Download or read book No One Understands You and What to Do About It written by Heidi Grant Halvorson and published by Harvard Business Review Press. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve authenticity. Have you ever felt you’re not getting through to the person you’re talking to, or not coming across the way you intend? You’re not alone. That’s the bad news. But there is something we can do about it. Heidi Grant Halvorson, social psychologist and bestselling author, explains why we’re often misunderstood and how we can fix that. Most of us assume that other people see us as we see ourselves, and that they see us as we truly are. But neither is true. Our everyday interactions are colored by subtle biases that distort how others see us—and also shape our perceptions of them. You can learn to clarify the message you’re sending once you understand the lenses that shape perception: • Trust. Are you friend or foe? • Power. How much influence do you have over me? • Ego. Do you make me feel insecure? Based on decades of research in psychology and social science, Halvorson explains how these lenses affect our interactions—and how to manage them. Once you understand the science of perception, you’ll communicate more clearly, send the messages you intend to send, and improve your personal relationships. You’ll also become a fairer and more accurate judge of others. Halvorson even offers an evidence-based action plan for repairing a damaged reputation. This book is not about making a good impression, although it will certainly help you do that. It’s about coming across as you intend. It’s about the authenticity we all strive for.

Download or read book How to Be Famous written by Heidi Montag and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to go from nobody to notorious--from the ubiquitous and controversial stars of the biggest reality show on cable. From braving the wilds of Los Angeles to the Costa Rican jungle, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have learned a thing or two about reality...television, that is. But while dominating the airwaves and tabloid covers every week may look like all fun and mind games, Speidi is here to tell you: becoming wildly famous requires hard work and a no-fail blueprint for success. Now, for the first time ever, Heidi and Spencer invite you behind the scenes as they reveal the ten-step plan that took them from nobodies to notorious! You will: Learn how to say I hate you without opening your mouth--Heidi's exclusive tutorial Increase your capacity for evil with Spencer's "Villain-o-meter" Discover why getting and talking about plastic surgery is a must Unlock the secrets of celebrity couple math (e.g. Speidi > Heidi + Spencer) Mesmerize the media with outrageous behavior Bow down to the power of the paparazzi ...and much, much more! With Heidi and Spencer as your personal coaches, you, too, can transform yourself into a red-carpet-ready superstar!

Download or read book Every Girl s Library 50 Classics in One Volume written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 8157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every Girl's Library - 50 Classics in One Volume embodies the quintessence of nineteenth and early twentieth-century literature, presenting an unparalleled collection that ventures into the realms of adventure, self-discovery, fantasy, and the profound exploration of human emotions. This anthology celebrates the diversity and significance of its chosen works, encapsulating a wide range of literary styles from the whimsical escapades of Lewis Carroll to the poignant realism of Louisa May Alcott. It stands as a testament to the literatory evolution of its time, showcasing standout pieces that have each, in their unique way, contributed to the fabric of classic literature, while weaving together themes of courage, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge. The contributing authors and editors, revered figures such as Jules Verne, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens, bring an enriching variety of backgrounds to the collection. Collectively, their works resonate with the cultural and literary movements of their time, from romanticism to the dawn of modernism, illustrating the transformative power of literature. Their stories, transcending the mere act of storytelling, plunge the reader into a dialogue with the past, exploring the depths of human nature and social morality. Every Girl's Library - 50 Classics in One Volume is a must-have for readers seeking to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of stories that span genres, themes, and epochs. This anthology not only serves as a gateway to the past, offering a glimpse into the minds and societies of its array of authors but also promotes an enduring discussion about the role of women in literature and society. It is an essential addition to the library of anyone passionate about literatures ability to inspire, challenge, and transform, inviting readers to explore the multifaceted world of classic literature and its continuing relevance in the modern world.

