Bücher veröffentlicht von Deborah Quick

Kiana Azunna knows all about struggle and loss. Orphaned before she was ten and left in charge of her younger sister, she was the first woman to earn the green beret of the Royal Marine Commandos. While she has learned how to "fit in," she is longing for a place where she truly belongs. When a mission goes tragically wrong during the pull-out from Afghanistan, she doubts that place exists for her. When the SIS comes calling, Azunna sees a chance to start over, but can she? On a mission where she will find herself tested to a degree never expected, will she find that real home with her sister, a man she loves, and a new purpose in life?

Step into the heart-wrenching story of treachery, lust and plunder at the birth of the British Empire in India-and the redemptive power of love in the fight for justice.In 1774, renowned British general Robert Clive is found dead with his throat cut. His hasty and secretive burial in an unmarked grave marks the end of a life defined by ambition, cunning, and greed in the name of building an empire.Two decades earlier, Clive is a promising young general facing insurmountable odds. Locked in a grueling power struggle against Diwan Mohan Roy of Bengal, Clive's mere 6000 troops face an army of 30,000 men. But with the help of the powerful-and treacherous-banker Omichund, Clive sets in motion a devious plan to claim the wealthy province of Bengal for the British East India Company.Meanwhile, a centuries-old rival is stirring. Led by Joseph Francois Dupleix and his young protégé Jules St Clair, the French are eager to defeat their archenemy in India. They join forces with the Diwan-and quickly uncover a tumult of rivalries that threaten to pull Bengal apart at the seams. Nothing, it seems, can stop Robert Clive from having his empire. But even Clive could never have foreseen the cold determination of the beautiful and courageous daughter of Diwan Mohan Roy, Anjolie.From the picturesque plains of India to the stunning cities of 18th-century Europe, this adventure follows the saga of the Roy-St Clair family as they battle the British colonialists for the fate of India.Expertly written with authentic historical details and a gripping narrative, Arms Wide Asunder is a powerful read that explores the redemptive power of love, justice, and an unlikely sisterhood against all odds.

Going into the second semester, all Dorian wants to do is explore his relationship with Milo and prepare his students for the upcoming academy showcase. But Enchanter Evergreen's fame makes Dorian question his place in Milo's world. His fear of going public is complicated when he notices a shift in his telepathy that strengthens his bond to Milo in a way it never has before. Dorian finds himself forced to simultaneously navigate his work life and Milo's enchanter cases.This amplification in his magic puts a strain on Dorian's mind, making it difficult to prioritize his students while they struggle to rank into the showcase. Dorian wants to ensure their magics are mastered in time for the event, help them deal with trauma from the warlock incursion last semester, and teach them to handle class bullies this semester. But finding a balance is out of the question when Dorian's mind is reeled toward dangerous threats lurking in the city.Demons. Haunting and deadly, they stalk citizens, picking off witches and warlocks alike, while Milo investigates their motives. It's a terrifying reminder for Dorian about why he wasn't cut out for life as an industry professional. He lost Finn to demons, and now, just as he's finally gotten some semblance of his life back, Dorian worries he'll lose Milo to the same fate.

A boy running from the past. A girl who can't escape it.Dev Landry has a mundane life; runner-up on the track team, a nerdy best friend, and a job at his overbearing parents' failing motel. He's also in love with his former best friend, Hadlee Renee Morgan; the girl that never speaks, unless it's through her dark, disturbing, and taboo photography.He's loved her since the day he kissed her at the clearing in the woods three years ago, and then woke up from a coma with scars and no memory of what happened after. Now plagued by blackouts, migraines, and sleepwalking in the woods, his only solace is running, to keep the darkness at bay.Dev's life turns upside down when Hadlee shows up seeking refuge, promising answers about that day in the woods, the lies that entrap him, and why she stopped being his friend.As Dev and Hadlee embark on their journey to rediscover the truth and each other, Dev realizes some secrets refuse to stay buried, and the cost of the truth may not be worth what he loses to find it.Keep You is a dark, upper-YA coming-of-age mystery sprinkled with romance, quirky humor, and suspense uncovering the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the truths we hide.

Rose Burroughs's rich prick of a husband got run over by a golf cart and died right in front of her. Then he miraculously came back to life. Now his eyes are black instead of blue, she wakes up to find him standing over her side of the bed, his business associates are going missing, and, strangest of all, he's being... nice to her?Is this really her husband or has something far more wicked taken his place?

