From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival. The Philippines, 1941. When U.S. Navy nurse Eleanor Lindstrom, U.S. Army nurse Penny Franklin, and Filipina nurse Lita Capel forge a friendship at the Army Navy Club in Manila, they believe they’re living a paradise assignment. All three are seeking a way to escape their pasts, but soon the beauty and promise of their surroundings give way to the heavy mantle of war. Caught in the crosshairs of a fight between the U.S. military and the Imperial Japanese Army for control of the Philippine Islands, the nurses are forced to serve under combat conditions and, ultimately, endure captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War. As their resiliency is tested in the face of squalid living arrangements, food shortages, and the enemy’s blatant disregard for the articles of the Geneva Convention, the women strive to keep their hope— and their fellow inmates—alive; though not without great cost. In this sweeping story based on the true experiences of nurses dubbed “the Angels of Bataan;” three women shift in and out of each other’s lives through the darkest days of the war, buoyed by their unwavering friendship and distant dreams of liberation. “Three of the biggest powerhouses in historical fiction come together to pen this breathtaking story of three nurses serving in the Philippines during the Second World War.” — PAM JENOFF , New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star World War II historical fiction inspired by real-life experiences Stand-alone novel Includes discussion questions for book clubs Also by authors: Code Name Hélène, The Ways We Hide, The Nature of Fragile Things

Where did cabaret come from? What has it got to do with pre-war Berlin, decadent society and Nazis? How does it turn into media cabaret and the sisterhood of sleaze? Is cabaret a primary vehicle for exploring the range of sexual practices and alternative sexual identities? In this new book William Grange brings into one place for the first time the range of practices now associated with the form of cabaret. Beginning with its origins in speciality German theatres and the development both of the sheet music industry and disc recordings, Grange tracks the form through into its golden age in the 1920s and beyond. The book's three sections deal first with the emergence of Berlin as the 'German Chicago', where cabaret flourished in the midst of post-war political turmoil. The abolition of censorship allowed nude dancing and sexually explicit songs and routines. It also saw the introduction of kick-line dancing and black performers. In the book's second and third sections Grange takes the story forward into the post second-world-war world, describing how the form moved outwards from central Europe to move across the whole world, reaching Singapore and Australia, and as it did so settling into the range of forms in which we know it today. Some of these forms became 'media cabaret' looking towards the new media age, the postmodernism that followed on from modernism. To this age, even in its new forms, cabaret brought its old habits of making challenges to assumptions around gender identities and sexual practices. As throughout its whole history, cabaret was a form that provided particular vehicles for female performers. And whereas it once served up whore songs and nude dancing it now offers a sisterhood of sleaze.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of Insurgent, the second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. As war surges in the factions of dystopian Chicago all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that began in Divergent. “Roth knows how to write. The novel’s love story, intricate plot, and unforgettable setting work in concert to deliver a novel that will rivet fans of the first book.” —Publishers Weekly “An addictive sequel to the acclaimed Divergent. Another spectacular cliffhanger.” —Kirkus Reviews EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS Deleted Scenes: Tris and Tobias Break Up; The Roots of Amity; Marking the Divergent; Tris's Erudite Hallucination As alliances shift and the casualties mount, Tris is haunted by one question: can she forgive herself in time to save the people she loves? A High-Stakes Dystopian World: Explore the ruins of a futuristic Chicago as the faction system collapses into all-out war. A Strong Female Protagonist: Haunted by impossible choices, Tris must confront her own grief and trauma to become the leader her people need. Complex Science Fiction Romance: As Tris and Tobias (Four) fight a war on two fronts, their loyalty to each other—and their love—will be pushed to the breaking point. Shocking Political Intrigue: Nothing is what it seems as Tris uncovers conspiracies that could shatter her understanding of their entire society.

