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Rebecca Johns (born 1971) is an American author and educator. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She is the author of Icebergs and The Countess. Johns is a member of the DePaul University English Department and teaches annually at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival in Iowa City. Early career Rebecca Johns grew up in northern Illinois and attended Antioch Community High School. She then attended the University of Missouri at Columbia, where she majored in Journalism and English (1993). Johns has written for several notable publications, including Mademoiselle, Woman's Day, Self, Cosmopolitan, the Chicago Tribune, Ladies' Home Journal, the Harvard Review, the Mississippi Review and Ploughshares. Novels Icebergs Johns is the author of Icebergs (2006) (ISBN 1582344981), which opens in Canada during World War II with a harrowing plane crash. Crewmember Walt Dunmore returns home, but his life and those of his family are forever altered by the damage the tragedy causes. Icebergs follows Walt and his family from Canada to the United States through multiple generations, with the past casting a shadow over their lives. Icebergs was a finalist for the 2007 Hemingway Foundation / PEN Award for first fiction and a recipient of the Michener-Copernicus Fellowship. The Countess The Countess is Johns's newest work (October 2010) (ISBN 0307588467). The novel follows the life of Elizabeth Báthory (Erzsebet Báthory), the "Blood Countess" who was one of the historical figures some believe inspired the fictional Dracula. References External links Rebecca Johns official website Rebecca Johnsnichelitmag.com Archived September 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine The Mojito Literary Society: Interview with Rebecca Johns, Author of The Countess Rebecca Johns on her storypshares.org Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Redirect Notice DePaul University faculty . Discover the Rebecca Johns popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Rebecca Johns books.
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Agatha Raisin und der tote Richter
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyVERY BRITISH UND ENDLICH AUCH AUF DEUTSCH: DIE KULTSERIE AUS ENGLAND "Die deutschen Leser werden M.C. Beatons Krimis lieben." ANN GRANGER Ein eigenes Cottage in den malerischen Cot...
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Principles of Geology
Charles LyellOne of the key works in the nineteenthcentury battle between science and Scripture, Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology (183033) sought to explain the geological state of the mod...
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The Modern Library
Carmen Callil & Colm TóibínFor Colm Toíbín and Carmen Callil there is no difference between literary and commercial writing there is only the good novel: engrossing, inspirational, compelling. In their sele...
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Shirley
Muriel BurgessShirley Bassey is one of the alltime greats of the entertainment business. She has sold more records than any other British female singer and still commands massive audiences aroun...
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Uncommon Arrangements
Katie RoipheKatie Roiphe’s stimulating work has made her one of the most talked about cultural critics of her generation. Now this bracing young writer delves deeply into one of the most layer...
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The Red Prince
Helen CarrWar, revolution, treason and love – the thrilling tale of Sir John of Gaunt brought to life by medieval history's rising star.‘The Red Prince announces Helen Carr as one of the mos...
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The Lawson Sisters
Janet GoverA heartfelt and compelling story of family, secrets and second chances, set in the heart of the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW, from an awardwinning new voice in Australian fiction...
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Agatha Raisin und der tote Ehemann
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyBIS DASS DER TOD UNS SCHEIDET AGATHA RAISINS 5. FALL In den Cotswolds herrscht Feierstimmung: Agatha Raisins lang ersehnte Hochzeit mit ihrem Nachbarn, dem stets korrekten James L...
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The Dark Side of the Sky
Francesco DimitriA pageturning literary fantasy filled with terror and wonder, set in a sunbaked Southern Italy, for fans of The Girls by Emma Cline, The Magus by John Fowles and The Great Believer...
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Agatha Raisin und die tote Hexe
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyHokuspokus Fidibus Agatha Raisins 9. FallAgatha Raisins letzter Fall hat Spuren hinterlassen: Dank einer arglistigen Friseurin sind ihr die Haare ausgefallen, und zwar büschelweis...