Download or read book The Library of Girlhood written by Jules Verne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 8152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most revered and influential stories and biographies for the heroines of the future: Novels: Little Women Anne of Green Gables Series Rose in Bloom Pride and Prejudice Emma Jane Eyre Heidi Emily of New Moon Alice in Wonderland The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Secret Garden A Little Princess Peter and Wendy The Girl from the Marsh Croft The Nutcracker and the Mouse King The Princess and the Goblin At the Back of the North Wind A Girl of the Limberlost Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Mother Carey's Chickens Pollyanna A Sweet Girl Graduate Daddy Long-Legs Understood Betsy The Luckiest Girl in the School What Katy Did Patty Fairfield Two Little Women on a Holiday Mildred Keith The Wide, Wide World The Silver Skates Six to Sixteen The Wind in the Willows The Box-Car Children Five Children and It The Phoenix and the Carpet The Story of the Amulet The Railway Children Journey to the Centre of the Earth Great Expectations Rapunzel Cinderella Snow-white The Twelve Brothers Little Match Girl Little Mermaid Thumbelina... The Heroines of the Past: Biographies & Memoirs Helen Keller: The Story of My Life Harriet, The Moses of Her People Joan of Arc Saint Catherine Vittoria Colonna Catherine de' Medici Mary Queen of Scots Pocahontas Priscilla Alden Catherine the Great Marie Antoinette Fanny Burney Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B. Anthony Catherine Douglas Lady Jane Grey Flora Macdonald Madame Roland Grace Darling Sister Dora Florence Nightingale Augustina Saragoza Charlotte Bronte Dorothy Quincy Molly Pitcher Harriet Beecher Stowe Madame de Stael Elizabeth Van Lew Ida Lewis Clara Barton Virginia Reed Louisa M. Alcott Clara Morris Anna Dickinson Lucretia Sappho Xantippe Aspasia of Cyrus Portia Octavia Cleopatra Julia Domna Eudocia Hypatia The Lady Rowena Queen Elizabeth The Lady Elfrida The Countess of Tripoli Jane, Countess of Mountfort Laura de Sade The Countess of Richmond Elizabeth Woodville Jane Shore Catharine of Arragon Anne Boleyn Jane Addams ....

Download or read book The Reckoning written by Carole McEntee-Taylor and published by CaroleMcT Books. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and re-edited second edition The Reckoning is the fifth and final book in 5 part series, Obsession, which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2. Its 1954, Neil knows Daisy is bored with him, but his search to put some excitement into their lives will ruin everything. Annie’s life has settled into a pattern and she’s happy. Then one morning Sam is at work, the children are at school, Annie opens the front door and the world suddenly stops turning. Somehow Rob has survived against all the odds but he is now torn between the two separate parts of his life and can’t make up his mind when he wants to be. Nor can he persuade the authorities to do anything about his fellow POWs. And then he discovers that the man who was responsible for all his suffering is alive and free and he has another decision to make… Hans has spent too long in exile and he wants to come home. But how can he do that without getting arrested for war crimes? Karin misses her brother but his reappearance triggers nightmares from their past. Will they finally have a chance to put everything to rest or is it too late? In Soviet occupied Poland Felcia is still hoping to find her son and for Rob to come back, but the Iron Curtain has severed the links between east and west, leaving a successful outcome even less likely. But fate has one more hand to play and suddenly Felcia realises that everything is possible. Contains adult content

Download or read book Geno written by Geno Auriemma and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2008-12-14 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Controversial, confrontational, and driven, Coach Geno Auriemma is a force to be reckoned with -- and the most accomplished male coach in women's basketball today. In his relentless quest for excellence at the University of Connecticut, he has led the Huskies to five national championships. Yet his soul never rests. For Auriemma, life affords only the briefest moments of happiness -- a good round of golf, forty minutes of great basketball, a day at the beach with his family, a nice glass of wine -- while disaster is seemingly always waiting to strike. It's a fatalistic philosophy, a remnant of his hardscrabble early years, but it's an outlook that has driven him to unparalleled success. In this deeply personal memoir, Geno Auriemma reveals for the first time the man behind the legend. He talks candidly about his coaching style, famed for being one of the most demanding in all the sports world. He spills the beans about his stormy dealings with other coaches such as his archrival, Pat Summitt, of the University of Tennessee. And with warmth and a genuine love for his champions, he writes openly about Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Nykesha Sales, Rebecca Lobo, Swin Cash, and all of his other UConn stars who have gone on to stellar WNBA careers. You get a courtside seat to all of the action -- including an epilogue on the 2004-05 season, as well as interviews with the team's most celebrated players. A rare look inside the soul of a true competitor, GENO is the story of how one passionate man overcame his own fears to achieve an extraordinary record of success.

