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Die legendären Stars der Pferdezucht – ein Meisterwerk von bleibendem Wert!Suchen Sie einen Kalender, dessen Blätter so wertvoll sind, dass man sie auch nach Jahresende unbedingt aufheben möchte? „Vererberlegenden“ ist genau diese Art von Schatz: ein einzigartiger Kalender, der Fachwissen, Kunstgenuss und Inspiration vereint – und selbst nach Jahresende als Sammlerstück seinen Wert behält.Legendäre Zuchthengste in hochwertigen künstlerischen Interpretationen sind selten zu finden. Doch echte Kenner wissen: Hinter jedem großen Vererber steckt eine faszinierende Geschichte, die es wert ist, bewahrt zu werden. Das Titelbild der Jubiläumsausgabe 2027 schmückt Donnerhall, der wohl berühmteste Hengst aller Zeiten. Dieses einzigartige Kunstwerk in Öl entstand in fast 300 Malstunden an der Staffelei. Carthago, Golden Dancer, Diacontinus, Baloubet du Rouet, Ladykiller xx, Total Hope, Escamillo, Weltmeyer, Arpeggio, Ralf und Chacoon Blue sind weitere großartige Legenden, die dieser Kalender vereint.Die ausdrucksstarken Gemälde der Künstlerin Christina Bötzel fangen die Seele eines jeden Hengstes ein und bezaubern durch ihre einzigartige Authentizität. Ihre Bilder wurden bereits mehrfach mit internationalen Kunstpreisen ausgezeichnet.Jedes Kalenderblatt enthält auf der Rückseite einen Begleittext, das Pedigree des abgebildeten Hengstes sowie Making of‘s, die einen exklusiven Einblick in die aufwändige Entstehung der Bilder geben. von Pferde-Experten kuratiert, mit Liebe zum Detail gestaltet 100 % Made in Germany mit höchster Qualität in Druck und Ausführung

The sudden demise of arguably the world's greatest empire in the years following the Second World War was a momentous event in global history. After nearly four centuries of colonial activity, the British relinquished their empire in a little more than twenty years. In this comprehensive new survey, David McIntyre narrates the sequence of decolonisation, summarises the historical controversies surrounding its causes, and considers what was distinctive about the way events unfolded. The author argues that although colonial self-government had a long pedigree going back to the American colonies (and Dominion status had become a peaceful evolutionary route to independence), the upsurge of colonial nationalisms after 1945 meant that policy-makers were overtaken by events. The great speed at which the numerous dependencies in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific were relinquished is analysed and the Commonwealth since decolonisation reconsidered, revealing an association displaying surprising vigour in its post-Britannic years.

Die legendären Stars der Pferdezucht – ein Meisterwerk von bleibendem Wert!Suchen Sie einen Kalender, dessen Blätter so wertvoll sind, dass man sie auch nach Jahresende unbedingt aufheben möchte? „Vererberlegenden“ ist genau diese Art von Schatz: ein einzigartiger Kalender, der Fachwissen, Kunstgenuss und Inspiration vereint – und selbst nach Jahresende als Sammlerstück seinen Wert behält.Legendäre Zuchthengste in hochwertigen künstlerischen Interpretationen sind selten zu finden. Doch echte Kenner wissen: Hinter jedem großen Vererber steckt eine faszinierende Geschichte, die es wert ist, bewahrt zu werden. Das Titelbild der Jubiläumsausgabe 2027 schmückt Donnerhall, der wohl berühmteste Hengst aller Zeiten. Dieses einzigartige Kunstwerk in Öl entstand in fast 300 Malstunden an der Staffelei. Carthago, Golden Dancer, Diacontinus, Baloubet du Rouet, Ladykiller xx, Total Hope, Escamillo, Weltmeyer, Arpeggio, Ralf und Chacoon Blue sind weitere großartige Legenden, die dieser Kalender vereint.Die ausdrucksstarken Gemälde der Künstlerin Christina Bötzel fangen die Seele eines jeden Hengstes ein und bezaubern durch ihre einzigartige Authentizität. Ihre Bilder wurden bereits mehrfach mit internationalen Kunstpreisen ausgezeichnet.Jedes Kalenderblatt enthält auf der Rückseite einen Begleittext, das Pedigree des abgebildeten Hengstes sowie Making of‘s, die einen exklusiven Einblick in die aufwändige Entstehung der Bilder geben. • von Pferde-Experten kuratiert, mit Liebe zum Detail gestaltet • 100 % Made in Germany mit höchster Qualität in Druck und Ausführung

