![]() Through the awkwardness, Jared learns love doesn’t always mean sex and the most meaningful connections might have nothing to do with romance. ![]() He doesn’t anticipate getting caught between his friend Bryan and Bryan’s flamboyant ex. Jared has simple goals for his freshman year of college: make friends, lose his virginity, come out, and maybe fall in love. Her first novel, Promises, was published in January 2010 and is considered a. But for the first time, he has the courage to try.if he can only convince Matt. About the Author Marie Sexton is the author of over thirty published works. ![]() Facing Matt’s affair with a local woman, his disapproving family, and harassment from Matt’s coworkers, Jared fears they’ll never find a way to be together. A summer camping and mountain biking together cements their friendship, but when Matt realizes he’s attracted to Jared, he panics and withdraws, leaving Jared all too aware of what he’s missing. Matt may not be into guys, but he doesn’t care that Jared is. ![]() But Jared’s opportunities are limited - the only other gay man in town is twice his age, and although Jared originally planned to be a teacher, the backlash that might accompany the gig keeps him working at his family’s store instead. Jared Thomas has lived in the mountain town of Coda, Colorado his whole life. ![]() Can a man who loves his small hometown trust it to love him back? ![]()
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![]() ![]() Discovery set to release a list of titles to be available on Max at launch on May 23 at a later date. The streamer's May 2023 content list ends with May 22, with Warner Bros. Set to relaunch as Max next month, a new streaming service with content from both HBO Max and Discovery+, HBO Max is set to bring subscribers titles including the Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux-starring Watergate scandal limited series White House Plumbers, the documentary Love to You, Donna Summer, and The Other Two Season 3. Next month, Netflix is set to debut everything from The Ultimatum: Queer Love, its first reality dating show to feature an all-LGBTQ+ cast, and the highly-anticipated Bridergton prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. One of the biggest names in the streaming game, Netflix is coming into May strong. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hundreds of years apart but deeply connected, we follow both Kivrin and her professor Mr. ![]() One of the strong points of this novel is the dual timelines. She injects just enough technology into the real world to heighten interest, builds a thought provoking and engaging plot out of these elements, and then sets a full cast of characters into this world. Willis continues to impress with her stories. As she learns more about where she has landed and gets close to a family in the local town, her professors back in near future Oxford are dealing with their own issues that may effect their ability to retrieve Kivrin from the past. ![]() Despite studying the time period and getting her necessary injections, the Middle Ages are far different than she expected. When Kivrin heads back to the Middle Ages using Oxford's time travel technology, she is in for a bit of a shock. 'Doomsday Book' by Connie Willis is a great time travel novel that utilizes empathetic characters and dual timelines to great effect. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Maxine spends a few uncomfortable weeks in a Turkish prison while the American Embassy and her CIA friend Riley Perkins– called in to help by Jack - try to clear her name. The police find the diamonds and assume she is guilty of theft. Clueless to the event, CCTV cameras catch the action on tape and the next day Maxine is arrested, and her hotel room and purse searched. While shopping at the Grand Bazaar tourist attraction in Istanbul, a Mafia thug slips a black pouch of diamonds into her purse in an effort to avoid being caught by the Turkish police who arrived just as the Mafia was about to trade the diamonds for drugs from a notorious Iranian Drug Lord. ![]() Between ISIL, the PKK (Kurdish terrorist group for northern Iraq), the Turkish Mafia, and FETO (Fetullah Terrorist Organization) there is little chance that Maxine won’t somehow get targeted. This time, her travels take her to Istanbul, Turkey - bringing along her Chicago Homicide Detective friend, Jack Turner.īut unfortunately – despite being noted as a very popular tourist location – when Maxine gets there, she finds the country is at war with ISIL in Syria which just so happens to border turkey. She often travels to various countries to verify background location information for her various books. ![]() Maxine Hart is a fiction novelist based in Chicago. ![]() ![]() In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe. They haven’t let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what’s possible. ![]() Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They’ve spoken out, risen up and fought for what’s right, even when they’ve been told to be quiet. Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they’ve been told their dreams didn’t matter. There are countries where it’s hard for girls to go to school and where women need their husband’s permission to get a passport or even t o leave the house. It’s especially challenging in some places. Opening: It’s not always easy being a girl - anywhere in the world. Theme: Girls, Women, Diversity, Pursuing dreams, Persistence, Making a difference ![]() International Day of the Girl Child, Oct. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Preventing litter is critical to maintaining the scenic beauty of Tennessee, keeping roadways and waterways safe and clean, and maintaining vibrant communities,” said Denise Baker, TDOT Highway Beautification Office. “Chris’s passion for our state and his commitment to conservation makes him a great Nobody Trashes Tennessee ambassador as we continue educating citizens about the myriad impacts of litter.”Īll Tennesseans are encouraged to take personal responsibility for the litter in their communities. I want to do my part to ensure our state’s natural resources are thriving for future generations and I am excited to partner with Nobody Trashes Tennessee and work together towards a litter-free state.”Īs part of the partnership, Janson will help educate Tennesseans about the health and safety impacts of litter on our roadways and waterways through public service announcements, outdoor advertising, and social media channels. ![]() ![]() It affects all Tennesseans and endangers wildlife. Litter on our roads, waterways, and woods affects their ability to enjoy nature. “In addition to giving back through conservation-related partnerships in Tennessee, one of my greatest conservation goals is getting kids out of their houses, off their devices, and into the great outdoors. “Since moving to Tennessee, I’ve been struck by its natural beauty and all the outdoor activities it offers hunters, fishermen, and everyone who loves to be outside,” said Janson. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More narrowly defined it is the established set of attitudes held by someone (Oxford Dictionaries). Very broadly defined a mindset refers to a person’s way of thinking or their opinion. So what actually is this mindset thing? What’s a Mindset?Įven though one has a general understanding of what a mindset is, it helps to take a close look at its definition to better understand it. Most articles or videos I make touch the topic in one way or another. I do agree with her on it and therefore keep working on improving my mindset. Her argument is that mindset is one of the key factors to success. Her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success from 2004, tells the story of her research on mindset and draws conclusions on how to best motivate yourself and others. ![]() She has given a TED Talk and spoken at the White House. To give you some background, let me introduce Carol Dweck first. She is a professor at Stanford University and a leading researcher in the field of motivation. In this post I want to share some of the ideas I learned from her talks. Since then I have kept this idea in mind and applying it to my life had a large positive impact. I first heard about Carol Dweck’s research on mindset and the growth mindset on YouTube around 2014. Growth Mindset: The New Psychology of Success -Photo by Patrick Tomasso ![]() ![]() ![]() His childhood in Baltimore had a tremendous impact on his life. Sophia, took a liking to him, showed him kindness, and taught him how to read until her husband forbade her from doing so. In 1825, the same year as the death of his mother, he was sent to Baltimore to live with Hugh and Sophia Auld to take care of their son Thomas. ![]() This distance led to very little contact with her, one of the most devastating effects of slavery – the separation of families. Young Frederick Bailey, or “Freddy” as he was called, lived with his grandmother on a different farm approximately twelve miles away from his mother, as was custom at the time. This child born in chains in February 1818 would become one of the most prominent and vocal social reformers in American history. His mother Harriet Bailey, was a slave, and it is believed that his father was Aaron Anthony, Harriet’s master and an overseer on one of the Lloyd family farms on the Eastern Shore. Two hundred years ago this month, Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born at Holmes Hill Farm in Talbot County, Maryland. Frontispiece from “Life and Times of Frederick Douglass,” 1884. ![]() ![]() ![]() Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught.Įventually, Ash’s and Jenna’s paths will collide in Arden. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it?Ībandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. ![]() About Flamecaster Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magicand a thirst for revenge. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. The first of four novels in The Shattered Realms series, now on sale. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work.Īdrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic-and a thirst for revenge. ![]() Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. ![]() ![]() ![]() In a desperate attempt to be reunited with Romeo, Juliet follows the Friar’s plot and fakes her own death. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, the women arrange for the couple to marry the next day, but Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of Juliet’s own cousin, Tybalt, for which Romeo is banished. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, the County Paris. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. ![]() Romeo and Juliet SummaryĪn age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. TL DR (may contain spoilers): The classic story of boy meets girl girl's family hates boy's family boy's family hates girl's family boy kills girl's cousin boy and girl kill themselves. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homes Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began. ![]() |