Download or read book I Didn t Tell Them Anything written by Aleena Rieger and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir chronicles Aleena Rieger's efforts to uncover the missing pieces of a patchwork family history---her parents' flight from Nazi-besieged Poland, forced labor in Siberia, temporary refuge in Kazakhstan, and a long journey to America made possible by their refusal to speak of the ordeals they'd faced behind the Iron Curtain.
Download or read book Reckoning with Social Media written by Aleena Chia and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once celebrated for connecting people and circulating ideas, social media are facing mounting criticisms about their anticompetitive reach, addictive design, and toxicity to democracy. Known cumulatively as the “techlash,” journalists, users, and politicians are asking social media platforms to account for being too big, too engaging, and too unruly. In the age of the techlash, strategies to regulate how platforms operate technically, economically, and legally, are often stacked against individual tactics to manage the effects of social media by disconnecting from them. These disconnection practices—from restricting screen time and detoxing from device use to deleting apps and accounts—often reinforce rather than confront the ways social media organize attention, everyday life, and society. Reckoning with Social Media challenges the prevailing critique of social media that pits small gestures against big changes, that either celebrates personal transformation or champions structural reformation. This edited volume reframes evaluative claims about disconnection practices as either restorative or reformative of current social media systems by beginning where other studies conclude: the ambivalence, commodification, and complicity of separating from social media.
Download or read book Mercy House written by Alena Dillon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Never underestimate the power of a group of women. Fierce, thoughtful and dramatic—this is a story of true courage." —Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author She would stop at nothing to protect the women under her care. Inside a century-old row house in Brooklyn, renegade Sister Evelyn and her fellow nuns preside over a safe haven for the abused and abandoned. Gruff and indomitable on the surface, warm and wry underneath, little daunts Evelyn, until she receives word that Mercy House will be investigated by Bishop Hawkins, a man with whom she shares a dark history. In order to protect everything they’ve built, the nuns must conceal many of their methods, which are forbidden by the Catholic Church. Evelyn will go to great lengths to defend all that she loves. She confronts a gang member, defies the church, challenges her own beliefs, and faces her past. She is bolstered by the other nuns and the vibrant, diverse residents of the shelter—Lucia, Mei-Li, Desiree, Esther, and Katrina—whose differences are outweighed by what unites them: they’ve all been broken by men but are determined to rebuild. Amidst her fight, Evelyn discovers the extraordinary power of mercy and the grace it grants, not just to those who receive it, but to those strong enough to bestow it.
Download or read book Through Each Other s Eyes written by Aleena Ashe and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the Netherfield Ball, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are at wit's end with each other. Darcy can no longer deny his growing attraction to her, but she is clearly not ready to hear him. Elizabeth is confused by the many versions of Mr. Darcy she has encountered. She seeks refuge from the crowds, including her ridiculous family, on the terrace. He finds solace in the empty library. Grappling with their own feelings, each look up at the night sky. The evening is fine and the stars shine in their multitude reminding Elizabeth and Darcy just how small they are. While looking up at the Heavens, each notices a shooting star streaking across the sky. And each makes a wish: to better understand the other. Neither is ready for what happens next. The day dawns bright but almost immediately, Elizabeth realizes something is very wrong. She is not in her room, not even in her own home. But it was not until she saw her - or rather his - reflection in the mirror that the magnitude of her situation becomes apparent. She has somehow come to inhabit Mr. Darcy's body! Meanwhile Mr. Darcy, who had imbibed too much wine the night before, remains blissfully unaware of his situation while he sleeps. It was not until much later in the day than is his usual wont, that he finally awakes and discovers that he too is not himself. While Through Each Other's Eyes stays true to the overall character of the Pride and Prejudice, the radical change in the characters' situation allows for some changes in perspective and timing, as well as some sensual situations but no explicit sex scenes. It includes all the original characters but also adds a few new ones.
