Download or read book Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees written by Russ Willms and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Elephants do not belong in trees. It’s not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable." This is the story of Larry, an elephant who wanted to live in a tree. This is a story about being the new kid and being a little bit different (okay, A LOT different). A story about acceptance and making friends. When Larry decides he wants to live in the big bushy tree in the middle of the wide-open field, the current residents, Bird, Squirrel and Monkey, are not very welcoming. They throw nuts at him and peck at his head; they tell him to leave and are downright rude. But Larry persists—why can’t he live in the tree? When his new home is threatened by something much bigger than all the animals combined, Larry shows everyone that he cares just as much about the tree as they do.

Download or read book Cruelty by Design written by Brelin Deci Rowlett and published by . This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe Healey and Tate McCormick agree on nothing, except the fact that Tate's friend Victoria Talbot was murdered. Victim's Advocate McCormick has no doubt it was the work of an enraged domestic violence group member; Detective Healey knows from experience that it is foolish to assume. Joe needs Tate's professional expertise and knowledge of her friend, but it proves difficult as Joe reflects on his own past. Along with Detective Leah Small, who begins to question her relationship issues, they go behind the scenes of the domestic violence community to track down who might have wanted the dedicated counselor dead.

Download or read book Who We Are in Real Life written by Victoria Koops and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Rainbow Rowell and Casey McQuiston will fall for this story of tabletop gaming, romance and epic campaigns — both in game and IRL. IRL, Darcy has just moved to the small prairie town of Unity Creek with her two moms. It feels like she left everything good behind in the city. She misses her tabletop gaming friends and her boyfriend — and is horrified by the homophobia her family faces in their new home. Then she meets kind, quiet Art, who invites her to join his Dungeons & Dragons game. Art is mostly happy fading into the background at school and only really coming alive during his friends’ weekly D&D game — until meeting Darcy pulls his life off-course in wonderful and alarming ways. Suddenly he has something worth fighting for. But what if that something puts him in conflict with his father, an influential and conservative figure in their town? Can Art stand up against his father’s efforts to prevent Darcy and her friends from starting a queer-straight alliance at school? Meanwhile, in game, Darcy’s and Art’s D&D characters join forces to fight corruption as they grow closer in the homebrew world of Durgeon’s Keep — as fantasy and reality collide. Key Text Features chapters dialogue

Download or read book A Deadly Welcome written by Victoria Vernon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a riveting new thriller, a tragic accident robs journalist Callie Reynolds of her beloved mother. In the aftermath, Callie and her father are shocked to learn Callie was secretly adopted by her mother. This mystifying cascade of events pushes Callie to discover who she really is. Her search leads her to the small town of Jefferson Bay, the place Callie was born. She rescues an old house from demolition and makes the leap into her new life. Not even in town for twenty-four hours, strange things begin to happen...

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Download or read book Fallen Women written by Lindsey Hutchinson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the death of her parents when she was just a girl, orphan Ann Felton has had to struggle to survive. The grimy and gruelling Black Country is no place for a girl all alone and Ann is relieved when she gets works at The Bell public house, and is befriended by the local ladies of the night. These bawdy, brave women take Ann under their wings, but with poverty gnawing hard at the people of Wednesbury life is a continual struggle. Ann can't bear to think how her friends make their money, but their friendship keeps her safe. Victoria Beckett and Viscount Richard Wyndham have none of Ann's worries. Both grew up with silver spoons firmly in their mouths, and neither can understand Ann's struggles. But before long Ann will change both their lives forever, and in turn one of them might just save Ann from a fate worse than death...

Download or read book Muffin But Murder written by Victoria Hamilton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muffin maker Merry Wynter hopes to find a buyer for the castle she’s recently inherited. But when she throws a party to draw interest, she finds someone who’s bought the farm instead… Merry’s career as a New York City stylist has crumbled, but her passion for muffins has helped her rise upstate in Autumn Vale. Everyone in town loves the tasty treats. Still, she would like to return to her glamorous life. Besides, the upkeep of Wynter Castle is expensive, and Merry’s cup isn’t exactly overflowing. So in order to bring some prospective buyers into the mix, Merry whisks together a spooky soiree and decorates the castle with dashes of fabric and a sprinkling of spider webs. Friends new and old are invited, and everyone has a blast. But as the revelers empty out, Merry notices one partygoer who isn’t leaving—or breathing. Now Merry must hurry to unmask a killer before her perfect plans turn into a recipe for disaster…

