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Samuel Morrison, a farmer from Iowa, is in need of a wife and a mother for Lizzie, his three-year old daughter. He reads an article from Massachusetts advertising mail order brides. He writes to the agency stating he's looking for a partner who will work by his side and, hopefully, come to care for him and be a loving mother to Lizzie. Hannah Brown responds to his letter. Though she doesn't say too much about herself, Samuel decides to take a chance and asks her to come to Iowa.

Doctor Horrible, Jayne Cobb, Oz, Fitz-Simmons, Echo, Pike, Saffron, Kaywinnet, the Groosalugg, Skip, Satsu, Dana Polk, Perfect Jheung, Icarus, the Siphon, Edna Giles, Dandelion Naizen, and especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With Whedon's superhero names, goddess names, flower names, saint's names, and dozens of British names, he's filling his world with references from Shakespeare to manga, delighting fans who look closer. Which names repeat the most? Which characters have secret links?

Who was Cinna? What do the hawthorn and primrose symbolize? Or President Snow's roses and Peeta's bread? What about Katniss's last name? Bringing details from myths, herbal guides, military histories, and the classics, English professor and award-winning pop culture author Valerie Estelle Frankel sheds light on the deeper meanings behind Panem's heroes and villains in this hottest of YA trilogies.

Why does Daenerys receive magical eggs? What does a hand symbolize or a horn? There are meaningful towers and water gardens stretching from the pyramids of Meereen to the infamous Iron Throne. Meanwhile George R. R. Martin's characters chomp on bloody beef, blood oranges, red wine, beets, and pomegranates between the inevitable bloodbaths.

With oodles of steamy romance, paranormal time travel, adventure, and much more, Outlander is sweeping the nation. From over a dozen volumes to its newest incarnation as a breathtaking Starz show, it continues to delight, even with subtle, clever changes. But what was life really like then - from kilts and bagpipes to selkies and the fair folk? Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie and why was his campaign so disastrous for the Highlanders?

BBC's Sherlock has brought the classic adventures to brilliant life; fans across the world are delighting in every moment. But more is hidden within the episodes for the more serious fans: nonstop hints to the original adventures and the classic films as well. Within this book are all the references, with quotes from the actors and creators, notes from John and Sherlock's blogs, and loads of colorful symbolism.

Doctor Who is a show about books, TV, and science fiction for the fans within us all: the Tenth Doctor loves Harry Potter, the Eleventh Doctor wears costumes, and Martha Jones wants to record Shakespeare's lost play and sell it on the Internet. As the characters gush over Agatha Christie or tangle with Men in Black, they enter a self-referential world of fiction about fiction, delighting in pure fandom.

Since the time of the abolitionists, no movement has so politicized social life in the United States as feminism. Responsible for wide-ranging legislation, such as women's right to vote and the right to an abortion, feminists have fought their way to the center of the country's political dialogue and made themselves a major presence there. But the road to such influence has not been easy.

Ten-year old Andy Thompson disobeys his mother and sneaks into the basement of an old abandoned house that's due for demolition. He stumbles upon a mysterious box under an old cabinet. And his troubles begin when he looks inside. The Crew brothers, twelve-year old Jason, and ten-year old Danny, also find their way to the basement. New to town, Jason has established himself as the school bully. A struggle ensues between Andy and Jason and the bully ends up as a toad. Somehow, the boys must reverse the magical spell.

I'm sure you have experienced visiting your doctor when you're feeling under the weather and notice that before any of the consultation starts, the doctor takes your blood pressure first? I'm sure you've noticed this when visiting clinics as well. One of the first things that doctors or any other health care professionals always checks is your blood pressure. This is even if the illness you went to the doctor for in the first place is not related whatsoever to your blood pressure.

Are you confused with the seemingly endless options for weight-loss programs and diet plans? Are you looking for a specific program that could help you lose weight as well as manage your blood pressure? Then the DASH diet is definitely for you.

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up. The world...

