A Family to Call Her Own After becoming a foster parent to a young boy, equine therapist Jordan Conley’s life gets turned upside down. Little Levi is in need of an exceptional pediatrician, which means seeking help from Dr. Ash Sheehan—a man that, despite her heart-pounding crush, isn’t her type. Her life is horses and hay, and she can’t imagine the suit-clad doctor in a pair of cowboy boots. As a confirmed bachelor, Ash has never been nervous around women, but there’s something about Jordan that flusters him, and working closely together doesn’t help. The last thing he’s looking for is long-term romance. But the more involved he gets, the more he wishes they could stay together…always.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE RANCHER’S MISTLETOE BRIDE Wyoming Cowboys by Jill Kemerer Managing Lexi Harrington’s newly inherited ranch through the holidays might not have been cowboy Clint Romine’s brightest idea. Getting close to her means revealing secrets he’s long kept hidden. And falling for her means he’ll have to convince Lexi her home isn’t back in the big city—but in his arms. MOUNTAIN COUNTRY COWBOY Hearts of Hunter Ridge by Glynna Kaye For cowboy Cash Herrera, taking a job at Hunter’s Hideaway ranch is a chance to gain custody of his son—and work for lovely Rio Hunter. Rio knows the secret she’s keeping means leaving Hunter Ridge, but spending time with Cash and his little boy has her wishing for a home with the man who’s claiming her heart. A BABY FOR THE DOCTOR Family Blessings by Stephanie Dees Jordan Conley knows Dr. Ash Sheehan would be a perfect pediatrician for her new foster son—but her heart-pounding crush on the confirmed bachelor complicates things. Besides, she’s horses and hay, and he’s fancy suits. But the more involved he gets in their lives, the more she wishes they could stay together…always.
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Winner of the Frederick Douglass Book Prize Winner of the Merle Curti Award “McCurry strips the Confederacy of myth and romance to reveal its doomed essence. Dedicated to the proposition that men were not created equal, the Confederacy had to fight a two-front war. Not only against Union armies, but also slaves and poor white women who rose in revolt across the South. Richly detailed and lucidly told, Confederate Reckoning is a fresh, bold take on the Civil War that every student of the conflict should read.” —Tony Horwitz, author of Confederates in the Attic “McCurry challenges us to expand our definition of politics to encompass not simply government but the entire public sphere. The struggle for Southern independence, she shows, opened the door for the mobilization of two groups previously outside the political nation—white women of the nonslaveholding class and slaves...Confederate Reckoning offers a powerful new paradigm for understanding events on the Confederate home front.” —Eric Foner, The Nation “Perhaps the highest praise one can offer McCurry’s work is to say that once we look through her eyes, it will become almost impossible to believe that we ever saw or thought otherwise...At the outset of the book, McCurry insists that she is not going to ask or answer the timeworn question of why the South lost the Civil War. Yet in her vivid and richly textured portrait of what she calls the Confederacy’s ‘undoing,’ she has in fact accomplished exactly that.” —Drew Gilpin Faust, New Republic “A brilliant, eye-opening account of how Southern white women and black slaves fatally undermined the Confederacy from within.” —Edward Bonekemper, Civil War News The story of the Confederate States of America, the proslavery, antidemocratic nation created by white Southern slaveholders to protect their property, has been told many times in heroic and martial narratives. Now, however, Stephanie McCurry tells a very different tale of the Confederate experience. When the grandiosity of Southerners’ national ambitions met the harsh realities of wartime crises, unintended consequences ensued. Although Southern statesmen and generals had built the most powerful slave regime in the Western world, they had excluded the majority of their own people—white women and slaves—and thereby sowed the seeds of their demise. Wartime scarcity of food, labor, and soldiers tested the Confederate vision at every point and created domestic crises to match those found on the battlefields. Women and slaves became critical political actors as they contested government enlistment and tax and welfare policies, and struggled for their freedom. The attempt to repress a majority of its own population backfired on the Confederate States of America as the disenfranchised demanded to be counted and considered in the great struggle over slavery, emancipation, democracy, and nationhood. That Confederate struggle played out in a highly charged international arena. The political project of the Confederacy was tried by its own people and failed. The government was forced to become accountable to women and slaves, provoking an astounding transformation of the slaveholders’ state. Confederate Reckoning is the startling story of this epic political battle in which women and slaves helped to decide the fate of the Confederacy and the outcome of the Civil War.
