In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Dolly Parton, the singer–songwriter and businesswoman.Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family ‘as poor as dirt’. She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she follow...

All the money in the world can’t fix a broken heart.It should be smooth sailing as I take my company public, we’ve been planning this for years, everything is in place—with one exception:Me.Enter Nina Blaze. She’s a PR consultant, fixer for the rich and stupid, and I definitely fit the bill.All I wanted was someone to help me tamp down the fire of my wicked temper.I never expected her to light a blaze of desire in my heart—and everyw...

Noé Wade comes from a planet without feelings. He arrives in London on a standard research visa, with a camera, a notebook, and very precise instructions: observe, document, do not participate.His landlady Zoe Mira has never heard of not participating. She is a blogger, a collector of people, and constitutionally incapable of letting anyone be quietly miserable in the spare room. The neighbours are no better. A widow who cooks for twelve. A family with three children who treat pers...

"Dos Meses en Madrid: Stories with Exercises for Spanish Learners" follows the journey of a young man who embarks on a two-month language course in Madrid. Through his experiences and adventures in the city, readers not only explore his story but also learn and practice Spanish along the way.Join this character as he navigates the vibrant streets of Madrid, makes new friends, and immerses himself in the local culture. Each story is designed to provide insights into everyday life in...

This open access handbook presents a multidisciplinary and multifaceted perspective on how the ‘digital’ is simultaneously changing Russia and the research methods scholars use to study Russia. It provides a critical update on how Russian society, politics, economy, and culture are reconfigured in the context of ubiquitous connectivity and accounts for the political and societal responses to digitalization. In addition, it answers practical and methodological questions in handling Russian ...

It’s time for the Wind Whisperers to make their annual journey to the top of Crystal Mountain, a sacred place of gathering, to awaken spring. Melashka is one of the twelve female volunteers participating in this arduous trek. The trip goes horribly wrong when the demon of the swamp, Mara, kidnaps the whole group. Chuga loves his sister, Melashka, with all his heart and needs to save her and the others. But first, he must melt the heart of winter and awaken spring. A story about the love a ...

This delightful story follows the adventures of Paisley and Posie, a mother-daughter duo of golden retrievers who are full of love and mischief! One rainy afternoon, boredom gets the best of them, and the curious pups chew up the family's remote control. Uh-oh! When the family discovers the chewed-up mess, frustration lingers for a moment but quickly melts into giggles. After all, life with dogs is full of surprises, and even in chaos, love always wins.With charming illustrations a...

Why do new teachers change schools or leave the profession? Stories from Novice Teachers: This is Induction? attempts to address this question. In this book, we feature the stories of a dozen novice teachers and how they were, or were not, mentored or inducted by their schools. Using data collected over a three-year period-close to 1,000 emails and face-to-face interviews, the cases presented in this book can inform school principals and district-level administrators of the situat...

London, Guy Fawkes Night. The sky fills with fireworks, the crowds cheer, and somewhere beneath the noise, the city's memory is being rewritten.When a data engineer stumbles onto evidence of a coordinated mass memory-editing operation, she discovers that the annual celebrations are cover for something far more deliberate: a systematic overwriting of collective recollection, timed to the moment when everyone is looking up. The explosions are not just spectacle. They are synchronised...

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Spanish language and culture? This unique collection of 20 easy-to-read short stories is specially crafted for novice Spanish learners like you! Each story is thoughtfully written in simple language, featuring relatable characters and everyday scenarios, making it the perfect stepping stone for those just beginning their Spanish journey.Unlock the Power of Immersive Learning:• Engaging Stories: Delve into delight...

Follow the stories of Jasmine, Paige, and Nina Morgan. These three sisters have no idea what's coming for Christmas!A Kiss for Christmas. Jasmine's pursuing her career over the man she loves. It's the night before she leaves and a kiss changes everything. It won't be easy getting on the plane now.My Choice for Christmas. Nina thought her relationship with her boyfriend was perfect, but then she meets a single father. She has to make a choice, especially when a marriage prop...

When the family leaves their freshly cooked dinner to cool on the counter, two golden retrievers, Paisley and Posie, can't resist temptation. The delicious aroma is simply too much for these mischievous pups to ignore! What starts as a curious sniff turns into a full-blown kitchen caper as they sneak, sample, and savor every last bite.Realizing what they've done, Paisley and Posie do their best to "clean up" the evidence before their family returns home. But when the family walks t...