the wheel jennifer lane

One recent winter office-worker Jennifer Lane reached breaking point in her fast-paced working life. In the year that followed her stress related illness she set out to rediscover the solace and purpose witchcraft had given her as a teenager. But how to combine this with the modern world, the need to work and the intrusive demands of digital connectivity? The Wheel is an immersive, engaging read - exploring the childhood draw of the black arts and our vulnerability to toxic working relationships and digital demands, full of wise words, crackling rituals and natural beauty.

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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEOThe Wheel of Time Box Set 2 includes volumes four, five and six of Robert Jordan s internationally bestselling Wheel of Time series, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published - now a major TV series on Prime video.In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. EPIC IN EVERY SENSE Sunday TimesThis box set contains:Book 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosCollect all the Wheel of Time box sets in this series:The Wheel of Time Box Set 1: Books 1-3 (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn)The Wheel of Time Box Set 2: Books 4-6 (The Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos)The Wheel of Time Box Set 3: Books 7-9 (A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Winter s Heart)The Wheel of Time Box Set 4: Books 10-12 (Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, The Gathering Storm)The Wheel of Time Box Set 5: Books 13, 14 prequel (Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light, New Spring)Also look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set, a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect. WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL New York Times [THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE George R. R. Martin A FANTASY PHENOMENON SFXThe Wheel of Time series:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornBook 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: The Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosBook 7: A Crown of SwordsBook 8: The Path of DaggersBook 9: Winter s HeartBook 10: Crossroads of TwilightBook 11: Knife of DreamsBook 12: The Gathering StormBook 13: Towers of MidnightBook 14: A Memory of LightPrequel: New SpringLook out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan s The Wheel of Time

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Delve through a unique exploration of the philosophy underlying The Wheel of Time ⠜The Wheel of Time turns, and ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten⠦⠝ Robert Jordan s The Wheel of Time is a story of mythic proportions, following Rand al Thor, the Dragon Reborn, as he marches toward Tarmon Gai don, the last battle between the forces of good and evil. Male and Female ⠘channelers⠙ wield complementary halves of the one power, some for good, others in service to the Dark One. But in a world of polar opposites, there is ambiguity. Rand, alongside his comrades, must navigate a complex world where anybody may be a Darkfriend and even dreams may be lethal, all while learning to become the heroes of legend they thought only existed in gleeman s tales. Drawing from both the beloved book series and the Amazon Prime adaptation, 18 scholars and fans provide readers with a deeper understanding of the ideas woven throughout the rich world of The Wheel of Time. Covering wide ranging themes from magic rooted in biological sex and the meaning of gender to Wolf-brothers and humanity s connection to the animal world, from slavery and servitude to pacifism and polyamory, these authors tackle issues paramount to understanding the human condition. Substantial yet accessible chapters address philosophical questions including: Could there be a world without evil?Who is the author of a work?Should we prefer existence to nothingness?Does fate determine our future, and does it matter?When, if ever, is war justified? Featuring contributions from scholars with expertise in philosophy, literature, and media studies, The Wheel of Time and Philosophy: A Portion of Wisdom is ideal a must-read for fans, philosophy students and scholars alike who wish to explore the deeper intellectual currents running through The Wheel of Time.

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Celebrate the seasons and magical holidays—from Samhain to Beltane, Litha to Yule—alongside the lunar cycles of each month, in this beautifully illustrated guide to the wheel of the year, from bestselling author of Practical Magic Nikki Van De Car.The Wheel of the Year: A Guide to Sabbats, Lunar Cycles, and the Stars Above is a handbook that guides readers through the process of finding magic throughout a full year, allowing them to fully embody the practice of living a magical life. Drawing from ancient traditions and modern insights, this almanac invites mystical practitioners of any level to embrace the cycles of nature and the celestial dance of the stars. The beginning of each month includes an overall theme of that lunar cycle, derived from various cultures and indigenous traditions of North America. And every week, readers will find guidance on where to turn their attentions, as well as a suggested spell. Each spell is crafted to harmonize with the astrological energies of the week, deepening the magical practice. The weekly prompts throughout The Wheel of the Year are punctuated by a deeper look into the magical sabbats, including Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon, with each marking a significant spoke on the ever-turning wheel of the year. Each sabbat represents a moment of transformation and reflection, allowing us to attune ourselves to the natural world, honor the changing seasons, and align ourselves with the magic that surrounds us. By embracing these ancient celebrations, we tap into the collective wisdom of our ancestors. The rituals, meditations, spells, and insights are designed to empower, awaken the intuition, and encourage a deeper connection to the natural world and the magic that goes along with that. Stunning, full-color illustrations throughout provide further inspiration for crafting a magical life deeply rooted in the rhythms of the sky.

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Kniha - autor Robert Jordan, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the dragon ride again on the winds of time. This premium mass market boxed set includes books four, five, and six in the series. Wheel of Time Premium Boxed Set II contains: Book Four: The Shadow Rising Book Five: The Fires of Heaven Book Six: Lord of Chaos

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A traitor and a swordsman join forces to save the world from being rewritten into devastation.Every year the image of the Wheel of the Infinite must be painstakingly remade to ensure another year of peace and harmony for the Celestial Empire. Every hundred years the very fabric of the world must be rewoven. Linked by the mystic energies of the Infinite, the Wheel and world are one. But a black storm is spreading across the Wheel, reappearing each morning, bigger and darker than before, unraveling the beautiful and orderly patterns.Maskelle, a murderer and traitor, has been summoned back to help put the world right with the assistance of the mysterious Rian, a swordsman of some renown. If they canÂ’t find the source of the problems that plague the Wheel, the world may find its latest rotation is its last.

