"The first American celebrity fashion designer of the twentieth century, Valentina lived on equal social footing with the high society and movie star clients she dressed a formidable claim when one considers that Norma Shearer, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Gloria Swanson, as well as generations of Vanderbilts and Whitneys were all loyal Valentina customers. Presciently aware of the power of the media, Valentina s meteoric rise to fame and fortune in the 1940s helped to elevate the social status of the American fashion designer." "The first book fully dedicated to this fascinating woman s life and career, this volume includes many never-before-seen masterworks of photography, including platinum prints by Horst P. Horst, George Hoyningen-Huene, and Cecil Beaton, as well as original sketches, letters, snapshots, and ephemera from private collections around the world and the estate of Valentina Schlee." --Book Jacket.

Set in London during the swinging sixties and Italy’s Amalfi coast after Word War II, The Last Voyage of the Valentina is an epic romance with a dark uncercurrent of suspense from an author the Daily Mail (UK) has declared “is the new Rosamunde Pilcher.” Exotically beautiful but desperately unhappy, Alba lives on a houseboat on the Thames, where she enjoys a life of leisure and entertains an endless and unfulfilling succession of lovers. But then she discovers a portrait of her dead mother, Valentina—a woman she'd hardly known, whose story has been kept from her by her still grieving father. Determined to learn the truth about Valentina, Alba returns to the olive groves of the Amalfi coast of Italy. There she uncovers a mysterious tale of decadence, deception, murder, and betrayal involving partisans and Nazis, peasants, and counts. Alba's journey leads her not only to the truth of her mother’s hidden past but to the possibility of happiness in her own future.

Inspired I believe by my heavenly father this story came to me in my sleep. Valentina had a dream. She was born with a severe physical handicap there was no way she could accomplish that dream, or could she. Read how Valentina goes through surgery and months of treatment determined to reach her dream. Valentina must overcome obstacles on her journey. Wait, the ending is not exactly what you might expect. Kids of any age are sure to enjoy this book.

Valentina never expected to be looking for a new pack. But when her Alpha's behavior pushes her out, she finds herself fighting in the tournament to show off her skills to potential new Alphas. Only problem is, her old Alpha just can't seem to let things go... Thatcher never thought he'd end up in the tournament either. Or that he'd end up sharing a tent with someone as sexy as Valentina. He just wants to focus on competing. But, man. It's difficult. This could get real complicated real fast. ***Adult Content, ~20,000 words, A Werewolf Romance Novella ***Adapted from Thatcher's Mate ***Check out other books from the Mated Series: Lenora's Mate, Reina's Mate, and Kiko's Mate. All available individually and in the bundle Mated Series, 1-4 ***Werewolf romance, romance book for adults, romance book, werewolf book, shifter romance, paranormal romance, steamy romance

It’s a bright summer’s day and Valentina is excited; she’s going out with nanny and granddad and cannot wait because she knows it’s going to be fun. Nanny and granddad take Valentina to Crystal Peaks shopping centre and to a children’s shop, to ‘Dog and Gate’, which is every child’s dream shop because you can shop with your dog. There is also a big ice cream parlour in the middle of the shop, which makes the shopping experience even more magical. Valentina has an amazing time shopping and making new friends. Indeed, it’s a fun filled shopping adventure.

Reading & Writing with English Learners offers kindergarten through fifth grade reading and writing educators a user-friendly guide and framework for supporting English learners in balanced literacy classrooms. Authors Valentina Gonzalez and Melinda Miller lead readers in exploring the components of Reading & Writing with English Learners with a special eye for increasing the effectiveness of instructional methods and quality of instruction to serve English learners. This book shares practical and effective techniques for accommodating reading and writing instruction to design learning that simultaneously increases literacy and language development. Reading & Writing with English Learners was written for: • K-5 Classroom Teachers • ESL Teachers • Reading and Writing Instructional Coaches • District Leaders Reading & Writing with English Learners includes: • the components of Reading & Writing Workshop • accommodations that support English Learners • high yield practices for Reading & Writing Workshop during remote teaching • the role of phonics • a culturally inclusive booklist • activities that support Reading & Writing Workshop And more!