Download or read book Extraordinary Comfort written by David C. Asay and published by New Light Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Lou Asay proudly raised nine children, but after the birth of her eighth child, she experienced a tragic stillborn birth. The son was never named. no funeral was ever held. Only Mary Lou's husband and oldest daughter ever recalled the event. In her grief, Mary Lou never discussed it. Years later Mary Lou lay very ill in the hospital in a deep coma from which doctors said she might never recover. However, May Lou did awaken, jubilant and completely lucid. The experience she told about what happened to her and the people she'd met on the "other side" -including the son who had died in her womb- would leave her listeners awestruck. This is the true story of May Lou and her oldest son, David, and his family. Moreover, it's the story of Shawn, the brother David never knew he had, and the extraordinary comfort so many received that changed their lives forever.
Download or read book The Comfort of Monsters written by Willa C. Richards and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Every sentence is a delight in this taut and thrilling debut by Willa Richards.’ Elizabeth Wetmore, author of Valentine ‘Richards has flipped the usual narrative, centring not on the crime itself but on the loss that ripples from it.’ New York Times Book Review A remarkable debut novel for fans of Mary Gaitskill and Gillian Flynn about two sisters – one who disappears and the other who is left to pick up the pieces. In the summer of 1991, teen Dee McBride vanished in the city of Milwaukee. It was the summer the Journal Sentinel dubbed ‘the deadliest . . . in the history of Milwaukee.’ Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer’s heinous crimes dominated the headlines and the disappearance of one girl was easily overlooked. 2019, nearly thirty years later, Dee's sister, Peg, is still haunted by her disappearance. Desperate to find out what happened to her, the family hire a psychic and Peg is plunged back into the past. But Peg’s hazy recollections are far from easy to interpret and digging deep into her memory raises terrifying questions. How much trust can we place in our own recollections? How often are our memories altered by the very act of speaking them aloud? And what does it mean to bear witness in a world where even our own stories about what happened are inherently suspect? A heartbreaking page-turner, Willa C. Richards’ debut novel is the story of a broken family looking for answers in the face of the unknown.
Download or read book Extraordinary Ordinary People written by Condoleezza Rice and published by Crown. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Condoleezza Rice that has never been told, not that of an ultra-accomplished world leader, but of a little girl--and a young woman--trying to find her place in a sometimes hostile world, of two exceptional parents, and an extended family and community that made all the difference. Condoleezza Rice has excelled as a diplomat, political scientist, and concert pianist. Her achievements run the gamut from helping to oversee the collapse of communism in Europe and the decline of the Soviet Union, to working to protect the country in the aftermath of 9-11, to becoming only the second woman--and the first black woman ever--to serve as Secretary of State. But until she was 25 she never learned to swim, because when she was a little girl in Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Public Safety Bull Connor decided he'd rather shut down the city's pools than give black citizens access. Throughout the 1950's, Birmingham's black middle class largely succeeded in insulating their children from the most corrosive effects of racism, providing multiple support systems to ensure the next generation would live better than the last. But by 1963, Birmingham had become an environment where blacks were expected to keep their head down and do what they were told--or face violent consequences. That spring two bombs exploded in Rice’s neighborhood amid a series of chilling Klu Klux Klan attacks. Months later, four young girls lost their lives in a particularly vicious bombing. So how was Rice able to achieve what she ultimately did? Her father, John, a minister and educator, instilled a love of sports and politics. Her mother, a teacher, developed Condoleezza’s passion for piano and exposed her to the fine arts. From both, Rice learned the value of faith in the face of hardship and the importance of giving back to the community. Her parents’ fierce unwillingness to set limits propelled her to the venerable halls of Stanford University, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become the university’s second-in-command. An expert in Soviet and Eastern European Affairs, she played a leading role in U.S. policy as the Iron Curtain fell and the Soviet Union disintegrated. Less than a decade later, at the apex of the hotly contested 2000 presidential election, she received the exciting news--just shortly before her father’s death--that she would go on to the White House as the first female National Security Advisor. As comfortable describing lighthearted family moments as she is recalling the poignancy of her mother’s cancer battle and the heady challenge of going toe-to-toe with Soviet leaders, Rice holds nothing back in this remarkably candid telling.
