![]() ![]() If you love reading clean, Christian romance, give this series and this author a try. ![]() Holt has a wonderful way of writing that really paints a picture of frontier life in Montana. And, the story of Charlotte's family was especially poignant. In fact, I would have liked more depth in the story of Sheriff Clifford Brentwood's duties as sheriff. Suddenly, she has the dilemma of having not one, but two suitors! Which one should she choose? Will she be satisfied with a good man who will make a good husband and father? Or, should she hold out for true love? I enjoyed the side stories in this book and think that they added a lot to it. Camilla Brown is getting tired of living with her brother and his growing family, but she doesn't see any prospective offers coming her way. ![]() These tales of women and men finding each other and falling in love in the frontier of Montana are greatly entertaining. I love Vivi Holt's romances and this one is another great addition to the Cutter's Creek series. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. Every color has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking."-Simon Garfield, author of Just My Type"- Read more. Books similar to The Secret Lives of Color The Secret Lives of Color. Elle Art Audiobook details Author Kassia St. ![]() ![]() ![]() This passionate and majestic compedium will leave you bathed in the gorgeous optics of light. "A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Across fashion and politics, art and war, the secret lives of color tell the vivid story of our culture. Across fashion and politics, art and war, the secret lives of color tell the vivid story of our culture. Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colors and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or punk's fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilization. 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Featuring contributions from distinguished and emergent Conrad scholars, it unpacks the transformative meanings which Conrad's narratives have achieved in crossing national, cultural and disciplinary boundaries. ![]() ![]() A diverse and multinational volume, this book showcases the passages of Joseph Conrad's narratives across geographical and disciplinary boundaries, focusing on the transtextual and transcultural elements of his fiction. ![]() ![]() Roebling is presented as down-to-earth and a genuinely good, kind of geeky, guy: He treats his workers well and earns their loyalty, but he also does crazy experiments out of sheer curiosity. During that time his wife, Emily, served as a courier, bringing plans and notes to the work area and perhaps contributing in other ways as well. In fact, Roebling ruined his health by spending too much time underwater and was bedridden for the last part of the project. The caissons were not for the faint of heart, or the claustrophobic. The caissons were filled with pressurized air, so the workers inside could safely dig away the ground beneath their feet. Roebling designed caissons, bottomless underwater chambers, which sat on the riverbed. Much of the book focuses on the task of excavation. It’s a factual account that stresses the heroic efforts that were necessary, and the obstacles that had to be overcome, to span the East River for the first time. ![]() The Bridge is the story of the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, told mostly from the point of view of the chief engineer on the project, Washington Roebling. Creator(s): Peter Tomasi (writer), Sara DuVall (artist) ![]() ![]() Also, that part where she turns into a dragon and fights the Troll Queen is awesome. ![]() You can tell that her time as the Green Witch has really honed her abilities. Emma’s spells are especially good in this one, particularly the spell that she places on Bradston. No Place For Magic is a nice ending for Emma and Eadric, and it has a promising outlook for the future of Montevista and their stance towards magic. As they travel through unfriendly lands, battle sea monsters and vampires, and find allies in unlikely places, will Emma still see Eadric as the strong and loyal young man she thought he was?” ![]() “When Emma and her beloved frog-turned-prince Eadric travel to Upper Montevista to ask for Eadric’s parents’ blessing on their marriage, they find his homeland in chaos: Eadric’s annoying little brother, Bradston, has been kidnapped by trolls! Worse, his mother won’t let Emma use magic, even to rescue Bradston, and Eadric suddenly seems a bit too fond of the girls from his past. ![]() ![]() ![]() But I also know that might not seem like reason enough to live right now, so I’ll give you a few other things to keep in mind. It took time, effort, and therapy, but eventually those thoughts quieted. I didn’t have a concrete plan, but the idea was always simmering on the back burner. Just a few years ago, I thought about suicide often. ![]() ![]() And I know how much it matters to hear from someone who really does get it. My own experiences guided me to a career in mental health writing and inspired me to become a text crisis counselor. When you’ve reached your limit, it doesn’t mean much to hear:Īs someone who’s experienced both mental health crises and suicidal thoughts, I know firsthand how empty and meaningless these words can seem. It’s also common to feel irritable - even resentful - when people with good intentions try to tell you why suicide isn’t the answer. If you can’t see any clear path to improving your situation, suicide might seem like the only method of relief.įirst, know there’s no shame in suicidal thoughts. ![]() People in pain - physical or emotional - generally want to do whatever they can to stop that pain. When crawling through this fog of hopelessness and despair, it’s often tough to visualize what’s ahead. Depression and other kinds of emotional distress can knock you down and keep you flat. ![]() |