Mary Carey Knihy

Exploring the inner thoughts of Lady Mary Carey, this manuscript offers a profound glimpse into the emotional and spiritual experiences of women in 17th-century England. Through her poetry and prose, Carey reflects on her roles as a wife, widow, and mother, revealing the complexities of women's lives during this era. The significance of her work is underscored by its preservation and copying in 1681, highlighting its impact on her contemporaries and its enduring relevance in understanding women's experiences and struggles.

Set in 1962, the narrative follows Mary Carey, a newly widowed woman who embarks on a solo journey along the Alcan Highway from Texas to Alaska. In her quest for a fresh start, she immerses herself in various pioneering experiences, from teaching at a small pilot school in Talkeetna to flying over Mt. McKinley with bush pilot Don Sheldon and embracing the challenges of homesteading in the Alaskan wilderness. Her story captures resilience and the spirit of adventure in a rugged landscape.

Focusing on personal finance education, this book empowers students with essential knowledge and practical skills for effective financial planning. It aims to eliminate the anxiety surrounding money management, providing a clear and approachable guide to navigating financial decisions confidently.

Engaging and lively, clear and practical, Accounting: A Smart Approach, Second Edition, brings accounting to life for students. It helps students see how accounting is relevant to business, and how they can apply what they learn in class to real-world situations. Using a running case study to help students understand the relevance of accounting, the book follows Sam Smart, a budding entrepreneur, as he goes from starting a small business to managing a global company.The text teaches students how to assess the success of a business, finance day to day activities, make pricing decisions, open new branches, understand at cash flow, and facilitate planning, control, and investment. A wealth of additional examples and self-test exercises are available to help students develop an appreciation of how accounting information allows a manager to make key business decisions.

A diverse collection of literature showcases the talents of expatriate writers from various countries, all members of Luxembourg's Creative Writing Club. This anthology features poetry, essays, short stories, and excerpts from novels, exploring themes such as love, death, sibling rivalry, supernatural elements, and terrorism. Readers can enjoy the pieces in any order, inviting a range of emotions from laughter to reflection, making each contribution a unique and engaging experience.

When Billy forgets to follow specific instructions for care of his strange new pet, Gizmo, beastly gremlins pop up to wreak havoc on the town.