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Book Synopsis Unlocking the Love-Lock by : Ceri Houlbrook
Download or read book Unlocking the Love-Lock written by Ceri Houlbrook and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A padlock is a mundane object, designed to fulfil a specific – and secular – purpose. A contemporary custom has given padlocks new significance. This custom is ‘love-locking’, where padlocks are engraved with names and attached to bridges in declaration of romantic commitment. This custom became popular in the 2000s, and its dissemination was rapid, geographically unbound, and highly divisive, with love-locks emerging in locations as diverse as Paris and Taiwan; New York and Seoul; Melbourne and Moscow. This book explores the worldwide popularity of the love-lock as a ritual token of love and commitment by considering its history, symbolism, and heritage.
Book Synopsis Unlocking the Love-Lock by : Ceri Houlbrook
Download or read book Unlocking the Love-Lock written by Ceri Houlbrook and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2021-01-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the worldwide popularity of the love-lock as a ritual token of love and commitment by considering its history, symbolism, and heritage. “[T]his is an eminently enjoyable and thorough investigation of a popular phenomenon through the lens of heritage and folk tradition.”—Sara De Nardi, Western Sydney University A padlock is a mundane object, designed to fulfil a specific – and secular – purpose. A contemporary custom has given padlocks new significance. This custom is ‘love-locking’, where padlocks are engraved with names and attached to bridges in declaration of romantic commitment. This custom became popular in the 2000s, and its dissemination was rapid, geographically unbound, and highly divisive, with love-locks emerging in locations as diverse as Paris and Taiwan; New York and Seoul; Melbourne and Moscow. From the introduction: I was distractedly perusing the photo frame aisle, my eyes skimming the generically sentimental stock pictures of happy families smiling at the camera, pretty landscapes, cute pets and couples walking hand-in-hand, when I came across one that jumped out at me.... I recognised the image instantly as a photograph of love-locks: the padlocks that had been appearing en masse on bridges and other public structures on a global scale since the early 2000s. And, having been researching the custom known as lovelocking for about five years at that point, it was with a peculiar sense of pride that I realised love-locks had accomplished the status of a stock image.
Book Synopsis Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland by : Sheila M. Young
Download or read book Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland written by Sheila M. Young and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hen (or bachelorette) party, with its groups of visible, raucous women on trains, planes, and in public spaces is ubiquitous throughout the English-speaking world. The practice of the blackening, a unique form of kidnapping and “punishment” ritual, is limited to North Eastern parts of Scotland and to specific sectors of the population. Both are prenuptial rituals enacted by women. In Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland, Sheila Young produces a thorough description of how these two rituals were and are enacted and analyzes the ways these practices have changed through time as a social commentary. Young’s study provides valuable insights into identity, gender, social class, contemporary attitudes to ritual, and what it means to approach marriage in the twenty first century.
Download or read book Unlock It written by Dan Lok and published by Forbesbooks. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter what you want in life--success, wealth, or significance-- Unlock It will give you the strategies to achieve it faster and easier than you ever imagined. You now hold the master key to create and enjoy the wealth you deserve. AMONG MANY OTHER CONCEPTS, UNLOCK IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO DISCOVER: - The new rules of wealth creation and personal fortune. - How to reinvent yourself in a flash and live your highest calling. - The unconventional methods to lifelong financial success. - How to love every day of your life. - The foundation of innovative leadership and inspiring others. - How to remove obstacles between you and the income of your dreams.
Download or read book Love Locked Down written by Okyeame Kwame and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-14 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Okyeame Kwame and Annica share anecdotes from their compelling love story and offer their unique points of view on finding and maintaining lasting love relationships.
