Creative Ageing and the Arts of Care makes a case for cultural participation by older adults to enhance the quality of their lives. Building on concepts of adult human development and empowerment, Elizabeth Brooke reframes 'active ageing' to include forms of creative expression and cultural participation crucial to transforming later stages of the life course.Focusing on the micro-level of the experiences of older adults in visual arts, dance, theatre and music, the book s...

Where do you go at night, once you have turned out the light and snuggled down under the blankets? Abigail Crabtree's imaginary world is precious to her; escape from the waking world. That is until one wintry night when a sinister horseman appears and threatens to wrest it from her in the name of the King of Traumund. Desperate to save her realm from invasion, she turns to her godfather - the enchanting Mr. Montefiore - for help. She takes refuge in his desolate country house, where rumors of...

In the course of one's existence, each individual follows a distinctive journey or tale. As the afternoon arrives, William is discharged from the medical RV, still not at his best but considerably improved after some repose and a light meal. He feels a bit miffed, as his usual routine entails grocery shopping on Saturdays. Regrettably, the current hour precludes any possibility of such errands today.Vanessa gently reminds him that she had already tackled the major grocery shopping ...

This chapter delves into the details of the Tribunal, an establishment created to accommodate werewolves on the night of the full moon, as well as to mete out justice to those wolves who have transgressed the law. Although the exact date of its inception is uncertain, the Tribunal has undoubtedly undergone significant transformation throughout the years. Early manuscripts reveal that the initial conditions were far from satisfactory; the wolves were frequently confined in cramped, dank, fr...

With over 180 color photographs and extensive commentary, this book showcases the beauty of Japanese inn, or ryokan.Featured are both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs sh...

A crow's nest view casts a surprising new light on the sinking of the Titanic.> WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Biographical Fiction"A fresh, illuminating take on a maritime disaster, An Ocean of Blame focuses on Frederick Fleet, lookout on the Titanic. With compassion and skill, Brook explores the personal and professional demons that haunted him throughout his life, dogging him from orphanage to h...

What Jacob wants, Jacob gets. A spicy meeting in the office, after everyone else has gone home. Public sex, hot and rough. In a co-worker's cubicle, perhaps, or better yet, up against the windows, where the entire city could watch if only they knew where to look. What Jacob wants, Jacob gets. And what Jacob wants is me.Note: This story is included in the author's anthology, Whetting the Appetite.

With over 180 color photographs and extensive commentary, this book showcases the beauty of Japanese inn, or ryokan.Featured are both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs sh...

With over 300 gorgeous photographs, this book is an exploration of Asia's most stunning hotels and resorts.From a stilled villa above a blue lagoon in the Maldives and a remote yoga resort in the hills of Bhutan to serene enclaves in the bustling cities of Dubai and Bangkok, Asia offers an unmatched range of luxurious accommodations to satisfy those looking to escape or in search of a one-of-a-kind experience. Beach resorts, hill resorts, spa resorts, health resort...

East Carolina University's Pirates triumphs and tragedies are captured in this collection of striking images. East Carolina University played its first intercollegiate football game on October 29, 1932, against the Scots of Presbyterian Junior College. In the more than eight decades that have followed, the ECU Pirates have experienced triumph and tragedy while creating a premier game-day experience. From the team's early days playing on farmland through the decade-long quest to join the So...

John Haldane, Earl of Stathairn, first met Lady Sibella Winborne before he left to fight Bonaparte on the Peninsular. He intended to pursue her upon his return, but his war experiences ruined that plan. Instead, disturbed by nightmares, he chooses to associate with tavern wenches and gambles his time away while he continues to spy for the Crown.But the lady remains on his mind.Lady Sibella Winborne has remained single well past her first season, despite several offers of ma...

In the Forgotten Empires magic is forbidden, dreams are destiny, and love is the greatest power of all . . .A PRISONER OF FATEAs Queen of the island kingdom of Calanthe, Lia will do anything to keep her people free—and her secrets safe—from the mad tyrant who rules the mainland. Guided by a magic ring of her father's, Lia plays the political game with the cronies the emperor sends to her island. In her heart, she knows that it's up to her t...