Download or read book Jess Like Me written by Blake Lamar and published by South Valley Press. This book was released on 2020-05-31 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you go on living when you’re not supposed to exist? Life hasn’t been easy since Jess got back from the so-called “True” timeline. She spends her days going through the motions, dreading the moment when her reality will vanish from existence. What’s worse, she’s in love with her boyfriend Jason. That doesn’t seem so bad, except he’s the wrong version of the boy she fell in love with. While he may look and act just like the Jason from the “True” timeline, something isn’t right. Then she comes home one day to discover she has a new foster sister. Herself. Going by Jess’s middle name and pretending to be her cousin, Marie has been kicked out of several foster homes in the “True” timeline. Who better to take care of her than her own parents from another timeline, right? Despite having been the exact same person at one point in their lives, Jess and Marie couldn’t be more different. After kicking Jess out of her own bedroom and hacking her Instagram account, it’s clear Marie isn’t going to make Jess’s life any easier. Jess tries to take comfort in the fact that so long as Marie is living in her timeline, she gets to continue living, which means she has things to look forward to. Like the Homecoming Dance! But when Jess’s friends notice their similarities, they suggest giving Marie a makeover and having them switch places at school for a day. What seems like a harmless prank ends up turning Jess’s world upside down. For Marie, that’s all just fun and games. The daughter of a corrupt time-cop has much more sinister plans.
Download or read book Women and Other Monsters written by Jess Zimmerman and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh cultural analysis of female monsters from Greek mythology, and an invitation for all women to reclaim these stories as inspiration for a more wild, more “monstrous” version of feminism The folklore that has shaped our dominant culture teems with frightening female creatures. In our language, in our stories (many written by men), we underline the idea that women who step out of bounds—who are angry or greedy or ambitious, who are overtly sexual or not sexy enough—aren’t just outside the norm. They’re unnatural. Monstrous. But maybe, the traits we’ve been told make us dangerous and undesirable are actually our greatest strengths. Through fresh analysis of 11 female monsters, including Medusa, the Harpies, the Furies, and the Sphinx, Jess Zimmerman takes us on an illuminating feminist journey through mythology. She guides women (and others) to reexamine their relationships with traits like hunger, anger, ugliness, and ambition, teaching readers to embrace a new image of the female hero: one that looks a lot like a monster, with the agency and power to match. Often, women try to avoid the feeling of monstrousness, of being grotesquely alien, by tamping down those qualities that we’re told fall outside the bounds of natural femininity. But monsters also get to do what other female characters—damsels, love interests, and even most heroines—do not. Monsters get to be complete, unrestrained, and larger than life. Today, women are becoming increasingly aware of the ways rules and socially constructed expectations have diminished us. After seeing where compliance gets us—harassed, shut out, and ruled by predators—women have never been more ready to become repellent, fearsome, and ravenous.
Download or read book See What You Made Me Do written by Jess Hill and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Domestic abuse is a national emergency: one in four Australian women has experienced violence from a man she was intimate with. But too often we ask the wrong question: why didn’t she leave? We should be asking: why did he do it? Investigative journalist Jess Hill puts perpetrators – and the systems that enable them – in the spotlight. See What You Made Me Do is a deep dive into the abuse so many women and children experience – abuse that is often reinforced by the justice system they trust to protect them. Critically, it shows that we can drastically reduce domestic violence – not in generations to come, but today. Combining forensic research with riveting storytelling, See What You Made Me Do radically rethinks how to confront the national crisis of fear and abuse in our homes. ‘A shattering book: clear-headed and meticulous, driving always at the truth’—Helen Garner ‘One Australian a week is dying as a result of domestic abuse. If that was terrorism, we’d have armed guards on every corner.’ —Jimmy Barnes ‘Confronting in its honesty this book challenges you to keep reading no matter how uncomfortable it is to face the profound rawness of people’s stories. Such a well written book and so well researched. See What You Made Me Do sheds new light on this complex issue that affects so many of us.’—Rosie Batty
Download or read book Tucking In written by Jess Stockham and published by Child's Play International. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compares food habits of animals to those of children.
Download or read book Food Whore written by Jessica Tom and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of wit and mouth-watering cuisines, Jessica Tom’s debut novel offers a clever insider take on the rarefied world of New York City’s dining scene in the tradition of The Devil Wears Prada meets Kitchen Confidential. Food whore (n.) A person who will do anythingfor food. When Tia Monroe moves to New York City, she plans to put herself on the culinary map in no time. But after a coveted internship goes up in smoke, Tia’s suddenly just another young food lover in the big city. But when Michael Saltz, a legendary New York Times restaurant critic, lets Tia in on a career-ending secret—that he’s lost his sense of taste—everything changes. Now he wants Tia to serve as his palate, ghostwriting his reviews. In return he promises her lavish meals, a bottomless cache of designer clothing, and the opportunity of a lifetime. Out of prospects and determined to make it, Tia agrees. Within weeks, Tia’s world transforms into one of luxury: four-star dinners, sexy celebrity chefs, and an unlimited expense account at Bergdorf Goodman. Tia loves every minute of it…until she sees her words in print and Michael Saltz taking all the credit. As her secret identity begins to crumble and the veneer of extravagance wears thin, Tia is forced to confront what it means to truly succeed—and how far she’s willing to go to get there.