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A fascinating slice of social history - Jennifer Worth s tales of being a midwife in 1950s London, now a major BBC TV series.Jennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying, not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings, but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality and tragedy, she also met with amazing kindness and understanding, tempered by a great deal of Cockney humour. She also earned the confidences of some whose lives were truly stranger, more poignant and more terrifying than could ever be recounted in fiction. Attached to an order of nuns who had been working in the slums since the 1870s, Jennifer tells the story not only of the women she treated, but also of the community of nuns (including one who was accused of stealing jewels from Hatton Garden) and the camaraderie of the midwives with whom she trained. Funny, disturbing and incredibly moving, Jennifer s stories bring to life the colourful world of the East End in the 1950s.

Objev podobné jako Call The Midwife - Jennifer Worthová

Jennifer Worth s tales of being a midwife in 1950s London, now a major BBC TV series.Jennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying, not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings, but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality and tragedy, she also met with amazing kindness and understanding, tempered by a great deal of Cockney humour. She also earned the confidences of some whose lives were truly stranger, more poignant and more terrifying than could ever be recounted in fiction. Attached to an order of nuns who had been working in the slums since the 1870s, Jennifer tells the story not only of the women she treated, but also of the community of nuns (including one who was accused of stealing jewels from Hatton Garden) and the camaraderie of the midwives with whom she trained. Funny, disturbing and incredibly moving, Jennifer s stories bring to life the colourful world of the East End in the 1950s.

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Kniha - autor Robert Jordan, 720 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná SOON TO BE A MAJOR AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES The second novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Forsaken are loose, the Horn of Valere has been found and the Dead are rising from their dreamless sleep. The Prophecies are being fulfilled - but Rand al'Thor, the shepherd the Aes Sedai have proclaimed as the Dragon Reborn, desperately seeks to escape his destiny. Rand cannot run for ever. With every passing day the Dark One grows in strength and strives to shatter his ancient prison, to break the Wheel, to bring an end to Time and sunder the weave of the Pattern. And the Pattern demands the Dragon.

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**Wine and Spirits Book of the Year 2017**A fascinating look into the world of cheese and its creators.In little more than a century, the drive towards industrial and intensive farming has altered every aspect of the cheesemaking process, from the bodies of the animals that provide the milk to the science behind the microbial strains that ferment it. Reinventing the Wheel explores what has been lost as expressive, artisanal cheeses that convey a sense of place have given way to the juggernaut of homogeneous factory production.While Bronwen and Francis Percival lament the decline of farmhouse cheese and reject the consequences of industrialisation, this bookâ ™s message is one of optimism. Scientists have only recently begun to reveal the significance of the healthy microbial communities that contribute to the flavour and safety of cheese, while local producers are returning to the cheese-making methods of their parents and grandparents. This smart, engaging book sheds light on the surprising truths and science behind the dairy industry. Discover how, one experiment at a time, these dynamic communities of researchers and cheesemakers are reinventing the wheel.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023 This book is, in a word, immaculate. Kirkus (Starred Review)A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons—and create their own!Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young family members to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them. Each “spoke” in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the worldA sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the seasonIdeas for a seasonal altar using objects from natureThemed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes A thoughtful reference and gift book for those of all ages seeking a deeper connection to nature’s traditions.

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Kniha - autor Robert Jordan, 2400 stran, anglicky The #1 Internationally Bestselling Series The Wheel of Time The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time. This boxed set contains: Book Seven: "A Crown of Swords"Book Eight: "The Path of Daggers"Book Nine: "Winter's Heart"

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A fascinating slice of East End life, from the No.1 bestsellilng author of CALL THE MIDWIFE, soon to be a major BBC TV series.In this follow up to CALL THE MIDWIFE, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s tells more stories about the people she encountered. There s Jane, who cleaned and generally helped out at Nonnatus House - she was taken to the workhouse as a baby and was allegedly the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat. Peggy and Frank s parents both died within 6 months of each other and the children were left destitute. At the time, there was no other option for them but the workhouse. The Reverend Thornton-Appleby-Thorton, a missionary in Africa, visits the Nonnatus nuns and Sister Julienne acts as matchmaker. And Sister Monica Joan, the eccentric ninety-year-old nun, is accused of shoplifting some small items from the local market. She is let off with a warning, but then Jennifer finds stolen jewels from Hatton Garden in the nun s room. These stories give a fascinating insight into the resilience and spirit that enabled ordinary people to overcome their difficulties.

