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Forever Home Within~Two Pots

By: Vanessa Bunting

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We all bear the knocks and chips of life in some way or other but we can adapt and still function whilst keeping our goals in sight. In this sixth book of the Forever Home Within series, all plans have been placed on the back burner but that's understandable. Follow this true story about everyday life and the search for a forever home which awaits. Something magical is cooking in this kitchen.

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1913839052

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Forever Home Within ~ 360 Degrees

By: Vanessa Bunting

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Forever Home Within ~ 360 Degrees

By: Vanessa Bunting

This is a true story about finding a forever home, feathering that nest then feeling at peace within one-self. The search is over and a new life has begun for Vanessa, her husband and four cats, in the beautiful English countryside. As this next phase of life gets underway, there’s the inevitable highs and lows, mysteries and laughter involved, at every single turn. Apart from moving to an unknown area, away from family and friends, with limited funds and no jobs, there’s still a sense of freedom and flying high. So, what could possibly go wrong when the pull of intuition that all will be well, remains stronger and more convincing, than the panoramic vision showing all the surrounding stumbling blocks? Better fetch some biscuits and get yourself comfy.

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1915657091

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Forever Home Within ~ Silently Strong

By: Vanessa Bunting

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Forever Home Within ~ Silently Strong

By: Vanessa Bunting

This fourth book in the Forever Home Within series, returns with another illuminating and honest account of everyday life and thoughts towards the following of a dream. A new year is here and everything is back; the cats, the couple, the English countryside, the family, the friends and indeed the magic. In this true life story, there's now matrimonial harmony, financial security and some positive news which bring an energized approach to life and a feeling that anything is possible. It's not quite a case of plain sailing as yet but the storm clouds have passed and there's land ahoy! Cuppa anyone?

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1912505460

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9781912505463

Forever Home Within ~ and Beyond!

By: Vanessa Bunting

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Forever Home Within ~ and Beyond!

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This book returns to the true story of ones search for the perfect place to settle and flourishinside and out. Following unexpected job loss and subsequent house sale, Vanessa once more had important decisions to makeand quickly. Any romantic thoughts about living the dream were truly shelved for nowor were they? An opportunity had presented itself where the focus could shift toward lifestyle rather than location, so it wasnt a case of where to live anymore, but how to live. Once again, fate and intuition became faithful guides. A new life unfolded, consisting mostly of the enchanting company of animals and weekend walks with her loved one. But how can so little feel so abundant? Because its personally fulfilling and means so much. Now new threats to this tranquil lifestyle are on the horizon, but are they strong enough to challenge the new impetus that has awoken, to protect and defend all thats held dear?

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Balboa Press

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1504370465

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Forever Home Within ~ Music & Dance

By: Vanessa Bunting

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Forever Home Within ~ Music & Dance

By: Vanessa Bunting

This true story is ongoing from nine years in print and follows the life of a restless female who finally found inner peace in her forever home, shared with her husband and four cats in semi-rural countryside. It’s a simple life lived without the nearness of friends or family but yet entrenched with a deep-rooted sense of belonging, gratitude and privilege. Much like music & dance, this life does become out of tune sometimes with the wrong steps taken at the wrong time. At other times there’s complete harmony from being on the right track, with the right beat and taking the right steps. There are different ways of listening, recognising, reacting and responding to whatever situation comes to be and whether literally or metaphorically, alone or shared, the power of music & dance can while away the toughest of times, bringing us back to this space we occupy here in this solar system where planets and stars are moving too - in another shared space. So, here’s to all the moving and shaking of another year to be DISCOvered!

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1915657733

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The Positive Relationships Classroom Activity Book

Teaching Children Age 7-11 about Friendship, Family and Respectful Relationships

By: Vanessa Rogers

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The Positive Relationships Classroom Activity Book

Teaching Children Age 7-11 about Friendship, Family and Respectful Relationships

By: Vanessa Rogers

Everything you need to help teach the children in your classroom about relationships education can be found in this activity book. Understanding how relationships work is integral to development of all children. From exploring the concept of 'family' to looking at the complexities of friendship, this inclusive teaching and learning resource is based on the DfE Relationships Education curriculum. Covering universal topics such as families, caring friendships, respectful relationships, online relationships and being safe it is useful for classrooms around the world. With a wealth of age-appropriate scenarios, quizzes, discussion-based activities and games aimed at engaging children aged 7-11 in creative ways, lesson plans within the book enable educators to explore emotive topics like bullying and peer pressure, as well as the fun, security and comfort that healthy friendships provide.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1839974907

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9781839974908

The Vintage Teacup Club

By: Vanessa Greene

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The Vintage Teacup Club

By: Vanessa Greene

Three women’s lives are about to change because of a few delicate pieces of china... When Jenny Davis comes across a beautiful vintage tea set at an outdoor market in the English countryside, she’s convinced it’s fate. A young bride on a budget, she has her heart set on a vintage tea-party theme for her wedding—and the gorgeous gold-rimmed china before her is perfect. There’s only one problem. Two other women have fallen in love with it, too. So they come up with a solution: They’ll share it. They establish a sisterhood, sharing the ups and downs of their lives—from broken hearts and weddings, to family drama and career dreams. When a figure from Jenny’s past threatens to ruin her big day, Alison’s teenage daughter pushes her to the limit, and Maggie’s romantic life is thrown into turmoil, the members of the Vintage Teacup Club band together—proving their newfound friendship will last a lifetime.

