The Starving Queen
Jasmine faces more tragic events than the average teen. Her overworked mother, Bev, doesn't see her enough, and visiting her dad, "Slip", often makes things worse. Even Jasmine's deepening relationship with her boyfriend Jason can't lift her spirits enough, and depression seeps in. The Queen relishes the descent into misery, and she wants Jasmine. The Queen hunts the lonely and dejected, pulling victims into her Kingdom. Her bony hand is invisible while covering Jasmine's mouth, the stench of her world's black sludge and the eerie sound of her voice, only penetrates the minds of her loyal subjects. Family and friends can't see the Queen, but they are worried as they watch Jasmine drift even further out of reach. ...And closer to the Queen.
Brookwood Cemetery & Other Poems & Dramatic Monologues
Brookwood Cemetery & Other Dramatic Monologues & Poems marks Carlo Parcelli's 9th collection and 4th publication with New Generation Beat Publications. The volume furthers Mr. Parcelli's effort to write in varied voices, from the anonymous to the infamous. It carries on the deep erudition that is Parcelli's trademark while remaining thoroughly emotive and entertaining.Intrigued by the Welsh/English poet, David Jones, Mr. Parcelli, adopted Jones' techniques most clearly represented in The Fatigue and The Wall. Mr. Parcelli's examples of this loose monologue format have met with great success by bringing to the fold people who otherwise considered contemporary poetry too dull, too selfie or too obscure, not viable forms when it came to melding both erudition and entertainment.
Rocket Cat
Get ready to rock out with Rocket Cat, a wild rockabilly feline with a killer plan to steal the spotlight at the Battle of the Bands! But local tough, Lenny, has his own dirty tricks up his sleeve, turning the competition into a high-stakes showdown full of grit, guts, and killer riffs. Plus, dive into the bonus comic adventure: The Incredible Adventures of Jeffy the Squirrel: Jeffy's Cuban Escapade, where Jeffy embarks on a wild and hilarious adventure in Cuba. A vibrant, action-packed comic perfect for fans of music, mischief, and furry fun.
Judge This Book By Its Cover
We judge a book by its cover and often judge one another based on first impressions. I am an Epistle read by all men, and hopefully, upon my heart, you read the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who saves the lost. Therefore, go ahead and judge me. The judgments that are defined towards the seven churches in the book of Revelation are judgments to help us stand in the day of difficulties. Judgments are going to come, and with Christ's grace, we can stand firm in the judgments that are needed in our lives to be who God created us to be.
Terrian Journals' NSR
Terrian Journals' NSR: Not Spying, ... Really! is a collection of true stories about surprising events and unexpected consequences in many different parts of the world. NSR stories are puzzling, funny, or disconcerting. They could just as well be excerpts from a diary of espionage. But they definitely are not. Terrian Journals' NSR tells the tale of our age of misunderstanding, when the innocent can find themselves unwittingly right in the middle of the action, observing intrigues, facing accusations, and witnessing paranoia activities and abuses first hand. Terrian Journals' NSR is not about collecting intelligence. It is about how easily a person can find him/herself in a situation where intelligence is not being fully applied.
In Pursuit of Freedom
This book emerges out of a life and vocational journey of Rev Dr. Nevers Mumba. It highlights how being a man of the collar responded and extended beyond the Pastoral call into public service challenging every odd and barrier one could think of. Many politicians and some church people in Zambia and in other African countries have for long time held the belief that church and politics could not mix and that politics is a dirty game. This book is an answer to the debate of whether a Christian should be involved in politics or not and presents a strong narrative of the need to have men and women of sound morality in high places. Evil triumphs when good men do nothing is a proverb attributed to Edmund Burke that expresses the idea that inaction against evil allows it to continue or proliferate. This proverb is the hook on which this book hangs challenging the commonly held stereotype 'Politics is Dirty.' What should rather be known is that 'allowing dirty people in politics has adverse effect on a nation.' In pursuit of freedom provides details of the experiences of Dr. Nevers Mumba as living proof that men and women of right morality are well suited to serve the political office. This book is also designed to align the body of Christ to that fact of knowing that good management of the country and equitable delivery of services depends on the morality and integrity of its leaders. The discourse "In Pursuit of Freedom" is a clarion call for men and women of faith with right moral values to participate in changing the face of African politics. This is a faith generation voicing out its credentials in the political realm not only in Zambia but as an emerging geopolitical movement.
