Download or read book Chasing Butterflies written by Ashley Bisman and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chasing Butterflies in the Sunlight written by Morenike Euba Oyenusi and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fictionalized account of the author's experiences growing up in a culturally and racially diverse world on a university campus in Nigeria. Includes glossary.
Download or read book Chasing Butterflies written by Yejide Kilanko and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A good mother does not run from her child's home. She always stays and fights." Titilope Ojo left Nigeria for the United States over a decade ago, but her mother's words remain fresh in her mind. Titilope is married to Tomide, a handsome and charismatic man who she is afraid of. She spends each day anticipating his moods and lives in fear of offending him. She takes great care to try and love him just the way he wants, but will it ever be enough? As life continues to spiral out of control, Titilope finds herself alone at a crossroad where she must choose between duty and survival.
Download or read book Chasing Butterflies written by Marcia Ranglin - Vassell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chasing Butterflies is a collection of quotations, poems and the simple joys of life. It is about my life and the way I choose to live it for my God, my family and the people I come in contact with every day. The poems and quotations in this book are original and come from my over thirty five years of writing. I decided to write this amazing book for two reasons. Firstly, my Mom who is an avid reader encouraged me to write a book that she could actually sit on her porch to read and enjoy. Secondly, I wanted to share the richness of my life experiences with not just my inner circle but the entire world. Growing up in Jamaica, almost every conversation was peppered or sweetened with Bible verses or quotations. My grandparents, especially my grandmother had a word for every situation or problem. My love and appreciation for the spoken word increased as I got older. I soon realized how potent words are. So, I do not use words frivolously. I think about what I say carefully. As my late grandmother would say weigh your words before you speak, because words carry weight. The title of this book comes from my love of butterflies. As a young girl, I would spend numerous hours chasing butterflies. I even remember being struck by a passing car as my friend Marcia S. and I chased butterflies on our way home from school. Luckily I was not badly hurt. Chasing Butterflies will not disappoint its readers. It draws from my experiences as a mother, wife, employee, sister, friend and most importantly a child of God. This book will inspire readers everywhere. It will provide support, affirmation, guidance, consolation and laughter. Chasing Butterflies is a book for all season. It is the work of my heart and a timeless treasure that everyone should have in their collection.
Download or read book In the Time of the Butterflies written by Julia Alvarez and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2010-01-12 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, internationally bestselling author and literary icon Julia Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies is "beautiful, heartbreaking and alive ... a lyrical work of historical fiction based on the story of the Mirabal sisters, revolutionary heroes who had opposed and fought against Trujillo." (Concepción de León, New York Times) Alvarez’s new novel, The Cemetery of Untold Stories, is coming April 2, 2024. Pre-order now! It is November 25, 1960, and three beautiful sisters have been found near their wrecked Jeep at the bottom of a 150-foot cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official state newspaper reports their deaths as accidental. It does not mention that a fourth sister lives. Nor does it explain that the sisters were among the leading opponents of Gen. Rafael Leónidas Trujillo’s dictatorship. It doesn’t have to. Everybody knows of Las Mariposas—the Butterflies. In this extraordinary novel, the voices of all four sisters--Minerva, Patria, María Teresa, and the survivor, Dedé--speak across the decades to tell their own stories, from secret crushes to gunrunning, and to describe the everyday horrors of life under Trujillo’s rule. Through the art and magic of Julia Alvarez’s imagination, the martyred Butterflies live again in this novel of courage and love, and the human costs of political oppression. "Alvarez helped blaze the trail for Latina authors to break into the literary mainstream, with novels like In the Time of the Butterflies and How the García Girls Lost Their Accents winning praise from critics and gracing best-seller lists across the Americas."—Francisco Cantú, The New York Times Book Review "This Julia Alvarez classic is a must-read for anyone of Latinx descent." —Popsugar.com "A gorgeous and sensitive novel . . . A compelling story of courage, patriotism and familial devotion." —People "Shimmering . . . Valuable and necessary." —Los Angeles Times "A magnificent treasure for all cultures and all time.” —St. Petersburg Times "Alvarez does a remarkable job illustrating the ruinous effect the 30-year dictatorship had on the Dominican Republic and the very real human cost it entailed."—Cosmopolitan.com
Download or read book The Fallen Stones written by Diana Marcum and published by Little a. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a butterfly farm in the Maya Mountains, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the national bestseller The Tenth Island finds enduring hope during cataclysmic times. Atop a hill in the rainforest of Belize, next to the ruins of a fallen civilization, a butterfly farm raises the brilliant blue morpho. What starts out as the worst vacation ever turns into a quest to learn more about the first-of-its-kind farm when journalist Diana Marcum inadvertently discovers this wildlife sanctuary, which is supported by an international live-butterfly trade. She quickly becomes acquainted with Clive, the whimsical British millionaire whose childhood passion created an industry, and Sebastian, the Maya farm manager whose stern expression belies a soft heart. Before long Diana and her partner, Jack Moody--new to being a couple--have moved into a long-empty jungle house, cohabitating with bats, scorpions, toucans, iguanas, and the vulnerable but resilient butterflies. Just ahead, although they don't know it, are a hurricane and a global pandemic. This warm, funny tale of finding a way forward when the world seems to be falling apart is filled with the beauty of the natural world and a heartfelt cry to protect it--beginning with butterflies.
