New Releases by REBECCA ROSS

Uma rainha deve subir ao trono. Cabe a ela decidir quem. Brienna desejava apenas duas coisas: dominar a paixão de conhecimento e ser escolhida por um patrono. Os anos que passou em Magnalia, uma das mais renomadas instituições de Valenia, deveriam tê-la preparado para isso. Enquanto a maioria das aprendizes nasce com o dom e a herança para se dedicar a uma das cinco paixões – arte, música, teatro, sagacidade e conhecimento –, a jovem órfã penou até encontrar seu caminho no conhecimento, mas talvez seus estudos não tenham sido suficientes. Quando o fracasso parece incontornável, um senhor cheio de segredos oferece a Brienna seu patrocínio. Ela aceita com relutância, suspeita de suas intenções, e acaba envolvida em uma conspiração perigosa para derrubar o rei de Maevana – o reino rival de Valenia – e reconduzir a rainha legítima, e sua magia, ao trono. Na iminência de uma guerra, Brienna, que é maevana por parte de pai, deverá escolher a quem será leal: ao seu sangue ou à sua paixão? O primeiro livro de uma nova e emocionante trilogia de fantasia, A ascensão da rainha vai encantar fãs de romances históricos com magia e ação. Uma protagonista feminina forte, que descobre o próprio valor e luta para recuperar aquilo que é seu por direito, aprendendo que, quando se trata de poder, devemos tomar cuidado em quem depositamos a confiança. Rebecca Ross constrói com habilidade e maestria um universo encantandor e fascinante, em que a magia é o coração da sociedade e suas rígidas regras determinam o futuro de todos. A ascensão de uma nova rainha ao poder irá abalar as estruturas dos reinos e colocar em xeque alianças e tratados. "Uma expansiva fantasia com empoderamento feminino. Difícil parar de ler. Entregue essa estreia mágica a leitores que amam Academia de Princesas, de Shannon Hale, ou a série Trono de vidro, de Sarah J. Maas." - School Library Journal

Evadne se nemůže dočkat, až uvidí svoji sestru Halcyon, která má po osmi letech v armádě přijet domů. Když se Halcyon objeví dřív, než bylo v plánu, Evadne okamžitě pochopí, že něco je špatně. Sestra byla obviněna z vraždy a je na útěku. Halcyon je odsouzena k patnácti rokům nucených prací a Evadne se nabídne, že část trestu odslouží za ni. Když na nucené práce nastupují, netuší, že budou čelit mnohem horším ranám osudu, než je hrozba smrti.

Duik in de wereld van de Franse renaissance in deze betoverende YA-serie vol intriges en een verboden liefde Na De terugkeer van de koningin van Rebecca Ross is er nu het langverwachte vervolg: Het verzet van de koningin. In dit spannende, tweede deel van deze historische fantasyserie krijgen Brienna en Cartier het moeilijker dan ooit. Het stof van de revolutie is amper gedaald of Brienna ziet zich geconfronteerd met nieuwe uitdagingen: geaccepteerd worden door de machtige MacQuinns en tegelijkertijd de belangen van haar vaders huis en die van het land dienen. Cartier, haar voormalige leermeester, is nu heer van Morgane. Hij wil de naam van zijn huis herstellen, maar dat lukt beter met Brienna aan zijn zijde. Maar Brienna en Cartier zullen hun gevoelens voor elkaar opzij moeten zetten. De weerstand onder de aanhangers van het oude regime groeit. Ze zijn op zoek naar een zwakke schakel in de macht van de rebellen. En wat maakt nou zwakker dan liefde? ‘Een aanrader voor liefhebbers van historische fantasy.’ NBD Biblion

"Brienna es ama del conocimiento y comienza a familiarizarse con su rol de hija del lord caído en desgracia, Davin MacQuinn. Aunque acaba de sobrevivir a una revolución que devolverá a la reina al trono, aún debe enfrentar otro desafío: la aceptación de los MacQuinn. Por ser la confidente más cercana de la reina Isolde Kavanagh, tendrá que hallar el equilibrio entre servirle a la Casa de su padre y servir a su país. También está Aodhan Morgan, anteriormente conocido como Cartier Évariste, quien está acostumbrándose al marcado contraste entre su vida en Valenia previa a la rebelión y su vida actual como lord de una Casa caída. Mientras intenta recuperar el nombre de la casa Morgane, permite que su mente divague ... ¿Y si no tiene que alzar su Casa solo? ¿Y si Brienna pudiera estar a su lado? Pero Brienna y Cartier deben dejar a un lado sus sentimientos porque hay asuntos más apremiantes con los que lidiar: el juicio de los Lannon, la creación de alianzas y garantizar que nadie evite la coronación de la reina. Hay rumores de Resistencia entre quienes apoyaban el Viejo régimen, que están desesperados por hallar un punto débil en las fuerzas rebeldes. ¿Y ... hay vulnerabilidad más grande que la que genera el amor?"--

Regno di Maevania, 1566. Dopo essere uscita vittoriosa dall''insurrezione per riportare sul trono la legittima regina Isolde, Brianna deve affrontare altre sfide: ora che è entrata nella famiglia di lord MacQuinn, riuscirà a farsi accettare anche dal suo popolo? E di chi può fidarsi tra i nobili, se il suo stesso padre la voleva morta? Intanto Cartier, riappropriatosi del suo ruolo di capoclan, sta cercando di ridare prestigio al casato dei Morgane. Nel farlo, sogna di avere Brianna al proprio fianco ma i due sono costretti a mettere da parte i propri sentimenti per fronteggiare un nemico più grande. I sostenitori del vecchio regime non vedono l''ora di trovare il nervo scoperto delle forze ribelli per riguadagnare la corona. Tra complotti e giochi di potere, segreti legami di sangue, torture e rapimenti, cosa, più dell''amore, è in grado di sparigliare le carte in gioco?

Brienna desires two things: to master her passion and be chosen by a patron. Growing up in Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should''ve prepared her. Some are born with a talent for one of the five passions; Brienna struggled to find hers. Brienna''s greatest fear comes true--she is left without a patron.

Duik in de wereld van de Franse renaissance in deze betoverende YA-serie vol intriges en een verboden liefde De terugkeer van de koningin van Rebecca Ross is het duizelingwekkende debuut vol twists & turns voor YA-lezers die van romantische fantasy houden. Brienna groeit op in Huize Magnalia, waar ze samen met andere meisjes wordt getraind in een van de vijf passies: Kunst, Muziek, Dramatiek, Vernuft en Kennis. De meisjes werken hard aan hun passie, zodat ze, als ze hun zeventiende zomerzonnewende vieren, door een patroon worden gekozen en financieel worden ondersteund. Maar Brienna’s leven neemt een abrupte wending als ze ongewild betrokken raakt bij een gevaarlijk complot tegen de koning van Maevana. Voor ze het weet komt ze terecht in een web van politieke intriges en staat ze voor de moeilijkste beslissing in haar leven... Rebecca Ross studeerde Engels aan de universiteit van Georgia, Verenigde Staten. De terugkeer van de koningin is het eerste deel van een nieuwe meeslepende trilogie vol romantiek en spanning.

The epic sequel to THE QUEEN''S RISING: a tale of love, rebellion, alliance and betrayal, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin. Brienna and her new family have restored the rightful queen to the throne of Maevana. Now begins the difficult task of uniting the land''s fourteen proud, rebellious houses - and ensuring justice is served to the Lannons, the tyrannical monarchs who ruled over Maevana for so many years. Brienna is fast becoming Queen Isolde''s most trusted counsellor; and with every day, the love she shares with Cartier deepens. But there are those who do not accept Brienna, unable to see beyond her past, while some remain faithful to the Lannons and would do anything to tear the new queen down. And when Brienna discovers the true, shocking identity of someone within the castle, it threatens everything she holds dear . . .

