Friends often hold in a special place in our hearts like no other, and that was precisely the case for two esteemed obstetricians. Jacobi and Ben met as medical school classmates, and later became colleagues and each other's closest confidant. From every angle, they were an integral part of each other's lives. Ben, however, had the one thing Jacobi didn't ― a family of his own. In this story, set in Cleveland, Ohio, Jacobi relies on her career to hold her focus, to fulfill her life. But when Ben's marriage begins crumble, he reaches for the woman he believes has always been his soul mate. Will the pain of breaking up a family, one that Jacobi also cherishes as her own, be worth crossing the boundaries and finally finding happiness? Nothing Left to Give is Lori Bell's 32nd novel. For more about her books, visit www.loribellauthor.com.
Spencer is a little boy who loves to have fun. To make more time for fun, he rushes through his chores and is very proud of how quickly he gets things done before going out and playing with friends. One of the things he always rushes is brushing his teeth. When his mom takes Spencer to visit the dentist, Dr. Milly has some advice. Since Spencer has been rushing his brushing, his mouth is full of sugar bugs! There is a solution, though. Dr. Milly gives Spencer a rubber duck named Duck McBrush—a sugar bug fighting superhero. With the help of Duck McBrush, Spencer learns the importance of brushing his teeth properly, and the next time he visits Dr. Milly, Spencer gets some good news. Thanks to his duck friend, Spencer’s teeth are now healthy and shined. It turns out he doesn’t need to rush everything. In the spirit of the Elf on the Shelf, Meet Duck McBrush helps children learn to slow down and brush their teeth until they, too, become sugar bug fighting superheroes!
Stella Grace Chambers and Stormy Blair are neighbors and best friends. Stormy is grappling with her grief and moving on after the death of her husband and her re-marriage to Chazz while also helping Stella Grace through her liver transplant.
Delia Berkley is stuck in a marriage she doesn't want since her marriage took all of her young dreams away. After three children and thirty years of marriage, Delia decides to take control of her life, buys a "getaway" car and leaves the family farm behind. Delia's escapades take many twists and turns, some dangerous.
Tasha Wheelan seems to have it all, but outward appearances can be deceiving. When Tasha has an immediate connection to a total stranger she begins to take control of her life and her happiness.
Kelsey Walker finds happiness again as she and her children begin to build a new life with Brady Walker. Their world, however, is once again rocked when accusations are made, lies are uncovered, and a heart-breaking truth threatens to destroy their newfound family. Kelsey chooses to follow her heart, until she uncovers an undeniable truth.
Isabelle Madden lived in Brunswick, Maine all of her life. She married at nineteen because it was the right thing to do. She loved and honored her husband for twenty years while raising three children and finding her career niche as a junior high school guidance counselor. Isabelle doesn't think outside of the box, because she's never had to. Until tragedy strikes. Her world is shifted in the worst way as she comes to terms with being lost, angry, and vengeful. She is torn as she reaches a crossroad and is faced with a monumental decision which could alter her life. Choosing what is best for herself is not Isabelle's makeup. But, in this novel, the heroine inescapably learns to face the mirror's image as self acceptance and happiness are in her hands. Lori Bell is the author of Seams, Unraveled, Timing, Heartless, Lockdown, Imperfections, Missing You, and Forever Linked. For more about her novels, visit www.loribellauthor.com.
Hunter Raine is a successful newscaster whose fiance was murdered. As a result, Raine lets very few people get close to her. Enter "Bash", a member of her security team who pushes past her boundries when Hunter's safety is threatened.
