Vanessa

Author : Kate Elizabeth Russell
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062941527

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My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “[An] exceedingly complex, inventive, resourceful examination of harm and power.” —The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice “A lightning rod . . . brilliantly crafted.”—The Washington Post A most anticipated book by The New York Times • USA Today • Entertainment Weekly • Marie Claire • Elle • Harper's Bazaar • Bustle • Newsweek • New York Post • Esquire • Real Simple • The Sunday Times • The Guardian Exploring the psychological dynamics of the relationship between a precocious yet naïve teenage girl and her magnetic and manipulative teacher, a brilliant, all-consuming read that marks the explosive debut of an extraordinary new writer. 2000. Bright, ambitious, and yearning for adulthood, fifteen-year-old Vanessa Wye becomes entangled in an affair with Jacob Strane, her magnetic and guileful forty-two-year-old English teacher. 2017. Amid the rising wave of allegations against powerful men, a reckoning is coming due. Strane has been accused of sexual abuse by a former student, who reaches out to Vanessa, and now Vanessa suddenly finds herself facing an impossible choice: remain silent, firm in the belief that her teenage self willingly engaged in this relationship, or redefine herself and the events of her past. But how can Vanessa reject her first love, the man who fundamentally transformed her and has been a persistent presence in her life? Is it possible that the man she loved as a teenager—and who professed to worship only her—may be far different from what she has always believed? Alternating between Vanessa’s present and her past, My Dark Vanessa juxtaposes memory and trauma with the breathless excitement of a teenage girl discovering the power her own body can wield. Thought-provoking and impossible to put down, this is a masterful portrayal of troubled adolescence and its repercussions that raises vital questions about agency, consent, complicity, and victimhood. Written with the haunting intimacy of The Girls and the creeping intensity of Room, My Dark Vanessa is an era-defining novel that brilliantly captures and reflects the shifting cultural mores transforming our relationships and society itself.

Author : Kerascoët
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524769574

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I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoët Pdf

This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! Don't miss the companion book, I Forgive Alex, about the importance of compassion and forgiveness. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the idea that someone can be an ally without having to say a word. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year "This beautifully illustrated story shows young readers how to become caring and supportive upstanders. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy

Author : Katherine Rawson
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404281370

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Vanessa Hudgens by Katherine Rawson Pdf

Highlights the life and achievements of the actress and singer best known for her role in "High School Musical" and its sequels.

Author : Wensley Clarkson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-06
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780241961681

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Vanessa by Wensley Clarkson Pdf

This is the compelling and disturbing true story of Vanessa George and the evil abuse she doled out upon th children of more than 300 families. As a nursery worker, wife and mother, she was a figure to place trust in. Yet her adulterous relationship and sick love triangle with Colin Blanchard and Angela Allen drew her into a dark world of violence and sexual abuse. To compete for Blanchard's attention she would do everything in her power to impress him, even if this meant committing unspeakable acts of sexual violence on children as young as two years old. What could have driven a mother to betray not only her daughters and loving husband but the very families who entrusted her with their children? How could a seemingly caring women become engaged in a sordid and vile love triangle with a man and woman she had never met? Were there events in her own childhood that pushed her to commit these acts? True crime expert Wensley Clarkson pieces together the events surrounding the case as well as new investigative research to compile a fascinating yet disturbing account of a case which shocked a nation. We may never know the full extent of Vanessa George's cruelty, but the horror of her story will remain as a chilling memory for generations.

Author : Dan Callahan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781605985930

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Vanessa: The Life of Vanessa Redgrave by Dan Callahan Pdf

In this first-ever biography of the woman many have called our greatest living actress, the formidable Vanessa Redgrave is at last revealed to us in all of her different personas. Who isn’t in awe of Vanessa Redgrave? Her career on stage and screen remains vital and her extreme-left political stands are still quite controversial. This is the moment, and this is the biography, to take stock of Vanessa Redgrave both as actress and as political activist with a critical, objective study of her life and career. It is also time to account for her unparalleled achievements as an empathetic actress of considerable genius. Anyone who has seen Redgrave in her numerous stage and film roles will know why she is the very best we have. The radiant, fearless, daring, perverse and always unpredictable Redgrave is the brightest light in the forest of her famous family.

Author : Frances Spalding
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780755643554

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Vanessa Bell by Frances Spalding Pdf

The definitive and authorised biography of the artist Vanessa Bell. Even through the lens of the twenty-first century, the story of Vanessa Bell's life is unorthodox. A powerful magnetic figure, Bell lived at the heart of the Bloomsbury Group and was often the core figure around which the disparate individuals of the movement revolved. Her art and designs – so often overshadowed by her sister Virginia Woolf's writings and fame and by the interest in her own unconventional life – made a significant contribution to the history of the Bloomsbury Group. Yet, until this authorised biography was written, she has remained a largely silent and enigmatic figure. In this captivating account, acclaimed art historian and biographer Frances Spalding restores Bell to the heart of the Bloomsbury Group, illuminating an exceptional life and the free-spirited circle among which she lived.

