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Losing from the Inside

Cost of Conflict in the British Social Democratic Party

By: Patricia Lee Sykes

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Losing from the Inside

Cost of Conflict in the British Social Democratic Party

By: Patricia Lee Sykes

This book focuses on the consequences of internal conflict for electoral competition and demonstrates why the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in alliance with the Liberals, "lost from the inside" during two general election campaigns in Great Britain.

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Routledge

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1351317385

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Pioneers in Early Childhood Education

The roots and legacies of Rachel and Margaret McMillan, Maria Montessori and Susan Isaacs

By: Patricia Giardiello

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Pioneers in Early Childhood Education

The roots and legacies of Rachel and Margaret McMillan, Maria Montessori and Susan Isaacs

By: Patricia Giardiello

Rachel and Margaret McMillan, Maria Montessori and Susan Isaacs have had a major impact on contemporary early years curriculum theory and practice. This new book, introduces students and practitioners to the ideas, philosophies and writings of these key early thinkers in early childhood education and show how they relate to quality early years provision today. The book explores the influences that shaped the ideas, values and beliefs of each pioneer and clearly demonstrates how they have each contributed to our knowledge of young children’s learning and development. It then examines these in the context of current policy to highlight the key ideas that practitioners should consider when reflecting on their own practice. Features include: Summaries of each pioneers‘ ideas and their influence on contemporary practice Practical examples to illustrate key principles Reflective questions to encourage practitioners to develop and improve their own practice Written to support the work of all those in the field of early childhood education, this book will be invaluable to students and practitioners that wish to fully understand the lasting legacies of these four influential women.

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Routledge

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1136190783

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9781136190780

The Yellow House

A Novel

By: Patricia Falvey

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The Yellow House

A Novel

By: Patricia Falvey

A Northern Irish woman's life is tangled in political and personal turmoil as she struggles to hold her family together and follow her heart. THE YELLOW HOUSE delves into the passion and politics of Northern Ireland at the beginning of the 20th Century. Eileen O'Neill's family is torn apart by religious intolerance and secrets from the past. Determined to reclaim her ancestral home and reunite her family, Eileen begins working at the local mill, saving her money and holding fast to her dream. As war is declared on a local and global scale, Eileen cannot separate the politics from the very personal impact the conflict has had on her own life. She is soon torn between two men, each drawing her to one extreme. One is a charismatic and passionate political activist determined to win Irish independence from Great Britain at any cost, who appeals to her warrior's soul. The other is the wealthy and handsome black sheep of the pacifist family who owns the mill where she works, and whose persistent attention becomes impossible for her to ignore.

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Center Street

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159995267X

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9781599952673

Harlequin Heartwarming May 2020 Box Set

By: Cathy McDavid,Patricia Johns,Amy Vastine,Beth Carpenter

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Harlequin Heartwarming May 2020 Box Set

By: Cathy McDavid,Patricia Johns,Amy Vastine,Beth Carpenter

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: HER COWBOY SWEETHEART The Sweetheart Ranch by Cathy McDavid JD Moreno never thought he’d have to depend on anyone, until health issues ended his rodeo career. Is single mom Carly Leighton ready to offer this cowboy the stability he needs? THEIR MOUNTAIN REUNION The Second Chance Club by Patricia Johns It’s been a long time since Melanie Issacs and Logan McTavish dated, but reconnecting is the easy part. They’ve both dealt with heartbreak—maybe now they’re finally ready to move forward…together! HIS BROTHER’S BRIDE Stop the Wedding! by Amy Vastine Sadie Chapman had one plan—live life to the fullest. Falling in love with her fiancé’s brother, Jonathan Bradley, isn’t what she expected. Could following her heart give everyone a happy ending? ALASKAN DREAMS A Northern Lights Novel by Beth Carpenter Patrick O’Shea isn’t thrilled when Lauren Shepherd moves onto his grandmother’s farm, but a search for lost gold could give them both the future they’ve always wanted. Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!

