Author: Beth M. Howard Publisher: ISBN: 9781732672505 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 340
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When free-spirited adventure-travel journalist Beth Howard moves to Stuttgart, Germany to marry a German automotive engineer, she struggles to mesh with the Teutonic ways. After one hilarious, sometimes outrageous, mishap after another she remains determined to learn the language and make her marriage work.
Author: Dipak K. Gupta Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313074437 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 298
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Why did the Rwandan genocide take place? How could parents feed their own children drinks laced with poison in Jonestown? As we see many parts of the world being engulfed in fratricidal frenzy, we wonder if it can happen in this country. Gupta examines contemporary cases of genocide and mass murder and seeks to explain why certain societies are more prone to these actions and others are relatively immune. Gupta sees a dialectical tension between our two identities: the self and the collective. The end of the medieval period was marked by the emergence of individualism in Europe. With time, the march of individualism engulfed the entire Western world and permeated every aspect of its culture, tradition, and academic paradigm. Neoclassical economics is the embodiment of this single-minded pursuit of the rationality of individualism. However, our psychobiological evolution has also imbued us with the irrepressible desire to form groups and to act upon its welfare. The reason for this eternal conflict lies in our own struggle with our two identities. When the pendulum swings to the extreme end of collectivism, genocide and other forms of social abnormalities--collective madness--occur. When we move too far into individualism, people tend to seek something greater beyond selfish pursuits. Through his panoramic view, Gupta provides an explanation for both social order and political pathology that will be of interest to students, scholars, and other researchers involved with ethnic conflict, collective behavior, and conflict resolution.
Author: Cynthia Dane Publisher: Barachou Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 891
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At the wedding of the year, Jasmine Bliss encounters the unthinkable: a bouquet landing right in her hands! Not until that moment has she wondered why boyfriend and former boss Ethan Cole, one of the hottest and richest men around, has yet to propose to her. Does he really love her as much as he says he does... ...Or is he thinking what everyone in high society already thinks: that Jasmine's middle-class breeding is good enough for a girlfriend, but heresy for the wife of a billionaire? Between the potential pitter-patter of little feet, a meddlesome mutual friend, and an ex-girlfriend coming out from the shadows of Ethan's heartbroken past, Jasmine's life suddenly changes in more ways than she could have imagined before! Mark your calendars, rich and broke alike, because YOU have been invited to THE BILLION DOLLAR WEDDING. (Now with more cats.)
Author: Beth M. Howard Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1459225740 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 319
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"You will find my story is a lot like pie, a strawberry-rhubarb pie. It's bitter. It's messy. It's got some sweetness, too. Sometimes the ingredients get added in the wrong order, but it has substance, it will warm your insides, and even though it isn't perfect, it still turns out okay in the end." When journalist Beth M. Howard's young husband dies suddenly, she packs up the RV he left behind and hits the American highways. At every stop along the way—whether filming a documentary or handing out free slices on the streets of Los Angeles—Beth uses pie as a way to find purpose. Howard eventually returns to her Iowa roots and creates the perfect synergy between two of America's greatest icons—pie and the American Gothic House, the little farmhouse immortalized in Grant Wood's famous painting, where she now lives and runs the Pitchfork Pie Stand. Making Piece powerfully shows how one courageous woman triumphs over tragedy. This beautifully written memoir is, ultimately, about hope. It's about the journey of healing and recovery, of facing fears, finding meaning in life again, and moving forward with purpose and, eventually, joy. It's about the nourishment of the heart and soul that comes from the simple act of giving to others, like baking a homemade pie and sharing it with someone whose pain is even greater than your own. And it tells of the role of fate, second chances and the strength found in community.
Author: Denise Robins Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton ISBN: 1444782193 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 211
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After eleven years of marriage Christina faces the facts - she has left her husband and children and is nearing the day of her divorce. As she recalls the factors that led up to her break-up with Charles and her passionate new attachment to Philip she discovers in a flash the truth about herself. Her confidence is shattered. It is as though - on the point of slaking her thirst at the well of her new passion - she has discovered something venemous at the bottom of the cup.
Author: Elizabeth Borsting Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc. ISBN: 1441300236 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
What comes to mind when someone says "honeymoon"? Niagara Falls? Well, that's just one of the 101 top destinations covered in this great little travel guide and city guidebook to the best places in the world to celebrate your marriage! Themed chapters include Cosmopolitan, Adventure, Luxurious, Exotic, Cruise, Celebrity, Classic (where you'll find Niagara Falls!), and Island/Beachfront. No matter what kind of honeymoon you're looking for, wedded bliss begins here! It's the perfect book for every bride-to-be!
Author: Lucy Hone Publisher: Trailblazer Publications ISBN: 9781873756515 Category : Honeymoons Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the long-awaited revised, expanded and updated edition of the popular honeymoon guide. Featuring over 500 hotels in 46 countries with detailed descriptions of all the romantic features plus suggested itineraries. 30 photos.
Author: Stephen Glazier Publisher: Random House Reference ISBN: Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 1026
Book Description
A revolutionary tool that has changed the way we use words, the Random House Word Menu functions in four ways: it is a thesaurus with definitions; a dictionary divided into word categories; a reverse dictionary; and a collection of glossaries. A writer's right hand and a browser's delight, this reference contains thousands of entries in over 800 categories.
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