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A thrilling novel of love, loyalty, and espionage, based on the incredible true story of Elizabeth Bentley, a Cold War double agent spying for the Russians and the United States, from USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Marie Thornton. 1963: Reeling from the death of her mother and President Kennedy's assassination, Catherine Gray shows up on Elizabeth Bentley's doorstep demanding answers to the shocking mystery she just uncovered about her family. What she doesn't expect is for Bentley to ensnare her in her own story of becoming a controversial World War II spy and Cold War informer... Recruited by the American Communist Party to spy on fascists at the outbreak of World War II, a young Bentley--code name Clever Girl--finds she has an unexpected gift for espionage. But after falling desperately in love with her handler, Elizabeth makes another surprise discovery when she learns he is actually a Russian spy. Together, they will build the largest Soviet spy network in America and Elizabeth will become its uncrowned Red Spy Queen. However, once the war ends and the U.S. and U.S.S.R. become embroiled in the Cold War, it is Elizabeth who will dangerously clash with the NKVD, the brutal Soviet espionage agency. As Catherine listens to Elizabeth's harrowing tale, she discovers that the women's lives are linked in shocking ways. Faced with the idea that her entire existence is based on a lie, Catherine realizes that only Elizabeth Bentley can tell her what the truth really is.

Presidential darling, America's sweetheart, national rebel: Teddy Roosevelt's swashbuckling daughter Alice springs to life in this raucous, rollicking anthem to a remarkable woman. --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network A sweeping novel from renowned author Stephanie Marie Thornton... Alice may be the president's daughter, but she's nobody's darling. As bold as her signature color Alice Blue, the gum-chewing, cigarette-smoking, poker-playing First Daughter discovers that the only way for a woman to stand out in Washington is to make waves--oceans of them. With the canny sophistication of the savviest politician on the Hill, Alice uses her celebrity to her advantage, testing the limits of her power and the seductive thrill of political entanglements. But Washington, DC is rife with heartaches and betrayals, and when Alice falls hard for a smooth-talking congressman it will take everything this rebel has to emerge triumphant and claim her place as an American icon. As Alice soldiers through the devastation of two world wars and brazens out a cutting feud with her famous Roosevelt cousins, it's no wonder everyone in the capital refers to her as the Other Washington Monument--and Alice intends to outlast them all.

In an unforgettable and intimate portrait of the life of Jackie O, acclaimed author Stephanie Marie Thornton reveals how a beloved wife, mother, and First Lady transformed herself into an American legend.

From A Vindication of the Rights of Woman to Frankenstein, a tale of two literary legends--a mother and daughter--discovering each other and finding themselves along the way, from USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Marie Thornton. 1792. As a child, Mary Wollstonecraft longed to disappear during her father's violent rages. Instead, she transforms herself into the radical author of the landmark volume A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, in which she dares to propose that women are equal to men. From conservative England to the blood-drenched streets of revolutionary France, Mary refuses to bow to society's conventions and instead supports herself with her pen until an illicit love affair challenges her every belief about romance and marriage. When she gives birth to a daughter and is stricken with childbed fever, Mary fears it will be her many critics who recount her life's extraordinary odyssey... 1815. The daughter of infamous political philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, passionate Mary Shelley learned to read by tracing the letters of her mother's tombstone. As a young woman, she desperately misses her mother's guidance, especially following her scandalous elopement with dashing poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Mary struggles to balance an ever-complicated marriage with motherhood while nursing twin hopes that she might write something of her own one day and also discover the truth of her mother's unconventional life. Mary's journey will unlock her mother's secrets, all while leading to her own destiny as the groundbreaking author of Frankenstein. A riveting and inspiring novel about a firebrand feminist, her visionary daughter, and the many ways their words transformed our world.

Where Theodora went, trouble followed ...In sixth-century Constantinople, one woman, Theodora, defied every convention and all the odds, and rose from common theater tart to empress of a great kingdom--the most powerful woman the Roman Empire would ever know. The woman whose image was later immortalized in glittering mosaic was a scrappy, clever, conniving, flesh-and-blood woman full of sensuality and spirit whose real story is as surprising as any ever told ...After her father dies suddenly, Theodora and her sisters face starvation and a life on the streets. Determined to survive, Theodora makes a living any way she can--first on her back with every man who will have her, then on the stage in a scandalous dramatization of her own invention. When her daring performance grants her a backdoor entry into the halls of power, she seizes the chance to win a wealthy protector--only to face heartbreak and betrayal.Ever resilient, Theodora rises above such trials and, by a twist of fate, meets her most passionate admirer yet: the emperor's nephew. She thrives as his confidant and courtesan, but many challenges lie ahead. For one day this man will hand her a crown. And all the empire will wonder--is she bold enough, shrewd enough, and strong enough to keep it?