Download or read book Fire and Ice written by Ruth Havens and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire and Ice By: Ruth Havens There will always be a man in your life. Some will be good. Some, not so good. Experience will teach you how to choose. The handsome, blue-eyed Corey danced into her life in his black cowboy boots with his charming, life-of-the-party smile. He kindled a fire of romance and passion. You know the type. He’s a nice guy. He’s got some problems, but she thinks, “I can fix it.” “I can make it better.” “Love will change everything.” Well, sure it will. Love will change her. Ruth Havens illustrates a life chosen by her character’s heart. Follow the dramatic transformation as passion’s fire turns to winter’s ice. And watch out for the sequel, Kisses and Lies.

Download or read book Doing It Well written by Joanne Schreuders and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2024-12-16 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you, or does someone you know, have cancer? Do you want to know how you can help make this rollercoaster ride a little easier? Jim did it well. Leaning on God, Jim strived to keep humour and normalcy in everyday life. He walked through the things he was losing with his family, preparing them for the future. Are you doing it well?

Download or read book The Education of a Value Investor written by Guy Spier and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a young Wall Street investment banker spends a small fortune to have lunch with Warren Buffett? He becomes a real value investor. In this fascinating inside story, Guy Spier details his career from Harvard MBA to hedge fund manager. But the path was not so straightforward. Spier reveals his transformation from a Gordon Gekko wannabe, driven by greed, to a sophisticated investor who enjoys success without selling his soul to the highest bidder. Spier's journey is similar to the thousands that flock to Wall Street every year with their shiny new diplomas, aiming to be King of Wall Street. Yet what Guy realized just in the nick of time was that the King really lived 1,500 miles away in Omaha, Nebraska. Spier determinedly set out to create a new career in his own way. Along the way he learned some powerful lessons which include: Spier also reveals some of his own winning investment strategies, detailing deals that were winners but also what he learned from deals that went south. Part memoir, part Wall Street advice, and part how-to, Guy Spier takes readers on a ride through Wall Street--but, more importantly, provides those that want to take a different path with the insight, guidance, and inspiration they need to carve out their own definition of success.

Download or read book My New Roots written by Sarah Britton and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.

Download or read book The Love Interest written by Victoria Walters and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A sizzling enemies-to-lovers read you'll definitely fall for' Mandy Baggot No man can be as good as the one in your imagination... Librarian Liv Jones has always dreamed of writing a romance novel. But she’s stuck when it comes to creating a romantic hero – sadly – lacking anyone in real life to base him on. When her brother suggests his best friend stay in their shared flat for a few weeks, she can’t believe her bad luck. Aiden Rivers is irritating and pushes all her buttons. Worst of all, he’s gorgeous, has a sexy accent and reminds her of her all-time favourite character Mr Darcy. Liv finds herself unexpectedly inspired and the leading man in her novel begins to bear an uncanny resemblance to Aiden. He can never find out though: she’d never live it down. Because Aiden can only ever be her love interest in the pages of her book – and definitely not in real life... right?! A sexy enemies-to-lovers rom com, perfect for those who spend far too much time thinking about Mr Darcy coming out of the lake! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry. Readers CAN'T GET ENOUGH of The Love Interest! ‘I love a good enemies-to-lovers story and this was the perfect romance for a Sunday morning’ Sarah Turner 'Clever, quirky and swoonsome - The Love Interest will tick all your Book Boyfriend boxes' Holly Hepburn 'A must read for romcom lovers - fresh, funny and utterly charming' Sandy Barker 'An absolutely gorgeous romance novel with a swoon-worthy hero to die for ... I was kept guessing right to the end and had a great big smile on my face' Kim Nash 'I loved it! The delicious chemistry between Liv and Aiden kept me up way past my bedtime' Leonie Mack 'The Love Interest is so much fun and utterly swoon-worthy... a gorgeous concept, with an abundance of charm and wit' Laura Carter 'a beautiful ode to romance loving bookworms ... Walters shines with this amazing read' Rachel Dove 'Honestly I LOVED this book. I thought that Aiden and Liv were really likeable and enjoyable characters. Their chemistry was amazing' Reader Review 'Absolutely perfection! I wasn't even done with the book and I was texting all my reader friends that this a must-read.' Reader Review '...the characters were all brilliant and likeable and the banter was on top form ... What's not to like? I raced through it!' Reader Review 'This book drew me in and I couldn’t put it down! ... This had everything you’d hope for in a romance book!' Reader Review