Download or read book It s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Hockey written by Jami Davenport and published by Cedrona Enterprises. This book was released on 2024-11-26 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today Bestselling author Jami Davenport comes a new Hockey Romance series featuring adorable animals, yummy hockey players, and relatable heroines. Join the men of the Spokane Lynx as they fall in love and battle for the future of their careers. My past has come back to haunt me. I'm the oldest player and the captain of a minor-league hockey team. My aspirations of playing in the big-time are fading, and I'm facing an uncertain future. My teammates decide to have a little fun at my expense and sign me up for a dating site. My first and last date happens to be with my old nemesis, Emory, who still blames me for ruining her chances as a hockey player. Not a fun time I'd wish on anyone. Imagine my surprise when the team's social media admin retires suddenly for personal issues, and Emory arrives as his replacement. We're butting heads at every turn much to the amusement of my teammates. The night of the Lynx holiday party, we're assigned to the same cabin as a result of an alleged administrative mistake, and there's no other room at the inn. If that isn't bad enough, a blizzard hits, and we're not going anywhere soon. Emory and I might greatly dislike each other, but we're also in denial regarding our mutual attraction. I don't see how this will end well for either of us, but it's Christmas, and perhaps the magic of the season might make the impossible, possible.

Download or read book On Duty written by Ketsia Lessard and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a deathbed confession leads RCMP Constable Jasper Nelson to discover the existence of his illegitimate sister, his curiosity is piqued and he sets out to find her. He locates the young woman a year later where he least expects to, within the police force itself. Raised by an Inuvialuit family and recruited as a community officer in the Northwest Territories, Nelson's sibling Heidi Finlay has experienced a life quite un- like his own. As the geographical distance separating them becomes unbearable, Nelson obtains a transfer from Vancouver to the Inuvik detachment where he partners with the hardy Finlay to investigate criminal activity and trauma in the High Arctic. From bootlegging to child abuse, missing Aboriginal women to suicide epidemics, the two officers come to uncover corruption in the RCMP and examine their role as the "White Man" in a culture still reeling from the devastating impacts of the residential school system. Inspired by actual events, On Duty is a series of cases narrated by the constables themselves; through Nelson's refined prose and Finlay's no-nonsense reporting, a portrait of human nature emerges, emphasizing the possibility—and need—for divine redemption.

Download or read book The Murder Lawyer written by Piper Punches and published by Piper Punches. This book was released on 2020-12-05 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's a rising legal star with a killer client list and a target on her family's back. Defense attorney Luna Goldwyn has an unswerving belief in justice. When her law partner drops dead days before closing arguments begin on the high-profile death penalty case he's defending, Luna doesn't hesitate to fill his shoes. There's only one problem. She's never tried a murder case by herself. After the verdict's read, Luna's thrust into the spotlight and dubbed "The Murder Lawyer." She's eager to take on more high-profile courtroom cases, but her clients' twisted family secrets put her in the media's crosshairs. With all the attention, it isn't long before threats against her family escalate, and not everyone has the same idea of justice as Luna does. Luna's clients aren't the only ones with dark pasts. Her husband has a secret, too—and it could shatter her world. The Murder Lawyer is a fast-paced, high-stakes legal drama that challenges the reader's idea of justice. If you like determined lawyers who defend murderers, you'll love Piper Punches's unputdownable novel. What are readers saying about The Murder Lawyer: "Enjoyed this book and it kept my interest to the end. For me this is hard to do so this author is worth following and this book is well worth reading." -Goodreads Reviewer "I found The Murder Lawyer to be a suspenseful and great read!" -Goodreads Reviewer "This book was so hard to put down! If it were shorter, I think I would have read it in one sitting. A riveting chronicle of one woman, the murder lawyer, and many cases. Perfect character development throughout... Must read, can’t put it down, perfect gift!" -Amazon Reviewer "WOW! What a book. After the first chapter. I read the book without stopping until I fell asleep and dropped the book." -Amazon Reviewer "I loved the book. Action-packed, court room drama, full of suspense, with plenty of surprises. This is a new author for me. I will definitely be reading more of her books." -Amazon Reviewer

