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Embark on a poetic odyssey with "Eternal Reverberations," where words transcend, dancing on the edge of logic and magic. In the corporate whirlwind, poetry became my refuge, leading me to form my own team when conventional paths felt uninspiring.These verses are born from my exploration of diverse landscapes-physical and emotional, echoing the spirit of Bharat. From ancient folklores to encounters in metropolitan cities, each poem is a testament to my unique journey through the labyrinth of Indian culture and the Indic civilization."Eternal Reverberations" is more than a collection; it's a patriotic resonance of hearts, an exploration of emotions deeply rooted in the DNA of this great Indic civilization. This book invites you to join me in a rhythmic dance through the tapestry of my experiences-a delightful kaleidoscope of words and feelings that promises to connect your heartbeat to the rhythm of divine.This literary voyage promises an enriching experience, offering readers an opportunity for personal growth and a deeper understanding of the intricate tapestry of Indian culture, discovering the divine rhythm and gaining a deeper understanding of Indian culture. An indispensable addition to any reader's library, this book offers a deep exploration of sciences, mysticism, and the timeless art of yoga, all interwoven with the rich tapestry of our extraordinary cultural heritage. A must-read for those seeking a profound journey into the essence of Indian civilization."

From toddlers hitting to teens slamming doors, parents struggle to handle the rollercoaster ride as our little ones inevitably grow up. But each behavior is just the tip of the iceberg. The S.C.U.B.A. Approach helps you look beneath the surface, to See the Child Under the Behavior, and Adapt. By helping you know what to look at and why, understanding your child's behavior and individuality as well as the specifics of both the behavior and the situation, this book will help you come up with a plan. Changing the environment, shifting expectations, and reinforcing boundaries are all tools you'll know when and how to apply. You'll also gain the freedom to experiment, because as our kids grow and change what works once may not again. When you use the tools you'll gain from this book, you'll know not just what to do by how and why to do it. And while you do that you'll find yourself building empathy and compassion for them...and for yourself.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Probst comes a new story in her Sunshine Sisters series... Devon Pratt loves many things in life. The beauty of flowers. The yin and yang of energy. The power of positivity in people. And everything to do with the Christmas season. As a floral shop owner in the beach town of Cape May, she looks forward to decorating both the town and running the annual holiday party to benefit the local animal shelter. Too bad the new owner of her favorite venue is more like the Grinch than Santa. Working with him will be a challenge, but she's too full of seasonal cheer to let him annoy her, right? Jameson Franklin hates many things in life. Crowds. Fake cheer. Ostentatious décor. And especially Christmas. The season is full of things he'd rather avoid, but since taking over the popular restaurant Vintage temporarily for his cousin as a favor, he's trying to play nice with the locals. Too bad the florist is insisting on overrunning his sacred space with blooms, dogs, and an endless positive persistence that pushes all of his buttons. But when too many heated confrontations lead to heated encounters, he begins to wonder what it would be like to love not only Christmas, but Devon Pratt. Let the festivities begin. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Two worlds collide when true love enters an Old Order Amish community. Can this young woman go against tradition and find happiness in forbidden love? Allie Mast struggles to fit into her new community. Determined to prove her family wrong, she can't help but notice how her Mennonite background and Rueben's Amish roots are causing tension between their two families. Every family has hurts and deep wounds, but the constant conflict pushes her to a place where she will do anything to get what she wants. Reuben Raber has no desire to take over Raber Farms & Produce. When his overbearing mother, Saloma, is set to ruin any hopes of him making a life with Allie, his faith is tested beyond measure, and he experiences a crisis of conviction. Can this determined couple find the courage to step out in faith and pursue peace and healing even when persecuted for their unconventional union? Allie's Amish Family Miracle is the inspirational fifth book in The Amish Women of Lawrence County series of women's fiction novels. If you like spiritual explorations, real-life challenges of emotional bravery, and basking in God's light, then you'll adore Tracy Fredrychowski's exploration of hope.

