Download or read book How You Grow Wings written by Rimma Onoseta and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sisters Cheta and Zam's paths to break free of their oppressive home diverge wildly--one moves into an aunt's luxurious home and the other struggles to survive on her wits alone--and when they finally reunite, Zam realizes how far Cheta has fallen, leaving Cheta's fate in Zam's hands.

Download or read book Give Me A Texan written by Jodi Thomas and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roots that go deep. . .men who stand tall. . .and real women who have what it takes to love and be loved by them. Jodi Thomas, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, teams up with Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, and DeWanna Pace to bring you four of the best Texas romances ever. . . Give Me A Texan Hank Harris wasn't even looking for a woman when he ended up with a wife. Their hasty marriage is for appearances only: a capable, intelligent woman like Aggie is exactly who he needs as a business partner--if only she weren't so damn beautiful, spirited--and in his bed. . . Payton McCord thought he was one tough cowboy until Amanda Lemmons made him mind his manners. And a woman of her caliber is worth the trouble she causes. . . Newspaperman Quinten Corbett wasn't expecting his new apprentice to be female. Boston-born Kaira Renaulde is far too refined for a rough-and-tumble frontier town--and far too pretty for his peace of mind. . . Briar Duncan knows he needs someone to help him raise his headstrong little daughter. But Mina McCoy is more than he bargained for--much more! The woman has the face of an angel and a very definite mind of her own. . . "The genuine characters, realistic emotions and true aura of the West propel Jodi Thomas's books out of the ordinary and straight into readers' hearts."--Romantic Times

Download or read book The Codebreakers Club written by Naoya Imanishi, MEd and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-08-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happened to Professor Perez? Young sleuths will be eager to unravel the mystery in this interactive story packed with logic puzzles. When the Codebreakers Club’s beloved professor goes missing, it’s time to get to the bottom of this puzzling problem. Chris, Kaira, and Ren soon discover some very intriguing notes written in the professor’s distinctive handwriting. The catch? The Codebreakers must solve puzzles he’s left behind to get the next clue! Key features include: More than 150 logic puzzles, including crosswords, logic grids, rebuses, word searches, cypher codes, and more for kids 9–12 Engaging topics such as history, science, geography, and pop culture Fun, fast-paced mystery with hints and tips from characters while honing critical-thinking skills and logical-reasoning aptitude

Download or read book Rules of Attraction written by Simone Elkeles and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simone Elkeles' New York Times best-selling series—a unique urban twist on the classic star-crossed lovers story—is now repackaged with a fresh new cover.

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Download or read book Friends Best Friends written by Dheerika Pandey and published by Author's Ink Publications. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you do if life betrays you and fate is against you, when you feel alone even in a crowd and when you have just one more chance to make your present better? A girl fighting against all odds in life, this book is a gripping account of a changing phase in Smriti's life. Smriti is a young girl of sixteen who lost her parents when she was ten. After the unfortunate death of her grandpa, she moved to her new house in Gurgaon with her grandma and her elder brother Rahul. As, she soon joined her new school, she realised that people were quite different there as compared to her previous school. She was bullied and insulted in front of everyone, which mentally destroyed her even more. But luck wasn't that bad with her as she had few of her classmates who immensely supported her. Kartik, Inder, Sim, Amu, Asha, Sahil and Kaira made her believe in life and true friendship which not only uplifted her but also encouraged her to have an optimistic view of life. But on the other hand, her elder brother Rahul became quite pessimist and felt helpless. He found life unfair and cruel. Smriti tries to encourage him, but fails miserably. On the other hand Smriti's deepest secret had been revealed to her friends. Will she let her fate go against her again or will she fight against all odds and live happily? The story gives us all the answers.

