Download or read book Defending Champ written by Mike Lupica and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this follow up to Triple Threat, New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica takes us to the soccer field in another empowering story--now in paperback! Fresh off her football victory as QB, twelve-year-old Alex Carlisle is on cloud nine. But with football season over, Alex is ready to get back on the field on the spring for soccer. But after tryouts, with Alex back on her old team, she and her teammates find out that athletic funding has been cut in Orrville, and girls soccer is one of the first teams to go. Now, Alex knows playing soccer is about more than just healthy competition—it’s about fighting for their right to play. Why should the girls team be first to get cut? So the soccer girls hatch a plan. The girls team versus the boys team; if the girls can raise enough money, they will fund their own season. But Alex soon realizes that her plan to save the girls team has consequences. Will Alex be able to figure out a way so that everyone gets the chance to play? Or will the girls be the ones left out?

Download or read book Millionaire Wives Club written by Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker and published by Dafina Books. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Married to a pro-football star who isn't in love with her anymore, Evan is fighting hard to hold on to her husband. Since her husband's suspension, Milan is watching her wealth disappear, but her feelings for Evan's husband are on the rise... Divorced from a former boxing champion, Jaise is raising her son alone and running a business. But her heart is running on empty... Editor of the top black women's magazine, Chaunci is now engaged to the powerful man who helped finance her when she was a struggling single mum. But when a past love reappears, will she risk everything to try again?

Download or read book The Hidden World Chronicles Book 2 written by Richard Nance and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After completing the transcription of the first journal by Dr. Charles Jennings, Gavin Graham waited patiently to hear from the hidden world once more. It was a complete surprise when the beautiful daughter of Charles and Sarah Parker showed up at a remote ski resort near Seattle. Liz Jennings was much more than Gavin could have imagineda "impetuous, fast-talking, and incredibly beautifula "made immediately evident as she thwarts a mercenary killer in the first ten minutes of their conversation. Thus Gavin became a part of the hidden world he had written so much about. Taken via Area 51 to the hidden world itself, Gavin was asked to transcribe the second journal of Dr. Jennings. Charles Jennings, who had recently saved the earth from the dark forces, had a greater destiny to fulfill, only possible by unraveling The Secrets of the Sword. What destiny would be greater than saving the Earth? Only time would tell. Go with Gavin to the Hidden World and be with Charles, as the destiny of God and man is made very real. The whole life of Charles Jennings had led to this point in time, and his daughter Liz plays a bigger part than anyone could have imagined, commanding more awareness than even her father. What path lays in store for her? Walk in their path, feel what they felt, and become a part of The Hidden World Chronicles."

Download or read book Pretty Girls in the VIP written by Daaimah S. Poole and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adrienne, Shanice and Zakiya are determined to ride their rich men's successes to the very top. Original.

Download or read book Juggernaut written by Adam Baker and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A high-voltage shock to the system. It's smart, witty, crammed with action and disturbingly plausible. Highly recommended." –Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Assassin's Code A brilliant, gripping portrait of survival in the face of complete annihilation. THEY SEARCHED FOR GOLD. THEY FOUND DEATH. Iraq 2005. Seven mercenaries hear an enticing rumor: somewhere, abandoned in the swirling desert sands, lies an abandoned Republican Guard convoy containing millions of pounds of Saddam's gold. They form an unlikely crew of battle-scarred privateers, killers and thieves, veterans of a dozen war zones, each of them anxious to make one last score before their luck runs out. After liberating the sole surviving Guard member from US capture, the team makes their way to the ancient ruins where the convoy was last seen. Although all seems eerily quiet and deserted when they arrive, they soon find themselves caught in a desperate battle for their lives, confronted by greed, betrayal, and an army that won't stay dead. An unputdownable military thriller that SFFworld.com called "Three Kings meets The Walking Dead," Juggernaut is a heart-pounding, fast-paced read that doesn't let up until the last page.

Download or read book What s His Is Mine written by Daaimah S. Poole and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essence(r) bestselling author Daaimah S. Poole delivers an outrageously sexy tale of three women out to marry rich. And they don't just want half--they want it all . . . Life as a pro athlete's baby mama isn't bringing in the big money Adrienne Sheppard expected. Now she's determined to get wifed. . . Young Zakiya Lee will do anything to escape living with her troubled sister. . . Tanisha Butler needs to redeem her one mistake--and reclaim her man. . . And sports reporter Cherise Long has a "no athletes" romance rule. But as different as these women are, they can't resist the same temptation: to win the ultimate gold ring. . . Soon Zakiya is pregnant by the NBA's hottest new draft pick--but the pressures of 24/7 fame are driving her to the brink. The superstar Tanisha left behind is playing the field. And the NFL pro Cherise gave her heart to is trapped into marrying his greedy baby mama: Adrienne. . .and Adrienne will do whatever it takes to keep him. Now all four women will find that the price of wealth is higher than they expected. . . Praise for Somebody Else's Man "A definite must read." --Candice Dow Praise for A Rich Man's Baby "Colorful. . .if you love scandal, this is the book for you!" --Anna J "Everything that glitters damn sure ain't gold in Daaimah's new delivery of drama!" --Mias

