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The Golden Girls: Tales from the Lanai is an accessible collection that explores the cultural, industrial, and historical impact of that beloved American sitcom. Edited by Taylor Cole Miller and Alfred L. Martin, Jr., this anthology brings together a diverse range of voices that model different media studies approaches to researching and critically analyzing television texts.

"Full of compelling twists and high-stakes magic . . . a captivating romantic fantasy that had me rooting for the protagonists from the very first page." —Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones on The Beasts We Bury Marry her enemy. Save her realm. Forsake her...

Welcome to "Heathens & Heroes," where the bravest souls find their destiny amidst the chaos of battle, and ancient swords gleam with untold power while dark magic crackles like lightning across the battlefield. Embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination with this spellbinding anthology of sword and sorcery tales. From the shadowed corridors of forgotten castles to the savage wilderness where mythical beasts roam, immerse yourself in a tapestry of adventure, honor, and mystic intrigue.

Before Natasha Romanoff was an Avenger, she was a Russian spy and assassin, genetically altered by Soviet Union-era scientists to become a super soldier. But someone has stolen a sample of her blood—and the blood of James “Bucky” Barnes, the operative known as the Winter Soldier, another human weapon developed in a Russian laboratory. Whoever took their blood possesses the key to recreating the formula flowing through Natasha and Bucky’s veins—the formula that enhanced their physiology to superhuman levels.

Discover the unexpected and raw story of Ava Cooper, a charismatic figure whose success belied a hidden world of turmoil. As her revelations challenge perceptions and friendships, delve into a journey of truth and self-discovery that exposes the complexities behind the shining facade.

Daughter and heir to the throne, Mancella Cliff yearns for a life without bloodshed. But as a child, she emerged from the Broken Citadel with the power to summon animals—only after killing them first. Her magic is a constant reminder of the horrors her father, the ruler of the realm, has forced upon her to strengthen their power. Silver is a charming thief struggling to survive in a world torn apart by Mancella’s father’s reign. When a mysterious benefactor recruits him for the heist of a lifetime, a chance to rob the castle, Silver relishes the opportunity for a real future—and revenge.

A journey through the expected and unexpected symptoms of the perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Full of warmth and humour, and packed with important and useful information. The author speaks of her personal experience of the menopause in a very relatable way and as a family doctor she explains the research clearly. A chatty and approachable style, makes you feel like you're sitting together in a wine bar or coffee shop and she's sharing her top tips for navigating the next change in your life. Be forearmed, forewarned, and in control of your menopause!

Nogle gange vil din første kærlighed ikke slippe dig... Da Lou Wandsworth stak af til Frankrig med sin lærer Mike Hughes, troede hun, at han var hendes livs kærlighed. Men Mike var ikke, hvad han så ud til at være, og han efterlod hendes liv i stykker. Nu, da hun er 32, finder Lou ud af, at han er involveret med teenageren Chloe Meadows. Fast besluttet på at historien ikke må gentage sig selv, vender hun hjem for at konfrontere ham med den skade, han har forvoldt. Men Mike er den værste slags rovdyr.

Syv fremmede. Syv hemmeligheder. En dødbringende løgn. Anna ønsker sig kun at kunne sove. Men søvnløshed, frygtelige minder og mareridt om en forfærdelig begivenhed gør det umuligt. Hvis bare hun ikke følte sig så skyldig. For at flygte fra fortiden tager Anna et job på et hotel på den fjerntliggende skotske ø Rùm. Men da syv gæster ankommer, forandrer tilflugtsstedet sig til et sandt mareridt. Hver af gæsterne har en hemmelighed, og én af dem lyver. Både om sin identitet, og om sin grund til at være på øen.

Sommetider er der ingen steder at skjule sig... Da en fremmed beder Jo Blackmore om et lift, siger hun ja, men ønsker hurtigt, at hun ikke havde. Den fremmede kender Jos navn, hun kender hendes mand, Max, og hun har en vante, der tilhører parrets toårige datter, Elise. Det, der begynder med en diskret trussel, udvikler sig hurtigt til et mareridt, hvor politiet, de sociale myndigheder og endda Jos egen mand vender sig imod hende. Ingen vil tro på, at Elise er i fare. Men Jo ved, at hun kun kan beskytte sit barn på én måde - ved at flygte.

