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Mystery in Manhattan

The start of a cozy mystery series from Kelly Oliver

By: Kelly Oliver

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Mystery in Manhattan

The start of a cozy mystery series from Kelly Oliver

By: Kelly Oliver

The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!” Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries. 'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller set amid American high society' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride' Frances Evesham Can Fiona catch a killer and find a decent cup of tea before her mustache wax melts? 1917. New York. Notorious spy, Fredrick Fredricks, has invited Fiona to Carnegie Hall to hear a famous soprano. It’s an opportunity the War Office can’t turn down. Fiona and Clifford are soon on their way, but not before Fiona is saddled with chaperon duties for Captain Hall’s niece. Is Fiona a spy or a glorified babysitter? From the minute Fiona meets the soprano aboard the RMS Adriatic it’s treble on the high C’s. Fiona sees something—or someone—thrown overboard, and then she overhears a chemist plotting in German with one of her own countrymen! And the trouble doesn’t stop when they disembark. Soon Fiona is doing time with a group of suffragettes and investigating America’s most impressive inventor Thomas Edison. When her number one suspect turns up dead at the opera and Fredrick Fredricks is caught red-handed, it looks like it’s finally curtains for the notorious spy. But all the evidence points to his innocence. Will Fiona change her tune and clear her nemesis’ name? Or will she do her duty? And just what is she going to do with the pesky Kitty Lane? Not to mention swoon-worthy Archie Somersby . . . If Fiona’s going to come out on top, she’s going to have to make the most difficult decision of her life: the choice between her head and her heart. What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver: "Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne Freeman “A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!” NetGalley Reviewer "This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!" Muddy Rose Reviews "I love Fiona Figg!" Margaret Mizushima “Couldn't put it down.” Amazon Reviewer "A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein “I am hooked on these amazing characters.” Amazon Reviewer "A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead." Kirkus Reviews “Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend." L.A. Chandlar “Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.” NetGalley Reviewer

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1804831557

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Arsenic at Ascot

A page-turning cozy mystery from Kelly Oliver for 2024

By: Kelly Oliver

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Arsenic at Ascot

A page-turning cozy mystery from Kelly Oliver for 2024

By: Kelly Oliver

Saddle up for this first class historical mystery, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon and Verity Bright. London, 1918 Fiona Figg finds herself back in Old Blighty saddled with shuffling papers for the war office. Then a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle. This year’s Ascot-themed do will play host to a stable of animal defense advocates, and Fiona is tasked with infiltrating the activists and uncovering possible anti-war activity. Disguised as the Lady Tabitha Kenworthy, Fiona is more than ready for the “mane” event, but the odds are against her when both her arch nemesis, dark-horse Fredrick Fredricks, and would-be fiancé Lieutenant Archie Somersby arrive unexpectedly and “stirrup” her plans. And when a horse doctor thuds to the floor in the next guest room, Fiona finds herself investigating a mysterious poisoning with some very hairy clues. Can Fiona overcome the hurdles and solve both cases, or will she be pipped to the post and put out to pasture by the killer? What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver: 'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham "Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne Freeman 'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!” Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries. “A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!” NetGalley Reviewer "Covert in Cairo is simply delightful. Kelly Oliver’s immersive prose brings World War I era Egypt to life. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can’t help but root for." S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series. "This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!" Muddy Rose Reviews "I love Fiona Figg!" Margaret Mizushima “Couldn't put it down.” Amazon Reviewer"A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein “I am hooked on these amazing characters.” Amazon Reviewer "A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead."Kirkus Reviews “Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend." L.A. Chandlar “Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.” NetGalley Reviewer

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1804831859

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Response Ethics

By: Kelly Oliver

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Response Ethics

By: Kelly Oliver

What does it mean to be a responsible subject in a world of pervasive violence? How should we be responsible witnesses in the face of gross injustice? Indeed, how should we respond to atrocities that often leave us speechless and powerless? In this seminal volume, Kelly Oliver articulates a “response ethics” as an alternative to mainstream moral frameworks such as utilitarianism and Kantianism. Oliver’s response ethics is grounded in an innovative understanding of subjectivity. Insofar as one’s subjectivity is informed by the social, and our sense of self is constituted by our ability to respond to our environment, reconceptualizing subjectivity transforms our ethical responsibility to others. Oliver’s engagement in various debates in applied ethics, ranging from our ecological commitments to the death penalty, from sexual assaults on campus to reproductive technology, shows the relevance of response ethics in contemporary society. In the age of pervasive war, assaults, murder, and prejudice, Response Ethics offers timely contributions to the field of ethics.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1786608650