Old and Forgotten Cemeteries of New Jersey
With the completion of Old and Forgotten Cemeteries of NJ, Morris County Part 4, I feel we are in the home stretch of documenting most of the remaining family burial grounds and older cemeteries in the county. There is still more work to be done though, because locating them, and bringing awareness to their condition, are just the first steps to their preservation. I am simply amazed by the feedback and support I have received by the many people I have encountered during my journey.
Teachers' Impact and Temperament
TEACHERS' IMPACT AND TEMPERAMENTBy Bidemi Monday D. "Great teachers don't just teach subjects, they shape destinies." What happens when a teacher begins to understand their purpose beyond the classroom? When teaching is no longer just about lesson plans, but about life transformation? Bidemi Monday, a former teacher with hands-on experience across various grades in both primary and secondary schools, writes from the heart of one who has walked the path. Having taught in diverse school settings, he understands the demands, challenges, and emotional investments required of educators. And from that deep well of experience, he brings forth a powerful message in this book: your temperament as a teacher directly impacts your effectiveness and influence. In TEACHERS' IMPACT AND TEMPERAMENT, Bidemi addresses the "why" behind the profession, urging teachers to reconnect with their calling, cultivate the right mindset, and learn how to make a lasting impact not just academically, but emotionally and spiritually. He dives into how a teacher's personality and approach can make or break a child's learning experience and life journey. Drawing not only from classroom experience but also from his background in Banking and Finance at Kogi State University, Bidemi bridges practical knowledge with heart-centered wisdom. Now a dedicated author and mentor, he has written several life-changing books on marriage, maturity, decision-making, and spiritual growth. His unique blend of professional insight and spiritual grounding shines through every page of this book. Today, Bidemi is happily married to Mrs. Temilope Monday, and together they are raising two wonderful children. His passion for helping others grow, whether in the classroom or in life, continues through his writing and mentoring. In this book, you'll discover: ✅ Why teaching is more than a job, it's a mission✅ How to align your temperament with your teaching goals✅ What to impact in students, and how to do it meaningfully✅ Ways to transform your mindset and build purpose-driven habits✅ Spiritual and emotional insights that enrich the teaching journey Whether you're just starting out or have been in education for years, this book is a powerful tool to help you inspire, influence, and impact like never befor
Dope Girls
The crime drama TV series Dope Girls, streaming now on Hulu, is based on this book.Set in post-World War I London, Dope Girls explores the rise of the city's underground nightlife.November 27, 1918, London. Just days after the end of the Great War, rising star Billie Carleton took to the stage for the last time. She was found dead the next day; the cause of death ruled to be a cocaine overdose.Within a few years, the story snowballed into a cautionary tale of the relationship between young women, dope and predatory men, drawing from pernicious racist myths and transforming drug use into a social menace.Dope Girls is the story of the transformation of drug use (especially morphine and cocaine, which was once commonly available in any pharmacy) into a national menace. In addition to West End musical actress Billie Carleton, its cast of characters includes Brilliant Chang, a Chinese restaurant proprietor and Edgar Manning, a jazz drummer from Jamaica. They were eventually identified as the villains of the affair and invested with a highly charged sexual menace. Around them, in the streets off Shaftesbury Avenue, there swirled a raffish group of seedy and entitled hedonists. Britain was horrified and fascinated, and so the drug problem was born amid a gush of exotic tabloid detail.Since it first appeared in 1992, Dope Girls has acquired cult classic status, and has now inspired a BBC drama series of the same name. The 2025 edition is revised and updated with new material.
Lady Living Alone
And now, in this low and critical moment, something in Penelope, something which had understood courage and resource and action, though she herself had never been brave or resourceful or active, stirred and shook itself. Penelope Shadow is quite hopeless at female pursuits, such as housework, looking after children or darning a sock. One day she buys a typewriter and realizes that she has a flare for writing romantic novels. As one bestseller after another springs from her fertile mind, she is able to buy a house and live a comfortable life. Being equally inept at managing staff, she loses a number of housekeepers before employing a capable and attentive young man. When local gossip ensues, he declares his love and they are married. But are his motives true? Is she in danger? As events twist and turn, she has to summon the strength of her feisty heroines to work out what they would do in the novel's denouement.
