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In her extraordinary bestseller, Adrian Nicole LeBlanc immerses
readers in the intricacies of the ghetto, revealing the true sagas
lurking behind the headlines of gangsta glamour, gold-drenched drug
dealers, and street-corner society. Focusing on two
romances--Jessica's dizzying infatuation with a hugely successful
young heroin dealer, Boy George, and Coco's first love with
Jessica's little brother, Cesar--"Random Family" is the story of
young people trying to outrun their destinies. Jessica and Boy
George ride the wild adventure between riches and ruin, while Coco
and Cesar stick closer to the street, all four caught in a
precarious dance between survival and death. Friends get murdered;
the DEA and FBI investigate Boy George; Cesar becomes a fugitive;
Jessica and Coco endure homelessness, betrayal, the heartbreaking
separation of prison, and, throughout it all, the insidious damage
of poverty.
Charting the tumultuous cycle of the generations--as girls become
mothers, boys become criminals, and hope struggles against
deprivation--LeBlanc slips behind the cold statistics and
sensationalism and comes back with a riveting, haunting, and true
story.
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Episodes - Season 4 (DVD)
Matt LeBlanc, Mircea Monroe, Stephen Mangan, John Pankow, Andrea Savage, …
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All nine episodes from the fourth series of the BBC comedy starring
Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig. Sean and Beverly
Lincoln (Mangan and Greig) are co-writers of American sitcom
'Pucks!' with the lead role played by Matt LeBlanc (as himself). In
this series, Sean and Beverly are summoned back to LA to film six
more episodes of 'Pucks!' as they also try to launch new show 'The
Opposite of Us'. Meanwhile, Matt experiences financial troubles
after being conned by his accountant and, as a result, considers
remarrying his ex-wife.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
""'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be
food in my """house. Test me in this, ' says the Lord Almighty,
'and see if I will not"" """throw open the floodgates of heaven and
pour out so much blessing that""" """"you will not have room enough
for it.'""""" -- Malachi 3:1 0
In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to
tithe?
Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in Malachi 3:10,
where God goes so far as to tell us, "Test me in this." The people
profiled in this book have done exactly that--and the effect on
their lives has been dramatic.
In these intimate journalistic portraits, LeBlanc shows us true
tithing in action. From members of the clergy, to best-selling
authors, to social activists both conservative and liberal, these
are the lives of real people who tithe in joy and plenty, in the
face of poverty and natural disaster, in community and missionally,
and as a spiritual practice commanded by God. They come from
different backgrounds and live in varying degrees of financial
comfort; but they all tithe--and wouldn't have it any other way.
Through their eyes, we come to understand this ancient practice as
God's call to a life of generosity, compassion, and joy.
"""""THE ANCIENT PRACTICES"""""
There is a hunger in every human heart for connection, primitive
and raw, to God. To satisfy it, many are beginning to explore
traditional spiritual disciplines used for centuries. . .everything
from fixed-hour prayer to fasting to sincere observance of the
Sabbath. Compelling and readable, the """"""Ancient Practices""""""
series is for every spiritual sojourner, for every Christian seeker
who wants more.
This edited collection explores the malleability and influence of
body image, focusing particularly on how media representation and
popular culture's focus on the body exacerbates the crucial social
influence these representations can have on audiences' perceptions
of themselves and others. Contributors investigate the cultural
context and lived experiences of individuals' relationships with
their bodies, going beyond examination of the thin, ideal body type
to explore the emerging representations and portrayals of a diverse
set of body types across the media spectrum, paving the way for
future research on this topic. Scholars of media studies, popular
culture, and health communication will find this book particularly
useful.
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Lupin (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc
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From its early beginnings in the 1960s, the academic field of
biochemistry of exercise has expanded beyond examining and
describing metabolic responses to exercise and adaptations to
training to include a wide understanding of molecular biology, cell
signalling, interorgan communication, stem cell physiology, and a
host of other cellular and biochemical mechanisms regulating acute
responses and chronic adaptations related to exercise performance,
human health/disease, nutrition, and cellular functioning. The
Routledge Handbook on Biochemistry of Exercise is the first book to
pull together the full depth and breadth of this subject and to
update a rapidly expanding field of study with current issues and
controversies and a look forward to future research directions.
Bringing together many experts and leading scientists, the book
emphasizes the current understanding of the underlying metabolic,
cellular, genetic, and cell signalling mechanisms associated with
physical activity, exercise, training, and athletic performance as
they relate to, interact with, and regulate cellular and muscular
adaptations and consequent effects on human health/disease,
nutrition and weight control, and human performance. With more
emphasis than ever on the need to be physically active and the role
that being active plays in our overall health from a whole-body
level down to the cell, this book makes an important contribution
for scholars, medical practitioners, nutritionists, and
coaches/trainers working in research and with a wide range of
clients. This text is important reading for all students, scholars,
and others with an interest in health, nutrition, and
exercise/training in general.
Capitalize on the latest educational research and youth voices to
inform your teaching and become more culturally and developmentally
aware In Who's In My Classroom?, accomplished educator and author
delivers an inspirational and practical combination of true stories
from teens in Youth Communication's award-winning writing program
and the most current educational research. The book links theories
of adolescent development and identity formation to best practices
in real-world classrooms where teachers strive to form supportive
relationships with students. In this book, you'll find: Narrative
and explanations of the most cutting-edge research in educational
and developmental psychology and cultural competence Excerpts from
stories by students specifically written and edited with social and
emotional learning competencies in mind Practical and concrete
strategies for administrators and teachers to implement for
sustainable improvement in learning outcomes for their students,
including the use of Youth Communication's stories Perfect for K-12
educators, counselors, and administrators, Who's In My Classroom?
is also an indispensable resource for higher education
professionals and pre-service teachers seeking a practical guide to
help them become more developmentally and culturally responsive in
their work.
