Download or read book You Got Anything Stronger written by Gabrielle Union and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Included in Time's 100 Must Read Books of 2021 list * A New York Times Best Seller * One of Audible's Best of The Year * AV Club's Best Books to Buy “Funny, tender, and so good.” — Mindy Kaling, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me? Remember when we hit it off so well that we decided We’re Going to Need More Wine? Well, this time you and I are going to turn to our friend the bartender and ask, You Got Anything Stronger? I promise to continue to make you laugh, but with this round, the stakes get higher as the conversation goes deeper. So. Where were we? Right, you and I left off in October 2017, when my first book came out. The weeks before were filled with dreams of loss. Pets dying. My husband leaving me. Babies not being born. My therapist told me it was my soul preparing for my true self to emerge after letting go of my grief. I had finally spoken openly about my fertility journey. I was having second thoughts—in fact, so many thoughts they were organizing to go on strike. But I knew I had to be honest because I didn’t want other women going through IVF to feel as alone as I did. I had suffered in isolation, having so many miscarriages that I could not give an exact number. Strangers shared their own journeys and heartbreak with me. I had led with the truth, and it opened the door to compassion. When I released We’re Going to Need More Wine, the response was so great people asked when I would do a sequel. The New York Times even ran a headline reading “We’re Going to Need More Gabrielle Union.” Frankly, after being so open and honest in my writing, I wasn’t sure there was more of me I was ready to share. But life happens with all its plot twists. And new stories demand to be told. This time, I need to be more vulnerable—not so much for me, but anyone who feels alone in what they’re going through. A lot has changed in four years—I became a mom and I’m raising two amazing girls. My husband retired. My career has expanded so that I have the opportunity to lift up other voices that need to be heard. But the world has also shown us that we have a lot we still have to fight for—as women, as black women, as mothers, as aging women, as human beings, as friends. In You Got Anything Stronger?, I show you how this ever-changing life presents challenges, even as it gives me moments of pure joy. I take you on a girl’s night at Chateau Marmont, and I also talk to Isis, my character from Bring It On. For the first time, I truly open up about my surrogacy journey and the birth of Kaavia James Union Wade. And I take on racist institutions and practices in the entertainment industry, asking for equality and real accountability. You Got Anything Stronger? is me at my most vulnerable. I have recently found true strength in that vulnerability, and I want to share that power with you here, through this book.
Download or read book Prune written by Gabrielle Hamilton and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Gabrielle Hamilton, bestselling author of Blood, Bones & Butter, comes her eagerly anticipated cookbook debut filled with signature recipes from her celebrated New York City restaurant Prune. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE SEASON BY Time • O: The Oprah Magazine • Bon Appétit • Eater A self-trained cook turned James Beard Award–winning chef, Gabrielle Hamilton opened Prune on New York’s Lower East Side fifteen years ago to great acclaim and lines down the block, both of which continue today. A deeply personal and gracious restaurant, in both menu and philosophy, Prune uses the elements of home cooking and elevates them in unexpected ways. The result is delicious food that satisfies on many levels. Highly original in concept, execution, look, and feel, the Prune cookbook is an inspired replica of the restaurant’s kitchen binders. It is written to Gabrielle’s cooks in her distinctive voice, with as much instruction, encouragement, information, and scolding as you would find if you actually came to work at Prune as a line cook. The recipes have been tried, tasted, and tested dozens if not hundreds of times. Intended for the home cook as well as the kitchen professional, the instructions offer a range of signals for cooks—a head’s up on when you have gone too far, things to watch out for that could trip you up, suggestions on how to traverse certain uncomfortable parts of the journey to ultimately help get you to the final destination, an amazing dish. Complete with more than with more than 250 recipes and 250 color photographs, home cooks will find Prune’s most requested recipes—Grilled Head-on Shrimp with Anchovy Butter, Bread Heels and Pan Drippings Salad, Tongue and Octopus with Salsa Verde and Mimosa’d Egg, Roasted Capon on Garlic Crouton, Prune’s famous Bloody Mary (and all 10 variations). Plus, among other items, a chapter entitled “Garbage”—smart ways to repurpose foods that might have hit the garbage or stockpot in other restaurant kitchens but are turned into appetizing bites and notions at Prune. Featured here are the recipes, approach, philosophy, evolution, and nuances that make them distinctively Prune’s. Unconventional and honest, in both tone and content, this book is a welcome expression of the cookbook as we know it. Praise for Prune “Fresh, fascinating . . . entirely pleasurable . . . Since 1999, when the chef Gabrielle Hamilton put Triscuits and canned sardines on the first menu of her East Village bistro, Prune, she has nonchalantly broken countless rules of the food world. The rule that a successful restaurant must breed an empire. The rule that chefs who happen to be women should unconditionally support one another. The rule that great chefs don’t make great writers (with her memoir, Blood, Bones & Butter). And now, the rule that restaurant food has to be simplified and prettied up for home cooks in order to produce a useful, irresistible cookbook. . . . [Prune] is the closest thing to the bulging loose-leaf binder, stuck in a corner of almost every restaurant kitchen, ever to be printed and bound between cloth covers. (These happen to be a beautiful deep, dark magenta.)”