Ladies Listen Up!


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Stephanie Rockey is the founder of True Life Partners, a personal introduction and search company in the Washington, D.C. area. After interviewing several hundred men and women, she found that most working adults were achieving what they wanted in the world of work, but could not seem to establish a loving relationship. What was far more disconcerting, however, was the realization that most women are entirely confused about how men think and what men really want in a relationship. Understanding this is essential in establishing the beginning bonds of trust that can grow into a solid, long-term, committed relationship. Womenit is not just about you. You cannot simply dictate demands: I want this and I want that. I have a list of attributes that I require in a man and if he doesnt get a checkmark in every box, he just isnt good enough for me. Relationships are about not only love and companionship, but also communication and compromise. Whether or not you believe this, let me be the first to tell you that you are not perfect. Men are not perfect either and you can simply not hold them to the impossibly high standards that 90% of women seem to have! There are many self-help relationship books out there, however, none seems to apply in todays society; and, none really covers all stages of a relationship. After setting many clients on the right track to establishing a successful relationship, I can tell you that this book will give you guidance on not only what you are doing wrong, but also how to make positive changes that will lead to a successful life and relationship. You will discover further insights into how to achieve a happy, healthy, successful life, and long-term loving relationship.




Ladies Listen Up!


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Stephanie Rockey is the founder and president of a personal introduction and search company. After hundreds of client interviews, it was apparent to her that a gap existed between the fantasy world of what women believe they need and want in a man versus what is the reality with men. She uses this information to straighten out women's confusing misperceptions about how to communicate with a man and establish a loving and long-term relationship--P. [4] of cover.




Listen Here


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“A comprehensive and unsurpassed anthology of women writers from Appalachia . . . Exceptional in diversity and scope.” —Southern Historian Listen Here: Women Writing in Appalachia is a landmark anthology that brings together the work of 105 Appalachian women writers, including Dorothy Allison, Harriette Simpson Arnow, Annie Dillard, Nikki Giovanni, Denise Giardina, Barbara Kingsolver, Jayne Anne Phillips, Janice Holt Giles, George Ella Lyon, Sharyn McCrumb, and Lee Smith. Editors Sandra L. Ballard and Patricia L. Hudson offer a diverse sampling of time periods and genres, established authors and emerging voices. From regional favorites to national bestsellers, this unprecedented gathering of Appalachian voices displays the remarkable talent of the region’s women writers who’ve made their mark at home and across the globe. “A giant step forward in Appalachian studies for both students and scholars of the region and the general reader . . . Nothing less than a groundbreaking and landmark addition to the national treasury of American literature.” —Bloomsbury Review “A remarkable accomplishment, bringing together the work of 105 female Appalachian writers saying what they want to, and saying it in impressive bodies of literature.” —Lexington Herald-Leader “One of the keenest pleasures in Listen Here lies in its diversity of voices and genres.” —Material Culture “Besides introducing readers to many new voices, the anthology provides a strong counterpart to the stereotype of hillbillies that have cursed the region.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Full of welcome surprises to those new to this regional literature: specifically, it includes particularly strong selections from children’s fiction and a substantial number of African American writers.” —Choice




There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!


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Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow.I don't know why she swallowed some snow.Perhaps you know.This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there's a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess!




Burn It Down


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A rich, nuanced exploration of women's anger from a diverse group of writers Women are furious, and we're not keeping it to ourselves any longer. We're expected to be composed and compliant, but in a world that would strip us of our rights, disparage our contributions, and deny us a seat at the table of authority, we're no longer willing to quietly seethe behind tight smiles. We're ready to burn it all down. In this ferocious collection of essays, twenty-two writers explore how anger has shaped their lives: author of the New York Times bestseller The Empathy ExamsLeslie Jamison confesses that she used to insist she wasn't angry -- until she learned that she was; Melissa Febos, author of the Lambda Literary Award-winning memoir Abandon Me, writes about how she discovered that anger can be an instrument of power; editor-in-chief of Bitch Media Evette Dionne dismantles the "angry Black woman" stereotype; and more. Broad-ranging and cathartic, Burn It Down is essential reading for any woman who has scorched with rage -- and is ready to claim her right to express it.




Hungry Women


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He was coming towards me, my eyes were big as two oreo cookie and my heart was beating like twelve drums out of Africa.




