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"To educate American girls and women in ways beyond the traditional has been a dangerous experiment that has challenged basic notions of female nature and has seemed to threaten the social order... One such bold venture in female education--the Bryn Mawr School of Baltimore, Maryland--is the subject of Andrea Hamilton's lively and well-researched book... In Hamilton's telling, the story of the Bryn Mawr School moves beyond its local particulars to illumine much about the history of American education and life... The importance of Hamilton's contribution is that she never loses sight of the complexity of the school and its relation to society. Her history of the Bryn Mawr School helps us unde...
"His mind said it was all over, but his gut wouldn't let him relax. If this guy was working for someone then Amy was still in danger. Now would be a good time to pray." When Amy, a recent college graduate, embarks on a journey to Suttersville, Oregon, to teach music at a small elementary school, she leaves everything familiar behind. After she arrives, Amy finds that her new job and home isn't what she anticipated. Amy begins to forge a strong friendship with her landlord, Officer Tad Pembrook. When things start to turn serious, Amy fears that Tad will learn the truth about her past and the fact that 'Amy' is not her real name at all. Tad isn't sure why Amy is hesitant to take their friendship to the next level. But he does know that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. When strange things begin to happen around Amy's home, Tad investigates. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late, or will Amy's secret finally catch up with her?
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Amy and Kelly have made a home in the sleepy community of Bath Island, Maine. However, their three year relationship has become choppy and Kelly wonders if she wants to spend the rest of her life being the target of her lover’s razor-sharp tongue. Then Susan arrives on the Island with a new venture that would be long on economic opportunities but short on maintaining the island’s natural beauty. Sparks fly, not only over how the island will be developed, but also as Susan’s interest in one of the women becomes more than a friendship. As complications develop, Susan finds herself at odds with everyone – including her new love interest. Will Susan be able to hold it all together and finally find the one woman who touches her soul?
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Bike messenger Rex Carlton has a new girlfriend and discovers he has cancer. He takes his frustration out on those he loves and must decide if he wants to continue his career. He visits his cousin in the Pacific Northwest after discovering a letter hidden behind a painting for over 100 years. The letter leads them on a wild chase for the truth and into the sights of a serial killer. Rex and his best friend Neumann travel to the small town of Devils Corner in western Washington where his cousin Kelly Martin lives. With Kelly's help, they try to unravel the meaning behind a mysterious letter Rex found behind an old painting Kelly had sent him. While digging through old newspaper articles and family trees Rex examines his own life before deciding if he wants to return to his girlfriend and the job he loves. The trio finds themselves the target of a killer and exposing the truth could destroy them as well as the small town.
Joachim Matschoss is a highly professional and creative theatre practitioner, artist, writer and teacher. I have watched him work with students of mine and both they and I have found his work inspirational and challenging. - Mark Eckersley Joachim is a theatre director with much finesse who creates student performances which focus on ‘real’ young people issues. Not only does he create these works but he inevitably takes them on intercontinental tours and thus touches many people of different cultures through his outstanding and exciting work. - Mike Pasternak Joachim Matschoss is a talented and inspiring teacher and director of theatre, He is also an accomplished playwright and his work with young people through his work with his company BYTE is exemplary. He is passionate, dedicated and visionary. - Peter Wilkins Joachim Matschoss is gifted in so many ways: as Theatre Arts teacher and workshop leader he is second to none. He has written about twenty plays, ten books of poetry, prose, essays and critiques. I have also had the pleasure of working with him stage productions and, here again, he is an inspiration. - Terry McDonagh