Download or read book Summer Days written by Susan Mallery and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome back to Fool’s Gold, California where summer love between two foes just may last a lifetime from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery! Locked in an unexpected land dispute, Rafe Stryker is trapped in the one place he vowed never to return to—the Castle Ranch in Fool's Gold, California. He made millions facing ruthless adversaries in the boardroom, but nothing could've prepared him to go head-to-head against stubborn, beautiful Heidi Simpson. No one is more surprised than Rafe to discover that he's finding Heidi—and life as a cowboy—much more compelling than he wants to admit. For Heidi, the Castle Ranch is the home she's always wanted. After a life on the road, the vivacious blonde has finally put down roots. She won't give that up without a fight, not even for a man whose late-night kisses make her yearn to be a little less…wholesome. Previously published. Read more in the Fool’s Gold series: Book 1: Chasing Perfect Book 2: Almost Perfect Book 3: Finding Perfect Book 4: Only Mine Book 5: Only Yours Book 6: Only His Book 7: Summer Days Book 8: Summer Nights Book 9: All Summer Long Book 10: A Fool’s Gold Christmas And even more books available in the Fool’s Gold series!

Download or read book The Greatest Novels Stories for Young Women written by Louisa May Alcott and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 8146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most revered and influential stories and biographies for the heroines of the future: Novels: Little Women Anne of Green Gables Series Rose in Bloom Pride and Prejudice Emma Jane Eyre Heidi Emily of New Moon Alice in Wonderland The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Secret Garden A Little Princess Peter and Wendy The Girl from the Marsh Croft The Nutcracker and the Mouse King The Princess and the Goblin At the Back of the North Wind A Girl of the Limberlost Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Mother Carey's Chickens Pollyanna A Sweet Girl Graduate Daddy Long-Legs Understood Betsy The Luckiest Girl in the School What Katy Did Patty Fairfield Two Little Women on a Holiday Mildred Keith The Wide, Wide World The Silver Skates Six to Sixteen The Wind in the Willows The Box-Car Children Five Children and It The Phoenix and the Carpet The Story of the Amulet The Railway Children Journey to the Centre of the Earth Great Expectations And Both Were Young Rapunzel Cinderella Snow-white The Twelve Brothers Little Match Girl Little Mermaid Thumbelina… The Heroines of the Past: Biographies & Memoirs Helen Keller: The Story of My Life Harriet, The Moses of Her People Joan of Arc Saint Catherine Vittoria Colonna Catherine de' Medici Mary Queen of Scots Pocahontas Priscilla Alden Catherine the Great Marie Antoinette Fanny Burney Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B. Anthony Catherine Douglas Lady Jane Grey Flora Macdonald Madame Roland Grace Darling Sister Dora Florence Nightingale Augustina Saragoza Charlotte Bronte Dorothy Quincy Molly Pitcher Harriet Beecher Stowe Madame de Stael Elizabeth Van Lew Ida Lewis Clara Barton Virginia Reed Louisa M. Alcott Clara Morris Anna Dickinson Lucretia Sappho Xantippe Aspasia of Cyrus Portia Octavia Cleopatra Julia Domna Eudocia Hypatia The Lady Rowena Queen Elizabeth The Lady Elfrida The Countess of Tripoli Jane, Countess of Mountfort Laura de Sade The Countess of Richmond Elizabeth Woodville Jane Shore Catharine of Arragon Anne Boleyn Jane Addams ….