The second book in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. When they think you will fail . . . fail to listen. As the only female page in history to pass the first year of training to become a knight, Keladry of Mindelan is a force to be reckoned with. But even with her loyal circle of friends at her side, Kel's battle to prove herself isn't over yet. She is still trying to master her paralyzing fear of heights and keep up with Lord Wyldon's grueling training schedule. When a group of pages is trapped by bandits, the boys depend on Kel to lead them to safety. The kingdom's nobles are beginning to wonder if she can succeed far beyond what they imagined. And those who hate the idea of a female knight are getting desperate-they will do anything to thwart her progress. More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure. "Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home." -SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace." -LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

From the bestselling author of the Boston Bolts Hockey Series comes a friends-to-strangers-to-lovers hockey romance featuring the next generation of Langfields. There are only two things I've ever truly wanted in my life. To be a goalie in the NHL and JJ Hanson. In a twisted way, both dreams have come true. Rather than a spot on the roster though, I'm now the first female goalie coach in the NHL. JJ Hanson's coach, specifically. Not only is he one of my players-making him totally off limits-he's also a single dad and still technically married. Oh, and thanks to my father's meddling, he's now my roommate, along with his cousin and her three kids, my sister and her four-year-old twins, my cousin, and JJ''s daughter, who I unfortunately adore. Yup, I'm living with six kids under the age of five, and the only man I've ever loved. There was a time when JJ was my closest friend, and for one perfect moment, he was mine. Now we don't even talk. JJ is determined to change that, though, and when opportunity strikes and suddenly both of my dreams are within reach, I have to make a decision. Can I step out onto that ice as the first female goalie in the NHL and trust JJ with my heart? I've never been one to walk away from a challenge. Maybe the only way JJ and I can move forward is to go back to the start. Paper Rings is a friends-to-lovers, single-dad, second-chance hockey romance with dual POV and a dual timeline featuring a Brownstone like Mother Faker and many of your favorite characters from the Langfield Brothers' family. It is the first book in the New Romantics Series and a complete standalone.

Fourth Wing meets Formula 1 in this high-action, slow burn sports romantasy as two rival riders reunite at the annual dragon racing Grand Prix. The Silverscale Grand Prix is the national championship of dragon racing - a high-speed, often deadly, elite sport with an unimaginably big cash prize. Asta and her dragon Carmine are unlikely competitors. No sponsors, no high-tech gear, no fans out in the stands. Not to mention that a female rider hasn't won the Prix for nearly sixty years. The odds are stacked against them - but Asta is determined to prove everyone wrong: the training school that kicked her out for fighting a classmate, her family who wished she'd never left the farm, and, most of all, her infuriatingly arrogant childhood-best-friend-turned-rival Felix, the poster-boy heir to the Seraphin racing dynasty and reigning tournament champion. Raw talent alone won't be enough to get Asta and Carmine through these races - and it soon becomes clear that the risks Asta has taken to get to Silverscale could have devastating consequences. Time to think fast, or die trying . . . 🔥 Deadly games 🔥 Friends-to-enemies-to-lovers 🔥 Second chance romance 🔥 Slow burn 🔥 Found family

A surprise homecoming tests the bonds of sisterhood as a hidden past comes to light . . . Disgraced eldest sister Claire Summers has been living in exile as companion to a stern great-aunt in Scotland. About to lose her place and longing to be reconciled with her estranged family, Claire sees an advertisement from someone looking for a "respectable female partner" in a Sidmouth boarding house. Is it a sign? She answers the ad, hoping she has not made another reckless mistake. When she meets the handsome, secretive proprietor, she wonders what he's hiding and if he's any more trustworthy than the nobleman who betrayed her years ago. Claire is drawn to him even though she fears he will reject her when he discovers her genteel façade hides a less-than-respectable past. Meanwhile, the Summers family learns their great-aunt has died and Claire has disappeared without a word. The sisters rally together to find their lost sibling, but will their unexpected reunion heal old wounds and rekindle their bonds . . . or deepen the divide? Return to the captivating Devonshire coast as the Summers sisters navigate romance, second chances, and the enduring strength of sisterhood in the face of adversity.