"Like spennende som en side i Meghan Markles dagbok." InStyle Alice Roosevelt er kan hende presidentens datter, men hun er ingen nikkedukke, og like kald som sin signaturfarge Alice Blue. Den sigarettrøykende, pokerspillende førstedatteren vet at den eneste måten en kvinne kan bli synlig i Washington på, er å skape bølger - store bølger. Hun er like skarpsindig og sofistikert som den mest erfarne politiker, og bruker sin kjendisstatus til å se hvor langt hun kan komme i den spennende og forførende verdenen av politiske intriger. Men i Washington D.C. florerer det også av hjertesorg og svik, og da Alice faller hardt for en sjarmerende kongressmann, vil det kreve mye av henne å holde på den tøffe stilen. Likevel kjemper hun seg gjennom de politiske ettervirkningene av verdenskrigene, og havner i en bitende feide med sine berømte Roosevelt-slektninger. "En fascinerende beretning om livet til den uredde og eventyrlystne Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Fylt til randen med politisk historie, skandaler og innsikt i noen av Amerikas mest inflytelsesrike. Dette er en bok alle som liker historiske romaner bør lese." Chanel Cleeton, forfatter av Neste år i Havanna "Et oppslukende portrett av en kvinne som levde livet på sine egne premisser."Booklist "Thornton skriver levende og godt om Alice Roosevelt, som var en original. Hennes skandaløse liv var i sentrum for amerikansk politikk i nesten et århundre. Skrevet med spenst og vidd, og en skatt for alle som interesserer seg for historie. Fabelaktig!" Stephanie Dray,forfatter "Et levende tenkt portrett som bergtok meg fra den første siden til den siste."Kristina McMorris, forfatter "Den ville, herlige og fargerike personligheten til presidentens datter Alice Roosevelt er treffende og fantastisk godt skildret i denne lettere fiksjonsbaserte romanen om hennes utradisjonelle og ubeskjedne liv.(...) Alice selv ville uten tvil ha elsket denne vinklingen av hennes uortodokse liv, og det vil også alle som leser om det." Publishers Weekly "Vittig og gripende, stappfull av hemmeligheter og skandaler. Enamerikansk prinsesse har alt du kan ønske deg av en historisk roman."Renée Rosen, forfatter "Stephanie Thorntons glitrende nye roman griper tak i deg fra første side. Dette intime portrettet av Alice Roosevelt, følger Amerikas favoritt-førstedatter fra en ung og vill debutant til en Washington 'grand dame', og begeistrer på hvert eneste skritt på veien." Alix Rickloff, forfatter "Jeg elsket å lese om hvordan denne uredde kvinnen tok landet og verden med storm. Livet hennes spenner over så mange viktige historiske hendelser og mennesker på 1900-tallet, fra første verdenskrig, til drapet på JFK. En tvers gjennom gripende og tilfredsstillende leseopplevelse."Jeanne Mackin, forfatter

Zane is a mysterious boy with non-verbal autism. His words are all hidden away, leaving those around him to wonder what he may want or need. Zane's Little World is an illuminating story, with charming illustration, that guides children to better understand their neurodiverse peers through awareness and empathy. It serves as a valuable classroom resource by promoting inclusion and acceptance, while opening the door to insightful and engaging conversations about children with unique needs.

