Download or read book I ll Stay As Long As I Can written by Margy Nelson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'll Stay as Long as I Can is the heartwarming story of an extraordinary family that learns the true meaning of love and humor when life hands them the cruelest of blows. This true and unique story is told through the diaries of the mother, Margy, and Claire, her youngest child. Margy faces divorce, career change, the discovery of son's autism, and finally her youngest child's illness with determination, optimism and hope. Claire starts her diary as a six-year-old girl who lives her life through her dolls, animals and fairies. Her diary is her best friend and remains by her side as she's forced to grow up all too soon, when she's diagnosed with a brain tumor at 14 years of age. Overnight, Claire goes from being a self-absorbed teenager, to an adult faced with a life threatening illness. She writes about her battle against cancer with courage, and insight. This book is told over a ten year period. It is the unforgettable story of a family that finds their love for each other gives them strength they need to face life's toughest battles.

Download or read book Radiate written by Marley Gibson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hayley Matthews draws strength and focus from her dream of cheerleading, her family, and her Christian faith, as she battles cancer, in a story of romance, adversity, and friendship, by the author of the Ghost Huntress series.

Download or read book Glory Road written by John Labban and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-04-25 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phillip Dexter and his family moved to the pristine city of Quanah, Texas in the summer of 1988 seeking the American Dream. Ronald Dexter left Edmonton, Alberta to work for the powerful oil giant Tricon Enterprise. Life was great until the horrifying accident one summer night in 1991 changed all their lives. With a greedy and reckless CEO, Tricon Enterprise works to shield the real truth behind the tragedy. Phillips desire to seek revenge for his fathers death pits him against the powerful oil giant, Tricon Enterprise, the legendary CEO Frank Beasley, and his son Mark Beasley. Phillips quest for revenge is at a standstill, with the powerful oil giant the CEO having the upperhand. That is until fate sides with the young boy. Julie Matheson and her family arrive in Quanah from Houston. Mark Beasleys best friend and biggest ally Aaron Jennings has one slight flaw. Hes in love with the same girl as Mark. With one mans jealousy, and anothers desire for revenge; the giant oil firm gets taken for the ride of a lifetime when the powerful CEO is cut down in cold blood. Now, the hunter becomes the hunted. Friends become enemies. Enemies become friends. Greed, murder, betrayal, and jealousy pit one against another when they seek to outscheme each other to take control of the giant oil company, the money, and the ultimate prize - Julie Matheson. In the end, though, will any of them be standing while they chase the prize?

Download or read book Cracked Up to Be written by Courtney Summers and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic Courtney Summers with a brand new look and exclusive bonus material! This ebook edition of Cracked Up to Be includes updated text, an afterword from the author and a discussion guide. The high price of perfection is one 'Perfect' Parker Fadley always believed she was willing to pay until the events of a party during junior year fractures the lives of her family and friends. Something terrible has happened and only Parker knows it's her fault. If being a perfect daughter, student, friend and girlfriend couldn't keep her from making an unforgivable mistake, Parker hopes becoming a perfect mess will at least keep her loved ones from discovering the truth. But when the arrival of a curious new student and the unexpected return of an old enemy threaten her tenuous grip on control, Parker must decide just how far she'll go to keep her secret from surfacing. Also available from Courtney Summers: I'M THE GIRL, the new "brutally captivating" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) queer thriller based loosely on The Epstein case.

Download or read book Bows and Piccolos written by T. Sunshine and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Grace Dawson and Mason Hamilton meet, sparks fly. Grace meets the love of her life the day he is leaving for basic training. The feeling is mutual and is just as deep for Mason. They write letters to one another, getting to know each other on a whole new intensity and neither knowing this kind of love existed until it was theirs. It’s 1972, and the Vietnam War is still raging on, full of danger and sorrow. Mason promises he’ll be back, and Grace promises she’ll be waiting. But is it a promise Mason can keep? Grace never believed in love at first sight, but she now knows, without a doubt, it’s real. It’s strong, and it’s pure. Her heart will never be the same, and she wouldn’t have it any other way—for true-love stories never end.

