Bøger udgivet af Seraphina Clarke

Within the pages of "Shaping Equality: The Feminist Revolution and Its Societal Impact," readers are encouraged to embark on an enthralling voyage through the annals of time, a journey that takes them on a journey that unravels the profound evolution of feminism and its far-reaching consequences on society. This all-encompassing investigation digs into the foundations of the feminist movement, tracing its beginnings and identifying the defining moments that have contributed to the development of a narrative that emphasizes empowerment, resiliency, and transformational social change.The book, which was painstakingly created into fifteen parts, unfolds just like a tapestry, with strands of history, activism, and cultural shifts weaved throughout its pages. Each chapter takes a step back in time, showing different aspects of the feminist revolution, beginning with its early stirrings and progressing all the way up to the modern issues it faces in this age of digital communications. When seen through the lens of "Shaping Equality," readers will get an understanding of the numerous ways in which feminism has significantly influenced society, both in the past and in the present day

All Joe Deegan ever wanted was a quiet, simple life in a reasonably organic environment. So naturally he comes to HEAVEN UStraylia seeking healing, enlightenment and a little lie down on an unspoilt beach - where it finally dawns on him that, while life could be completely miraculous, time remained unbearably short. And with expensive guidance from his accountant/guru things were going really well ... until the occasion of Joe's 50th birthday. In quick succession he nearly drowns in the surf, virtually throws away an undemanding, well paid job, and almost destroys the perfect relationship. When it looks as though his modest fibro cottage is about to be swamped by dozens of pink and lilac cluster town houses, the beautiful birthday starts to go seriously pear shaped. . .

Contemporary short stories set in the United Sates and Argentina.

Unwrapping E - Exploring Emotional Excursions from Emptiness to Euphoria is a book of poetry that takes the reader on a journey of love that every person can relate to. It starts with "Humbly Broken" which captures the emotional upheaval causes by the darker side of love. It then moves from that valley upward to where healing begins with "Hope Restored." It is there where we put closure on pain and travel to more comfortable pastures. Though we can't predict it during the storm, Love and Desire can come again. These poems vividly paint the picture of the euphoric state that comes with the roller coaster ride. A few poems touch delicately on the bond that two people share when they express their love physically. The last chapter, "Life Proceeds" offers poems that remind us that even after the most traumatic times life does in fact go on. It gently lands the reader on a harmoniously beautiful but real perspective on life. This book touches on all emotions. Whether you're a man or woman, young person or seasoned vet, you will relate easily to each word and will enjoy your own journey through each page.

When Hayley makes a resolution to wear Daniel's ring and embrace everything it stands for, to declare her insecurities and doubts R.I.P, it's all good in theory... That is until the winds of change shift. Shift and swift by, bringing along past mistakes and new revelations, which threaten the balance of their relationship. Changes that neither Hayley nor Daniel could have ever anticipated or prepared for... Will the strong foundation of their relationship be resilient enough to get them through the upcoming storm?

People aspire to make the world a better place in many ways.Some decorate any ugly space that offends the eye, another might take up justice's flaming sword and sally forth to tilt at windmills.All good intentions come at a cost.Some are rewarded, others demand the ultimate price. Dodo Books

Fiction. Flash Fiction. A short volume of Flash Fiction noir stories in which every line has been taken from a noir movie of the '40s and '50s.

Fiction. Meta-fiction. A twisting tale leaking with humor and adventure.

Originally presented as the author's thesis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2007.

Poetry. "Lynne Thompson's START WITH A SMALL GUITAR is a dazzling collection of love poems, wickedly wise and stitched with the darkest nuances of desire. These poems are rich in childhood play and the adult pleasures of consolation, yet even at their most reflective and speculative these poems are fleshed by the carnal. This new collection is either a handbook to bliss or the abyss, and she insists that the reader--each one of us--decide."--David St. John

Fiction. Exiled and abandoned on a distant planet, petty criminals enjoy their benign punishment, while one man plots to escape before the whole planet is transformed into a faux alien tourist attraction.

