preparing to attend a lavish garden party at her boyfriend's family estate, set deep in the English countryside. At the same time, she is considering the carefully assembled pieces of herself. As the minutes tick down and the future beckons, she can't escape the question: is it time to take it all apart? Assembly is ...

Caught Cake-Handed

Author: Natasha Brown

Number of pages: 32

Revolving all around the search for a cake, Caught Cake-Handed is the first in the ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’ children’s series, which is full of sugar paste illustrations and will strongly appeal to children age 7-9 years. Sweet Georgia Brown lives in a pretty cake shop and has baked the Queen the most beautiful, elaborate birthday cake. When Georgia is taking a nap nearby in her sugar bowl, a local villain swoops in and steals the cake. Assisted by her faithful gym-loving friend, Sweet Georgia Brown follows clues to uncover the whereabouts of the missing cake. Will the girls find the cake in time to deliver it to the Queen? The illustrations, made entirely by the author, are reminiscent of a model village and bring the characters, events and settings to life in a tantalisingly edible way!

Fledgling

Author: Natasha Brown

Number of pages: 242

FLEDGLING was a finalist in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Contest and is inspired by the author’s own daughter who was born with heart defects. What People Are Saying- "Love, Love, Love this book! I really enjoyed this book. The romance was slow paced yet beautifully crafted. Its refreshing to see young adults taking their time to know each before assuming an instant relationship. The heroine learns to accept her dire circumstances and approaches life with new found hope. The hero is patient, yet willful and strong, when it comes to taking care of all he holds dear. Together they have a natural and loving bond, that will gracefully transcend into the years to come." "I had a great time reading this book! ... I didn't see that coming!" "I am a firm believer that you can never hear too many good things and I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your book... I can not wait to see what you have next. I hope you intend to finish the sequel/series. I hate not knowing how things end." Look for books 2 & 3 in the Shapeshifter Chronicles, Prodigy & Emergent- available NOW! Book Description: Set apart from other eighteen year olds, Ana Hughes knows she is different. A life...

Arcane Forest - Get Lost in Worlds of Fantasy and Awe!

Author: W.J. May , Chrissy Peebles , C.J. Pinard , Kristen Middleton , Kaitlyn Davis , Karin De Havin , Natasha Brown , Emma Shade , Kate Thomas

ARCANE FOREST Get Lost in Worlds of Fantasy and Awe! Read 9 different first books from 9 different Fantasy (romance) series. We hope you enjoy the books you are about to read and meet some new characters to love! Book 1 by W.J. May – Rae of Hope Book 2 by Chrissy Peebles – Eternal Vows Book 3 by Kaitlyn Davis – The Golden Cage Book 4 by C.J. Pinard – Eternal Immortals Book 5 by Kristen Middleton - Wicked Book 6 by Karin De Havin – Jin in Time Book 7 by Natasha Brown – Fledgling Book 8 by Emma Shade – Finding Obscurity Book 9 by Kate Thomas – Resounding Truth NOTE: These are all First-in-a-Series books. Some may end on cliff hangers. Keywords: Free, Freebie, Vampire, Wolf, werewolf, sexy alpha, free fantasy, supernatural, comic book, free paranormal, witch, paranormal romance, fantasy series

Prodigy

Author: Natasha Brown

Number of pages: 244

"The ending if this book was incredible - I did not see that coming at all!!! ONE SENTENCE: Definitely worth a read."-- Worm's Magical Library of Books Blog "As a Montessori Adolescent Guide, I looked for books like this for my students. This is a great adolescent read!" "This journey is about discovering ones own abilities and strengths, learning to trust your instincts, and the depth of love constantly shimmering between Ana and Chance. An excellent follow up from the first book, I look forward to reading book three of The Shapeshifter Chronicles." -- Author Amy Manemann The adventure continues for Chance and Ana in book 2 of The Shapeshifter Chronicles Book Description: In Clark Bend, Idaho, Chance Morgan's dreams are haunted by the last moments shared with his grandfather. Memories of the fateful day when he died plague his thoughts, and without his grandfather's council, his shapeshifting powers mysteriously fail him. Desperate to seek out a new mentor and learn more about the mystical world he was sheltered from, Chance must travel far from home to hunt for answers. Eighteen-year-old, Ana Hughes has only known Chance for a few months, but he quickly found his way into her...

