Download or read book Aaliyah written by Tim Footman and published by Plexus Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this biography of Aaliyah, Tim Footman tells the story of her short life, detailing her childhood in Detroit, where she attended stage school and became an assured performer, performing in Las Vegas by the age of 11 and securing a record deal at the age of 12. By age 15, Aaliyah had her first No. 1 hit and had become involved with her mentor, R&B producer R Kelly. A series of award winning hit albums and singles followed, including the album One in a Million, which went platinum, and the single 'Try Again', for which she won a Grammy. The book also covers Aaliyah's career as an actress, winning lead roles in blockbusters such as Romeo Must Die, and Queen of the Damned, plus her other hugely successful contributions to film soundtracks. The events leading to her death in 2001 are also covered, plus the subsequent impact of this loss on her fans and the music industry. Aaliyah's aura of mystery and her iconic status are discussed throughout the book.

Download or read book Her Christmas Wish Designed by Love written by Sherelle Green and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HER CHRISTMAS WISH When Kyra Reed discovers that Luke O’Connor is in LA, the Bare Sophistication manager vows to make him pay for breaking her heart. Her revenge goes south when the real-estate mogul entices her into his bed and reawakens her desire. But Luke is bound by a long-ago promise, and Kyra is wary of trusting him again. Will they get their secret holiday wish—to be each other’s by Christmas? DESIGNED BY LOVE “Flings without strings” is Jeremy Hunter’s credo while he grows his California robotics company. But he craves a deeper connection after sharing assistant professor Serita Edwards’s bed during a weeklong conference. When they unexpectedly meet again, he’s ready to take things to the next level. But his company’s newest hire won’t mix business and pleasure. Unless Jeremy can win Serita’s heart with his hands-on approach to life…and love.

Download or read book The Sky Realm written by Sheeza Iqbal and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sky Realm is where her rightful home is. Aaliyah, an everyday teenager on Earth, she has been led to believe that she is nothing more than an ordinary village healer. After a cruel attack on her grandmother, Aaliyah discovers not only that she is an Ultimate, who can reign over the four elements, but also that the people around her are not who she thought they were. Now, Aaliyah must do everything in her yet-to-emerge powers to defeat an evil force and salvage her home. Her journey of a thousand miles starts with a spark and consumes her as she strives for justice, love and power.

Download or read book IF I KNEW BACK THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW written by TAMIKA DAVIS and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-03-19 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS IS A NOVEL ABOUT THE LESSONS OF LIFE THAT THREE BEST FRIENDS LEARN TOGETHER IN HIGH SCHOOL.

Download or read book The 13 We All Start As Strangers written by Aaliyah S and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rockfield High University is one of Seoul's most prestigious educational institutes, where people of different ethnicities enroll to make their dreams come true. But since June 1, 2015, women in their twenties have started going missing. Seoul's streets are no longer safe, and walking late at night is prohibited. Aria Heart is nineteen, half-American, and carefree. She's cute, friendly, and mostly careless of her surroundings and belongings. She misplaces her diary somewhere, and even though Aria isn't worried, her best friend plans a break-in at the university just to get it back. They never could have forseen the effects of their actions. Detective Oh Yejun is a criminal-catching prodigy. He begins his time at Rockfield High University by studying the cases of the missing girls but soon progresses to another case that leaves him completely baffled. How are the missing women related? What does Aria Heart have to do with it, and can Yejun make sense of the seeming chaos before it's too late?

Download or read book Walkers written by Kyra Gates and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lasette I love you said the voice in my head. I burned from the torture those words meant. I had done the unspeakable. I knew he loved me and I loved him. How could I go back? How could Tyler a mere human have this much a hold on me? The love I have for Anthony is trying to pull me back but the mistakes Ive made are fueling the fire to stay here with Tyler. Do I love him.is thats whats holding me here? Anthony hurt me; tore my heart right from my very chest but what I had done was unspeakable.

Download or read book If We Only Knew written by Andrew Griffin and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story starts out as two guys, one a contractor and one an architect, want to slow down and build a doomsday condo and run it as a resort. Partway through this, an alien invasion hits Earth. This story follows them through this unexpected event. The local military enlists their help to house local civilians during these hard times. There are many unexpected changes in their lives and hard choices to be made. An unexpected consequence of the alien invasion puts our children directly at risk. Everyone works hard to help the children. They find romance and love in the hardest of times. They find that this enemy takes war to a new level of horror. This makes the fight to save people even more imperative. They find that not all the enemies are as bad as they think. There are others watching that may get involved, and they find that humans are not the first people on Earth. There is a much older and much more powerful race hiding here, waiting for just the right sign to encourage them to come forward. Can they all work together to save mankind, or are we just another menu item? They do find help in the most unexpected places. Will it be enough? Even if it is, the world will never be the same again. There are major changes in day-to-day life that will affect everyone.

