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in Brussels 2034 Cyrile Standaert, a middle-aged engineer, loses his partner following a hit and run car accident. Thereafter his life and mental health begin to unravel, and his two teenage children in turn begin to slide into truancy and drugs. It is at this point that he is visited by his future self, who has been drafted into a time travel pilot programme run by scientist Sofie Debroux. Future Cyrile offers Present Cyrile the chance to go back to 2008 and change his future. In return for this, he is tasked with helping Sofie''s grandfather, former physics lecturer Herman Debroux, to escape a fate of homelessness and alcoholism. Having returned to 2008 Cyrile meets a young Herman and his wife, Nina Debroux, just as they are beginning their married life. The couple take Cyrile into their house as a lodger, and the trio then attempt to set up young Past Cyril of 2008 with a teenage Genevieve Wilkes. They find themselves confronted with the tribal politics of the time, separationist tensions, personal suspicions and cohabitation frictions, not to mention a few time-travel paradoxes along the way. In terms of its inspiration, many aspects of it are based on my own experiences living, working and growing up in Brussels and the Flemish belt around it, along with the differences in culture between myself (a half-Scot, half-Cypriot who is Belgian by proxy) and the local communities. The book is also inspired by a few personal hypotheses about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect our lives, change our habits and shape our views in the future, based on the ways it has done so already.

Blessing''s favorite teacher is sick, and she wants to give her teacher something special to let her know how much Blessing cares. But what can she give? With some imagination and help from her mother, Blessing finds the perfect gift. Blessing''s story encourages children to show care and love to those around them who are faced with serious illness in nontraditional ways.

It''s important to remember that by understanding these concepts you''re better equipped to identify and defend against them, and your new knowledge shouldn''t be about how you can use those same tactics to manipulate other people. There is a difference between evil manipulation and trying to convince someone of something else. You don''t want to trick someone into doing things for you when they won''t get any benefit at all. You only want to use these tactics when you need to persuade someone for something and you can''t blatantly ask them for help. There are people that are harder to convince than others, so you might need to use some strategies of persuasion. Who might you need to persuade? You never want to take advantage of someone that already doesn''t have much to give. Those you should be trying to persuade are people that hold power. You might want to learn how to convince your boss to get a raise. Maybe you want to try to get your girlfriend to move in with you. Perhaps you have to ask your parents for a loan. You don''t want to "punch down," but instead, "reach up."

I name this book Challenges in the Classroom. There are many challenges teachers and scholars face in the classroom room. Many teachers get so frustrated to the point of wanting to leave that profession. This novel is a helpful tool for all teachers, especially for new teachers, grades K-12. It offers many ideas or things to do to help you plan better and strategize when planning and preparing lessons. It tells you about the difficulties that teachers sometimes face in the classroom. The Strategies you use, will minimize the challenges or struggles you may face in the classroom. Teachers usually feel challenged and stressed because of a lack of support. Pupils are misplaced in an incorrect classroom. Because of overcrowdedness, scholars become overwhelmed, unattentive, and sometimes conflicts arise. Teachers are also overwhelmed because of the lack of focusing during a lesson. Many times, they have to stop their lesson, which causes frustration and discouragement. Although there are many challenges, there are also rewards. Some students have made great progress and become successful, and many of the young scholars have become productive citizens in society.

Master the art of Cricut space design with this worldwide famous book and let your creativity go wild. Is designing your passion? Do you want to expand your creativity in your free time? Do you want to upgrade your hobbies to more imaginative and creative and want to spend quality time with Cricut design space? Read more to learn about this Cricut design space for beginners and start making your amazing designs and crafts in a fun way. This book provides everything that you need to know about the Cricut design space. In this book, you will learn step by step how to create your own innovative projects in an effective, quick, and simple way. You will also find basics, tips and tricks, how it works, and everything you need to know about Cricut design space. This book is written in a way to make it stress-free for beginners and to enhance the creativity of learners. You will also find tons of projects in this book to test your creativity and learning. This book not only serves the purpose for beginners but it can also be used for advanced levels, such as graduating scale, etc. You may have questions like: - What exactly is Cricut design space? - Does it provide step by step guide for beginners? - Why should this book be preferred over others? - Is it costly or worth buying? - Does this book also help with advanced level projects? If you have any of the above questions, then this is your lucky day. This book not only answers your questions but also provide solutions with proper guidance. In this book, you will learn: - The basics of Cricut machine. - How the Cricut maker works? - Everything you need to learn about Cricut design space. - Tips for solving the Cricut design space. - How to work with images, texts, and colors? - Printing, cutting, and maintenance. - Cricut design projects for beginners. - Beginners project to be implemented. - A very clear and easy learning structure. - Many mistakes that beginners make and how to avoid them. - Predefined templates to make it easier. - A detailed explanation of every tool available and how to use it in a better way to save time. - And, much more All you need is this book by your side on this journey of mastering the Cricut design space and become a pro designer. Scroll above, and click on the Buy Now option, and get started.