Got the Disneyland blues? Feeling homesick for the happiest place on Earth? This book is just what you need! Bring a bit of Disneyland magic home by trying theme-park inspired crafts, recipes, games, art projects, science experiments, and more!

An epic and exhilarating story of deception, love and revenge, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin.

Grave Mercy meets Red Queen in this epic debut fantasy, inspired by Renaissance France, about an outcast who finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the current king. Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. Growing up in Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, Brienna’s greatest fear comes true—she is left without a patron. Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage. Suspicious of his intent, she reluctantly accepts. But there is much more to his story, for there is a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of Maevana—the rival kingdom of Valenia—and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the throne. And others are involved—some closer to Brienna than she realizes. And now, with war brewing, Brienna must choose which side she will remain loyal to: passion or blood.

Fern is a struggling journalist who has just been assigned the story of her career. Jack is a rock star who unexpectedly finds himself going solo. Over the course of three days and one interview, Fern and Jack inspire each other to face their fears, eat a lot of tacos, and find love and adventure along the way.

Winner of the 2016 International Book Award for Self Help Home is more than an address. It’s a place you belong, one that reflects who you are. This feeling of belonging comes from your being, as well as where you are. Recognizing that relationship between you and your environment opens a door. When you understand the link between these two, you can step across a threshold and make your home a place that works well and feels right. Being Home teaches you how to establish this link between you and the outside world by Creating awareness about your natural and energetic boundaries, Finding your own roots and how to connect to your spaces, and Utilizing the three fundamental qualities of an environment to create a feeling of home wherever you are. Each lesson is supported by a variety of exercises that can be performed at home, at the grocery store, even while stuck in traffic. When you engage with your surroundings, you’ll move with fluidity and confidence anywhere—a crowded room, an empty street, and anywhere in between.

Jewelry responds to our most primitive urges, for control, honor, and sex. It is at once the most ancient and most immediate of art forms, one that is defined by its connection and interaction with the body. In this sense it is inescapably political, its meaning bound to the possibilities of the body it lies on. Indeed, the fate of the body is often bound to the jewelry. This study looks at gender and jewelry in order to gain some understanding into how jewelry is constructed by and constructs not just a single society, but human societies. It will explore how societal traditions that have sprung up around jewelry and ornamentation have affected the possibilities available to women across a broad spectrum of social and ethnic circumstances, determining which have served women well and which are constrictive and destructive. It also examines the possibilities for the intentional creation of feminist jewelry, including an overview of the author''s own work.

Rebecca Ross started writing poems as a young child. At the age of thirty-three, the Lord called her into the counseling ministry. This started a whirlwind of emotions bottled up inside. Her poetry was a means to express the pain and hidden emotions of a little girl lost so long ago. Rebecca''s poetry takes you through her crying in the dark valleys and leads you to her singing "Glory" on the mountaintop. Others have received help on their own personal journey to restoration by reading Rebecca''s poetry. It is not an easy journey but it is one that is packed full of hope. With God holding her hand, Rebecca Ross found the strength and courage to go from being a victim to becoming victorious.

If you re ready to begin integrating video, text, audio, and graphics into dynamic, interactive Web sites using Macromedia s Flash MX 2004, this is the place to start. As the official Macromedia guide to its motion-graphics and animation powerhouse, this volume uses a series of hands-on projects to provide a firm foundation in every aspect of Flash MX 2004 use: from graphics, animation, video, and text to ActionScript fundamentals and dynamic data integration. Simple step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visuals and a CD that includes lesson files and a trial version of Flash MX 2004 leave you with a solid understanding of basic Flash development and design. In the process you ll learn about all that s new in Flash MX 2004 from its redesigned interface to its improved scripting language, better text tools, native support for PDF and EPS formats, first-ever third-party extensions, and more. You ll even learn how to build movies that integrate with dynamic data, stream video, and include forms that ask for user input.

A study to determine whether or not the subsidies provided by the U.S. government for the production of women''s health care knowledge are equal to those provided for that of men.