"The best memoir I have ever read. It's sad, terrifying, and scorchingly honest . . . This book is a punch to the heart. Read it." —Stephen KingA Los Angeles Times Favorite Nonfiction Book of the YearA Washington Post Book World Best Book of the YearWhen Abigail Thomas's husband, Rich, was hit by a car, his brain shattered. Sub...

Spellbinding memoir of a woman coping with the aftermath of her husband's traumatic brain injury.When Abigail Thomas's husband, Richard, was hit by a car, it destroyed his short-term memory and consigned him to permanent brain trauma. He had been taking their dog, Harry, out for a walk, and Harry had come home alone.Subject to rages, terrors, and hallucinations, Rich must live the rest of his life in an institution. He has no memory of what he did the hour,...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter speaks a thousand more . . . Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter. Love letters express the spectrum of our emotions, offering a colorful glimpse into the soul of the writer, and of the writer's beloved. For passionate readers and lovers of words, a letter is irresistible. List of letters included: Ludwig van Bethoveen - The Immortal Beloved Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfr...

A story of second chances and secrets, this mysterious Regency romance will transport you to nineteenth-century England where a young lady reunites with her childhood love to find his missing sister.Her friend is missing.After five years abroad, Charity Halliwell returns to Loxby Manor, the home of dear friends—and her lost love. No longer a young girl, she is now haunted by a painful secret and the demise of her dreams. She hopes to find a...

In this new Regency romance, a young unwed mother must protect her heart from the charms of her convenient new husband, Lord Torrington. She is not, however, prepared to protect her life.When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity and her reputation, as well a...

Amelia Pembroke is in a unique position in Regency England: She can obtain financial freedom. But in order to do so, she must marry one of two gentlemen. The trouble is, she might be falling in love with another man entirely. Perfect for fans of Julie Klassen and Sarah Ladd.1819, Kent, England: Everything changed the moment Amelia became heiress to Moorington Cross. A young widow and patient at Cluett's Mesmeric Hospital, Amelia is stunned...

In this Gothic Regency romance Rebecca fears she has developed feelings for the man she swore to see hanged, her brother's murderer.After her brother’s mysterious death, Rebecca Hunter vows to expose the man she believes responsible: Mr. Lewis Browning—known by the locals as the Midnight Devil and by Rebecca as her new guardian.Summoned to his reclusive country estate to await her London season, Rebecca plans her own secret investigation among the darkened ...

In "Thomas D'Arcy McGee, Sketch of His Life and Death," Fennings Taylor presents a meticulous portrait of one of Canada's most significant political figures. The book is structured as a biographical sketch that intertwines narrative and historical analysis, effectively capturing McGee's complex persona as a journalist, politician, and nationalist. Taylor employs a reflective literary style that resonates with the sentiments of 19th-century Canada, embedding McGee's life within the broader ...

Amelia Pembroke is in a unique position in Regency England: She can obtain financial freedom. But in order to do so, she must marry one of two gentlemen. The trouble is, she might be falling in love with another man entirely. Perfect for fans of Julie Klassen and Sarah Ladd.1819, Kent, England: Everything changed the moment Amelia became heiress to Moorington Cross. A young widow and patient at Cluett's Mesmeric Hospital, Amelia is stunned...

This book looks deeply at women researchers’ personal stories, struggles, and successes within the context of conducting research in the male-dominated sphere of prison studies. Their insights provide an analytical resource from which readers can better understand the context of doing prison research and the theoretical and methodological challenges that come with it. Their autoethnographic stories shed light on the unique issues faced by women prison researchers and provide a roadmap for ...

Sind Gender und das natürliche Geschlecht Gegensätze? Abigail Favale zeigt die versteckten Widersprüche der Gendertheorie und ihre fatalen Auswirkungen. Dabei weiß sie, wovon sie spricht: Sie war selbst Dozentin für Gender Studies. In diesem Buch diskutiert sie nicht nur kenntnisreich umstrittene Fragen zum Thema Gender, sondern erzählt auch ihre eigene spannende Geschichte, die sie dazu bewogen hat, für die Würde des Körpers, die sakramentale Bedeutung der Unterschiede zwischen Frau und M...

Journey through the captivating story of Slovenia, a land where ancient traditions meet modern triumphs. Slovenia History Unveiled is an exciting look at how this amazing country has changed over time, from its prehistoric roots and Roman remains to its fight for freedom and its successes as a proud part of the European Union today.Find out how the Alpine Slavs formed their identity in the duchy of Carantania in the Middle Ages, how Slovenian culture grew during the Renaissance and...