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Penguin

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110161286X

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Happy-gurumi

20 Super Cute Amigurumi Toys to Crochet

By: Vanessa Chan

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Happy-gurumi

20 Super Cute Amigurumi Toys to Crochet

By: Vanessa Chan

Treat yourself to a collection of fun-to-stitch softies with personality to spare. Crochet everything from a friendly dog and funny frog to a hot air balloon. Learn to make whimsical toys with puppet-style open mouths--including a grinning birthday cake--sure to tickle kids of all ages! 20 patterns in three themes: party time, animal friends, and the great outdoors Start with easy projects in each section and progress as you succeed Be amazed at all the designs you can create with a few simple stitches

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Martingale

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1604684828

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The Ashgate Research Companion to Feminist Legal Theory

By: Vanessa E. Munro

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The Ashgate Research Companion to Feminist Legal Theory

By: Vanessa E. Munro

As a distinct scholarly contribution to law, feminist legal theory is now well over three decades old. Those three decades have seen consolidation and renewal of its central concerns as well as remarkable growth, dynamism and change. This Companion celebrates the strength of feminist legal thought, which is manifested in this dynamic combination of stability and change, as well as in the diversity of perspectives and methodologies, and the extensive range of subject-matters, which are now included within its ambit. Bringing together contributors from across a range of jurisdictions and legal traditions, the book provides a concise but critical review of existing theory in relation to the core issues or concepts that have animated, and continue to animate, feminism. It provides an authoritative and scholarly review of contemporary feminist legal thought, and seeks to contribute to the ongoing development of some of its new approaches, perspectives, and subject-matters. The Companion is divided into three parts, dealing with 'Theory', 'Concepts' and 'Issues'. The first part addresses theoretical questions which are of significance to law, but which also connect to feminist theory at the broadest and most interdisciplinary level. The second part also draws on general feminist theory, but with a more specific focus on debates about equality and difference, race, culture, religion, and sexuality. The 'Issues' section considers in detail more specific areas of substantive legal controversy.

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Routledge

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1317043413

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A Certain Appeal

By: Vanessa King

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A Certain Appeal

By: Vanessa King

A sparkling contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in the tantalizing world of New York City burlesque, perfect for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Roommate. After a betrayal derailed her interior design career, Liz Bennet found a fresh start in New York. Now an executive assistant by day and stage kitten by night, she’s discovered a second home with the performers at Meryton, Manhattan’s top-tier burlesque venue. Love’s the last thing on her mind when she locks eyes with Will Darcy across the crowded club, yet the spark between them is undeniable—that is, until she overhears the uptight wealth manager call her merely “tolerable.” Bennet is determined to write Darcy off, but once their besties fall head-over-heels, they’re thrown into each other’s orbit again and again. Each encounter begins to feel more heated than the last, but is their chemistry enough to topple that terrible first impression? What’s more, when a charming newcomer arrives on the scene with accusations against Darcy, and a sudden development leaves Meryton’s fate in jeopardy, Bennet will have to decide who to trust in time to salvage her design dreams, her heart, and the stage she shares with her found family…

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0593330722

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A Child of My Own

An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking emotional page-turner

By: Vanessa Carnevale

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A Child of My Own

An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking emotional page-turner

