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A cunning, twisty, and unsettling novel of psychological suspense
with a startling conclusion by Loreth Anne White, the Amazon Charts
and Washington Post bestselling author of The Patient's Secret. Kit
Darling is a maid with a snooping problem. She's the "invisible
girl," compelled to poke into her wealthy clients' closely guarded
lives. It's a harmless hobby until Kit sees something she can't
unsee in the home of her brand-new clients: a secret so dark it
could destroy the privileged couple expecting their first child.
This makes Kit dangerous to the couple. In turn, it makes the
couple-who might kill to keep their secret-dangerous to Kit. When
homicide cop Mallory Van Alst is called to a scene at a luxury
waterfront home known as the Glass House, she's confronted with
evidence of a violent attack so bloody it's improbable the victim
is alive. But there's no body. The homeowners are gone. And their
maid is missing. The only witness is the elderly woman next door,
who woke to screams in the night. The neighbor was also the last
person to see Kit Darling alive. As Mal begins to uncover the
secret that has sent the lives of everyone involved on a devious
and inescapable collision course, she realizes that nothing is
quite as it seems. And no one escapes their past.
A true crime podcast yields new revelations about a shocking murder
in a riveting novel of suspense by Washington Post and Amazon
Charts bestselling author Loreth Anne White. True crime podcaster
Trinity Scott is chasing breakout success, and her brand-new serial
may get her there. Her subject is Clayton Jay Pelley. More than two
decades ago, the respected family man and guidance counselor
confessed to the brutal murder of teenage student Leena Rai. But
why he killed her has always been a mystery. In a series of
exclusive interviews from prison, Clayton discloses to Trinity the
truth about what happened that night beneath Devil's Bridge. It's
not what anyone in the Pacific Northwest town of Twin Falls
expects. Clayton says he didn't do it. Was he lying then? Or now?
As her listeners increase and ratings skyrocket, Trinity is missing
a key player in the story: Rachel Walczak, the retired detective
who exposed Pelley's twisted urges and put him behind bars. She's
not interested in playing Clayton's game-until Trinity digs deeper
and the podcast's reverb widens. Then Rachel begins to question
everything she thinks she knows about the past. With each of
Clayton's teasing reveals, one thing is clear: he's not the only
one in Twin Falls with a secret.
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In the Dark (Paperback)
Loreth Anne White
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A secluded mountain lodge. The perfect getaway. So remote no one
will ever find you. The promise of a luxury vacation at a secluded
wilderness spa has brought together eight lucky guests. But nothing
is what they were led to believe. As a fierce storm barrels down
and all contact with the outside is cut off, the guests fear that
it's not a getaway. It's a trap. Each one has a secret. Each one
has something to hide. And now, as darkness closes in, they all
have something to fear-including one another. Alerted to the
vanished party of strangers, homicide cop Mason Deniaud and search
and rescue expert Callie Sutton must brave the brutal elements of
the mountains to find them. But even Mason and Callie have no idea
how precious time is. Because the clock is ticking, and one by one,
the guests of Forest Shadow Lodge are being hunted. For them,
surviving becomes part of a diabolical game.
This book examines a number of key questions about social change in
contemporary Russia - issues such as how people survive when they
are not paid for months on end, 'the New Poor', the falling birth
rate, why so many Russian men die in middle age, whether regional
identities are becoming stronger, and how people's sense of
'Russianness' has developed since the creation of the Russian
Federation in 1992. It examines these issues by looking at actual
experiences in three small Russian towns. It includes a great deal
of original ethnographic research, and, by looking at real places
overall, provides a good sense of how different aspects of social
change are interlinked, and how they actually affect real people's
lives.
This book examines a number of key questions about social change in
contemporary Russia - issues such as how people survive when they
are not paid for months on end, 'the New Poor', the falling birth
rate, why so many Russian men die in middle age, whether regional
identities are becoming stronger, and how people's sense of
'Russianness' has developed since the creation of the Russian
Federation in 1992. It examines these issues by looking at actual
experiences in three small Russian towns. It includes a great deal
of original ethnographic research, and, by looking at real places
overall, provides a good sense of how different aspects of social
change are interlinked, and how they actually affect real people's
lives.
