Download or read book A Stupid Defiant Dream written by Delcesca Newby and published by Kitiera Morey. This book was released on with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Whitney Davis stands up to her controlling father, she never expected to be kicked out of the house. But that's exactly what happens, and suddenly she’s living with her estranged great-aunt in a small town. As she navigates her new life, Whitney discovers love in an unexpected place - with a couple who offer her the support she's been craving. And when seriously pursues her passion for baking, she finds a sense of purpose and joy that she's never experienced before. But even as she’s building the life she never knew she wanted, Whitney can't shake off the feeling that she's still defying her father. Will she be able to move past the hold he has on her and finally embrace her own happiness and dreams?

Download or read book Defiant Dreams written by Sola Mahfouz and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A searing, deeply personal memoir of a tenacious Afghan girl who educated herself behind closed doors and fought her way to a new life. “Stories like this inspire me. Seeing the way people like Sola Mahfouz think about the world reinforces my optimism about the future.”―BILL GATES Sola Mahfouz was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 1996, the year the Taliban took over her country for the first time. They banned television and photographs, presided over brutal public executions, and turned the clock backward on women’s rights, practically imprisoning women within their own homes and forcing them to wear all-concealing burqas. At age eleven, Sola was forced to stop attending school after a group of men threatened to throw acid in her face if she continued. After that she was confined to her home, required to cook and clean and prepare for an arranged marriage. She saw the outside world only a handful of times each year. As time passed, Sola began to understand that she was condemned to the same existence as millions of women in Afghanistan. Her future was empty. The rest of her life would be controlled entirely by men: fathers and husbands and sons who would never allow her to study, to earn money, or even to dream. Driven by this devastating realization, Sola began a years-long fight to change the trajectory of her life, deciding that education would be her way out. At age sixteen, without even the basic ability to add or subtract, she began to teach herself math and English in secret. She progressed rapidly., Within just two years she was already studying subjects such as philosophy and physics. Faced with obstacles at every turn, Sola still managed to sneak into Pakistan to take the SAT. In 2016, she escaped to the United States, where she is now a quantum-computing researcher at Tufts University. An engrossing, dramatic memoir, co-written with young Indian American human rights activist Malaina Kapoor, Defiant Dreams is the story of one girl, but it’s also the untold story of a generation of women brimming with potential and longing for freedom.

Download or read book Defiant Captive written by Kathy Jones and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 1987-11-01 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathy Jones will capture readers' hearts with this swashbuckling story of passion and courage. From the moment he bought her, the Irish beauty swore she would never become the handsome pirate's slave--even if he tamed her wild heart.

Download or read book Defiant Love The Triumphant Hearts Series Book 1 written by Judith E. French and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A masterful story of love, understanding, trust, respect and loyalty in a blending of two cultural worlds." ~Sharon Thomas, eBook Discovery Reviewer --Shawnee Community Offers Home to Daughter of Wealthy Maryland Planter in the Early American Historical Romance Defiant Love by Judith French-- In her heart, Rebecca Bradford is no longer the orphaned white daughter of a wealthy Maryland planter; she is Star Blanket, a bold young woman with no need for fancy clothes or manners, and no understanding of the 'honor' that prohibits Adam Rourke from acting upon the desire raging in his dark eyes. Once a bondservant, Adam Rourke promised Rebecca's grandfather he would keep her safe until she assumed her role, and the fortune that was promised him. But Rebecca wishes to return to her adopted Shawnee, unable to become the person she no longer is. Granting Rebecca her freedom, guarantees Adam his fortune. But letting her go will cost him his heart. Publisher's Note:An impeccably researched, masterful work that contrasts two cultures in a time when the veneer of civilisation was quite thin. Readers who enjoy quality historical romance by authors such as Colleen French, Christi Caldwell, Lauraine Snelling, Adriana Trigiani, Mary Balogh, Sabrina Jeffries, Candace Camp and Stephanie Lauens will enjoy this historical fiction series. "This is an in depth story, and the characters are well developed and the story well written." ~Danielle Carpenter "Full of history, trials and tribulations of trust and love. I would recommend this book to all my friends." ~Dixielee TRIUMPHANT HEARTS SERIES in order Defiant Love Tender Fortune Bold Surrender By Love Alone AWARDS: Career Achievement Award for American Historicals, Romantic Times

