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Berwyn Heights (Then and Now)
by Ann Harris DavidsonBerwyn Heights is a village juxtaposed with an American metropolis, as it lies barely 10 miles from the heart of Washington, D.C. It has changed much since its beginnings in 1888, yet it retains its small-town advantages, illustrating that, though a place may change, its essence remains.
Beseelte Tiere: Umwelten und Netzwerke der Tierpsychologie (Cultural Animal Studies #13)
by Kristian KöchyDie Tierpsychologie ist zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts eine prominente Forschungsrichtung zwischen Biologie, Psychologie und Philosophie. Sie fragt nach psychischen Vermögen von Tieren. In essayhaften Studien zu namhaften Protagonisten werden im Buch Forschungskontexte der Tierpsychologie vorgestellt. Die ausgewählten Positionen verstehen menschliche Wahrnehmung ebenso gestalthaft wie die Forschungsgegenstände, die Tiere in ihren Umwelten. Das Buch untersucht Beziehungen von Philosophie und Wissenschaft, skizziert aber zudem eine Philosophie der Tierforschung, die die Interaktion von menschlichen und tierlichen Subjekten anerkennt.
Beside a Burning Sea
by John ShorsFrom the author of Beneath a Marble Sky comes an inspiring new novel of a man and a woman from different worlds whose love is put to the ultimate test as they struggle to survive an extraordinary set of circumstances. View our feature on John Shors' Beside a Burning Sea. One moment, the World War II hospital ship Benevolence is patrolling the South Pacific on a mission of mercy—to save wounded American soldiers. The next, Benevolence is split in two by a torpedo, killing almost everyone on board. A small band of survivors, including an injured Japanese soldier and a young American nurse whom he saves from drowning, makes it to the deserted shore of a nearby island. Akira has suffered five years of bloodshed and horror fighting for the Japanese empire. Now, surrounded by enemies he is supposed to hate, he instead finds solace in their company—and rediscovers his love of poetry. While sharing the mystery and beauty of this passion with Annie, the captivating but tormented woman he rescued, Akira grapples with the pain of his past while helping Annie uncover the promise of her future. Meanwhile, the remaining castaways endure a world not of their making—a world as barbaric as it is beautiful, as hateful as it is loving. With the blend of epic storytelling and emotional intensity that distinguishes him as a unique talent, John Shors reveals a powerful story of redemption focusing on unlikely lovers, heroes and villains, and war-torn countries—all, in their own ways, fighting to survive. .
Beside the Bard: Scottish Lowland Poetry in the Age of Burns (Transits: Literature, Thought & Culture 1650-1850)
by George S. ChristianBeside the Bard argues that Scottish poetry in the age of Burns reclaims not a single past, dominated and overwritten by the unitary national language of an elite ruling class, but a past that conceptualizes the Scottish nation in terms of local self-identification, linguistic multiplicity, cultural and religious difference, and transnational political and cultural affiliations. This fluid conception of the nation may accommodate a post-Union British self-identification, but it also recognizes the instrumental and historically contingent nature of “Britishness.” Whether male or female, loyalist or radical, literati or autodidacts, poets such as Alexander Wilson, Carolina Olyphant, Robert Tannahill, and John Lapraik, among others, adamantly refuse to imagine a single nation, British or otherwise, instead preferring an open, polyvocal field, on which they can stage new national and personal formations and fight new revolutions. In this sense, “Scotland” is a revolutionary category, always subject to creative destruction and reformation. Published by Bucknell University Press. Distributed worldwide by Rutgers University Press.