Secrets worth dying-and killing-for, in a novel of suspense
inspired by a horrific true crime by Washington Post and Amazon
Charts bestselling author Loreth Anne White. When the battered body
of a female jogger is found beneath the cliffs of an idyllic
coastal community, these perfect neighbors suddenly don't seem so
perfect... Lily Bradley is a respected psychotherapist married to a
distinguished professor. They live in a dream house with their two
children in close-knit Story Cove. Lily lives a well-ordered life.
Or so it seems. As a therapist, she knows everyone keeps things
hidden. Even her. Then sensual and free-spirited Arwen Harper rolls
into town in her hand-painted VW van, her sixteen-year-old son
riding shotgun. Overnight, Story Cove's secrets are no longer safe.
Because Arwen might know her new neighbors better than they know
themselves. Now someone is dead, and it looks like murder. Brutal
and personal. The death invites the shrewd eye of Detective Rue
Duval. Rue's job is to expose secrets. But she's also an expert at
keeping them. As the lives of three women become inexorably
entwined, one thing is clear: when it comes to survival, ordinary
people can do the most terrible things.
Based on 115 interviews with Polish mothers in the UK and Poland,
as well as a specially-commissioned opinion poll, this topical book
discusses recent Polish migration to the UK. In a vivid account of
every stage of the migration process, the book explores why so many
Poles have migrated since 2004, why more children migrate with
their families and how working-class families in the West of
England make decisions about whether to stay. With a fully revised
introduction for the paperback edition, it covers many broader
themes - including livelihoods and migration cultures in Poland,
experiences of integration into UK communities and issues
surrounding return to Poland. This book is highly relevant to
migration policy across Europe and beyond. It will be of interest
to policy-makers and the general public as well as students and
scholars. Winner of the BASEES George Blazyca Prize 2011.
She’s come back to solve the mystery of her father’s death and confront her own dark past.
When Detective Rebecca North left her rural hometown, she vowed never to return. Her father’s apparent suicide has changed that. The official report is that retired cop Noah North shot himself, knocked over a lantern, and set his isolated cabin ablaze. But Rebecca cannot believe he killed himself.
To prove it, she needs the help of Ash Haugen, the man she left behind. But Rebecca and Ash share more than broken hearts. Something darker lies between them, and the investigation is stirring it back to life. Clues lead them to the home of Olivia West and her deeply troubled twelve-year-old daughter, Tori. The child knows more about the murder than anyone can imagine, but she’s too terrified to say a word.
And as a cold-blooded killer resurfaces from the past, Rebecca and Ash begin to fear that their own secrets may be even harder to survive.
Based on 115 in-depth interviews with Polish mothers in the UK and
Poland, as well as a specially-commissioned opinion poll, this
topical book discusses recent Polish migration to the UK. In a
vivid account of every stage of the migration process, the book
explores why so many Poles have migrated since 2004, why more
children migrate with their families and how working-class families
in the West of England make decisions about whether to stay.
Covering many broader themes - including livelihoods and migration
cultures in Poland, experiences of integration into UK communities
and issues surrounding return to Poland - this book is highly
relevant to migration policy across Europe and beyond. It will be
of interest to policy-makers and the general public as well as
students and scholars interested in areas such as livelihood
strategies, gender roles, migration networks and cultures,
transnationalism, integration and return migration.
The importance of polyamines for all living cells has been
recognized since spermine was discovered in human semen more than
300 years ago. Polyamine research intensified when analytical
methods were developed for their determination, particularly in
tissues and biological fluids. Discovering their close correlation
with cancer, and that polyamine concentrations change during the
cell cycle, gave reason for further research in this topic.
Polyamines in Health and Nutrition concentrates on the direction of
polyamine research which has the capacity to influence and benefit
our health and which can explain some of the discrepancies and
failures of earlier research. It is important to recognize the
dietary contribution to the polyamine body pool and to investigate
how the polyamine content of the diet can be changed, with the
ultimate aim of using this information to improve our health.
Your Happy Healthy Pet
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated
throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned
to be even more reader-friendly!
