Cyberspaces of Their Own interrogates the social and spatial relations of the rapidly expanding virtual terrain of media fandom. For the first time, issues of identity, community and space are brought together in this in-depth ethnographic study of two female internet communities. Members are fans of the American television series The X-Files and the Canadian series Due South. Forging links between media, cultural and internet studies, this book examines negotiations of gender, class, sexuality and nationality in making meaning out of a television show, producing fiction based on television characters, creating and maintaining online communal relations, and organizing cyberspace in a way that marks it out as alternative to that which surrounds it.
THE FIRST DAYS: AS THE WORLD DIES introduced Jenni and Katie and their harrowing journey to the makeshift fort in the Texas Hill Country. But theirs is not the only tale to be told. In THE UNTOLD TALES OMNIBUS experience nine terrifying tales of those who are forced to face the unrelenting and hungry walking dead as the world dies. (All the stories included in this omnibus originally appeared in the As The World Dies Untold Tales Vol 1-3.)
I was born Lady Glynis Wright, the daughter of English aristocrats. When traveling in the Carpathian Mountains, my family met a tragic end. I was transformed into a creature of the night, and I suffered great horrors at the hands of my evil vampire master, Count Vlad Dracula. I vowed to one day escape him, and live a life free of his brutality. Since those early days of my captivity in the castle, I have learned to embrace the title of Countess Dracula as I set into motion plans to seek revenge against those who betrayed my family to Dracula and to reunite with the man I love. Despite my ambitions, it’s increasingly apparent that my life continues to be overshadowed by the ominous presence of Vlad Dracula.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Clear Thinking and Farnam Street founder, Shane Parrish. The second book in the timeless Great Mental Models series. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. Volume 2 of The Great Mental Models series provides a collection of over twenty important concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology in a clear and accessible style. Not only will you better understand the hidden forces that influence the world around you, you’ll also learn how those forces can work to your advantage. Some of the mental models covered in this book include: Leverage: When the application of a small force to one end results in a larger force at the other end. Inertia: An object (or organization) at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force. Activation Energy: The minimum amount of energy required to incite a chemical reaction. Ecosystems: A community of organisms that have complex relationships to each other. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
When well-to-do Hester learns of her sister Mercy's death at a Nottinghamshire workhouse, she travels to Southwell to find out how her sister ended up at such a place. Haunted by her sister's ghost, Hester sets out to uncover the truth, when the official story reported by the workhouse master proves to be untrue. Mercy was pregnant - both her and the baby are said to be dead of cholera, but the workhouse hasn't had an outbreak for years. Hester discovers a strange trend in the workhouse of children going missing. One woman tells her about the Pale Lady, a ghostly figure that steals babies in the night. Is this lady a myth or is something more sinister afoot at the Southwell poorhouse? As Hester investigates, she uncovers a conspiracy, one that someone is determined to keep a secret, no matter the cost...
Wassail songs are part of Welsh folk culture, but what exactly are they? When are they sung? Why? And where do stars and pretty ribbons fit in? This study addresses these questions, identifying and discussing the various forms of winter wassailing found in Wales in times past and present. It focuses specifically on the Welsh poetry written over the centuries at the celebration of several rituals – most particularly at Christmas, the turn of the year, and on Twelfth Night – which served a distinct purpose. The winter wassailing aspired to improve the quality of the earth’s fertility in three specific spheres: the productivity of the land, the animal kingdom, and the human race. This volume provides a rich collection of Welsh songs in their original language, translated into English for the first time, and with musical notation. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of these poems and of the society in which they were sung.
Museum and Gallery Studies: The Basics is an accessible guide for the student approaching Museum and Gallery Studies for the first time. Taking a global view, it covers the key ideas, approaches and contentious issues in the field. Balancing theory and practice, the book address important questions such as: What are museums and galleries? Who decides which kinds of objects are worthy of collection? How are museums and galleries funded? What ethical concerns do practitioners need to consider? How is the field of Museum and Gallery Studies developing? This user-friendly text is an essential read for anyone wishing to work within museums and galleries, or seeking to understand academic debates in the field.
