In her old age, Queen Clothilde, the widow of Clovis, King of the Franks, recalls her childhood, her marriage to the pagan king, his conversion, and and the bloody events after his death, and describes her reliance on her Catholic faith.
On the verge of death, the Chief of Clan MacLeod of Skye confessed to his sons - Rhys, Kai and Scott - that they had a hidden sister, Effie. Worried about the sudden disappearance of her lassie, and frustrated by the futility of the ongoing researches, he implored his sons to go out in search of their lost younger sister in the hope of discharging his responsibility while there was still time. With a brave heart and out of gratitude to their clan chief and their father as well, the MacLeod brothers set off on a journey across the Isle of Skye. Their world view could well be turned upside down through multiple bizarre encounters in the lands of their ancestors. In the course of tracing their family secret, the MacLeod brothers set out on an adventure that will change them forever. What if opening up for the future was the only way to heal from the past?
This study examines the linguistic tools which enable speakers and writers to propose adjustments and re-adjustments of the sentences they’ve just produced, as well as the goals they fulfil by doing so. We examine corrections, reformulations, specifications, modifications of points of views and link them with discursive strategies. (Re)-adjustments can be made in order to express oneself in a better way, to favor comprehension by adapting to the addressee, to structure one’s intervention, to play on the potentialities of language (polysemy, homonymy, ambiguity), to mention the main purposes associated with the use of those devices. The study focuses on the markers associated with those strategies. Therefore, it links the syntactic, semantic and pragmatic levels.
I live to wipe out his kind. But he might be my last hope. I am Harper Jones, a specialist in occult sciences and a vampire hunter. My childhood conditioned me to hate them and hunt them down, and for years I have worked towards one single goal: avenging my family. When a series of suspicious murders terrifies London, I redouble my efforts to rid the city of monsters, even if this means joining forces with my worst enemies. Their condition: a chaperon of their choosing. A certain Lysandre, another vampire, a master in the art of making things hard for me. But this is not the most disturbing aspect of my life. Something is dormant within me: a darkness that is taking me over, swallowing me up... Why does this vampire seem to know about the evil eating away at me? What does he know about my past? This quest for the truth might very well cost me my soul, along with my heart.
Who was Medea, really? Beyond the hearsay, exaggerations, and distortions inflicted by time, this is Medea’s story in her own voice, from the luxuriant gardens of her childhood in Colchis to the mysterious island from which she gives her final confession. An intoxicating graphic novel reimagining the story of one of the biggest female figures in ancient Greek mythology, for fans of Lore Olympus and Circe. The legendary sorceress from Greek myth has been cast as many things—a caring mother and a passionate lover who was thwarted by her desires; an independent woman vilified for refusing the tyranny of men; a barbarian who sowed confusion in the regimented world of the Greeks; a formidable witch, mistress of occult forces. Simply put, she was precisely what some would call a monster. And yet, there is so much more to Medea… This provocative tale is created by writer Blandine Le Callet and artist Nancy Peña, with an English translation by Montana Kane. Originally published in French by Éditions Casterman.
I never imagined I could get close to men like them, but love defies all boundaries. My mother’s death revealed a secret that haunted my childhood: the name of my biological father and his whereabouts. The journey across two states doesn’t scare me, but facing the leader of a one percenter motorcycle club does… A door to a new world opens before me—a world where survival means mastering the codes of the outlaws, the rules of a man's domain where women must fight for respect. It won’t be easy, but I can’t deny my truth—the blood coursing through my veins is his blood. I am one of them. The Wild Crows live by their own rules, ready to risk everything for freedom. But what price will I pay?
When you play in the big league, you might just lose it all. I’ve learned that the hard way. I’ve paid a high price wanting to get lost in the club’s darkness. I will never be the same again. Being the president’s daughter is everything but a blessing. All the Wild Crows’ loved ones live with a target on their back, including the kids. Horror is knocking at our door. In this race against time, hardships bring wounded souls together. There’s no room for reason anymore. The only things left are this raw and intense emotion, and these eyes I get lost into… Flying away with ravens is an exhilarating thing. Each moment of happiness is as intense as it is fleeting, so we live every single one of them to its fullest. ________________ VOLUME 2 / 5 Slow burn Romance Triggers : violence ________________ "Always wild crows... So there, I am literally amazed, captivated by this second volume. Then throw yourself on this incredible sequel. Well done Blandine P. Martin!" Emilie "A second volume that I devoured in just a few days, immersed in history like never before! It was a pleasure to find these characters, despite the hazards they face! Big crush on the evolution of the love story!"Elodie "It's a crush! In general, I don't really like stories with bikers. Still, I love the Wild Crows. This volume overwhelmed, amazed and moved me."Catarina "The best biker book of all time!"Neige "What a rollercoaster of emotions!"Anny "If you like your MC books more on the gritty side these books are for you. The story line is heart breaking at times but it will drawl you in and keep you reading. The characters are interesting and you get a real feel for who they really are." Danena
Lena and Paul are about to live the most beautiful day of their lives. As the organization of their wedding day takes shape, Cameron, Paul's half-brother and witness, joins the future bride and groom to help them get ready for their big day. What if fate knocked at your door at the worst possible time, would you let it change the course of your life?