Ignazio Scognamiglio, avvocato, politologo, fine pensatore, attivista politico, ci dona un importante saggio al fine di comprendere a fondo la politica italiana dal dopoguerra a oggi. Gattopardismo è quanto ha contraddistinto questo periodo e come ci ha insegnato il grande Tomasi di Lampedusa nel suo notissimo romanzo Il Gattopardo, "Tutto deve cambiare affinché nulla cambi". Difatti in Italia da decenni non cambia nulla! Si invocano riforme, tutti le promettono, nessuno le fa. La sinistra perde da anni le elezioni ma avendo occupato i gangli vitali della società riesce a governare o impedire ad altri di farlo, creando uno stallo micidiale per il Paese. Il centrodestra ha saputo produrre un personaggio carismatico ed emblematico come Silvio Berlusconi che, nel bene e nel male ha cercato di portare un indispensabile rinnovamento, fallito per vari motivi qui analizzati. Ma molti altri sono gattopardi nella nostra ormai arcaica società italiana. O forse giusto per questo riesce a galleggiare dove ogni altro Paese sarebbe con le pezze al culo? Ma davvero questo basta a giustificare comportamenti discutibili e inqualificabili? Una lettura colta ed equilibrata. Ne troverete per tutti, nessuno è esente da gattopardismo.

Franca Canitella presenta il suo libro verde e ci fa conoscere Fanny Grunt, una giovane scrittrice dalla personalità avventurosa, sensibile e profonda, intrisa di intensi valori femminili e poetici. Attraverso il suo sesto senso particolarmente sviluppato, Fanny Grunt risolve il mistero della tragica morte di una bambina avvenuta secoli prima nei boschi di cui è ospite. Da questa iniziale intuizione si dipanano nuove avventure indimenticabili, conducendo Fanny sulle tracce di una giovane alchimista dei tempi dell'Inquisizione. La giovane Angelica, donna di sapienza e conoscenza si era segregata insieme alla sua figlioletta in un oscuro sotterraneo, cercando così un riparo dalla feroce caccia alle streghe.Franca Canitella dipinge con maestria e delicata emozione la vicenda, trasformandola in un affresco letterario che affascina e coinvolge il lettore nell'intricato intreccio di avventure, segreti e riflessioni introspettive della bella e avventurosa scrittrice Fanny Grunt.

Serving God with all your Senses. Engaging with God becomes a profound experience when we employ all our senses in worship. By immersing ourselves fully, we elevate the quality of service, not only to Him but also to others. In the realm of focused devotion, our impact transcends mere effort, profoundly benefiting both our organizations and the bonds of fellowship. Reflecting on Romans 12:01 (NIV) where we are urged, "in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship," we discover that true worship emerges when we invest all our senses. Achieving this level of devotion represents the pinnacle of our spiritual journey, a goal that resonates deeply within us all. So, let us embark on this sacred endeavor with the entirety of our senses, enriching our worship and deepening our connection with God.

In a world where success seems easy, 'Triumphs Amidst Trials' tells the unfiltered stories of famous people shaped by adversity. These luminaries' struggles, setbacks, and challenges on their paths to success are explored in compelling short stories in this book. Each story shows human resilience, perseverance, and an unwavering spirit that overcomes obstacles. These accounts reveal the lives of celebrities and pioneers who refused to be defined by their hardships. 'Triumphs Amidst Trials' stories of triumph inspire and guide readers to see their struggles as opportunities for growth and change.

Bienvenidos al conocimiento de la TERRA-INFINITA en toda su dimensión, el Gran Domo o la Gran Barrera-Membrana se romperá para siempre para dar paso a los "Otros Domos" que esperan detrás, otra nueva barrera superada en un tiempo tan corto ¿Quién lo diría?Los Humanos Ancestrales con Helen como nueva líder emprenden una aventura sin precedentes para abrir caminos inexplorados en sus viajes que abrirán puertas que jamás han sido alcanzadas. Con la ayuda de la tecnología de Hiurenk nos transportarán hacia otros mundos y nuevos horizontes, conoceremos el detalle de cada uno de ellos de la Base de Datos de la Gran Biblioteca Ancestral, como así también los nuevos contactos con seres de Otros Domos que nos rodean.

