In a world where darkness can seem impenetrable, A Survivor's Secrets emerges as a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit and the transformative nature of God's love. Just as she emerged from years of childhood physical and sexual abuse, Gina Cavallo found herself ensnared for nearly three years in the clutches of human traffickers, enduring the unspeakable horrors of prostitution. After a harrowing escape, Gina spent the next three decades shackled by fear, shame, and a crushing sense of worthlessness as she concealed her painful past--even from her husband. Her tale is ultimately one of resilience, courage, and eventual liberation. Today, Gina is a prominent speaker, advocate, and mentor for survivors of human trafficking. A Survivor's Secrets will ...increase your understanding of the human trafficking crisis, strengthen your resolve for change, provide insight into the mechanisms used to lure people, andinspire you to advocate for those trapped in bondage.You will discover God's astounding power to free anyone of the grip of fear, shame, and worthlessness that holds so many captive. Witnessing Gina's pathway to recovery becomes a guided tour to inviting God's brilliant light to penetrate even the darkest memories and traumas that we or our loved ones have been enduring.
A father is gone. His son is left to decipher a mystery. Danny Cavallo follows the startling clues composed in his father's enthralling autobiography before his world exploded. Tommy Cavallo's book crafted an explicit map, leading to his greatest nemeses--one who, Danny believes, is accountable for his death. As an attorney, Danny knows the legal system. As Tommy's son, he quickly adapts to the laws of the Las Vegas streets. He pursues justice by meeting his father's enemies face-to-face, triggering catastrophic consequences. Danny hopes to glean information from the women of Tommy's past: Sadie Cavallo--Danny's strong, elusive mother; Angie Russo-Morgan--Tommy's enchanting former mistress who maintains a tight connection to the Mafia; and Victoria Ursini--the mesmerizing actress, governor's wife, and Tommy's lover before his passing. A sexual harassment suit hits close to home, and one of his clients becomes the prime suspect in a high-profile homicide. Despite threats received and a hefty caseload to manage, Danny relentlessly searches for the missing pieces to solve his most puzzling case of all--his father's murder. Will Danny find the proof he seeks to catch Tommy's killer, or will his own life shatter in the process?
Would you risk it all for Love? ________________________________________________________ Tommy Cavallo: Entrepreneur—Billionaire—Father—Lover—DEAD The Entanglements drama series in Las Vegas continues! Tommy shares his life story, placing all his cards on the table. His memoirs are published several months after his death, opening himself up to the world about his family, lovers, enemies, and secrets meant to accompany him six feet under. You may have read Angie’s accounts about her affair with Tommy in The Mistress Chronicles and Sadie’s assertions regarding her marriage to Tommy in Moonlight Confessions. These tales depict their lives with Tommy, but you don’t know the whole story—until now. Tommy exposes numerous secrets about his marriage to Sadie and his obsession with Angie. His complex relationships with these women might have imploded, but this eligible bachelor does not stay unattached for long. A new love interest enters his life, complete with her own fair share of drama and enemies for Tommy to become immersed. The list of Tommy’s adversaries grows through the decades, thanks to his lust for women, money, and his association with the Mafia. Tommy suspects someone wants him dead, but he isn’t certain which one of his nemeses would go to such great lengths to kill him. Did Tommy die from natural causes or was he murdered? His memoirs could reveal a killer.
During recent decades much has been written about early modern book distribution, but until now Norway has been absent from the discussion. Drawing on book listings, this study seeks to fill this lacuna by exploring the market for books in early modern Norway. Its approach is multifaceted: consideration of the types of books accessed by different elements of Norwegian society is set alongside developments within the book market itself, such as the extended life of popular books, the gradual replacement of Latin by the vernacular and the rise in the eighteenth century in the number of books available on the market. The study demonstrates the internationality of the Norwegian book market while acknowledging specific patterns that determine its Norwegian character.
Paris, a fabulous, energetic city and a superb locale for hotel entrepreneur Tommy Cavallo and actress Victoria Ursini to hide following Tommy's fictitious death. Vicki learns of an accident in Las Vegas that nearly kills her mother, Sylvia. She leaves Tommy safely in France to rush to her mother's side, risking exposure to their aliases and the truth that Tommy is still alive. Vicki reconnects with her family when she arrives home but grows concerned that the hungry media and her vindictive ex-husband, the former governor, will shine a bright spotlight on her. She has evaded snapping cameras and ambitious reporters since Tommy quietly swept her out of Vegas to protect her from a white-collar crime and himself from an unidentified adversary who threatened his life. Chaos ensues as some well-kept family secrets unravel, including a murder, in which Sylvia becomes the prime suspect. Still, the one mystery Vicki hopes to solve is the identity of her biological father. Between Sylvia's baffling past and Tommy's unknown enemies, Vicki's whole world starts crumbling, ultimately jeopardizing Tommy's life and their future together.
