A lyrical and visceral short story collection, The Body of the Thing unpicks the hierarchies that thrum under our relationships, from first loves and lusts to motherhood and miscarriages, from sexual awakenings to final confrontations with death.Traversing bougie neighborhoods in Manhattan, sun-drenched piazzas in Italy, coastal Maine, and the bustle of London, these stories chase the fallout when women’s bodies are valued for their beauty and youth, dismi...

Enhanced ebook edition of A Woman of No Importance featuring a full cast audio performance of the play.Devilishly attractive Lord Illingworth is notorious for his skill as a seducer. But he is still invited to all the "best" houses while his female conquests must hide their shame in seclusion. In this devastating comedy, Wilde uses his celebrated wit to expose English society's narrow view of everything from sexual mores to Americans.The ebook also features...

"Emma", authored by JANE AUSTEN (1). This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practical or philosophical takeaways. Th...

Romantic Disenchantment - 5 Classic Novels brings together transcendent works of the Romantic and realist literary movements, exploring the intricate disillusionments that shadow the ideals of love and society. This collection represents a broad array of literary styles from sensitive irony and social commentary to deeply investigative character studies. With each novel a profound contemplation in its own right, the anthology encapsulates tales of emotional complexity and societal critique...

Doomed Romance – 3 Classic Gothic Novels presents a haunting exploration of love's darker dimensions, encapsulating the essence of the Gothic tradition's fascination with romance, mystery, and decay. This anthology is a compendium of masterpieces that juxtapose the eerie with the passionate, intertwining both the specters of tumultuous relationships and the foreboding ambiance of Gothic settings. The collection masterfully traverses varied literary landscapes—each story distinctively contr...

This comprehensive guide brings together the diverse experiences of supervisors and supervisees following the music therapy career journey from the first training placement to an established and nuanced career.Elevating the voice of the supervisee to speak in concert with the supervisor, a balanced focus addresses not only support for supervising trainees in the current field, but the effect this has on supervisees' professional development and the subsequent impact on future clien...

In any 24 hours there might be sleeping, eating, kids, parents, friends, lovers, work, school, travel, deadlines, emails, phone calls, Facebook, Twitter, the news, the TV, Playstation, music, movies, sport, responsibilities, passions, desires, dreams.Why should you stop what you're doing and read a book?Reading is not an innate human ability. Many people can't read. Many people would rather read a newspaper, a magazine, a blog, a cereal packet, than a novel.But peop...

Inspired by the classic silent film of 1919, this original audio play won the Independent Publishers Award in 1998 for best direct-to-audio production. John de Lancie stars as a young poet who visits a fair one night with his friend and girlfriend. Entering Dr. Caligari’s tent, they meet the mysterious Cesare, a kind of zombie, who is neither alive nor dead—and who forecasts doom for our high-strung protagonist and his friends.Combining the directness of an old-time radio play and ...

Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and award-winning writers amongst them, this is a unique collection of words.Proceeds from ...

The Dangerous Liaisons Collection from Mills and BoonIncluding the titles:Dangerous Liaisons: DesireDangerous Liaisons: PropositionsDangerous Liaisons: SeductionDangerous Liaisons: InnocenceDangerous Liaisons: Passion

A sizzling double collection of romances from Mills and BoonIncluding the collectionsLatin Lovers and Dangerous LiaisonsTitles Include:Latin Lovers: The Billionaire’s PersuasionLatin Lovers: Under the Latin SunLatin Lovers: Duty and DesireLatin Lovers: Claiming the HeiressLatin Lovers: Spanish SunsetsLatin Lovers: Dusk ‘Til DawnDangerous Liaisons: DesireDangerous Liaisons: Pro...

Churches large and small across the world and in every denomination have rising numbers of single people on their leadership staff. This book presents a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry. Through extensive interviews and focus groups, the authors present both a practical application and a positive message for those serving God as single clergy or pastoral leaders.