Download or read book Butterflies and Bullshit written by Natalie Newman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?If you have then congratulations. It's about time, you needed to lose it. It's your independence day. You're not alone, because we are all crazy. Not until we are lost can we really find ourselves. All of us are here trying to figure out life and losing our minds doing it. Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think. I'm strong because I've known my weaknesses. I laugh because I've known sadness. I'm wise because I've been foolish. I am alive because I'm a fighter. Live without fear, confront all obstacles, and know that you can over come them. You should dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, and be what you want to be. You only have one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of. The ONLY job you are here to do on Earth is be yourself. Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger. Don't pray for tasks to equal your powers. Pray for powers to equal your tasks. You may not end up where you want to be, but you will end up where you are supposed to be, even if you don't like it. Life is a roller coaster. You can choose to scream the entire time or enjoy the ride. We are all here for the human experience. So enjoy the experiences of everything good and bad. I have learned to embrace life with everything it sends. Please don't run from it, but try to learn from it and become better. I've found if you love life, it'll love you back. Peace, Love and Hugs Natalie Newman

Download or read book Dancing with Butterflies written by Reyna Grande and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dancing with Butterflies, Reyna Grande renders the Mexican immigrant experience in “lyrical and sensual” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) prose through the poignant stories of four women brought together through folklorico dance. Dancing with Butterflies uses the alternating voices of four very different women whose lives interconnect through a common passion for their Mexican heritage and a dance company called Alegría. Yesenia, who founded Alegría with her husband, Eduardo, sabotages her own efforts to remain a vital, vibrant woman when she travels back and forth across the Mexican border for cheap plastic surgery. Elena, grief-stricken by the death of her only child and the end of her marriage, finds herself falling dangerously in love with one of her underage students. Elena's sister, Adriana, wears the wounds of abandonment by a dysfunctional family and becomes unable to discern love from abuse. Soledad, the sweet-tempered illegal immigrant who designs costumes for Alegría, finds herself stuck back in Mexico, where she returns to see her dying grandmother. Reyna Grande has brought these fictional characters so convincingly to life that readers will imagine they know them.

Download or read book You Ain t Gonna Believe This But written by Stanley S. McGowen and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of short stories is intended to illustrate a more humorous glimpse of a soldier's life in Vietnam. It's of the times when boredom and a fertile imagination often lead to amusing situations, rather than the "blood and guts" of combat. All the narratives in this book, saves one, are true, or at least were presented to the author as fact. Some are without a doubt true, as they happened to the author. Other Vietnam veterans related the remainder of the yarns, swearing that each and every detail was unquestioningly genuine. We all know that combat veterans do not lie but their memories may, nevertheless recall their experiences slightly altered from actual events. Perusing these stories the reader might logically conclude that ego or passing years might, just possibly, influence a few of the bone-chilling tales. GI's live through numerous happenstances that are not heroic but are embarrassing or mundane. No matter how cynical a GI becomes, some events, maybe only in retrospect, are viewed as ironic or downright funny. These random experiences are what the book are about.

Download or read book Dragons Butterflies written by Shani Krebs and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ugly written by Anita Bhagwandas and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all had those moments. The ones where you look in the mirror and nothing feels ok. For Anita Bhagwandas, this started when she was a child and it created an enduring internal torment about her looks. We're all told that this is just part of growing up, but it stays with us, evolving as we age. The internet tells us we should love ourselves, whilst bombarding us with images of airbrushed perfection, upholding centuries-old beauty standards which we can't always see. Our beauty rituals are so often based around things we think we need to fix, grow and develop - sometimes tipping into dangerous obsession. So, what seismic shift does it take to break free from this mentality? In Ugly, Anita uncovers where these beauty standards started, unpicks why they've been perpetuated and unmasks the structures that continue to support them. From the ever-growing cosmetic surgery industry, to the hidden pitfalls of 'pretty privilege', it is time to finally break free from those limiting beauty standards, because feeling ugly should have nothing to do with how we look, and everything to do with who wants us to feel lacking.

