In The Jewel, we followed Violet in her servitude under the Duchess of the Lake. Now we'll hear Raven's story and her time as a surrogate for the Countess of the Stone in this digital novella from Amy Ewing. When Raven is bought at the Auction, she knows immediately that things will not go well. And when she arrives at the Countess's palace, Raven quickly discovers that the Countess is much less interested in having a baby than experimenting with Raven's mind and body. Raven can only hope for an escape . . . and to see Violet again, all the while reminding herself that she is Raven Stirling, and she does matter. Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
When Jim Carrey's family was homeless, his sense of humor was severely tested. Since then, his sense of fun has made him a multimillionaire. He now stars in movies for both children and adults. He can play any roles he chooses, from serious characters to the grumpy Grinch. No matter what character he plays, Jim Carrey's talents make him a true s...
Fiesta San Antonio began in 1891 began as a parade in honor of the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto and has evolved into an annual Mardi Gras-like festival attended by four million with more than 100 cultural events raising money for nonprofit organizations in San Antonio, Texas. At Fiesta's start, the events were socially exclusive, one of the most prominent being the Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo, a lavish, debutante pageant crowning a queen of the festival. Cornyation was created in 1951 by members of the San Antonio's theater community as a satire, mocking the elite with their own flamboyant duchesses, empresses, and queens, accompanied by men in drag and local political figures in outrageous costume. The stage show quickly transformed into a controversial parody of local and national politics and culture. Cornyation is the first history of this major Fiesta San Antonio event, tracing how it has become one of Texas’s iconic and longest-running LGBT events, and one of the Southwest's first large-scale fundraisers for HIV-AIDS research, raising more than $2.5 million since 1990.
Tables of Knowledge shows that Dutch genre paintings and still lifes enact in visual form a process of recording information similar to that of science, with intriguing results." "Stone investigates such diverse topics as seventeenth-century advances in optics and the attendant explosion of data about the natural world; the proliferation of material goods in prosperous Dutch homes; and the compelling realism of Golden Age paintings."--Jacket.
For decades, stunt master Jackie Chan has brought humor as well as skill to martial arts movies. He delights audiences with his death-defying stunts and abilities as an actor and director. His movies include Shanghai Noon, Rush Hour, and New Police Story. Winner of many awards, Jackie Chan has his star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, His work continues to thrill action-movie fans around the world. Book jacket.
This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice focuses on Immunology and Vaccination, with topics including: Recent Advances In Vaccine Technologies; Immune System's Response to Vaccination; Current Vaccine Strategies for Dogs and Cats; Update on Therapeutic Vaccines; Common and Newly Recognized Autoimmune Diseases; Adverse Response to Vaccination; Vaccines in Shelters and Group Settings; Evidence vs Belief in Vaccine Recommendations; Effects of Aging on the Immune Response; and Use of Antibody Titer to Determine the Need for Vaccination.
A falling tree only make a sound if someone is around to hear? It raises the question of what happens in the woods by the coast, with nothing around but mountains. Where Vera is alone and has no one to confirm whether it's her mind playing tricks on her, or if there truly is someone near. Do they want to do her harm? Or are her own hallucinations what's trying to get into her room at night? Years after Vera's home was destroyed and her life forever changed, she goes back to find closure. But what she finds is not only that things aren't the way she has been told, but that someone else has been messing with her fate.
A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, discussing her early life, and looking at her activities as a political wife, and as first lady, on behalf of children, women, and minorities.
Fáilte! Brew yourself a cuppa and settle in to discover...Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone? It's the closest you can feel to the Emerald Isle without boarding a plane! You'll tickle your noggin with spirited questions, including: How did a white bull start a war? What is Brian Boru's connection to Guinness? Why was 1847 known as Black '47? Where does peat come from? What's so special about the Book of Kells? This terrific little tome provides the answers to those questions and many more. With information on Irish history, mythology, and culture, you'll be able to go on and on about anything and everything about The Old Sod.
Text and many photos and sidebars describe the events and effects of the Great Depression and the Second World War in America; also includes a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of Web sites.
With each title representing a difference era, this series tells the story of American history from the first migration over the Beringia land bridge to the present day. Discussions of politics, conflicts, foreign affairs, and the economy are balanced with information about home life, fashion, entertainment, the media, literature, and the arts.
In The Jewel, we followed Violet in her servitude under the Duchess of the Lake. Now we'll hear Raven's story and her time as a surrogate for the Countess of the Stone in this digital novella from Amy Ewing. When Raven is bought at the Auction, she knows immediately that things will not go well. And when she arrives at the Countess's palace, Raven quickly discovers that the Countess is much less interested in having a baby than experimenting with Raven's mind and body. Raven can only hope for an escape . . . and to see Violet again, all the while reminding herself that she is Raven Stirling, and she does matter. Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
Taking justice into your own hands can be deadly... After receiving a mysterious note from the man claiming to be her brother’s confidential informant, Special Agent Amelia Storm decides to trust fellow agent Zane Palmer with the truth. But as Amelia tells Zane about her murdered brother’s activities and her own ties to the mafia world, they’re called into work. A federal judge, along with her husband and daughter, have been murdered execution-style. The case reeks of mafia involvement, but several aspects of the case hint at something more personal. There’s no doubt the hit was premeditated and carefully planned...except for one crucial fact. The killer left a witness behind, and though traumatized by the events she witnessed, the girl shares a few important details. The killer was a man...and he wasn’t alone. Driven to settle a score and dictate their own brand of justice, the killers aren’t finished yet. As Amelia soon learns, they have a score to settle...and one of the Bureau’s own is next. From the wickedly dark minds of Mary Stone and Amy Wilson comes Storm’s Justice, book seven of the Amelia Storm Series. Be careful who you aggravate. They may take justice into their own hands.
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