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Amish Love Letters
by Shelley Shepard Gray Charlotte Hubbard Rosalind LauerA heartfelt note, a loving message, a letter filled with secret hopes—this trio of sweet Amish romances will show that on Valentine&’s Day, the right words can spark a lifetime of joy.Love Letter Courtship * Shelley Shepard Gray After six months of courtship, Jennie Miller has refused Matt Lapp&’s proposal. Though he visits regularly, they never seem to talk deeply, and Jennie longs for real connection and romance. Chastened, Matt offers a solution. For two months, they&’ll share letters filled with their hopes and dreams. Soon, Jennie is falling for Matt in earnest . . . but will he ever propose again?S.W.A.K * Charlotte Hubbard Quiet, gentle Fannie Kurtz knows that fun-loving Eddie Brubaker is the man she wants to marry someday. When he starts receiving letters in pink envelopes, she realizes she has some competition. Maybe it&’s time she wrote a love note or two of her own? But a mix-up could jeopardize this romance before it starts, unless she keeps faith in Gott&’s plan . . . The Wrong Valentine * Rosalind Lauer Young widow Martha Lambright is grateful to be working at her mother-in-law&’s restaurant, even if seeing the kitchen gals giggle over Valentine cards gives her a pang. But when Mose Troyer, the former bad boy who drives Martha to and from work each day, finds a Valentine he mistakenly believes is for him, it begins a tender exchange that could lead to a wonderful future . . .
The Christmas Gathering
by Shelley Shepard Gray Rachel J. Good Lenora WorthChristmas miracles abound in this trio of stories that celebrate holiday blessings with three Amish families who discover the season&’s sweetest gifts . . .A CHRISTMAS REUNION by Shelley Shepard Gray Tricia Troyer is thrilled when Brandt Holden, her cousin&’s English friend, joins the Troyers&’ holiday gathering for the second year in a row. The sparks between them are clear to everyone. When Brandt asks Tricia to be his girlfriend, they both know she&’ll have important choices to make about her future. But the two aren&’t as different as some believe—and with open hearts and understanding, their very own Christmas miracle just might be possible . . . WE GATHER TOGETHER by Lenora Worth When Lucas Myer meets Kayla Hollinger on the shores of Lake Erie, he&’s smitten. Their families are even staying at the same inn, for different gatherings. The two plan to meet again—but soon enough they discover a problem: their relatives are locked in a longtime feud and forbid them to socialize. Fortunately, Lucas and Kayla are old enough to make their own decisions—and they decide to create a Christmas miracle of forgiveness and love . . . HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES by Rachel J. Good Years ago, Mark was banished by his Amish family when he chose a career in music. It still hurts, especially during the holidays. And now, just before Christmas, he and his band find themselves stranded after their manager absconds with their money. Desperate, Mark is offered a job teaching piano—but that&’s just the first miracle. His work will not only bless others in need, but a longtime fan might just capture his heart—and even lead him home . . .
Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop
by Shelley Shepard Gray Rachel J. Good Loree LoughUSA Today bestselling authors Shelley Shepard Gray, Rachel J. Good, and Loree Lough celebrate the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple traditions, and of course, the joy of holiday treats, with this faith-affirming collection of three connected holiday novellas about the Christmas surprises in store for those who work and shop at a charming Amish bakery.A CHRISTMAS CAKE FOR REBECCANew York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray When carpenter Aden returns to Lancaster after twenty years away, bakeshop owner Rebecca is dismayed to find he&’s still as handsome and kind as ever. He broke her heart when he left the community back then. Will a holiday emergency provide a second chance at love, this time forever?BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER * USA Today bestselling author Rachel J. Good When a lonely widower with an ailing daughter meets a new cake decorator at the bakeshop, they discover they were once childhood playmates. But as each of them helps the other care for family, their neighborly kindness inspires a gift that only love could make possible . . .THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE * USA Today bestselling author Loree Lough A builder who never learned to read believes he must hide his fond feelings for a kind schoolteacher. But after they run into each other at the bakeshop, she offers to teach him—and as Christmas approaches, each of them learns a lesson about the great gift of love . . .
