Brett Rocha retired from pro-hockey while still at the top of his game. Co-owner of a chain of restaurants and an inherited ice skating academy, he seems to have it all. Despite his fame, wealth, and good fortune, though, Brett suddenly finds himself painfully alone. Ex-Olympic figure skating star Rylan Hennessy transitioned to professional ice dancing with Celia, Brett's sister and Rylan's lifelong partner on the ice. Then tragedy strikes, and Rylan's world is turned upside down, too. With the unexpected death of Celia, Brett and Rylan are drawn together through their mutual grief. Their bond strengthens when Brett introduces Rylan to BDSM, a lifestyle Rylan has never experienced before. While the mystery of Celia's murder still needs to be solved, a second tragedy threatens to tear them apart. Will their relationship survive, or will love be enough to see them through this life altering, harrowing change?
First full-length survey of the Stonors, an important gentry family during the middle ages, exploring the wide connections they fostered. The Stonor letters and papers are second in quantity only to the Paston letters. Nevertheless, while studies of the parvenu Pastons of Norfolk abound, no historian has used the Stonor archive to write about this significantly longer-established gentry family from Oxfordshire, despite the fact that their letters and papers have been available in print since the early twentieth century and have been recently re-issued. This present study helps to rectify that oversight. It argues that lineage, land and lordship were crucial elements in the Stonors' world, both materially and culturally, providing them with status and identity. They asserted their gentle lineage using a range of symbolic and other means, but did not neglect the more mundane management of their scattered lands. Ties of lordship with the influential helped them to retain these lands, and it is clear that the Stonors worked hard to fosterrelationships with kin and neighbours: indeed, their letters and papers allow us a far more extensive yet intimate view of all these social ties [extending over several counties] than is usually possible for the gentry. Dr ELIZABETH NOBLE teaches in the School of the Humanities, University of New England, New South Wales.
The Master as I Saw Him is a humble and intelligent description of Swami Vivekanada's life through the eyes of a close disciple, Sister Nivedita.The Master as I Saw Him The Master as I Saw Him is famous for its chronicling of intense spiritual experiences. Among the many gripping anecdotes that occur in this book are: Lord Buddha manifesting before Vivekananda as he sat meditating in his room; the bestowing of the boon of "death at will" by Lord Shiva; his hearing of the divine voice of 'the Mother'; his experience of Samadhi; the Swami's vision of an ancient Rishi chanting Sanskrit mantras in an ancient long-forgotten rhythm; and, his encounter with distressed spirits who had committed suicide.The Master as I Saw Him is now considered to be a classic text.Review"It has enough Western interpretation to make it relatable to a Western reader, but without losing the intensity or freshness of this remarkable life - a life instrumental in bringing Indian spiritual traditions to the West. It gives fascinating insights, not only into what it was like to be with Swami Vivekananda in person, but also insights into his teachings. It is moving and often breath-taking, without at any point being sentimental." -Sumangali MorhallAbout Sister NiveditaSister Nivedita born as Margaret Noble, grew up in Ireland. At the young age of 28 years, while working as the principal of a London school, she first heard Swami Vivekananda speak. He by then was a world-famous monk and preacher of Vedanta Philosophy.The year was 1895 (19 years preceding World War I), a time of growing misery and rising disparity between rich and poor in Europe. Sister Nivedita greatly disillusioned by the "vulgarity of privilege, and the growing sadness and pain of the dispossessed", heard in the Swami "a call which would change her life".By age 30 this courageous daughter of the West, had taken to monasticism and sailed thousands of miles across to India, to assist Swami Vivekananda in his work of setting up an educational institution for women in India.For nearly a year and a half, Sister Nivedita studied Vedanta philosophy, India, her history and customs, under the close discipleship of Swami Vivekananda. It was during these years that she dutifully noted down her interactions with the Swami, and left them as a priceless gift for millions to come later, who would not have this privilege.She later returned to London for a brief period to gather funds and other assistance for her work in India. When she returned, in 1902, it was time to bid farewell to her guru, Swami Vivekananda, who gave up his body shortly thereafter.Sister Nivedita was a remarkable lady, whose tremendous love for India shines forth in her numerous books. It was as acknowledgement to her steadfast dedication to India's upliftment, as well as to her monastic vow of realizing God, that Swami Vivekananda beautifully named her "Nivedita - The Dedicated One."Publisher's note for the printed edition: in order to be more enjoyable during reading, this book is in 6" x 9" format. In the same spirit, the paper is cream-colored, which causes less fatigue to the eyes than white paper. All our publications are carefully crafted, both in terms of typography as well as design.Publisher's note for the Kindle edition: our Kindle publications are carefully crafted, with Table of Contents, Index, Footnotes and References when applicable. A strong emphasis has been put on the typography as well as the design.Your comments are welcome at discoverypublisher.com - Thank you for choosing Discovery Publisher.