Author : Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525582137

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Becoming Vanessa by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Pdf

Get ready to go back to school with this inclusive, empathetic story that will help kids new to the classroom transform from timid caterpillars into beautiful butterflies who love exactly who they are! On Vanessa's first day of school, her parents tell her it will be easy to make friends. Vanessa isn't so sure. She wears her fanciest outfit so her new classmates will notice her right away. They notice, but the attention isn't what she'd hoped for. As the day goes on, she feels more self-conscious. Her clothes are too bright, her feather boa has way too many feathers, and even her name is too hard to write. The next day, she picks out a plain outfit, and tells her mom that her name is too long. She just wants to blend in, with a simple name like the other girls--why couldn't her parents have named her Megan or Bella? But when her mother tells her the meaning behind her name, it gives her the confidence she needs to introduce her classmates to the real Vanessa. Perfect for readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindergarten.

Author : Grace Norwich
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101175323

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Vanessa Hudgens: Breaking Free by Grace Norwich Pdf

Vanessa Hudgens is the star to watch. She has admiring fans the world over, thanks to her starring role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channel’s smash hit High School Musical. Plus she’s burning up the charts with her single “Come Back to Me” from her debut album, V.

Author : Jane Dunn
Publisher : Virago
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780748129140

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Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell by Jane Dunn Pdf

This is the story of a deep and close relationship between two sisters - Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. The influence they exerted over each others lives, their competitiveness, the fierce love they had for each other and also their intense rivalry is explored here with subtlety and compassion. The thoughts, motives and actions of these two remarkably artistic women who jointly created the Bloomsbury Group is revealed with all its intricacies in this moving biography.

Author : Filipa Fonseca Silva
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781490319025

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The Strange Year of Vanessa M. by Filipa Fonseca Silva Pdf

When Vanessa got into her car that winter’s afternoon, she had no idea she was setting off on a journey with no return. An inner journey that would call into question a whole life spent living up to other people’s expectations. With tragic and comic episodes that bring together a domineering mother, a hippie aunt, a boring marriage, an insufferable boss and a friend who never knows when to shut up, “The Strange year of Vanessa M.” shares Vanessa’s voyage of self-discovery with us. And it makes us marvel at the power we have to question things, because there’s no end to the pursuit of happiness. A novel about relationships, marriage and the inevitable mid-life crisis.

Author : Dominique Haynes
Publisher : Royal Reading Publishing
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798988987901

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Ventures with Volleyball Vanessa by Dominique Haynes Pdf

🏐 Join Vanessa, the energetic volleyball player with an entrepreneurial spirit, as she dives into an exciting beachside adventure in "Ventures with Volleyball Vanessa: A Tale of Entrepreneurship!" Get ready to bump, set, and spike into the world of business with Vanessa! 🌞🌴💼 In this captivating tale, Vanessa's love for volleyball 🏐 and her parents' entrepreneurial spirit 💡 ignite her imagination. As she dreams of starting her own business, Vanessa's passion for the sport and her desire to create something unique collide, setting the stage for an exhilarating journey of discovery and success. 🚀🌟 Experience the joy of entrepreneurship through Vanessa's eyes as she dives deep into planning her beachside lemonade stand. 🍋🏖️ With each page, young readers will be inspired to pursue their own dreams and harness their passions to create something extraordinary, just like Vanessa. 📖💭🚴 Together with Vanessa, readers will learn valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of following one's dreams. As Vanessa sets up shop, young readers will be motivated to take action, whether it's starting a business, pursuing a hobby, or embracing their unique interests. 🤝🏆 Vanessa's adventure will keep young readers engaged and excited. With colorful illustrations and relatable characters, "Ventures with Volleyball Vanessa: A Tale of Entrepreneurship" is the perfect book to ignite the entrepreneurial spark in children ages six and up. 🎨👬 So grab your volleyball and dive into this thrilling tale of ambition, teamwork, and the sweet taste of success. Join Vanessa as she serves up an unforgettable story that will inspire young minds to spike into the world of entrepreneurship with confidence and determination. 📚🏐🚀

Author : Peter Salisbury
Publisher : Peter Salisbury
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Junker's Moon: Inspector Vanessa Robin by Peter Salisbury Pdf

Vanessa Robin looked deeper into her shady past, studying news files of her exploits as a space pirate. Her ex-boss Ravenheart had ordered the news media to restrict access but Vanessa found a way to view the protected archives. Ravenheart and a Doctor Sychs had colluded in an attempt to reform her by cutting out and re-growing whole sections of her brain but as Vanessa became increasingly aware of the person she had been before, she felt more determined to exact retribution on those who had done her harm.