The Parent Trap
The book behind the world-famous film -- in a new translation by Anthea Bell. Gorgeous cover and package design presents a perfect collectible classics library for young readers. Luise has ringlets. Lottie has braids. Apart from that they look exactly the same. But they are sure that they have never set eyes on each other in their lives. When the two girls meet at a summer camp and discover the secret behind their similarity, they decide to switch places. Everyone is fooled (apart from the dog) and, despite a few mistakes and misadventures, everything goes to plan for Luise as Lottie and Lottie as Luise - until their father meets a young, beautiful woman and things start to unravel... Funny, moving, affectionate and improbable, The Parent Trap has twice been adapted for film - but the book remains one of the great classics of German children's literature.
Halloweird
In the flickering candlelight of pitchy Autumn nights, malevolent spirits crowd the gloom and weird, terrible things come to pass. Ever since the days of the druidic Samhain, storytellers have observed the tradition of spinning tall, twisted tales of dark magic, spectral stalkings and unearthly creatures to mark this festival's uniquely frightening aura. Collecting up a haunting haul of tales and a handful of weird seasonal poetry from across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this new volume celebrates the riotous weird of the Halloween season through the works of legendary ghost story writers such as Edith Wharton alongside rare literary treats, rediscovered by Johnny Mains and returning to print for the first time since their original publication.
Wipe Your Tears Mama
About The BookThis collection of original poetry confronts real-world struggles through verse that both warns and illuminates. These poems serve as moral compasses, challenging social injustices, exposing the consequences of exploiting nature's bounty, and decrying the neglect of marginalized groups, including denying girls their rightful place in society.With unflinching clarity, the collection: Sounds the alarm about contemporary crisesMaps the direct line between human actions and their repercussionsDemands equity for the marginalizedEncourages the youth to exercise patience and get themselves prepared for future opportunities.Sounds the alarm for reckless rulersOther essential topics.Written for all who shape society (youth, leaders, and decision-makers across political, religious and traditional spheres), these poems don't merely observe our world, but seek to transform it through the power of truth-told.
Rethinking a Radical Reputation
Known for its anarchist and leftist movements, its uprisings and its vibrant counterculture, Exarcheia has long been a symbol of resistance and political activism in Greece. Through the voices and experiences of those who live, work and move through Exarcheia, this book delves into Athens' most contested neighbourhood - both its visible, striking elements and the unseen, elusive forces that linger in whispers, silences and memories. It unravels the tensions and contradictions of a place where beauty and resistance, decay and resilience are coexistent. Rather than reinforcing or dismissing its clich矇s and stereotypes, this exploration reveals the layered histories and political narratives that shape Exarcheia's past, present and future.
The Names of Jesus Coloring Book Inspirational Coloring Book for Adults and Teens
At Bat III
For Mel Glenn, baseball is more than just a pleasant pastime, it is poetry in motion. Baseball plays a big part in the game of life, helping Mel and millions of like-minded fans cope with everyday stress and life-changing challenges. As we face the realities of aging, for example, Mel shows how following baseball keeps the playful child inside us alive and happy. And while Mel may "live and die" with the performance of his favorite teams and players, he reminds us that what happens on the diamond remains all in good fun.-Sam Friedman, author, Spikes: The Story of the First Lady of Baseball, As Told to Jackie RobinsonMel Glenn is passionate about sports. He reads, thinks, and talks about sports throughout the day, month, and year, anticipating upcoming games and entire seasons in his head. Sports even helps set his mood depending on whether his team wins or loses. But what sets Mel apart from the average fan is that his love of sports inspires him to write some beautiful poetry. In this, his third collection, each poem is a surprise. Reading them I've nodded at what he noticed, laughed at an irony, appreciated a metaphor, and as a fellow Brooklynite, commiserated and celebrated the fates of our teams.-Dror Kahn, co-author, The Lindens Still Bloom: A Survivor's StoryMel Glenn's poetic homage grabs the reader as it celebrates what makes baseball so special. I liked every poem and loved many, and I expect you will as well. From the first pitch of spring training to the last out in the World Series, baseball is a long season for players and fans alike. The poems in Mel's latest compilation honor those who make magic from March to October, reliving the moments that make us feel total exhilaration or complete despair - both emotions often experienced during the same inning. Read each poem with the respect and reverence it deserves, for baseball really does still matter in the lives of dedicated fans like Mel and me.-John E. Jarvey, baseball fan
Shared Country, Different Stories
Anthropology in Australia has been both celebrated and contested, particularly in its engagements with Indigenous people. This book delves into senses of place and belonging across diverse sectors of society with a particular focus on the intimacies and tensions of engagements with Indigenous Australia. It examines the politics of anthropology, the sensitivities of cross-cultural understanding, and the challenges posed by rising Indigenous activism. David Trigger reflects on a career committed to cultural relativism while grappling with inherited values and beliefs. The book's conclusion addresses what "shared country" in the context of "different stories" can mean for the future.