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A funny, razor sharp and sexy adult romance for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood by romance author Jennifer Hennessy.âš¾ Sports romcomâš¾ Enemies-to-loversâš¾ Opposites attractâš¾ Spicy!--------------------------------------Life s about to throw her a curveball!Sports Analyst Frankie Sullivan needs a win. As an expert at using data to predict games, the loss of a World Series threw her off her game. Fresh off a nasty divorce, and ready for a new chapter, the New York Eagles is Frankie s final shot at victory.But things just got a whole lot more complicated.Former baseball star Charles Avery, the Eagles new manager, is Frankie s biggest enemy. At her last team, Charlie always made decisions with his heart, clashing with Frankie over her stats and data. This time shouldn t be any different, but Frankie can t seem to stop the way her heart jumps when he looks at her.She can t let anything happen with Charlie, but as the two attempt a daring move to take the Eagles to the top, her cool head mixed with Charlie s fiery heart might be the ultimate winning formula... --------------------------------------Praise for Degrees of Engagement: Fake engagements, nosy friends, and the unfortunate dilemma of falling for that guy in your PhD program - Degrees of Engagement is sexy and heartfelt, about pursuing your passions, and the people who are passionate about you. Be prepared to fall in love with Hennessy s bookish heroine and her brooding modern-day Indiana Jones ASHLEY POSTON Full of sweet heat, banter, and a beautiful, long-anticipated connection, DEGREES OF ENGAGEMENT is an ode to the many paths life can take-and what happens when you let the right person go on the journey with you GRACE REILLY A swoony, horny heartache that Ali Hazelwood fans will be clamouring for. I loved it! LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES Academic rivals-to-lovers is great, but what about two academics who deeply respect each other s intelligence but are completely clueless when it comes to admitting their long-standing feelings? Hell yeah I wanted Bianca and Xavier to get fake engaged and teach everyone a lesson, but more than that I wanted them to finally see how perfect they really were for each other. Jennifer Hennessy s debut adult romance is a real treat! ALICIA THOMPSON Fast-paced and delightful, Degrees of Engagement is packed full of fake-dating fun. A charming romance of finding happiness and defining it for yourself EMILY WIBBERLEY and AUSTIN SIEGEMUND-BROKA

Objev podobné jako For The Ring - Jennifer Hennessy

Craft in harmony with the changing seasons; create 17 stunning projects designed to connect you with the natural world and aid your magical practice. Discover a range of crafts, including knitting, crochet and macramé, and work with natural materials including pinecones, flowers and twigs. The turning of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the Year, is rich in history and forms an integral part of various modern-day magical practices. Structured seasonally to guide you through the year, this inspiring book will ground and calm you as you get creative and is suitable for crafters of all abilities. Renowned author and podcaster Deb Bowen introduces each of the 8 seasons with warmth, clarity and insight, while each of the 17 projects has been lovingly created by best-selling craft author Claire Gelder. A range of 17 inspiring projects with all the necessary techniques clearly described. Revel in the warmth and joy of summer with a glorious flower crown for Beltane; decorate your table with cute and cuddly knitted pumpkins for Samhain (autumn); create festive cheer with a rowan berry garland for Yule (winter); and welcome the coming spring with a macramé hanging jar glowing with dried flowers. Natural crafts inspired by the world around you: discover a range of projects that incorporate natural items, from a smudge stick made from rosemary and dried rose petals, a Brigid s cross woven from reeds and a wand, crafted from fallen or beach-combed wood. Included with each holiday are corresponding crystals and essential oils: the crystals offer you an insight into the mineral kingdom; the essential oils will elicit fragrances that beckon you to fond memories and awaken your senses. A fascinating introduction to each of the 8 seasons, and historical insights into the traditions, folklore and rituals that shape our world today. Connect to the natural world around you, and craft consciously and sustainably in harmony with the changing seasons.

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From the critically-acclaimed author of PRINCE OF FOOLS comes the third volume of the brilliant new epic fantasy series, THE RED QUEEN S WAR. All the horrors of Hell stand between Snorri Ver Snagason and the rescue of his family, if indeed the dead can be rescued. For Jalan Kendeth getting out alive and with Loki s Key is all that matters. The key can open any lock and possession of it may enable Jal to to return to the three Ws that have been the core of his debauched life: wine, women, and wagering. But the Wheel of Osheim is turning ever faster and it will crack the world unless it s stopped. When the end of all things looms, and there s nowhere to run, even the worst coward must find new answers

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The must-read middle-grade novel from the author of the super-spooky Dread Wood series. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine⠙s Goosebumps and Stranger Things. Jennifer Killick has become the go-to horror writer for readers aged nine and over ⠦ readers are as likely to howl with laughter as with terror.⠝ ⠓ The Sunday Times Welcome to Hazard. An ordinary town where strangeness is a way of life. A town where sink holes appear with no warning, where people go missing way too often and where things really DO go bump in the night ⠦To Travis and his classmates, Hazard is home. But when they⠙re set a school project to investigate the history of the town, they soon realise that something strange and alien lies beneath Hazard. What can they learn from their investigations into the mysterious witch in the woods? And ⠓ if the witch really does exist ⠓ will they make it home to tell the tale ⠦?

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A brand new YA standalone survivor romance from Jennifer Hartmann, the fan-favorite author of Still Beating, Lotus, and June First, packed with the same light-in-the-dark hope for healing in the face of tragedy. Perfect for fans of If He Had Been With Me, A Thousand Boy Kisses, and Binding 13. Kissing you feels like catching the sun... At seven years old, Ella Sunbury and Max Manning were inseparable-until life scattered them in different directions, forcing Ella to abruptly leave town. A decade later, she returns for their senior year of high school, moving in across the street from her childhood best friend.But she s not the same girl Max once knew.She now lives in the shadow of her brother: a notorious felon on death row, convicted of a crime that shook the nation. Reeling from the fallout and shunned by her peers, all Ella wants is to fade into the background.Max has little room for distractions, juggling responsibilities for a disabled father and a distant twin brother. But Ella s return reignites something within him. He wants to be close to her again, to understand her...and to turn their friendship into more.But as their relationship blossoms, new tragedy strikes, and darkness threatens to tip their delicate balance. In order to find the light, they ll have to navigate the shadows.And to catch the sun...they must first endure the flames.