The Art of the Artistic Director

Author: Christopher Haydon

Number of pages: 200

How do you decide what stories an audience should hear? How do you make your theatre stand out in a crowded and intensely competitive marketplace? How do you make your building a home for artistic risk and innovation, while ensuring the books are balanced? It is the artistic director's job to answer all these questions, and many more. Yet, despite the central role that these people play in the modern theatre industry, very little has been written about what they do or how they do it. In The Art of the Artistic Director, Christopher Haydon (former artistic director of the Gate Theatre, 'London's most relentlessly ambitious theatre' – Time Out) compiles a fascinating set of interviews that get to the heart of what it is to occupy this unique role. He speaks to twenty of the most prominent and successful artistic directors in the US and UK, including: Oskar Eustis (Public Theater, New York), Diane Paulus (American Repertory Theater, Boston), Rufus Norris (National Theatre, London) and Vicky Featherstone (Royal Court Theatre, London), uncovering the essential skills and abilities that go into making an accomplished artistic director. The only book of its kind available, The Art of...

IF YOU HAVE AN ALTAR, YOU DO NOT NEED A CITY

Author: Cashley Brown

Number of pages: 328

It is a sad fact that nearly fi ve hundred years after Martin Luther courageously ignited the cleansing fi res of the Reformation, Christianity has not progressed very far from those dark and horrible days of medieval decadence. Any casual examination of the modern Christian Church will not fail to unearth a myriad of failures not unlike those medieval Christianity perpetrated.

A Study Guide for A. S. Byatt's "Art Work"

Author: Gale, Cengage Learning

Number of pages: 27

Lovers at Heart (The Bradens: Love in Bloom Steamy Contemporary Romance) Original Edition

Author: Melissa Foster

Number of pages: 300

This book has been rewritten as LOVERS AT HEART, REIMAGINED, now available on this retailer. In LOVERS AT HEART... Billionaire Treat Braden is used to getting what he wants. When Max Armstrong walked into his life six months earlier, he saw right through the efficient and capable façade she wore like a shield, to the sweet, sensual woman who lay beneath. She sparked an unfamiliar desire in him for more than a one-night stand, leaving his heart reeling and his blood boiling. But one mistake caused her to turn away, and now, after six months of longing for the one woman he cannot have, he's going home to try to forget her all together. Max Armstrong has a successful career, a comfortable lifestyle, and she's never needed a man to help her find her way--until Treat Braden caught her attention at a wedding in Nassau, causing a surge of emotions too reminiscent of the painful past she'd spent years trying to forget. Max will do anything to avoid reliving that pain--including forgoing her toe-curling, heart-pounding desire for Treat. When a chance encounter turns into a night of intense passion, Treat realizes that the mistake he made six months earlier may cause him to lose Max...

Paediatric Handbook

Author: Kate Harding , Daniel S. Mason , Daryl Efron

Number of pages: 608

Das Paediatric Handbook des Royal Children?s Hospital Melbourne ist ein bewährter Leitfaden für das Management häufiger und ernster Erkrankungen und Störungen im Kindesalter. Dieser Bestseller vermittelt Studenten und Fachexperten im medizinischen Bereich, in der Pflege und verwandten Disziplinen aus dem Gesundheitssektor relevante und aktuelle Informationen zu einer Fülle von Themen aus der Pädiatrie, um die richtigen Entscheidungen in der Praxis zu treffen. Dieses Handbuch, jetzt in der 10. Auflage, liefert überzeugende Illustrationen und evidenzbasierte Diagnose- und Management-Algorithmen, u. a. zu Wiederbelebungsmaßnahmen und medizinischen Notfällen, Medikamentengabe und Therapien, medizinische und chirurgische Eingriffe u.v.m. - Bietet zugängliche Zusammenfassungen häufiger und ernsthafter Erkrankungen und Störungen im Kindesalter. - Greift auf die jüngsten klinischen Leitlinien zurück. - Enthält unzählige Farbfotos, Illustrationen, Diagramme und klinische Aufnahmen. - Mit praxisorientierten Leitlinien zur beruflichen Ethik und Kommunikation in der pädiatrischen Sprechstunde. - Liefert aktuelle Informationen zur Gesundheit von Geflüchteten,...