Download or read book Arafat a Political Biography written by Alan Hart and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Sacred Tears written by Roderic Grigson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1982 and Sami is far from home, trapped in war-torn Beirut, a city under siege by the Israelis. All he wants is to go home to his family in Sri Lanka but in order to stay alive he must learn to kill. David, a captain in the Sri Lankan army, is sent to the steamy jungles in the north of the country as punishment for an indiscretion and is thrown into the brutal insurrection by militant separatist Tamil Tigers. As civil war erupts in Sri Lanka and tears this once peaceful nation apart, Davids love, the beautiful Priyani makes a difficult choice and the paths of these two men cross on opposing sides of the struggle. They must plumb the depths of their courage and question their beliefs about right and wrong. Sacred Tears, the first in a trilogy, is a powerful and evocative depiction of Sri Lankas great beauty and recent tumultuous history. It will take you inside the story of this ancient nation and into the heart of a gripping human struggle.

Download or read book The Clinic written by Ebony Maddrey MS and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Clinic While struggling to make one of the biggest decisions in life, Bianca James finds herself in a room filled with strangers who all appear to be at a major crossroads in their lives for one reason or another. As she analyzes the others in the room she comes to the realization that although they may be from different walks of life and who on the surface seemingly have absolutely nothing in common. However, on this particular day their final destination or point of arrival happens at The Clinic. Will the grips of life suffocate Bianca or will she break away and breathe again?

Download or read book Resisting the Sheik s Commands written by Elizabeth Lennox and published by Elizabeth Lennox. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can she resist the man…or is he the solution? Softhearted Ilara is shocked when Sheik Jabril of Piara, her country’s worst enemy, walks into her office. What was even more shocking was when he tells her that her country, her precious Ditra, is in danger. In order to prove him wrong, she travels with him to Ditra, only to discover that things are worse than either of them knew. With the dangerous but alluring Sheik Jabril at her side, Ilara tries to figure out a way to stop her destructive uncle. Unfortunately, the only option is so outrageous, she rejects it immediately. But…it really is the only way! Be seduced by this story of passion and hope, despair and excitement!

Download or read book Curriculum for Black Parents written by Yejide Muhammad and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Curriculum for Black Parents is an instructional curriculum for teachers and childhood education professionals who facilitate parenting groups on how best to raise, nurture, support, and care for their children. Unlike most parenting curricula, Curriculum for Black Parents acknowledges how racism and racial injustice affect Black parents and Black children, highlighting the fears and struggles that are particular to Black families. About the Author Yejide Muhammad was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and grew up in Boston. She attended the University of Massachusetts, and graduated earning a master’s degree in education in the field of Counseling Psychology. She holds two licenses as a professional counselor, LADC1 and LCDP. Muhammad started her own private practice providing non-traditional counseling that includes a cultural and spiritual approach, specifically aiding African American communities and families. Muhammad is a mother of three adult sons.

Download or read book The Night Letters written by Denise Leith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For five years, Australian doctor Sofia Raso has lived in Kabul’s vibrant Shaahir Square, working with Dr Jabril Aziz to support the local women. She knows that living peacefully in Kabul requires following two simple rules: keep a low profile; and keep out of local affairs. Yet when threatening night letters from the Taliban taunt the town, and young boys disappear from Jamal Mina, Kabul’s largest slum, Sofia can no longer remain silent. While the square is encased by fear, an elegant former warlord proves an unlikely ally, and a former lover re-emerges with a warning. As the search for the boys intensifies, and Sofia feels herself being drawn back into a love affair she thought had ended, it soon becomes clear that answers will bring a heavy price. Gripping and evocative, The Night Letters takes you to the heart of Kabul in a story of secrets, friendship and love in all its imperfect guises. ‘Full of wonderful prose and with a stunning sense of place, The Night Letters is a story of love, betrayal, corruption and friendship. It made me weep and cheer.’ – Michael Robotham, author of When She Was Good ‘A bittersweet and astonishingly detailed narration of both the simplicity and complexity of life in Afghanistan. What I loved about the book is that it does not represent Afghan women as passive and docile, but you will learn about their stories of bravery, struggles, and persistence.’ ­– Aalam Gul Farhad

Download or read book Make Me Hot written by Marissa Monteilh and published by Dafina Books. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morgan Bayley has always had a distinctive look. As a girl she was painfully thin, gawky and insecure enough to be seduced by the first boy who showed her attention. This one encounter left her a teenage mother. But now, at 39, she has a fulfilling career, a nice home and a successful daughter, but she still struggles with her self-esteem. When Morgan's best friend enters her in a TV makeover show, Morgan refuses to participate, but when she discovers her boyfriend has been logging on to beautifulgirls.com, she changes her mind and the transformation begins...