Once the favorite pet of the Chinese imperial court, the Shih Tzu
today is a perennially popular companion dog--playful,
affectionate, and irresistibly cuddly. This updated guide gives you
all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care
for a Shih Tzu, including:
* An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperament
* The fascinating history of the breed
* Tips for selecting a Shih Tzu puppy or adult dog
* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health
* Savvy advice on housebreaking and basic training
* Bonus chapters available on companion Web site
Self-help organizations and charities were the most numerous, but
least-studied of pressure groups to emerge during perestroika .
This book examines the social exclusion experienced before 1985 by
non-working citizens, studies the pre-1985 disabled people's
movement and its numerous unofficial, but non-dissident
organizations, discusses why the Gorbachev leadership adopted the
non-Soviet concept of 'charity', analyses the failure of local
authorities after 1985 to stave off pluralism and defeat the
voluntary organizations, and assesses how successfully the latter
built the foundations of a civil society.
The importance of polyamines for all living cells has been
recognized since spermine was discovered in human semen more than
300 years ago. Polyamine research intensified when analytical
methods were developed for their determination, particularly in
tissues and biological fluids. Discovering their close correlation
with cancer, and that polyamine concentrations change during the
cell cycle, gave reason for further research in this topic.
Polyamines in Health and Nutrition concentrates on the direction of
polyamine research which has the capacity to influence and benefit
our health and which can explain some of the discrepancies and
failures of earlier research. It is important to recognize the
dietary contribution to the polyamine body pool and to investigate
how the polyamine content of the diet can be changed, with the
ultimate aim of using this information to improve our health.
Self-help organizations and charities were the most numerous, but
least-studied of pressure groups to emerge during perestroika .
This book examines the social exclusion experienced before 1985 by
non-working citizens, studies the pre-1985 disabled people's
movement and its numerous unofficial, but non-dissident
organizations, discusses why the Gorbachev leadership adopted the
non-Soviet concept of 'charity', analyses the failure of local
authorities after 1985 to stave off pluralism and defeat the
voluntary organizations, and assesses how successfully the latter
built the foundations of a civil society.
He surfaced two years ago. Then he disappeared. But Detective Angie
Pallorino hasn't forgotten the violent rapist who left a
distinctive calling card-crosses etched into the flesh of his
victims' foreheads. When a comatose Jane Doe is found in a local
cemetery, sexually assaulted, mutilated, and nearly drowned, Angie
is struck by the eerie similarities to her earlier unsolved rapes.
Could he be back? Then the body of a drowned young woman, also
bearing the marks of the serial rapist, floats up in the Gorge, and
the hunt for a predator becomes a hunt for a killer. Assigned to
the joint investigative task force, Angie is more than ready to
prove that she has what it takes to break into the all-male
homicide division. But her private life collides with her
professional ambitions when she's introduced to her temporary
partner, James Maddocks-a man she'd met just the night before in an
intense, anonymous encounter. Together, Angie and Maddocks agree to
put that night behind them. But as their search for the killer
intensifies, so does their mutual desire. And Angie's forays into
the mind of a monster shake loose some unsettling secrets about her
own past. How can she fight for the truth when it turns out her
whole life is a lie?
Designed for advanced undergraduate students and as a useful
reference book for materials researchers, Physical Properties of
Materials, Third Edition establishes the principles that control
the optical, thermal, electronic, magnetic, and mechanical
properties of materials. Using an atomic and molecular approach,
this introduction to materials science offers readers a
wide-ranging survey of the field and a basis to understand future
materials. The author incorporates comments on applications of
materials science, extensive references to the contemporary and
classic literature, and 350 end-of-chapter problems. In addition,
unique tutorials allow students to apply the principles to
understand applications, such as photocopying, magnetic devices,
fiber optics, and more. This fully revised and updated Third
Edition includes new materials and processes, such as topological
insulators, 3-D printing, and more information on nanomaterials.
The new edition also now adds Learning Goals at the end of each
chapter and a Glossary with more than 500 entries for quick
reference.
