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Book Be the Teller Your Mother Wanted You to Marry

Download or read book Be the Teller Your Mother Wanted You to Marry written by Teller Notebooks and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Dotted * Size: 6 x 9" * Notebook * Journal * Planner * Dairy * 110 Pages * Classic White Dot Grid Paper * For Writing, Sketching, Journals and Hand Lettering * Great and inexpensive Birthday, Christmas or Anniversary Gift Idea * Perfect for both travel and fitting right on your bedside table

Book The Gift of Rain

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tan Twan Eng
  • Publisher : Hachette Books
  • Release : 2009-05-05
  • ISBN : 1602860599
  • Pages : 338 pages

Download or read book The Gift of Rain written by Tan Twan Eng and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell. The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell and has garnered comparisons to celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene. Set during the tumult of World War II, on the lush Malayan island of Penang, The Gift of Rain tells a riveting and poignant tale about a young man caught in the tangle of wartime loyalties and deceits. In 1939, sixteen-year-old Philip Hutton-the half-Chinese, half-English youngest child of the head of one of Penang's great trading families-feels alienated from both the Chinese and British communities. He at last discovers a sense of belonging in his unexpected friendship with Hayato Endo, a Japanese diplomat. Philip proudly shows his new friend around his adored island, and in return Endo teaches him about Japanese language and culture and trains him in the art and discipline of aikido. But such knowledge comes at a terrible price. When the Japanese savagely invade Malaya, Philip realizes that his mentor and sensei-to whom he owes absolute loyalty-is a Japanese spy. Young Philip has been an unwitting traitor, and must now work in secret to save as many lives as possible, even as his own family is brought to its knees.

Book Cherokee Storm

Download or read book Cherokee Storm written by Janelle Taylor and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly sensual tale of forbidden love and passionate surrender, a "New York Times"-bestselling author makes her much-anticipated return to classic Native American romance on the frontier. Original.

Book The Elevator Constructor

Download or read book The Elevator Constructor written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Australian Journal

Download or read book The Australian Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Journal of the Legislative Council

Download or read book Journal of the Legislative Council written by New South Wales. Parliament. Legislative Council and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Growing Up Fast

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bonnie J. Ross Leadbeater
  • Publisher : Psychology Press
  • Release : 2014-03-05
  • ISBN : 1317702034
  • Pages : 289 pages

Download or read book Growing Up Fast written by Bonnie J. Ross Leadbeater and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Growing Up Fast attempted to counter the stereotype of poor, minority adolescent mothers and describe the diversity of their educational, work, parenting, and relationship experiences. The volume followed a strengths-based approach to understanding why some mothers appeared resilient to the stresses of early parenting, compared to their peers, and what obstacles undermine resiliency for some of these young women. We hear their stories in their own words. We also see how many disadvantaged mothers go on to succeed in school, work, and parenting while avoiding many of the risk associated with teen parenting . The research is based on a six-year study of 120 young disadvantaged mothers and their children from New York City. It uniquely combines the analysis of longitudinal questionnaire data with qualitative analysis of extensive interviews conducted with these women focusing on the first six years after their child was born. A past winner of the Society for Research on Adolescence best book award, Growing Up Fast is a fascinating study of human resilience that will continue to be recognized for its contribution to individuals involved in program development and policymaking with teenage parenting. A new introductory chapter to the book suggests that we can look at the previous findings through a new lens that emphasizes not only the diversity of outcomes for young mothers and the sources of their strengths, but also asks what we can learn from these women about supporting their educational and work goals, as they transition to adulthood. New attention to emerging adulthood shows that this is a critical stage of life when the foundations for health and healthy life styles are laid down. Developmental tasks of this phase include building the capacity for financial and residential independence through post-secondary education and job training, and establishing stable sources of support from parents, romantic partners, and peers for all youth. Leadbeater addresses the societal changes that make these tasks particularly salient for young women and focuses attention on how we can support youth who make this transition with children.

Book Marriage Made in Rebellion

Download or read book Marriage Made in Rebellion written by Sophia James and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Spanish beauty saves the life of an injured English soldier—sparking a passion that conquers all . . . He prayed this might never stop. This now, here in Spain with Alejandra in his arms . . . Severely wounded Captain Lucien Howard, Earl of Ross, had a boat waiting to take him home. If the beautiful woman who had saved his life remained in his company, she would be compromised. The harsh light of dawn would send each of them their different ways. Lucien thought of his family and his ancient crumbling estate. He couldn’t stay in war-torn Spain. Yet neither could he stop his arms from tightening about Alejandra as he breathed her in . . .

Book Cicada Summer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Frankie Tso
  • Publisher : iUniverse
  • Release : 2000-11-20
  • ISBN : 0595148441
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book Cicada Summer written by Frankie Tso and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-11-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somewhere in the willow tree a little creature called cicada sings its heart out by sending its love call to its female counterpart in a lingering, low-pitched song; it is soothing and passionate, it lulled me to sleep like a lullaby in my mother’s arms when I was little.

