Living by the Pen traces the pattern of the development of women's fiction from 1696 to 1796 and offers an interpretation of its distinctive features. It focuses upon the writers rather than their works, and identifies professional novelists. Through examination of the extra-literary context, and particularly the publishing market, the book asks why and how women earned a living by the pen. Cheryl Turner has researched and lectured widely in the field of eighteenth-century women's writing.
The stabbing of Johnny Stompanato on Good Friday 1958 by the 14 year-old Cheryl Crane, Lana Turner's daughter - was one of the most shocking and scandalous Hollywood tragedies ever. Now, 30 years later, Cheryl Crane tells the true story of that night of horror, the events that led up to it and the terrible aftermath. Despite a lonely and often horrific childhood as the daughter of a Hollywood megastar, she refused to remain a victim despite being repeatedly raped by one of her mother's lovers and sent to a series of remand homes after the killing. She eventually reconciles with her mother and comes to terms with her own sexuality to lead a saner life with her live-in companion Josh - ex-girlfriend of Peter Lawford.
The beauty of this book is that it incorporates Scripture to show how having an experience with God is not a dream or a fantasy, but reality. It is not only certain individuals that can enter into a divine relationship; rather God's outreach toward humanity makes each one of us special. When we embrace the one-on-one encounter He intended, we will be able to view Him in all His glory.
In Rivera Beach, Florida, drugs, thugs and their violence run the city. Tyrena falls for one of the largest kingpins in the "Gunshine State." When the relationship sours, Ty breaks away from Tilik's clutches and into the arms of another man.
Let's be real, the Christian walk is not easy. We are on the battlefield at all times without negotiation. The territory is marked and the lines are defined. What side are you on? Will you be defeated or victorious? Will you embrace the day, let it flow in faith or will you hide behind a mask of fear? Let's be real, this journey is no cake walk. So we must learn to yield to God's way and His plan. He is in control and loves us beyond measure. The hurt, disappointments, discouragement and pain will not disappear. How will we respond is the question. The Lord speaks, will you recognize His voice? Will you yield? Your gift speaks your purpose in this world. You are a gift given to others, so walk in your gift and share who you were made to be. Yield.
This book is a heartwarming story of one TS womans journey of agony and pain, acceptance, and unconditional love. Join her as she educates you about TS and tells you about her unbelievable voyage across the world to finally find her two amazing children and the relentless dedication to achieve the family she and her husband always dreamed of. This voyage created a deep passion to support other TS families and allowed her to meet some incredible people along the way. This book will describe how her diagnosis of TS allowed her to educate the public about this rare chromosomal disorder with accurate information, break down TS stereotypes/misconceptions, and bring hope and support to newly diagnosed TS families. She has been fortunate to do this in many ways and continues doing so today on a national level through the Turner Syndrome Society of the US. (TSSUS). This is an opportunity to share with TS individuals and their family and friends her story of living with TS and the true and honest feelings revealed through different life experiences and its affects. You wont want to miss this intriguing story of an amazing roller-coaster ride of discrimination, three emotional IVF attempts, the miracle of how she and her husband found their two adoptions, and the awesome work being done today to help TS individuals lead a normal and productive life. This book will also offer a wide range of medical and support resources and offer hope and inspiration to newly diagnosed families who think they are out there all alone raising their TS daughter.
Over the last five years a sequence of key documents has examined the theoretical and practical aspects of different strategies for recognising and recording the learning outcomes of non-certificated learning. Expert colloquia and further research have refined our understanding of effective practice and, importantly, learners' perspectives as well as those of practitioners and providers have informed this process. NIACE has been commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) to scope the territory of debate in England, as it affects learning outside higher education. This paper identifies some key areas of development and consensus, including principles and tenets of effective practice, and a range of issues for further discussion.
When Ryan Melton, husband of television star Diara Elliot, is found murdered, realtor and amateur detective Nikki Harper sorts through a tangled web of lies to find the truth before she becomes the next target.
An addictive read. Perfect for movie star fans." –Library Journal Cheryl Crane, daughter of movie icon Lana Turner, brings her Hollywood insider expertise to a star-studded mystery series featuring celebrity realtor-turned-sleuth Nikki Harper and her screen goddess mother, Victoria Bordeaux. . . When the body of a spoiled, violent, party-boy turns up in a dumpster behind her mother's mansion, Nikki feels duty-bound to get involved. Eddie Bernard may have been the son of one of the biggest TV producers of all time, but the list of people glad to see him gone could stretch from one of end of Bel Air to the other. And the one person Nikki's sure is innocent is also the prime suspect: Jorge Delgado, her childhood friend and the son of Victoria's housekeeper. While Victoria relishes the Tinseltown scandal, Nikki is soon submerged in a secret world of celebrity drug-dealing, dangerous cults, conniving stars, and, of all things, the Food Network. But as Nikki starts to close in on the truth, can she keep Jorge from facing the final curtain. . .while keeping herself out of a killer's spotlight? "Crane clearly has fun playing with established mystery tropes and upsetting expectations. Fans of entertaining light fiction are in for a treat." --Publishers Weekly "Who knows the back doors of Hollywood better than Crane? Not only does Crane know what the rich and famous want hidden, she's got a pretty good handle on the lengths they'd go to hide it." --RT Book Reviews
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