Download or read book Bad Astrid Read Listen Edition written by Eileen Brennan and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows a bully like Astrid--she's "the meanest girl you could possibly meet," and she and her family have moved in down the street! She has a bad attitude and thinks nothing of terrorizing tabby cats, trashing tulip beds, or toppling lemonade stands. It's not easy to stay out of Astrid's way. Who has the strength of character to ask her why she's so mean? Not since Bootsie Barker Bites has such a deliciously mischievous character (who gets her comeuppance) been drawn. From the author of Dirtball Pete comes another character you won't soon forget.

Download or read book Bad Astrid written by Eileen Brennan and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bad Astrid has been terrorizing everyone and everything on her block ever since her family moved in. But when an accident befalls the bully, it's up to a new neighbor to teach Astrid how to be a friend. Full color.

Download or read book Bad Astrid written by Eileen Brennan and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows a bully like Astrid--she's "the meanest girl you could possibly meet," and she and her family have moved in down the street! She has a bad attitude and thinks nothing of terrorizing tabby cats, trashing tulip beds, or toppling lemonade stands. It's not easy to stay out of Astrid's way. Who has the strength of character to ask her why she's so mean? Not since Bootsie Barker Bites has such a deliciously mischievous character (who gets her comeuppance) been drawn. From the author of Dirtball Pete comes another character you won't soon forget.

Download or read book Astrid and Apollo and the Fishing Flop written by V. T. Bidania and published by Picture Window Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the twins' first time fishing. Astrid and Apollo can't wait to ride on their Uncle Lue's fast boat and get goofy pictures with all the fish they catch. But Apollo keeps catching things that are not fish! When a storm brings them to shore, Apollo starts to feel like he's a fishing failure. Can the twins turn the day around and help Apollo find the fun in fishing?

Download or read book The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard written by Natasha Lester and published by Forever. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester delivers a brilliant blend of feminism, fashion, and history in this bold novel set against the real-life designers’ showdown in Versailles in the 1970s. French countryside, Present Day: Blythe Bricard is the daughter of famous fashion muses but that doesn't mean she wants to be one. She turned her back on that world, and her dreams, years ago. Fate, however, has a different plan, and Blythe will discover there is more to her iconic mother and grandmother than she ever knew. New York, 1970: Designer Astrid Bricard arrives in bohemian Chelsea determined to change the fashion world forever. And she does―cast as muse to her lover, Hawk Jones. And when they're both invited to compete in the fashion event of the century―the Battle of Versailles―Astrid sacrifices everything to showcase her talent. But then, just as her career is about to take off, she mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind only a white silk dress. Paris, 1917: Parentless sixteen year old Mizza Bricard has made a vow: to be remembered on her own terms. Her promise sustains her through turbulent decades and volatile couture houses until, finally, her name is remembered and a legend is born―one that proves impossible for Astrid and Blythe to distance themselves from.

Download or read book Astrid S Place written by Camille Mariani and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introspective Astrid Thorpe sees herself as too tall, too loud and too outspoken, and is resolved to change. As she begins a reporting position in Fairchance, she buys an old Sears model house that needs restoration. For that work, she engages Abram Lincoln. However, in finishing up another job ,he is injured. With no place to recuperate, he accepts Astrid's offer to stay at her house until he can work. They discover a diary written by the former homeowner, describing the torturous treatment she suffered at the hands of her husband, a man widely believed to be a "good man." What became of the man is a mystery that Astrid and Abram set out to solve. At the same time, a long-ago neighbor returns, bringing with him a plan that shatters Astrid's life.

Download or read book Right and Wrong written by Thomas I. White and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newly updated Right and Wrong 2nd Edition is an accessible introduction to the major traditions in western philosophical ethics, written in a lively and engaging style. It is designed for entry-level ethics courses and includes real-life ethical scenarios chosen to appeal directly to students. Greatly expanded and improved, this successful text introduces students to the major ethical traditions, and provides a simple methodology for resolving ethical dilemmas Treats teleological and deontological approaches to ethics as the two most important traditions, but now includes chapters on virtue ethics and the ethics of care The very accessible writing style speaks directly to students’ own experience Draws examples from three types of real-life ethical scenarios submitted by students: academic dishonesty, partying, and personal relationships Provides a concise treatment of this notoriously complex subject, perfect for entry-level ethics and applied ethics courses