Download or read book Be the Love written by Sarah Prout and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Dear Universe, podcast host, and “Manifestation Guru” (Cosmopolitan), shares seven simple and powerful lessons full of practical guidance, soulful exercises, and nuggets of wisdom in Be The Love—your invitation to use the power of your emotions to achieve happiness. Emotional empowerment expert Sarah Prout shares how to Be the Love you believe you deserve, and how to do it by embracing lessons such as: -Overcoming comparison traps -Finding freedom in forgiveness -Accepting that making choices is how life happens, but living with your choices is how growth happens. These lessons are illustrated by Prout’s own raw, personal stories that range from humorous to harrowing. By following the seven lessons, you will create radical and magical inner transformation, which will lead to outer results—whether that’s within your career, relationships, or something as simple as your own self-confidence. If you live your life with self-love and self-compassion as your North Star, then you will thrive. “Filled with inspirational messages, Sarah reminds women to always follow their heart and intuition no matter what. This book is a must-read on your self-love and manifestation journey. It will guide you to remember your innate inner power and how to navigate gracefully through the beautiful ups and downs of life.”—Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author of Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself To Others and Be Genuinely Happy
Author :Tamara Ireland Stone Publisher :Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN 13 :1423185293 Total Pages :294 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (231 download)
Book Synopsis Time After Time by : Tamara Ireland Stone
Download or read book Time After Time written by Tamara Ireland Stone and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna and Bennett must find a way to stay together--or say goodbye forever--in this romantic and exciting sequel to Time Between Us
Download or read book Unlocked written by Karen Kingsbury and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury reminds us that before you take a stand, you’ve got to take a chance. Despite his quiet ways and quirky behaviors, Holden Harris is very happy and socially engaged—on the inside, in a private world all his own. But Holden is an eighteen-year-old with autism. Every day he is bullied at school by kids who only see that he is very different. Ella Reynolds is part of the in-crowd. A cheerleader and star of the high school drama production, her life seems perfect. When she catches Holden listening to her rehearse for the school play, she is drawn to him . . . the way he is drawn to the music. Then Ella makes a dramatic discovery—she and Holden were best friends as children. Frustrated by the way Holden is bullied and horrified at the indifference of her peers, Ella decides to take a stand against the most privileged and popular kids at school. Including her boyfriend, Jake. Ella believes miracles can happen in the most unlikely places and that just maybe an entire community might celebrate from the sidelines. But will Holden’s praying mother, Ella, and a cast of theater kids be enough to unlock the prison that contains Holden? This time friendship, faith, and the power of a song must be strong enough to open the doors to the miracle Holden needs. This contemporary, inspirational read is a standalone novel. Book length: approximately 80,000 words. Includes a reading group guide and a letter to readers from the author.
Author :Tamara Ireland Stone Publisher :Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN 13 :1423168402 Total Pages :352 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (231 download)
Book Synopsis Time Between Us by : Tamara Ireland Stone
Download or read book Time Between Us written by Tamara Ireland Stone and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna and Bennett were never supposed to meet: she lives in 1995 Chicago and he lives in 2012 San Francisco. But Bennett's unique ability to travel through time and space brings him into Anna's life, and with him, a new world of adventure and possibility. As their relationship deepens, they face the reality that time might knock Bennett back where he belongs, even as a devastating crisis throws everything they believe into question. Against a ticking clock, Anna and Bennett are forced to ask themselves how far they can push the bounds of fate-and what consequences they can bear in order to stay together. Fresh, exciting, and deeply romantic, Time Between Us is a stunning and spellbinding debut from an extraordinary new talent in YA fiction. "A beautifully written, unique love story." --Melissa Marr, New York Times best-selling author of The Wicked Lovelyseries "The story will hold readers with its twists and turns, present and future; its love, sadness, and anger; and especially, its surprising secrets." -- Booklist "A warm, time-bending romance [that] will have readersrooting for the couple that keeps daring fate." -- Publishers Weekly "Time Between Us is the very best kind of love story --heart-pounding, intense, and unputdownable!" -- Elizabeth Scott, author ofBloom and Perfect You
Book Synopsis Locked-In Love: How Two Weeks in Chastity Can End the Barter System, Renew Courtship and Make a Better Husband. by : Key Barrett
Download or read book Locked-In Love: How Two Weeks in Chastity Can End the Barter System, Renew Courtship and Make a Better Husband. written by Key Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Key Barrett started out writing a journal for chastity. He decided that he wanted to be locked up in chastity for seven days in order to better understand the motivation behind chastity and the emotional aspects so he could write about it with greater understanding in both his fiction and nonfiction. So he spoke with his wife and she agreed to let him go seven days in chastity with her holding the key, only unlocking him if he needed it for safety reasons, to make sure everything is working properly, or if she had sexual interest in freeing him. What started as a simple one week journal quickly blossomed into something else entirely. By the third day he was feeling butterflies just when his wife touched his hand. By day four, she noticed he was much more engaged in their household and being an active and proactive partner. What started as a week for him quickly became two weeks for them both to journal. Through chastity and communication, they identified a sexual trade-off that existed in their marriage, a 'barter system' wherein every action he engaged in had an undercurrent of sexual pressure, a literal tat-for-tit. Freed from it through a chastity device, they were able to enjoy each other on a more meaningful and trusting level. And in lowering the quantity of sex, they raised the quality. This book takes what they learned, plus surveys and research derived from male chastity users, and shows couples how they too can end the barter system, increase communication and bring back the courtship phase, butterflies and all. Learn what you can do to improve your marriage, increase intimacy, feel more connected emotionally, and make her daily life easier with a simple, sexy, fun exercise in chastity.