Author : CB Samet
Publisher : Novels by CB Samet
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Vanessa's Valentine by CB Samet Pdf

An undercover DEA agent on the run. A sinister drug smuggler with a vengeance. And Vanessa is caught between them. Rural physician, Vanessa Watson, escaped the bustling urban ER for a slower pace and more personalized patient care. But when a mysterious stranger climbs into Vanessa's car, bullets start flying. Vanessa saves Seth from imminent danger, but the act of saving a life puts her own in danger. Five years of undercover work are blown in an instant, and Seth Dellosa loses his partner, Rico, and his identity. On the run for his life, he seeks shelter from his enemies in Vanessa's home. With the help of his deceased partner’s ghost, Seth is under pressure to bring down the drug cartel before they find him and the innocent woman aiding him. But the Mexican drug smuggler Seth deceived is out for blood and determined to find the traitor who infiltrated his organization. From award-winning author CB Samet comes a delightful series of stand-alone novellas rich with romantic suspense, a touch of the supernatural, and a heart-warming happily-ever-afters. The Romancing the Spirit Series are clean romance tales that can be enjoyed in any order. *** “AMAZING! A fantastic, well written read. An intense storyline that holds your attention as you get caught up in the fierce twists and hot chemistry. Plenty of excitement and emotionally heartfelt. A thrilling must read.” —Bookbub Reviewer "The writing draws you in and keeps you involved throughout the whole story, I found myself in love with not only the characters but also the world that was created." -- Booksprout Reviewer

Author : The Hyperink Team
Publisher : Hyperink Inc
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-12
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781484006733

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Quicklet On Vanessa Steel's Punished (A mother's cruelty. A daughter's survival. A secret that couldn't be told.) by The Hyperink Team Pdf

ABOUT THE BOOK As a counselor working with women who have been abused as children, I find it useful to read books like Punished: A mother's cruelty. A daughter's survival. A secret that couldn't be told. Such stories give me insight into the factors that scar abused children and impair their adult functioning, and provide information about how coping mechanisms are developed. Since many coping mechanisms used by an abused child actually become dysfunctional behaviors in an adult, this knowledge helps me to be more effective in identifying problem behavior and its source, so we can then explore ways to transform dysfunctional coping into healthy adult behaviors. Before even becoming an adult, Vanessa Steel recognized that her abuse survival strategies had revealed a unique gift. She then managed to transform these coping tactics into resourceful and valuable skills by which she was able not only to help herself, but to actually help others. You don't have to approach this book from a clinical perspective to appreciate its value. The book not only raises awareness of the horrific consequences of child abuse, it is an inspirational testament of inner strength and survival. Vanessa's story motivates my personal resolve to break the silence that allows child abuse to be perpetuated. MEET THE AUTHOR The Hyperink Team works hard to bring you high-quality, engaging, fun content. If ever you have any questions about our products, or suggestions for how we can make them better, please don't hesitate to contact us! Happy reading! EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK When Vanessa found her abusive mother collapsed on the floor, near death, she knew she didn't have much time left to address her suppressed memories of her traumatic childhood. She began to articulate in writing the important questions about why her mother had abused her so cruelly from the moment of birth. The book then chronicles Vanessa's story of abuse and torture at the hands of her mother. Although there is evidence that the abuse began very early – at 18 months, Vanessa supposedly rolled off the bed and broke her leg – Vanessa's conscious recollections begin at about age two. Her mother was the main perpetrator, but at the age of six, Vanessa's maternal grandfather began to abuse her sexually. The abuse was condoned and aided by her maternal grandmother, and her father remained largely in denial. Vanessa never understood why she was being abused, although when she turned eight she found out she was adopted. The abuse took diverse and extreme forms: scaldings, beatings, starvation, being regularly left outside in the cold, tied up and left to sleep in the pigsty – all subject to her mother's unpredictable fits of rage. The abuse was not just physical; Vanessa’s mother called Vanessa the devil's child and explained the punishments as God's revenge. Vanessa's brother, Nigel, also experienced abuse at his mother's hands, although to a lesser degree. When he began to experience seizures and was eventually diagnosed with epilepsy, Vanessa's mother blamed her for turning her brother into a devil's child, and held her responsible for accidents that happened. When Vanessa attempted to tell others about the abuse, they either didn't believe her or accepted her mother's "vivid imagination" explanation. This vulnerable child had no one to protect her, no means of escape, and often lost all hope. Buy a copy to keep reading!

Author : Allison Funk
Publisher : UW-Madison Libraries Parallel Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 189331121X

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From the Sketchbooks of Vanessa Bell by Allison Funk Pdf