The Penultimate Episode of the Paranormal Talent Agency Demon Barbara Knollman enjoys her reign as the head of Las Vegas and barely tolerates the necessity of running for office. But when her precognitive abilities save her from an attack on the candidates, she becomes both target and suspect. Uncertain of her next steps, Barbara agrees to help angel Liam Collins stop a supernatural being hellbent on taking control of the paranormal world by whatever means necessary. And wonders if she’s heading down a path of no return. Accused of murder and with her demonic powers on the fritz, Barbara allows Liam to convince her to team with the Paranormal Talent Agency. Can Barbara clear her name, stop a killer… and open her dark heart to true love? Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
A trail of bodies. A killer hiding in plain sight. A man fighting for his family. "Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater, had a wife and couldn't keep her." Peter Hampton receives a phone call one evening that threatens to destroy his family. He thought he had outrun his past, but fears the nightmare is about to begin again. Peter has been playing a cat-and-mouse game throughout his life, never knowing who else was in the game or how the game would end. A woman hiding behind an alias seems to have a connection to Peter. Could she have the answers he seeks? How does it feel to know that your presence in someone's life can condemn that person to death? Topics: Murder mystery, psychological thriller, rated R, serial killer
One man is dead, boiled alive by an unexplained fever-illness. He is just the first. When locals fall ill on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, a team with a reputation for solving unusual cases is recruited to discover why. Assistant investigator Sarah Danger can barely contain her excitement at being flown with her boss to a tropical paradise. After all, she expects this is a client overreaction to a natural event, and a routine medical explanation for the deadly fever-illness will surely come. But hidden beneath the lush beauty of Hawai‘i is something that science can’t explain, and the key to saving everyone may well be as old as the Big Island itself. When unexpectedly thrust into a leadership role, Sarah must rely on her empath abilities and background in comparative mythology to solve the case. Can she uncover the truth in time, or will she fall victim herself? Don’t miss out on the first Doctor Danger supernatural mystery, Hazard in Hawaii, from the author of the Paranormal Talent Agency. Topics: Paranormal cozy mystery, rated PG-13, first in series, paranormal mystery, mythology, Hawaii, supernatural suspense
In an increasingly contentious political and cultural landscape, Dr. Heather Silvio focuses on and offers solutions to the negative impact of extremes on all sides. Dr. Silvio asks the tough questions about the growing segment of society that: • expresses incredible entitlement • acts out when they don’t get their way • seems determined to make the world conform to them and their preferences, no matter the cost. In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Heather Silvio develops the first clinical guidelines and treatment for Special Snowflake Syndrome and provides penetrating social commentary on the impact of this debilitating disorder. More than a derisive or humorous description of bad behavior, acting like a “special snowflake”, as Dr. Silvio compellingly argues, is symptomatic of an unrecognized personality disorder destroying the world.
The entire 6-book Paranormal Talent Agency first season comes together in one fun, flirty, fantasy collection. Join the ladies of the Las Vegas entertainment industry as they find love while solving paranormal mysteries. Lights, Camera, Action (Episode 1) An empath talent agent risks her life – and her heart – when she teams up with her not-quite-human client to prove him innocent of murder. Reset to One (Episode 2) Drawn together in the search for a killer, a 1920’s vampire actress and the murder suspect’s human best friend fight her pretentious vampire ex – and their mutual attraction. That’s a Wrap (Episode 3) A naiad movie producer antagonizes and attracts a human detective when she inserts herself into his investigation of an actor’s murder by an invisible killer. An Unexpected Sequel (Episode 4) With the reluctant help of the Paranormal Talent Agency, a demon’s minion risks her life to save the supernatural being she’s been ordered to kill. Jumping the Shark (Episode 5) When a demon with precognitive abilities on the fritz finds herself unjustly accused of murder, she risks her heart to join with her angel ex-boyfriend to stop the real killer. The Season Finale (Episode 6) A Las Vegas television reporter will let nothing stop her investigation into the supernatural story of a lifetime, not even a murderous time-traveling ghost or a sexy were-panther. Paranormal Mystery & Flirty Romance This is the complete Paranormal Talent Agency series. Just like on television, each episode contains a complete sweet paranormal romance and mystery; to enjoy the crossover characters and larger story you'll want to read them all. Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, just kisses, rated PG-13, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
The Exciting Conclusion of the Paranormal Talent Agency Television reporter Elizabeth “Liz” Addison is investigating the supernatural story of a lifetime. Except she doesn’t know what it is, just who it is – Catherine Rodham, owner of the Paranormal Talent Agency. Liz knows she’s on the right track when a time-traveling ghost warns her that she’ll die if she continues the investigation. She ignores the threats until her romantic interest in Antonio “Tony” DiMaio, the were-panther owner of Soprannaturale, puts him directly in the supernatural line of fire. To save Tony and uncover the truth about Catherine, Liz and the Paranormal Talent Agency join together for one last wild adventure in the paranormal world of Las Vegas! Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance This is the sixth and final book in the Paranormal Talent Agency. Please read the first five in order to fully understand and enjoy this finale! Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
