Download or read book Hello Dears written by Milinda Rose Atallian and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Hello Dears” is a book told through emails (mostly), that I wrote to the most important people in my life. This book is about my personal journey through Breast Cancer. When I was first told that I had Breast Cancer, I needed a way to be in touch with all of the people that I knew would be concerned for me. I didn’t want to spend my time on the phone repeating myself again and again and again. So, I decided to write to the people that were in my address book on our computer. I figured that, if they were in my address book, then they new me well enough to know what was going on. My immediate feeling when I was told, was concern for my husband, our daughter, and my family. I have said this to them, to my Dears, and to everyone that I’ve shared my story with – I would much rather be the one battling, than anyone that is close to me. I can’t imagine how they must have felt hearing that someone that they care about had the c-word. So, I started to type emails and send them out each step of the way. I wanted them all to know that I was in fighter’s mode. I wanted them all to know that I was going to be OK. I wanted them all to know that forward motion is what got me through each and every turn of this ride. I wanted them to check their ta-ta’s and tell their friends to do the same. And, I wanted them to share my story with as many people as possible, so that they too could save their lives with early detection. I tried, as best I could, to keep a strong sense of humor throughout the process. That, in turn, made the writing a lot lighter and hopefully entertaining. Each step of the way, I let My Dears know what we were going through and what was to come. Again, I wanted them to know what we were dealing with, so that they wouldn’t worry as much about the unknown. I wanted to educate them, as best I could, so that they could do the same as they passed my story along. This book covers everything from the discovery of my lump, to the reconstruction of my new ta-ta’s and everything in between. My hope is, that when people read this book, they too will realize that with forward motion, and positivity, you can overcome and be stronger. I know that my battle with the c-word will never truly be over. This book is for my Dears, and for all of those that have been touched by the c-word. This book is for my daughter, so that when she is mature enough to “know”, she will understand what Mommy went through and how I kicked the c-words ass. Reagan will learn just how much her being on this earth has helped me get through it all.
Download or read book Psych Ward written by Ross Alastair Wilson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-12-07 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a strange book. Make no bones about it, it's weird. What can you do? I suppose you don't have to read it. But then what would be the point of all the words sitting there if you don't even bother to read them eh? I don't know, what are you like? Thinking of jumping ship already? Lightweight. Okay. So...this book is weird, it's strange but, hopefully, it's fun! Good! Let it be so! Okie dokie then. That'll do for a prologue won't it? I don't know, do I have to say anything else? What goes into a prologue then? It's sort of the stuff before the main stuff isn't it? Um, well, er, I can't be arsed! Oh yeah...um...no... I forgot. Oh well, without further ado... hold on, I've just thought of something, yeah... SO you lot are lucky in a way, because I've read this book loooooads of times and the words by this point have kind of lost all meaning - but for you they probably still have that "new book" feeling to them. Good for you!
Download or read book Collecting written by Miranda Wilson and published by Crux Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter Smithers, 69, is a retired engineer and widower. He collects tiny morsels from London’s pavements, parks and gutters and exhibits them at home. Finds include a grape pip, a ball bearing and the wing of a flying ant. When his irritating son, troubled daughter-in-law and much loved baby granddaughter come to stay, a sequence of events lead to Walter being thrust into London’s East End art scene. His son thinks he’s out of control, but his daughter-in-law has found a kindred spirit and Walter discovers more joy and pain than he ever thought possible at his age. This is a book about self discovery that explores how we all are capable of things we may previously have thought unimaginable.
Download or read book 1911 written by R.A. Soames and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-12-11 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her eightieth year, Imogene knows her time is drawing near and finds herself wondering how different her life would have been if events had not occurred in the way that they did. If she had not had to endure horrendous acts of mental, physical, and emotional abuse, would she have aged a different woman? If fate had not stepped in and saved her when it did from that abuse, would she still be here today? Imogene takes a journey through her memories back to the innocent days of Australia in the early twentieth century. She recalls the pleasures of young love that were, for her, only too soon shattered by betrayal of the worst kind. In the face of systematic abuse from her husband, Joseph, Imogene managed to find friendship in the most unlikely of companionsa lifelong friendship strengthened by shared pain and joy. A survivor to the end, Imogene must overcome the demons of love, lust, abuse and betrayal in order to tell the terrible truths of harvest season on her beloved Marigold Farm and perhaps save others from a similar fate.