Dr. Jose A. Mendez presents a profound exploration into the heart of leadership deeply rooted in Christian principles. With clarity and compassion, Mendez unveils the transformative potential within every believer, emphasizing that true leadership isn't confined to pulpits or grand stages-it flourishes in the everyday moments of our lives. This book serves as a beacon, guiding readers through the labyrinth of faith-infused leadership. Drawing upon timeless biblical wisdom and contemporary insights, Dr. Mendez offers practical strategies and profound reflections that resonate with the soul of Christian leadership. The Everyday Christian Leader' inspires a leadership style founded on humility, empathy, and servanthood. Dr. Mendez's narrative seamlessly blends Christian spiritual depth with actionable steps, encouraging readers to embody the teachings of Christ in their daily interactions. For those seeking to lead with grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith, this book is an invaluable resource. 'The Everyday Christian Leader' isn't just a guide-it's a companion for every Christian striving to make a meaningful impact, embodying leadership as a sacred calling."

PALLONCINA E PALLONCINO NON RIESCONO PIU' A VOLARE BENE DOPO CHE DUE MONGOLFIERE SI SONO BURLATE DI LORO. I PALLAZII CONSIGLIANO IL GIOCO DEL BUONUMORE PER RICERCARE PENSIERI CHE, GRADUALMENTE, FANNO SENTIRE SEMPRE MEGLIO. LE PICCOLE MONGOLFIERE SENTIRANNO UN INIZIALE SOLLIEVO E, CONTINUANDO IL GIOCO, LA LORO BUSSOLA INTERIORE PASSERA' DAL BRONCIO AL SORRISO.

PALLONCINA AND PALLONCINO CAN NO LONGER FLY VERY WELL AFTER TWO HOT-AIR BALLOONS HAVE MADE FUN OF THEM. AUNTIEBALLOON AND UNCLEBALLOON RECOMMEND TO PLAY THE LIFT YOUR MOOD GAME: BY SEARCHING FOR THOUGHTS THAT GRADUALLY MAKE THEM FEEL BETTER AND BETTER. THE LITTLE HOT-AIR BALLOONS WILL INITIALLY FEEL RELIEVED AND, AS THEY CONTINUE TO PLAY THE GAME, THEIR INNER COMPASS WILL CHANGE FROM A FROWN TO A HAPPY SMILEY FACE.

PALLONCINO, PALLONCINA AND THEIR FRIENDSBALLOON ARE FEELING DOWN BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO FLY. THE GRANDPARENTSBALLOON SUGGEST THEY ALL PLAY THE TREASURE HUNT GAME. BY REMEMBERING TO SHINE A LIGHT ON THEIR MOST PRECIOUS TREASURE, THE LITTLE HOT-AIR BALLOONS WILL HELP THEIR INNER LITTLE SUN SHINE BRIGHT AGAIN AND AT THE SAME TIME REGAIN THEIR LOST ENTHUSIASM.

PALLONCINA AND PALLONCINO ARE GLOOMY, SO THE GRANDPARENTSBALLOON ENCOURAGE THEM TO PLAY THE WHAT I LIKE GAME. THEY WILL DISCOVER THAT WHAT TOOK AWAY THEIR GOOD MOOD CAN ALSO GIVE IT BACK. SO PALLONCINO AND PALLONCINA WILL GO FROM BEING SAD TO CHEERFUL AGAIN.

PALLONCINO E I PALLAAMICI CREATIVI HANNO FATTO UNA GITA MEMORABILE E I PALLAGENITORI LI INVITANO A DARE COLORE, SUONO E MOVIMENTO ALLE EMOZIONI VISSUTE. COSI' PALLAPOETA, PALLAPITTORE, PALLAMOVIMENTO, PALLASPIRALE E GLI ALTRI, DARANNO ESPRESSIONE AI LORO SENTIMENTI CON MODALITA' DEL TUTTO ORIGINALI.

PALLONCINO, PALLONCINA E I PALLAAMICI NON SANNO DOVE VOLARE E SONO UN PO' ABBATTUTI. I PALLANONNI SUGGERISCONO LORO IL GIOCO DELLA CACCIA AL TESORO. IL PICCOLO SOLE TORNERA' A SPLENDERE NELLE MONGOLFIERE CHE, RICORDANDO DI FAR BRILLARE IL TESORO PIU' PREZIOSO, RITROVERANNO L'ENTUSIASMO PERDUTO.