Download or read book Killing Comfort written by Jerred Moon and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Extraordinary Dogs written by Liz Stavrinides and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful photo book showcasing more than 50 heroic dogs "in uniform" and their stories, from photographer Liz Stavrinides and author John Schlimm. Extraordinary Dogs portrays more than fifty working dogs, along with the police officers, firefighters, veterans, and other trained volunteer handlers who serve side-by-side with them. Their moving stories and beautiful photographs are an unprecedented glimpse at Comfort Dogs and Search and Rescue Dogs, along with bomb-detecting TSA dogs and canine ambassadors from across the United States. * The stories of the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs take readers behind the scenes of their headlining deployments—such as the Boston Marathon bombing, Superstorm Sandy, and the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. * Search and Rescue K-9 teams reveal what it’s really like to travel into the eye of natural disasters, accidents, crime scenes, and the worst terrorist strike in recorded history. * At Washington Dulles International Airport, readers meet several of the Department of Homeland Security’s TSA dogs whose sole job it is to keep the flying public safe from explosives and other dangers. Extraordinary Dogs is both a portrait of what love, hope, courage, and heroism look like in their purest forms and a tribute to the eternal and impactful bonds we forge with our furry friends.
Download or read book A Cup of Comfort for Horse Lovers written by Colleen Sell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Download or read book Complete Works written by Richard Sibbes and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thrill Me written by Benjamin Percy and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In fifteen essays that challenge the notion that literary and genre fiction are mutually exclusive turns to Cormac McCarthy, Ursula K. Le Guin, Stephen King, and others to discover how contemporary writers engage plot, character, dialogue, and suspense"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Lessons from the Light written by George P. Anderson and published by Putnam Adult. This book was released on 1999 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A medium offers a readings designed to answer questions about faith, life, spirituality, and the afterlife.
Download or read book Extraordinary written by Miriam Spitzer Franklin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Last spring, Pansy chickened out on going to spring break camp, even though she’d promised her best friend, Anna, she’d go. It was just like when they went to get their hair cut for Locks of Love; only one of them walked out with a new hairstyle, and it wasn’t Pansy. But Pansy never got the chance to make it up to Anna. While at camp, Anna contracted meningitis and a dangerously high fever, and she hasn’t been the same since. Now all Pansy wants is her best friend back—not the silent girl in the wheelchair who has to go to a special school and who can’t do all the things Pansy used to chicken out of doing. So when Pansy discovers that Anna is getting a surgery that might cure her, Pansy realizes this is her chance—she’ll become the friend she always should have been. She’ll become the best friend Anna’s ever had—even if it means taking risks, trying new things (like those scary roller skates), and running herself ragged in the process. Pansy’s chasing extraordinary, hoping she reaches it in time for her friend’s triumphant return. But what lies at the end of Pansy’s journey might not be exactly what she had expected—or wanted. Extraordinary is a heartfelt, occasionally funny, coming-of-age middle grade novel by debut author Miriam Spitzer Franklin. It’s sure to appeal to fans of Cynthia Lord’s Rules and will inspire young friends to cherish the times they spend together. Every day should be lived like it’s extraordinary. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book The Works of the Most Reverend Dr John Tillotson written by John Tillotson and published by . This book was released on 1722 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Works written by John Tillotson (archbishop of Canterbury) and published by . This book was released on 1772 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Works written by John Tillotson and published by . This book was released on 1722 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stacey s Extraordinary Words written by Stacey Abrams and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner! The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams is an inspiring tale of determination, based on her own childhood. Stacey is a little girl who loves words more than anything. She loves reading them, sounding them out, and finding comfort in them when things are hard. But when her teacher chooses her to compete in the local spelling bee, she isn’t as excited as she thought she’d be. What if she messes up? Or worse, if she can’t bring herself to speak up, like sometimes happens when facing bullies at school? Stacey will learn that win or lose . . . her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all. Plus don't miss the follow-up from the same team, Stacey's Remarkable Books!
Download or read book Project Badass written by Madison Reeves and published by Mandala Tree Press. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you stuck in a repetitive pattern of living? Dreaming of a bigger, better life but don't know how to achieve it? Author Madison Reeves began life surrounded by complacency. As a young adult, living paycheck-to-paycheck in a trailer park, eating a diet of Ramen noodles was her norm. She knew her destiny was meant for so much more. By the age of seventeen, Madison launched her event planning company, The Bridal Project, and pledged to stop living with an empty bank account and a limiting mindset. The following year, Madison became licensed in real estate, joined a top producing real estate team, and sold more than forty homes. Madison, a 6-figure entrepreneur, and serial business owner is called to guide others toward their extraordinary lives. Project Badass is a blueprint for unlocking your full potential. Through her proven approach, you'll discover: - How to eliminate bad habits. - Tools to let go of the obstacles that hold you back. - How to gain clarity on your Extraordinary Life. - How to set massive goals and hold yourself accountable to achieve success. Get ready to get uncomfortable, break boundaries, and live the Extraordinary Life you've always dreamed of.
Download or read book The complete works of Richard Sibbes ed with mem by A B Grosart written by Richard Sibbs and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Works of Dr John Tillotson written by John Tillotson and published by . This book was released on 1820 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
