Download or read book Christmas Alone Together written by David Matheny and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A single man and woman each send their daughters away for the holidays, and instead of being alone, they're forced to spend Christmas together.
Download or read book Alone Together written by Sherry Turkle and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner ones Technology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection leads to a deep solitude. MIT professor Sherry Turkle argues that as technology ramps up, our emotional lives ramp down. Based on hundreds of interviews and with a new introduction taking us to the present day, Alone Together describes changing, unsettling relationships between friends, lovers, and families.
Download or read book Alone Together written by Henry Berlin and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alone Together reinterprets the explosion of sentimental poetry and prose in fifteenth-century Iberia.
Download or read book Alone Together written by Paul R. Amato and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on two studies of marital quality in America twenty years apart, Alone Together shows that while the divorce rate has leveled off, spouses are spending less time together. The authors argue that marriage is an adaptable institution, and in accommodating the changes that have occurred in society, it has become a less cohesive, yet less confining arrangement.
Download or read book For This Christmas Only written by Caro Carson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He was successful in business but not in love in this great romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Caro Carson His book inspired her to return to school But he no longer believes his own advice. After nearly dying in a plane crash, financial guru Eli Taylor wants to find meaning in his life. A chance encounter at a small town’s Yule log lighting leads to an evening spent as the fake boyfriend of his superfan Mallory Ames. When she finds herself homeless for the holidays, he invites her to stay with him as his fake girlfriend so he can show his siblings what a loving partnership should look like. The arrangement will end when the new year begins…or will it? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Masterson, Texas Book 1: The Bartender’s Secret Book 2: The Slow Burn Book 3: For This Christmas Only
Download or read book Christmas With You written by Sheila O'Flanagan and published by Review. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curl up with the perfect Christmas read, from a No 1. bestselling author. Sheila O'Flanagan's Christmas With You - originally published as A Season to Remember - is ideal festive reading for fans of Veronica Henry, Carole Matthews and Marian Keyes. These enchanting linked stories from the No. 1 bestselling author bring to life one unforgettable Christmas full of surprise twists, life-changing moments... and love. Christmas With You was previously published as A Season to Remember. Now with two poignant new stories added. Tucked away in the Irish countryside, the Sugar Loaf Lodge is opening its door for the festive season. With snow falling on the mountains outside and warm fires roaring inside, it's the perfect place for guests to celebrate the happiest time of the year. But what if you've just had your heart broken? Or discovered that the man you're married to has lied to you? What if a secret from your past has finally come back to haunt you? For some of the guests arriving at the Sugar Loaf Lodge, Christmas is looking far from tranquil. But can they find the magic and romance of the season within the walls of this beautiful hotel? Reviewers love Sheila's books: 'An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic denouement' Sunday Express What readers are saying about Christmas With You: 'A wonderful short story collection; it captures the magic of Christmas, love and family perfectly, and is a really superb read. Definitely recommend!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'What a sweet lovely read... Absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read more by Sheila O'Flanagan' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely brilliant!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The different stories will make you laugh and cry as all their lives come together in the Sugar Loaf Lodge and remind us about the true meaning of Christmas' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'I really enjoyed every single page of this book, and would highly recommend it, especially as a festive story!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'From the very start to the very end Sheila O'Flanagan keeps you entwined with all the characters. A simply perfect book' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Ms O'Flanagan weaves her magic again' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
Download or read book Rare Objects written by Kathleen Tessaro and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stunning new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Perfume Collector.
