Aims to invigorate the field of personality psychology by challenging the contemporary academic view that individuals are best studied as carriers of traits. The theory is then applied to an array of well-known and obscure individuals with ascensionistic inclinations, including Peter Pan.

A young boy befriends the mythical bird of legion and lore the Phoenix. His life is about to change forever. For, soon he will embark on a journey to places and feelings he had never experienced before, or since. In a gentle but profound way, Flight of Fantasy reveals the inspiring story of discovery, friendship, pure love, courage, and humor all merging together to lift David beyond his earthly bounds. Praise for Flight of Fantasy from an Elementary School Teacher, and former students: This Book has been the #1 favorite of my 3rd and 5th Grade Students for many years!! From this story, my students discover that pure love and friendship are the best gifts of all!! -- Teacher, Joyce Carr What a fantastic story! Its a heartwarming story about the enduring power of friendship. - Former Student, Beth Ballart This book is one of the most powerful stories of lifelong love and friendship 20 years later, this is the only story I can remember being truly inspired by. -- Former Student, Doug Lee Your book is great! My whole class gave it an A+ Im going to buy two copies (if my mom lets me). -- 3rd Grade Student, E. Cummins This is the best book I have heard I could read it over and over, until I memorized it. -- 3rd Grade Student, M. OToole Out of all the books our teacher has read to us this year, this was the best. It was very exciting. - 3rd Grade Student, J. Casey

Dynamic, unfeeling and iron-willed… Slade Benedict was all those things—but given that he was also Eden Lyle's boss, she found it impossible to protest when he commandeered her holiday plans. But what she hadn't counted on was the disturbing attraction between them. Eden knew she must keep him at arm's length—not only to protect herself but also to keep him from discovering the secret of her past….

After the end of Nazi era, many German writers claimed to have retreated into "Inner Emigration". This book presents the complexity of Inner Emigration through the analysis of individual cases of writers who, under constant pressure from a watchful dictatorship to conform and to collaborate, were caught between conscience and compromise.

This is one woman's personal and sexual journey that takes her from one of the most influential people on Wall Street to dominatrix. Marilyn had always been a workaholic dedicating her life to her career feasting on the power and influence it provided but now she feels there is something missing in her life. She is finding it harder and harder to concentrate on her work. A friend suggests that what she needs is sex, to have her sexual needs satisfied by professionals without the complications of a relationship. Marilyn has almost no carnal knowledge but after the first satisfying sexual experience of her life, she becomes addicted to sex a connoisseur of her own orgasm. She plans to go on the her first vacation to a private island where they cater to almost any sexual desire to satisfy once and for all those sexual desires so she can get back to her normal life. However, once she experiences the thrill and power of sexual domination her life takes a drastic turn. She gives up her job on Wall Street and finds a life style that for the first time in her life makes her happy and content.

Evolution, Culture, and the Human Mind is the first scholarly book to integrate evolutionary and cultural perspectives on human psychology. The contributors include world-renowned evolutionary, cultural, social, and cognitive psychologists. These chapters reveal many novel insights linking human evolution to both human cognition and human culture – including the evolutionary origins of cross-cultural differences.

Enjoy The Tethering, book one in The Tethering, a new contemporary fantasy romance series by Young Adult author Megan O'Russell. All he wants is to win her love. A dark spell may separate them forever. ★★★★★ - “It's the magic we loved in Harry Potter, but happening right here and right now.” ★★★★★ - “A must if you like adventure and suspense!” ★★★★★ - “Would suggest this read to anyone who liked Beautiful Creatures, Harry Potter, and The Lightning Thief. Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children.” ★★★★★ - “A delightful read…I couldn’t put it down!” – D.M. Cain, Author of The Phoenix Project A high school loner in a perfect town—that was Jacob’s life. Until his school was ripped apart by magic. After losing everything, Jacob is thrown into a world of enchantment. But the wonder of being a wizard isn’t enough to hide the danger lurking in the shadows. Emilia is the heir of her clan, raised to help her people hide right under the humans’ noses. She can’t escape her duty as a witch. But there are some wishes even spells can’t grant. When fate binds Jacob and Emilia together, war threatens to destroy all they hold dear. Wizards are under attack, and Jacob and Emilia find themselves at the center of a battle that will decide the survival of magic. Jacob wants to protect Emilia. Emilia has to save the world. Facing an enemy that can shatter their souls, will they find love or be devoured by flames? The Tethering is an action-packed tale of modern magic. If you’re ready for an epic love story, crave a dose of magic, and need an adventure to carry you away from the ordinary, join Megan O’Russell’s 350,000+ satisfied readers. Download The Tethering and begin your journey now! Full series now available in eBook, print, and audio format! *** This young adult fantasy adventure will delight paranormal romance readers. In a hidden world of witchcraft and wizardry, this clean romance is designed for contemporary fantasy fans seeking strong female leads, feminism in fantasy, and badass women in fiction. Complete with runaways, alternate worlds, class differences, and orphans, this ya fantasy series has everything for witches and wizards seeking the magic of a complete series that is ready to be your next binge read. The Tethering is also available in audiobook or paperback. *** The Tethering is perfect for fans of Kami Garcia, Rick Riordan, Missy Sheldrake, Anthea Sharp, J. C. Gilbert, Meg Collette, and TR Cameron.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.

Fantasy is a genre in motion, gradually expanding its reach and historical sources to embrace a global identity Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature, Second Edition is a snapshot of the genre in this moment, identifying new themes and sources that are emerging to inspire, enhance and invigorate the published works of fantasy writers.