PALLONCINO, MENTRE SORVOLA IL MARE CON I PALLAGENITORI, CHIEDE CHE GIOCO PUO' FARE. PALLAMAMMA E PALLABABBO GLI SUGGERISCONO IL GIOCO DEI DESIDERI. LA PICCOLA MONGOLFIERA SPERIMENTERA' LA GIOIA DELL'APPREZZAMENTO E IL POTERE DELL'IMMAGINAZIONE. ¿UN GIOCO PRATICO E DIVERTENTE - ISPIRATO ALLA LEGGE DELL'ATTRAZIONE - PER ESPRIMERE E REALIZZARE I DESIDERI DEL CUORE.

PALLONCINO AND HIS CREATIVE FRIENDSBALLOON HAD A MEMORABLE OUTING SO THE PARENTSBALLOON INVITE THEM TO EXPRESS THE EMOTIONS THEY FELT WITH COLOUR, SOUND AND MOVEMENT. THEREFORE POETBALLOON, PAINTERBALLOON, SPIRALBALLOON AND THE OTHERS WILL BE EXPRESSING THEIR FEELINGS IN COMPLETELY NEW ORIGINAL WAYS.

PALLONCINA E PALLONCINO STANNO VOLANDO NEI CIELI DELLE POSSIBILITA' INSIEME AI PALLAZII QUANDO SI IMBATTONO IN PALLASMERALDA E PALLACELESTINA. LA MADRE E LA FIGLIA MONGOLFIERE STANNO DISCUTENDO E I PALLAZII SUGGERISCONO LORO IL GIOCO DEI PERCHE'. PALLASMERALDA SCOPRIRA' CHE QUELLO CHE CREDEVA ESSERE UN CAPRICCIO, É IN REALTA' UN DESIDERIO DA ACCOGLIERE.

PALLONCINO AND PALLONCINA ARE FLYING IN THE SKIES OF POSSIBILITIES TOGETHER WITH AUNTIEBALLOON AND UNCLEBALLOON WHEN THEY RUN INTO EMERALDBALLOON AND CELESTINEBALLOON. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ARE ARGUING AND AUNTIEBALLOON AND UNCLEBALLOON SUGGEST THEY PLAY THE WHY GAME. EMERALDBALLOON WILL DISCOVER THAT WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS ONLY A WHIM, WAS ACTUALLY A WISH THAT NEEDED TO BE FULFILLED.

NUVOLINA AND NUVOLINO SEE BELOW THEM PALLONCINO AND HIS FRIENDSBALLOON WHIZZING THROUGH THE SKY AT FULL SPEED, LIKE IF THEY WERE ON THE RUN. SOMETHING SEEMS TO HAVE SCARED THEM. THE LITTLE CLOUDS WILL SUGGEST A SPECIAL GAME TO TELL NEW STORIES, WHICH WILL PUT A SMILE BACK ON ALL THE LITTLE HOT-AIR BALLOONS' FACES.

WHILE FLYING OVER THE SEA WITH THE PARENTSBALLOON, PALLONCINO ASKS THEM WHAT GAME HE CAN PLAY. MUMMYBALLOON AND DADDYBALLOON SUGGEST THE WISH GAME. THE LITTLE HOT-AIR BALLOON WILL EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF APPRECIATION AND THE POWER OF IMAGINATION. A FUN AND PRACTICAL GAME - INSPIRED BY THE LAW OF ATTRACTION - TO EXPRESS AND FULFILL THE HEART'S DESIRES.

PALLONCINA E PALLONCINO SONO AVVILITI, COSI' I PALLANONNI LI INVITANO A FARE IL GIOCO DEL COSA MI PIACE. SCOPRIRANNO CHE CIO' CHE HA TOLTO LORO IL BUONUMORE, PUO' RESTITUIRGLIELO E, DA PREOCCUPATI, PALLONCINO E PALLONCINA RITROVERANNO LA SPENSIERATEZZA.

NUVOLINA E NUVOLINO VEDONO PALLONCINO E I PALLAAMICI SFRECCIARE A TUTTA VELOCITA' SOTTO DI LORO, COME SE FOSSERO IN FUGA. QUALCOSA SEMBRA AVERLI SPAVENTATI. I NUVOLINI SUGGERIRANNO UN GIOCO SPECIALE PER RACCONTARE NUOVE STORIE, CHE FARA' TORNARE IL SORRISO ALLE PICCOLE MONGOLFIERE.

