Download or read book Charlie Mouse written by Laurel Snyder and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four hilarious stories, two inventive brothers, one irresistible story! Join Charlie and Mouse as they talk to lumps, take the neighborhood to a party, sell some rocks, and invent the bedtime banana. With imagination and humor, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood that children will relish in a format perfect for children not quite ready for chapter books.
Download or read book Musical Illusions and Phantom Words written by Diana Deutsch and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ground-breaking synthesis of art and science, Diana Deutsch, one of the world's leading experts on the psychology of music, shows how illusions of music and speech--many of which she herself discovered--have fundamentally altered thinking about the brain. These astonishing illusions show that people can differ strikingly in how they hear musical patterns--differences that reflect variations in brain organization as well as influences of language on music perception. Drawing on a wide variety of fields, including psychology, music theory, linguistics, and neuroscience, Deutsch examines questions such as: When an orchestra performs a symphony, what is the "real" music? Is it in the mind of the composer, or the conductor, or different members of the audience? Deutsch also explores extremes of musical ability, and other surprising responses to music and speech. Why is perfect pitch so rare? Why do some people hallucinate music or speech? Why do we hear phantom words and phrases? Why are we subject to stuck tunes, or "earworms"? Why do we hear a spoken phrase as sung just because it is presented repeatedly? In evaluating these questions, she also shows how music and speech are intertwined, and argues that they stem from an early form of communication that had elements of both. Many of the illusions described in the book are so striking and paradoxical that you need to hear them to believe them. The book enables you to listen to the sounds that are described while reading about them.
Download or read book The Doctor s Calling written by Stella Bagwell and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She'd never thought she had a crush on her grumpy boss—but when Russ Hollister announced he was leaving his vet practice, the thought of not seeing him every day struck Laurel Stanton hard. Then his next proposal—that she move with him to a ranch and continue to be his assistant—made her rethink everything…. For Russ, to focus on the horses and cattle on the Cantrell ranch was the chance of a lifetime. But suddenly, facing a day without lovely Laurel's patience, smile and soothing touch would be pure purgatory. He'd made her one offer—but should he make her another?
Download or read book Orphan Island written by Laurel Snyder and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A National Book Award Longlist title! "A wondrous book, wise and wild and deeply true." —Kelly Barnhill, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon "This is one of those books that haunts you long after you read it. Thought-provoking and magical." —Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series In the tradition of modern-day classics like Sara Pennypacker's Pax and Lois Lowry's The Giver comes a deep, compelling, heartbreaking, and completely one-of-a-kind novel about nine children who live on a mysterious island. On the island, everything is perfect. The sun rises in a sky filled with dancing shapes; the wind, water, and trees shelter and protect those who live there; when the nine children go to sleep in their cabins, it is with full stomachs and joy in their hearts. And only one thing ever changes: on that day, each year, when a boat appears from the mist upon the ocean carrying one young child to join them—and taking the eldest one away, never to be seen again. Today’s Changing is no different. The boat arrives, taking away Jinny’s best friend, Deen, replacing him with a new little girl named Ess, and leaving Jinny as the new Elder. Jinny knows her responsibility now—to teach Ess everything she needs to know about the island, to keep things as they’ve always been. But will she be ready for the inevitable day when the boat will come back—and take her away forever from the only home she’s known? "A unique and compelling story about nine children who live with no adults on a mysterious island. Anyone who has ever been scared of leaving their family will love this book" (from the Brightly.com review, which named Orphan Island a best book of 2017).
