One of the great bestseller of our time: the novel that inspired Robert Redford’s Oscar-winning film starring Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People, Judith Guest’s remarkable first novel, the Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into ...

Whenever I think of my work, old-time radio shows come to mind. Radio created mental images that transported listeners with the spoken word.Look long enough at my work, and you’ll see a story. If you take the time and the chance, these characters draw you into their world, and make the trip worthwhile A vacation. complements of your imagination.Enjoy the company of my “Wild” flowers and the natural world, (both real and imagined) Study them, see old friends, childhood memor...

A riveting memoir of disco-era nightlife and the outrageous goings-on behind the doors of New York City's most famous and exclusive nightclubIn the disco days and nights of New York City in the 1970s and 1980s, the place to be was Studio 54. Andy Warhol, Liza Minnelli, and Bianca Jagger were among the nightly assortment of A-list celebrity regulars consorting with New York's young, wild, and beautiful. Studio 54 was a place where almost nothing was taboo, from nonst...

A cornerstone of Welsh mythic tradition, this enchanting new edition of the Mabinogion brings Lady Charlotte Guest’s classic 1877 translation back into the light.Drawn from the medieval Welsh corpus, this collection includes the revered Four Branches of the Mabinogi and some of the earliest surviving stories of King Arthur. Offering insight into the world behind the words, six thoughtful essays introduce the history and endurance of these ancient narrative...

Create modern, secure websites easily and quickly with Django 6 through realistic case studies updated for the latest async features and modern Python supportKey FeaturesGet to grips with Django 6 functionality, the MVT paradigm, and its new async-powered featuresBuild and extend a book-review site using updated templates, forms, async features, and ORM toolsExplore REST APIs, async views, third-party integrations, testing, and modern deploymen...

Obsession. Revenge. Secrets. A mother's lust for vengeance threatens her sobriety—and her life—in this twisted psychological thriller debut.When a grieving mother, Dina Young, learns that the man who killed her daughter is being released from prison, her grip on sobriety falters. But when she calls her new AA sponsor for support, the sparky Rosie Rey suggests revenge instead—and offers Dina an airtight alibi.Rosie's alibi comes at a terrible cost, though, and...

King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot offers a panoramic exploration of Arthurian legends, capturing the timeless allure of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Through an eclectic synthesis of prose and poetry, the collection delves into the ethos of the Arthurian age with narratives that traverse the boundaries between myth and reality. Each tale presents a fresh perspective on the valor, romance, and betrayal entwined in the lore of Camelot. The ...

Lady Charlotte Guest's translation of 'The Mabinogion' offers an exquisite glimpse into the rich tapestry of Welsh mythology and folklore, capturing the enchanting tales that shaped the cultural identity of Wales. Written in the 12th to 14th centuries and founded on even older oral traditions, this collection encompasses interwoven narratives filled with romance, adventure, and supernatural elements. Guest's skillful prose resonates with lyrical beauty while remaining faithful to the origi...

KING ARTHUR - Ultimate Collection: 10 Books of Myths, Tales & The History Behind The Legendary King immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Arthurian mythos. This anthology weaves together a multifaceted narrative tapestry that spans several centuries, capturing the evolving nature of Arthurian tales. The collection includes a range of literary styles, from the lyrical poetry of Tennyson to the prose of Malory, offering a comprehensive perspective on the legendary king. Each work serves a...

King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot gathers a rich, diachronic archive of Arthurian imagination, tracing Camelot through medieval romance, Victorian poetry, children's retelling, and modernized mythic narration. The collection ranges from chivalric quests and enchantments to tragic meditations on loyalty, desire, kingship, and national destiny. Episodes of the Round Table, the Grail, Merlin's counsel, and Arthur's final loss acquire distinct tonal reg...

King Arthur Premium Collection gathers ten books that trace the Arthurian imagination from medieval romance to modernized legend, presenting Camelot as both historical puzzle and enduring cultural myth. Chivalric chronicle, prose romance, lyric poetry, antiquarian inquiry, and children's retelling coexist here, revealing how quests, betrayals, enchantments, and ideals of kingship have been repeatedly reshaped. The volume's juxtaposition of foundational narratives with historical discussion...

In the dynamic collection *Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung v Rayner & Keeler Ltd*, the contributors explore the nuanced realm of jurisprudence through a rich tapestry of narratives and essays. This anthology deftly presents a diverse range of legal analyses and literary articulations that collectively capture the complexity of intellectual property, corporate identity, and the intricate interplay between innovation and ownership rights. Within these pages, readers will encounter a mosaic of approaches...