utant exclusive slipcase edition featuring stunning artwork by Francesco Francavilla, recalling classic horror movies of the 1930s and 1940s. Meticulously hand-drawn, painted, and beautifully detailed. This 2xLP gatefold vinyl is housed inside a Mutant exclusive, bespoke die-cut creature slipcase and comes complete with an obi strip and insert. LIMITED EDITION VINYL: Pressed on stunning green vinyl with red, yellow, and gold splatter effect, creating a unique collectible piece for soundtrack enthusiasts and vinyl collectors PREMIUM LP FORMAT: High-quality vinyl pressing delivers rich, warm sound reproduction that showcases the full depth and nuance of Desplat's cinematic composition COLLECTIBLE PACKAGING: Includes gatefold jacket with striking artwork featuring iconic imagery from the film, complete with track listings and production credits COMPOSER PEDIGREE: Score by Academy Award-winning composer Alexandre Desplat, known for his masterful work on prestigious film soundtracks

The sudden demise of arguably the world's greatest empire in the years following the Second World War was a momentous event in global history. After nearly four centuries of colonial activity, the British relinquished their empire in a little more than twenty years. In this comprehensive new survey, David McIntyre narrates the sequence of decolonisation, summarises the historical controversies surrounding its causes, and considers what was distinctive about the way events unfolded. The author argues that although colonial self-government had a long pedigree going back to the American colonies (and Dominion status had become a peaceful evolutionary route to independence), the upsurge of colonial nationalisms after 1945 meant that policy-makers were overtaken by events. The great speed at which the numerous dependencies in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific were relinquished is analysed and the Commonwealth since decolonisation reconsidered, revealing an association displaying surprising vigour in its post-Britannic years.

Historical research has dispelled a number of myths surrounding World War I: whereas the outbreak of war was greeted by the urban middle classes with frenzied enthusiasm, in workingclass areas and smaller towns the mood was more of foreboding. Little attention has so far been paid to those who opposed the war and its underlying culture of militarism, though opposition to war and militarism has a distinguished German pedigree. This volume explores opposition to war and militarism among a range of German-language authors in a period roughly defined by two international bestsellers: Suttner's "Die Waffen nieder!" (1889) and Remarque's "Im Westen nichts Neues" (1928). Major figures (Kraus, Schnitzler, Zweig) have not lacked attention, but some of the authors discussed here (Andreas Latzko, Hans Chlumberg) are still far from being household names. These essays remind us that the period's opposition to war and militarism manifested itself in a broad range of literary forms and publications, providing a different emphasis from previous volumes exploring connections between German-language literature and pacifism.

Historical research has dispelled a number of myths surrounding World War I: whereas the outbreak of war was greeted by the urban middle classes with frenzied enthusiasm, in workingclass areas and smaller towns the mood was more of foreboding. Little attention has so far been paid to those who opposed the war and its underlying culture of militarism, though opposition to war and militarism has a distinguished German pedigree. This volume explores opposition to war and militarism among a range of German-language authors in a period roughly defined by two international bestsellers: Suttner's "Die Waffen nieder!" (1889) and Remarque's "Im Westen nichts Neues" (1928). Major figures (Kraus, Schnitzler, Zweig) have not lacked attention, but some of the authors discussed here (Andreas Latzko, Hans Chlumberg) are still far from being household names. These essays remind us that the period's opposition to war and militarism manifested itself in a broad range of literary forms and publications, providing a different emphasis from previous volumes exploring connections between German-language literature and pacifism.