Dawnflight

Author: Kim Iverson Headlee

Number of pages: 421

What if King Arthur’s queen was every bit as heroic as he was? Find out by immersing yourself in this epic story of the power couple whose courage and conviction would shape the destiny of a nation. Gyan is a Caledonian chieftainess by birth, a warrior and leader of warriors by training, and she is betrothed to Urien, a son of her clan’s deadliest enemy, by right of Arthur the Pendragon’s conquest of her people. For the sake of peace, Gyan is willing to sacrifice everything...perhaps even her very life, if her foreboding about Urien proves true. Roman by his father, Brytoni by his mother, and denied hereditary rulership of his mother's clan because of his mixed blood, Arthur has followed his father's path to become Dux Britanniarum, the Pendragon: supreme commander of the northern Brytoni army. The Caledonians, Scots, Saxons, and Angles keep him too busy to dwell upon his loneliness...most of the time. When Gyan and Arthur meet, each recognize within the other their soul’s mate. The treaty has preserved Gyan’s ancient right to marry any man, providing he is a Brytoni nobleman—but Arthur does not qualify. And the ambitious Urien, Arthur’s greatest political rival,...

Raging Sea, part 1

Author: Kim Iverson Headlee

Number of pages: 113

Kings

Author: Kim Iverson Headlee , Patricia Duffy Novak

Number of pages: 51

The Guitar Pin

Author: D.M. Grant

Number of pages: 434

"Meet Justin LeFevre, a man of half-French, half-Australian descent - a good-looking, part time rock guitarist, surfer and university drop out living in an inner Melbourne suburb. But he's not what he appears to be, because he's from another dimension. And like his two best friends and sister, he's got wings...and he knows how to use them! He's been sent on a mission to save Amy, a chick with a very unusual piece of jewellery. She's in trouble from something very nasty going on at college and Justin finds himself up against an elite society that are into serious black magic"--Back cover.

Eyeland

Author: Nicole Charland

Babel Unbound

Author: Lesley Cowling , Carolyn Hamilton

In this timely, original and sophisticated collection, writers from the Global South demonstrate that forms of publicness are multiple, mobile and varied The notion that societies mediate issues through certain kinds of engagement is at the heart of imaginings of democracy and often centers on the ideal of the public sphere. But this imagined foundation of how we live collectively appears to have suffered a dramatic collapse across the world, with many democracies apparently unable to solve problems through talk – or even to agree on who speaks, in what ways and where. In the 10 essays in this timely, original and sophisticated collection, writers from southern Africa combine theoretical analysis with the examination of historical cases and contemporary developments to demonstrate that forms of publicness are multiple, mobile and varied. They propose new concepts and methodologies to analyse how public engagements work in society. Babel Unbound examines charged examples from the Global South, such as the centuries old Timbuktu archive, Nelson Mandela as a powerful absent presence in 1960s public life, and the challenges to the terms of contemporary debate around the student...

Accessibility and the Bus System

Author: Nick Tyler

Number of pages: 410

In today's society everyone should be able to access the bus system and obtain the benefits it offers. Accessibility and the Bus System, presents the theory and practice of accessibility and how this integrates into the real world of transportation.This indispensable new book details the process of designing an accessible bus system from the underlying principles through to the practical implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Bus stop design, interaction with traffic, and urban and rural systems are all examined in-depth.

In Paris With You

Author: Clementine Beauvais

Number of pages: 256

Eugene and Tatiana could have fallen in love. If things had gone differently. If they had tried to really know each other. If it had just been them, and not the others. But that was years ago and time has found them far apart, leading separate lives. Until they meet once more in Paris. What really happened back then? And now? Could they ever be together after everything?

Seized by Love (Love in Bloom: The Ryders, Book 1) Contemporary Romance

Author: Melissa Foster

Number of pages: 300

The Bradens are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series. "You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" NYT Bestselling Author Brenda Novak "With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner "Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely SEIZED BY LOVE is a USA TODAY BESTSELLER In SEIZED BY LOVE... Lizzie Barber runs a successful flower shop by day and secretly hosts the Naked Baker webcast at night to help pay for her younger sister's education. To keep friends and family from finding out about her sexy secret, she's put her social life on hold until her sister's education is paid off and she can stop filming the webcast. Blue Ryder fell hard for Lizzie Barber when he met her a year ago, and he hasn't been able to get her off his mind since. Everything about the feisty little brunette, from her tight bod to her...

Explorers on Black Ice Bridge

Author: Alex Bell

Number of pages: 384

In the third magical Stella Starflake adventure the explorers meet gargoyles, sea-gremlins, mermaids, red devil squids - even a Gentleman Flamingo! Ice princess Stella Starflake and her father Felix are in trouble: President Fogg has expelled them from the Polar Bear Explorers' Club, and banned them from going on any further expeditions. Stella's not going to be put off by rules and regulations though. She knows her friend Shay is in danger of turning into a witch wolf himself, since receiving a deadly bite on their last adventure. It's vital that Stella and her friends set out to find the spellbook that could save his life, even if it means travelling over the cursed Black Ice Bridge. It's a formidable and dangerous task, and their journey takes them on a breathtaking, page-turning adventure!

Baptism and the Baptists

Author: Anthony R. Cross

Number of pages: 550

Since its first publication in 2000, Baptism and the Baptists has become the definitive work on the subject. It examines the theology and practice of believers' baptism among twentieth-century Baptists associated with the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and identifies the major influences which have led to its development. In the nineteenth and early twentieth century, the majority of Baptists concentrated predominantly on the mode and subjects of baptism (immersion and believers), understanding the rite merely as an ordinance--the believer's personal profession of faith in Christ. However, in continuity with a tradition of Baptists going back as far as the first Baptists in the second and third decades of the seventeenth century, there were also a significant number of ministers and scholars who saw the inadequacy of this view of baptism both biblically and theologically. This sacramental view developed and grew throughout the twentieth century, and influenced a resurgence of baptismal sacramentalism in the early twenty-first century among Baptists not just in Britain, but also in North America, Europe, and further afield.

Secrets of a Sun King

Author: Emma Carroll

Number of pages: 304

It's November, 1922. In a valley in Egypt the tomb of a long dead pharaoh is about to be discovered. The world watches and waits for news with bated breath. Thirteen-year-old Lilian Kaye, who lives in a flat above a shop in London, is eagerly following the story. One morning the news takes a sinister turn: a man- a famous Egyptologist- disappears. All that remains of him are his feet. Then Lil's grandfather is taken suddenly ill, and when a mysterious package turns up for him from the Egyptologist, Lil starts to believe there is truth to the rumours of a pharaoh's curse.

No Mistakes Grammar Bites, Volume XX

Author: Giacomo Giammatteo

Number of pages: 28

Guaranteed Not to Be Confusing Don't Ever Be Confused by Grammar Again. Take a "bite" out of Grammar with No Mistakes Grammar Bites. It seems as if many dictionaries and books on grammar do their best to confuse people. Words and explanations are defined using grammatical terminology that is difficult to understand; in fact, if you knew that terminology, you probably wouldn't have to look up the words to begin with. We're aiming to get rid of that and explain things in plain English, using language that is easy to understand. Try it out and see for yourself. If you find these books confusing, write to me and get a refund; they're guaranteed.