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Murder in Moscow

A BRAND NEW page-turning historical cozy mystery from Kelly Oliver for 2024

By: Kelly Oliver

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Murder in Moscow

A BRAND NEW page-turning historical cozy mystery from Kelly Oliver for 2024

By: Kelly Oliver

Journey into the heart of 20th Century Russia in this fun and funny historical mystery, perfect for fans of Verity Bright and Helena Dixon. 1918 Moscow Will following her heart mean losing her head? It could mean losing her job. Fiona Figg trails her nemesis Fredrick Fredricks to Moscow. But when she arrives at the grand Metropol Hotel, the bounder has vanished. After Fiona doesn’t show up for work at the War Office, Kitty Lane raises a red flag and tracks her to Russia. Seeking haven at the British Embassy, Kitty and Fiona become embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Bolshevik government. But the plot turns deadly when Fiona goes undercover as a governess in the household of Iron Viktor, the Bolsheviks’ Head of Secret Police. And when Viktor turns up dead in his study, Fiona finds herself wanted for murder and on the lam. Can Fiona and Kitty find the real killer and escape the Kremlin before it’s too late? Or will this dangerous game of Russian roulette be their last? What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver: 'A fast and fun-filled mystery that checks every box. If you’re new to the series, it stands on its own as an action-packed novel that’s leavened with the dry wit of its indomitable heroine. A 2024 must-read.' Lori Robbins 'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham 'Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!' Dianne Freeman ** 'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!' **Cathi Stoler 'A fast and fun-filled mystery that checks every box. If you’re new to the series, it stands on its own as an action-packed novel that’s leavened with the dry wit of its indomitable heroine. A 2024 must-read.' Lori Robbins 'A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Simply delightful. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can't help but root for.' S.K. Golden 'This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!' Muddy Rose Reviews 'I love Fiona Figg!' Margaret Mizushima 'Couldn't put it down.' Amazon Reviewer 'A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.' Debra Goldstein 'I am hooked on these amazing characters.' Amazon Reviewer A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead. Kirkus Reviews 'Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend.' L.A. Chandlar 'Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.' NetGalley Reviewer

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1804832022

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Mayhem in the Mountains

The BRAND NEW gripping cozy murder mystery from Kelly Oliver for 2023

By: Kelly Oliver

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Mayhem in the Mountains

The BRAND NEW gripping cozy murder mystery from Kelly Oliver for 2023

By: Kelly Oliver

1918 Italy When a deadly blizzard traps Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane in the Dolomite Mountains, it’s all downhill from here.Their hotel is snowed-in, and no one can get in or out. Then a man is found dead in his locked hotel room – and the killer is still on the premises. But with no murder weapon and too many suspects, their investigation is treading on thin ice. The colder it gets outside, the hotter it gets inside as Fiona squares off with both her beloved Archie and her nemesis Fredricks. With her love-life on a slippery-slope, Fiona risks everything in one bold move... As fast and twisty as a downhill slalom, this slick new cozy from Kelly Oliver will have you melting into a puddle of laughter. Snap in and enjoy the ride. Readers love Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane Mysteries: "A bold, original sleuth, a devilishly charming adversary and a plucky Pekingese, this is a witty, high-energy tale of WWI espionage." Mariah Fredericks, author of The Lindbergh Nanny "Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne Freeman ** 'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!” **Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries. “A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!” NetGalley Reviewer "Covert in Cairo is simply delightful. Kelly Oliver’s immersive prose brings World War I era Egypt to life. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can’t help but root for." S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series. "This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!" Muddy Rose Reviews "I love Fiona Figg!" Margaret Mizushima “Couldn't put it down.” Amazon Reviewer"A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein “I am hooked on these amazing characters.” Amazon Reviewer "A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead." Kirkus Reviews “Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend." L.A. Chandlar “Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.” NetGalley Reviewer