Joshua's Marvelous Adventure with WorldKingThe Tale of a Boy and His DestinyJoshua and his brothers, Nicholas and Liam, were brimming with excitement as they arrived at their Nanny's house for the weekend. The sun was shining brightly, and the allure of the nearby beach was irresistible. As they played and explored, they uncovered an old game console buried in the sand. Its surface was worn, but the gold letters spelling "WorldKing" gleamed invitingly. Intrigued by their find, the boys couldn't wait to retreat to their room that night. The air buzzed with anticipation as Joshua pressed the buttons, testing their functionality. Suddenly, the room seemed to blur, and they found themselves spiralling down a vortex, caught in a whirlwind of colours and light. Their descent into this strange world was disorienting. Nicholas was snatched away by a majestic bird, disappearing into the sky. Liam tumbled into the basket of a hot air balloon, drifting off into the unknown. Joshua, however, landed gently in a land unlike any other he had seen before. The trees were a riot of colours, their leaves shimmering in hues unimaginable to the human eye. As he stood bewildered, a creature approached him. It was like nothing he had ever encountered, with a curious mix of features that defied earthly classification. The creature bowed low and spoke in a reverent tone, "King Joshua, you have arrived." Joshua's heart pounded with a mix of fear and excitement. This was his World, and he was its King. Joshua soon learned that this vibrant land was marred by the presence of the Ghougs who lived in Vanish City.Merkel, the strange creature who had greeted him, became Joshua's steadfast companion. Merkel explained that to restore Vanish City and save his brothers, Joshua had to overcome the wicked Key Master, a formidable foe who held the city captive and controlled the Ghougs. Were the Ghougs really bad or simply under the rulership of the Key Master?Joshua's journey was fraught with challenges. Each step brought him closer to understanding his true potential and the responsibilities that came with being a king. Each challenge he overcame revealed more about the world he was destined to protect. Scientists in the real world had tried to control or destroy the game, fearing its power, but to no avail.Those who had experienced its magic knew that the game was never truly lost. It had a way of finding those destined to enter its world, waiting for the right moment to reveal itself once more.For Joshua, the adventure had changed him forever. He returned to his world with a newfound sense of purpose and wisdom far beyond his years. Joshua's tale captivated his family. Nanny seemed to understand the gravity of his adventure in a way his parents couldn't. There was something in her demeanour, a quiet assurance that spoke volumes. Joshua's curiosity grew with each story he recounted, each tale of WorldKing's magic and the battles he fought. How did Nanny know so much about WorldKing and why did she have Merkel's funny yellow hat?

Billie Red Wattle hasn't a care in the world. He is handsome, he flies, and he keeps intruders away from Mr. and Mrs. Roberts' garden. But everything changes the day Billie becomes a dad. Handsome Billie Red Wattle suddenly finds his life turned upside down Keeping intruders away was a piece of cake compared to this A Book that teaches children 'responsibility' and about the Australian Flora and Fauna in a fun way

Four-and-a-half-year-old Liam loves all Marine Creatures, but particularly SHARKS. Liam's fantasy is to be able to embark on underwater ocean adventures and talk to Sharks. One sunny day, when he goes fishing with his Dad, he meets Dearborn, a Great Whale Shark. To Liam's great surprise his eyes begin to shine with amazing magical beams, which enables him to talk to Dearborn The Big Shark tells him he is a special Shark Boy and they have been waiting for him to come to their world.Together with his Granddad, Liam embarks on a Marvelous Adventure full of fun in the Deep Sea, with Goutomi the Japanese Stingray, Maximillian Forbes, the very posh Lion Fish and Pufferbee the little Prickle Puffer-fish An exciting, adventure bedtime story book for children ages 4 to 8 who love marine life. This beautifully illustrated book about a Shark is the first in the series of Liam Shark Boy's adventures. The pictures of fish and the ocean animals teach curious children about the habits of the sea animals in a fun way.Brian ReadHealthy Mum's Magazine 5-star rating30/10/19Liam Shark BoyReview by Brian R. on 30 Oct 2019Book Style: Toddler and Kids Story bookReading Level: 3 (Reading Alone due to: Length of book and some descriptive vocabulary)Reading Length: 10-15 minutes (FYI - we never account for toddler questions) Illustration: Fun, cartoonish, cuteAge Target: 1-8 Years of AgeWhen reviewing this book, I was concerned about the sheer length of the story. However, as I got into the story, I found that the author had presented the story in beautifully constructed stand-alone segments. Those segments make it incredibly easy to read this book with a toddler, as it's just like a new story (with the same characters) every couple of pages. What's more, the book appears long (with 48 pages), but the font is large, and the illustrations provide interesting pauses for the young reader. What you're left with is a book that's really well written for toddlers and children alike. Brian Read - Children's BooksThere are several things to be impressed with in Liam Shark Boy. One of my favorite things about the book was the fact that...it was filled with facts There are easy 2-3 facts per page that I, as a parent, learned during the story. What's more, I know my child was learning 5-6 things per page and enjoying the in-depth knowledge he was gaining about the ocean and sea life in general. Another thing that I loved about the book was just how specific everything was. For example, it wasn't just a boat that Liam went on with his father. No, it was a Kingfisher Offshore boat. We weren't just talking about a Porcupine Puffer Fish (and his family), we were talking about Pufferbee and Pufferbee's grandfather, Grandpuff. It's this specificity that really helps with retention in toddlers, and I loved how this story was so intentional in its inclusion of specifics. I think it's obvious from my review (above) that I really enjoyed Liam Shark Boy. Not only that, but my little boy enjoyed it just as much as I did, and isn't that what's important? He loved the magical story, the fact that Liam had super powers, and he loved all of the facts about the oceans and sea life. What's more, the story has been awarded a 2016 eLit Award in the Children's Books section, which should tell you all you need to know.