A Little Bird Told Me: A brand new thrilling cozy crime murder mystery
by Rachael GrayA murder in a quiet village is causing anxiety for a psychologist—who must face her fears to find the killer . . . Psychologist Laurel Nightingale has fled from her problems in search of peace and respite. However, after discovering a dead body shortly after arriving in the tight-knit community of Elderwick, she wonders if village life is as wholesome as she first thought. Local police are convinced the death was accidental, but Laurel suspects murder and enlists her new friend Maggie to join her quest to uncover the truth. When a second body is found, Laurel ruffles feathers by pointing the finger at one of the locals. But when her accusation backfires, she&’s left alienated and afraid. With her fear at an all-time high, her sleuthing partner gone missing, and village gossip spreading like wildfire, Laurel wonders who she can truly trust. Is it time to move on yet again? And will her newly formed friendships be enough to save her from this mysterious murderer?A Little Bird Told Me is the debut whodunit from an exciting new voice in cozy mystery fiction that will put your sleuthing skills to the test.
The Doggone Roan
by Patsey GrayBabe's father, "Speedy" Shannon, is the best Quarter horse jockey in the state of California. Having no other family, Babe spends much of every year with him on tour while Speedy races their prize roan mare, Strawberry, for a living. Competition is never more fierce than the rivalry found in the Quarter horse business, especially when you are at the top. Following the California circuit, racing men bring their horses, specially trained and bred to race the Quarter mile, to vie with one another for the high stakes. Many, like the Shannons, own only one horse, depending solely on its winnings for their livelihood. When you have a prize horse, you need no more, and, with Speedy on her back, Strawberry comes in first every time. Babe's job includes exercising Strawberry, "hot walking" other horses around the racing stables and keeping her ears open to learn more about the greatest thing in the world—horses. When Babe meets Molly, the pretty daughter of their friendly rival, Tom Ellsworth, she finds there is much to learn from a girl her own age. Molly teaches Babe to swim in return for riding lessons and gives Babe her first glimpses of home life in a happy family on her father's breeding farm, Green Acres. A series of calamities overtakes the Shannons, and Babe has to race Strawberry in her father's place. When the roan is almost fatally injured the Ellsworths come to the rescue and provide a solution that leaves everyone happy.
Angel Prayers: Harnessing the Help of Heaven to Create Miracles
by Kyle GrayLEARN FROM KYLE GRAY - WORLD-RENOWNED ANGEL EXPERT AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, POWERFUL PRAYERS FOR ATTRACTING MIRACLES, HAPPINESS, AND PEACEDISCOVER HOW TO CALL ON ANGELS AND ARCHANGELS WHO WILL SUPPORT YOU AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED"Kyle Gray changes lives!" – The Sun NewspaperIf you ever feel that your prayers are going unanswered, Kyle Gray is here to change this for good. In this expanded edition of Angel Prayers, Kyle reveals how to use affirmative prayer to bring about positive change in your life.ANGEL PRAYERS SECTIONS INCLUDE:· PART I: The Miracle of Prayer - The Power of Prayer and Angel Prayer Techniques· PART II: Directory of Angels and Angelic Beings· PART III: Directory of PrayersReceive Loving Guidance to Build Your Faith and Intuition Like:· The power of prayer, demonstrated by true stories from Kyle's clients and his own personal experiences· The spiritual laws at play in the world and how your words and intentions affect your life· The Angelic Hierarchy, including the 15 major Archangels and other angelic beings who support you on your journey· Invocations and prayers to call specific Angels and Archangels, including lesser known Angels such as Faith, Hope and CharityAs well as introducing you to angelic beings you might not have heard of before, Kyle also shares powerful prayers to support you through all life events."Your angel loves you beyond your human comprehension. You are their purpose and they are dedicated to your wellbeing on all levels.&“They see you as a perfect, innocent child of the universe and they will do everything within their power to guide you on your way.&“Your guardian angel is with you right this second, waiting for your invitation to help you in all areas of your life.&“As you apply the angel prayers technique to your daily practice and acknowledge the angelic presence in your life, I know miracles will begin to take place.&“My prayer is that you will begin to feel the love your angel has for you and experience the miraculous shifts you deserve to experience. Allow angels to support you on your amazing journey.&”With love,Kyle GrayGet ready to open up to the beautiful world of angel prayers - and to see amazing results!
