Download or read book Celebrating Home written by James T. Farmer and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home—honoring the times we share there, treasuring the traditions and generations it represents, and rediscovering the joy our homes and gardens bring to our lives. A rich tapestry of lush tabletops, glorious garden bouquets, sweet family heritage, and refreshed Southern décor are the essence of James Farmer’s enduring appeal! This book fuses all his creative passions in a celebration of the seasons. In stories and pictures, James takes the reader on a tour of his two homes and gardens, with tablesettings for celebratory occasions throughout the year. Décor for his Winter Dinner, Camellia Celebration, Feast Among the Foxgloves, Birthday Dinner, Al Fresco Fall Dinner, Dahlia Dinner, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Gatherings will inspire readers to mark each passing season with their love ones in observance of the small joys that truly make our lives big.

Download or read book In Search of Emily written by Masako Takeda and published by Quale Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural Writing. Memoir. Asian American studies. IN SEARCH OF EMILY: JOURNEYS FROM JAPAN TO AMHERST is Takeda'saccount of several journeys to the United States from Japan to study the poetry, and life, of Emily Dickinson.Takeda not onlyrecounts how she discovered the places Dickinson lived, but she also relates how Dickinson touches her life and the lives of people she met along the way. Takeda also explores her relation to her native Japan from her vantage point in the U.S. and what it means to live abroad as a Japanese woman. She also tackles the problem of learning, living and writing in a second language. IN SEARCH OF EMILY chronicles the transformation of a young Japanese girl's blossoming interest in poetry into a lifelong pursuit after the enigmatic Emily Dickinson. MASAKO TAKEDA was born in Nagano, Japan, in 1945. She grew upin Osaka, where she now lives. Graduated from Kyoto University in 1972, Masako initially taught it Mie University and has been teaching at Osaka Shoin Women's Un

Download or read book The Story of Emily the Cow written by Compiled by: Meg and Lewis Randa and published by Author House. This book was released on 2007-06-15 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bovine Boddhisatva is the story of Emily the cow that escaped from the slaughterhouse in 1995. A heartwarming story of a family of vegetarians who during the Christmas Holiday dropped everything and went in search for an extraordinarily intelligent, cunning and brave bovine. This compilation of over 80 independently written articles about a wayward cow by journalist from around the country (Boston Globe, People Magazine, Metro-West Daily News, AP) tells a story unlike any other. Emily the cow did what no other cow has -- escaped the killing floor of a slaughterhouse to become a sacred cow for a school of special needs children and a community of nonvegetarians. The perfect read for any who considers themselves animal lovers and the ideal present for your vegetarian friend.

Download or read book Our Town written by Thornton Wilder and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1965 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This play is a study of life, love, and death in a New England town at the turn of the 20th century.

Download or read book A Theatre Anthology written by David Willinger and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1990 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for a course in "World Arts: Art, Theatre and Film", and will prove useful to programs at other colleges that have been designed along similar interdisciplinary lines. Contents: THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION: Selections on Shamanism, Michael Kirby; Everyman, Anonymous; The Blind, Maurice Maeterlinck; THE PORTRAIT: "The Period of Study," Constantin Stanislavsky; Krapp's Last Tape, Samuel Beckett; LOVE FULLFILLED, LOVE THWARTED: A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry; Our Town, Thornton Wilder; ART IN THE SOCIAL CONTEXT: The Trojan Women, Euripides; Fabiola, Eduardo Machado; THE SENSE OF MOVEMENT: Lazzi; The Flying Doctor, Moliere; Futurist Plays; The Jet of Blood, Antonin Artaud; 18 Happenings in 6 Parts; VOCABULARY LISTS: Theatre; Film.

Download or read book Praying for Emily written by Tom Whitehead and published by Worthy Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the incredible true story of Emily Whitehead, the first child to receive CAR-T cell treatment for her leukemia -- and learn how her family's faith journey guided them in the fight for her life. When their five-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Tom and Kari Whitehead's world was shattered. They vowed to do whatever it took to help their daughter, and as they made decisions about how to best treat her, Tom found his faith coming to him in "whispers," guiding his decisions and keeping his hope alive, while Kari placed great faith in science and the doctors surrounding her little girl. But as Emily's condition continued to worsen, they both prayed for a miracle. Then, their miracle arrived, in the form of an experimental treatment called CAR-T cell therapy that, against all odds, saved Emily's life. Because of Emily's miraculous recovery, this treatment is now used widely to treat cancer and has gone on to save hundreds of lives and promises to help thousands more. For all the acclaim and attention this important new approach to treating cancer has received, few know the full story of all it took to make this miracle happen. In Praying for Emily, the Whiteheads share their story, recounting the belief, resilience, and support that got them through the most difficult time of their lives.