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1804831751

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9781804831755

Family Values

Subjects Between Nature and Culture

By: Kelly Oliver

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Family Values

Subjects Between Nature and Culture

By: Kelly Oliver

Family Values shows how the various contradictions at the heart of Western conceptions of maternity and paternity problematize our relationships with ourselves and with others. Using philosophical texts, psychoanalytic theory, studies in biology and popular culture, Kelly Oliver challenges our traditional concepts of maternity which are associated with nature, and our conceptions of paternity which are embedded in culture. Oliver's intervention calls into question the traditional image of the oppositional relationship between nature and culture, maternal and paternal. Family Values also undercuts recent returns to the rhetoric of a "battle between the sexes" by analyzing the conceptual basis of these descriptions in biological research and the presuppositions of such suggestions in philosophy and psychoanalysis. By developing a reconception of maternity and paternity, Family Values offers hope for peace in the battle of the sexes.

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Routledge

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1317958977

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9781317958970

Harlequin Historical November 2017 - Box Set 1 of 2

A Christmas Historical Romance Novel

By: Carla Kelly,Christine Merrill,Janice Preston,Diane Gaston,Lara Temple

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Harlequin Historical November 2017 - Box Set 1 of 2

A Christmas Historical Romance Novel

By: Carla Kelly,Christine Merrill,Janice Preston,Diane Gaston,Lara Temple

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! REGENCY CHRISTMAS WISHES by Carla Kelly, Christine Merrill and Janice Preston (Regency) Dare to dally with a captain, a rake and a gentleman in these three Regency novellas of Christmas wishes come true, all in one festive volume! A PREGNANT COURTESAN FOR THE RAKE The Society of Wicked Gentlemen by Diane Gaston (Regency) Oliver Gregory discovers the woman he shared one passionate night with works at the gentlemen's club he partly owns—and she's pregnant! To legitimize his child, Oliver will ensure Cecilia returns to his bed…as his wife! LORD HUNTER'S CINDERELLA HEIRESS Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies by Lara Temple (Regency) Unhappily betrothed to each other, Lord Hunter agrees to help Nell convince another man she's a worthy bride. But their lessons in flirtation inspire desire that has Hunter longing to keep Nell for himself… Look for Harlequin® Historical's November 2017 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

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1488021872

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9781488021879

Shackleton's Whiskey

By: Archer Kelly

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Shackleton's Whiskey

By: Archer Kelly

A bottle of whiskey has been stolen. But it’s not just any bottle: it’s incredibly old and incredibly priceless. And its previous owner isn’t just any connoisseur: he’s a powerful tech mogul with black-market shopping habits. He’ll do anything—anything—to get that bottle back. Retired and enjoying the beach life, former Detroit police detective Oliver Savage is dragged back onto the job to find the thief and retrieve the bottle. Instead, he finds himself neck deep in a boozy pool of greed, betrayal, and murder that’s about way more than a little whiskey. Author Archer Kelly is exactly like the readers of Shackleton’s Whiskey: passionate about spy and crime novels. That commitment is obvious on every page of this story. Kelly had a lot of fun creating Savage, tough, intelligent, and elegant—Frank Sinatra if Old Blue Eyes had been a detective—as well as crafting the twisty, turning, thrilling plot. You’ll have just as much fun reading it.

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Outskirts Press

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1977270670

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9781977270672

The British Brides Collection

9 Romances from the Home of Austen and Dickens

By: Bonnie Blythe,Pamela Griffin,Kelly Eileen Hake,Gail Gaymer Martin,Tamela Hancock Murray,Jill Stengl

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The British Brides Collection

9 Romances from the Home of Austen and Dickens

By: Bonnie Blythe,Pamela Griffin,Kelly Eileen Hake,Gail Gaymer Martin,Tamela Hancock Murray,Jill Stengl