En Catarsis somos testigos de la trágica historia de Aurora. Después de la explosión que le arrebató a su familia, emprende una implacable búsqueda para descubrir la verdad detrás de ese fatídico suceso que cambió su vida para siempre. A través de los libros, encuentra consuelo y un nuevo propósito: crear una máquina del tiempo para cambiar el curso de la historia.>Camila OlivaresChilena de 22 años, actualmente se encuentra cursando una carrera técnica en Administración de Empresas en la Universidad Federico Santa María. Su pasión por la gestión y los negocios la impulsa a esforzarse en sus estudios.Es, también, una persona a quien le interesa la lectura, la natación y el ajedrez. Sin embargo, la lectura se convirtió en parte integral de su vida. La búsqueda constante de conocimiento a través de esta ha moldeado su perspectiva del mundo y ha influido en su desarrollo personal.

Alexis escribe con pasión. Algo teatral y de cinematográfico hay en sus palabras. Cada frase lo remonta a una imagen fuerte y potente que se despliega como alas: menciona al mar como escenografía y a las mariposas como metáfora de lo bello, frágil, etéreo y mágico.Camila Mac Lennan>La poesía es síntesis de emociones convocadas por un yo decidido a revelarlas. En Nereidas vol. 1, en este único poema de largo aliento, su autor declara el amor a una mujer que es la esencia de todas, un secreto a voces cuyas claves el lector descifra con facilidad, pues está escrito con la efusión de quien quiere comunicar el clamor de los sentimientos y las urgencias del corazón.>Alexis Flores UriolNació el 26 de diciembre de 1990. Es narrador y poeta peruano. Ingresó a la Facultad de Medicina en 2007, la cual abandonaría tres años más tarde para estudiar comunicaciones y fotografía. Nereidas Vol. 1 es su primer libro de poesía. En la actualidad vive en Porto Alegre y trabaja en su primera novela.

Abarca temas relacionados con China y Perú, como la época de la violencia, así como los asuntos afectivos y una serie de situaciones que tratan de mostrar lo que los personajes percibían en los años 80. En medio de todo esto hay un clima de frustración entre los personajes, que tenían una inclinación por los asuntos socialistas. Cuando el personaje viaja a China, se desencanta que ya no existe el socialismo de Mao. En la novela se conjugan estas situaciones con las experiencias personales amorosas del personaje con sus ideales políticos: "El contingente que iba en ese tren había hecho posible los dos sucesos históricos cualitativamente más importantes del siglo XX: los triunfos de la revolución socialista en Rusia y en China, hechos que propiciaron el fulgurante ascenso de estos dos países, pobres y atrasados desde tiempo inmemorial, a la categoría de potencias en el mundo. Fue el comienzo, pero luego, tras décadas de controvertidas noticias con relación al cambio social y al progreso, ¿qué viene pasando realmente con el socialismo? Por su parte, China lleva a diez años negando, con sus reformas, los postulados del marxismo-leninismo, y la Unión Soviética parece empeñada en seguirle los pasos con la perestroika, un plan de reestructuración emprendido por Mijaíl Gorbachov, ¿un honesto desengañado del sistema o un descarado claudicante? No hace mucho, vino a Pekín. ¿Cuál fue la finalidad de la visita? ¿Cumplir una rutinaria visita de Estado o proponer algo digno de celebrar por todo lo alto, nada menos que en la tierra de Mao: el acta de defunción del socialismo?".

Autor: Adalín Aldana MisathPaís: ColombiaEditorial: Lamaruca: Gesta Cultural VitrataColección: SaturniaSerie: Plaquetas PoéticasColectivo: Arte Poética LatinoamericanaIdioma: EspañolEn este poemario, el personaje es precisamente un poeta. Versa sobre el amor posible que se manifiesta a cuerpos compartidos; sobre el amor imposible que la iniquidad social provoca. Recurre a la poesía para destacar ilusiones, lamentos, afectos y entregas al acto de escribir como refugio ante la vida que no es siempre justa, aunque pueda manifestarse bella.