Second Chance


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Second Chance speaks to the vulnerability of the widowed and divorced baby boomers’ loneliness, but not in a depressing way. Many are active, normal, healthy, decent men and women with children and grandchildren, yet many are lonely. Infused with humor, Second Chance is funny, charming, poignant, and real. In the Adirondack Mountains Spa Village Resort, in Upstate New York, a good mix of African American and Caucasian Baby Boomers meet the match that was chosen for them to participate in a ten-day organized matchmaking event. Each one has traveled a different path in life. Each one has a unique story. The story centers on Janet, a divorced Pharmaceutical Sales Executive whose path had left her an emotional cripple. Janet could not accept the match that was carefully chosen for her. Through a bond of friendship—forged out of adversity—Janet struggled to heal her wounds. She soon became unhinged after arriving at the resort and was left with no choice but to walk away from the event. She would learn to heal and love herself and find the kind of relationship that had evaded her entire adult life. Neile Proeser is a fifty-eight-year-old divorced mother of two grown daughters and four grandchildren. Before moving to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where she works in Hospital Administration, Neile worked as a Scriptwriter in a local radio station in her native country of Barbados. Neile enjoys traveling throughout the vast desert Kingdom, the Mediterranean, Middle East and Far East.




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MURDER AT MARLEY CHASE


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MURDER AT MARLEY CHASE by MARILYN CLAY is book ten in the popular JULIETTE ABBOTT REGENCY MYSTERY SERIES. When Miss Abbott is assigned to select art works for the private gallery of Lady Marley of Marley Chase and her husband, who is staging a prestigious Derby there, Juliette and her maid Tilda confidently set out for the large country manor home. However, once there, troubling events ensue. A maid is found floating face-down in the stream, and within the house, a thief is preying on Lady Marley's aristocratic guests! One after another of them finds herself the victim of a brazen jewel thief! Juliette has her suspicions as to the thief's identity, but is possessed of no proof. When one of the lady guests is found tragically murdered, Juliette manages to catch a glimpse of the man as he flees from the scene, but because she found the dead woman, who was also robbed of her jewels, the finger of guilt soon points at Juliette! Fortunately, her handsome gentleman friend Mr. Sheridan is amongst the Marley Chase house guests. Having been dispatched by the Home Office to protect the life of a prominent statesman from a ruthless assassin, Mr. Sheridan and Miss Abbott once again team up to solve both crimes, that of murder and theft. However, when the assassin steps up his game and kidnaps both Miss Abbott and the ambassador, Mr. Sheridan has only moments to act before his lovely lady friend's life is taken from him forever. "A tense, chilling murder mystery full of twists and turns! Well done!" -- Red River Mysteries. "An intricate story! The final book in this series is not to be missed!" -- 5 Star Reader Review "Ms. Clay's prose is so smooth and her descriptions so vivid I feel as if I'm watching a movie!" -- JM All ten titles in Marilyn Clay's JULIETTE ABBOTT REGENCY MYSTERY SERIES are available from most online booksellers in both print and Ebook. Each story can be read as a stand-alone, but to begin with the first book in the series is recommended. Previous titles in the JULIETTE ABBOTT REGENCY MYSTERY SERIES (in order) include MURDER AT MORLAND MANOR, MURDER IN MAYFAIR, MURDER IN MARGATE, MURDER AT MEDLEY PARK, MURDER IN MIDDLEWYCH, MURDER IN MAIDSTONE, MURDER AT MONTFORD HALL, MURDER ON MARSH LANE, MURDER IN MARTINDALE and now MURDER AT MARLEY CHASE. If you enjoy the Regency mystery novels of Ashley Gardner, Sheri Cobb South, Alyssa Maxwell, Adele Clee, and Heidi Ashworth, you'll enjoy Marilyn Clay's clean, and always amusing Regency mysteries, suitable for teens with no explicit situations, graphic scenes or offensive language. A former University Editor, all of Marilyn Clay's non-fiction titles, ENGLISH WOMEN AT SEA, A HISTORY OF THE WATER CLOSET, three books on REGENCY PERIOD FURNITURE, and YOU ARE NEVER ALONE, as well as many of her Regency romances and historical suspense novels, have attained Top 100 Best-Seller status. For additional information about Marilyn Clay's novels, visit Marilyn Clay Author.




190 Proof


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190 Proof is a non-fictional account of activities of the New Jersey State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. The investigation tells of strange behavior by the deer inhabiting this wooded area of northwestern New Jersey, to a seemingly quiet residential neighborhood and discovery of a skillfully concealed still. The investigation continues along a route of bars and clubs, to organized crimes, and speakeasies hidden in back rooms of legal establishments offering gambling and prostitution, and finally to the downfall of a multi-state distributor of illegal alcohol.