Romance from the Spectacular British Isles Spanning over 500 years of history in the British Isles, nine inspiring romance stories take readers through English gardens, around London ballrooms, and within Scottish castles. Follow along as each of the brides-to-be encounter high drama and epic romance on the way to the altar. Will they survive with their faith intact? Inspired by authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, these nine romances are penned by an exclusive selection of Christian fiction authors and will become a cherished favorite for fans of British history and literature. Fayre Rose by Tamela Hancock Murray Scotland 1358 – Fayre was brought to Kennerith Castle to tend the duke’s rose garden in payment for her father’s taxes. When the Laird Kenneth falls ill with plague, only Fayre is brave enough to play nursemaid. Woman of Valor by Jill Stengl England 1631 - Helen has come to Marston Hall to care for three neglected children and a household in disarray. Both the gardener and the lord of the manor admire her inner beauty. Fresh Highland Air by Jill Stengl Scotland 1748 – When Hermione’s stepfather takes over Kennerith Castle, he retains Allan for Hermione’s bodyguard. She is determined to think the worst of Allan, until someone is out to get rid of him and the true heir of the castle comes into question. A Duplicitous Façade by Tamela Hancock Murray England 1812 - In obedience to her father, Melodia agrees to marry a man she has never met. But when a masquerade ball is held to celebrate the marriage, Melodia suspects she has more enemies than friends. Love’s Unmasking by Bonnie Blythe England 1814 - Matthew is certain a godly girl does not exist among London’s money-grubbing debutantes. He imitates a fop at society functions to repel them, but his own ruse traps him in an engagement. English Tea and Bagpipes by Pamela Griffin Scotland 1822 – When Fiona’s sister and Alex’s brother run off to marry, the families oppose the match between a poor highlander and an English nobleman. Fiona impulsively goes after her sister, and Alex follows. A Treasure Worth Keeping by Kelly Eileen Hake England 1832 - Paige is thrilled to hear her father has been hired to restore one of the country’s largest collections of antique volumes—until she learns the mysterious earl is hosting a house party during their stay. Apple of His Eye by Gail Gaymer Martin England 1851 - Sarah is curious and independent for a young woman of her day, which leads her to fall in love with a man who would never be invited into the family manor as a guest. Moonlight Masquerade by Pamela Griffin England 1865 - Letitia, a unassuming lady’s companion to her cousin, quickly finds herself the possessor of incriminating information and the focus of attention from two mysterious men.

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Barbour Publishing

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1643520261

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9781643520261

The Moral Geographies of Children, Young People and Food

Beyond Jamie's School Dinners

By: J. Pike,P. Kelly

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The Moral Geographies of Children, Young People and Food

Beyond Jamie's School Dinners

By: J. Pike,P. Kelly

This book takes Jamie Oliver's campaign for better school meals as a starting point for thinking about morally charged concerns relating to young people's nutrition, health and well-being, parenting, and public health 'crises' such as obesity. The authors show how these debates are always about the moral project of the self.

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Springer

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1137312319

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9781137312310

Road to Marylake, The

By: Kelly Rachelle Mathews

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Road to Marylake, The

By: Kelly Rachelle Mathews

In the early 1900's a gentleman and financier named Sir Henry Mill Pellatt (builder of the famous 'Casa Loma' in Toronto) started to piece together several farms (1,214 acres) to create what he called Lake (or Lac) Marie Farm & Country Estate. The name Marie was to honor his first wife Lady Mary Pellatt (nee Dodgson). Designed to be a place of respite for high society, hunt events and highballs on the verandah (1911-1935) this land came into the ownership of a group of Basilian leaders who took this site of social indulgence and converted into "Marylake Agricultural School and Farm Settlement Association" (now 814 acres). On August 25, 1942, the Agricultural School sold to the Augustinian Father of Ontario (Inc.) and as such, Marylake Monastery, Retreat House and site of Pilgrimage was born.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467138878

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Lobster Tales

A Loose Collection of Essays, Excerpts, Screenplays and Stories

By: George Evans,Danny Evans,Rick Smith,Chuck Woodford,Brian Kelly

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Lobster Tales

A Loose Collection of Essays, Excerpts, Screenplays and Stories

By: George Evans,Danny Evans,Rick Smith,Chuck Woodford,Brian Kelly

Theres A Lobster Loose! For more than ten years, five would-be writers have somehow managed to discard infirmity, tragedy, parental and spousal responsibility, sucky jobs, suckier prospects, literary rejection and the basic planetary pull of lifes gravity to join one another in a unique collective of literary hooliganism that may not rival The Round Table, but certainly involves congregating around a table. Enter The Loose Lobster and this collection of essays, short stories, screenplay excerpts and other words which simply defy classification. Enjoy the read.

