Download or read book A Rainbow Thread written by Noam Sienna and published by Print-O-Craft Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many queer Jews, Jewish tradition seems like a rich tapestry which at best ignores them and at worst rejects them entirely. In reality, queerness and queer Judaism have been a constant subplot of Jewish history, if only we care to look. Spanning almost two millennia and containing translations from more than a dozen languages, Noam Sienna's new book, A Rainbow Thread: An Anthology of Queer Jewish Texts From the First Century to 1969, collects for the first time more than a hundred sources on the intersection of Jewish and queer identities. Covering poetry, drama, literature, law, midrash, and memoir, this anthology suggests that Jewish texts are not just obstacles to be overcome in the creation of queer Jewish life, but also potential resources waiting to be excavated. Through an unprecedented examination of the histories of gender and sexuality over two millennia of Jewish life around the world, this book inspires and challenges its readers to create a better future through a purposeful reflection on our past.

Download or read book A Month in Siena written by Hisham Matar and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Return comes a profoundly moving contemplation of the relationship between art and life. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND EVENING STANDARD After finishing his powerful memoir The Return, Hisham Matar, seeking solace and pleasure, traveled to Siena, Italy. Always finding comfort and clarity in great art, Matar immersed himself in eight significant works from the Sienese School of painting, which flourished from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries. Artists he had admired throughout his life, including Duccio and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, evoke earlier engagements he’d had with works by Caravaggio and Poussin, and the personal experiences that surrounded those moments. Including beautiful full-color reproductions of the artworks, A Month in Siena is about what occurred between Matar, those paintings, and the city. That month would be an extraordinary period in the writer’s life: an exploration of how art can console and disturb in equal measure, as well as an intimate encounter with a city and its inhabitants. This is a gorgeous meditation on how centuries-old art can illuminate our own inner landscape—current relationships, long-lasting love, grief, intimacy, and solitude—and shed further light on the present world around us. Praise for A Month in Siena “As exquisitely structured as The Return, driven by desire, yearning, loss, illuminated by the kindness of strangers. A Month in Siena is a triumph.”—Peter Carey

Download or read book Only Me written by GiCynda Turner-Pierce and published by ZaMirA Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sienna Sinclair never thought that when she ran from her unwanted fiance' that she would be running right in to the arms of another. She had decide a long time ago never to be like her mother. She had big dreams and there wasn't a man in any of them. However Liam Pierceson would be the man of any woman's dreams. Just not hers. Paul Newlyn has just been given the gift of a lifetime. Too bad for him his gift has decided that she doesn't want to given. In a last ditch effort to win her over he decides to give her a gift of his own. A gift that could prove to be the biggest mistake of his life. Liam Pierceson high powered business attorney has never been afraid to fight for what he wants and with Sienna Sinclair he is sure that this will be a fight to the death. Every time he takes a step forward she makes him take two steps back, but there is just no way he will give up on this witty island beauty. He likes a woman that can keep him on his toes. Read on as the story unfolds on the woman that refuses to claimed and the two men hell bent on have her as his own.

Download or read book Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 1084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book In the Air Tonight written by Marie Force and published by Blue Box Press. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was there. I saw what you did. Blaise I wasn’t supposed to be there that night, but my friend Sienna talked me into going to the party in Land’s End so she could spy on her boyfriend. While hiding out in the woods, we witnessed an unspeakable crime. And we did everything wrong afterward. Connections run deep in our small town. I was pressured into keeping my mouth shut, even though every part of me objected. I assumed I’d always do the right thing in any situation. I was wrong about that and a lot of other things. I was wrecked by what I saw and how the victim was treated by kids I’d known all my life. I’ve been sick over it ever since, even as I moved on, far away from the town where I was raised. Fourteen years later, I learn that the guy who committed that unspeakable crime is running for Congress, and something in me snaps. I can’t bear the weight of that knowledge for another second. Finally, I report what I saw, and all hell breaks loose for me and others who were at that long-ago party. Some of them will do whatever it takes to keep the truth from coming to light…even if they have to kill me. In the midst of an epic battle, a new love gives me the strength to stay strong, to fight for my life and to right a terrible wrong. Content warning: A sexual assault storyline may be upsetting to some readers. Reviews for In the Air Tonight: "An unforgettable page-turner where love and justice collide in a breathtaking tale of courage and redemption. Marie Force masterfully weaves suspense and romance, taking you on a journey to find love in the most unexpected places.” ~ Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett “WOW. This five-star read just became one of my favorite reads of 2024!! With its scintillating storyline and cast of memorable small-town characters, this bingeable edge-of-your-seat read captivated me from the very start.” ~ juliereads_alot “This was such a riveting story! The writing flowed so well between all the characters and dual timelines. I loved getting a viewpoint from every character and seeing how this difficult situation affected each and every one of them. I could really feel the emotions of the characters throughout and was brought to tears by the end. This is such a heavy topic but written so well I could not put it down. And the romantic storyline—swoon! I highly recommend this one for fans of romantic suspense!” ~ 5 stars, Jennifer Horton on Goodreads “With multiple POVs, a split timeline, a small-town setting, and a heinous crime, Marie Force’s newest book is sure to be a crowd-pleaser among thriller-lovers.” ~ bookstilbedtime “I am a huge fan of Marie Force and love her books. This book is no exception, yet it is very different from her usual books. A horrendous event. Understandable and gut wrenching reactions from everyone. I love how the author used multiple POV’s to tell this story. I was totally invested; at times appalled and wanting to cry and at other times angry. I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting (yes, it was 2am before I finished). Kudos to the author!” ~ 5 stars, Karen on Goodreads “Ya’ll, this is one bombshell of a book. It’s a short, fast, intense read, and it hits you hard and in all the feels.” ~ 5 stars, Dea Farrel on Goodreads “This was such a riveting story! The writing flowed so well between all the characters and dual timelines. I loved getting a viewpoint from every character and seeing how this difficult situation affected each and every one of them. I could really feel the emotions of the characters throughout and was brought to tears by the end. This is such a heavy topic but written so well I could not put it down. And the romantic storyline—swoon! I highly recommend this one for fans of romantic suspense!” ~ 5 stars, theperiwinklebookworm