Beside the Seaside: A History of Yorkshire's Seaside Resorts
by John HeywoodAn entertaining, illustrated history of over 4 centuries of life among the seaside resorts along the Yorkshire coast.Almost all of us have happy memories of excursions and holidays spent beside the sea. For many, these include the Yorkshire coast which runs unbroken for more than one hundred miles between the two great rivers, the Tees and the Humber. Within those boundaries are the popular seaside resorts of Whitby, Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington as well as numerous smaller and quieter but equally well-loved destinations. How did the love affair with the area start and how did it develop? Over the years, all the ingredients for the perfect holiday are there—the spas, the sea and sun bathing, board and lodgings, entertainment and just as importantly, the journeys there and back. Beside the Seaside takes a detailed but entertaining look back at the history of these resorts over the last four hundred years and asks, “What does the future hold?” Packed with information, this book is fully illustrated with photographs, old and new, together with paintings and etchings. Coupled with the thoughts and memories of tourists and travellers from the 17th century through to the present time, it gives a fascinating insight into how our ancestors would have spent their time at the coast.Evocative and intriguing, absorbing and surprising, John Heywood’s book will appeal both to those familiar with the area and to others who just enjoy being “Beside the Seaside”.Praise for Beside the Seaside“While the author delights the reader with some splendidly nostalgic content—with illustrations to match—there’s also some reflection on the changing times, a current renaissance and future possibilities. A good book to take with you on your hols.” —Best of British, July 2018, Book of the Month“A brief but fascinating history of the popular seaside resorts of God’s own country.” —Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine“John’s fabulous book examines people’s fascination with and love of seaside resorts in Yorkshire, and the evocative photographs and excellent text make this one of the finest advertisements for such resorts to have ever been published. Brilliant!”—Books Monthly
Beside the Still Waters
by Maryhelen ClagueThe Courage of Love They were the Deveroes-mother and daughter-fierce-willed and determined to have their way, inheritors of the vast Hudson River estate called Southernwood. Emily-Neither her father's fury, nor the threat of poverty could keep her from the man her heart had chosen-Fade Whitman. He was the man they all said was "beneath" her, and the man with whom she forged a triumphant love that was to endure through the generations... Damaris-Proud, splendid, and destined to know the anguish of a heart divided between two men-and the secret torment that was to shadow a lifetime and threaten all that was most precious, all that she had fought for, all that she lived for...
Beside Two Rivers
by Rita GerlachFrom the banks of the Potomac to the misty moors of England, Darcy follows a path where the secrets of the past slowly rise to the surface in this dramatic saga that began in Before the Scarlet Dawn. She meets Ethan Brennan, an aspiring English horse breeder, who embraces her independent spirit and marvels at the simplicity of her faith. Ethan and Darcy fall in love, but are kept apart by a promise to another and a sworn oath to a dying woman whose long-hidden secret threatens Darcy's and Ethan's lives.
Beside Two Rivers
by Rita GerlachA tale of love won and love lost, and the faith to find it again. From the banks of the Potomac to the misty moors of England, Darcy follows a path where the secrets of the past slowly rise to the surface in this dramatic saga that began in Before the Scarlet Dawn. She meets Ethan Brennan, an aspiring English horse breeder, who embraces her independent spirit and marvels at the simplicity of her faith. Ethan and Darcy fall in love, but are kept apart by a promise to another and a sworn oath to a dying woman whose long-hidden secret threatens Darcy's and Ethan's lives.
Besieged: Early Modern British Siege Literature, 1642-1722
by Sharon Alker Holly Faith NelsonSiege literature has existed since antiquity but has not always been understood as a crucial element of culture. Focusing on its magnetic force, Besieged brings to light its popularity and potency between the British Civil War and the Great Northern War in Europe, a period in which literary texts reflected an urgent interest in siege mentality and tactics.Exploring the siege as represented in canonical works by Milton, Dryden, Defoe, Davenant, Cowley, Cavendish, and Bunyan, alongside a wide array of little-known memoirs, plays, poems, and works of prose fiction on military and civilian experiences of siege warfare, Besieged breaks new ground in the field of early modern war literature. Sharon Alker and Holly Faith Nelson draw on theories of space and place to show how early modern Britons feverishly worked to make sense of the immediacy, horror, and trauma of urban warfare, offering a valuable perspective on the literature that captured the cultural imagination during and after the traumatic civil wars of the 1640s.Alker and Nelson demonstrate how the narratives of besieged cities became a compelling way to engage with the fragility of urban space, unstable social structures, developing technologies, and the inadequacy of old heroic martial models. Given the reality of urban warfare in our own age, Besieged provides a timely foundation for understanding the history of such spaces and their cultural representation.
