Download or read book The Dogist written by Elias Weiss Friedman and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Friedman moved to New York City, he missed the dogs that had surrounded him growing up. He began photographing dogs on the street, and posting them on his blog, The Dogist. Whether because of the look in a dog's eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, every portrait in this book tells a story and explores the dog's distinct character and spirit.

Download or read book From Willa With Love written by Coleen Murtagh Paratore and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a surprising, sparkling summer for Willa!It's August on Cape Cod and Willa has a lot to look forward to. Soon, JFK will return home from baseball camp, and Willa has an idea for an exciting new project that will challenge her to dream big! But life throws Willa some unexpected twists and turns: Ruby has bad news, a beloved friend leaves, a dear friend returns, her brother Will has something he does't want to talk about, and of course, there's a wedding to plan! There's also a cute boy who likes Willa . . . a lot, and Willa thinks she might like him too. It's a summer full of romance and surprises!

Download or read book The Wedding Planner s Daughter written by Coleen Paratore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of "How Prudence Proovit Proved the Truth About Fairy Tales" married the hilarious and the heartwarming in this enchanting novel about a 12-year-old girl, the daughter of a single-mom wedding planner, who wishes for a stepdad.

Download or read book Dreamsleeves written by Coleen Murtagh Paratore and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful, radiant story about a girl who wears her dreams on her sleeve . . .Aislinn is a girl with a lot of dreams, but due to family issues (caused mostly by her hard-drinking father), there's a lot standing in her way. While she should be enjoying the summer with friends, Aislinn is kept under lock and key and put in charge of her younger siblings. The average girl might give up, but not Aislinn. A person, she says, should write their dreams on their sleeve, putting them out there for the world to see, because there's a good chance that someone might come along and help you make your dream come true. What begins as a plea for help for her father to stop drinking, turns into a spark that has the whole community making their own dreamsleeves. At times heartbreaking, DREAMSLEEVES is also surprising, powerful, and luminously hopeful. Everyone will see a little of themselves in Aislinn, a girl with talent, ambition, and big dreams.

Download or read book Moti on the Water written by Leylah Attar and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful romantic comedy about family, love, and inconvenient truths from New York Times bestselling author, Leylah Attar. A Greek family. An Indian family. A summer wedding on the Aegean coast... Meet Moti Ferreira-spectacularly jinxed from the day she's born. Saddled with an eccentric mother, she stumbles upon the one man who holds the key to her freedom-the best man at her cousin's upcoming wedding. All Moti has to do is overcome her fear of water, board a yacht to the Greek Isles, seduce the dreamy Nikos Manolas, and survive two weeks at sea with her oddball family. The only obstacle Moti doesn't see coming is Alexandros Veronis, the onboard chef and star witness to her awkward mishaps. He transforms onions into chocolate and aroma into nostalgia. Day by day, his alchemy works its magic on Moti. But she's not the only one falling under his spell. Everyone has a secret, growing round and ripe at Chef Alex's table. When the masks fall off, they spill out one by one, and everything blows up in their faces. Now Moti's truth is exposed, and worse, she's hooked on more than Alex's midnight snacks. But this time, screwing up could be the best thing she's ever done...

Download or read book Wildflower written by Briana Corr Scott and published by Nimbus Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, modern reimagining of Thumbelina with an environmental message from the author/illustrator of The Book of Selkie and She Dreams of Sable Island. You cannot own a wildflower. An old woman's wish for a child is granted in the form of a thumb-sized girl born inside a flower. Though the child brings the woman much joy, Wildflower cannot be planted in one place; she must go where the wild wind blows. And if her mother really loves her, she must let her go. In Wildflower, artist Briana Corr Scott (The Book of Selkie) brings her whimsical illustrations and gentle poetry to the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Thumbelina. Maintaining the original spirit of Andersen's tale, celebrating love between mother and child, kinship between humans and animals, and bravery--no matter your size or shape--this refreshing retelling gives newfound agency to Wildflower, and offers young readers a tender lesson about the importance of respecting nature. Wildflower is the perfect gift for new mothers and mothers-to-be, recent graduates, and anyone with a love and appreciation for nature.