Given the choice between dealing with a psycho killer, a meddling mother and an all too sexy falcon, this poor doctor does what any sane lion would do-he takes a nice, long nap. Avian Soaring Security has transferred Clarice to the Furry United Coalition so she can help track some escaped psycho patients. As if that weren't bad enough, they partnered her with the very pampered Dr. Manners. Everything about the attractive feline annoys her, except for his flaming hot kisses. But is passion enough to keep a usually sparring species together? Nolan's pedigree isn't the only thing preventing him from falling for his sexy partner. She's bossy, violent, rude and oh so intriguing to this curious cat, but his meddlesome mother will never allow him to get involved with a bird. But before he can decide if love is worth bucking pride tradition, he needs to stay out of the clutches of a demented ex-patient.

This volume contains information on horses, horseracing, and other equestrian sports in America during the mid-19th century. It includes pedigrees, racing records, and other information on notable horses, as well as commentary on racing events and other equestrian news. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of horse racing in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work is an empirical investigation of the nonlinear dynamics of stock markets with emphasis on Indian stock market. There are two main schools of time series analysis. The traditional one, which has a long pedigree in applied statistics, is prevalent among statisticians, social scientists (especially econometricians) and engineers. The more recent school, developed essentially since the 1970s, comes out of physics and nonlinear dynamics. The first views time series as samples from a stochastic process, and applies a mixture of traditional statistical tools and assumptions (linear regression, the properties of Gaussian distributions) and the analysis of the Fourier spectrum. The second school views time series as distorted or noisy measurements of an underlying dynamical system, which it aims to reconstruct. The authors use use methods from this second school to investigate the critical periods of stock market, as well as examine the underlying periodicity of different markets. In the end the celebrated Geometric Brownian Motion model of stock price movement is pitted against another model and the efficacy tested using these methods. The conclusions favour the newer model.

Loish's previous books with 3dtotal Publishing include bestselling The Art of Loish (2016) and The Sketch Book of Loish (2018) which to date have combined sales of 85,000 copies worldwide. Loish is published exclusively by 3dtotal Publishing. The first two books have amassed hundreds of 5-star Amazon reviews that give this new title instant pedigree. Loish has a vast and highly engaged worldwide audience online, including 2.3 million Instagram followers. Loish’s accessible style is popular with professional and student artists, hobbyists, and art-lovers working in both traditional and digital mediums. Exercises, tutorials, and step-by-step breakdowns specially written for this book by Lois herself give the book life beyond the art itself. The attractive presentation and high-quality finish of the book make it an ideal gift or addition to coffee table collections. 3dtotal Publishing is a highly respected publishing house in the art book industry, and has been working with Loish since 2016 to establish a strong relationship that is successful both creatively and commercially both parties.

The legendary history of thoroughbred heritage is artfully depicted alongside a tale of remarkable friendship between a boy and his horse in this classic story that won the Newbery Medal, now in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition. He was named “Sham” for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco’s stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham’s pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners. This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior thoroughbred. Sham’s speed—like his story—has become legendary. This beloved story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

Our Cats and All About Them is a foundational Victorian treatise on feline life, combining practical husbandry, natural observation, breed description, and standards for exhibition. Written in a lucid, conversational style enriched by anecdote and precise visual attention, the book moves between domestic manual and natural history. Its discussion of varieties, habits, care, and beauty situates it within nineteenth-century Britain's expanding culture of pet keeping, classification, and organized animal shows. Harrison Weir, an accomplished illustrator, naturalist, and animal lover, was uniquely placed to write such a work. Celebrated as the organizer of the first modern cat show at London's Crystal Palace in 1871, he helped transform cats from familiar household companions into subjects of aesthetic judgment and public admiration. His artistic training sharpened his sensitivity to form, markings, and expression, while his humane convictions shaped his advocacy for kinder treatment. This book is recommended to readers interested in cats, Victorian culture, animal fancying, or the history of domestic life. It offers not only practical guidance but also a revealing portrait of the moment when the modern appreciation of pedigree cats began.