Blandine Kriegel, at one time a collaborator with Michel Foucault, is one of France's foremost political theorists. This translation of her celebrated work L'Etat et les esclaves makes available for English-speaking readers her impassioned defense of the state. Published in France in 1979 and republished in 1989, this work challenged not only the anti-statism of the 1960s but also generations of romanticism in politics that, in Kriegel's view, inadvertently threatened the cause of liberty by refusing to distinguish between the despotic and the lawful state. In a work that addresses the urgent concerns of Europe and the contemporary world as a whole, Kriegel examines the background of modern liberal democracy in the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and argues cogently for the future of constitutional social-democracy. She maintains, among other positions, that European liberal democracies would have been impossible without the political basis provided by the lawful state first developed by monarchies. She also shows that early modern centralized states became liberal insofar as they developed a centralized legal system, rather than a centralized administration. In developing these ideas, she presents a picture of the state as a major force for human liberty.
Once in a lifetime, you meet someone who changes everything Amy 's looking for a reason to survive. Zach offers her a second chance. Happiness Palace. Two very strange words which seemed to have come out of nowhere like a godsend. At twenty-six, Amy is nothing more than a shadow of her former self after being the victim of a violent spouse and the spectator of a life already predetermined. Just when she had decided that her only option left was to leave this miserable world, fate seems to come to her rescue. A second chance which involves essentially the support from others and solidarity. A place for people like her, people forgotten by society, people who have no one and nothing left. Will she ever be able to trust anyonae again? Split between a deep-rooted fear to fall again and an overwhelming desire to still hope, Amy will need to find a way to recover. The Happiness Palace welcomes her.
An illustrated guide to the dynamic physiological structures that create and individualize the voice • Explores the structures of the vocal tract and their functional relationships to the entire musculoskeletal system with detailed drawings • Examines the components of the larynx and pharynx, the effects of muscular tensions on the vocal cords, the importance of skeletal alignment, and the complex roles of the diaphragm, soft palate, lips, and tongue in vocalization • Provides exercises and techniques for increased air flow, correct posture, proper tongue position, jaw relaxation, and toning of the soft palate to improve the voice When we use the voice, we involve the entire body. Our internal balance, muscular tone, skeletal alignments, soft tissue flexibility, and even our eye movements are reflected in the voice we project to our audience, whether one person or thousands. Using the signature anatomical style of Blandine Calais-Germain’s groundbreaking book Anatomy of Movement, this illustrated guide presents a dynamic, integrated study of the physical structures of the vocal tract and their functional relationships to the entire musculoskeletal system. From the individual bones and muscles of the head and neck to the intricate structure of the shoulders to the abdominal muscles and pelvis, the authors explain how each part of the body moves, flexes, vibrates, and supports the creation and individualization of the voice. With detailed drawings and clear, concise text, they examine the individual components of the larynx and pharynx, the effects of muscular tensions on the vocal cords, proper alignment of the skull, rib cage, and pelvis, the intimate relationship between breath and voice, and the complex roles of the diaphragm, soft palate, lips, and tongue in vocalization. They provide simple exercises and techniques for increasing air flow and force, correct posture, proper positioning of the tongue, relaxation of the jaw, and toning of the soft palate. Whether singer, teacher, actor, lawyer, politician, or workshop leader, this book reveals how understanding your vocal anatomy enables you to express your best voice.
An illustrated hands-on guide to the dynamics of the female pelvis for expectant mothers, midwives, and birth professionals • Provides fully illustrated exercises to help the expectant mother prepare her pelvis for birth and gain confidence in her body’s innate ability to birth her child • Details the anatomical intricacies of the female pelvis and its capabilities for expansion and return to its original form • Presents movements and positions to ease discomfort, enhance the productivity of contractions, aid the internal expansion of the pelvis, and prevent and treat issues that may arise such as “failure to progress” The dynamic power of the female pelvis is the key to a gentle birth. Throughout pregnancy, hormones soften the ligaments and joints of the pelvis in preparation for labor, a time when the four bones of the pelvis--the two ilia (hip bones), the coccyx (tailbone), and the sacrum--do their intimate dance of release, rotation, and counter-rotation around the soon-to-be newborn. In this hands-on guide based on 15 years of research and workshops in maternity wards, movement teachers and health professionals Blandine Calais-Germain and Núria Vives Parés detail the anatomical intricacies of the female pelvis and its capabilities for expansion and return to its original form. Providing fully illustrated exercises to help the expectant mother prepare for this pelvic transformation and gain confidence in her body’s innate ability to birth her child, they also present a variety of movements and positions for use during the different stages of labor to ease discomfort, enhance the productivity of contractions, aid the internal expansion of the pelvis, and prevent and treat issues that may arise such as “failure to progress.” Ideal for the expectant mother and her birthing partner, this book will be a welcome addition to the library of every midwife, obstetrician, doula, and movement professional who teaches pregnant women.