An engaging and accessible introduction to the subject, Comparative
Politics: Integrating Theories, Methods, and Cases gives students
the methodological tools they need to answer the "big questions" in
the field. The authors introduce methods early in the text and
integrate them throughout, in Thinking Comparatively features, to
help students develop a systematic way of thinking about
comparative politics. Offering a hybrid format, the text's unique
structure offers the best of thematic and country-by-country
approaches. Sixteen succinct thematic chapters—organized around
the "big questions" in the field—are followed by a separate
section at the end of the book offering full-length profiles and
case studies for twelve countries. Examples of some of the "big
picture questions discussed in the thematic chapters are, "Why do
countries have different institutions and forms of government? Why
do some social revolutions succeed and endure while others fail?
Why are some societies subjected to terrorism and not others?" Each
chapter integrates several standalone country case studies in Case
in Context features; these features tie into the narrative, pose
questions, and point students to the full case discussions in the
country profiles section of the book.
Based on the popular Netflix series! In the early 20th century,
esteemed writer Maurice Leblanc created Arsene Lupin, a French
Sherlock Holmes-type who became known as the gentleman thief.
Lupin's exploits, in pursuit of the rich, have been documented in
more than twenty stories and books, as well as in film. In January
2021, Netflix released a major hit in the entertaining Lupin
mystery-comedy series based on the stories. The Best Stories of
Arsene Lupin is a collection of the most engaging of Leblanc's
writing about Lupin, with a special foreword by West Point
associate professor of English and writer Matthew Carey Salyer.
Arsene Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes (1910) is a novel by Maurice
Leblanc. Forced to change the name of his antagonist following a
legal challenge by Holmes' creator, Leblanc still manages to pull
off one of the greatest fictional mashups of all time. Partly based
on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene Lupin first
appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery,
Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure
starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene
Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief,
an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this novel, Lupin forces French authorities to bring in
an investigator capable of put a stop to his escapades. Across the
English Channel comes Herlock Sholmes, the legendary British
detective, and his trusted assistant Wilson. Although they are of a
different breed than their adversary, who remains focused and stoic
throughout, Sholmes and Wilson, despite their humorous outlook,
prove more than capable of catching the gentleman thief. Arsene
Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes is a story of romance, mystery, and crime
that continues to astound over a century after it was published.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin vs
Herlock Sholmes is a classic of French literature reimagined for
modern readers.
Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1907) is a collection of short
stories by Maurice Leblanc. Originally published in Je sais tout, a
popular French magazine, these stories launched Leblanc's career as
a leading international writer of crime fiction. Partly based on
the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene Lupin first
appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery,
Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure
starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene
Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief,
an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this debut installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this collection of early short stories, Lupin is
sentenced to prison, makes a daring escape, cracks an impregnable
safe, and makes the acquaintance of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary
British detective. These nine tales are the perfect introduction to
Leblanc's legendary literary universe. Arsene Lupin, Gentleman
Burglar is a story of romance, mystery, and crime that continues to
astound over a century after it was published. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar is a classic
of French literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Arsene Lupin (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Arsene Lupin (1909) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Originally a
four-act play, the story was turned into a novel by Leblanc before
being translated into English by Edgar Jepson. Partly based on the
life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene Lupin first appeared
in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock
Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery, Leblanc
crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure starring one of
the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene Lupin,
gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief, an
unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this early installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this novel, he comes up with an elaborate plan to get his
hands on the art and jewels of a notorious collector, a man whose
taste for fine objects can only be satisfied through exploitation
and greed. As though the risks involved were not high enough, Lupin
leave clues for police every step of the way, heightening pressure
on himself and embarrassing a nation's incompetent leaders in the
process. Arsene Lupin is a story of romance, mystery, and crime
that continues to astound over a century after it was published.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin is a
classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.
The first book in an exciting new middle grade mystery series from
actress, artist, and YouTube star Hayley LeBlanc! In Hayley
Mysteries: The Haunted Studio, when Hayley is cast as the lead in a
Nancy Drew like kids TV show, strange things start happening around
the studio and she becomes a real-life sleuth. Hayley needs YOU to
help her solve a terrifying ghost mystery in this fun-filled,
action-packed story. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at what
it's like to be an actress IRL! When Hayley LeBlanc is cast as the
lead of a new Nancy Drew-like TV show, she's so excited...even if
there are rumors of hauntings surrounding the Silver Screen
Studios. It's LA, she thinks-there are ghost stories everywhere!
But to her surprise, strange things actually start happening as
production ramps up. Lights flicker, cold blasts of air come out of
nowhere, and one day the electricity is cut to the studio entirely
with no clear cause. Can Hayley and her two best friends solve the
mystery of the haunted studio...before it means curtains for their
show?
Higher Education Implications for Teaching and Learning during
COVID-19 provides different perspectives regarding the impact of
COVID-19 on college teaching and learning and on students, both
collectively and individually. Contributors argue that the pandemic
forced a higher education reckoning as institutions around the
world were forced to shut their physical doors and open up their
online platforms in a wider capacity. While these concerns are
linked to a certain point in time, there is much we can learn from
collective institutional responses to the pandemic-induced pivots
to virtual teaching and learning. Scholars of higher education,
organizational communication, and crisis communication will find
this book particularly useful.
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