Race, Gender, and Deviance in Xbox Live: Theoretical Perspectives from the Virtual Margins—10th Anniversary Edition
by Kishonna L. GrayBy focusing on the experiences of users, gamers, and audiences inside one of the world’s largest gaming communities (Xbox Live), this book provides an overview of the landscape, architecture, and socio-technical structure of console gaming. Building on previous research regarding race, gender, and technology, it provides a much-needed intersectional approach to virtual gaming communities. It draws from a wide breadth of disciplines and interviews with minoritized and marginalized users to offer an overview of the virtual oppressions these individuals navigate and resist.In this 10th Anniversary Edition, author Kishonna L. Gray introduces the audience to a perspective on console gaming environments called “Multi-mediated Interactive Console Environments.” This new chapter provides a necessary understanding of these dynamic digital communities, adding console games, which have been heretofore left out of conversations on gaming, to platform studies, and addressing troubling examples on race, gender, and other identities. While the majority of scholarship on gaming comes from disciplines related to media studies and communication, it is imperative that other scholars engage the narrative and help move the focus on gaming beyond acts of violence or as a space that propels the military–industrial complex.By bringing together cultural studies, criminology, media studies, game studies, and others, this text offers interdisciplinary approaches to making sense of not only the technology and its impact on users and cultures but also the impact that (sub) cultures have had on gaming. It is essential reading for scholars and practitioners seeking solutions to some of gaming’s biggest challenges such as how to reduce harm in online gaming.
Oi Dinosaurs! (Oi Frog and Friends #100)
by Kes GrayAccording to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . . Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn't sit on plug adaptors?Triceratops didn't sit on lollipops?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun in this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series. With over 1 million copies sold, this hilarious rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling.Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award! The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends. Can't get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Aardvark! and Oi Puppies!'An absolute treat.' Daily Mail'Hilarious.' Guardian'The most outstanding children's book.' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2
God Needed a Puppy
by John Gray Shanna BrickellEdgar the Owl and Freddy the Fox show readers of all ages how saying goodbye to a beloved animal does not mean saying goodbye forever.A portion of proceeds will be donated to animal shelters around the country. ---------- When John's puppy Samuel died unexpectedly at just six months old it brought a profound sadness to their home and a sense that this was just not fair. For the first time John understood how a child must feel when they lose a pet of any age, asking themselves, "Why?" Hoping to turn his pain into something positive, John put pen to paper and wrote a story to help any child who has lost a pet.In God Needed a Puppy John guides children through the grieving process by using friendly animals from the forest to explain the reasons why a beloved pet sometimes has to leave us. He reassures them that this "goodbye" is not forever and offers hope that other furry friends will someday come into their lives.
Lyme-Borreliose
by Jeremy Gray Klaus-Peter HunfeldDieses Buch ist eine kompakte klinische Einführung in die Lyme-Borreliose für Ärzte aller Fachrichtungen, die Patienten mit Verdacht auf B. burgdorferi-Infektion betreuen, sei es im Krankenhaus oder in der Allgemeinpraxis. Das Buch bietet viele praxisorientierte Informationen zu Symptomatik, Diagnose, Behandlung und Prophylaxe mit besonderem Schwerpunkt auf der Situation in Europa. Gleichzeitig beschreibt es den aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Kenntnisstand so detailliert, wie es für das Verständnis der pathogenetischen Zusammenhänge und deren Relevanz für die medizinische Versorgung erforderlich ist. Die Autoren sind Mitglieder einer interdisziplinären Expertengruppe von Epidemiologen, Biologen, Mikrobiologen und Klinikern, die seit vielen Jahren auf dem Gebiet der zeckenübertragenen Krankheiten tätig sind. Die persönliche Erfahrung jedes einzelnen Autors, die er durch die tägliche Arbeit mit Patienten in Spezialkliniken oder durch die Konfrontation mit komplizierten Fragen der Grundlagenforschung, Epidemiologie und Labordiagnostik der Lyme-Borreliose gesammelt hat, stellt eine wichtige Stütze des Buches dar. Aus dem Blickwinkel des klinischen Managements und der praktischen Problemlösung geschrieben, wird diese aktuelle Monographie den Kliniker bei der Bewältigung diagnostischer Herausforderungen und der angemessenen medizinischen Versorgung von Patienten mit Lyme-Borreliose unterstützen.