Download or read book GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL Ultimate Collection written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 8707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of the greatest works by Grace Livingston Hill: Marcia Schuyler Phoebe Deane Miranda A Daily Rate According to the Pattern Aunt Crete's Emancipation Cloudy Jewel The City of Fire Dawn of the Morning Exit Betty Lo, Michael! The Mystery of Mary The Search The Witness An Unwilling Guest The Red Signal The Story of a Whim The Tryst The Big Blue Soldier April Gold A New Name A Girl to Come Home To Blue Ruin Ariel Custer Duskin Crimson Mountain Coming Through the Rye The Chance of a Lifetime By the Way of the Silverthorns Bright Arrows Astra Beauty for Ashes The Patch of Blue Through These Fires All Through the Night More Than Conqueror Found Treasure Crimson Roses Head of the House A Chautauqua Idyl A Sevenfold Trouble Boy From Thyatira A Journey of Discovery Beginning at Jerusalem Hazel Cunningham's Denial Because of Stephen The Girl From Montana The Man of the Desert A Voice in the Wilderness The Enchanted Barn The War Romance of the Salvation Army Kerry Brentwood The Best Man Tomorrow About This Time Not Under the Law
Download or read book The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 8709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill offers readers a collection of heartwarming and uplifting stories that capture the essence of Christian romance fiction. Hill's literary style is characterized by its simple yet profound storytelling, centered around themes of faith, love, and morality. Set in the early 20th century, her works provide a glimpse into a bygone era while exploring timeless themes that resonate with readers of all ages. Each story is filled with endearing characters, moral dilemmas, and ultimately, messages of hope and redemption. Hill's writing is both engaging and thought-provoking, making her a beloved author in the genre of inspirational fiction. Grace Livingston Hill's Christian faith and desire to share uplifting messages through her writing served as the driving force behind The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill. Born into a family of Christian missionaries, Hill's stories reflect her deep-rooted values and beliefs, offering readers a sense of comfort and inspiration. Her dedication to creating wholesome and spiritually enriching content has earned her a lasting legacy in the world of Christian literature. I highly recommend The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill to readers seeking heartwarming tales of faith, love, and redemption. Hill's stories are perfect for those looking for engaging narratives that emphasize the power of faith and the triumph of goodness in the face of adversity. This collection is a must-read for fans of Christian romance fiction and anyone in search of wholesome and uplifting reads.
Download or read book Somebody I Used to Know written by David Bell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter and Cemetery Girl, “one of the brightest and best crime fiction writers of our time” (Suspense Magazine) delivers a pulse-pounding thriller about a man who is haunted by a face from his past... When Nick Hansen sees the young woman at the grocery store, his heart stops. She’s the spitting image of his college girlfriend, Marissa Minor, who died in a campus house fire twenty years earlier. But when Nick tries to speak to her, she acts skittish and rushes off. The next morning the police arrive at Nick’s house and show him a photo of the woman from the store. She’s been found dead, murdered in a local motel, with Nick’s name and address on a piece of paper in her pocket. Convinced there's a connection between the two women, Nick enlists the help of his college friend Laurel Davidson to investigate the events leading up to the night of Marissa’s death. But the young woman’s murder is only the beginning...and the truths Nick uncovers may make him wish he never doubted the lies.
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Download or read book Best Friends for Life written by Michael Phillips and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique approach to dating, courtship, and marriage based on Christian values offers young people a practical plan for finding the right life partner. Christian authors Michael and Judy Phillips are veterans of a forty-six-year marriage (and counting!). In this book, they share practical advice for young people who want a partnership that will last a lifetime. Drawing on their pioneering work in home schooling as well as their work with young people, Michael and Judy present bold, surprising, sometimes even controversial alternatives to dating as the means for choosing spouses. Best Friends for Life develops revolutionary ideas about parental involvement, about dating as it is usually understood, and about the pressures young people face to make lifetime decisions prematurely. Families who want to choose God’s best will find here a strong prescription for wise, sensible, and lasting Christian marriages.
Download or read book The Collected Works of Grace Livingston Hill written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 8709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collected Works of Grace Livingston Hill showcases the timeless stories and Christian values that have made Grace Livingston Hill a beloved author for generations. Hill's writing style combines elements of romance, faith, and moral lessons in a way that captivates readers and leaves a lasting impact. Each story is expertly crafted with engaging plots, relatable characters, and uplifting themes, making this collection a must-read for fans of Christian fiction. The literary context of Hill's works reflects a time when moral integrity and spiritual growth were at the forefront of society, providing readers with an insightful glimpse into the values of the past. Hill's ability to intertwine faith and storytelling is both compelling and inspiring, making her works resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. With her keen insight into human nature and unwavering faith in God, Grace Livingston Hill's writing continues to touch the hearts of readers worldwide. The Collected Works of Grace Livingston Hill is a rich tapestry of stories that offer comfort, encouragement, and hope to all who seek the enduring message of faith and love in every page.
Download or read book Pay the Piper written by Joan Williams and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The electrifying story of a woman whose search for love and fulfillment brings her to the very brink of disaster Laurel Wynn is haunted by her insecurities. Raised in a backwater Mississippi town by an alcoholic mother, she is now the author of largely ignored novels and the unhappy wife and mother of an upper-middle-class New England family. She continues to hold out hope, however, that the right kind of love might change everything for the better. When she begins a correspondence with Hal MacDonald, a wealthy Mississippian incarcerated for the accidental murder of his stepson, Laurel comes to believe that she has finally found a partner passionate and charismatic enough to make her feel whole. Enthralled by Hal’s ardent letters and their brief jailhouse meetings, Laurel leaves her husband and child to move back to the South. But when Hal is finally released, the fantasy romance she imagined quickly turns into a nightmare. At fifty-three years old, Laurel is in life-threatening danger and must find within herself the courage and the determination not just to survive, but to set herself free once and for all.
