Mary Gray Livres

Experience Florence the local way with this insider’s guide Florence is truly timeless, with its Renaissance treasures, cozy trattorias and artisanal workshops. But what’s beyond the historic sights? Mini basement galleries hosting fashion events, hidden dive bars staging late-night jazz bands, community gardens serving up brunch and cocktails – and that’s just for starters. There’s so much more to Florence than the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery, and who better to show you around than the locals? This gorgeous insider’s guide is packed with recommendations from Florentines in the know, helping you to discover all their favorite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as charming as Florence we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Florence Like a Local offers a snapshot of local life, and it’s yours for the taking. Whether you’re a Florentine looking to uncover your city’s secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience the real side of Florence.

Gemma Louise Coldiron grapples with a dual existence, balancing her adventurous, free-spirited self with her controlling alter ego, Tansy. While Gemma yearns for exploration and new experiences, Tansy's strict rules confine her to their Victorian mansion, allowing outings only for biweekly shopping. This internal conflict drives the narrative, exploring themes of identity and autonomy as Gemma seeks to reclaim her freedom and navigate life under Tansy's oppressive influence.

Set in the ominous Monkshood, the story unfolds as characters confront the dangers lurking within. The narrative weaves suspense and intrigue, drawing readers into a world where peril is ever-present. As the characters navigate treacherous paths, they must confront their own fears and the dark secrets of the place, leading to a gripping exploration of mortality and fate. This chilling tale promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats as they uncover the mysteries that lie within Monkshood.

In a dystopian setting, a group of teenagers escapes an impending apocalypse but faces a chilling challenge: they must reenact iconic tragic romances from literature. Failure to perform these roles successfully will lead to dire consequences, pushing them to confront their fears and relationships while navigating the pressures of survival and the weight of their assigned characters. This gripping premise intertwines themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity amidst chaos.

Poetic Justice is a novel that watches a young woman become what she envisions herself to be. It is literary fiction, written for the casual reader wanting characters to hang with for a while. The story revolves around one woman's discovery of poetry and author uses poetry to move the plot along. Mary Gray moved through small-town newspaper editing, corporate public relations, and international travel planning before she retired to write poetry, essays, magazine articles, and Poetic Justice. The manuscript was a semi-finalist as a novel-in-progress in the 2017 William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition. She is the ghostwriter for two memoirs, Gerald Fitzgerald's Africa by Air and General John Henebry's The Grim Reapers at Work in the Pacific Theater. She has delivered readings at the Chicago Public Library, The Printers Row Book Fair, the Chicago Humanities Festival, the Emily Dickinson Poetry Series, the University of Chicago, and DePaul University. She graduated from Northwestern University School of Journalism and has attended the Ragdale Writers' Retreat and the Piper Writers Studio at Arizona State.

Focusing on the impact of statistical evidence, the book explores various legal cases to illustrate how data clarifies issues and informs the application of law. It delves into the role of data analysis in shaping public policy across sectors such as employment, education, health, and criminal justice. Organized into standalone chapters, the work collectively emphasizes the importance of statistical thinking in improving public understanding and strategic planning within the legal system.

Set in post-revolutionary France, the story follows a young executioner, Gabriel, who falls for Tempeste, the daughter of a woman he executed. Tempeste, hardened by survival on the streets and driven by vengeance, seeks to confront her mother's accuser. As their paths intertwine, they navigate danger through Paris's catacombs and face a hostile sans-culottes army. Their journey reveals deep secrets, exploring themes of love, redemption, and the darker aspects of humanity in a historically rich gothic romance.

The collection features enchanting short stories centered around Meggie the Witch and other delightful tales, originally crafted for the author's grandchildren, Ayrton and Tilli. Their joy inspired the author to share these whimsical narratives, making them accessible for all children to read independently or enjoy during storytime.