One book, the information of four! If you are approaching the Cricut world for the first time and want to get as much information as possible for as little money as possible, then keep reading... This manual includes: 1. Cricut for beginners 2. Cricut design space 3. Cricut Project Ideas 4. Accessories and materials Cricut Cricut for beginners: Offers a beginner''s guide on how to start using a Cricut machine and how to get the most out of your experience with it. You will learn: - How to set up your Cricut machine - The best materials that can be machined with a Cricut machine - Tips and suggestions on how to get started - Simple operations you can do on the Cricut Cutter machine - Complex operations that can be done on the Cricut Cutter machine Cricut machine maintenance Cricut Design Space: You will find what you need in this book without having to browse dozens of pages on the internet to find the information you are looking for. We will teach you: - All about images and how to search for cartridges. - How to buy images and upload them. - How to work with uploaded photos and edit images. - Advanced tips and tricks like working with text, creating subtle shadow effects. - Working with multiple lines of text - Adding color to a loaded image, and how to make multi-layer vinyl. - How to use the Contour function - Tips for using images from and Art Program Ideas of the Cricut project: A step-by-step guide that will help you understand all the secrets of the cricut machine and will guide you to a total mastery of all the tools you will need to carry out the most complex projects. You will learn: - How to set up your Cricut machine - The best materials that can be machined with a Cricut machine - Tips and advice on how to get started - Welding Basics - Modifying Cricut projects - Tons of activity of Cricut machines - Project Cricut Ideas to try! Cricut accessories and materials: If you have a Cricut Maker, what kind of accessories do you want to buy to match it? Which ones are important, and which are more than a show off? Thanks to this book you will discover materials and accessories to use with the Cricut Maker (e.g. paper, vinyl, iron, cardboard, adhesive sheet, aluminum foil, canvas, felt, magnetic sheet, etc.). You will learn: - Know the main accessories and how to use them - Know all Cricut tools and how to use them - Know all the materials and how to use them - Cricut Joy - Cricut Cuttlebug - To know all add-ons and how to use them - Practical examples Whether your projects are for decorating your home, for outdoor use, or for clothing and canvas bags, you will find everything you need to create it right here in this book. Click on "Buy Now" Button and Get Your Copy Now!

Alma Mahler (18791964) grew up surrounded by artists in late nineteenth-century Vienna. Despite her musical training, demonstrated passion for music, and publication of several Lieder, Mahlers identity as a composer has remained overshadowed by narratives surrounding her personal life and those of her husbands and lovers, not to mention the artistic work of her husbands and lovers. Increasingly, however, interest in Alma Mahler as a composer has been nurtured through creative engagement with that legacy, and frequently by women authors and artists. This dissertation explores the existing literature written by and related to Alma Mahler and identifies some approaches for reevaluating her legacy as a composer. Those writing about the life and legacy of Alma Mahler in the twenty-first century typically follow one of two established paths; that of the rational author writing the irrational female subject or that of creative, and frequently feminist, approaches to Mahlers life and work. I propose a third path, one that acknowledges both of the aforementioned approaches, but that focuses on Mahlers work instead of her words. By drawing attention to Mahler worksthat is, her songs and the performance thereofand considering how reception and recording of these songs has shifted over the past several decades, I am poised to assert that Mahler is a composer. The proliferation of diverging primary source materials surrounding her life and musical activities has prompted some to discount the narrative of Alma Mahler as a legitimate composer. This dissertation acknowledges the varied and often conflicting approaches to and perspectives on the idea of Alma Mahler as a composer and investigates how her music and its performance have been received in light of, and sometimes despite, her own writings. My work reconciles diverse facets of the composer by exploring her own words, the words of others, and, perhaps most importantly, her musical work in contemporary performance. It is my contention that by investigating Mahler through all of these frames, we can identify and contextualize the hidden but significant musical contributions of a young, female song composer in turn-of-the-century Vienna..

