Download or read book In the Dressing Room with Brenda written by Brenda Kinsel and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brenda Kinsel tackles underwear, the booty, and the nightmare of shopping with kids (please pass the Valium!) - all while helping women make sense out of the vast imponderable that is the world of fashion. With gentle understanding, she helps every woman develop a healthier relationship with herself by taking a lighter look at hang-ups, and a deeper look at the fashion traps that are out there ready to grab the unsuspecting consumer.

Download or read book Brenda s Bible written by Brenda Kinsel and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beloved image consultant and makeover advisor Kinsel shines the guiding light of up-to-date wardrobe advice so you can have a Miracle Makeover and all vital knowledge you need to lift you straight to Fashion Heaven.

Download or read book Brenda s Wardrobe Companion written by Brenda Kinsel and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows women how to match their clothes to their bodies.

Download or read book 40 Over 40 written by Brenda Kinsel and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A professional image consultant provides women over age 40 with the perfect recipe for personal style, and shows the busy woman, who is already befuddled by fashion, how to choose a wardrobe through 40 helpful hints and strategies. 24 two-color illustrations.

Download or read book Brenda Kinsel s Fashion Makeover written by Brenda Kinsel and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-09-27 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on 20-plus years as an image consultant, Kinsel helps women over 40 catapult themselves out of fashion ruts in one short month. "Fashion Makeover" presents a four-week plan with clear, attainable goals, along with real life success stories. Full color.

Download or read book Revenge of the Drama Queen written by A. Mizrachi and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly every child dreams of becoming the most popular kid in school, but not all are able to fight and claw their way to the top. Revenge of the Drama Queen relates the story of a precocious fourth grader who is not only the most popular kid at Beth Shalom School for the Gifted and the lead in the school's annual Purim play, "The Whole Megillah," but is also one hell of a snazzy dresser. Set in Miami Beach long before the megafamous made it their domain, this is the story of a little superstar who hits the heights by taking the lead as Queen Esther, the iconic heroine of Jews everywhere, and gains a rather formidable enemy in the process. Through public confrontations and secret plots, Revenge of the Drama Queen shows just how low grade-schoolers are willing to go in their attempts to become the most popular and influential kid in school.

Download or read book The Perfect Fit written by Lynne Henderson Marks and published by Virtualbookworm Publishing. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Image Consulting has been identified as one of the top home-based professions for the new millennium. This is the first book that outlines in detail how to design an image consulting business, the training you will need and how to market and promote your services. Also included is a section on resources, sample documents, media lists and consulting tools and training. This is a MUST HAVE if you want to start a successful image business.

Download or read book Blue Eyed Ruse written by Ginny Frings and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What a nightmare..." Jake says as one day bleeds into the next. Murders are happening all across the nation... why? Is this a series of freak isolated incidents or by design? Characters in this story cross paths... coincidence? Maybe or maybe not... that is for the reader to determine... and decide whether to answer the S.O.S call...

Download or read book Brenda s Ward written by Helen Leah Reed and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-16 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brenda's Ward" by Helen Leah Reed is a heartwarming and engaging novel that delves into the lives of its characters, exploring themes of friendship, personal growth, and the transformative power of compassion. The story revolves around Brenda, a kind-hearted and compassionate young girl, who discovers that her life is about to change when she becomes a guardian to a young child, or a "ward," named Susie. As Brenda takes on this new responsibility, she finds herself navigating the challenges and joys of caregiving, all while learning important life lessons along the way. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit community, "Brenda's Ward" beautifully captures the dynamics of relationships, both old and new. Brenda's interactions with Susie, her family, friends, and other members of the community, are portrayed with authenticity and depth, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a personal level. As Brenda embraces her role as a guardian, she not only provides care and support for Susie but also embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Through her experiences, Brenda learns about the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the profound impact that one person's actions can have on the lives of others. Helen Leah Reed's writing style is both engaging and heartfelt, drawing readers into the emotional journey of the characters. The novel's themes of compassion and empathy are interwoven throughout the narrative, underscoring the importance of understanding and kindness in a world that can sometimes be challenging. One of the standout qualities of "Brenda's Ward" is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from moments of laughter and joy to moments of reflection and introspection. The characters' growth and development are portrayed in a way that feels genuine and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. In summary, "Brenda's Ward" is a touching and uplifting novel that explores the bonds of friendship, the power of compassion, and the transformative journey of self-discovery. Through Brenda's experiences, readers are reminded of the importance of reaching out to others, embracing new challenges, and finding strength in unexpected places.