The Instant New York Times bestseller! From the author of Blood of Hercules and TikTok sensation, the second book in Jasmine Mas’s original dark and twisted Cruel Shifterverse trilogy, now in deluxe paperback with gorgeous stenciled edges, foil detail, and original character art. Are you ready to enter into a new realm? It’s an all-out fight for survival in the deadly gladiator Fae Games. I shifted into a saber-toothed tiger...but that was just the beginning. Jax, Cobra, and Ascher are now my teammates. Once again, we're fighting for our lives. And our futures. But nothing is as it seems, and for every secret we uncover, another unfolds. Under the spiteful watch of Xerxes and the evil Fae Queen, it's not clear we're going to survive. Can we work together? Or will we implode? One thing is for sure, I'm about to uncover my destiny. Power is in my veins. Don’t miss the conclusion of Sadie’s dark and twisted trilogy in Psycho Beasts! Perfect for readers who love: Morally Gray Alpha Heroes Strong Female Characters Extreme Enemies to Lovers Super steamy heat level Over the top obsessive males Cruel Shifterverse Psycho Shifters Psycho Fae Psycho Beasts

Both Muslims and non-Muslims see women in most Muslim countries as suffering from social, economic, and political discrimination, treated by law and society as second-class citizens subject to male authority. This discrimination is attributed to Islam and Islamic law, and since the late 19th century there has been a mass of literature tackling this issue. Recently, exciting new feminist research has been challenging gender discrimination and male authority from within Islamic legal tradition: this book presents some important results from that research. The contributors all engage critically with two central juristic concepts; rooted in the Qur'an, they lie at the basis of this discrimination. One refers to a husband's authority over his wife, his financial responsibility toward her, and his superior status and rights. The other is male family members' right and duty of guardianship over female members (e.g., fathers over daughters when entering into marriage contracts) and the privileging of fathers over mothers in guardianship rights over their children. The contributors, brought together by the Musawah global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family, include Omaima Abou-Bakr, Asma Lamrabet, Ayesha Chaudhry, Sa'diyya Shaikh, Lynn Welchman, Marwa Sharefeldin, Lena Larsen and Amina Wadud.

'The master storyteller' - The Times 'This fresh concept is carried off with effortless skill' - Barry Forshaw Jackdaws by Ken Follett is an irresistible novel of the French Resistance, love, courage and revenge set in the Second War War. A Failed Mission Two weeks before D-Day, the French Resistance try to destroy a telephone exchange vital to Nazi communications. Heavily defended, the mission fails disastrously. A Daring Plan With invasion looming, Flick Clairet, a British secret agent, proposes a daring but perilous new plan. She, along with an all-female team - the Jackdaws - will infiltrate and neutralize the exchange before Allied Forces land in France. A Race Against Time However, unbeknownst to Flick, Rommel has assigned a brilliant spy-catcher - Dieter Franck - to crush the French Resistance. And now Franck is closing in . . . *** Praise for Jeffrey Archer: 'Monumentally epic' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series There's a reason he's a bestseller - he can tell a story . . . It's like watching a high-end boxset - The Times 'Follett is a master' - The Washington Post 'One of the great, bestselling novelists' - The Daily Telegraph 'Suspenseful, gripping' - New York Post 'Deeply satisfying' - Entertainment Weekly

