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A gripping and powerful new thriller -- the debut of a stunning new voice in suspense fiction -- and the first appearance of a tough and remarkable investigator, pathologist, and forensic physician, Dr. Anya Crichton. The only female freelancer in the male-dominated field, pathologist Dr. Anya Crichton will take any work she can find to pay child support and her mortgage, get her new business off the ground, and battle her ex-husband for custody of their three-year-old son. Things turn around rapidly, however, when her expert forensic evidence is instrumental in winning a high-profile case -- and new work offers start pouring in. But Anya's investigation into the drug overdose of a young Leb...
*Winner of the 2019 AAAL First Book Award* Racialized Identities in Second Language Learning: Speaking Blackness in Brazil provides a critical overview and original sociolinguistic analysis of the African American experience in second language learning. More broadly, this book introduces the idea of second language learning as "transformative socialization": how learners, instructors, and their communities shape new communicative selves as they collaboratively construct and negotiate race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and social class identities. Uju Anya’s study follows African American college students learning Portuguese in Afro-Brazilian communities, and their journeys in learning to ...
THE SEVENTH CRIME NOVEL IN THE BRILLIANT ANYA CRICHTON SERIES - A SERIOUS RIVAL TO PATRICIA CORNWELL'S DR KAY SCARPETTA. When forensic pathologist Dr Anya Crichton finds a dead child covered in blood and stuffed into a toy box, her thoughts immediately turn to murder. Then the post mortem reveals that the girl died from a deadly bacterial infection brought on by food poisoning. But does that mean Anya can rule out foul play? Anya was only meant to be in Tasmania for a conference and to visit her mother, but when more people fall sick, including her father's cousin, Anya becomes intimately involved in the case. At the same time, her mother - with whom Anya has always had a difficult relations...
This innovative, interdisciplinary course textbook is designed to provide the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the intersections of language, inequality, and social justice in North America, using the applied linguistic anthropology (ALA) framework. Written in accessible language and at a level equally legible for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this text connects theory and practice by sketching out relevant historical background, introducing theoretical and conceptual underpinnings, illustrating with case studies, discussing a wide range of key issues, and explaining research methodologies. Using a general-to-specialized content structure, the expert authors then show ...
My Grandfather’s Mill – Journey to Freedom is a true story — part history, part biography. It focuses on two families and their two infant children, Andrew and Chrystyna, born in Western Ukraine at the height of the Second World War. Their parents fought for Ukrainian independence throughout the years of Polish occupation, the invasion of Stalin’s Bolshevik forces and during the years of Hitler’s Nazi terror. Members of both their families were murdered by one or another of the occupying armies. Family accounts of concentration camps, refugee camps; of war crimes, brutality and uncertainty, of hope, courage and unexpected generosity are interwoven with the historical realities of t...
The corpse of a young woman is found bludgeoned, frozen and burnt to death. Then the post-mortem reveals that she recently gave birth. And evidence suggests the baby may still be alive. Detective Kate Farrer must find the missing newborn if it’s going to have any chance of surviving. And catch the dead woman’s murderer before her own personal demons overwhelm her...
"The Cure: A medical researcher makes a groundbreaking discovery that could save countless lives, but must navigate through political corruption and ethical dilemmas to bring the cure to light." "Pandemic: When a deadly virus sweeps through a small town, a team of doctors and scientists race against time to find a cure before it spreads to the rest of the world.""Miracle in the OR: A talented surgeon faces a seemingly impossible surgery with a high-profile patient, and must rely on their skills, intuition, and a little bit of luck to save a life." "The Experiment: A group of medical students volunteer for a cutting-edge research experiment, only to discover that the consequences are far more...
Unveiling a Timeless Love Story Across Dimensions Descend into the captivating world of The Sands of Forever, where a love story defies the boundaries of time. This spellbinding fantasy/sci-fi novel (insert genre details if applicable) will transport you on a breathtaking journey of (mention central conflict/mystery). Will they conquer fate and find forever? Immerse yourself in a tale filled with unforgettable characters, heart-stopping twists, and a world unlike any you've ever experienced. Perfect for fans of (mention similar books/authors), The Sands of Forever is a must-read for anyone who believes in the enduring power of love.
In the dystopian city of Chronopolis, a rebellion simmers against the iron fist of the Chronarchy, who control the very fabric of time. Kai, a young rebel, finds himself thrust into a desperate mission to rescue Dr. Volkov, a brilliant but ostracized scientist captured by the Chronarchy. Armed with a stolen prototype time travel device, the PTDU, Kai and his fearless companion Amara embark on a perilous journey into the Undercity, a hidden network of outcasts and resistance fighters. There, they encounter the enigmatic Echoes, a band of rebels who offer a glimmer of hope. Guided by the cryptic Oracle and aided by the resourceful Whisper, Kai and Amara must navigate the treacherous tunnels be...