Author: Breanna Cone Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 9781475927207 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 88
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The community center reception hall was ablaze with a hundred tiny candles. The wedding rehearsal members were milling around waiting for the bridegroom to return. Josie checked her watch surreptitiously, once again. It had been ten minutes since Brian excused himself to take a phone call. Her fianc was supposed to be on personal leave not taking FBI calls in the middle of their rehearsal dinner. Slipping out the side door, Josie went to remind Brian Miller that their guests were waiting. The playground area beside the center was empty except for the colored chalk blocks of a hopscotch pattern on the concrete. A pair of car keys was lying on the ground at the roots of a rosebush next to the corner of the recreation hall. Where on earth could he be? The PI strolled briskly around the corner to the parking lot but there was no Federal Agent Miller anywhere in sight and his car was still in the parking lot. Taking her cell phone from her jacket pocket, Josie hit #1 on her speed dial and waited. And waited. After the tenth ring with no answer, a knot began to form in her stomach. This was not Brians usual behavior. If he was getting cold feet, he would have just told her, which meant something bad could be going down.
Author: Carolyn Wells Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 193
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Disappearance of Kimball Webb" by Carolyn Wells. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: Anna Bradley Publisher: Lyrical Press ISBN: 151610949X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 258
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A single lady of birth, beauty, and large fortune should not have this much trouble making a match. Yet after two failed betrothals, Lady Juliana Bernard is in a bind. She must find a husband at once or lose guardianship of her beloved niece. The Duke of Blackmore is her last, best hope, but once she tracks him down to Scotland she receives two pieces of starting news. First, the duke is already engaged. Second, his brother, Logan, wishes to marry her instead. Wooing does not go well at first. But just as Juliana begins to welcome the boisterous but tenderhearted Scot into her life (and her bed), secrets come between them once more. And it will take a determined husband indeed to ensure that a marriage begun in haste leads not to heartache...but to love...
Author: Rowland Wright Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 182
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Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey with "The Disappearance of Kimball Webb" by Rowland Wright. This gripping mystery pulls readers into a web of intrigue, where the unexpected vanishing of a prominent figure sends shockwaves through a seemingly tranquil community. As the mystery deepens, ask yourself: What secrets lie hidden beneath the surface of everyday life, and who among us is capable of deception? Wright masterfully crafts a narrative filled with suspense, as the characters grapple with the unsettling reality of Kimball Webb's disappearance. Each twist and turn reveals the complex relationships and hidden motives that complicate the investigation, keeping readers guessing until the very last page. This enthralling tale not only captivates with its plot but also delves into the themes of trust, betrayal, and the human psyche. Readers will find themselves questioning the nature of truth and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets. Are you ready to unravel the mystery behind "The Disappearance of Kimball Webb"? Engage with a story that challenges your perception of reality and the characters who inhabit it. This is not just a mystery; it’s an exploration of the darker corners of human nature. Your chance to uncover the truth awaits. Will you dare to follow the clues and uncover what really happened to Kimball Webb? Don’t miss this compelling read. Purchase "The Disappearance of Kimball Webb" now, and immerse yourself in a world of suspense and revelation!
Author: Kaustav Chakraborty Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1443857432 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 195
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Stereotypes result in deceptive generalizations about groups and are held in a manner that renders them as derogatory. As such, this volume advocates an active, goal-oriented effort in order to reduce prejudice through contact. Deconstructing the motivated ‘otherizing’ of the marginalized, the book offers an alternative reading of the representations of Indian body and desire, in both literature and media, that are often politically inscribed as ‘abnormal’ and ‘unnatural’ due to their non-conformity. Poststructural and postcolonial theories have argued that the body is a cultural construct rather than a natural entity. This argument is based on the assumption that there is no unalloyed body with any singular signification, but there are bodies onto which a multiplicity of meanings are inscribed and enforced. The responsibility of this ‘inscription’ lies with the agencies that hold power in a culture, and the infused meanings will consequently facilitate the ideologies of such agencies. In other words, the bodies of a certain culture are the ‘embodiment’ of the ideas of those who hold power in that culture. The corporality of the body, in this sense, is a cultural site in which the subtle political ideologies are deftly imposed, and, accordingly, ‘correct’ and ‘sanctioned’ desire is expected to germinate. Consequently, it may be argued that apparently unified or non-contradictory bodies of ‘normal’ desire should be suspected of having subtle hegemonic mechanisms in their formation. As a corollary to this, an investigation into such ‘abnormal’ bodies with ‘unnatural’ desires may have the effect of subverting such a power structure. Today’s world believes in de-stereotyped thinking and stereotyped living. Language has already been declared as a means more of camouflage than of revelation. As a result, there is a need to deconstruct the so-called ‘radical’ representations and expose the undercurrent of the norm. Otherization through stereotyping agencies and ideologies motivates racist, sexist and other de-humanizing positions and perspectives. This book, which is the outcome of the UGC-sponsored National Seminar organised by the Department of English at Southfield College, Darjeeling, is an endeavour to demystify the politics behind stereotyping, and to advocate the justification of de-stereotyping. As such, it represents a significant contribution to numerous disciplines including subaltern studies, women and gender studies, queer studies and minority discourse.
Author: Judith Martin Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393079090 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 859
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An indispensable manual to navigating life from birth to death without making a false move. Your neighbor denounces cellular telephones as instruments of the devil. Your niece swears that no one expects thank-you letters anymore. Your father-in-law insists that married women have to take their husbands' names. Your guests plead that asking them to commit themselves to attending your party ruins the spontaneity. Who is right? Miss Manners, of course. With all those amateurs issuing unauthorized etiquette pronouncements, aren't you glad that there is a gold standard to consult about what has really changed and what has not? The freshly updated version of the classic bestseller includes the latest letters, essays, and illustrations, along with the laugh-out-loud wisdom of Miss Manners as she meets the new millennium of American misbehavior head-on. This wickedly witty guide rules on the challenges brought about by our ever-evolving society, once again proving that etiquette, far from being an optional extra, is the essential currency of a civilized world.
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