Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett was born on the 16th August 1846 at Standishgate, near Wigan.After a good education she worked as a journalist for the Newcastle Daily Chronicle and went on to become a widespread and popular writer of adventure and society novels.As a feminist writer it is a little bizarre that she published as Mrs George Corbett. Her most ardent feminist work was ‘New Amazonia: A Foretaste of the Future,’ though other of her works were also similarly themed and ...

Applicable for all types of libraries. Needs assessment can be defined as the process of using one or more techniques to collect and analyze data on library users or potential users. The guide includes the methodology and techniques for carrying out needs assessment projects, ranging from short-term assessments to long-term research or comprehensive collection assessments. Various types of data, techniques, and methodology are described, as are associated pointers and pitfalls.

The first three paranormal fantasy novellas in this multi-author shared world of Havenwood Falls, home to sexy men, strong women, and neighbors who bite.Forget You Not by Kristie CookWhen Kaela's moroi vampire gene was unknowingly triggered, her sudden and insatiable thirst nearly killed her fiancé. To escape the painful memories, she accepts an unexpected and peculiar job offer in Havenwood Falls, where she discov...

Isaac prefers to keep the D/s part of his relationship with Tom strictly private. One day, however, he reads about a non-commercial BDSM club with a playroom for hire…Committed couple Isaac and Tom have recently discovered they want to explore BDSM, and especially D/s, as part of their committed relationship. There are still doubts and questions, but Isaac knows how to wield his favourite cane for his submissive's painful pleasure.S&M is also a very private thing f...

This report will show how the Glycemic Index is calculated and how to use it effectively as a guide to live healthier. It will show that following the Glycemic Index can be done very easily and that the benefits of following the Index are many. You will see how controlling the foods you eat based on the Glycemic Index will allow you to lose weight, reduce your risk of diabetes, and lower your cholesterol, just to name a few.The Glycemic Index is linked directly to the sugars in foods and how ...

For decades, the history of Africa has been told through two inaccurate lenses. The first is the story of an innocent and unwitting native population ruthlessly conquered by racist, selfish, and evil Europeans who only care for profit. The second is the story of a righteous colonizer uplifting heathens by teaching them science, mathematics, and philosophy as if the people had never discovered them. Fortunately, these views could not be further from the truth!Take a journey with Ose...

Ukiyo-e (‘pictures of the floating world’) is a branch of Japanese art which originated during the period of prosperity in Edo (1615-1868). Characteristic of this period, the prints are the collective work of an artist, an engraver, and a printer. Created on account of their low cost thanks to the progression of the technique, they represent daily life, women, actors of kabuki theatre, or even sumo wrestlers. Landscape would also later establish itself as a favourite subject. Moronobu, the...

New to BDSM, Dominant Isaac learns how to bring his sub Tom to new heights during a weekend of pain and pleasure.Now he's admitted to his lover, Tom—and more importantly, to himself— that he's willing to explore his Dominant side, Isaac prepares for a weekend during which both he and Tom will stay in their roles as Dominant and submissive. Isaac has a great time selecting the flogger, paddle and cane he's planning to use.During their special weekend, Isaac and Tom ...

The bestselling and highly acclaimed Soul Savers series continues with Book 3, Dangerous Devotion.Holy hell. If you’d told me a month ago how much my life was about to change, I would have laughed maniacally. But here I am with extraordinary powers and my view of the world turned on its head. I have so much to learn about my new life and the people in it—vampires, mages, shifters, and more. One thing I’m learning quickly: Nothing is what it seems on the su...

My children are powerful. Dangerous. Deadly. And supposedly they’re marked. Whatever the hell that means.Part III: MarkedTwo years ago, tragedy struck. Not once. Not twice. But three times. And we’re still dealing with the aftermath. I hate the actions we had to take at the time, but I know they were necessary for the protection of everyone. And now all of our efforts, all of our caution and sacrifices might be unraveling.W...

Never make a deal with a fae, they say. But sometimes there’s no choice, consequences be damned.As daughters of the Amadis royal family, my twin Brielle and I should have been helping our people rebuild civilization after the War of Armageddon. Instead, our mother does the unthinkable, possibly sparking a new war, and we’re whisked away to another realm to hide us from our enemies. When we return home, we discover our parents are missing, our people have scattered,...

Defending souls is my purpose . . . but can I save my own?My toes curl over the edge of an abyss, my lifeline of hope fraying into a thin line. If it snaps, I’ll plunge into complete darkness. Thankfully, I have my son and my writing. Because of them and the support of my mother, I’ve been able to hold on.Until now.Erratic impulses, disturbing delusions and my own demonic blood threaten my sanity. Everything about my world is twisting and t...