Using the case study of Laos, a small landlocked country in Southeast Asia that has seen some of the world’s most brutal forms of poverty and violence, this book examines the power of traditional and indigenous conflict resolution systems as a tool for social justice. It explores how the conflict resolution mechanisms build infrastructures that support social harmony, and address larger scale conflicts within communities, nations and international arenas. The book discusses how over centuries, foreign powers have polarised and used the ethnic groups of Laos to support their own agendas, and how in spite of this, the Lao people have consistently managed to recreate the peace and harmony that support their social relationships, whether that is within groups or between many distinct groups. Through the development and use of appropriate grassroots conflict resolution structures that do not require a formal court system and exists outside the political arena, they have been successful in resolving conflicts within and across cultural groups. The book shows that the conflict resolution systems of Laos are embedded in the fabric of ordinary, everyday life, and operate independently of the hierarchical structures that dominate governing institutions. Highlighting how peace continues to work its way into existence, through elaborate mediation systems and rituals that bring people together, this book will be of use to students and scholars of Southeast Asian Politics, Peace Studies and War and Conflict Studies.
He wanted roots. She chose career.Can a baby bring them back together? Wynn Sheehan planned to change the world—not return to Alabama alone and pregnant. Her life is in shambles, but at least she can help take care of Latham Grant’s ailing grandpa. Latham isn’t ready to trust the woman who eagerly left him and their small town behind. But can they ignore the spark rekindled by unexpected Family Blessings?
This book addresses the eclipse of shame in Christian theology by showing how shame emerges in Christian texts and practice in ways that can be neither assimilated into a discourses of guilt nor dissociated from embodiment. Stephanie N. Arel argues that the traditional focus on guilt obscures shame by perpetuating the image of the lonely sinner in guilt. Drawing on recent studies in affect and attachment theories to frame the theological analysis, the text examines the theological anthropological writings of Augustine and Reinhold Niebuhr, the interpretation of empathy by Edith Stein, and moments of touch in Christian praxis. Bringing the affective dynamics of shame to the forefront enables theologians and religious leaders to identify where shame emerges in language and human behavior. The text expands work in trauma theory, providing a multi-layered theological lens for engaging shame and accompanying suffering.
Times of loss can lead to blessings for a world-weary bachelor and the foster mother caring for his two nieces in this heartwarming smalltown romance. Jules Sheehan will do anything to keep custody of the two orphaned girls in her care—even enter a marriage of convenience with their uncle. Cam Quinn crosses the globe as a travel writer, but when he learns that his sister died—leaving behind two little girls—he’s ready to settle down and care for them. Now tough, tender Jules is offering the home Cam has secretly been longing for. And what starts as a marriage in name only may soon become a family of the heart.