By: Vanessa Carnevale

I devoured this novel whole in one sitting. My God what a ride… it broke my heart… A definite must read.’ Marmite Miss, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As I watch her walk away, an arm raised to her face as she wipes tears from her eyes, I wonder if I really can go through losing her again. Because if I do this, I might gain a child, but I’ll lose her in the process. Isla and Ben are devoted parents to their beloved daughter, Reese. She is their little miracle, the child they thought they’d never have until donors made her existence possible. But Isla has never told Reese about her biological parents. She wants to be honest with her daughter, but can she bear to open up old wounds? Then Isla receives a call from Lucy, once her closest friend, and it seems she may need to make a decision sooner than she thought. They haven’t spoken in almost ten years, but Lucy has devastating news: she has lost her beloved husband Nate, just after they decided they wanted to become parents after all. Heartbroken for her friend, Isla welcomes Lucy back into her life. But then Lucy comes to Isla with a request that changes everything. If Lucy gets what she wants, Isla’s perfect family could be destroyed. But would she deny the woman who helped her become a mother the chance for her own happiness? A Child of My Own is a heartbreaking, gripping and emotional story about motherhood, loss and friendship, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer and Kate Hewitt. Why readers love A Child of My Own: ‘Unforgettable… I literally could not put this book down… You will need to lock yourself away and clear your diary as you will not be able to look up until you’ve reached the end… order yourself a bumper pack of tissues.’ On The Shelf Books ‘I devoured this novel whole in one sitting. My God what a ride… it broke my heart… I cried and it takes a lot for a book to make me cry. A definite must read novel for 2021.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow keep the tissues handy… This book will make you laugh and cry but also just fill your heart with love and friendship.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let go… emotional and passionate.’ Yaya Reads Lots of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Spectacular and emotional… I was spellbound; Carnevale was instantly able to grab my attention and hold it for the entire plot! Her characters are so realistic you'll feel they are your friends, too.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had me go through every emotion possible… I was in tears at some points and smiling at other points... It really was a rollercoaster… Absolutely brilliant!’ Stressed Rach, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a moving and emotional book, I absolutely loved every second of it… Immediately, I was pulled into this story, and totally consumed by it… I adored this stunning book.’ Sibzzreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I cried like a baby… I really loved it... This is an emotional roller-coaster and a real tear-jerker.’ The Book Lovers Boudoir, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Pulled on my heart strings from the first page until the last. I went through every rollercoaster of emotions that both couples experienced. I cried... phenomenal.’ Cait is Booked

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1800193807

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9781800193802

Raoul Moat

His Short Life and Bloody Death

By: Vanessa Howard

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Raoul Moat

His Short Life and Bloody Death

By: Vanessa Howard

On 1st July Raoul Moat was released from Durham prison after serving 18 weeks for assault on a minor. In the 10 days that followed, Moat brought terror and fear to the Northumberland countryside, seriously injuring his ex-girlfriend and killing her partner before vowing to harm any policemen who got in his way. Armed with a sawn-off shotgun, Moat went on the run and continued his violent rampage, shooting police constable David Rathband and fleeing to the remote moors of Northumberland. This is the full story behind Moat's ten days on the run. It traces his final steps in what became one of Britain's biggest police manhunt, from the initial murder in Birtley, through to the police standoff on the banks of the River Coquet in Rothby. Examining the various police, press and witness reports, and piecing together Moat's final movements across the Northumberland countryside, this is the retelling of one of the most deadly manhunts Britain has ever seen, and the first insight into what made Moat a killer.

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1843589311

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My Life for Yours

A heartbreaking emotional page-turner about a terrible choice

By: Vanessa Carnevale

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My Life for Yours

A heartbreaking emotional page-turner about a terrible choice

By: Vanessa Carnevale

‘This book broke my heart. It reduced me to tears a quarter of the way in and I don’t think I stopped crying until the end.’ Goodreads Reviewer Your life or your unborn child’s – how do you choose? Paige and Nick are happy. They have a beautiful home, a loving family and, most importantly, they would do anything for each other. Now, they are having a baby and it feels like all their dreams are coming true. But joy turns to despair when they discover that Paige has a rare, life-threatening heart condition and they lose their longed-for child. Heartbroken, the couple must accept the reality that they may not become parents after all. Just as they begin to come to terms with their loss, Paige unexpectedly falls pregnant again. Paige’s heart is still weak, and to carry the baby to term puts them both at risk. The couple now face an impossible decision: Paige’s life or the life of their unborn child? If Paige keeps the baby, she could lose her life and destroy the man she loves. If Nick tries to stop her, he may lose them both forever. It’s the most important decision they have ever had to make – and time is running out. My Life for Yours is a heartbreaking, gripping and emotional story about love, loss and an impossible choice, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer and Kate Hewitt. What readers are saying about My Life for Yours: ‘WOW!!! What can I say about this book????… Grabbed me from page 1 and it kept me on the edge of my seat. So heartbreaking… I can honestly say I have only cried a handful of times when I have read a book and this one got to me!! This was fantastic.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An emotional and heartbreaking book and really makes you think about the heart wrenching choices some people have to make. Once I had started reading I couldn't put it down… be warned tissues will definitely be required.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow loved this book, it just blew me away. An emotional rollercoaster… I can't recommend this book enough.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG! I had to take a break after finishing this book!!… I had two mini Niagara Falls flowing down my face… It made me smile, it made me cry… One of the best books in this category that I have ever read… I have found 'my' queen of the waterworks.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Freakin fantabulous!!... had me hooked at the beginning and I never put it down!!! I cried at the end!!… what a roller coaster of emotions… an amazing book and the author is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious awesome!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I cried while reading this novel and easily felt as if I was a family member and debating what I would do in this scenario… Wonderful, touching, emotional story!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me hooked all the way to the very end. Delicate, tender, heart-warming and heart breaking at the same time. I absolutely loved this book. Gave me all kinds of feels.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing, heart-breaking story, I was utterly captivated by this book all the way through, it was simply amazing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a stunningly beautiful novel, dealing with a really difficult subject with grace. I loved it from the first page and was gripped throughout.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh wow what a rollercoaster. So emotional… Every new character that came into the book you really got involved in their life. Brilliant book.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brought me to tears many times… will make you stay up past your bedtime.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heartbreaking roller-coaster ride… intelligent and gripping, this book had all the feels… keep the tissues handy!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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1838886524