Download or read book A Real Basket Case written by Beth Groundwater and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel A-tisket, a-tasket, an indiscretion gone terribly wrong . . . A Real Basket Case, the first book in the Claire Hanover Mystery series. Feeling neglected by her workaholic husband, forty-something gift basket designer Claire Hanover joins an aerobics class at the urging of her best friend Ellen. Divorced and bitterly unhappy, Ellen and most of the other women in the class add a little vicarious excitement to their lives by flirting with the handsome instructor, Enrique. In a moment of weakness, Claire agrees to let the charming Enrique come to her house to give her a massage. She realizes she has made a deadly mistake when Enrique is shot and killed in her bedroom and her husband Roger is arrested for the murder. Determined to clear Roger's name and save her marriage, Claire sets out to find the real killer, encountering drug dealers, jealous ex-girlfriends, and angry cops along the way. Praise for A Real Basket Case: “Will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice”—Booklist “A tense, exciting debut.”—Kirkus Reviews “A real winner! Don't miss it.”—Maggie Sefton, bestselling author of Knit One, Kill Two

Download or read book A Literary Life written by L.J. Breedlove and published by L.J. Breedlove. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Literary World Upstairs The second-floor EWN newsroom was full of eccentric, bright, diverse news junkies. The first-floor business and advertising staff stayed away from there. Advertising staff prided themselves on never having even seen the second floor. But everyone agreed that the real weird lived on the third floor, home to the literary magazine, radio station and a new Center for Innovative Journalism. There is nothing so essentially Portland as a literary magazine. The Portland Review had been run by a perennial student, Robert Smithson, for nearly a decade. But the English department threatened his credits if he didn't graduate with his M.A. or start his PhD. Since a PhD in English meant a job teaching English in some rural college for the rest of his career, he reluctantly took his M.A. and went out to teach sixth graders in Portland instead. So, everyone at EWN grinned at the idea of the much tattooed and pierced punk with his yellow-blonde Mohawk teaching sixth graders, but they wished him well. Until they found out that his replacement wasn't going to be Joe Castro, the editor of Folio, the weekly newspaper of EWN, who Robert had been training to be his successor. No, the English faculty had lost their collective minds and chosen Mayra Cantwell, a master's student and self-proclaimed award-winning poet, who promised to return the Review to its roots — a magazine focused on literature and poetry. Leave the art and design to art magazines, she told the English faculty. It was music to their ears since most of them mourned for an era of quill pens and bottles of ink. The EWN staff knew Mayra. She had, as they say, a history with EWN and it wasn't a pretty one. Now she'd be in their building? Turning their beloved and admired magazine into something that looked like it had been done on a mimeograph? (Most of the staff didn't know what that looked like. Chief Geek Corey Washington sighed, found some images and sent them out during the editors' Zoom meeting.) The editors looked at each other in disbelief. Seriously? That's what she wanted to do? They weren't going to let that happen. Something must be done, they said, and turned their gaze to their faculty advisor, whose own hijinks as a former EWN staffer were still gossiped about — not only in the newsroom, but across campus. 'Devious bastard' was one of the kinder labels administrators and faculty muttered under their breaths. But EWN faculty advisor Ryan Matthews had his own history with Mayra Cantwell. He knew her well. (No, not in the Biblical sense. Mayra was one of the few women he hadn't slept with during those years.) She'd targeted him for his humiliation of her at a Powell's poetry slam six years ago when he was a cocky sophomore EWN writer. Her vendetta had gone on for three years and sucked in EWN staff and editors, PSU student government and Portland's literary community, before she just disappeared. People shrugged it off as the stay-home orders of the pandemic, but Ryan wasn't so sure. She was back, now, though. She still had an axe to grind. And she thought the Review was the perfect platform to get her revenge. Even if she burnt it all down in the process, she'd happily pour on the fuel and feed the flames. And dear God, Ryan was faced with being her advisor? Well this should be fun. A Literary Life is book 6 in Year 3 of Newsroom PDX, a series of political thrillers set in downtown Portland, Oregon. Foul language, some sex, lots of politics. Portland weird at its finest.