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From the author of the New York Times bestseller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone - and love someone - for who they truly are. Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed America s Fattest Teen . But no one s taken the time to look past her weight to get to see who she really is. Since her mum s death, she s been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now, Libby s ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for EVERY POSSIBILITY LIFE HAS TO OFFER. I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything. Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin too. Yes, he s got swagger, but he s also mastered the art of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a secret: he can t recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He s the guy who can re-engineer and rebuild anything, but he can t understand what s going on with the inner workings of his own brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don t get too close to anyone. Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game which lands them in group counseling, Libby and Jack are both angry, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world - theirs and yours. Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are - and seeing them right back. Praise for All the Bright Places: If you re looking for the next The Fault in Our Stars - this is it Guardian [A] heartbreaking love story about two funny, fragile, and wildly damaged high school kids Entertainment Weekly A do-not-miss for fans of Eleanor Park and The Fault in Our Stars, and basically anyone who can breathe Justine Magazine At the heart - a big one - of All the Bright Places lies a charming love story about this unlikely and endearing pair of broken teenagers The New York Times Book Review.

Objev podobné jako Holding Up the Universe - Jennifer Nivenová

A nurturing guide to the â ˜Wheel of the Yearâ ™ â “ the seasonal festivals that every six weeks celebrate natureâ ™s life cycles and rhythms â “ offering the tools and rituals to pause and reflect.

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Letters to the Midwife is a wonderful collection of correspondence received by Jennifer Worth, offering a fascinating glimpse into a long-lost world.Along with readers responses and personal histories, it is filled with all sorts of heart-warming gems. There are stories from other midwives, lorry drivers, even a seamstress, all with tales to tell.Containing previously unpublished material describing her time spent in Paris and some journal entries, this is also a portrait of Jennifer herself, complete with a moving introduction by her family about the woman they knew and loved.

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In 1861, the great journalist and social advocate Henry Mayhew published London Labour and the London Poor, an oral history of those living and working on the streets of Victorian London. Nothing on this scale had been attempted before.On the surface, the streets of London in 1861 and in 2019 are entirely different places. But dig just a little and the similarities are striking and, in many cases, shocking. Taking Mayhew s book as inspiration, Jennifer Kavanagh explores the changes and continuities by collecting and mapping stories from today s London. Beggars, street entertainers, stalls selling a variety of food, clothes, second-hand goods, thieves and the sex trade are all still predominant. The rise of the gig economy has brought a multitude of drivers and cyclists, delivering and moving goods, transporting meals and people, all organized through smart phones but using the same streets as Mayhew s informants. The precarity faced by this new workforce would also be familiar to the street-sellers of Mayhew s day. In terms of resources, gone are the workhouses, almshouses, paupers lunatic asylums. Enter shelters, day centres, hostels, and food banks. Let Me Take You By The Hand is an x-ray of life on the streets today: the stories in their own words of those who work and live in our capital.

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“An intimately told story, with detailed and thought-provoking portraits.” —The New York Times Book Review “The Firsts stands out as one of the most important and best reported books written during the extraordinary political chapter in which we are living.”—Nicolle Wallace, author and anchor, Deadline: White House on MSNBCNOW WITH UPDATED EPILOGUE In the November 2018 midterms, the greatest number of women in history were elected to Congress. It was a group diverse in background, age, experience, and ideology. From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “the Squad” to a group with national security backgrounds calling themselves “the Badasses,” from the first two Native American women to the first two Muslim women, all were swept into office on a wave of grassroots support. Here, New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles these women’s first year in Congress, following their shift from trailblazing campaigns to the daily work of governance. In committee rooms, offices, visits back home with their constituents, and conversations in the halls of the Capitol, she probes the question: Will Washington, with its hidebound traditions and overpriced housing and petty power struggles, change the changemakers? Or will this Congress, which looks a little more like today’s America, truly be the start of something new? Vivid and smart, The Firsts delivers fresh details, inside access, historical perspective, and expert analysis as these women—inspiring, controversial, talented, and rebellious—do something surprising: make Congress essential again.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series—set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosenbefore birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort. However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania—she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission—one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then…end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot. Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death’s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she’s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit—it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.

Objev podobné jako A Shadow in the Ember - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Reveals an until-now hidden history of women s self-portraiture. A gift that keeps on giving ALI SMITH, NEW STATESMAN, Books of the Year A fascinating survey . . . Extraordinary DAILY MAIL A bewitching, invigorating history OLIVIA LAING Grips from the opening pages FINANCIAL TIMES Important and brilliantly accessible VOGUEUntil the twentieth century, art history was, in the main, written by white men who tended to write about other white men. The idea that women in the West have always made art was rarely cited as a possibility. Yet they have - and, of course, continue to do so - often against tremendous odds, from laws and religion to the pressures of family and public disapproval. In THE MIRROR AND THE PALETTE, Jennifer Higgie introduces us to a cross-section of women artists who embody the fact that there is more than one way to understand our planet, more than one way to live in it and more than one way to make art about it. Spanning 500 years, biography and cultural history intertwine in a narrative packed with tales of rebellion, adventure, revolution, travel and tragedy enacted by women who turned their back on convention and lived lives of great resilience, creativity and bravery. This is a dazzlingly original and ambitious book by one of the most well-respected art critics at work today.