This is a true-crime story of the murder of an art form: punk rock. Gina Arnold has been witness to this gradual annihilation, and she's not shy about pointing out the perpetrators: Tipper Gore, Rolling Stone, Geffen Records, Miller beer, and even the progenitors of punk themselves, the Sex Pistols, are all implicated in the demise of independent music. In Route 666: On the Road to Nirvana, Gina Arnold gave us a road map to the defiant fury that shaped punk's harsh, musical bloodletting. But now Kurt Cobain is dead. And Courtney Love is playing shows sponsored by beer companies, MasterCard is financing the Monsters of Rock tour, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are sporting free Airwalk sneakers. Arnold knows something has gone terribly wrong. Bad Religion, Metallica, Rancid, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, Pearl Jam, the Fastbacks, Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails--find out who sold out, who stayed real, and what independent music must do now to regain its lost edge. In 1978 Sid Vicious mocked a Sinatra classic with his version of "My Way." Well, it's 1997, and punk has lost its way. In Kiss This Gina Arnold just may show it the way home.
Flashback to the '70s in electrifying Las Vegas. Angie Russo's eighteenth birthday wish on New Year's Eve 1970, is to break free from the sheltered life in which she was raised. Following the murder of her father and her sister's overdose, her uncle and guardian, Vince Russo, limits her freedom to protect her from the harsh elements of Sin City and family secrets not to be exposed. The disappearance of Angie's mother is a mystery that slowly unravels, threatening the family dynamic. Th e estrangement from her mother created a thick wall of resentment within her heart, saturated with bitterness that intensifi ed through the years. When Angie meets Tommy Cavallo, a captivating, wealthy hotel and casino owner who wants to show her the world, her wish comes true. Angie is instantly mesmerized with the glamorous life he off ers. Despite her uncle's demands, she leaves the security of his home to be with the man she loves. Th e drawback is—Tommy is married. Tommy whisks Angie away to elaborate places to strengthen their relationship and build his empire, adding more hotels around the world to his chain, increasing his wealth and power. Angie chronicles her long-term love aff air and worldly adventures with Tommy throughout the highs and lows of their life together. Is their love strong enough to combat the obstacles against them?
Sadie Meade is a rebellious, promiscuous teenager in the 1960s whose only care in the world is her inadequate breast size. Born into a humble Catholic family from Massachusetts, she struggles to find her place in the family dynamic. A new job opportunity for Sadie’s father whisks the Meades to the exciting city of Las Vegas, leaving their ordinary life on the East Coast behind. Living in the heart of Sin City is uneventful with an overbearing father whose antiquated views and sharp tongue are intolerable for a headstrong young woman like Sadie. She leaves the security of her home and enters a world of debauchery. Her young-adult life is in constant turmoil as she compromises her integrity, indulging in dangerous liaisons. To unravel the web of destruction she created, Sadie makes important decisions to alter the course of her destiny. Enter Tommy Cavallo—a charming, wealthy hotel and casino manager. Sadie’s sweet, angelic looks oppose her reckless persona. The two develop an intimate friendship that leads to wedding vows. Sadie aspires to make amends for her destructive behaviors through familial obligations and philanthropic commitments. When a dear friend is found murdered, she faces her demons, using cunning methods in hopes of uncovering the mystery surrounding her friend’s death. Eventually, her shady past creeps up to haunt her. Sadie resorts to lies and manipulations as survival tactics, jeopardizing her future, her marriage, and her freedom.
In 17th century Rome, where women are expected to be chaste and yet are viewed as prey by powerful men, the extraordinary painter Artemisia Gentileschi fends off constant sexual advances as she works to become one of the greatest painters of her generation. Frustrated by the hypocritical social mores of her day, Gentileschi releases her anguish through her paintings and, against all odds, becomes a groundbreaking artist. Meticulously rendered in ballpoint pen, this gripping graphic biography serves as an art history lesson and a coming-of-age story. Resonant in the #MeToo era, I Know What I Amhighlights a fierce artist who stood up to a shameful social status quo.