Download or read book Astrid Inside Out written by Louise McBain and published by Bella Books. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After breaking her nose apprehending a shoplifter, nature blogger Astrid Dibello finds her world turned upside down when plastic surgery fixes the break but makes her look nearly identical to her older sister, Claire. Claire has always been the pretty one, while Astrid is the “smart” sister with the infamous Dibello nose. But who is the woman in the mirror now? Not even Astrid’s family seem sure. When Astrid’s girlfriend accuses her of joining the “plastic culture” and dumps her, Astrid escapes to the solitude of the woods where she runs into former high school enigma, Simone. In the quiet beauty of nature, Astrid and Simone connect and their easy friendship turns to a tender romance. But when high school love letters Simone wrote to Claire resurface, Astrid wonders if Simone loves Astrid for who she is, or just because she now looks like her older sister? If Astrid wants the truth, she’ll need to closely examine who she is—both inside and out. Astrid Inside/Out tells the story of a woman’s journey to find her true self on the way to her happily ever after.

Download or read book Walk of Shame written by Avery Flynn and published by Entangled: Amara. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One night. No strings. And a really good puck. Five years ago, Astrid O’Malley experienced the ultimate in public humiliation. Being dumped at the altar by her childhood sweetheart was horrifying enough. That fact that he was a professional hockey goalie and her dad was his coach? It was all anyone in sports could talk about. Eff hockey. Eff goalies. These days, Astrid lives a life (mostly) free of hockey and free to pursue whoever she wants with exactly zero shame in her game. Like tonight’s hook-up. This guy’s nailed the lumberjack aesthetic perfectly. Especially when he has the stamina and creativity to back it up. Because the rule is: it’s one night only. Which is gonna be a problem because she’s just discovered he lives in the apartment upstairs. And he’s joined her dad’s team. As the goalie coach. To train her ex. Now Astrid is in some kind of hockey hell–filled with her ex, her family, and the best sex of her life. And somehow she’s been roped back onto the team. Puck my life. Each book in the Downside of Dating series is STANDALONE: * Anger Bang * Walk of Shame

Download or read book Destined for You written by Cora Reed and published by Hummingbird Press LLC. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Astrid Sees All written by Natalie Standiford and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “vivid portrait of a seedy, edgy, artsy, and seething New York City that will never exist again” (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author)—the glittering, decadent downtown club scene of the 1980s—follows a smart, vulnerable young woman as she takes a deep dive into her dark side. Essential reading for fans of Sweetbitter, Fleabag, and books by Patti Smith. New York, 1984: Twenty-two-year-old Phoebe Hayes is a young woman in search of excitement and adventure. But the recent death of her father has so devastated her that her mother wants her to remain home in Baltimore to recover. Phoebe wants to return to New York, not only to chase the glamorous life she so desperately craves but also to confront Ivan, the older man who wronged her. With her best friend Carmen, she escapes to the East Village, disappearing into an underworld haunted by artists, It Girls, and lost souls trying to party their pain away. Carmen juggles her junkie-poet boyfriend and a sexy painter while, as Astrid the Star Girl, Phoebe tells fortunes in a nightclub and plots her revenge on Ivan. When the intoxicating brew of sex, drugs, and self-destruction leads Phoebe to betray her friend, Carmen disappears, and Phoebe begins an unstoppable descent into darkness. “A new wave coming-of-age story, Astrid Sees All is a blast from the past” (Stewart O’Nan, author of The Speed Queen) about female friendship, sex, romance, and what it’s like to be a young woman searching for an identity.

Download or read book Dragon Prince s Heart written by Glow Peridote and published by Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure Fantasy. Full of Action. Epic Story. Strong Male and Female Protagonist. Full of Magic. Loved by Men. Addictive Story. Sweet Love. Revenge. Dragon Prince. The Last Dragon. Draco Black. "I won't let you go, Astrid. After almost a hundred years! Finally, I found you! My first love," said Draco while kissed Astrid passionately. To resurrect the dragon race, the last dragon prince must make a sacrifice in order to find The Heart of Magic, once stolen from his kingdom by a human sorcerer. “Draco, you are the last hope. The dragons' fate is in your hand,” said the old dragon before closing his eyes. During his journey, Draco Black had met Astrid Lewis, a girl with bad luck. She hated her life. Their fate seemed intertwined with each other. During the journey, they learned about trust, love, and friendship. Their bonding as Amicus, a partner in survival, was unbreakable. After many struggles, they found the truth about the awakened Heart of Magic. The hard choice should be made. Will their love win and last forever? Dragon. Sacrifice. Love. Every choice has its consequences.