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Never Mind the Bullocks

One Girl's 10,000 km Adventure around India in the World's Cheapest Car

By: Vanessa Able

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Never Mind the Bullocks

One Girl's 10,000 km Adventure around India in the World's Cheapest Car

By: Vanessa Able

In this exhilarating story newly single travel writer Vanessa Able finds love while circumnavigating India in the world's cheapest car.

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Hachette UK

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1857889282

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Tuesdays at the Teacup Club

By: Vanessa Greene

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Tuesdays at the Teacup Club

By: Vanessa Greene

*A DIGITAL-EXCLUSIVE SHORT STORY* A lot can change in a year . . . The children's books Jenny writes and illustrates from her countryside studio are doing well, and after a lifetime of looking after everyone else, she's finally putting herself first. Meanwhile, Maggie's ordered world is thrown into chaos when her baby son Leo arrives. Candlelit baths have made way for endless night feeds, and she and partner Owen are struggling to find any time for themselves. It's been a long year of financial sacrifice, but working-mum Alison has fulfilled her dream at last - she is now the proud co-owner of a café and art gallery. But when Alison's happiness is threatened and news from home shocks Jenny back to reality, the women must band together. Suddenly their friendship is more important than ever. In this digital-exclusive short story, Vanessa Greene revisits the characters we first fell in love with in The Vintage Teacup Club. Appealing to both new and old fans, this is a real treat for anyone who enjoys warm-hearted and sincere storytelling - and it's best enjoyed with a nice cup of tea.

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Other Side of Paradise

By: Vanessa Beaumont

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Other Side of Paradise

By: Vanessa Beaumont

For fans of Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and After the Party. Duty, scandal, and a mother’s desperate attempt to protect her sons from a secret that will destroy them. 'A breathtakingly good, heartbreaking and utterly absorbing story.' Cressida Connolly, author of After the Party LONDON 1921 – Jean Buckman, a young and innocent American heiress arrives in England to find a society decimated by war but resolutely clinging to the status quo. She marries Edward Warre an engaging but complex man and the owner of a once great but now struggling estate. As the marriage falters, Jean spends her summers in the South of France where she embarks on a passionate affair that will have repercussions for the rest of her life. Two sons arrive, the oldest, heir to the estate, is not the true bloodline. But Edward needs Jean’s money to survive, and she needs her husband's silence. The Other Side of Paradise is the heart-breaking story of a family ripped apart by the shackles of inheritance and the rules imposed upon them by a society that cannot face the truth. 'With gorgeously fluid prose that never snags on the period detail, Beaumont is a debut writer with a bold future.' Jessica Fellowes, author of The Mitford Murders

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Simon and Schuster

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0861547799

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9780861547791

Wilmslow Through Time

By: Vanessa Greatorex

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Wilmslow Through Time

By: Vanessa Greatorex

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wilmslow has changed and developed over the last century.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445632284

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Boudica

By: Vanessa Collingridge

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Boudica

By: Vanessa Collingridge

Boudica has been immortalised throughout history as the woman who dared take on the Romans - an act of vengeance on behalf of her daughters, tribe and enslaved country. Her known life is a rich tapestry of wife, widow, mother, queen and Celtic quasi-Goddess. But beneath this lies a history both dark and shocking, with fresh archaeological evidence adding new depth and terrifying detail to the worn-out myths. From the proud warrior tribes of her East Anglian childhood to the battlefields of her defeat, this is a vividly written and evocatively told story, bringing a wealth of new research and insight to bear on one of the key figures in British history and mythology. From the author of the much-praised Captain Cook comes a major new historical biography; a gripping and enlightening recreation of Boudica, her life, her adversaries, and the turbulent era she bestrode.

