When Alana and Roland, a spirited Canadian couple with an insatiable desire to live life to the fullest, embark on an epic yearlong travel adventure around the world with their newborn son and ten-year-old daughter, they think they’re prepared for whatever might come their way. They soon discover that this is not entirely true. This charming family love story, sure to inspire wanderlust, is peppered with funny parenting mishaps, thrilling adventures, breathtaking sceneries, unforgettable monuments, and culinary bliss. However, as you are taken through the temples of Southeast Asia, the pyramids of Egypt, the rolling hills of Tuscany, and the African plains, you will also be exposed to the world as experienced by a biracial, blended family. Around the World in Black & White is a tale of self-discovery, racial awakening, resilience, and deeper understanding. This bold, witty, and heartfelt memoir will have you rethinking how you travel, how you see the world, and how the world sees you.
A failed actress must decide how much she will give up—and what lies she will overlook—in order to live a life of luxury, in this irresistibly suspenseful and slightly surreal debut that is The Talented Mr. Ripley meets Nightbitch. Ever since her year as a scholarship student among the ultra-wealthy at a Manhattan private school, El knows what it is like to feel rich—to feel chosen. And being not chosen is her current living nightmare: at age thirty, she has given up her dream of becoming a famous actress, she has no passions, no great love, nothing to look forward to. Then El meets a mysterious trust-fund Cambridge grad who holds the keys to the world she has long dreamed of. Bryce may not be particularly good-looking, charming, or interesting, but he has chosen her. El allows herself to be lulled by the ease and safety that his wealth provides, becoming Bryce’s little pet, and giving up her job, friends, and apartment in short order. But when a series of disturbing and slightly surreal events reveal that Bryce is not quite what he seems, but something entirely more sinister, El must face the consequences when his darkness—and her own—are unleashed.
Alana Massey's prose is to brutal honesty what a mandolin is to a butter knife: she's sharper; she slices thinner; she shows the cross-section of a truth so deftly--so powerfully and cannily--it's hard to look away, and hard not to feel that something has shifted in you for having read her." -- Leslie Jamison, New York Times bestselling author of The Empathy Exams From columnist and critic Alana Massey, a collection of essays examining the intersection of the personal with pop culture through the lives of pivotal female figures--from Sylvia Plath to Britney Spears--in the spirit of Chuck Klosterman, with the heart of a true fan. Mixing Didion's affected cool with moments of giddy celebrity worship, Massey examines the lives of the women who reflect our greatest aspirations and darkest fears back onto us. These essays are personal without being confessional and clever in a way that invites readers into the joke. A cultural critique and a finely wrought fan letter, interwoven with stories that are achingly personal, All the Lives I Want is also an exploration of mental illness, the sex industry, and the dangers of loving too hard. But it is, above all, a paean to the celebrities who have shaped a generation of women--from Scarlett Johansson to Amber Rose, Lil' Kim, Anjelica Huston, Lana Del Rey, Anna Nicole Smith and many more. These reflections aim to reimagine these women's legacies, and in the process, teach us new ways of forgiving ourselves.
Personalized Rainbow Slime Splat Name Notebook - Lined Note Book for Girl Named Alana - Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Novelty Notepad Journal with Lines - Birthday Present Or Christmas Gift for Daughter, Granddaughter Or Friend - Size 6x
Personalized Rainbow Slime Splat Name Notebook - Lined Note Book for Girl Named Alana - Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Novelty Notepad Journal with Lines - Birthday Present Or Christmas Gift for Daughter, Granddaughter Or Friend - Size 6x
The Alana Rainbow Slime Splat Name Notebook is a fun notepad for girls named Alana who think that slime is life. A great notebook to take to school or to use at home for homework and journaling. It measures 6x9 inches in size with lined 120 pages. Makes an affordable gift under 10 dollars for Christmas, stocking stuffer, Easter basket stuffer, Valentine's Day, birthday, or back to school. It's a great size for carrying in bags, purses and backpacks. It has book industry perfect binding, a matte cover, and white pages that are great for pencil or ink.
