Author: Bill Branyon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Advanced Romance delightfully defines 16 Romantic Rules that may be hindering your quest to find good love. They include the Failure-if-not-Forever Fallacy which demonstrates that a failed marriage or monogamy doesn't necessarily mean a failed relationship. Or the Evolution-Confusion Bruisin' that illustrates that evolution is desperately trying to find us a happy-ever-after mate -- if we, and society, will only get out of the way. Or the Grass-is-Greener Misdemeanor which deconstructs the plethora of pressures pestering us to demean the love we do have. Dr. David Buss, who wrote the worldwide best seller The Evolution of Desire said about Advanced Romance: "This book is absolutely terrific and I'm sure will be a big success. It contains many important insights that will be very useful to readers. By deeply understanding that much of American society is entering a post-Puritan and post-Playboy stage, many of the heartwarming and transforming insights to which Dr. Buss alludes are revealed. These include the christening of STEs, sexually transmitted emotions -- not to be confused with STDs -- and how satisfying and dangerous they can be. Or the conclusion that, given the great divorce and breakup rates, emotional prenuptials may be as important as financial ones. Or the counter-intuitive contention that Platonic flirting with other people can sometimes boost the zest between an otherwise depressed, monogamous couple. Advanced Romance is a splendidly comprehensive, yet enchantingly easy read, aimed at the battle-scarred, yet still incurable, romantic. It synthesizes the work of many relationship geniuses including groundbreaking anthropologist Helen Fisher, aforementioned trailblazing evolutionist David Buss, and iconoclast therapist Ester Perel, and uses those conclusions to springboard into exciting new relationship horizons. After reading AR, you may find that your love life -- and love of life -- are substantially enhanced, if not dramatically revolutionized.
Advanced Romance
Author: Bill Branyon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Advanced Romance delightfully defines 16 Romantic Rules that may be hindering your quest to find good love. They include the Failure-if-not-Forever Fallacy which demonstrates that a failed marriage or monogamy doesn't necessarily mean a failed relationship. Or the Evolution-Confusion Bruisin' that illustrates that evolution is desperately trying to find us a happy-ever-after mate -- if we, and society, will only get out of the way. Or the Grass-is-Greener Misdemeanor which deconstructs the plethora of pressures pestering us to demean the love we do have. Dr. David Buss, who wrote the worldwide best seller The Evolution of Desire said about Advanced Romance: "This book is absolutely terrific and I'm sure will be a big success. It contains many important insights that will be very useful to readers. By deeply understanding that much of American society is entering a post-Puritan and post-Playboy stage, many of the heartwarming and transforming insights to which Dr. Buss alludes are revealed. These include the christening of STEs, sexually transmitted emotions -- not to be confused with STDs -- and how satisfying and dangerous they can be. Or the conclusion that, given the great divorce and breakup rates, emotional prenuptials may be as important as financial ones. Or the counter-intuitive contention that Platonic flirting with other people can sometimes boost the zest between an otherwise depressed, monogamous couple. Advanced Romance is a splendidly comprehensive, yet enchantingly easy read, aimed at the battle-scarred, yet still incurable, romantic. It synthesizes the work of many relationship geniuses including groundbreaking anthropologist Helen Fisher, aforementioned trailblazing evolutionist David Buss, and iconoclast therapist Ester Perel, and uses those conclusions to springboard into exciting new relationship horizons. After reading AR, you may find that your love life -- and love of life -- are substantially enhanced, if not dramatically revolutionized.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Advanced Romance delightfully defines 16 Romantic Rules that may be hindering your quest to find good love. They include the Failure-if-not-Forever Fallacy which demonstrates that a failed marriage or monogamy doesn't necessarily mean a failed relationship. Or the Evolution-Confusion Bruisin' that illustrates that evolution is desperately trying to find us a happy-ever-after mate -- if we, and society, will only get out of the way. Or the Grass-is-Greener Misdemeanor which deconstructs the plethora of pressures pestering us to demean the love we do have. Dr. David Buss, who wrote the worldwide best seller The Evolution of Desire said about Advanced Romance: "This book is absolutely terrific and I'm sure will be a big success. It contains many important insights that will be very useful to readers. By deeply understanding that much of American society is entering a post-Puritan and post-Playboy stage, many of the heartwarming and transforming insights to which Dr. Buss alludes are revealed. These include the christening of STEs, sexually transmitted emotions -- not to be confused with STDs -- and how satisfying and dangerous they can be. Or the conclusion that, given the great divorce and breakup rates, emotional prenuptials may be as important as financial ones. Or the counter-intuitive contention that Platonic flirting with other people can sometimes boost the zest between an otherwise depressed, monogamous couple. Advanced Romance is a splendidly comprehensive, yet enchantingly easy read, aimed at the battle-scarred, yet still incurable, romantic. It synthesizes the work of many relationship geniuses including groundbreaking anthropologist Helen Fisher, aforementioned trailblazing evolutionist David Buss, and iconoclast therapist Ester Perel, and uses those conclusions to springboard into exciting new relationship horizons. After reading AR, you may find that your love life -- and love of life -- are substantially enhanced, if not dramatically revolutionized.
Advanced Love
Author: Ari Seth Cohen
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683354125
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
From the creator of the popular blog Advanced Style, photographer Ari Seth Cohen’s Advanced Love collects affectionate portraits of subjects who prove that love is bound by neither the constraints of age or time. The book includes 40 profiles of inspiring couples from around the world, and more than 200 photos. The profiles explore themes of love and companionship through firsthand insight from the subjects; they share their stories of falling in love, what they have learned after decades of partnership, and valuable relationship advice. Advanced Love is a touching look at the often-ignored partnerships of the senior set. Filled with couples who have built their lives together, it’s an indispensable trove of wisdom on love and the lessons they have learned along the way.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683354125
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
From the creator of the popular blog Advanced Style, photographer Ari Seth Cohen’s Advanced Love collects affectionate portraits of subjects who prove that love is bound by neither the constraints of age or time. The book includes 40 profiles of inspiring couples from around the world, and more than 200 photos. The profiles explore themes of love and companionship through firsthand insight from the subjects; they share their stories of falling in love, what they have learned after decades of partnership, and valuable relationship advice. Advanced Love is a touching look at the often-ignored partnerships of the senior set. Filled with couples who have built their lives together, it’s an indispensable trove of wisdom on love and the lessons they have learned along the way.
Advanced Physical Chemistry
Author: Susannah Nix
Publisher: Haver Street Press
ISBN: 0999094866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
2019 RITA® Award Winner for Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length! After four lousy boyfriends in a row, chemical engineer Penny Popplestone swears off men until she can figure out why they keep cheating on her. But her no-men resolution hits a snag when the mysterious and superhumanly hot barista at her favorite coffee shop strikes up a friendship with her. Penny strives to keep things platonic, but when Caleb gives her the kiss of her life, she realizes he wants to be more than just friends. Tired of always being “good little Penny,” she throws caution to the wind and pursues a no-strings fling with the hottie barista. It’s not like they have anything in common beyond scorching physical chemistry, so what does she have to lose? Only her heart. Now, this fanfic-reading, plus-size heroine faces an unsolvable problem. What do you do when being apart is unbearable…but being together is impossible? This steamy, lighthearted romance is the third in a series of standalone rom-coms featuring geeky heroines who work in STEM fields.
Publisher: Haver Street Press
ISBN: 0999094866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
2019 RITA® Award Winner for Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length! After four lousy boyfriends in a row, chemical engineer Penny Popplestone swears off men until she can figure out why they keep cheating on her. But her no-men resolution hits a snag when the mysterious and superhumanly hot barista at her favorite coffee shop strikes up a friendship with her. Penny strives to keep things platonic, but when Caleb gives her the kiss of her life, she realizes he wants to be more than just friends. Tired of always being “good little Penny,” she throws caution to the wind and pursues a no-strings fling with the hottie barista. It’s not like they have anything in common beyond scorching physical chemistry, so what does she have to lose? Only her heart. Now, this fanfic-reading, plus-size heroine faces an unsolvable problem. What do you do when being apart is unbearable…but being together is impossible? This steamy, lighthearted romance is the third in a series of standalone rom-coms featuring geeky heroines who work in STEM fields.
Sufficiently Advanced Magic
Author: Andrew Rowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781521118764
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 623
Book Description
Five years ago, Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire -- a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess.He never returned.Now, it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.If he can survive the trials, Corin will earn an attunement, but that won't be sufficient to survive the dangers on the upper levels. For that, he's going to need training, allies, and a lot of ingenuity.The journey won't be easy, but Corin won't stop until he gets his brother back.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781521118764
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 623
Book Description
Five years ago, Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire -- a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess.He never returned.Now, it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.If he can survive the trials, Corin will earn an attunement, but that won't be sufficient to survive the dangers on the upper levels. For that, he's going to need training, allies, and a lot of ingenuity.The journey won't be easy, but Corin won't stop until he gets his brother back.
From Secrets With Men To Romance With Him
Author: Victor Bell
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1642990361
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
At five years old, Victor Bell's thoughts came in contact with a very taboo inclination. While watching a passionate scene on a soap opera at his babysitter's house, Victor immediately had a desire to be the woman in the scene! Yes! At five years of age, Victor developed a carnal desire to feel everything that a woman does, to be loved like a woman. He even developed a desire to be a girl, and then trauma happened. To feel the void from verbal bullying and physical abuse from a member of his family, Victor's desire to attach more to "what felt good" grew stronger. Along the way, Victor became deeply insecure, angry, fearful, prideful, and lustful. These attributes would shape the next eighteen years of Victor's life up to the point where Victor accepted being a "down-low homosexual". In addition to use of alcohol, marijuana, and womanizing, Victor consistently embarked on secret nights with men. The surface life and the secret life gave Victor great joy and satisfaction, but he would soon find out the satisfaction was only temporary. At the peak of Victor's euphoria, he had an insatiable desire for material things. He had massive highs and gripping lows, along with a growing cavity of emptiness. Victor was doing everything he could to feed the beast of his flesh. But nevertheless, his actions could never hide the mountain of inadequacy that he felt buried deep inside. After falling in love with a beautiful woman that truly had his best interest at heart, yet while leaning toward just coming out fully as a homosexual, Victor had to make a choice. Was he born this way? Was the decision to be with men inevitable? Would Victor ever find the kind of love he sought after, did this love exist, or was the love right before him all along?
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1642990361
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
At five years old, Victor Bell's thoughts came in contact with a very taboo inclination. While watching a passionate scene on a soap opera at his babysitter's house, Victor immediately had a desire to be the woman in the scene! Yes! At five years of age, Victor developed a carnal desire to feel everything that a woman does, to be loved like a woman. He even developed a desire to be a girl, and then trauma happened. To feel the void from verbal bullying and physical abuse from a member of his family, Victor's desire to attach more to "what felt good" grew stronger. Along the way, Victor became deeply insecure, angry, fearful, prideful, and lustful. These attributes would shape the next eighteen years of Victor's life up to the point where Victor accepted being a "down-low homosexual". In addition to use of alcohol, marijuana, and womanizing, Victor consistently embarked on secret nights with men. The surface life and the secret life gave Victor great joy and satisfaction, but he would soon find out the satisfaction was only temporary. At the peak of Victor's euphoria, he had an insatiable desire for material things. He had massive highs and gripping lows, along with a growing cavity of emptiness. Victor was doing everything he could to feed the beast of his flesh. But nevertheless, his actions could never hide the mountain of inadequacy that he felt buried deep inside. After falling in love with a beautiful woman that truly had his best interest at heart, yet while leaning toward just coming out fully as a homosexual, Victor had to make a choice. Was he born this way? Was the decision to be with men inevitable? Would Victor ever find the kind of love he sought after, did this love exist, or was the love right before him all along?
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Bilingualism in the Hispanic and Lusophone World
Author: Kate Bellamy
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027265623
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This volume offers a multidisciplinary view of cutting-edge research on bilingualism in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions, with the aim of building a bridge between sub-fields and approaches that often find themselves isolated from one another. The thirteen contributions in this volume offer a glimpse of the diversity of bilingualism present in the Hispanic and Lusophone world, shedding light on the sheer variety of speaker communities, language pairings (e.g., Spanish-English, Spanish-Basque, Spanish-Dutch, Portuguese-Spanish-English, Portuguese-English, Spanish-K’ichee Maya, and Spanish-Ixcatec) and speaker types (e.g., simultaneous bilinguals, and early and late sequential bilinguals). The diversity present in this collection of papers, both in empirical coverage and methodological and theoretical approaches, will be of interest to a wide range of students and researchers in bilingualism and Hispanic and Lusophone linguistics.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027265623
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This volume offers a multidisciplinary view of cutting-edge research on bilingualism in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions, with the aim of building a bridge between sub-fields and approaches that often find themselves isolated from one another. The thirteen contributions in this volume offer a glimpse of the diversity of bilingualism present in the Hispanic and Lusophone world, shedding light on the sheer variety of speaker communities, language pairings (e.g., Spanish-English, Spanish-Basque, Spanish-Dutch, Portuguese-Spanish-English, Portuguese-English, Spanish-K’ichee Maya, and Spanish-Ixcatec) and speaker types (e.g., simultaneous bilinguals, and early and late sequential bilinguals). The diversity present in this collection of papers, both in empirical coverage and methodological and theoretical approaches, will be of interest to a wide range of students and researchers in bilingualism and Hispanic and Lusophone linguistics.
The Development of Romance Clitic Pronouns
Author: Dieter Wanner
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110893061
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 701
Book Description
The series is a platform for contributions of all kinds to this rapidly developing field. General problems are studied from the perspective of individual languages, language families, language groups, or language samples. Conclusions are the result of a deepened study of empirical data. Special emphasis is given to little-known languages, whose analysis may shed new light on long-standing problems in general linguistics.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110893061
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 701
Book Description
The series is a platform for contributions of all kinds to this rapidly developing field. General problems are studied from the perspective of individual languages, language families, language groups, or language samples. Conclusions are the result of a deepened study of empirical data. Special emphasis is given to little-known languages, whose analysis may shed new light on long-standing problems in general linguistics.
Before We Were Strangers
Author: Renée Carlino
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501105787
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501105787
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M
Writing the Great American Romance Novel
Author: Catherine Lanigan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1581158386
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
The complete guide to turning romances into cash. Romance novels are the top-selling genre in fiction. How can aspiring writers break into this lucrative field? With Writing the Great American Romance Novel, the most complete guide to writing that novel, getting it published, working with editors, agents, and publicists, and promoting it once it’s out! Step-by-step instruction shows how to create romantic heroes and heroines, structure a story, and write love scenes, as well as how to plan outlines, use timelines and grids, conduct personal interviews, and do historical research. With extras such as a list of publishers, a sample press release, a sample synopsis, and much more, this book is must-have for any aspiring romance writer passionate about writing. • Romance accounts for $1.2 billion in sales and 55 percent of the paperback market • The group Romance Writers of America has almost 10,000 members • Takes writers beyond writing to selling and promotion Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1581158386
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
The complete guide to turning romances into cash. Romance novels are the top-selling genre in fiction. How can aspiring writers break into this lucrative field? With Writing the Great American Romance Novel, the most complete guide to writing that novel, getting it published, working with editors, agents, and publicists, and promoting it once it’s out! Step-by-step instruction shows how to create romantic heroes and heroines, structure a story, and write love scenes, as well as how to plan outlines, use timelines and grids, conduct personal interviews, and do historical research. With extras such as a list of publishers, a sample press release, a sample synopsis, and much more, this book is must-have for any aspiring romance writer passionate about writing. • Romance accounts for $1.2 billion in sales and 55 percent of the paperback market • The group Romance Writers of America has almost 10,000 members • Takes writers beyond writing to selling and promotion Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox
Author: Tobias Heussner
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351014382
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox continues where the Game Narrative Toolbox ended. While the later covered the basics of writing for games, the Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox will cover techniques for the intermediate and professional writer. The book will cover topics such as how to adapt a novel to a game, how to revive IPs and how to construct transmedia worlds. Each chapter will be written by a professional with exceptional experience in the field of the chapter. Key Features Learn from industry experts how to tackle today’s challenges in storytelling for games. A learn by example and exercise approach, which was praised in the Game Narrative Toolbox. An in depth view on advanced storytelling techniques and topics as they are currently discussed and used in the gaming industry. Expand your knowledge in game writing as you learn and try yourself to design quests, write romances and build worlds as you would as a writer in a game studio. Improve your own stories by learning and trying the techniques used by the professionals of game writing.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351014382
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox continues where the Game Narrative Toolbox ended. While the later covered the basics of writing for games, the Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox will cover techniques for the intermediate and professional writer. The book will cover topics such as how to adapt a novel to a game, how to revive IPs and how to construct transmedia worlds. Each chapter will be written by a professional with exceptional experience in the field of the chapter. Key Features Learn from industry experts how to tackle today’s challenges in storytelling for games. A learn by example and exercise approach, which was praised in the Game Narrative Toolbox. An in depth view on advanced storytelling techniques and topics as they are currently discussed and used in the gaming industry. Expand your knowledge in game writing as you learn and try yourself to design quests, write romances and build worlds as you would as a writer in a game studio. Improve your own stories by learning and trying the techniques used by the professionals of game writing.