Many people believe that anger in the population of the world as a whole is increasing at an alarming rate. There are various reasons proposed, some of which are: violence on the television and in films; chemicals and E-numbers in processed food; crop spraying; chem-trails from aircraft; alcohol and substance abuse; a decrease in self-control; reduced belief in God; lack of respect for traditional authority figures, and many others.

En se remémorant sa propre enfance à travers celle de Sylvain, un jeune garçon rempli d'innocence avec une grande soif de liberté. Laurent écrit... Il écrit des lettres et met des mots sur son propre vécu. Ainsi, en reconstituant le puzzle de son passé, il nous fait découvrir ses joies et ses désillusions avec le regard nouveau qu'il porte aujourd'hui sur le monde. Cher lecteur, cher indépendant: seras-tu prêt à remuer le passé pour transcender ton avenir ? Seras-tu prêt à faire face à ton propre reflet dans le miroir ? Réflexion, développement personnel et prise de conscience. Un carrefour, plusieurs directions. Livre de développement personnel et de réflexion sur la vie entremêlés à une histoire inspirée de faits réels. Cet ouvrage est une invitation à renouer avec son enfant intérieur, changer ses habitudes, se mettre au défi et se dépasser. Une invitation à profiter du chemin, faire face et aller de l'avant pour trouver: sa liberté.

VIème millénaire avant notre ère, quelque part dans les Pyrénées orientales. Ama est la chamane d'un des derniers clans de chasseurs cueilleurs.>Ama et Io.Deux peuples qui se déchirent.Deux femmes que tout oppose, dont les destins vont se croiser au coeur d'une époque qui fera basculer l'avenir de toute l'humanité.

Humans have long understood that undesirable behaviors and habits have degrees of undesirability. This being so, though, there seems to be only one effect emanating from addictive behaviors, namely, offence. This effect comes in shades of increased or decreased tolerance. In this treatise, we treat only three of such addictive behaviors: Drugs, sex and sin.

Do All in the Name of the Lord is a series of essays honoring Heritage Christian University's longtime Director of Financial Aid Mechelle Thompson. Chapters include a brief history of Heritage Christian University (formerly International Bible College); calls to kindness, wisdom, spiritual leadership, Christian identity, and maturity in ministry; as well as examinations of Mark 2:23-28 and 7:24-30.

Bradley Sides merges the South with the weird in his latest collection of magical realism short stories, Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause the Flood. Here, a boy creates a guide to his beloved pond monster, a parent weighs the consequences of the coming apocalypse, a man protects a jar of delicate moths, a test taker fearlessly faces death, a young woman rejects ownership of her vampire family's farm, a father leaves a letter for his ghost daughter, and a flood of broken robots sparks pure joy. Full of grief, loss, and, somehow, even hope, Sides' fantastic stories boldly and tenderly explore the complexities of humanity. "Bradley Sides' new collection is a traveling carnival filled with pond monsters, vampire girls, fire-breathing children, and minor apocalypses. It's also a collection of good-hearted people trying to make their way through unstable worlds of wonder and joy-in other words, the stories of our lives." -Alexander Weinstein, author of Universal Love "Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause the Flood is a wildly entertaining ride. I loved reading about monsters, a vampire who doesn't want to take over the family garlic farm, ghost children, the apocalypse, and a prehistoric bird-sister in stories that are hilarious, unsettling, tender, and wise. This terrific collection reveals not only Bradley Sides' impressive range as a writer but also the strange and wondrous shapes love can take." -Becky Hagenston, author of The Age of Discovery and Other Stories "In his latest collection, Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause the Flood, Bradley Sides' literary imagination is extraordinary. Monsters and moths. Vampires and dragons. Holograms and ghosts. Sides gives the reader all of this and more. But this book is not just an imaginative feat, through its otherworldly lenses we see clearly what it means to be heartbreakingly and beautifully human. These stories are remarkable." -Andrew Siegrist, author of We Imagined It Was Rain "With his second story collection, Bradley Sides poignantly illustrates the divide between myth and magic, between monsters and men. Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause the Flood invites readers to bear witness to the melancholic yet brilliant transformation of characters who long for family-those broken and found, who sway upon the precipice of faith and unbelief, who ache in the absence of children and parents. In a time when asking, begging, and praying for miracles isn't enough, Sides has gifted us a book full of them." -Nathan Elias, author of The Reincarnations and Coil Quake Rift