Cats are cuddly and adorable, but they are often misunderstood. Sadly, many cats are relinquished to shelters or rehomed due to normal behaviors that are incorrectly treated or mishandled. In this book, Elite Fear-Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified author Alana Linsay Stevenson empowers cat parents and teaches them how to address and modify challenging feline behavior. You will begin by learning basic kitten care and feline developmental stages; how cats differ behaviorally from group animals, such as dogs and people; feline body language; and how cats handle stress. Alana provides concise instruction on how to gently handle cats: how to pick up and carry them, acclimate them to carriers, the use of towels, alternatives to scruffing, and how our body language affects cats. Packed with photographs for visual reference, this book offers clear guidelines and easily implementable strategies for resolving feline behavioral problems, such as: failure to use the litter box play aggression petting aggression inter-cat aggression furniture scratching jumping on counters obsessing about food night wailing fear of people aggression to strangers The content is organized by topic for easy access to information, as you need it. The Good Cat Parent’s Guide to Feline Behavior Modification is for anyone who likes cats and wants to learn more about them. Whether you are a veterinary professional, a volunteer or shelter worker who regularly handles stressed cats, or a cat parent who simply wants to understand your cat, you will find helpful and useful information at your fingertips to give cats a better quality of life. No cat parent should be without this book!
Vegetables keep secrets, and to prepare them well, we need to know how to coax those secrets out. "What is the best way to eat a radish?" Alana Chernila hears this sort of question all the time. Arugula, celeriac, kohlrabi, fennel, asparagus--whatever the vegetable may be, people always ask how to prepare it so that the produce really shines. Although there are countless ways to eat our vegetables, there are a few perfect ways to make each vegetable sing. With more than 100 versatile recipes, Eating from the Ground Up teaches you how to showcase the unique flavor and texture of each vegetable, truly bringing out the best in every root and leaf. The answers lie in smart techniques and a light touch. Here are dishes so simple and quick that they feel more intuitive than following a typical recipe; soups for year-round that are packed with nourishment; ideas for maximizing summer produce; hearty fall and winter foods that are all about comfort; impressive dishes fit for a party; and tips like knowing there's not one vegetable that doesn't perk up with a sprinkle of salt. No matter the vegetable, the central lesson is: don't mess with a good thing.
Do you believe in an underwater world full of mermaids and mermen? Jump into an adventure with Princess Alana as she tries to prove to her family and her entire kingdom that the World of Aquadonia is real! Alana encounters sneaky pirates, beautiful sea creatures and the Mystical Mermaid Necklace! Come along for the journey to see if Princess Alana can unlock the secret powers of the legendary necklace of Aquadonia! Alana is a Singer, #1 International Best-Selling Author, Transformational Speaker for Women & Youth, Multipreneur and the Founder of SOLWIN TV, an empowering ROKU TV network made by women for women. As a two-time survivor of domestic violence and abuse, her mission is to inspire women, teens, and children to know their value, gain self-confidence and discover their true calling in life. Her mission is to exemplify good values and excellent character within "The World of Aquadonia" book series, while emphasizing a much-needed message of unity, equality, diversity, and love in every illustration.
Receive Divine Blessings, Sacred Guidance, and Healing Energy from the Angels Learn how to attract angelic energy and create magic, healing, love, and light. Join bestselling author Alana Fairchild as she shows how to connect with the powerful and beautiful sacred practices of angelic lightwork. Even if you're an absolute beginner, you can recover your heart connection with the angels, awaken your inner healing channel, and transform your life with loving spiritual energy. Angelic Lightwork explores the types of angels and reveals how to use special words, intentions, prayers, visualizations, and movements to manifest your heart's desires. You will also discover simple practices for protection and connecting with Mother Mary, the Queen of the Angels, so you can awaken positive energy that brings benefits to all. Now is the time to invite the angels to empower your sacred creativity as a healing light in our world.
Whether it’s a Royal family, a sports team, or a Fortune 500 company, Alana Stott has learned that when it comes to fundraising, the one thing they all have in common is that everyone is terrified to ask for money. In this book, Stott brings together her twenty years of experience raising money to share her exclusive MAPS formula that, practiced correctly, will guarantee you success when it comes to asking for money. She provides all the tools for you to be prepared and confident when you walk into any room. Find out how to: • leverage eight key motivators to achieve success; • overcome the fear of rejection and the fear of the unknown. • Be successful every time you ask for money. • Put the right team around you. Stott observes that the number one reason people give money is.... because they are asked! It’s as simple as that. If you want someone to invest in your idea or donate to your cause, you’ll be one step closer to your goal simply by asking. By relying on Alana Stott’s proven system that has helped businesses and nonprofits raise millions of dollars, you’ll have all the resources and knowledge you need to approach donors with confidence and deliver successful pitches.