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1488068402

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Strangers on a Train: A Novel

By: Patricia Highsmith

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Strangers on a Train: A Novel

By: Patricia Highsmith

Strangers on a Train has lost none of its power to disturb…We will likely be reading Patricia Highsmith for the next one hundred years." —Paula Hawkins Just in time for the centennial celebration of groundbreaking noir fiction writer Patricia Highsmith comes a reissue of her propulsive, engrossing debut, Strangers on a Train, with a new introduction by best-selling author Paula Hawkins. Guy Haines and Charles Anthony Bruno are passengers on the same train. Haines is a successful architect in the midst of a divorce, Bruno a mysterious smooth-talker with a sadistic proposal: he’ll murder Haines’s wife if Haines will murder Bruno’s father. As Bruno carries out his twisted plan, Guy finds himself trapped in Highsmith’s perilous world, where, under the right circumstances, ordinary people are capable of extraordinary crimes. The inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1951 film, Strangers on a Train launched Highsmith’s prolific career, proving her a master at depicting the unsettling forces that tremble beneath the surface of everyday life.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393867331

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9780393867336

Strangers on a Train

By: Patricia Highsmith

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Strangers on a Train

By: Patricia Highsmith

For eliciting the menace that lurks in familiar surroundings, there's no one like Patricia Highsmith." —Time The world of Patricia Highsmith has always been filled with ordinary people, all of whom are capable of very ordinary crimes. This theme was present from the beginning, when her debut, Strangers on a Train, galvanized the reading public. Here we encounter Guy Haines and Charles Anthony Bruno, passengers on the same train. But while Guy is a successful architect in the midst of a divorce, Bruno turns out to be a sadistic psychopath who manipulates Guy into swapping murders with him. "Some people are better off dead," Bruno remarks, "like your wife and my father, for instance." As Bruno carries out his twisted plan, Guy is trapped in Highsmith's perilous world, where, under the right circumstances, anybody is capable of murder. The inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1951 film, Strangers on a Train launched Highsmith on a prolific career of noir fiction, proving her a master at depicting the unsettling forces that tremble beneath the surface of everyday contemporary life.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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039334469X

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9780393344691

The Hope

A Clean & Wholesome Romance

By: Patricia Davids

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The Hope

A Clean & Wholesome Romance

By: Patricia Davids

Home isn’t just a place… Amish widow Ruth Mast wants nothing to do with the handsome man from her past who just returned to Cedar Grove. Ruth learned the hard way that Owen Mast’s restlessness always causes trouble. But when a little Amish girl appears on Owen’s porch, lost and afraid, Ruth has no choice but to help the man who only ever causes heartbreak… All Owen wanted was to make amends with Ruth and her family. He never imagined that little Grace—or the strange mystery surrounding her—would bring him closer to Ruth. Or that a tender and unexpected attraction would quickly take hold of them both. But even a wandering heart can grow roots…when there is hope for love.

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HQN Books

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1488054266

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9781488054266

Harlequin Heartwarming May 2017 Box Set

A Clean Romance

By: Patricia Forsythe,Laurie Tomlinson,T. R. McClure,Leigh Riker

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Harlequin Heartwarming May 2017 Box Set

A Clean Romance

By: Patricia Forsythe,Laurie Tomlinson,T. R. McClure,Leigh Riker

Harlequin Heartwarming brings you a collection of four new wholesome reads, available now! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: HIS TWIN BABY SURPRISE Oklahoma Girls by Patricia Forsythe Real‐estate agent Lisa Thomas's jam‐packed schedule is about to get even busier—she's the new acting mayor and she's pregnant! But will becoming a father finally make globe‐trotting former football star Ben McAdams settle down? WITH NO RESERVATIONS by Laurie Tomlinson Popular food blogger Sloane Bradley's reclusive life is a far cry from the bright one she portrays online, still reeling from her best friend's death by car crash when Sloane was behind the wheel. But when she's assigned to promote a restaurant opening helmed by a restaurateur heir with bad‐boy notoriety, Sloane is forced out of her comfort zone…for better or for worse! AN ALLEGHNEY HOMECOMING Home to Bear Meadows by T. R. McClure Searching for a big story, journalist Wendy Valentine finds herself caught up in a tangled web of secrets when former army medic Josh Hunter returns to town wanting to right the wrongs from his past. LAST CHANCE COWBOY Kansas Cowboys by Leigh Riker Rancher Grey Wilson thought cattle rustlers were the worst of his problems—until the woman who broke his heart a decade ago came back to town. But it's not Shadow's return that's thrown Grey's life into chaos. It's the nine‐year‐old girl Shadow claims is their daughter.