Download or read book Barefoot written by Elin Hilderbrand and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2007-07-02 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From marriage, infidelity, and the mayhem of motherhood to scandal, tragedy, and illness—three women seek peace and comfort in Nantucket as they cope with life's challenges. Three women—burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues—tumble onto the Nantucket airport tarmac one hot June day. Vicki is trying to sort through the news that she has a serious illness. Her sister, Brenda, has just left her job after being caught in an affair with a student. And their friend Melanie, after seven failed in vitro attempts, is pregnant at last—but only after learning that her husband is having an affair. They have come to escape, enjoy the sun, and relax in Nantucket's calming air. But into the house, into their world, steps twenty-two-year-old Josh Flynn. ​ Barefoot weaves these four lives together in a story with enthralling sweep and scope—a novel that is as fun and memorable and bittersweet as that one perfect day of summer.

Download or read book The Road to Mars written by Eric Idle and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes humans bark? Is the funny bone funny? What is the algebra of comedy? Did the sitcom originate with the ape? Carlton is an android (a 4.5 Bowie Artificial Intelligence Robot) who works for Alex and Lewis, two comedians from the twenty-second century who travel the outer vaudeville circuit of the solar system known ironically as the Road to Mars. His problem is that although as a computer he cannot understand irony, he is attempting to write a thesis about comedy, its place in evolution, and whether it can ever be cured. And he is also studying the comedians of the late twentieth century (including obscure and esoteric comedy acts such as Monty Python's Flying Circus) in his search for the comedy gene. In the meantime, while auditioning for a gig on the Princess Di (a solar cruise ship), his two employers inadvertently offend the fabulous diva Brenda Woolley and become involved in a terrorist plot against Mars, the home of Showbiz. Can Carlton prevent Alex and Lewis from losing their gigs, help them overcome the love thing, and finally understand the meaning of comedy in the universe? Will a robot ever really be able to do stand-up? As Einstein might have said, nothing in the universe can travel faster than the speed of laughter. The Road to Mars was named one of the best books of 1999 by the Los Angeles Times.

Download or read book Journey Day by Day written by Walk Thru the Bible and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey: Living Life Well is a 365-day devotional for women that offers fresh words of encouragement, helpful scripture verses, and guided prayers. Each day a new entry focuses first on God's Word, followed by a short vignette that inspires the reader to explore the spiritual nuances of her daily experiences. Then a deeper walk into Scripture is suggested before the devotional concludes with prayer. Join this journey toward living life well in true intimacy with God.

Download or read book Brenda Monk is Funny written by Katy Brand and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brenda Monk is a true hardcore stand-up, it's itching under her skin; bubbling up. She's addicted to being on stage, looking out at expectant faces, waiting for the first laugh to hit. She sees potential material in everything and gets sweaty-palmed if she hasn't been on stage in more than 48 hours. It doesn't matter where, it doesn't matter when. No distance is too great, no slot too late. But she wasn't always this way. The on-off girlfriend of a successful comedian who spends weekends hundreds of miles away telling gags about their relationship, she realises his best stage material consists of recycled versions of her own restless, smart-arsed energy and decides she might be better off keeping her jokes for herself. Before long she makes her very first walk to the mark on stage in front of a bare brick wall, with just a spotlight and a PA system for cover... As much about the thrill of performance as it is about what goes on when the microphone is switched off, Brenda Monk is Funny is a whip-smart, devastatingly candid snapshot of the reality, the brutality and fragility of the comedy industry from an exciting new voice in fiction. It's enough to give anyone butterflies...

Download or read book Brenda Her School and Her Club written by Helen Leah Reed and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helen Leah Reed's 'Brenda, Her School and Her Club' is a compelling coming-of-age novel that delves into the life of Brenda, a young girl navigating the complex social dynamics of school and her involvement in a club. Reed's narrative style combines elements of realism and social commentary, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of adolescence in the early 20th century. The book offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of youth in a rapidly changing society, making it a valuable contribution to the literary landscape of its time. Through Brenda's experiences, Reed explores themes of friendship, identity, and the pursuit of personal growth. The author's attention to detail and nuanced character development ensure a rich and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age stories. Helen Leah Reed's own background as an educator and writer likely inspired her to craft a story that resonates with young readers and adults alike. 'Brenda, Her School and Her Club' is a timeless tale that continues to captivate audiences with its heartfelt exploration of youth and community. I highly recommend this book to those seeking a thought-provoking and immersive literary experience.

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