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An impossible choice. A warning they can't ignore. One shot at fixing fate.Kaedrich Mannly always wanted to be a hero, and now that's certainly happened. So the question is, what comes next? According to Praxis Fellows, the answer is obvious: get back to work. With a shift in Praxis's approach to tackling the puzzle of Orange Rail Lines' engine designs, and with Kaedrich's steady help, things have been going better than ever and the two of them have settled into a comfortable routine.But all of that changes when a woman appears, a woman who claims to be Praxis herself from twenty-two years in the future. Bringing a tale of tragedy and doom, she swears that the only way to prevent disaster is to kill the man that will ultimately be responsible for all of their suffering. It is, of course, unthinkable-but how do you argue with yourself? And how do you say no, if it means saving the person that you love?
He's poor. She's rich.He's a sub. She's a switch.It's not love.It's a marriage of Kink-venience.Grayson Locke Danforth, in his wildest of dreams, never expected two things. The first was to be recalled from India by Queen Victoria where he worked for the quiet purposes of the crown. He must now become the Duke of Warrick after the tragic deaths of his father and brothers.However, tragedy is entirely in the eyes of the beholder, and Grayson doesn't want the title, or to return to what remains of his family. Grayson wants to remain invisible, an outcast, a man in exile for the way his body and mind behave and the secrets he needs to keep.The second thing he never expected was to be forced into marriage to a woman from the twenty-first century. Lulu is no mere woman, however. She's a switch who works as a professional Dominatrix--at least, she did. When she wakes up in a strange house, a strange world, a strange body, she isn't quite sure what to think and is certain she's dreaming. She has less than a day to gain her bearings and make a decision that will dictate the rest of her life in this world--whether or not to marry this beautiful stranger.As Lulu and Grayson attempt to begin a life together, she discovers the true reason why this man is a stranger to his family.She can only hope she can persuade Grayson to accept who she is, and who he was born to be, before he forces her out of his life in order to maintain his well-kept secrets.Trust doesn't come easily to either of them, but it's the only thing they have.Grayson will have to give in to his need to submit in order to get his wife to open up and allow him to possess her fully in return.It's a cautious dance between two people who have never known how to trust, or love. > BOOKS IN THE LORDS OF TIME SERIES: THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSETHE DUKE AND THE BARONTHE DUKE AND THE DOMINATHE TROUBLE WITH GRACETHE SPARE AND THE HEIRTHE SADIST AND THE STOLEN PRINCESSTHE LADY AND HER SECRET LOVER
Me and trouble go together like Nutella and, well, anything. Meaning, as a team we offer no real benefit and are ultimately bad for you in the end, yet you just can't help yourself from indulging. Yeah, hi there, my name is Stacy and I'm what some might call a miscreant. Though I'd prefer you compare me to the likes of a mischievous fairy. (Because I'm adorable and spritely and how many criminals can you say that about?) I mean no harm, it's all in good fun. But some people - *coughChadcough* - have a hard time appreciating my good-natured, all-around lovable personality. But on occasion, my fun becomes a little less... innocent. Like when the stick-up-his-butt police officer, whom I like to refer to as Officer McSexyPants, made an enemy in me. Tossing me in jail over a very obvious joke (because what kind of idiot legitimately tries to whore herself out to an officer in uniform, am I right?) might have sounded like a good idea at the time, but he was wrong. Oh, (cue evil laughter) he was so, so wrong. To prepare you for this ride-along, I've composed a list of things you'll need before beginning your journey: Extra undies (Because mom always said to wear clean underwear in case you were in an accident, and I foresee a lot of wreckage); A toothbrush ('Coz I'm a dental hygienist and bad oral care habits bug me); A playlist of songs that get you pumped up for badassery (Mine is full of NSYNC - everyone knows they are the real OGs); And lastly, some pencil and paper (You'll want to take notes for future use. Eventually it'll be your turn to exact revenge on someone and I promise to give you good material).
The Lion and the Five Deadly Serpents
Jenn Zuko Boughn; Ian Thomas Healy
Local Hero Press
2015
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Man. Lion. Warrior.Enigmatic superhero Lionheart was always cut from a different cloth than his teammates on Just Cause, so when he learns his old kung fu teacher, Master Chou, is dying, he doesn't hesitate to travel halfway around the world to pay his final respects to the man who saved his life and set him off upon his heroic journey. Upon arrival, he discovers his old master has been murdered, and quickly becomes embroiled in a battle for the honor of his master's Cherrywood School against one of the most dangerous heroin cartels in Hong Kong: the Five Deadly Serpents. His only allies are Master Chou's two children: Qiao, the seething warrior determined to avenge his father's death, and Lihua, the lovely and dangerous fighter who steals the lion's heart.They're outnumbered, outgunned, and the Five Deadly Serpents have numerous parahumans within their ranks. Lionheart, Qiao, and Lihua only have their training, their wits, and each other. Only time and blood will tell if the three warriors can save the Cherrywood School from the many-headed serpent of the Triad.
