Susannah is out to prove that pyrotechnics genius Quinn Baldwinis responsible for a million-dollar fireworks catastrophe during a Mardi Gras ball. With her faithful black Lab Monty she moves to the charming backwater city of Mobile, Alabama to uncover the truth. But this world-traveled military brat with a string of letters behind her name finds herself wholly unprepared to navigate the cultural quagmires of the Deep South. Captivated by the warmth and joy of her new circle of friends, Susannah struggles to keep from falling for a subject who refuses to be anything but a man of integrity, compassion, and lethal Southern charm. Fireworks offers a glimpse into heart of the South and a cynical young woman’s first encounter with Christ-like love.
The Socialist Revolutionary party, which had been the largest and most popular party in Russia in 1917, did not after the October Revolution just disappear into the "dustbin of history", as Trotsky hoped, but – led by its leadership in exile in the 1920s and 1930s – continued to observe and comment on developments in Russia. In emigration, the Socialist Revolutionary (SR) party often put forward policy proposals on a wide range of topics: policies which, based on a shrewd understanding of the real situation in Russia, offered realistic alternatives to the policies being pursued by the Marxist Bolshevik regime. This book fills a gap in examining one of the most significant Russian political parties, and is based on extensive original analysis of SR party materials, shows how it operated; how it formulated and disseminated its ideas; what these ideas were, and how the party's ideas developed in response to changing circumstances in Russia and Europe more widely. Far from being the agrarian Slavophile romantics as they are often portrayed, this book shows the SRs were energetic European modernisers who contributed vigorously to the leading debates of their day; it also shows how the SR vision of a populist, socialist regime failed to materialise as state control, dictatorship and the collectivisation of agriculture took hold.
Virginia Harlow is almost too angelic to be real. Her one desire seems to be mission work, but Victor Carson can't help falling in love with her despite being less than angelic himself. However, he won't pretend to believe in God, and she won't give up her principles. Determined to woo her anyway, a battle of the wills begins and only one of them can win.
The Socialist Revolutionary party, which had been the largest and most popular party in Russia in 1917, did not after the October Revolution just disappear into the "dustbin of history", as Trotsky hoped, but – led by its leadership in exile in the 1920s and 1930s – continued to observe and comment on developments in Russia. In emigration, the Socialist Revolutionary (SR) party often put forward policy proposals on a wide range of topics: policies which, based on a shrewd understanding of the real situation in Russia, offered realistic alternatives to the policies being pursued by the Marxist Bolshevik regime. This book fills a gap in examining one of the most significant Russian political parties, and is based on extensive original analysis of SR party materials, shows how it operated; how it formulated and disseminated its ideas; what these ideas were, and how the party's ideas developed in response to changing circumstances in Russia and Europe more widely. Far from being the agrarian Slavophile romantics as they are often portrayed, this book shows the SRs were energetic European modernisers who contributed vigorously to the leading debates of their day; it also shows how the SR vision of a populist, socialist regime failed to materialise as state control, dictatorship and the collectivisation of agriculture took hold.
A Modern History of Russian Childhood examines the changes and continuities in ideas about Russian childhood from the 18th to the 21st century. It looks at how children were thought about and treated in Russian and Soviet culture, as well as how the radical social, political and economic changes across the period affected children. It explains how and why childhood became a key concept both in Late Imperial Russia and in the Soviet Union and looks at similarities and differences to models of childhood elsewhere. Focusing mainly on children in families, telling us much about Russian and Soviet family life in the process, Elizabeth White combines theoretical ideas about childhood with examples of real, lived experiences of children to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. The book also offers a comprehensive synthesis of a wide range of secondary sources in English and Russian whilst utilizing various textual primary sources as part of the discussion.This book is key reading for anyone wanting to understand the social and cultural history of Russia as well as the history of childhood in the modern world.
A Modern History of Russian Childhood examines the changes and continuities in ideas about Russian childhood from the 18th to the 21st century. It looks at how children were thought about and treated in Russian and Soviet culture, as well as how the radical social, political and economic changes across the period affected children. It explains how and why childhood became a key concept both in Late Imperial Russia and in the Soviet Union and looks at similarities and differences to models of childhood elsewhere. Focusing mainly on children in families, telling us much about Russian and Soviet family life in the process, Elizabeth White combines theoretical ideas about childhood with examples of real, lived experiences of children to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. The book also offers a comprehensive synthesis of a wide range of secondary sources in English and Russian whilst utilizing various textual primary sources as part of the discussion.This book is key reading for anyone wanting to understand the social and cultural history of Russia as well as the history of childhood in the modern world.