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iUniverse

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1475967985

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9781475967982

My Name is Kelly: I will be your nurse today

By: Kelly Riemenschneider

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My Name is Kelly: I will be your nurse today

By: Kelly Riemenschneider

This is the second book for the writer. This book will leave you laughing, crying and shaking your head as you see the other side of a nurse's job. Enjoy this easy to read but hard to put down book that ends all too quickly! You will fall in love with the students and see why Kelly loves her job!

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Lulu.com

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1312258411

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Marrying the Captain

By: Carla Kelly

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Marrying the Captain

By: Carla Kelly

An independent woman is drawn to a handsome naval captain—sent by her controlling father—in this delightful Regency romance. Ever since her father tried to sell her as a mistress to the highest bidder, Eleanor “Nana” Massie has prized her independence above all else—even if it means living in poverty. But her world changes overnight when Captain Oliver Worthy shows up at her struggling inn. Despite herself, Nana is intrigued by her beguiling gentleman guest . . . Oliver planned to stay in Plymouth only long enough to report back to Lord Ratliffe—about Nana. But he soon senses that Lord Ratliffe is up to something, and Oliver will do anything to keep this courageous, beautiful woman safe. He’d even go so far as to marry her!

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Harlequin

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1426826664

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Dickens and the Rise of Divorce

The Failed-Marriage Plot and the Novel Tradition

By: Kelly Hager

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Dickens and the Rise of Divorce

The Failed-Marriage Plot and the Novel Tradition

By: Kelly Hager

Questioning a literary history that, since Ian Watt's Rise of the Novel, has privileged the courtship plot, Kelly Hager proposes an equally powerful but overlooked narrative focusing on the failed marriage. Hager maps the legal history of marriage and divorce, providing crucial background as she reveals the prevalence of the failed-marriage plot in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British novels. Dickens's novels emerge as representative case studies in their preoccupations with the disintegration of marriage, the far-reaching and disastrous effects of the doctrine of coverture, and the comic, spectacular, and monstrous possibilities afforded by the failed-marriage plot. Setting his narratives alongside the writings of liberal reformers like John Stuart Mill and the seemingly conservative agendas of Caroline Norton, Eliza Lynn Linton, and Sarah Stickney Ellis, Hager also offers a more contextualized account of the competing strands of the Woman Question. In the course of her revisionist readings of Dickens's novels, Hager uncovers a Dickens who is neither the conservative agent of the patriarchy nor a novelistic Jeremy Bentham, and reveals that tipping the marriage plot on its head forces us to adjust our understanding of the complexities of Victorian proto-feminism.

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Routledge

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1317151178

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Witnessing

Beyond Recognition

By: Kelly Oliver

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Witnessing

Beyond Recognition

By: Kelly Oliver

Challenging the fundamental tenet of the multicultural movement -- that social struggles turning upon race, gender, and sexuality are struggles for recognition -- this work offers a powerful critique of current conceptions of identity and subjectivity based on Hegelian notions of recognition. The author's critical engagement with major texts of contemporary philosophy prepares the way for a highly original conception of ethics based on witnessing. Central to this project is Oliver's contention that the demand for recognition is a symptom of the pathology of oppression that perpetuates subject-object and same-different hierarchies. While theorists across the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences focus their research on multiculturalism around the struggle for recognition, Oliver argues that the actual texts and survivors' accounts from the aftermath of the Holocaust and slavery are testimonials to a pathos that is "beyond recognition". Oliver traces many of the problems with the recognition model of subjective identity to a particular notion of vision presupposed in theories of recognition and misrecognition. Contesting the idea of an objectifying gaze, she reformulates vision as a loving look that facilitates connection rather than necessitates alienation. As an alternative, Oliver develops a theory of witnessing subjectivity. She suggests that the notion of witnessing, with its double meaning as either eyewitness or bearing witness to the unseen, is more promising than recognition for describing the onset and sustenance of subjectivity. Subjectivity is born out of and sustained by the process of witnessing -- the possibility of address and response -- which puts ethicalobligations at its heart.

