"In Small Acts of Defiance, Michelle Wright paints a beautifully intimate portrait that celebrates the courage and resilience of the human spirit."— Jane Harper, author of The SurvivorsA stunning debut WWII novel from award-winning short story writer Michelle Wright, about the small but courageous acts a young woman performs against the growing anti-Jewish measures in Nazi-occupied Paris.“Doing nothing is ...

Drawing inspiration from the beloved Proper Romance novels, explore a selection of more than eighty delectable recipes along with historical games and fashion and etiquette tips perfect for crafting your own romance-themed soirée.From the publisher who developed the highly successful Proper Romance brand comes the official cookbook to creating your own Proper Romance culinary experience. Each section is a treasure trove of decadent treats and historical elegance, f...

If caught, his captors would have killed him but Marvin Doyle was determined to document the truth in case he didn't make it out alive. There was also another reason; Marvin thought the sooner he'd write down what happened the sooner he'd be able erase it from his tortured mind.This is the true story of aerial gunner Sergeant Marvin Doyle, a World War II prisoner of war who kept a secret diary while held captive in Stalag Luft 1, a German prison camp by the Baltic Sea. Marvin was s...

""In Small Acts of Defiance, Michelle Wright paints a beautifully intimate portrait that celebrates the courage and resilience of the human spirit.""— Jane Harper, author of The SurvivorsA stunning debut WWII novel from award-winning short story writer Michelle Wright, about the small but courageous acts a young woman performs against the growing anti-Jewish measures in Nazi-occupied Paris.“Doing nothing i...

The need for effective fundraising in the arts has never been more acute. Specialist yet accessible, Fundraising in the Creative and Cultural Industries is designed to provide strategic and practical support to individuals needing to lead or develop fundraising in their organisations.Part One explores theories of leadership and change, as well as managing fundraising in a crisis, most notably the impact of COVID-19 on cultural organisations globally. It introduces readers ...

Shadows of Troy is a mythic tale of hidden power, fractured love, and the last embers of a dying lineage. Selene, a phoenix shifter cloaked in human guise, is navigating her new life as the beloved second wife of Prince Hektor of Troy. But her soul is bound to another-Theron, a dragon shifter and leader of the united clans of Thera.Separated by distance and caught on opposite sides of the erupting war between Greece and Troy over Helena of Sparta, Selene must walk ...

What if your whole life was always on display? Lily la Croix is a world famous Author at 19. She's feeling burnt out and she's got to finish one last book for her current contract while pretending to be a college student. Who is she really? Millie or Lily?Josh Patterson sees the world differently through the lens of his camera. Taking on the care of a student teacher no one has ever heard of is as far from his mind as surviving his business classes. With family drama following him ...

With her whole life in pieces she is sent away to Water ways, a private boarding school on an island in the middle of nowhere where she is expected to start over again. Can Ciara move on with her life and leave her past where it belongs? Elusive, popular, and reticent. Sebastian Echo is aware of the disruption Ciara's arrival has made to the social arena at Water ways. As student body president, it falls to him to keep everything running smoothly. If the pressure was not enough his...

The Smythe Family have never played by the unspoken rules of the dome city they live in. After the death of his father Ethan is thrust into the dark side of the family business.Fane was born a halfling. Illegitimate son of Joseph Smythe and elder half sibling to Ethan. His mission in life is to protect the family he hates the most. Knowledge is power. Kindness is a precious gift rarely bestowed on a mere bodyguard.Lia has lived most of her life caged in the Smythe cells. Ke...

Being mentally healthy in early childhood enables babies and young children to understand and cope with emotions, experience meaningful, nurturing relationships, and explore, play and learn. This book supports early-years practitioners to develop and consider the quality of their interactions and to understand how to meet children’s emotional needs effectively.The book considers what every child needs to feel safe, secure and loved. Offering a whole setting approach to emotional he...

As the age of globalization and New Media unite disparate groups of people in new ways, the continual transformation and interconnections between ethnicity, class, and gender become increasingly complex. This reader, comprised of a diverse array of sources ranging from the New York Times to the journals of leading research universities, explores these issues as systems of stratification that work to reinforce one another. Understanding Inequality provides students and academics with the ba...

Are you exhausted from trying to be the "good girl" everyone expects?By age eleven, most of us learn that love must be earned through performing perfectly, constant people-pleasing, and protecting others at any cost. Studies show that 65% of women feel pressured to be the "good girl" others expect, leading to burnout, resentment, and a profound disconnection from ourselves. We keep pushing harder, achieving more, giving endlessly - yet somehow it's never enough.