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1488015651

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Bears Beware

By: Patricia Reilly Giff

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Bears Beware

By: Patricia Reilly Giff

Mitchell really doesn't want to go camping with the other kids at the Zigzag Afternoon Center. Sleeping in the woods with creepy crawly things, coyotes, and bears? Yikes! But his best friend Habib is going, and it's Mitchell's birthday that weekend. He's just got to find a way to be brave, and scare the bears away! As the fifth book in the Zigzag Kids series—which also includes Number One Kid, Big Whopper, Flying Feet, and Star Time—Bears Beware continues to delight readers with award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff's quirky, lovable group of kids, capturing all the excitement and surprises of new friends and after-school fun.

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0375859136

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High Plains Reunion

By: Patricia Collier

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High Plains Reunion

By: Patricia Collier

Much to her surprise, Ginny Matthews discovers that her husband is still alive and well in Wyoming Territory. Owen Matthews is shocked to learn that his housekeeper, Libby, is the aunt of his supposedly deceased wife. When Ginny leaves Tennessee with her daughter, Kittie, she has no idea what lies ahead. Probably for the best! FIVE STAR reviews for “The Reluctant Wife,” first book in Ms. Collier’s previous series, The Hornet’s Nest: “Loved it! This is a delightful first novel for Patricia Collier. . . .”—C. A. Wood “Engaging characters. This romantic novel definitely kept my interest. . . .Look forward to reading future novels . . . .”—PennyW “Great. I loved the book. . . .”—Ben Phillips

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1662922000

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The Unforgiven

By: Patricia MacDonald

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The Unforgiven

By: Patricia MacDonald

She swore she was innocent. Maggie Fraser has tried to forget. The body of the man she loved. The blood seeping into the snow. The scandalous murder trial. The twelve agonizing years in prison for a crime she did not commit. But now Maggie is free -- and ready to start a new life. Alone. Unknown. On a quiet island off the coast of New England, she accepts a job with the local newspaper. And slowly, she tries to put the past behind her, opening her heart to the paper's ruggedly handsome editor, Jess Herlie. Then the nightmare begins...again. Now she must pay. Someone is watching Maggie's every move -- and waiting for revenge. Someone who refuses to forgive and forget. Someone who would do anything, even destroy innocent lives, to teach the guilty that there is no sanctuary, no escape, for... The Unforgiven

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Simon and Schuster

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0743437276

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9780743437271

Second Chance Christmas

A Second Chance Romance

By: Patricia Hopper

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Second Chance Christmas

A Second Chance Romance

By: Patricia Hopper

Fraternal twins Seline and Owen Harrington were separated at ten years old after their parents divorced. Seline went to live with their mom in Virginia, and Owen went to live in London with their dad. In their senior year of high school, the twins secretly conspire to apply to Oxford University without letting the estranged parent know. They are both accepted. At the end of their first semester at Oxford, Owen admits to his dad, Reece, that he and Seline are attending the same university. With Reece in Canada on business until Christmas, Owen insists on spending Christmas with Seline and their mom at the farm in Virginia. At first Reece agrees to this arrangement, but it doesn’t take long before he has second thoughts. He invites himself to the farm to set matters straight. His decision propels the family on a course nobody expects.

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Satin Romance

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Paradise

A totally addictive crime thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists

By: Patricia Wolf

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Paradise

A totally addictive crime thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists

By: Patricia Wolf

Longlisted for the Australian Crime Fiction Award 2024 'Wow... Non-stop action from the first pages... So suspenseful!... do yourself a favour and read it... one of my favourite books of 2023' Reader Review, 5 stars In a beach paradise, an unspeakable crime is committed. The only witness lies in a coma, fighting for her life... Australia's Gold Coast: On a stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline, a young mother is brutally murdered and her daughter, Gabby, is left in a coma, with her life hanging in the balance. DS Lucas Walker has just arrived in Surfer's Paradise for some much-needed recovery after injuries sustained in his last investigation. But he is soon pulled into the dark twists and turns of this home invasion gone wrong, vowing to find the men responsible. As Walker digs deeper into the dark underbelly of this shimmering city by the ocean, a case from his own past resurfaces, with deadly consequences. And as eight-year-old Gabby, the sole witness to her mother's murder, wakes in her hospital bed, Walker is in a race against time to stop those responsible before they return to silence her forever... Don't miss the next instalment in the tense and gripping DS Lucas Walker series. Fans of The Dry by Jane Harper, Cara Hunter and Chris Whitaker will be hooked from the very first page until the final breathtaking conclusion. Readers are gripped by Patricia Wolf: 'Nail-biting thriller!... From the beginning I was hooked! The outback setting provides the perfect backdrop... A thrilling ride that had me holding my breath through its finale. Highly recommended' Reader review, 5 stars 'Great, suspenseful mystery... The last 30% turned me into a nervous wreck!' Reader review, 5 stars 'If you're a Jane Harper fan, pick up this book by Patricia Wolf!' Reader review, 5 stars

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Embla Books

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1471411710

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9781471411717

The Mandarin of Mayfair

By: Patricia Veryan

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The Mandarin of Mayfair

By: Patricia Veryan

In this final volume of Patricia Veryan's Tales of the Jewelled Men, the eight young gentlemen who make up Rossiter's Preservers are reunited for a final battle against the evil Squire and his League of Jewelled Men. Through five volumes, these heirs of London's families of Quality have just barely fought off the League's attempts to have each of them killed, arrested or disinherited. They stand in the way of the League's nefarious master plan: to oust King George II and install themselves as leaders of a new republic. It is a plot so dangerous that the League members have succeeded in keeping their identities secret even from each other, and so daring that Rossiter and his followers have thus far been unable to prove its existence to the authorities. In the midst of marshalling their forces against the League, leaders Jamie Morris and August Falcon have another score to settle: Jamie has long adored August's delicate, beautiful sister Katrina. For just as long, August - with threats of a duel to support him - has denied Jamie the right to court her. Can August continue to oppose the match or, with the help of Gwendolyn Rossiter, will he learn the strength of true love?

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St. Martin's Press

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1250101336

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I'm Buffy and You're History

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Contemporary Feminism

By: Patricia Pender

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I'm Buffy and You're History

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Contemporary Feminism

By: Patricia Pender

Buffy the Vampire Slayer gave contemporary TV viewers an exhilarating alternative to the tired cultural trope of a hapless, attractive blonde woman victimized by a murderous male villain. With its strong, capable heroine, witty dialogue, and a creator (Joss Whedon) who identifies himself as a feminist, the cult show became one of the most widely analysed texts in contemporary popular culture. The last episode, broadcast in 2002, did not herald the passing of a fleeting phenomenon: Buffy is a media presence still, active on DVD and the internet, alive in the career of Joss Whedon and studied internationally. I'm Buffy and You're History puts the entire series under the microscope, investigating its gender and feminist politics.In this book, Patricia Pender argues that Buffy includes diverse elements of feminism and reconfigures - and sometimes revises - the ideals of American second wave feminism for a wide third wave audience. She also explores the ways in which the final season's vision of collective feminist activism negotiates racial and class boundaries.Exploring the Slayer's postmodern politics, her position as a third wave feminist icon, her placing of masculinity in extremis, and her fandom and legacy in popular culture, this is a fresh and challenging contribution to the growing literature on the pitfalls and pleasures of a great cult TV show.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1786730103

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9781786730107

Harlequin Love Inspired August 2019 - Box Set 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Lee Tobin McClain,Patricia Johns,Jenna Mindel

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Harlequin Love Inspired August 2019 - Box Set 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Lee Tobin McClain,Patricia Johns,Jenna Mindel