The Prodigal Daughter
by Ginna GrayA supermodel visits her Texas hometown to confront her dying father, family secrets, and a saboteur in this classic romance by a USA Today bestseller.Seven years ago, Maggie Malone left Ruby Falls, Texas, in disgrace. The wild child went on to become a million-dollar face . . . a supermodel who still hides her father’s rejection behind an outrageous, glamorous lifestyle. Now, Maggie Malone has come home.Her father is dying and so is their proud family business. Her mother insists Maggie is the family’s last chance. Once, Maggie had a dream of running the empire. Then she lost everything one hellish night when her world came crashing down. But old dreams die hard. To claim them, she’ll have to confront the father who denies her, the family who resents her, the secrets that surround her, the man who wants her . . . and the treachery closing in on them all.“Jealously, treachery and characters one loves to hate. . . . Unexpected twists and turns. . . . This page-turner from a seasoned romance novelist boils down to deliciously wicked brain candy.” —Publishers WeeklyOriginally published in 2000.
Gray's Anatomy: Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical (Leather-bound Classics)
by Dr. Henry Gray FRSThis version of the original 1858 first edition of Gray&’s Anatomy is ideal for students and those with a keen interest in medicine.In 1858, Dr. Henry Gray published the first edition of what has become known as &“the doctor&’s Bible," with assistance from his colleague at St. George&’s Hospital in London, the anatomist and medical illustrator Henry Vandyke Carter. Their efforts led to the most famous reference book on human anatomy, which continues to be updated and revised today. This edition of Gray&’s Anatomy contains the original text and black-and-white illustrations from the first edition, providing valuable historical insights into the study and discussion of human anatomy. Also included are several key illustrations presented in full color. Dr. R. Shane Tubbs, Neurosurgery Professor and Anatomical Research Director at Tulane University Clinical Neuroscience Research Center, provides a scholarly introduction with details about Henry Gray&’s life and career, and examines the impact that the text has had on generations of medical practitioners, students, and the general public.
Why Data Science Projects Fail: The Harsh Realities of Implementing AI and Analytics, without the Hype (Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Science Series)
by Douglas Gray Evan ShellshearThe field of artificial intelligence, data science, and analytics is crippling itself. Exaggerated promises of unrealistic technologies, simplifications of complex projects, and marketing hype are leading to an erosion of trust in one of our most critical approaches to making decisions: data driven.This book aims to fix this by countering the AI hype with a dose of realism. Written by two experts in the field, the authors firmly believe in the power of mathematics, computing, and analytics, but if false expectations are set and practitioners and leaders don’t fully understand everything that really goes into data science projects, then a stunning 80% (or more) of analytics projects will continue to fail, costing enterprises and society hundreds of billions of dollars, and leading to non-experts abandoning one of the most important data-driven decision-making capabilities altogether.For the first time, business leaders, practitioners, students, and interested laypeople will learn what really makes a data science project successful. By illustrating with many personal stories, the authors reveal the harsh realities of implementing AI and analytics.
Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt
by Charlotte GrayA &“spectacular…brilliantly and magnetically written&” (Rosalie Abella, former Canadian Supreme Court justice) dual biography of two famous women whose sons would change the course of the 20th century—by award-winning historian Charlotte Gray.Born into upper-class America in the same year, 1854, Sara Delano (later to become the mother of Franklin Delano Roosevelt) and Jennie Jerome (later to become the mother of Winston Churchill) refused to settle into predictable, sheltered lives as little-known wives to prominent men. Instead, both women concentrated much of their energies on enabling their sons to reach the epicenter of political power on two continents. In the mid-19th century, the British Empire was at its height, France&’s Second Empire flourished, and the industrial vigor of the United States of America was catapulting the republic towards the Gilded Age. Sara and Jennie, raised with privilege but subject to the constraints of women&’s roles at the time, learned how to take control of their destinies—Sara in the prosperous Hudson Valley, and Jennie in the glittering world of Imperial London. Yet their personalities and choices were dramatically different. A vivacious extrovert, Jennie married Lord Randolph Churchill, a rising politician and scion of a noble British family. Her deft social and political maneuverings helped not only her mercurial husband but, once she was widowed, her ambitious son, Winston. By contrast, deeply conventional Sara Delano married a man as old has her father. But once widowed, she made Franklin, her only child, the focus of her existence. Thanks in large part to her financial support and her guidance, Franklin acquired the skills he needed to become a successful politician. Set against one hundred years of history, Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons is a &“brilliantly conceived and wonderfully written&” (Bob Rae, author of What&’s Happened to Politics?) study in loyalty and resilience. Gray argues that Jennie and Sara are too often presented as lesser figures in the backdrop of history rather than as two remarkable individuals who were key in shaping the characters of the sons who adored them and in preparing them for leadership on the world stage. Impeccably researched and filled with intriguing social insights, Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons breathes new life into Sara and Jennie, offering a fascinating and fulsome portrait of how leaders are not just born but made.
Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt
by Charlotte GrayA captivating dual biography of two famous women whose sons would change the course of the 20th century—by award-winning historian Charlotte Gray.Born into upper-class America in the same year, 1854, Sara Delano (later to become the mother of Franklin Delano Roosevelt) and Jennie Jerome (later to become the mother of Winston Churchill) refused to settle into predictable, sheltered lives as little-known wives to prominent men. Instead, both women concentrated their energies on enabling their sons to reach the epicentre of political power on two continents. In the mid-19th century, the British Empire was at its height, France&’s Second Empire flourished, and the industrial vigor of the United States of America was catapulting the republic towards the Gilded Age. Sara and Jennie, raised with privilege but subject to the constraints of women&’s roles at the time, learned how to take control of their destinies—Sara in the prosperous Hudson Valley, and Jennie in the glittering world of Imperial London. Yet their personalities and choices were dramatically different. A vivacious extrovert, Jennie married Lord Randolph Churchill, a rising politician and scion of a noble British family. Her deft social and political maneuverings helped not only her mercurial husband but, once she was widowed, her ambitious son, Winston. By contrast, deeply conventional Sara Delano married a man as old as her father. But once widowed, she made Franklin, her only child, the focus of her existence. Thanks in large part to her financial support and to her guidance, Franklin acquired the skills he needed to become a successful politician. Set against one hundred years of history, Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons is a study in loyalty and resilience. Gray argues that Jennie and Sara are too often presented as lesser figures in the backdrop of history rather than as two remarkable individuals who were key in shaping the characters of the sons who adored them and in preparing them for leadership on the world stage. Impeccably researched and filled with intriguing social insights, Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons breathes new life into Sara and Jennie, offering a fascinating and fulsome portrait of how leaders are not just born but made.
Sunshine Warm Sober: The unexpected joy of being sober – forever (The Unexpected Joy #5)
by Catherine GrayThe long-awaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER 'Exquisite' - Fearne Cotton, Happy Place'A paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free' - The Guardian'The kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them' - The Lancet Psychiatry'A reflective, raw and riveting read. A beautiful book on what it takes to root for yourself' - Emma Gannon, Ctrl Alt Delete'No other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard Piper, CEO, Alcohol Change UKWhat's it like to give up drinking forever?We know now that being teetotal for one, three, even twelve months brings surprising joys and a recharged body... but nothing has been written about going years deep into being alcohol-free.As Catherine Gray, author of runaway success The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, streaks towards a decade sober, she explores this uncharted territory in her trademark funny, disruptive and warm way. This is a must-read for anyone sober-curious, whether they've put down the bottle yet or not. Praise for The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober:'Fascinating' - Bryony Gordon 'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire'Gray's tale of going sober is uplifting and inspiring' - Evening Standard 'Not remotely preachy' - Sunday Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying' - Guardian 'An empathetic, warm and hilarious tale from a hugely likeable human' - The Lancet Psychiatry
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (The Unexpected Joy Of #1)
by Catherine GrayGoing sober will make you happier, healthier, wealthier, slimmer and sexier. Despite all of these upsides, it's easier said than done. This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety; combining the author's personal experience, factual reportage, contributions from experts and self-help advice.