"How to Invest Money" by George Garr Henry is actually a traditional guide on finance and investment. Initially published in the first 20th century, it provides timeless suggestions on how to deal with and spend money. The guide is actually recognized for its practical and straightforward approach, making it accessible to experienced investors and both beginners.Key things covered in the guide include:Understanding Various kinds of Investments: Henry discusses many investment vehicles such as real estate, bonds, and stocks, explaining their potential, risks, and characteristics returns.The Importance of Diversification: The guide emphasizes the significance of diversifying one's investment profile to mitigate danger.Analyzing Investment Opportunities: Henry provides insights into how you can assess possible investments, considering factors as market trends, organization performance, and economic signs.Principles of Conservative Investing: The guide advocates for a traditional approach to investing, concentrating on long term development and balance rather compared to short term gains.Managing Personal Finances: Beyond investment strategies, the guide also provides guidance on managing debt, savings, and personal finances.Despite the age of its, "How to Invest Money" is still relevant due to its basic concepts and useful advice. It is a suggested read for anybody wanting to obtain a good basis in personal financial and expense.

"The Adventures of Roderic Random" by Tobias Smollett's was initially published in 1748. Many crucial aspects must be considered so as to completely comprehend its historical context.The Augustan Age in Literature: The novel by Smollett was created during the Augustan Age in English language, a time of imitation of classical Latin literature by Virgil as well as Horace. The early 18th century was marked by an era of satire and the usage of hero couplets in poems. Writers like Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift had been notable figures of the time.The Rise of the Novel: The 18th century saw the novel develop as a significant literary type. "The Adventures of Roderick Random" is recognized as among the earliest English novels. The era witnessed a shift away from the more standard storytelling forms to more genuine and detailed character - driven stories.Picaresque Novels as a force: influence : Smollett was significantly influenced by the Spanish picarque novel genre, which involves the adventures of a low social class, roguish protagonist who lives by his wits in a corrupt system. The episodic form of the novel by Smollett is indicative of the influence, as is the emphasis on the misadventures its protagonist places on.Social and Political Context: The political and social environment of 18th century Britain are depicted in the novel. The middle classes emerged, the Industrial Revolution started as well as the British Empire grew during this particular time of substantial change. The novel's themes as well as characters resemble changes in social structures as well as attitudes triggered by these changes.

Aurora, twenty-five and fresh out of college, can barely sleep from the invasive nightmares she's endured since high school. At a party to celebrate her homecoming, she is approached with an unexpected job offer, to be the director of a new art program-at a men's prison. Over the objections of her concerned parents, and with the encouragement of her best friend Beatrice, she reluctantly accepts the position... no matter the terrible dreams, or the animosity she faces inside. Maybe she can make a difference. And then Aurora meets Jeremy-tattooed, imposing, and unreadable; a man seemingly set upon protecting her from evils unseen. A man whose sketches and secrets draw her in close, too close-until she finds out the real reason he was locked away.

Greg Randall's Life's Tender Return opens in 1934. Trixie (Phillips) Harris is furious that after twenty-four years, her husband of Group of Seven notoriety has left her and their three children to marry Bess (née) Larkin, the wife of his friend F.B. Housser. Derided as the lesser partner in a marriage of unequals, Trixie has been spurned by her contemporaries and art historians alike. Greg Randall portrays this woman consigned to the shadows as a complex, nuanced person who has been more sinned against than sinning. History has not been kind to her.Life's Tender Return flashes back to Lawren Harris's childhood, life in Berlin as an art student and camel rider through Palestine, and as an illustrator for a series of stories Norman Duncan wrote for Harper's magazine. Easy to gloss over, these crucial events in Harris's development as an artist are brought to life through Greg Randall's use of story.Women have voices in Life's Tender Return. They include Trixie, Doris (Huestis) Mills, Bess, Yvonne (McKague) Housser, Annie (Stewart Harris) Raynalds, and Emily Carr. Lawren's is not the only story worth telling.Life's Tender Return is carefully researched, but veers into imagination when story telling warrants it. It is meant to engage readers and start conversations, not end them. Truth is for the telling. Story is everything.

The Digital Dark Ages are here. On postsingularity Earth a society has been formed, a society of new beings, who know one another though they have never seen one another, who understand one another without explanations, who serve one another without relationship. Neuromachina is a sort of surreal posthuman appendix. A metanarrative about the mutation and transformation of simulated human bodies within the nonstory of a virtual matrix. The narrator of this computational universe isn't human but a manipulator of simulacra. In a literal sense, the narrator is these simulacra. Brandon W. Teigland is a Canadian speculative fiction writer largely concerned with pioneering the posthuman as a literary phenomenon, inviting the reader to construct significance out of ruptures, juxtapositions, and implied links. He is the author of the novels Under a Collapsing Sky (2021) and Metapatterning for Disconnection (2023).