Maggie and Allie McGill take a short cut through the snowy California mountains where they run into an unexpected whiteout blizzard, lose control of their car and nearly become popsicles. Nils Von Pfeffer, a curator of art at the Jeu de Paume museum in Paris in July, 1942, risks every thing to rescue a few pieces of art, designated by the Nazis as degenerate, that were destined for destruction. How can this event, some seventy years ago impact Maggie and Allie McGill and their plans for a quiet weekend away. These two events, so widely separated by time and space, plunge Maggie and Allie into a mystery that will challenge all the courage, grace, wit and resourcefulness they can muster.
As a child Maggie McGill dreamed of riding the range through the wide open spaces of a Wild West filled with cattle rustlers, white hats, and black hats galore. When Maggie and her daughter, Allie, meet for a Thanksgiving vacation at an Arizona dude ranch, they certainly don't expect to find danger lurking with the turkey mole. Even before they arrive at the ranch things begin to go wrong. They find themselves lost in the desert, a prize Arabian stallion becomes mysteriously ill. Allie and Maggie find themselves embroiled in a mystery unique to the southern Arizona desert. They encounter two-legged coyotes, illegal immigrants, and a mysterious desert wayfarer. They sample native desert food and decide that survival never tasted so good. Who is the mysterious stranger who seems to read their very thoughts? Why are their dude ranch hosts being threatened? What can the two women do to resolve this gripping mystery?
When on a sunset beach meander, Maggie meets Timothy, whose eyes are an amazing shade of blue, she has no idea that this handsome stranger will lead her into a mystery so dangerous that it may change her entire life. First, Timothy is attacked on a nearby private island, and then the body of an unidentified stranger is found and the puzzle deepens. Maggie's daughter, Allie, pleased that her mother finally may have found a "possible someone," rushes to unravel what part Maggie is playing in the mystery. Although optimist Maggie, denies any danger to herself, Allie's concern for her mother grows. The sun-drenched island is a wild, lush, tropical other world replete with monkeys, parrots and even a mysterious beachcomber. Who is the beachcomber? Why is he on the island? Who was the mysterious body? How did he die? Who attacked Timothy? What secrets are hidden on the island? Using lessons learned from their mentors, Hadi and Miguel, and every bit of strength, courage and wit they can muster, the two women struggle to answer these questions and to survive as the mystery and danger intensify.
If Allie McGill had dreamed that the holiday cruise on the MV Pelican, the floating campus student cruise ship, would develop into such an extraordinary series of adventures, she would not have gone and she never, ever would have taken her mother.As it was, however, she and her mother, Maggie, are pitched into an amazing adventure. The lovely, relaxed cruise becomes both a riddle and a grave danger. Before they know it, Maggie and Allie are in the middle of a developing mystery of a missing person, a ruthless criminal and two mysterious deaths. Why have they been targeted as a special threat to the arch criminal?On board the ship Maggie and Allie meet an extraordinary cast of characters and friendships develop as the ship sails on along the coast of Central America and through the Panama Canal. Who is the mysterious soft-spoken holy man and what is his role in the mysteries? Has Allie finally met “the one?” A shipboard romance develops as Allie and Maggie struggle to unravel the many threads of this complex mystery.
When Florida psychotherapist, Maggie McGill, has a bad day at work does it mean burnout? How could she survive if she no longer could work as a therapist? Maggie picks up her paintbrush and finds that her art hobby provides balance that helps her continue her counseling career. Encouraged by her beloved daughter, Allie, Maggie attempts to market her art. But her budding art career is threatened by a cold, vicious murder, and Maggie and Allie find themselves embroiled in an adventure filled with danger and mystery. Once again Hadi, the enigmatic Sufi mystic, appears to help them. Who is Hadi really? Why does he appear and disappear so mysteriously? Will they ever find an answer to this conundrum? This fast paced mystery explores the delights of coastal Florida as the heroines romp through another delightful adventure. Back in their own hometown of Costa Mira, Maggie and Allie McGee exhibit wit, kindness, and courage while they struggle to solve this latest mystery.
