In your most difficult times, you find out exactly who is for you and who’s against you. This was exactly what Grace Allen found out when life turned her world upside down. Born and raised in the hood of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Grace was the eldest of two sisters. Though they were from the same hood, the same mother and father, they stood on two different values. While Grace thought she and her sister were close, sharing secrets, clothes, and losses, lying dormant beneath the surface was resentment, jealousy, and envy. When all three traits show themselves, what will Grace do? Grace was in love with her college sweetheart, Chaz Gentry. Chaz had swept Grace off her feet when she hit rock bottom. As he slowly helped her find herself, Grace never even noticed that she was losing herself in him. While Grace thought she would be with Chaz forever, the Chaz Gentry she knew was not who she thought him to be. Chaz had secrets that would soon try to destroy Grace. Promising herself that when she got out the hood, she would give back to her community by showing other young girls that living in the hood doesn't make you hood, she opens her own dance studio. What she didn’t plan on was running into the rude, no-nonsense, thug named Merci Means, known to everyone in the hood as Trouble. Trouble was just that... Trouble, living up to his name. A chance encounter with the beautiful Grace Allen has Trouble intrigued and hungry for her attention. Little does he know, Grace Allen comes with a lot of baggage that could spill over and cause him major problems not only in his heart but also in his hood. As tempting as getting to know Grace seemed, Trouble had to choose between his hood ways and his heart. Not experiencing love before meeting Grace, will he change his ways, or will he continue to be the rude boy in the streets? Sometimes love can come in like raging waters, unexpectedly taking everyone by surprise. No warning and no heads up, but what’s there to do when the heart wants what the heart wants? Will Grace give Trouble a fair chance at loving her through her pain? Will Grace and Merci weather the storms as everyone and everything tries to tear them apart? And will Grace ever realize that his thug love might just be what saves her?
Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl who meets danger in disguise? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Little Red Riding Hood stories. Visit Germany, Italy and Taiwan, and find out whose sick grandmother is a tiger, and who is saved not by a kind hunter but by a talking river.
At the end of the first installment of Saved by His Thug Love, baby girl, M.J., dropped a bomb on Grace. What will Grace say or do when she learns that Nic is carrying yet another one of Trouble's kids? Just as she and Trouble thought they were flourishing, everything comes crashing down as quickly as it started. Nic says she will get her man come hell or high water, and she’s pulling out all the stops to make that happen. However, with Grace in her way, her plan to snag Trouble and live as his leading lady and not just his baby mama is in jeopardy. She knows she will have to take drastic measures to get Trouble away from Grace because he is slowly falling for her. Well, Grace had better be careful because, underneath all that understanding baby mama talk, Nic was a bitter baby mama who wanted her rightful spot on Merci's arm. Gigi knew that Grace wouldn’t be with her willingly, so the plan with Nic would hopefully work out in her favor. Being in love with Grace was weighing on her, and she wanted the woman she had loved for so long. Will she bow out if Grace doesn’t return her love, or will she show her that if she can’t have her, then no one will? Merci is falling hard for Grace, but he is unable to give her what she longs for. As bad as he wants her to be his woman, he has Nic lurking in the shadows ready to destroy it all. Will he be able to keep Nic in her place as he figures out what to do about his relationship with Grace? Will he come clean with Grace about what he and Nic really have going on? Secrets, lies, and betrayal are at an all-time high in this finale. No one can be trusted, and everyone is out for themselves. When everything hits the fan, will Grace stand a fighting chance with Trouble or will he be just that in her life? Trouble. This finale is explosive, and things you never saw coming will come to light. Find out what happens in Saved By His Thug Love The Finale.
