"Provides a history of spanking, including the transition from instruments to the hand; Reviews relevant research over the last 100 years on spanking outcomes; Identifies the social and cultural supports of spanking including legal standing; Includes thought provoking prompts on what it means to be a parent"

At seventeen, Jennie Goutet has a dream that she will one day marry a French man and sets off to Avignon in search of him. Though her dream eludes her, she lives boldly—teaching in Asia, studying in Paris, working and traveling for an advertising firm in New York. When God calls her, she answers reluctantly and must first come to grips with crippling loss, depression, and addiction before being restored. Providence takes her by the hand, and her dream comes true as she meets and marries her French husband, works with him in a humanitarian effort in East Africa, and settles down in France to build a family. Told with honesty and strength, Stars Upside Down is a brave, heart-stopping story of love, grief, faith, depression, sunshine piercing the gray clouds—and hope that stays in your heart long after it’s finished. “Goutet’s lovely and vulnerable self-reflection invites us to join her journey to the heights and depths of a life of faith. Time and again, she illustrates the tender care of a God who pursues us across any land and landscape, even long before we know His voice.” Anna Whiston Donaldson, author of NYT Bestseller, Rare Bird “In this beautiful memoir, Jennie Goutet details the evolution of one woman's faith and love in a singular story that is—at once—both intensely personal and universal in its themes. I soared and plunged along with her from beginning to end.” Julie C. Gardner, author of Letters for Scarlet “God listens. Jennie Goutet entwines her extraordinary real-life experiences through foreign countries with the continual prayer, ‘God do you hear me?’ And the answer she receives again and again is, ‘Yes.’ Loved it.” - CeeCee James, author of Ghost No More

Join a group of friends – and friends of friends – as they find their perfect kinky matches in this complete M/M romance series. Winter Wonders: Jonathan Ashe plans to spend Christmas alone on the opposite coast, holing up to heal his broken heart. But when his car breaks down in the snow, he's rescued by Cooper Kincaid, who convinces Jon to pretend to be his boyfriend for the holidays. As Jon and Cooper they spend time together, fake feelings start to turn real. Can Cooper convince Jon to take another chance on love? Taming Tristan: Seth Jackson is bet a life-changing sum of money that he can’t tame the notorious Tristan Taylor by Valentine's Day. Despite Tristan's snarky exterior, Seth becomes captivated during their sparring sessions. Can Seth win Tristan over and keep the bet a secret? Or will gambling with Tristan's heart destroy any chance for love? Star Spanked: Celebrity chef and Englishman Sebastian Fox meets American model Ezra Whitfield in an anonymous adults-only club. Despite their age gap, they find themselves drawn to each other. But when Ezra wins a job at Sebastian’s new restaurant, will they be able to balance work and play to find happiness together? Haunted Hearts: Oliver West finds himself drawn to the arrogant, critical Lord Arden, despite a disastrous first weekend as the aristocrat’s service sub. As they spend more time together, Lord Arden’s icy exterior begins to melt, but he’ll be returning to England after a Halloween masquerade. Can Ollie persuade Lord Arden to share his haunted heart, or is he going to end up being ghosted? Champagne Charade: Tyler Blakely’s best friend is getting married on New Year's Eve, but Tyler never got around to admitting that he broke up with his boyfriend – who is still a plus-one on the guest list. So when Tyler’s current hookup and Dom-on-demand, Damon Kirk, suggests he could stand in as the ex, Tyler jumps at the chance to save face. It's only supposed to be pretend, but as they spend time together, Tyler and Damon start to feel something more. The clock is ticking down - but what if their charade isn't just an act?

Here is the truth behind the world's most powerful seductress--the legendary Jayne Mansfield--her influential, brutal lovers, her bizarre, erotic tastes, her vulnerability . . . and her untimely end. "Convincing and straightforward".--Los Angeles Times. Photographs.