Guildhall Art Gallery houses the City of London''s art collection and is situated in the heart of the Square Mile. The collection is particularly rich in Victorian art, whose styles and themes range from the Pre-Raphaelites to the late 19th century fashion for all things Oriental. Scenes of London take visitors on a colorful journey into the City''s past, covering dramatic events like the Great Fire of London to everyday street scenes. The Gallery also manages the archaeological remains of London''s Roman Amphitheatre which lie underneath the exhibition floors.The Gallery''s focus is to collect works of direct relevance to the capital, whether in relation to the artist or to the subject of the work. Within this, the Gallery endeavors to acquire works of art which are representative of Londoners, and to be an art gallery about London for London. In this book, the Gallery''s Director Elizabeth Scott selects her personal favorites from amongst this eclectic range of works.

Informative and motivational, Eat less offers practical advice on the life-changing benefits that simply eating less food can bring. This is not a diet book. This is an anti-obesity manifesto.

Making it up to MaggieHarrison''s insecurities catch up with him when finds another man, albeit alone, in his girlfriend''s bed. Refusing to hear her explanation, he leaves her. His secretary then meddles in his affairs, effectively driving Maggie away with a vengeance. Upon discovering that woman''s perfidy, Harrison tries to remedy the situation, and then finds out Maggie is pregnant! Determined to win her back, Harrison does his best to provide and care for her from a distance while trying to insinuate himself back into her life. Hurt and bewildered, Maggie couldn''t believe Harrison would stoop so low, but the evidence seems irrefutable. And now she''s worried Harrison wants her only because she carries his child. Harrison''s world again spins out of control, and he wonders if he is the best man for Maggie and their child after all...It''s up to Maggie to teach Harrison his real worth.Begging BrianaCaleb Younger is certain he will never actually love any woman, having been badly burned in the past because of so-called love. He believes he''s fond of Briana Jeffries, has intense sexual feelings for her, and wants her in his life, but doesn''t love her. Humiliated, when he says as much while amongst their friends, Briana finally accepts she''s been fooling herself--Caleb will never love her. She leaves him to get on with her life. His life now empty, Caleb faces the truth. He loves Briana more than anything, and resorts to everything to get her back. But Briana''s friend doesn''t want Briana hurt again and conspires to keep the two apart. A series of events and coincidences play out, giving Caleb the opportunity to beg Briana to take him back.These previously published works have been rewritten and bound into one book.

There are three key components to a special event: anticipation, realization, and reflection. This idea is encapsulated in the promise of a savior. These devotionals written about prophecy, Bethlehem, angels, and shepherds are crafted to stir a longing for a more meaningful Advent season. Jesus: A Promise Kept is designed to balance a hectic holiday schedule with the desire to delve deeply into preparation for Christmas. Short and impactful, daily readings make way for hearts to receive the ultimate gift of Jesus.

Victoria Sparrow''s childhood traumas are deep-seated. Her father still rejects her as not being worthy, and her romantic relationships flounder as a result-until Logan Doherty. He gives her reason to believe in goodness and true love, and she commits her heart and soul to him. No longer prey to her damaged, young self, Victoria eagerly looks forward to their upcoming marriage-until she meets Logan at the altar. He informs her the wedding is off before their assembled friends and family, and will not tell her why. Cast back into the nightmare of rejection, a devastated Victoria undertakes the momentous task of putting her life back together, her trust broken, her worst fears realized. Meanwhile, Logan is working equally hard to deal with the secretive events that led to that cruel rejection, and then he plans to make it up to his tattered bride...if she will forgive him.

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oes life go on when your heart is broken? Since her mother''s sudden death, Emma has existed in a fog of grief, unable to let go, unable to move forward—because her mother is, in a way, still there. She''s being kept alive on machines for the sake of the baby growing inside her. Estranged from her stepfather and letting go of things that no longer seem important—grades, crushes, college plans—Emma has only her best friend to remind her to breathe. Until she meets a boy with a bad reputation who sparks something in her—Caleb Harrison, whose anger and loss might just match Emma''s own. Feeling her own heart beat again wakes Emma from the grief that has grayed her existence. Is there hope for life after death—and maybe, for love?

In Lulic, Cerum, lives a girl names Clara. She has always been an unusual child, her features differing from anyone else. On her eighth birthday, Clara finds out that she has the gift, a power that allows her to see the past or future in her dreams. The only problem is the governor, the ruler of Cerum, thinks people with the gift are dangerous and locks them up in the prison of Caligoria. Just after her twelfth birthday, Clara is taken to the prison where she meets the governor''s son, Laurence. Can she trust him or is he feeding all she tells him to his father?

[BookStrand Contemporary Romance, HEA] As an undercover insurance fraud investigator working with the local authorities, Matthew Bourke aka Manny Baker''s job is to build a case against the suspect, Gilbert Grayson. He cultivates Heather Graham, Grayson''s secretary, anticipating she will prove to be a valuable source as well as a pleasing diversion. What Manny doesn''t anticipate is that he''ll fall hard for Heather, just as she falls for him. He gives into the attraction, unable to wait until the investigation is over, when he plans to tell Heather the truth and ask for her understanding. Manny seduces her. Accidentally finding out Manny isn''t who he says he is, Heather retreats and inadvertently tips off Grayson. The man has already killed once to cover his tracks, and her boss needs something from his secretary, something Heather doesn''t know she has. Manny searches for the love of his life, desperate to protect her and be her everything. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance

Packend und bewegend Megan, 17, ist ein Wunder. Sie ist Miracle Megan, die einzige Überlebende eines Flugzeugabsturzes. Die Erleichterung ihrer Eltern ist grenzenlos. Wieder zu Hause, wird ihr ein großer Empfang bereitet, sie wird von allen Seiten mit Aufmerksamkeiten überhäuft und mit Samthandschuhen angefasst, schließlich ist sie ja ein Wunder. Doch Megan selbst fühlt sich überhaupt nicht als Wunder, schlimmer noch: Sie empfindet gar nichts, fühlt sich einfach nur leer. Mehr und mehr entfremdet sie sich von ihrer Umwelt. Einzig Joe, für den sie schon lange schwärmt, scheint sie zu verstehen.

What does it mean for a woman to write an elegy, ode, epic, or blazon in the seventeenth century? How does their reading affect women''s use of particular poetic forms and what can the physical appearance of a poem, in print and manuscript, reveal about how that poem in turn was read? Forms of Engagement shows how the aesthetic qualities of early modern women''s poetry emerge from the culture in which they write. It reveals previously unrecognized patterns of influence between women poets Katherine Philips, Lucy Hutchinson, and Margaret Cavendish and their peers and predecessors: how Lucy Hutchinson responded to Ben Jonson and John Milton, how Margaret Cavendish responded to Thomas Hobbes and the scientists of the early Royal Society, and how Katherine Philips re-worked Donne''s lyrics and may herself have influenced Abraham Cowley and Andrew Marvell. This book places analysis of form at the centre of an historical study of women writers, arguing that reading for form is reading for influence. Hutchinson, Philips, and Cavendish were immersed in mid-seventeenth century cultural developments, from the birth of experimental philosophy, to the local and state politics of civil war and the rapid expansion of women''s print publication. For women poets, reworking poetic forms such as elegy, ode, epic, and couplet was a fundamental engagement with the culture in which they wrote. By focusing on these interactions, rather than statements of exclusion and rejection, a formalist reading of these women can actually provide a more nuanced historical view of their participation in literary culture.

We lie to ourselves every day, and these lies can lead to significant unhappiness in our lives. In Lies, authors Bridget Harwell and Elizabeth Scott present a collection of more than forty essays based on their daily interactions with clients who have suffered the pain of digging deeply and unearthing the self-deceptions that have limited their lives. Harwell and Scott, two successful, practicing psychologists, compiled the essays to examine the various forms of self-deception, many of which are unconscious attempts at self-protection which can go unnoticed and yet lead to stress and unhappiness. Accompanied by whimsical and evocative drawings, Lies examines a variety of themes, such as guilt, worry, indecision, and the power of relationships. Each piece is followed by a conversation between Harwell and Scott that seeks to add clarity to the discussion. Written in a conversational style that mimics a therapy session, this collection presents strategies for finding the truth beneath the lies we tell ourselves and gives us an opportunity to live a more integrated life, a life of authenticity that''s essential for any kind of true happiness.