Objev podobné jako The Mirror and the Palette - Jennifer Higgie

I ve read the studies. No one has been able to draw a conclusive correlation between virtual behaviour and behaviour in-world.The Nether is a virtual wonderland that provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity and indulge your every desire. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she triggers an interrogation into the darkest corners of the imagination.Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, The Nether is both a serpentine crime drama and haunting sci-fi thriller that explores the consequences of living out our private dreams.Jennifer Haley s The Nether received its UK premiere in July 2014 at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in a co-production with Headlong.

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Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we plan! In this chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan navigates her life as a new third grader—complete with old and new friends, unexpected (and disappointing) changes at home and school, and finding a way to thrive.Third grade is not starting the way Ly-Lan pictured. First, her best friend Cece is put in another class--even after Ly-Lan prayed they would be in the same one. And then Ly-Lan is tasked with showing the new Vietnamese student around. Ly-Lan wants to hang out with Cece, not play translator to the new girl, and she doesn’t understand why her prayers aren’t being answered. If Ly-Lan is going to flourish in third grade, she must learn to trust in God’s plans, especially when it means making some adjustments to her own.Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix-up:Is the first in a series of illustrated early chapter books about Ly-Lan, a third grader tackling familiar themes like friendship, overcoming obstacles, and navigating changes in life with gracePerfect for kids ages 6 and up or reluctant or emerging readers just starting to read chapter books on their own.Is an encouraging read for reluctant readers with its illustrated chapters.Is written by Vietnamese American author Ha Dinh, creator of HappyDaysinFirstGrade.com and @hellomrsdinh on Instagram

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Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl s Guide to Murder. Cassie is a natural at reading people.Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it s not a skill that she s ever taken seriously until the FBI come knocking: they ve begun a classified programme that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie. What Cassie doesn t realise is that there s more at risk than a few unsolved murders - especially when she s sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own.Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive .. . Born smart.Born tough. Born FBI.

Objev podobné jako The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová

From award-winning historian Robin Lane Fox, Alexander the Great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on Alexander as a man of his own time. Tough, resolute, fearless, Alexander was a born warrior and ruler of passionate ambition who understood the intense adventure of conquest and of the unknown. When he died in 323 BC aged thirty-two, his vast empire comprised more than two million square miles, spanning from Greece to India. His achievements were unparalleled - he had excelled as leader to his men, founded eighteen new cities and stamped the face of Greek culture on the ancient East. The myth he created is as potent today as it was in the ancient world. Combining historical scholarship and acute psychological insight, Alexander the Great brings this colossal figure vividly to life. So enjoyable and well-written ... Fox s book became my main guide through Alexander s amazing story Oliver Stone, director of Alexander I do not know which to admire most, his vast erudition or his imaginative grasp of so remote and complicated a period and such a complex personality Cyril Connolly, Sunday Times An achievement of Alexandrian proportions New Statesman Robin Lane Fox was the main historical advisor to Oliver Stone on his film Alexander, and took part in many of its most dramatic re-enactments. His books include The Classical World: An Epic History of Greece and Rome, The Unauthorised Version: Truth and Fiction in the Bible, Travelling Heroes: Greeks and their Myths in the Epic Age of Homer and Pagans and Christians in the Mediterranean World from the Second Century AD to the Conversion of Constantine.

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LP vinyl - This Is Me... Then je třetí studiové album americké zpěvačky Jennifer Lopez z roku 2002. This Is Me... Then je třetí studiové album americké zpěvačky Jennifer Lopez z roku 2002. Rok vydání : 2002 (3.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP Still / Loving You / I #039;m Glad / The One / Dear Ben / All I Have - Jennifer Lopez feat. LL Cool J / Jenny from the Block - Jennifer Lopez feat. Jadakiss and Styles P / Again / You Belong to Me / I #039;ve Been Thinkin #039; / Baby I Love U! / The One

Objev podobné jako Lopez Jennifer: This is Me...Then (20th Anniversary) - LP (0194399784518)

Know your tater trap from your sniffle herring in Sharp s journey around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense - the perfect gift for Christmas Brilliant, hilarious fun from a master wordsmith - you will LOVE this book Kit de Waal Extremely entertaining and very useful for new insults Russell Kane Utter genius Marian Keyes Brilliant Brian BilstonJoin wordsmith Adam Sharp as he journeys around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense. Learn unusual insults from France (You are a potato with the face of a guinea pig), how to hurry someone up in the US (You re going as slow as molasses in January) and what they call a shark in Vietnam (fat fish).Full of fascinating, ridiculous and hilarious translations from around the world, Adam has rounded up the very best of what every corner of the globe has to offer.Let s get this show on the road! Or:Let s saddle the chickens! (German)On with the butter! (Icelandic)Forward with the goat! (Dutch)

Objev podobné jako The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead - Adam Sharp

A beautiful new edition of the first volume in the Surya Trilogy by Whitbread award-winning author Jamila Gavin.India, August 1947: Fleeing from their burnt-out village as civil war rages in the Punjab, Marvinder and Jaspal are separated from their mother, Jhoti. Marvinder has already saved her brother s life once, but now they both face a daily fight for survival.Together they escape across India and nearly halfway around the world to England, to find a father they hardly know in a new, hostile cultureâ ¦A powerful story of culture, class, family and faith set against the backdrop of Indian independence and the Partition of India and Pakistan. Perfect for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Morris Gleitzmanâ ™s Once, and Katherine Rundellâ ™s The Wolf Wilder.â “â “Jamila was born in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her Indian father and English mother met as teachers in Iran and by the age of eleven she had lived in an Indian palace in the Punjab, a flat in a bombed out street in Shepherdâ ™s Bush, a bungalow in Poona, near Mumbai and a terraced house in Ealing. She settled into a little town cottage in Stroud, Gloucestershire twenty five years ago but she still loves to travel. She won the Whitbread Childrenâ ™s Book of the Year award with her book Coram Boy in 2000.