In this hilarious spoof of historic thrillers about everybody's favorite Renaissance Man, Da Vinci has more than just his demons and his code; he's got a head-cold that nearly costs the world The Last Supper and sends the renowned artist-engineer-inventor on a decade-long secret quest to rid mankind of one of its most annoying ailments. Did Leonardo Da Vinci really create a remedy for the common cold only to have it hidden from the world for 500 years? If so, why and, where did he get all those chickens? L.K. Peterson is the author of Fairly Grim Tales, Get the F**k Back to Work! and The 2012 Doomsday Planner. Randy Jones's illustrations and cartoons have appeared in the New York Times, Playboy and the National Lampoon.

In a treatise on spiritual living, Stender explains how one's energy is affected when he or she is not living in alignment with the eight aspects introduced in this book. Any issue that shows up physically, mentally, or in relationship can be traced back to an energy center and ultimately a missing aspect in life.

Are the conspiracy theorists right? Were there multiple assassins at Dealey Plaza on that fateful day in 1963?The 1950s. A bright young boy is raised in a state welfare system and struggles with an internal rage that marks him as a sociopath. A team of CIA field agents work covert ops in Soviet-occupied East Berlin. Their specialty: assassinations. The lives and destinies of these people converge when the boy grows up to become a CIA-trained agent, mentored by the old spies and freelancing as a rogue for the military-industrial complex. As he prepares for his first assignment as a kill-for-hire mercenary, he copes with identity changes, a CIA sanction, blown covers, women who complicate his work, and personal doubts about a mission that places him in Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963. With JFK in his crosshairs, the youthful rogue knows that success will allow him to retire young, but failure could lead to his own termination. His ambitions and conscience are at odds, and his future rests on the pull of a trigger.

Dream of Broken Feathers is a collection of poems and stories that explore how intuition, instinct and spirit form a fabric of common existence. It is about the loss of the beloved, and the relationships that rain upon the earth. Take a journey inside the Self, Nature, and what might lie beyond. Discover what it is, to become a sparrow.

Created from the angels, Guardians don't belong in Hell. But Cassandra Cosgrove is no ordinary Guardian, and she's determined to get into Hell despite the blood that runs through her veins. With a new resolve, and newly developed powers, she sets out on a journey into Hell to save a loved one from the tortuous hands of the King of the Underworld. But to get in, she must befriend a past enemy, and quickly learns that this is only the first sacrifice she must make to succeed. When Hell welcomes her with open arms, and a deal with the Devil seems the only way to save the men she loves from an eternity of torture, will Cassandra make the ultimate sacrifice by giving up her soul completely? Will the man she loves let her?

Percival Adler always dreamed of going on a quest-until he stumbled into a real one. Now he's found himself entangled in an adventure with a Mongol warlord, an insane pharaoh, and the greatest samurai of 19th-century Japan. The cast of characters takes to Manhattan in search of a legendary relic that gives its wielder unimaginable power. Inside: lost civilizations, time-traveling warriors, suspicious parents, barbarous hordes, and one unforgettable ride.

This rhyming tale finds Eliza and Cousin City Mouse enjoying an annual tradition of gathering the greenery for Christmastide, along with a festive picnic, the sharing of stories and yummy treats.

Melanie Dare is a normal teenage girl. Drugs and abuse by her parents change all that. She is attacked, afterwards, she finds herself lost in a new decade. Melanie discovers a new world, and becomes Melabeth. In this world she searches to find her way. Thrust into events outside of her control, meeting new friends - not all who can be trusted - she finds herself obsessed with revenge against her attackers... but along the way she finds something unlikely in her new world, love. Her battle for revenge has terrible, unintended consequences, and she will question, who, and what she is. Can love survive in a sea of revenge? This is the first part of a three part series about forgiveness.