The Bastille Family Chronicles: Camille

The Bastille Family Chronicles: Camille
Author: Tiffany M. Davis
Publisher: Paradigm SHIFT Books
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2014-06-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Camille Bastille, MD is the second-born child in a family filled with surgeons As a successful neurosurgeon in Baltimore, Maryland, she keeps most men at arm's length until a chance encounter with Andrew Paxson. But when Camille is caught up in an illegal prescription drug ring, will their relationship stay the course? Special Agent Andrew Paxson of the Drug Enforcement Administration is trying to adjust to his new, less demanding life as a Demand Reduction Agent with the Special Support Unit. He enjoys his growing relationship with Camille, and gets used to his new role in the DEA, until old demons return. Which will he choose: career or Camille?

Stormbringer

Stormbringer
Author: Tai Daniels
Publisher: Paradigm SHIFT Books
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2015-11-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

SHE'S COMING. Oya. Mighty orisha of lightning, storms, and change. A formidable African warrior goddess, she entered into an intimate relationship with a human many years ago. Now, a threat to that human's progeny--and Oya's direct lineage--will pit Oya against the other orisha and those who serve them. Violet Davidson lives a relatively normal life as a Development Associate at a local museum in Atlanta, GA. A freak hiking accident brings her to the attention of Oya, the mighty orisha of storms and lightning. As Violet struggles to deal with her newly manifested powers and shocking discoveries about her family history, she finds herself at the forefront of a brewing orisha war. Some have not forgotten the havoc wreaked by The Lost Children, and will not stop until this new threat is dealt with--permanently.

Enquiring History: The French Revolution

Enquiring History: The French Revolution
Author: Dave Martin
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2013-02-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1444179276

Think more deeply and work more independently at A level History through a carefully thought-out enquiry approach from SHP. Enquiring History: It makes you think! The OFSTED report on school history suggests that the current generation of A Level students have been poorly served by exam-based textbooks which spoon-feed students while failing to enthuse them or develop deeper understandings of studying History The Schools History Project has risen to this challenge with a new series for the next generation. Enquiring History is SHP's fresh approach to Advanced Level History that aims: - To motivate and engage readers - To help readers think and gain independence as learners - To encourage enquiry, and deeper understanding of periods and the people of the past - To engage with current scholarship - To prepare A Level students for university Key features of each Student book - Clear compelling narrative - books are designed to be read cover to cover - Structured enquiries - that explore the core content and issues of each period - 'Insight' panels between enquiries provide context, overview, and extension - Full colour illustrations throughout Web-based support includes - lesson planning tools and activities for teachers - Dynamic eBooks for whole class teaching or individual student reading - Exam advice for each specification The French Revolution This title covers the turbulent history of France from 1774 to 1802 and the revolutionary events and larger than life individuals whose ideas and actions sent shock waves around Europe. Each enquiry tackles a discrete topic which together build a rounded and balanced picture of the causes, the course, the consequences, and the historiography of the revolution. As William Doyle puts it: 'There are few periods in history when so many benevolent intentions led to such unintended chaos and destruction, ...'How and why did this happen? What can we learn from it? What has the French Revolution got to say to us today? Web-based support includes - lesson planning tools and guidance for teachers available from the SHP website http://www.schoolshistoryproject.org.uk/Publishing/BooksSHP- eBooks for whole class teaching or individual student reading available from eBook retailers