Best Selling Books by Mary Jordan

"Based on interviews with more than one hundred people in five countries, The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump draws an unprecedented portrait of the first lady. While her public image is of an aloof woman floating above the political gamesmanship of Washington, behind the scenes Melania Trump is not only part of President Trump''s inner circle, but for some key decisions she has been his single most influential adviser. Throughout her public life, Melania Trump has purposefully worked to remain mysterious. With the help of key people speaking publicly for the first time and never-before-seen documents and tapes, The Art of Her Deal looks beyond the surface image to find a determined immigrant and the life she had before she met Donald Trump. Mary Jordan traces Melania''s journey from Slovenia, where her family stood out for their nonconformity, to her days as a fledgling model known for steering clear of the industry''s hard-partying scene, to a tiny living space in Manhattan she shared platonically with a male photographer, to the long, complicated dating dance that finally resulted in her marriage to Trump. Jordan documents Melania''s key role in Trump''s political life before and at the White House, and shows why he trusts her instincts above all. The picture of Melania Trump that emerges in The Art of Her Deal is one of a woman who is savvy, steely, ambitious, deliberate, and who plays the long game. And while it is her husband who became famous for the phrase "the art of the deal," it is she who has consistently used her leverage to get exactly what she wants. This is the story of the art of her deal."--Provided by publisher.

Two victims of an infamous Cleveland kidnapper share the story of their abductions, their decade in captivity and their dramatic escape.

... Miranda Blight''s fall into brokenness and her bizarre struggle to rise again ...the humor and romance are as riveting as the suspense... Miranda Blight''s life is falling apart: her husband''s a jerk, her handcrafted dolls don''t sell, her body rebels. Following surgery, she butts heads with Mrs. Vic, her former evil nursing instructor, who continues to boss and manipulate, despite paralysis. Pain and post-op drugs befuddle Miranda; she cannot escape Mrs. Vic''s diabolical schemes to catch the woman''s son-in-law, who may have killed his wife. The further Miranda falls into the secrets and dangers of Mrs. Vic''s life, the more she is challenged by quirky evidence, odd weapons and a confusing, handcontrolled wheelchair van; when Miranda is forced to drive this vehicle to the ends of Mrs. Vic''s insane world, her own life splits wide open.

A compelling and masterful account, based on fresh reporting, of the investigation, impeachment, and acquittal of President Donald Trump, a ferocious political drama that challenged American democracy itself. In the spring of 2019, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi did not favor pursuing Trump’s impeachment. Her view was: “He’s just not worth it.” But by September, after a whistleblower complaint suggesting that Trump had used his office for his political benefit, Pelosi decided to risk it. The impeachment inquiry led to charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, a gamble that ultimately meant Trump would be the first impeached president on the ballot in US history. Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post reporters Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan have crafted a powerful, intimate narrative that concentrates on the characters as well as the dramatic events, braiding them together to provide a remarkable understanding of what happened and why. Drawing on the deep reporting of Post journalists as well as new interviews, Sullivan and Jordan deliver a crisp page-turner with exquisite detail and scenes. They put readers in the room for both sides of the now-famous phone call between Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on July 25, 2019, revealing the in-the-moment reactions of those listening to the call in Washington, as well as the tension in Kyiv, as aides passed notes to Zelensky while he was talking to Trump. Sullivan and Jordan deftly illuminate the aims and calculations of key figures. Pelosi’s evolution from no to yes. Trump’s mounting fury as “the I-word” became inevitable. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell firmly telling Trump on the phone about the Senate trial: You need to trust me. Trump on Trial teems with unexpected moments. House member Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, alone at the National Archives, walking amid the nation’s founding documents, weighing her vote on impeachment. Fiery Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida, a favorite Trump warrior, deciding to lead the storming of the secure room in the US Capitol basement, where witnesses were testifying. The authors paint vivid portraits of the men and women branded by the president’s supporters as foes from the “deep state”: Ukraine experts Fiona Hill and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman; ambassadors Marie Yovanovitch and William Taylor. The narrative spools out amid Trump’s nonstop tweeting and the infinite echo chamber of social media, which amplified both parties’ messages in ways unknown during past impeachments. Sullivan and Jordan, aided by editor Steve Luxenberg, follow the story into the aftermath of Trump’s acquittal and the president’s payback for those whom he believed had betrayed him. The retributions took place as the nation reeled from a devastating pandemic and widespread protests about racial injustice, with another trial looming: the 2020 election.