Download or read book Lock Every Door written by Riley Sager and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Looking for a suspense novel that will keep you up until way past midnight? Look no further than Lock Every Door, by Riley Sager.”—Stephen King No visitors. No nights spent elsewhere. No disturbing the rich and famous residents. These are the rules for Jules Larsen’s new job apartment sitting at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile buildings. Recently heartbroken—and just plain broke—Jules is taken in by the splendor and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. As she gets to know the occupants and staff, Jules is drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who reminds her so much of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew has a dark history hidden beneath its gleaming façade, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story—until the next day when Ingrid seemingly vanishes. Searching for the truth, Jules digs deeper into the Bartholomew’s sordid past. But by uncovering the secrets within its walls, Jules exposes herself to untold terrors. Because once you’re in, the Bartholomew doesn’t want you to leave....
Book Synopsis One for the Murphys by : Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Download or read book One for the Murphys written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree! Carley uses humor and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. But the day she becomes a foster child, and moves in with the Murphys, she's blindsided. This loving, bustling family shows Carley the stable family life she never thought existed, and she feels like an alien in their cookie-cutter-perfect household. Despite her resistance, the Murphys eventually show her what it feels like to belong--until her mother wants her back and Carley has to decide where and how to live. She's not really a Murphy, but the gifts they've given her have opened up a new future. "Hunt's writing is fearless and One For The Murphys is a story that is at once compassionate, thought-provoking and beautifully told. From the first page, I was drawn into Carley's story. She is a character not to be missed or forgotten." —Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming Winner of the Tassy Walden Award for New Voice in Children's Literature
Book Synopsis The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by : Phaedra Patrick
Download or read book The Secrets of Love Story Bridge written by Phaedra Patrick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, now an original movie on Hallmark. “Patrick blends romance, mystery, and quirkiness to highly entertaining effect.” —Booklist “A wonderfully hope-filled story.” —Sarah Haywood, New York Times bestselling author of The Cactus A single father gets an unexpected second chance at love. It’s summer in the city and passions are soaring along with the temperature—for everyone but Mitchell Fisher, who hates all things romance. He relishes his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to the famous “love story” bridge. Only his young daughter, Poppy, knows that behind his prickly veneer, Mitchell still grieves the loss of her mother. Then one hot day, everything changes when Mitchell courageously rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He’s surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but she disappears before he can ask her name. Desperate to find out her identity, Mitchell is shocked to learn she’s been missing for almost a year. He teams up with her spirited sister, Liza, on a quest to find her again. However, she’s left only one clue behind—a message on the padlock she hung on the bridge. Brimming with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Love Story Bridge follows one man’s journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places. Don’t miss Phaedra Patrick’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel! Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Messy Lives of Book People
Download or read book Look Door, Get Key written by J Hereford and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you intrigued by the intricate puzzles, compelling narratives, and fascinating worlds of adventure games? Have you ever dreamed of crafting your own digital narrative labyrinth? Dive into the world of interactive storytelling with "Look Door, Get Key: A Guide to Writing Adventure Games" and unlock the door to your game development journey! In this comprehensive guide, you'll traverse the rich history of adventure games, from the first text-based explorations to the era of graphical point-and-click adventures. You'll learn the foundational elements of game design, such as creating immersive worlds, developing memorable characters, and designing captivating puzzles. Discover the art of branching narratives and player-driven choices that provide a unique experience each time one plays. Explore the fascinating realms of meta-narratives, recursive storytelling, and the artful balance of unpredictability and player agency. Dive into case studies of classic games and learn from the successes and failures of the industry. "Look Door, Get Key" goes beyond just mechanics, venturing into the deeper context of adventure game creation. Explore the psychological and ethical implications of interactive narratives, and ponder the future of the genre in the light of emerging technology. Whether you're a budding game designer, a seasoned developer looking to branch into adventure games, or just a fan of interactive fiction wanting a deeper understanding of this art form, "Look Door, Get Key" is your treasure trove of insights, practical advice, and inspiration. Embrace the intersection of technology and storytelling, and who knows-you might just write the next groundbreaking adventure game!