Download or read book Bicycling with Butterflies written by Sara Dykman and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What a wonderful idea for an adventure! Absolutely inspired, timely, and important.” —Alistair Humphreys, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Doorstep Mile and Around the World by Bike Outdoor educator and field researcher Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets. In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey and the dramatic ups and downs of the nearly nine-month odyssey. We’re beside her as she navigates unmapped roads in foreign countries, checks roadside milkweed for monarch eggs, and shares her passion with eager schoolchildren, skeptical bar patrons, and unimpressed border officials. We also meet some of the ardent monarch stewards who supported her efforts, from citizen scientists and researchers to farmers and high-rise city dwellers. With both humor and humility, Dykman offers a compelling story, confirming the urgency of saving the threatened monarch migration—and the other threatened systems of nature that affect the survival of us all.
Download or read book Songs for Cricket written by Terri E. Laine and published by EverAfter Romance. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s his best friend’s little sister and off limits. College freshman, Finley Farrow, has two fairly ambitious goals this school year: make the football team and get over Shepard Connelly. The gorgeous football player with the magnificent voice would one day be a star on or off the field. But he’ll never see her as more than his best friend’s sister. Now her eye is on the end zone. Making the team could turn out to be the easy part. Practicing with Shepard every day while ignoring her feelings? The real challenge. Shepard hasn’t had it easy like the Farrows. He won his ticket to the prestigious Layton University through football. Yet his passion lies in music. His killer smile can get him almost any girl he wants, except the one he can’t have. Everything he’s wanted to say to her is channeled into his soul wrenching lyrics. But he’s been sitting on the sideline far too long and it’s time to make a move before the team’s starting quarterback wins her heart. A life altering accusation could fumble everything for him. Most importantly, his big play for the only girl he’s ever wanted. Family, friendship and love bind them together. Secrets, lies, and rules keep them apart.
Download or read book My Butterfly Bouquet written by Nicola Davies and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly. See how a little girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming information story for children who love the outdoors and all its incredible creatures. At the back of the book, discover tips on how to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!
Download or read book Little Bear and the Butterflies written by Susan Quinn and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What was your favourite game when you were little?” Little Bear asks Mummy Bear. When she tells her it was chasing butterflies in Bluebell Meadow, Little Bear is intrigued, but it’s time for her nap. When a butterfly lands on her nose, she sets out to find Bluebell Meadow with the help of her animal friends. Chasing the butterflies and making daisy chains is so much fun she completely forgets the time! “I wish I could stay here forever,” she yawns, when a soft voice tells her to wake up. Could it all have been a dream?A gentle story about a little bear and the power of dreams, with a magical twist at the end. The stunning illustrations and heartwarming characters will make this book a special treat for bedtime reading. Author and Illustrator Information: Susan Quinn became a children’s librarian at 23. Her experiences as a mother and playing in a meadow full of bluebells as a child inspired her to write Little Bear and the Butterflies.