Download or read book Together for Christmas written by Lisa Plumley and published by Zebra Books . This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a hilarious and heartwarming novel from USA Today bestselling author Lisa Plumley, a down-home diner owner meets a sexy Scrooge--but will it be a match made in holiday heaven? Casey Jackson doesn't do Christmas. Mistletoe, eggnog, pitchy carolers--it all leaves the L.A. based talent agent colder than a winter sleigh ride. Nonetheless, Casey's been called to Kismet, Michigan, to help get a pop star's holiday special back on track. But it's the diva's sister who's proving the biggest obstacle. Kristen Miller is funny, sassy--and crazy about Christmas. And suddenly, Casey has all kinds of visions dancing in his head. . . Kristen can't believe that Casey is anti-Christmas. To her, the season is as magical as the thrill she feels whenever they touch. Because even though Kristen set out to teach the charismatic hotshot a thing or two, she's learning some lessons of her own. About letting herself stand in the spotlight for once, about holiday flings that can turn into much more--and about how all you really need for the perfect Christmas is the right person to share it with. . . "Lisa Plumley creates charming characters. Her books are a delight!" --Rachel Gibson Raves for Lisa Plumley's Holiday Affair "A deliciously satisfying, cocoa-worthy holiday read." --Library Journal "A delightful story with utterly charming characters." –Romantic Times Book Reviews
Download or read book Christmas Stories written by Hyde Park High School (Chicago, Ill.) and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alone Together written by Theodora Getty Gaston and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theodora "Teddy" Getty Gaston—now one hundred years old—reveals the glamorous yet painful story of her marriage to J. Paul Getty. As formidable as Getty was, his wife was equally strong-minded and flamboyant, and their clutches and clashes threw off sparks. She knew the vulnerable side of Getty—he underwent painful plastic surgery and suffered terrible phobias—that few, if any, saw. A vivid love story, Alone Together is also a fascinating glimpse into the twentieth century from the vantage point of one of its most remarkable couples. This is how the other half lived—dinner dances, satin gowns, beach houses, hotel suites, first-class cabins on the Queen Mary. Teddy's extra-ordinary life story moves from the glittering nightclubs of 1930s New York City to Mussolini's Italy, where she was imprisoned by the fascist regime, to California in the golden postwar years, where Paul and Teddy socialized with movie stars and the elite. But life with one of the world's richest men wasn't all glitz and glamour. Though terrifically charismatic in person, Getty grew more miserly as his wealth increased. Worse, he often left Teddy and their son, Timothy, behind for years at a time while he built planes for the war effort in the 1940s or brokered oil deals—he was the first American to lease mineral rights in Saudi Arabia, which made him, at his death, the richest man in the world. Even when Timothy was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Getty complained about medical bills and failed to return to the United States to support his wife and son. When Timothy died at age twelve, the marriage was already falling apart. Teddy's unrelenting spirit, her valiant friendship, and her winning lack of vanity transform what could have been a sob story into a nuanced portrait of a brilliant but stubbornly difficult man and the family he loved but left behind, as well as an enchanting view into a bygone era. This was a life lived from the heart.
Download or read book Clemmie written by Bili Morrow Shelburne and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of twenty-three, Clementine Foster finds herself in a mental hospital with no recollection of how or why she came to be there. Her struggle to regain her memory leads her to navigate the treacherous shoals of her past and to uncover secrets that might best remain hidden away. As the layers of Clemmies past are peeled away, her lost loves, friendships and family come to life with each surprising revelation. Once begun, there is no turning back and Clemmies awakening accelerates inexorably to its pulse-pounding conclusion.
Download or read book Christmas at Tuppenny Corner written by Katie Flynn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make sure this HEARTWARMING NEW NOVEL from SUNDAY TIMES Number One Bestselling author KATIE FLYNN is on your Christmas list. Liverpool, 1939: As winter descends on Tuppenny Corner and rumours of war float across the canals, fifteen-year-old Rosie O’Leary must come to terms with her own dramatic upheaval. Forced to say goodbye to all she holds dear and embark on a new life aboard The Kingfisher, her world is suddenly full of uncertainty. But new beginnings open up new possibilities... When fellow bargee – the handsome Tim Bradley – offers to show Rosie the sights of Liverpool, she jumps at the chance and it’s not long before their friendship grows into something more. But when Tim is called up to join the RAF, Rosie's dream of a future together must be put on hold. If Rosie can find the strength to embrace her new life on the canals, there might still be the chance of a miracle this Christmas... ******** Praise for Katie Flynn 'One of the country's most popular storytellers' Scottish Daily Record 'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express ‘A heartwarming story of love and loss’ Woman's Weekly ‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ Liverpool Echo 'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' Holyhead and Anglesey Mail
Download or read book Say What Now written by JG Foster and published by Escape and Discover. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mareike Korn is a German woman facing a daunting move to Boston, USA, where her husband's job has temporarily relocated their family. While most would find such an adventure exciting, Mareike's late-stage pregnancy adds a new level of anxiety to the experience. Determined to keep her family together, Mareike documents her journey in a bullet journal, sharing her triumphs and missteps in this foreign land. As she navigates the unfamiliar culture and customs, Mareike's journal becomes a place to capture everything from the joys of discovering new places to the awkward moments that come with being a stranger in a strange land. Will this record of her experience help her appreciate the beauty of the new world around her, or will she long for the comforts of home once it's time to return? Follow Mareike's journey as she explores the ups and downs of pregnancy and cultural differences in this heartfelt and humorous epistolary travel book.