Download or read book Persephone s Awakening The Rich One Book 1 written by Delcesca Newby and published by Kitiera Morey. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All myths skew the truth... From the age of five, Hades was imprisoned and tortured at the hands of his father, the Titan King. Every night he’d dream of freedom and the chance to seek his revenge. When Zeus saved him and their four siblings and declared war on the Titans, Hades thought his father’s days were numbered. Ten years later, Hades fears Cronus won’t face the consequences for his vile nature. The gods are struggling to maintain their early momentum. Lately, they lose more battles than they win. Morale is low, and many of their allies have abandoned them for the opposite side. The Fates propose a way for the gods to topple the Titans once and for all, and though apprehensive, Hades embraces the opportunity. His rash decision takes him to the Underworld to join forces with Kore, the Daemon Queen. Kore despises Cronus as much as the gods. She wants nothing more than to watch him suffer, and for the gods to reign in a new era. For ten years, she’s offered her assistance, and each time she’s been turned away. Finally, Zeus pushes Kore too far, and she vows to leave the gods to their inevitable demise. Her conviction doesn’t last long when Hades appears, begging for her help. Against her Council’ wishes and her own good sense, Kore agrees to lead Hades through her home, Tartarus, to search for the Hecatoncheires—the gods’ only hope to destroy Cronus. Their journey pushes them to their limits, in both body and mind. Along the way, their hearts get tangled in the mix; a more dangerous dilemma than defeating the Titans. For if they survive, to remain together, they may have to battle both the Underworld and Upperworld.

Download or read book The Freedom Writers Diary 20th Anniversary Edition written by The Freedom Writers and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-04-24 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The twentieth anniversary edition of the classic story of an incredible group of students and the teacher who inspired them, featuring updates on the students’ lives, new journal entries, and an introduction by Erin Gruwell Now a public television documentary, Freedom Writers: Stories from the Heart In 1994, an idealistic first-year teacher in Long Beach, California, named Erin Gruwell confronted a room of “unteachable, at-risk” students. She had intercepted a note with an ugly racial caricature and angrily declared that this was precisely the sort of thing that led to the Holocaust. She was met by uncomprehending looks—none of her students had heard of one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. So she rebooted her entire curriculum, using treasured books such as Anne Frank’s diary as her guide to combat intolerance and misunderstanding. Her students began recording their thoughts and feelings in their own diaries, eventually dubbing themselves the “Freedom Writers.” Consisting of powerful entries from the students’ diaries and narrative text by Erin Gruwell, The Freedom Writers Diary is an unforgettable story of how hard work, courage, and determination changed the lives of a teacher and her students. In the two decades since its original publication, the book has sold more than one million copies and inspired a major motion picture Freedom Writers. And now, with this twentieth-anniversary edition, readers are brought up to date on the lives of the Freedom Writers, as they blend indispensable takes on social issues with uplifting stories of attending college—and watch their own children follow in their footsteps. The Freedom Writers Diary remains a vital read for anyone who believes in second chances.

Download or read book The Beadle Files Idiot Dreams written by Ken R. Abell and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idiot Dreams, the fifth installment of The Beadle Files, begins in the midst of a mysterious encounter in the fog. LC Beadle is on a quest for information from an informant who warns him of secrets and danger whilst wondering what he’s doing in Tennessee. As the multidimensional story unfolds, many characters chance upon mystery or warnings of danger whilst asleep. Emma Rafferty and Tatiyana Baglio are concerned that Sonny Trego is out of his depth; much pessimism surrounds an early conversation between the pianist and the gypsy. Meanwhile, Sonny is busily running hither and yon chasing leads for stories to advance his career while his relationship with Bonnie Heckert becomes more serious. However, unbeknownst to either of them, fate has intentions to play a cruel trick. In the meantime, at WT Ranch near Wagon Wheel Gap in Colorado, CJ Beadle is pregnant and having dream encounters with a curious spider monkey named Abner. There seems to be no way for her to escape his unwanted advances, inquisitive nature, or his unflinching and relentless warning: Danger, danger, danger for LC.