This book has the potential to become the avenue to your miracle. It gives insights and examples of personal experiences that are relatable and real. Lori Bruton is a messenger of HOPE who gives you hope for the future and POWER in the present. Do you know that you have more inside you that's waiting to come out? "If you are seeking direction and looking for a way to transform your life, keep reading! The LORI Factor will show you the way." Les Brown These words of power and truth, that you may not have known or considered, will get you unstuck. You will discover how to live a life filled with passion and purpose. Lori speaks authentically from the heart. Her courage to break her silence and share her message will stir up your greatness, awaken revelation, give you confidence, and enrich your life abundantly. "She shares the pivotal moment when she had an awakening and went from powerless to purposeful. Lori has a powerful message, and it is no wonder why Les Brown, as soon as he heard it, offered to write the Foreword. Lori personifies power, hope, and resilience. For anyone who needs words of hope, encouragement, motivation, and inspiration (who doesn't?) this book is a must-read. It will change lives." Ene Obi Break up with self-sabotage and reclaim your power. Stop sleepwalking through life. This book provides hope, help, transformation, love, passion, purpose, power, strategies, clarity, truth, faith, and abundance with some humor mixed in. Lori's stories reveal how she went from hopeless, brokenhearted, and feeling unloved to living the life she was born to live. Discover how to come alive in a new way and feel excited to wake up every day with a deeper love and passion. Love and Lifestyle are essential elements to uncovering the desires of your heart. Lori unveils insights about true love and living life on your terms. You will discover a new vision and action plan to transform your life and live a life that outlives you. It's time to put your life in FULL THROTTLE, BABY!
Della Berkley is unhappy and when she reached a revelation, there was no turning back. She chose to experience something more than her small-town life in Clinton County, Illinois. An adventure quickly turned dangerous, however, and Della was fortunate to return home safe and sound to the life she has know for three decades. But Della's need to be the person that no one else could see blindly leads her down a path of misconception.
When Afton Drury turns 50 years old, she's content with her life and truly believes her best years are behind her. But contentment isn't happiness, as she lives her life parallel to those closest to her - but does she really know her sisters, her husband, or even her own children? This story, set in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is about growth and change in the life of a woman who finds herself altering everything amid unforeseen circumstances that force her to see the truth in herself and others.Shared Silence focuses on evolving relationships, which inevitably either come together or fall apart. A 25-year marriage is over. A chance encounter with a new, younger man quickly changes her course. Tragedy strikes. Truths are revealed. Shocking secrets are kept, as an unexpected bond is forged.There are several twists and turns in Lori Bell's 21st novel that will reel readers in to the lives of these characters as they face very real challenges and choose drastic measures to cope and carry on. Shared Silence is Book 1 of the Stronger than Truth Trilogy. For more about Lori Bell's novels, visit www.loribellauthor.com.
Just in time for Christmas come six tempting tales of romance--by Lori Foster, Donna Kauffman, Susan Donovan, Janelle Denison, Alison Kent, and Nancy Warren--filled with nice men, who are equally just as naughty and who manage to make the season so bright that it is downright hot. Reprint.
The late 1960s and early 1970s saw the birth of modern feminism, the sexual revolution, and strong growth in the mass-market publishing industry. Women made up a large part of the book market, and Gothic fiction became a higher popular staple. Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart and Phyllis Whitney emerged as prominent authors, while the standardized paperback Gothic sold in the millions. Pitched at middle-class women of all ages, Gothics paved the way for contemporary fiction categories such as urban fantasy, paranormal romance and vampire erotica. Though not as popular today as they once were, Gothic paperbacks retain a cult following--and the books themselves have become collectors' items. They were also the first popular novels to present strong heroines as agents of liberation and transformation. This work offers the missing chapters of the Gothic story, from the imaginative creations of Ann Radcliffe and the Bronte sisters to the bestseller 50 Shades of Grey.
Tales of mysterious and alluring mermaids have been told for thousands of years. Are they all just myths and legends, or could some of these stories be true? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!
Fantasy writing, like literature in general, provides a powerful vehicle for challenging the status quo. Via symbolism, imagery and supernaturalism, fantasy constructs secondary-world narratives that both mirror and critique the political paradigms of our own world. This critical work explores the role of the portal in fantasy, investigating the ways in which magical nexus points and movement between worlds are used to illustrate real-world power dynamics, especially those impacting women and children. Through an examination of high and low fantasy, fairy tales, children's literature, the Gothic, and science fiction, the portal is identified as a living being, place or magical object of profound metaphorical and cultural significance.
