Download or read book Beautiful Affliction written by Lene Fogelberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER GOLD MEDAL WINNER OF THE 2016 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS ("IPPY”) Lene Fogelberg is dying—she is sure of it—but no doctor in Sweden, her home country, believes her. Love stories enfold her, with her husband, her two precious daughters, her enchanting surroundings, but the question she has carried in her heart since childhood—Will I die young?—is threatening all she holds dear, even her sanity. When her young family moves to the US, an answer, a diagnosis, is finally found: she is in the last stages of a fatal congenital heart disease. But is it too late? A young woman risks everything to save her own life in this “unusual, riveting medical drama crafted with deep emotion and exquisite detail” (BookPage).

Download or read book Good Morning Beautiful written by Daines L. Reed and published by Dlr Publications, LLC. This book was released on 2020 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sequel to Trust, Cynthia Thomas fears she may never experience the joys of marriage and motherhood. Perhaps she's invested too many years in one toxic relationship after another. Just before her 40th birthday, she'll have to dig deep to find the strength for discernment and self-love for a chance at real love and motherhood.

Download or read book When I Was a Child written by Andy Stanton and published by Hodder Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is magic in everything. The world is a spinning star, No matter how old you are. This visually stunning book is a celebration of the the special bond between a grandparent and child as they share the magic, joy and love in the world, both past and present. This book brings together two of the most exciting talents in children's books.

Download or read book Reclaimed Love written by Alina Lane and published by Von Rips Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-21 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Arik, With a pen pal like you, who needs enemies? It’s bad enough that you broke my heart twelve years ago, but you’re the one who won’t let it go. I returned every letter, declined every call, deleted every email. What I didn’t tell you was that I wanted to read every letter, almost answered every call, and have craved you ever since I left. And now that I’m back, you’re hotter than ever and impossible to ignore because you’re literally helping me save Grams’ bookstore. I can’t help but ask myself… Are you going to break my heart again? Or the even bigger question... Am I going to let you? Sincerely, Kate Reclaimed Love is the first book in Alina Lane's debut contemporary romance series. If you like hunky hero's headstrong heroines and happily every after's then you'll love the first installment in the Heartfelt Series. Grab Reclaimed Love and fall head over heels for Kate, Arik and Felt Idaho.

Download or read book Heartfelt 25 Projects for Stitched and Felted Accessories written by Teresa Searle and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Felt and felted accessories are hot! Teresa Searle shows how knitted and recycled knitted felt can be transformed into a wide range of unique accessories using simple decorative embroidery techniques and appliqu�. The book starts with an introduction to the processes involved in the projects: -How to make felted knitting by hand or with a knitting machine -How to felt knitting and recycled sweaters in the washing machine -How to appliqu� felt motifs using your sewing machine and other simple machine techniques -How to hand-appliqu� using blanket stitch and other easy decorative stitches Then goes on to show step-by-step photos and complete directions for over 24 stunning projects including: Russian Hat & Pull-on Hat Bunny Slippers & Baby Coat Scarves & Mittens Handbags.& Purses 3-D Roses used for jewelry and other accessories With its full color photography and wide range of appealing projects this book will appeal to all the sewers, stitchers, crafters or quilters who want to learn how to make felted accessories and how to embellish. The smaller projects are easy to create- each project has a box indicating the time needed. In addition they present an opportunity to recycle pieces of flat knitting or sweaters by turning them into felted knitting and using the end results to create a wide variety of beautifully embellished projects for both adults and children.

Download or read book Beautiful Ballerina written by Marilyn Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful ballerina, you areslender,straight-legged,high-arched,symmetrical...Beautiful ballerina,You are the dance.In this celebration of ballet's splendor, lush photographs and a poetic narrative put readers center stagewith young ballerinas from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The minimal text balances the harmony of thephotos and demonstrates the joy of movement--inviting bravissimos and encores at each reading.

Download or read book Sisters Make Life More Beautiful written by Heather Stillufsen and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writer and artist Heather Stillufsen elegantly captures the joys of sisterhood in this charming keepsake book that affirms what anyone who has a sister already knows is true... sisters really do make life more beautiful!

Download or read book Beautiful You written by Rosie Molinary and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radical day-by-day guide to redefining beauty and creating lasting self-esteem Every day, American women and girls are besieged by images and messages that suggest their beauty is inadequate, inflicting immeasurable harm upon their confidence and sense of wellbeing. In Beautiful You, author Rosie Molinary encourages women to feel wonderful about themselves -- even when today's media-saturated culture tells them not to. Drawing on tools for heightened self-awareness, creativity, and mind-body connections, Beautiful You incorporates practical techniques into a 365-day action plan that empowers women to embrace a healthy self-image, shore up self-confidence, break undermining habits of self-criticism, and champion their own emotional and physical wellbeing. Modern and meaningful, these doable, enjoyable daily actions encourage women and girls to manifest a healthy outlook on life, to live large, and to love themselves and others.