This discounted ebundle of the As the World Dies Trilogy includes: The First Days, Fighting to Survive, Siege “Intensely compelling. Outstanding...will appeal greatly to zombie fans, but the undead are merely a catalyst for a far more disquieting tale of social collapse.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review The First Days The morning that the world ends, Katie is getting ready for court and housewife Jenni is taking care of her family. Less than two hours later, they are fleeing for their lives from a zombie horde. Thrown together by circumstance, Jenni and Katie become a powerful zombie-killing partnership. Fighting to Survive Book two features the further zombie-killing, civilization-saving adventures of a pair of sexy, kick butt heroines and the men who love them. A hundred or so survivors of the zombie plague have found tenuous safety in the walled-off center of a small Texas town. Now the hard work of survival begins. Siege The conclusion to Rhiannon Frater's As the World Dies trilogy, which should appeal to fans of The Walking Dead. Both The First Days and Fighting to Survive won the Dead Letter Award from Mail Order Zombie. The First Days was named one of the Best Zombie Books of the Decade by the Harrisburg Book Examiner. Other Tor Books by Rhiannon Frater DeadSpots At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Selena’s life has never been better. Great boyfriend, two business partners that she can trust implicitly, and her new house is perfect. Life couldn’t be better, but it’s about to be a lot worse. Luna is loving her life. Back together with Apophis, relationships with her daughters are the best they’ve ever been, and she has three children she can grandmother all she wants. Then he shows up in her town and her life is changed forever. Keywords: free books free freebie free ebook free book free, freebie, free ebook, free, freebie, free ebook, romance books, free romance, free romance ebook, free romance book, free romance novel, free romance books, free paranormal, free paranormal romance, paranormal romance free books, completed series, series, start a new series, serial, paranormal romance series, serial romance, romance, new adult romance, romance ebook top romance reads romance fiction, top ebooks in romance, romance, steamy romance, contemporary romance, steamy romance novels, paranormal romance witch, paranormal womens fiction, romance paranormal steamy, paranormal romance, paranormal elements, top ebooks in paranormal, paranormal, supernatural paranormal romance, paranormal romance goddess, paranormal witch romance, witches, witch romance,
Rhiannon Paine, a technical writer for Hewlett-Packard in Silicon Valley, agreed reluctantly to transfer to their Tokyo branch. She had no idea what she was in for, and neither did her Japanese colleagues. While they coped with her social gaffes, like arriving late to work and blowing her nose in public, Paine struggled with Japanese food––"deviant sea-creatures on rice"––and with the Japanese language, which kept tripping her up with new verb tenses.
Book two in a five novel series with found family tropes in a completed set. Who would have thought convincing your vampire lover to turn you would be so difficult? Devon was supposed to make me a vampire a century ago only I was murdered before he got the chance. Now he has all this opportunity and he keeps putting it off, I just need to figure out why. Before I get murdered again. Devon is the love of my life so why do I feel pulled to Charles who just won't leave me alone? Charles comes to the library every night determined I will fall into his arms and his bed from the power of his dashing good looks alone. I want to say not a chance in hell but somehow, I find myself strangely drawn to him. Devon is my mate, their can't be more than one, right? As the danger mounts I am torn. I know where my heart lies, but can I follow my heart knowing that it could cost the lives of everyone around me? Can I sacrifice this family I found just so I can live? This series is finished, all five books are available now to purchase as a set.
Award-winning author Rhiannon Frater delves deep into the vampire mythos in her new short story collection featuring the beautiful, but deadly undead. Spanning a hundred years and a diverse cast of characters, Rhiannon explores the themes of loneliness, revenge, blood and love in seven tales. How far will the bloodthirsty vampires go to find love, revenge, and family? Discover the truth in Love & Blood and Other Vampire Tales.
When Jackie enters seventh grade, she's feeling on top of the world: she's the big kid on campus, her parents have let her move in with her best friend, and she's almost in high school. And when she becomes friends with Jake, one of the most popular boys in school she thinks she's got it made! Until she learns that Jake may have just been leading her on. In fact, it turns out he likes one of her best friends, Sam. Feeling betrayed, Jackie relies on, Peyton, her best friend to help her—but Peyton didn't like Jake from the beginning and offers no help. When the girls go shopping for some summer clothes, they get the chance of a lifetime—to model for their favorite clothing store, Delia's. Through their new modeling gig, Peyton and Jackie meet Amanda, who introduces them to a whole new world. At one of Amanda's parties Jackie meets Damian, a cute model. When he asks her out, she can't wait. Damian teaches her that it doesn't matter what others think of you, it's really what you think of yourself. Join Jackie as she relates life at Mail Burry Junior high school in Model Friendship.
This book is a short collection of poems written about subjects including mental illness, grief, and relationships. Some content may be perceived as offensive by some readers.
Hunting is what I do. Since they hunted us, killed my brothers, I spend my time hunting those that still seek us. Now they have left me a protection detail, keeping me bound to the castle. She wants to run from me and I want her to run. I want her to run so I can catch her and claim everything she is. Valdís He lurks around every corner. Always goading. Taunting. Tempting me. Pushing me to run. I want to run, the question is will I run away... or to him?