Du elsker din familie. De får dig til at føle dig tryg. Du kan stole på dem. Eller kan du? Da femtenårige Billy Wilkinson forsvinder midt om natten, bebrejder hans mor, Claire Wilkinson, sig selv for Billys forsvinden. Dette er hun ikke ene om. Der er ikke en eneste i familien, der ikke føler sig skyldig. Men familien Wilkinson er så vant til at holde hemmeligheder for hinanden, at det først er seks måneder efter Billys forsvinden, efter at en henvendelse om informationer går galt, at sandheden kommer frem til overfladen.

Are you tired of all the animosity and vitriol that fill our society at every mention of politics or religion dividing us into two hostile camps on every possible side? So are we! We’re looking for others who want to change the dialogue from the rhetoric of polarizing animosity that is destroying the social fabric of our nation to a language of healing, where honest differences don’t have to destroy friendships. Then we can seek a broader common ground through mutual respect and compassion.

All Anna wants is to be able to sleep. But crushing insomnia, terrifying night terrors and memories of that terrible night are making it impossible. If only she didn’t feel so guilty. To escape her past, Anna takes a job at a hotel on the remote Scottish island of Rum, but when seven guests join her, what started as a retreat from the world turns into a deadly nightmare. Each of the guests has a secret, but one of them is lying—about who they are and why they're on the island. There's a murderer staying in the Bay View hotel. And they've set their sights on Anna.

For to år siden forsvandt Frans søster, Jenna, på den maltesiske ø Gozo. Hun var med på et wellness-retreat, som gik frygteligt galt. Tom Wade, nu berygtet som manden bag Soul­Shrinks retreats, er lige blevet løsladt fra fængslet efter at have afsonet sin dom for to menneskers død. Men han har aldrig røbet, hvad der skete med det tredje offer: Jenna. Fran er fast besluttet på at finde ud af, hvad der skete, og melder sig til hans næste retreat, som er det første siden løsladelsen. Her står hun ansigt til ansigt med den mand, som måske har nøglen til hendes søsters forsvinden.

Sparks fly when attorney Kathy Brooks agrees to represent novelist Charles Morgan, Jr. in a high-profile suit against a powerful government defense contractor. But when Charles’ hidden agenda threatens to expose the government’s dirty little secrets, what started out as the case of a lifetime could cost Kathy her heart, her career and even her life. As the body count rises and the stakes get higher, Charles and Kathy will have to decide just how much they’re willing to sacrifice for the win.

Ivy Brooks was always attracted to the bad boys until one day, she met the worst of them all and landed in prison as a result. Now, three years later, more mature and the mother of a beautiful little boy, she's determined to make a better life for herself and her son. She's also determined to make better choices when it comes to men and she's not sure her former cellmate's drop dead gorgeous brother Luke - a former bad boy who professes to have turned over a new leaf - is the right choice.

This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

How do families build and maintain their wealth? This question has challenged families for generations. In business, any wise entrepreneur would develop a plan to guide the venture. Though most people don't have a strategy in mind for their families, it is precisely what they need. This book applies business concepts to invest in our families with as much focus and discipline as we do our financial assets.

En retreat. Tre offer. Ingen flyktväg. Du kommer dit för att läka. Du väntar dig inte att dö. För två år sedan försvann Frans syster Jenna under en hälsoretreat på Gozo som gick fruktansvärt fel. Tom Wade, den nu ökände mannen bakom företaget Soul Shrink Retreats, har nyss släppts ur fängelse efter att ha avtjänat sitt straff för två människors död. Men han har aldrig avslöjat vad som hände det tredje offret: Jenna.

Ursula is unable to face up to the tragedy that consumes her, her world has shrunk to an almost unrecognisable state. Then Alice, who’s in the first flush of her relationship with Simon who seems perfectly normal—except that he flinches at the slightest touch. And Gareth, who lives a humdrum life as he struggles to cope with his mum’s increasing dementia. She can’t remember much about her days—not even when a postcard from his long-dead father comes through the door. None of these three strangers have ever met, but their worlds will soon collide.