Download or read book The Whedonite written by Aria Glazki and published by Anika Press. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A quick and adorable read." —Raven Bookstore manager Mira has a super cute new neighbor. Too bad his first impression of her was as a babbling spaz. But Mira has plenty to keep her distracted in putting together one of her favorite events of the year: the store's upcoming Whedon Night. Jordan is new in town, and already he's sick of his empty apartment and lonely takeout dinners. His new neighbor might be a little weird, but her company would still be better than another night alone. Probably. -- The Whedonite is a sweet short story of geeky love.
Download or read book A Companion to Media Fandom and Fan Studies written by Paul Booth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Media Fandom and Fan Studies offers scholars and fans an accessible and engaging resource for understanding the rapidly expanding field of fan studies. International in scope and written by a team that includes many major scholars, this volume features over thirty especially-commissioned essays on a variety of topics, which together provide an unparalleled overview of this fast-growing field. Separated into five sections—Histories, Genealogies, Methodologies; Fan Practices; Fandom and Cultural Studies; Digital Fandom; and The Future of Fan Studies—the book synthesizes literature surrounding important theories, debates, and issues within the field of fan studies. It also traces and explains the social, historical, political, commercial, ethical, and creative dimensions of fandom and fan studies. Exploring both the historical and the contemporary fan situation, the volume presents fandom and fan studies as models of 21st century production and consumption, and identifies the emergent trends in this unique field of study.
Download or read book Tasting Temptation written by Aria Glazki and published by Anika Press. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After last summer's failed attempt at romance, Gina is absolutely done with men. And especially with millionaires. But scratching an itch with the bartender at her best friend's wedding couldn't hurt. Right?
Download or read book Fallen written by Aria Glazki and published by Anika Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A beautifully written book that everyone should read!" —Loretta Tollefson Violetta Dorée wrings every drop of pleasure from her life, and Manhattan’s social elite are happy to help, pampering their darling with endless luxuries. And why not? She deserves a little fun before she dies. But there are pleasures money can’t buy. When Adrian Thompson with his box-store khakis and overly concerned eyes insists that Vi’s missing out, her curiosity is piqued. What else can she do but indulge it? Fans of Moulin Rouge! and Me Before You will love this "beautiful and tragic and lovely" story.
Download or read book Summer Seduction written by Aria Glazki and published by Anika Press. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sexy romance author. Her biggest fan. One pesky secret could ruin all their fun... When Jeremy meets romance author Taralynn Harwood in a hotel bar, he's glad just for the opportunity to buy her a drink. When she takes him back to her place and has him sign a non-disclosure agreement, his imagination-and libido-run wild. But after she kicks him out of bed, the blow to his ego forces him back to her, ready to just about beg for an opportunity to perform better. He's willing and eager to learn the art of pleasure from one of the hottest romance authors in the business. Tracy doesn't hide from her achievements as Taralynn Harwood, touted by readers and reviewers alike for the off-the-charts heat of her books. What she does hide is a secret that could destroy her entire career. But when her failed one-night stand shows up at her door-NDA already signed and enforceable-it seems like the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little research. All for the sake of her books, of course. -- Summer Seduction is a sexy contemporary romance novella that blends a cinnamon roll hero, a secret identity, and a firmly sex-positive approach together to make for a happy ending—guaranteed. "If you are looking for a schmexy quick read without a lot of angst, grab this book!" (Becky M.)
Download or read book Her Perfect Game written by Shannyn Schroeder and published by Shannyn Schroeder. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While her two best friends are frolicking on spring break, Charlie plans to hack her way to a job. Charlie Castle is spending her spring break at a gaming conference where she’ll compete in a “hackfest” that could help her score a job and prove she has the skills to cut it in the cybertech world without a degree. In her downtime, she plans to hang out with gamer friends who know her as an expert elven archer. She also hopes to finally meet her online confidant and partner in crime, but instead runs into her ex. Jonah walked away from her years ago, but time has done nothing to quash her lustful feelings. Jonah Best has never gotten over Charlie. He’s missed their partnership—in bed and out. In an effort to keep her in his life, he became her closest gaming friend without revealing his identity. Charlie has grown up a lot since he left and now he wants to offer her a job where she can put her hacking skills as well as her love of gaming to good use. How can he reveal who his is without losing her—again?