Download or read book I m Sienna Doing Sienna Things written by Sienna and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 120 page writing journal for those with the name Sienna! A lined personal writing notebook to write down memories, ideas, goals, notes and new habits! Blue and pink outer space universe front cover, personalized with your first name on the to show inspire your personal creative writing!

Download or read book Somewhere in Montana written by Toby Jane and published by Neal Enterprises INC. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "These secret billionaire family romances are my guilty, happy pleasure." ~Reviewer Jess: My heart didn’t just break: it was blown to smithereens. I just found out that my dead husband not only cheated on me but got his mistress pregnant. After struggles with infertility, it’s the worst betrayal. I'm taking a break from my ranch, saddling up my stallion, and riding into the tiny town of Nowhere, Montana—to find a cowboy who’ll help me forget. Colt: Today I had the proverbial rug ripped out from under me. I worked my whole life to take a place beside my father running McCallum Industries, only to be kicked to the curb to find my own way. I’m not just mad—I'm hurt, and I’ll prove I can succeed anywhere, doing anything—even cowboying in Nowhere, Montana. They’ll never see me coming until it’s too late, and by then I’ll own the town—starting with Jess and her ranch. ✅ Strong but heart-wounded ranch owner Jess is terrified of getting involved with a cowboy, but can't help falling for the one she hired; ✅ Hunky Colt, the second son of Rafe and Ruby (Somewhere on St. Thomas) has a chip on his shoulder and a need to prove himself—especially to Jess; ✅ There's an orphaned baby timber wolf; ✅ An Appaloosa stallion named Ramses and his mare Lucy provide transportation; ✅ Miss Piggy (and a whole herd of other alpacas) are the lifeblood of Faraway Ranch; ✅ Everyone meets and eats at The Only Bar and Grill, owned by Jess's friend Sienna; and ✅ The village's baker, Linda-Sue, bakes muffins that are the stuff of seduction. You will want to build your own cabin in Nowhere, Montana, and never leave! ❤️

Download or read book Without Faith written by Leslie J. Sherrod and published by Urban Soul. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's moved forward, but has she really moved ahead? Social worker Sienna St. James is no stranger to setbacks. As far as she is concerned, her estranged husband set her back and off course over a decade ago. Now, she has reclaimed her sense of hope and purpose, set up a new therapy practice, bought a new home, and has finally moved on. Maybe. When a wealthy, secretive new couple shes counseling pulls her into their very real life-and-death drama, and her long-lost husbands whereabouts can no longer be ignored, Sienna realizes the truth about what has kept her emotionally frozen and fragile—its fear. Ready or not, she has frightening challenges to overcome: a kidnapping, a teenage son whos gone AWOL, a tired-of-waiting potential new beau, and a journalist whos made it clear that hes interested in getting more from her than the breaking news the twists in her life are offering. Torn by professional and personal struggles that have now become a full blown war, Sienna must come face-to-face with her deepest fears—and survive them—before its too late.

Download or read book One Night in His Bed written by Christina Hollis and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A night of unsurpassable passion… Penniless and widowed, Sienna has caught the eye of the one man who can save her—Italian tycoon Garett Lazlo, who can't resist her beauty. But cold-hearted Garett doesn't do anything for nothing, no matter how desirable the prospect. He offers Sienna a ruthless deal: he will help her, but she must play by his rules—by giving herself to him totally for one night of unsurpassable passion….