The Rise and Fall of Community Studies
Since its inception about a century ago, the anthropology of Europe has transitioned from studies of settled communities, shaped by fieldwork traditions elsewhere, to a focus on more mobile and virtual communities. This book provides a partial retrospective on the field, offering a rich collection of ethnographic summaries from across the continent. It will be of interest to students and academics seeking a survey of this branch of anthropology, whether for private study or university courses.
Critiquing Neoliberalism
Following the fallout of the 2008 recession in the Republic of Ireland, its creative economy is framed as a window onto a range of other shifts in contemporary Irish society, including the recent rise of Irish nationalism. This book follows a group of young activists and artists who were facing increasingly precarious housing and labour market and were involved in a range of activist campaigns - particularly for reproductive rights and social and affordable housing, critiquing what they referred to as 'neoliberalism'.
Fun + Facts: Animals
Labyrinths, spot-the-difference, search-and-find, coloring, and more in this engaging 96-page activiy book. Learning through play - activities designed to activate logical thinking, plus fun facts about animals. First title of the Fun+Facts series (the other title in the series is Dinosaurs) A roaringly fantastic activity book. The entertaining labyrinth, spot-the-difference, search and find, and coloring activity pages are complemented with real information and fun facts about animals. Children will be able to play while learning about zoology, biology, and ecology.
Fun + Facts: Dinosaurs
Labyrinths, spot-the-difference, search-and-find, coloring, and more in this engaging 96-page activiy book Learning through play - activities designed to activate logical thinking, plus fun facts about dinosaurs. First title of the Fun+Facts series (the other title in the series is Animals) A roaringly fantastic activity book. The entertaining labyrinth, spot-the-difference, search and find, and coloring activity pages are complemented with real information and fun facts about dinosaurs. Children will be able to play while learning everything about those prehistorical animals!
Taylor Swift: Coloring, Quizzes & Games, Photos & Facts
Get to know more about Taylor through quizzes, coloring, games and fun facts! A must-have accessory for being a true Swiftie! Statistically, if you are not already a Swiftie... you will be, or, you already know one. Taylor Swift is a singer, songwriter, performer, icon, and, well, obsession for many. Fascinatingly, her passionate fans span generations, cultures, continents, and gender. Similarly, coloring and activity books (once thought to be exclusively for kids) are now being enjoyed by people of all ages in need of unleashing their creativity and zoning out through meditative plan. This book is the perfect gift for any Swiftie, with high-quality colorful photos, detailed drawings ready to come to life, quizzes and facts ready to test your knowledge, and puzzles and activities that will keep you entertained for hours! Simply put: a must have.
Young Explorers Around Berlin
Specially designed itineraries to entertain children while traveling with the family Games and activities to do in the proposed destination Curiosities and captivating illustrations for children Sixth title of the series Young Explorers (previous titles: Paris, London, New York, Barcelona, Rome) How to navigate the many attractions Berlin has to offer while enticing the whole family? Consider the famous zoo, museums dedicated to children, such as the Labyrinth Kindermuseum and the MACHmit, where the little ones (and big ones) can play and experiment, or the Volkspark, the oldest park in Berlin, perfect for a break and a picnic in the open air. There will be no shortage of stories and curiosities and descriptions of the most well-known destinations, capable of interesting even parents.
2026 Flower Spirits -- Radiographs of Nature by Steven N. Meyers Wall Calendar
Basics of Environmental Science and Sustainability
The environment is our shared home and understanding how to protect it is therefore very important. This book, Basics of Environmental Science and Sustainability - A Beginner's Guide, has been compiled to introduce readers to the fundamental concepts of environmental science in a clear and simple manner. We believe that everyone-regardless of age or background-should be able to grasp the essential ideas behind environmental systems, natural resources, pollution, sustainability, and climate change. The aim of this book is not just to inform, but also to inspire responsible behavior and thoughtful decision-making for a healthier planet. This book covers various topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, environmental laws, conservation, and sustainable development. It includes real-world examples, case studies, and practical insights to help readers connect the theory with everyday life. We have tried to make the content easy to understand and relevant for students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about the environment.We hope this guide serves as a stepping stone for young learners, educators, and environment-conscious individuals who wish to make a positive impact in their communities. Environmental awareness begins with education, and this book is our small contribution toward a more sustainable and responsible future.We express our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported the development of this book. We also invite feedback and suggestions from readers for future improvements.