Download or read book Forget Me Not From the Life of Willa Havisham written by Coleen Murtagh Paratore and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willa returns in this new stand-alone novel in the WEDDING PLANNER'S DAUGHTER series.Willa returns in this new adventure for the tween set! It is summer on Cape Cod, where Willa Havisham and Joey Kennelly are enjoying their status as most compatible couple. What does the summer hold? New friends, more books, lazy afternoons, and of course Willa will be busy planning more weddings with her mother, Stella Havisham, the Cape's most famous wedding planner to date!

Download or read book Live Original written by Sadie Robertson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The television personality and member of the Duck Commander family shares the list of principles that lead her to personal and spiritual growth and help her live the way God says to live.

Download or read book Of Love and Papers written by Laura E. Enriquez and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. Of Love and Papers explores how immigration policies are fundamentally reshaping Latino families. Drawing on two waves of interviews with undocumented young adults, Enriquez investigates how immigration status creeps into the most personal aspects of everyday life, intersecting with gender to constrain family formation. The imprint of illegality remains, even upon obtaining DACA or permanent residency. Interweaving the perspectives of US citizen romantic partners and children, Enriquez illustrates the multigenerational punishment that limits the upward mobility of Latino families. Of Love and Papers sparks an intimate understanding of contemporary US immigration policies and their enduring consequences for immigrant families.

Download or read book The Love Dare written by Alex Kendrick and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. The Love Dare, the New York Times No. 1 best seller that has sold five million copies and was major plot device in the popular movie Fireproof, is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare is a journey you need to take. It’s time to learn the keys to finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage. This second edition also features a special link to a free online marriage evaluation, a new preface by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, minor text updates, and select testimonials from The Love Dare readers. Take the dare!

Download or read book Where I m from written by Steven Borsman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the Fall of 2010 I gave an assignment in my Appalachian Literature class at Berea College, telling my students to write their own version of "Where I'm From" poem based on the writing prompt and poem by George Ella Lyon, one of the preeminent Appalachian poets. I was so impressed by the results of the assignment that I felt the poems needed to be preserved in a bound document. Thus, this little book. These students completely captured the complexities of this region and their poems contain all the joys and sorrows of living in Appalachia. I am proud that they were my students and I am very proud that together we produced this record of contemporary Appalachian Life" -- Silas House

Download or read book Sweet and Sunny written by Coleen Paratore and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite facing a host of problems, old and new, optimistic third-grader Sunny continues her quest to create a national Kid's Day and improve other holidays, especially the upcoming Valentine's Day, while bringing joy to those around her.

Download or read book The Wife Between Us The First Four Chapters written by Greer Hendricks and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A clever thriller with masterful twists.” – Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of The Kept Woman "A fiendishly clever romantic thriller in the vein of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. This one will keep you guessing." –Anita Shreve, New York Times bestselling author of The Stars are Fire "The Wife Between Us delivers a whip smart, twisty plot in a taut, pacy narrative. It's terrific and troubling. This is one scary love triangle where you won't know who to trust. I loved it." –Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew "A twisty, mind-bending novel about marriage and betrayal. A gripping plot and fascinating characters; this book will keep you turning the pages and guessing until the very end. A must-read!" –Lauren Weisberger, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada A novel of suspense from authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen that explores the complexities of marriage and the dangerous truths we ignore in the name of love. When you read this book, you will make many assumptions. You will assume you are reading about a jealous wife and her obsession with her replacement. You will assume you are reading about a woman about to enter a new marriage with the man she loves. You will assume the first wife was a disaster and that the husband was well rid of her. You will assume you know the motives, the history, the anatomy of the relationships. Assume nothing. Discover the next blockbuster novel of suspense, and get ready for the read of your life.

