Download or read book Once Upon A Time written by Kalinda Vazquez and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cinderella Ate My Daughter written by Peggy Orenstein and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-01-25 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peggy Orenstein, acclaimed author of the groundbreaking New York Times bestsellers Girls & Sex and Schoolgirls, offers a radical, timely wake-up call for parents, revealing the dark side of a pretty and pink culture confronting girls at every turn as they grow into adults. Sweet and sassy or predatory and hardened, sexualized girlhood influences our daughters from infancy onward, telling them that how a girl looks matters more than who she is. Somewhere between the exhilarating rise of Girl Power in the 1990s and today, the pursuit of physical perfection has been recast as the source of female empowerment. And commercialization has spread the message faster and farther, reaching girls at ever-younger ages. But how dangerous is pink and pretty, anyway? Being a princess is just make-believe; eventually they grow out of it . . . or do they? In search of answers, Peggy Orenstein visited Disneyland, trolled American Girl Place, and met parents of beauty-pageant preschoolers tricked out like Vegas showgirls. The stakes turn out to be higher than she ever imagined. From premature sexualization to the risk of depression to rising rates of narcissism, the potential negative impact of this new girlie-girl culture is undeniable—yet armed with awareness and recognition, parents can effectively counterbalance its influence in their daughters' lives.

Download or read book Cinderella s Daughter and the Secret of Big Bend written by Diane Garner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diane Garner considers herself a small town Texas Anglo girl with an astonishingly successful single mom. She experiences a dramatic transition from desperate poverty that resulted when her father abandoned the family. The family finds prosperity in a small Texas town when her mother becomes a hospital executivea very unusual career for a woman in the fifties. Diane grows up in the nurturing community where she enjoys various adventures and mischievous pranks with friends. One day at the age of twenty-two she learns a startling secret about her mothers hidden past, then embarks on a journey to restore the lost legacy of her family.

Download or read book Cinderella s Billion Dollar Christmas written by Susan Meier and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From her small town... ...to the dazzling lights of NYC! In this The Missing Manhattan Heirs story, the first time Leni Long meets investment tycoon Nick Kourakis, she’s dressed as a Christmas elf. Then he gives her the staggering news she might be heir to a fortune! Adopted small-town girl Leni’s completely unprepared for a life of New York luxury, yet Nick’s determined to open her eyes to the possibilities... But will that new life also include him? The Missing Manhattan Heirs trilogy Book 1 – Cinderella’s Billion-Dollar Christmas Look out for the next book Coming soon “I loved reading A Diamond for the Single Mom. Susan Meier has once again made her characters come to life...the perfect book to warm your heart.” —Goodreads “I absolutely loved this book.... It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just couldn't get enough of it and once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend that you read it.” —Goodreads on Carrying the Billionaire’s Baby

Download or read book Ephemeral and Ethereal A Collection of Captivating Stories written by StoryMirror Authors and published by StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2023-08-10 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book: The famous novelist Orhan Pamuk has said – “I read a book one day and my whole life was changed.” StoryMirror has been instrumental in changing the lives of people by providing a unique platform for writers and readers alike. Storytelling or reading stories – transitions one into another realm, to explore various shades of human emotions. Each story teaches us something, makes us ponder and provides an opportunity for some soulful reflection. In this hectic and monotonous life, a storybook can help us dream, make us believe in fairies, keep us lively, give us hope and some stories can even give us the courage to deal with our day-to-day problems. It is rightly said by George Saunders, “When you read a short story, you come out a little more aware and a little more in love with the world around you.” It is a difficult task to choose a handful of stories from the plethora of interesting content on StoryMirror but the very best stories have been selected and brought to you by the means of this book. They are a result of the hard work and determination of promising writers. The writers have questioned their imagination and desire for writing and presented to us their most imaginative, engrossing, fascinating and gripping creations. This collection of short stories will provide an opportunity for the readers to access the best stories and also bear ample evidence to the vast corpus of work on the StoryMirror website. We hope it touches your heart and soul. Hope you have a great reading experience!

Download or read book Cinderella s Dress written by Shonna Slayton and published by Amaretto Press. This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "CINDERELLA'S DRESS was like a stroll through the 1940's with a magical twist and a sprinkling of fashion. Highly recommend for all in need of a happily ever after." On the home front in 1944, Kate wants to do her part for the war effort. She'd prefer filling in for the window dressers at the New York department store where she works, but her mother insists on sending her to audition for roles she never gets. When relatives arrive from war-torn Poland with a mysterious steamer trunk and an even more mysterious story, her life is about to hit center stage. Kate's elderly aunt claims she is the keeper of the wardrobe for Cinderella's family--the real Cinderella. Her responsibility is to keep the dress safe and now she wants Kate's help. But the war has taken a toll on Kate's aunt and nothing is as it seems. While navigating family and first love, Kate will have to uncover layers of family secrets as her own secrets stack up. Will she get to the truth before it's forgotten? If you like the magic and warmth of fairytale retellings, then you'll love this continuation of the Cinderella story. Start reading today. What is the reading order for the Fairy-tale Inheritance Series? The Cinderella books go together, but the other books in the Fairy-tale Inheritance Series can be read in any order as stand-alone novels. If you'd like a reading order, you can follow this one: Cinderella's Dress Cinderella's Shoes Cinderella's Legacy (prequel novella) Snow White's Mirror Beauty's Rose Sleeping Beauty's Spindle The Little Mermaid's Voice Keywords: fairytale retelling, 1940s home front, set in New York, clean romance, clean fairytale romance, appropriate for teens, coming of age, historical novel, fantasy, fairy godmother, department store, first job, young love, sweet romance, multi-generation, Polish immigrants

Download or read book Little Cinderella Is More Than A Princess written by Maimoonah Mammi Kutty and published by StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Cinderella Is More Than A Princess is an enthralling tale of a little girl named Cinderella, who through the magical power of love captures everyone's hearts including the little animals in her attic and communicates with those animals powered by her strong belief. In this story, Cinderella realizes she is more than a Princess and does not need a Fairy Godmother to transform her into a beautiful girl in a pretty fine gown, or a Prince to save her life and give it a happy ending. Her Fairy Godmother helps her realize that to be happy she just needed to be herself. She found immense joy in everything she did, be it playing or doing chores at home. Let's take a fairytale ride with Little Cinderella and help our little ones unravel the secret hidden inside each one of them - The Magical Secret of their Uniqueness.

Download or read book Chinese Cinderella written by Adeline Yen Mah and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2009-05-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 800,000 copies in print! From the author of critically acclaimed and bestselling memoir Falling Leaves, this is a poignant and moving true account of her childhood, growing up as an unloved daughter in 1940s China. A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In her own courageous voice, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph in the face of despair. Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her, and life does not get any easier when her father remarries. Adeline and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled with gifts and attention. Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for -- the love and understanding of her family. Like the classic Cinderella story, this powerful memoir is a moving story of resilience and hope. Includes an Author's Note, a 6-page photo insert, a historical note, and the Chinese text of the original Chinese Cinderella. A PW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS “One of the most inspiring books I have ever read.” –The Guardian

Download or read book The Blonde Mom Confessionals written by Tabi H. Melhorn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Tabi Melhorn offers a rare, yet relatable peek into a year surviving motherhood. She lends a refreshing eye to her journey through candid humor, bringing to life her failures at the hands of a busy toddler. Though humorous, it is easily overshadowed by her genuity on self-discovery, body image, postpartum recovery, and a surprise home birth. She is relatable to parents everywhere, and excitedly offers a break from the all too familiar guilt and self-judgement oft accompanied by books of it's kind. The Blonde Mom Confessionals is a hit from the first page.

Download or read book Meeting Mr Right written by Lisa Raftery and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meeting Mr. Right is the second of three books in the Mr. Right Novel Series.After a traumatic relationship in her first year of college, Julia is back in her hometown. She learned the hard way the dangers of dating Mr. Wrong and has put her priorities back on track, determined this time to wait for the right guy.You will travel...

Download or read book Tears and Tragedies written by Nhlanhla Collen Mabaso and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short stories depicting lifes dark side. It draws from real life situations and experiences but makes no references to real life characters.

Download or read book Cinderella s Last Stand written by Michelle Lindo-Rice and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If she wants a happy ending She’ll have to write her own story Working as Hollywood heartthrob Axel Harrington’s personal assistant isn’t exactly a fairy tale come true for Maddie Henry. Despite crushing on his Prince Charming looks, Maddie has had enough of Axel not recognizing her value. Well, this Cinderella is shattering the glass slipper to pursue her dream career! The "Sexiest Man Alive" has two weeks to find a new assistant. And to realize that Maddie is the key to his happily-ever-after. From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Book 1: Rivals at Love Creek Book 2: Cinderella's Last Stand