Carrie is plain, reserved and keeps to herself. Not because that's her personality, but rather to keep herself from being the center of attention. See, Carrie doesn't date. At all. She's also reached a point in her life where she's tired of having to explain why, which is the reason for her introverted behavior. Carrie is also the opposite of the type of girl Joe usually goes after. Not that Joe has to work for the attention of a woman, but normally he wouldn't even give someone like Carrie a second glance. Joe is laid back, out-going and makes friends everywhere he goes, so he knows right away that he won't have anything in common with the timid and mousy looking Carrie. Except their mutual friend, Stacy, that is. Only Joe doesn't exactly make the best first impression on Carrie, which results in him having to work harder than normal to even form some kind of friendship with her. Joe starts out trying to win Carrie's friendship for the sake of his friendship with Stacy, but the more he gets to know Carrie, the more he realizes just how wrong he was about her. A friendship emerges and feelings that are more than friendly start to threaten the easy relationship Joe and Carrie fall into, until one day the metaphorical curtain over Joe's eyes gets pulled back and he sees Carrie in an entirely different light.
A city of turmoil. A string of disappearances. The deciding move of a perilous game.It's springtime in Monfort, and unrest is stirring everywhere. Shops are closing, trust in the Crown is faltering, and support for Pon Lanali's anti-magic rhetoric is growing by the day. But for Kaedrich Mannly, it's all background noise: between classes at the academy of arms, work, independent studies, and a new batch of friends, there's little time for such concerns-or, mercifully, for thoughts of Praxis Fellows to creep back in. The last thing that Kaedrich needs is an extra complication.So of course it's now, with the Academy Trials coming up, that Praxis appears unexpectedly. Alongside her comes news of mysterious disappearances sweeping the city, and soon the two of them are once again caught up in a tangle of secrets and danger. It has to be Lanali's doing, but can they prove that before it's too late? And more importantly, will it ever be the right time for the truth of Kaedrich's feelings to come out?
The world is a scary place, even when you know who you are, where you come from and most importantly, who your enemies are. So imagine how I felt when I woke up inside of Mayford Mental Institution, strapped to a bed in a dark, empty room with no recollection of how I got there. Try to picture having no family or friends to help you try to remember and adjust to a totally new life. If only my problems stopped there. If only I didn't have someone trying to torment me at every turn. If only my life didn't become more and more complicated the more I started to remember. It started out okay enough - my friend-turned-psychiatrist Mark found me a job and a place to live. My neighbor Keegan took me in under her wing and helped me adjust. Wyatt, a dark, brooding and dangerously sexy new tenant moved in a week after me, taking on the task of reminding me what blinding lust feels like. What goes up, must come down, and as soon as life starts to feel like something I can handle, the gravity of my messed up life yanks me right back down on my ass. Kind of crazy how quickly you can go from being completely apathetic about your unknown future, to fearing that your future might not even exist at all....
Desperate to avoid rumors that she set her ex on fire, Jessica Hart finds herself neck deep in something that smells suspiciously like hot chocolate and doesn't wear well when circumstances (a shortage of pumpkin pie and heartache) convince her to escape the family Thanksgiving.Rallying from fate fueled melancholy, Jessica is forced to swallow her pride and accept any help she can get, meaning her over the top cousin and best friend, Barbie O'Grady. Before the turkey is cold, the cousins set out to save Jessica's sanity, and find themselves way over their heads.Her big brother, Greg, wants her to go home. The perpetually unavailable Eric Wolf wants her out of the way. Barbie wants her to kiss and make up. And, a hoard of elves and mercenaries want her dead. But, Jessica can't give up now, Christmas is on the line
Some people are born to greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them... and some are just drawn like that.As the creator of a popular new comics franchise, Jane Maxwell knows a thing or two about heroes, but has no illusions of being one herself. All of that is shattered, however, when she finds herself swept into a parallel world-one where her characters are real, and her parallel self is their leader.There's just one problem: that Jane is missing.Under the growing danger of a deadly new villain named UltraViolet, the team has no choice but to ask Jane to do the impossible: step into the suit left behind by her double, become the hero that they need her to be. But with budding powers that threaten to overwhelm her, a family she only half-recognizes, and the parallel version of her dead wife staring her in the face, navigating her alternate life proves harder than she ever imagined...
Improve the health of your family and the planet with more than 125 delicious, plant-based, easy-to-prepare recipes for every meal of the day.The Meat-Free Kitchen has all the recipes you need for busy weeknights, packed weekends, or whenever you feel like trying out a meat-free meal. From many different breakfast options to many different kinds of vegetarian burgers, these meatless meals will satisfy even the pickiest of palates.Chapters cover all meals throughout the day, from yummy breakfasts to satisfying salads, hearty soups, handheld snacks, perfect pastas, and one-pot wonders. Many of these recipes can also be made in 30 minutes or less. Preparing meatless meals has never been simpler! Find something for everyone with recipes like: Banana Walnut Baked OatmealCreamy Tomato Soup with OrzoBlack Bean Citrus Quinoa SaladCurried Tofu Salad SandwichesSpicy Hummus Veggie WrapsButternut Squash Mac and CheeseTortilla Enchilada CasseroleSmoky Potato Wedges Going Meatless is the healthiest option for you, your family, and the planet—get started today!
