Suppose that after the Second World War, Nazi scientists came to America under the auspices of a secret program, to work on various classified projects for the military.
Who is Vera A. Utall? Why has she entwined celebrity Nick Maggot and legendary literary genius Orville Goner in her sexual web? Soft-boiled private eye (and hairdresser) David Dennings is hired to track the vanished siren. Through a hallucinatory labyrinth only Ann Diamond could have created, the trail leads him to the nefarious Dead White Males. Raymond Chandler and Philip K. Dick meet Virginia Woolf in this unconventional whodunit in which Dennings' very life depends on finding the solution that lies buried within an elusive master's thesis. Will he make it before the hourglass runs out? Critical Comment ìIf you're tired of pretentious Canadian literary experiences and want a good story that keeps you laughing, Ann Diamondís Dead White Males is a heartening change.î ó James Moran, July 2002 ìThe plot moves quickly between Canada and South America and between reality and whatever else is out there, so that the only thing the reader can do is let go and be taken along, laughing all the way.î ó Patty Osborne, GEIST, spring 2001 ì[Dead White Males]is nutty, paranoid, messy and a great deal of fun. A must for Ann Diamond fans.î ó The Montreal Gazette ìWhether they fight their battles in the fantastic or realistic world, Diamond's women seem to use their involvement with brutish, insensitive men as acts of defiance....î ó Mary Frances Hill, Books in Canada ìDead White Males is a paean to postmodernism, with its elaborate pastiche of texts, narrators, hallucinatory fragments, dream visions, and echoic episodes...î ó Canadian Literature, 2003
A woman, a hand, a diamond? Mystery! At least for Isobel Van Dursan, the peripatetic "hit-woman" who continuously finds herself embroiled in murders, by both her own hand and others. A diamond ring is the focus of this new novel from Ann Blair Kloman, carrying the reader from Newport, RI, to Bainbridge Island, WA, and Old Lyme, CT, before returning to Isobels home base of Elmore Harbor, Maine.
The influence of the preconception and prenatal period on child development and parent-child relationships. This book presents recent knowledge, research, and theory about the earliest developmental period—from conception to birth—which holds even greater consequences for the health and development of the human organism than was previously understood. Theory and research in multiple disciplines provide the foundation for the exploration of how experiences during conception and time in the womb; during and after birth; and experiences with caregivers and the family system in the early postnatal period impact an individual physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially over their life span. Knowledge drawn from numerous fields highlights the opportunity for parents-to-be and the practitioners who care for them to intentionally support the cultivation of nurturing internal and external environments during the preconception, prenatal, and early parenting periods. Theory and research from the fields of psychology, medicine, psychophysiology, epigenetics, and traumatology, among others, suggest that doing so will support lifelong multidimensional aspects of healthy development in children and adults and may also benefit future generations.
On a day in the spring of 1956, my parents dressed my brother and me in brand new outfits, my mother put on makeup and her best, camel-hair coat, and we all went for a drive in the countryside near Montreal. We took along our puppy, Smokey, wrapped in a blanket in case he peed on the seats of our new car. Not long before, my father had agreed to enrol me in a special program, whose directors were very interested in bright little girls like me." So begins Ann Diamond's terrifying tale of growing up in Canada during the Cold War -- an era when secrecy ran rampant, ruining careers and lives. This is the true story of one family caught in a dangerous web of deception. Ann Diamond is an award-winning Canadian writer.