Download or read book Every Girl s Library 50 Classics in One Volume written by Louisa May Alcott and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-05-22 with total page 8146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most revered and influential stories and biographies for the heroines of the future:_x000D_ Novels:_x000D_ Little Women _x000D_ Anne of Green Gables Series_x000D_ Rose in Bloom _x000D_ Pride and Prejudice_x000D_ Emma_x000D_ Jane Eyre_x000D_ Heidi _x000D_ Emily of New Moon _x000D_ Alice in Wonderland _x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz_x000D_ The Secret Garden _x000D_ A Little Princess _x000D_ Peter and Wendy_x000D_ The Girl from the Marsh Croft_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King _x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin _x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind _x000D_ A Girl of the Limberlost_x000D_ Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm_x000D_ Mother Carey's Chickens_x000D_ Pollyanna _x000D_ A Sweet Girl Graduate _x000D_ Daddy Long-Legs _x000D_ Understood Betsy_x000D_ The Luckiest Girl in the School _x000D_ What Katy Did _x000D_ Patty Fairfield_x000D_ Two Little Women on a Holiday _x000D_ Mildred Keith_x000D_ The Wide, Wide World_x000D_ The Silver Skates _x000D_ Six to Sixteen_x000D_ The Wind in the Willows _x000D_ The Box-Car Children_x000D_ Five Children and It_x000D_ The Phoenix and the Carpet_x000D_ The Story of the Amulet_x000D_ The Railway Children _x000D_ Journey to the Centre of the Earth _x000D_ Great Expectations _x000D_ And Both Were Young _x000D_ Rapunzel_x000D_ Cinderella_x000D_ Snow-white_x000D_ The Twelve Brothers_x000D_ Little Match Girl_x000D_ Little Mermaid_x000D_ Thumbelina…_x000D_ The Heroines of the Past: Biographies & Memoirs _x000D_ Helen Keller: The Story of My Life _x000D_ Harriet, The Moses of Her People _x000D_ Joan of Arc _x000D_ Saint Catherine _x000D_ Vittoria Colonna_x000D_ Catherine de' Medici_x000D_ Mary Queen of Scots_x000D_ Pocahontas_x000D_ Priscilla Alden_x000D_ Catherine the Great_x000D_ Marie Antoinette_x000D_ Fanny Burney_x000D_ Elizabeth Cady Stanton_x000D_ Susan B. Anthony_x000D_ Catherine Douglas_x000D_ Lady Jane Grey_x000D_ Flora Macdonald_x000D_ Madame Roland_x000D_ Grace Darling_x000D_ Sister Dora_x000D_ Florence Nightingale_x000D_ Augustina Saragoza_x000D_ Charlotte Bronte_x000D_ Dorothy Quincy _x000D_ Molly Pitcher_x000D_ Harriet Beecher Stowe_x000D_ Madame de Stael_x000D_ Elizabeth Van Lew_x000D_ Ida Lewis_x000D_ Clara Barton_x000D_ Virginia Reed_x000D_ Louisa M. Alcott_x000D_ Clara Morris_x000D_ Anna Dickinson_x000D_ Lucretia _x000D_ Sappho_x000D_ Xantippe_x000D_ Aspasia of Cyrus_x000D_ Portia_x000D_ Octavia_x000D_ Cleopatra_x000D_ Julia Domna_x000D_ Eudocia_x000D_ Hypatia_x000D_ The Lady Rowena_x000D_ Queen Elizabeth_x000D_ The Lady Elfrida_x000D_ The Countess of Tripoli_x000D_ Jane, Countess of Mountfort_x000D_ Laura de Sade_x000D_ The Countess of Richmond_x000D_ Elizabeth Woodville_x000D_ Jane Shore_x000D_ Catharine of Arragon_x000D_ Anne Boleyn_x000D_ Jane Addams ….