Download or read book Yippee Ki Yay Moviegoer written by Vern and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the hilarious “instant cult classic” Seagalogy: A Study of the Ass-Kicking Films of Steven Seagal, Vern wrote a book that shook the very foundations of film criticism, broke their wrists, and then threw them through a window. Now he’s back, and this time he’s got all of ‘the films of badass cinema’ in his sights... From Die Hard to The Discrete Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Transformers to Mary Poppins, Vern has an opinion on everything, and he’s not shy about sharing them...

Download or read book One Lonely Degree written by C. K. Kelly Martin and published by Carolyn Martin. This book was released on with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen-year-old Finn has always felt out of place, but suddenly her world is unraveling. It all started with The Party. And Adam Porter. And the night in September that changed everything. The only person who knows about that night is Audrey, Finn's best friend, her witness to everything and the only person (under thirty) Finn trusts implicitly. So when Finn's childhood friend Jersy moves back into town—reckless, beautiful boy Jersy, all lips and eyes and hair so soft you'd want to dip your fingers into it if you weren't careful—Finn gives her blessing for Audrey to date him. After all, how could she possibly say no to Audrey? With Audrey gone for the summer, though, Finn finds herself spending more and more time with Jersy, and for the first time since September, for the first time in her life maybe, something feels right—absolutely, stunningly right. But Finn can't be the girl who does this to her best friend . . . can she?

Download or read book Best Life written by and published by . This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Life magazine empowers men to continually improve their physical, emotional and financial well-being to better enjoy the most rewarding years of their life.

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Download or read book Confessions of a Teenage Psychic written by Pamela Woods-Jackson and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2010-03-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caryn Alderson just wants to be a normal teenager. Moving from Houston to Indianapolis and trying to make new friends is hard enough, but when she meets Quince Adams, Rosslyn High School's star athlete, she wants more than friendship. Unfortunately, two obstacles stand in her way: Quince's girlfriend, cheerleader Kensington Marlow, and Caryn's Uncle Omar. So what's the problem? Kensington's cheating on Quince, and Uncle Omar died in Vietnam at age 20! Imagine hearing voices, seeing spirits no one else can see, and knowing things about people they never told you. No wonder Quince and all her new friends think she's weird! Then just when Caryn thinks her psychic abilities are under wraps, her friend Megan blurts out the truth on television. Can Caryn finally admit her secret and just be herself? Does she really have a choice?

Download or read book Stalled written by Michael Hlinka and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many things North Americans take for granted — including a robust economy. But the past fifteen years have seen persistent stagnation that threatens the results of fifty years of previous growth. Without letting rising consumer debt cloud the question, Michael Hlinka diagnoses Canada’s economic woes and lays out a road map back to growth.

Download or read book Leslie F cking Jones written by Leslie Jones and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE 2024 AUDIE AWARD FOR HUMOR A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BARNES AND NOBLE'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST CELEBRITY MEMOIR OF 2023 A VULTURE BEST COMEDY BOOK OF 2023 Hey you guys, it’s Leslie. I’m excited to share my story with you. Now, I’m gonna be honest: Some of the details might be vague because a b*tch is fifty-five and she’s smoked a ton of weed. But while bits might be a touch hazy, I can promise you the underlying truth is REAL. Whether I’m talking about my childhood growing up in the South, my early stand-up days driving from gig to gig through the darkest parts of our country and praying I wouldn’t get murdered, what Chris Rock told Lorne Michaels, that time I wanted to shoot Whoopi Goldberg on SNL, and yeah, I’ll tell you all about Ghostbusters and the nudes and Supermarket Sweep and The Daily Show . . . I’m sharing it all in these pages. It’s not easy being a woman in comedy, especially when you’re a tall-*ss Black woman with a trumpet voice. I have to fight so that no one takes me for granted, and no one takes advantage. These are the stories that explain why. (Cue the Law & Order theme.)

