Download or read book A Great and Glorious Romance written by Helga Sandburg and published by Eastern National Park and Monument Association. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helga Sandburg is the youngest daughter of Carl Sandburg and his remarkable wife, Lilian Steichen. Her uncle was the great photographer Edward Steichen. Like so many other Americans today, she sought the story of her origins and inheritance, of the grandparents who were immigrants from Sweden and Luxembourg. This is the story of a daughter's search into her past, a story of beginnings and ends, of doubts and joys. It is the account of a great and glorious romance that flowered over the years and survives in this book.
Download or read book 365 Glorious Nights of Love and Romance written by Patrika Darbo and published by Harper. This book was released on 2003-04-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Days of Our Lives star Patrika Darbo shares her professional and personal life story, how she has broken the size barrier and shattered the stereotype of heavy people who are laughed at, beaten up, or put down. Patrika writes with her heart on her sleeve, sharing personal experiences and hard–won victories as she offers advice – not for losing weight, but for gaining confidence, developing a winning attitude, and a positive approach to life. She doesn't ask anyone to change, but simply to celebrate who they really are.
Download or read book The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All written by Josh Ritter and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, a lyrical, sweeping novel about a young boy's coming-of-age during the last days of the lumberjacks. In the tiny timber town of Cordelia, Idaho, ninety-nine year old Weldon Applegate recounts his life in all its glory, filled with tall tales writ large with murder, mayhem, avalanches and bootlegging. It’s the story of dark pine forests brewing with ancient magic, and Weldon’s struggle as a boy to keep his father’s inherited timber claim, the Lost Lot, from the ravenous clutches of Linden Laughlin. Ever since young Weldon stepped foot in the deep Cordelia woods as a child, he dreamed of joining the rowdy ranks of his ancestors in their epic axe-swinging adventures. Local legend says their family line boasts some of the greatest lumberjacks to ever roam the American West, but at the beginning of the twentieth century, the jacks are dying out, and it’s up to Weldon to defend his family legacy. Braided with haunting saloon tunes and just the right dose of magic, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All is a novel bursting with heart, humor and an utterly transporting adventure that is sure to sweep you away into the beauty of the tall snowy mountain timber.
Download or read book Again Hometown Memories Book 4 written by Kathleen Gilles Seidel and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Head writer for daytime's only historical romantic soap opera, small-town girl Jenny Cotton is on top of the world. But she can't seem to write herself out of a difficult relationship until actor Alec Cameron walks onto the set. br>Alec survived a big-budget TV flop with the same "good guy" courage that got him out of a failed marriage. But no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to hide his wounds from writer Jenny. Now the script flowing from Jenny's pen and unfolding every weekday afternoon to millions of eager fans is more than just a story... it's his story, which is quickly becoming their story. But Jenny doesn't want to be rescued by a "good guy" white knight, any more than Alec wants to fall in love with Jenny. AWARDS RITA Winner for Best Contemporary, Single Title REVIEWS: "A delicious read... witty, romantic, and wise. Don't miss it!" ~Mary Jo Putney, NYT Bestselling author "The always terrific Kathleen Gilles Seidel brings to life a modern love story." ~Romantic Times "...combines a wonderfully humorous concept with a poignant love story." ~All About Romance HOMETOWN MEMORIES, in order After All These Years Don't Forget to Smile Till the Stars Fall Again
Download or read book A Great and Glorious Game written by A. Bartlett Giamatti and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The late Commissioner of Baseball reflects on the wider significance of baseball, the business of the game, and his decision to suspend Pete Rose
Download or read book Glorious Angel written by Johanna Lindsey and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angel, a poor farmer's daughter, falls in love with Bradford Maitland, heir to the magnificent Golden Oaks. But their relationship is plagued by hateful gossip and a scandalous family secret.
Download or read book Like a River Glorious written by Lawana Blackwell and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-05-10 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachel, a young maid in Victorian England, is trapped in a life of deceit and fear, as her employers continually con wealthy men and steal their money. Only a miracle could set her free.
Download or read book Steichen written by Penelope Niven and published by Clarkson Potter Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sensitive, intelligent biography of one of the cultural giants of this century. Assembled with scholarly care and animated by the personal voices of Edward Steichen's own family, here is a magnificent portrait of the great photographer's life and work. 50 b&w photos.
