Michael Callahan Livres

Compares the impact of the League of Nations mandates system on British and French rule in African mandated territories.

For a small-town girl with big-city dreams, there is no address more glamorous than New York’s Barbizon Hotel. Laura, a patrician beauty from Smith, arrives to work at Mademoiselle for the summer. Her hopelessly romantic roommate, Dolly, comes from a working-class upstate town to attend secretarial school. Vivian, a brash British bombshell with a disregard for the hotel’s rules, rounds out the trio of friends. Together, the girls embark on a journey of discovery that will take them from the penthouse apartments of Park Avenue to the Beat scene of Greenwich Village to Atlantic City’s Steel Pier — and into the arms of very different men who will alter their lives forever.

Set against the backdrop of 1959 Hollywood and Martha's Vineyard, the narrative intertwines the lives of Mercy Welles, a rising star who mysteriously vanishes, and her granddaughter Kit O'Neill, who uncovers her grandmother's hidden past. As Kit investigates the secrets surrounding Mercy's disappearance, she discovers a web of love, betrayal, and intrigue linked to a charming oysterman. The story alternates between timelines, revealing Mercy's tumultuous life through letters, culminating in a gripping exploration of family legacy and hidden truths.

Golf enthusiasts at any skill level will find valuable insights in this comprehensive guide, which simplifies the mechanics of an effective golf swing. It offers professional tips on grip, posture, and swing techniques, along with guidance on course management and the mental aspects of the game. The inclusion of practical drills helps readers develop the necessary feel for proper motion, while visual reference points enhance understanding of swing positions, making the game more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Im Jahr 1955 suchen die unterschiedlichen Frauen Dolly, Vivian und Laura in New York nach Liebe, Abenteuern und beruflichem Erfolg. Während sie einen unvergesslichen Sommer voller Freundschaft erleben, müssen sie erkennen, dass nicht alles im Leben so verläuft, wie erhofft.