Seaside Embrace (Seaside Summers #6) Love in Bloom Contemporary Romance

Author: Melissa Foster

Number of pages: 300

SEASIDE SUMMERS features a group of fun, sexy, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They’re funny, flawed, and will have you begging to enter their circle of friends. All Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone and may also be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right into this fun, sexy romance. IN SEASIDE EMBRACE... After working hard all day, creating his beautiful metal sculptures, sinfully sexy Hunter Lacroux likes to unwind with a hot, sexy babe--or two. But after spending a handful of naughty nights with seductive and beautiful Jana Garner, the woman who challenges everything he does and says, Hunter wants more. As a dancer, boxer, actress, and waitress, Jana is tough, organized, and as dedicated as she is committed. She has to be to maintain her crazy schedule. But when it comes to men, Jana's had a string of bad relationships, and there's only one thing she'll commit to--not committing. White-hot passion ignites every time Jana and Hunter are together, but the closer Hunter gets, the faster Jana runs. When Hunter lays on the charm, Jana throws out a challenge she's sure he can't meet, and Hunter steps up to the...

No Mistakes Grammar Bites, Volume XXX:

Author: Giacomo Giammatteo

Guaranteed Not to Be Confusing Don't Ever Be Confused by Grammar Again. Take a "bite" out of Grammar with No Mistakes Grammar Bites. It seems as if many dictionaries and books on grammar do their best to confuse people. Words and explanations are defined using grammatical terminology that is difficult to understand; in fact, if you knew that terminology, you probably wouldn't have to look up the words to begin with. We're aiming to get rid of that and explain things in plain English, using language that is easy to understand. Try it out and see for yourself. If you find these books confusing, write to me and get a refund; they're guaranteed.

Hidden Under Her Heart

Author: Rachelle Ayala

Number of pages: 350

A tiny life hangs on the balance. Is it worthless because it is unwanted? Maryanne Torres is a compassionate nurse who fails at relationships. After a string of losers, she swears off premarital sex, hoping to land a marrying type of man. Lucas Knight, a dedicated triathlete, is smart, sweet, and everything Maryanne wants in a man. Their romance is cut short when she is pregnant after being raped at a party. Lucas and Maryanne struggle with her decision to abort. He asks her to seek alternatives and pledges to support her through the pregnancy. However, the rapist has other ideas and is determined to destroy the baby and Maryanne. With Maryanne's life in danger, Lucas races to save her and her baby. However, Maryanne hides a secret that threatens to tear them apart forever.

Seaside Sunsets (Seaside Summers #3) Love in Bloom Contemporary Romance

Author: Melissa Foster

Number of pages: 300

SEASIDE SUMMERS features a group of fun, sexy, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They’re funny, flawed, and will have you begging to enter their circle of friends. All Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone and may also be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right into this fun, sexy romance. IN SEASIDE SUNSETS… Jessica Ayers has lived a sheltered life with little more than cello lessons and practices taking up her day. Now a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, she escapes the prim and proper symphony to vacation in the Seaside community in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and determine if she is living life to the fullest or missing it altogether. For the first time since developing the second largest search engine in the world, billionaire Jamie Reed is taking the summer off. He plans to work from the Cape and spend time with his elderly grandmother—and falling in love is not in his plans. From the moment Jamie and Jessica meet, the attraction is white-hot. Once-overly-focused Jamie can think of little else than sensual, smart, and alluring Jessica, and Jessica discovers a side of herself she never knew existed. But...

Necessary Decisions

Author: Giacomo Giammatteo

Number of pages: 419

A Thriller That Won’t Let Go A cop who pushes the limits of the law... A good man struggling to feed his family... A biotech executive who has everything a man could want... A ruthless band of kidnappers... All come together in a thriller you won’t be able to forget. Everyone has decisions to make. This one could cost Gino his badge—and a young girl her life.

King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court

Author: Kim Iverson Headlee

Number of pages: 236

How sick are you of US politics? How doomed is the world because of who has claimed the Oval Office throne—er, chair? Refresh your spirit by laughing along with what Mark Twain might have written about today’s political falderal. “Solidly entertaining.” —Publishers Weekly WINNER 2016 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Science Fiction & Fantasy. Morgan le Fay, sixth-century Queen of Gore and the only major character not killed off by Mark Twain in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, vows revenge upon the Yankee Hank Morgan. She casts a spell to take her to 1879 Connecticut so she may waylay Sir Boss before he can travel back in time to destroy her world. But the spell misses by 300 miles and 200 years, landing her in the Washington, D.C., of 2079, replete with flying limousines, hovering office buildings, virtual-reality television, and sundry other technological marvels. Whatever is a time-displaced queen of magic and minions to do? Why, rebuild her kingdom, of course—two kingdoms, in fact: as Campaign Boss for the reelection of American President Malory Beckham Hinton, and as owner of the London Knights world-champion baseball franchise. Written as...

