Agnes, the daughter of a duke, is in love with crown prince Lucilleur, the man she's been betrothed to since they were both children. But before they can wed, Agnes is hit with a bombshell: Lucilleur doesn't return her feelings and wants to break their engagement so he can marry his true love, a different noblewoman with a sweet and innocent demeanor. Agnes is more than just heartbroken--she's angry. Her "sweet" rival might not be sweet at all, and her beloved prince has wrecked her future. This means war...both in politics and in bed.

Agnès has had enough from her ex-fiance, Lucilleur, and his lover, Lilie. In despair, she throws herself off the balcony--with Lucilleur hot on her heels, saving her life by risking his. However, when Agnès wakes up from her fall, the heroic Lucilleur is gone, replaced by an obstinate prince who demands she marry him. Agnès, every bit as stubborn as he is, refuses to be a political pawn and rejects him. Left with no other options, Lucilleur magically binds himself to her. But will his feelings get through to Agnès, or will their bedroom activities force these two to finally be honest with each other?

A ruthless romantic drama about noble politics, scorned lovers, and revenge. Part of Seven Seas' Steamship imprint (sexy romance for women)! Agnès, the daughter of a duke, is in love with crown prince Lucilleur, the man she's been betrothed to since they were both children. But before they can wed, Agnès is hit with a bombshell: Lucilleur doesn't return her feelings and wants to break their engagement so he can marry his true love, a different noblewoman with a sweet and innocent demeanor. Agnès is more than just heartbroken--she's angry. Her "sweet" rival might not be sweet at all, and her beloved prince has wrecked her future. This means war...both in politics and in bed.

In a remote kingdom, there lived a princess, adored by her subjects and wielding powerful magic. But as her land was ravaged by an endless war, she lost everything: her people, her family, her loved ones, and eventually, her own life. Until she opened her eyes and awoke in a place she’d never seen before! A thousand years have passed, and she finds herself reincarnated into someone else's body. Realizing the person she's now living as is despised by her own family and even her fiancé, the former princess struggles to understand this new world and the events that have transpired since her death. There’s a lot to be upset about, but first on the list: how in the world did future magic turn out so lame?

Leticiel has begun to move forward in her new life as Drossell. Suddenly, a mysterious masked man appears who seems to know her former self from a thousand years ago, then tries to take away her magic. Before he flees, he leaves her some mysterious parting words as an explanation: "Because we are two people whose destinies are intertwined." Witnessing the destruction left in the wake of the masked man, Leticiel resolves to face the true power hidden within herself and stop him.

WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES This interactive and illustrated book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more! Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families. The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, tells kids about the forest internet, aphids who keep ants as pets, nature’s water filters, and more fascinating things that happen under the canopy. Featuring simple activities kids can try on their own, along with quizzes, photographs, and more, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? covers a range of amazing topics including: How trees talk to each other (hint: through the wood wide web!) Why trees are important in the city How trees make us healthy and strong How trees get sick, and how we can help them get better This engaging and visually stunning book encourages learning and fun as kids discover the wonder of the natural world outside their windows. "Lush full-color photos and pictures create an immersive experience and the layout facilitates engaged, delighted learning. ...this book may prompt frequent family visits to, and a new appreciation for, neighborhood trees and local forests.” —Washington Parent

Make motion capture part of your graphics and effects arsenal. This introduction to motion capture principles and techniques delivers a working understanding of today's state-of-the-art systems and workflows without the arcane pseudocodes and equations. Learn about the alternative systems, how they have evolved, and how they are typically used, as well as tried-and-true workflows that you can put to work for optimal effect. Demo files and tutorials provided on the downloadable resources deliver first-hand experience with some of the core processes.

Now in its fifth edition, The Practice of Family Therapy comes at a time when traditional approaches to psychotherapy have given way to multidimensional strategies that best serve the needs of diverse groups who are grappling with the many challenges unique to family therapy practice. With expanded coverage of different models, along with new developments in evidence-based and postmodern practices, this integrative textbook bridges the gap between science and systemic/relational approaches, as it guides the reader through each stage of family therapy. Part I lays the groundwork by introducing the first-, second-, and third-generation models of family therapy, teaching the reader to integrate different elements from these models into a systemic structure of practice. Part II explores the practical application of these models, including scripts for specific interventions and rich case examples that highlight how to effectively work with diverse client populations. Students will learn how to make connections between individual symptoms and cutting-edge family practices to respond successfully to cases of substance abuse, trauma, grief, depression, suicide risk, violence, LGBTQ families, and severely mentally ill clients and their families. Also included are study guides for each model and a glossary to review main concepts. Aligned with the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards’ (AMFTRB) knowledge and content statements, this textbook will be key reading for graduate students who are preparing for the national licensing exam in marriage and family therapy.

As COVID-19 sprawled across the world, our youth had to adjust to life without the support of their peers, teachers, clubs, and communities. The Unapologetic Voice House created a Young Adult imprint called YA Stories! to give children between the ages of 11 - 17 an outlet to express themselves through.. After the Nova is the first anthology published by YA Stories!. In this anthology, you will find stories of perseverance and strength. Our female-driven narratives explore themes of escape, isolation, and the passage of time. Some stories explore the comfort of home and school, and others span oceans, mountains, fields, and the stars. Some stories are set in the future, others in the distant past, but they all dwell on a common question:. How do we pick ourselves up after a disaster?

What images come to mind with the words “women”, “aging”, “old”, even “elderly”? Are they stereotypes? Are there any positive associations? The thirteen contributions to this edited volume explore a broad range of images of old women, ranging from medieval “old wives” to contemporary re-imaginations of shamans and witches and empowering self-portraits. Works from medieval Europe to colonialtime Polynesia, present West Africa, Japan, and the Americas, in a multiplicity of media are explored in detail. These studies of varied representations of “old women” offer fresh perspectives and an engaging dialogue about society's values and preconceptions regarding the wisdom of our elders and the “golden years” in different times and cultures.