Besieged: An Outlander Novella (Outlander)
by Diana GabaldonIn a thrilling tale of courage and survival from Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Outlander series, Lord John Grey disembarks in Havana to rescue his family—only to get swept up in a fierce rebellion. This novella, originally published in Seven Stones to Stand or Fall, is now available as a standalone ebook. Lord John Grey is happy. His term as military governor of Jamaica is drawing to a close, and he&’s looking forward to fresh beef and burgoo in North Carolina, rather than endless fish and sea-urchin innards marinated in orange juice. His preparations, alas, are interrupted by the sudden arrival of his mother&’s third husband, General Stanley. &“Your mother&’s in Havana,&” General Stanley said. &“Minding your cousin Olivia.&” This seemed like a moderately respectable thing for an elderly lady to be doing, and Grey relaxed slightly. But only slightly. &“I trust she&’s enjoying the weather.&” He raised an eyebrow at his stepfather, who sighed deeply and put his hands on his knees. &“I&’m sure she is. The problem, my boy, is that the British Navy is on its way to lay siege to the city of Havana, and I really think it would be a good idea if your mother wasn&’t in the city when they get there.&” Lord John agrees, and with the help of his loyal valet, Tom Bird, a recovering ex-zombie named Rodrigo, and Rodrigo&’s wife, Azeel (not a zombie, but resourceful and courageous [well, obviously . . . how much nerve does it take to marry a zombie?]), he sets sail at once for Havana, only to discover upon his arrival that his family isn&’t all that&’s in danger. Slave revolts, murder, an invasion in progress, stubborn mules, and adulterous love are the least of it. . . .
Besieged (Skye's Legacy #3)
by Bertrice SmallNew York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small writes exciting love stories that introduce readers to magnificent historic locales and memorable characters. In her newest book, Besieged, she continues her thrilling 17th century saga, Skye's Legacy, with the moving tale of Jasmine's younger daughter, a courageous beauty determined to follow her heart....BesiegedNearly a spinster at twenty, Fortune Lindley is leaving Scotland to return to her birthplace at Maguire's Ford, a vast Ulster estate that she will inherit only if she marries an Irish Protestant. To that end, Fortune has agreed to consider a match with the Protestant aristocrat William Devers, a man suited to her wealth and status. BesiegedBut it is the rebellious and disinherited Catholic elder brother, Kiernan Devers, who steals her heart, driving William to a black and murderous fury. While Fortune and Kiernan's forbidden ecstasy explodes, jealousy and intolerance lead to an unthinkable tragedy--and a destiny that will test Fortune's will to survive in a struggle to claim a land, a legacy, and the only love she'll have. . . Bertrice Small is the author of over twenty-four novels of historical romance. She is a New York Times bestseller, and the recipient of numerous awards. In keeping with her profession, Bertrice Small lives in the oldest English-speaking town in the state of New York, which was founded in 1640. Her light-filled studio is filled with the paintings of her favorite cover artist, Elaine Duillo; a large library; but no computer as she works on an IBM Quietwriter 7, and her long-time assistant, Judy Walker, types the final draft. Because she believes in happy endings, Bertrice Small has been married to the same man, her hero, George, for thirty-six years. They have a son, Thomas, a lovely daughter-in-law, Megan, and two adorable grandchildren, Chandler David and Cora Alexandra. Long-time readers will be happy to know that Nicki the Cockatiel flourishes, along with his cat housemates, Pookie, the long-haired griege and white, and Honeybun, the petite orange with the cream-colored paws.
Besieged and Betrothed (Harlequin Historical Ser. #Vol. 488)
by Jenni FletcherBound to her enemyRuthless warrior Lothar the Frank has laid siege to Castle Haword, but there’s a fiery redhead in his way—and she’s not backing down!More tomboy than trembling maiden, Lady Juliana Danville would rather die than lose the castle. When she’s caught on opposite sides of a war, a marriage bargain is brokered to bring peace. But is blissful married life possible when Juliana has a dangerous secret hidden within the castle walls?
