Author: Lois Mills
Publisher: Bethlehem Books
ISBN: 193235073X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 117
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Hungarian Princess Jadwiga (Yahd VEE gah) has been prepared from birth to put the peace and prosperity of nations above her own desires. Betrothed in 1378 at the age of five to Prince William of Austria, their education has included spending time in each other’s court for careful training as future rulers. When the balance of power in Central Europe unexpectedly shifts, the Council from faraway Poland demands that Jadwiga become their monarch. The eleven-year-old girl is soon traveling north to Krakow where she is crowned queen in Wawel Cathedral, swearing “to keep and maintain the rights and liberties granted by the righteous Christian kings of Poland.” And she means to do it. However, when Poland’s Council insists upon her marrying the fierce pagan Prince Jagiello of Lithuania instead of William, Jadwiga passionately resists. The intense struggle in which this young queen lays down her personal hopes and gives her entire life to the fulfillment of a peaceful union between Poland and Lithuania—long referred to as “The wedding ring of Jadwiga”—will have far-reaching consequences in her own time and in the years to come. Jadwiga, “White Dove of Poland,” was canonized a saint in 1997 by Pope John Paul II. Includes an Author’s Note Historical Insight article by Daria Sockey Revised edition
Author: Amanda Vaill
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0544268946
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 509
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New York Times Bestseller: “A marvelously readable biography” of the couple and their relationships with Picasso, Fitzgerald, and other icons of the era (The New York Times Book Review). Wealthy Americans with homes in Paris and on the French Riviera, Gerald and Sara Murphy were at the very center of expatriate cultural and social life during the modernist ferment of the 1920s. Gerald Murphy—witty, urbane, and elusive—was a giver of magical parties and an acclaimed painter. Sara Murphy, an enigmatic beauty who wore her pearls to the beach, enthralled and inspired Pablo Picasso (he painted her both clothed and nude), Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The models for Nicole and Dick Diver in Fitzgerald’s Tender Is the Night, the Murphys also counted among their friends John Dos Passos, Dorothy Parker, Fernand Léger, Archibald MacLeish, Cole Porter, and a host of others. Far more than mere patrons, they were kindred spirits whose sustaining friendship released creative energy. Yet none of the artists who used the Murphys for their models fully captured the real story of their lives: their Edith Wharton childhoods, their unexpected youthful romance, their ten-year secret courtship, their complex and enduring marriage—and the tragedy that struck them, when the world they had created seemed most perfect. Drawing on a wealth of family diaries, photographs, letters and other papers, as well as on archival research and interviews on two continents, this “brilliantly rendered biography” documents the pivotal role of the Murphys in the story of the Lost Generation (Los Angeles Times). “Often considered minor Lost Generation celebrities, the Murphys were in fact much more than legendary party givers. Vaill’s compelling biography unveils their role in the European avant-garde movement of the 1920s; Gerald was a serious modernist painter. But Vaill also shows how their genius for friendship and for transforming daily life into art attracted the most creative minds of the time.” —Library Journal
Author: Leif Enger
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 1555848494
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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“An almost perfect novel” of yearning, adventure, and redemption in the dying days of the Old West from the bestselling author of Peace Like a River (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). Minnesota, 1915. With success long behind him, writer, husband, and father Monte Becket has lost his sense of purpose . . . until he befriends outlaw Glendon Hale. Plagued by guilt over abandoning his wife two decades ago, Hale is heading back West in search of absolution. And he could use some company on the journey. As the modern age marches swiftly forward, Becket agrees to travel into Hale’s past, leaving behind his own family for an adventure that will test the depth of his loyalties and morals, and the strength of his resolve. As they flee the relentless former Pinkerton Detective who’s been hunting Hale for years, Becket falls ever further into the life of an outlaw—perhaps to the point of no return. With its smooth mix of romanticism and gritty reality, So Brave, Young, and Handsome examines one ordinary man’s determination to risk everything in order to understand what it’s all worth, in “an old-fashioned, swashbuckling, heroic Western . . . [An] adventure of the heart and mind (The Washington Post Book World).