Das alles hält die Wissenschaftlerin Helen York für Aberglauben, selbst als sie einen geheimnisvollen, alten Reiseführer ersteht, der sie wie durch einen Zauber dazu bringt, sofort nach Schottland zu fahren. Alistair Turner, erfolgreich, gutaussehend und ja - auch Multimillionär, staunt nicht schlecht, als Helen plötzlich vor seinem Cottage in den Highlands steht und um Hilfe bittet, da ihr Auto liegen geblieben ist.

Découvrir la personne derrière le hashtag et concept : Les Aventures d'Une Nounou à savoir Estelle. Mieux connaitre sa personne afin de rentrer dans Son Univers rempli d'aventures en tant que nounou et aussi en tant qu'Estelle simplement. Les Aventures d'Une Nounou s'adressent autant aux enfants qu'aux parents, bien évidemment à toutes les nounous et toute personne curieuse de découvrir de belles âmes derrière des aventures atypiques, drôles et très édifiantes. Retrouvez-moi intégralement via mes réseaux sociaux suivants : Facebook 👉🏽 Estelle Sandrine Ngaleba Instagram ...

Suis le récit plein d'humour d’une entrepreneure en devenir qui compte bien tout péter ! 🚀 Ici, on va parler de mon histoire de vie, de business au sens large et d'argent de manière hyper décomplexée. Je vous donnerai également des petits conseils sur la finance, la gestion de budget, l'investissement, la productivité, la motivation, le développement personnel, la confiance en soi et bien d'autres ! 😄 Parcours entrepreneurial 100% transparent et spontané : réussites, échecs, désillusions, doutes, auto-dérision, conseils... Je vous partage tout en temps réel ! RDV ...

Estelle’s memoir, published sixty-four years after her liberation from the Nazis, is a narrative of fear and hope and resiliency. While it is a harrowing tale of destruction and loss, it is also a story of the goodness that still exists in a dark world, of survival and renewal.

London in Mind, hosted by Dr Estelle Moore, Chair of the Psychological Professions Network [PPN] in London, brings conversations that matter with service users, professionals and partners to explore the latest clinical insights, workforce issues, and system-wide innovations shaping psychologically informed health and care in line with the new NHS Long Term Plan.

🎙️ Ose tes émotions -Transforme ta façon de vivre et de ressentir le mondeL’intelligence émotionnelle, on en parle partout… mais concrètement, qu'est-ce que c'est ? Et surtout : comment ça se vit, ça se ressent, ça se construit, dans la vraie vie ?Dans Ose tes émotions, je pars à la rencontre d’experts pour éclairer ce concept avec des regards multiples, et je t’emmène aussi explorer des croyances tenaces sur les émotions : ces petites phrases qu’on a tous entendues, qui nous freinent sans qu’on s’en rende compte.Chaque épisode t’apporte :des déclics pour te ...

💫 Bienvenue dans La Voix des Puissantes, le podcast pour toutes les femmes en quête de libération et de transformation. Dans cet espace, nous explorons l'astrologie, la mémoire transgénérationnelle, les archétypes féminins et l'harmonisation du corps et de l'esprit pour te reconnecter à ta puissance intérieure. Ce podcast est fait pour toi si tu souhaites comprendre l'origine de tes blocages, t'approprier une spiritualité concrète et te libérer des conditionnements. Chaque épisode offre des éclairages astrologiques, des récits personnels et des rencontres inspirantes avec des...

Lors de la plus belle semaine de leur vie au château de Dunloch, sur les rives du Loch Ness en Écosse, Declan Ramsay a réalisé qu'il était bisexuel en tombant amoureux de Sam, le fils de son patron. Dégoûté par l'homosexualité de son fils et furieux de la relation de ce dernier avec son employé, Declan, il met tout en œuvre pour les séparer. Declan n'a pas le choix, s'il ne veut pas renoncer à Sam, il doit braver les machinations dangereuses de Sir James. Leur amour résistera-t-il à l'épreuve du secret et du mensonge ?