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Download or read book A Son S Odyssey written by Lewis Allen Lambert and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sons Odyssey is the third and final book on the life of Air Commodore Jack Meadows, the youngest flag officer in the RAF during World War II. The first two books, Michaels Messengers and Uncommon Warrior chronicled Jacks life from his early years in Poland until the day he disappeared near Munich, Germany on May 5th, 1945. A Sons Odyssey reflects the deep devotion of one man for another in an effort to satisfy a belief that Jack Meadows was alive somewhere in the world. A Sons Odyssey is a love story about two fathers and their sons, and the love of a mother for the father of her child.

Download or read book Bunny written by Mona Awad and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER Soon to be a major motion picture "Jon Swift + Witches of Eastwick + Kelly 'Get In Trouble' Link + Mean Girls + Creative Writing Degree Hell! No punches pulled, no hilarities dodged, no meme unmangled! O Bunny you are sooo genius!" —Margaret Atwood, via Twitter "A wild, audacious and ultimately unforgettable novel." —Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times "Awad is a stone-cold genius." —Ann Bauer, The Washington Post The Vegetarian meets Heathers in this darkly funny, seductively strange novel from the acclaimed author of 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl and Rouge "We were just these innocent girls in the night trying to make something beautiful. We nearly died. We very nearly did, didn't we?" Samantha Heather Mackey couldn't be more of an outsider in her small, highly selective MFA program at New England's Warren University. A scholarship student who prefers the company of her dark imagination to that of most people, she is utterly repelled by the rest of her fiction writing cohort--a clique of unbearably twee rich girls who call each other "Bunny," and seem to move and speak as one. But everything changes when Samantha receives an invitation to the Bunnies' fabled "Smut Salon," and finds herself inexplicably drawn to their front door--ditching her only friend, Ava, in the process. As Samantha plunges deeper and deeper into the Bunnies' sinister yet saccharine world, beginning to take part in the ritualistic off-campus "Workshop" where they conjure their monstrous creations, the edges of reality begin to blur. Soon, her friendships with Ava and the Bunnies will be brought into deadly collision. The spellbinding new novel from one of our most fearless chroniclers of the female experience, Bunny is a down-the-rabbit-hole tale of loneliness and belonging, friendship and desire, and the fantastic and terrible power of the imagination. Named a Best Book of 2019 by TIME, Vogue, Electric Literature, and The New York Public Library

Download or read book Person of Interest written by Emery Harper and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the zany antics of Celeste Eagan: prep school theater teacher by day, amateur sleuth by night. The first book in a new series from author Emery Harper, full of mystery and mayhem. Just last week, I was a regular single mom and drama teacher at Peytonville Prep with a semi-normal life. The only real drama I had to deal with involved my football-coach ex and his hussy girlfriend. And maybe deciding if I should take that full-time principal/actress job at the local playhouse. Everything changed when I discovered my boss hanging in his office. The suicide turned out to be a murder and my ex went suspiciously MIA. I tried to find some answers, but all that got me was labeled a person of interest by the attractively uptight Detective Shaw Muldoon. Not exactly the way I was hoping to interest him, if you know what I mean. Now my life is plenty exciting, if you count a stint in jail, several attempted break-ins, more dead bodies and the odd exploding car. Did I mention I also have my own personal stalker? It's becoming pretty clear that if I don't unmask the killer soon, my life won't ever be boring again…it will be over.

Download or read book Family of Convenience written by Victoria W. Austin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mail-Order Mother Recently widowed and pregnant, Millie Steele needs a husband to help provide for her unborn child, and becoming a mail-order bride is her only option. Thankfully, her new husband, Kansas farmer Adam Beale, only wants a mother for his two young children—not romance. Everything is going according to plan…until Millie begins to fall for Adam. Adam had reservations about wedding another city dweller—his late wife never took to life on the prairie. But now he can't imagine his family being complete without Millie and her unborn baby. Though they agreed to a strictly platonic partnership, can real love be blooming in Adam and Millie's marriage of convenience?