Download or read book An Inconvenient Woman written by Dominick Dunne and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Good unclean fun . . . [a] convoluted, scandal-greased, exposed-backsides-of-the-rich-and-famous story . . . told in a confiding, breathless undertone.”—Entertainment Weekly Jules Mendelson is wealthy. Astronomically so. He and his wife lead the kind of charity-giving, art-filled, high-society life for which each has been carefully groomed. Until Jules falls in love with Flo March, a beautiful actress/waitress. What Flo discovers about the superrich is not a pretty sight. And in the end, she wants no more than what she was promised. But when Flo begins to share the true story of her life among the Mendelsons, not everyone is in a listening mood. And some cold shoulders have very sharp edges. . . .

Download or read book Girl in a Wheelchair written by Erin Miller and published by tredition. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoe's life crashes down around her as she struggles to come to terms with her newly diagnosed illness. She feels as though she has lost everything, until her life begins to change after an encounter with a young, rich, but strangely troubled, Danish woman. A relaxing holiday suddenly spirals into a series of increasingly frightening events which test her fragile health and mental strength to the limit. Underlying everything, is Zoe's dilemma over her possible psychic 'gift'.

Download or read book The Sweetest Thing written by Sasha Summers and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Buzzing with charm and as sweet as a honey-comb. I was captivated." —USA TODAY bestselling author Teri Wilson A stolen family recipe has all the ingredients to turn a rivalry into romance… For Tansy Hill, nothing is sweeter than honey from her farm—except maybe revenge on the man who broke her heart and humiliated her all those years ago. Dane “The Viking” Knudson has been Tansy’s rival since childhood, and though he’s grown into a frustratingly handsome charmer, he’s also standing between her and the best honey award at the Honey Bee Festival, which Honey Hill Farms desperately needs to stay afloat. Fanning the sparks that have forever flown between them, the competition is on. Sure, Tansy and Dane have plenty in common—more than they’ll admit—but Dane’s plans to expand Viking Honey are also on the line. When buried family secrets come to light, they’ll have to decide whether taking a chance on each other is worth risking the happiness they’ve been longing for. Bonus novella! Camellia Hill had long since given up any hope of finding true love. But now she has two suitors vying for her hand and is faced with a decision only her heart can make. Honey Acres Book 1: The Sweetest Thing

Download or read book Chaos Queen Dark Immolation Chaos Queen 2 written by Christopher Husberg and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new religion is rising, gathering followers drawn by rumors of prophetess Jane Oden. Her sister Cinzia—once a Cantic priestess—is by her side, but fears that Jane will lead them to ruin. For both the Church and the Nazaniin assassins are still on their trail, and much worse may come. Knot, his true nature now revealed if not truly understood, is haunted by his memories, and is not the ally he once was. Astrid travels to Tinska to find answers for her friend, but the child-like vampire has old enemies who have been waiting for her return. And beyond the Blood Gate in the empire of Roden, a tiellan woman finds herself with a new protector. One who wants to use her extraordinary abilities for his own ends...

Download or read book Lion Resurgent written by Stuart Slade and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SECOND EDITION - Great Britain has walked a long, hard road back from defeat and occupation. In the process it has rebuilt its armed forces and created an army and a navy that are at the cutting edge of modern operational technology. But, they are untested and untried. Now, as the Argentine Government casts covetous eyes on the Falkland Islands, Britain must show the world that it is, once again, a worldwide presence with a voice to be heard in the halls of power. To do so, they must fight an unprecedented campaign at the end of an 8,000 mile long supply line and endure a brutal slugging match with its enemies. Has their army shaken off the specter of defeat and rebuilt itself? Is the Royal Navy capable of fighting so far from its home bases? Who are the mysterious Auxiliary units whose very existence is denied? Most of all, is the Lion Resurgent?