Download or read book Jess written by Henry Rider Haggard and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Convenient Arrangement written by Aurora Rey and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cuffing season has come for lesbians. Jess Archer, digital journalist for the internet’s hottest lesbian media platform, has been assigned to research cuffing, from an up close and personal perspective. She’s not sure it’s really her thing, but the assignment gives her the chance to write something more substantial than her usual fluff pieces. All she needs now is a willing lesbian. For Cody Dawson, signing up for Jess’s project is a no-brainer. She gets to date an interesting woman, enjoy her company, and not disrupt the tidy life she’s built for her son. Everything’s perfect until she starts falling for Jess. When she realizes she’s heart-deep in the feelings she’s agreed not to have, their convenient arrangement becomes anything but.
Download or read book A Well Trained Lady written by Jess Heileman and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arabella Godwin is an Incomparable in London Society-elegant, wealthy, and meticulously trained. Yet, she has nothing to show for her efforts aside from her pretentious reputation and a collection of disappointed suitors. When her plan to secure a promising offer of marriage is temporarily delayed, she must bide her time in the company of an estranged childhood friend-the much-too-endearing, but regrettably untitled, Augustus Brundage.As the friends' tattered relationship returns to familiarity, Arabella must prevent herself from fully regressing into the carefree, impressionable young lady who once foolishly trusted Augustus with her heart. To make the same mistake again would ruin everything she has worked for-and certainly more. But, can a heart be so easily trained?The fourth book in the Seasons of Change Series. A Regency romance. Heat level mild/sweet/clean.
Download or read book Who is Changed and who is Dead written by Ahndraya Parlato and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Who is Changed and Who is Dead', Ahndraya Parlato uses the life-changing events of her mother's suicide and the birth of her children as the genesis for an expansive project exploring the contradictory and complex conditions of motherhood. The resulting image-text book threads the political and historical with the deeply personal, bringing together narratives from across genres and generations to create a nuanced and compelling body of work. Interwoven with her own writings are still lives, sculptures, photograms made from her mother's ashes, and reenactments of 19th century "hidden mother" images. Included amongst these are Parlato's photographs of her children, who are shown with both a fidelity to maternal intimacy and a more distanced contemplation. Within this complexity Parlato strives to find clarity around the fundamental questions of parenthood, mortality, and gender. Are her contemporary fears any different than the fears felt by mothers throughout history? Which anxieties are specific to having female children? And how is motherhood itself a construction?
Download or read book Self Made written by Belinda Williams and published by Belinda Williams. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s got three months to make him a better man . . . but what if he’s perfect already? Jessica Jinks has got it made—as the face of her online fitness brand, her business is going from strength to strength. Especially if she can take Ant Monticello, comedian and co-host of an evening current affairs show, from unfit to ripped in three months. Ant knows he’s not Jess’s type. Not surprising when he considers walking down the street to pick up fast food to be cardio exercise. But he does make her laugh, and he’s determined to turn himself into the man she wants. With the whole country watching, Jess knows Ant is strictly off-limits and the success of her business relies on keeping things professional. Even if he makes her pulse race in the best way possible . . . But when Ant starts to change—not in a good way—Jess finds herself questioning not only her business, but her heart, too. Could Ant be perfect just the way he is, even if he doesn’t think so?
Download or read book Twelve written by M. L. Williams and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Junior High can be filled with uncertainty and self-doubt. As Marley Waters finds herself waking up in life, she questions friendships, relationships, and her sexuality. Twelve is a fiction novel about finding out who we are as we come of age and learning that it’s okay to stray from the stereotypical preteen and be our own person. Girls will not only enjoy this story, but they will learn that middle school can be a time of confusion and turmoil, but it’s also a time of self-exploration and discovery.
Download or read book Jess Like Me written by Lamar and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life hasn't been easy since Jess returned from the "True" timeline. She goes through the motions, dreading the day her reality will vanish from exis-tence. What's worse, she's in love with the wrong version of her boyfriend. While he may look and act just like the version from the "True" timeline, something isn't right. Then Jess comes home one day to discover she has a new foster sister... Herself. Using Jess's middle name, Marie has been kicked out of several foster homes in the "True" timeline. Who better to care for her than her own parents, right? Despite starting out life as the exact same person, Jess and Marie couldn't be more different. After kick-ing Jess out of her own bedroom and hacking her Instagram account, Marie isn't going to make Jess's life any easier. When Jess's friends notice their similarities, they give Marie a makeover and have them switch places at school for a day. What seems like a harmless prank turns Jess's world upside down. For Marie, that's all just fun and games. The daugh-ter of a corrupt time-cop has more sinister plans.
Download or read book Toxic Persuaded Love written by Kimite Cancino and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spirit World has been a place to go to when you depart Earth's plan. Sacha Theart dies and meets the unraveled and unanswered problems that hide deep within the woods of the powerful realm. Throughout her journey in the Spirit World, she encounters conflicts, magic, betrayal and love. Not only is she blinded by the twin hotties of the spirit school, but by the distraction of her new boyfriend that is masking something from everyone. Along the way, she accomplishes an unforeseen power that no one has yet analyzed. What happens when your friend betrays you for a guy? What happens when you find your boyfriend kissing his cousin? What happens when you become an angel? Its only the beginning of their Influence upon you....
Download or read book Pic written by Jack Kerouac and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the most famous of the Beat writers, Kerouac’s final novel of brotherhood and travel, now reissued in a standalone edition following his centenary celebration Pic—full name Pictorial Review Jackson—is a ten-year-old Black boy living in rural North Carolina with his grandfather in the 1940s. When Pic is forced to move in with his aunt after his grandfather’s passing, his older brother Slim appears to rescue him. Together, they hitch a ride to New York City, where Slim lives with his pregnant girlfriend, but the city’s poverty shocks young Pic. When Slim loses job after job, the brothers will pick up and head west, making their way to California across a country suffused with hardship, music, love, and danger. Kerouac’s last published novel, Pic is an endearing portrayal of brotherhood and the classic American road trip, seen through the adventurous eyes of a child.
Download or read book Belief written by Marlion Pickett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From prison to premiership glory; this is Marlion Pickett’s extraordinary story. It’s the third quarter in the biggest game of the season. A young man lines up for goal. The 100,000 strong crowd leaps to its feet and roars as Marlion Pickett sends the ball soaring through the goalposts for his first ever major, celebrated by every teammate, a tradition upheld even on Grand Final day. It was the 2019 AFL Grand Final, and Richmond’s Marlion Pickett was making history as the first player in over 50 years to debut on that ‘one day in September’. Marlion helped the Tigers thrash the Greater Western Sydney Giants in their debut grand final appearance and was judged third best on ground, only six days after steering Richmond’s VFL team with his best on ground performance to their nail biting Grand Final victory. Marlion Pickett’s extraordinary story of redemption is a true fairy tale. The tale of a man who came back from the brink to triumph on Australian sport’s biggest stage, a long-held dream come true. What’s even more remarkable about Marlion’s journey is how this young, troubled Aboriginal kid from Western Australia ever got his chance in the first place. A story all too sadly familiar – about drugs, crime, violence and time spent in jail – but also about a life picked up piece by piece through his own belief in himself and those around him who believed in him too. Belief also takes us inside the South Fremantle and Richmond Football clubs – clubs that have made stars and cult heroes out of other Indigenous players; clubs willing to overlook a talented kid’s troubled past to give him a chance. We meet the fellow players and support network who stood by Marlion’s side as he fought back against injury and the doubters and proudly ran onto the field at the MCG. Marlion’s resilience and strength is inspirational. His is an unforgettable Australian story of triumph over adversity. Foreword by Brendan Gale, CEO Richmond Football Club and Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach Richmond Football Club '[Belief reads] like a Steinbeck novel cum Tarantino film due to the vividly unfolding drama on almost every page.' Dr Sean Gorman, AFL.com.au
Download or read book The Argosy written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raising Jess written by Vickie Rubin and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in Non-Fiction - Memoir Genre Award-Winning Memoir “Courageously exploratory, making for a truly enlightening read." (Kirkus Reviews) Raising Jess is the powerful story of one family’s survival when faced with adversity. Written with compassion, honesty, and humor, it tells of a family changed forever by the birth of a child with a rare chromosome deletion and their courageous decision to choose hope. Facing the challenges of caring for her daughter, marriage struggles, and the question of having more children, Vickie Rubin gives a glimpse into the world of her family and transformation while Raising Jess. This beautiful, gripping memoir will delight and leave you wanting more. "This is an inspiring story of tragedy and triumph, brilliantly and powerfully told. I highly recommend it." - Ashley Adams, Author “This is a triumphant tale.” - Cathy Shields, Author" "A heartwarming, compassionate story. This story will bring tears to the eyes of readers as they are educated and enraptured by one family’s journey with a child with special needs.” (5-Star Review by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite) “Couldn’t put it down! Raising Jess is an amazing book! Vickie Rubin’s writing is masterful! Highly recommend.” - Mike Steklof, Ed. D. “Beautiful Insightful Narrative That Resonates Deeply. I feel enlightened, inspired, hopeful and transformed by Vickie's story.” - Janet G. “Beautifully written and a must-read for anyone that knows someone with disabilities or wants to know a family’s perspective.” - Jill G. “I couldn’t put it down. Get a copy of this book—so pure, raw, and beautiful.” - Ashleigh Bussinger “Vickie reveals her Soul to the reader. A Must-Read for All” - Lori N. Vickie Schlanger Rubin, M.S Ed., three-time award-winning author, contributes essays to Newsweek, Buffalo News Opinion, and blogs worldwide. Vickie is an experienced public speaker and passionate advocate for families of children with disabilities. Her blog, Vickie's Views (www.vickierubin.com), gives a heartwarming and humorous view of everyday life.
