![]() ![]() ![]() “Frilly fashion, dashingly handsome young men, a gothic setting, and hidden powers. “This is a powerful tale of transformation, both physical and emotional.” - VOYA “George's well-crafted tale will keep readers rapt. while also creating an increasingly foreboding atmosphere.” - Kirkus Reviews “George captures the exquisite beauty of 1890s Romania. “Proper debutantes and snarling wolves? A winning combination. Do they have the courage to break the shackles of their upbringing and set the course of their own destiny? When the devilish heir, Mihai Dracula, sets his sights on Dacia as part of his evil, power-hungry plan, the girls must accept or fight against this cruel inheritance. Dangerous secrets known as the Claw, the Wing, and the Smoke.īut as dangerous as those family secrets might be, even more dangerous is the centuries-old bond between the Florescus and the royal Dracula family, and it seems that it’s time for Dacia and Lou to give up their life in New York society and take their place among the servants of the Draculas. Now, upon turning seventeen, the girls must journey to Romania-a journey that seems to be both reward and punishment-to meet their cousins and their tyrant of a grandmother and to learn the secrets of their family. ![]() Two girls struggle with their dark family heritage in this fantasy perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Kendare Blake.Īs debutantes in 1890s New York City, cousins Dacia and Lou knew little about their mysterious Romanian relatives, the Florescus. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() And after Declan walks in on Avery masturbating, the pair decide he should help her relieve her sexual tension while her mobility is limited, leading both to admit to long-hidden mutual attraction. Avery is frustrated with her lack of mobility, but, with the encouragement of her sisters, finds an outlet in documenting her recovery on social media. ![]() Declan McCormick, her roommate and best friend since college, offers to provide round-the-clock care during her recovery out of guilt for not driving her to the meeting as he’d promised. Twenty-eight-year-old hotelier Avery Spark is on her way to a business meeting when she crashes her car and breaks multiple bones. Hunting ( A Kiss for a Kiss) delivers an enjoyable friends-to-lovers romance ignited by a lengthy recovery from a car accident. ![]() ![]() ![]() Risk factors for incidence of mastitis occurring during the time at risk (Incident Rate Ratios ) were investigated using a discrete version of the multivariable proportional hazards regression model. “Time at risk” of mastitis was defined as days between birth and first occurrence of mastitis (for women who developed mastitis) and days between birth and the last study time-point (for women who did not develop mastitis). ![]() Nasal and nipple swabs were collected from mothers and babies, as well as breast milk samples. Postpartum questionnaires asked about incidences of mastitis, nipple damage, milk supply, expressing practices and breastfeeding problems. Women completed questionnaires at recruitment and six time-points in the first eight weeks postpartum. The CASTLE study was a prospective cohort study which recruited nulliparous women in late pregnancy in two maternity hospitals in Melbourne, Australia in 2009–2011. This paper describes the factors correlated with mastitis and investigates the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in women who participated in the CASTLE (Candida and Staphylococcus Transmission: Longitudinal Evaluation) study. ![]() ![]() Mastitis is an acute, debilitating condition that occurs in approximately 20 % of breastfeeding women who experience a red, painful breast with fever. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Make the Balangaos desire you help them believe your Word." After Joanne's first furlough, the congregation changed their prayers from a simple "Lord, bless the missionaries" to "God, show the Balangaos that you're stronger than the spirits. ![]() The prayers of Joanne's sending church helped change the situation. They struggled to raise enough animals for all the sacrifices the evil spirits demanded. They thought she had come either to steal their language or to find a husband.Īs people without a Bible, the Balangaos lived in constant fear of the spirit world. At first, the Balangao couldn't understand why she had come. Joanne trekked through the jungle to tell the Balangao people about Jesus. I'll start with a reminder of her powerful story: When we met, Joanne shared a fascinating recap of the story she shared in the book, and then gave some updates. If you've used Sonlight Core C, you know who I'm talking about: Joanne Shetler recorded her amazing story in And the Word Came with Power. How fun to get an in-person update from a woman who has inspired me for so long. Just last month, John and I got to meet this missionary in person! We heard her speak and then shared dinner together. She and her colleague from Wycliffe wanted to translate the Bible for a tribe of former headhunters. In 1962, a farm girl from California hiked through the Filipino jungle. ![]() ![]() She reminded me of a dog, the way her head was jutted out of the window, her eyes on the sky, her tongue a ribbon all the way around my wrists. Her car had no windows either, just sashes of duct tape that flapped loose in the wind like dog’s ears. Leave where, I asked her, but she wasn’t looking at me. One time while I was walking to work at the dollar store, she drove up slow behind me and asked if I wanted to leave. When she drove it to the temple, pieces of the car crumpled off like cake, bits of windshield glass crumbed on her lips. Her car was a bashed-blue Subaru without any seatbelts, so she used bungee cords instead. ![]() She wanted to be a mechanic, and once when I was walking home from school, I saw her jump the fence into the junkyard, looking for living parts. Earthquake never spent any time at home, especially at night when her parents were there. Her father lifted his wife by the hair and rattled her teeth into rain. The first one was named Earthquake because she’d been born in the center of one: she was shaken out of her mother like a handful of nickels. ![]() There were three Ding daughters, each nicknamed after a disaster. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you want to join the class, notify the office We will send you the Zoom link shortly before each session. This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us Cole Arthur Riley 651 Hardcover 22.55 Most purchasedin this set of products The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days Kate Bowler 273 Hardcover 16.37 Lowest Pricein this set of products God Is a Black Woman Christena Cleveland 245 Paperback 14. ![]() This class will meet by Zoom on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm on March 22, March 29 and April 12. This Here Flesh speaks potently to anyone who suspects that our own stories might have something to say to us. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the 'necessary rituals' that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation. How can we find peace in a world overtaken with dislocation, noise and unrest? How can spirituality not silence the body but instead allow it to come alive? Arthur Riley invites us to descend into our own stories, examine our capacity for rest, wonder, rejoicing, rage, and repair, and find that our humanity is not an enemy to faith but evidence of it. From the first words of the Argentine novelist Agustina Bazterrica’s second novel, Tender Is the Flesh, the reader is already the livestock in the line, reeling, primordially aware that this. In her book This Here Flesh, Cole Arthur Riley boldly explores some of the most urgent questions of life and faith: How do we honor, lament, and heal from the stories we inherit. Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us ![]() ![]() Organized into two parts titled “Up the Hill” and “Down and Back Again,” Chang’s memoir “Eat a Peach” explores the dimensional growth, missteps, and triumphs of his experience as a Korean-American chef while interrogating the emotional burdens and moral ambiguities underpinning his dizzying rise to acclaim.īetween descriptions of staunch Korean churchgoers, high school bullies, hierarchical kitchens and the abyssal depths of mental illness, Chang elucidates the numerous personal struggles he navigated during adolescence and early adulthood. It is, however, precisely this self-doubt - coupled with his conviction that there is always room for growth - that cemented Chang’s status as a behemoth in the contemporary American culinary landscape. ![]() “What makes anyone think I know better than them?” Early on in the memoir, Chang expresses with characteristic self-deprecation his reservations regarding his current prestige and fame: “Why is my word more valuable than anyone else’s,” Chang writes. David Chang, founder of the Momofuku Group and star of Netflix television series “Ugly Delicious,” is no exception to the growing trend of industry stars penning mildly interesting narratives of early adversities that end up flourishing into professional success. ![]() These days, it seems as though every celebrity gets their own memoir. ![]() ![]() ![]() Evidently, Lord Westmoreland had changed his mind, and that amazed her. Men, including her father, placed no value on the word of a mere woman. ![]() ![]() ![]() The last time she'd offered her word to him, he'd acted as if her word meant nothing, which wasn't surprising. "I'll have your word on it," he insisted when another siege of violent coughing drew her attention toward Brenna's chamber. She met his gaze unflinchingly, proud even when she was surrendering. And realizing that made her defeat a little less painful, for she was completely outflanked and overpowered by a vastly superior force. Confronted with his size, strength, and indomitable will, she had no choice, and she knew it. Staring up at his ruggedly chiseled face, she searched for some sign he might later relent, but instead of finding an answer, she suddenly became aware of how far back she had to tilt her head to look at him and how small she was in comparison to his height and breadth. She stood there, trying to do it, but some small, insistent voice reminded her sensibly that, at the hands of any other captor, she would undoubtedly have suffered a far worse fate already than the one he proposed. Jenny realized he was referring to the issue of her willingness, and this time her hesitation was longer. Jenny hesitated an endless moment, knowing she had no alternative, and then she felt herself nod imperceptibly. ![]() ![]() With a lively text and vibrant illustrations, scientist and writer Patricia Valdez and illustrator Felicita Sala bring to life Joan Procter's inspiring story of passion and determination. There, just like when she was a little girl, Joan hosted children's tea parties-with her komodo dragon as the guest of honor. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious komodo dragons. ![]() When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum. Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles - Biblioguides Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles Patricia Valdez Author: Patricia Valdez Illustrator: Felicita Sala Publication: 2018 by Alfred A. ![]() She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere-she even brought a crocodile to school! While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. ![]() For fans of Ada Twist: Scientist comes a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneering female scientist-who loved reptiles!īack in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets. ![]() |