A Groom of One's Own

A Groom of One's Own

Author: Maya Rodale

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-06-29

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0062000152

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A wonderfully fresh and vibrant new voice in historical romance, Maya Rodale is warmly welcomed into the Avon family with A Groom of One’s Own, the first book in her delightful Writing Girls series. A delectable tale of an intrepid lady journalist in Regency England who discovers the handsome the duke of her dreams…when she’s assigned to cover his upcoming wedding! Eloisa James has called this author’s work, “Dazzlingly sexy,” and with A Groom of One’s Own, Maya Rodale takes her rightful place among the most talented and exciting of the new generation of historical romance writers.


A Groom of One's Own

A Groom of One's Own

Author: Mimi Pond

Publisher: Dutton Adult

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780525249979

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The author of Secrets of the Powder Room and Valley Girl's Guide to Life, Mimi Pond now lifts the veil on the hysterically chaotic, sometimes bewildering world of the bride to be. Keeping in mind Mimi's cardinal rule: "Your wedding will not be what you think it is going to be...nomatter wh at you think it is going to be", A Groom of One's Own is a refreshing change from the stuffy, traditional guides. Radio giveaways.


Venus and Virtue

Venus and Virtue

Author: Jerry L. Walls

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1498296351

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Venus and Virtue are a match made in heaven. While popular culture often tends to think of Christianity as negative about sexuality and sexual pleasure, the fact is that Christians have the best of reasons to joyfully celebrate sex as a gift. Unfortunately, there is as much confusion about sex in Christian circles as there is in the culture at large. The authors of this book believe that this confusion can only be adequately addressed by drawing from the deep wells of biblical truth and traditional theology. The writers, however, are not only experts in biblical scholarship, theology, and philosophy, but also pastoral ministry, counseling, pop culture criticism, and women's issues. This book is not sexy in the typical sense of that word, but by situating sexuality within the cosmic drama of biblical revelation, the true beauty and goodness of sex most clearly emerges. And as that beauty emerges, we can begin to see why Christian morality not only makes profound sense, but also why it positively enriches the meaning of sex in ways that far outstrip the sexy secular alternative.


The Evolution of Human Pair-Bonding, Friendship, and Sexual Attraction

The Evolution of Human Pair-Bonding, Friendship, and Sexual Attraction

Author: Michael R. Kauth

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-11-29

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1000226549

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The Evolution of Human Pair-Bonding, Friendship, and Sexual Attraction presents an evolutionary history of romantic love, male-female pair-bonding, same-sex friendship, and sexual attraction, drawing on sexuality research, gay and lesbian studies, history, literature, anthropology, and evolutionary science. Employing evolutionary theory as a framework, close same-sex friendship is examined as an adaptive trait that has harnessed love, affection, and sexual pleasure to navigate same-sex environments for both men and women, ultimately benefiting their reproductive success and promoting the inheritance of traits for friendship. Chapters consider the desire to form close same-sex friendships and ask if this is embedded in our biology, concluding that most humans have the capacity to form loving, meaningful, and sexual relationships with men and women. This book takes on a unique interdisciplinary approach and is essential reading for those studying and working in sexuality research, anthropology, sociology, evolutionary psychology, and gay and lesbian studies. It will also be of interest to marriage and family therapists as well as sex therapists.


Growing Your Own Business

Growing Your Own Business

Author: Gregory F. Kishel

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2000-12

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0595147925

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Starting a business is one thing, making it succeed is another. Once the seed for a business has been planted, how do you make it grow? Picking up where other small business management books leave off, Growing Your Own Business helps you deal with the ongoing challenges you face at each step of business development. What kind of business should I start? Should I add or drop products? Enter a new field? Focus on a different target market? Franchise the business? Hold a public stock offering? Merge with another business? Whether your business is in the idea stage, start-up, expansion, or mature stage, you will find the information you need to make key decisions in such areas as planning, financing, team building, marketing, expansion, taxation, transition, and more. A featured selection of the Fortune Book Club, Growing Your Own Business provides you with the tools you need to evaluate your options and choose the best course of action to keep your business on track.