As she approached her one hundredth birthday, Betty Webb was finally ready to tell in full the story of her extraordinary life, not least the years she spent as the only female codebreaker during the Second World War to work at both Bletchley Park and the Pentagon. The incredible true story of the only woman to have worked during the Second World War as a codebreaker at both Bletchley Park and the Pentagon. Betty Webb is the only surviving codebreaker to have worked on both Nazi and Japanese codes at Bletchley Park during the Second World War. This is the tale of her extraordinary life. Betty has had a ringside seat to history. Born one hundred years ago, she spent her childhood in the Shropshire countryside during the 1920s - without heating, electricity or running water. As a schoolgirl, thanks to her mother's desire for her to learn to speak German proficiently, she took part in an exchange programme and spent time in Nazi Germany. It was 1937 and Germany was on the cusp of war. As a small act of rebellion, she refused to give the Nazi salute alongside her classmates. Back in England, after graduating from school, Betty faced the usual limited opportunities for employment on offer to women at the time. However, with the war in full swing, fate intervened and in 1941, wanting to play her part in the war effort, Betty joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (Women's Army). After being interviewed by an intelligence officer, she found herself at Euston station with her kit-bag, a travel warrant in her pocket and instructions to get off the train at Bletchley Park. There, having signed the Official Secrets Act with a gun laid next to her on the table highlighting the enormous importance of the work she was about to do, she joined the ranks of the other men and women 'codebreakers'. Between 1941 and 1945 Betty Webb played a vital role in the top-secret efforts being made to decipher the secret communications of the Germans and later the Japanese. In 1945, as other members of the forces returned home from the war in Europe, she was sent to the Pentagon and was in Washington DC when the atomic bombs fell and when Eisenhower announced the end of the war. Betty was unable to reveal the true nature of her work, even to her parents, until years later. In this fascinating book, she revisits the key moments of her life and recounts the incredible stories from her time at Bletchley Park.

As she approached her one hundredth birthday, Betty Webb was finally ready to tell in full the story of her extraordinary life, not least the years she spent as the only female codebreaker during the Second World War to work at both Bletchley Park and the Pentagon. The incredible true story of the only woman to have worked during the Second World War as a codebreaker at both Bletchley Park and the Pentagon. Betty Webb is the only surviving codebreaker to have worked on both Nazi and Japanese codes at Bletchley Park during the Second World War. This is the tale of her extraordinary life. Betty has had a ringside seat to history. Born one hundred years ago, she spent her childhood in the Shropshire countryside during the 1920s - without heating, electricity or running water. As a schoolgirl, thanks to her mother's desire for her to learn to speak German proficiently, she took part in an exchange programme and spent time in Nazi Germany. It was 1937 and Germany was on the cusp of war. As a small act of rebellion, she refused to give the Nazi salute alongside her classmates. Back in England, after graduating from school, Betty faced the usual limited opportunities for employment on offer to women at the time. However, with the war in full swing, fate intervened and in 1941, wanting to play her part in the war effort, Betty joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (Women's Army). After being interviewed by an intelligence officer, she found herself at Euston station with her kit-bag, a travel warrant in her pocket and instructions to get off the train at Bletchley Park. There, having signed the Official Secrets Act with a gun laid next to her on the table highlighting the enormous importance of the work she was about to do, she joined the ranks of the other men and women 'codebreakers'. Between 1941 and 1945 Betty Webb played a vital role in the top-secret efforts being made to decipher the secret communications of the Germans and later the Japanese. In 1945, as other members of the forces returned home from the war in Europe, she was sent to the Pentagon and was in Washington DC when the atomic bombs fell and when Eisenhower announced the end of the war. Betty was unable to reveal the true nature of her work, even to her parents, until years later. In this fascinating book, she revisits the key moments of her life and recounts the incredible stories from her time at Bletchley Park.

In this first volume of "The Soulbringers Law - The Origin," multi-billionaire Theodor Menster decides in 2077, after the murders of his first and second wive within just eleven years, to have a special female android built for himself. Celine Menster, activated in 2087, one of five androids originally approved by the authorities for free personal development, is endowed with a soul by higher beings, the ancient Archons, because she is more than a machine. An ancient law - The Soulbringers Law - requires this. Celine has the same sensory characteristics as humans, is perceived by her environment as a real woman, and can only be recognized as an android by her creators, the engineers of Syndroid AG, only with the aid of devices. She is the perfect woman, has real emotions, and loves the man for whom she was created with all her heart. As a sentient, independent being at Theo's side, she experiences the first exciting years of her existence with ups and downs and, after a long battle in the courts, is recognized by the highest court as an independent, living, and sentient person. When Theo is treacherously killed in an ambush by one of his enemies years after Celine's initial activation, the virtually immortal, animated android implements an inconceivable, long-planned experiment.