Rock, meet hard place... Primal player Seth Jackson likes his liaisons hard, fast, and uncomplicated. But when he's bet a life-changing amount of money to tame notorious Tristan Taylor by Valentine's Day, he can't refuse. Seth could wipe out his family's debts and send his little sister to a great college. All he has to do is get Tristan to willingly kneel for him in public. Seth is used to getting his way. Men get on their knees for him all the time. But Tristan? Is a whole new challenge. A whip-smart troublemaker with a cheeky grin, Tristan is the kind of brat who drives men crazy - and not in a good way. But he's never played Primal before, and he's intrigued by the idea. With each sparring session, Seth finds himself more and more entranced by what lies under Tristan's snarky exterior. But Tristan's been burned before, and his trust isn't easily earned. If he finds out about the bet, it'll only prove his worst fears true. Can Seth win him over and keep the bet secret? Or will gambling with Tristan's heart destroy any chance for love? *** Taming Tristan is a standalone romance novel with humor, more than a dash of angst, and Rock-Meets-Hard-Place kinky fun. HFN/HEA guaranteed, and no cliffhangers.

A collection of previously published works on performance and stardom, examining the relationship between genre and performance, the position of the star within ideology, the construction of a semiotics of performance and stardom, the function of the actor within experimental or independent cinema, and the distinction between performance and everyday behavior. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book is the account of an ordinary woman trying to live life with good intentions, and translating those good intentions into action by helping others, in the aftermath of a really traumatic national event - 9/11/01. The primary focus is on Terror and its effects on a personal life, and indeed the life of the nation. Interwoven is a deep concern for fairness and justice, especially as regards children. No book should be complete without "politics!" There is that also. There is a mix of grief, anger and humor (the real elixir of life!)

Lesbian characters, stories, and images were barred from onscreen depiction in Hollywood films from the 1930s to the 1960s together with all forms of "sex perversion." Through close readings of gothics, ghost films, and maternal melodramas addressed to female audiences, Uninvited argues that viewers are "invited" to make lesbian "inferences." Looking at the lure of some of the great female star personae (in films such as Rebecca, Pinky, The Old Maid, Queen Christina, and The Haunting) and at the visual coding of supporting actresses, it identifies lesbian spectatorial strategies. White's archival research, textual analyses, and novel theoretical insights make an important contribution to film, lesbian, and feminist studies. Book jacket.

- This activity book is intended for readers who are fans of Mad Libs and interactive fiction - With 50 short stories to explore, this erotic gift book is perfect for occasions like birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, bridal showers, Valentines Day and more! - Past titles from The Editors of Cleis Press include The Cleis Press Sextionary, an all-inclusive dictionary for every sexual term. Quick, name a body part that opens . . . How about something you would say to a piece of roast beef? Decidedly raunchy and potentially raucous, this collection of erotic fill-in-the-blank stories is a wild adult game to play with friends and lovers alike. With 50 different fill-in-the-blank scenes, you can choose just how dirty or droll you want to go. From vampires and volcanoes to fetishes and furries, there’s a sexy short story for every kink, each more hilarious than the last. Put the kids to bed and spice up your next party (or date night) with Fill in the Spank!

“I read it in two sittings.”—Sandra Brown, New York Times bestselling author "Smart, juicy...highly satisfying.” –Publishers Weekly “Belsky is a tantalizing, devilish, mesmerizing writer.”—Killer Nashville Following up his “engrossing journalistic thriller” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) The Kennedy Connection, R.G. Belsky brings back New York City newspaper reporter Gil Malloy in a gripping new mystery about the closed-case murder of a Hollywood actress. Some thirty years ago, movie star Laura Marlowe was shot to death by a crazed fan in New York City, who then killed himself. The police ruled it a murder-suicide, the case was closed, and the beloved starlet faded away into history. But when New York Daily News reporter Gil Malloy re-investigates Marlowe’s death, long-buried secrets emerge and he begins to uncover the trail of a new serial killer. And more people are dying. Now, before he can solve the current crimes, Gil must find out what really happened to Laura Marlowe all those years ago. Delving deep into the newsroom as we know it today—sensationalized, digitized, and ruled by social media—R. G. Belsky has crafted another expert thriller that shines with his shrewd and engaging style.