Designed for advanced undergraduate students and as a useful
reference book for materials researchers, Physical Properties of
Materials, Third Edition establishes the principles that control
the optical, thermal, electronic, magnetic, and mechanical
properties of materials. Using an atomic and molecular approach,
this introduction to materials science offers readers a
wide-ranging survey of the field and a basis to understand future
materials. The author incorporates comments on applications of
materials science, extensive references to the contemporary and
classic literature, and 350 end-of-chapter problems. In addition,
unique tutorials allow students to apply the principles to
understand applications, such as photocopying, magnetic devices,
fiber optics, and more. This fully revised and updated Third
Edition includes new materials and processes, such as topological
insulators, 3-D printing, and more information on nanomaterials.
The new edition also now adds Learning Goals at the end of each
chapter and a Glossary with more than 500 entries for quick
reference.
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In the Deep (Paperback)
Loreth Anne White
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I hope you don’t find him. And if you do, I hope he’s dead and
that he suffered… Real-estate mogul Martin Cresswell-Smith is the
best thing that has ever happened to Ellie. After her daughter’s
devastating death, a divorce, and an emotional breakdown, he’s
helped her move as far as possible from the grief, the rage, and
the monsters of her past. Ellie imagines her new home with Martin
in an Australian coastal town will be like living a fairy tale. But
behind closed doors is another story—one that ends in Martin’s
brutal murder. And Ellie seems almost relieved… Naturally,
everyone thinks Mrs. Cresswell-Smith is guilty. Senior Constable
Lozza Bianchi has reasonable doubt. She sees evidence of a twisted
psychological battle and a couple who seemed to bring out the worst
in each other—adultery, abuse, betrayal, and revenge. If anything
Ellie says can be believed, that is. As the case takes twist after
spiraling twist, Lozza can’t shake the gut instinct that she’s
being manipulated. That Ellie is hiding something. That there are
secrets yet to surface. Lozza has no idea.
The Legend of the Fairy Stones is folkloric fiction, scientific
fact, and whimsical artwork blended beautifully in a lyrical
verse-driven fairy tale. This unique stand-alone picture book
shares the fictional legend of how real-life fairy stones were
formed. Woodland lore has it that the cross-shaped stones came from
the solidified tears of forest fairies the day they heard that
Jesus died. The Legend of the Fairy Stones takes readers on an
upbeat journey through a land filled with joyful fairies of all
varieties before twisting and turning into a world of evils and ill
wills combated by a sense of fearlessness found in the spirit of
the fairy stones. It's been deemed that fairy stones repel witches,
ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and all other types of ghastly fools. With
its rhythmic text and classic fairy-tale style, The Legend of the
Fairy Stones cleverly integrates fantastical folklore in a
collage-style montage of amazing artwork from the public domain.
These very real stone crosses, officially called Staurolite, form
naturally through a geothermal process known as "cruciform
penetration twinning." Alongside its elements of fantasy and
whimsy, The Legend of the Fairy Stones remains grounded in
educational content with back matter that focuses sharply on STEAM
and Common Core Standards.
First thorough treatment in English of one of Brecht's most
important antifascist works. Brecht's Furcht und Elend des Dritten
Reiches (Fear and Misery of the Third Reich) gives a compelling
documentary picture of life in Nazi Germany. Close readings of
individual scenes are accompanied by a detailed analysis of their
role within the play's overall structure. Contrary to the
assumption that it is a work of Aristotelian realism, Brecht is
shown to employ covert alienation devices that are an integral part
of his literary campaign againstThird Reich Germany. This first
study in English on the subject of Brecht and fascism offers a
corrective to the overconcentration on the play's artistic aspects.
It considers Brecht's relationship to the Popular Front's campaign
against the National Socialist regime. Attention is paid to the
play's genesis, and, in the case of The Private Life of the Master
Race, to the partial shift from the Third Reich of 1933-38 to the
war period predictedin the original Furcht und Elend cycle. The
play's central theme of resistance, its propaganda value, and its
political and artistic reception are addressed within their
historical and ideological framework. The result is a challenging
assessment of the play's strengths and limitations as a response to
German totalitarianism. John J. White is Emeritus Professor of
German and Comparative Literature at King's College London, and Ann
White is Senior Lecturer in German at Royal Holloway, University of
London.
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