Tamia "Mia" Jackson is a young and beautiful fourteen-year-old girl who believes that she can do anything her little heart desires. Being the only child, she acquires more freedom to do as she pleases. Although she grew up in the suburbs, it doesn't take long for Mia to find her way to the wrong side of the streets. It's there where she decides to become who she really wants to be - a hood girl. Mia is easily enticed by the fast and reckless lifestyle that comes with being a hood girl. She thinks she's ready for that life, but she has no clue what is really in store on the other side of her suburban neighborhood. It wasn't until she met nineteen-year-old Drew that she found out what that life was really about. Between hanging-out in the action-filled streets of Mississippi, the power of sex, and losing her young innocence- Mia gets the ride of her life. She quickly finds herself in some uncompromising situations and hiding secrets to cover up her mischievous ways becomes her routine. Of course, she's not getting into these shenanigans all by herself. Her bestie, Sky, is right along with Mia for her own set of reasons. Never learning the consequences of her actions, Mia continues to push life to the limits. With Grandma Rose right there to clean up her mess and the truth being half-told, it made the pleasure even sweeter. Only if they knew... Take the heart-racing, all gas, no breaks ride with Mia as she lies, sexes, schemes, and deviates her way into some sticky and tricky situations. When the hood life she chose becomes more than she bargained for, and the only way out is to confess, will she do what real hood girls do and truly be about that life?
At twenty-five years old, Rainbow (Bow) Fuller was living her best life. Going to nursing school, swiping unlimited black cards, rocking the latest fashions and cruising in the finest rides, Rainbow's life finally matched her name; bright and full of life. Being dealt a bad hand at an early age, she was ready for what life had to offer to a once nobody like herself. Being born to crack addicted parents in one of the dirtiest hoods in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Rainbow was doomed from the start until she met the suave playboy and bar owner by the name of Kassious Brown. From the time she meets Kassious, he introduces her to the good life. But little did she know, the good life came with a price. Upgraded from the hood to the hills, one would think Rainbow had it made. The saying 'everything that glitters isn't gold' rang true once she began to discover exactly who her knight in shining armor really was. Knox St. James could run with the best of them, but doing a ten-year bid in prison he vowed to follow the law, get a legit job and build a relationship with his teenage daughter. While it all sounded like a good plan, we all know that just because we plan to do right doesn't mean it always goes that way. A chance encounter with the beautiful Rainbow Fuller detours his plans like never before. While trying to stay from behind bars and follow the law, something about Rainbow continues to draw him in, even though he knows dealing with her could cause him his freedom and a bunch of problems with her man, Kassious. While Knox knows in his mind the safe and smart thing to do is to leave Rainbow Fuller alone, it was something about her that continued to pull him in.As the saying goes, 'the heart wants what the heart wants' and come hell or high water, Rainbow was willing to risk it all for the Carolina Thug That Showed Her Love.
Touchingly sincere...Trent and Laura are both rendered as wounded, lovable people, and readers will cheer for each stumbling, shy step toward the couple's reunion. Scott's prose is witty and sharp, and her delightful cast of characters keeps this delectable page-turner vibrant throughout." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Dying has a way of changing a man. Ever since the day Army captain Trent Davila lost his life, he’s been fighting the demons that haunt him from that terrible day. Time and again, he’s left his wife and their two children behind as he’s volunteered to put himself in harm’s way until his wife had enough. Laura gave her husband everything, believing that if she was strong enough, patient enough, that he would eventually come home to her. She believed in him until she learns he betrayed her by volunteering for multiple deployments instead of spending much needed time with her and their two small children. Sent home facing a court martial on trumped up charges, Trent needs her to stand by him one last time. Being close to him reignites the spark in their troubled marriage that had almost been extinguished. As the fight for his career and reputation threatens to destroy them both, their marriage will be tested like never before.
Her entire life has been a lie. Being with Eli is the most honest thing she’s ever done. Parker Hauser lives the perfect life and knows exactly where she's been and where she's going. Parker has to be perfect. Perfect grades, perfect body, perfect life. Until she meets Eli Winter. Eli throws her entire life into chaos when he denies her the one thing she wants from him. One chance encounter stokes her desire for the man who refused to touch her and left her questioning everything. When Parker tries to help his new business, the spotlight turns on Eli's military record. And sins from the war he's tried to forget may come back to destroy them both.