Download or read book Mermaid Lullaby written by Briana Corr Scott and published by Nimbus Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2022-04-30 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gentle board book for bedtime featuring mer-moms and mer-babies, from the creator of The Book of Selkie and Wildflower. Now the sun is dipping low It?s time to go to bed. Swaddled tight in seaweed wraps They rest their sleepy heads... A soothing board book lullaby about mer-moms and their mer-babies at bedtime, from the creator of The Book of Selkie and Wildflower and the illustrator of The Mermaid Handbook. With a lush ocean palette and gentle text, baby will soon be dreaming of seal kisses and moonlit waves.

Download or read book At Least You Look Good written by Katie DePaola and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-eight-year-old Katie DePaola was undergoing treatment for a mystery illness, mourning the loss of her youngest brother and attempting to cut ties with her business partner and then-fiancé. To overcome this trifecta of trauma, she knew she needed to become her own advocate and find the unexpected gifts. She never imagined she would be starting a million-dollar business in the midst of so much chaos. In At Least You Look Good, Katie shares her most vulnerable and amusing reflections on dealing with the hardest parts of life. From a psych ward break up call and visits from her probation officer to over-the-top beauty treatments and making business deals from bed, Katie's story is a deep, entertaining and love-filled modern guide to healing. Katie urges women to glow through whatever they go through by unapologetically owning their desires, learning to use their anxiety as fuel, swiping on some waterproof mascara and showing up for life. A must-read for those looking to take their lives to the next level, Katie's resilient approach to balancing the demands of inner and outer beauty inspires a generation of leaders to overcome whatever life throws their way. At Least You Look Good tells the story of Katie's inspiring comeback, demonstrating that loss always leads back to love.

Download or read book The Wealth Cure written by Hill Harper and published by Avery. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his second book for adults, the perennial New York Times bestselling author helps readers discover how to put money in its place and use wealth-building as a tool for joy and fulfillment. Hill Harper is uniquely poised to guide readers through tough times and offers bestselling advice for reaping the rewards of a truly happy life. With The Wealth Cure, he does more than that: He presents a revolutionary new definition of wealth; motivating readers to not only build financial security but to achieve wealth in every aspect of their lives. Applying a parable approach, Harper instills practical nuts-and-bolts explanations for laying a sound financial foundation and also focuses on how to recognize the worth of your relationships and increase the value of your interactions with the people in your life. Drawing on personal recollections and true stories from family and friends, Harper has created an inspiring guide. Readers will begin to see money as energy and a freedom for following their passions. Far from a get-rich-quick primer, The Wealth Cure brims with inspired wisdom for building a lasting bounty from the experiences, loved ones, and achievements that really matter.

Download or read book Broke Millennial written by Erin Lowry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WASHINGTON POST “COLOR OF MONEY” BOOK CLUB PICK Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck and Get Your Financial Life Together (#GYFLT)! If you’re a cash-strapped 20- or 30-something, it’s easy to get freaked out by finances. But you’re not doomed to spend your life drowning in debt or mystified by money. It’s time to stop scraping by and take control of your money and your life with this savvy and smart guide. Broke Millennial shows step-by-step how to go from flat-broke to financial badass. Unlike most personal finance books out there, it doesn’t just cover boring stuff like credit card debt, investing, and dealing with the dreaded “B” word (budgeting). Financial expert Erin Lowry goes beyond the basics to tackle tricky money matters and situations most of us face #IRL, including: - Understanding your relationship with moolah: do you treat it like a Tinder date or marriage material? - Managing student loans without having a full-on panic attack - What to do when you’re out with your crew and can’t afford to split the bill evenly - How to get “financially naked” with your partner and find out his or her “number” (debt number, of course) . . . and much more. Packed with refreshingly simple advice and hilarious true stories, Broke Millennial is the essential roadmap every financially clueless millennial needs to become a money master. So what are you waiting for? Let’s #GYFLT!