An easy-to-read biography of "the most important and compelling popular musician of the twenty-first century," includes infographics and photos ( The New Yorker).Beyoncé needs no introduction. Singer, artist, activist and icon, she is worshiped by her many fans around the word.This stunning graphic biography tells the story of how a young singer from Texas transformed into a global superstar, celebrating the highlights and successes of her c...

Volume I descriptionBetween Chapters (Volume I)A collection of 5 short stories on love and romanceExcerpts from each story:Luck...Locking up, I spot a lone figure braving the rain with an umbrella, which seems to betray them against the relentless downpour. As I watch, their umbrella succumbs, folding helplessly. As I stare at them I realise it's a girl. She scans for shelter, unaware of my presence. Without hesitation, I unlock ...

Notorious art thief Alex targets the "Cupid's Kiss," a legendary artifact stolen from the impregnable Thorne Museum. He approaches the museum's curator, Elena, with a hidden agenda, but her determination to recover the artifact leads to a surprising partnership. Forced to pose as a couple, they navigate a world of deception as their motives and feelings become entangled. Now, Alex faces a choice: his original goal or a chance at redemption with Elena.

In the last thirty years or so a large number of once commonplace words, phrases and expressions have disappeared without trace from common usage. And with them, too, have gone a number of goods, services and everyday objects that were once an important part of our everyday lives. Where did they go and why?Lost English takes a look at how our language has changed and how the pace of modern life, the influence of American culture, changes in the country's sociological forma...

Sixteen-year-old Josie Geller, a brainy popular girl with a secret (no kisses!), lands a summer internship at the Chicago Sun-Times. Mentored by the cool editor, Samantha, Josie dives into journalism while desperately seeking her first kiss before summer ends. Through hilarious misadventures, Josie befriends the charming musician Gus and the cynical reporter Guy. As the "kiss deadline" nears, Josie must overcome her fears to find love (and maybe break a news story) before summer fades.

A young adult science fiction story that follows Clara Garcia, a seventeen-year-old girl who has just moved to the small town of Smithville, Texas. Clara is immediately drawn to the town's mysterious charm, but she soon discovers that Smithville is not all that it seems. Enter Aidan, a mysterious yet charming boy with an air of intrigue that piques Clara's curiosity. When Clara starts to experience strange visions and dreams, she realizes that she is the only one who can save Smithville fr...

With contemporary approaches based on theory and the lived experience of dementia, Occupational Therapy and Dementia is written using an occupational justice lens. It examines how core elements of how occupational therapy may support the person living with dementia through valued activity in continuing engagement in their lives, sustaining their identity and sense of purpose. This edited collection critically analyses traditional thinking about dementia practice from over 40 contr...

Old Testament SurveyBy: Dr. Chris RobertsOld Testament Survey is a conservative, evangelical overview of the books of the Old Testament. The author defends conservative dates and biblical doctrines from a fundamentalist perspective. The book is a product of years of Bible college teaching and pastoral ministry. It is designed to help believers understand the message of each Old Testament book.About the AuthorDr. Chris Roberts currently serves as the pastor o...

The second edition of Doing Ethics in Media continues its mission of providing an accessible but comprehensive introduction to media ethics, with a grounding in moral philosophy, to help students think clearly and systematically about dilemmas in the rapidly changing media environment.Each chapter highlights specific considerations, cases, and practical applications for the fields of journalism, advertising, digital media, entertainment, public relations, and social media....

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In Idle Worship a hand-picked crop of stars, who should know better (and sometimes do), examine the absurd and auto-erotic world of fan fever – and ponder whether pop promises a path to enlightenment or an endless pageant of tasteless clothing, recycled attitudes and vicious haircuts.Refreshingly witty and weird, often touching and always drenched in teen spirit, this is like no other book about music ever published. Among those taking their chance to chip away at golden pop memori...

Pine-Wave Energy: A Guide to Conflict Resolution provides a simplistic yet realistic guide to understanding and resolving conflict in normal day-to-day life, both with ourselves and others. It is a tool to understanding perception within conflict, how emotions become the catalyst for conflict, communication styles, and personality types. It shares effective techniques regarding verbal and nonverbal communication. This is inclusive of the systematically developed QSC strategy for effective ...