The road to true love is never a smooth one… Shelly Newsome believes that her ex-boyfriend made a mistake breaking up with her. As a witch, she could just nudge him back in the right direction. All she needs is to cast the proper spells. Which she isn’t very good at. Thank goodness Shelly’s best friend is one of the most skilled spellcasters in Wildcrest. After so long in the friend zone, maybe there’s a way out… Dr. Benjamin Wright has loved Shelly since high school. When her boyfriend dumps her, Ben is finally ready to expose his heart. Until she asks for his help crafting the perfect spells to win that ex back. After Ben agrees, he makes an impulsive decision to tweak the first spell to misfire. He hopes this will buy him time to show Shelly they belong together; however, some spells are not meant to be messed with. Will Ben’s impetuous decision provide an unexpected way out of the friend zone, or lead Shelly to reject him forever? Read the story of their bumpy road to happily ever after in the first book in the small town, sweet paranormal romance series, Wildcrest Witches. Topics: Small town romance, sweet witch romance, friends to lovers, guaranteed happily ever after
The Exciting Conclusion of the Paranormal Talent Agency Television reporter Elizabeth “Liz” Addison is investigating the supernatural story of a lifetime. Except she doesn’t know what it is, just who it is – Catherine Rodham, owner of the Paranormal Talent Agency. Liz knows she’s on the right track when a time-traveling ghost warns her that she’ll die if she continues the investigation. She ignores the threats until her romantic interest in Antonio “Tony” DiMaio, the were-panther owner of Soprannaturale, puts him directly in the supernatural line of fire. To save Tony and uncover the truth about Catherine, Liz and the Paranormal Talent Agency join together for one last wild adventure in the paranormal world of Las Vegas! Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance This is the sixth and final book in the Paranormal Talent Agency. Please read the first five in order to fully understand and enjoy this finale! Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
One man is dead, boiled alive by an unexplained fever-illness. He is just the first. When locals fall ill on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, a team with a reputation for solving unusual cases is recruited to discover why. Assistant investigator Sarah Danger can barely contain her excitement at being flown with her boss to a tropical paradise. After all, she expects this is a client overreaction to a natural event, and a routine medical explanation for the deadly fever-illness will surely come. But hidden beneath the lush beauty of Hawai‘i is something that science can’t explain, and the key to saving everyone may well be as old as the Big Island itself. When unexpectedly thrust into a leadership role, Sarah must rely on her empath abilities and background in comparative mythology to solve the case. Can she uncover the truth in time, or will she fall victim herself? Don’t miss out on the first Doctor Danger supernatural mystery, Hazard in Hawaii, from the author of the Paranormal Talent Agency. Topics: Paranormal cozy mystery, rated PG-13, first in series, paranormal mystery, mythology, Hawaii, supernatural suspense
A water spirit movie producer antagonizes and attracts a human detective when she inserts herself into his investigation of an actor’s murder by an invisible killer. Mia Fynn, a nixie who has lived among humans for over 200 years, loves her life as a producer in Sin City. When the lead actor in her upcoming movie is murdered during a live social media video, Mia finds herself thrust into the role of detective. Jacob Dawson, an actual Las Vegas Metro Police Department detective, would rather not have Mia's assistance. But even he can't deny the literal sparks that fly whenever they touch. With the help of her Paranormal Talent Agency friends and one nosy television reporter, Mia scrambles to catch a killer... and reel in her own true love. Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance This is the third book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series. Much like on television, each episode contains a complete sweet paranormal romance and supernatural murder mystery. But the crossover characters and hints of a larger story suggest reading these in order. Scroll up and one click That's a Wrap today. Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
Living in the moment is great… Patty Newsome’s only plan for her last summer break of grad school is to have fun. And maybe convince hunky Noah to join her. Then an unexpected job offer with the coven’s business is hers for the taking, but the personal cost may be too high. Family comes first… Noah Wright uses his healing magic as a town doctor. So when something seems wrong with his mother, he’ll do anything to help. Including letting brash Patty step in when his own magic fails. If only having her around didn’t make his heart race. Can free-spirited Patty find the magical answer to winning the job, saving Noah’s mom, AND getting true love, or will she sacrifice her own happiness for someone else’s? Read the story of their journey to happily ever after in the third book in the small town, sweet paranormal romance series, Wildcrest Witches.