Download or read book The Hidden World Chronicles written by Rhonda Roth and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Nance, with the help of Rhonda Roth, has created a whole new genre of fiction. This unique work, The Hidden World Chronicles Book 1: Journey of the Chosen, takes you on a breathtaking ride through all the secret and covert centers of our world. When Dr. Charles Jennings and his coworker cum bride Sarah Parker uncover a strange discovery in an obscure temple in Tibet, they are instantly whisked away to a government facility where they are sure they will be tossed in prison. What they find is an operation kept secret for centuries. These secrets eventually lead Dr. Charles Jennings and Dr. Sarah Parker, along with three others, to a hidden world that some believed to only exists in myth or spiritual realms. These adventures were made known in a journal left in the faithful hands of a man named Gavin Graham, who has been chosen by Charles to carry on a mysterious legacy begun years ago. Gavin was inexorably draw in to the complications of an epic battle between good and evil simply by touching the hand of Dr. Charles when he was a child. With a dazzling incorporation of numerous genres and a challenging mystery to be solved, don't be surprised if at the end of this book you will ask yourself what your part will be in the saga of The Hidden World Chronicles. Richard Nance has had an eclectic assortment of careers since leaving his alma mater, North Carolina State University School of Electrical Engineering, including everything from a stint in the Navy, to a teacher to an electrician. All these careers gave him the means and the experience to pursue a real passion for writing, which he has realized in this novel, which he wrote with his daughter, Rhonda Roth.

Download or read book Triple Threat written by Mike Lupica and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica, comes a timely story about a young girl who joins the boys football team. With Mike's signature fast-paced, heartfelt writing, he expertly explores gender inequality in football with nonstop sports action. When twelve-year-old Alex makes up her mind to join her middle school's football team, she doesn't expect it to be easy. But she also never anticipated she'd be met with scorn and derision from her exclusively male teammates. Football has always been a source of happiness for Alex. She and her single father never miss a Steelers game on TV, and Alex knows she has a talent for throwing the perfect spiral. But the guys suck the joy right out of the game for Alex--going out of their way to trip her up during tryouts, and teaming up against her just to watch her fail. Suddenly, Alex is the lowest she's ever felt. But if getting QB is worth it to her, she's going to have to fight for it.

Download or read book Red Seas Under Red Skies written by Scott Lynch and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his highly acclaimed debut, The Lies of Locke Lamora, Scott Lynch took us on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with a band of daring thieves led by con artist extraordinaire Locke Lamora. Now Lynch brings back his outrageous hero for a caper so death-defying, nothing short of a miracle will pull it off. After a brutal battle with the underworld that nearly destroyed him, Locke and his trusted sidekick, Jean, fled the island city of their birth and landed on the exotic shores of Tal Verrar to nurse their wounds. But even at this westernmost edge of civilization, they can’t rest for long—and are soon back to what they do best: stealing from the undeserving rich and pocketing the proceeds for themselves. This time, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the most exclusive and heavily guarded gambling house in the world. Its nine floors attract the wealthiest clientele—and to rise to the top, one must impress with good credit, amusing behavior…and excruciatingly impeccable play. For there is one cardinal rule, enforced by Requin, the house’s cold-blooded master: it is death to cheat at any game at the Sinspire. Brazenly undeterred, Locke and Jean have orchestrated an elaborate plan to lie, trick, and swindle their way up the nine floors…straight to Requin’s teeming vault. Under the cloak of false identities, they meticulously make their climb—until they are closer to the spoils than ever. But someone in Tal Verrar has uncovered the duo’s secret. Someone from their past who has every intention of making the impudent criminals pay for their sins. Now it will take every ounce of cunning to save their mercenary souls. And even that may not be enough.… Praise for Red Seas Under Red Skies “Lynch hasn’t merely imagined a far-off world, he’s created it, put it all down on paper—the smells, the sounds, the people, the feel of the place. The novel is a virtuoso performance, and sf/fantasy fans will gobble it up.”—Booklist (starred review) “Red Seas Under Red Skies firmly proves that Scott Lynch isn’t a one-hit wonder. . . . It’ll only be a matter of time before Scott Lynch is mentioned in the same breath as George R. R. Martin and Steven Erikson.”—Fantasy Book Critic “Grand, grandiose, grandiloquent . . . No critic is likely to fault Lynch in his overflowing qualities of inventiveness, audacious draftsmanship, and sympathetic characterization.”—Locus