Bringing together sensation writing and transatlantic studies, this collection makes a convincing case for the symbiotic relationship between literary works on both sides of the Atlantic. Transatlantic Sensations begins with the 'prehistories' of the genre, looking at the dialogue and debate generated by the publication of sentimental and gothic fiction by William Godwin, Susanna Rowson, and Charles Brockden Brown.Thus establishing a context for the treatment of works by Louisa May Alcott, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Dion Boucicault, Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens, George Lippard, Charles Reade, Harriet Beecher Stowe and George Thompson, the volumetakes up a wide range of sensational topics including sexuality, slavery, criminal punishment, literary piracy, mesmerism, and the metaphors of foreign literary invasion and diseased reading. Concluding essays offer a reassessment of the realist and domestic fiction of George Eliot, Charlotte Yonge, and Thomas Hardy in the context of transatlantic sensationalism, emphasizing the evolution of the genre throughout the century and mapping a new transatlantic lineage for this immensely popular literary form. The book's final essay examines an international kidnapping case that was a journalistic sensation at the turn of the twentieth century.
Municipalities and Multiculturalism explores the role of the municipality in integrating immigrants and managing the ethno-cultural relations of the city.
Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective provides a sociological examination of deviant behavior in society, with a significant focus on the major theories of deviance and society’s reaction to deviance. Authors Michelle Inderbitzin, Kristin A. Bates, and Randy R. Gainey use sociological theories to illuminate issues related to deviant behavior, offering clear overviews and perspectives in the field as well as introductions to classic and current research. A unique text/reader format combines substantial original chapters that clearly explain and outline the sociological perspectives on deviance with carefully selected articles from leading academic sources. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
“Thrifty gardeners take note: the bucks saved on plant purchases will pay back the purchase price of Plantiful with dividends.” —Tovah Martin, author of The Unexpected Houseplant Whoever coined the phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees” must not have been a resourceful gardener. Plantiful shows you how to have an easy, gorgeous garden packed with plants by simply making the right choices. Kristen Green highlights plants that help a garden quickly grow by self-sowing and spreading and teaches you how to expand the garden and extend the life of a plant by overwintering. The book features plant profiles for 50 self-sowers (including columbine, milkweed, and foxglove), 50 spreaders (such as clematis, snow poppy, and spearmint), and 50 plants that overwinter (including lemon verbena, begonia, and Chinese hibiscus). Additional gardening tips, design ideas, and inspirational photos will motivate and inspire gardeners of all levels.
Life is all about sizzle for marketing guru Delaney Phillips. She's always on the prowl for the next big thrill--or so she tells the supper club's members when they ask why she refuses to settle down. Dom Gordon, however, might prove the exception to her rule.... Sixteen years ago a boy with some intriguing rough edges dumped Delaney and left town, maturing into a huge success. Now Dom is back. And her friends predict if he's as talented at bad behavior as he is at everything else, Delaney will enjoy the fling of a lifetime
Sure, Lainie Trask had a crush on J. J. Cooper. When she was twelve But growing up, Lainie had watched the sexy athlete narrow his focus--to World Cup skiing and women, not necessarily in that order. So her interest in J.J. was a thing of the past. Because Lainie of all people knew the dangers of being under someone's spell. But now the longtime Lothario was changing with the autumn leaves. Sidelined by an injury, J.J. had downtime to figure out his next step...and evidently Lainie was it With Halloween approaching, he prepared to take off the mask and show her how loving and sensitive the real J. J. Cooper could be....
Pull up a chair and gather in close with entrepreneur and content creator Kristin Johns as she shares her best-kept secrets: mouthwatering recipes, design inspiration, and ways we all can grow, celebrate, and find nourishment in every season of life. Kristin Johns long dreamed of putting together a book of favorite recipes, ideas for interiors, and reflections on faith, family, and love. Growing Seasons is a gorgeously photographed collection of stories, recipes, and inspiration that encourages us to step into each day with courage and authenticity, and to embrace every season of life. Just as each month has its own specific character, each season of life has its own unique challenges and opportunities, all with valuable life lessons to teach us. Walking through the calendar year from January to December, the book’s twelve chapters feature: Kristin’s favorite recipes like Christmas Morning Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls, CeCe’s Famous Cajun Gumbo, a Sunny Citrus Kale Salad and, of course, Kristin’s famous Chocolate Chunk Cookie recipe Creative projects such as Rustic Hand Dyed Linens, DIY Lavender Blue Tansy Skin Serum, and five easy tricks to minimize clutter and maximize coziness at home Fun ideas to entertain and connect with others through Summer Getaway Essentials and a guide to movie night at home complete with homemade pizza and caramel corn Whether you’re looking for adventure or a chill night at home, Growing Seasons will meet you where you are and inspire where you are going.
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Four independent women in the San Francisco bay area are about to be swept into a wave of romance. Will they let their hearts free to flow with the tide? Grace Brawlins is determined to succeed at raising her son alone - atoning for her mistakes. When a firefighter befriends her boy, will she accept the kind gesture or let her wounded spirit cloud her judgment? Stefani Willems has had a chance to buy her family's land taken from her by a shrewd Colorado cowboy. When her job is also threatened by his work in the Bay Area, will her grudges become too large to unload? Tess Ellison is committed to taking care of her handicapped brother, even if that means marrying for less than love. But when she meets her brother's new social worker, can she trust the leading of her heart over her mind? Emily Jensen has been looking for the ideal romance. When she meets a man with a past that is jaded with ongoing consequences, can she believe his cleaned up life is more than a passing fad? Letting go to romance will take each woman a step of new faith. Will the arms of love catch them - or will they be shatttered by a dream?
In the largest, most diverse state in the Union, four women - unique in their God-given talents and goals - share a common desire to find love. Brenda Turner has achieved great success as a vice president of a San Francisco marketing firm. She doesn't have time for the neurological disease that is attacking her nerves and vision, and she'll do almost anything for a miracle cure. Can she trust Dr. Luke Marcusson's new methods in her quest To Truly See? Hoping to renew her inspiration to write, Celine Hart views a trip to a mountain retreat as A Gift from Above. Stephan James, an aspiring Christian singer, can relate to Celine's career frustrations. Will an unplanned reunion of these former high school classmates be more than a walk down memory lane? Callie McRae's fashion boutique in a quiet mountain town is doing well, but her new next-door neighbor is a man from her past she'd rather forget. Could the rich and spoiled Alexander Sheridan III really have changed so much that they could be Better Than Friends? Mining engineer Lindsey Faraday owns the Lucky Dollar Gold Mine in the Laguna Mountains. Her Golden Dreams of striking the mother lode are threatened when a mysterious person lays a claim against the mine. Complicating the threat to her future is the fact that she's falling in love with the claimant's attorney. Will she lose everything before she discovers where her treasure really lies? Watch as God's Spirit leads each woman to discover where true love and fulfillment are to be found. Rest in knowing that "all things work together for good to them that love God - to them who are the called according to his purpose.
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