Download or read book Hello Stars written by Alena Pitts and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hello Stars is book one in the Faithgirlz series Lena in the Spotlight, written by Alena Pitts, star of The War Room and tween blogger of For Girls Like You, and cowritten with her mother, editor and author Wynter Pitts. This fiction story will appeal to young girls who have big dreams, and is a reflection of Alena’s own life experiences as she reaches for the stars and keeps faith, family, and friends in balance. Hello Stars is: perfect for young fans of realistic fiction for readers ages 8-12 suited for summer reading, as a birthday or Christmas gift, or as inspirational reading In Hello Stars, eleven-year-old Lena Daniels never thought she’d get the chance to star in a movie. Headstrong and determined, she has her life planned out to the minute. But when her best friends Savannah and Emma tell her about an audition, she knows there’s nothing else in the world she’d rather do. And now that she’s gotten her wish, Lena finds that being in the spotlight is harder than it sounds. Lena tackles tough choices, learns the value of perseverance, and keeps her hopes high. And she knows her faith and family will keep her feet on the ground and her eyes on the stars. If you enjoy Hello Stars, check out the other books in the Lena in the Spotlight series: Day Dreams and Movie Screens Shining Night
Download or read book Cultivating Your Creative Life written by Alena Hennessy and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultivating Your Creative Life: Exercises, Activities, and Inspiration for Finding Balance, Beauty, and Success as an Artist is a multi-faceted book where creativity and wonder intermingle to show how to live a creative and balanced life while moving toward your goals. You’ll find ideas for keeping your creative well full, an illustrated guide to healing herbs and plants, basic yoga poses and breathing exercises, and tips for moving your artistic career forward. Alena Hennessy's illustration style combines nature, whimsey, delicacy, and a modern sensibility; vibrant pen and ink illustrations accompany relevant quotes ofinspiration, tips, and creative journal exercises. Cultivating Your Creative Life is not only an interactive creativity guide; it is a work of art, in itself—a beautiful, collectible volume—to save and to savor, or to give as a gift to the special creative person in your life.
Download or read book Heart Pang written by Kimberly Aleena Proveaux and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing poetry is a therapeutic activity through which I can effectively cope with my feelings. As a teenager, writing was the only tool I had to positively express the pain that lived within my dispirited being. As a survivor of my past, I continue to write about topics that, at one time, had little to no meaning in my life. Both time and writing have brought healing for the pain that once consumed my life. It is through writing that I have found peace and hope. For a more in-depth look into my journey to recovery, read Gray & Red: Internal Struggle with Depression and Self-Injury (PublishAmerica, 2008).
Download or read book Shining Night written by Alena Pitts and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shining Night is book three in the Faithgirlz series Lena in the Spotlight, written by Alena Pitts, star of The War Room and tween blogger of For Girls Like You, and co-written with her mother, editor and author Wynter Pitts. In this fiction story that will appeal to young girls who have big dreams, Lena’s story continues as she must determine how to best use her fame for the greater good. Shining Night is: perfect for young fans of realistic fiction for readers ages 8-12 suited for summer reading, as a birthday or Christmas gift, or as inspirational reading In Shining Night, Lena’s overnight fame as an actress continues to pull her into the spotlight, while teaching her what it means to shine for God. Now she’s faced with her biggest challenge yet. When Lena’s favorite music artist, Mallory Winston, sends her a gift box filled with photos and memories of their time on tour together, Lena finds out that the hospital they visited is closing and many of the children and friends she met there may not receive the ongoing care they need. How will Lena and her besties help the children at the hospital face their challenges? If you enjoy Shining Night, check out the first two books in the Lena in the Spotlight series: Hello Stars Day Dreams and Movie Screens
Download or read book The Forsaken written by Lisa M. Stasse and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the formation of the United Northern AllianceNa merger of Canada, the United States, and Mexico into one nationN16-year-old Alenna is sent to an desolate prison island for teenagers believed to be predisposed to violence.