Download or read book Bullshit to Butterflies written by Sheila M Burke and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unfiltered story of Shane Burke, a simple man who broke the cycle of trauma and created a beautiful life from nothing. You will laugh, you will cry; you will feel hope and sadness. A memoir written by the love of his life, Sheila, wife of 32 years, this book was born on the advice of their adult children, a hospice social worker, and good friends. Over the years, Shane learned to grapple with patience, generate a positive attitude, and rally support for the underdogs of the world-even during the most difficult times of his life. He found humor in everything and always aimed to enjoy life, and greatly encouraged others to do the same. He was a man who beat the odds all his life until cancer came calling. In his youth, he picked himself up and became the example he was missing of what a good person should be and showed the world what that looked like. And approaching his death, he gifted us a glimpse behind the veil. His experiences were a comfort to him and his family until his last breath. His story teaches us how to live-as well as how to die-with courage, dignity, and grace. BULLSH*T TO BUTTERFLIES will make you think. About your own death and enduring the death of those you love greatly. Shane's story is a good reminder to cherish every moment we have in this world-and those whom we love in it. Through all the turmoil this man endured in his life, he kept going until he simply couldn't go anymore. What those who loved him realized is that he was always teaching. Always learning. Always curious. Always grateful. When forced to face his own mortality, none of that changed. This is the very real story of a very ordinary man. He could just as well be you or I.This is a book for people who want to understand the plight of cancer, the challenges of facing death, and how to comfort the dying. You will take away much more than the story of this man. You will glean information on how to have a good death for yourself or for someone you love.

Download or read book A Theory of Relativity written by Jacquelyn Mitchard and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-01-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrible accident has left little Keefer orphaned but not unwanted. Devastated by his beloved sister's tragic death, twenty-four-year-old bachelor Gordon McKenna assumes that he will be entrusted with raising his niece, whom he has grown extremely close to over the few precious months of Keefer's life. But the child's paternal grandparents have different ideas—and a fierce legal battle ensues that will test the capacity and limitations of family love again and again . . . and no one will emerge from it unscathed or unchanged. Jacquelyn Mitchard, whose powerful, emotionally rich novels have won resounding critical acclaim and a wide, enthusiastic audience worldwide, brings us a soaring, heartbreaking, and unforgettable tale of love and the bonds that unite us all.

Download or read book To Love A Woman or Butterflies butterflies butterflies written by Fire and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natalie had to live most of her life under her mothers controlling and influence, except for a brief term at the University which was full of new experiences. She now lives through a tepid marriage with her husband Pet in an upscale suburban neighborhood on a round, boring street. All that comes to an end when Victoria moves in to the neighborhood. Victoria is a beautiful, sophisticated and a wealthy mother of two who is now in a relationship with a jealous and protective man, once her best friend. Victoria’s presence starts shaking up Natalie’s suburban flat-linings and really stirs up foreign feelings in side her. Gradually her fleeting crush develops into something much deeper and more profound, which leads the two women to abandon everything they have come to know and accept for a love and passion so strong that it will change them both to the core.

Download or read book Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar written by and published by Penton Kids. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Percival slept for a very long time. He dreamed of green and red and blue and pink and purple and yellow. And when he woke up, something wonderful had happened!

Download or read book Graphic Design Basics written by Amy E. Arntson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GRAPHIC DESIGN BASICS, International Edition combines design principles, history, and current technology to present students a comprehensive introduction to the field of graphic design. Keeping pace with rapid changes in the field of design, while maintaining a consistently high academic quality, the text emphasizes design structure, visual perception and digital design, with a wide range of visuals from throughout design history, as well as the latest contemporary illustrations. Each chapter provides assignments with student sample solutions and critique sections to help students apply the concepts and assess their work. This market leader’s interwoven combination of concept, history, and practice rarely found in other graphic design texts has been enriched by integrating material specific to digital design. The accompanying Premium Website offers students bonus images, interviews with artists featured in the text, additional projects, studio techniques and research links.

Download or read book Point of Retreat written by Colleen Hoover and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, and All Your Perfects. Sometimes two people have to fall apart to realize just how much they belong together. As Layken and Will’s emotion-packed story continues, a stunning and unforeseen revelation about Will’s past leaves them questioning everything that they thought they knew about each other. With the foundation of their relationship at risk, they must decide whether they are willing to fight for a future together, or to retreat back into solitude and heartache. How far does Will have to go to prove to Layken his love for her will last forever? It will require something truly extraordinary to keep this couple together, and the decisions they make and the answers they find will change not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.

Download or read book The Anomaly written by R. B. Winters and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-02-06 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inside this room lies the fate of civilizations past and future. Some of what has been seen has come to be witnessed by the eyes of those in reality, while some have crumbled upon their own foundation of non-truths. The gift of vision, that so few have, can be a dangerous gift. You see what you may not wish to see, and you hold inside what you may despise, but it is always there."

Download or read book It Happened One Autumn written by Lisa Kleypas and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Headstrong American heiress Lillian Bowman has come to England to find an aristocratic husband. Unfortunately, no man is strong enough to tame the stubborn beauty's fierce will. Except, perhaps, the powerful and arrogant Earl of Westcliff—a man Lillian despises more than anyone she's ever met. Marcus, Lord Westcliff, is famous for his icy English reserve and his supreme self-control. But something about the audacious Lillian drives him mad. Whenever they're in the same room, they can't stop themselves from battling furiously to gain the upper hand. Then one afternoon, a stunningly sensuous encounter changes everything . . . and Lillian discovers that beneath the earl's reserved façade, he is the passionate and tender lover of her dreams. What neither Westcliff nor Lillian suspect, however, is that a sinister conspiracy threatens to destroy any chance of happiness. After a shocking betrayal endangers Lillian's safety—and possibly her life—will Marcus be able to save her before it's too late?

Download or read book Let s Go 2003 Turkey written by Let's Go Inc. and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-12-13 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Resource for the Independent Traveler For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information. Includes: · Over 6,000 entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more · Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe · The best bars, nightspots, and live entertainment · In-depth cultural information that offers an insiders' look at life in Turkey · Hundreds of opportunities to make a difference-study, work, and volunteer in the community Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences Connecting to the Culture: Haggle with craftsmen at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar Hidden Deals: Spend the night in the ancient subterranean cities of Cappadocia Off-the-beaten Path: Traverse the stunning, snow-covered mountain passes in the Kackar Mountains Contains Dozens of Detailed Maps Get advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com

Download or read book Street Fame written by K. Elliott and published by kevin douglas. This book was released on 2006 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a lot going on from Charlotte to Miami to San Francisco -- almost none of it favorable to Tommy 'Fatboy' Dupree. While one man is sleeping around with Tommy's live-in girlfriend, another urges a psychopath to rob him for multiple kilos. These men are...his friends...which means the worst is yet to come. Alicia Anderson's beauty is off the scales. The physically fit college student has a father who is a real estate mogul, so she could care less about a 'fat boy' named Tommy who deals drugs. However, this new woman challenges him to give up the illicit profession and invest everything in a California real estate venture. Their serious love affair is overshadowed by his inability to hustle up enough money to walk away from the game. And although Fatboy has a few tricks in store for all his backstabbing friends, the DEA has plans to throw a nasty twist in his story. But Fatboy has even saved one last trick for the feds. This URBAN SUSPENSE threatens to brind the underground to the surface.

Download or read book I ll Visit You As A Butterfly written by Logan Emery Emerson and published by Zabbit Rambi. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In “I’ll Visit You As A Butterfly,” one man’s battle for life becomes a battle for death. What good is money when it can’t buy health? When there’s nothing left of love but memories, what do we live for? How much suffering can we force ourselves to withstand to avoid letting go? A wealthy old man in his cliffside home seeks answers to the universe, his past, and his lack of future in this thought-provoking, awe-inspiring short story. A bright mind in a dying disease-ridden body, he must make a choice: Will he live for two years and suffer a harrowing, painful death at the whim of a terminal illness? Or will he turn to technology to alleviate his suffering? On his laptop is the following message: YOU WILL BE ASKED TWO QUESTIONS. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT BY ANSWERING “YES” EACH TIME, YOU WILL DIE? Will he have the courage to find his own version of peace? And if courage fails him, will technology prevail? Dark and insightful, yet somehow hopeful, “I’ll Visit You As A Butterfly” will make you question what you think you know about life, loss, and stolen futures.

Download or read book No More Bullshit written by Hilde Larsen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you searching for the good life, for the typical abundance, health, and happiness? In No More Bullshit, author Hilde Larsen helps you start at the beginning, return to the hardcore causes of disconnect, and revisit yourself to find the real you and live a life of joy. She shows how by awakening to who you really are, youre able to let go of everything thats been holding you back. By truly connecting with your inner source, God and creation, youre able to effortlessly flow through life with a renewed passion and enthusiasm. No More Bullshit discusses that nothing can hold you back if you decide to break free. Your: truth is stronger than any lie; passion is stronger than any disbelief; mission is here whether you recognize it or not; strengths are unbreakable; and ability to change is obsolete. Filled with topics of self-reflection, No More Bullshit shares how no matter what life serves you, you have the power to adjust, grow, and change your path. No matter where you are today, the free will and innate wisdom handed down to you from your ancestors will guide you toward your true path. No matter how long its been since you felt powerful and strong, you still are.