Download or read book Girl Politics Updated Edition written by Nancy N. Rue and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised edition, bestselling author Nancy Rue provides a guide on how to deal with girl politics, God-style. Yesterday you were BFFs, planning to attend the same college and be in each other’s weddings. Today you sat down at the lunch table and she got up and left without a word, taking other friends with her, and giggling as they walked away. Your teacher says ignore her, your mom says talk to her, and your dad says, “It’s just what kids do.” You’re angry, hurt, and wondering, what happened? When is it just a girl thing, and when is it more? Girl Politics has all the info on friends, bullies, frenemies, and more, with real-life examples, conversation starters, Internet tactics, and tips to protect yourself—God style—Revised and updated with more examples from real girls, tackling more issues relevant in today’s media-driven world.

Download or read book Out of Wonder Poems Celebrating Poets written by Kwame Alexander and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Honoree offer a glorious, lyrical ode to poets who have sparked a sense of wonder. Out of gratitude for the poet’s art form, Newbery Award–winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder. Stunning mixed-media images by Ekua Holmes, winner of a Caldecott Honor and a John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award, complete the celebration and invite the reader to listen, wonder, and perhaps even pick up a pen.

Download or read book The Brontes written by Professor Miriam Allott and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Critical Heritage gathers together a large body of critical sources on major figures in literature. Each volume presents contemporary responses to a writer's work, enabling student and researcher to read the material themselves.

Download or read book Heroes Duet written by Victoria Pinder and published by Love in a Book. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revenge or Treasure… Count on Revenge, edge of your seat action and of course romance as you pick up the Heroes who will not let you put your book down as you’ll be flipping to find out what happens next… Do you start with the need for revenge in Michael… For ten years Michael planned in every detail his plan for revenge after being falsely imprisoned and for the murder of his family. Michael’s perfect plan gets blown to shreds when Sophia and her young sisters show up and need his help. The one thing he hadn’t counted on was red hot passion that made his stony heart turn to flesh. So does he continue his mission or protect the one that brings color back in his world? Or heed the call for Adventure in Dane… Ten years after they parted ways, professor Dane Pearce must track down his high school sweetheart, Emily Mira. She holds the key to a priceless treasure — but can Dane ignore their still-sizzling chemistry long enough to complete his mission? Enjoy these two action adventure romances right now.

Download or read book Joy to the Cats written by Karen Drew and published by K.E. O'Connor Books. This book was released on with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most joyful time of the year unites two lost souls and sprinkles Christmas magic on a heartbroken cat who's lost her way. Lucy is done with Christmas. Everything about this time of year reminds her of what she lost. Her best friend, Emily, is dead, and she can't see the point of celebrating. She's retreated into her work, too afraid to face the real world. Being on her own is the best way to take care of herself. When Lucy finds herself at Forever Paws animal shelter, seeking a shred of comfort, she's stunned when Emily's cat is there. Fenella Fancy Pants went missing after Emily died. Lucy has to take Fenella home with her. She doesn’t believe in the magic of Christmas, but this has her wondering... could there be a life after Emily? Kelvin despises Christmas. It was a year ago that his little sister lost her life. Faced with the soul-destroying task of clearing Emily’s apartment, he's hurting so badly he can barely breathe. He failed Emily. He couldn’t protect her, and he'll never open himself to that hurt again. Seeing Lucy again only reminds him of Emily, tightening the band of pain around his chest. They were always together. Best friends for most of their lives. He doesn't need this, but he's drawn to the elven, beautiful designer who is hurting almost as much as him. Will Lucy and Kelvin find peace together? A way to remember Emily that heals rather than hurts. And maybe, a way back to remind them there really is something magical about Christmas. One small, feisty fluffball may just have the answer to all their problems. Enjoy this 12 Cats of Christmas romance 30,000-word novel, which features a confused cat who doesn't believe in Christmas, a sweet happy ending for two people who deserve it, and a sprinkle of magic. Please note - you get to see the inner thoughts of Fenella Fancy Pants, the cat. The workings of a cat's mind is fascinating. It involves food, figuring out the weird behavior of humans, and a fixation with wool.