When Florida psychotherapist, Maggie McGill, plans a vacation visit to her daughter, Allie, in California the mysterious events initially seem only coincidences. But as the visit is plagued by a series of increasingly dangerous events they begin to fear for their safety. The two unsuspecting women are caught up in a mystery that causes them to follow a twisting trail of terror and uncover a diabolical conspiracy that threatens their very lives. Who is the inscrutable Sufi mystic who provides aid through their travails? How did he become part of their adventures? This is suspenseful story telling at it peak of gripping power tempered by a sense of fun and lighthearted mystery.
At the turn of the 20th century, Sharons very existence was threatened by the collapse of the local iron industry as the towns economy and population began to decline. However, the popularity of automobile transportation and Sharons accessible distance from New York attracted a class of wealthy visitors who fell in love with the rolling hills and quiet valleys. This new weekend population purchased land and built stately country homes, reigniting interest in the area. Steady growth in construction provided much-needed work, and commerce began to thrive again. Early businesses expanded, and new operations opened. Local residents could shop at stores run by the Gillette brothers and A.R. Woodward, fill their tanks at Herman Middlebrooks gas station, and have their health care needs attended to by doctors at the state-of-the-art Sharon Hospital, built in 1916. Eastern Europeans became the towns newest residents, taking advantage of the affordable, cleared land to fuel a large number of highly successful farms. Sharons residents thrived as they reshaped their town, welcoming newcomers and nurturing a community of inclusion that lasts to the present day.
Simple, straightforward, and savvy--these are the watchwords of this professional, no-nonsense, A-to-Z book on affordable home decorating that will help you achieve the same finesse you get when you follow Martha Stewart's advice--without breaking the bank. Whether you're buying a sofa, painting an apartment, or doing a complete makeover of your home, interior designer Sharon Hanby-Robie will show you step-by-step, how to create a living space you'll love. With industry secrets, special shopping notes, and personalized tips to accommodate your decorating plans now and in the future, Sharon Hanby-Robie shows you how to do it all with skill and style on a budget you can afford.
Sharon Gift Notebook - Funny Personalized Lined Note Pad for Women Named Sharon - Novelty Journal with Lines - Sarcastic Cool Office Gag Gift for Coworkers Boss - Size 6x9
Sharon Gift Notebook - Funny Personalized Lined Note Pad for Women Named Sharon - Novelty Journal with Lines - Sarcastic Cool Office Gag Gift for Coworkers Boss - Size 6x9
The Sharon's Shit List lined notebook is a hilarious notepad for women named Sharon who enjoy a bit of sarcastic, snarky humor. A great notebook to take to the office to use in meetings or at your desk to give employees and coworkers a good laugh when they see you writing in it. White letters on a black background make this design simple but bold. The journal measures 6x9 inches in size with 120 pages for taking notes in class or meetings, journaling, keeping a diary, writing down dreams and ideas, doodling, and so much more! This book makes an affordable birthday gift or Mother's Day gift for moms named Sharon, Christmas present, secret Santa, graduation gift, white elephant present, stocking stuffer, Valentine's Day gift, office gift or gag gift for mom, daughter, wife, girlfriend, sister, best friend, stepmom, stepdaughter, grandma, coworker, boss and anyone in your life named Sharon! It makes a great gift under 10 dollars for for anyone on your holiday gift list. It's a great size for carrying in bags, purses and backpacks. It has book industry perfect binding, a glossy cover, and white pages that are great for pencil or ink drawings.
This text explores the impact of recent welfare reform on motherhood, marriage, and work in women's lives. It also focuses on what welfare reform reveals about work and family life, and its impact on us all.
The early medieval manuscripts of Ireland and Britain contain tantalizing clues about the cosmology, religion and mythology of native Celtic cultures, despite censorship and revision by Christian redactors. Focusing on the latest research and translations, the author provides fresh insight into the beliefs and practices of the Iron Age inhabitants of Ireland, Britain and Gaul. Chapters cover creation and cosmogony, the deities of the Gaels, feminine power in narrative sources, druidic belief, priestesses and magical rites.
Marsh’s Becoming a Teacher, 6e continues to offer pre-service teachers a practical and user-friendly guide to learning to teach that students find invaluable throughout their entire degree. Marsh covers a comprehensive introduction to teaching methodology, preparing pre-service teachers for the challenges they face in a 21st-century classroom. All chapters in this new edition have been updated with new approaches and current references by the two new authors Maggie Clarke and Sharon Pittaway. The approach in this 6th edition is more reflective and gives readers an even greater opportunity to interact with issues raised in the text.