Objev podobné jako The Wheel of Surya Anniversary Edition - Jamila Gavin

This is the first biography of Jean Gordon, who is best known as the first wife of the notorious Earl of Bothwell. Bothwell divorced Jean in order to marry Mary, Queen of Scots, and Jean and her family were closely involved in all of the major events of Mary’s short and turbulent reign in Scotland. Jean was the youngest daughter of the powerful Earl of Huntly, the ‘King in the North’, and Daughters of the North reframes the history of Scotland during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots by viewing events from Jean’s point of view and from the standpoint of the north of Scotland. The book reveals the intrigue at the royal court, and relates that Jean’s life was much more rich and complex than supposed. Jean married three times, and her second marriage was to the Earl of Sutherland, making her the Countess of Sutherland – the most powerful woman in the north of Scotland, negotiating between the Earls and the clans and exercising a huge influence over the area. She started a coal mine and salt pan in Brora in the 16th century, an astonishing example of early industrialisation and female agency at a time when the north of Scotland was considered to be wild and lawless; the preserve of violent clansmen. Jean’s daughter married the Chief of Mackay, and Jean became involved in the complicated life of the clans of the north of Scotland, particularly the Mackays, but also the Clan Gunn. Her Sutherland Gordon family had an ongoing feud with the Sinclair Earls of Caithness, while her wider Huntly Gordon family was involved in the famous Gordon-Moray feud – all events remembered in the songs, stories and sayings of the north and north-east. Meanwhile, Jean followed her heart and was reunited in old age with the love of her life. This painstakingly researched and detailed story gives the reader an eminently readable insight into Jean’s life.

Objev podobné jako Daughters of the North - Jennifer Morag Henderson

The truth about Sera s plan is out, shattering the fragile trust forged between her and Nyktos. Surrounded by those distrustful of her, all Sera has is her duty. She will do anything to end Kolis, the false King of Gods, and his tyrannical rule of Iliseeum, thus stopping the threat he poses to the mortal realm.Nyktos has a plan, though, and as they work together, the last thing they need is the undeniable, scorching passion that continues to ignite between them. Sera cannot afford to fall for the tortured Primal, not when a life no longer bound to a destiny she never wanted is more attainable than ever. But memories of their shared pleasure and unrivaled desire are a siren s call impossible to resist.And as Sera begins to realize that she wants to be more than a Consort in name only, the danger surrounding them intensifies. The attacks on the Shadowlands are increasing, and when Kolis summons them to Court, a whole new risk becomes apparent. The Primal power of Life is growing inside her, pushing her closer to the end of her Culling. And without Nyktos s love-an emotion he s incapable of feeling-she won t survive her Ascension. That is if she even makes it to her Ascension and Kolis doesn t get to her first. Because time is running out. For both her and the realms.

Objev podobné jako A Light in the Flame - Jennifer L. Armentrout

After a startling betrayal ends with both Sera and the dangerously seductive ruler of the Shadowlands she has fallen madly in love with being held captive by the false King of the Gods, there is only one thing that can free Nyktos and prevent the forces of the Shadowlands from invading Dalos and igniting a War of Primals. Convincing Kolis won’t be easy, though – not even with a lifetime of training. While his most favored Revenant is insistent that she is nothing more than a lie, Kolis’s erratic nature and twisted sense of honor leave her shaken to the core, and nothing could’ve prepared her for the cruelty of his Court or the shocking truths revealed. The revelations not only upend what she has understood about her duty and the very creation of the realms but also draw into question exactly what the true threat is. However, surviving Kolis is only one part of the battle. The Ascension is upon her, and Sera is out of time. But Nyktos will do anything to keep Sera alive and give her the life she deserves. He’ll even risk the utter destruction of the realms, and that’s exactly what will happen if he doesn’t Ascend as the Primal of Life. Yet despite his desperate determination, their destinies may be out of their hands. But there is that foreseen unexpected thread—the unpredictable, unknown, and unwritten. The only thing more powerful than the Fates…

Objev podobné jako A Fire in the Flesh - Jennifer L. Armentrout

God, I love these women! Their breeziness, compassion, humour and resilience are a tonic Libby Purves, Times Literary SupplementIn February 1919, London s first women police officers took to the streets of the city. They battled entrenched gender stereotypes, institutional inequality, sexual harassment and assaults disturbingly familiar to those affecting today s #MeToo generation of modern women. Female officers, facing resentment from male colleagues, were expected to do little more than Make the tea, luv . . . and were charged with the sole task of looking after women and children who fell into police hands.Yet, in the course of a century, policewomen have won the equality they demanded, overcome sexism and prejudice, rejected harassment and sexual assaults and smashed through the glass ceiling to lead, rather than follow, their male colleagues. One hundred years on from those first Women Police Constables, a woman, Cressida Dick, holds the most powerful position in British policing, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Voices from the Blue tells the story of the hundred years of service of female police officers within the Metropolitan Police through the voices of the women who fought their way towards equality and won the respect of both their colleagues and the public. The authors have interviewed hundreds of former and serving policewomen and with the co-operation of the Metropolitan Police and the Women s Police Association now have access to the files and stories of thousands of former officers who served over the past hundred years. Those police archives, together with material held by the National Archives and private libraries, provide a detailed and fascinating oral history of the challenges women police officers faced down the years.