Swami Vivekananda, le Ma tre tel que je l'ai connu est une description humble et intelligente de la vie de Swami Vivekananda travers les yeux d'une proche disciple, Soeur Nivedita (Margaret Elizabeth Noble).Swami Vivekananda, le Ma tre tel que je l'ai connu est c l bre pour sa chronique des exp riences spirituelles intenses du Swami. Parmi les nombreuses anecdotes captivantes apparaissant dans cette ouvrage, on retrouve: Le Seigneur Bouddha se manifestant devant Vivekananda alors qu'il tait assis dans sa chambre m diter; la remise de la b n diction de « la mort selon la volont par le Seigneur Shiva; la voix divine de « M re ; l'exp rience du Samadhi ou sa fusion totale avec Dieu; la vision d'un ancien Rishi chantant des mantras en Sanskrit dans un rythme ancien longtemps oubli ; et, sa rencontre avec des esprits boulevers s qui s' taient suicid s.Swami Vivekananda, le Ma tre tel que je l'ai connu est maintenant consid r comme un texte classique.
Swami Vivekananda, le Ma tre tel que je l'ai connu est une description humble et intelligente de la vie de Swami Vivekananda travers les yeux d'une proche disciple, Soeur Nivedita (Margaret Elizabeth Noble).Swami Vivekananda, le Ma tre tel que je l'ai connu est c l bre pour sa chronique des exp riences spirituelles intenses du Swami. Parmi les nombreuses anecdotes captivantes apparaissant dans cette ouvrage, on retrouve: Le Seigneur Bouddha se manifestant devant Vivekananda alors qu'il tait assis dans sa chambre m diter; la remise de la b n diction de « la mort selon la volont par le Seigneur Shiva; la voix divine de « M re ; l'exp rience du Samadhi ou sa fusion totale avec Dieu; la vision d'un ancien Rishi chantant des mantras en Sanskrit dans un rythme ancien longtemps oubli ; et, sa rencontre avec des esprits boulevers s qui s' taient suicid s.Swami Vivekananda, le Ma tre tel que je l'ai connu est maintenant consid r comme un texte classique.
Swami Vivekananda, the Master as I Saw Him is a humble and intelligent description of Swami Vivekanada's life through the eyes of a close disciple, Sister Nivedita (Margaret Elizabeth Noble).Swami Vivekananda, the Master as I Saw Him is famous for its chronicling of intense spiritual experiences. Among the many gripping anecdotes that occur in this book are: Lord Buddha manifesting before Vivekananda as he sat meditating in his room; the bestowing of the boon of "death at will" by Lord Shiva; his hearing of the divine voice of 'the Mother'; his experience of Samadhi; the Swami's vision of an ancient Rishi chanting Sanskrit mantras in an ancient long-forgotten rhythm; and, his encounter with distressed spirits who had committed suicide.Swami Vivekananda, the Master as I Saw Him is now considered to be a classic text.
Swami Vivekananda, the Master as I Saw Him is a humble and intelligent description of Swami Vivekanada's life through the eyes of a close disciple, Sister Nivedita (Margaret Elizabeth Noble).Swami Vivekananda, the Master as I Saw Him is famous for its chronicling of intense spiritual experiences. Among the many gripping anecdotes that occur in this book are: Lord Buddha manifesting before Vivekananda as he sat meditating in his room; the bestowing of the boon of "death at will" by Lord Shiva; his hearing of the divine voice of 'the Mother'; his experience of Samadhi; the Swami's vision of an ancient Rishi chanting Sanskrit mantras in an ancient long-forgotten rhythm; and, his encounter with distressed spirits who had committed suicide.Swami Vivekananda, the Master as I Saw Him is now considered to be a classic text.
