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The Holiday Friend

The Modern Classic

By: Pamela Hansford Johnson

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The Holiday Friend

The Modern Classic

By: Pamela Hansford Johnson

font size="+1"'A powerful tragedy' Independent/font size Described by the New York Times upon her death as 'one of Britain's best-known novelists', plunge yourself into the wry world of Pamela Hansford Johnson in this story of seduction and marriage, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Jane Howard and Barbara Pym. ****************** Gavin and Hannah Eastwood are a happy couple, holidaying with their overprotected eleven-year-old son Giles in a beautiful village on the coast of Belgium. Melissa is a student of Gavin's, also in the village, having followed Gavin there. A hopeless romantic living in a fantasy, she obsessively follows the family, going out of her way to bump into the couple repeatedly - soon becoming inescapable. While Gavin pities her, Hannah finds her presence alarming; and while they're distracted by her appearances, they miss Giles secretly pursuing his own sinister friendship. . . 'Teases your curiosity and plays on your sympathy' Kirkus ****************** Praise for Pamela Hansford Johnson: 'Witty, satirical and deftly malicious' Anthony Burgess 'A remarkable craftswoman' A.S. Byatt 'Hansford Johnson at her wittiest is Waugh mingled with Malcolm Bradbury Ruth Rendell 'A writer whose memory fully deserves to be kept alive' Jonathan Coe

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Hodder & Stoughton

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1473679885

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9781473679887

Mapping the Victorian Social Body

By: Pamela K. Gilbert

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Mapping the Victorian Social Body

By: Pamela K. Gilbert

The cholera epidemics that plagued London in the nineteenth century were a turning point in the science of epidemiology and public health, and the use of maps to pinpoint the source of the disease initiated an explosion of medical and social mapping not only in London but throughout the British Empire as well. Mapping the Victorian Social Body explores the impact of such maps on Victorian and, ultimately, present-day perceptions of space. Tracing the development of cholera mapping from the early sanitary period to the later "medical" period of which John Snow's work was a key example, the book explores how maps of cholera outbreaks, residents' responses to those maps, and the novels of Charles Dickens, who drew heavily on this material, contributed to an emerging vision of London as a metropolis. The book then turns to India, the metropole's colonial other and the perceived source of the disease. In India, the book argues, imperial politics took cholera mapping in a wholly different direction and contributed to Britons' perceptions of Indian space as quite different from that of home. The book concludes by tracing the persistence of Victorian themes in current discourse, particularly in terms of the identification of large cities with cancerous growth and of Africa with AIDS.

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State University of New York Press

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0791485331

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9780791485330

Hard Whispers

By: Pamela Martin

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Hard Whispers

By: Pamela Martin

A gripping saga of covert government action, classism, and modern espionage, Hard Whispers runs at full speed with a spellbinding intensity that dances on the edge of reality.

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Greenleaf Book Group

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1936909634

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9781936909636

Near and Dear

In hard times a young mother discovers her inner strength

By: Pamela Evans

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Near and Dear

In hard times a young mother discovers her inner strength

By: Pamela Evans

Left to fend for herself, a young mother fights for those she loves. In this inspiring London-based saga, Near and Dear, much-loved author Pam Evans shows that it matters not where you come from, but where you choose to go. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Nadine Dorries. Jane and Mick have worked hard for their home and children. But their wonderful lifestyle comes to a dramatic end when Mick's business runs into trouble and he suddenly disappears. Faced with poverty and homelessness, Jane discovers she has unexpected strengths and is capable of being more than just a housewife... What readers are saying about Near and Dear: 'It is not possible to read a book by Pamela Evans and not be thoroughly enthralled with the plot and the characters. She had me from page one until the very last word of Near and Dear. I highly recommend it to anyone with an appreciation of very good writing' 'An absolutely amazing must read! Fantastic story set in the 1900s about a woman coping with life. Girls, we can learn a lot from her...' 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it difficult to put down. A fantastic story with lots of twists and turns

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0755372867

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9780755372867

Love Inspired September 2024 Box Set - 2 of 2

By: Pamela Desmond Wright,Belle Calhoune,Lisa Jordan

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Love Inspired September 2024 Box Set - 2 of 2

