Download or read book It Is What It Is written by Maria Franciscus and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT IS WHAT IT IS BY Maria Franciscus 2020 A compelling story of a child sexually abused, physical and mentally abused throughout her life moving into a troublesome marriage that ends in a rocky divorce. Raising four kids herself, she demonstrates courage, determination, motivation and resolve despite health setbacks and a frugal lifestyle. Through it all, her faith keeps her anchored when all else fails. After reading you will feel blessed with your own life as you absorb her tid-bits of humor and wisdom.

Download or read book Supergrandpa written by David M. Schwartz and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sixty-six-year-old grandfather, barred from entering the 1000-mile Tour of Sweden because of his age, unofficially joins the bicycle race and, to the delight of his countrymen, emerges victorious.

Download or read book The Complete Kirby War and Romance written by Marvel Comics and published by Marvel Universe. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King of the comics art form, Jack Kirby needs no introduction. He was an architect of the Marvel Universe, but his contributions extended far beyond just super heroes. Now, highlighting two sides of the human condition, Kirby's war and romance work finally gets its due! A combat veteran during World War II, Kirby brings hard-earned realism to BATTLEGROUND and BATTLE - while Kirby and Stan Lee bring the war genre into the Marvel Age with SGT. FURY! On the other end of the spectrum are tales from vintage romance titles - many restored directly from Kirby's original art - that prove that love is war! Collecting: material from BATTLE #64-70; BATTLEGROUND #14; SGT. FURY #1-8, #10-20 and #25; LOVE ROMANCES #83-85, #87-88 and #96-106; MY OWN ROMANCE #71-76 and TEEN-AGE ROMANCE #84-86.

Download or read book Dr Widow written by Zarina Garrison and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not one of your standard meditate-through-the-pain-self-help books. This is the story of a real womans journey through two very difficult situations: surviving the loss of a spouse, and still managing to complete her PhD. Each one of these paths individually is challenging, but to walk them simultaneously is harrowing. Read a book that describes the circumstances leading to a relatively happy 30-something married mom becoming a single mom, student, and widow. See her evolution from dazed mourner to accomplished scholar and enjoy the quirky humor, poetry, and stories she shares along the way. This book will not provide you with the one answer to deal with grief, but it will reassure you that there are many things you can try on your own journey.

Download or read book Actors Anonymous written by James Franco and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published by special arrangement with Amazon Publishing"--Title page verso.

Download or read book The Amateurs written by Sara Shepard and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five years ago, high school senior Helena Kelly disappeared from her backyard in Dexby, Connecticut, never to be heard from again. Her family was left without any answers -- without any idea who killed Helena, or why. So when eighteen-year-old Seneca Frazier sees a desperate post on the Case Not Closed message board, she knows it's time to change that. Helena's high-profile disappearance is the one that originally got Seneca addicted to true crime. It's the reason she's a member of the site in the first place. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, she agrees to spend spring break in Connecticut working on the case with Maddy Wright, her friend from Case Not Closed. However, the moment she steps off the train, things start to go wrong. Maddy's nothing like she expected, and Helena's sister, Aerin, doesn't seem to want any help after all. Plus, Seneca has a secret of her own, one that could derail the investigation if she's not careful. Alongside Brett, another super-user from the site, they slowly begin to unravel the secrets Helena kept in the weeks before her disappearance. But the killer is watching . . . and determined to make sure the case stays cold. #1 New York Times best-selling author Sara Shepard is back with The Amateurs, first in a gripping new series packed with scandalous twists, shocking betrayals, and sizzling romance. "Shepard . . . unravels the truth, the author lulls readers into a false sense of security before expertly pulling the rug out from underneath them. This is a delicious start to the Amateurs series." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "A twisty and ultimately satisfying romantic whodunit." -Kirkus Reviews "[L]ikely to reach best-seller status." -Booklist "A delicious and suspenseful page-turner. I want more!" -I. Marlene King, Executive Producer, Pretty Little Liars "Chilling and romantic and full of surprises." -Cecily von Ziegesar, New York Times best-selling author of the Gossip Girl series "Long live the queen of secrets! The Amateurs is a dark and twisty thriller which might just fill the Pretty Little Liars shaped hole in my heart!" -Danielle Paige, New York Times best-selling author of Dorothy Must Die "Deceitful and delicious!" -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times best-selling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "It's clear that Sara Shepard is no amateur; her devious and thrilling twists will leave you frantically turning pages until the very last moment." -- Kass Morgan, New York Times best-selling author of The 100 series

Download or read book I Ain t Much Baby But I m All I ve Got written by Jess Lair, Ph.D. and published by Fawcett. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What are some of the discoveries I have made? I found I needed people because I needed the love they could give me. I found that love was something I did. I found that the way I showed people my need and love for them was to tell how it was with me in my deepest heart. I came to feel that was the most loving thing I could do for anyone -- tell them how it was with me and share my imperfections with them. When I did this, most people came back at me with what was deep within them. This was love coming to me. And the more I had coming to me, the more I had to give away. I ain't much, baby -- but I'm all I've got." From his experience comes "I Ain't Much, Baby -- But I'm All I've Got." Lair originally wrote this book for his students, but when it gained widespread popularity he rewrote it for publication. It is a book meant to help people share in the success of finding themselves.