Features Lori Foster's "The Christmas Present", in which Beth Monroe, catches her fiance with another woman and gets revenge by sleeping with his best friend, again and again; plus stories by Karen Kelley and Dianne Castell.
Unlock the power of informational text using proven, research-based strategies and techniques to support rich and rigorous instruction. Written by popular literacy expert, Lori Oczkus, this resource provides useful tips, suggestions, and strategies to help students read and understand informational text effectively and support the implementation of today's standards. It includes practical, concrete lessons with teacher modeling, guided and independent practice, and informal assessments that can be used in the classroom right away. this is a must-have resource for all teachers!
Few stories capture the unique interplay of critical theory, mass media and public taste better than the story of the Spasmodics. These earnest, youthful and largely self-educated neo-Romantics hoped to become prophets who would influence literary society on a grand scale. From about 1850 to 1860, the Spasmodics successfully cast a long shadow over virtually every serious discussion of Victorian poetry. Many mid-nineteenth-century writers, including Tennyson, both Brownings and Matthew Arnold, were either adherents or outspoken detractors of the Spasmodic School. This work documents, in appropriate social contexts, the trajectory of the Spasmodic School in both its original incarnation and subsequent appraisals. Examining the various personalities and aesthetic principles that fashioned the movement, the author does not champion any particular critical stance or verdict. The scholarly apparatus cites a number of competing Victorianist interpretations, approaches and judgments with varying degrees of expertise.
In 1966 Richard Nixon hired Patrick J. Buchanan, a young editorial writer at the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, to help lay the groundwork for his presidential campaign. Fiercely conservative and a whiz at messaging and media strategy, Buchanan continued with Nixon through his tenure in office, becoming one of the president’s most important and trusted advisors, particularly on public matters. The copious memos he produced over this period, counseling the president on press relations, policy positions, and political strategy, provide a remarkable behind-the-scenes look into the workings of the Nixon White House—and a uniquely informed perspective on the development and deployment of ideas and practices that would forever change presidential conduct and US politics. Of the thousand housed at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, presidential scholar Lori Cox Han has judiciously selected 135 of Buchanan’s memos that best exemplify the significant nature and reach of his influence in the Nixon administration. Here, in his now-familiar take-no-prisoners style, Buchanan can be seen advancing his deeply conservative agenda, counterpunching against advisors he considered too moderate, and effectively guiding the president and his administration through a changing, often hostile political environment. On every point of policy and political issue—foreign and domestic—through two successful campaigns, Nixon’s first term, and the fraught months surrounding the Watergate debacle, Buchanan presses his advantage, all the while honing the message that would push conservatism ever rightward in the following years. Expertly edited and annotated by Han, Advising Nixon: The White House Memos of Patrick J. Buchanan offers rare insight into the decision-making and maneuvering of some of the most powerful figures in government—with lasting consequences for American public life.
In Politics with Beauvoir Lori Jo Marso treats Simone de Beauvoir's feminist theory and practice as part of her political theory, arguing that freedom is Beauvoir's central concern and that this is best apprehended through Marso's notion of the encounter. Starting with Beauvoir's political encounters with several of her key contemporaries including Hannah Arendt, Robert Brasillach, Richard Wright, Frantz Fanon, and Violette Leduc, Marso also moves beyond historical context to stage encounters between Beauvoir and others such as Chantal Akerman, Lars von Trier, Rahel Varnhagen, Alison Bechdel, the Marquis de Sade, and Margarethe von Trotta. From intimate to historical, always affective though often fraught and divisive, Beauvoir's encounters, Marso shows, exemplify freedom as a shared, relational, collective practice. Politics with Beauvoir gives us a new Beauvoir and a new way of thinking about politics—as embodied and coalitional.
A history of the culture and politics behind the ever-changing state of black hair - from 15th century Africa to present-day US - this fascinating book is an entertaining look at the intersection of the personal, political and popular aspects of hair styles, tracing a unique aspect of black American history. An entertaining and concise survey... A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy' - Publishers Weekly 'Impressive work of cultural history' - Book Page 'Comprehensive and colourful' - Essence
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