Twenty-five years ago, a mysterious crime was committed in Comfort Cove, Massachusetts. Frank Whittier was accused-- but never charged. And it ruined his life. Now... Cal Whittier, Frank's son, is determined to protect him, to safeguard his father's identity. After years on the run, they finally have their lives on an even keel, with Cal teaching at a college in Tennessee. Two things could change all that. First, a cop in Comfort Cove starts looking into the case again. And second, Cal gets involved with single mother Morgan Lowen. He has plenty of reasons to avoid her-- not the least of which is that she's an adult student in one of his classes. And in Cal's situation, any relationship is risky. Still... it could be the best risk he's ever taken!"--P. [4] of cover.
How games have been used to establish and combat Asian American racial stereotypes As Pokémon Go reshaped our neighborhood geographies and the human flows of our cities, mapping the virtual onto lived realities, so too has gaming and game theory played a role in our contemporary understanding of race and racial formation in the United States. From the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese American internment to the model minority myth and the globalization of Asian labor, Tara Fickle shows how games and game theory shaped fictions of race upon which the nation relies. Drawing from a wide range of literary and critical texts, analog and digital games, journalistic accounts, marketing campaigns, and archival material, Fickle illuminates the ways Asian Americans have had to fit the roles, play the game, and follow the rules to be seen as valuable in the US. Exploring key moments in the formation of modern US race relations, The Race Card charts a new course in gaming scholarship by reorienting our focus away from games as vehicles for empowerment that allow people to inhabit new identities, and toward the ways that games are used as instruments of soft power to advance top-down political agendas. Bridging the intellectual divide between the embedded mechanics of video games and more theoretical approaches to gaming rhetoric, Tara Fickle reveals how this intersection allows us to overlook the predominance of game tropes in national culture. The Race Card reveals this relationship as one of deep ideological and historical intimacy: how the games we play have seeped into every aspect of our lives in both monotonous and malevolent ways.
In the Second Edition of her award-winning, chronologically organized text, Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, author and teacher Tara L. Kuther explores the dynamic interactions between individuals, our genetic makeup, and the diverse contexts that shape our growth and development at every stage of life. With a clear and approachable writing style, Kuther integrates current research findings with foundational, classic theory and research to present a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the field. The book is organized around part-level overviews brought to life in Dr. Kuther’s Chalk Talks, brief animations narrated by the author. Within each chapter, Lives in Context Video Cases spotlight real individuals’ contexts and experiences to bring key concepts home. Lively feature boxes and critical thinking questions encourage students to compare concepts, apply theoretical perspectives, and consider applications of research findings in their own lives and future careers.
Award-winning author Tara L. Kuther presents Lifespan Development in Context, a topically organized version of her bestselling Lifespan Development text that provides a panoramic view of the many influences that shape human development. Kuther’s student-friendly narrative illustrates how the places, sociocultural environments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives. Three core themes resonate throughout each chapter: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the value of applied developmental science. Foundational theories and classic studies are combined with contemporary research and culturally diverse perspectives for a modern introduction to the field that is both comprehensive and concise. Visual overviews, case studies, and critical thinking questions encourage self-reflection and class discussion, ensuring students have the tools they need to apply course concepts to their lives and future careers.
In a searching but sympathetic series of textual analyses, Wallace argues that the canon of eighteenth-century English Literature was bron out of the interplay between literary nationalism and an imperial internationalism. Imperial Characters will add considerably to the globalization of the discipline that has been underway for some years now."---Suvir Kaul, University of Pennsvlvania --
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! Agent Colton's Secret Investigation (A The Coltons of New York novel) by Dana Nussio Desperate to redeem her career by capturing the Black Widow killer, cynical FBI agent Deirdre Colton seeks help from principled rancher Micah Perry who’s among the murderer’s collateral victims. First she must stop whoever is threatening the widower’s life and that of his toddler son. Cameron Mountain Rescue (A Cameron Glen novel) by Beth Cornelison When rescue volunteers Brody Cameron and Anya Patel are trapped by a landslide, they discover not only a mutual attraction, but also evidence of a serial killer's lair. When they become the focus of the killer's wrath, they must join forces to save their lives and find their happily-ever-after. On the Run with His Bodyguard (A Sierra's Web novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Posing as a married couple on an RV vacation, bodyguard McKenna Meredith and wrongfully accused fraudster Joe Hamilton face danger and death from multiple unknown sources. As their perilous road trip continues, they learn to see past their obvious differences—but with their lives on the line, it may not matter. Coldero Ridge Cowboy (A Fuego, New Mexico novel) by Amber Leigh Williams Because of a tragic accident, Eveline Eaton's modeling career is at an end and she must return home to the town she escaped from over a decade ago. It's hard to heal, however, when she begins to sense that something or someone is stalking her—and the only person who believes her is Fuego's silent cowboy, Wolfe Coldero.