Download or read book Love Locks written by Cory Martin and published by Hallmark Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get swept away to Paris with a second chance romance... Once upon a time in Paris, Lindsey, an idealistic young painter, and Jack, the son of a hotel owner, fell in love. Before Lindsey returned to New York, she and Jack wanted to attach a lock to the Pont de Arts bridge—a traditional way to symbolize their eternal devotion. But they accidentally dropped their lock into the river. And although they made plans for Jack to join her in New York, he never did. Twenty years have passed. Lindsey, now a divorced businesswoman, has returned to Paris with her daughter, who will be studying art at the Sorbonne. Lindsey’s own dreams of being an artist are long gone. When Lindsey and Jack meet again, all their memories come rushing back...along with their regrets. Could they recapture the magic they shared when they were young? Or will it be too late for a love they once believed would last forever? This book includes a free recipe for French Potato Salad with Haricot Verts.
Book Synopsis Unlocking the Gates by : Taylor Walsh
Download or read book Unlocking the Gates written by Taylor Walsh and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How elite universities are entering the world of online education Over the past decade, a small revolution has taken place at some of the world's leading universities, as they have started to provide free access to undergraduate course materials—including syllabi, assignments, and lectures—to anyone with an Internet connection. Yale offers high-quality audio and video recordings of a careful selection of popular lectures, MIT supplies digital materials for nearly all of its courses, Carnegie Mellon boasts a purpose-built interactive learning environment, and some of the most selective universities in India have created a vast body of online content in order to reach more of the country's exploding student population. Although they don't offer online credit or degrees, efforts like these are beginning to open up elite institutions—and may foreshadow significant changes in the way all universities approach teaching and learning. Unlocking the Gates is one of the first books to examine this important development. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including extensive interviews with university leaders, Taylor Walsh traces the evolution of these online courseware projects and considers the impact they may have, both inside elite universities and beyond. As economic constraints and concerns over access demand more efficient and creative teaching models, these early initiatives may lead to more substantial innovations in how education is delivered and consumed—even at the best institutions. Unlocking the Gates tells an important story about this form of online learning—and what it might mean for the future of higher education.
Download or read book The Lock Artist written by Steve Hamilton and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steve Hamilton steps away from his Edgar Award-winning Alex McKnight series to introduce a unique new character, unlike anyone you've ever seen in the world of crime fiction. "I was the Miracle Boy, once upon a time. Later on, the Milford Mute. The Golden Boy. The Young Ghost. The Kid. The Boxman. The Lock Artist. That was all me. But you can call me Mike." Marked by tragedy, traumatized at the age of eight, Michael, now eighteen, is no ordinary young man. Besides not uttering a single word in ten years, he discovers the one thing he can somehow do better than anyone else. Whether it's a locked door without a key, a padlock with no combination, or even an eight-hundred pound safe ... he can open them all. It's an unforgivable talent. A talent that will make young Michael a hot commodity with the wrong people and, whether he likes it or not, push him ever close to a life of crime. Until he finally sees his chance to escape, and with one desperate gamble risks everything to come back home to the only person he ever loved, and to unlock the secret that has kept him silent for so long. The Lock Artist is the winner of the 2011 Edgar Award for Best Novel and a 2011 Alex Award winner.
