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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Whistling Vivaldi: And Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us (Issues of Our Time)
Author: Claude M. SteelePublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393341488
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The acclaimed social psychologist offers an insider’s look at his research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity. Claude M. Steele, who has been called “one of the few great social psychologists,” offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity. He sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men, and lays out a plan for mitigating these “stereotype threats” and reshaping American identities.
Jane Steele
Author: Lyndsay FayePublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698155955
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The reimagining of Jane Eyre as a gutsy, heroic serial killer that The New York Times Book Review calls “wonderfully entertaining” and USA Today describes as “sheer mayhem meets Victorian propriety”—nominated for the 2017 Edgar Award for Best Novel. “Reader, I murdered him.” A sensitive orphan, Jane Steele suffers first at the hands of her spiteful aunt and predatory cousin, then at a grim school where she fights for her very life until escaping to London, leaving the corpses of her tormentors behind her. After years of hiding from the law while penning macabre “last confessions” of the recently hanged, Jane thrills at discovering an advertisement. Her aunt has died and her childhood home has a new master: Mr. Charles Thornfield, who seeks a governess. Burning to know whether she is in fact the rightful heir, Jane takes the position incognito and learns that Highgate House is full of marvelously strange new residents—the fascinating but caustic Mr. Thornfield, an army doctor returned from the Sikh Wars, and the gracious Sikh butler Mr. Sardar Singh, whose history with Mr. Thornfield appears far deeper and darker than they pretend. As Jane catches ominous glimpses of the pair’s violent history and falls in love with the gruffly tragic Mr. Thornfield, she faces a terrible dilemma: Can she possess him—body, soul, and secrets—without revealing her own murderous past? “A thrill ride of a novel. A must read for lovers of Jane Eyre, dark humor, and mystery.”—PopSugar.com
The Billionaire's Fake Wife
Author: L SteelePublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
I never should have agreed to becoming his fake wife... Sinclair Amadeus Sterling aka Mr. Superior Jackass with a God complex.Who also happens to be my blackmailer... gulp.Tall, dark, gazzilionaire growly pants.The first time I met him, I kneed him in his very well endowed balls, don't ask!He had that tightly leashed, controlling air and a smoldering glare that made me damp in seconds.The only thing that sucks worse than his attitude is his (lack of) sense of humor! Honest.Sadly, he's also the one who could save my business from going bust. Hell!So when he offers me the chance to work with him, I can hardly refuse, right?Only catch? I need to be his pretend wife for hold-your-breath, thirty days.I should have turned and run right then, but...He has the connections to help my sister's failing health, not to mention the money to wipe away my debt.And yeah that... sneaky video recording of him getting me off. OMG!Besides, it's only thirty days, right?It's not like I'm in danger of falling in love with London's most notorious bachelor.Then he tells me the real reason for the charade.And everything changes... Note: This is a standalone Enemies to Lovers, Fake Marriage, Billionaire Romance featuring a hot possessive billionaire and the curvy spitfire who dares to go toe to toe with him! 1-Click NOW
Remarks Upon Mr. Steele's Crisis
Author: Steele's Bayou Expedition, a Driving Tour Guide
Author: David DumasPublisher: Author House
ISBN: 147727443X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
This book is designed for the amateur historian who is interested in visiting location related to the Vicksburg campaign. This book contains photographs, locations along with mileage and GPS coordinates of significant places along the march. Also included are excerpts from the Official Records of the War Rebellion.
Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea
Author: L. Frank BaumPublisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513210572
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea (1906) is a novel by L. Frank Baum. Although he is more widely known as the author of the Land of Oz series, Baum also used several pseudonyms to make forays into more conventional fiction for young adults. Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea, written under the pen name “Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald,” is a story of discovery, betrayal, fortune, and adventure. “An orphan, now, and alone in the world. This father whom the angry seas had engulfed was the only relative I had known since my sweet little mother wearied of the world and sought refuge in Heaven, years and years ago.” Having already lost his mother as a boy, sixteen year old Sam Steele faces tragedy once more. His father’s ship, the Saracen, was lost at sea near the Lucayan Archipelago, leaving just one sailor alive. All that remains of Captain Steele are his watch, his ring, and a son who never had the chance to say goodbye. Soon, Sam is cut off from his rightful inheritance by Mrs. Ranck, his guardian. Alone in the world, without a penny to his name, Sam reconnects with his maternal uncle Naboth, a sea captain preparing to sail from San Francisco to join the Klondike Gold Rush. Together, they journey into the vast Pacific, where fortune and danger await. While Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea is far from the fantasy and fairy tale style most of Baum’s readers adore him for, it remains an entertaining work of adventure fiction for devoted fans of the Oz series and newcomers alike. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of L. Frank Baum’s Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.
Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama
Author: L. Frank BaumPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
In 'Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama' by L. Frank Baum, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the lush landscapes of Panama as they follow the escapades of the adventurous Sam Steele. Known for his imaginative and fantastical writing style, Baum combines elements of travelogue, adventure, and fantasy in this unique literary work. Set in the early 1900s, the book captures the essence of the time period and offers a captivating glimpse into the exotic world of Panama. The vivid descriptions and engaging plot make it a delightful read for fans of adventurous tales. Readers will be transported to a world filled with excitement and wonder, where anything is possible. With its blend of adventure and imagination, 'Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama' is sure to enchant and entertain readers of all ages. L. Frank Baum's creative storytelling and world-building skills shine in this enchanting novel, providing a delightful escape for those seeking a thrilling literary adventure.
Steele's Book of Niagara Falls
Author: Horatio A. ParsonsPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368745166
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1840.
Author: ![Remarks upon the truth, design, and seasonableness of Sir Richard Steele's [or, rather B. Hoadly's] dedication to the Pope, to which is prefixed, a dedication to the said knight, in the same style and manner PDF](https://books.google.com/books/content/images/frontcover/9BJgAAAAcAAJ?fife=w80-h100)
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