A grown up Little Red Riding Hood meets werewolves and witches in an adult fantasy romance that's perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa. To enter the woods as a human is death... But I am no mere human. They call me 'witch'. As one of the last surviving witches, Faelyn's sole duty is to keep the protective barriers on the forests where the lykin roam. But when she encounters the elusive primordial spirit of the moon, everything changes. Taken to the magical land of Midscape, the Wolf King claims her as his bride - she's essential to his ability to keep his crown. But Faelyn refuses a life of servitude, for both herself and the moon spirit Aurora, underneath the king's cruel rule. As she hatches a dangerous plan for them to escape, help comes from an unlikely ally: Evander, the king's blisteringly handsome knight. But her sworn protector has secrets of his own. Secrets that might change her life forever... A Dawn with the Wolf Knight is a complete, *standalone novel*. For readers who love romantasy novels with second-chance/long-lost love, life-changing female friendships, deep lore, forbidden romance, slow-burn, and a happily ever after. Pre-order now!

'One of the great bestselling novelists' - The Sunday Telegraph 'Follett is a master storyteller' - The Times Jackdaws by Ken Follett is an irresistible novel of the French Resistance, love, courage and revenge set in the Second War War. A Failed Mission Two weeks before D-Day, the French Resistance try to destroy a telephone exchange vital to Nazi communications. Heavily defended, the mission fails disastrously. A Daring Plan With invasion looming, Flick Clairet, a British secret agent, proposes a daring but perilous new plan. She, along with an all-female team - the Jackdaws - will infiltrate and neutralize the exchange before Allied Forces land in France. A Race Against Time However, unbeknownst to Flick, Rommel has assigned a brilliant spy-catcher - Dieter Franck - to crush the French Resistance. And now Franck is closing in . . . Praise for Ken Follett 'Follett excels in telling a yarn. Intrigue, double-twists, exciting, satisfying . . . you won't be able to put it down' - Independent 'While grand events and themes are at the core of the novel, it is the richness of the characters and the intertwining of their often disparate stories that steal the show' - The Sunday Times 'Few writers can come up with the thrills more effectively than Ken Follett' - The Guardian 'Crackles with suspense' - The Daily Telegraph 'A sizzling narrative . . . Follett is a master' - Time

LEARN SPANISH As the second most widely spoken language in the United States, there is no wonder that you want to learn Spanish! This amazing language is spoken in many different countries, and is an incredibly useful skill to have. Unlike many other books out there, this one does not make any wild claims. This book wont make you fluent within hours, or have you 'master' the language within a week. However, this book will provide you with the basic knowledge, pronunciation, sentence structure, and common words that will make mastering the language a lot easier! Once you understand how the language is spoken, including the masculine and feminine words, how words change when they are plural compared to singular, and how sentences are structured, it is simply a matter of learning more and more words until your vocabulary reaches an advanced stage. This book provides you with this necessary knowledge, along with the basic words, phrases, nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives required to have simple conversations! Here Is What You'll Learn About... The Spanish Alphabet Why Words are Female/Male Useful Phrases Singular VS Plural Words How to Use Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, and Verbs How to Count Common Words You Must Learn How to Structure Sentences in Spanish