Our Cats and All About Them is a foundational Victorian treatise on feline life, combining practical husbandry, natural observation, breed description, and standards for exhibition. Written in a lucid, conversational style enriched by anecdote and precise visual attention, the book moves between domestic manual and natural history. Its discussion of varieties, habits, care, and beauty situates it within nineteenth-century Britain's expanding culture of pet keeping, classification, and organized animal shows. Harrison Weir, an accomplished illustrator, naturalist, and animal lover, was uniquely placed to write such a work. Celebrated as the organizer of the first modern cat show at London's Crystal Palace in 1871, he helped transform cats from familiar household companions into subjects of aesthetic judgment and public admiration. His artistic training sharpened his sensitivity to form, markings, and expression, while his humane convictions shaped his advocacy for kinder treatment. This book is recommended to readers interested in cats, Victorian culture, animal fancying, or the history of domestic life. It offers not only practical guidance but also a revealing portrait of the moment when the modern appreciation of pedigree cats began.

This work is an empirical investigation of the nonlinear dynamics of stock markets with emphasis on Indian stock market. There are two main schools of time series analysis. The traditional one, which has a long pedigree in applied statistics, is prevalent among statisticians, social scientists (especially econometricians) and engineers. The more recent school, developed essentially since the 1970s, comes out of physics and nonlinear dynamics. The first views time series as samples from a stochastic process, and applies a mixture of traditional statistical tools and assumptions (linear regression, the properties of Gaussian distributions) and the analysis of the Fourier spectrum. The second school views time series as distorted or noisy measurements of an underlying dynamical system, which it aims to reconstruct. The authors use use methods from this second school to investigate the critical periods of stock market, as well as examine the underlying periodicity of different markets. In the end the celebrated Geometric Brownian Motion model of stock price movement is pitted against another model and the efficacy tested using these methods. The conclusions favour the newer model.

Loish's previous books with 3dtotal Publishing include bestselling The Art of Loish (2016) and The Sketch Book of Loish (2018) which to date have combined sales of 85,000 copies worldwide.  Loish is published exclusively by 3dtotal Publishing.  The first two books have amassed hundreds of 5-star Amazon reviews that give this new title instant pedigree. Loish has a vast and highly engaged worldwide audience online, including 2.3 million Instagram followers. Loish’s accessible style is popular with professional and student artists, hobbyists, and art-lovers working in both traditional and digital mediums.  Exercises, tutorials, and step-by-step breakdowns specially written for this book by Lois herself give the book life beyond the art itself.  The attractive presentation and high-quality finish of the book make it an ideal gift or addition to coffee table collections.  3dtotal Publishing is a highly respected publishing house in the art book industry, and has been working with Loish since 2016 to establish a strong relationship that is successful both creatively and commercially both parties.

Step into the world of the Porsche 911—where engineering mastery meets pure driving emotion. This book is a celebration of the world’s most iconic sports car. Step into the world of the Porsche 911—where engineering mastery meets pure driving emotion. This book is a celebration of the world’s most iconic sports car, a machine that has defined performance, style, and status for over six decades. From its air-cooled origins to its modern turbocharged masterpieces, the 911 has evolved without ever losing its soul. Every curve, every gearshift, every roar of the flat-six engine is a reminder of what driving is meant to be: raw, refined, and relentlessly thrilling. Explore the design philosophy, the racing pedigree, and the cultural legacy of a car that transcends trends and generations. Featuring stunning photography, rare archival material, and stories from the road and the track, this book puts you in the driver’s seat of a living legend. Whether you're a lifelong Porsche enthusiast or just discovering the allure of the 911, this is more than a book—it’s a tribute to precision, passion, and the eternal spirit of driving.

From the author of the Bad Boy Novels Down to You and Up to Me Passion as hot as midnight in the South and love as wild as the horses they tame. The darling daughter of a champion Thoroughbred breeder, Camille “Cami” Hines has a pedigree that rivals some of her father's best horses. Other than feeling a little suffocated at times, Cami thought she was happy with her boyfriend, her life and her future—until she met Patrick Henley. “Trick” blurs the lines between what Cami wants and what is expected of her—and he just happens to be so sexy she can't keep her hands off him. While they both know that Trick would lose his much needed job on the ranch if anyone finds out, they can't resist the lure of their scorchingly hot encounters. But when Trick stumbles upon a note from his father, it triggers a series of revelations that could ruin what he and Cami have worked so hard to overcome. It turns out there's more to Trick's presence at the ranch than either of them knew, and secrets with the power to tear them apart...

NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE WINNER NATIONAL BESTSELLER An extraordinary look at privilege, discrimination, and the fallacy of post-racial America by the renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural critic Jefferson takes us into an insular and discerning society: "I call it Negroland," she writes, "because I still find 'Negro' a word of wonders, glorious and terrible." Margo Jefferson was born in 1947 into upper-crust black Chicago. Her father was head of pediatrics at Provident Hospital, while her mother was a socialite. Negroland's pedigree dates back generations, having originated with antebellum free blacks who made their fortunes among the plantations of the South. It evolved into a world of exclusive sororities, fraternities, networks, and clubs-a world in which skin color and hair texture were relentlessly evaluated alongside scholarly and professional achievements, where the Talented Tenth positioned themselves as a third race between whites and "the masses of Negros," and where the motto was "Achievement. Invulnerability. Comportment." Jefferson brilliantly charts the twists and turns of a life informed by psychological and moral contradictions, while reckoning with the strictures and demands of Negroland at crucial historical moments-the civil rights movement, the dawn of feminism, the falsehood of post-racial America.

Step into the world of the Porsche 911—where engineering mastery meets pure driving emotion. This book is a celebration of the world’s most iconic sports car. Step into the world of the Porsche 911—where engineering mastery meets pure driving emotion. This book is a celebration of the world’s most iconic sports car, a machine that has defined performance, style, and status for over six decades. From its air-cooled origins to its modern turbocharged masterpieces, the 911 has evolved without ever losing its soul. Every curve, every gearshift, every roar of the flat-six engine is a reminder of what driving is meant to be: raw, refined, and relentlessly thrilling. Explore the design philosophy, the racing pedigree, and the cultural legacy of a car that transcends trends and generations. Featuring stunning photography, rare archival material, and stories from the road and the track, this book puts you in the driver’s seat of a living legend. Whether you're a lifelong Porsche enthusiast or just discovering the allure of the 911, this is more than a book—it’s a tribute to precision, passion, and the eternal spirit of driving.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner takes readers into the heart of women's lives in an unforgettable, timely tale. Jules Strauss is a Princeton senior on a full scholarship who plans on selling her pedigree eggs to help save her father from addiction. Annie Barrow, a struggling Pennsylvania housewife, thinks that carrying another woman's child will help her recover a sense of purpose and will bring in some much-needed cash. India Bishop, thirty-eight (really, forty-three) and recently married to the wealthy Marcus Croft, yearns for a baby for reasons that have more to do with money than with love. When her attempts at pregnancy fail, she turns to Jules and Annie to make her dreams come true. But each of their plans is thrown into disarray when Bettina, Marcus's privileged daughter, becomes suspicious that her new stepmother is not what she seems... Told with Jennifer Weiner's trademark wit and sharp observations, Then Came You is a hilarious, tender, and timely tale that explores themes of class and entitlement, surrogacy and charity, the rights of a parent and the measure of a mother.

The Encounter / Susret - from the series 'Croatian Made Easy' is a reader for learners of the Croatian language. It is a mini novel with English introduction and vocabulary list at the end of the book. Level 5: Perfection Plus (C1) = Advanced High - up to 2,800 words Description: Edit is an elderly Zagreb widow who walks her Dalmatian pedigree dog Briska in the park every day. One afternoon, Haris, a Bosnian, also comes by the park with his mixed-breed dog Walter. Initial quarrelling about the dogs and their behaviour leads to open hostility and scuffling, but soon to discussion, which then turns into calm conversation and finally to a kind of understanding for the problems of the other. It's obvious that the life tragedies of the two protagonists are incredibly similar and that they have more in common than they might think. A humorous and at the same time deeply human story. This reading book is part of the book series CROATIAN MADE EASY which offers textbooks, reading books, audio books, interactive e-books with audio, videos and other media as well as useful tips for learning Croatian as a foreign language. For more information about the book series and other publications on learning Croatian, please visit our homepage.