Download or read book Revelers written by Beth Henley and published by Dramatists Play Service Inc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: The play takes place in a cottage on the shore of Lake Michigan where devotees of Dash Grey, the charismatic artistic director of Chicago's Red Lantern Theatre, have come to commemorate his death. Jasper Dale (Dash's ex-lover) is in char
Download or read book Brothers of Mischief written by Richard L Preece and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the summer of 1921, school had just finished and brothers Tom and Ralph (POV) who live at a fire station where their Dad is a driver of horse drawn steam fire engines, are embarking on numerous schemes to make money for Tom's ultimate plan. Times and life were hard being raised in a family of eight children but politeness and the words 'Please' 'Thank You' and respect of one's parents and older people are expected. A simpler time with no television, video games, cell phones or any of the trappings of our modern society but they understood the value of money, sharing and charity. They hunt for coins with soap in the big city, catch pigeons in the church yard and visit the railway station with success but this would also bring them trouble. Collecting sacks of coal at the Old Wharf and giving to a needy neighbor, just to help and for a thank you. A different but exciting life, riding to an actual house fire on the fire engine, a race between the horse drawn and a new petrol fire engines. The exciting day out to the pub with their Dad and meeting Old Bill, a ratter with his dogs and ferrets and the day trip on a canal barge, through the country-side, having to navigate a long tunnel fill the brothers' holiday. This summer comes to an end with Tom's ultimate purchase in the market but not without some disastrous results.
Download or read book Raymond and Me written by Dan Reynolds and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This courageous and lyrical memoir chronicles the challenges of growing up gay in the seventies and eighties in Toronto, and how the enchanting discovery of first love can change the shape of a person’s life. Homophobia had robbed Dan of any hope of finding a man to fall in love with...until he met Raymond. It was love at first sight. Though their relationship was not without its challenges from the outside world, time and time again, love prevailed. Dan spent years going to great lengths to conceal every part of that relationship, living in the closet, and holding close the memories of his first relationship. But over time, he realized that he wanted to share their story. The heartfelt love they shared is a beacon of hope and reminder to everyone that love can win out over hatred.
Download or read book The Hall of the Vampires written by H. Jorgensen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cleo's world has never been ordinary, but when her cousin shows up in a coffin bringing the family's dark secret with him, she knows her life will never be the same. Despite her efforts, Cleo is dragged into a web of antics that bring her face to face with a living nightmare. For Cleo, not making a choice about her life could mean a fate worse than death.
Download or read book The Kitchen Witches written by Caroline Smith and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner! 2005 Samuel French Canadian Playwrights Contest Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two "mature" cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food! Dolly's long-suffering TV-producer son Stephen tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly's dressing room is one in
Download or read book A SEASON FOR EVERYONE written by Cheryl Croman and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the four seasons - spring, summer, autumn, and winter - and the way peo-ple are affected by each season. Spring brings her promise of new life in gardens and forests, in animals, and yes, in humans too. Summer turns us all into children again (okay maybe some of us). Who doesn't like to feel the sand in between their toes or enjoy an ice cream cone on a hot sunny day? Autumn can be one of the unpredictable times of the year. Sometimes you think that summer is still around because the days are still sunny and warm; we take advantage this, and last-minute trips are arranged. The days soon start getting cooler, and Mother Nature starts preparing the trees, flowers, and some animals for their long winter sleep. Winter is when are thoughts turn to long cosy nights; frosty mornings; and the promise of Christmas, Santa, and snow!
Download or read book Sapphire the Dragon written by Tom Kennedy and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: : Sapphire wasn't like the other dragons of Dragon Valley. As an outsider, it was only natural that her thoughts should turn to what was outside. Before she could turn thought into action, Dragon Valley had a visitor, a beautiful and intriguing stranger who never quite managed to answer any of Sapphire's questions. It didn't help that the other dragons accepted her without question and Sapphire became even more isolated. Why was she the only one who could see there was something dangerous about Spectacular Amazia? By the time the others realized their mistake, Sapphire and her few friends have discovered the truth about Dragon Valley and an even greater danger that threatens them and their whole world.
Download or read book The Galaxy Series written by Renee Steffan and published by Renee Steffan. This book was released on 2019-11-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Galaxy Series is about a young girl, Shoshana, and her best friend Chesterfield, who travel to unknown and mysterious galaxies throughout the mystifying and unexplored cosmos. She easily makes friends with all of the unusual inhabitants; the Space Pirates, the Carrot Colony, the Golden Guardian and her fellow cosmic travellers and discovers that home is not always simply the place where you have grown up, but it can sometimes be where you are growing up. Beings of all shapes and designs become part of her world and these individuals all become very important to her. Some becoming important members of her family, others becoming important members of her adventures. Each with a unique quality, each with an important attribute. Shoshana finds friendship, love and trust while embracing her adventures and also finds that friends and family mean everything. Feisty and fun, The Galaxy Series offers readers of all ages a short holiday from the real world. A place where they can relax and laugh and imagine. A place where Earth is not the only reality. Humans are not the only beings.