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Random House

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1446445011

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The Beachside Guest House

By: Vanessa Greene

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The Beachside Guest House

By: Vanessa Greene

When Rosa and Bee get together in the run-up to Bee's wedding, they reminisce about the holiday they took together as teenagers to the beautiful Greek island of Paros. They remember the sandy coves, the guest house in the converted windmill where they stayed with their friend Iona, and the gorgeous local men. As memories of that long-forgotten holiday resurface, they are forced to confront the turns their lives have taken - and the guilt they both feel about letting Iona slip away from them. When they learn that the windmill guest house is going bust they form a plan: why not go back to the island and take it over themselves? And so begins a life-changing journey - because it turns out that opening a guest house and reliving their teenage dreams isn't that easy . . . Full of romance and friendship, love and life, laughter and tears, The Beachside Guest House is an uplifting novel about the magic of starting over with friends by your side.

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1405527838

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Sudden Loss, Slow Grieving

A Clinical Psychologist's Experience of Grief

By: Vanessa Moore

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Sudden Loss, Slow Grieving

A Clinical Psychologist's Experience of Grief

By: Vanessa Moore

Vanessa's husband Paul dies suddenly and tragically on their regular Sunday morning swim. How will she cope with her dilapidated house, her teenage children, the patients who depend on her? Will therapy help? Why do mysterious white feathers start appearing in unexpected places? Beautifully written and honestly relayed, Vanessa uses her professional skills to explore the many questions posed by unanticipated death, and to try to find a way forwards. "This book is about a period of great loss in my life, a time when the tables were completely turned on me. I was a qualified therapist who suddenly found myself needing psychological therapy. I was a trained researcher who became my own research subject, as I tried to make sense of what was happening to me. I was an experienced manager who now struggled to manage the events taking place in my own life. Yet, throughout all this turmoil, my patients were always there, in the background, reminding me that there are many different ways to deal with loss and trauma and search for a way forwards." Vanessa Moore Originally published as One Thousand Days and One Cup of Tea.

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Kyle Books

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0857839578

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The BBC National Short Story Award 2022

By: Saba Sams,Kerry Andrew,Jenn Ashworth,Anna Bailey,Vanessa Onwuemezi

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The BBC National Short Story Award 2022

By: Saba Sams,Kerry Andrew,Jenn Ashworth,Anna Bailey,Vanessa Onwuemezi

A woman, exhausted by work and motherhood, hires the services of a sinister firm that promises her a brand-new life… Journeying across America to make a claim to an inheritance, a man must confront the shame and bigotry that has haunted his family for generations… A picture-perfect holiday threatens to unravel as two daughters come to terms with the uneasy dynamic of their new blended family… The stories shortlisted for the 2022 BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University take readers on a journey through uncertain terrain: times and places at once familiar yet deeply unsettling. From the queer love story playing out against a desolate and disease-ravaged landscape, to a man’s earnest hunt for the killer of a boy who died in his arms, these stories are about outsiders, who seek safety and security in worlds that are chaotic, unfathomable, sometimes beautiful, and often brutal. AUTHORS: Saba Sams, Kerry Andrew, Jenn Ashworth, Anna Bailey and Vanessa Onwuemezi.

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1912697645

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Provocative Haiku

By: Vanessa Alison Taylor

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Provocative Haiku

By: Vanessa Alison Taylor

Haiku for the modern age - not fluffy, "feel good" poems about nature. Instead, Ms. Taylor uses the form to comment on life in the big city of Manhattan, including roommate trouble, boyfriends, dating, smells, tourists, and riding the subway. Also contains some short poems, and is packed with personal photographs of and by the author. Read at your own risk! You are encouraged to post your own angry haikus on the blog: www.ProvocativeHaiku.com WARNING: Rated R for some foul language and adult content.

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055748099X

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Preschool Through the Year (ENHANCED eBook)

By: Vanessa Countryman,Kim Rankin,Veronica Terrill

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Preschool Through the Year (ENHANCED eBook)

By: Vanessa Countryman,Kim Rankin,Veronica Terrill

Build preschoolers' core knowledge of colors, counting, following directions, reading and more with seasonal crafts and activities such as: fingerplays, make-it yourself-books, dot-to-dots, action rhymes, patterns and lots more. Book reviews, snacks, bulletin board ideas, clip art and worksheets are included for fun throughout the year!

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1429113332

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Parkgate & Neston Through Time

By: Vanessa Greatorex

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Parkgate & Neston Through Time

By: Vanessa Greatorex

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Parkgate & Neston has changed and developed over the last century.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445635720

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Electric Edwardians

The Films of Mitchell and Kenyon

By: Vanessa Toulmin

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Electric Edwardians

The Films of Mitchell and Kenyon

By: Vanessa Toulmin

Electric Edwardians presents a stunning visual record of the films of Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon, combined with an illuminating discussion of the films and the social context of their production by Vanessa Toulmin, a leading authority on the collection. Advertised as 'local films for local people', the films of Mitchell and Kenyon were commissioned by travelling exhibitors in the early twentieth century for screening in town halls, village fetes and local fairs. Audiences paid to see their neighbours, families and themselves on the screen, glimpsed at work and at play. This attractive volume includes over 200 illustrations drawn from the Mitchell and Kenyon collection, as well as contemporary posters and handbills from the National Fairground Archive. Vanessa Toulmin's lucid accompanying text provides an introduction to the work of the M&K company, the showmen who commissioned their films, and their place in early British cinema. Focusing on major themes, such as Leisure and Recreation, Sport, Industry, the Boer War and the City, Toulmin explores how the M&K collection deepens our understanding of these key aspects of Edwardian life.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1838715517

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Have You Been Good?

