Download or read book The Foundlings written by Nathan Dylan Goodwin and published by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic genealogist, Morton Farrier, agrees to take on a case to identify the biological mother of three foundlings, abandoned in shop doorways as new-born babies in the 1970s. He has just one thing with which to begin his investigation: the three women’s DNA, one of whom is his half-aunt. With just six days of research time available to him, his investigation uncovers some shocking revelations and troubling links to his own grandfather; and Morton finds that, for the first time in his career, he is advising his clients not to read his concluding report. This is the ninth novel in the Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story. For updates on Nathan Dylan Goodwin's releases: Website & newsletter: www.nathandylangoodwin.com Twitter: @NathanDGoodwin Facebook: www.facebook.com/nathandylangoodwin Instagram: www.instagram.com/NathanDylanGoodwin Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/dylan0470

Download or read book Beyond written by Georgia Springate and published by Burning Chair Publishing via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex Duncan is just an ordinary 14 year old boy. His main worries are homework, girls, the school bully... ...and his sister Jenna, who has ovarian cancer, stage B. As his parents retreat into themselves, Alex is desperate to help. While he tries to find a way to make things better for his sister, life still goes on and everything he does just makes him feel more and more awkward and out of place. His search for meaning, or at least some comfort in all the chaos, takes him on a journey of friendship, love, and discovery. What Alex learns helps him to come to terms with not only his sister's mortality, but also how he and his family and friends can cope with the one big question: what lies Beyond? Georgia Springate’s debut novel, Beyond, is a funny and touchingly compelling coming-of-age story about love, loss and discovery. Read it and take an emotional journey through one boy’s quest to understand that most tricky of questions: what lies beyond?

Download or read book Happy Birthday and Other Short Stories written by Mary Brooks and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of short stories about everyday life.

Download or read book Coming Home for Christmas written by Patricia Scanlan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Maeve Binchy, internationally bestselling author Patricia Scanlan delivers a heartwarming holiday tale about the bonds of sisterhood and the importance of family. Two sisters...two very different lives. Alison's American dream is in tatters. Her highflying career is on the skids and her Upper East Side apartment is now way beyond her means. But pride prevents her from telling her family back home just how bad things are. Olivia is fraught trying to juggle family, career, preparations for Christmas, and organizing a surprise party for their mother's seventieth birthday. How she envies, and sometimes resents, her sister Alison and her life of excitement and affluence in New York. Coming home for the holidays is the last thing Alison wants to do, especially now that she’s met a rather attractive neighbor. But family ties are strong. Alison and Olivia must sort their differences, throw a party and Christmas might just bring changes for Alison that she could never have imagined...

Download or read book Alfie s Christmas written by Shirley Hughes and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Christmas for Alfie, and what a celebration this beautiful gift is! Join Alfie and Annie Rose for Christmas! Alfie opens his advent calendar and makes cards and presents. He sings carols and decorates the tree. And he writes a special letter to Father Christmas. But what will Father Christmas bring on Christmas Day? It's going to be such an exciting day! Alfie has been charming children and parents for generations, but this is his very first Christmas! The perfect gift, covering every Christmas milestone.

Download or read book Grandad Mandela written by Ambassador Zindzi Mandela and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...profoundly moving..." —Publishers Weekly Zazi and Ziwelene’s great-grandad is called Nelson Mandela. Once day, they ask their grandmother 15 questions about him and his life. As their conversation unfolds, Zazi and Ziwelene learn that Nelson Mandela was a freedom fighter, a President, and a Nobel Peace Prize–winner, and that they can carry on his work today. Seen through a child’s perspective, authored jointly by Nelson Mandela's great-grandchildren and daughter, and published in collaboration with Mandela Legacy Media, this book brings Nelson Mandela’s incredible story alive for a new generation of children.

