'She is not dead, but sleeping, Jesus says in the Gospel of Luke; like the sick girl of that verse, the speakers of Joanna Valente’s sharp and urgent ​ Marys of the Sea​ ​ toss and turn through a series of feverish nightmares that refract lived experiences into prophetic and wild new imaginings. Preoccupied with the consequences of mothering and not-mothering, these fifty-three poems trenchantly interrogate sexual violence and its aftermath, lingering at the site of trauma as though hanging onto the lip of an abyss. Writing becomes ...

This book is an account of art works made between 1997-2002 that investigated convergences of recorded sound and physical materiality. These activities fused autobiography with wider historical perspectives in an openly interpretive engagement with the symbolism of heritage sites. In addition, I have drawn upon sources such as radio broadcasts together with the digital acoustics of video game parlours to reposition notions of simulation, facsimile and electronic information as so much virtual weight. The projects were formulated as site-specific installations ...

The Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task. In addition to handling the dangers of her job, Kenna also has to deal with both old and new relationships. Shifting power dynamics put a strain on some connections while others start to grow. However, the intense situation takes its toll on Kenna. ...

The deadly Madame Atomos is a brilliant but twisted Japanese scientist who is out to avenge herself against the United States for the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where she lost her family. Opposing her are Smith Beffort of the FBI, Dr. Alan Soblen, and Yosho Akamatsu of the Japanese Secret Police. This classic French sci-fi thriller series from the 1960s is presented here in English for the first time in a nine-volume omnibus edition. In this volume, the third in the series, Miss Atomos' fight to the death against the KKK, and her eventual betrayal ...

The research topic is related to the elimination of domestic violence against women. Such a choice was caused by the significance and universality of the problem, recognized for the last two decades worldwide and posed on the EU agenda as one of its strategic priorities. The comparative analysis of Finland and Lithuania reveals that in the former case, the prevalence rate of domestic violence is significantly higher, while public awareness in this problem is correspondingly lower. Such a situation testifies to shortcomings inherent to a social-democratic ...

An indispensable guide to choosing the best name for your new baby, in a convenient and portable Gem edition. Choosing a baby's name is one of the first and most delightful responsibilities for moms and dads-to-be. This comprehensive book will help them make that all-important choice from one of the most up-to-date alphabetical listings available. With information including: -The origins and meanings of names -Popular nicknames and derivations -Names made popular by famous people -Fascinating facts of historical interest -And much, much more! ...

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Ruby Heart Cry Havoc Book One Paranormal Victorian steampunk fantasy, with Gothic horror and romance. A book of manners, magic and mayhem. After her father is murdered, budding scientist Jemima Hardcastle is packed off to boarding school by her guardian and heir to Willow Park, Edward Huntington. When they finally meet again at a house party, four years later, Edward doesn’t recognise his ward and the two share a flirtation that is broken when Jemima confesses her true identity. The murder of another party guest and the theft of a precious ...

Why The Law of Attraction Hasn't Given You the Life of Your Dreams Yet ...And What To FINALLY Do About it Once and For All To Easily Manifest Your Desires Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible. Seekers of The Secret frequently find themselves frustrated and discouraged in their attempts to "attract love" or "attract money" and other big-ticket items, because their only exposure to manifesting comes from simple formulas, which tend to fall short in providing real-world practical application. The author shares her manifesting secrets in this comprehensive ...