Super Simple Plant-Based Recipes for Beginners
Jenn Sebestyen; Kelli Foster
New Shoe Press
2023
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"Bourdieu's work is formidable - the journey is tough. Follow this French foreign legion - take an apple, take a hanky - but take this book". - Peter Beilharz , La Trobe University "A good range of recent examples from popular culture are used to flesh out the material in accessible terms. These examples are deployed very well indeed - rather than being tacked-on illustrations of an idea, they are instead used at the heart of the explanation of the ideas". - David Gauntlett, Leeds University Now considered one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, Pierre Bourdieu has left his mark on most of the 'big' theoretical issues in the world of contemporary theory: gender, subjectivity, the body, culture, citizenship, and globalization. His terms are now commonplace: 'social capital', 'cultural capital', 'field', and 'habitus'. Bourdieu examines how people conduct their lives in relation to one another and to major social institutions. He argues that culture and education aren't simply minor influences, but as important as economics in determining differences between groups of people. Unlike the other grand systematisers Marx and Foucault, Bourdieu has tested these arguments in detailed fieldwork. His range is eclectic, his vision is vast, and his writing is often dense and challenging. Understanding Bourdieu offers a comprehensive introduction to Bourdieu's work. It is essential reading for anyone tackling him for the first time.
From Cuban cuisine to chocolate, pizza- and wine-making to escargot, food is at the 'heart' of many of the most beloved episodes of I Love Lucy. Learn to feast like Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel and entertain in retro style with this collection of craveable classic recipes inspired by one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Recipes include:Cuban dishes such as Ricky Ricardo's Famous Arroz con Pollo and a menu of 'Tropicana' nightclub favoritesChocolate treats and other sweet delicacies from Kramer's Kandy KitchenMid-century Hollywood's finest fare, from episodes set in the sunny film capitalDiner classics from season three's 'The Diner''Million Dollar Idea' Salad and, of course, Aunt Martha's dressing'Pioneer Women' Fresh-Baked Bread (easy on the yeast!)Classic cocktails to toast life's big events -- that won't leave you feeling like you've downed a bottle of VitameatavegaminThe I Love Lucy Cookbook brings to scrumptious life food featured on the show, as well as tantalizing dishes inspired by classic episodes such as 'Lucy's Italian Movie,' 'Job Switching,' and 'Paris at Last.' Filled with photos and illustrations, the book is also an exuberant celebration of an era and unforgettable television moments, complete with entertaining tips worthy of the world's favorite fictional housewife, best friend, and life of the party, Lucy Ricardo.
Let your loved ones know-the Gudetama way-just how much they mean to you with this unique and customizable fill-in-the-blank book full of charming expressions of love and apathy. Once you fill in the prompts, it becomes a personalized gift for your favourite friend or significant other. This egg-cellent book features full-colour illustrations throughout.
This officially licensed set of illustrated magnets featuring Gudetama and the beloved lazy egg's can't-be-bothered attitude is perfect for any magnetic surface.* Specifications: 30 full-colour magnets featuring Gudetama in iconic poses* Book Included: Mini book about living your best lazy life, featuring full-colour illustrations* Perfect Gift: A must-have gift item for fans of Gudetama* Portable: Small size allows for display on any magnetic surface* Officially Licensed: Authentic collectible
Gudetama: A Very Meh-rry Christmas: The Official Advent Calendar
Jenn Fujikawa
Running Press,U.S.
2024
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* 25 Pockets of Surprises: Each window includes a new delight for each day, including 4 puffy stickers, 4 magnets, 4 ornaments, 4 mini greeting cards and envelopes, 4 pins, 2 mini puzzles, 2 magnetic page clips, and 1 illustrated mini book about living your best lazy life* Distinctive Package: The tri-fold package stands upright and opens to reveal 25 surprises* Holiday Keepsake: A durable keepsake item that can be displayed* Perfect Gift: An ideal holiday gift for Gudetama fans of all ages* Officially Licensed: An authentic Gudetama product
The first three centuries of Christianity are increasingly seen in modern scholarship as sites of complexity. Sacred Ritual, Profane Space examines the Christian meeting places of the time and overturns long-held notions about the earliest Christians as utopian rather than place-bound people. By mapping what is known from early Christian texts onto the archaeological data for Roman domestic spaces, Jenn Cianca provides a new lens for examining the relationship between early Christianity and sites of worship. She proposes that not only were Roman homes sacred sites in their own right but they were also considered sacred by the Christian communities that used them. In many cases, meeting space would have included the presence of the Roman domestic cult shrines. Despite the fact that the domestic cult was polytheistic, Cianca asserts that its practices likely continued in places used for worship by Christians. She also argues that continued practice of the domestic cult in Roman domestic spaces did not preclude Christians from using houses as churches or from understanding their rituals or their meeting places as sacred. Raising a host of questions about identity, ritual affiliation, and domestic practice, Sacred Ritual, Profane Space demonstrates how sacred space was constructed through ritual enactment in early Christian communities.