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Download or read book My Life As a Teenage Vampire Hunter written by ID Johnson and published by Rogue Wolf Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes following your dreams isn’t all it’s cracked up to be…. When I decided I’d stop at nothing to become a Vampire Hunter, even though my older sister and her teammates knew I wasn’t ready, I got myself into trouble—a whole lot of trouble. Now, I’ll never be exactly what I wanted to be—and I’ll never be the same as I was before either. There’s a dangerous Vampire on the loose, and I know I’m the only one who can stop him from continuing to prey on the innocent. But since I’ve already broken my sister’s trust, how can I prove to her that I’m more than just her little sister? I’m a weapon. We both know there’s no one else in the world like me, but I’ll have to show her I can follow her orders before she’ll let me move forward with my plan. And that’s a problem. Because we also both know following directions is no longer my strong suit. Will I be able to stick to my training long enough to demonstrate my value or will the Vampire continue his destruction? My name is Cassidy Findley, and this is my life as a teenage Vampire Hunter. The Chronicles of Cassidy is a retelling of The Clandestine Saga specifically for young adult/teen readers told from the perspective of high schooler Cassidy Findley.

Download or read book Step To This A So For Real Novel written by Nikki Carter and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen-year-old Gia Stokes knows exactly what she needs to make her life fantabulous: • Get her mother Gwendolyn to let her relax her hair • Find a boy to ask her out • Get on the Hi-Steppers dance squad Gia doesn't have the hair or the clothes, but she's got the moves and the attitude to make her sophomore year at Longfellow High unforgettable. But not everyone agrees, so Gia decides it's time for a makeover. With her stylish new look, she scores a date with hottie football player, Romeo, snags a spot on the Hi-Steppers dance squad, and makes a ton of new friends. Gia's on top of the world?until things go horribly wrong. Now Gia feels like all she has left is her mom and her faith. That's not going to stop Gia, she's just got to convince the Hi-Steppers and everyone else at school, to follow her lead and step to her beat. "Step to This is hot, it's new, it's now. . .with characters that leap from the pages, it's absolutely a must-read." --Monica McKayhan, Essence bestselling author of Indigo Summer "Filled with smart and witty characters, Step to This is a fun, fast-paced read teens will love." --Ni-Ni Simone, author of A Girl Like Me "Nikki Carter steps up and delivers a home run with her debut novel, Step to This. It's a real winner." --Chandra Sparks Taylor, author of Spin It Like That and The Pledge "Nikki Carter is a fresh, new voice in teen fiction! Step to This has it all--drama, humor, and a lesson that everyone can learn from. Full of fun-loving, unforgettable characters that readers will love, Nikki has written a page-turner that will leave the reader wanting more!" --ReShonda Tate Billingsley, author of The Good Girlz series "Gia Stokes might be a Hi-Stepper, but this teen role model has both feet on the ground as she meets life's challenges with style and grace. Kudos to Nikki Carter for a great start in this fun and relevant teen series!" --Melody Carlson, author of The Carter House Girls, Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors and The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series "Step to This is a wonderful, witty tale that is full of laugh-out-loud moments and great lessons." --Victoria Christopher Murray, National bestselling author of The Divine Divas series "Fun, honest, and so for real . . . I loved Gia and cheered for her as she struggled to find where she fits with friends, family, and faith. Debut author Nikki Carter is now on my must-read list!" --Shelley Adina, author of the All About Us series "Step to This has alluring characters, wonderful scenes, and a fascinating premise. Nikki Carter has a real talent for writing stories that deal with real issues, but are gripping to read by teens and adults alike." --Jacquelin Thomas, author of The Divine Series

Download or read book The Case of the Crooked Deal written by Charles E. Morgan, III and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Shortstop written by Mike Maloni and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank Lido was a shortstop from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, who just received a full athletic scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. He's thrilled to be there and works extremely hard with his coaches to succeed. His team reaches national championship form. And at the end of the season, Frank signs with the Boston Red Sox. Despite his youth, he is put on the roster and tries to show he is mature enough to play in the big leagues. After patiently sitting on the bench, Frank finally gets his shot.