The Philosopher's Book of Questions & Answers

The Philosopher's Book of Questions & Answers

Author: D.E. Wittkower

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-04-18

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1440558876

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Your life through the lens of the world's greatest thinkers! Do you ever wonder how important money really is in life or what you need to do to achieve happiness? With The Philosopher's Book of Questions and Answers, you will be one step closer to solving these uncertainties. Inside, you'll find the basics of philosophy, written in plain English, and thoughts for applying these important theories to your own life. You'll also be encouraged to dig deep into the philosophical reasoning behind your everyday actions with a series of fascinating prompts, such as: If you had ten times your wealth and ten times your income, what would you do then that you can't do now? What's a version of that activity that you could do right now? Is it ten times less meaningful, important, or enjoyable than the activity you would do with more money? From Socrates and Epicurean to Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, The Philosopher's Book of Questions and Answers will not only help you grasp history's greatest thoughts, but will also unveil the world in a whole new light.


Australian Shepherds Pet Owner’s Guide

Australian Shepherds Pet Owner’s Guide

Author: Debra J. Rick

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-09-30

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1291101039

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A guide to what makes Australian Shepherds such wonderful family pets and why teacup Australian Shepherds are truly unique. Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent and easily trained. Due to their inherent breeding traits as a herder, which include a well-developed protective instinct, Aussies make good watch dogs. They will certainly bark warnings if they suspect danger, but they are not excessive noise makers. They are generally loyal, playful, and affectionate dogs that love to cuddle and make terrific companions. Australian Shepherds make wonderful family pets, provided the family has plenty of time for them. Just like many intelligent dogs, Aussies can become bored easily, especially if they're left alone for extended periods of time. They will chew up virtually anything if they get restless, and are notorious hole diggers and escape artists.


The Marquis of Westmarch

The Marquis of Westmarch

Author: Frances Vernon

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2014-11-27

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0571322557

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The Marquis of Westmarch (1989) was Frances Vernon's fifth novel, and perhaps her most original and richly imagined work, fit to stand comparison with Théophile Gautier's famous gender-bending historical romance Mademoiselle de Maupin (1835). Its protagonist is Meriel Longmaster, a handsome and well-liked nobleman who conceals a secret known only to the loyal steward who has known him since youth. Meriel begins to feel the need to confide that secret in another, while sensing, rightly, that this will have dire consequences. 'A book which combines the narrative excitement of Georgette Heyer with the sexual premises of Germaine Greer ... a provocative and lively presentation of feminist issues.' Caroline Brandenburger, Independent 'A fantastic, haunting, and extremely well-written story of love and death.' Philippa Toomey, The Times


The Everything Dog Grooming Book

The Everything Dog Grooming Book

Author: Sandy Blackburn

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-07-01

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1440512140

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Do you want to groom your dog at home but worry that you won't get it right? If nail-cutting and dental care for your canine make you nervous, you need The Everything Dog Grooming Book! This do-it-yourself guide offers detailed information and instructional photographs for handling all facets of dog grooming, including: How to choose and where to buy the right equipment Proper animal handling techniques for nervous or antsy dogs Grooming specific areas such as nails, toes, and teeth How to choose the right shampoo and conditioner Dealing with all types of coats and hair lengths Bathing a dog properly--without the mess! Grooming your dog at home is a great way to save money and bond with your dog at the same time. With this helpful handbook, you'll be cutting, clipping, shearing, and shaving like a pro before you can say "bath time"!


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dog Health and Nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dog Health and Nutrition

Author: Margaret H. Bonham

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780028644554

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A guide to keeping dogs healthy includes information on meeting dogs' nutritional needs, treating canine ailments, administering first aid, selecting common and alternative therapies, and choosing a veterinarian.