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The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories
Edgar Allan PoeThirteen stories of horror, suspense and the supernatural. 'The Pit and the Pendulum', 'The Fall of the House of Usher' and 'The Black Cat' are just three of Edgar Allan Poe's most...
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Rebecca K. Day v. John L. Ryan
Court of Special Appeals of MarylandDefendantappellees and crossappellants John, Jack, and Theresa Ryan, d/b/a Ryan Brothers Livestock, and Dorothy Ryan (the Ryans) own a parcel of land in Monroe County outside Bloom...
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The Henry Game
Susan DavisImagine meeting Henry VIII and finding he's madly in love with you!One lazy summer afternoon Abigail persuades Lauren and Marina to experiment with a homemade ouija board. The girl...
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Ich dachte, ich bin schon perfekt
Heike Abidi & Lucinde HutzenlaubWeniger Selbstoptimierung, mehr GelassenheitWas sollen und wollen Frauen heutzutage nicht alles sein? Freundin, Mutter, Gattin, Businessfrau, Geliebte, Sportskanone, Kulturinteress...
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Year of No Garbage
Eve O. Schaub"Eve’s brave and honest experiment reveals the shocking impact of the throwaway society we’ve become and at the same time showing small ways we can all do better.” Rebecca PrinceRu...
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An Apology for Idlers
Robert Louis StevensonAn irresistible invitation to reject the work ethic and enjoy life's simple pleasures (such as laughing, drinking and lying in the open air), Robert Louis Stevenson's witty and sem...
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John Broome And Rebecca Lloyd Vol. I
Barbara Broome Semans and Letitia Broome SchwarzClick Here to visit Volume II of this book.This book follows the lives of an American family started by John Broome and Rebecca Lloyd after they married in 1769. They already were...
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In Their Lives
Andrew BlaunerThe perfect gift for any Beatles fan, In Their Lives is an anthology of essays from a chorus of twentynine luminaries singing the praises of their favorite Beatles songs. The Beatl...
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Useful Work v. Useless Toil
William MorrisVisionary English Socialist and pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris argued that all work should be a source of pride and satisfaction, and that everyone should ...
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Poems of Thomas Hardy
Claire Tomalin & Thomas HardyThomas Hardy wrote some of the most moving and personal poems in his era and this collection brings together the best of his verse on life and love.Hardy's poems are by turn haunti...
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Agatha Raisin und der tote Gutsherr
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyUm ein für alle Mal über den vermaledeiten James Lacey hinwegzukommen, zieht Agatha Raisin nach Norfolk. Hier, im Osten Englands, sind die Leute ziemlich seltsam: Sie glauben sogar...
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Agatha Raisin und der tote Friseur
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyWaschen, Schneiden, Töten Agatha Raisins haarigster FallIn den Cotswolds gilt Mr John als genialer Friseur, weshalb die Frauen bei ihm Schlange stehen. So auch Agatha Raisin. Denn...
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Still As Bright
Christopher CokinosAn immersive exploration of the nightly presence that has captured our imagination for the entirety of human history."When the Moon rises between buildings or over trees, it’s not ...
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John Behme v. Rebecca Behme
First District Court of Appeals of IndianaThis is one of four cases concerning the duty an Indiana landowner or occupier owes to his social guests to protect them from physical harm while they are on his premises.
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John Broome and Rebecca Lloyd Vol. Ii
Barbara Broome Semans & Letitia Broome SchwartzClick Here to visit Volume I of this book. This volume continues the story of the American family started in the 18th century by John Broome and Rebecca Lloyd in New York. A st...
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Agatha Raisin und der Tote im Wasser
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyBLUT IST DICKER ALS WASSERFrühling in den Cotswolds. Agatha Raisin langweilt sich fürchterlich, zu lange liegt ihr letzter Fall zurück. Nur ein Streit im Nachbardorf sorgt für etwa...
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Das Haus Zamis 4
Neal DavenportKaum haben die Zamis die Ereignisse um Boris Zamis und den Teufelsschüler hinter sich gebracht, wird Cocos Schwester Lydia in London Opfer einer Entführung. Michael Zamis schickt C...