Download or read book An FBI Psychological Suspense Bundle His Other Wife and Not Like Us written by Ava Strong and published by Ava Strong. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A two-book mystery bundle by debut author Ava Strong with over 1,000 five star reviews! Here is a bundle of the first books in two different series—the Stella Fall FBI Suspense Thriller series and the Ilse Beck Suspense Thriller series—all in one convenient place. This bundle offers a great introduction to each series with over 100,000 words of reading. In HIS OTHER WIFE (Book #1), Stella seems to have her whole life ahead of her: she has just graduated with a dual masters in Psychology and Criminal Justice, she is engaged to the man of her dreams after a whirlwind romance, and she is moving to the East Coast with him as she prepares for the wedding and searches for a dream job, hoping to be a criminal profiler. She is unbelievably excited for her life together with Chris—until she meets his family. Stella, from a humble Midwestern upbringing, never felt comfortable around money, and she hates the world Chris comes from. She is in shock at the culture clash as she gets to know his elitist family and friends, all of whom look down on her. Isolated and demeaned, Stella wonders if she can live a life in such hostile surroundings. They move into the guest house on his estate, and things only get worse. As Stella meets his ex and his friends at his club, all of whom seem to know something she doesn’t, she wonders if Chris is really the man she thought he was. As she learns more about his past and discovers his dark side, she wonders if she has made a big mistake. Beneath its trimmed hedgerows and gleaming storefronts, Stella soon realizes that this wealthy town hides terrible secrets. But before she can decide what to do, a murder leaves her blindsided. Stella, implicated, her future on the line, has no choice but to investigate. As her dreams devolves into hell, Stella, still struggling to overcome her own traumatic past, questions everything around her—including her own sanity. Can she find the killer, and clear her name, before it’s too late? In NOT LIKE US (Book #1), FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck barely escaped a serial killer in the Pacific Northwest—and now, he is hunting her again. Or is he? Beck, a niche expert in serial killer survivors, has faced many monsters, and seen shocking cases—but this one may be the worst of all. Nothing can prepare Ilse for her new patient, a survivor from a near murder by a serial killer. The patient, paranoid, believes she is still being watched by the killer. And when the killer claims a new victim, the FBI needs Ilse’s help to solve it. This case and this killer, though, strike too close to home for Ilse’s comfort. When she realizes that she herself is being targeted, the trauma of her own past comes full circle. Can Ilse use her brilliant instincts to enter the mind of this killer and stop him before he strikes again? And will she save herself? Dark and suspenseful crime thrillers, the STELLA FALL and ILSE BECK series are breathtaking page-turners, unputdownable mystery and suspense novels. With compelling and perplexing psychological thrillers, rife with twists and jaw-dropping secrets, they will make you fall in love with their brilliant new female protagonists, while they keeps you shocked late into the night. Books #2 in each series series—HIS OTHER LIE and NOT LIKE HE SEEMED—are also available.

Download or read book Ilse Beck FBI Suspense Thriller Bundle Not Like Us 1 Not Like He Seemed 2 and Not Like Yesterday 3 written by Ava Strong and published by Ava Strong. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bundle of books #1 (NOT LIKE US), #2 (NOT LIKE HE SEEMED) and #3 (NOT LIKE YESTERDAY) in Ava Strong’s Ilse Beck FBI Suspense Thriller series! This bundle offers books one, two, and three in one convenient file, with over 100,000 words of reading. In this bestselling mystery series, FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck, victim of a traumatic childhood in Germany, moved to the U.S. to become a renowned psychologist specializing in PTSD, and the world’s leading expert in the unique trauma of serial-killer survivors. By studying the psychology of their survivors, Ilse has a unique and unparalleled expertise in the true psychology of serial killers. Ilse never expected, though, to become an FBI agent herself. In NOT LIKE US (Book #1), nothing can prepare Ilse for her new patient, a survivor from a near murder by a serial killer. She barely escaped a serial killer in the Pacific Northwest—and now, he is hunting her again. Or is he? Ilse Beck, a niche expert in serial killer survivors, has faced many monsters, and seen shocking cases—but this one may be the worst of all. The patient, paranoid, believes she is still being watched by the killer. And when the killer claims a new victim, the FBI needs Ilse’s help to solve it. This case and this killer, though, strike too close to home for Ilse’s comfort. When she realizes that she herself is being targeted, the trauma of her own past comes full circle. Can Ilse use her brilliant instincts to enter the mind of this killer and stop him before he strikes again? And will she save herself? In NOT LIKE HE SEEMED (Book #2), the FBI desperately needs Ilse’s help to catch the “Alphabet Killer”—an unhinged serial killer who seems to be arranging his victims’ bodies in the shapes of letters. Is he spelling a word? Or hinting at who will be next? Ilse, plagued by her own past, realizes the time has come to face her demons and revisit the site of her childhood home in Germany. But will the trip help her expunge her own dark memories—or push her over the edge? But in a frantic race against time, the FBI needs her to decode the Alphabet Killer. Is there a method to his madness, a way to stop the next victim before it’s too late? Or is this killer far more cunning and deranged than anyone could imagine? In NOT LIKE YESTERDAY (Book #3), when victims of a deranged serial killer are found stuffed, the signature of a taxidermist, FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck is summoned. Is there a pattern to this killer’s madness? Or is he far more cunning than they imagine? Can Ilse juggle this case with another return trip to Germany, as she, finally, closes in on the darkest secrets of her childhood? And can she enter this killer’s mind and catch him before it’s too late? A dark and suspenseful crime thriller, the bestselling ILSE BECK series is a breathtaking page-turner, an unputdownable mystery and suspense novel. A compelling and perplexing psychological thriller, rife with twists and jaw-dropping secrets, it will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist, while it keeps you shocked late into the night. Books #4-#7 in the series—NOT LIKE THIS, NOT LIKE SHE THOUGHT, NOT LIKE BEFORE, and NOT LIKE NORMAL—are also available.