Download or read book At Night She Cries While He Rides His Steed written by Ross Patterson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Night She Cries, While He Rides His Steed is a side-splitting satire that perfectly parodies romance novels and western dramas. Our hero, Saint James Street James is a tall, extremely muscular, 32-year-old man whose attributes and possessions include a mind stronger than Socrates on acid, a magnificent horse he loves more than anything in the world, a package so large that it requires a signature, a beautiful, passionate wife with a rack so perfect it belongs on a billiard table, a ton of children, and his own personal gold mine. His life, set in 1849 against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush, is one long parade of amazing sex, dynamite montages, whiskey, and explosive gunfights. The kinds of things men could do when men were actually men. He is the richest man in town—equal parts loved and feared by all. But when the Schläger Brothers come to town, so too comes the end of the good times. St. James is forced to defend everything that matters to him (including, but not limited to: prostitutes, his horse, money, and drugs. Oh, and his wife and children too, sort of). God help anyone who stands in his way.

Download or read book The House of Broken Angels written by Luis Alberto Urrea and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this "raucous, moving, and necessary" story by a Pulitzer Prize finalist (San Francisco Chronicle), the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. "All we do, mija, is love. Love is the answer. Nothing stops it. Not borders. Not death." In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarch Miguel Angel de La Cruz, affectionately called Big Angel, has summoned his entire clan for one last legendary birthday party. But as the party approaches, his mother, nearly one hundred, dies, transforming the weekend into a farewell doubleheader. Among the guests is Big Angel's half brother, known as Little Angel, who must reckon with the truth that although he shares a father with his siblings, he has not, as a half gringo, shared a life. Across two bittersweet days in their San Diego neighborhood, the revelers mingle among the palm trees and cacti, celebrating the lives of Big Angel and his mother, and recounting the many inspiring tales that have passed into family lore, the acts both ordinary and heroic that brought these citizens to a fraught and sublime country and allowed them to flourish in the land they have come to call home. Teeming with brilliance and humor, authentic at every turn, The House of Broken Angels is Luis Alberto Urrea at his best, and cements his reputation as a storyteller of the first rank. "Epic . . . Rambunctious . . . Highly entertaining." -- New York Times Book Review"Intimate and touching . . . the stuff of legend." -- San Francisco Chronicle"An immensely charming and moving tale." -- Boston GlobeNational Bestseller and National Book Critics Circle Award finalistA New York Times Notable BookOne of the Best Books of the Year from National Public Radio, American Library Association, San Francisco Chronicle, BookPage, Newsday, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Literary Hub

Download or read book Fearlessly Different written by Mickey Rowe and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... powerfully renders what it’s like to live life to the fullest." Publishers Weekly Starred Review My name is Mickey Rowe. I am an actor, a theatre director, a father, and a husband. I am also a man with autism. You think those things don’t go together? Let me show you that they do. Growing up, Mickey Rowe was told that he couldn’t enter the mainstream world. He was iced out by classmates and colleagues, infantilized by well-meaning theatre directors, barred from even earning a minimum wage. Why? Because he is autistic. Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor's Journey to Broadway's Biggest Stage is Mickey Rowe’s story of growing up autistic and pushing beyond the restrictions of a special education classroom to shine on the stage. As an autistic and legally blind person, living in a society designed by and for non-disabled people, it was always made clear to Mickey the many things he was apparently incapable of doing. But Mickey did them all anyway—and he succeeded because of, not in spite of, his autism. He became the first autistic actor to play the lead role in the play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, landed the title role in the play Amadeus, co-created the theatre/philanthropy company Arts on the Waterfront, and founded the National Disability Theatre. Mickey faced untold obstacles along the way, but his story ends in triumph. Many people feel they are locked out of the world of autism—that it’s impossible to even begin to understand. In Fearlessly Different, Mickey guides readers to that world while also helping those with autism to feel seen and understood. And he shows all people—autistic and non-autistic alike—that the things that make us different are often our biggest strengths.

Download or read book Sitting in the Park written by Arthur De Anda and published by Arthur De Anda. This book was released on 2024-06-10 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Sitting In The Park” unravels the gripping tale of a family entangled in the shadows of the past. Arthur Di Anza’s narrative delves deep into the complexities of loyalty, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of protecting loved ones from the haunting ghosts of bygone days. In the heart of the story lies a father’s unwavering commitment to shield his family from the perils of his former life. When Arthur’s past resurfaces in the form of his old gang, he finds himself thrust into a dangerous game of survival, torn between the demands of loyalty and the desire for redemption. As the stakes escalate, Arthur embarks on a harrowing journey through the dark alleys of his past, determined to keep his family safe at any cost.