Download or read book Hot Nerdy Collection written by Shannyn Schroeder and published by Shannyn Schroeder. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three childhood friends. One last spring break. What could go wrong? Her Best Shot When Layla Sharpe gets offered her dream job, she makes plans with her best friends for one last spring break before they graduate college. But when her car breaks down en route, she meets sexy pool shark, Phin. Phin Marks can’t seem to resist the math geek with a smart mouth, so he bends his own no-strings rules and offers to help Layla. Phin has spent years working toward the life Layla has. He’s desperate to settle down, grow some roots, and walk away from his nomadic life. Can he convince Layla to gamble on forever with him? Her Perfect Game While her two best friends are frolicking on spring break, Charlie Castle plans to hack her way to a job at a gaming conference to try to score a job and prove she has the skills to cut it in the cybertech world without a degree. She also hopes to finally meet her online confidant and partner in crime, but instead runs into her ex. Jonah Best has never gotten over Charlie. He’s missed their partnership—in bed and out. How can he reveal who his is without losing her—again? Her Winning Formula Spring break is supposed to be the last chance for some carefree fun before graduation, but for Felicity, it becomes another form of education. When she’s left on her own for spring break, she accepts a gorgeous stranger’s invitation to play his fake girlfriend at his brother’s wedding. When Lucas Tanner meets deliciously intriguing Felicity, he thinks he has a solid plan: she’ll pose as his girlfriend and he’ll teach her the subtle art of flirting. Once his lessons draw out Felicity’s natural charm, Lucas doesn’t want her to use those skills on anyone else. Can he convince her they have perfect chemistry?
Download or read book Hot Nerdy written by Shannyn Schroeder and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With college graduation looming, three childhood friends vow to make spring break their last blast of pure fun in the sun. But some of their hottest life lessons are yet to come... HER BEST SHOT Layla Sharpe is definitely more math ninja than bikini babe. But she’s finally ready let loose over spring break—until her car breaks down, leaving her stranded in Georgia with a mouthwateringly hot pool shark. Layla knows enough about angles to learn the game, but when he offers her a place to stay, she wants him to appreciate her curves... HER PERFECT GAME Charlie Castle is an expert archer and a fierce warrior—in her favorite video game, anyway. Now she’s entering a "hackfest" over spring break, where she also hopes to meet the sweet gamer who’s been flirting with her online. Instead, she runs into Jonah, the hot guy who walked away years ago. Charlie can’t fight the desire that comes rushing back, and the feeling is more mutual than she suspects... HER WINNING FORMULA Chemistry major Felicity Stone knows everything about how chemicals interact, but when it comes to social interaction, she needs schooling. Abandoned by her friends, Felicity is faced with spending spring break alone—unless she accepts a gorgeous stranger’s invitation to pose as his girlfriend at a family wedding. Not one to turn down a research opportunity, Felicity never expected such breathtaking results—ones that could last a lifetime...
Download or read book A Novel Approach to Politics written by Douglas A. Van Belle and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Novel Approach to Politics turns conventional textbook wisdom on its head by using pop culture references to illustrate key concepts and cover recent political events. This is a textbook students want to read. Adopters of previous editions from schools all over the country are thanking author Douglas A. Van Belle for some of their best student evaluations to date. With this Fifth Edition, Van Belle brings the book fully up to date with recent events such as Trump’s executive orders on immigration, the 2016 elections in the US, current policy debates including recent court decisions that may affect gerrymandering, international happenings such as Brexit, and other assorted intergalactic matters. Van Belle adds a wealth of new and recent movies and books to the text as he illustrates key concepts in political science through examples that captivate students. Employing a wide range of references from 1984 to Game of Thrones to House of Cards, students are given a solid foundation in institutions, ideology, and economics. To keep things grounded, the textbook nuts and bolts are still there to aid students, including chapter objectives, chapter summaries, bolded key terms, and discussion questions. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. Learn more at edge.sagepub.com/vanbelle5e.
Download or read book Fantasy Girl written by Candice Gilmer and published by Flirtation Publishing. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovery ID Meets Bridget Jones! A Barrum, Ks Novel By day, Lynn Broadmore leads a boring life as a mild-mannered bookkeeper, enduring one blind date after another. But by night, she’s “Hush,” webmistress extraordinaire, writing naughty stories for her adoring legion of fan fiction minions. Now that there’s a new guy working in the next cubicle, though, real life is getting interesting. All Jack has to do is smile, and her insides turn to goo. To her complete surprise, she might even stand a chance against the office bimbo. Undercover FBI agent Jack Edwards is on the hunt for a serial killer who trolls the Internet for victims. The trail has led to Lynn’s virtual doorstep, and he’s ready to do whatever is necessary to bring the killer down—including using two secret identities to gain her trust. Things get complicated, however, as the goofy fan fiction writer gets under his skin and starts staining his brain—and his heart. Distractions are something he can’t afford right now…not if he’s going to keep her from getting hurt in what she thinks is a safe, on-line hideaway. Because between the pixels lurks a murderer. And he’s chosen Hush, his fantasy girl, as his next target.
Download or read book Mending Heartstrings written by Aria Glazki and published by Anika Press. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One unforgettable night draws an up-and-coming country singer and a disillusioned writer into a remarkable romance neither believed possible.