Download or read book Live to Love written by Sheryl Kahle and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-05-11 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In February 2009, Emily was attending her sophomore year of college studying business and suddenly got sick with leukemia. Emily’s courage, strength, and faith are shared by her mother in the day-to-day journey. As quoted by Emily, “Live life to the fullest, and don’t take the little things for granted, because one day could change your life forever.” Read about the ups and downs and good and bad that this family shared with their daughter during her battle with leukemia. You will see how their faith and hope gave them the experience to “Live to Love.” This story’s intent is to give courage, hope, and faith to anyone battling a difficult situation. I hope your heart will be moved by this journey of love...and loss...and family...and faith. 130 / 1.113 130 / 1.113

Download or read book PDX Portland 2021 Summer written by L.J. Breedlove and published by L.J. Breedlove. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Your Memories Are Suspect, Count on Your Friends Home is where when you have to go there, they have to take you in. This is the fourth omnibus in Newsroom PDX, a pollical suspense series about a college newsroom in downtown Portland during some of the most tumultuous times the city has ever faced. Ryan Matthews has always known his memory was full of holes. Turns out some of the things he remembers are true either. But he's about to find out just how messed up his memories really are. Fortunately, he's got people he knows are true. People who will be there for him — no matter how bad it gets. Foul language. Some sex. Lots of politics. Rather like the city itself. This omnibus includes Memory, the novella Fire Drill, and Hunted.

Download or read book Memory written by L.J. Breedlove and published by L.J. Breedlove. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When You Can't Trust Your Own Memories Ryan Matthews has a memory problem. Some memories just don't exist — nothing before age 10 really. Some memories conflict. If you asked him a year ago about his home life, he would have said his adoptive parents loved him, and he loved them, and they probably didn't deserve the wild teen he became. So what about the scars on his arm? Or his stomach? What about the images that haunt his nightmares? If you can't trust your own memories, what can you trust? Book 11 in the Newsroom PDX suspense series, set in a college newsroom in downtown Portland. Foul language. Some sex. Lots of politics. Just like Portland.

Download or read book Trusting Her Heart written by Jean C. Gordon and published by Upstate NY Romance. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusting Her Heart is the first full-length romance in Jean C. Gordon's new Paradox Lake Sweet Romance series. Spending time in the small town of Paradox Lake, NY, is the last thing that Emily Hazard wants to do. Her childhood memories, including the despised nickname Jinx, are anything but fond. However, Emily’s brother Neal is deploying overseas and needs someone to stay with his teenage daughter Autumn while she finishes her senior year. Emily is going to attempt to juggle working remotely as an assistant art director for an advertising agency in New York City and keeping an eye on her niece. With his career and life in flux, Drew Stacey is currently working for a group of non-profits that is planning to rent the Hazard family's campgrounds on Paradox Lake for a summer program. Deciding it's a good idea to have a man around while he is gone, Neal has asked Drew to stay at the house with Emily and Autumn while Drew prepares the campgrounds. A minor fender-bender as soon as she hits town, has Emily battling old insecurities. However one person doesn’t view her as a slightly klutzy disaster magnet, and that's the disturbingly attractive Drew. The spark between them is immediate, but Emily’s emotional blinders regarding the town, threaten to derail any prospect of a relationship. Can Emily see beyond the past? Welcome to Paradox Lake Any fan of sweet romance will love settling into the stories of small-town love in the Paradox Lake Sweet Romance series. Grab your tea or coffee, settle into your favorite chair, and be swept away into the cozy Adirondack town where complex characters navigate challenging situations as they find their way to love. Whether it’s love at first blush, old flames reuniting, or second chance romance, you’ll find pure reading enjoyment and satisfy your craving for sweet, wholesome romance. Part of an ongoing series full of familiar faces, each story will stand on its own. With novel and novella lengths available, there’s something for everyone. Paradox Lake is written by USA Today Bestselling sweet romance author, Jean C. Gordon, who’s penned stories for the No Brides Clubs Series, Indigo Bay Series, and Harlequin Love Inspired, as well as for multiple sweet romance collections.

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Download or read book The Broken Doll written by Paris Hansen and published by Paris Hansen. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a gripping new crime series, a former FBI agent is forced to face her past and the killer that got away. "He's Back." Two words Sloane Matthews never thought she'd hear, especially not from her ex-husband's mouth. Failing to catch The Mommy Murderer five years ago was the beginning of the end of her career and her marriage. She'll do whatever it takes to find the man responsible for the deaths of so many, even work alongside the man who betrayed her. The return of a gruesome serial killer isn't the only reason Sloane is back on the FBI's radar. Someone is recreating horrors from her past, and she's the number one suspect. Is she guilty of their suspicions or just guilty by association? That's what Special Agent James Cade intends to find out. Can Sloane finally bring the killer to justice before another woman loses her life and her child? And if she's not responsible for the grisly murders resembling those of her parents, who is, and why are they fixated on making Sloane look guilty?