A “special work” (J. S. Park) that honors life’s deep griefs, great joys, and unsettled in-betweens through every sacred season, assuring us that we are never alone “Oh, I love this book. . . . Honest and hopeful, masterfully written, both a balm and a bolstering.”—Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author Exquisitely told and urgently resonant, Even After Everything is a love letter to anyone who has opened their heart only to be hurt. Stephanie Duncan Smith proposes that it’s not through grit or forced resilience that you will find a way forward, but through receiving the full spectrum of our lives, just as we receive the empathy of God-with-us in every moment. Duncan Smith’s disorientation began when she lost her first pregnancy on the winter solstice, just as the world readied to celebrate its most historic birth on Christmas. Then a new yet uncertain pregnancy unfolded parallel to the pandemic, until nearly one year to the day of her loss, she gave birth to her daughter at the peak of mortality in their city. These contradictions compelled Duncan Smith into a desperate search for steadiness, which she found in the liturgical year as a grounding force and the promise that we are seen by God in every season. In Even After Everything, Duncan Smith traverses the church’s circle of time and reorients herself and us in the sacred story told through Advent, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, and Ordinary Time. She reveals the sacred year—through its endless interplay of love, loss, risk, and resurrection—as a mirror to the human experience, an anchor for turbulent times, and a womb strong enough to encompass every human care. At its heart lives the promise of God-with-us, inviting us into the spiritual practice of taking courage in the trust that we are accompanied in everything, and love will always have the last word.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. HER AMISH CHILD Amish Seasons by Lenora Worth When Amish widow Raesha Bawell finds a baby on her porch, her new neighbor, Josiah Fisher, is convinced the little girl belongs to his missing sister. Together, can they track down the mother without losing their hearts to each other? HER COWBOY INHERITANCE Three Sisters Ranch by Danica Favorite Inheriting a ranch from her late stepmother is the fresh start Leah Holloway, her sons and her sisters need—except she doesn’t know anything about ranching. But Shane Jackson, the cowboy next door, is willing to teach her…as long as their relationship remains strictly professional. THE MARRIAGE BARGAIN Family Blessings by Stephanie Dees Jules Sheehan never expected to be responsible for two orphaned little girls, but she’s fallen for them in a big way. Now their estranged grandmother is suing for custody. Will her only hope of keeping them be a marriage of convenience to their handsome uncle?
Derek has a simple assignment: find the Guardian, kill her, and break the curse. Too bad she's immortal, great with a sword, and distractingly adorable. "A wild ride of fun, fantasy and romance!" ~J.R. Ward, #1 New York Times bestselling author Immortal guardian Justine Bennet has one duty: keep a powerful magical item out of the hands of troublemakers, like, oh, the leader of hell. The eternity of celibacy that goes with her job? Something that would have been nice to know before she signed up for it. Then Derek LaValle, a no-carb pretzel mogul, shows up at her door to behead her, which is the only way to save his twin from a deadly curse. Derek's charming, tempting-as-hell, and extremely determined, all the things that Justine needs to amp up her life. Unfortunately, if Justine lets him live, her mom will end up as Satan's love pancake. But if Derek doesn't kill her, his twin will die in a week. When high-octane attraction blooms between them, a dramatic fight to the death no longer feels like such a fantastic option. But with such high stakes, they better figure it out fast, or Satan dating her mom will become the least of their worries. ★★★★★ "So freaking funny." ~April (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Loved Loved Loved it!" ~Amber (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I couldn’t put it down! It was funny, heartwarming, sexy, and badass all rolled into one. Keep em coming!!!!" ~Christa S (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I cannot remember when I laughed so much." ~txlamb (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I freaking loved this book and if you enjoy a little comedy with your paranormal romance then I am sure you will too." ~Kreidoc (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "This book is original, imaginative, funny, fast-paced and there's no way you can see the ending ahead of time." ~Tyne R (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "This book has everything from badass women, a beautiful blooming romance, and humor. Rowe never disappoints." ~Cindy (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "This was a totally amazing book. It grabbed me from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the end." ~Michalle H (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I don’t think I have ever laughed so hard reading a book." ~Alys (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "An absolute blast to read. Just loved it." ~Bella (Five-star Amazon Review) About the Author: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's thrilled to be the winner of the 2018 RITA® Award for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee of this prestigious award. She is also a 2021 Vivian® Award nominee for Best Romantic Suspense Long . As the bestselling author of more than fifty books, Stephanie delights readers with her wide range of genres, which include cozy mysteries, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense novels. For more info, visit Stephanie at www.stephanierowe.com. *Originally published under the title Date Me, Baby, One More Time by Warner Books. The book was briefly listed under Stephanie's former pen name, S.A. Bayne.