A Memoir

By: Vanessa Nicolson

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Have You Been Good?

A Memoir

By: Vanessa Nicolson

Vanessa Nicolson is the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson. She was born to an illustrious name and an unhappy marriage. Her father, the art historian Ben Nicolson, was homosexual and his marriage to Vanessa's Italian mother fell apart when Vanessa was very young. In this powerful and meditative memoir she chronicles her disjointed childhood and reckless youth, including holidays at Sissinghurst Castle with her cousins, and her experience of a liberal English boarding school. Interlinked with her story is that of her daughter Rosa, who died, aged 19. This book is a meditation on the threads of love and loss that weave through a life and an examination of the meaning of cultural privilege in the context of emotional deprivation.

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Granta Books

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1783780770

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A Fond Hope

A novel of the Civil War and female spies

By: Vanessa Lind

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A Fond Hope

A novel of the Civil War and female spies

By: Vanessa Lind

A fascinating historical novel of grit, valor, and resilience October 1864. After years of spying for the Union, Hattie Logan longs for victory and a chance to start a new life with Lieutenant John Elliott. But when her brother, George, summons her to Canada, she discovers how desperate the Rebels are to prevail. When the famous actor John Wilkes Booth and a mysterious veiled lady rouse Hattie’s suspicions, she tells herself she’s only imagining trouble. But then George is poisoned, and Hattie finds herself embroiled in a web involving some of the South’s most powerful figures. Joining forces with Booth’s former lover Alice Gray, she tracks down the dangerous men—and women—who’ll stop at nothing to have their way. The trails Hattie follows lead her to a startling revelation: there’s a plot afoot involving President Abraham Lincoln. The logical course—and the easiest—is to discount her suspicions. But if she ignores what her heart says is true, the future she envisions may well be lost. A gripping tale of courage, devotion, and hope during the turbulent final months of America’s Civil War. Perfect for readers of Lisa Wingate, Martha Hall Kelly, and Glen Craney.

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Vanessa Lind Books

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1940320291

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Dance Like No One's Watching

By: Vanessa Jones

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Dance Like No One's Watching

By: Vanessa Jones

The show must go on. It’s back to show business as usual at Duke’s Academy of Performing Arts. Things are finally working out for Nettie, with her voice restored, her gorgeous boyfriend, Fletch, by her side and the lead role in the college musical. That is, until Fletch is offered the opportunity of a lifetime miles away from London and a TV company invades Dukes, pitting Nettie against old enemy Jade Upton and pulling her friends apart. As she tries to juggle the impossible pressure to perform and following her heart, Nettie discovers secrets about her mother that make her question everything she ever knew. Will Fletch come back? Will the stage ever feel like home? And will she ever find out the truth about her mother? Nettie is determined to find out. Dance Like No One's Watching by Vanessa Jones will show that Nettie is not helpless, and we'd better listen.

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Pan Macmillan

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1529013151

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9781529013153

Summertime

A Richard and Judy bookclub choice

By: Vanessa Lafaye

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Summertime

A Richard and Judy bookclub choice

By: Vanessa Lafaye

Tensions simmer as a small town, already divided by race, is torn apart by the deadliest of hurricanes . . . THE HELP meets TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD in this powerfully emotional and gripping debut novel. In the small town of Heron Key, where the relationships are as tangled as the mangrove roots in the swamp, everyone is preparing for the 4th of July barbecue, unaware that their world is about to change for ever. Missy, maid to the Kincaid family, feels she has wasted her life pining for Henry, who went to fight on the battlefields of France. Now he has returned with a group of other desperate, destitute veterans, unsure of his future, ashamed of his past. When a white woman is found beaten nearly to death, suspicion falls on Henry. As the tensions rise, the barometer starts to plummet. But nothing can prepare them for what is coming. For far out over the Atlantic, the greatest storm ever to strike North America is heading their way...