Download or read book Immortalized in Ink written by Aria Glazki and published by Anika Press. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of bite-sized story breaks for readers on the go!
Download or read book Fragments That Fit written by Aria Glazki and published by Anika Press. This book was released on 2022-01-28 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hating Luc Davin is easy. Working for him? Shoshi's only hope. When Shoshana Glass lands an interview for a senior position at a top venture capital firm, she can't believe her good luck. Until she’s dismissed before even saying hello. It might be that she’s underqualified. Or maybe turning down Luc Davin’s drunken advances the night before did the trick. When she calls him out, Davin wastes no time cutting her down to size. Not finished humiliating her, he then offers her a different job—as his personal assistant. Shoshi knows she should refuse. But being able to afford luxuries like food and heat trumps any remaining shreds of her pride. Shoshi’s determined to make the most of this opportunity and walk away on her terms: with a résumé boost, a stronger network, and a cushion of savings tucked away. All she has to do is survive Davin's mind games. So if Davin thinks he can chew her up and spit her out, he's got another thing coming. This is Shoshi's last chance to turn her life around, and not even the worst boss ever will stand in her way. -- Fragments That Fit is a standalone romantic women's fiction novel, perfect for fans of Kristan Higgins and Colleen Hoover. With a broke millennial struggling to find her way, a romance she never saw coming, and the grumpy boss you’ll love to hate, this is one heartfelt story you won’t want to miss!
Download or read book The Philosophy of Joss Whedon written by Dean A. Kowalski and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every generation produces a counterculture icon. Joss Whedon, creator of the long-running television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is famed for his subversive wit, rich characters, and extraordinary plotlines. His renown has only grown with subsequent creations, including Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, and the innovative online series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Through premises as unusual as a supernatural detective agency run by a vampire and a Western set in outer space, Whedon weaves stories about characters forced to make commonplace moral decisions under the most bizarre of circumstances. The Philosophy of Joss Whedon examines Whedon's plots and characterizations to reveal their philosophical takes on the limits of personal freedom, sexual morality, radical evil, and Daoism.
Download or read book Joss Whedon and Race written by Mary Ellen Iatropoulos and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joss Whedon is known for exploring philosophical questions through socially progressive narratives in his films, television shows and comics. His work critiques racial stereotypes, sometimes repudiating them, sometimes reinvesting in them (sometimes both at once). This collection of new essays explores his representations of racial power dynamics between individuals and institutions and how the Whedonverse constructs race, ethnicity and nationality relationships.
Download or read book Buffy Ballads and Bad Guys Who Sing written by Kendra Preston Leonard and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When writer and director Joss Whedon created the character Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he could hardly have expected the resulting academic interest in his work. Yet almost six years after the end of Buffy on television, Buffy studies—and academic work on Whedon's expanding oeuvre—continue to grow. Now with three hugely popular television shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly, and the film Serenity all available on DVD, scholars are evaluating countless aspects of the Whedon universe (or "Whedonverse"). Buffy, Ballads, and Bad Guys Who Sing: Music in the Worlds of Joss Whedon studies the significant role that music plays in these works, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the internet musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Kendra Preston Leonard has collected a varying selection of essays that explore music and sound in Joss Whedon's works. The essays investigate both diegetic and non-diegetic music, considering music from various sources, including the shows' original scores, music performed by the characters themselves, and music contributed by such artists as Michelle Branch, The Sex Pistols, and Sarah McLachlan, as well as classical composers like Camille Saint-Saëns and Johannes Brahms. The approaches incorporate historical and theoretical musicology, feminist and queer musicology, media studies, cultural history, and interdisciplinary readings. The book also explores the compositions written by Whedon himself: the theme music for Firefly, and two fully integrated musicals, the Buffy episode "Once More, With Feeling" and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. With several musical examples, a table with a full breakdown of the Danse Macabre scene from the acclaimed Buffy episode "Hush," and an index, this volume will be fascinating to students and scholars of science-fiction, television, film, and popular culture.
Download or read book Joss Whedon The Complete Companion written by Popmatters and published by Titan Books. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ESSENTIAL UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE WHEDONVERSE Joss Whedon's importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey of his career as a whole - until now. The Complete Companion covers every aspect of the Whedonverse through insightful essays and interviews, including fascinating conversations with key collaborators Jane Espenson and Tim Minear. Over 40 contributors have been brought together by PopMatters, the acclaimed international magazine of cultural criticism, to provide an irresistible mix of analysis, interpretation and sheer celebration. Whether you're a student looking for critical approaches to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or a Browncoat who follows Nathan Fillion on Twitter (or, let's face it, both) there is plenty here to enjoy. Covers all the TV series, movies, and comic books, including: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Fray, Astonishing X-Men, The Avengers... and more!