Download or read book Recognising Adoptee Relationships written by Christine A. Lewis and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a triadic perspective, this autoethnographic narrative explores the temporal, situated nature of interactions between the author as an adoptee with her adult adopted children as well as those between herself and her birth father and mother. The epiphanic adoptive family narratives that are foregrounded seek to deepen and challenge understanding of how kinship affinities are experienced. The autoethnographic narratives are written in a critical, evocative style which is valuable for two reasons. Firstly, the processes of reflexive self-introspection, self-observation and dialogue with relational others have established a critical connection between recognising and responding to kinship affinities and personal growth. Secondly, lying at the intersection of the self and other this narrative contributes to deepening insights around epistemic in/justice in adoptive kinship. This book will be of interest to educators and scholars of adoption in offering an insider perspective on unique family relationships as well as how the author undertakes critical evocative autoethnography. Adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents will also find the narratives in Part II of this book of particular interest in informing an understanding of kin relationships and how these may be subject to change over time.

Download or read book Coming Home written by Patricia Scanlan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** 'A perfect Christmas read...about family ties and forgiveness that will get you in the mood for the festive season' Woman's Way Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan. Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the minds of a whole new generation of readers who will fall in love with her sublime storytelling. A trailblazing women’s fiction author, all of her novels have been #1 international bestsellers, most recently With All My Love, A Time for Friends, Orange Blossom Days and A Family Reunion. She writes multi-generational family dramas with compassion and authenticity, and a hint of comforting escapism. ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you MUST try Patricia Scanlan' Woman & Home 'Utterly magical and wonderful... warmth and compassion shine through' MARIAN KEYES 'Like being enfolded in a hug from the great writer herself: warm, comforting and full of love' CATHY KELLY 'There can be little doubt that Patricia Scanlan is the prolific queen of contemporary Irish popular fiction' Sunday Times 'There is a heartbreaking authenticity in her observations' Irish Times 'The ultimate comfort read' Glamour ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you will love Patricia Scanlan’ Mirror

Download or read book Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults written by Ginny Moore Kruse and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1993-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selected bibliography of literature from 1980-1990 by and about African -Amer., Amer. Indians, Asian-Amer., and Hispanic Amer. Covers: history, people and places; poetry; folklore, mythology and traditional literature; seasons and celebrations; books for babies; concept books; issues in today's world; biographies; understanding oneself and others; picture books; fiction for new readers, young readers and teenagers. Appendices: lists authors and illustrators of color by ethnic origin; ethnic/cultural groups by country; and recommended resources.

Download or read book The Secret Tale of Captain Two Sugars and the Paxos Marbles written by Steve Halsey and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Jack Two Sugars is a Tugboat Captain adored by his family and admired by his community. A very strong but quiet and private man, he comes alive when he tells his fantastic stories. Stories about his adventures at sea; sailing the world with exotic cargoes and his time deep sea fishing in the North Sea. During the 2nd World War Captain Jack sailed the deadly Atlantic convoys and later throughout the Aegean Sea and yet, his greatest adventure in Greece, he always refused to even talk about. What happened to Captain Jack during his time on the Greek island of Paxos and what was he doing with a beautiful statue of a Greek marble Goddess gifted to him by the grateful islanders? There were clues all around, but it took the discovery years later, of a secret tale to reveal the truth and the real man behind the story. A truly heart warming tale of adventure, bravery and family values. Discover the real man behind the stories and the reason why the Captain always had two sugars in his tea!

Download or read book Unity written by Maria Casey and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finn, a young doctor working in Dublin, is leaving the hospital one night when he is nearly run over by a car. He dismisses it as an accident at first, but a second near miss in Oxford station while visiting his grandfather convinces him that someone is trying to kill him. Finn’s attempts to find out who is targeting him leads him down a path to discover the sinister secret that is endangering his life. The truth takes him across The Atlantic to Canada, where he becomes entwined in a world he never could have imagined and tries to find a way to come to terms with the past so that he can have a future.

