Download or read book Cocos Beckons The Curse of Yemaya written by Brian R Langhoff and published by P3 Consolidated Services LLC. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unknowingly plagued by an ancient curse, fishing vessel Captain Rachel Kristiansen and her dedicated female crew must follow clues left by one of her ancestors on a quest to a beautiful Pacific island rich in tales of an immense pirate hoard. They must take their ship, The Lady Destiny II, on an epic journey from Gloucester through perilous waters protected for eons by hidden entities that have been known to have doomed many mariners to a watery grave. They enter a world of dangerous creatures, ancient superstitions, paranormal spirits, and pirate lore in search of treasure and an end to the curse that has entrapped her family in a cycle of servitude and death for nearly 200 years. Confronted with numerous obstacles, they face off with the forces of the ancient goddess Yemayá. The trio must battle for their lives but, what sacrifices must be made to succeed? Will she and her aging Grandmother finally find peace from the ghosts of their past? Will she find fortune and riches beyond belief? Will Rachel finally be able to determine if she has been free to pursue her own destiny or has she been guided through life all along with little control of her actions? When two opposing gods are involved, anything is possible and who knows what the outcome will be?
Download or read book Coco written by Marie-Paule Mahoney and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coco, an orphaned bear cub born in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, is heartbroken to leave her canine friends, Molly, Rags, and Pupsie. But as Babou, the adult male bear who cares for her, explains, it is time to find a mama bear to adopt Coco and teach her how to live as a free, wild bear. Babou and Coco set out on a perilous journey-with close encounters with a mountain lion and an intimidating group of male bears. Eventually, they meet Good Mama, who adopts Coco. But the adjustment is tough. Coco has a lot to learn about being a "real" bear! Plus, she misses her friends, and her stepsister resents her. Coco tells the story of the young bear's first hibernation with her adopted family in a cave full of bats; a sweet reunion with Molly, Rags, and Pupsie; and many other adventures as Coco matures and eventually has a family of her own. Part truth, part fiction, this child-friendly book smoothly weaves themes of adoption and bullying in a sweet yet realistic tale of survival
Download or read book The Paradise Trap written by Catherine Jinks and published by Egmont USA. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy . . . a witch . . . and a totally sinister paradise: that’s what Marcus gets when his mom rents a scuzzy trailer and parks it near a dirty, noisy beach. Some vacation! Marcus would rather play video games anyway, but when he discovers a staircase underneath the trailer, it looks as if he may be in for some kind of multilevel, multiplayer experience controlled by a complete nightmare of a witch. It’s just like a game—except it’s all too real. The author of Evil Genius spins a brilliantly compelling yarn of a journey into a dark and twisted land—because once you enter the Paradise Trap, there’s no guarantee that you’ll ever leave!
Download or read book Coco Beckons written by Brian Langhoff and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fudging the Books written by Daryl Wood Gerber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Agatha Award–winning author of Stirring the Plot returns to the Cookbook Nook in Crystal Cove, California, where February brings Pirate Week, National Chocolate Month—and bitter murder… Pirate Week is sweeping through Crystal Cove and keeping Jenna Hart and her bookstore, the Cookbook Nook, plenty busy. But she’s not too swamped to also host the local Chocolate Cookbook Club’s meeting—especially because the guest of honor is her friend, candy maker and cookbook author Coco Chastain. Jenna whips up a delicious event amidst the rowdy festivities, but the mood is soon broken by robberies, simmering tempers, and a dead body—Coco’s editor, Alison. The suspects turn out to be more plentiful than a pot full of gold doubloons, so to prove Coco isn’t responsible for the dastardly deed, Jenna will have to stir up some clues and figure out who’s the real sticky-fingered killer… INCLUDES RECIPES!
Download or read book The Broken City written by Mary E. Twomey and published by Mary E. Twomey, LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to finding a safe haven, Colette is running out of options. Having a baby wasn’t supposed to be possible, but now that Colette is pregnant, the happy couple isn’t sure what to do. While Rome is ready to be a father, Colette knows the road ahead will be rough for the child she carries. Being the Last Deadblood was supposed to ensure the violence against vampires would one day come to an end, but it seems that whether Colette draws breath or not, there are some who will always hate what they do not understand. When a war comes to their doorstep, Colette knows that if she doesn’t put a stop to the revolution once and for all, her child will bear the consequences. Though it might take all she has, Colette will stop at nothing to take this stand… …even if it might be her last. "The Last City" is filled with political intrigue and scandalous secrets, written by USA Today bestselling fantasy romance author, Mary E. Twomey.
Download or read book Different Like Coco written by Elizabeth Matthews and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rags-to-riches story of Coco Chanel plays out in a wonderful picture-book biography as full of style and spirit as its heroine. Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was always different. And she vowed to prove that being different was an advantage! Poor, skinny, and orphaned, Coco stubbornly believed that she was as good as the wealthier girls of Paris. Tapping into her creativity and her sewing skills, she began making clothes that suited her (and her pocketbook) — and soon a new generation of independent working women craved her sleek, comfortable, and practical designs. Now an icon of fashion and culture, Coco Chanel continues to inspire young readers, showing just how far a person can come with spunk, determination, and flair. Back matter includes a fashion time line and a bibliography.
Download or read book Coco Chan s Kimono written by Kumiko Sudo and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Coco-chan waits for her mother to finish sewing her new kimono, she falls asleep and dreams she is in a magical garden filled with extraordinary creatures. Includes instructions for making a paper kimono.
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Download or read book Along Came Coco written by Eva Byrne and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time when children were meant to be seen and not heard, along came Coco, a small French orphan with an eye for style, a talent for sewing, and a big imagination. Coco grew up in an orphanage run by very strict nuns, but she wasn’t very good at following rules. At a time when girls were told to brush their hair 100 times until their arms were sore, Coco promised herself that one day she would snip away her locks so that she wouldn’t have to be so fussy—girls needed time for other things, and they needed some of the comforts that boys enjoyed. Why shouldn’t girls have pockets? And why did they have to wear corsets all the time? An exploration of Coco’s early life and a celebration of her creativity, Along Came Coco †‹shows the ways in which Coco Chanel’s imaginative spirit led her to grow into one of the world’s most beloved fashion icons.
Download or read book The Outlook written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coco written by Andre Previn and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Living with Coco Chanel written by Caroline Young and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was one of the most influential and ground-breaking fashion designers of the twentieth century. This beautifully illustrated biography tells her remarkable story in a unique and accessible way, examining how the homes and landscapes of her life relate to her work. From her childhood at the convent at Aubazine to her boutique and apartment on Rue Cambon in Paris and her villa, La Pausa, on the French Riveria, Chanel’s style was inspired and influenced by her environment. Emerging at a time that allowed women to be more independent, she designed clothes that let them be free. As she found fame, love and success, she used the memories of her past, and the way that she lived, to forge her own independence. Featuring designs, drawings, archive imagery and contemporary photography, Living with Coco Chanel provides a fascinating insight into Chanel’s life, work and legacy.
Download or read book Coco s Nuts written by Tyler Colins and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rookie private eyes JJ, Rey and Linda stumbled and bumbled through their previous assignments with stellar results. Now the trio, proud owners of the Triple Threat Investigation Agency, have yet another multi-murder mystery to solve. Who set up their client, socialite-turned-trucker Buddy Feuer, to take the rap? And where is nutty Coco Person, who has been MIA since the murders went down? In their detecting travels, they meet up with former acquaintances, some of who may not be all that they seem. Add bombs and debt collectors to the list of ingredients, and you have one explosive recipe.
Download or read book Shadow Frost written by Coco Ma and published by Blackstone Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the kingdom of Axaria, a darkness rises. Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes.Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm.Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down.Not one has ever returned. When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon terrorizing her kingdom, she vows not to rest until the beast is slain. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields—though has yet to fully understand—Asterin sets out to complete a single task. The task that countless trained soldiers have failed. To kill it. But as they hunt for the demon, they unearth a plot to assassinate the princess herself instead. Asterin and her companions begin to wonder how much of their lives have been lies, especially when they realize that the center of the web of deceit might very well be themselves. With no one else to turn to, they are forced to decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect the only world they have ever known. That is ... if the demon doesn’t get to them first. From young author Coco Ma comes a dazzling new tale of adventure, power, and betrayal, weaving together a stunning world of magic with a killer cast in an explosive, unforgettable debut.
Download or read book Coco Chanel written by Isabel Sanchez Vegara and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This board book version of Coco Chanel--the first title in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series--introduces the youngest dreamers to this international style icon. Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Download or read book Coco s Collection written by Coco Brown and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Coco Brown's first 10 books.
