pThe Dead Secret was Wilkie Collins\'s fourth published novel. ppbrppLike its predecessor Hide and Seek, the secret and the mystery are made clear to the reader, though not to the novel\'s characters, at an early stage.ppbrppThe obsessed and arguably deranged Sarah prefigures the character of Hester Dethridge in Collins\'s Man and Wife, and more distantly those of Lydia Gwilt in Armadale and the female

Lucy Luo Author, Artist, Curator. Born in Beijing, China. Studied in London, Britain. Lives in NY, America. Published 4 books Afternoon Tea 2005 essay Solo Dancing in Britain 2007 essay Roaming The Borders Of Heaven 2007 poem Sweet London Night 2011 novel Member of China Writers Association Member of The Poetry institute of China Member of American Watercolor Society Member of Rochester Art Club Curator,

pIs the way you see your life and the world based in strongemTruthemstrongppOr, is it just a strongemMirageemstrongppIn a culture where everyone operates from the same basic beliefs, understanding the common worldview may not be too important. America used to be that kind of place - but is no longer. Our cultural environment is now dominated by non-Christian beliefs, and a knowledge of its various

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pstrongRebalancing the Roles in Caregiving So All Involved Are SupportedstrongppWhen you care for someone who is dealing with the complexities of aging, illness, or disability, you share intense emotions and form deep bonds. You each have the opportunity to recognize what is most deeply human--and most deeply Divine--in the other. This sense of reciprocal sharing--between the caregiver, care receiver,

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Robert Ervin Howard 1906-1936 was an American pulp writer of fantasy, horror, historical adventure, boxing, western, and detective fiction. He is well known for having created the character Conan the Cimmerian, a literary icon whose pop-culture imprint can be compared to such icons as Tarzan of the Apes, Sherlock Holmes, and James Bond. Voracious reading, along with a natural talent for prose writing

This book provides a history of the late Roman Empire AD 260-641, covering the rise of imperial Christianity, the fall of the West to the barbarians, and the Justinianic reconquest. Focuses on mechanics of ruling this large state and the interaction of the emperor with the administration. Written with advanced undergraduates in mind.

An important contribution to the ongoing debate over the origins of mental illness, this book is based on the largest study ever of identical twins in which one was ill and the other not. The book provides compelling evidence that both schizophrenia and manic-depressive disorder are biologically based diseases of the brain, unrelated to psychological influences.

Come Into the Light is an illustrated handbook for understanding the architecture of a church and the arrangement of its interior for the celebration of the liturgy. pIt offers great practical wisdom to all Christian communities as they reflect on their liturgy and on the buildings in which God is made present daily in ritual and symbol. This book aims to build an understanding of the constituent features

You never can tell what a big, tough Polish boy will do when he finds a nude blonde in his bathroom. Especially if he is a heavyweight fighter who was born back of the yards, is married to a million dollars, and has a psychiatric record. He might do a number of things. He might tell her to get out. He might yell for his wife. He might blow what\'s left of his top. He might even do what Barney Mandell

pThis volume examines the life and career of L. Munatius Plancus, and through him, explores the tumultuous final years of the Roman Republic. Plancus had very active and lengthy political career, from his initial appearance on the staff of Julius Caesar in Gaul in 54BC at least through the censorship of 22BC. During this time, he was in close contact for over 30 years with all the major figures during

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world,

bThe moving, true story of the young woman dubbed The Voice of America\'s Bullied how her bond with her dog, Izzy, changed her life and their mission to help break the cycle of bullying.b pIn middle school, Gabrielle Gabe Ford developed a degenerative muscle disease, and was harassed by bullies as a result. She did her best to keep her head high, but it wasn\'t easy. Then Gabe got a dog, Izzy, who

bORDER IN THE COURT bA new anthology of science fiction stories that explores what the future of jurisprudence might well be like, with thrilling, hilarious, and downright entertaining results So much fun, it oughta be illegal Stories by Robert A. Heinlein, Larry Correia, Clifford D. Simak, Sarah A. Hoyt, and more. pLAWYERS, RAY GUNS, AND MONEY p Whatever the future may hold, one thing is certain

Poet, playwright, novelist, graduate of DeWitt Clinton High, New York University, and Harvard University, Countee Cullen 1903-1946 emerged as a leading literary figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Copper Sun, his second book of poetry, explores the emotional consequences of being black, Christian, bisexual, and a poet in Jazz Age America-such as in the following Confession If for a day joy masters me,

The women of Corsica are as remarkable and extraordinary as everything else about this unique Mediterranean island. Through centuries of fierce struggle it has bred women who are tough, brave, resourceful and redoubtable, passing on a culture that has often been materially poor but spiritually rich. Here they are, wives and warriors, saints, spies and seductresses, poets, painters, patriots and bandits.

pDo you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and worried, straining under the weight of life\'s pressures and responsibilities Do you feel consumed by fear, uncertainty, and anxiety, keeping you from experiencing the fullness you desire in your life Do you desire to grow spiritually but feel stuck, with no idea how to move forward Surrender The Forgotten Spiritual Discipline will provide the missing link

bAcross the world, HSBC likes to sell itself as \'the world\'s local bank, \' the friendly face of corporate and personal finance. And yet, a decade ago, the same bank was hit with a record U.S. fine of 1.9 billion for facilitating money laundering for \'drug kingpins and rogue nations.\'b p In pursuit of their goal of becoming the biggest bank in the world, between 2003 to 2010, HSBC allowed El Chapo