Download or read book A Moment on the Lips at Christmas written by J Taylor and published by Hecate. This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gavin and Stacey meets The Holiday. A Moment on the Lips at Christmas Join Etta on a funny and feel-good festive getaway. Because an A Moment on the Lips Christmas may not be a perfect Christmas, but it's definitely one you don’t want to miss. Now I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but I just have to say this: For. Fu*k. F**king. Sake. From: Pamela Wilson [email protected] To: [email protected] Date: 20 Dec 2021 13:43 Subject: Very exciting news! Prompt response required! Dear Family and Friends, We cordially invite you to join us at Midwinter Lodge from 27 December to 2 January, in the glorious wilderness of the Scottish Highlands, for a Christmas and New Year’s break to remember. Midwinter is an extremely luxurious hunting lodge that sleeps eighteen comfortably and is featured in April 2020 Your Home magazine. Facilities include open fires, Aga, private river access, and manicured grounds with a fire pit. Small dogs are allowed in the house. Outdoor shoes are not. This break is a gift from us to you. NO financial contribution is required. RSVP WITHIN 24 HOURS as we need the final numbers for the Ocado shop. Transport via executive coach included. We look forward to hosting you! Let’s make some memories! Festive love and peace, Pamela and Gillian I literally have no words. In no particular order, it looks like I will be spending my festive break with: Pam; Grandad; my daughter Chloe; my sister; my mother (fu*k my f**king life) and her new (not legal) toenail-chewing husband Nigel; Gillian and her husband (I can never remember his name); Jenna (thank God!) And Jason who will bring their two boys; Jenna’s mum Maggie (who generally refers to Gillian as ‘that c u next Tuesday’ or ‘that stuck-up cow’); Maggie’s husband George; and Jenna’s nana, who everyone calls Nana. Oh, and I haven’t even gotten to the best bit yet. Last but not least on the guest list is Richie – as in (to clarify) Jenna’s cousin, who is my new-but-not-yet-official boyfriend, who I have yet to see in person since our first kiss. That Richie. It’s not that I’m not happy at the prospect of spending time with him; it’s just that we are still in that exciting, fresh, texting-every-moment-of-the-day bubble. And I really like him. I don’twant him to get put off by things being too much too soon.So, it’s looking like our first romantic dinner and drinks date will be replaced by a ten-hour ‘executive coach’ journey with fourteen ‘family and friends as spectators. Followed by a five-day mini-break – again with fourteen spectators, including my mother, who never has anything nice to say about anyone (especially me) and her unwashed husband, who is living proof that natural deodorants do not work. Fan-f**kin’-tastic! You couldn’t make this up. At least I know why Pam had been so keen for me to join her and Gillian on a ‘special girly shopping trip’ for ‘sensual but classy negligees’ and ‘things’. I’m going to need a miracle for this break not to end in tears (probably mine.). But then it is Christmas, and, as they say, miracles do happen. That’s why they call them Christmas miracles. Admittedly, I’m not sure who they are, but they definitely do say that. Plus, thinking about it, I’m probably worrying over nothing, because it is a bit late notice. I’m sure I am getting all stressed out over nothing. I bet most people won’t even be able to come. I mean, who would even be available or willing to drop their plans for a luxury, all-expenses paid trip to the Scottish Highlands with a few days’ notice? Not for the easily offended!

Download or read book Love Hope written by Juliet Ann Conlin and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2021-06-17 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unexpected letter. An unlikely friendship. A chance to start again. Ever since she first picked up a violin, Hope Sullivan dreamed of going to music college, joining an orchestra and travelling the world with her best friend Janey. But when her parents were killed in a car accident on the way to one of her recitals, she gave it all up to look after her younger sister, Autumn. Ten years later, Janey is living their dream on her own, Autumn is flourishing as a doctor and Hope's life is smaller and less musical than ever. Arnold Quince had the happiest of lives - until he lost his beloved wife Marion. Once the life and soul of the village, he withdrew into his grief and pushed all his friends away. Now, five years on, he is sick, lonely and just counting down the years until he can be with Marion again. When Hope and Arnold are pushed into writing to one another, neither has any idea how much their life is about to change. ******** Readers love Juliet Ann Conlin! 'The engaging characters that I've come to expect from this talented author. Highly recommend.' - 5 STARS 'This book drew me in. Insightful and compelling.'- 5 STARS 'A moving and gripping novel.' - 5 STARS 'Beautifully written, heartwarming, heartbreaking and a great story' - 5 STARS 'I didn't want this book to end' - 5 STARS