An exhilarating insight into the life of a doctor at Heathrow Airport, where the truth is often stranger than fiction. For over a decade, Stephanie Green was a doctor on-call for one of the world's busiest airports, confronting dramatic, bizarre and sometimes heart-breaking situations. During her 24-hour shifts at Heathrow, Dr Green had to be ready for anything: from finding an abandoned suitcase leaking blood onto the carousel, to discovering a man smuggling heroin in a corset. It's a job that brought her into contact with all walks of life; her patients included drug mules and fugitives, schizophrenics and stowaways, refugees and tourists. And with the threats of a nerve agent poisoning or a Level Four viral epidemic always in the back of her mind, Dr Green found herself on the frontline where the decisions are made about who - or what - was allowed to leave the airport's borders. THE HEATHROW DOCTOR reveals the thrilling drama that takes place behind-the-scenes of an airport and what is needed to make critical decisions in this hidden no-man's land of geopolitics, terror, tragedy and medicine. *Previously published as 'Flight Risk'.
Cold Spring, Minnesota by Rachel Coyne Deana knows she needs to run for her life; she's concealing a pregnancy from her now deployed and always violent husband. Its not his. But Cold Spring, Minnesota, is where her family is - a teenage sister with a new baby and too many choices and a mother who is coming apart from grief and anger over her son's recent death in Afghanistan. The only home she's known and the family she's trying to save will either save Deana or condemn her.Friendly Ghost by Stephanie WeberFriendly Ghost is about a newly single, shy young woman living on her own for the first time. She quickly finds that she is not actually alone - a ghost haunts her apartment! She and the strange ghost form an unusual bond as they help each other with unfinished business. Truth and Consequences by Kaitlyn RichWhat are we looking for on long road trips? What finds us? Sometimes journeys of self-discovery lead us to places we don't want to go. Truth and Consequences explores the reliability of narrative and what happens when we lose control of the stories we tell ourselves. Departures by Jeffrey DokaWhen a marketer dies and shows up to work the next day, his team discovers that he no longer needs food or sleep. In tech-company form, they exploit their undead co-worker' s new gifts to climb the ladder. Unfortunately, on their way to the top, none of them realize the true danger closing in on theirundead colleague.Departures by Jeffrey DokaWhen a marketer dies and shows up to work the next day, his team discovers that he no longer needs food or sleep. In tech-company form, they exploit their undead co-worker' s new gifts to climb the ladder. Unfortunately, on their way to the top, none of them realize the true danger closing in on their undead colleague.
The new gripping gangland thriller from Stephanie Harte is perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Martina Cole and Jacqui Rose. All they want is a brighter future but will taking a risk be worth the gamble? Finn McCaskill feels like he's hit the jackpot when he lands a security job at London City Airport handling pallet loads of cash. Old friend Paul Best sees a lucrative opportunity and can't let it pass them by... Lola Marshall hoped moving to London would help her escape her abusive relationship but when she meets Paul she's torn between following her head and her heart... DI Abbie Kingsly is called in to investigate a robbery at the airport. With very little to go on, will she be able to solve the case before the trail runs cold? When they each roll the dice there are no guarantees. Which one of them will pay the highest price? Nothing in life is free. Readers love Rolling the Dice! 'BRILLIANT READ... Stephanie Harte books just keep getting better and better... Absolutely loved the twist that I didn't see coming. Highly recommended!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Theft, domestic abuse, murder, greed, corruption... You name it, this book has it!... An excellent page turner... It was very well written and will be keeping my eyes peeled for future releases from Stephanie Harte as usual!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Don't hesitate to buy this book! There's violence, crime, romance... Stephanie Harte is definitely keeping up with the big hitters of this genre such as Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'My heart was in my mouth... An unputdownable read right to the end.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Gripping, gritty gangland thriller from Stephanie Harte. I loved it. I highly recommend 5 stars from me.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Gritty page turner. Couldn't sleep as needed to finish it. This author is so brilliant.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow this book was great it was like 3 separate books in 1. Really hope there is a follow up. Highly recommend buying this book, it was excellent.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved this book. 5***** for this author as usual. She has become one of my top authors.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Explosive tale of abuse, fear, thrills, and crime... Very cleverly written.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'If you like authors like Casey Kelleher and Kerry Kaya then definitely give this author a go!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Up there with the best of other female, gritty, crime writers.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars 'Brilliant... Gritty page turner. Loved it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Full of brilliant gritty gangland crime thriller... I just love the way Stephanie writes her books just just get better and better.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Cracking read.'NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Action-packed gangland thriller that's kept me reading from page one... Surprising and totally unexpected ending... So exciting I couldn't stop reading.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