Download or read book Everything Is Beautiful and I m Not Afraid written by Yao Xiao and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything Is Beautiful, and I'm Not Afraid perfectly captures the feelings of a young sojourner in America as she explores the nuances in searching for a place to belong. Baopu is a monthly serialized comic on Autostraddle, and this book includes beloved fan favorites plus new, never-before-seen comics. This one-of-a-kind graphic novel explores the poetics of searching for connection, belonging, and identity through the fictional life of a young, queer immigrant. Inspired by the creator's own experiences as a queer, China-born illustrator living in the United States, Everything Is Beautiful, and I'm Not Afraid has an undeniable memoir quality to its recollection and thought-provoking accounts of what it's like to navigate the complexities of seeking belonging—mentally and geographically.

Download or read book Beautiful Writers written by Linda Sivertsen and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I own every writing book ever written, and Linda Sivertsen has done the near-impossible: given writing itself a personality . . . Her stories are cinematic, hilarious, heartfelt, and pitch-perfect—with energy and punch, so often lacking in nonfiction." —Terry McMillan, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A page-turning beach read doubling as how-to. Magic." —Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and blogger at The Bloggess "An engaging manual that offers writing advice with a big, broad, sunny worldview . . . fans of Sivertsen's podcast will devour this companion volume." —Kirkus Reviews 2023 International Book Awards Winner & 2023 Firebird Book Awards "Speak Up Talk Radio" Winner Imagine you're at a dinner party with some of the most successful authors of our time. "Book Mama" and Beautiful Writers Podcast co-creator Linda Sivertsen is the host. As she shares her story of the many hilarious, outrageous, and practical things she did to launch her bestselling writing career, your favorite writers chime in with their own anecdotes, leaving you enlightened and newly inspired. The wisdom in these pages will nourish anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and dreams of living a creative life. Beautiful Writers is a love letter to reading, writing, and everyone who reads and writes. It's the book Linda wished she had when she was starting out. In it, she shares—and expands on—the best of advice and storytelling from her podcast and follow-up interviews with literary greats, including: Terry McMillan Cheryl Strayed Tom Hanks Van Jones Jenny Lawson Steven Pressfield Elizabeth Gilbert Anne Lamott Mary Karr Seth Godin Abby Wambach Martha Beck Marie Forleo Lee Child Patricia Cornwell Dean Koontz Maria Shriver Dr. Jane Goodall Sabaa Tahir Tomi Adeyemi Ann Patchett Dani Shapiro Danielle LaPorte Tosca Lee Joy Harjo Deepak Chopra This heartwarming, how-I-made-it writing memoir from a working writer you've never heard of with inspiration and advice from the legends you love will help aspiring authors avoid common pitfalls and energize career writers with a treasure trove of writing insights from their peers—the details you don't often hear but make a world of difference. Beautiful Writers is destined to become the evergreen companion for creatives everywhere, answering the burning question, "How did they bust through all obstacles to deliver, day after day, year after year, book after book?"

Download or read book The Sea of Tranquility written by Katja Millay and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nastya is a former piano prodigy carrying a brutal secret, while Josh is completely alone, an emancipated minor who has lost everyone he loves. Stumbling upon each other the first day of school, the two discover the miracle of second chances and the beauty of unexpected friendships

Download or read book A Dog s Purpose written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose. A Dog's Purpose Series #1 A Dog’s Purpose #2 A Dog’s Journey #3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young Readers Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann Series The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man Repo Madness Other Novels A Dog's Way Home The Dog Master The Dogs of Christmas Emory’s Gift At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Scarred Beautiful written by Andrea Casteel Smith and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty and shame, jail and forgiveness. Andrea Smith was by all appearances living the perfect life, yet in an instant it all changed. Now, shame is her only company as she leaves her husband and children to check into the Pima County Jail of Tucson, Arizona, bringing to the forefront all the emotional and physical scars she has been hiding. From her first strip search to her final release, Andrea's honest, touching memoir offers a rare look into the lives of those who are behind bars. Scarred Beautiful eloquently chronicles her journey to find forgiveness and discover the good in tragedy and the beauty in her flaws as she learns to overcome shame and allow God to comfort her through the most unexpected people. And although her incarceration threatens to break her spirit, Andrea Smith emerges with a new perspective about what is most precious and cherished in her life. Her story is one of courage and faith...and the unlikely gift of adversity.

Download or read book Wherever You Are written by Nancy Tillman and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author/artist Nancy Tillman celebrates the ways in which the love between parents and children is forever. . . . I wanted you more than you'll ever know, so I sent love to follow wherever you go. . . . Love is the greatest gift we have to give our children. It's the one thing they can carry with them each and every day. If love could take shape it might look something like these heartfelt words and images from the inimitable Nancy Tillman. Wherever You Are is a book to share with your loved ones, no matter how near or far, young or old, they are.