Download or read book Designing Brand Identity written by Alina Wheeler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-11 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised new edition of the bestselling toolkit for creating, building, and maintaining a strong brand From research and analysis through brand strategy, design development through application design, and identity standards through launch and governance, Designing Brand Identity, Fourth Edition offers brand managers, marketers, and designers a proven, universal five-phase process for creating and implementing effective brand identity. Enriched by new case studies showcasing successful world-class brands, this Fourth Edition brings readers up to date with a detailed look at the latest trends in branding, including social networks, mobile devices, global markets, apps, video, and virtual brands. Features more than 30 all-new case studies showing best practices and world-class Updated to include more than 35 percent new material Offers a proven, universal five-phase process and methodology for creating and implementing effective brand identity
Download or read book Kingdom of Cruel Intentions written by Aleena Rhea James and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I don't remember the moment it happened, but I recall cursing myself for allowing it. Julian Caradonno, the crown prince of the Caradonno crime family:He was my hero. He was my lover.But now, he is my enemy. His love was a blade that stabbed me in the back. All I see is revenge for the naïve, lovestruck girl I was. It wasn't until the Savage King of Russia, Ivan Petrov, emancipated me from that silly girl who had faith in fairytales. My name is Sonya DeLuca. There is no mercy for a kingdom that is built on cruel intentions.
Download or read book The Veil Weavers Veil of Magic Book 3 written by Maureen Bush and published by Coteau Books. This book was released on 2012-04-04 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Halloween, and Josh and Maddy are all ready to go out trick-or-treating. But the arrival of their otter-people friends with an urgent message from Keeper the Giant changes everything.
Download or read book On the Other Hand written by Renee Paule and published by RPG Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A straight from the shoulder look at life in which the author asks some awkward questions that we might prefer to swat away like an annoying fly. Questions like: Who am I? What is this life really about? What is the mind? Why do we resist change? These are the questions we lock away in a tall tower like some inconvenient relative whose 'lost her marbles' and become an embarrassment to the family. Perhaps you've been asking 'comfortable' questions and avoiding the hard-hitting ones, preferring to hide away from them and pretending that they don't exist. We hope that someone, somewhere, will put it all right for us. They won't! This book is not for the faint of heart as it brings you face to face with yourself ... but not the one you see when you look in the mirror. If you've locked yourself up in protective custody and thrown away the key, this book could well pick the lock and let you out again. There's something wonderful waiting to be discovered if we care to take a look. If you're prepared to be brutally honest when thinking about the questions raised in this book and to be your own harshest critic, then pop over to the cash desk or place it in your basket online and, go for it. You're not alone and help is always available ... far closer than you can imagine.
Download or read book Becoming Beautiful written by Tarang Rawat and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picture book with an inspiring message for young girls to develop positive body-image, self-confidence and self-worth.In a world that has put too much premium on beauty this book will help guide young girls to see their inherent beauty and embrace their unique qualities.Give the gift of self-love to your girl so that she celebrates herself just as she is!
Download or read book Community Psychology written by Sibnath Deb and published by Sage Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhaustive and evidence-based introduction to the theoretical concepts of community psychology and its application in day-to-day life.
Download or read book The End of Heroes written by Kevin J. Herbst and published by Author House. This book was released on 2006-07-21 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if all the heroes died? Malthus Kierin always dreamed of adventuring, of making his mark upon the world of Kalan. After he earns his robe and staff, rewards for passing the tests required to become a wizard, the door to his dreams stands open. But a nightmare awaits him on the other side, a black-hearted wizard who, along with his vile undead minions, systematically assassinates all of Kalan’s heroes. The tale of Malthus and his small band of companions begins, as they flee from the Darkener on a seemingly hopeless quest for aid. Who now will become heroes? Or will Kalan fall to an age of darkness?
Download or read book Journey Beyond Classroom Volume I An Exclusive Anthology by APS Delhi Cantt Students written by Students of APS Delhi Cantt. and published by Astitva Prakashan. This book was released on with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey Beyond Classroom (Volume I): An Exclusive Anthology by APS, Delhi Cantt Students is a collection of short stories spun by the students from the Army Public School, Delhi Cantt. This exceptional anthology takes you on a profound exploration of themes such as Identity, Friendship, Mythology, Exploration and Adventure, Family Bonds, Resilience, and Gender Equality. These young storytellers pour their hearts into tales that reflect the human spirit's triumph over challenges. Journey Beyond Classroom is more than a collection; it's a celebration of diverse experiences that bind us together.