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U of Minnesota Press

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0816636281

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Fearful Symmetry

The Development and Treatment of Sadomasochism

By: Jack Novick,Kerry Kelly Novick

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Fearful Symmetry

The Development and Treatment of Sadomasochism

By: Jack Novick,Kerry Kelly Novick

Using data from infant observation, and child, adolescent, and adult analyses, the Novicks explicate a multidimensional, developmental theory of sadomasochism that has been recognized as a major innovation. According to the Novicks, each phase of development contributes to the clinical manifestations of sadomasochism. Painful experiences in infancy are transformed into a mode of attachment, then into an embraced marker of specialness and unlimited destructive power, then into a conviction of equality with oedipal parents, and, finally, into an omnipotent capacity to gratify infantile wishes through the coercion of others. By school age, these children have established a magic omnipotent system of thought which undermines alternate means of competent interactions with reality.

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Jason Aronson, Incorporated

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1461628512

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9781461628514

Best Little Ironies, Oddities, and Mysteries of the Civil War

By: C. Brian Kelly

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Best Little Ironies, Oddities, and Mysteries of the Civil War

By: C. Brian Kelly

Collects 114 stories showing the twists and turns of fate that occured in the time surrounding the Civil War, including the question of who fired the first shot and the tale of Union color-bearer Kady Brownell.

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Cumberland House Publishing

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1581821166

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9781581821161

These Ruthless Deeds

By: Tarun Shanker,Kelly Zekas

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These Ruthless Deeds

By: Tarun Shanker,Kelly Zekas

A rebellious heroine with the power to heal must face down a sinister society in Victorian London while untangling her increasingly complicated love life in this gripping action-filled sequel to These Vicious Masks.

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Swoon Reads

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1250127955

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9781250127952

Organizational Change Management

Inclusion, Collaboration and Digital Change in Practice

By: Danielle Tucker,Stefano Cirella,Paul Kelly

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Organizational Change Management

Inclusion, Collaboration and Digital Change in Practice

By: Danielle Tucker,Stefano Cirella,Paul Kelly

This book offers a holistic introduction to Organizational Change Management through a distinct and timely perspective of organizational change agency. It takes a highly practical and unique approach, with cutting-edge chapters on digital transformation, creativity, power and inclusivity and diversity. Key features include: Case Studies based on real companies, which can be used to study chapter topics across a variety of international contexts, industries, and organizational forms. Experiential and Discussion Activities which provide an opportunity to gain invaluable insight needed in the workplace.

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1529615755

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Best of Friends

By: Cathy Kelly

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Best of Friends

By: Cathy Kelly

You can have it all! Abby Barton's TV career is taking off and now she and her husband can have the life they've always dreamed of in a lovely Irish town -- at least, in theory! But when your husband takes you for granted and your teenage daughter hates you, an adoring old flame can spell danger to your seemingly perfect life. Fortunately, Abby has her friends to keep her sane. For starters, her best friend, Sally, owns a beauty salon, and Sally and her husband throw fantastic parties, where there are still more friends to be made. Just be sure to share. Sally's friend Lizzie makes time for everybody: her gal pals, her grown children, even her ex-husband. But when her ex finds someone new, Lizzie can't help but wonder if she'll ever love again. The women are all thrilled to meet Erin, who has moved home to Ireland from Chicago for her husband's new job. But is she cut out for small-town life, and what of the family she left behind years ago? Together and on their own, these four women are about to face highs and lows they never anticipated. Only from each other can they learn that life is for the living and that they need to grab it with both hands....