By: Pamela Desmond Wright,Belle Calhoune,Lisa Jordan

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: HER SURPRISE AMISH MATCH by Pamela Desmond Wright Amish business owner Amity Schroder can’t stand her neighbor Ethan Zehr. Sharing a building for their individual shops has never been easy, since the stern widower bristles at every one of Amity’s too-progressive business ideas. So when Amity starts to fall for her new anonymous pen pal, she knows there’s no way it could be Ethan. Their constant arguments are nothing like the heartfelt letters she’s been receiving. But as she gets closer to discovering her secret admirer’s identity, will she let the truth stand in the way of her happiness? AN ALASKAN BLESSING (A Serenity Peak novel) by Belle Calhoune When Skye Drummond finds an abandoned baby outside her family’s general store, she’s determined to foster the girl. But the only way she can is by agreeing to regular check-ins from Trooper Ryan Campbell—her ex-fiancé’s best friend. Skye’s convinced that Ryan somehow had a role in her breakup, but for the sweet baby, she’ll play nice. Their tenuous friendship turns into something more as he helps her with the baby. But Ryan’s ongoing investigation into the baby’s parents threatens Skye’s custody. Could it threaten any hope of a shared future? BONDING WITH THE COWBOY’S DAUGHTER (A Stone River Ranch novel) by Lisa Jordan After a broken engagement, Callie Morgan decides to move to Aspen Ridge, Colorado, to fix up her late grandmother’s gift shop. But the shop is in bad shape and Callie runs out of money faster than expected. Old childhood friend and single dad Wyatt Stone comes to the rescue, offering her a job at his family’s ranch, Stone River Ranch. While their friendship is rekindled, will Callie ever risk loving again…even as Wyatt’s little girl is already stealing her heart? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired September 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2

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Harlequin

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036975381X

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9780369753816

Teaching While Black

A New Voice on Race and Education in New York City

By: Pamela Lewis

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Teaching While Black

A New Voice on Race and Education in New York City

By: Pamela Lewis

Teaching should never be color-blind. In a world where many believe the best approach toward eradicating racism is to feign ignorance of our palpable physical differences, a few have led the movement toward convincing fellow educators not only to consider race but to use it as the very basis of their teaching. This is what education activist and writer Pamela Lewis has set upon to do in her compelling book, Teaching While Black: A New Voice on Race and Education in New York City. As the title suggests, embracing blackness in the classroom can be threatening to many and thus challenging to carry out in the present school system. Unapologetic and gritty, Teaching While Black offers an insightful, honest portrayal of Lewis’s turbulent eleven-year relationship within the New York City public school system and her fight to survive in a profession that has undervalued her worth and her understanding of how children of color learn best. Tracing her educational journey with its roots in the North Bronx, Lewis paints a vivid, intimate picture of her battle to be heard in a system struggling to unlock the minds of the children it serves, while stifling the voices of teachers of color who hold the key. The reader gains full access to a perspective that has been virtually ignored since the No Child Left Behind Act, through which questions surrounding increased resignation rates by teachers of color and failing test scores can be answered. Teaching While Black is both a deeply personal narrative of a black woman’s real-life experiences and a clarion call for culturally responsive teaching. Lewis fearlessly addresses the reality of toxic school culture head-on and gives readers an inside look at the inert bureaucracy, heavy-handed administrators, and ineffective approach to pedagogy that prevent inner-city kids from learning. At the heart of Lewis’s moving narrative is her passion. Each chapter delves deeper into the author’s conscious uncoupling from the current trends in public education that diminish proven remedies for academic underachievement, as observed from her own experiences as a teacher of students of color. Teaching While Black summons everyone to re-examine what good teaching looks like. Through a powerful vision, together with practical ideas and strategies for teachers navigating very difficult waters, Lewis delivers hope for the future of teaching and learning in inner-city schools.