You have to touch the bottom to hope to rise to the surface again. If I’d been told that one day I’d put my life into the hands of a vampire, I wouldn’t have believed it. And yet... While everything I thought I knew is shattering around me, he is the rock preventing me from drowning. Lysandre. So many shadows checker his past, so much remorse lies behind his eyes. He seems even more lost than I am. What if he’s the one needing saved? To fight against a crazy king’s cruelty, I’ll need to draw on my true nature, and, like a phoenix, rise from my ashes...
An illustrated guide to the anatomy of the abdominal muscles and how to tone them successfully without injury • Presents the 16 most effective and safest abdominal exercises for great abs • Reveals how common ab exercises, such as crunches, can damage the spine, pelvic floor, diaphragm, and internal organs • Offers tips to get rid of belly fat--both superficial fat and deeper visceral fat Presenting a new type of abdominal exercise program designed with the body’s anatomical relationships in mind, Blandine Calais-Germain reveals the 6 underlying principles for working the abs efficiently, 7 exercises to get you ready, and the 16 most effective and safest abdominal exercises for a flat belly. Pointing out that ab exercises are not without risk, she reviews the most common abdominal exercises, such as crunches and leg lifts, and explains how to avoid injury to the neck, lower back, pelvic floor, diaphragm, prostate, and internal organs as well as how to protect these vital structures with appropriate abdominal work. Exploring this often misunderstood region of the body in her trademark anatomical style, Calais-Germain details the muscular structures that make up the abs, revealing that strength alone is not the sole factor in a flat stomach. Including tips to get rid of belly fat--both superficial fat and deeper visceral fat--this book reveals how to get great abs, lose weight, gain strength, and build your core all without hurting yourself.
Featuring attractive artwork, this book contains fascinating stories from both the Old and New Testaments and facts that teach children difficult Bible words and themes. Full-color illustrations.
This book analyzes the evolution of the eldercare crisis in Cuba under the influence of advanced demographic aging, a prolonged economic crisis, and growing contradictions between the needs, values, and aspirations of the various generations.
In her old age, Queen Clothilde, the widow of Clovis, King of the Franks, recalls her childhood, her marriage to the pagan king, his conversion, and and the bloody events after his death, and describes her reliance on her Catholic faith.
When you play in the big league, you might just lose it all. I’ve learned that the hard way. I’ve paid a high price wanting to get lost in the club’s darkness. I will never be the same again. Being the president’s daughter is everything but a blessing. All the Wild Crows’ loved ones live with a target on their back, including the kids. Horror is knocking at our door. In this race against time, hardships bring wounded souls together. There’s no room for reason anymore. The only things left are this raw and intense emotion, and these eyes I get lost into… Flying away with ravens is an exhilarating thing. Each moment of happiness is as intense as it is fleeting, so we live every single one of them to its fullest. ________________ VOLUME 2 / 5 Slow burn Romance Triggers : violence ________________ "Always wild crows... So there, I am literally amazed, captivated by this second volume. Then throw yourself on this incredible sequel. Well done Blandine P. Martin!" Emilie "A second volume that I devoured in just a few days, immersed in history like never before! It was a pleasure to find these characters, despite the hazards they face! Big crush on the evolution of the love story!"Elodie "It's a crush! In general, I don't really like stories with bikers. Still, I love the Wild Crows. This volume overwhelmed, amazed and moved me."Catarina "The best biker book of all time!"Neige "What a rollercoaster of emotions!"Anny "If you like your MC books more on the gritty side these books are for you. The story line is heart breaking at times but it will drawl you in and keep you reading. The characters are interesting and you get a real feel for who they really are." Danena
I never imagined I could get close to men like them, but love defies all boundaries. My mother’s death revealed a secret that haunted my childhood: the name of my biological father and his whereabouts. The journey across two states doesn’t scare me, but facing the leader of a one percenter motorcycle club does… A door to a new world opens before me—a world where survival means mastering the codes of the outlaws, the rules of a man's domain where women must fight for respect. It won’t be easy, but I can’t deny my truth—the blood coursing through my veins is his blood. I am one of them. The Wild Crows live by their own rules, ready to risk everything for freedom. But what price will I pay?