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1416592083

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The Surgeon's Lady

By: Carla Kelly

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The Surgeon's Lady

By: Carla Kelly

From a RITA Award–winning author, a doctor and a noblewoman fall in love while caring for wounded soldiers during the Napoleonic wars. As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he’s never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past. Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince the marriage-shy Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness. . . . “A powerful and wonderfully perceptive author.” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author of Lady of Fortune

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Harlequin

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1426834616

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You Had Me at Hockey

By: Kelly Jamieson

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You Had Me at Hockey

By: Kelly Jamieson

Can a spirited, down-to-earth influencer get an uptight hockey player out of his shell? Josh I am a warrior. That’s been my motto since I recovered from a near-death accident when I was younger. Now I enjoy my nice, settled life in Dallas playing pro hockey—a boring life is better than being dead. I’m not a party guy or an adventurer; I like my routine and peace and quiet. So being traded to New York is the worst possible change that could happen. And meeting unfiltered and fascinating Sara Carrington throws my life into even more chaos. Sara I’ve been considered weird my whole life, which is why I’m still a virgin, but I’ve turned it into a career with my YouTube videos. Who knew people would love watching me talk about my zits, taste-test meatless burgers, and try to learn TikTok dances! Now I’m launching a podcast. Getting hockey star Josh Heller as a guest will help gain listeners for sure. I expect a bearded jock with no teeth and nothing to say, but I get a hot as H-E-double-hockey-sticks grouch with a surprisingly dirty mind. My mission to make him laugh is successful, but I want to know why he’s so uptight underneath that panty-dropping smile. Maybe I can teach Josh to have some fun . . . and maybe he can teach me a thing or two along the way. . . . USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson’s epic Bears Hockey series can be read together or separately: MUST LOVE DOGS . . . AND HOCKEY YOU HAD ME AT HOCKEY Don’t miss any of Kelly’s captivating reads: The Wynn Hockey series: PLAY TO WIN • IN IT TO WIN IT • WIN BIG • FOR THE WIN The Aces Hockey series: MAJOR MISCONDUCT • OFF LIMITS • ICING • TOP SHELF • BACK CHECK • SLAP SHOT • PLAYING HURT • BIG STICK • GAME ON The Bayard Hockey series: SHUT OUT • CROSS CHECK The Last Shot series: BODY SHOT • HOT SHOT • LONG SHOT The standalone novel: DANCING IN THE RAIN

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Loveswept

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0593160266

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The Bloody Ruin Asylum & Taproom

By: Seana Kelly

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The Bloody Ruin Asylum & Taproom

By: Seana Kelly

I’m Sam, the werewolf book nerd owner of The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar. My husband, Master vampire Clive, has been asked to go to Budapest to interview for a position in the Guild, a council of thirteen vampires who advise the world’s Masters. The competition for the recently vacated spot is fierce. I worry about Clive, as it quickly becomes apparent that the last person to hold the position didn’t leave voluntarily. Ever the supportive wife, I’m tagging along. I researched Budapest and had a long itinerary of things to do. That is, I did. When we arrive, we find out that the Guild headquarters is in the ruins of an abandoned insane asylum. Awesome. If there’s one thing I love, it’s being hounded by mentally unstable Hungarian ghosts. Let’s just say this isn’t the romantic getaway I’d been hoping for. With Clive in top secret meetings and a bunch of creepy Renfields skulking around corners, nowhere is safe. I want to help Clive because I know he really wants the job, but the other Guild members are ancient and scary powerful. Between you and me, I thought Vlad would be taller. Wish us luck! We’re going to need it.

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1641972726

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Working in Jamie's Kitchen

Salvation, Passion and Young Workers

By: P. Kelly,L. Harrison

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Working in Jamie's Kitchen

Salvation, Passion and Young Workers

By: P. Kelly,L. Harrison

In the UK in 2002 the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver set out to transform a group of unemployed young Londoners into enterprising, passionate workers. Their struggles, and those that train and manage them, to develop a passionate orientation to work highlights many of the challenges we all face in the globalized labour markets of the 21st century.

