Download or read book Queen Bea written by Margaret Blanchard and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bea Chance is an exceptional woman, inventor and entrepreneur, with a thriving business, successful marriage and four grown children: Dick, her right-hand man; Bruce, a Vietnam veteran; Corey, her only daughter, and John, a disc jockey. A musician and pioneer in technology, she combined her musical and computer expertise to develop a system for musical composition and simultaneous recording and playback which she applied to the teaching of music in schools. When she decides suddenly to retire, partially in response to the death of her husband, her departure sends her family and her corporate, as well as corporeal, systems into chaos. This novel describes how she moves from being a woman with power to becoming a powerful, compassionate woman. Her personal transformation, in turn, has dynamic effects on her own mother, Mildred; her children; her co-worker and left-hand woman, Clare; and her friend Pearl. A reflection on gender and power, loss, metamorphosis and love, this novel explores issues of mothering, inheritance, and generation for modern women. An "oppositional narrative" based on Shakespeare's King Lear, Queen Bea explores what happens when the king becomes a queen and when an ancient tale is translated into a contemporary idiom. "Blanchard's book is bound to become a classic for women's studies and contemporary literature courses alike because it grounds an engaging second wave feminist novel in explicating essays that both honor and explode the typical canon of options used." -Ida Kialutsi, artist and professor

Download or read book Shhh written by Lorraine Moreno and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Core-shaking, Shhh....! Features the exhilarating journey of innocence, spirituality and Mexican-American heritage. A touching literary beacon of hope for all those who find themselves enmeshed within lifes trials and tribulations. This story teaches you the true meaning of love, endurance and above all, acceptance. A fusion of laughter and tears and joys and sorrows. This book will move you in ways you have never imagined!

Download or read book Crush written by Michele Grant and published by Dafina. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give in to the thrill of the chase. “Three smart, dynamic, and captivating stories.” —Niobia Bryant, Essence® bestselling author There’s nothing hotter than a crush that tempts you to take a chance. . . . WHITE MOCHA by MICHELE GRANT Jayla has always played it safe, personally and professionally. Finding the perfect cup of coffee is about the most exciting thing in her life. But one look at free-spirited café owner Jason, and she’s inspired to venture out of her comfort zone... “Grant entices, captivates and mesmerizes her readers.”—RT Book Reviews on Heard It All Before WANTED: YOU by LUTISHIA LOVELY Chaz Covington is the guy every man wants to be and every woman wants to have. So when anonymous erotic letters begin arriving at his office, he’s only mildly surprised. His prudish assistant, Lois, is shocked. But before it’s all over, she won’t be the only one... “Vibrant characters, artful storytelling, and an original voice make Lutishia Lovely worth every moment.” —Donna Hill FROM ONE LOVER TO ANOTHER by CYDNEY RAX Lorraine Eafford is done with bad boys. She’s ready for someone nice and reliable—someone just like her new co-worker, Wendell. But her ex won’t take no for an answer, and Lorraine is about to show him just how bad this good girl can be... “You’ll find yourself drawn to Rax’s juicy tale of out-of-order Buppies in love and lust.” —Essence® on My Husband’s Girlfriend

Download or read book Not That Kind of Girl written by Susan Donovan and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roxanne Bloom is through with love. Fresh on the heels of a bad break-up, she's decided to devote all her time to her man-slamming website—and her man-hating dog, Lilith. But this pit-bull-Boxer is so good at unleashing her fury (and her owner's) that the male victims keep piling up...and now it's time to get some sensitivity training. Enter Eli Gallagher, one of the best—and hottest—canine experts in town. The more Eli gets to know Roxie, the more he senses that she's been hurt by men in the past—just like her dog. With a little gentle prodding, and a whole lot of patience, Eli hopes to gain Roxie's trust and soothe her broken heart. Eli can see that Roxie's bark is way worse than her bite. But she's not putting her guard down just yet—even if she is falling deeply, madly, doggedly in love with him...

Download or read book Working with High Risk Adolescents written by Matthew D. Selekman and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative book focuses on helping high-risk adolescents and their families rapidly resolve long-standing difficulties. Matthew D. Selekman spells out a range of solution-focused strategies and other techniques, illustrating their implementation with vivid case examples. His approach augments individual and family sessions with collaborative meetings that enlist the strengths of the adolescent's social network and key helping professionals from larger systems. User-friendly features include checklists, sample questions to aid in relationship building and goal setting, and reproducible forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Blending family therapy science with therapeutic artistry, the book significantly refines and updates the approach originally presented in Selekman's Pathways to Change.

Download or read book Pulaski County Virginia Heritage 2003 written by and published by S. E. Grose. This book was released on with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1959-11-23 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.

Download or read book Rockabilly written by Billy Poore and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1998 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...a great reference guide, detailing artists, chart activity, career milestones, tours and recent activity.

Download or read book Silent Tears written by DJ Abbamont and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does God hear us when we cry to Him in the silence of our hearts? Gary Taylor is like most drug addicts. He's insolent, manipulative, untrusting, and secretive; but there's one secret he has never told even his brother. The secret's out when his parents, Frank and Charlene Taylor, are forced into their last resort for intervention. How could this kind of thing exist in a God-fearing family like theirs? What went wrong? Where do they begin? The devastating effects of this unfolding secret disrupts all their lives. Their recovery journey begins in Gary's high school years. Each member of the Taylor family reveals their own secrets and learns from a God they thought they knew.