Download or read book Epic Solitude written by Katherine Keith and published by Blackstone Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All her life, Katherine Keith has hungered for remote, wild places that fill her soul with freedom and peace. Her travels take her across America, but it is in the vast and rugged landscape of Alaska that she finds her true home. Alaska is known as a place where people disappear—at least a couple thousand go missing each year. But the same vast and rugged landscape that contributed to so many people being lost is precisely what has gotten her found. She and her husband build a log cabin miles away from the nearest road and create a life of love. An idyllic existence, but with isolation and brutal living conditions can also come heartbreak. Chopping wood and hauling water are not just parts of a Zen proverb but a requirement for survival. Keith experiences tragic loss and must push on, with her infant daughter, alone in the Alaskan backcountry. Long-distance dog sledding opens a door to a new existence. Racing across the state of Alaska offers the best of all worlds by combining raw wilderness with solitude and athleticism. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the “Last Great Race on Earth,” remains a true test of character and offers the opportunity to intimately explore the frontier that she has come to love. With every thousand miles of winter trail traversed in total solitude, she confronts challenges that awaken internal demons, summoning all the inner grief and rage that lies dormant. In the tradition of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and John Krakauer’s Into the Wild, Epic Solitude is the powerful and touching story of how one woman found her way—both despite and because of—the difficulties of living and racing in the remote wilderness.

Download or read book Kao and the Golden Fish written by Cheryl Hamada and published by Childrens Press. This book was released on 1994-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juvenile.

Download or read book Midnight Wolf written by J. Lyn Jackson and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Jasmine is a young girl who desires to be normal, but her family lineage and future responsibilities do not allow for her to lead a normal life. Jasmine is a hybrid werewolf and witch, heir to the largest pack on the American continent and the main seat on the witches’ council. On Jasmine's 18th birthday she discovers she also has her father's powers when she shifts into her wolf. This is when Jasmine discovers what she thought to be a bedtime story is a prophecy for the supernatural race. Jasmine, along with her friends, family, and protectors, must fight for the rights of the supernatural world against their own, those who want to segregate the species and have only pure bloodlines. Midnight Wolf has it all—wolves, vampires, witches, Fae, elves, trolls, and others working together to secure the futures of all. This story hopefully has individuals thinking about race issues, that there are good and bad people in every walk of life, no race is inherently bad. About the Author J. Lyn Jackson is a mother to three amazing kids: two daughters and a son. Her girls are grown and discovering the world around them. One is getting married and the other is in her second year of college. Her son is in second grade, constantly teaching her new things in life. He was diagnosed with autism and a speech disorder at three. The learning curve never ends—it is amazing. Being a mother is the best blessing she has had bestowed on her. J. Lyn spent over twenty years serving in the military: Air Force and Air National Guard. Her job there was as a medic and EMT, and she retired in 2018. She is part of a federally recognized tribe, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, which is a small tribe in Oregon. As far as hobbies, J. Lyn does enjoy getting out in nature, be it for hiking, camping, fishing—it doesn't matter. She does a lot of beadwork, some for their regalia and some just because it is calming to her. She spends a lot of time in her backyard gardening and, of course, she writes.

Download or read book Cinderella s Shoes written by Shonna Slayton and published by Amaretto Press. This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some things stepsisters never forget. Now that Kate Allen knows about her family's unique connection to a fairy tale, she sets her sights on finding the magical glass slippers. The Kolodenkos claim Cinderella's shoes have been lost to the family, but Kate is convinced she knows where they are. Or at least, who might know where they are. With her dad still missing, Kate could use a pair of shoes with the power to reunite loved ones. But to find the famous glass slippers, she'll have to get around the tight-lipped Kolodenko family and travel to post WWII Poland. As official keeper of the wardrobe for Cinderella's heirlooms, she's learning that balancing alliances between Cinderella's heirs and the stepsister's descendants may cost her more than she's willing to give up. Can she stop a family feud that has lasted for centuries? Find out now in this exciting follow-up to the novel Cinderella's Dress.

Download or read book Rogue Princess written by B. R. Myers and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A princess fleeing an arranged marriage teams up with a snarky commoner to foil a rebel plot in B. R. Myers' Rogue Princess, a gender-swapped sci-fi YA retelling of Cinderella. Princess Delia knows her duty: She must choose a prince to marry in order to secure an alliance and save her failing planet. Yet she secretly dreams of true love, and feels there must be a better way. Determined to chart her own course, she steals a spaceship to avoid the marriage, only to discover a handsome stowaway. All Aidan wanted was to “borrow” a few palace trinkets to help him get off the planet. Okay, so maybe escaping on a royal ship wasn’t the smartest plan, but he never expected to be kidnapped by a runaway princess! Sparks fly as this headstrong princess and clever thief battle wits, but everything changes when they inadvertently uncover a rebel conspiracy that could destroy their planet forever.