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Fordham Univ Press

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0823271420

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9780823271429

Her Surprise Amish Match

An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

By: Pamela Desmond Wright

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Her Surprise Amish Match

An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

By: Pamela Desmond Wright

They have nothing in common… Until an unexpected matchmaker proves them wrong Amish business owner Amity Schroder can’t stand her neighbor Ethan Zehr. Sharing a building for their individual shops has never been easy, since the stern widower bristles at every one of Amity’s too-progressive business ideas. So when Amity starts to fall for her new anonymous pen pal, she knows there’s no way it could be Ethan. Their constant arguments are nothing like the heartfelt letters she’s been receiving. But as she gets closer to discovering her secret admirer’s identity, will she let the truth stand in the way of her happiness? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

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Harlequin

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0369753755

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9780369753755

A Fashionable Address

A saga of tragedy and hope set in London's West End

By: Pamela Evans

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A Fashionable Address

A saga of tragedy and hope set in London's West End

By: Pamela Evans

Once, they had it all. Now, a family must struggle with poverty and tragedy, with the prospect that life will never be the same again. In A Fashionable Address, Pam Evans brings us another gripping London saga, full of hope, heartache and class struggles, set in London's fashionable West End. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Nadine Dorries. The Potters of Kensington take for granted all the comforts of their position. Yet, Cyril Potter is a secret gambler whose debts have become so crippling that he can see no way out, and he commits suicide. Left to clear the debts, his family are forced to sell everything they own. As daughter Kate labours in a hat-making factory to support the family, she catches the eye of the wealthy factory owner. But tragedy strikes the family once more when unmarried Kate is left pregnant... What readers are saying about A Fashionable Address: '... this book was wonderful - I am so sorry I have now finished it, as I did not want it to end. You can visualise all the characters so clearly, it is like being there. Excellent, brilliant book. You must read it. Now looking at other titles by same author' 'A very good read

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0755381920

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9780755381920

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Contemporary Perspectives

By: Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell

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English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Contemporary Perspectives

By: Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell

This book offers contemporary perspectives on English pronunciation teaching and research in the context of increasing multilingualism and English as an international language. It reviews current theory and practice in pronunciation pedagogy, language learning, language assessment, and technological developments, and presents an expanded view of pronunciation in communication, education, and employment. Its eight chapters provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of pronunciation and the linguistic and social functions it fulfils. Topics include pronunciation in first and second language acquisition; instructional approaches and factors impacting teachers’ curriculum decisions; methods for assessing pronunciation; the use of technology for pronunciation teaching, learning, and testing; pronunciation issues of teachers who are second-language speakers; and applications of pronunciation research and pedagogy in L1 literacy and speech therapy, forensic linguistics, and health, workplace, and political communication. The chapters also critically examine the research base supporting specific teaching approaches and identify research gaps in need of further investigation. This rigorous work will provide an invaluable resource for teachers and teacher educators; in addition to researchers in the fields of applied linguistics, phonology and communication.

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510

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Springer

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113747677X

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9781137476777

The Five George Masons

By: Pamela C. Copeland,Richard K. McMaster

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The Five George Masons

By: Pamela C. Copeland,Richard K. McMaster

A Founding Father, a patriot in the Revolutionary War, a delegate from Virginia to the Constitutional Convention, and one of the driving forces behind the creation of the U.S. Bill of Rights, George Mason (1725-1792) worked passionately and diligently throughout his life, both as a private citizen and as a public servant, to ensure that government protected the inherent rights of the people. The Five George Masons, first published in 1975, provides a comprehensive overview of five generations of the Mason family, beginning with George Mason I, who fled England following the defeat of the Royalists at the second battle of Worcester in 1651, arriving in the Colony of Virginia in the early 1650s. Central to this volume, of course, is George Mason IV, who, while less celebrated than his fellow Virginians George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, was one of America’s outstanding thinkers, legislators, and writers; his ideals and legacy endure to this day. This second edition includes a new foreword as well as color photos and maps, while faithfully reproducing the original edition’s unique genealogical charts of the Mason family. In tracing the family history of the Masons, the book provides important context for understanding the life and work of George Mason IV, who wrote: "All men are by nature equally free and inde¬pendent, and have certain inherent rights." The Five George Masons serves as a uniquely valuable resource for histo¬rians, educators, genealogists, and all those interested in the history of Virginia and the early United States. Distributed for the George Mason University Press

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325

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University of Virginia Press

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1942695012

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9781942695011

Knight's Beloved

By: Pamela Caldwell

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Knight's Beloved

By: Pamela Caldwell

The Earl of Godric, a brave soldier wounded in battle, and his companion, headstrong beauty Phillippa le Hope, struggle passionately to reclaim his lost birthright and let their love triumph. Original.