Download or read book The Dogwalker Trilogy written by Susan Donovan and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 1137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers love Susan Donovan's fabulous combination of emotional intensity and fun in bestselling Dogwalker Trilogy Not That Kind of Girl Roxie Bloom is through with love. Fresh on the heels of a bad break-up, she's decided to devote all her time to her man-slamming website--and her man-hating dog, Lilith. But this pit-bull-Boxer is so good at unleashing her fury (and her owner's) that the male victims keep piling up...and now it's time to get some sensitivity training. Enter Eli Gallagher, one of the best--and hottest--canine experts in town. The Night She Got Lucky Her marriage is over. Her newspaper career went belly up. And it won't be long before her two teenage sons are off to college...and then what? Sometimes it seems like the only thing Ginger Garrison can count on is her beloved Bichon Frisé and the loyal women in her dog-walking group. But her luck is about to take a wild turn. . . Ain't Too Proud to Beg Josie Sheehan collects failed relationships the way some women collect designer handbags. Now, at thirty-five, she has exactly one male in her life: her Labradoodle, Genghis. In fact Josie, along with the three very single women in her dog-walking group, has recently sworn off men, resigning herself to long walks in the park with her devoted, four-legged friend. All bets are off, however, when she meets Rick Rousseau, a pet-company CEO who is smart, sexy, and, best of all, head-over-heels for Josie.

Download or read book Forever and Ever written by Dan A. Baker and published by Catbird Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An adventure about gene-based aging reversal and immortality.

Download or read book It s Human Nature written by William Hairston and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I T ' S H U M A N N A T U R E SEVEN STORIES ILLUSTRATING NATURE'S CONTROL OF HUMAN ACTIONS AND REACTIONS "AFFIRMATIVE ACTION" The re-segregation of the town's public high school, because of the flight of the white student population, forged a riff between a politically ambitious father, who was campaigning for a top municipal office, and his veteran son who wanted to get his high school diploma. "HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" A family's Christmas was nearly ruined when the parents took their two children on a tropical vacation for the holidays. "UP AGAINST IT" When an Assistant Bank Manager lost his job, wife, home and money, he became a criminal in his quest to get back to his hometown to start over. "OH, DANNY BOY" A young man's driving ambition to become a successful rhythm'n'blues entertainer caused him to hurt the ones who cared most for his success and well-being. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND JULIUS ROSENWALD, AND THEIR "INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE ." "PEACE ON EARTH" (A Play) Astronauts are shuttled into space, to repair a spaceship, when one has a nightmarish dream about the outbreak of global conflict and destruction their mission could cause. "SENIOR PASSION" A small clique of senior ladies in an Assisted Living Residence organize a club to bolster the sex drive of their significant other and themselves.

Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1959-11-23 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.

Download or read book My Crazy Life written by and published by Annick Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it feel like when the adult members of a family are too preoccupied or self-absorbed to act as parents? What is life like for kids who grow up in a family where alcoholism is a daily reality, where separation and divorce hang like a cloud over daily life? In these situations it is too often the teen who assumes much of the responsibility and has to grow up quickly amidst the struggle to maintain even a semblance of stability. My Crazy Life presents the voices of ten teens who have lived through these situations. Rather than despair, you will hear these young people talking about how they coped and survived. One girl found strength through friendships and her sibling relationships. Another girl, abused by her alcoholic father, tells how her commitment to art and a sympathetic teacher gave value to her life. The Afterword by the head of psychiatry at a metropolitan children’s hospital provides guidance to those seeking help.

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Download or read book Cuba 15 written by Nancy Osa and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Matt de la Peña and Sandra Cisneros comes a novel about family and identity, where Violet Paz prepares for her quinceañero and learns about her Cuban heritage. Violet Paz has just turned fifteen, a pivotal birthday in the eyes of her Cuban grandmother. Fifteen is the age when a girl enters womanhood, traditionally celebrating the occasion with a quinceañero. But while Violet is half Cuban, she’s also half Polish, and more importantly, she feels 100% American. Except for her zany family’s passion for playing dominoes, smoking cigars, and dancing to Latin music, Violet knows little about Cuban culture, nada about quinces, and only tidbits about the history of Cuba. So when Violet begrudgingly accepts Abuela’s plans for a quinceañero–and as she begins to ask questions about her Cuban roots–cultures and feelings collide. The mere mention of Cuba and Fidel Castro elicits her grandparents’sadness and her father’s anger. Only Violet’s aunt Luz remains open-minded. With so many divergent views, it’s not easy to know what to believe. All Violet knows is that she’s got to form her own opinions, even if this jolts her family into unwanted confrontations. After all, a quince girl is supposed to embrace responsibility–and to Violet that includes understanding the Cuban heritage that binds her to a homeland she’s never seen. “Violet’s hilarious cool first-person narrative veers between farce and tenderness, denial and truth.”—Booklist, Starred Review "This funny and tender chronicle of Violet's 15th year...[has] heart and humor."-Kirkus Reviews “Cuba 15 will make readers laugh, whether or not their families are as loco as Violet’s.”—The Horn Book Magazine "Osa's tale about a warmhearted, fun-loving family, a teenager's typical ambivalence about different cultures, the stress of dealing with high school demands and pressures, a budding romance, and how an imaginative, high-spirited young woman handles some thorny issues and does some growing up in the process, rings true and makes for an entertaining story."-VOYA "The characters are so charming that while readers are in their company, the experience is interesting and engaging."-SLJ A Pura Belpré Honor Book An ALA Notable Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Booklist Top Ten Youth First Novels

Download or read book FCC Record written by United States. Federal Communications Commission and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 1140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: