Download or read book 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers written by Abraham Chang and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Abraham Chang’s novel, packed with pop culture, is wonderfully alive. This is a beautifully tender and funny examination of love, of identity, of making your way in a world that is getting bigger and smaller at the same time.” —Kevin Wilson, bestselling author of Nothing To See Here Young Wang has received plenty of wisdom from his beloved uncle: don’t take life too seriously, get out on the road when you can, and everyone gets just seven great loves in their life—so don’t blow it. This last one sticks with Young as he is an obsessive cataloger of his life: movies watched, favorite albums . . . all filtered through Chinese numerology and superstition. He finds meaning in almost everything, for which his two best friends endlessly tease him. But then, at the end of 1995, when Young is at New York University, he meets Erena. She’s brilliant, charismatic, quick-witted, and crassly funny. They fall in love and, for Young, it feels so real that he’s thrilled and terrified. As Young and Erena’s relationship blossoms, we get flashbacks to Young’s first five loves. That means Erena is “number six.” Was his uncle wrong—is she the one and only? Or are they fated for failure to make room for Young’s final, seventh love? A love letter to Western pop culture, Eastern traditions, and being a first-generation New Yorker, Abraham Chang’s dazzling debut reminds us that luck only gets us so far when it comes to matters of the heart.

Download or read book 1001 Beastly Body Facts written by Helen Otway and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that when you blush, you blush all over...even inside your stomach? Or that more than one billion people are infected with hookworm, meaning 10 million litres/22 million pints of blood is sucked from people's intestines every day? Our goblin narrator and friends will reveal just how amazing your body is, in ways you might never imagine! You'll learn the amazing truth about what goes on inside your body, the invisible invaders it is home to (if you're unlucky) and some very disgusting diseases. You'll even read some crazy stories about what people have done to themselves in the name of art or breaking records! Turn over and prepare to learn all about your beastly body...

Download or read book The Guilt Trip written by Sandie Jones and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vein of the Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman, Sandie Jones’s explosive new novel The Guilt Trip will have readers gripped to the very last page. They went away as friends. They came back as suspects. Rachel and Jack. Paige and Noah. And Will. Five friends who’ve known one another for years. Then along came Ali, Will’s new fiancée. The three couples travel to Portugal for Ali and Will’s destination wedding. The weekend away at the gorgeous cliff-top villa is a chance to relax and get to know Ali an little better. She seems perfectly nice—and Will seems happy after years of bad choices. But when Rachel discovers a shocking secret about Ali, everything changes. As the wedding weekend unfolds, the secrets each of them holds begin to spill, and friendships and marriages threaten to unravel. In Sandie Jones’s explosive new suspense novel, jumping to conclusions can become the difference between life and death.

Download or read book Still Close to Heaven written by Kathleen Kane and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 1997-08-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He was a rogue of a ghost. Jackson Tate was a ghost. Since he wasn't good enough for heaven, and wasn't bad enough for, well..."the other place," his spirit was trapped in a run-down saloon in the Washington Territory. But then he had a chance to start earning his shot at heaven. All he had to do was rescue a little girl, and make sure that she forgot all about him. The first part was easy, but somehow the second part just didn't get done, and Jackson found himself haunting the same old bar. She loved a man who didn't exist. In the fifteen years since Rachel Morgan last saw the "angel" who brought her to safety, she'd grown to womanhood. Having given her heart to the heavenly being, she has no desire to marry a mortal man. But destiny has plans for Rachel's unborn daughter, so the errant spirit is granted a new mission...and another chance for salvation. Jackson has a month in mortal guise to find a good husband for Rachel, convince her to marry and make himself scarce. But can a ghost from her past give her the future she's dreamed of? Or will he disappear again, this time forever?