Conquer SQL Server 2022 and Azure SQL administration from the inside out! Dive into SQL Server 2022 administration and grow your Microsoft SQL Server data platform skillset. This well-organized reference packs in timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds, all you need to plan, implement, deploy, provision, manage, and secure SQL Server 2022 in any environment: on-premises, cloud, or hybrid, including detailed, dedicated chapters on Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance. Nine experts thoroughly tour DBA capabilities available in the SQL Server 2022 Database Engine, SQL Server Data Tools, SQL Server Management Studio, PowerShell, and much more. You'll find extensive new coverage of Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance, both as a cloud platform of SQL Server and in their new integrations with SQL Server 2022, information available in no other book. Discover how experts tackle today's essential tasks and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Identify low-hanging fruit and practical, easy wins for improving SQL Server administrationGet started with modern SQL Server tools, including SQL Server Management Studio, and Azure Data StudioUpgrade your SQL Server administration skillset to new features of SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on LinuxDesign and implement modern on-premises database infrastructure, including KubernetesLeverage data virtualization of third-party or non-relational data sourcesMonitor SQL instances for corruption, index activity, fragmentation, and extended eventsAutomate maintenance plans, database mail, jobs, alerts, proxies, and event forwardingProtect data through encryption, privacy, and auditingProvision, manage, scale and secure, and bidirectionally synchronize Microsoft's powerful Azure SQL Managed InstanceUnderstand and enable new Intelligent Query Processing features to increase query concurrencyPrepare a best-practice runbook for disaster recoveryUse SQL Server 2022 features to span infrastructure across hybrid environments
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT148778'Proposals for publishing by subscription, dedicated to His Grace the Duke of Norfolk, Illustrations of British history, biography, and manners' were issued on 1 May 1790.London: sold by G. Nicol, 1791. 3v., plates: ports.; 4
"Cranford" is a humorous account of a nineteenth-century English village dominated by a group of genteel but modestly circumstanced women. By eschewing the conventional marriage plot with its nubile heroines and focusing instead on a group of middle-aged and elderly spinsters, Elizabeth Gaskell did something highly unusual within the novel genre. Through her masterful management of the novel's tone, she underscores the value and dignity of single women's lives even as she causes us to laugh at her characters' foibles. Charles Dickens was the first of many readers to extol its wit and charm, and it has consistently been Gaskell's most popular work.
Fun, engaging, and action-packed! Students learn better and are more motivated when they can put English into action! The second edition of English in Action provides learners with competency-based support for building language, life, and work skills in real world settings. Learners are engaged as workers, family members, and citizens through a communicative, practical, and active approach. Fun English in Action is filled with fun and exciting content and activities which motivate students to master the skills presented. Engaging English in Action empowers students and promotes learner persistence through dynamic, communicative activities, helping to build confidence in and out of the classroom. Action-packed English in Action encourages learners to communicate and participate in a lively learning process that offers interactive technology options, providing various avenues to learning.
English in Action is a four-level, standards-based integrated language learning program that prepares adults for work and academic success. The third edition of English in Action features authentic and high-interest content from National Geographic to promote critical thinking and 21st century skills. English in Action is retaining its best-selling grammar approach and relevance of topics to learners’ lives that prepare learners for education or a career pathway.
English in Action is a four-level, standards-based integrated language learning program that prepares adults for work and academic success. The third edition of English in Action features authentic and high-interest content from National Geographic to promote critical thinking and 21st century skills. English in Action is retaining its best-selling grammar approach and relevance of topics to learners’ lives that prepare learners for education or a career pathway.
English in Action is a four-level, standards-based integrated language learning program that prepares adults for work and academic success. The third edition of English in Action features authentic and high-interest content from National Geographic to promote critical thinking and 21st century skills. English in Action is retaining its best-selling grammar approach and relevance of topics to learners’ lives that prepare learners for education or a career pathway.