With contributions from Salman Akhtar, Muge Alkan, Gulgun Alptekin, Mine Ozguroglu Cukurcesme, Yavuz Erten, Cemile Serin Gurdal, Elif Nisan Ilkmen, Ulku Elif Gurisik, Bella Habip, Cuneyt Iscan, Sureyya Iscan, T. Byram Karasu, M. Sagman Kayatekin, Z. Emel Kayatekin, Pinar Limnili Ozeren, Talat Parman, Kutlughan Soyubol, Duygu Tekgul-Akin, Isil Vahip, Vamik D. Volkan, and Ayla Yazici. The book is divided into four parts. The first looks at the history of psychoanalysis in Turkey. The second investigates the psychology of mothers, fathers, siblings, and the adolescent phase in Turkey. The third addresses the complexities and nuances of identity formation, nostalgic rumination, massive trauma, and female aggression in the context of Turkish society at large, including the use of film and literature. The fourth pertains to technical clinical issues, dealing with matters as diverse as grief, spirituality in the context of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, tenacious maternal transferences and the handling of nonverbal material in the clinical session, to name but a few. While the book is psychoanalytic, not all contributors are analysts; many belong to other fields including psychology, sociology, psychiatry, and cultural anthropology. Thus, this is a book not only for psychoanalysts, but also for members of those fields, psychotherapists, and anyone with an interest in Turkish culture.

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Musik - Sonstiges, Note: upper second class honours, Middlesex University in London, Veranstaltung: Untersuchung und Vergleich der musikalischen Fähigkeiten bei Links- und Rechtshändern, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The current study determines possible relations between handedness, gender and musical aptitude especially focusing on examining a presumed relation between left-handedness and a superior musical aptitude. Eighty subjects consisting of forty left and forty right handers with in each group seventeen subjects with musical education and twenty-three subjects without musical education were tested with Gordon¿s Advanced Measures of Music Audiation and a handedness questionnaire. Out of eighty subjects, fifty-seven were male and twenty-three female. t-Test showed no relation between handedness and musical aptitude, there was no difference in musical aptitude between left handers and right handers. In addition, subjects with musical education, right handers with musical education and males with musical education were found to have a superior musical aptitude than their complement without musical education. No difference was found between left handers with and without musical education and women with and without musical education. Also, no difference was found between left handers with musical education and right handers with musical eduction, the same applies for left handers and right handers without musical education. Finally, no difference was found between men and women. For all tests the error margin was fixed to five percent.

In this first volume of "The Soulbringers Law - The Origin," multi-billionaire Theodor Menster decides in 2077, after the murders of his first and second wive within just eleven years, to have a special female android built for himself. Celine Menster, activated in 2087, one of five androids originally approved by the authorities for free personal development, is endowed with a soul by higher beings, the ancient Archons, because she is more than a machine. An ancient law - The Soulbringers Law - requires this. Celine has the same sensory characteristics as humans, is perceived by her environment as a real woman, and can only be recognized as an android by her creators, the engineers of Syndroid AG, only with the aid of devices. She is the perfect woman, has real emotions, and loves the man for whom she was created with all her heart. As a sentient, independent being at Theo's side, she experiences the first exciting years of her existence with ups and downs and, after a long battle in the courts, is recognized by the highest court as an independent, living, and sentient person. When Theo is treacherously killed in an ambush by one of his enemies years after Celine's initial activation, the virtually immortal, animated android implements an inconceivable, long-planned experiment.

A grown up Little Red Riding Hood meets werewolves and witches in an adult fantasy romance that's perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa. To enter the woods as a human is death... But I am no mere human. They call me 'witch'. As one of the last surviving witches, Faelyn's sole duty is to keep the protective barriers on the forests where the lykin roam. But when she encounters the elusive primordial spirit of the moon, everything changes. Taken to the magical land of Midscape, the Wolf King claims her as his bride - she's essential to his ability to keep his crown. But Faelyn refuses a life of servitude, for both herself and the moon spirit Aurora, underneath the king's cruel rule. As she hatches a dangerous plan for them to escape, help comes from an unlikely ally: Evander, the king's blisteringly handsome knight. But her sworn protector has secrets of his own. Secrets that might change her life forever... A Dawn with the Wolf Knight is a complete, *standalone novel*. For readers who love romantasy novels with second-chance/long-lost love, life-changing female friendships, deep lore, forbidden romance, slow-burn, and a happily ever after. Pre-order now!