Understanding Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Psychology is the most hands-on, accessible and approachable guide to the entire research process, which fully explores both quantitative and qualitative methods to give students the knowledge and confidence they need. Students arepresented with a practically-focused guide to carrying out psychological research and are taken from formulating a research question through to collecting data, analysing datasets statistically with SPSS or qualitatively with a range of approaches, and finally presenting and thinking criticallyabout research findings. They are shown the importance of research ethics, and coverage of the replication crisis and the open science movement is considered throughout.The online resources present a wealth of opportunities for students to practice what they have learned, and the title is supported by an excellent range of video support materials for both the qualitative and quantitative sections, including SPSS screencasts for all relevant chapters, and a range ofvideos on interview skills.Digital formats and resourcesUnderstanding Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Psychology is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, along with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to provide additional learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks/.The online resources include:For students:- Videos demonstrating interview technique- SPSS screencasts showing students how to carry out the statistical analyses covered in the book- Flashcards- SPSS datasets- Audio files of sample interviews- Transcriptions of sample interviews- Initial codes for a sample thematic analysis- Memo template and transcription template to accompany the grounded theory chapter- SPSS output files- Answers to study questions- Web references- An example qualitative studyFor lecturers:- Customizable PowerPoint presentations- Image bank- Test bank- Additional worksheets- Answer sheets- Additional datasets- Additional SPSS output files
It’s every mother’s worst nightmare. Except she isn’t dreaming. If only she'd been more attentive, none of this would have happened. Now her daughter’s missing, abducted by a man with a criminal past. A man who has been grooming her daughter for a life on the streets. Is it any wonder Margot fears the worst? Fueled by love, terror, and unwavering determination, Margot will stop at nothing to save her little girl. Enlisting the help of a police detective with a sordid past and a host of problems of his own, Margot is determined to blow this case wide open. An unforgettable psychological thriller, Save Me Once tackles every parent's deepest fear in the engrossing, yet delicate way Christian fiction fans have grown to expect from this USA Today bestselling author. It's Christian suspense at its absolute finest, and it’s yours to devour today. If you like faith-filled drama, high-stakes danger, and relatable characters, you'll love this gripping adrenaline rush from award-winning novelist Alana Terry. Buy your copy today ... and prepare for an unforgettable, fast-paced, and life-changing read.
A failed actress must decide how much she will give up—and what lies she will overlook—in order to live a life of luxury, in this irresistibly suspenseful and slightly surreal debut that is The Talented Mr. Ripley meets Nightbitch. Ever since her year as a scholarship student among the ultra-wealthy at a Manhattan private school, El knows what it is like to feel rich—to feel chosen. And being not chosen is her current living nightmare: at age thirty, she has given up her dream of becoming a famous actress, she has no passions, no great love, nothing to look forward to. Then El meets a mysterious trust-fund Cambridge grad who holds the keys to the world she has long dreamed of. Bryce may not be particularly good-looking, charming, or interesting, but he has chosen her. El allows herself to be lulled by the ease and safety that his wealth provides, becoming Bryce’s little pet, and giving up her job, friends, and apartment in short order. But when a series of disturbing and slightly surreal events reveal that Bryce is not quite what he seems, but something entirely more sinister, El must face the consequences when his darkness—and her own—are unleashed.
Since the age of twelve, after losing her parents in a horrible accident, Sadie has been able to read other peoples thoughts and desires. With the help of her older sister, Laura, she gained control of her ability. And now shes about to move to new apartment in San Diego, where shell start college and realize her dream of living a regular life by the beachwith Jace, the boy whos been her best friend most of her life, as her roommate. When Sadie gets to campus, she meets a hot new guy named Adam while familiarizing herself with the school. The more she gets to know him, the more she likes him. Jace has other ideas; he hopes to deepen their friendship into a romantic relationship. But Sadie isnt certain thats a good idea. And when secrets and lies from her past begin surfacing, she knows can no longer hide from difficult truths about herself and her family. As she struggles to face her heritage head on, only time will tell whether shell stick to the ordinary path shes been seekingor accept her destiny and discover her true strength. In this novel, a fearful young woman with unusual mental powers must decide whether to pursue a normal existence or embrace the gifts that she holds.
Facing doubts and terror at forty thousand feet ... Kennedy can't wait to spend winter break in Alaska. Unfortunately, her vacation might end up cut short before her plane ever lands. As terror unfolds in the air, Kennedy stops worrying about reaching her destination. For now, her biggest challenge is just to stay alive ... As gripping, thrilling, and unforgettable as always, Turbulence is book 5 in the bestselling Christian suspense series readers can't put down. Buy your copy today ... just be prepared to stay up late!
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