This one is going to be un-baaaa-lievable! Not a baaaad picture in this whole book to color! Hang on, I've got one more pun... This one might be the GREATEST OF ALL TIME! Yeah... The GOAT! So let's get coloring these happy goats! (And YES, there will be plenty more goat jokes and bad puns.)

In 1937, seventeen-year-old Jim Taylor joins his ailing father on his fur trapping route in Canada's North. Surviving blizzards and loneliness only strengthen his resolve to return home to see his sweetheart, Lucy. But once back, he makes a life-or-death decision to head east on the rails, searching for a new future. His hopes to have his true love join him are crushed when she never replies to his letters.Several years later, successful and confident, he returns to resolve his past with Lucy, eager for a second chance. Above all, he craves a loving family to give new meaning and purpose to his life.Nothing can prepare Jim for the answers that have altered a decade of his life or where those answers will take him next.

Fat or thin, that's always how society will be structured, and no-one is superior to the other. For sure, some people are fat or thin by choice, inadvertently, but that becomes who they are. They may do more or less to restructure and get into the ideal column, so-called ideal "shape," but whether it works or fails, they very much remain who they are, human. It is from this humane framework that they must derive their respect, duty, dignity and confidence. In this treatise, we debunk the Weight Worry Syndrome (WWS).

Falsely accused of being a loose woman, she has nowhere else to go. His heart belongs to another, and he has no desire to become entangled. A victim of misplaced affections, Leah Dearing dreams of starting over in Oregon where she can own land and put her past behind her. But as a single woman, she is refused a place in the wagon train, no matter that she's more than capable of doing all she needs. Desperate to build a new life for herself, she is willing to do anything-including a marriage in name only.Stanley Keith has no intention of heading out West with a bride until he overhears Leah's plight. He knows the way will be difficult and many don't make it. To top it off, he's got a woman waiting for him when he gets there. Yet, something about her determination sparks in him, and before he's realized it he offers to let her join him on his journey in exchange for her cooking and companionship.However, the trail is long and dangerous, and the challenges they face might be more than either realized. Especially when one of them starts to fall in love...and the reminder of another waiting for them at the end of the trail becomes impossible to ignore.

Welcome to "Countdown and Countup," your daily companion for spiritual growth and devotion. This devotional is designed to guide you through a fulfilling journey of learning, action, prayer, and daily engagement with God's word.Countup - Embrace Learning Every Day: Each day, Countup presents a new lesson, drawing from a rich tapestry of biblical teachings, theological insights, and practical wisdom. These lessons are tailored to nurture your faith, expand your knowledge, and deepen your understanding of God's word.Countdown - A Daily Call to Action: Action is the heartbeat of faith. Countdown challenges you to live your beliefs through daily actionable steps. Whether it's acts of kindness, community service, or personal growth tasks, these actions are designed to bring the teachings of Christ into your everyday life.Prayer - A Personal Conversation with God: Our prayer feature offers a quiet space for reflection and communication with God. It includes daily prayer themes, guided prayer sessions, and reminders to keep prayer a central part of your day.Daily Bible Reading - Connect with God's Word: Immerse yourself in the scriptures with our daily Bible reading plan. Carefully selected passages will take you through the Bible, providing context and understanding to the day's theme.Features: Daily Lessons: Unique, insightful lessons each day.- Actionable Steps: Practical tasks to live out your faith.Prayer Interface: Guided prayers and themes.Bible Reading Plan: Curated daily scriptures.Progress Tracking: Monitor your spiritual growth journey.Countdown and Countup" is more than just a devotional; it's a tool to assist you in your walk with God, helping you to grow in faith and live a life that reflects His love and teachings. - GROW IN GOD & GRACE DAILY- CALL ON GOD TO CARRY YOU THROUGH THE YEAR- COUNTING DOWN YOUR GOD-GIVEN DAYS- COUNT UP YOUR GOD-GIVEN BLESSINGS

This will "Udderly" be one of the best editions of Animals Doing Human Things Coloring Books! Some of these images might even MOOOve you to tears once you've brought color to them. Let's color those awesome!