Download or read book Seductive Melody Capture My Heart written by J.M. Jeffries and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seductive Melody Hired to create the musical score for a movie, songwriter Lola Torres is ecstatic. But her contract pairs her with a rock star used to doing things his way. Lola and Dylan Ward can’t agree on anything—except their undeniable attraction. Suddenly guardian to his orphaned niece and nephew, Dylan’s entire life changes. And working together to create perfect harmony becomes everything. Capture My Heart With a lawsuit threatening toy designer Lennox McCarthy’s reputation, she needs the best lawyer. Enter attorney Matteus Torres, who’s committed to seeking justice. As they work the case together, their attraction spirals. But the sexy counselor seems emotionally unavailable—unless Lennox dares confess her long-held secret.

Download or read book Tortured Soul written by Kyra Gates and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In fairy tales love usually last forever but the life of Lasette Nirobee is no fairy tale. In Tortured Soul she will learn the truth and the truth will tear her apart. In love with two immortal creatures Lasette must decide who she will give her heart too-who it’s always belonged too. Lost in emotions, heart broken, and tortured with the choices she’s made. A friend suggest that she vacation in New Orleans for some Rest and Relaxation but what she finds there will forever change her; a blood lust and a love she’s never experienced before may give her the power to settle the timeless feud and end the destructive reign of her sister Mechelle Nirobee... And while Lasette remains tortured; Nicholas and Anthony fight for her love. Daron matures and holds everyone together but finds himself in the middle of his own love triangle. A change is coming are you ready... Walkers Book II Tortured Soul

Download or read book skin bones written by Renée Watson and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a soulful and lyrical novel exploring sisterhood, motherhood, faith, love, and ultimately what gets passed down from one generation to the next At 40, Lena Baker is at a steady and stable moment in life—between wine nights with her two best friends and her wedding just weeks away, she’s happy in love and in friendship until a confession on her wedding day shifts her world. Unmoored and grieving a major loss, Lena finds herself trying to teach her daughter self-love while struggling to do so herself. Lena questions everything she’s learned about dating, friendship, and motherhood, and through it all, she works tirelessly to bring the oft-forgotten Black history of Oregon to the masses, sidestepping her well-meaning co-workers that don’t understand that their good intentions are often offensive and hurtful. Through Watson’s poetic voice, skin & bones is a stirring exploration of who society makes space for and is ultimately a story of heartbreak and healing.

Download or read book Complex Cases in Student Affairs written by Michael G. Ignelzi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complex Cases in Student Affairs provides students and professionals with a deeper understanding of how problems in student affairs might be addressed through the application of relevant theory/research and practical considerations of professional practice. Featuring 22 original cases situated at a range of different types of institutions, this important text covers many functional areas, represents the experiences of a diverse set of student populations, and addresses a variety of complex and intersecting issues that student affairs professionals regularly face. A clear process for applying theory to practice along with case-specific questions prompts readers to engage with the issues presented in the cases, identify and analyze problems, and construct robust solutions. Whether you are a student affairs or higher education graduate student, faculty member, early student affairs professional, or staff supervisor, reading, analyzing, and crafting resolutions to the cases in this book will better prepare you to effectively consider and address the challenges of the field.

Download or read book Over the Influence written by Kara Alaimo and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential book is a rallying cry for women to recognize and reject the ways social media is being weaponized against us — and instead wield it to empower ourselves. In Over the Influence, communication professor and CNN Opinion contributor Kara Alaimo reveals how social media is affecting every aspect of the lives of women and girls—from our relationships and our parenting to our physical and mental well-being. Over the Influence is a book about what it means to live in the world social media has wrought—whether you’re constantly connected or have deleted your accounts forever. Alaimo shows why you’re likely to get fewer followers if you’re a woman. She explains how fake news is crafted to prey on women’s vulnerabilities. She reveals why so much of the content we find in our feeds is specifically designed to hold us back. And she explains how social media has made the offline world an uglier place for women. But we can change this. Alaimo offers up brilliant advice for how to get over the influence—how to handle our daughters’ use of social media, use dating apps to find the partners we’re looking for, use social networks to bolster our careers, and protect ourselves from sextortionists, catfishers, and trolls. She also explains what we need to demand from lawmakers and tech companies. Over the Influence calls on women to recognize and call out the subtle (and not-so-subtle) sexism and misogyny we find online, reject misinformation that is targeted to us because of our gender, and use our platforms to empower ourselves and other women.