The winners of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting tell the astonishing story of Mary Clarke. At the age of fifty, Clarke left her comfortable life in suburban Los Angeles to follow a spiritual calling to care for the prisoners in one of Mexico''s most notorious jails. She actually moved into a cell to live among drug king pins and petty thieves. She has led many of them through profound spiritual transformations in which they turned away from their lives of crime, and has deeply touched the lives of all who have witnessed the depth of her compassion. Donning a nun''s habit, she became Mother Antonia, renowned as "the prison angel," and has now organized a new community of sisters-the Servants of the Eleventh Hour—widows and divorced women seeking new meaning in their lives. "We had never heard a story like hers," Jordan and Sullivan write, "a story of such powerful goodness." Born in Beverly Hills, Clarke was raised around the glamour of Hollywood and looked like a star herself, a beautiful blonde reminiscent of Grace Kelly. The choreographer Busby Berkeley spotted her at a restaurant and offered her a job, but Mary''s dream was to be a happy wife and mother. She raised seven children, but her two unfulfilling marriages ended in divorce. Then in the late 1960s, in midlife, she began devoting herself to charity work, realizing she had an extraordinary talent for drumming up donations for the sick and poor. On one charity mission across the Mexican border to the drug-trafficking capitol of Tijuana, she visited La Mesa prison and experienced an intense feeling that she had found her true life''s work. As she recalls, "I felt like I had come home." Receiving the blessings of the Catholic Church for her mission, on March 19, 1977, at the age of fifty, she moved into a cell in La Mesa, sleeping on a bunk with female prisoners above and below her. Nearly twenty-eight years later she is still living in that cell, and the remarkable power of her spiritual counseling to the prisoners has become legendary. The story of both one woman''s profound journey of discovery and growth and of the deep spiritual awakenings she has called forth in so many lost souls, The Prison Angel is an astonishing testament to the powers of personal transformation.

For courses in Secondary English Methods. This text offers a comprehensive and up-to-date view of teaching secondary English based on sound research and classroom practice. The third edition reaffirms the value of a holistic, integrated approach to teaching English language arts. While separating the language arts into separate chapters, the strands are reconnected in every chapter. A separate chapter is devoted to grammar, giving this component focused attention. Materials and instructional strategies for students with increased diversity and needs are offered in greater detail. Problem-solving skills and reflective applications, integrated into chapters as simulations, are included to heighten the reflective skills of novice and experienced teachers.

Selected for Reading Well for Dementia 2024: endorsed by health experts, charities and people affected by dementia. Adults are being increasingly diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and this book provides strategies for concerned individuals to help slow the onset of the condition. Around 50% of adults with MCI go on to develop dementia, but research shows that self-help through early intervention and preventative measures can hugely slow this down. The self-help measures in this book include memory aids, health and lifestyle changes, activities, therapies and technological aids. All of them are known to improve cognition and can be incorporated into daily life. Every measure is firmly based in current research, and this book is also applicable to those with early-stage dementia wishing to delay the onset of more severe cognitive impairment. Given the paramount importance of early intervention to prevent cognitive impairment worsening, this book is essential reading for any older individual wanting the best strategies to help with how to do this in practice.

The period following the death of a loved one can be a time of great turmoil. This sensitive book acts as a supportive road map through the initial period of loss, and through the weeks and months that follow. The authors address not only the emotional and spiritual aspects of bereavement, but also important and often overlooked practical considerations such as dealing with wills and other paperwork, disposing of personal possessions, making arrangements for funerals and memorial services, coping with the anniversaries of a death and resolving family conflict. Drawing on many real examples, they offer compassionate, realistic advice on dealing with guilt and other negative emotions, as well as helpful guidance on how and when to break the news of a death to others, including to children, people with learning disabilities and people with dementia. This will be an invaluable guide for anyone who has experienced, or who is facing, a bereavement. It will also be of interest to professionals involved in supporting those who are bereaved, both as a source of helpful information and as a resource to recommend to clients.

Presidential candidates are a breed apart, often propelled by traits that have shaped their careers and have deep roots in personal histories. Often their greatest strength can turn at supernova speed into their greatest weakness. The exact qualities that set them apart from the field trip them up eventually over the long haul of a presidential campaign. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is a man in a hurry, whose dizzying political ascent—he has never lost a race—is a testament to his quickness to spot openings and go for them. The question now, as he aims for the White House, is whether voters ultimately see Rubio as refreshing and bold, the inspiring face of a new generation—or just a promising young pol getting ahead of himself. In this series of eBooks, The Washington Post is exploring in-depth all these key characteristics of the leading presidential contenders, the very characteristics that could help make one of them the country’s next commander in chief—or forever sink their presidential ambitions.

This ground-breaking book looks at the wealth of research papers and brings to the fore the evidence we do have for the causes of dementia.