The Encounter / Susret - from the series 'Croatian Made Easy' is a reader for learners of the Croatian language. It is a mini novel with English introduction and vocabulary list at the end of the book. Level 5: Perfection Plus (C1) = Advanced High - up to 2,800 words Description: Edit is an elderly Zagreb widow who walks her Dalmatian pedigree dog Briska in the park every day. One afternoon, Haris, a Bosnian, also comes by the park with his mixed-breed dog Walter. Initial quarrelling about the dogs and their behaviour leads to open hostility and scuffling, but soon to discussion, which then turns into calm conversation and finally to a kind of understanding for the problems of the other. It's obvious that the life tragedies of the two protagonists are incredibly similar and that they have more in common than they might think. A humorous and at the same time deeply human story. This reading book is part of the book series CROATIAN MADE EASY which offers textbooks, reading books, audio books, interactive e-books with audio, videos and other media as well as useful tips for learning Croatian as a foreign language. For more information about the book series and other publications on learning Croatian, please visit our homepage.

Thrift fashionista Dez Lane doesn't want to date Patrick Carrington; she just wants to meet his mother, the editor-in-chief of Nouveau magazine. When he invites her to his family's big Easter reunion at their lake retreat, she's certain she can put up with his arrogance and fend off his advances long enough to ask Marlene Caulfield-Carrington for an internship someone with her pedigree could never nab through the regular submission route. When they arrive at the enormous mansion on an island in the center of a Georgia lake, Dez is floored?she's never witnessed how the 1% lives before in all their ridiculous, unnecessary luxury. But once all the family members are on the island and the ferry has departed, shit gets real. For decades, the Carringtons have made their servants sign contracts that are basically indentured servitude, and with nothing to lose, the servants have decided their only route to freedom is to get rid of the Carringtons for good? Dez and Patrick are on the run, but the more Carringtons she sees die and the more servants who tell their stories, the more Dez realizes that she wants nothing to do with Marlene and her magazine. In fact, by the end, Dez might be the one strangling Marlene to death with her trademark chunky pearls?

The moving true story of an ordinary Welsh woman who dreamed of breeding a race horse, and Dream Alliance, who defied the odds to become a champion and brought a community together.Janet Vokes was running the bar in her local working men's club in the small Welsh mining community of Cefn Fforest when she fixed upon the idea of breeding a racehorse. Why shouldn't a working-class horse take on the wealthy high-flyers and compete in the 'sport of kings'?Her mind set, she bought a mare for £350, paired her up with a pedigree stallion and helped to create a syndicate of twenty-three residents from her village – each paying £10 a week – to raise the resulting foal, Dream Alliance. He may have grown up on an allotment but Dream had immediate star quality, beating all the odds to compete at Ascot, Aintree and even the Cheltenham Festival. But when a terrible injury brings his racing days to a standstill, the syndicate is forced to make a vital decision not just about his career, but his life.Heart-warming, inspiring and incredibly moving, Dream Horse by Janet Vokes is the extraordinary story of a woman who defied the elitism of the racing world to breed a champion, and a remarkable horse who brought a community together.

Thrift fashionista Dez Lane doesn't want to date Patrick Carrington; she just wants to meet his mother, the editor-in-chief of Nouveau magazine. When he invites her to his family's big Easter reunion at their lake retreat, she's certain she can put up with his arrogance and fend off his advances long enough to ask Marlene Caulfield-Carrington for an internship someone with her pedigree could never nab through the regular submission route. When they arrive at the enormous mansion on an island in the center of a Georgia lake, Dez is floored?she's never witnessed how the 1% lives before in all their ridiculous, unnecessary luxury. But once all the family members are on the island and the ferry has departed, shit gets real. For decades, the Carringtons have made their servants sign contracts that are basically indentured servitude, and with nothing to lose, the servants have decided their only route to freedom is to get rid of the Carringtons for good? Dez and Patrick are on the run, but the more Carringtons she sees die and the more servants who tell their stories, the more Dez realizes that she wants nothing to do with Marlene and her magazine. In fact, by the end, Dez might be the one strangling Marlene to death with her trademark chunky pearls?