Download or read book Women Pulitzer Playwrights written by Carolyn Casey Craig and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2004-11-05 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first century of the coveted Pulitzer Prizes, only 11 women have won the prize for drama: Zona Gale (1921), Susan Glaspell (1931), Zoe Akins (1935), Mary Coyle Chase (1945), Ketti Frings (1958), Beth Henley (1981), Marsha Norma (1983), Wendy Wasserstein (1989), Paula Vogel (1998), Margaret Edson (1999), and Suzan-Lori Parks (2002). This book is about them and their landmark plays, beginning with Gale's Miss Lulu Bett, which championed the unmarried woman forced to work in the home of a married relative, and closing with Parks' controversial Topdog/Underdog, which made her the first black woman to win the prize. Drawn from personal interviews with the playwrights and research from archives and unpublished material, this work shows how the stage art of women has reflected life in the American family and traces a strong thread of feminist history in our culture. Overview chapters set the stage for each playwright and play with sketches of the time period, highlighting the major points of women's experiences in culture, society and the family. Other chapters analyze each play in detail and discuss the playwright's life and opinions. The book also includes a quick history of the Pulitzer Prize and a chapter honoring black female playwrights.

Download or read book Tangle of Strings written by Ashley Farley and published by Leisure Time Books. This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the gripping saga of a family on the brink. For generations, the Sweeneys have been a fortress of love and forgiveness—until now. A crisis erupts, threatening to shatter the very foundation that has always kept them united. At the eye of the storm is sixteen-year-old Annie Bethune and her boyfriend, Cooper. Their youthful dreams for the future spark a family-wide debate that leaves no one on the sidelines. As opinions clash and loyalties are tested, Annie feels like a puppet in a drama she didn't write. But when those strings snap and a family feud explodes, Annie makes a drastic choice: she runs. She doesn’t realize she’s running straight into the arms of danger. Dive into this compelling drama where family bonds are stretched to their limits, dreams hang in the balance, and one young woman’s choice could either save the Sweeneys or fracture them forever. A pulse-pounding tale that explores the complexities of love, judgement, and sacrifice, you won't be able to put it down.

Download or read book The Stranger written by Harlan Coben and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES! A secret destroys a man’s perfect life and sends him on a collision course with a deadly conspiracy in this shocking thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben. The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. Their identity is unknown. Their motives are unclear. Their information is undeniable. Then they whisper a few words in your ear and disappear, leaving you picking up the pieces of your shattered world... Adam Price has a lot to lose: a comfortable marriage to a beautiful woman, two wonderful sons, and all the trappings of the American Dream: a big house, a good job, a seemingly perfect life. Then he runs into the Stranger. When he learns a devastating secret about his wife, Corinne, he confronts her, and the mirage of perfection disappears as if it never existed at all. Soon Adam finds himself tangled in something far darker than even Corinne's deception, and realizes that if he doesn't make exactly the right moves, the conspiracy he’s stumbled into will not only ruin lives—it will end them.