An unflinching yet ultimately hopeful appraisal of the workplace factors that determine career risk and resilience among K–12 teachers, informed by the lessons of the COVID-19 crisis

ROMANCE NEW ADULT – Une romance tendre, sur fond de petite ville où tout le monde se connaît, de traditions familiales et de secondes chances.Holly Morgan a quitté sa petite ville d’Evergreen Creek pour conquérir New York et lancer sa propre marque de vêtements. Mais quand son frère jumeau l’appelle pour lui annoncer que le magasin de jouets familial est en difficulté, elle n’hésite pas une seconde : elle rentre chez elle pour sauver Merry Memories.Ce qu’elle n’ava...

Rachel is determined to save her family’s bookstore from the clutches of a large, unscrupulous corporation. In the chaos of her mission, Rachel finds love letters from her parents, igniting a spark of hope within her. Even though she is single, she has always longed for a love story worthy of romance novels and movies. After all, she too could be entitled to an extraordinary love!At her side, Billy, her best friend and most loyal employee, helps her through these trials. And they’r...

Paisajes nevados, el encanto de un vaquero rudo y apasionado y una chispa que vuelve a surgir. Sumérgete en Evergreen Creek para vivir un romance entre antiguos amigos que se atreven a dar el paso.Volver a su pueblo natal era lo último que esperaba Holly Morgan, una joven diseñadora de moda que ahora vive en Nueva York. Pero cuando la juguetería de sus padres se enfrenta a una mala racha, nuestra protagonista no duda en cogerse un par de semanas para ayudar.Una vez allí, no p...

Snowy landscapes, a cowboy's rugged charm, and a love rekindled. Dive into Evergreen Creek for a childhood friends to lovers romance under the Christmas lights.Returning to her hometown of Evergreen Creek was the last thing Holly Morgan, a young fashion designer, expected. But when her parents’ beloved toyshop faces some challenges, Holly rushes back to lend a hand during the holidays.Once there, memories flood back, especially of her childhood crush on Flyn...

The Wise Old Fish is a children's story inspired by childhood summers spent on a small lake, immersed in the beauty of nature.The Wise Old Fish by Amy Collins is a heartwarming, imaginative tale that effortlessly blends humor, curiosity, and wisdom. With its engaging narrative and stunning visual elements, this book invites young readers on an unforgettable journey beneath the lake's shimmering surface, where one silly mistake sets off a chain of whimsical events. ...

What is the nature of grassroots activism? How and why do individuals get involved or attempt to make change for themselves, others, or their own communities? What motivates activists to maintain momentum when their efforts to redress injustices or paths toward change seem difficult or personally risky to navigate? These questions and more are addressed in Grassroots Activisms: Public Rhetorics in Localized Contexts. Featuring a diverse array of both local activist profiles and or...

Tom has one rule: don't sleep with the crew. A second chance with a younger, gorgeous deckhand tempts him to break it.After a busy season as a charter-hire skipper, Tom yearns for some downtime. His lonely heart also aches for adventure with someone special, but paying his bills has to come first. A surprise sailing contract and huge bonus offer his first glimpse of freedom for years. There's only one catch: he must crew with Nick, a deckhand who jumped ship once a...

Der Auftakt der großen Blumentöchter-Saga um fünf Frauen, fünf Kontinente und ein großes GeheimnisFür Dalia ist die Gärtnerei ihrer Großeltern ihr Zuhause. Hier in Cornwall ist sie aufgewachsen, gemeinsam mit ihren vier Cousinen hat sie viele Sommer zwischen den leuchtenden Blumenfeldern verbracht. Nach dem plötzlichen Tod ihrer Großmutter Rose kommen die inzwischen erwachsenen Cousinen im Herrenhaus der Gärtnerei zusammen und machen eine Entdeckung, die für Dalia ...

Opposites attract in this low-angst gay romance filled with British snark and humor.Life should be a breeze for a playboy like Charles Heppel. As the third son of an earl, he lives for the moment, partying and playing. Settling down isn't for him. Not when London is full of beautiful men who he hasn't one-and-done yet.To escape his family's nagging, Charles applies for a temp job that matches his playful skill set. A role in a Cornish classroom could be his...

Temperatures rise when there are two cooks in Jude's kitchen . . .Jude's drowning when he can't save his family business single-handed. The last person he expects to throw a lifeline is Rob, a rival chef who once beat him to first place in a cooking contest.Two chefs working together won't be easy. Not when Rob is everything Jude isn't—popular, extroverted, and a one-time hook-up. What's worse is that Rob wears his heart on his sleeve while Jude's still in ...

Benjamin Daniels is angry. He is frustrated, confused, baffled and, quite frequently, very funny. He is also a GP. These are his confessions.A woman troubled by pornographic dreams about Tom Jones. An 80-year-old man who can't remember why he's come to see the doctor. A woman with a common cold demanding (but not receiving) antibiotics. A man with a sore knee. A young woman who has been trying to conceive for a while but now finds herself pregnant and isn't sure she wants to go thr...