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE NANNY’S SECRET BABY Redemption Ranch by Lee Tobin McClain In need of a nanny for his adopted little boy, Jack DeMoise temporarily hires his deceased wife’s sister. But Jack doesn’t know Arianna Shrader isn’t just his son’s aunt—she’s his biological mother. Can she find a way to reveal her secret…and become a permanent part of this little family? A RANCHER TO REMEMBER Montana Twins by Patricia Johns If Olivia Martin can convince her old friend Sawyer West to reconcile with his former in-laws and allow them into his twins’ lives, they will pay for her mother’s hospital bills. There’s just one problem: an accident wiped everything—including Olivia—from Sawyer’s memory. Can she help him remember? A SOLDIER’S PRAYER Maple Springs by Jenna Mindel When she’s diagnosed with cancer, Monica Zelinsky heads to her uncle’s cabin for a weekend alone to process—and discovers her brother’s friend Cash Miller already there with his two young nephews. Stranded together by a storm, will Monica and Cash finally allow their childhood crushes to grow into something more?

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1488043434

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9781488043437

High Plains Bargain

By: Patricia Collier

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High Plains Bargain

By: Patricia Collier

Martie Evans assumed she would inherit their Wyoming ranch upon her father’s death. His will changed everything. Clay Thomas, a man she has never met, is given the ranch, leaving her the house. Clay, a former peace officer and jack-of-all-trades, is shocked to learn that he has inherited the ranch. When Martie turns her anger upon him, he determines to win her approval and to give her the protection that her father obviously desired for her. But who really needs the protection?

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Gatekeeper Press

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1662937393

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The Coconut Killings

By: Patricia Moyes

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The Coconut Killings

By: Patricia Moyes

A tropical Inspector Tibbett mystery from the author who “has the authentic Agathian gift for mixing the ordinary and the sinister” (Financial Times). What would you do if a U.S. Senator was found murdered with a machete on the grounds of your exclusive golf club in the Caribbean? Maybe order another umbrella drink and work on your tan . . . or if you’re John and Margaret Colville, the owners of a modest hotel on the island of St. Matthews, call your friends, Inspector Henry Tibbett and his wife Emmy, to investigate. Did the friendly young islander who tends bar for the Colvilles commit murder? The local authorities have arrested him, but Henry soon discovers that the murder rests on complex motives reaching far beyond the Caribbean. Praise for Patricia Moyes “The author who put the ‘who’ back in whodunit.” —Chicago Daily News “A new queen of crime . . . her name can be mentioned in the same breath as Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh.” —Daily Herald “An excellent detective novel in the best British tradition. Superbly handled.” —Columbus Dispatch “Intricate plots, ingenious murders, and skillfully drawn, often hilarious, characters distinguish Patricia Moyes’ writing.” —Mystery Scene

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Felony & Mayhem Press

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1631941917

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Patricia Highsmith: Selected Novels and Short Stories

By: Patricia Highsmith

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Patricia Highsmith: Selected Novels and Short Stories

By: Patricia Highsmith

The remarkable renaissance of Patricia Highsmith ("Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr. Ripley") continues with the publication of "The Highsmith Reader," featuring two groundbreaking novels as well as a trove of penetrating short stories.

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0393080137

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Game Over at Guild Hall

By: Amy Patricia Meade

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Game Over at Guild Hall

By: Amy Patricia Meade

“It’s game on when the longtime organizer of the annual Game Supper is murdered right in front of the diners. Readers who enjoy mysteries set in colorful rural settings will love Game Over at Guild Hall.” —Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of the Odelia Grey and Ghost of Granny Apples mysteries In rural Vermont, where hunting and trapping are a way of life, nothing is bigger than the annual wild game supper at Guild Hall. Stella can’t wait to sample the exotic dishes prepared by her neighbors, but when the longtime organizer of the supper falls dead, a victim of poisoning, Stella’s appetite—along with a roomful of suspects—vanishes. Then that same night someone ransacks the hall’s kitchen, presumably to destroy any evidence, and spots Stella snooping. Now she fears she may be the next target. Certain the only way to save herself is to find the culprit, Stella digs into the victim’s life hoping to discover who might have wanted him dead. It turns out he’d made countless enemies over the years, as volunteers at the event were run ragged and hunters who wanted their food included were shunned. What’s more, Stella discovers the victim had unearthed a shameful and long-buried secret at the hall itself. With the list of possible suspects growing and her life in danger, Stella zeroes in on a clue that could break the case wide open—as long as she can stay out of the killer’s crosshairs . . . Praise for the Books of Amy Patricia Meade: “The first in a new series for Meade features yet another set of bright young detectives . . .” —Kirkus Reviews “Quaint characters and settings abound in this outing by New Yorker-turned-Vermonter Amy Patricia Meade.” —Mystery Scene “Meade’s debut will strike a chord with fanciers of Dorothy Sayers’s Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane.” —Publishers Weekly “If only Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart were still alive. They would be fabulous in the movie version of Meade’s debut Marjorie McClelland mystery . . . Meade’s kickoff mystery is a winner.” —Booklist “Meade successfully segues from her historicals (Black Moonlight) to this snappy yet traditional contemporary. She brings us pitch-perfect dialogue, original characters, and enormous potential for a fun series.” —Library Journal “A fairly straightforward plot with a neat twist at the end, good characters, and a well-drawn location make for a good read.” —The Bookbag