As health care continues to advance, natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies are back and more important than ever before. For every hundred people running to the pharmacy, at least that many more women are looking for natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies, and simpler more effective long term health solutions. Natural homeopathic healing therapy and remedies for diabetes or ways to treat cholesterol, heartburn or depression all abound, and many of them are very effective. The problem is, they're all in disparate and distant places. Some require a degree in holistic therapy just to understand them - and even then - you're never sure what you're getting into. Natural healing therapy and remedies for everything from dandruff to anxiety exist - but how can you or other natural women know them all? Finally, there is one resource for all your natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies, the exercises, and the dietary changes that really work for natural women. This book provides a simple way to turn your life and health around without dozens of websites, books and diets: -Learn ultra-natural stress remedies through improved breathing & massage -Learn the inherent natural remedies in organic foods, drinks and diets for natural women -Begin near effortless techniques to combat depression and eat better -Improve work and focus through aromatherapy, diet and awareness -And get the very best vitamins and minerals from food you're already eating There's almost no angle on natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies for wellness and better living that is not covered in this comprehensive volume for natural women. Use and benefit from as many natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies as there are illnesses or reasons to feel bad. And you'll learn to slow or delay the aging process, use natural antioxidants to improve your overall health, while growing stronger and smarter. How To Use Natural & Organic Healing Solutions To Reduce Stress, Improve Health, Slow Aging, & Get Better Nutrition From Foods For Women will give you the plan to follow. This guide to natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies provides dozens of simple, everyday solutions which any reader can use to quickly and effectively combat even some very serious of health concerns. Exercise, massage and diet are all explored, in depth, while giving you just the right combination of natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedy through diet and exercise and similar easy natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies solutions for natural women. Quick, simple workouts are designed to fit in with busy lifestyles and still give you all the benefits of an expensive gym membership. There's simply no other nutrition and exercise guide available and it's all in combination with the natural foods and natural healing therapy and remedies from nature that are inexpensive, often free, and probably already a natural part of your diet. While you're eating better, you can also supplement, naturally, the bacteria living in your stomach, to supercharge your digestion and dozens of other aspects of your health and wellbeing. A macrobiotic diet might sound exotic, but it's simpler and easier to follow than any other diet out there. It's also far more natural and far easier to follow for natural women. How To Use Natural & Organic Healing Solutions To Reduce Stress, Improve Health, Slow Aging, & Get Better Nutrition From Foods For Women will teach you how. You don't have to radically change your diet or your lifestyle to eat right and feel better. You just need to understand the basics of nutrition, and how to best take advantage of nature's cures. There's no better way to get started and the time to do it is now. Grab your copy today of How To Use Natural & Organic Healing Solutions To Reduce Stress, Improve Health, Slow Aging, & Get Better Nutrition From Foods For
A practical plan for the millions of people in their fifties and sixties who find themselves out of work, unable to find a job, and financially incapable of retiring, Elizabeth White shows how to get past any blame or shame, overcome denial, and find a path to a new normal. Elizabeth White has an impressive resume, which includes advanced degrees from Harvard and Johns Hopkins and a distinguished employment history. She started a business that failed and then tried to reenter the work force in her mid-fifties, only to learn that there is little demand for workers her age. For a while Elizabeth lived in denial, but then had to adjust to her new reality, shedding the gym membership, getting a roommate, forgoing restaurant meals, and so on. She soon learned she wasn't alone: there are millions of Americans in her predicament and worse, exhausted from trying to survive and overcome every day. In 55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal, Elizabeth invites you to look beyond your immediate circumstances to what is possible in the new normal of financial insecurity. You're in your fifties and sixties, and may have saved nothing or not nearly enough to retire. It's too late for blame or shame--and it wouldn't help anyway. What you want to know is what you can do now to have a shot at a decent retirement. "This relevant and well-researched book will appeal not only to those 55 plus, but to the generation coming right behind them who may face similar issues" (Booklist, starred review). 55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal is a must-have for anyone whose income has suddenly diminished or even disappeared. "Providing practical solutions with a focus on retirement and maximizing savings, White maintains authority with a realistic, empathetic tone throughout. This deeply useful work will resonate with aging readers of all income levels and situations" (Publishers Weekly). If you're ready to get serious about feeling good again, this book is for you.
A great treasure is promised to the townspeople of Dry Gulch. The only problem is the eccentric old lady who willed it to them left behind a series of strange biblical clues that no one can decode, but they must follow if they hope to find it. They call on the help of a circuit preacher and his wife, and the hunt is on. Will their greed consume this burgeoning, western town or will the treasure be its salvation?
When girls who work in the wrong side of town turn up murdered, no one seems interested in solving the murders. No one that is but a Pinkerton detective and his wife, Robert and Ann Mills. They prayerfully go undercover as a patron and a saloon girl to get to the bottom of it. Will Ann just end up being the next victim? An interesting and entertaining look at 19th century Louisville and the soiled doves who weren't always there by choice.
Amos Stark, renown bounty hunter, agrees to chase down a thief with stolen charity funds. The reward for retrieving it is quite enticing, but he soon finds the female revivalist it belongs to even more enticing. A fun, romantic adventure through 1850s Texas.
Abe Michaels did not order a bride, but he did kill Mary Wilson's fianc in a shootout. Not able to tell her the truth, he marries her instead, pretending to be the dead fianc . Can a love built on lies weather the storms of marriage?
If you are a creative person then making and selling greeting cards is a great way to start a business. It also makes a useful part-time business that can be run from home and started with a limited amount of capital, and can be done by the young or semi-retired. It can also be an excellent way for artists and crafts people to increase their income by selling cards alongside their main product. The skills needed vary greatly depending on what type of cards you want to produce. They can involve all the creative skills from design to photography, from painting to lettering, from enamelling to metalwork. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of starting and running your business with lots of useful practical advice to help you, including:- Deciding what type of cards to produce - Finding your market - Dealing with printers - Copyright and licensing - Pricing and profitContents: 1. What type of card business?2. Handmade cards3. Printed cards4. Designing cards5. Art & photographic cards6. Starting a business7. Writing a business plan8. Money matters9. Pricing and paperwork10. Marketing11. Presentation, packaging and display12. Getting publicity13. Selling to retailers14. Craft fairs and markets15. Selling at trade fairs16. Alternative ways of selling17. Selling skills18. Networking19. The environment20. Copyright and licensingTechnical termsFact file.