Layers / by Heather Hyde Minor -- Lost and found / by Carolyn Yerkes -- Pages / by Carolyn Yerkes -- Dedicated and sent / by Heather Hyde Minor -- Bound / by Heather Hyde Minor -- Sold / by Carolyn Yerkes.
In The Kremlin Playbook 2: The Enablers, the CSIS Europe Program and the Center for the Study of Democracy explored whether some of these jurisdictions and companies could be enabling forces that amplify Russian malign economic influence in some countries in Europe. The study analyzed the following case study countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Montenegro, the Netherlands, and Romania. The report shows that some countries facilitate or enable Russian malign economic influence, and by doing so these enablers actively participate in the weakening and discrediting of their own democratic structures. The Kremlin Playbook 2 concludes that Russian malign economic influence and illicit finance operate in a financial gray zone that is a clear and present danger to U.S. national security as well as transatlantic security. To push back against this threat, the United States and its European allies must take decisive action to limit Russia’s malign behavior in their financial systems. Only transparency and enforcement of our rule of law can guarantee trust in the system and rebuild confidence in democratic institutions.
You are girlish, our images tell us. You are plastic. Girlhood and the Plastic Image explains how, revealing the increasing girlishness of contemporary media. The figure of the girl has long been prized for its mutability, for the assumed instability and flexibility of the not-yet-woman. The plasticity of girlish identity has met its match in the plastic world of digital art and cinema. A richly satisfying interdisciplinary study showing girlish transformation to be a widespread condition of mediation, Girlhood and the Plastic Image explores how and why our images promise us the adaptability of youth. This original and engaging study will appeal to a broad interdisciplinary audience including scholars of media studies, film studies, art history, and women's studies.
An empath talent agent risks her life – and her heart – when she teams up with her not-quite-human client to prove him innocent of murder. Human lie detector Catherine Rodham moves across the country to launch the West Coast arm of the Peterson Talent Agency in Las Vegas, but her plan goes awry after an actress on a film she helped cast turns up murdered, leaving law enforcement stumped. Alex Moore, a Sin City actor with a secret, wants agency representation from Catherine - and maybe something more. But everything changes after he finds himself the target of a murder investigation. When the two team together to solve the serial murders, Alex introduces Catherine to a paranormal underworld she never knew existed. Can Catherine prove Alex's innocence before losing her heart...or her life? Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance This is the first book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series. Much like on television, each episode contains a complete sweet paranormal romance and supernatural murder mystery. But the crossover characters and hints of a larger story suggest reading these in order. Scroll up and one click Lights, Camera, Action today. Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, first in series, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
Living in the moment is great… Patty Newsome’s only plan for her last summer break of grad school is to have fun. And maybe convince hunky Noah to join her. Then an unexpected job offer with the coven’s business is hers for the taking, but the personal cost may be too high. Family comes first… Noah Wright uses his healing magic as a town doctor. So when something seems wrong with his mother, he’ll do anything to help. Including letting brash Patty step in when his own magic fails. If only having her around didn’t make his heart race. Can free-spirited Patty find the magical answer to winning the job, saving Noah’s mom, AND getting true love, or will she sacrifice her own happiness for someone else’s? Read the story of their journey to happily ever after in the third book in the small town, sweet paranormal romance series, Wildcrest Witches.