The Chaos of Now

Author: Erin Lange

Number of pages: 304

When Jordan Bishop set himself on fire at Haver High school as a result of internet bullying, it triggered a nationwide crackdown. New laws empower teachers to become cyber snoops in case of abuse on social media. For teen hacker, Eli Bennett, the laws put fundamental freedoms at risk. And he's not alone in thinking this. Approached by two mysterious hackers, Eli is recruited into a group that wants justice for Jordan the way Jordan would've wanted it. But what starts as a bit of fun to rile the cyber snoops soon spirals out of control. Revenge on Jordan's bullies could be classed as bullying itself... At best, Eli's school career is in jeopardy, at worst, once more lives are at risk.

Diary of a Madman

Author: Al Smith

Number of pages: 112

I was born with a bomb in my head. You can't know what it's like to constantly fear your own mind. Pop Sheeran, proudly shouldering the family trade of restoring the Forth Bridge, is about to lose it all. A global corporation has bought this Scottish icon, bringing with them innovative new paint. How will Pop fight back when he realises he's painting himself out of a job? Diary of a Madman is a sharply political, witty new adaptation of Gogol's classic story, reimagined in a contemporary Scotland on the brink of voting for independence. The play received its world premiere at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, on 5 August 2016 before opening at the Gate Theatre, London, in September 2016.

Switched

Author: elise sax

Number of pages: 246

Debra’s wedding day ended when the groom jilted her three hours before the ceremony, leaving her with a stiff catering bill and a broken heart. Now, he’s off to Bora Bora on a one-man honeymoon, and she’s on the couch in her wedding dress, watching Christmas movies and eating her way through the corner market. Inspired by her movie marathon, she decides to do a home exchange on a Spanish island to get over her ex. But Debra’s life is nothing like the movies, and her home exchange goes terribly wrong. Stranded, she draws the attention of a hunky café owner who might know more than he admits about the disappearances of some local women. If Debra's not careful, she may be the next one to disappear.

Fish Boy

Author: Chloe Daykin

Number of pages: 272

Billy is a lonely boy. He's obsessed with swimming in the sea, which is where he goes to wash his problems far, far away. Thanks to his mum's mystery illness, his dad has been forced to work extra hours to make ends meet, so Billy locks himself away with David Attenborough films, and ponders the magic of nature. Meanwhile at school, bullies mercilessly seize on Billy's 'otherness' and make his life as miserable as possible - but then new boy Patrick Green, with "fingers like steel, strength of a bear", joins Billy's class. And when a mackerel swims up to Billy's face, blows bubbles into his Vista Clear Mask goggles and says: Fish Boy - Billy's whole world changes.

U.S. Census Bureau Citizens' Report

Author: U.S. Census Bureau , United States. Bureau of the Census

Number of pages: 23

Beginning a Career in Academia

Author: Dwayne A. Mack , Elwood Watson , Michelle Madsen Camacho

Number of pages: 204

This practical guide prepares graduate students of color for their first job in academia and offers strategies for succeeding in the early years of a tenure-track position. Through the voices of faculty who have experienced the rigors of the job search and a career in academia, Beginning a Career in Academia offers advice for graduate students of color on how to transition from graduate school to an academic position. This inclusive volume shares perspectives that vary based on gender, racial, ethnic, generational, and disciplinary backgrounds, giving readers an opportunity to reflect on successful strategies for career readiness and for dealing with marginalization. The authors provide recommendations and tips to enhance the job search, identify campus fit, prepare for the interview and negotiation process, address dynamics of of racial and gender politics, find work-life balance, and demystify the promotion and tenure process. This must-read provides candid advice and mentorship for any graduate students of color embarking on a carreer in academe.