'Razor-sharp and deliciously wry' COCO MELLORS 'Funny, tender, thrillingly dark' HEATHER DARWENT 'Exhilarating, beguiling, beautiful' OLIVIA PETTER An astonishing portrait of a city on the brink of a dizzying new era and a story about a young woman who will do anything to infiltrate the rarefied world of New York's fashion elite. New York City, 2001. Editorial Assistant Clodagh "Clo" Harmon wants nothing more than to rise through the ranks at the world's most prestigious fashion magazine. But there's just one problem: she doesn't have the right pedigree. Clo is a 'workhorse' in a world of beautiful, wealthy, impossibly well-connected 'show horses' and it seems that her fortunes will never change. That is until Clo meets Harry Wood, a reporter with visions of his own media empire and the person who might be Clo's ally in gaming the system...or is he the only thing standing between Clo and her rightful place at the top? Clo begins to wade across boundaries, taking ever greater and more dangerous risks to become the Important Person she wants to be. But who is Clo under all the borrowed designer clothes and studied manners? And who are we if we share her desires? As wickedly funny as it is darkly unsettling, Workhorse is an astonishing story of envy and ambition, set against the glamour and privilege of media and high society in New York at its height.

Behind every will lies a family, a fortune, and a fragile memory of place. 'A Calendar Of Proved In Consistory Court Of The Bishop Of Gloucester (Volume II) 1660 To 1800' gathers those traces into a single, authoritative church consistory court index for seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England. Every entry once meant everything. Covering 1660-1800 Gloucestershire wills and related English wills and administrations preserved in the Bishop of Gloucester records, this classic work turns scattered legal traces into usable historical probate records. For family history researchers building a serious genealogy reference collection, and for anyone engaged in inheritance and estate research, it offers a clear route into the lives, relationships, and property of men and women whose names also echo through parish registers. Compiled by W. P. W. Phillimore as part of the renowned Phillimore genealogy series, this volume serves both as an English parish records guide and as a trusted professional genealogists resource. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Social historians, local studies enthusiasts, and collectors of classic reference works will value its insight into patterns of property, belief, and community, while those tracing specific lines will find in its entries a dependable foundation for Gloucestershire pedigree work and wider inheritance studies.

Return to Tokyo for a royal wedding in Tokyo Dreaming, by Emiko Jean - the sequel to the Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Tokyo Ever After. When Japanese-American Izumi Tanaka learned her father was the Crown Prince of Japan, she became a princess overnight. Now, she's overcome conniving cousins, salacious press, and an imperial scandal to finally find a place she belongs. She has a perfect bodyguard turned boyfriend. Her stinky dog, Tamagotchi, is living with her in Tokyo. Her parents have even rekindled their college romance and are engaged. A royal wedding is on the horizon! Izumi's life is a Tokyo dream come true. Only . . . The Imperial Household Council refuses to approve the marriage citing concerns about Izumi and her mother's lack of pedigree. And on top of it all, her bodyguard turned boyfriend makes a shocking decision about their relationship. At the threat of everything falling apart, Izumi vows to do whatever it takes to help win over the council. Which means upping her newly acquired princess game. But at what cost? Izumi will do anything to help her parents achieve their happily ever after, but what if playing the perfect princess means sacrificing her own? Will she find a way to forge her own path and follow her heart?

The five approaches outlined in this book offers the systems thinking practitioner a range of interchangeable tools for pro-actively making systemic improvements amidst complex situations of change and uncertainty.  Practitioners from all professional domains are increasingly confronted with incidences of systemic failure, yet poorly equipped with appropriate tools and know-how for understanding such failure, and the making of systemic improvement.  In our fragile Anthropocene world where ‘systems change’ is often invoked as the rallying call for purposeful alternative action, this book provides a toolkit to help constructively make systems that can change situations for the better. Systems Approaches offers an excellent introduction for those seeking to understand systems thinking and to enact systems thinking in practice.  The book helps practitioners from all professions to better understand inter-relationships, engage with multiple perspectives, and reflect on boundary judgements that can inhibit or enhance improved purposeful change.  After an editorial introduction to these systems thinking in practice capabilities, successive chapters illustrate five systems approaches, each chosen for having a rigorous though adaptable framework, and a robust long pedigree of application in complex situations.  Each chapter illustrates what the approach is about, followed by invaluable tips and insights from experience regarding how the tools might be practiced.  Amongst updates from originating authors for this 2 nd edition, each approach has an accompanying postscript on some developments since the 1 st edition.