Download or read book Flirting with Forever written by Cara Bastone and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes you get a second chance at a first impression Mary Trace is bright, bubbly and back in the dating pool in her midthirties. All of her closest friends are in love, and she refuses to miss out on romance. So when a regular customer at her trendy Brooklyn boutique wants to set Mary up on a blind date with her son, she gives a hesitant yes. John Modesto-Whitford is gorgeous and well-groomed, so maybe dinner won’t be a total bust—until he drops a less-than-flattering comment about Mary’s age. Desperate to be nothing like his snake of a politician father, public defender John Modesto-Whitford prides himself on his honesty and candor. But his social awkwardness and lack of filter just blew it with the most beautiful woman he’s ever dated. Luckily, Mom’s machinations keep Mary and John running into each other all summer long, and soon they resort to fake dating to get her to back off. When their pretense turns to real friendship—and some surprisingly hot chemistry—can these two stubborn individuals see past their rocky start to a rock-solid future together?
Download or read book Queen Takes Rose written by Katee Robert and published by Trinkets and Tales LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time I made a deal with the devil. It turns out I like playing in the dark. Over the years, I’ve become someone I’m proud of, someone dangerous. I’ll never be as dangerous as Malone, though. She’s one of the most feared leaders in Carver City, and her reputation is more than earned. Years ago, we had a single night together and she’s ignored me ever since. Imagine my surprise to discover she’s scheduled me for the final two weeks of my contract. Maybe I should be afraid. Everyone else fears Malone. Instead, all I feel is anticipation. It’s time to balance the scales, once and for all. The villains aren’t the only ones in Carver City a person should be wary of crossing. Sometimes the prettiest flower hides the deadliest poison…
Download or read book Dragon Bound written by Thea Harrison and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ELDER RACES SERIES! Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their Dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful—and passionate—of the Elder races. As the most feared and respected of the wyrkind, Dragos Cuelebre cannot believe someone had the audacity to steal from him, much less succeed. And when he catches the thief, Dragos spares her life, claiming her as his own to further explore the desire they’ve ignited in each other. Pia knows she must repay Dragos for her trespass, but refuses to become his slave—although she cannot deny wanting him, body and soul...
Download or read book Dear and Glorious Physician written by Taylor Caldwell and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today St. Luke is known as the author of the third Gospel of the New Testament, but two thousand years ago he was Lucanus, a Greek, a man who loved, knew the emptiness of bereavement, and later traveled through the hills and wastes of Judea asking, "What manner of man was my Lord?" And it is of this Lucanus that Taylor Caldwell tells here in one of the most stirring stories ever lived or written.
Download or read book Consuelo written by George Sand and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glorious Sinner written by Sherilee Gray and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "People say Tomas Mendoza is dangerous. They're right. But he saved my life. I owe him, and all I have to repay the ruthless crime boss...is me. I tell myself it's not pity that burns in his eyes when I dance for him, that my walls are so high he can't see how broken I am inside. Now danger stalks me again, and Tomas swoops in, only this time he shows me a different side of himself. Fierce protectiveness. Raw hunger. A tenderness that could sear through the barriers I raised to safeguard my heart and soul. My past taught me not to trust. But this glorious sinner might be the one man I need to learn to love again"--About Glorious sinner.
Download or read book Like a River Glorious written by Rae Carson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to the New York Times–bestselling and National Book Award longlisted Walk on Earth a Stranger. After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new home—one rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But this home is rich in other ways, too: with friends who are searching for a place to be themselves, just as she is, and with love. Jefferson—her longtime best friend—hasn’t stopped trying to win her heart. And Lee is more and more tempted to say yes. But her uncle Hiram hasn’t given up his quest to get Lee and her power under his control. When she’s kidnapped and taken to him, Lee sees firsthand the depths of her uncle’s villainy. Yet Lee’s magic is growing. Gold no longer simply sings to her, it listens. It obeys her call. Is it enough to destroy her uncle once and for all? Rae Carson, acclaimed author of the Girl of Fire and Thorns series, takes us deep into the gold fields as she continues this sweeping saga of magic and history, and an unforgettable heroine who must come into her own. Like a River Glorious is the second book in the Gold Seer trilogy.
Download or read book A View Most Glorious American Wonders Collection Book 3 written by Regina Scott and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reluctant socialite Coraline Baxter longs to live a life of significance and leave her mark on the world. When her local suffragette group asks her to climb Mount Rainier to raise awareness of their cause, she jumps at the chance, even though she has absolutely no climbing experience. If she can do it, any woman can do it. And after her mother issues an ultimatum--that Cora marry the man of her mother's choosing if she is not successful--Cora must do it. But she can't do it alone. Noted mountain guide Nathan Hardee initially refuses to help Cora, but has a change of heart when he sees what is at stake. He knows enough about the man Cora's mother has chosen to know that the headstrong young woman should have nothing to do with him, much less marry him. Climbing Rainier will require all of Cora's fortitude and will lead her and Nathan to rediscover their faith in God and humanity. These two loners make unlikely partners in righting a wrong and may just discover that only together is the view most glorious.
Download or read book American Writers written by Elizabeth H. Oakes and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "American Writers focuses on the rich diversity of American novelists
