At 23 years old, Blissany Pennington-Taylor is having a 'mid twenties crisis'. A socialite and daughter to a billionaire entrepreneur and a retired supermodel, Bliss is struggling to find her niche in life. Her close group of eccentric friends- Belle, Felix, Scarlet, Willow and Amber, all have plans for their future sussed but marriage, kids and career feel like a long way off for Bliss. She dabbles with a few career paths –including a novel titled 'Stiletto Woman' but none seem to stick. Raised in a world of glamour and affairs, accident prone, day dreamer Bliss embarks on a journey to discover where her talents lie and a character from her own novel, Stiletto Woman, will help her do it. Rivalry, new found family and uncovered secrets makes the socialites future difficult to predict. Bliss learns the value of friendship and that love does not always run smoothly. A revelation about her parents past, life in the public eye and shocking betrayals make a bumpy ride but will Blissany succeed in making a name for herself in this cut throat industry?
This is a story that must be told. It tells the lifestyle and relationship problems of a woman in her sixties, involved with the romance of her gentlemen friends. No one knew the depth of her love, the loss of their relationship, and how difficult it was to recover. Journaling in her diary was the only way that Ava wanted to share her encounters without being judged. She realized that she was drawn to the same type of men and the outcome was always the same. Then she met Eric…
Have you ever felt lost, missing something inside, or as if your soul is starving? "You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put clothes on but cannot keep warm" (Haggai 1:6). Have you ever wanted to know God, sought out to have a personal relationship with Him somehow, then looked at the Holy Bible and felt overwhelmed at the thought of reading it? "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). This is a collection of the Holy Bible put together to allow you an opportunity to get to know God personally, one bread crumb at a time. This book is full of bread crumbs meant to feed your heart and soul and make a trail to lead lost sheep out of the darkness and into the light of God's love. "I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life" (John 10:14, 27).
Have you ever wondered whether God is with you or around you in your everyday life? God loves all of us, wanting nothing but love, happiness, and joy in our hearts as we go throughout our days. To accomplish that, He touches our lives in very small ways every day. Sometimes God’s presence in our lives is no bigger than a fingerprint—a fingerprint that we can miss if our eyes aren’t open and looking for them. Do you have your eyes open to see God’s fingerprints in your life?
When you are young, life is simple. Or at least it’s supposed to be. Girl meets boy, they fall head over heels in love and they plan to live happily ever after. See? Simple. For Lucas and Cecelia, it isn’t quite that easy. They have the falling in love bit down, but they learn far too young that you aren’t always guaranteed the happily ever after.
Have you ever wondered about how powerful God is and if He ever shows His power in ways we can see? He does, using his creations like nature and animals. We tend to miss the things He tries to show us, or we call it "odd" and then carry on with the day. But maybe the next time you see something that just doesn't belong, you'll stop and wonder, Is it odd, or is it God?
Eureka: Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an innovative book for medical students that fully integrates core science, clinical medicine and surgery. The book benefits from an engaging and authoritative text, written by specialists in the field, and has several key features to help you really understand the subject: Chapter starter questions - to get you thinking about the topic before you start reading Break out boxes which contain essential key knowledge Clinical cases to help you understand the material in a clinical context Unique graphic narratives which are especially useful for visual learners End of chapter answers to the starter questions A final self-assessment chapter of Single Best Answers to really help test and reinforce your knowledge The First Principles chapter clearly explains the key concepts, processes and structures of the female reproductive system. The Clinical Essentials chapters provide an overview of the symptoms and signs of obstetric and gynaecological disease, relevant history and examination techniques, investigations and management options. A series of disease-based chapters give concise descriptions of all major disorders, e.g. complications of pregnancy, gynaecological tumours and subfertility, each chapter introduced by engaging clinical cases that feature unique graphic narratives. The Emergencies chapter covers the principles of immediate care in situations, such as ectopic pregnancy and eclampsia. An Integrated Care chapter discusses strategies for the management of chronic conditions across primary and other care settings. Finally, the Self-Assessment chapter comprises 80 multiple choice questions in clinical Single Best Answer format, to thoroughly test your understanding of the subject. The Eureka series of books are designed to be a 'one stop shop': they contain all the key information you need to know to succeed in your studies and pass your exams.
Percy Jackson meets The Mortal Instruments Christina Jones had always thought that she was normal, just your typical unlucky woman. But this all changes on her twenty-first birthday when she falls, quite literally, headfirst into a world that was thought only to exist in Ancient Greek mythology. With her new friends, Sophie Romain and Lucas Teravin, by her side, Christina has to fight, not only to control her developing powers and remember who she is, but also to fight the demon that hunts her for a mysterious figure called The Master.
Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence This ground breaking book presents the first evidence of forced labour among displaced migrants who seek refuge in the UK. Through a critical engagement with contemporary debates about precarity, unfreedom and socio-legal status, the book explores how asylum and forced labour are linked, and enmeshed in a broader picture of modern slavery produced through globalised working conditions. Drawing on original evidence generated in fieldwork with refugees and asylum seekers, this is important reading for students and academics in social policy, social geography, sociology, politics, refugee, labour and migration studies, and policy makers and practitioners working to support migrants and tackle forced labour.
Binky the bunny's winter tale by Hannah Russell. It's Christmas Eve and the woodland friends are getting ready for the big day ahead, there is so much excitement around Christmas time, Mighty the mouse loves the drink hot chocolate when it's cold outside and Felicity the fox is sat knitting a last minute stocking to hang by the fire. This book has been brought to you by best selling author Hannah Russell, Hannah is based in the Yorkshire Dales and often writes books which include pets or animal characters, she finds inspiration from her own 20+ pets. 'A Magical Christmas tale for younger readers
In Danger at the Cove, the second book in a delightful cozy series by Hannah Dennison a surprise visitor makes an appearance on the island—and murder ensues. Renovations on Tregarrick Rock Hotel are coming along, and Evie Mead thinks they just might be done by opening day. Then one of her sister Margot’s old Hollywood friends, Louise, arrives unannounced—and expecting VIP treatment. Evie has half a mind to tell Louise to find other accommodations, but Margot pleads with Evie, saying that Louise—despite her upbeat and demanding attitude—is grieving her recently deceased husband. Evie pities her, and besides, the sisters need help. A simple rewiring project has resulted in a major overhaul of the hotel, and they’re way over budget. The small life insurance policy left to Evie by her own husband is gone, and they are desperate for funds. Margot believes that Louise, a marketing guru, can put the hotel on the map and give it the boost it needs. But when a member of the hotel staff is found dead, and then another murder follows, the sisters’ plans crumble before their eyes. Who would do such a thing—and why? In a rollicking adventure involving a shipwreck filled with buried treasure, a dashing and mysterious Australian named Randy, and old rivalries stretching back to far before Evie and Margot ever set foot on the island, it’s all hands on deck to find the killer—and save the hotel.
Aion, a major work from Jung's later years, has long been a source of fascination for a wide variety of scholars and thinkers. Presented here are two substantial commentaries on this rich and complex text by two important figures in Jung's life and work: Barbara Hannah and Marie-Louise von Franz. Hannah delivered these lectures in 1957 at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich. She addresses each chapter of Aion, providing detailed, in-depth analysis of selected passages, while suggesting resources for further study. Well-paced and thoughtfully planned, she scans the work from beginning to end, illuminating many subtle nuances. In a private interview with Claude Drey in her home during the spring of 1965, Marie-Louise von Franz looks closely at chapter fourteen of Aion-"The Structure and Dynamics of the Self." Published here for the first time, von Franz offers a lively and free-flowing discussion of key passages in Jung's work. This is the first volume in a new series edited by Emmanuel Kennedy-Xypolitas, "Polarities in the Psyche," focusing on the broad theme of the opposites in the psyche. The second volume will be The Archetypal Symbolism of Animals (also from Chiron Publications)
A MOTHER WITH AN EMPTY NEST IS BEING HAUNTED BY A GHOSTLY CHILDREN'S CHOIR. ARE THEY GIVING HER AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE THAT ONLY SHE CAN HEAR, OR ARE THEIR MOTIVES MORE SINISTER? Louise Beeston is being haunted. Louise has no reason left to stay in the city. She can't see her son, Joseph, who is away at boarding school, where he performs in a prestigious boys' choir. Her troublesome neighbor has begun blasting choral music at all hours of the night—and to make matters worse, she's the only one who can hear it. Hoping to find some peace, Louise convinces her husband, Stuart, to buy them a country house in an idyllic, sun-dappled gated community called Swallowfield. But it seems that the haunting melodies of the choir have followed her there. Could it be that her city neighbor has trailed her to Swallowfield, just to play an elaborate, malicious prank? Is there really a ghostly chorus playing outside her door? And why won't they stop? Growing desperate, she begins to worry about her mental health. Against the pleas and growing disquiet of her husband, Louise starts to suspect that this sinister choir is not only real but a warning. But of what? And how can it be, when no one else can hear it? In The Orphan Choir, Sophie Hannah brings us along on a darkly suspenseful investigation of obsession, loss, and the malevolent forces that threaten to break apart a loving family.
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