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Professor Megan Lewis of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst takes us on an engaging journey through the history of theater in the 20th century. She explores some of the century's early movements such as Symbolism, Expressionism, and Dada, which arose amid political turmoil and quickly began to fuel rapid change in the way playwrights, directors, and actors where approaching theater.

From Parker Palmer, best-selling author of The Courage to Teach, and Arthur Zajonc, professor of physics at Amherst College and director of the academic program of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, comes this call to revisit the roots and reclaim the vision of higher education. The Heart of Higher Education proposes an approach to teaching and learning that honors the whole human being - mind, heart, and spirit - an essential integration if we hope to address the complex issues of our time.

Carolina Campbell es la pequeña de la familia. A diferencia de sus hermanas y hermanos, que cumplen la voluntad de sus padres, ella es más inquieta. Su carácter independiente y retador espanta a todos los hombres que se le acercan. Peter McGregor, un guapo y joven highlander con un excelente sentido del humor, se dedica a la cría de caballos junto con sus amigos Aidan y Harald. Los Campbell y los McGregor se odian desde hace años por algo que ocurrió entre sus antepasados y que llevó a los McGregor a entregarles unas tierras que Peter está dispuesto a recuperar a toda costa.

A pesar de las discusiones que provocan sus diferentes caracteres, el empresario Eric Zimmerman y Judith Flores siguen tan enamorados como el día en que sus miradas se cruzaron por primera vez. Juntos han formado una preciosa familia a la que adoran y por la que son capaces de hacer cualquier cosa.

Do you think that your sexual life has become boring? Would you like to experience some unforgettable moments? Then keep reading! Even in the best relationship, sex can become ho-hum after a number of years. With a little bit of imagination, you can rekindle the spark. Expand your sexual repertoire and vary your scripts. Experiment with new positions and activities. Try sex toys and sexy lingerie if you never have before. In this audiobook you will find a lot of tips!

Adrian is the son of Poseidon, and heir to the sea's throne. As a merman of the royal court, he’s sick of being underwater, and dreams of living on land.

When Arden Maynor was six years old, she was swept away in a terrifying storm and went missing for days. Against all odds, she was found alive, clinging to a storm drain. Fame followed and so did fans, creeps and stalkers. As soon as she was old enough, Arden changed her name and left Widow Hills behind. Twenty years later, Olivia, as she is now known, is plagued by night terrors. She often finds herself out of bed in the middle of the night, sometimes streets away from her home. Then one evening she jolts awake in her yard, with the corpse of a man at her feet.

Felix Mays has only two goals in life - to play his cello and to stay off heroin. He’s only a few weeks out of rehab and accomplishing both - barely. Then Felix meets gorgeous Jenna Rollins, single mom and half of the rising pop-star duo Alec and Jenna, who’ve practically been voted LA’s cutest couple. Jenna offers Felix a job with the band, and it’s an opportunity he can’t refuse, even though his feelings for Jenna are quickly turning romantic.

Esther y Sofía son dos hermanas que, junto con su padre, regentan un pequeño hotel en la bonita población de Benicàssim. Esther, la mayor, es juiciosa, trabajadora y terriblemente responsable, por lo que acaba invirtiendo más horas de las debidas en el hotel. Sofía, por el contrario, es una chica complicada, egoísta e insensata, demasiado mimada por su familia y con unos amigos que no le hacen ningún bien. Esther decide matricularse en un curso de cocina en Londres. Durante su estancia conocerá a Jorge, un hombre que le hará creer que la magia y el romanticismo existen.

It takes just 10 minutes a day to train your mind - you will feel more awake, more alive and more creative. Using these carefully researched exercises, you can increase your attention span, realise your potential and use your mind to its full capacity.

Ein abgelegenes Dorf im Schatten mächtiger Berggipfel: Seit zehn Jahren lebt Abby in Cutter’s Pass, North Carolina. Längst fühlt sie sich heimisch, obwohl der eigentlich so idyllische Ort ein düsteres Geheimnis hütet – seit Jahren verschwinden hier Wanderer spurlos im Gebirge. Als wäre der Ort verflucht. In einer stürmischen Gewitternacht betritt ein Fremder das Hotel, in dem Abby arbeitet: Trey West ist gekommen, um herauszufinden, was damals wirklich mit seinem Bruder geschah.

My name is Cassia. A war between demons and angels will determine the fate of humanity, and my sister and I are right in the middle of it. Our enemy is an insane angel determined to bring hell straight to Earth. We are fighting a battle we cannot win. Death is fated.

From foraging and hunting for food to (more recently) finding solace and peace in a beautiful vista, humans have long interacted with the natural world. Though a connection to nature runs deep in our DNA, however, people of the modern age are indoors almost 93 percent of the day. With that said, there is a growing evidence suggests that the natural world promotes mental and physical well-being, including stress relief, improved mood, and neurological benefits.

You are moments away from learning how to stop your mother’s narcissistic behavior from getting through to you, to protect yourself from emotional abuse, get your sanity back, move on, heal, and build new boundaries! The bond between a parent and a child is supposed to be special; it is supposed to be formed on the basis of unconditional love and support. Anything aside from this is a toxic relationship.

Chloe Cahill's dreams changed after becoming pregnant in high school. She married her high school sweetheart just after graduation, and together they welcomed a handsome son into the world. Now that Alex, her son, is in school, she sets her eyes on finding the perfect job. Chloe feels the need to grow dependent upon herself instead of always relying on her husband. But what happens when her husband goes out for a night of drinking and he doesn't remember what happens?

This is a collection of 60 short, taboo erotic stories from first-time sex stories to group sex, lesbian sex, scintillating sex parties, family sex, threesomes, gangbangs, anal, and a lot more. Violet Miller always had wild sexual thoughts and urges. Her father slut-shamed her and made her feel unwelcome in her home. But everything changed for Violet when she found her birth mother. Violet’s wild thoughts became a reality when she found her roots. She thought she was different until she met her birth mother, a woman who could organize orgies at the drop of a hat.

One morning Laine wakes up to discover that the man she's been married to for 15 years has been secretively living out a monstrous lie. Her world is tilted on its axis. Now she must unstitch her existence, and peck through the pieces of her past... Just as Laine thinks she's reached the end of uncovering all the bitter truths, a child appears who demands her attention.

Grace Knox has grown up hearing the folktales of her Irish ancestors, especially about the warriors who fought for control of Ireland. In 19th-century New York City, however, these legends are far from Grace’s mind. She’s much more concerned with how to protect her family from debt collectors, and whether her childhood friend Patrick Devlin will propose. Patrick is a member of the Fenian Brotherhood, a group of young Irish American men intent on fighting for the independence of their homeland, whatever the cost.

Houston James can’t catch a break. Sure, he survived a house fire, and became a youth pastor, but a recent false accusation in ministry has sent him into a summer fighting fires. The last thing he expects is to find the girl he can’t forget… When the blazing Montana wildfire threatens her ranch, Sophie refuses to abandon her rescued animals. But the last person she expects to show up and demand her evacuation is of course, Houston James. Then her prized stallion goes missing, and she and Houston must work together to track him down before the fire catches up to them.

Judy Moody is in a royal purple-mountain-majesties mood. Make that Majesty with a capital M! With Grandma Lou’s help, Judy has dug up proof that some old-timey Moodys (aka the brave Mudeyes) lived in merry olde England. In fact, if her grandpa’s notes are right, Judy might even be related to - royal fanfare, please - the Queen herself! Should Judy start packing her purple robe for a sleepover at Buckingham Palace?