The road to true love is never a smooth one… Shelly Newsome believes that her ex-boyfriend made a mistake breaking up with her. As a witch, she could just nudge him back in the right direction. All she needs is to cast the proper spells. Which she isn’t very good at. Thank goodness Shelly’s best friend is one of the most skilled spellcasters in Wildcrest. After so long in the friend zone, maybe there’s a way out… Dr. Benjamin Wright has loved Shelly since high school. When her boyfriend dumps her, Ben is finally ready to expose his heart. Until she asks for his help crafting the perfect spells to win that ex back. After Ben agrees, he makes an impulsive decision to tweak the first spell to misfire. He hopes this will buy him time to show Shelly they belong together; however, some spells are not meant to be messed with. Will Ben’s impetuous decision provide an unexpected way out of the friend zone, or lead Shelly to reject him forever? Read the story of their bumpy road to happily ever after in the first book in the small town, sweet paranormal romance series, Wildcrest Witches. Topics: Small town romance, sweet witch romance, friends to lovers, guaranteed happily ever after
Find Your Fire at Forty is an innovative combination of creative non-fiction and how-to. The story of "Find Your Fire at Forty" is a poignant look at five flawed characters lives. They end up trapped together in a coffee shop with an unlikely life coach who takes them through the process of self discovery. They each walk away with a powerful lesson of transformation that will enable them to find their passion and live more successful, joyful lives. The bonus how-to section of "Find Your Fire at Forty" provides a breakdown of the five step process upon which the story is based. Step one shows you how to release your fear and take control of your life. Step two helps you understand your strengths and find your unique talent. Step three provides compassionate practices that help you improve your relationships as you navigate your transition. Step four presents a simple, sensible process to achieve your goals by taking action. And Step five uses your newfound passion, talent, and skills to contribute to others. "Find Your Fire at Forty" demonstrates and inspires people to take their lives to the next level and love the life they live.
Set against the sumptuous backdrop of contemporary and sixteenth century Venice, this is the story of two women, Anna and Ginevra, separated by centuries, but whose destinies are determined by the merciless chemistry of love: for a person, a place... and a painting. When Anna takes a career break in Venice she is unprepared for the extraordinary pull of the city’s past over the present. Nor does she envisage being befriended by art historian, Vittore Anzelieri, and his nephew, Raffi. As her involvement with this charismatic family deepens, she finds herself embroiled in unravelling the secrets of a Renaissance masterpiece, and also having to fight for all that she holds dear – just as Ginevra had to, 500 years before. Although living very different lives, the hopes and aspirations of these two women are surprisingly similar, as are the corrupt powers that threaten to snatch away their happiness in this beautiful, but most illusionary, of cities. Stealing Venice is a love story, an art mystery, a powerful evocation of the world’s most iconic city, a study of grief and of having the courage to find and follow one’s true vocation in life. A captivating tale of two cities – London and Venice; of art and history; of theft and food.
The Infinite Monkey Theorem is an idea frequently encountered in mass market science books, discourse on Intelligent Design, and debates on the merits of writing produced by chatbots. According to the Theorem, an infinite number of typing monkeys will eventually generate the works of Shakespeare. Shakespeare and Nonhuman Intelligence is a metaphysical analysis of the Bard's function in the Theorem in various contexts over the past century. Beginning with early-twentieth century astrophysics and ending with twenty-first century AI, it traces the emergence of Shakespeare as the embattled figure of writing in the age of machine learning, bioinformatics, and other alleged crimes against the human organism. In an argument that pays close attention to computer programs that instantiate the Theorem, including one by biologist Richard Dawkins, and to references in publications on Intelligent Design, it contends that Shakespeare performs as an interface between the human and our Others: animal, god, machine.
