When Shar tries on a ring from Hades, it activates an obscure contractual clause that puts Shar and Meg in Hades’ service once more. Shar is whisked away to the Underworld to prepare a ball for Persephone, while Meg is sent to retrieve the errant soul of spoiled rich girl Paulina Swanson and send her to the abyss.

I once heard a song in the night that was strangely eerie and sad, yet, at the same had a strong sense of hope. I could only imagine the source from which the sound emanated. This is my rendition of what it could have been, this ghostly song of the night.

A comprehensive analysis of Second World War dress practice and appearance, this study places dress at the forefront of a complex series of cultural chain reactions. As lives were changed by the conditions of war, dress continued to reflect important visual narratives regarding class, gender and taste that would impact significantly on public consciousness of equality, fairness and morale. Using new archival and primary source evidence, Wartime Fashion clarifies how and why clothing was rationed, and repositions style and design during the war in relation to past expectations and ideas about clothes and fabrics. The book explores the impact of war on the dress and appearance of civilian women of all classes in the context of changing social and economic infrastructures created by the national emergency. The varied research elements combined in this book form a rounded and definitive account of the dress history of British women during the Second World War. This is essential reading for anyone with an active interest in the field, whether personal or professional.

Thrown into a realm of werewolves, vampires, and other supernatural beings, a human girl finds herself at the center of a thrilling love triangle. Obsidian Cove Supernatural Academy is no ordinary school. It's a crucible where ancient powers and forbidden passions intertwine. As she navigates the treacherous halls and discovers her own hidden abilities, she becomes the object of desire for five captivating and dangerous men. Each with their own secrets and allure, they compete for her heart while dark forces threaten to consume the academy. Can she resist the siren song of temptation? Or will she be drawn into a world of danger and enchantment she can never escape? Siren's Call is a spellbinding tale of love, lust, and the supernatural. This is a why-choose paranormal romance that will leave you breathless.

“A great read for paranormal romance fans”—first in the series that continues with The Siren’s Dance and The Siren’s Dream (Celia Breslin, author of the Black Hills Wolves series). Hitman Dmitri Lisko is determined to avenge his father. Once he takes out the man he believes is responsible for his family’s tragedies, he’s done killing for good. But a mysterious woman may tempt Dmitri to change his plan. Sonya Truss was murdered in a Ukrainian village in 1968. Now she’s reappeared in San Francisco as a rusalka—the ghost of a wronged woman. And she’s thirsty for the blood of her killer. But she has to make things right before she’s trapped between worlds forever. Sonya’s enigmatic siren powers stir Dmitri’s long-buried chivalry, and he finds himself compelled to help her. He also can’t resist giving her a taste of the pleasures she never experienced while she was alive. Soon they discover that touch has surprising consequences. Yet when their shared mission comes to cross-purposes, they must choose between deadly sacrifice—or surrendering to the one act that can save them both. “An unexpectedly twisty, intriguing and ultimately satisfying read.”—Cooking Up Romance “Ms. Belldene always puts a fresh and exciting view onto the paranormal and has always kept me glued to the pages she writes.”—Read-Love-Blog

While fighting for their lives, they must battle dark and forbidden desires hidden in the ocean’s depths... After defeating the covert agency that threatened to destroy her and her sisters, Addison Lonike grudgingly resumes her life as an EMT in Maine. She would love nothing more than to take on the dangerous Mer queen, Magaera, who is hell-bent on destroying them. But with two baby nieces on the way, she can’t take the risk—that is, until Mason McKenzie arrives. Captain of the naval task force on the hunt for Queen Magaera in the Mediterranean, Mason sees the perfect recruit in Addison. But while at sea, the pair is pulled under a wave of passion that threatens their independent natures—and their mission. An encounter with a new race of male sea-shifters further complicates Addison’s desires. Now, she must choose between a life of the sea or fulfilling the deepest longings of her heart...

This unique four-volume encyclopedia examines the historical significance of fashion trends, revealing the social and cultural connections of clothing from the precolonial times to the present day. This sweeping overview of fashion and apparel covers several centuries of American history as seen through the lens of the clothes we wear—from the Native American moccasin to Manolo Blahnik's contribution to stiletto heels. Through four detailed volumes, this work delves into what people wore in various periods in our country's past and why—from hand-crafted family garments in the 1600s, to the rough clothing of slaves, to the sophisticated textile designs of the 21st century. More than 100 fashion experts and clothing historians pay tribute to the most notable garments, accessories, and people comprising design and fashion. The four volumes contain more than 800 alphabetical entries, with each volume representing a different era. Content includes fascinating information such as that beginning in 1619 through 1654, every man in Virginia was required to plant a number of mulberry trees to support the silk industry in England; what is known about the clothing of enslaved African Americans; and that there were regulations placed on clothing design during World War II. The set also includes color inserts that better communicate the visual impact of clothing and fashion across eras.

He's her best chance of surviving the nightmares that hunt her...if her unpredictable magic doesn't kill him. Siren Savage doesn't stay in one place for longer than six months. Nightmare creatures stalk her footsteps, and the man who controls them is hellbent on taking her magic for his own. Given the givens, a normal life isn't in the cards. But when she meets Jace Winters, she finds herself wanting everything she knows she can't have. Old wounds have Jace staying as far away from Aspect—the power that runs in his family's bloodline—as possible. But when he meets Siren, he knows he’s the only person alive well-versed enough in Aspect Theory to help her control her strange magic. He’s incapable of turning her away, even if it means diving back into the very society he once swore he'd have nothing more to do with. Neither of them planned on falling in love, but you know what they say about the best laid plans...

Caroline Evans analyses the work of experimental designers, the images of fashion photographers, and the spectacular fashion shows that developed in the final decade of the twentieth century to arrive at a new understanding of fashion's dark side and what it signifies? Drawing on a variety of literary and theoretical perspectives - from Marx to Benjamin - Evans argues that fashion plays a leading role in constructing images and meanings during periods of rapid change. She shows persuasively that fashion stands at the very centre of the contemporary, where it voices some of Western culture's deepest concerns.

Read Devyn Quinn's blogs and view her pictures on the Penguin Community. A new paranormal romance series that follows desire into the depths of the ocean Lighthouse keeper Tessa Lonike savors her solitude on Little Mer, an island off the coast of Maine, guarding her true identity as a mermaid. But when Tessa spots a man thrashing around in the ice cold waters during a storm, she must use her ability as a mermaid to pull him to shore. And a year later, when Kenneth meets her again, he's determined not to let Tessa slip away. But when Tessa'a archaeologist ex-lover comes back to town with a clue to her heritage, she may be forced to leave her happiness behind...