—The New York Times “One of the most brilliantly minimalist cookbooks in recent memory . . . at once conveys the thrill of restaurant cooking and the wisdom of the author, while making for a charged reading experience.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Download or read book Bright Kids Who Couldn t Care Less written by Ellen Braaten and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2023-02-08 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “He’s so smart, but he’s no longer interested in school--or any 'offline' activities.” “She used to love sports, but now she just mopes around.” “My kid has turned into such a slacker!” Sound familiar? If you're wondering how your bright, motivated little kid became such an unmotivated adolescent, you're not alone. Fortunately, help is at hand! In this compassionate guide, psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher, or coach to get back on track. Instead, Dr. Braaten helps you understand the myriad biological, psychological, and social factors that affect motivation, and get to know your own child's unique strengths, weaknesses, and personality traits better. Gain vital tools for tackling the motivational problems that are so pervasive today--and build a plan to boost your child’s confidence and engagement in life.
Download or read book Only Human Saga Barely Human written by TK Shideler and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-01-03 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1200 years after an apocalyptic event known as the Cataclysm, the Remnants of Ironhelm struggle to survive in a hostile world populated by horrifying creatures known as the inferi. Everything changes when one of the Great Enemies, a World-Eater, arrives and threatens to consume the planet. Now the Descendants must fight for everything they've known, battling the World-Eater and the inferi, while simultaneously fighting the darker parts of themselves.
Download or read book Gabriela Clove and Cinnamon written by Jorge Amado and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2006-09-12 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ilhéus in 1925 is a booming town with a record cacao crop and aspirations for progress, but the traditional ways prevail. When Colonel Mendonça discovers his wife in bed with a lover, he shoots and kills them both. Political contests, too, can be settled by gunshot... No one imagines that a bedraggled migrant worker who turns up in town–least of all Gabriela herself–will be the agent of change. Nacib Saad has just lost the cook at his popular café and in desperation hires Gabriela. To his surprise she turns out to be a great beauty as well as a wonderful cook and an enchanting boon to his business. But what would people say if Nacib were to marry her? Lusty, satirical and full of intrigue, Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon is a vastly entertaining panorama of small town Brazilian life.
Download or read book Alive Again written by Martin Tropp and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He no longer felt like a thirty-seven-year-old loser living with his mother and pretending to be a detective. He was a real detective. He'd solved one real mystery, and was convinced he was about to solve another. He might even catch a real killer. Low-rent "detective" Mike Levine lives at home with his mother, Estelle, who still calls him by the name she gave him-Mordecai. While working his first real mystery, Mike is helped by his sister, Rhonda, an overly enthusiastic reference librarian, and her sarcastic policeman husband, Ralph. Together, they form an unlikely comic team of amateur sleuths. Mike's obsession with obscure historical details-like the bridge in the background of the Mona Lisa-helps him investigate the mysterious disappearance of a bride on her wedding night. An incredible true story from 1760 about a de Launay family scandal proves to be the key to solving the modern-day mystery. And, along the way, Mike unlocks some of his own family secrets. When the mystery turns into murder, Mike's own life is in danger. His only goals now are to stay alive, solve the mystery, and turn his family into a team of real detectives.
Download or read book Dancing with the Dragon written by Jessica M. Reeves and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'His hands tightened around her throat. She couldn't breathe. He was strangling her. The tape around her ankles hurt badly. It was cutting into her skin. She could feel the blood flowing freely out, trickling down her heel and then dropping to the ground. She could feel the duct tape cutting deeper and deeper with every thrust. She was going to pass out. She could not stand the pain any longer. Gabrielle Ann Baker sat straight up in her king-size canopy bed with tears running down her cheeks...' To the outside world, Gabrielle leads a normal life. She is a successful painter and writer, and she has a beautiful home. But behind the scenes, Gabrielle is haunted by her past, a past that has destroyed her sense of self-worth and left her hiding from almost everyone. Memories of the horrendous rape suffered at the hand of her stepfather, Mark, replay in her mind. And worse still, she fears sleep when her stepbrother, Jason, is not there to protect her from the perplexing, lifelike dream world where Mark continues his attacks. In the midst of this, Gabrielle is trying to begin a relationship with Brendan, a man she's been secretly in love with for years. As she finally finds the courage to open up to Brendan, Mark's obsession and jealousy propel his intent to kill her. Suddenly Jason, Brendan, and Gabrielle's best friend, Ivy, realize the mysterious powers they possess must be used to help Gabrielle, and they soon find themselves engaged in a supernatural battle against the dark soul longing for Gabrielle's love. Will the intensity of their love be enough to strengthen Gabrielle in the fight for her life and free her from constant insecurity and pain? Break the bonds by Dancing with the Dragon.