The influence of Latin American writers—as well as other immigrant writers and their first-generation peers—has reframed the literary lens to include multiple views and codify the shift away from the tradition of white male writers who formed the core of the American literary canon for generations. Junot Díaz is one of the most prominent and influential writers in contemporary American literature. A first-generation Dominican American, the New Jersey native is at the forefront of a literary renaissance, portraying the significant demographic shifts taking place in the United States. In The Fiction of Junot Díaz: Reframing the Lens, Heather Ostman closely examines the linguistic, popular culture, and literary references woven throughout Díaz’s fiction, including the short story collections Drown and This Is How You Lose Her, as well as the Pulitzer prize–winning novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Ostman also considers Díaz’s work as it relates to issues of identity, citizenship, culture, aesthetics, language, class, gender, and race. By exploring how Díaz reframes the immigrant narrative—highlighting his innovative linguistic and genre-based approach—Ostman provides crucial insights into how Díaz’s writings relate to key issues in today’s world. The Fiction of Junot Díaz will be of interest to scholars and students of the immigrant experience as well as fans of this gifted writer.
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. BOUNTY HUNTER Classified K-9 Unit by Lynette Eason While searching for his sister’s murderer, bounty hunter Riley Martelli spots a missing FBI agent in a Colorado national park. Can he work with FBI special agent Harper Prentiss and her K-9 partner to locate her colleague and the killer before they disappear again? FATAL COVER-UP by Lisa Harris Caught in the middle of an international art-smuggling ring, Talia Morello must find the priceless sketches believed to be in her possession—or lose her life. When FBI agent Joe Bryant gets swept into the search, will he sacrifice finding the truth about his brother’s death to protect her? TRACKING SECRETS by Heather Woodhaven While chasing after the dog Alexis Thompson is pet sitting, she and veterinarian Nick Kendrick discover a drug ring—and become targets. Now with local authorities seemingly involved and criminals trying to kill them, their only chance of survival is relying on each other.
*A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018* *A Bustle Best Nonfiction Book of 2018* *One of Chicago Tribune's Favorite Books by Women in 2018* *A Self Best Book of 2018 to Buy for the Bookworm in Your Life* By the acclaimed critic, memoirist, and advice columnist behind the popular "Ask Polly," an impassioned collection tackling our obsession with self-improvement and urging readers to embrace the imperfections of the everyday Heather Havrilesky's writing has been called "whip-smart and profanely funny" (Entertainment Weekly) and "required reading for all humans" (Celeste Ng). In her work for New York, The Baffler, The New York Times Magazine, and The Atlantic, as well as in "Ask Polly," her advice column for The Cut, she dispenses a singular, cutting wisdom--an ability to inspire, provoke, and put a name to our most insidious cultural delusions. What If This Were Enough? is a mantra and a clarion call. In its chapters--many of them original to the book, others expanded from their initial publication--Havrilesky takes on those cultural forces that shape us. We've convinced ourselves, she says, that salvation can be delivered only in the form of new products, new technologies, new lifestyles. From the allure of materialism to our misunderstandings of romance and success, Havrilesky deconstructs some of the most poisonous and misleading messages we ingest today, all the while suggesting new ways to navigate our increasingly bewildering world. Through her incisive and witty inquiries, Havrilesky urges us to reject the pursuit of a shiny, shallow future that will never come. These timely, provocative, and often hilarious essays suggest an embrace of the flawed, a connection with what already is, who we already are, what we already have. She asks us to consider: What if this were enough? Our salvation, Havrilesky says, can be found right here, right now, in this imperfect moment.
Mid-Season Premiere of the Paranormal Talent Agency Five years ago, a desperate witch made a pact with a demon. Now Robin Landon, the owner of Landon Talent Agency, splits her time between managing the actors she represents and laboring as a demon’s minion. When Robin refuses the demon’s order to kill Jackson McKee, a witch with a day job as a camera operator, she must balance her growing feelings for the intended target and evading the vengeful demon’s wrath. Out of options, Robin turns to her former nemeses with the Paranormal Talent Agency. Will their daring plan save Jackson from the demon, or will Robin lose both her chance at love and her life? Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance This is the fourth book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series. Much like on television, each episode contains a complete sweet paranormal romance and supernatural murder mystery. But the crossover characters and hints of a larger story suggest reading these in order. Scroll up and one-click An Unexpected Sequel today. Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
After focusing so long on her career… Laura Harkin accepted years ago that when you love someone, they eventually leave. She finds it safer to focus on her career with Wildcrest Witches International. How can she trust her growing feelings for Aaron when she knows he’ll just leave in the end? Nobody wants to be responsible for bad magic… Aaron Wright has crushed on Laura since high school. Back then her interest was in his brother. Since they’ve spent more time together touring local real estate, he senses her attraction to him. But when their feelings grow, her magic glitches. As Laura considers if her fear of loss is causing her magic glitches, Aaron wonders if they have misaligning magic. Can Aaron fix their misaligning magic, and if not, will Laura choose her magic over his love? Read the story of their winding road to happily ever after in the second book in the small town, sweet paranormal romance series, Wildcrest Witches.
An empath talent agent risks her life – and her heart – when she teams up with her not-quite-human client to prove him innocent of murder. Human lie detector Catherine Rodham moves across the country to launch the West Coast arm of the Peterson Talent Agency in Las Vegas, but her plan goes awry after an actress on a film she helped cast turns up murdered, leaving law enforcement stumped. Alex Moore, a Sin City actor with a secret, wants agency representation from Catherine - and maybe something more. But everything changes after he finds himself the target of a murder investigation. When the two team together to solve the serial murders, Alex introduces Catherine to a paranormal underworld she never knew existed. Can Catherine prove Alex's innocence before losing her heart...or her life? Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance This is the first book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series. Much like on television, each episode contains a complete sweet paranormal romance and supernatural murder mystery. But the crossover characters and hints of a larger story suggest reading these in order. Scroll up and one click Lights, Camera, Action today. Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, first in series, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
Drawn together in the search for a killer, a 1920s vampire actress and the murder suspect’s human best friend fight her pretentious vampire ex – and their mutual attraction. All vampire Evie Jones desires is to enjoy her fun immortal life as an actress. Until she meets fellow actor Ryan Walter, who intrigues her with his insistence that his best friend has been framed for murder. The appearance of her movie producer ex-husband in Sin City complicates Evie's offer to team with Ryan to find the real killer. She wants nothing to do with her ex, but he may hold the key to more than one murder. Amid their growing attraction, and with the help of her Paranormal Talent Agency friends, can Evie and Ryan solve the murders...and find their happily ever after? Paranormal Mystery with Flirty Romance This is the second book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series. Much like on television, each episode contains a complete sweet paranormal romance and supernatural murder mystery. But the crossover characters and hints of a larger story suggest reading these in order. Scroll up and one click Reset to One today. Topics: Fantasy romance, cozy mystery, rated PG-13, completed series, paranormal mystery, sweet paranormal romance, sweet love story, Las Vegas
Ten supernatural stories await you. Flash fiction to novella. Light-hearted to terrifying. Take a ride through this thrilling supernatural collection, including: •In A Chain Unbroken, a composer’s new keyboard brings with it more than inspiration… something from beyond… or below. •With unexpected humor, a student Inside the Ant Farm learns the truth about mankind’s existence in the universe. •Three women set out on an epic journey to save the post-apocalyptic world in the novella, Illusion of Truth. •Plus, alien abductions, life after death, and much, much more! Also includes seven poems that will leave you questioning everything from the nature of sanity to existence itself.
The Complete Wildcrest Witches Trilogy in one collection! Meet the Witches of Wildcrest, Nevada in this fun, flirty, fantasy friends-to-lovers sweet romance collection. Love’s Misfiring Magic A bumbling witch discovers sometimes friends can become lovers after her best friend sabotages the spells intended to win back her ex-boyfriend. Love’s Misaligning Magic An emotionally wary witch must choose between her magic and her heart when sparks fly with her fast-talking real estate agent. Love’s Misbehaving Magic An early-career witch must choose between a job offer with the coven and the family-first doctor capturing her heart. Don't miss out on the small town, sweet paranormal romances of the Wildcrest Witches from the author of the Paranormal Talent Agency! Topics: Small town romance, sweet witch romance, friends to lovers, guaranteed happily ever after, complete collection, family saga
This analysis examines several recent reimagined science fiction franchises (Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, V, and Star Wars) in order to capture how "reboots" work from a fan perspective. Previous encounters with these stories make the reboot experience distinct for fan-viewers, who bring with them a set of expectations and knowledge, often tied to franchise canon that cannot be separated from the new film or television series. Even when elements of the original versions are maintained, memories of them influence the narrative encounter. This book considers reimagined texts from several levels, including the medium, the characters, and the world building, to break down and then explore the reboot experience.