Life seemed over when her husband died, but it was only just beginning. Get the completed series all in one book! Join Fate in A Vampire’s Fate and journey with her through the four other books that complete the series! A Vampire’s Fate My name is Fate. I thought my life was over when my husband died. But it was just beginning. When Devon walked into the library, I thought he was trouble wrapped in a tall, dark and handsome package. He might be the one thing saving me from the trouble left behind by my husband and his girlfriend, as the killer they hired still plans to earn her pay. A Vampire’s Treasure Who would have thought convincing your vampire lover to turn you would be so difficult? Devon was supposed to make me a vampire a century ago but I was murdered before he got the chance. Now he has all this opportunity and he keeps putting it off, I just need to figure out why. Devon is the love of my life so why do I feel pulled to Charles who just won't leave me alone? Charles comes to the library every night determined I will fall into his arms and his bed from the power of his dashing good looks alone. I want to say not a chance in hell but somehow, I find myself strangely drawn to him. I know where my heart lies, but can I follow my heart knowing that it could cost the lives of everyone around me? A Vampire’s Dream Hostage. This fool may hold Fate hostage, but that doesn’t mean she will suddenly fall at his feet. No matter how handsome he is. All she wants is to figure out how to go home without Charles killing her friends. What happened to his quiet life? Fate is hostage in Charles’s manor, and he is certain that everything will be perfect now. He’ll just hold on to Fate until she falls in love with him and forgets all about Devon. Being a vampire means that he has all the time in the world. Then Fate’s sister turns up at his door, claiming she is his reincarnated mother. Most of his accounts disappear, and Fate’s sister won’t stop trying to kill her. A Vampire’s Chase Fate is back home where she belongs but danger lurks around every corner. New abilities and a new soul bond with her former kidnapper complicate things plenty. But things really heat up when her sister escapes and vows to put an end to Fate for her mysterious benefactor. Just how much can one girl take? A Vampire’s Fight The forces working in the shadows have grown impatient and the danger surrounding Fate grows with every second that passes. Knowing that Demeter is desperate to grab her before she is fully a goddess, Fate is sticking close to home. She has plenty to occupy her there with her two mates, a foundation to get off the ground, and powers she has barely began to explore. Add an intense training schedule and trying to get to know her parents, finding things to do is the only thing she is not concerned with. With all her distractions will she find a way to stop Demeter and the Beast? Keywords: completed series, series, series starter start a new series, serial, paranormal romance series, serial romance, romance, new adult romance, romance ebook top romance reads romance fiction, top ebooks in romance, romance, steamy romance, contemporary romance, steamy romance novels, vampire romance, vampire, vampire love story, vampires, adult vampire romance series, paranormal romance witch, paranormal womens fiction, romance paranormal steamy, paranormal romance, paranormal elements, top ebooks in paranormal, paranormal, supernatural paranormal romance, paranormal romance goddess, paranormal witch romance, boxset, box set
From aggression to altruism, prejudice to persuasion, Essential Social Psychology 4e introduces students to the classic studies, the controversial debates and innovative research that define social psychology today. It gives students what they need to know about the key areas of social psychology whilst also demonstrating its relevance to current, real world events. New to this edition: Coverage of social neuroscience Inclusion of evolutionary psychology ‘Back to the Real World’ boxes which situate academic findings in the real life context of the world around you Online, there are resources for students which create a complete learning experience to help students build confidence and apply their knowledge successfully in assignments and exams. You′ll also find teaching materials to help every week which can be easily incorporated into your VLE.
Examines transitions within education – between year groups, key stages and schools – and how they can be managed and supported for the maximum benefit of the pupil. There is recognition that educational experiences can have a profound impact on both employability and future well-being. Beneath the political rhetoric is the need for a deepened understanding of how to develop lifelong learners, who can react positively to change and who can think critically, reflectively and independently. Supporting and managing transitions within the educational system lies at the heart of this and is therefore vitally important for all pupils. Drawing upon theory, the book provides examples of practical strategies supported by real life case studies from both working practitioners and key stakeholders including pupils and parents. These raise awareness of both challenges and good practice, while also providing key opportunities for different sectors to learn from one another.
Driven from castle and kingdom, Cecealye Elleno, the young Queen of Ellizea, is forced to flee for her life. In search of those responsible for the atrocities done against her people and the power to reclaim her Kingdom, she sets out on a journey that will span the continent with only four other companions. Deceit lurks around every corner and there is no way of her knowing who she can trust. Will she be quick enough to outrun her deadly foe? Will she discover what she seeks and if so, is the truth more than she can bear?
