Each book begins with an overview of the fundamental hows and whys of art. From this sound foundation, students embark on a thematic study of art's human commonalities. These themes focus on experiences shared by all cultures and promote an integrated approach to making and perceiving art.
Public libraries have strangely never been the subject of an extensive design history. Consequently, this important and comprehensive book represents a ground-breaking socio-architectural study of pre-1939 public library buildings. A surprisingly high proportion of these urban civic buildings remain intact and present an increasingly difficult architectural problem for many communities. The book thus includes a study of what is happening to these historic libraries now and proposes that knowledge of their origins and early development can help build an understanding of how best to handle their future.
When Sharon Delaney hears that her classmate, Layne Swensen, was date-raped, she wants Video High to do an exposé. The show's announcer and Sharon's ex-boyfirend, thinks date-rape is mostly hype. The group compromises on a show just about dating. But what really happened to Layne?
Laura Webster appeared to have it all; stunning beauty, intelligence, wealth, privilege and a promising career as a photo journalist. Until the day her life changes dramatically. While on assignment in a working class district with her homosexual friend and colleague, David, they inadvertently wander into a bar and are set on by the sadistic Pete Radeki and his mates. Although David is badly beaten and Laura is nearly raped, two strangers come to their aid and beat off Pete's gang. Two days later, one of the men phones Laura to say he has her purse, dropped in her panic and would return it as he was coming her way due to his work. Thus she comes to meet Rob McCulloch, all feral good looks and animal magnetism. Although initially terrified of his biker's countenance, somehow she finds herself becoming angry with him and practically forces him into her house for coffee. This, in turn leads to another confrontation when her overbearing ex boyfriend; Don Stewart-Campbell, considered to be her social equal and unable to cope with her rejection, arrives unexpectedly and finds himself ordered out of her home. The next day, on her parents' advice, she calls Rob, expecting him to stand as a witness. His refusal stuns her, so, in a fit of anger, she confronts him in person. Another argument flares and she finds herself going on a date to teach him a lesson. From there, the relationship blossoms, even though Rob can and does drive Laura to distraction. However he manages to win over her friends and family with his easy charm and open personality. Yet, for all that, there are secrets in his past he won't divulge, not even at the urging of those who care for him. But other forces were at work. Don couldn't handle their burgeoning relationship, especially since Rob was so adept at humiliating him. He schemes and devises a sinister plot, hoping to capitalise on Laura's relative naivety in all things sordid. He almost succeeds, managing to have Laura arrested and publicly humiliated. But his attempts at playing her saviour are rejected when his boasting trips him up and he inadvertently reveals what he'd done. He finally realises that he'd lost her. But so great has his obsession grown that he decides that, if he can't have her, no one will. Rob must then win a desperate race against time to save the woman he loves from Pete's horrific vengeance.
Intriguing, poignant and compelling, From the Cradle to the Grave is the story of identical twin girls, born in the dirt poor town of Mission Gulch, Tennessee and destined to live vastly different lives. Harshly separated at birth, Anne is adopted by a wealthy Connecticut couple, while Ronnie is left to grow and survive in the squalor and abuse of poverty. After years of betrayal and unhappiness, Ronnie discovers her sibling's existence and determines to seek out her long lost sister. Anne, now happily married to Mark, and the mother of their beloved six-year-old daughter, Rachel, remains unaware of her twin's existence. The novel's chapters alternate, each telling a different story. Anne's husband Mark's tale is one of discovery. The parallel story documents Ronnie's life, leading her to the realization she may never have the loving family she craves unless she wills her own destiny into being...putting Ronnie and Mark on a collision course that will change all their lives forever. Different environments; the same genetics...identical twins...or not ?
Harlequin® Historical brings you a collection of three new REGENCY titles, available now! This box set includes: SHEIKH'S MAIL-ORDER BRIDE Hot Arabian Nights by Marguerite Kaye The world believes Constance Montgomery lost at sea, but Murimon's ruler, Kadar, knows the truth. She's honor-bound to leave, but can the brooding prince tempt Constance to stay? MISS MARIANNE'S DISGRACE Scandal and Disgrace by Georgie Lee Excluded from society, Miss Marianne Domville finds solace at her pianoforte. That is, until author Sir Warren Stevens brings a thrill of excitement into her solitary existence… HER ENEMY AT THE ALTAR by Virginia Heath When Lady Constance Stuart is discovered in the arms of Aaron Wincanton, scandal abounds. And an unexpected marriage is just the beginning for these two former enemies…
Chris Skinner, Amy’s new boyfriend, comes from a broken home. He hasn’t seen his father in, like, forever. And when his dad finally appears, it isn’t to make up for Chris’s miserable childhood. Mr. Skinner is ill — so ill that he needs a bone marrow transplant. Chris could be the perfect match. Nothing strange in that, except . . . What if ailing grown-ups could tap into a guaranteed reserve of healthy body parts? What if innocent kids were being harmed? What if you were bred to become an unwilling donor? Amy knows she’s blessed with superhuman genes, but no way, nohow is she going to let herself, or any other kid, fall prey to freakish science-fiction experiments!
Enjoy a festive flirtation With three sensual, seasonal stories! In Unwrapped under the Mistletoe by Christine Merrill, Charles is hired to catch supposedly light-fingered poor relation Daphne, but steals a kiss under the mistletoe! In One Night with the Earl by Sophia James, widow Elizabeth seeks refuge for herself and her young twins. Brooding Lord Grey might just provide that Christmas miracle! And in A Most Scandalous Christmas by Marguerite Kaye will the dashing stranger who Lady Sylvia scandalously joked with about a Christmas liaison make good on his promise? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: REGENCY CHRISTMAS LIAISONS by Christine Merrill, Sophia James and Marguerite Kaye (Regency) Enjoy a festive ?irtation with three sensual, seasonal stories! Hired to catch supposedly light-?ngered Daphne, Charles falls for her instead, widow Elizabeth seeks refuge with a brooding earl and Lady Sylvia has a scandalous liaison with a dashing stranger… LORD TRESHAM’S TEMPTING RIVAL The Peveretts of Haberstock Hall by Bronwyn Scott (Victorian) When the woman Dr. Lord Ferris stole a kiss from one Christmas ball is revealed as the herbalist stealing his patients, Ferris must decide if she’s a bigger threat to his practice—or his heart! A NUN FOR THE VIKING WARRIOR by Lucy Morris (Viking) Having pledged her life to god, Amée Évreux discovers her hand’s already been promised to warrior Jorund Jötunnson! She’s determined to resist him…until she glimpses his unexpectedly pure heart. Look for Harlequin® Historical’s November 2021 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!
LIZ It's been three years since I last spoke to them. To him. Three years, since our lives revolved around each other. We've known each other forever. And when I walked away from them? I did what I had to do to protect myself. Then a horrible tragedy happens and now suddenly they're always around. They say they want to be there for me and try to be friends again. And Brad... he's talking to me and looking at me differently. He says he wants to take care of me. Be whatever I need him to be. But will they forgive me when they find out what I did? Will he? BRAD I've known Liz my whole life. She was my best friend until she walked away from me. Three years later, she's still everything to me. And I'm determined to prove it. Whatever it takes. Will the secrets they kept from each other keep them further apart or will a sudden tragedy bring them closer together and help mend the broken pieces of their friendship? What will happen when the lines between love and friendship start to blur?
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