Download or read book Welcoming the Other written by N. Susan Laehn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern turn in political philosophy established the ontological primacy of the ego, reducing the community to a mere assemblage of individuals, and led to the repudiation of natural duties in favor of inherent individual rights. The modern project culminated in the work of Friedrich Nietzsche, whose emphasis on radical individuation left human beings both liberated and exiled. Individuals were free to create (and to recreate) themselves anew, but they were simultaneously uprooted from any larger community. Indeed, the very possibility of shared meaning, let alone shared political life, was called into question. This volume consists of essays addressing the efforts of philosophers, artists, caretakers, and—perhaps most importantly—teachers to reestablish a foundation for political life in postmodernity. The origins of these efforts are diverse, and their modes are varied. Individuals seek communion with the divine, either with or through others; they pursue friendship among strangers; and they search for meaningful relationships in both the classroom and the public square. Reflecting the various means by which individuals seek communion with others and with the transcendent, divine Other, the essays contained in this volume explore the modes through which individuals forge relationships with others in an age of isolation.

Download or read book The Checklist Manifesto written by Atul Gawande and published by Metropolitan Books. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies—neither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist. First introduced decades ago by the U.S. Air Force, checklists have enabled pilots to fly aircraft of mind-boggling sophistication. Now innovative checklists are being adopted in hospitals around the world, helping doctors and nurses respond to everything from flu epidemics to avalanches. Even in the immensely complex world of surgery, a simple ninety-second variant has cut the rate of fatalities by more than a third. In riveting stories, Gawande takes us from Austria, where an emergency checklist saved a drowning victim who had spent half an hour underwater, to Michigan, where a cleanliness checklist in intensive care units virtually eliminated a type of deadly hospital infection. He explains how checklists actually work to prompt striking and immediate improvements. And he follows the checklist revolution into fields well beyond medicine, from disaster response to investment banking, skyscraper construction, and businesses of all kinds. An intellectual adventure in which lives are lost and saved and one simple idea makes a tremendous difference, The Checklist Manifesto is essential reading for anyone working to get things right.

Download or read book Mother of Darkness written by VENETIA. WELBY and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bringing Ezra Back written by Cynthia DeFelice and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bringing Ezra Back, Nathan Fowler returns to rescue his friend who helped him escape danger in this action-packed sequel to Cynthia DeFelice's beloved Weasel. September 1840 marks five months since twelve-year-old Nathan Fowler's life-threatening encounter with Weasel, the heartless man who stalked Nathan like a wild animal through the forest. Nathan hasn't been the same since, wary of every new person he meets - including the visiting peddler Orrin Beckwith. When Beckwith shows Nate and his family a handbill advertising a show with a "white Injun," a man without a tongue, Nathan is sure the man is his friend Ezra, who lost his tongue to Weasel's knife. Determined to save Ezra from this traveling show of "human oddities," Nathan sets out with Beckwith from Ohio to Pennsylvania. On the way, Nathan encounters more people than he's ever met before, and he begins to learn a thing or two about human nature. The biggest shock, however, is Ezra himself, and it will take more than Nathan bargained for to bring him back home.

Download or read book Every Single Second written by Tricia Springstubb and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From acclaimed author Tricia Springstubb comes a poignant and topical middle grade novel about the effects of an accidental shooting on family, friendship, and community. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Rita Williams-Garcia. Twelve-year-old Nella Sabatini’s life is changing too soon, too fast. Her best friend, Clem, doesn’t seem concerned; she’s busy figuring out the best way to spend the “leap second”—an extra second about to be added to the world’s official clock. The only person who might understand how Nella feels is Angela, but the two of them have gone from being “secret sisters” to not talking at all. Then Angela’s idolized big brother makes a terrible, fatal mistake, one that tears apart their tight-knit community and plunges his family into a whirlwind of harsh publicity and judgment. In the midst of this controversy, Nella is faced with a series of startling revelations about her parents, friends, and neighborhood. As Angela’s situation becomes dangerous, Nella must choose whether to stand by or stand up. Her heart tries to tell her what to do, but can you always trust your heart? The clock ticks down, and in that extra second, past and present merge—the future will be up to her.

Download or read book Naked Statues Fat Gladiators and War Elephants written by Garrett Ryan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery? In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the fascinating details of daily life. Learn the answers to: How tall were the ancient Greeks and Romans? How long did they live? What kind of pets did they have? How dangerous were their cities? Did they believe their myths? Did they believe in ghosts, monsters, and/or aliens? Did they jog or lift weights? How did they capture animals for the Colosseum? Were there secret police, spies, or assassins? What happened to the city of Rome after the Empire collapsed? Can any families trace their ancestry back to the Greeks or Romans?