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Literature and Evil
Georges Bataille & Alastair Hamilton'Literature is not innocent,' stated Georges Bataille in this extraordinary 1957 collection of essays, arguing that only by acknowledging its complicity with the knowledge of evil ...
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Agatha Raisin und die tote Urlauberin
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyMord ist ihr Hobby Agatha Raisins 6. Fall Agatha Raisin ist fassungslos: Ihr Verlobter James hat sich einfach aus dem Staub gemacht. Nach Zypern. Dorthin, wo sie die Flitterwochen...
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Thoughts For The Day
Charles HandyCharles Handy may well be Britain's only worldclass management guru (Director Magazine) but his thoughts about organisations and the role of the individual involve thoughts beyond ...
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Agatha Raisin und die tote Geliebte
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyIm kleinen Dorf Carsely ist die Freude groß: Agatha Raisin hat endlich James Lacey geheiratet! Doch rasch ziehen dunkle Wolken am Ehehimmel auf, und die Frischvermählten gehen sich...
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Restoration London
Liza PicardHow did you clean your teeth in the 1660s? What makeup did you wear? What pets did you keep?Making use of every possible contemporary source, Liza Picard presents an engrossing pic...
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Hard Times
Charles Dickens'Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else'Dickens's novel honouring the value of the human hea...
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Phineas Redux
Anthony TrollopeIn the fourth of the 'Palliser' stories, Trollope follows Phineas Finn's return to the dangerous world of Westminster politics. When his political rival is murdered, Phineas is th...
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John Quentin - Im Auge des Sturms
Erwin ReschEin neues spannendes Abenteuer mit Commander John Quentin. Frankreich, im Jahre 1801: Napoleon Bonaparte hat eine riesige Armee in BoulognesurMer zusammengezogen, mit der er nach E...
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A Literary Review
Søren Kierkegaard & Alastair HannayWhile ostensibly commenting on the work of a contemporary novelist, Kierkegaard used this review as a critique of his society and age. The influence of this short piece has been fa...
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Agatha Raisins erster Fall
M.C. Beaton & Sabine SchilaskyAgatha Raisin ist jung und ehrgeizig, als sie den Sprung aus dem Armenviertel von Birmingham ins schicke Londoner Mayfair schafft, wo sie in der PRBranche Karriere machen will. Doc...
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If I Die Before I Wake
Sherwood KingLaurence is a young exsailor who can't resist the lure of the good life, and when he finds a job as chauffeur to the wealthy Mr and Mrs Bannister, his occasional work leaves him fr...
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The Quaker Family in Colonial America
J. William FrostThe Quaker Family in Colonial America is a book by J. William Frost.
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I Killed Zoe Spanos
Kit Frick“A shivery delight.” PeopleFor fans of Sadie and Serial, this “gloriously twisty” (BuzzFeed) thriller follows two teens whose lives become inextricably linked when one confesses to...
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Den Wind in den Haaren
Annabel AbbsIn diesem inspirierenden Buch stellt Annabel Abbs Künstlerinnen vor, die ein tiefes Bedürfnis nach Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit hatten. Und sie geht der Frage nach, warum Bewegung i...
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The Weaving Explorer
Deborah Jarchow & Gwen W. SteegeWeaving is a highly accessible craft over, under is the basic technique but the stumbling block for many wouldbe weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving ...
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The Mythic Dream
Dominik Parisien & Navah WolfeAn allnew anthology of eighteen classic myth retellings featuring an allstar lineup of awardwinning and critically acclaimed writers.Madeleine L’Engle once said, “When we lose our ...
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John Quentin - Im Auftrag des Admirals
Erwin Resch & Rainer DelfsVerrat, Intrigen und wahre Helden der Beginn einer neuen großen Seefahrersaga. Im Jahr 1799: Für John Quentin beginnt ein abenteuerliches Leben, als er den Dienst bei der britisch...