Download or read book The One In A Million Boy written by Monica Wood and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of your life never starts at the beginning. Don't they teach you anything at school? So says 104-year-old Ona to the 11-year-old boy who's been sent to help her out every Saturday morning. As he refills the bird feeders and tidies the garden shed, Ona tells him about her long life, from first love to second chances. Soon she's confessing secrets she has kept hidden for decades. One Saturday, the boy doesn't show up. Ona starts to think he's not so special after all, but then his father arrives on her doorstep, determined to finish his son's good deed. The boy's mother is not so far behind. Ona is set to discover that the world can surprise us at any age, and that sometimes sharing a loss is the only way to find ourselves again. “Readers won’t be able to resist falling for Ona … The conclusion will leave them smiling through their tears.”—Shelf Awareness ?“Poignant … There is much to enjoy in this heartfelt tale of love, loss, and friendship.”—Express “A must-read book … Whimsical and bittersweet.”—Good Housekeeping

Download or read book I Want to Say a Few Words How To Craft a Heartfelt Eulogy for a Loved One s Funeral written by Peter Billingham and published by Peter Billingham. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you worrying about how to find the words to honour your loved one’s life? Would a gentle and straightforward step-by-step process of writing a few words help you through this difficult time? Does the idea of standing up and speaking about your loved one in front of others seem daunting? If you answer yes, then this book is for you. You are now no longer alone in your desire to speak about a loved one. “I Want to Say A Few Words: How To Craft a Heartfelt Eulogy for a Loved One’s Funeral” serves as your compassionate companion in this important journey. More Than A Template - It's a thoughtful and reflective process. This is far more than a ‘fill in the blanks eulogy template’ process. It’s an invitation to reflect, remember, and write from the heart about your loved one. Even if you have never spoken in public before and fear doing so. This book is not about rushing through to a finished eulogy. It aims to offer you a thoughtful, measured approach to writing a eulogy for your loved one’s funeral that is as unique as the life it celebrates. Writing A Heartfelt Eulogy Becomes Easier With This Toolkit. It provides a simple four-step process and sixteen practical worksheets to help you create a memorable and heartfelt tribute. Whether it’s a eulogy for a grandparent, eulogy for a sibling, eulogy for a spouse, eulogy for dad, or a eulogy for a family member. How will reading and working through this book help you? It will help you: Gain the confidence to write a heartfelt tribute that honours your loved one. Reflect on their impact and articulate it that does justice to their unique spirit and personality. Tap into memories and explore eulogy ideas. Find inspiration with sixteen practical worksheets to walk you through every step. Create a eulogy that soothes the hearts of others and celebrates a life well-lived. What's included in this book: ✓ An invitation to reflect, remember, and write from the heart. ✓ A four-step process and sixteen practical worksheets to help you craft a memorable eulogy. ✓ A compassionate professional eulogy writer who has crafted over 700 eulogies to guide you. ✓ An empathetic approach to writing a eulogy. ✓ 169 pages - A4 size workbook with lots of space for making notes and capturing memories. ✓ Free 34 page PDF download of all worksheets and supporting resources in eBook. As you reflect on your loved one, an empathetic professional eulogy writer who has crafted over 700 eulogies gently guides you. The author packs every page with experience, understanding, and helpful advice, so you're never alone on your writing journey. “I Want to Say A Few Words” helps you explore eulogy ideas, capture the essence of your loved one’s life, their joys, their journey, their legacy. It encourages you to tap into memories. To reflect on their impact, and to articulate it all in a way that does justice to their unique spirit and personality. Writing a heartfelt eulogy that honours the life of your loved one starts with this book.

Download or read book Heartfelt Leadership written by Deb Boelkes and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within Heartfelt Leadership, Deb Boelkes reveals how leaders can get through to anyone, even under what many would believe are not the best of circumstances. The result is a workplace that is admired; one that delivers outstanding results; one that employees seek to be part of. In your current role, do you honestly believe you can accomplish significant things that are important to you? If not, why not? Are you aware of the personal passions, priorities and goals of those on your team? If not, why not? Is it a priority for you to ensure that your team members are aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of your organization? If not, why not? Do your employees seek you out and respond to you with enthusiasm, or do they tend to ignore your presence? Within Heartfelt Leadership, you will hear from some truly exceptional award-winning bosses who have been consistently praised by their teams as the epitome of best-ever bosses. They reveal how they evolved into the extraordinary leaders they became ... the kind of leader that you, too, can become. Heartfelt Leadership: How to Capture the Top Spot and Keep on Soaring delivers the tools and knowledge to modify your leadership presence to become the inspiring person others want to follow. Heartfelt leaders are, for now, a rare breed. You can change that ... starting today!