"With Bullet Tooth, Grant Wamack has created a horror icon for our time. Unlike Freddy and Jason who commit their violent acts with their own two hands, the titular antagonist gorges himself on the violence he encourages in people just like us. The classical sensibilities that made those previous texts work are fully intact here too, but Grant brilliantly reinterprets them for our new dark age in a voice uniquely his. If you like cursed media, iconic horror villains, or urban legends, this book is an absolute must-read." - Lucas Mangum, author of Gods of the Dark Web and BladejobThe latest cult classic from Wonderland award nominee Grant Wamack is a high-octane, hyperviolent mash-up of analog horror, crime, and cutting social commentary highlighting a part of Chicago that's notorious for making headlines. Fans of The Backrooms, Jordan Peele, and Chief Keef will love this adrenaline-fueled narrative as it follows a black teenage artist who is battling depression and grieving the loss of his best friend to gang violence. He unwittingly summons Bullet Tooth, an entity with an insatiable hunger for chaos and violence with an enigmatic VHS tape found inside a dumpster.The polar vortex of violence brewing inside the heart of Chicago sucks two others into its gaping mouth: A Palestinian orphan/fashion influencer with a love for deadly weapons and a gangster/ex-boxer who equips people with the finest artillery.How long can these three Chicagoans survive before they succumb to the seductive song of Bullet Tooth?"Wamack's prose is immersive in its authenticity, bringing the streets of the 'Raq to the pages of this book. Vengeance and violence, gangs and guns, load up your extendos and hundred-round drums and join me in songs of praise for Bullet Tooth." -David Simmons, author of Ghosts of East Baltimore

ForewordRenowned Poets Omar Khayyam Omar Khayyam (1048 - 1123) was a Persian poet, famous for his Rubaiyat form of poetry built upon quatrains. He was also a well-known philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, mystic and a free-thinker, who wondered about the impermanence of life, and man's relationship to God. He lived in a time period when fanaticism, orthodoxy and military demagogues controlled and dictated people's daily life. Through his poems, Khayyam encouraged people to break free from the socio-political and religious tyranny. Unfortunately, his poems could not be circulated openly due to a callous an intolerant environment. As a result, only few of his contemporaries had the chance to read and benefit from it. He doubted the existence of divine providence and the afterlife and chose to put his faith in a joyful appreciation of the fleeting and sensuous beauties of the material world to celebrate the idyllic nature and pleasures of living in a moment as below: Set not thy heart on any good or gain, life means but pleasure, or means but pain;when Time lets slip a little perfect hour, >Khayyam warned that if self-care is neglected and postponed to some obscure notion of 'tomorrow', the pleasure of living in the 'now' is irreversibly lost. He believed that each moment of life is complete in itself, by itself, and that the incompleteness manifests itself only in the 'mental state' of which we are not often aware. The natural world lives independently for itself, unattached to our feelings of pain and joy, and in Khayyam's view, acknowledging this liberating fact is the first step towards having a pleasant life. He said not to take things too seriously and to question existence of God and heaven: Grab life with both your hands, squeeze every bit it has to offer, cherish it every day.>Some scholars and critics argue that the name of Omar Khayyam should "be struck out from the history of Persian literature" due to the lack of any material that could confidently be attributed to him. While it is certain that Khayyam wrote many quatrains, it is hardly possible, save in a few exceptional cases, to assert positively that he wrote any of those ascribed to him. The modern-day popularity of Khayyam is mainly due to the English translations of Edward FitzGerald (1859) from the Bodleian manuscript. Ashok K. BhargavaPresident, Writers International Network CanadaVancouver, BC

When Annette, the editor of a survivalist magazine, embarks on a weekend getaway up Minnesota's north shore with her boyfriend Sebastion, events spiral out of control when a gang of rowdy bikers starts to show up at their every stop and pay her more attention than she feels comfortable with. The always-prepared Annette does not believe in coincidences. To further complicate the situation, Annette is also dismayed when Sebastion questions her worries and suggests they are nothing but a result of cutting her PTSD meds. As if in direct rebuttal to his position, the bikers rumble into the same remote B&B as the couple, the gang's aggressive leader inviting Annette and Sebastion to join them outside at the bonfire for drinks and weed. Feeling cornered, and long ago vowing to never allow an unwanted touch again, Annette's actions continue to escalate, resulting in an explosion of bloody violence and revenge inspired by her survivalist skills. When the true evil of the situation reveals itself, only Annette's rage and cunning, no matter her guilt or innocence, can possibly save them.

Jane Austen's Emma begins with the marriage of Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston and closes with the unions of Emma and Mr. Knightley and Jane Fairfax with Frank Churchill. In Emma Redux, the lives of these couples and their children remain entwined. As the next generation grow up, Emma continues her match-making on a new cast of characters over which she protests, she has "only a little influence." Throughout, the presence of Emma and Mr. Knightley secure the happiness of Highbury's residents. PRAISE FOR EMMA REDUX"Helen Heineman's sequels to Emma tidy up some of the loose ends Austen left behind and then weave a whole new set of adventures for her characters as they make their way through a changing world. Full of lightly-worn learning and crackling with wit and warmth, these stories show us what might have happened after the 'happily ever after' of one of the world's most popular novels." -Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, author of Becoming Dickens (Duff Cooper Prize winner) and The Turning Point; Professor of English Literature at the University of London and a Fellow of Magdalene College, Douglas-Fairhurst was historical consultant for the 2009 BBC television serial adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma "Heineman writes the Austen dialogue unerringly. These characters are back again, speaking exactly as they would have had Austen been able to continue their story. Her knowledge of the period provides pleasure and instruction. She has the characters absolutely in hand: they are unmistakably themselves, just as we knew them. Her dialogue and description of people's manners, how they behave and think, never seems anachronistic, and strikes my ear as authentically Austen-like. She's clearly the right person for this task. Austen has touched her hand."-Alan Feldman, author of several collections of poetry including The Happy Genius (Elliston Book Award winner) and The Golden Coin (The Four Lakes Prize winner). Dr. Feldman was Professor and chair of English at Framingham State University "In Emma Redux, Helen Heineman continues Jane Austen's characters and conflicts, making them all her own. It's fun to watch Emma and Mr. Knightley grow into their relationship with heart and wit. Heineman also excels at recreating the flavor of Austen's supporting characters, from the pixilation of Mr. Woodhouse to the slickness of Frank Churchill. Come along to enjoy Helen Heineman's bringing the Knightleys' adventures into the next generation-with a delightful splash of the Dickensian."-Sharon Healy-Yang, Ph.D, author of the Jessica Minton mystery series.

'Hold her still!' she heard the magistrate command, and a hand, presumably that of the constable, pressed hard and flat between her shoulder blades, pinning her to the seat. The second blow fell with the full strength of his arm, catching her unawares across the crown of her bottom. Her legs shot outwards and buckled at the knees. 'And this, ' the magistrate continued with great satisfaction, 'is purely for the pleasure of beating you!' Olivia, a young and innocent vagabond in Mid-Victorian England, is condemned to imprisonment in a notoriously harsh institute of correction, where strict chastisement and cruel punishments are commonplace, and where the young virgin finds no relief from either the birch rod or the sexual deviance of staff and inmates. Upon release from the awful place the naive girl embarks on a journey that leads her into the sinister underworld of London, her virginity under constant threat, and despite her determination to remain pure she slowly discovers her own simmering desires and finds suppressing them increasingly challenging. But who, if anyone, will be the lucky person to take what has long been denied...?