This book presents Documents of Life (DoLs) as a research framework, offering both scholarly insight and practical guidance for conducting this kind of work. DoLs are everyday materials that illuminate the organisation of ordinary lives and their social worlds.Addressing key methodological questions in autoethnography, it brings together critical socio-cultural autoethnography (CSA) and DoLs through the innovative use of facet methodology (FM). This approach enables analytical enga...

Description：Clara Ashbourne was born into privilege, then buried by it.As the younger of a pair of twins in an empire that treats twin births as a curse, Clara is cast aside so her sister can live untouched by scandal. Exiled to the Western Desert Frontier and left to scrape out a life among wind, sand, and hunger, she learns exactly how far her family will go to protect their name.Then Lucian Vale finds her.Cold, feared, and dangerously good at uncovering s...

Description：Lydia Ashford knows exactly how a single polite favor can ruin a life.An orphan raised in her aunt's noble household, Lydia grows up with beauty, good manners, and almost no power over her own future. In her first life, she accompanies her cousin Clara to a supervised courtship meeting at the abbey—and the gentleman meant for Clara leaves believing Lydia is the young woman he has chosen. By the time the mistake is discovered, the damage is done. Clara's marriage...

Description：Sophie Bennett once believed Adrian Sterling was the light that saved her.At seventeen, she was desperate, alone, and drowning in the wreckage her father left behind. Adrian pulled her out of that life and kept her by his side for ten years—wrapped in luxury, protected from the world, and trapped in a relationship that was never meant to become a real future. Then she finally left.Now Sophie is in London, married to the steady, gentle Dr. Ethan Carter, a...

Dog days of summer? More like the cat days of summer in these silly—and sometimes sandy—Baby Garfield adventures!Pack your sunblock and shades! It’s time to catch a wave of synthetic nacho cheese as Garfield discovers the true meaning of relaxing at the beach (visiting the snack bar) in Baby Garfield’s First Beach Trip written by Jordan Morris (Youth Group), art by Thien Pham (Family Style)....

One unforgettable moment. One man who won’t let it go.All Kyla Lee wants to do is forget the memory of her walking in on gorgeous rancher Titus Brooks naked. But she can’t because Titus always seems more than willing to undress every time he sees her. She’s left with no choice but to avoid him at all costs. Only, the faster she runs, the harder he chases.Titus Brooks is attracted to Kyla Lee in every way a man can be to a woman. But because of the ...

Hope through God-Reliance Mode!Hope is enduring, and God-reliance mode is continuous. When they blend, the impossible becomes possible: Salvation is free, prayer is powerful, peace is experienced, grace is abundant, energy is enhanced, dreams are realized, and worship becomes deeper. Love flourishes, joy overflows, and the Word of God sustains. Destiny is attainable, the spirit is revived, the mind is changed, the outlook is brighter, and life is more meaningful.

Troubleshooting your fictional characters? Inventing a new person for your novel? This on-the-go checklist will help you hit the ground running. More than 100 tips from an expert editor, fiction ghostwriter and writing coach whose sales exceed 4 million copies.'Nail Your Novel is like a personal session with a writing mentor.'What makes a reader fall in love with your book? Whether you write a story-based genre or literary fiction, it’s the characters. So how do yo...

Meet Jack. He’s an attorney during working hours, but before and after? Jack is a very fun boy. He’s into some light bondage and, oh yeah, a threesome. Debra’s never done anything like that before, but when Jack brings an old buddy of his, all wrapped up in a bow tie and nothing else, to their bed, she’s more than willing to accept this gift.Oh, and Jack isn’t all about work and no play during office hours. After all, that would make Jack a dull boy, and he’s defi...

Behind Closed Doors is a raw and unflinching memoir that takes readers deep into the hidden realities of a life shaped by trauma, silence, and survival. Spanning over forty years, Rosie shares her journey through a dysfunctional family environment marked by childhood abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, and later, destructive and abusive relationships. From an early age, she turned to drugs and alcohol as a means of coping, carrying these struggles into adulthood while navigating the de...

Stories from the Roof is a novel about love and friendship, small betrayals and second chances. In Queens, NY, two young girls, Sylvie and Aviva, become best friends. But friendship isn't always the same for everyone. Sometimes you think you are both sharing all your secrets and all your thoughts, but you're not. Sometimes you think you know your family, and you do, but there are still some secrets you have no access to. Sometimes love is clear, but not always. And sometimes, some...

A Writer's Guide to Negotiating Creative Rights Like a ProMost screenwriting books teach you how to write a script.This book teaches you what happens after someone wants to buy it.An insider's guide to protecting creative rights in the entertainment industry.Where storytelling meets strategy.In today's entertainment industry, understanding the business side of storytelling ...