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Beyond The Page

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1960511459

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9781960511454

Their Mountain Reunion

By: Patricia Johns

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Their Mountain Reunion

By: Patricia Johns

A new start… With an old flame? Fifteen years in an unhappy marriage showed Melanie Isaacs exactly what she didn’t want. Now she’s in Mountain Springs to figure out the rest of her life—even if it means facing her former sweetheart, Logan McTavish. The spark between Logan and Melanie is stronger than ever. But is it enough to heal two weary, damaged hearts…and show them the way to a new happiness? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

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1488068089

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Harlequin Western Romance August 2017 Box Set

An Anthology

By: Linda Warren,Rebecca Winters,Patricia Johns,April Arrington

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Harlequin Western Romance August 2017 Box Set

An Anthology

By: Linda Warren,Rebecca Winters,Patricia Johns,April Arrington

Romance—the Western way! Harlequin Western Romance brings you a collection of four new heartwarming contemporary romances of everyday women finding love. Available now! This box set includes: TEXAS REBELS: PAXTON Texas Rebels by Linda Warren Paxton Rebel was the brother destined to never settle down. When he falls hard for Remi Roberts, he gets more than he bargained forbecause she’s in the middle of adopting a child. COWBOY DOCTOR Sapphire Mountain Cowboys by Rebecca Winters The first call Roce Clayton receives after setting up his veterinarian business on his family’s ranch is quite serious. A horse’s life is in jeopardyand so is the life of a beautiful stranger, Tracey Marcroft. HER COWBOY BOSS Hope, Montana by Patricia Johns Working at the Harmon Ranch to meet the owner—her biological father—is the craziest idea Avery Southerly has ever had. Even worse: falling for her boss, ranch manager Hank Granger! THE RANCHER’S MIRACLE BABY Men of Raintree Ranch by April Arrington When rancher Alex Weston takes in Tammy Jenkins and an orphaned baby during a storm, his quiet life is turned upside down. Falling for his temporary family was never part of the plan!

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1488014191

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Legacy of Parmenides

By: Patricia Curd

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Legacy of Parmenides

By: Patricia Curd

Parmenides of Elea was the most important and influential philosopher before Plato. He rejected as impossible the scientific inquiry practiced by the earlier Presocratic philosophers and held that generation, destruction, and change are unreal and that only one thing exists. In this book, Patricia Curd argues that Parmenides sought to reform rather than to reject scientific inquiry, and she offers a more coherent account of his influence on later philosophers.The Legacy of Parmenides examines Parmenides' arguments, considering his connection to earlier Greek thought and how his account of what-is could have served as a model for later philosophers. Curd also explores the theories of his successors, including the Pluralists (Anaxagoras and Empedocles), the Atomists (Leucippus and Democritus), the later Eleatics (Zeno and Melissus), and the later Presocratics (Philolaus of Croton and Diogenes of Apollonia). She concludes with a discussion of the importance of Parmenides' work to Plato's Theory of Forms.The Legacy of Parmenides challenges traditional views of early Greek philosophy and provides new insights into the work of Parmenides.

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1930972423

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Mad Dash

A Novel

By: Patricia Gaffney

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Mad Dash

A Novel

By: Patricia Gaffney

By turns poignant and hilarious--often on the same page--"Mad Dash" is a novel about the funny ways love has of catching up to people despite their most irrational efforts to leave it behind.