Author: Daniel P. Malito
Publisher: Daniel P. Malito
ISBN: 0991097033
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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So Young is the compelling story of a frightened but determined nine-year-old boy who suddenly comes down with a flu-like illness. For years, doctors attempted to classify his disease, an ailment that caused joint and muscles aches, low-grade fevers, and mystery pain for weeks at a time. Finally and tragically, with no other theories on the table, he was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Despite the innocuous name, this crippling condition plagued the boy until he became an adult, with his symptoms multiplying many times over. Now, he has been fighting Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 25 years, and his story is a compelling, poignant, and exciting tale of life, love, and tragedy. It is guaranteed that you do not know how much a disease called arthritis can impact a life, so check out Daniel’s story and become informed. Kids get arthritis too!
Author: Philip Graham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1911623567
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 93
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This book provides authoritative and easily accessible advice to parents who think their child or teenager is suffering from depression.
Author: Philip Graham
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
ISBN: 1108852696
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 93
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Has your daughter lost her sparkle? Has everyday life become a trial for your son? This book, written by two experts in child and adolescent mental health, describes how to recognise depression and what causes it; and provides guidance on how parents can support their child, including up-to-date advice on seeking professional help. It gives advice on how to tell the difference between normal responses to stress and symptoms that are more concerning. It covers topical issues such as academic pressure, social media, getting a grip on screen time and cyber-bullying. You will also be given information about the different treatment options provided by child and adolescent mental health services, as well as practical advice and information about the support you can give at home.
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755146050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
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The latest killing of a beautiful girl appears to tie in with others – they were all contestants in a beauty contest. But as Inspector West ponders the mystery a question arises; is the killer just one person, or are there more? And why pick on these women? It is a puzzle worthy of Scotland Yard’s finest and most down to earth detective.
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755152239
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
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A series of acid-throwing attacks has everyone mystified. Is it the work of young hooligans, or are there more sinister forces at play? Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard must solve the case, and quickly. However, he finds himself dealing with bigoted parents and a hospital full of perverts, not to mention robbery and murder along the way.
Author: Kayleen Schaefer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524744859
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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One of . . . Vogue's “Best of 2021” — BuzzFeed's “Most Anticipated 2021” — The Week's “Must Reads in 2021” — PopSugar's "A Running List of the Best Books of 2021" From the author of Text Me When You Get Home, the acclaimed celebration of friendship, comes a timely and essential look at what it means to be a thirtysomething . . . and how it is more okay than ever to not have every box checked off. The traditional “check list” of becoming an adult has existed for decades. Sociologists have long identified these markers of adulthood as: completing school, leaving home, establishing a career/becoming financially independent, getting married, and having children. But the signifiers of being in our thirties today are not the same—repeated economic upheaval, rising debt, decreasing marriage rates, fertility treatments, and a more open-minded society have all led to a shifting definition of adulthood. But You’re Still So Young cleverly shows how thirtysomethings have rethought these five major life events. Schaefer describes her own journey through her thirties—including a nonlinear career path, financial struggles, romantic mistakes, and an unconventional path to parenthood—shares findings from data research, and conducts interviews nationwide. For each milestone, the book highlights men and women from various backgrounds, from around the country, and delves into their experiences navigating an ever-changing financial landscape and evolving societal expectations. The thirtysomethings in this book envisioned their thirties differently than how they are actually living them. He thought he would be done with his degree; she thought she’d be married; they thought they’d be famous comedians; and everyone thought they would have more money. Schaefer uses her smart narrative framing and relatable voice to show how the thirties have changed from the cultural stereotypes around them, and how they are a radically different experience for Americans now than they were for any other generation. And as Schaefer and her sources show, not being able to do everything isn’t a sign of a life gone wrong. Being open to going sideways or upside down or backward means finding importance and value in many different ways of living.
Author: Brian Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781946246547
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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