Book The Fortune Teller s Prophecy

Download or read book The Fortune Teller s Prophecy written by Lally Pia and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a military coup in Ghana leads to the abrupt closure of Lally Pia’s medical school, she is left stranded there, thousands of miles away from her family in California, with no educational prospects or money. Adding to her turmoil is her discovery that her American Green Card has been botched, which means she has no country to call home. But a Sri Lankan priest told Lally that she would one day become a “Doctor of Doctors” —and she is intent on proving him right. This sizzling multicultural roller coaster illustrates the power of self-determination as Lally, a young immigrant with a drive to succeed, takes on obstacle after obstacle—an abusive relationship, the welfare state, and a gruesome job where she has to dismember human bodies—in order to fulfill her dreams. A story that will resonate with anyone who has faced cultural and immigration hardships, The Fortune Teller’s Prophecy is a nail-biting journey across continents, through hardships, and into ultimate triumph.

Book Gleason s Literary Companion

Download or read book Gleason s Literary Companion written by and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama

Download or read book The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama written by Xiaomei Chen and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This condensed anthology reproduces close to a dozen plays from Xiaomei ChenÕs well-received original collection, along with her critical introduction to the historical, cultural, and aesthetic evolution of twentieth-century Chinese spoken drama. Comprising representative works from the PeopleÕs Republic of China, the collection encapsulates the revolutionary rethinking of Chinese theater and performance that began in the late Qing dynasty and vividly portrays the uncertainty and anxiety brought on by modernism, socialism, political conflict, and war. Chosen works from 1919 to 1990 also highlight the formation of Chinese national and gender identities during a period of tremendous social, cultural, and political change and the genesis of contemporary attitudes toward the West. PRC theater tracks the rise of communism in China, juxtaposing ideals of Chinese socialism against the sacrifices made for a new society. Post-Mao drama addresses the nationÕs socialist legacy, its attempt to reexamine its cultural roots, and postsocialist reflections on critical issues such as nation, class, gender, and collective memories. An essential, portable guide for easy reference and classroom use, this abridgement provides a concise yet well-rounded survey of China's theatricality and representation of political life. This work has not only established a canon of modern Chinese drama but also made it available for the first time in English in a single volume.

Book I Married Dr  Jekyll and Woke Up Mrs  Hyde

Download or read book I Married Dr Jekyll and Woke Up Mrs Hyde written by Alma H. Bond and published by Alma Bond. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is one marriage out of two today doomed to end in divorce? My interviews with 71 divorced women searched for answers. Did they love their husbands when they married? Did they believe at the time that it was 'till death do us part'? Were there other lovers in the lives of the couple at the time of the divorce? Is there any connection between an unhappy childhood and a failed marriage? Do women tend to lose their identities in marriage? To my surprise, I saw the majority of interviews take on a similar shape, which revealed who the women were and how the divorces fit into the pattern of their lives. In my years of practice as a psychoanalyst, I saw how badly people need others with whom to identify. With this collection, divorcees can see their own fears, despair, grief, hopes, and aspirations reflected in the lives of women passing through similar experiences. I hope the fact that all the subjects came away from their divorces with greater strength, insight, and self-esteem will serve as an inspiration to all survivors of loss and pain. As Queen Isabella said in Henry V, "Happily, a woman's voice may do some good."

Book The Goddess Bootcamp

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kagiso Msimango
  • Publisher : Jacana Media
  • Release : 2013-03-13
  • ISBN : 192060104X
  • Pages : 253 pages

Download or read book The Goddess Bootcamp written by Kagiso Msimango and published by Jacana Media. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For women who describe their relationships, moods, or careers as “okay,” “fine,” “not bad,” or “all right,” this book inspires readers to upgrade their lives by instilling pleasure, passion, and purpose. Many people settle for something other than their heart’s true desires, leading to mediocrity and quiet desperation. They settle not because they are lazy or incapable, but rather because they lack the awareness, knowledge, and support required to help them go for what truly makes their hearts sing. A personal development coaching session in book form, this guide demonstrates how women can empower themselves and achieve success.

Book The Bottle Maker

Download or read book The Bottle Maker written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Ugly Wife Is a Treasure at Home

Download or read book The Ugly Wife Is a Treasure at Home written by Melissa Margaret Schneider and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ôThe ugly wife is a treasure at homeö is not just an idle expression in China. For centuries, Chinese marriage involved matchmakers, child brides, dowries, and concubines, until the PeopleÆs Republic of China was established by Mao Zedong and his Communist Party in 1949. Initially encouraging citizens to reject traditional arranged marriages and instead wed for love, the party soon spurned ôthe sin of putting love first,ö fearful that romantic love would distract good Communists from selflessly carrying out the StateÆs agenda. Under Mao the party established the power to approve or reject proposed marriages, dictate where couples would live, and even determine if spouses would live together. By the 1960s and 1970s romantic love became a counterrevolutionary act punishable by ôstruggle sessionsö or even imprisonment. The importance of Chinese sons, however, did not wane during MaoÆs thirty-year regime. As such, in a world where nobody spoke of love, 99 percent of young women still married. The Ugly Wife Is a Treasure at Home draws the reader into the world of love in Communist China through the personal memories of those who endured the Cultural Revolution and the generations that followed. This collection of intimate and remarkable stories gives readers a rare view of Chinese history, social customs, and Communism from the perspective of todayÆs ordinary citizens.

Book Good Housekeeping

Download or read book Good Housekeeping written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: