Prey Tell

Prey Tell
Author: Tiffany Bluhm
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493429663

Tiffany Bluhm wishes this wasn't her story to tell. Yet like many women today who are taking action against sexual harassment and sexual assault, it is. Bluhm explores the complex dynamics of power and abuse in systems we all find ourselves in. With honesty and strength, she tells stories of how women have overcome silence to expose the truth about their ministry and professional leaders--and the backlash they so often face. In so doing, she empowers others to speak up against abuses of power. Addressing men and women in all work settings--within the church and beyond--popular author and podcast host Tiffany Bluhm sets out to understand the cultural and spiritual narratives that silence women and to illuminate the devastating emotional, financial, and social impact of silence in the face of injustice. As readers journey with Bluhm, they will be moved to find their own way, their own voice, and their own conviction for standing with women. They'll emerge more ready than ever to advocate for justice, healing, and resurrection.

Ugly Prey

Ugly Prey
Author: Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2017-05-01
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1613736991

Ugly Prey tells the riveting story of poor Italian immigrant Sabella Nitti, the first woman ever sentenced to hang in Chicago, in 1923, for the alleged murder of her husband. Journalist Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi leads readers through the case, showing how, with no evidence and no witnesses, Nitti was the target of an obsessed deputy sheriff and the victim of a faulty legal system. She was also—to the men who convicted her and reporters fixated on her—ugly. For that unforgiveable crime, the media painted her as a hideous, dirty, and unpredictable immigrant, almost an animal. Featuring two other fascinating women—the ambitious and ruthless journalist who helped demonize Sabella through her reports and the brilliant, beautiful, 23-year-old lawyer who helped humanize her with a jailhouse makeover—Ugly Prey is not just a page-turning courtroom drama but also a thought-provoking look at the intersection of gender, ethnicity, and class within the American justice system.

The Machiavellian's Guide to Charm

The Machiavellian's Guide to Charm
Author: Nick Casanova
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2008-02-19
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0595915191

Charm is the ultimate social lubricant. It puts people at ease and soothes tensions in any situation. Charm can stop feuds, create friendships, and even spread joy. It's what makes people laugh and want to be around you. With enough charm, you'll move forward in academia, achieve business success, and enjoy happier, more satisfying relations with loved ones. The Machiavellian's Guide to Charm breaks down the individual components of the sometimes elusive trait of charm and reveals the secret to putting it to work for you. With his unique brand of humor, author Nick Casanova delivers examples of how different personalities-a stiff, a boor, and a charmer-would react in various situations and shows you how to harness the power of charm by focusing on five key elements: Flattery Empathy Self-deprecation Humor Calmness It's entirely possible for anyone to master the art of charm. The principles outlined in The Machiavellian's Guide to Charm are timeless and can be tailored to fit every individual.

Prey Tell

Prey Tell
Author: Amanda Richardson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781739436315

They say monsters are made, not born. He was both... Chase As the second youngest Ravage brother, I've spent my entire adult life rectifying our tainted family name and keeping my urges behind closed doors. Until my best friend's little sister shows up at The Hunt ready to play, and I lose control. I tell myself it's just a taste. Except, with her, I should've known a single taste wouldn't be enough. And then the good girl I've known most of my life drops to her knees. For me. From that moment on, I knew she would only ever be one thing. Mine. Juliet Presenting my brother's best friend with a pros/cons list of why he should take my virginity seemed like a good idea at the time. I thrive on information, data, and lists, and it made sense on paper. Until he rejected me and walked out of my life. Now, eight years later, my life is falling apart despite my careful planning. Tempted with an invite to Ravage Castle, I show up seeking answers to questions I'm not sure I can handle. Except, a furious Chase finds me talking to another man. Under his gilded, arched roof. I soon learn that despite his controlled exterior, Chase seems to have one weakness. Me. Prey Tell is a full-length, brother's best friend/billionaire romance with primal play themes. It is book one in the Ravaged Castle series. All books can be read as standalones. Warning: This book contains a possessive, jealous antihero, explicit sexual situations, and strong language. There is no cheating, and there is a HEA.

Easy Prey

Easy Prey
Author: John Sandford
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425277135

Lucas Davenport investigates an unsettling series of murders in this classic novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series—and this one is John Sandford “at the top of his game” (New York Post)… In life she was a high-profile model. In death she is the focus of a media firestorm that’s demanding action from Lucas Davenport. One of his own men is a suspect in her murder. But when a series of bizarre, seemingly unrelated slayings rock the city, Davenport suspects a connection that runs deeper than anyone had imagined—one that leads to an ingenious killer more ruthless than anyone had feared... FEATURING A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR

The Prey

The Prey
Author: Tom Isbell
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2015-01-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 006221604X

“A compellingly drawn dystopian future.” —BCCB The Maze Runner meets The Hunger Games in this heart-pounding trilogy—now in paperback. Orphaned teens, soon to be hunted for sport, must flee their resettlement camps in their fight for survival and a better life. For in the Republic of the True America, it's always hunting season. Riveting action, intense romance, and gripping emotion make this fast-paced adventure a standout debut. After a radiation blast burned most of the Earth to a crisp, the new government established settlement camps for the survivors. At the camp, sixteen-year-old "LTs" are eager to graduate as part of the Rite. Until they learn the dark truth: LT doesn't stand for lieutenant but for Less Thans, feared by society and raised to be hunted for sport. They escape and join forces with the Sisters, twin girls who've suffered their own haunting fate. Together they seek the fabled New Territory, with sadistic hunters hot on their trail. Secrets are revealed, allegiances are made, and lives are at stake. As unlikely Book and fearless Hope lead their quest for freedom, these teens must find the best in themselves to fight the worst in their enemies. Catch the rest of the series in The Capture and The Release!