Objev podobné jako Voices from the Blue - Jennifer Rees, Robert J. Strange

One perfect island. Two rivals. A star-studded cast.But underneath the glitter, disaster is brewing.Summer, 1958. Vivienne Rhodes thinks she’s finally landed her break playing Helen of Troy in Apex Pictures’ big-budget epic, A Thousand Ships, an anticipated blockbuster meant to resurrect the failing studio. Naturally, she’s devastated when she arrives on the remote Italian island of Tavalli and finds herself cast as the secondary character, Cassandra—while her nemesis, the fiancé-stealing Lottie Lawrence, America’s supposed “sweetheart,” is playing the lead role instead.The tension on set, though, turns deadly when the ladies discover that members of the crew are using the production as a front for something decidedly illegal—and that they are willing to kill to keep their dealings under wraps. When the two women find themselves on the run and holding key evidence, Vivienne and Lottie frantically agree to work together to deliver the proof to Interpol, hoping to protect both their lives and their careers.Staying one step ahead of corrupt cops and looming mobsters, the archrivals flee across the seas. Their journey leads them into Monaco’s casinos, Grace Kelly’s palace, on a road trip through the Alps—even onto another film set, before a final showdown back on Tavalli, where the lives of the entire cast and crew hang in the balance. Vivienne and Lottie finally have the chance to be real heroines—to save the day, the film, maybe even each other—but only if they can first figure out how to share the spotlight.“A spry and suspenseful crime novel set just after Hollywood’s golden age” (starred Publishers Weekly review)Stand-alone novelBook length: 84,000 words“A sheer delight! This fast-paced caper is fresh, fun, and exactly the escape readers need right now.” —Marie Bostwick, New York Times bestselling author of Esme Cahill Fails SpectacularlyPerfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Clive CusslerIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

Objev podobné jako The Starlets - Jennifer Thorne, Kelly Lee

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Covenant and Lux series comes the second novel in the pulse-pounding, electric Titan series. In The Return, Seth and Josie s story ended on the ultimate cliffhanger. Now, things are about to get even more dangerous...The Covenant University has become the frontline for the escalating violence between pure-bloods and half-bloods. War between the races seems inevitable, and it couldn t come at a worse time. Seth must prepare Josie for battle, which means teaching her how to control her newfound demigod abilities...and they need to find and rescue the other demigods before their enemies - the Titans - find them first.Only one thing is more dangerous than a bunch of starved Titans, and that s an out-of-control Apollyon in the form of Seth. The aether in Josie is drawing Seth in deeper, and when lust mixes with love and gives way to power, he knows being close to her is becoming explosively dangerous. But letting her go requires a level of selflessness that just isn t Seth s style.When the danger from the Titans erupts with devastating consequences, the dark allure of power calls to Seth again - but this time, Josie may not be able to pull him back from the brink...

Objev podobné jako The Power - Jennifer L. Armentrout

A women-led team of scientists save the Amazon rainforest from destruction as readers get a firsthand account of real-life fieldwork in action.A compelling, nonfiction, photo-illustrated STEM read for 8-12-year-olds who aspire to be future scientists, environmentalists, and conservationists!Over 22 years, a team of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago has helped conserve 28.9 million acres of the Amazon rainforest. Follow the team as they race to gather data over three precious weeks in the field.During rapid inventory, information is gathered in two ways:Biologists trek through mud and rain and count every animal and plant they see, recording everything that flies, swims, crawls, slithers, or walks. They then look at key plant and animal groups to assess the health of the ecosystem.Social scientists visit villages, speaking with local people about their desires and goals for the land, as each community has developed its own way of taking care of its environment.The team then makes a compelling, evidence-based case for conservation.Developed in partnership with the Field Museum, this action-packed book focuses on Rapid Inventory 30, which is conducted in Colombia with the help of local and Indigenous scientists and community members.Photographs from the scientists themselves give readers a glimpse into real-life fieldwork in the Amazon that will captivate STEM readers and the next generation of scientists.

Objev podobné jako 3 Weeks in the Rainforest - Jennifer Swanson

Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel s future has never been hers. Chosenbefore birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort. However, Sera s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania-she s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission-one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then...end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot. Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit-it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.

Objev podobné jako A Shadow in the Ember - Jennifer L. Armentrout

A brand new edition of the classic love story by forgotten celebrity Irish author, Katherine Cecil Thurston. The book is set in Waterford, in turn-of-the-century Ireland, and was first published in 1908. Now re-issued by Manderley Press, with an introduction by Megan Nolan and a specially commissioned front cover by Kathi Burke.

