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Jill Lewis is a top-notch investigative reporter in Washington D.C. Her fiancé, John, is an FBI agent. Neither can talk about what happens on the job. But both are dying to know. When a high-profile senator is assassinated, Jill jumps at the chance to cover the story, soon digging up evidence of political scandal, intrigue, and deception. In the midst of what could be the story of her life, Jill's fiancé suddenly disappears. Where has John gone? Is he still alive? What has happened to him? Jill can only guess, but she has a sneaking suspicion that his mysterious disappearance has something to do with the headline-grabbing story she is investigating. This action-packed suspense novel offers the perfect mix of politics, conspiracy, and a little bit of romance to create an intriguing page-turner that rivals Dee Henderson's best-selling O'Malley series.
Reading for Academic Success enables beginning-level students to master reading strategies through a combination of extensive guidance and numerous readings from a variety of sources—including textbooks and magazines. Guidelines provide background information and specific reading strategies for each area of study in Part II. Using Technology for Further Understanding sections include Internet and video-related exercises, as well as computer drawing tool and clip art activities. Working Together activities encourage collaborative learning and writing.
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"This book covers various aspects of the social history of politics on both sides of the Iron Curtain in the period 1945 to 1956." "The individual chapters are organised into four sections dealing with workers, ethnic and linguistic minorities, youth and women. In order to enhance the comparative character of this volume, the four chapters contained in each section consider the position of these social groups in, respectively, West Germany, East Germany, Austria and either Czechoslovakia or Hungary."
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After investigative reporter Jill Lewis breaks what should be the biggest story of her career, she is bewildered to find herself out of a job and sent packing. To make matters worse, her high-profile boyfriend ends their relationship because it could damage his own political career. Returning to her hometown of Delavan, Wisconsin, to lick her wounds, Jill must settle for work at the town's small weekly newspaper. But the former Washington Gazette star soon finds herself caught up in a chilling race to uncover the evidence that will help her reclaim her job, preserve her family's reputation, and save her life. This exciting page-turner expertly blends suspense, romance, and a dynamic female lead into a gripping political thriller.
A little boy is doodling cavemen. He gives them all names - Colin, Clive, Carlos and Flint - and then goes to get a drink. As he leaves, he accidentally knocks over his pot of pencils. And that's when something amazing happens. One of the pencils drops into his picture, where the cavemen have now come to life! What do cavemen do with a giant pencil? Make a stone-age car, of course. A hilarious book illustrated by Simon Rickerty, winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013.
Pip the little penguin chick is worried about starting school. He loves his penguin lessons - from sliding to making waterholes, school for a chick is great fun. It's just the end of the day that's scary. All penguin parents look exactly the same, so how will he spot his mum when it's time to go home? His teacher Miss Peck has devised a plan to help all the little chicks find their mums but she doesn't count on the parents all thinking the same too! Pip needn't worry, Mrs. Penguin is an imaginative mum who is determined not to give up until her clever idea finally ensures that she's the one who stands out from the crowd. Jill Lewis's warm, funny and reassuring story is great for parents and children to share and perfect for pre-school children apprehensive about leaving mum. Picture book artist Stephen Gulbis brings the arctic school to life with his enchanting, distinctive style and the hilarious details on every page ensure this book's universal appeal.
An unprecedented analysis of an alarming schism in the wome's movement: the differences between black and white women's perspectives, attitudes and concerns. It presents an overview of women's status through history and discusses the vital issues where common differences occur; sexuality, men and marriage, mothers and daughters, media images, and the direction of the movement itself.
A king frantically rides throughout his kingdom trying to piece together fragments of his story.