Premeditated

Author: Giacomo Giammatteo

After being married for 25 years, I realized that I no longer wanted to be married. What should I do? The simple answer was file for divorce, but life was seldom that simple and mine certainly wasn’t. There was the house to consider, two cars, the jewelry—and the safe deposit box. I thought about the options and finally decided that murder was the best solution—not the easiest, but the best—and I knew just how to do it.

Bounty

Author: elise sax

Number of pages: 274

“Fans of laugh-out-loud romantic suspense will enjoy this author as she joins the ranks of Janet Evanovich, Katie MacAllister, and Jennifer Crusie.”—Booklist Abby Williams has got it made: First a new job as magazine editor in London, and now a trip to an exotic island to review a five-star resort with poolside service. Unfortunately, on day two of her vacation, Abby finds herself bound and stuffed into a burlap bag and dragged across two continents. And worse than that? Her hottie abductor has got her distracted. Maybe escape is overrated. Iain Brodie is a muscle-bound mercenary. He just helped a despotic dictator take over an island. He's also Abby's kidnapper, and he has his own problems. Framed for a murder he didn't commit and a boss who’s out to get him, he has to face facts: Early retirement is out of the question and Abby Williams looks damned good in a burlap bag. Elise Sax delivers another hilarious page-turner, filled with adventure, murder, mayhem, and love. BOUNTY is a sexy, wild ride.

The Celebration Series, Part 1

Author: Stacy Eaton

The Celebration Series: Part 1 The Celebration Series is a 13-book series that celebrates friends, family, love and holidays in the fictional town of Celebration PA. Part 1 includes: Tangled in Tinsel, Tears to Cheers, Rainbows bring Riches, Heathens to Hearts and Sweet as Sugar in one download. In Tangled in Tinsel... Being the new girl in town is hard, especially when you're running from your past. It even gets harder when your handsome neighbor is a police officer who wants to get to know you. No matter how much Casey tries to avoid Thad, something is always pulling them closer. Thad has lived in Celebration his entire life, and it's not until a beautiful brunette moves in next door that his eye is finally caught. If only she didn't push him away at every chance she got. When an unexpected visitor shows up in town a few days before Christmas, her future and past collide. Will Thad figure it out what's going on in time, or will Casey end up being a conspirator to a murderer? In Tears to Cheers… Linda Maxim is a woman who learned early on how to work hard and succeed. Her only regret is that the man she loved disappeared days after she got pregnant at the tender age of sixteen. ...

Punctuation: the Ultimate Guide

Author: Giacomo Giammatteo

Number of pages: 288

Grammar consists of many things, and one of the more important is punctuation. It is like the Rosetta Stone, providing the key to how writers want a reader to interpret what they wrote. Punctuation is even present when we speak. A slight pause is similar to a comma, a longer pause akin to a semicolon, and a stop equals a period. Question marks and exclamation points can be heard in the cadence of a person’s speech pattern and where the emphasis is placed and on which words. Almost all punctuation marks are represented in everyday speech, and therein lies the key to great dialogue—knowing how to use punctuation correctly with dialogue. There are some writers who are masters at it. Elmore Leonard was one of the best. Read his books, or listen to a few of the movies made from his books, and you’ll see a genius’s work. This book explains how to use punctuation in an easy-to-grasp manner.

Read, Write, Love (The Remingtons #5) Love in Bloom Contemporary Romance

Author: Melissa Foster

Number of pages: 300

The Remingtons are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series. "You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" NYT Bestselling Author Brenda Novak "With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner "Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely In READ, WRITE, LOVE... Bestselling author Kurt Remington lives to write. He spends twelve hours a day in front of his computer, rarely leaving the seclusion of his beach-front property, where he's come to finish his latest thriller--that is, until free-spirited Leanna Bray nearly drowns in the ocean trying to save her dog. Kurt's best-laid plans are shot to hell when he comes to their rescue. Kurt's as irritated as he is intrigued by the sexy, hot mess of a woman who lives life on a whim, forgets everything, and doesn't even know the definition of the word organized. Leanna's come...