Award-winning novelist Katherine Mosby examines the complex landscape of adultery while depicting a woman's unlikely blossoming in the face of war. Lavinia Gibbs defies social convention and family expectations in New York in the 1930s when she breaks off a passionless engagement to a prominent banker. Instead of surrendering to an invisible spinsterhood, Lavinia moves to Paris, where, on the verge of World War II, her sexual and political awakening collide in an unforgettable tale.

“Things InWould Say To Five Year Old Me” is a readable, relatable and palatable book of life lessons for young ones, and is also purposefully designed to allow for some positive reflection on the lives of the adults doing the reading, it’s about understanding that we all have vast and varied experiences in this life, they make us who we are, and they all matter!This book is a roadmap of sorts to help young ones through the difficulties of early life, as there are many. It is design...

e-artnow presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "Mosby's War Reminiscences" is an account of wartime exploits, written by a Confederate army cavalry commander, John S. Mosby. While describing his ...

In "Mosby's War Reminiscences - Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns," John Singleton Mosby provides a meticulously detailed account of his experiences during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the cavalry strategies employed under General J.E.B. Stuart. The narrative is characterized by a vivid, first-person perspective that expertly weaves together historical facts, personal anecdotes, and tactical insights. Mosby's literary style is marked by its clarity and authenticity, combining ...

Looking for an enjoyable, easy way to involve your adult community or social group in theater? These delightful original skits written by Jean Mosby are situation comedies from everyday life as well as a few familiar stories with a rib-tickling surprise. Easy to stage and oodles of fun for both actors and audience!The book contains 11 humorous skits with 1-5 engaging characters in each, from 2-11 minutes long. Includes skits about a frustrating tax audit, a weekend adventure, a zan...

God Save the South: 40+ Memoirs of Defiance presents an extraordinary tapestry of personal narratives, shedding light on the diverse experiences and steadfast resolve of those who lived through one of America's most turbulent eras. The collection encompasses a vast range of literary voices, from diary entries of soldier boys to fiery political memoirs of generals, each piece contributing a unique point of view to the overarching themes of defiance, identity, and survival. Notable works wit...

From the acclaimed writer of Private Altars, comes a story of driving lyrical force set in Manhattan in the 1950s. When he is expelled from boarding school, Gabriel Gibbs is sent to live with his older brother Spencer in New York. Rather than a punishment, this becomes an exhilarating invitation to a dazzling world, from smoking cigars at the Plaza Hotel to weekend house parties filled with tennis and cocktails. It is in this heady atmosphere -- from white-gloved Park Avenue to li...

When Reverend Mosby's son went to war, she, like so many other mothers, prayed for his safe return. Her prayers were answered. He came home, alive and whole. Or, so she thought. The War Stole My Soul with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): What Now? is the result of a mother's mission to restore her son's faith in God and encourage his desire to live. In her quest to save her son from his despair, Reverend Mosby came to understand the debilitating effects of PTSD on the souls of vetera...

'100+ Civil War Soldier Memoirs" includes memoirs and testimonies by Union and Confederate soldiers, voices from both trenches. Their struggle and sacrifice, their pride and devotion to their country - is something they all have in common. This anthology captures a broad spectrum of experiences, from the fierce battles and strategic maneuvers to the intimate reflections and everyday challenges of soldiers on both sides of the war. Showcasing a rich diversity of literary styles and personal...

Offering the most realistic NBDHE review and practice available, Mosby's Review Questions for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination includes both a print book and companion website to prepare you for exam success. In the book, you'll review with more than 1,250 Component A practice questions — with each answer including a rationale for both correct and incorrect answer options. Online, you can review the same questions plus an additional 420 case-based items related to Component B ...

The West is in decline. Must the love between this man and a woman also decline? Something happens, and he has visions. She continues to visit her old girlfriend. At a Halloween party, he snaps, and cheerfully reveals the secrets, or forecasts the cause of death, of anyone who asks. His visions proven, the government kidnaps him, to use his as an asset to restore the West. They spin him in a giant centrifuge, and record his dreams. But this dreams turn out to be ridiculous sit-coms. What's...

"SOVIET PROSECUTOR: Please don't lecture us on literature."The writing style of dissident Abram Tertz, informed by select literary traditions, took an "insincere" or "excessive" approach to reality that allowed truth to evade a culture of lies.The Stalinist mustache of permission hovers. Gatekeepers require writers to serve the Communist purpose, a doctrine of art codified as Socialist Realism. Tertz famously wrote,". . . I put my hope in a phantasm...