Get inspired and get ready to hit the road with the ultimate guide to America's best road trips! The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA features: Strategic lists and road trip options: Choose from lists of the best coastal drives, cross-country journeys, trips for kids, awe-inspiring views, and more Flexible itineraries: 50 different road trips organized by region gear you up for any adventure, from a weekend getaway to a cross-country trip Can't-miss stops from coast to coast: Leaf-peep along the Blue Ridge Parkway, look for wildflowers on Arizona's Apache Trail, or gaze at the mysterious Marfa Lights blinking over the West Texas desert. Snap selfies with kitschy roadside attractions along Route 66, cross the Continental Divide in Colorado, and fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves at your campsite in Big Sur The best local flavors: Eat your way through Vermont's farms, dairies, orchards, and maple houses or indulge in gulf shrimp and fried okra in the South. Sample oysters and craft beers in Oregon or stop for shave ice along the scenic Oahu Coastal Loop Expert advice from seasoned road-tripper Jessica Dunham Comprehensive planning resources: Easy-to-use maps, helpful info on things to do, lodging, and dining for every route, clear directions to each route's starting point,and tips for minimizing your environmental impact along the way Gorgeous, full-color photos and a fold-out map Essential tips for health and safety on the road, navigating weather conditions, strategies for road-tripping with kids and four-legged friends, and playlists and podcasts to soundtrack your adventure Whether you're hugging the coast or driving the Loneliest Road, find your adventure with The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA. For more in-depth information on a specific road trip, check out Moon's bestselling road trip guides. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
“Not to be missed!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles “An explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series In the tradition of The Lunar Chronicles, this sweeping reimagining of Les Misérables tells the story of three teens from very different backgrounds who are thrown together amidst the looming threat of revolution on the French planet of Laterre. A thief. An officer. A guardian. Three strangers, one shared destiny… When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope. A new life for a wealthy French family and their descendants. But five hundred years later, it’s now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme; where the clouds hide the stars and the poor starve in the streets; where a rebel group, long thought dead, is resurfacing. Whispers of revolution have begun—a revolution that hinges on three unlikely heroes… Chatine is a street-savvy thief who will do anything to escape the brutal Regime, including spy on Marcellus, the grandson of the most powerful man on the planet. Marcellus is an officer—and the son of an infamous traitor. In training to take command of the military, Marcellus begins to doubt the government he’s vowed to serve when his father dies and leaves behind a cryptic message that only one person can read: a girl named Alouette. Alouette is living in an underground refuge, where she guards and protects the last surviving library on the planet. But a shocking murder will bring Alouette to the surface for the first time in twelve years…and plunge Laterre into chaos. All three have a role to play in a dangerous game of revolution—and together they will shape the future of a planet.
The Egyptian cobra is one of the most historic snakes in Africa—and one of the most deadly. Many historians believe it’s the “asp” that fatally bit the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, thousands of years ago. Today, this exotic slitherer is the favorite dancing partner for snake charmers. This engaging book is packed with interesting facts about Egyptian cobras, as well as vibrant photographs of these hooded snakes on the attack.
1858 - When a wheel breaks on 20-year-old Betsy Palmer's trap as she is crossing the North York Moors on her way to Rosedale with jewellery to sell to the ironstone miners, she is helped by Jim Fenwick, a supervisor on the mining project, and a special relationship between them develops. In Newcastle, love is also blossoming between Robert Addison, son of a successful merchant, and Adele Jordan when Robert discovers something scandalous that he fears will ruin many people's lives. He changes his identity and disappears, but the Addison family believe that Adele is the cause and blame her, which makes her determined to find Robert. But all is not straightforward as relationships are further complicated when Betsy, whose relationship with Jim is now struggling, meets Robert and falls in love for the second time. As these lives become interwoven the story moves to an exciting climax before some unexpected and dramatic truths are revealed...
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret of Ella and Micha comes a new story of hope, heartbreak, and the power of young love. THE FOREVER OF ELLA AND MICHA Ella is back at school, trying to focus on her future and forget the darkness of her past. Still, her ongoing family drama is making it harder and harder to get through the days. All she really wants is Micha, but no way will she let her problems get in the way of his dreams. Micha is busy touring the country with his band, seemingly getting everything he's ever wanted. But deep down he knows something is missing. Being away from Ella is harder than he expected. And while he longs to have her with him, he won't ask her to leave college just to be at his side. When Ella and Micha are together, anything seems possible . . . but lately those shared moments aren't so easy to find. When a new tragedy shakes their already fragile world, one of them will make a dramatic choice that could break them apart forever . . .