Download or read book 10 000 NOs written by Matthew Del Negro and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to persevere and pivot to achieve your goals from a celebrated Hollywood actor 10,000 NOs: How to Overcome Rejection on the Way to Your YES chronicles actor Matthew Del Negro’s tough journey from humble beginnings, through a sea of rejections, on the way to his eventual rise to become a recognizable face on some of history's most acclaimed television shows. Along the way, he learned hard lessons about perseverance, persistence, and resilience. Teaching readers how to make it through the tough times and deal with massive uncertainty by retaining the flexibility to change course and pivot to follow your passion, Del Negro explains how to achieve success in even the most competitive industries. The book, which delves into his personal story from Division I athlete to his professional dream of becoming an actor without any show business connections, shares the wisdom and knowledge Del Negro has gained from both his failures and successes in one of America’s most competitive industries: professional acting. Amidst his own stories from life and acting, Del Negro weaves anecdotes and quotes from interviews he has had with a wide range of inspirational people from all walks of life on his popular podcast, 10,000 NOs. The list of high-achievers includes professional athletes, bestselling authors, Forbes list entrepreneurs, cancer survivors, Hollywood elite, and more. His celebrated and top-ranked podcast in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, continues to inspire others to keep going even when their progress seems infinitesimally slow.

Download or read book Spooky Encounters written by Daniel O'Brien and published by Critical Vision. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flying ghosts, hopping vampires, seductive spirits, tree demons, evil sorcerers, living skeletons, possessed limbs and giant predatory tongues!

Download or read book Tricks to Pick Up Chicks written by Rich Ferguson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tricks To Pick Up Chicks is the ultimate secret weapon to meeting girls or entertaining friends. The book's title and chapter titles are a play on words and not to be taken too seriously. However, the simple tricks allow you to amaze anyone, anytime, anywhere! You're about to learn a variety of magic tricks, bets and scams to break the ice in no time flat. Interactive tricks are the perfect tools to allow you to approach people and showcase yourself. You'll also get the secrets of body language and how to use your friends to get the attention of any girl. Chapter 1 - "Quickies"Tricks, ice-breakers and lines that can be done to instantly get the attention of any dream-girl. Chapter 2 - "One Night Stands"Full blown magic tricks, bets and scams to impress girls, make you stand out and make them want more. Chapter 3 - "Threesomes"Gain an advantage by secretly using your "wingman" to trick, scam or set-up your target! Chapter 4 - Body LanguageLearn how to read body language, gestures and expressions so you know exactly what she is really thinking! Chapter 5 - Rules of the GameBecome aware of the rules that separate the men from the boys. Learn the do's and don'ts of the dating game. You'll get 88 photos and expert instruction sharing 26 magic tricks to break the ice, over 100 of the best Lines for every situation, over a dozen top quality Card Tricks, 5 Tricks with Money, 7 mind-blowing Mind Reading Tricks, 22 Tricks with Everyday Objects to use anytime anywhere, 24 of the best Bet's ever created, 15 Scams to get a girls attention, 8 Magic Tricks using your Wingman, 5 Scams with your Wingman and 6 sure-fire way to get your Wingman to Set Up your girl! Plus 45 secrets to reading a girl like a book with easy to follow pictures. From micro-expressions, body language, psychology, gestures to expressions, we have it covered. The final chapter shares the top 60 ways to play the game right! This is not a seduction book, but rather a fun book that helps you approach others while maintaining your personality and confidence. Ice-breakers, magic tricks and bar bets are the perfect tools to interact with those you want to talk to! The hundreds of tricks and tips are taught by magician Rich Ferguson, http://www.TheIceBreaker.com Introduction by Chuck 'The Iceman Liddell', Champion Fighter Get your copy now or buy one as a perfect gift! You'll be happy you did.

Download or read book Badass written by Ben Thompson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The badasses populating the pages of Badass are the most savagely awesome historical figures to ever strap on a pair of chain mail gauntlets and run screaming into battle. Author Ben Thompson—considered by many to be the Internet’s foremost expert on badassitude—has gathered together a rogues’ gallery of butt-stomping rogues, from Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan to Blackbeard, George S. Patton, and Bruce Lee. Their bone-breaking exploits are illustrated by top artist from the fields of gaming, comics, and cards—DC Comics illustrator Matt Haley and Thomas Denmark, illustrator for the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. This is not your boring high school history—this is tough, manly, unrelentingly Badass!

Download or read book Kingdom of the Wicked written by Kerri Maniscalco and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A James Patterson Presents Novel From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes a new blockbuster series... Two sisters.One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself... And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe -- witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems...

Download or read book ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY The Ultimate Guide to Rogue One A Star Wars Story written by The Editors of Entertainment Weekly and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty-nine years after the first Star Wars movie entranced audiences around the world comes Rogue One, the franchiseÍs first spinoff film. And now, to celebrate the arrival of a new chapter, Entertainment WeeklyÍs editors and writers bring you a collectorÍs edition that takes you deep inside the universe of Rogue One. The 96-page guide is packed with revealing new interviews with the cast; rarely seen photos of production, new characters, and creatures; and a timeline of the entire Star Wars saga. Extras for fans include:Foreword by director Gareth EdwardsMap of the Star Wars galaxyDeep dives on the Death Star, Darth Vader, and Stormtroopers