Download or read book Count Down to Love written by Julie N. Ford and published by Bonneville. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandoned at the altar by her fiance, Kelly Grace Pickens finds herself homeless, holding the bill to an A-list wedding, and struggling with her once-promising singing career. Feeling desperate and alone, she reluctantly accepts an offer to appear on a reality TV show, Countdown to Love.

Download or read book A Gift of Love written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landmark collection of Martin Luther King Jr.’s best known homilies and sermons—with selections from Strength to Love. As Dr. King prepared for the Birmingham campaign in early 1963, he drafted the final sermons for Strength to Love, a volume of his most best-known homilies. King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for works such as “Loving Your Enemies” and “Shattered Dreams,” and he continued to edit the volume after his release. Full Sermon List: • A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart • Transformed Nonconformist • On Being a Good Neighbor • Love in action • Loving Your Enemies • A Knock at Midnight • The Man Who Was a Fool • The Death of Evil Upon the Seashore • Shattered Dreams • Our God is Able • Antidotes for Fear • The Answer to a Perplexing Question • Paul’s Letter to American Christians • Pilgrimage to nonviolence • The Drum Major Instinct • The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life A Gift of Love includes most of the classic sermons from Strength to Love, along with 2 new sermons. Collectively they present King’s fusion of Christian teachings and social consciousness, and promote his prescient vision of love as a social and political force for change.

Download or read book The Advocate written by and published by . This book was released on 2001-08-14 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.

Download or read book Just Wanted To Tell You written by Ruchi Raushan and published by Bigfoot Publications. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER A LOVE BEYOND TIME AND SPACE: JOURNEY INTO THE ETERNAL EMBRACE OF SOULMATES In the bustling university halls of Noida, Ruchi, a studious and reserved computer applications student, has her life unexpectedly intertwined with Raushan, a miraculous figure whose first words spark a journey of love, connection, and resilience. Their bond, formed in the shadow of academic rigor and personal dreams, is a delicate dance of unspoken feelings and silent commitments. But with Raushan's sudden disappearance, Ruchi's world shatters, leaving her to navigate a storm of personal turmoil and societal challenges. As Ruchi's story unfolds, from heart-wrenching interviews on national television to sinister threats from the shadows, she finds herself trapped in a relentless struggle against an unforgiving system. Her journey from the lively university corridors to the isolation of her room raises haunting questions: What tore Ruchi and Raushan apart? Could Ruchi stand against the overwhelming odds to seek justice? And in a world that seems to have turned against them, is their love strong enough to survive? Inspired by true events, "Just Wanted to Tell You" is not just a tale of love and separation. It's a powerful narrative of a woman's fight against a system, a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and a poignant reminder of love's ability to transcend the most daunting barriers. Prepare to embark on an emotional odyssey that will challenge your perceptions, ignite your empathy, and leave an indelible mark on your heart.

Download or read book Satan Has Fallen Under My Feet Forever written by Judy Browne and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-06-25 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was given birth in the spirit realm after many years of spiritual battle with satanists who cursed me and thought my destiny was over. The Holy Spirit prompted me to study the significance and meaning of colours and numbers in the Bible and how to use them in spiritual warfare. This book exposes the activities of colour therapy by satanists, marine agents, false prophets and prophetesses, who lead innocent souls to worship Satan through colours. On their altars, their priests wear red, black and white outfits to worship Satan. These are the spiritual colours of Satan. Recognize and discover the power of queen of heaven and queen of the coast and the destructive power that these principalities have on Christian churches today; these enemy of the cross have destroyed so many great destinies. This book outlines how to discern spirits, how one hears from God, how to recognize the false teachings in religious churches, and how to pray and destroy their demonic influence on ones life. Discover how satanists, false prophets and prophetess go into evil covenant relationships with church members and partners of their congregation. Through these evil covenants, evil soul ties are established by satanist, and these satanists are able to manipulate and control souls forever. This book will enable the reader to pray against all forms of evil covenants and evil soul ties and, with the prayers in this book, overcome Satan and his demons and proclaim, Satan has fallen under my feet forever.

Download or read book A Concordance to Shakespeare s Poems written by Mrs. Horace Howard Furness and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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