Download or read book Friends In Need written by Helen Hickok and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An early-thirties romantic pair, facing life obstacles of their own, opt to help a younger, less-privileged but optomistic couple who struggle to even be together. In the process, the couples' lives intertwine in unpredictable ways, and both couples must deal with unexpected adversity while striving to reach their goals. The reader will feel closely included as the older couple plan and work to reach those goals, and younger couple tries to strike out on their own and get ""on their way.".".
Download or read book The Last Nude written by Ellis Avery and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “As erotic and powerful as the paintings that inspired it.”—Emma Donoghue, author of Room Paris, 1927. In the heady years before the crash, financiers drape their mistresses in Chanel, while expatriates flock to the avant-garde bookshop Shakespeare and Company. One day in July, a young American named Rafaela Fano gets into the car of a coolly dazzling stranger, the Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka. Struggling to halt a downward slide toward prostitution, Rafaela agrees to model for the artist, a dispossessed Saint Petersburg aristocrat with a murky past. The two become lovers, and Rafaela inspires Tamara's most iconic Jazz Age images, among them her most accomplished-and coveted-works of art. A season as the painter's muse teaches Rafaela some hard lessons: Tamara is a cocktail of raw hunger and glittering artifice. And all the while, their romantic idyll is threatened by history's darkening tide. Inspired by real events in de Lempicka's history, The Last Nude is a tour de force of historical imagination. Ellis Avery gives the reader a tantalizing window into a lost Paris, an age already vanishing as the inexorable forces of history close in on two tangled lives. Spellbinding and provocative, this is a novel about genius and craft, love and desire, regret and, most of all, hope that can transcend time and circumstance.
Download or read book All Alone at Christmas written by Justine Smith and published by Orchard Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Christmas eve Milo's owner, Katie, goes to visit relatives nearby—but when the snow comes down she is trapped overnight, and Milo is left all alone in a cold, dark house. So when Suki, the sophisticated Siamese cat who lives next door, invites him out for a stroll in the moonlight, he is pleased to accept. But when he peers through the windows and sees all the other families together in their cozy homes waiting for Father Christmas, he soon starts to feel homesick and dashes back through the snow to his house. Will Katie be there waiting for him, or will he really be left all alone at Christmas?
Download or read book Undertow written by Kathleen Thompson Norris and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Undertow" through Kathleen Thompson Norris is a fascinating novel that immerses readers inside the social material of early 20th-century America. The narrative revolves across the lives of two primary characters, Philip and Marise. Their apparently idyllic marriage is disrupted by way of the undertow of societal expectancies, personal aspirations, and the converting dynamics in their relationship. Set in opposition to the backdrop of a rapidly evolving society, the radical delves into subject matters of affection, sacrifice, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Philip, a successful architect, faces the challenges of balancing his expert aims with the responsibilities of family lifestyles. Marise, his wife, grapples with her own desires and the societal expectancies placed upon her. As the characters navigate the undertow of their lives, Norris skillfully explores the tensions between lifestyle and modernity. The novel captures the nuances of human relationships and the approaches wherein individuals negotiate their roles within the constraints of society. "Undertow" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of marriage, career, and personal identification. Norris crafts a story that resonates with readers, presenting a glimpse into the time-honored struggles faced with the aid of individuals striving to find their vicinity in a converting world.