The Besieged City (Penguin Modern Classics)
by Clarice LispectorSeven decades after its original publication, Clarice Lispector’s third novel—the story of a girl and the city her gaze reveals—is in English at last Lucrécia Neves is ready to marry. Her suitors—soldierly Felipe, pensive Perseu, dependable Mateus—are attracted to her tawdry not-quite-beauty, which is of a piece with Sao Geraldo, the rough-and-ready township she inhabits. Civilization is on its way to this place, where wild horses still roam. As Lucrécia is tamed by marriage, Sao Geraldo gradually expels its horses; and as the town strives for the highest attainment it can conceive—a viaduct—it takes on the progressively more metropolitan manners that Lucrécia, with her vulgar ambitions, desires too. Yet it is precisely through this woman’s superficiality—her identification with the porcelain knickknacks in her mother’s parlor—that Clarice Lispector creates a profound and enigmatic meditation on “the mystery of the thing.” Written in Europe shortly after Clarice Lispector’s own marriage, The Besieged City is a proving ground for the intricate language and the radical ideas that characterize one of her century’s greatest writers—and an ironic ode to the magnetism of the material.
Besieged Leningrad: Aesthetic Responses to Urban Disaster (NIU Series in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies)
by Polina BarskovaDuring the 872 days of the Siege of Leningrad (September 1941 to January 1944), the city's inhabitants were surrounded by the military forces of Nazi Germany. They suffered famine, cold, and darkness, and a million people lost their lives, making the siege one of the most destructive in history. Confinement in the besieged city was a traumatic experience. Unlike the victims of the Auschwitz concentration camp, for example, who were brought from afar and robbed of their cultural roots, the victims of the Siege of Leningrad were trapped in the city as it underwent a slow, horrific transformation. They lost everything except their physical location, which was layered with historical, cultural, and personal memory. In Besieged Leningrad, Polina Barskova examines how the city's inhabitants adjusted to their new urban reality, focusing on the emergence of new spatial perceptions that fostered the production of diverse textual and visual representations. The myriad texts that emerged during the siege were varied and exciting, engendered by sometimes sharply conflicting ideological urges and aesthetic sensibilities. In this first study of the cultural and literary representations of spatiality in besieged Leningrad, Barskova examines a wide range of authors with competing views of their difficult relationship with the city, filling a gap in Western knowledge of the culture of the siege. It will appeal to Russian studies specialists as well as those interested in war testimonies and the representation of trauma.
Besieger of Cities
by Alfred DugganEpic historical adventure of one of the most infamous of ancient Macedonians.In the dawning of the Silver Age of Hellas, the Greeks have exchanged political freedom for enormous wealth. But is membership to the new world Empire worth the loss of Liberty? In this new world, any man might be capable of anything. The enigmatic Demetrius believes he can do just that; win back the Empire that his father had helped Alexander to found.Fighting with increasingly ingenious methods, he becomes known for using archers mounted on elephants to conquer castles, and will become one of the most famous men of his time… This epic historical adventure of the ancient Macedonians is perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.
Besieger of Cities
by Alfred L. DugganDemetrius, named “Besieger of Cities,” was the first man to be worshipped as a god during his lifetime by the people of Athens. He passed his life in fighting strenuously to restore the great empire of Alexander which his father had helped to found.In this brilliant panorama of political maneuverings and exciting warfare, Alfred Duggan reveals all sides of a fascinating man whose career was at the center of a turbulent period of world history.“Alfred Duggan’s great gift was his Dickensian ability to create characters who are both believable and likeable. Demetrius has the good humor of Mr. Pickwick and the unfounded hopefulness of Mr. Micawber; it seems only proper that the Besieger’s adventures end in comfortable house arrest rather than a violent death. Nice guys may finish last, but at least they don’t always end up as mincemeat.”—David Maclaine, Historical Fiction“It shines…A first-rate recreation.”—Kirkus Review
Besieging His Lady
by Sarah WinnTo get the land and title he's long sought, Sir Martin le Werre must marry the widow of a recently deceased baron. Although Lady Gwyneth is young and beautiful, years of marriage to an abusive husband have left her cold and unfeeling. Martin's best efforts fail to melt her iciness. Then he finds the whip her former husband punished her with and uses it to make her forget pain and embrace pleasure.