Love, hatred. Life, death. In a split second, your whole life can shift from one side to another. As the club thought it could finally enjoy a well-deserved rest, former conflicts find their way back to us, stomping on any hope of calm and quiet we had. Torn between the love I feel toward my loved ones and the worry of witnessing them fall down one by one, I’m determined to take things into my own hands. We either adapt to survive or die from too much pride. My dad will have to make a choice and keep his cool to hold onto the helm. I’ll help him as much as I possibly can, even if that means overstepping my rights within the club. Ash has to face a past he thought was behind him. I won’t let him lose his soul in this fight. Behind the proudly worn jackets of the club’s men, women act in the shadows to ensure that the boat keeps on floating at any time. Ravens never fly alone.
Lying to my dad is torture. But how can we come clean when telling him the truth would kill him? There’s nothing worse than having our secrets revealed despite us, bluntly, without any kind of ceremony. As catastrophe strikes the club, the truth is yet another hard blow for the Wild Crows’ emblematic leader. A president with fragile health, my little brother questioned by the FBI... Destiny never gives us any break. On his end, Ash has to take on a new role in his life: father of a nine-year-old boy he’s never heard of before... In the midst of rancor, broken friendships, betrayal and feelings, the club will have to find a way to put up a united front again to fight against a new common enemy.
I live to wipe out his kind. But he might be my last hope. I am Harper Jones, a specialist in occult sciences and a vampire hunter. My childhood conditioned me to hate them and hunt them down, and for years I have worked towards one single goal: avenging my family. When a series of suspicious murders terrifies London, I redouble my efforts to rid the city of monsters, even if this means joining forces with my worst enemies. Their condition: a chaperon of their choosing. A certain Lysandre, another vampire, a master in the art of making things hard for me. But this is not the most disturbing aspect of my life. Something is dormant within me: a darkness that is taking me over, swallowing me up... Why does this vampire seem to know about the evil eating away at me? What does he know about my past? This quest for the truth might very well cost me my soul, along with my heart.
Who was Medea, really? Beyond the hearsay, exaggerations, and distortions inflicted by time, this is Medea’s story in her own voice, from the luxuriant gardens of her childhood in Colchis to the mysterious island from which she gives her final confession. An intoxicating graphic novel reimagining the story of one of the biggest female figures in ancient Greek mythology, for fans of Lore Olympus and Circe. The legendary sorceress from Greek myth has been cast as many things—a caring mother and a passionate lover who was thwarted by her desires; an independent woman vilified for refusing the tyranny of men; a barbarian who sowed confusion in the regimented world of the Greeks; a formidable witch, mistress of occult forces. Simply put, she was precisely what some would call a monster. And yet, there is so much more to Medea… This provocative tale is created by writer Blandine Le Callet and artist Nancy Peña, with an English translation by Montana Kane. Originally published in French by Éditions Casterman.
VOLUME 1 / 5After losing her mother, Joe receives a letter revealing the name of her biological father and where to find him. Lonely and helpless, the young nurse decides to pack it all in to look for her estranged father, Jerry Welsh, who owns a bar and runs a motorcycle club in California. Surprised to learn he has a 27-year-old daughter, Jerry still agrees to give her chance, and he welcomes her into his inner-circle, including his family. Soon, Joe uncovers the true nature of the club. Besides being passionate about motorbikes, these men are members of a gang controlling all sorts of underground activities. Now Joe is about to step into a world that leaves no one unscathed.--------------------WARNING: Some scenes contains violence and / or strong language.The story focus on a father-daughter relationship, first of all. This is not an erotic romance Saga. The whole saga is a romantic suspense, but you'll need to be patient to discover how love can be strong. Let's ride and live an unforgettable adventure !
Ears that stick up, a crooked leg and a plumed tail, this is Lord, the street dog. Either by bad luck or by chance, he was born in the heart of a country where it is hard to survive when you have four legs and fangs and your home is the streets. He wanders at will, soldier of a freedom he has not chosen, in a world where most men would destroy his kind. That is the life of a street dog in Romania. That's how it was for Lord... until the day his life changed. In her book "Lord, king of the Romanian streets", Blandine P. Martin offers us a fresh and invigorating story, a beautiful tale of a rescue as it plays out. Throughout the pages, she makes us sensitive to the plight of street dogs in Romania without dwelling on the horror that stray dogs still face in this country. On the contrary she shares, not just Lord's story, but the stories of all those involved and the initiatives taken to help protect these animals in danger, It is a story of devotion and compassion without which nothing is ever possible.
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