Download or read book The FBI Houston Collection Firewall Double Cross Deadlock written by DiAnn Mills and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 1180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection bundles all three of bestselling author DiAnn Mills’s FBI: Houston novels into one e-book for a great value! #1 Firewall (2015 Christy Award finalist; 2014 winner of a Genre Fiction award from Library Journal) After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they’re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn’t who he appears to be. Agent Grayson Hall’s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day’s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company? With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties. #2 Double Cross FBI Agent Laurel Evertson’s investigation into a scam targeting the elderly takes an unexpected twist when key evidence leads her to Morton Wilmington, a felon she arrested five years ago on her first undercover assignment. That case has haunted her since, and though she’s vowed to forget Wilmington—and what she sacrificed to put him away—he is now her best lead. Houston Police Officer Daniel Hilton fears his grandparents may be the scammer’s next targets, and he’ll do anything to protect his family—even force interagency cooperation. But he’s quickly drawn to Laurel’s empathy and zeal and agrees to follow her lead . . . even if it means teaming up with a felon. As the unlikely trio uncovers evidence suggesting the scam is more extensive and deadly than they imagined, both Laurel and Daniel find themselves in the crosshairs of a killer. Together they must decide if they can trust Wilmington’s claims of redemption, or if he’s leading them straight into a double cross. #3 Deadlock Two murders have rocked the city of Houston. Are they the work of a serial killer, or is a copycat trying to get away with murder? That is the question facing Special Agent Bethany Sanchez, who is eager for her new assignment in violent crimes but anxious about meeting her new partner. Special Agent Thatcher Graves once arrested her brother, and he has a reputation for being a maverick. Plus, their investigative styles couldn’t be more opposite: he operates on instinct, while she goes by the book. When hot leads soon fizzle out, their differences threaten to leave them deadlocked. But an attempt on their lives turns up the heat and brings them closer together, and a third victim might yield the clue that will help them zero in on a killer. This could be the case of their careers . . . if they can survive long enough to solve it.
Download or read book Harlequin Special Edition November 2013 Bundle 1 of 2 written by Brenda Harlen and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now for a limited time only from November 1 to November 30! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Harlequin Special Edition bundle includes A Maverick Under the Mistletoe by Brenda Harlen, Thanksgiving Daddy by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Rachel Lee and The Baby Made at Christmas by Lilian Darcy. Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Special Edition!
Download or read book Sophie s House of Cards written by Sharon Oard Warner and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A deftly woven story textured with beautifully flawed characters who redefine what it means to be a family in an age where love, not blood, connects all creatures--from humans to honeybees. What a charming and deeply compassionate novel."--B. K. Loren, author of Theft: A Novel
Download or read book Wyoming Christmas Ransom written by Nicole Helm and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A killer has been hiding for two years. This Christmas, he’s ready to finish what he started. He didn’t need her to care, so why did Wyoming loner Will Cooper’s world implode when Gracie Delaney quit helping him solve his estranged wife’s murder? Despite her ties to a rival family, the beautiful coroner had been the stubborn recluse’s one link to humanity—and his last chance to clear the cloud hanging over him. But when Will and Gracie become the killer’s next target, reviving their platonic partnership is the only option. If only Gracie’s lips weren’t so tempting… Carsons & Delaneys
Download or read book The Courtesan of Constantinople written by Tina Holland and published by Book Boutiques. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laurel Gunn’s freedom and body were traded for queen and country following her husband’s death on the battlefield. Laurel is a courtesan, a spy, and a fae. Like most Fae, she is not free. Doctor Benjamin Gunn is sent to investigate a body for clues as to The Cleaver’s identity. Ben has been keeping secrets and is unsure if he can reveal what creature he is to Laurel, and why he is among the living. Constantinople, also known as the Global City, is filled with politicians, espionage, and magic. In a world of spies, not everyone is who they seem, but those seeking justice aren’t even human. Laurel must tread carefully as allies become foes and her very fate lies with England’s Queen. Award-Winning, romance author Tina Holland takes you on an electrifying journey into retrofuturistic Victorian England, where technology, magic, and murder collide! This spine tingling adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end! *Not intended for readers under the age of 18. Archangel Revolution series by Tina Holland 1. The Courtesan of Constantinople