Download or read book Grandad s Girl written by Emma Louise and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He told me he loved me. He told me it was normal. I wanted to believe him. Emma’s grandad was kind and loving, so when she was 11 and he started abusing her, she didn't understand what was happening. He convinced her that what he did to her was normal, and that their relationship was special – but then manipulated her into having sex with another man. Over the next seven years, Emma’s grandad sold her to over two hundred men, and forced her to keep the shameful secret. This is her true story of survival.

Download or read book The Last Days of Us written by Caroline Finnerty and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-06-17 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say if you love someone, you have to let them go. But what if they are your child? 'A book that will break your heart and then piece it slowly back together.' Sinead Moriarty 'Touching and poignant, this book took me on an emotional ride. A gripping and absorbing read.' Leah Mercer 'A story that will stay with you long after the last page. Beautiful!' Brooke Harris All Sarah McIntyre has ever wanted was a loving, happy family. So when her husband JP announces on Christmas Day that he is leaving her and their two children, 9 year old Harry and 4 year old Robyn, Sarah is left reeling. But things are set to get worse when Robyn is diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Can JP and Sarah unite to fight their biggest battle yet? or will they be on opposing sides once again? With the couple at loggerheads and with Robyn's condition deteriorating day-by-day, precious time is running out and JP is getting desperate... The Last Days of Us is a tender story of hope and forgiveness that asks the question how far would you go to save your child? Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh’s After the End and Sinead Moriarty’s The Good Mother. What readers are saying about The Last Days of Us: 'I just finished your beautiful book. It's a book that will break your heart and then piece it slowly back together. A story of unconditional love, loss and compassion that will pull at your heartstrings.' Sinead Moriarty 'Heartbreaking and heart-warming. I fell head-over-heels for this family and I wanted to hug them all. A story that will stay with you long after the last page. Beautiful!' Brooke Harris 'A moving and sensitively told account of a family's worst nightmare, and how our biggest challenges can bring about the most profound change.' Roisin Meaney

Download or read book A Mistletoe Miracle written by Emma Jackson and published by Orion Dash. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss Emma Jackson's new holiday romance: Summer in the City coming out June 8th! At the Everdene Hotel, snowflakes, romance and mayhem are in the air... A cosy hotel in a sleepy, snow-covered village should be the perfect setting for a Christmas to remember... But for Beth, returning to her childhood home after a disastrous break-up looks more like a festive fiasco. With her mum stranded in a blizzard and most of the hotel staff off sick, Beth is forced to take the reins, impress a mystery hotel reviewer, and somehow find a way to work with Nick, the very grumpy - and very gorgeous - pilot who is staying for the holidays. Between mince pie emergencies, deadly decorations, and two dozen disgruntled guests, Beth might just find a miracle under the mistletoe this Christmas... Heartwarming and hilarious, this is the perfect festive romance to curl up with this winter. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain and Sue Moorcroft.

Download or read book My Beautiful Struggle written by Jordan Bone and published by Trapeze. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A girl with her whole life ahead of her. A terrible accident. An inspiring story of triumph over trauma. Aged 15, Jordan was a happy-go-lucky girl; having fun with friends and loving life. In one fateful moment, everything changed. A car accident left her paralysed from the chest down and shocked her into deep depression. She was on the brink of giving up. But gradually Jordan realised there is hope beyond utter devastation, and life beyond disability. Painstakingly re-learning how to apply her beloved make-up, Jordan began to rebuild her sense of self and empowerment. Her body may have been broken but her spirit was not. She is now a successful beauty blogger and her journey of positivity inspires millions around the world. MY BEAUTIFUL STRUGGLE is the incredible true story of how one young woman overcame immense challenges, of inner strength that lies beneath outer beauty, of how to believe in yourself and find the light when it feels like all hope is gone.