[BookStrand Contemporary Romance, HEA] While on vacation, Marcus Paxton rescues Fiona Stewart from the loving ministrations of a large, furry dog. He has never been so drawn to a woman, and for Fiona it is love at first sight. Marcus sweeps her off her feet and they marry. However, Marcus neglects to mention a condition in his father''s will insisting he marry and produce an heir. When Fiona inadvertently finds out, she is devastated, feeling used and betrayed. She is grateful she has not yet conceived, but a routine doctor''s appointment determines otherwise. Fiona tries to leave Marcus, but he will not let her go because he loves her. Fiona no longer believes him and is determined to get away. She then has nowhere to go, for her own family members betray her and unite with Marcus. Feeling like chattel, and powerless, Fiona sinks into despair. Marcus must prove his love beyond a doubt, and sets out to win Fiona''s heart all over again. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance

Abby hat sich schon lange damit arrangiert, dass sie immer im Schatten ihrer schönen, drei Jahre älteren Schwester Tess steht. Während Tess stets von Männern umlagert ist, fühlt sich Abby als Mauerblümchen. Doch auf einmal ändert sich alles dramatisch - Tess hat einen schweren Autounfall und liegt seit Monaten im Koma. Damit steht auch Abbys Leben gleichsam still, alles dreht sich nur noch um Tess. Hat Abby es früher schwierig gefunden, mit Tess zu leben, so ist es nun viel schwieriger, ohne sie zu leben. Abby wünscht sich so sehr ihr altes Leben zurück. Elizabeth Scott wuchs auf dem Land in Süd-Virginia auf, wo es nicht einmal ein Postamt, aber dafür jede Menge Kühe gab. Nach einem Hochschulstudium und kurzen Gastspielen in der IT-Branche, als Sekretärin und Dessous-Verkäuferin, wusste sie, dass ihre wahre Berufung woanders liegt.Sie lebt heute als erfolgreiche Autorin von Jugendbüchern mit ihrem Mann ausserhalb von Washington DC.

Der neue Roman der Erfolgsautorin Sarah und Brianna sind beste Freundinnen. Bei Sarahs Familie findet Brianna das, was sie in ihrem Elternhaus vermisst: Nestwärme. Obwohl Brianna ein außergewöhnlich hübsches Mädchen ist, kritisiert ihre Mutter ständig an ihr rum. Sarah hat sich schon lange damit arrangiert, dass alle Augen immer auf Brianna gerichtet sind. Kompliziert wird es, als Brianna sich ausgerechnet den Jungen angelt, in den Sarah schon lange heimlich verliebt ist...

Megan survived the plane crash—but can she survive the aftermath? An intense, emotional novel from the author of The Unwritten Rule and Between Here and Forever. Megan is a miracle. At least, that’s what everyone says. Having survived a plane crash that killed everyone else on board, Megan knows she should be grateful just to be alive. But the truth is, she doesn’t feel like a miracle. In fact, she doesn’t feel anything at all. Then memories from the crash start coming back. Scared and alone, Megan doesn’t know whom to turn to. Her entire community seems unable—or maybe unwilling—to see her as anything but Miracle Megan. Everyone except for Joe, the beautiful boy next door with a tragic past and secrets of his own. All Megan wants is for her life to get back to normal, but the harder she tries to live up to everyone’s expectations, the worse she feels. And this time, she may be falling too fast to be saved...

From the bestselling author of "Bloom" and "Perfect You" comes a romantic but dark coming-of-age story--a moving portrait of love, loss, and identity.

A fiercely gripping narrative as only Elizabeth Scott can write! Ava is welcomed home from the hospital by a doting mother, lively friends, and a crush finally beginning to show interest. There''s only one problem: Ava can''t remember any of them--and can''t shake the eerie feeling that she''s not who they say she is. As she struggles to break through her amnesiac haze, the only memories that surface take place in a very different world. Ava doesn''t know what to make of these visions, or of the boy who is at the center of them all, until he reappears in her life and offers answers . . . but only in exchange for her trust.

Kate Brown''s life has gone downhill fast. Her father has quit his job to sell vitamins at the mall, and Kate is forced to work with him. Her best friend has become popular, and now she acts like Kate''s invisible. And then there''s Will. Gorgeous, unattainable Will, whom Kate acts like she can''t stand even though she can''t stop thinking about him. When Will starts acting interested, Kate hates herself for wanting him when she''s sure she''s just his latest conquest. Kate figures that the only way things will ever stop hurting so much is if she keeps to herself and stops caring about anyone or anything. What she doesn''t realize is that while life may not always be perfect, good things can happen -- but only if she lets them....