![]() ![]() A key text of political philosophy, On Liberty has been continuously in print since its first publication. ![]() Simple though it sounds, it is a position that challenges our ideas on the very nature of government and society, and sheds light on some of the key issues we face today. Published in 1859, On Liberty details Mill's view that individuals should be left wholly free to engage in any activity, thought or belief that does not harm others. ![]() Download cover art Download CD case insert On Liberty ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Olivia is everything she’s ever wanted, but Margot let her in once and it ended in disaster. Count Your Lucky Stars is the story of two girls who fell out of love doing their best to find each other again, and I'm counting my own lucky stars for having the pleasure of enjoying this story and these characters across an entire trilogy. As they spend time in close quarters, Margot starts to question her no-strings stance. It has nothing to do with the fact that Olivia is as beautiful as ever and the sparks between them still make Margot tingle. When a series of unfortunate events leaves Olivia without a place to stay, Margot offers up her spare room because she’s a Very Good Person. Obviously. Never in a million years did she expect her important new client’s Best Woman would be the one that got away. However, a wedding planner job in Seattle means a fresh start and a chance to follow her dreams. In the decade since she last saw Margot, her life hasn’t gone exactly as planned. ![]() It’s been ten years, but the moment they lock eyes, Margot’s cold, dead heart thumps in her chest. While touring a wedding venue with her engaged friends, Margot comes face-to-face with Olivia Grant-her childhood friend, her first love, her first… well, everything. And then fate (the heartless bitch) intervenes. But now her entire crew has found "the one" and she’s beginning to feel like a fifth wheel. She tried and it blew up in her face, so she’ll stick with casual hookups, thank you very much. Following Written in the Stars and Hang the Moon, national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur pens another steamy queer rom-com about former best friends who might be each other's second chance at love… ![]() ![]() ![]() Currently confused by his surroundings and how to adjust to those who work in his palace, he has a sensitivity about him that will serve him, as well as the dreamer, well in the future. We have a new Dreamlord and he is very much different from the last. Show More story is Matthew and (formerly) Daniel and their respective struggles to deal with and acclimatize themselves to a completely new situation.Īlthough very much the end of a story, the emphasis in this installment is of a beginning. If you have been enjoying the Sandman series thus far, you definitely will love this final installment. I kind of want to start reading it all over again right now. Overall this was a fantastic conclusion to this series although I am bit sad to reach the end of it. Some of the later sections are done in a more stylized way and are just as breathtaking for their simplicity. The scenes from Morpheus's Wake are just breathtaking. Some of the illustration throughout was absolutely stunning. It really drove home the point of the Endless.which is that they. It was good to watch the new Morpheus take-over and see life continue. ![]() It was nice to reminisce along with the other characters about things that had happened previously and about how Morpheus affected everyone's lives. ![]() After the heart-breaking ending in book 9 where Morpheus chooses Death over continuing to run the Dreaming, this book was good closure for readers. This was a stunning closure to the series. The last parts deal more with the new Morpheus and the affects of him taking over the dreaming. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships-only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.Ĭonvinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. ![]() Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Reading Challenges: 2018 Audiobook Challenge, 2018HWįor the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game-it’s a way of life. ![]() ![]() ![]() She described a “psychiatric hierarchy” around who could be seen as “high functioning”. Wang also shared other negative experiences in the context of health care, including relapsing because no one did anything about her mood stabilizer levels being low and having her chronic Lyme disease dismissed by a specialist would couldn’t see beyond her mental illness. ![]() ![]() “Rarely did I experience such a radical and visceral imbalance of power as I did as a psychiatric inpatient amid clinicians who knew me only as illness in human form.” ![]() I’ve heard of multiple instances of the same kind of thing happening after student suicide attempts.Īs is the case for far too many of us with serious mental illnesses, involuntary hospitalization was very traumatizing for the author. I suspect that kind of thing happens more than people realize. It took nine years to get a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, as doctors seemed reluctant to diagnose a primary psychotic disorder.Īfter having two hospitalizations within the space of a year, Stanford asked her to leave, offering her the non-choice of withdrawing voluntarily or having an involuntary medical level recorded permanently on her file. The author was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder while attending Stanford University. In The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays, Esmé Weijun Wang shares how schizoaffective disorder and, in particular, other people’s reactions to it have affected her life. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Last Unicorn 40th Anniversary group exhibition is the perfect event for fans, old and new. What other chance will you get to experience this unique, behind-the-scenes look? To top it off, the event will also have a pop-up shop offering an array of exclusive merchandise, where attendees can shop the exclusive 40th anniversary capsule collection. The phenomenally curated group show includes a host of artworks created especially for the anniversary, celebrated in various styles from pop art to ethereal fantasy.īut wait – the excitement doesn’t stop here! Additionally, Corey Helford Gallery will be exhibiting never-before-seen original film production art (including hundreds of meticulously restored frames), giving viewers a first-time window into the making of the film. ![]() In partnership with Sweet Streets, the gallery unveils a 70+ artist show celebrating the 40th anniversary of the beloved fantasy film, The Last Unicorn. For their last major exhibition of the year, Corey Helford Gallery are ending on a true high. ![]() ![]() Armentrout(Author) 4. See search resultsfor this author Jennifer L. ![]() Armentrout page Find all the books, read about the author and more. Armentrout (Author) Visit Amazon's Jennifer L. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Deity: The Third Covenant Novel Paperback Nov. Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Awesome.īut as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she’s caught between love and Fate. ![]() If that’s not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"-which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time-she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she’s a goner. History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time.Īlexandria isn’t sure she’s going to make it to her eighteenth birthday-to her Awakening. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A good sense of humor is not a band aid you can just slap over a pile of problems and hope your readers forget they’re there. ![]() What started out as entertaining, promising read, ended up almost suffocating me with repetitiveness and lack of an actual plot. Not for our main character, Miss Sophronia Angelina Temminnick, and certainly not for me. “No one said learning etiquette and espionage would be easy, my dear.”Īnd it wasn’t easy, my dears. “But I have advanced eyelash fluttering to practice, and a mathematics problem concerning how to order strychnine and a lamb dinner on a limited budget, and three chapters on court etiquette to read, and my handkerchief to starch, and the quadrille to memorize!” Etiquette and Espionage had neither, I’m afraid. In Parasol Protectorate, Carriger’s trademark sense of humor was what made the series stand out, but there was also some substance underneath, and the plots kept me engaged and interested. It took me a while to put my thoughts in order and figure out exactly what went wrong, at least for me, and even now I can only explain a part of it. However, I don’t think Etiquette and Espionage was up to her usual standards, and it makes me very sad that I didn’t enjoy it as much as I’d hoped I would. The Parasol Protectorate series is a favorite of mine, despite losing some steam in the later installments. 2.5 stars, rounded up because I'm feeling particularly generous today.īefore any of you start plotting my painful and untimely death, I should point out that I’m a big fan of Ms. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While his lands may not be “officially” recognized as a kingdom, his family has a tight hold on them. Jase Ballenger is the new Patrei, head of the Ballenger clan. When she is sent on a mission to another kingdom to find a missing war criminal, under the pretense of investigating treaty violations, she has no doubts that she will get the job done. However, her skills as a thief earned her a spot as a member of the Queen’s most elite soldiers, the Rahtan. Kazi of Brightmast grew up a thief, alone on the streets after her mother was taken from her. But don’t worry, if you haven’t read those books, you will still get full enjoyment out of these. Content Warning: Violence, Death, Assault, Torture, Rape Mention, Animal Death, War Themes, Murder, Illness, PTSD, Kidnapping/Abduction //ĭance of Thieves is the first in a duology that takes place in the same world as The Remnant Chronicles. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This short story is recommended to all those who seek a few minutes of escape with a couple of cute guys, some hot sex, and a promising start to a relationship. ![]() Not much plot here beyond the first date, and the writing reflects that. Toby’s more of a mystery-and a surprise for such a little thing. Well, to be honest, we get to know Sean a bit better, his boring call center job and his hot roommate with whom he once had a fling. Toby nearly knocks the breath out of Sean with not only his cute looks, but also his wit and. Then again, sometimes that’s what floats one’s boat, so to speak. Sean and Toby (Lust at First Sight Book 1) by Xondra Day. Still, I felt like I didn’t get to know the guys beyond their sexual encounter. Skye Terrier Christmas Cards: Do It YourselfGail Forsyth, Day W/The. It is, however, understandable because of the length of the story. My pet peeve-lack of deeper characterization-is present here. ![]() Is he gay or not? Is he interested or not? Is he a top or a bottom? Is he into one-nighters or in it for the long haul? Typical relationship questions. Their attraction is instant, but they remain uncertain of each other at first. Sean, after a long reign as one of the top Irish boys' names in the US, has now slipped as parents look to fresher Irish choices such as Liam and Aidan. Told in first person from Sean’s POV and in the present tense, this story shows us how Sean, starting workouts at a gym, meets Toby, a worker there. The name Sean is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin meaning 'God is gracious'. ![]() |