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A fun, frantic, and energetic first novel that shows genuine promise. Fledgling fashion designer (and Dallas Design Institute student) Abbie McPherson, who narrates, is 20, single, and ready- -after the usual bad experiences with the wrong kinds of men--to tackle life as a ``free woman.'' Unfortunately for her resolution, however, she quickly meets a wasted but utterly hot guy named Franco Richards at a New Year's party. Abbie knows Franco's not what she's promised herself she'd look for in her next relationship, but she's smitten hard and therefore willing, yet again, to overlook Franco's neglect, boozing, and lack of ambition. Meanwhile, her final project--a 30-outfit fashion show--is due by the end of the semester; Georgette, her roommate, has decided she's now ``Gigi,'' complete with breast implants, a wardrobe transformation, and a whole new look; and her best friend, the flamboyantly gay Pat, is being cheated on by his gorgeous boyfriend Sal. It doesn't help that Abbie is still a smidgen hung-up on her
In this book you'll learn the answers to these questions and much more.Amercan Ploitics in the 20th Century is the perfect book for anyone insterestde in the political history of the United Stuates.You'ss read about the formation of the "Bull Moose"party right through to the formation of the Reform Patty.You'll also read about the struggles by women and African-Americans to gain equal voting rithts,in additon to the various scandals that threatened and edtroyed political careers and presidential administrations.Along the way you'll meet dozens of pllitical bosses,politicaians,lobbyists,speechwriters,spin doctors,pollsters,campaign strategists and other political movers and shakers. It's remarkable to look back over the past century and examine how politics has evolved,as well as how it has stayed the same.The sturggle for control is constant,while the rules and means of gaining control have been periodically in response to public demands. Each book in the 20th Century Series contains a comprehensive c