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0307382125

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Francesca's Party

Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

By: Patricia Scanlan

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Francesca's Party

Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

By: Patricia Scanlan

*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** "An entertaining saga" Marie Claire "An uplifting read" Family Circle Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan. Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the minds of a whole new generation of readers who will fall in love with her sublime storytelling. A trailblazing women’s fiction author, all of her novels have been #1 international bestsellers, most recently With All My Love, A Time for Friends, Orange Blossom Days and A Family Reunion. She writes multi-generational family dramas with compassion and authenticity, and a hint of comforting escapism. ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you MUST try Patricia Scanlan' Woman & Home 'Utterly magical and wonderful... warmth and compassion shine through' MARIAN KEYES 'Like being enfolded in a hug from the great writer herself: warm, comforting and full of love' CATHY KELLY 'There can be little doubt that Patricia Scanlan is the prolific queen of contemporary Irish popular fiction' Sunday Times 'There is a heartbreaking authenticity in her observations' Irish Times 'The ultimate comfort read' Glamour ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you will love Patricia Scanlan’ Mirror

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Simon and Schuster

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1471140415

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9781471140419

The Man Who Had Been King

The American Exile of Napoleon's Brother Joseph

By: Patricia Tyson Stroud

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The Man Who Had Been King

The American Exile of Napoleon's Brother Joseph

By: Patricia Tyson Stroud

Joseph Bonaparte, King of Naples and Spain, claimed that he had never wanted the overpowering roles thrust upon him by his illustrious younger brother Napoleon. Left to his own devices, he would probably have been a lawyer in his native Corsica, a country gentleman with leisure to read the great literature he treasured and oversee the maintenance of his property. When Napoleon's downfall forced Joseph into exile, he was able to become that country gentleman at last, but in a place he could scarcely have imagined. It comes as a surprise to most people that Joseph spent seventeen years in the United States following Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. In The Man Who Had Been King, Patricia Tyson Stroud has written a rich account—drawing on unpublished Bonaparte family letters—of this American exile, much of it passed in regal splendor high above the banks of the Delaware River in New Jersey. Upon his escape from France in 1815, Joseph arrived in the new land with a fortune in hand and shortly embarked upon building and fitting out the magnificent New Jersey estate he called Point Breeze. The palatial house was filled with paintings and sculpture by such luminaries as David, Canova, Rubens, and Titian. The surrounding park extended to 1,800 acres of luxuriously landscaped gardens, with twelve miles of carriage roads, an artificial lake, and a network of subterranean tunnels that aroused much local speculation. Stroud recounts how Joseph became friend and host to many of the nation's wealthiest and most cultivated citizens, and how his art collection played a crucial role in transmitting high European taste to America. He never ceased longing for his homeland, however. Despite his republican airs, he never stopped styling himself as "the Count de Survilliers," a noble title he fabricated on his first flight from France in 1814, when Napoleon was exiled to Elba, nor did he ever learn more than rudimentary English. Although he would repeatedly plead with his wife to join him, he was not a faithful husband, and Stroud narrates his affairs with an American and a Frenchwoman, both of whom bore him children. Yet he continued to feel the separation from his two legitimate daughters keenly and never stopped plotting to ensure the dynastic survival of the Bonapartes. In the end, the man who had been king returned to Europe, where he was eventually interred next to the tomb of his brother in Les Invalides. But the legacy of Joseph Bonaparte in America remains, and it is this that Patricia Tyson Stroud has masterfully uncovered in a book that is sure to appeal to lovers of art and gardens and European and American history.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812290429

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9780812290424

Developing Healthy Stepfamilies

Twenty Families Tell Their Stories

By: Patricia Kelley,Terry S Trepper

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Developing Healthy Stepfamilies