A comprehensive book that examines the qualities of different fibres and fabrics and provides students with activities in which they can apply this information.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. COURTING HER AMISH HEART Prodigal Daughters by Mary Davis Single doctor Kathleen Yoder returns to her Amish community knowing acceptance of her profession won’t come easy—but at least she has the charming Noah Lambright on her side. Even as Kathleen comes to depend on Noah’s support, she knows an Amish husband would never accept a doctor wife. Could Noah be the exception? HER ALASKAN COWBOY Alaskan Grooms by Belle Calhoune Honor Prescott is shocked former sweetheart Joshua Ransom is back in Love, Alaska—and that he’s selling his grandfather’s ranch to a developer! As a wildlife conservationist, Honor is determined to stop that sale. But when the secret behind Joshua’s departure is revealed, can she prevent herself from falling for the Alaskan cowboy once again? THEIR SECRET BABY BOND Family Blessings by Stephanie Dees Mom-to-be Wynn Sheehan left her dream job in Washington, DC, after her heart was broken. When she becomes the caregiver for Latham Grant’s grandfather, she’s drawn once again to her long-ago boyfriend. But with her life now in shambles, is her happily-ever-after out of reach for good? Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Family in an instant! The Rancher's Baby Surprise by Kat Brookes Since losing his childhood sweetheart, cowboy Garrett Wade has avoided emotional entanglements. But when he comes across pregnant Hannah Sanders stuck in a flash flood—and in labor—it’s Garrett to the rescue. He becomes fiercely protective of the single mom and her son. Inviting her to stay at his family ranch seems natural, but can Garrett release the heartache of his past? The Cowboy's Unexpected Baby by Stephanie Dees Rancher and lawyer Garrett Cole wants a family—eventually. Until he finds a sweet newborn abandoned on his doorstep. If it weren’t for Abby Scott, the social worker temporarily working in his office, he’d be lost. But when their attraction grows deeper, can this cowboy dad risk his heart on a woman who might not be in town for good?
This edition of the best-selling coursebook for all hairdressing trainees at NVQ Level 2 has been fully revised to incorporate the changes to the Hairdressing NVQs. Each chapter covers a complete NVQ unit, providing all necessary knowledge and help with the essential preparation of portfolios. Key terms are highlighted to help with preparation for assessment. Using Basic Hairdressing together with salon practice is the proven route to achieving success at Level 2.
London was once covered in a fog so polluted that it killed 12,000 people. The Aleppo earthquake killed 230,000 people, and a wall of water mysteriously wiped out the whole town of Burnham-on-Sea. All of these were catastrophic disasters, but they led to important discoveries in science. Learn about how the earth turned to liquid in New Zealand and what happens when a tsunami meets a nuclear reactor. These stories may sound twisted and strange, but they are all true tales from science! Ages 9-12
Mystery, comedy, and romance collide in this thrilling, fast-paced tale! Sisters share everything in their closets, including the skeletons... Twenty years ago, the Metcalf sisters witnessed a murder and formed a pact of silence. Now they're estranged and scattered because they all fell in love with the same man. When the sisters converge at their childhood home, old wounds are laid open against the backdrop of liquidating their parents' antiques business. And when the playboy who broke up their family shows up, things go from bad to worse! In this page-turning, suspenseful comedy, three women discover that sisterhood transcends men, mistakes...and even murder! "With its energetic prose and cozy Southern setting, this read is a sterling source of laughs and lighthearted fun." --Publishers Weekly "The only reader I wouldn't recommend I THINK I LOVE YOU to is one who doesn't like to have a good time." --All About Romance "Stephanie Bond is really on a roll. I THINK I LOVE YOU cements her reputation as an author who delivers irony, humor and turmoil in ample amounts." --Romantic Times Book Reviews If you want to kick back and immerse yourself in a story chock-full of laugh-out-loud family dysfunction, mystery, and romance, I THINK I LOVE YOU is the book for you! A note from the author: "This story is 100% human-generated and may contain mistakes, oversights, and a bias toward a happy ending!" --Stephanie Bond
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE AMISH TEACHER’S DILEMMA North Country Amish by Patricia Davids Taking a schoolteacher position in another district was just the change Amish spinster Eva Coblentz needed. But with her family insisting she come home just as she falls for three troubled orphans and their guardian uncle, Willis Gingrich, will she return to her old life…or risk everything to build a new one? FINDING THE ROAD HOME Hearts of Oklahoma by Tina Radcliffe With potential budget cuts looming, police chief Mitch Rainbolt may have to let his latest hire go—unless he and officer Daisy Anderson can prove that their department deserves the money. Can they save her job…and ensure Daisy and her orphaned nieces and nephews stay in town for good? THE COWBOY’S UNEXPECTED BABY Triple Creek Cowboys by Stephanie Dees When rancher and attorney Garrett Cole finds a newborn baby on his doorstep, he has no idea how to even change a diaper. Help comes in the form of Abby Scott, his new temporary coworker. But can Garrett convince Abby she’d be the perfect permanent addition to his makeshift family?
Humans and human mobility, including driving and flying, are entangled with the climate emergency. Fossil-fuelled mobility worsens severe weather, and in turn, severe weather disrupts human mobility. A shift to zero-emission vehicles is critical but insufficient to repair the damage or prepare communities for the coming disruptions severe weather will bring. In Under the Weather Stephanie Sodero explores the intersection between human mobility and severe weather. Anchored in two Atlantic Canadian hurricane case studies, Hurricane Juan in Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia in 2003 and Hurricane Igor in Ktaqmkuk/Newfoundland in 2010, the book contributes to contemporary cultural and policy discussions by offering five practical recommendations – revolutionize mobility, prioritize vital mobility of medical goods and services, embrace ecological mobilities, rebrand redundancy, and think flexibly – for how mobility can be reimagined to work with, rather than against, the climate in ways that also benefit the health, education, and economy of local communities. This ecological approach to mobilities sheds light on extreme mobility dependency and the impact of mobility disruptions on the ground in Canadian communities. Focusing on the entangled relationship between human mobility and the climate, Under the Weather examines how communities can transform their relationship with mobility to enable greater resilience.
From bachelorhood to fatherhood…in an instant! First comes baby, then comes…love?Now this cowboy is in over his head. Rancher and lawyer Garrett Cole wants a family—eventually. Until he finds a sweet newborn abandoned on his doorstep. If it weren’t for Abby Scott, the social worker temporarily working in his office, he’d be lost. But when their attraction grows deeper, can this cowboy dad risk his heart on a woman who might not be in town for good? Triple Creek Cowboys
Everybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world. From Sacagawea to Mother Teresa, Annie Oakley to Malala Yousafzai, these famous women hiked up their pants and petticoats and charged full-speed ahead to prove girls are just as tough as boys...maybe even tougher. Complete with amazing images and a fun design, this is the book that every kid with a goal, hope, or dream will want to own.
Lonely Planet Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore a bamboo grove in Arashiyama, marvel at Shinto and Buddhist architecture in Kyoto, or relax in the hot springs of Noboribetsu Onsen -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Japan Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, festivals, hiking, onsen, cuisine, architecture, sport, traditional accommodation, geisha, visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, environment, cinemaCovers Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Nikko, Narita, Kamakura, Hakone, Nagoya, Gifu, Kanazawa, Nagano, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima, Okayama, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Matsue, Sapporo, Shikoku, Tokushima, Fukuoka, Okinawa and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Japan, our most comprehensive guide to Japan, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case study, Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy-efficient design or 'eco-design'. Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best ‘green’ solutions. Revised and updated, this edition also includes new case studies inspiring readers with more real-life examples of how to make an ecohouse work.
Painting Antiquity explores the archaeological dimension of the works of these three artists: in doing so, it addresses how the aesthetic engagement these artists had with ancient objects represented a unique and important development in the cultural reception of the past.
This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Virginia. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.