Objev podobné jako The Fly on the Wheel - Katherine Cecil Thurston

A FORGOTTEN PAST.Kira vividly remembers the moment Cady Bennett and one of her search and rescue dogs found her as a child, living alone in the wild, with no memories of her life before. Years later, now adopted into the Bennett family, Kira has spent most of her life training in search and rescue herself.A MISSING GIRL.So, when Cadyâ ™s estranged father appears with news of a missing child out in the wilderness, Kira vows to bring the girl home.A DARK SECRET.As the search intensifies, danger mounts and long-buried secrets begin to come to light. To find one missing child, Kira will have to question everything she thinks she knows.

Objev podobné jako The Lovely and the Lost - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová

Impossible love.The Dread Sorceress Oneira has retired. She s exhausted from fighting the endless wars of kings and queens, and has long accepted that her death is near. Alone at last but for a few uninvited companions - a near-mythical wolf, a goddess s avatar and a feline that embodies magic itself - Oneira realizes that she s bored.On a whim, or perhaps at the behest of fate, she makes an unlikely trip to the most extensive library in existence: the home of her most powerful rival, the sorcerer Stearanos.By recklessly stealing a book from him, Oneira inadvertently initiates a forbidden correspondence. Taunting notes and clever retorts reveal a connection neither has found - nor could ever find - in any other.But Oneira soon learns that Stearanos, bound to a vile king, is tasked with waging war on the queen she once served. A relationship with him is far too dangerous to pursue despite their mutual desire - and yet, Oneira can t seem to stay away.A bond with Stearanos could alight the long-extinct flame of life within her . . .or it could destroy her entirely.

Objev podobné jako Never the Roses - Jennifer K. Lambertová

Unstoppable war. Unspeakable sins. Impossible love.The Dread Sorceress Oneira has retired.She’s exhausted from fighting the endless wars of kings and queens, and has long accepted that her death is near. Alone at last but for a few uninvited companions – a near-mythical wolf, a goddess’s avatar and a feline that embodies magic itself – Oneira realizes that she’s bored. On a whim, or perhaps at the behest of fate, she makes an unlikely trip to the most extensive library in existence: the home of her most powerful rival, the sorcerer Stearanos.When she recklessly steals a book from him, Oneira inadvertently initiates a forbidden correspondence. Taunting notes and clever retorts reveal a connection neither has found – nor could ever find – in any other. But Oneira soon learns that Stearanos, bound to a vile king, is tasked with waging war on the queen she once served.A relationship with him is far too dangerous to pursue despite their mutual desire – and yet, Oneira can’t seem to stay away. A bond with Stearanos could alight the long-extinct flame of life within her . .. or it could destroy her entirely.

Objev podobné jako Never the Roses - Jennifer K. Lambertová

Winner of the Red House Children s Book Award, 2014When Atticus receives a mysterious message asking him to a meeting in a sleepy coastal town, he packs his bags and sets off. The world s greatest cat burglar likes a good mystery and this time curiosity has got the better of him. The writer of the message, it turns out, is none other than Jimmy the Magpie, gang leader. He wants Atticus to steal all the jewels in town and leave the humans baffled.And what could be more straightforward? But when Atticus moves in with Inspector Cheddar and his family, he starts to wonder if a life of crime is really for him . . .

Objev podobné jako Atticus Claw Breaks the Law - Jennifer Gray

First published in 1936 and adapted for the screen as The Lady Vanishes by Alfred Hitchcock in 1938, Ethel Lina White s suspenseful mystery remains her best-known novel, worthy of acknowledgement as a classic of the genre in its own right.

Objev podobné jako The Wheel Spins - Ethel Lina White

Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people, piecing together the tiniest details to know who a person is, and what they want. But it s not a skill she takes seriously until the FBI come knocking - they ve begun a classified program that uses exceptional teens to crack infamous cold cases, and they want her to join. What Cassie doesn t realize is that there s more at risk than a few unsolved homicides.Sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own, she quickly realizes no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. Emotion-reader Michael is a wild card - and far too perceptive for Cassie s good. The resident deception-detector is a pathological liar, and the program s perky, blonde statistician is far better with numbers than with people.And then there s Dean - a profiler like Cassie but with a much darker gift. When a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive.

Objev podobné jako The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová

The first complete history of US industry s most influential and controversial lobbyistFounded in 1895, the National Association of Manufacturers-NAM-helped make manufacturing the basis of the US economy and a major source of jobs in the twentieth century. The Industrialists traces the history of the advocacy group from its origins to today, ex

Objev podobné jako The Industrialists - Jennifer A. Delton

Los Angeles, 1964.For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America s Favourite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselves. But now the Sixties are in full swing, and the Newmans perfection suddenly feels woefully out of touch.Ratings are in free fall, as are the Newmans themselves.Del is keeping an explosive secret from his wife, and Dinah is slowly going numb. Steady, stable Guy is hiding the truth about his love life, and rock n roll idol Shep may finally be in real trouble.When Del is in a mysterious car accident, Dinah decides to take matters into her own hands. She hires Juliet Dunne, an outspoken young reporter, to help her write the final episode.But Dinah and Juliet have wildly different perspectives about what it means to be a woman, and a family, in 1964 America.Can Dinah Newman bring her family together to change television history?Or will she be cancelled before she ever had the chance?Maybe it s time for perfection to fall out of style . . .

Objev podobné jako Meet the Newmans - Jennifer Nivenová

Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

Objev podobné jako Seal at the Wheel - Lesley Sims