Twenty Families Tell Their Stories

By: Patricia Kelley,Terry S Trepper

View the inner workings of healthy stepfamilies through the stories of twenty families as they discuss how their households operate. This enlightening book takes a deeper look at what adults and children in stepfamilies say about such issues as discipline, money, family roles and relationships with ex-spouses, and the development of new traditions and rituals. Incorporating actual words of family members, Developing Healthy Stepfamilies shows many ways in which stepfamilies function well through adapting new and different “rules” to fit their circumstances. The book concentrates on positive rather than negative aspects of stepfamily life to help dim the image of stepfamilies as problematic and also to instill hope in would-be stepfamilies by normalizing their differences from biologically based families. Written with the intention of disseminating information and increasing understanding about stepfamily functioning, this book is useful for stepfamilies, their friends and relatives, and professionals such as teachers, clergy, physicians, and counselors. Developing Healthy Stepfamilies draws a colorful picture of the creativity and flexibility such families have brought to their lives and relationships. Emphasizing what works in stepfamilies instead of what does not, the book illustrates the process of integrating a stepfamily, the value of humor and patience, and the richness that can unfold for all members of the family. The author, a family therapist and educator, has drawn together information direct from stepfamily members themselves, providing readers with first-hand knowledge of the daily workings of this fast growing family form. A showcase of stepfamilies that are functioning well, Developing Healthy Stepfamilies helps show would-be stepfamilies that “it can be done.” This is not a book of instructions; it illuminates the many ways in which stepfamilies can and do function. Some of the topics covered in the book include: definitions of a stepfamily a historical review demographics suggestions for new stepfamilies from established ones genograms of the families participating in the study As a group, stepfamilies are different from biologically based families in form and function. These differences are important for the families, and for those working with them, to recognize and accept as normal. Although intended to be an informative text for professionals and students in fields such as counseling and social work, this book also serves as a source of hope and encouragement for stepfamilies and prospective stepfamilies themselves.

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Routledge

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1317823257

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9781317823254

Her Cowboy Boss

By: Patricia Johns

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Her Cowboy Boss

By: Patricia Johns

A SIMMERING ROMANCE Avery Southerly has finally met her biological father…sort of. Instead of properly introducing herself, she took a job as cook at her dad’s ranch in Hope, Montana. There’s just one problem: Avery can’t cook! Luckily ranch manager Hank Granger agrees to help, and things quickly begin heating up in the kitchen. But romance is not on the menu—Hank could be fired for fraternizing with an employee, and Avery is only in town to get answers. Then she’s headed home to Kansas, where she truly belongs. Hank is determined to help Avery discover the truth about her past. Yet the more time they spend together, all he can see is the future. He just needs to help Avery do the same!

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Harlequin

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1488013276

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9781488013270

Collected Books

The Guide to Identification and Values

By: Allen Ahearn,Patricia Ahearn

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Collected Books

The Guide to Identification and Values

By: Allen Ahearn,Patricia Ahearn

An introduction to and advice on book collecting with a glossary of terms and tips on how to identify first editions and estimated values for over 20,000 collectible books published in English (including translations) over the last three centuries-about half are literary titles in the broadest sense (novels, poetry, plays, mysteries, science fiction, and children's books); and the other half are non-fiction (Americana, travel and exploration, finance, cookbooks, color plate, medicine, science, photography, Mormonism, sports, et al).

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1883060141

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9781883060145

A Brief History of Western Civilization

The Unfinished Legacy

By: Mark A. Kishlansky,Patrick J. Geary,Patricia O'Brien

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A Brief History of Western Civilization

The Unfinished Legacy

By: Mark A. Kishlansky,Patrick J. Geary,Patricia O'Brien

* Four Color Design. The new four-color format enhances the value of the maps and graphics and makes the book more visually exciting, more accessible, and easier to read. * Primary Sources. Selections from primary source documents designed to stimulate student interest in history. Each source is accompanied by an explanatory headnote that provides the necessary historical context. * Geographical Tours of Europe. Thematic tours, each accompanied by a map, to guide the student around the changing contours of the geography of Western history. * TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE: Discovering Western Civilization On-Line. This end-of-chapter annotated website resource links students to top-rated sites of documents, images, and cultural resources. * Updated scholarship and coverage in the post-World War II chapters. * Special Feature Essays will be available on the Companion Website. There will be a link in the Discovering Western Civilization On-Line section. * Balanced approach that spotlights comprehensive coverage of social history within a traditional, political framework. * Increased Coverage of Hellenism recognizes how Hellenism influenced the cultures of the western Mediterranean. * The Visua

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Longman Publishing Group

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0321097009

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9780321097002

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