This story is a personal and intimate look at a mental breakdown experienced by a nurse with 60 years experience. This story will hopefully inspire authentic, impactful conversation to begin about today''s broken healthcare system.

Această carte este biografia neoficială a Melaniei Trump, Prima Doamnă a SUA, și bestseller the New York Times. A fost publicată în iunie 2020, în SUA. De-a lungul vieții sale publice, Melania Trump și-a construit cu mare pricepere personalitatea enigmatică și imaginea misterioasă. Cu sprijinul unor persoane importante, care au vorbit public pentru prima oară, și folosindu-se de documente și înregistrări inedite, autoare cărții ARTA EI DE A REUȘI. POVESTEA NESPUSĂ A MELANIEI TRUMP ne invită să privim dincolo de aparențe. Vom descoperi o femeie sigură pe sine și de o inteligență uimitoare, care a ajuns Prima Doamnă a Americii și un adevărat Pop Icon. Mary Jordan schițează călătoria Melaniei de la viața în Slovenia, unde familia s-a remarcat prin nonconformism, trecând prin perioada în care era tânăr model în plină ascensiune – când evită să meargă la obositoarele petreceri organizate de mai-marii industriei de fashion și împărțea o garsonieră micuță din Manhattan cu un prieten fotograf – și până la începuturile relației cu Donald Trump, legătură ce a dus, până la urmă, la căsătoria cu viitorul președinte. Autoarea a strâns dovezi care ne arată ce rol important a avut Melania în viața politică a lui Trump (înainte și după ajungerea la Casa Albă). În plus, explică motivele pentru care cel de-al 45-lea președinte al SUA mizează pe instinctul ei politic mai mult decât pe al oricărei alte persoane.

More and more adults now receive a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MIC), and this book presents strategies to support and help anxious individuals to delay the onset of the condition.

The Brightest Star is a way to share your heart when you''re apart from someone you love. Through its hand painted illustrations and sweet poetic verses you will discover that no matter the distance between you and your loved one, your wishes can come true. Nurturing the difficulties of separation, The Brightest Star is a comforting place to send your "I love you," "I miss you" and "Goodnight''s." Want to share your love? Just purchase a second copy of The Brightest Starto gift. Use the special dedication page to personalize each (or each other''s) books, set a date and time to create the first connection, and send your love to the brightest star. So whether you are starting a new family tradition, connecting with a distant loved one or looking for spiritual comfort, your heart will never be alone once you experience the magic of The Brightest Star. The Brightest Star is also available in its original format."

Mary Jordan, author of The Essential Carer''s Guide, explains what you can expect when you receive a diagnosis of one of the many causes of dementia and what you can do to manage life going forward - how you can slow the progress of symptoms and how you can maximise available support.

The spell-binding journey of a mystical Puget Sound Native American woman who struggles with a powerful, intriguing timber man for an island and a child.

With extensive experience of the NHS, caring for elderly relatives, and - most recently - working for a major dementia charity, Mary Jordan has updated and revised ''The Essential Carer''s Guide'' to provide the key information you need when faced with caring for an increasingly frail relative or friend.

Complete history of the 109th NY regiment with letters and diaries of 56 of the soldiers, photos, 1910 adjutant, tables, newspaper articles

Deposition of Thomas Jordan concerning a dispute with Daniel Sawyer over lands once belonging to the late Dominicus Jordan of Falmouth, Me. Includes depositions of Mary Jordan concerning a land dispute involving lands once belonging to John Wallis located in present day South Portland, Me. Other persons represented include Charles Frost.

This report summarizes principal federal disaster assistance programs for possible use by Members of Congress and their staff in helping address the needs of constituents. A number of federal agencies provide assistance to individual victims; state, territorial, and local governments; and non-governmental entities, following a disaster. The Federal forms of assistance include, grants, loans, loan guarantees, temporary housing, and counseling. The programs summarized in this report fall into two broad categories. First are programs specifically for disaster situations; most of these programs are administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Second are general assistance programs that may be used in either disaster situations, or to meet regular service needs. Many federal agencies, including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Justice, administer programs that may be brought to bear under certain circumstances. The programs may also be classified by recipients: primarily individuals, state and local governments, or businesses. These programs address such short-term needs as food and shelter, and such long-term needs as repair of public utilities. This report includes a list of CRS reports about disaster assistance and assistance for victims of recent hurricanes. It also includes a list of federal agencies'' websites established specifically to respond to disasters, offering updates on recovery efforts, and providing a catalog of federal assistance programs. This report will be updated as significant legislative or administrative changes occur.