Thoughts on Life and Love
Thoughts of Life and Love is a collection of poetry and verse that comes from observations, conversations, and personal interaction with people from all segments of life. The poems range from happy to sad, love and hate, and birth to death. As you flip through the pages, some poems will trigger a smile and may bring a memory to mind.
Out of the Shadows
The beautiful Anglo-Italian artist Maria Cosway was one of the most talented and dynamic women active in Regency England, but one whose achievements have been largely overlooked. Born in Florence in 1760, she was acclaimed at an early age as both a painter and a musician. She exhibited forty-one paintings at the Royal Academy summer exhibition between 1781 and 1801, and hosted regular musical soir矇es at the Pall Mall house she shared with her husband, Richard Cosway. They were attended by the political and cultural elite of London. Maria's extraordinary network of connections to the great and the good of the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries, included friendships with, among others, Thomas Jefferson, the Prince of Wales, Pasquale Paoli, the artist Jacques-Louis David, the opera singer Luigi Marchesi, the Duchess of Devonshire, the actress and writer Mary Robinson, and members of the Bonaparte family. Estranged from her husband by 1801, Maria Cosway largely gave up painting and reinvented herself as a progressive educator, founding schools for young women: first in Lyon, later in Lodi, Italy. In recognition of her achievements at Lodi, the Emperor of Austria made her a baroness.
Master MS Mester and His Age
The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, is exhibiting MS Master, one of the most renowned anonymous masters of Hungarian medieval art history. Seven panels of the artist's monumental masterpiece of late Gothic art will be on display, the former high altar of St Catherine's Church in Selmecb獺nya (1506), along with two sculptures that once belonged to the same altar. Part of the preparations for the exhibition is a complex research project involving a team of historians, art historians and conservators, whose main aim is to define the artistic milieu surrounding the medieval master. In addition to the painting style of the MS Master, the research also looks at drawings associated with the altar or the Master himself, and will seek to reconstruct the social, historical, ecclesiastical and artistic context of the altarpiece. This exhibition and catalogue hope to provide a clearer picture of Master MS, to locate more precisely the artistic regions that defined his original environment and style, to take stock of the diverse stylistic elements of his paintings, to identify other works of art produced by him or his workshop. The exhibition reassess the role of the creator(s) of this altarpiece not only in Hungarian art, but also in the context of European painting and sculpture.
The Painter and the Museum
J籀zsef Nemes Lamp矇rth (1891-1924) was a key figure in the avantgarde art movements that emerged in the early twentieth century. The fact that no comprehensive exhibition of modern Hungarian art could open today without featuring at least one of his works is a clear indication of the calibre and far-reaching impact of his artistic output. Although he died at the tragically young age of just thirty-three, leaving behind him a regrettably small oeuvre, there can be no doubt as to his significance and his influence on both his contemporaries and later Hungarian art.
The House of Doctor Koolhaas
Investigates the history of the Villa dall'Ava in the playful style of a detective novel. Gumshoe is a new series of architectural books that introduces an original approach to the writing of architectural history. It returns the focus of architectural discourse back onto buildings in a style and form that is fresh and scholarly but also easy and enjoyable to read. It emulates the detective novel--a form of writing beloved by many, but also one that has enjoyed a parallel academic life in disciplines and by writers in fields as diverse as psychoanalysis (Sigmund Freud), film (Sigfried Kracauer), and art history (Carlo Ginzburg)--but, significantly, not yet by architecture. Each volume will investigate a singular building as if it were a mystery waiting to be solved. Written by distinguished French architectural critic and historian Fran癟oise Fromonot, the first case--The House of Doctor Koolhaas--is about the Villa dall'Ava, a private residence in Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris. Fromonot brilliantly unpicks, explains, and interprets this very first building completed by Rem Koolhaas, who is universally regarded as the world's most celebrated architect, and his Rotterdam-based firm Office for Metropolitan Architecture. The house is resolutely part of a modern architectural canon, but until now has not been the focus of a dedicated book or analysis.