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Orion

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1409155404

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9781409155409

The Horse Agility Handbook

A Step-by-Step Introduction to the Sport

By: Vanessa Bee

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The Horse Agility Handbook

A Step-by-Step Introduction to the Sport

By: Vanessa Bee

Over the past few decades, an evolution in how we go about training horses has encouraged horse owners to spend more time handling their horses on the ground in order to achieve good behavior, mutual trust, and a healthy partnership, before they ever think about getting in the saddle. In addition, horses are being discovered as ideal companions by many individuals who may have little interest in riding at all, but who do enjoy pursuing activities that are fun for both human and horse. These changes have created a generation of horsepeople eager to pursue the competitive and social benefits of Horse Agility, the first internationally recognized, competitive horse sport dedicated to those who most enjoy working their horses from the ground. In this terrific handbook, Founder of the International Horse Agility Club and horse trainer Vanessa Bee, shows you all you need to know to try it for yourself. Like the hugely popular Dog Agility classes enjoyed by countless canines and their handlers, all over the world, Horse Agility involves a colorful obstacle course and subtle directions from a handler. The horse learns to complete the course because he chooses to—not because he is constrained, forced, whipped, prodded, or bribed. Bee explains there is no reason the horse cannot enjoy your time together so much, he will choose to "play" with you—over, under, and through obstacles, without a lead rope, even when loose in a large, grassy pasture. With The Horse Agility Handbook you can try Horse Agility today. Learn how to: Understand Horse Agility goals Get the equipment you need Read your horse’s posture Direct your horse’s feet Practice beginning agility movements Increase “softness” in your horse Become your horse’s “guide” Work your horse “free” (at liberty) Negotiate agility obstacles Build agility obstacles Plan agility courses Organize competitions and “play days” Start a Horse Agility club near you With succinct, clearly explained lessons in everything from horse handling and body language to directions for obstacle and course construction, plus full color photographs throughout, this is the ideal introductory book for anyone interested in giving the sport of Horse Agility a try, or for those looking for out-of-the-box training ideas to keep horses interested in learning and happily engaged in all their interactions with you.

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Trafalgar Square Books

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1646012674

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The Little Pieces of You and Me

By: Vanessa Greene

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The Little Pieces of You and Me

By: Vanessa Greene

You'll laugh as much as you cry at this poignant tale of female friendship, love and loss' Marie Claire A story of friendship, heartbreak and the day that changed two lives forever from the bestselling author of The Vintage Teacup Club. The perfect read for fans of Lucy Diamond and Lucy Dillon. When life as you know it changes, will it define you, destroy you or make you stronger? Best friends Isla and Sophie made each other a promise a long time ago: to never let life pass them by. Years later, Isla is in love, living abroad and fulfilling her dreams. But for Sophie, things haven't turned out the way she was expecting and she hasn't achieved any of the things she and Isla talked about. And then, in one sudden moment, life irrevocably changes for both women. Isla and Sophie have hard decisions to make but above all else they must face up to the uncertainty that lies ahead. It's only when they realise that this is easier together, two friends standing side by side, that each woman can embrace whatever the future holds for them. Emotional, poignant and uplifting, The Little Pieces of You and Me is a story about old friends, new beginnings and what happens when being strong is your only choice. It will take your breath away.

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Sphere

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0751563773

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9780751563771

One Hundred Summers

By: Vanessa Branson

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One Hundred Summers

By: Vanessa Branson

Taking the reader on a journey from the dying embers of Edwardian England, through the trauma of two world wars, the hedonism of London in the 1980s and 'Cool Britannia' in the 1990s right up to the present day, One Hundred Summers is a portrait of a century as it was experienced by one extraordinary family. Along the way, Vanessa Branson recalls the rough and tumble of her chaotic but happy post-war childhood; growing up alongside her older brother Richard, who was entrepreneurial even as a teenager, she would have a front-row seat at the birth of Virgin, one of the most remarkable success stories in British business. She goes on to share her many adventures in a fascinating life, from opening an art gallery on London's Portobello Road and founding an arts festival in Morocco, to turning an ancient palace into a world-famous hotel and finding a real-life Neverland in the Scottish island of Eilean Shona, where J. M. Barrie once wrote a screenplay for Peter Pan. Touching, humane and at times heartbreakingly honest, Branson's family memoir is a vivid and charming tapestry of English eccentricity, fortune, fate and passion.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1912914158

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The Magic of Mná

By: Vanessa Schaefer

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The Magic of Mná

By: Vanessa Schaefer

This is the story of the witches that live hidden in the thickets of lush Irish greenery. They exist, hidden from humans, protecting nature. Sile is the youngest witch of her coven. Magic is not her strength and is often ridiculed for her lack of skill. When Banshees attack her coven, Sile finds herself the last remaining witch with powers. The task of saving the coven lands on her. She must travel through space and time with her trusty cat, Shae, to collect ingredients for a potion. This potion and only this potion will return her sisters to their former, mighty, magical glory. Each ingredient must be collected from inspirational, admirable, and often overlooked women throughout Irish history. Sile visits Queen Maebh, Red Aoife, Granuaile the Pirate Queen, famine hero Mary-Ann McCracken, Anna Parnell, Constance Markevicz, and Rosie Hackett to gather the ingredients. On her journey, she learns a lot about strength, power, and determination, what it means to be a woman, and finds her confidence as a young witch.