The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook (Downton Abbey Cookery)
by Annie GrayRecipes, notes, and photos from the show, &“sumptuously presented in spectacular fashion even the blessed Lady Mary would approve of&” (Chowhound). Food historian and show consultant Annie Gray gives a rich and fascinating insight into the background of the dishes that were popular between 1912 and 1926, when Downton Abbey is set—a period of tremendous change and conflict, as well as culinary development. With a foreword by executive producer and co-creator Gareth Neame, and featuring over one hundred stunning color photographs, The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook also includes a special section on hosting Downton-themed dinner parties and presents stills from the TV series and film. Notes on the etiquette and customs of the times, quotes from the characters, and descriptions of the scenes in which the foods appear provide vivid context for the dishes. The recipes are grouped by occasion, which include breakfast; luncheons and suppers; afternoon tea and garden parties; picnics, shoots and race meets; festivities; upstairs dinner; downstairs dinner; downstairs supper and tea; and the still room. Whether adapted from original recipes of the period, replicated as seen or alluded to on screen, or typical of the time, all the recipes reflect the influences found on the Downton Abbey tables. &“A truly useful work of culinary history.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Will let you live your best Dowager Countess life.&” —Food & Wine
The Garlic Companion: Recipes, Crafts, Preservation Techniques, and Simple Ways to Grow Your Own
by Kristin GravesCelebrate all things garlic, with this stunning cookbook featuring 36 garlic-forward recipes, as well as spice mixes, craft ideas, floral arrangements, growing instructions, and inspiration for garlic-themed dinners. In The Garlic Companion, author and garlic devotee Kristin Graves celebrates the wonderful world of this pungent herb, including how to plant, grow, harvest, and preserve it, as well as how to use both the bulbs and the scapes (flowering stems) in decorations and crafts such as garlic braids and wreaths. She has created 36 recipes that focus on using garlic in all its various forms—from Garlic Scape Refrigerator Pickles to Honey Garlic Ribs to Black Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookies—and offers dozens of ideas for celebrating the garlic harvest.
Exposed (Orca Soundings #2)
by Judith GravesRaven is cunning, aggressive and whip-smart—she’s had to be to survive. She was taken in at a young age by the boss of a car-theft ring, who rescued her from a life of hell. For too long she’s believed she owes him everything and used her uncanny urban climbing skills to train young recruits for what she believes are victimless crimes. Until Raven discovers that his compassion for the kids he wrangles into the ring is just a front, and they are all merely tools of his trade, nothing more. When he’s responsible for the death of Raven’s young “apprentice,” she finally sees him for what he really is—and sets out to bring him down. The RETRIBUTION series: "These interconnected narratives are page-turning reads, offering adventure, intrigue, and satisfying retribution. Jace, Josie, and Raven are fiercely independent, clever, and intelligent protagonists; each has a rich backstory and an engaging narrative voice that hooks readers from the beginning. Will appeal to a wide range of readers, including reluctant readers who need a quick hook." - VOYA
Infiltrate (Orca Soundings #5)
by Judith GravesIn this sequel to Exposed, Raven is once again fighting for the underdog. When a desperate wave of teen suicides threatens to overwhelm her school, Raven does some digging and learns that all of the victims have one thing in common: issues with anxiety. With help from Team Retribution, Raven links the deaths to an unauthorized drug trial at a shady medical center. To find out more, she goes undercover, but things quickly get out of her control. Soon she's not sure what is real and what is a drug-induced fantasy. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. The RETRIBUTION series: "These interconnected narratives are page-turning reads, offering adventure, intrigue, and satisfying retribution. Jace, Josie, and Raven are fiercely independent, clever, and intelligent protagonists; each has a rich backstory and an engaging narrative voice that hooks readers from the beginning. Will appeal to a wide range of readers, including reluctant readers who need a quick hook." - VOYA