Fate’s Tournament: Legend of Trilleia: Book 1 By: Stephanie Reynolds Legend’s opportunity comes in the form of the tournament. The tournament is an event in which all females of the realm between the ages of seventeen and nineteen can enter for the chance to participate from each of Trilleia’s six origins; Blesslings, Starlings, Firelings, Curselings, Treelings, and Sunlings. They compete against each other in the hopes of winning the Crown Prince’s affections by hard work, dedication, compassion and various other tests, to become the new Queen of Trilleia. Legend has no interest in becoming a queen. She only wishes to be in the tournament long enough to secure gold for her and her sister, as well as showing the people of Trilleia that she and her sister are NOT their parents. However, when she meets the crowned prince...and his brother...conflicts arise, feelings emerge, and new friendships are formed. Legend’s goals become more complicated than she imagined.
From six bestselling authors, including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn, comes a vividly imagined novel following the lives of those in ancient Pompeii on the fateful day Mount Vesuvius erupts. Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the Roman Empire. When Vesuvius erupted in an explosion of flame and ash, the entire town would be destroyed. Some of its citizens died in the chaos, some escaped the mountain’s wrath . . . and these are their stories: A boy loses his innocence in Pompeii’s flourishing streets. An heiress dreads her wedding day, not knowing it will be swallowed by fire. An ex-legionary stakes his entire future on a gladiator bout destined never to be finished. A crippled senator welcomes death, until a tomboy on horseback comes to his rescue. A young mother faces an impossible choice for her unborn child as the ash falls. A priestess and a prostitute seek redemption and resurrection as the town is buried. Six authors bring to life overlapping stories of patricians and slaves, warriors and politicians, villains and heroes who cross each other’s paths during Pompeii’s fiery end. But who will escape, and who will be buried for eternity?
The altar sits at the heart of the worship space, reminding everyone that here is where we lift our hearts up to God. Often the altar is decorated, but almost always in the same way: with flowers, candles, or a cross. But what if the altar could be made a more integral part of the worship experience? What if the visual elements on the altar could be designed to fit in with that Sunday’s scriptures, hymns, prayers, and sermon? And what if it could be done, not only beautifully, but simply and inexpensively, so that churches of any size could benefit from this enhancement to their worship? That is just what Nancy Townley and Stephanie Davis are offering in this helpful and practical book. Worship leaders and artists, they have assembled dozens of beautiful, worshipful altar designs, pictures of which appear in the book. Detailed instructions accompany the artwork and illustrate how to create the design, and how and where to find or purchase the component elements with the least effort and expense. Designed with the needs of small membership and mid-size churches in mind, this volume offers indispensable guidance for anyone who wants to make worship a more enriching and transforming experience.
If you think life is complicated, try immortality. Justine Bennett is cursing her life. She's the Guardian of the Goblet of Eternal Youth, she hasn't left the house in ages, and it's been over 200 years since she's had sex. Oh, and the Goblet has shape shifted into an espresso machine. Not exactly the stuff grand destiny is made of... Derek LaValle is worried. Due to a family curse, he'll be dead in the space of a week unless he finds the Guardian of the Goblet of Eternal Youth and beheads her. Which wouldn't be a problem if she wasn't so sexy, smart... and ready to behead him right back.
Two brothers...and the one woman who claimed their hearts... Ash Whittier had barely returned to Oakland's harbor, when he was arrested for arson, insurance fraud--and murder. His only hope was his brother Cabot, the best lawyer in Oakland, and Cabot's young wife, Charlotte, the town's first lady lawyer. He knew he could count on his brother to rescue him, just as he'd done before. The last time had put Cabot in a wheelchair...This time there was Charlotte, whose no-nonsense suits weren't doing much to hide her needy heart. All Charlotte had ever wanted was to be a lawyer. Cabot had given her the chance, and so much more, when he'd married her. He'd taught her to dress like a lawyer, think like a professional, and act like a man. But somehow her brother-in-law still saw the lace beneath the starch. And suddenly being a lawyer wasn't the only thing she wanted anymore. They were his lawyers, determined to save his life. But as his trial approached, it became clear that if Ash won his case, someone would still have to lose. . . .
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