Download or read book Persephone s Awakening The Maiden Book 2 written by Delcesca Newby and published by Delcesca Newby. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All myths skew the truth... Twenty years have come and gone since the Titan War; since Hades' fate was sealed. He has remained in the Underworld, a recluse who misses his home but accepts his self-inflicted banishment. He believes he'll never set foot again on the Upperworld, but that changes when he's convinced to go to Olympus for The Deciding: a celebration of gods and goddesses about to receive their Purposes. By chance, Hades encounters Persephone, a young goddess with eyes as captivating as a field of flowers. Their time together on Olympus is brief, but Persephone manages to do the unthinkable. She brings joy to his wounded heart. All Persephone has dreamed of is entering godhood and being strong enough to detach from her mother's hip. After meeting Hades, she realizes she craves something more, something she's never considered before now. It isn't until a strange encounter with the Fates that she takes the opportunity to live on her terms. This newfound bravery and confidence drive her to the Underworld, a place full of secrets that she's the center of. Another side of her awakens, a terrifying and exhilarating side that pushes her further into Hades' arms and has her falling in love with a realm she's been taught to fear and hate. Every time she visits, she finds it more difficult to leave, to remember her place. Things turn for the worse when Zeus discovers her biggest secret. Fearful of the truth, he lashes out; hurting all those in existence. Can Persephone embrace the truth in time to stop Zeus? Can she find a way to have Hades but also fully embrace her Purpose?

Download or read book Strain of Defiance written by Michelle Bryan and published by Harris Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My name is Bixby. I'm a survivor. After eight years of fighting the alien invaders and gangs of ravagers that destroyed our world, we thought we had lived through the worst of it. We were so wrong. The invaders have evolved. They've become smarter. Stronger. Deadlier. Creating a human-leech hybrid. There may be a way for us to eradicate this new threat. But that entails a perilous expedition over three hundred miles of infested territory. Three hundred miles of leeches, ravagers, and hybrids, all on the hunt for blood. What could possibly go wrong? 17+ Mature themes

Download or read book Foolish Dreams written by Jeana E. Mann and published by Jeana E. Mann. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’ll never forgive him. He’ll never forget her. A standalone, rivals-to-lovers, second-chances, secret baby, billionaire romance from USA Today bestselling author Jeana E. Mann. Vanessa Seaforth was the love of my life. She broke my heart a thousand different ways when she married someone else, but I’ve never forgotten her. I focused the pain of our breakup on building an empire. A decade later, she’s the CEO of my biggest competitor and is out to destroy my company. If she thinks I’ll let her ruin my hard work, she’s got another thing coming. I’m no longer the poor kid from the wrong side of the tracks. I’m rich and powerful. I can have any woman I want, and I want her. The question is—how far will I go to get her? Welcome to the world of the Seaforth Billionaires, where powerful men battle corruption, lies, and dirty secrets to protect the women they love. *This book was formerly published as Pretty Broken Dreams.

Download or read book Dust of Dreams written by Steven Erikson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last remaining remanant of the exiled Malazan, commanded by Adjunct Tavore, heads for a confrontation with an unknown enemy in the eastern Wastelands, where unbeknownst to them, other gods and armies, old and new, are assembling for a showdown.

Download or read book Lady Defiant written by Suzanne Robinson and published by Fanfare. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although she is accustomed to men who judge her by her looks, Oriel Richmond is furious when she overhears the dark and roguish Blade Fitzstephen describing her in less than flattering terms.