Mayhem Sam (Splatter Western)
by J. D. GravesFinally, the legendary true story unfolds in all its gory detail. In 1867, a series of unfortunate events sees the teenage Samantha Gray marry the famous Captain Jakes. Once his bride is installed at Sweet Pine, her charming fairy tale honeymoon unravels with diabolical intensity. When Samantha discovers the Captain's amorous interests in her younger sister, Sweet Pine becomes the young bride's prison. Now forced into a life of unrelenting servitude, Samantha plots her revenge. However, rumors of the Captain's ill-gotten riches have drawn the attention of a ruthless gang of cutthroats. And this unwanted intrusion threatens to ruin all of Mrs. Jakes best laid plans. Mayhem Sam is a rip-roaring tall-tale of revenge that drags a coffin of stolen confederate gold across the hellscape of Reconstruction Texas, the red dirt plains of Oklahoma, and explodes at the top of a Colorado mountain. Mayhem Sam is the true story of Texas's tallest tale and its deepest, darkest legend.
Democracy and Lawlessness: The Penitentiary Laws and Civil Disobedience in Norway 1928-1931
by Hans Petter GraverThe book addresses efforts to politically influence and curb the judicial system, by telling the story of the enactment of controversial laws in Norway in 1927. It draws parallels to current challenges to the autonomy of the legal order, both in countries where populist forces seek control over the courts, and in other countries where increasing levels of conflict, such as around the climate crisis and the pandemic, challenge the rule of law. In 1927 the Norwegian Parliament enacted three laws that changes the rules of the game in the relation between Labor and Capital. The law was weaponized in benefit of the employers. By this, the legislature departed from the classic ideal of equality before the law and law’s autonomy as a neutral order. The new laws were called the penitentiary laws. The demonstrations against one of the laws, the Arbitration Act in 1928 were the largest manifestation of civil disobedience in Norwegian history. They provoked a level of lawlessness that has not been matched, with exception of the situation during the German occupation 1940-1945. The book analyses the events with the aid of the theory of civil disobedience in liberal democracies put forward by the philosopher John Rawls and the theory of the legal complex developed by the socio-legal scholars Terence Halliday, Lucien Karpic, and Malcolm Feeley. This book tells the story of the Penitentiary Laws, how the laws came into being, how they were received and resisted, and how they were defeated through civil disobedience and with the support of a legal complex which reached far into the legal system. The outcome of the conflict may be one of the factors that explain the high level of trust that the legal institutions enjoy in present day Norway.
Study Skills for PTLLS (Further Education and Skills)
by Ann Gravells Jacklyn WilliamsThe PTLLS qualification has since been replaced with the Award in Education and Training (with a text book of the same name). However, the text in this book will help you to: *make the most of your taught sessions and self study time by examining effective note taking, group activities, research and resource evaluation; *succeed in your practical sessions; *prepare for assignments and use academic writing and referencing. Please note: The qualifications and standards mentioned in the book have since been updated.
What is Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector? (Further Education and Skills)
by Ann GravellsThis is a handbook for anyone considering a career in teaching adults. It offers an essential introduction to what it is like to teach in the sector. It considers the diversity of contexts, settings and students, covering all you need to know. It reviews the role of the teacher and offers advice on choosing what to teach and how to become qualified. Whether you are a skilled tradesperson, have specialist knowledge in a particular subject or are simply enthusiastic about working with adults in an education role, this is your essential guide. *An easy-to-read and accessible guide *Considers a diverse range of contexts, settings and students *Written for anyone considering, approaching or beginning teaching adults Please note: The qualifications and standards mentioned in the book have since been updated.