This is a very distinctive text that will stand out from the standard, more staid works in sport studies. This is a sophisticated text that will appeal to the maturing readership in the area looking for new perspectives on sport. Tara Brabazon is very well known in Australia, both in academia and as a journalist. Other texts in this area are all edited collections.
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: HER TEXAS NEW YEAR'S WISH (A Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Major When Grace Williams topples from the balcony at the new Hotel Fortune, the last thing she expects is to find love with her new bosses’ brother. Wiley Fortune has looks, money and charm to spare. But Grace’s past makes her wary of investing her heart. This time, she is holding out for the real deal… THE CHILD WHO CHANGED THEM (A Parent Portal novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Dr. Greg Adams knows he can't have children. But when colleague Dr. Elaina Alexander announces she’s pregnant with his miracle child, Greg finds his life turned upside down. But can the good doctor convince widow Elaina that their happiness lies within reach—and with each other? SNOWBOUND WITH THE SHERIFF (A Sutter Creek, Montana novel) by Laurel Greer Stella Reid has been gone from Sutter Creek long enough and is determined to mend fences…but immediately comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart: Sheriff Ryan Rafferty. But as she opens herself up bit by bit, can Stella find the happily-ever-after she was denied years ago—in his arms?For more relatable stories of love and family, look for Harlequin Special Edition January 2021 – Box Set 2 of 2
Harlequin® Presents brings you four new titles for one great price! This Presents box set includes: HELIOS CROWNS HIS MISTRESS The Kalliakis Crown by Michelle Smart The discovery of Crown Prince Helios's secret lover, Amy Green, threatens to shatter the kingdom of Agon. Legally, Helios must wed someone of pure royal blood…so will he do as duty commands, or risk his crown to marry his mistress? THE SURPRISE DE ANGELIS BABY The Italian Titans by Cathy Williams Undercover to investigate the ship he plans to acquire, Daniel De Angelis is tempted by the gorgeous Delilah. Two weeks of sensual surrender later, Delilah faces a shocking truth. Daniel lied about his identity…and she's pregnant with the billionaire's baby! THE SHEIKH'S PREGNANT PRISONER by Tara Pammi Bound by honor, Sheikh Zafir's one indulgence was his whirlwind affair with Lauren. Upon finding out she's carrying his child, Zafir imprisons Lauren in his palace. His heir will not be illegitimate, so now he must make Lauren his wife! A DEAL SEALED BY PASSION by Louise Fuller When free-spirited Flora Golding stands in the way of Massimo Sforza's latest acquisition, the tycoon plans to seduce the antagonistic beauty to get his way. Only he hadn't counted on her passion undoing all his carefully laid plans… Be sure to collection Harlequin® Presents' December 2015 Box set 2 of 2!
July, 1967: It seems the entire country stopped to listen to a husky voice steeped in the simmering secrets of the South tell a tragic tale of teenage suicide. So much for the Summer of Love. “Ode to Billie Joe” knocked the Beatles' “All You Need is Love” off the top of the charts, and Bobbie Gentry became an international star. Almost 50 years later, Gentry is as enigmatic and captivating as her signature song. Of course, fans still want to know why Billie Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge. They also wonder: Why did Bobbie Gentry, who has not performed or made a public appearance since the early 1980s, leave it all behind? Through extensive interviews and unprecedented access to career memorabilia, Murtha explores the real-life mysteries ensnarled within the much-disputed origin of Ode to Billie Joe. The result is an investigative pop history that reveals, for the first time, the full breadth of Bobbie Gentry's groundbreaking career-and just may help explain her long silence. Foreword by musician Jill Sobule.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON'S UNDERCOVER SEDUCTION (A The Coltons of New York novel) by Beth Cornelison To investigate the Westmore family, rookie cop Eva Colton goes undercover as ladies' man detective Carmine DiRico's wife on a marriage-retreat cruise. As the "marriage" starts feeling alarmingly real, Eva becomes the lone witness to a shipboard murder and the target of a killer determined to silence her…permanently. SAVED BY THE TEXAS COWBOY by Karen Whiddon When Marissa Noll's former high school sweetheart and now-injured rodeo star Jared Miller returns to Anniversary, Texas, and needs her help with physical therapy, she vows to be professional. After all, she's moved on with her life. But when she starts receiving threats, the coincidental timing makes her wonder if Jared might have something to do with it. THE BOUNTY HUNTER'S BABY SEARCH (A Sierra's Web novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Haley Carmichael discovers her recently deceased sister had a baby—a baby who's currently missing— and she knows her ex-husband, Paul Wright, is the only one who can help. Reuniting with his ex is the last thing the expert bounty hunter wants, but he isn't willing to risk a child's life, either—and a second chance might help both of them put past demons to rest. HUNTED ON THE BAY by Amber Leigh Williams Desiree Gardet will change her address, her name, her hair—anything—to leave her past behind, but when fate brings her to sweet and sexy barkeep William Leighton and the small town he calls home, she longs for somewhere to belong more than ever before. Unfortunately, her past has a way of catching up with her no matter what she does, only this time Desiree finds that she isn't alone in the crosshairs.
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