Download or read book Whiskers and Warrants written by Jinty James and published by Jinty James. This book was released on with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lauren and Zoe sign up for advanced latte art class. What they didn’t bargain on was … murder! Cat café owner, Lauren Crenshaw, and her cousin, Zoe, attend their first advanced latte art class, excited to learn intricate designs. But when their world-famous instructor is murdered, they decide to investigate! Annie, Lauren’s gorgeous Norwegian Forest Cat, helps in the sleuthing department as well. Zoe is also busy crocheting a coffee cozy to sell online, and Lauren continues to knit her never-ending scarf. While Lauren’s romance with Mitch, the police detective, blossoms, Zoe despairs of meeting ‘the right guy’. But when Annie finds a clue in the café, everything is put on hold while the trio investigate the murder. Who is the killer? One of the other students? The barista’s business partner? Or a mysterious vagrant that one of the students claim they saw? This is a humorous, clean, cat cozy mystery with female amateur sleuths – and a gorgeous Norwegian Forest Cat! METADATA: Cat café cozy, food bake cook latte art culinary cozy mystery, cat cozy mystery, cozy mystery with police love interest, two best friends cozy mystery, cozy mystery with romance, cozy mystery with amateur sleuth
Download or read book The Unique Animus written by Gabrielle Dean and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I was only seventeen when it happened My family was ripped apart by Demons. I witness my parents' murder, and watch helplessly as my two younger siblings are taken hostage " After witnessing the unthinkable, Jessica Dale is forced into a world she never knew existed. A world where magic is real, and demons, mythical creatures and sorcerers roam the land. As the secrets of her ancestors are revealed, Jessica finds there is something unique about her. And when the balance of good and evil is placed in her hands, Jessica must trust her instincts to make the right choice in deciding the fate of the land.
Download or read book The Rana Look written by Sandra Brown and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2003-12-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of forty-five New York Times bestselling novels, Sandra Brown is one of the romance world’s most acclaimed writers. Rendezvous magazine has praised her as a novelist whose “larger than life heroes and heroines make you believe all the warm, wonderful, wild things in life.” Now, in the classic romantic tradition her fans have come to love, here is another sexy and extraordinary tale of passion—the story of a woman who gives up fame and fortune...and discovers true love in the last place she expected to find it. The Rana Look The modeling world called it the Rana Look...the exotic, one-of-a-kind allure that only supermodel Rana Ramsey could deliver. With her green eyes, olive skin, and wildly lustrous auburn hair, Rana posed for ad campaigns and strutted down runways all over the world, naming her own price to sell everything from cosmetics to women’s lingerie. But all of that suddenly ended one day when she looked her demanding mother-manager in the eye and said, “Enough.” That was the day Rana packed her things and left New York—and modeling—forever. Settling in Miss Ruby’s boardinghouse in Galveston, Texas, Rana finds success with her own busines—and cultivates a new look to go with her new life. Now her beautiful eyes are shielded behind tinted glasses, her famous figure hidden under shapeless dresses, her trademark wild hair falling straight down her back. Rana knows she’ll never attract a man this way, and that’s just fine with her—that is, until Ruby’s nephew, football star Trent Gamblin, moves in to nurse his injured shoulder. Ruggedly handsome, charming, and undeniably charismatic, Trent is the kind of man that Rana finds irresistible...the kind of man she is certain would never look twice at a woman as ordinary as the new Rana. But to her surprise, Trent seems unfazed by her Plain Jane look. For he is drawn to a beauty that Rana can’t hide. He is determined to learn the mystery behind the elusive, reclusive boarder with the secret past. To do so, he proposes an unusual pact: they will only be friends, nothing more.As the days pass, Rana and Trent are drawn together in a sensual idyll unlike anything either of them has ever known. But the outside world cannot be kept at bay forever. And Rana fears that when Trent learns the truth about her past, he’ll feel betrayed and deceived. Even worse, he’ll never be able to see her as she truly is. Then an unexpected tragedy strikes, and the stakes seem higher than ever. Now they must look deep into each other’s heart to determine if their relationship is just an impossibly erotic dream—or a dream of love come true.
Download or read book There Are No Rules for This written by JJ Elliott and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-05-16 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People like Feeney Simms don’t commit suicide. Beautiful, charismatic, mother of two, wife to a handsome, successful husband, beloved by her friends—this is not the typical picture of a tortured soul. But one summer night, Feeney drives to the beach and swallows a handful of pills. No note, no explanation, nothing. Like that, she’s gone. Faced with this loss, Ali, Max, and Liddy, Feeney’s closest friends, are left reeling, grappling with the devastating cocktail of grief, guilt, and anger that’s left in the wake of a suicide. In a desperate attempt to avoid further loss, the three women make the unorthodox (and very Feeney-like) decision to hold their own funerals while they are still alive—and the experience changes each of them in ways they couldn’t have imagined.
Download or read book Silver Beach written by Claire Cox and published by UMass + ORM. This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's been decades since Mara's family was last together, decades since the day her sister Allison drowned at Silver Beach. After the family tragedy, Mara's father took her to the opposite end of the country, where she made a tidy life for herself in western Massachusetts, with a good education, stable job, and loving girlfriend. Her half-sister, Shannon, was left behind with their mother in San Diego. Surviving on disability checks and handouts from family, Shannon can't remember a time when Linda wasn't drunk. When a heart attack lands Linda in the hospital, Shannon's first impulse is to skip town—to finally escape her mother's orbit and make her sister step up. While Mara gave up on Linda years ago and couldn't have less in common with her sister, an unemployed stoner, it's time for her to stop running from everything that makes her have feelings. This is a novel about the persistent, mystifying ties of family, the extravagant mess of addiction, and what it means to actually live inside your own life.