Download or read book Love In Full Bloom Small Town Romance written by Alice Fox and published by XSN. This book was released on 2024-08-10 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the small town of Applecrest, Sienna Bloom has been quietly in love with her best friend Ethan Marchand for years. But Ethan, the thrill-seeking daredevil, has always been commitment-phobic, running from any chance of a real relationship. A safe distance, a guarded heart, nothing more. When a moment of vulnerability leads to a passionate weekend together, Sienna dares to hope Ethan will finally let down his guard. Yet even as their bond deepens, Ethan continues to pull away, unwilling to risk his heart. Juggling the demands of caring for her ailing mother and working multiple jobs, Sienna is at her breaking point when a terrifying attack leaves her shaken. This time, it's Ethan who steps up, surprising Sienna with his fierce protectiveness. As they navigate the aftermath, Ethan must choose between the comfortable life he's always known and the chance to finally let love bloom. With Sienna's heart on the line, can this daring adventurer take the ultimate leap of faith? Ethan and Sienna must decide if the risk of love is worth the reward.

Download or read book The Western Literary Messenger written by and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love Vol 1 light novel written by Harunadon and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite her noble status, Brigitte contracts with the weakest type of spirit--and on that very same day, the prince publicly breaks off their engagement. No one shows much sympathy towards the once haughty young lady--except for the duke's son, Yuri, who attends the same magic academy. Yuri is feared for his incredible abilities and icy personality, but with him on her side, her fortunes might have changed...

Download or read book Devil in a Suit written by Alessa Steel and published by XSN. This book was released on with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair.

Download or read book In the Hands of Evil Dark Mafia Romance written by Rose Knight and published by XSN. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sienna Flores was born into a world of drugs and crimes. With both of her brothers going missing, and a father who is desperate to retire from his business, she has had to look after her family's legacy, her empire, since the day she turned twenty-one. Four years later, she has made a name for herself; a name that her allies have grown to respect and her enemies have grown to fear: Reina de la Muerte. All is running just as Sienna predicted: her business is booming with constant shipments to allies across the world and she is making more money than her father has ever seen in his twenty-five years running it. Nothing can stop her reign to the top—to the throne she has worked so hard for... Until she receives a message from her rivals about a contract agreement signed several years ago. Sienna's perfect world is thrown out the window when she is told that she is to marry the same man that tried to kill her. Cristian Diaz has grown from the ashes since taking over for his retired father, becoming a silent killer who let's his actions speak for him. Anyone who has heard of his name fears it for rumors both true and false, and his empire is notorious for "getting rid" of others who stand a threat to him without even a trail that can lead it back to him. When he is informed of a contract that is nearing its date, Cristian sees it as an opportunity. Afterall, if there's one person that he would love to be allianced with in his line of business, it's none other than Sienna Flores, the woman who built an army that could be squashed as easily as ants. But when he meets her face-to-face, all it takes is a single encounter for him to realize that this contract is so much more than a business deal. Maybe there is still something that he can fight for through the dark world the two of them live in. Something he can protect. And Cristian is sure that Sienna is just that.

Download or read book Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes Trees Woodlands in Watercolour written by Kersey and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Microaggressions in Ministry written by Cody J. Sanders and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carlosa third-generation U.S. citizen from New Jersey whose family emigrated from Colombia many years before Carlos was bornis often complimented on how articulate he is and asked how long he has been in the United States. Deborah, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is up for election as church treasurer, has her qualifications questioned, debated, and scrutinized by the congregation far more than any of her male predecessors who were elected with a simple vote. Lisa, a male-to-female transgender person, attends a Sunday school where her classmates continue to refer to her with masculine pronouns (he, him, his). The three examples above portray microaggressions: subtle slights, insults, and indignities expressed to persons of varied minority statuses. Although microaggressions are usually unintentional, they occur on a regular basis in education, the workplace, and daily life. This is the first book that addresses the concept of microaggressions in ministry and church life. Drawing from their background as ordained clergy, Sanders and Yarber introduce ministry leaders to the concept of microaggressions and look specifically at microaggressions directed at race, gender, and sexuality in the church. Sanders and Yarber help readers become more aware of these subtle and often unconscious communications, offering realistic examples and guidance for grappling with this issue in preaching, religious education, worship, spirituality, and pastoral care and counseling. Microaggressions in Ministry equips congregations with methods for assessment and tools for action that will ultimately help create stronger, more welcoming faith communities.

Download or read book Honey You Are My Lucky Star book 3 written by NovelCat and published by NovelCat. This book was released on with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I am on the operation table, I am still in love with my husband Callen, not knowing he is the one who asks the doctor to induce my baby. He says I can only keep this child by signing his divorce agreement. But after I sigh it, he tells me the operation is already finished. I spend one year recovering from my failed marriage. But I've never imagined I will meet my ex-husband again, and the mistress, now his wife. They insult me as a divorced woman who only deserves to die alone at home. However, at that time, a mysterious man appears and claiming I am his woman. Not only does he protects me from the annoying ex, but he also knows everything about me and offers me help at any time. I think I've met my Mr.Right, only to find he only regards me as a plaything...