This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. This book traces affinities between digital and medieval media, exploring how reading functioned as a nexus for concerns about increasing literacy, audiences’ agency, literary culture and media formats from the late fourteenth to the early sixteenth centuries. Drawing on a wide range of texts, from well-known poems of Chaucer and Lydgate to wall texts, banqueting poems and devotional works written by and for women, Participatory reading argues that making readers work offered writers ways to shape their reputations and the futures of their productions. At the same time, the interactive reading practices they promoted enabled audiences to contribute to – and contest – writers’ burgeoning authority, making books and reading work for everyone.
An innovative somatic and attachment-based treatment for working with children and adolescents who suffer from complex trauma and neglect "[This] is a ground-breaking new approach to treating traumatized children, based on the combination of keen clinical observation, sensory integration, and a deep understanding of the latest advances in the neuroscience of trauma."—Bessel van der Kolk, MD, best-selling author of The Body Keeps the Score The SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment) program addresses three key processes that can be derailed by developmental trauma--somatic regulation, trauma processing, and attachment-building--and uses movement and sensation to target the neurological structures that support emotional and behavioral regulation. Transforming Trauma in Children and Adolescents teaches therapists the eight key skills required for SMART mastery and provides seven regulation tools for clients, helping children and adolescents manage their feelings and attend to developmental tasks like making friends, participating at school, learning to play with others, and developing a sense of self that includes--but isn't defined by--the trauma they've experienced. Enriched with case studies and recommended adaptations, the book includes resources for parents and other caregivers who want to provide ongoing supportive care outside the clinical setting.
This essential reference teaches library staff how to handle the most common and confusing problems in serials cataloging by providing clear examples, practice exercises, and helpful advice based on experience. Serials cataloging can be an overwhelming task that frustrates even the most seasoned professional. This book provides simple guidance and real-world examples to illustrate best practices in serials cataloging. Demystifying Serials Cataloging: A Book of Examples is a reliable reference for learning how to catalog serials or improve cataloging skills. The book covers important elements of descriptive cataloging of serial publications such as explanations, sample records, applicable cataloging rules, and images of the serials. Examples demonstrate best practices and guidelines from the industry's leading cataloging standards including Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules: Second Revised Edition; CONSER Cataloging Manual; Library of Congress Rule Interpretation; and OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards. Each chapter contains helpful practice exercises to ensure understanding and reinforce learning.
Black Spaces examines how space and place are racialized, and the impacts on everyday experiences among African Italians, immigrants, and refugees. It explores the deeply intertwined histories of Africa and Europe, and how people of African descent negotiate, contest, and live with anti-blackness in Italy. The vast majority of people crossing the Mediterranean into Europe are from West Africa and the Horn of Africa. Their passage is part of the legacy of Italian and broader European engagement in colonial projects. This largely forgotten history corresponds with an ongoing effort to erase them from the Italian social landscape on arrival. Black Spaces examines these racialized spaces by blending a critical geographical approach to place and space with Afro-Pessimist and critical race perspectives on the lived experiences of Blackness and anti-blackness in Italy.
Federalism and Social Policy focuses on the crucial question: Is a strong and egalitarian welfare state compatible with federalism? In this carefully curated collection, Scott L. Greer, Heather Elliott, and the contributors explore the relationship between decentralization and the welfare state to determine whether or not decentralization has negative consequences for welfare. The contributors examine a variety of federal countries, including Spain, Canada, and the United Kingdom, asking four key questions related to decentralization: (1) Are there regional welfare states (such as Scotland, Minnesota, etc.)? (2) How much variation is there in the structures of federal welfare states? (3) Is federalism bad for welfare? (4) Does austerity recentralize or decentralize welfare states? By focusing on money and policy instead of law and constitutional politics, the volume shows that federalism shapes regional governments and policies even when decentralization exists.
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