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1035843226

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Great Ormond Street Hospital Nurse

The life of a trainee nurse at GOSH in the 1960s

By: Vanessa Martin

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Great Ormond Street Hospital Nurse

The life of a trainee nurse at GOSH in the 1960s

By: Vanessa Martin

You must learn to hold in your feelings," Matron said, firmly but not unkindly. "One day it will be your duty to support the family and other staff through this tragedy. You need to be strong." From the first time Vanessa Martin sets foot inside the world's most renowned children's hospital, she knows that she will never have another dull moment. From her first confrontation with the legendary matron, to consoling hordes of worried parents and caring for the wonderful bundles of joy themselves, Vanessa enters a world full of laughter, heartache and, most importantly, hard work. In this heartwarming memoir of a passionate, determined young woman trying to help as many children as she can, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on the bustling world of 60s London, and tells the remarkable story of finding her place within it. Nostalgic, charming and full of heart, The Great Ormond Street Nurse is the heroic tale of a woman who has dedicated over 40 years to the NHS.

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Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction

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1787399540

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Vanessa Bares All

The hilarious and inspiring official autobiography from the queen of British entertainment

By: Vanessa Feltz

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Vanessa Bares All

The hilarious and inspiring official autobiography from the queen of British entertainment

By: Vanessa Feltz

Discover the heartfelt, witty and inspiring first official autobiography from one of Britain's most beloved celebrities. 'Raw and revelatory' Sunday Times 'Showbiz memoir of the year' Daily Express 'A rip roaring and honest story that pulls absolutely no punches' Best 'A treasure trove of gems which even Elton John would be jealous of.' Daily Mirror You think you already know all there is to know about Vanessa? You don't know the half of it. Brace yourself for the achingly funny, deeply moving untold story: the behind-the-scenes lowdown on the parents who planned her wedding before she could walk, how she became the nation's second-most-famous fat person, life as the British Oprah, feuding with Madonna and Miss Piggy aboard the Big Breakfast bed, an excruciatingly public divorce, gruesome gastric band surgery, a sixteen-year skirmish with an ageing boybander and finding herself shockingly single at sixty-one. She's spent thirty-five years in the public eye and now, for the first time, Vanessa seizes her chance to set the record straight in this warm, witty, intensely human story. She spares no one's blushes, including her own. How could someone so clever make such cataclysmic mistakes? Vanessa's often wrong, but always relatable. She puts the 'Oh my goodness, I can never unread that paragraph!' into celebrity autobiography.

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Random House

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1529938015

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Under a Dark Summer Sky

By: Vanessa Lafaye

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Under a Dark Summer Sky

By: Vanessa Lafaye

Under a Dark Summer Sky is a stunning debut novel, at once a love story set in a time of great turmoil and a vivid depiction a vicious hurricane. Florida, 1935. In Heron Key, relationships are as tangled as the swamp's mangrove roots. It's been eighteen long years since Henry went away to war. Still, Missy has waited, cleaning the Kincaids' house and counting the stars. Now he's back, but she barely recognizes the desperate, destitute veteran he's become — unsure of his future, ashamed of his past. When a white woman is found beaten nearly to death after the Fourth of July barbecue, suspicion falls on him immediately. As tensions rise in the small community, the barometer starts to plummet — a massive hurricane is on its way. Based on real historical events,Under a Dark Summer Sky evokes what happens when people, sweating under the weight of their pasts, are tested to the absolute limits of their endurance.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1492612510

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9781492612513

Precarious Constructions

Race, Class, and Urban Revitalization in Toronto

By: Vanessa A. Rosa

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Precarious Constructions

Race, Class, and Urban Revitalization in Toronto

By: Vanessa A. Rosa

This sharply argued book posits that urban revitalization—making "better" city living spaces from those that have been neglected due to racist city planning and divestment—is a code word for fraught, state-managed gentrification. Vanessa A. Rosa examines the revitalization of two Toronto public housing projects, Regent Park and Lawrence Heights, and uses this evidence to analyze the challenges of racial inequality and segregation at the heart of housing systems in many cities worldwide. Instead of promoting safety and belonging, Rosa argues that revitalization too often creates more intense exclusion. But the story of these housing projects also reveals how residents pushed back on the ideals of revitalization touted by city officials and policymakers. Rosa explores urban revitalization as a window to investigate broader questions about social regulation and the ways that racism, classism, and dynamics of inclusion/exclusion are foundational to liberal democratic societies, particularly as scholars continue to debate the politics of gentrification at the local level and the politics of integration and multiculturalism at the national level.

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1469675773

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