Un beso al azar
by Mary Jo PutneyEl memorable debut de Mary Jo Putney está dominado por una trama llena de pasión que gira en torno a dos historias de amor imposible. Al contrario que su hermana Gina, a la que fascinan las fiestas de la alta sociedad londinense y disfruta imaginando a su futuro marido, la joven y tímida Caroline siempre se ha interesado más por la música que por los hombres. Pero su padre, sir Alfred Hanscombe, no está dispuesto a aceptar más negativas. Ya ha perdido buena parte de sus bienes y se ha empobrecido tanto que la única salida es que sus hijas se casen con hombres ricos. Jason Kincaid, barón de Radford, un hombre famoso por su atractivo y su malhumor, ha decidido rendirse a la voluntad de su tía y, como no quiere esforzarse lo más mínimo en encontrar esposa, acepta la sugerencia de un amigo -que sea el azar quien escoja- y pone en práctica un descabellado sorteo del que Caroline resulta ganadora. Ha de aceptar la proposición sinni siquiera saber cómo tratar a su prometido, un completo desconocido para ella... Por si todo esto no fuera suficiente, el irresistible Reggie, Richard Davenport, un oficial de caballería que acaba de descubrir sus orígenes nobiliarios, está a punto de cruzarse en su camino...
Un beso bajo el firmamento (Trilogía Hampshire #Volumen 1)
by Elizabeth UrianViaja a Hampshire, en la Inglaterra rural de la regencia, con esta nueva y romántica trilogía de Elizabeth Urian y comparte las vidas de los parroquianos de Charlton. El afán de casar a sus respectivas hermanas los llevará del odio al amor. Cordelia gusta a todo el mundo; Elijah es respetado allá donde va. Solo ellos son capaces de tergiversar al otro, lo que los lleva a pelear una y otra vez. Cordelia Landon es una popular solterona. Primogénita del médico local, goza de una vida tranquila junto a su familia y vecinos, a los que está muy unida. Es inteligente, agradable, con buena apariencia y querida por todos los que la conocen... menos por un hombre en particular. Elijah Marlow es el cabeza de familia; un terrateniente sin título, pero con fortuna. Es feliz con su vida apacible y sin grandes sobresaltos. Solo una mujer consigue alterar su paz y cambiar su humor con sus malintencionados comentarios. Ambos tienen hermanas menores a las que desean casar con un buen partido. Cuando un apuesto vizconde decide permanecer durante unas semanas entre las buenas gentes de la parroquia de Charlton, tanto Elijah como Cordelia establecerán una guerra sin cuartel para conseguir que una de las dos sea la elegida. Y mientras la batalla aumenta de intensidad, los demás les harán darse cuenta de que, quizá, esa animosidad tan manifiesta solo es el modo que conocen para ocultar su más grande temor: ser rechazado. ¿Quién saldrá victorioso? ¿Conseguirán ver más allá de la apariencia? ¿Lograrán sus familias hacerles ver lo que siempre ha sido evidente?
Un beso bajo el muérdago
by Simona LiubicichLondres, diciembre de 1889 Jacob Lancaster, hijo del marqués de Boyle, no puede dejar de pensar en la única mujer que lo ha cautivado entre todas las damas de Londres y que siempre lo ha tratado como un caballero servicial a quien se le niega cualquier intento de cortejo. Anne Chase, la hija del duque de Greystone era conocida como «la víbora», debido a sus modos altivos y su pérfido carácter. Ahora, Jacob quiere vengarse, pero en la más grande recepción del año antes de las fiestas navideñas, se da cuenta que Anne no es quien aparenta ser. Es muy tarde cuando se da cuenta de haber cometido un error fatal. La humilló y ahora ella lo detestaba. ¿Cómo podrá reconquistarla, y, sobre todo, querrá ella dejarse reconquistar por el hombre que la hirió intencionalmente? Un cuento de Navidad que empieza con un beso bajo el muérdago…
Un Beso de Navidad
by Christina McKnight Samantha S. PriegoLady Pippa ha sufrido la temporada más terrible en Londres. Ella escapa hacia su propiedad en Somerset, para pasar una tranquila Navidad con su familia, lejos de los ojos atentos de la sociedad. Pero antes de que sus padres puedan alcanzarla, una tormenta cae en Somerset, destruyendo cualquier esperanza de una Navidad blanca. Los caminos se han inundado y es imposible viajar, dejándola encerrada y sola. Pero un guapo, enlodado, enojado y diabólico Lord aparece en su puerta, exigiéndole refugio. Lucas Hartfeld, el Conde de Maddox, ha sido mandado a llamar por sus padres, el Marqués y la Marquesa de Bowmont, para asistir a una fiesta navideña en medio del campo, lejos de su propiedad en Londres. Él sospecha que demandan su asistencia por razones muy diferentes a una simple fiesta en el campo. Cuando la tormenta atrapa su carruaje, se ve forzado a buscar refugio en la única casa que está cerca, una mansión local llamada Casa Helton. Cuando Lady Pippa se muestra reacia a admitirlo, él hace lo que le enseñaron a hacer, demandar que ella le otorgue a él y a sus sirvientes un refugio hasta que la tormenta pase. Pero la hermosa mujer le llama más la atención de lo que está dispuesto a admitir. ¿Podrá Lucas encontrar una salida a este predicamento que sus padres están planeando? Al tiempo que Lady Pippa escanea a otro arrogante y exigente Lord, ella es bombardeada con los recuerdos de las traiciones que sufrió en su pasado. ¿Podrá olvidar aquellas lecciones de vida tan difíciles para reclamar un beso de Navidad de un completo extraño?