Say What?

Say What?
Author: Joel T. Heinen
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-11-28
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1642988111

Religion is a funny thing. Most people believe in one or another and assert that theirs is true. Many religious people also assert that every other religion believed in by anyone else ranges from completely false to highly suspect. There are religions that believe in many gods, others that believe in one god, and there are even religions that preach no gods. There are also sects within religions that disavow other sects within the same religion. There are religions that are extinct and new religions formed all the time. The reformation of older religions is also ongoing. What all religions seem to have in common are (1) supernatural beliefs that others don't believe and (2) absolutely no real demonstrable evidence that can be repeated and shown to others in support of any of their supernatural beliefs. If you think about it, religion truly is a funny thing in every sense of that word. Many people define their religion to be the all-encompassing paradigm of their existence that causes them to do completely virtuous, altruistic things. Yet religion also causes others, who are equally or even more pious, to commit mass murder. And both have been true for many religions throughout history. This volume takes a broad and satirical look at religions writ large, mainly to question. It's aimed largely at atheists and those on the fence, but theists may be encouraged to read it too and question for themselves. How did you acquire religion? Why? What do you believe? Why? Why not believe other equally implausible things that others do believe? This volume is just a light hearted attempt to ask. C'est tout.

Prey

Prey
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: MIRA
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2009-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426835272

In this continuing action-packed paranormal fantasy series, new dangers demand a childish werecat grow up and face responsibility. Sometimes playing cat and mouse is no game . . . Play? Right. My Pride is under fire from all sides, my father’s authority is in question and my lover is in exile. Which means I haven’t laid eyes on Marc’s gorgeous face in months. And with a new mother and an I-know-everything teenager under my protection, I don’t exactly have time to fantasize about ever seeing him again. Then our long-awaited reunion is ruined by a vicious ambush by strays. Now our group is under attack, Marc is missing, and I will need every bit of skill and smarts to keep my family from being torn apart. Forever.

Pray While You're Prey

Pray While You're Prey
Author: Toni L. Wortherly
Publisher: Artistic Esquire Publishing
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2004
Genre:
ISBN: 1933518111

Where do I begin with this review? I think I should take my sisters advice and repeat what she often tells me: If I cant say amen, just say ouch. Keeping that in mind, Im over here saying ouch because author Toni L. Wortherly is on my toe stomping pretty hard with this petite but powerful book. As a single Christian woman combating some of the issues of loneliness and frustration associated with living a single life, this book speaks volumes to me. There is nothing like reading what youre going through to let the reader know they are not alone on this journey. As Ive pledged my life to following the tenants of my faith, its good to have confirmation, in the form of a book, which I can reference from time to time. Ill admit that Im not crazy about the title; I dont like to be referred to as prey or as the hunted. The Word of God says: He that finds a wife, finds a good thing so a loose translation would mean that I am prey. I would hope that my mate wouldnt refer to me in this manner. The translation would also imply that Im weak or defenseless; I feel that Im a strong vessel, who patiently awaits capture. Pray While Youre Prey is a great read for single women. Those of us who have the desire to be spiritually grounded in all that we do, can draw strength from the scripture, interpretation and study questions found at the end of each chapter. This is a book to share with your entire cadre of single sister friends as we journey down the path to closeness with God and the quest to be a virtuous woman and wife.

The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical Writings

The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical Writings
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 7446
Release: 2024-01-06
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical Writings is a definitive collection showcasing the genius of one of Russia's greatest literary figures. Dostoyevsky's writing style is characterized by deep psychological insight, moral dilemmas, and philosophical exploration. His works often delve into complex human emotions and the darker aspects of the human psyche, making them both thought-provoking and timeless in their relevance to the human experience. This collection includes some of his most famous novels such as Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and Notes from Underground, as well as lesser-known short stories and autobiographical writings. Dostoyevsky's ability to capture the human condition in all its complexity is on full display in this comprehensive volume.Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a Russian novelist and philosopher, drew inspiration from his own tumultuous life experiences, including a near-death experience and imprisonment, which deeply influenced his writing. His profound understanding of human nature and existential themes is evident throughout his works, making him a seminal figure in world literature. Dostoyevsky's exploration of morality, redemption, and the meaning of life continues to resonate with readers worldwide.I highly recommend The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky to anyone interested in delving into the depths of the human soul through masterful storytelling and profound philosophical insights. This collection serves as a testament to Dostoyevsky's enduring legacy and his unparalleled contribution to the literary world.