Download or read book The Male Chauvenist and the Male Basher written by Vanessa Jones and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book James Gordon s Wife written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-12-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.
Download or read book Filthy Prince written by Liza Street and published by Liza Street. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Junkyard billionaire is about to learn that money can’t buy him love. Gabrielle’s been guarding a secret while she hides in a Junkyard trailer, safe from the prying eyes of her new “friends,” and safer still from the ruthless control of her alpha father. This precious secret is more important than anything—even more important than Gabrielle’s desire to be with the sexy, enigmatic wolf shifter who stole her heart. Damien knew there was something special about Gabrielle when he first laid eyes on her. The way she pushes his buttons makes his inner wolf howl to claim her. He doesn’t know why she ended their affair after one night, but he’s a patient hunter, and he can wait for her to come around. It turns out, though, that Gabrielle doesn’t need a hunter—she needs a protector. Just like her baby needs a father. Filthy Prince is the fifth standalone novel in the Junkyard Shifters series. Get your copy today to fall in love with this bossy, sexy billionaire wolf shifter! additional keywords: shapeshifter, paranormal, California, forest, prison, jail, supernatural, fated mates, billionaire, secret baby
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Download or read book The Silver Fountain written by Michael Legat and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talented Jean-Paul wanted to run an exclusive restaurant in London. His path was beset with frustration and tragedy, but he rose from being penniless to becoming the proprietor of 'The Silver Fountain'. From the 1870s to the 1930s, and from London to Paris and New York, this is a passionate tale of obsession, ambition and culinary creation.
Download or read book The Sun Spirit written by Robert L. Collins and published by Robert Collins. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violetta is the cousin of the Lord of Crossroads. She has no interest in the usual pursuits of the nobility. She wants to be one of the Defenders and fight injustice. However, Violetta has no ability to cast spells. What she does have is the ability to think, to reason, to lie, and to follow where the truth takes her. Twice before with Defenders she proved her skill and courage. She’s therefore sent to the Royal Academy of Magery to learn what the Defenders learn. In these five novellas, Violetta travels the kingdom in search of cheaters, liars, and murderers. It’s not work for a Lady, but it is work for Violetta, the Sun Spirit.
Download or read book Everlasting Essence written by Ria Prestia and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even though shes had a loving husband, beautiful children, and a solid career, forty-one-year-old Gabriella Visconti-McHolland has never felt complete. Now, she has a life-altering decision to make. Bryan, her husband of twenty years, wants to move to Florida for an incredible job opportunity, but Gabby would rather stay in New York to pursue her own career. Besides, does she really love Bryan enough to completely uproot her life for him? To answer this haunting question, Gabriella embarks on a journey to discover the essence that dwells deep within her soul and to find the child in her that she thought was lost. After years of being the wife and mother, Gabriella must find the woman underneath those roles to unearth her true identity. Gabriella questions the stability of her marriage. To find out if it can survive, Gabriella and Bryan take a romantic weekend getaway to try and revive a past she long thought dead. But will they rediscover the love that connected them so long agoor will they accept their differences and separate? An emotionally gripping story, Everlasting Essence captures one womans struggle to find her true identity while reconciling her past with her future.
Download or read book The Colton Ransom written by Marie Ferrarella and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imprint/Series: Harlequin Romantic Suspense -- Miniseries: Coltons of Wyoming -- Category: Suspense -- Publication Date: Jul 2013.
Download or read book Lumby on the Air written by Gail Fraser and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifth in the acclaimed series set in the enchantingly offbeat town of Lumby. Pam and Mark Walker are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with a week-long family reunion and a ceremony renewing their vows. But when Mark's brother-in-law starts broadcasting his radio talk show from Montis Inn, his disparaging remarks about small-town life cause immediate rifts that only widen when he sides with a real estate developer who wants to turn Lumby into an asphalt Aspen. As the controversy pits family against family, and neighbor against neighbor, will the spirit that defines Lumby triumph once again?
Download or read book Panurge s Sheep written by Henri Meilhac and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