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Zebra Books

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0821744143

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9780821744147

Giles and Metacom

A Story of Plimoth and the Wampanoag

By: Pamela Dell

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Giles and Metacom

A Story of Plimoth and the Wampanoag

By: Pamela Dell

In 1621, eleven-year-old Giles becomes suspicious of a Wampanoag who keeps slipping in and out of Plimoth Colony's storehouse and determines to follow him to discover why.

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Child's World

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1591870127

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9781591870128

Midwest Gardens

By: Pamela Wolfe

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Midwest Gardens

By: Pamela Wolfe

Grdener and teacher Pamela Wolfe and award-winning photographer Gary Irving colloborate to create an informative guide on how to create fantastic gardens in the Midwest.

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Chicago Review Press

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1556523092

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9781556523090

Virginia Woolf and the Politics of Style

By: Pamela J. Transue

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Virginia Woolf and the Politics of Style

By: Pamela J. Transue

This readable, informed, and insightful book illustrates the effects Virginia Woolf's feminism had on her art. Woolf's committed feminism combined with her integrity as an artist and her ability to metamorphose ideology into art make her work particularly suitable for a study of the complex relationship of polemic to aesthetics. There is hardly a more crucial issue for the feminist artist today, who must seek a successful fusion of her principles with her art. For the student of this art Virginia Woolf and the Politics of Style provides a means to evaluate the success or failure of these strategies. While Woolf's essays reflect a strong if somewhat quirky feminism, she was highly critical of didacticism in fiction. For that reason her novels at first glance appear relatively free of polemic. Virginia Woolf and the Politics of Style reveals that her feminism is more accurately described as latent in the novels, having been merged into the aesthetic components of style, structure, point of view, and patterns of imagery.

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State University of New York Press

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1438422288

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9781438422282

Thomas Hardy's Novel Universe

Astronomy, Cosmology, and Gender in the Post-Darwinian World

By: Pamela Gossin

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Thomas Hardy's Novel Universe

Astronomy, Cosmology, and Gender in the Post-Darwinian World

By: Pamela Gossin

In this, the first book-length study of astronomy in Hardy's writing, historian of science and literary scholar Pamela Gossin brings the analytical tools of both disciplines to bear as she offers unexpected and sophisticated readings of seven novels that enrich Darwinian and feminist perspectives on his work, extend formalist evaluations of his achievement as a writer, and provide fresh interpretations of enigmatic passages and scenes. In an elegantly crafted introduction, Gossin draws together the shared critical values and methods of literary studies and the history of science to articulate a hybrid model of scholarly interpretation and analysis that promotes cross-disciplinary compassion and understanding within the current contention of the science/culture wars. She then situates Hardy's own deeply interdisciplinary knowledge of astronomy and cosmology within both literary and scientific traditions, from the ancient world through the Victorian era. Gossin offers insightful new assessments of A Pair of Blue Eyes, Far from the Madding Crowd, The Return of the Native, Two on a Tower, The Woodlanders, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure, arguing that Hardy's personal synthesis of ancient and modern astronomy with mythopoetic and scientific cosmologies enabled him to write as a literary cosmologist for the post-Darwinian world. The profound new myths that comprise Hardy's novel universe can be read as a sustained set of literary thought-experiments by which he critiques the possibilities, limitations, and dangers of living out the storylines that such imaginative cosmologies project for his time - and ours.

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321

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Routledge

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1351879251

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9781351879255

The Great Plague

The Diary of Alice Paynton, London, 1665-1666

By: Pamela Oldfield

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The Great Plague

The Diary of Alice Paynton, London, 1665-1666

By: Pamela Oldfield

The diary of 13 year old Alice Paynton, a young girl in the time of Charles II. Her diary covers the months from June 1665 to the Great Fire of 1666, while the bubonic plague ravages London. In the MY STORY series.

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0439992281

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9780439992282

Desire's Song

By: Pamela Caldwell

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Desire's Song

By: Pamela Caldwell

The toast of the London stage, Sarah is a a golden-voiced angel whose admirers include the Prince of Wales. But a tragic past has forced the mysterious beauty to reinvent herself as a star of high society. Henry, the dashing Duke of Ormond, couldn't have predicted the chaos that ensues when he sets out to seduce this enchantress.

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Zebra Books

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0821746243

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9780821746240

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