Smart, funny, and compulsively readable." --Kirkus (starred review) As a young girl, Neave was often stuck in a world that didn’t know what to do with her. As her mother not unkindly told her, she was never going to grow up to be a great beauty. Her glamorous sister, Lilly, moved easily through the world, a parade of handsome men in pursuit. Her brother didn’t want a girl joining his group of friends. And their small town of Lynn, Massachusetts, didn’t have a place for a girl whose feelings often put her at war with the world -- often this meant her mother, her brother, and the town librarian who wanted to keep her away from the Dangerous Books she really wanted to read. But through an unexpected friendship, Neave finds herself with a forbidden copy of The Pirate Lover, a steamy romance, and Neave discovers a world of passion, love, and betrayal. And it is to this world that as a grown up she retreats to again and again when real life becomes too much. Neave finds herself rereading The Pirate Lover more than she ever would have expected because as she gets older, life does not follow the romances she gobbled up as a child. When Neave and Lilly are about to realize their professional dream, Lilly suddenly disappears. Neave must put her beloved books down and take center stage, something she has been running from her entire life. And she must figure out what happened to Lilly – and if she’s next. Who Neave turns to help her makes Sharon Pywell's The Romance Reader's Guide to Life one of the most original, entertaining, exciting, and chilling novels you will read this year.
The fresh and unique iris folding projects featured in this book are perfect for commemorating special occasions with beautiful handcrafted greeting cards. Intended for crafters at an intermediate skill level, the 20 designs employ both traditional and nontraditional iris folding techniques and make use of materials ranging from fabric, tissue paper, cardstock, ribbon, and specialty papers. Patterns and apertures can be mixed and matched to create unlimited design options, paper can be altered to add texture, and recycled materials can be used to fashion unique finishing touches. The end result will be beautifully made greeting cards to share with cherished friends and family.
For decades, Sharon Steuer and her international WOW! team have been showcasing the world’s best artists and designers working in Adobe Illustrator. In this edition of the best-selling and award-winning Illustrator WOW! Book, you’ll find hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques derived from actual projects from top illustrators. You’ll discover exciting ways to create complex effects, learn fresh ways to use venerable tools to speed up your workflow, and find updated information on features through the 2019 CC release. This edition is loaded with lessons, technical information, and stunning artwork galleries including: Coloring with Freeform Gradients, Gradients, Mesh Transforming with Puppet Warp Painting and generating artwork with raster brushes Harnessing Live Corners/Rectangles, and new reshaping tools Mastering type effects and controls Creating airbrush and neon effects with gradients on strokes Quickly styling with multiple lines, fills, and effects Creating complex repeating patterns Forming 3D and perspective effects Exploring different ways to globally change artwork Preparing and saving artwork for print and web Using Adobe Illustrator with Adobe Photoshop and other apps Register your book at peachpit.com to download artwork that you can manipulate in Adobe Illustrator, see the “How to use this book” section for details. “This book has the perfect mix of inspiration and instruction–I have yet to find a better motivational tool for using Illustrator to push the envelope and create art that forces people to notice.” MORDY GOLDING, Senior Director of Content, lynda.com “Every Illustrator user should have a copy of the WOW! book. Period.” DAVID BLATNER, co-publisher of CreativePro.com and InDesignSecrets.com
Higher National Computing 2e is a new edition of this extremely successful course book, updated specifically to cover the compulsory core units of the 2003 BTEC Higher National Computing schemes. Full coverage is given of the four core units for HNC, the two additional core units required at HND, and the Core Specialist Unit 'Quality Systems', common to both certificate and diploma level. Students following the HNC and HND courses will find this book essential reading, as it covers the core material they will be following through the duration of their course. Knowledge-check questions and activities are included throughout, resulting in a clear and straightforward text which encourages independent study. Like the syllabus itself, this book is ideal for students progressing to HNC / HND from GNVQs, as well as A-Level and BTEC National, with content designed to cover the requirements of students following General Computing, Software Engineering and Business IT courses.
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