Download or read book Aaliyah written by Christopher John Farley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-01-26 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t miss the inspirational biography behind the exciting new Lifetime movie Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, starring Alexandra Shipp as the extraordinary singer Aaliyah. Aaliyah Dana Haughton was that music business rarity: a teen idol who transformed herself into a critically acclaimed hip-hop soul artist, a singer who successfully made the transition to actress, and a beautiful woman who never let the trappings of celebrity go to her head. Following her impressive debut at age fourteen with the album Age Ain’t Nothin’ but a Number, Aaliyah raised the bar with her hugely influential and bestselling follow-up, One in a Million. She then took her talents to Hollywood, starring in the action thriller Romeo Must Die and the highly anticipated horror film The Queen of the Damned. But soon after the release of her third album in the summer of 2001, Aaliyah’s life was cut short in a tragic plane crash. Here is the inspirational story of the star The Washington Post dubbed “Hip-Hop’s Lady Di”—a woman who, by the time of her death at age twenty-two, touched legions of fans around the world with her haunting voice and gentle spirit.

Download or read book Runaway The Purge Vol 3 written by Kasey Infinita and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Months after saving Adonis and confirming the presence of a traitor in the Resistance's ranks, the war enters its most crucial phase. The Hunters advance, finally revealing their true colors and turning a fight for survival into a massacre. As time drags on, Zack finds himself once again in a world where nothing makes sense. Why won't Karter reveal the traitor's identity? Is Lincoln actually important to the Hunters, or is he just a pawn? Who are the three destined to survive...and can he do anything to save the others? Reading is recommended for an audience over the age of 13

Download or read book Curvy Girl Summer written by Danielle Allen and published by Bramble. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Survival of the Thickest in Danielle Allen’s CURVY GIRL SUMMER, a smoking-hot, hilarious novel about the perils of online dating. “There’s got to be an easier way than dating. I want the shortcut. I just want to find my person and start our lives together.” After a one-night stand with her clingy ex, Aaliyah James has an epiphany: this ain’t it. She knows what she wants, and she’s ready to move past casual hookups, flings, and situationships. But for her family, the clock is ticking—after all, she’s almost thirty. And when they imply that her personality (and her body) might be too big to land a man, she lets them know they’ve gone too far—and her (nonexistent) man loves her curves, thank you very much. Now, she has seven weeks to find the perfect boyfriend to rub in their faces at the big, fancy birthday celebration she’s been planning. After her first blind date goes wrong, charming local bartender Ahmad Williamson consoles her with a drink and some playful banter. Aaliyah takes him up on his suggestion to use a dating app—but the more she sees of his warm, funny, and easygoing nature, the less she wants to check her DMs. Will her next swipe bring her closer to true love—or is her real match closer than she thinks? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Cuffed By A Southern King written by Natisha Raynor and published by Sullivan Group Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Misa Wells lived a life that many women envied. After losing her first love Tek to federal prison, Misa’s hardships as a single mother didn’t last long. Alex, AKA Philly, swooped in like a true knight in shining armor. As one of the richest drug dealers in North Carolina, Philly made Misa’s every wish come true. From buying her an upscale salon to moving her into a neighborhood amongst doctors and politicians, it seemed that Misa had it all. When she gets the call that Philly was murdered, her life changes seemingly overnight. From learning of Philly’s infidelity to being visited by a ghost from her own past, Misa can’t even grieve in peace. Her best friend of twenty years, Big Tyme, steps up to the plate and is by her side, even if it means neglecting his own girlfriend. No one but him knows that he’s loved Misa for the past twenty years, and he refuses to let her get away, even if it means breaking the heart of the woman that loves him. Misa’s daughter Aaliyah lost her biological father to prison, and then she loses Philly. Aaliyah attempts to numb the pain with bad habits and poor decisions. When Philly’s godson comes to town, Menalique is like Philly reincarnated. Each time he checks Aaliyah about something she’s done, it irritates her until she realizes that he’s handsome, charming and soon to be rich after taking over Philly’s empire. But loving dope boys never worked out for her mother, and Aaliyah is terrified of losing love to the streets. Will love conquer all?

Download or read book Baby Girl Better Known as Aaliyah written by Kathy Iandoli and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already "more than a woman" but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah's life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today's artists--such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more--is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah's discography a cultural critique that is long overdue. "--Provided by publisher.