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Springer

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0230245013

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Poison in Piccadilly

BRAND NEW from Kelly Oliver's brilliantly funny historical cozy mystery series for 2024

By: Kelly Oliver

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Poison in Piccadilly

BRAND NEW from Kelly Oliver's brilliantly funny historical cozy mystery series for 2024

By: Kelly Oliver

BRAND NEW from Kelly Oliver's page-turning cosy mystery series London 1918: Is Fiona Figg ready to exchange her sleuthing cap for a bridal veil? Fiona is set to tie the knot with her dashing captain, Archie Somersby. But, while Fiona is busy planning her happily ever after, side-kick Kitty Lane and a group of judo-chopping suffragettes are kicking up trouble at the Piccadilly Jujitsu Club. When Kitty is found unconscious in the locker room during a high-stakes competition, Fiona must forsake her bouquets and bridal gown to investigate. Her sleuthing leads to a posh lady’s luncheon where a mysterious death crashes Fiona’s wedding plans. To make matters worse, the arch-nemesis of all things matrimonial Fredrick Fredricks is up to his old tricks, attempting to put the brakes on Fiona’s journey down the aisle. Will he succeed in tripping up Fiona’s wedding vows? Or will she finally say “I don’t” to the charming devil? With humour as sharp as a judo chop and suspense as tight as a wedding corset, Poison in Piccadilly invites you to matrimonial mayhem that will have you saying “I do” to laughter and “forever more” to page-turning suspense. Readers are LOVING Kelly Oliver's fun-filled historical mysteries: 'A fast and fun-filled mystery that checks every box. If you’re new to the series, it stands on its own as an action-packed novel that’s leavened with the dry wit of its indomitable heroine. A 2024 must-read.' Lori Robbins 'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham ‘Absolutely adoring this series set in the 1920's, the author really did her research! “Downtown Abbey meets Agatha Christie” and it’s absolutely amazing!’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fun book. Fiona is a delight. Kitty is a minx.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Fun romp of a read. Relaxing and intriguing. The characters are interesting and unique. Quirky story! Loved it! Worth every minute.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a dizzying romp this fun tale is!’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Superbly written. Kelly has an easy going writing style that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. In fact reading this book felt more like a chat between friends rather than reading a book.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The book has such a clever characters and the interwoven mysteries in the plot are certain to hook the readers. So many unexpected events happens and some characters takes an unexpected turn. Filled with twists and turns, adventure, historical mystery and a hint of romance.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Everything you could want in a great cozy mystery.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I really enjoyed this historical mystery! A mystery that grew more complex, suspense that grew more intense, and some great humor thrown in - what's not to love?’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Simply delightful. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can't help but root for.' S.K. Golden 'This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!' Muddy Rose Reviews 'I love Fiona Figg!' Margaret Mizushima 'A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.' Debra Goldstein A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead. Kirkus Reviews 'Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend.' L.A. Chandlar

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Boldwood Books Ltd

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1804832057

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Covert in Cairo

A cozy murder mystery from Kelly Oliver

By: Kelly Oliver

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Covert in Cairo

A cozy murder mystery from Kelly Oliver

By: Kelly Oliver

“Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs.” BookTrib **'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham** Cairo. December 1917. Following a tip-off from notorious spy Fredrick Fredricks, Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane of British Intelligence find themselves in the hustle and bustle of Egypt. But ancient mummies aren’t the only bodies buried in the tombs of Cairo. When a young French archeologist is found dead in a tomb in the desert with his head bashed in, and an undercover British agent goes missing, the threat moves closer to home. As they dig deeper, soon Fiona and Kitty uncover a treasure trove of suspects, including competing excavators, jealous husbands, secret lovers, and belligerent spies! Fiona wonders if the notorious Fredrick Fredricks could be behind the murders? Or is the plot even more sinister? One thing is clear – If Fiona and Kitty can’t catch the killer, they might end up sharing a sarcophagus with Nefertiti. **With humor as dry as the Arabian desert, and pacing as fast as a spitting camel, Fiona and Kitty are back in another sparkling adventure, this time in WW1 Egypt. What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver:** "Loved the story and laughed my sox off!" Reader review "Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne Freeman 'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!” Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries. “A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!” NetGalley Reviewer "Covert in Cairo is simply delightful. Kelly Oliver’s immersive prose brings World War I era Egypt to life. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can’t help but root for." S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series. "This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!" Muddy Rose Reviews "I love Fiona Figg!" Margaret Mizushima “Couldn't put it down.” Amazon Reviewer "A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein “I am hooked on these amazing characters.” Amazon Reviewer "A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead." Kirkus Reviews “Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend." L.A. Chandlar “Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.” NetGalley Reviewer

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