Lyric Poetry and Social Identity in Archaic Greece examines how Greek men presented themselves and their social groups to one another. The author examines identity rhetoric in sympotic lyric: how Greek poets constructed images of self for their groups, focusing in turn on the construction of identity in martial-themed poetry, the protection of group identities in the face of political exile, and the negotiation between individual and group as seen in political lyric. By conducting a close reading of six poems and then a broad survey of martial lyric, exile poetry, political lyric, and sympotic lyric as a whole, Jessica Romney demonstrates that sympotic lyric focuses on the same basic behaviors and values to construct social identities regardless of the content or subgenre of the poems in question. The volume also argues that the performance of identity depends on the context as well as the material of performance. Furthermore, the book demonstrates that sympotic lyric overwhelmingly prefers to use identity rhetoric that insists on the inherent sameness of group members. All non-English text and quotes are translated, with the original languages given alongside the translation or in the endnotes.
The great northern nation of Tersatellus is supposed to be perfect. They have vehicles that drive themselves. They power everything with lightning. They even have a digital Plexus of codes that connect every citizen together via chips implanted in their heads. However, some citizens find this idea sketchy (or they're up to something and don't want to get caught), and they choose to have themselves extracted from this Plexus. From there, the cutouts, as they're called, have approximately two options: die slowly without knowing what to do on their own, or turn against the law. For one cutout in particular, the second option has always served her well. Then the law turns back on her with a special offer meant to correct or eliminate all criminals in her tier of infamy. Out of greed, pride, and dumb curiosity, she can only accept and soon finds herself thrust into unknown territory with a bunch of fellow felons almost as crooked as she is. Sure, Death and other surprises wait around every corner, but to a thief like Rat, that's all a part of the job.
Visit theUnspun website which includes Table of Contents and the Introduction. The World Wide Web has cut a wide path through our daily lives. As claims of "the Web changes everything" suffuse print media, television, movies, and even presidential campaign speeches, just how thoroughly do the users immersed in this new technology understand it? What, exactly, is the Web changing? And how might we participate in or even direct Web-related change? Intended for readers new to studying the Internet, each chapter in Unspun addresses a different aspect of the "web revolution"--hypertext, multimedia, authorship, community, governance, identity, gender, race, cyberspace, political economy, and ideology--as it shapes and is shaped by economic, political, social, and cultural forces. The contributors particularly focus on the language of the Web, exploring concepts that are still emerging and therefore unstable and in flux. Unspun demonstrates how the tacit assumptions behind this rhetoric must be examined if we want to really know what we are saying when we talk about the Web. Unspun will help readers more fully understand and become critically aware of the issues involved in living, as we do, in a wired society. Contributors include: Jay Bolter, Sean Cubitt, Jodi Dean, Dawn Dietrich, Cynthia Fuchs, Matthew Kirschenbaum, Timothy Luke, Vincent Mosco, Lisa Nakamura, Russell Potter, Rob Shields, John Sloop, and Joseph Tabbi.
Finding Charity’s Folk highlights the experiences of enslaved Maryland women who negotiated for their own freedom, many of whom have been largely lost to historical records. Based on more than fifteen hundred manumission records and numerous manuscript documents from a diversity of archives, Jessica Millward skillfully brings together African American social and gender history to provide a new means of using biography as a historical genre. Millward opens with a striking discussion about how researching the life of a single enslaved woman, Charity Folks, transforms our understanding of slavery and freedom in Revolutionary America. For African American women such as Folks, freedom, like enslavement, was tied to a bondwoman’s reproductive capacities. Their offspring were used to perpetuate the slave economy. Finding loopholes in the law meant that enslaved women could give birth to and raise free children. For Millward, Folks demonstrates the fluidity of the boundaries between slavery and freedom, which was due largely to the gendered space occupied by enslaved women. The gendering of freedom influenced notions of liberty, equality, and race in what became the new nation and had profound implications for African American women’s future interactions with the state.
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