The Magic Hill allows the readers to experience "magic" in a realistic way. This magic is something everyone can have in their lives and prevents that superficial expectation that magic is only shown instantaneously through a show. It emerges internally through giving. As one gives, it not only makes that person feel better, but it helps others in ways never expected. This enables those that were helped to also give, which comes back around. This book demonstrates this idea in a fun story about a "magic" hill that encompasses the cyclical pattern that happens in life through giving and explains how magic actualizes in our lives everyday. It opens our hearts and allows love to flow.

31 Days of Just Jesus is a devotional designed to help you remove all the static that interrupts your daily walk with God. This devotional takes you through 31 days of thoughts that try to control and manipulate you and it shows you how to overcome these destructive mindsets through the Word of God. Our minds are powerful - they can create and they can destroy. When our minds are focused on Christ, we can expect a transformation that will bring us into an abundant and joyful life.

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Miss Mia Moore is young, beautiful, successful and wealthy. This she knows which makes her superficial, conceited, and downright selfish. Not to mention she is a bit of a sexist, (well she is). She has one goal, this money. Cut throat when it comes to business and a tyrant in love. Caught in a love triangle between the good boy vs. bad guy. One being a young man named Brian, aspiring actor + waiter = broke, & the other a married man; whom oddly favors her absentee father. Daddy issues to the third degree. She is about to launch her new series of lingerie on Christmas Eve, a collection she calls "naughty or nice." Ironically, she hates Christmas, but it's good for the money. People like to spend money around the holidays and she likes to make it. Distorted life, Devastated by her present state, if she doesn't let go of the past she will never have a future with either of these men or any man for that matter. This book touches base with everything from social stigmas, stereotypes, sexism, double standards, how daddy issues can affect grown women, self-discovery, love and life.

The Aspiring Minimalist’s Guide to Living Consciously and Contributing to a “Greener” Tomorrow“This is the perfect book for people that want to find a realistic roadmap to sustainable living.” -The Holistic MillennialEco-minimalism is a hot-button issue right now, and for good reason. Living a life with less can be the key to saving our precious planet.Break the consumption cycle. There’s so much to do, and way too much to buy. Whether it’s through late night TV ads, social media, or other sources of influence, we are addicted to buying and then storing things. Sometimes we consume with no regret and other times we realize that we’re doing more harm than good to our wallets and our homes. It’s a constant cycle-one that many are longing to break. Who wants their hard-earned money to go toward something that soon ends up in a landfill?A guide to eco-minimalism with a plan that is realistic. Manufacturing "stuff" exploits Earth's precious (and finite) resources. And then there's the harsh reality of where it all goes. Our discarded possessions ultimately head to landfills and contribute to environmental pollution, releasing greenhouse gases during breakdown and decomposition. Sustainable Minimalism is the solution. Empower yourself to incrementally incorporate the tenets of sustainable minimalism into your home and life. Learn to master the easiest tasks first and build upon your successes-a practical and stress-free process. Now that’s sustainable!A blueprint for sustainability and stress management:How to gain greater mental clarity and increase your free time with fewer possessionsEnvironmentally friendly ways of decluttering and organizingWays to improve your financial stability, while going green at the same timeHow to get organized and operate a zero-waste homeIf you enjoyed books like Zero Waste Home, The Minimalist Home, or The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you’ll love Sustainable Minimalism.

59 Weeks by Stephanie M. Atkins In this body of work, Stephanie Atkins chronicles the accounts of a daughter who cares for her ailing mother over fifty-nine weeks of illness. The narrator weaves her roles as pastor and daughter with her fixation on death and dying. Sprinkled with poetry into prose, she tells a stirring tale of family love and sacrifice. A story of caregiving, separation, and family loss, the book will leave you feeling the warmth of generations of love between these women.