Download or read book Dust of Dreams written by Steven Erikson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 887 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In war everyone loses. This brutal truth can be seen in the eyes of every soldier in every world... In Letherii, the exiled Malazan army commanded by Adjunct Tavore begins its march into the eastern Wastelands, to fight for an unknown cause against an enemy it has never seen. And in these same Wastelands, others gather to confront their destinies. The warlike Barghast, thwarted in their vengeance against the Tiste Edur, seek new enemies beyond the border and Onos Toolan, once immortal T'lan Imass now mortal commander of the White Face clan, faces insurrection. To the south, the Perish Grey Helms parlay passage through the treacherous kingdom of Bolkando. Their intention is to rendezvous with the Bonehunters but their vow of allegiance to the Malazans will be sorely tested. And ancient enclaves of an Elder Race are in search of salvation—not among their own kind, but among humans—as an old enemy draws ever closer to the last surviving bastion of the K'Chain Che'Malle. So this last great army of the Malazan Empire is resolved to make one final defiant, heroic stand in the name of redemption. But can deeds be heroic when there is no one to witness them? And can that which is not witnessed forever change the world? Destines are rarely simple, truths never clear but one certainty is that time is on no one's side. For the Deck of Dragons has been read, unleashing a dread power that none can comprehend... In a faraway land and beneath indifferent skies, the final chapter of ‘The Malazan Book of the Fallen' has begun... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book MANDATE FOR MARRIAGE written by Catherine O'Connor and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm not in the habit of making mistakes." Fee was bowled over by Grant's charisma and rushed headlong into marriage. But the old saying "Marry in haste, repent at leisure" soon proved all too true. She should have known that the handsome American would have an ulterior motive for marrying her—a Scottish lass with nothing to offer but her family's business. Fee knew the best thing was to end it—but Grant seemed convinced otherwise. Was desire really the only thing between them?

Download or read book Salvation A Defiance Novel written by Stephanie Tyler and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book three of The Defiance Series Luna is headed for trouble. She knows exactly what the men who run motorcycle clubs are capable of—the ruthless violence, the grabs for power, the brutal treatment of women. The one bright spot in her dark world is being held against his will by a rival gang after sacrificing himself for the sake of the club—without saying goodbye first. She needs to bring Bishop home to Defiance, both for the good of the MC and for herself. Keller's mafia has thrived in the fallout from the Chaos and their compound is a city of sin, a world of depraved excess where people live in fear with nowhere else to go. When Luna is taken prisoner, Bishop has no choice but to lie. As far as the enemy knows, she's his. It's the one thing that will keep her safe. Caught off guard, Luna follows Bishop's lead. And that's where the lines begin to blur, because what's been building between them for real is undeniable. But what Keller's protecting is something he'll kill to keep under wraps and with Defiance unable to come to their rescue, and only each other to turn to, Luna and Bishop may be facing their final goodbye. 57,000 words

Download or read book Living in Defiance written by Heather Blanton and published by heather blanton. This book was released on 2009-04-02 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there such thing as coincidence? Or does God direct a man's steps?Charles McIntyre owns everything and everyone in the lawless, godless mining town of Defiance, Colorado. When three good, Christian sisters from his beloved South show up, stranded, alone, and offering to open a "nice" hotel, he is intrigued enough to let them stay...especially since he sees feisty middle sister Naomi as a possible conquest. But Naomi, angry with God for taking her husband, wants no part of Defiance or the saloon-owning, prostitute-keeping Mr. McIntyre. It would seem, however, that God has gone to elaborate lengths to bring these girls to Defiance. The question is why? Does God really have a plan for each and every life?For the rebellious residents of this remote mountain town, the answer surely will be astonishing...get the facts behind the fiction at Livingindefiance.net!

Download or read book Land Of Dreams written by Peter Yeldham and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wartime story of love, courage and the ties that bind Sam Delon is a young Frenchman born and raised in Japan. Florence Carter has led a quiet and lonely life in her native Australia. One meeting on a Sydney beach is enough to create a lasting bond between the unlikely pair – and enough to share a secret with the potential to transform Sam's life. When Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Sam becomes an enemy in his own country and exists under the relentless scrutiny of the military police, sustained only by the knowledge he shares with Florence. They risk everything to stay in touch – but as the bombs drop on Darwin and Tokyo, their commitment to each other is pushed to the limit. 'With Peter Yeldham, Australian historical fiction would seem to be in good hands.' GOLD COAST BULLETIN