A Girl's Best Friend by Eileen Ann Brennan Natalie Phillips has found her one true love. Every night the devastatingly handsome Latino brings her to unspeakable heights of erotic pleasure. He's everything she ever dreamed of - hot, handsome and totally in love with her. But is he real? Or just a dream? Trapped by the spell of the diamond necklace, her lover has been waiting for the one woman destined to be his - Natalie. Now she is within his grasp but he is unable to claim her forever until she discovers the secret of the diamond. If she doesn't free him from the prison of the diamond's magic in time, her one true love will be lost to her forever. Bejeweled and Bedeviled by Tiffany Bryan Sexual Boundaries-Real or Imagined? Successful and in control of her life, Kayden is ready to dispel a suspicion she would enjoy submission. Until the enigmatic, powerful Master Dom she chooses to pit her independence against strolls into her office, igniting a long-dormant flame of forbidden passion. One look into his compelling, amber gaze and she realizes she is about to go skinny-dipping in some very dangerous waters. A master at reading women, Hunter knows Kayden is meant to be his. Not for the length of a temporary agreement-forever. Confident, intelligent and sexy as hell, she tests his iron control at every turn. A challenge both he and his tightly restrained lust are more than willing to rise to. He is very much looking forward to teaching her the unfathomable pleasures to be had from sexual submission and adorning her with not only the bindings of pleasure but those of a lifetime commitment as well. Beyond the Veil by Amanda Sidhe In the basement of the Warren Mansion Museum, Carolyn discovers a diamond ring enchanted to allow the wearer to see and interact with spirits. Bruce, cursed hundreds of years ago, is trapped as a spirit beyond the veil between worlds. Carolyn is the first person to see him in many years. And not just see him, but touch him. The attraction between the dominant and sexy Bruce and the passionate Carolyn builds with each sizzling encounter. But curses have a way of not wanting to be broken, putting them both in serious peril. Diamond Lady by Desiree Holt Anna Beloit lived sexual adventures vicariously through the books she read in her bookstore. But she was tired of experiencing life only on paper, tired of the routine she lived, tired of the boring men who had no idea what eroticism was. She wanted a grand adventure that would fulfill her erotic fantasies. An expert in the art of sensual love, wealthy, powerful Dominic Fellini could have any woman he wanted. From the moment he spotted Anna he wanted to claim her, to teach her the sexual heights she could achieve with him. Then fate and her sister's wedding brought them together and in one night Dominic took her on the sexual ride of her life. But would one night be enough for these two lovers? Heart Diamond by Margaret L. Carter Roseanne thought she'd lost her fianc, Tim, forever when he died in a car crash. Wanting to leave her something of himself, he arranged to have a diamond ring made from his ashes. Now Tim haunts the ring. Tim's spirit gains power from the passion he finds while wrapped in Roseanne's arms. The more they make love, the stronger he becomes. But it does not last and Roseanne fears losing their love once more. Tim has returned from beyond death to claim his beloved - even if he has to fight his own brother for her.
Erin Windsor hires a shady prospector to help her find her newly inherited diamond mine in the outback of Australia, and together they embark on an adventure cluttered by natural and man-made obstacles.
Seven years have passed since Erik, the former Opera Ghost, has roamed the cellars of the Paris Opera House. Although he has worked hard to transform his life, he finds that some of the decisions he made in his past are about to unleash their consequences, bringing danger to his friends and family.
Tragedy to Triumph and Faith over Fear are two phrases we hear in today's world. Mental Health is big news. People are trying to make it during the pandemic and some are recreating their lives. Finding Diamonds is a reference book with words that can be quoted and used during the times you lose hope. "Love thy neighbor" is Christ's law. We need to learn to love each other no matter our past and maybe present. Have empathy for your loved ones and those who cross your path no matter their attitude. It is not what happens to us but how we handle the situation. You cannot control what is out of your control like other people's actions and behaviors. I am Alyssa Merritt and I am here to put a new lease on your life. I have been a life coach for over 20 years teaching others the coping skills to get through the hardest times in life and healthy life skills; getting back to the basics. I am a public speaker and podcaster with her husband, Michael. We are a double portion of motivation, inspiration, faith, hope, and love. Spiritual transformation is for eternity. Our podcast is "Born to Succeed with Michael and Alyssa Merritt". Check it out! I am a co-author in the #1 International Best-Selling book, 1Habit To Thrive In A Post-Covid World. It is a must-read. Our motto is you are Born to Succeed, one step at a time. "You don't have to be great to get started but you have to start to be great." I created Finding Diamonds through divine intervention. The authors trusted God for the words and HIS wisdom to share their testimony from a mess to a message in hopes to help someone else in the world. The book was written by 12 women but anyone can relate to the stories. Our input equals our output. What are you inputting into your mind for success? -Say Yes to Success. Expect to Win. -Read 20 minutes a day. -Set Boundaries for yourself and others. -Love More. -There is always an answer. My life verse which I suggest you understand as well. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 I created "Finding Diamonds", a non-profit that works with other organizations to help in the community. The non-profit was created to help women starting over, homelessness, young human trafficking, and mental health.
Colour Wheel: Gold. Sails Literacy Series - developed by leading New Zealand educationalists and authors Jill Eggleton and Jo Windsor. The Sails Literacy Series is the perfect resource for Guided Reading and Writing, Reciprocal Reading and Independent Reading. The engaging visuals and subjects will motivate your students to read for pleasure and for information. Fluency Titles: At the Fluency level children continue to be challenged to think critically and apply comprehension and processing strategies to more complex texts. High frequency words introduced at the Early stage are reinforced and more challenging interest words are incorporated in the Fiction and Non Fiction texts. At this level children also begin to be introduced to the essential Text Forms of Narrative, Recount, Informational Report and Informational Explanation in a Guided Reading situation. The texts provide children with a step by step model of the text form for writing purposes and so incorporate Reading and Writing in the one lesson. Lastly the Fluency texts provide ample reading mileage for students to gain confidence at the Turquoise, Purple and Gold levels.
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