Mary Hays worked alone in compiling the 302 entries that make up Female Biography (1803). By contrast, producing a modern, critical edition of the work relied on the expertise of 168 scholars across 18 countries. Essays in this collection focus on the exhaustive research, editorial challenges and innovative responses involved in this project.
In a world where darkness can seem impenetrable, A Survivor’s Secrets emerges as a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit and the transformative nature of God’s love. Just as she emerged from years of childhood physical and sexual abuse, Gina Cavallo found herself ensnared for nearly three years in the clutches of human traffickers, enduring the unspeakable horrors of prostitution. After a harrowing escape, Gina spent the next three decades shackled by fear, shame, and a crushing sense of worthlessness as she concealed her painful past—even from her husband. Her tale is ultimately one of resilience, courage, and eventual liberation. Today, Gina is a prominent speaker, advocate, and mentor for survivors of human trafficking. A Survivor’s Secrets will …increase your understanding of the human trafficking crisis,strengthen your resolve for change,provide insight into the mechanisms used to lure people, andinspire you to advocate for those trapped in bondage.You will discover God’s astounding power to free anyone of the grip of fear, shame, and worthlessness that holds so many captive. Witnessing Gina’s pathway to recovery becomes a guided tour to inviting God’s brilliant light to penetrate even the darkest memories and traumas that we or our loved ones have been enduring.
A father is gone. His son is left to decipher a mystery. Danny Cavallo follows the startling clues composed in his father's enthralling autobiography before his world exploded. Tommy Cavallo's book crafted an explicit map, leading to his greatest nemeses--one who, Danny believes, is accountable for his death. As an attorney, Danny knows the legal system. As Tommy's son, he quickly adapts to the laws of the Las Vegas streets. He pursues justice by meeting his father's enemies face-to-face, triggering catastrophic consequences. Danny hopes to glean information from the women of Tommy's past: Sadie Cavallo--Danny's strong, elusive mother; Angie Russo-Morgan--Tommy's enchanting former mistress who maintains a tight connection to the Mafia; and Victoria Ursini--the mesmerizing actress, governor's wife, and Tommy's lover before his passing. A sexual harassment suit hits close to home, and one of his clients becomes the prime suspect in a high-profile homicide. Despite threats received and a hefty caseload to manage, Danny relentlessly searches for the missing pieces to solve his most puzzling case of all--his father's murder. Will Danny find the proof he seeks to catch Tommy's killer, or will his own life shatter in the process?
Would you risk it all for Love? ________________________________________________________ Tommy Cavallo: Entrepreneur—Billionaire—Father—Lover—DEAD The Entanglements drama series in Las Vegas continues! Tommy shares his life story, placing all his cards on the table. His memoirs are published several months after his death, opening himself up to the world about his family, lovers, enemies, and secrets meant to accompany him six feet under. You may have read Angie’s accounts about her affair with Tommy in The Mistress Chronicles and Sadie’s assertions regarding her marriage to Tommy in Moonlight Confessions. These tales depict their lives with Tommy, but you don’t know the whole story—until now. Tommy exposes numerous secrets about his marriage to Sadie and his obsession with Angie. His complex relationships with these women might have imploded, but this eligible bachelor does not stay unattached for long. A new love interest enters his life, complete with her own fair share of drama and enemies for Tommy to become immersed. The list of Tommy’s adversaries grows through the decades, thanks to his lust for women, money, and his association with the Mafia. Tommy suspects someone wants him dead, but he isn’t certain which one of his nemeses would go to such great lengths to kill him. Did Tommy die from natural causes or was he murdered? His memoirs could reveal a killer.
Mavis Upton returns from her adventures in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, and this time she’s taking no prisoners—which is never ideal for a police officer . . . Mavis is pregnant, as is her daughter Ella. Facing the prospect of motherhood and being a grandmother simultaneously, the last thing Mavis needs is problems at work. She must contend with a new sexist dinosaur of a Sergeant who is more bully than mentor, and a mysterious case involving a blackmailer sending poison pen letters is baffling the force and tearing the local community apart. Can Mavis juggle impending motherhood and her career, maintain a loving relationship with her other half Joe and deal with being a grandmother, all while solving the case? Well, this is Constable Mavis Upton . . . literally anything is possible . . . Series praise “Laugh out loud brilliance, so witty and cleverly written.” —Samantha Magson “Hilarious! It’s true, everyone needs Mavis in their life.” —Sherrie Hewson “Such a terrific read!” —Lorraine Kelly
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