The Case of the Mountain’s Monster is the tenth book in the Wolflock Cases teen fantasy mystery series. Between the frosty mountain, the unsavoury company, and his best friend’s cold shoulder, Wolflock begins to realise that life is much harder alone, especially with a terrible monster that stalks the travellers every night. But when a sprinkling of clues links him back to the Silver Ice Hair and his journey to Mystentine, making Wolflock fear that the shadowy thread he’s chased all the way here may now be chasing him. No one is safe and Wolflock needs help more than ever. Solve the last case in the Wolflock Cases: The Journey to Mystentine. Otherwise, the final steps in Wolflock’s journey may be the last he ever takes.
Evans explores the tropes of the utopian and dystopian in ancient Roman texts. She addresses the ways in which concepts of the idealized and degenerate functioned as metaphor and symbol in Roman discourses. Utopia and its inverse are vital markers of cultural yearning and desire.
Kelsea has big dreams of becoming the next big thing in the country music world, and with her voice, she is going to be a superstar. Cole is the biggest name in the PBR world, holding the current belt buckle and title and on the road to do it again for a second year in a row. When Cole literally jumps into Kelsea's lap at a rodeo after being thrown from a bull, the connection is instantaneous. Soon, the pair can't live without each other. But can they survive the secrets of Kelsea's modeling past that are coming back to haunt her?
The Bastion was humanity's last hope against the fearsome undead creatures known as the Inferi Scourge. A fortified city with a high wall, surrounded by lush land rich with all the resources needed to survive, protected by high mountain summits, and a massive gate to secure the only pass into the valley, the Bastion became the last stronghold of the living on earth. But one fateful day, the gate failed and the Inferi Scourge destroyed the human settlements outside the walls and trapped the survivors inside the city. Now decades later, the last remaining humans are struggling to survive in a dying city as resources and hope dwindle.Vanguard Maria Martinez has lived her whole life within the towering walls of steel. She yearns for a life away from the overcrowded streets, rolling blackouts, and food shortages, but there is no hope for anyone as long as the Inferi Scourge howl outside the high walls. Her only refuge from the daily grind is in the arms of her lover, Dwayne Reichardt, an officer in the Bastion Constabulary. Both are highly-decorated veterans of the last disastrous push against the Inferi Scourge. Their secret affair is her only happiness.Then one day Maria is summoned to meet with a mysterious representative from the Science Warfare Division and is offered the opportunity to finally destroy the Inferi Scourge in the valley and close the gate. The rewards of success are great, but she will have to sacrifice everything, possibly even her life, to accomplish the ultimate goal of securing the future of humanity and saving it from extinction.
Book five in a five novel series with found family tropes in a completed set. The fight is on for possession of my body. Demeter wants to take my body from me, but she won't get it without a fight. Whoever her Beast is can go find his own body. All I have to do is stay home until I am a fully activated Goddess, then I am no use to them. Defense works great until it doesn't. They took me but my family is out there and I know they won't stop till they find me. I just hope I can hold out that long with Demeter's Beast draining my power. One way or another, it ends tonight. The biggest battle of my life is almost here and all I can do is slow the drain on my power. Will it be enough to keep them from killing my family and taking my body? Will I be strong enough to keep my family in one piece? Will I be strong enough to survive this? This series is finished, all five books are available now to purchase as a set
The other side of some where was written by Rhiannon Waits in 2006 and was stored until she become ready to publish. After numerous off ers, Rhiannon chose AuthorHouse to publish her manuscript. Jessie Marie Harris enjoyed the cool fall Kentucky mornings. She was in her late twentys with three children and a worthless husband when she encountered Th e Other Side. Did her love for her children make her spirit walk between two worlds? When Jessie is involved in a horrible car crash, she passes right through to the Other Side. What is on the Other Side and do we remember our previous lives? A spell-binding novel which will integrate the reader within its pages and not let go until the last page! It will stay with you long after you have fi nished reading! Th e Other Side of Some Where stirs your deepest emotions on all levels. It has made me wonder if the answers found in this novel could really be truths! Th e concept of life after death, past lives, ghosts, multiple dimensions and heaven all neatly package into one novel! Th e Other Side of Some Where is listed in the Genre of fi ction, yet it addresses many common questions with uncommon answers. Why do we meet someone for the fi rst time yet feel as if we have known them forever? Th e answer is simple for Jessie Harris. Maybe you have.
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