Download or read book Chasing Black Butterflies written by Angela Maradiaga and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EXPERIENCING SEXUAL ABUSE AT AN EARLY AGE, Angie became a runaway who bounced from one troubled home to another. At times, she found herself homeless and having to sleep with older men for food and shelter. Feeling lost, with thoughts of suicide, she was headed down a self-destructing path when she chose to turn her life over to God but ended up in the hands of a controlling, abusive pimp. Ultimately, Angie escaped and began her journey of living happily ever after. But this is no fairy tale. Her past came back to haunt her, and she would have to learn to face her demons head-on.
Download or read book Love Fluff and Chasing Butterflies written by Dan Colegate and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-18 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love, Fluff & Chasing Butterflies is a glorious, illustrated celebration of an amazing true story that underlines the special bond which can exist between dogs and their humans. It was while touring through Europe in a motorhome that Dan & Esther decided to adopt Leela, an abandoned dog on the south coast of Spain. It wasn't something they'd ever planned to do, however, when she wagged her way towards them in a Spanish cafe they found themselves unexpectedly opening their rolling home to this cute little dog in need. What they never expected was that just two weeks later Leela would give birth to six puppies! What came next was a story of love triumphing over circumstances as they turned their lives upside down to care for the pups, ultimately taking to the road with five dogs in a motorhome. Love, Fluff & Chasing Butterflies is a collection of uplifting, insightful and honest poems inspired by their experiences together. Presented alongside cute drawings of the furry family as they grow, bond and visit some of Europe's most beautiful scenery, it is a moving collection of verse certain to remind you of why dogs are said to be our 'best friends'.
Download or read book Chase the Butterflies written by Monica James and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Victoria, will you marry me?" Those words changed my life forever...just not in the way it would for most. I had it all until one fateful evening transformed my life in ways I never imagined. Nine months later, I move to a sleepy little town, hoping to escape the demons of my past. As I attempt to claim back my life, Jude Montgomery enters my world, and things begin to change. I thought running would appease the nightmares, but I soon discover my past won't let go. Things are not what they seem, and I begin to question the world as I know it. Jude may hold the answers, but will my love for him blind me to the truth? Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas? In my case, yes, it does. Will the truth set me free? Or will it imprison us both? My name is Victoria Armstrong, and this is my story...I think.
Download or read book Do Bomb Dogs Dream of Chasing Butterflies written by Kregg Jorgenson and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DO BOMB DOGS DREAM OF CHASING BUTTERFLIES is the story of a veteran K-9 bomb dog team in combat from the dog's point of view. Come meet the battle scarred, combat tested, and oh so enlightened Belgian Malinois, Thor, who'll show that dogs aren't just mankind's best friends, but that the special bond that humans and canines have shared throughout the ages is alive and well today, even in the most hazardous of professions in some very, very dangerous places. The Working Military Dogs and their handlers have demonstrated, time and again, that together, they'll go where others fear with genuine courage, dedication, and an off-beat sense of humor. "Kregg P.J. Jorgenson combines his gift of storytelling with excellent prose...This book is a great success, a well-imagined plot that is masterfully executed, and a story I'd love to watch on screen. 5 Stars!" --Readers' Favorites Reviews
Download or read book Memory s Walk written by Ron S. King and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a compilation of poetry, spiritual, nature and general. It is a light read for gentle evenings.
Download or read book Rollo written by Barbi McGee and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Special Prince Is Born Something exciting was happening in the big wildlife animal preserve. You could hear it first in the tumbling of the brooks and the waterfalls, and then in the rustling of tiny feet scurrying here and there throughout the forests and across the meadows. You could also see it in the bright green and yellow colors appearing across the valleys and on the lofty meadows, and then in the soft gold light that was replacing some of the shadows in the vast forests on the mountainsides. Even on most of the mountaintops, against the smooth, brilliant white of the snow, gold, rusty orange, red, and silver gray jagged peaks and bumps were appearing. Across the sky, bright sunlight was peeking through the gray clouds more and more each day, gradually turning the sky to blue and the clouds to white and fluffy. Soon on the meadow, tiny purple, blue, yellow, red, and white flowers were popping up everywhere, right through the melting snow. You could even smell it in the pungent, bittersweet fragrance wafting through the air and feel it like a soft, warm blanket. Signs could be found all over the preserve, indicating that the long winter had ended. It was the beginning of spring. *** Buy the book for the rest of the story.
Download or read book Faulkner and Humor written by Doreen Fowler and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 1986 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