El beso de un canalla
by Silvana Borghi Tanya Anne CrosbyLa historia se extiende desde Inglaterra a las colonias en vísperas de la guerra. Jessamine Stone promete no casarse con nadie, sino con su prometido, Christian Hawkindge. Ella se propone recuperar el afecto de Christian, sin saber que su hermano ya le ha ofrecido un soborno para romper su corazón. Impulsado por algo oscuro, Christian acepta el trato del diablo, pero pronto descubre que la inocente pasión, confianza y fe de Jessie socavan su determinación de venganza. Ahora sólo la mujer que ha traicionado puede sanar sus heridas profundas y cicatrizarlas. Pero estos son tiempos peligrosos y el amor por sí solo no puede reparar todas las heridas.
El beso de un Vizconde (Las hijas de la aristocracia #1)
by Linda Rae SandeUn beso es sólo un beso... ¿o no? Tras haber heredado el vizcondado de su tío, George Bennett-Jones es animado por su amante a encontrar una novia, preferiblemente la hija de un aristócrata. A través de una serie de lecciones, instruye a George en los puntos más delicados de conocer y cortejar a una mujer de la ton, y ella tiene una en mente para él. Es amor a primera vista cuando George ve a Lady Elizabeth Carlington bailando con el Conde de Trenton. Pero la belleza de pelo castaño está segura de que el conde le ofrecerá su mano, y tiene toda la intención de aceptarla, ¡aunque su beso sea como el del perro de su mejor amiga! Cuando Elizabeth menciona el desafortunado beso durante la cena del baile, George insinúa que existe un arte para besar, ofreciéndose inocentemente a reemplazar su mala primera impresión con un beso apropiado. Intrigada, y sin saber que George es un vizconde y un mecenas secreto de su caridad, Elizabeth acepta su oferta en el siguiente baile. George está más que feliz de complacerla. Su beso tiene a la hija del marqués tan aturdida, tan asombrada y tan excitada, que hace otra petición bastante inesperada, una que le da a George una oportunidad contra el Conde de Trenton, rubio y de ojos azules. ¿Conseguirá la noche que ha planeado para Elizabeth convencerla de que acepte su mano en matrimonio? ¿O simplemente la dejará con un vívido recuerdo de lo que se perderá si acepta la propuesta de matrimonio del conde? Las lecciones de una amante resultan inestimables en El beso de un vizconde.
El beso definitivo (Los Kinsberly #2)
by Evelin MordánSegunda entrega de la serie «Los Kinsberly». Una apasionante historia de amor. Secuestrada erróneamente por una banda, la vida de la tímida y aislada lady Amber Kinsberly se ve desestabilizada. Cedric, el Jefe, se siente atraído y exasperado desde el primer momento por aquella joven de alta cuna que ha llegado a sus manos por el más exquisito mal entendido. El abismo entre sus personalidades parece estrecharse cuando ella se empeña en convertirse en alguien como él adentrándose a su mundo, algo que Cedric no acaba de considerar una buena idea.