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Download or read book The Favorite Daughter written by Kaira Rouda and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this psychological thriller set in a southern California gated community, a wife and mother wonders how much she can trust her own family. Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in an oceanfront gated community in Orange County. It’s a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. But exactly one year ago, Jane’s oldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident, and Jane has been grief-stricken ever since. Lost in a haze of anti-depressants, she’s barely even left the house. Now that’s all about to change. It’s time for Jane to reclaim her life and her family. Jane’s husband, David, has planned a memorial service for Mary and three days later, their youngest daughter, Betsy, graduates high school. Yet as Jane reemerges into the world, it’s clear her family has changed without her. Her husband has been working long days—and nights—at the office. Her daughter seems distant, even secretive. And her beloved Mary was always such a good girl—dutiful and loving. But does someone know more about Mary, and about her last day, than they’ve revealed? The bonds between mothers and daughters, and husbands and wives should never be broken. But you never know how far someone will go to keep a family together . . . Perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Shari Lapena. Praise for The Favorite Daughter A PopSugar Best Book of Spring “A chilling glimpse behind the façade of the perfect family.” —Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs. Parrish “[An] exceptional psychological thriller. . . . Suspense fans will be amply rewarded.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Diabolical. . . . Delightfully wicked fun.” —Kirkus Reviews “Jane is a character readers will love to hate. Rouda combines domestic suspense with a touch of dark humor for a compulsively readable book set in the mind of a textbook narcissist.” —Bookreporter

Download or read book Fallen Race The Inheritance written by Melissa Saulnier and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaira Munroe, a New York Journalist for East Coast Traveler, arrives at Meadow Manor to attend her grandmother's Wake and a major announcement regarding forbidden history - the unveiling of a family secret that will change the face of her view of the Vatican and the world forever. As the Wake begins, Father Murphy introduces Alex Mirabelli, a Jesuit Priest and Astronomer. Kaira finds she is captivated as she awaits the unveiling of her grandmother's secret, which Kaira is beginning to realize will be more controversial than she could have dreamed. The beautiful wake is suddenly disrupted, and the revealing of the last wish of Kaira's grandmother, Victoria, teeters on the brink of being lost forever. Facing imminent danger from an invisible secret Order who think nothing of murder, Kaira is forced into a desperate escape. With her is Jonathan Bell, her high school sweetheart. Together Kaira and Jonathan flee on a perilous quest to unlock the ancient forbidden secret.

Download or read book Where Our Destiny Meets written by Jhilmil Twinkles and published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She wanted revenge but she got love instead....... Kaira was a hopeful, perky 12yrs old Daddy’s lil girl.! But just before her 13th b’day her dad was killed by Seattle King Dylan Alaistar. So, kaira puts on her revenge shoes and swears to take down the Seattle King . But DESTINY has some other plans. After 9yrs , suddenly there’s an unexpected knock in kaira’s life and enters –JESSE PARKER, a rich enigmatic business tycoon. He replaces kaira’s bad memories with happy ones and fills the void in her heart, she had after her dad died. He heals her wounds and she comforts his fears. Just when kaira’s life is turning into a bliss, in comes Jesse’s dark secret .! a secret that ruins their relationship, that ruins kaira’s life. Now, its for kaira to decide if she wants love in her life or revenge. Because there is place for only one and she has got only one shot at happiness.!!! What its going to be – her father’s revenge / true love ??

Download or read book Small Steps written by Louis Sachar and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to turn his life around. But it’s hard when you have a record, and everyone expects the worst from you. The only person who believes in him is Ginny, his 10-year old disabled neighbour. Together, they are learning to take small steps. And he seems to be on the right path, until X-Ray, a buddy from Camp Green Lake, comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme. This leads to a chance encounter with teen pop sensation, Kaira DeLeon, and suddenly his life spins out of control, with only one thing for certain. He’ll never be the same again. In his first major novel since Holes, critically acclaimed novelist Louis Sachar uses his signature wit combined with a unique blend of adventure and deeply felt characters to explore issues of race, the nature of celebrity, the invisible connections that determine a person’s life, and what it takes to stay on course. Doing the right thing is never a wrong choice – but a small step in the right direction.

Download or read book The Lost Notebook of douard Manet A Novel written by Maureen Gibbon and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the richly drawn art world of nineteenth-century Paris, this stunning historical novel imagines Édouard Manet’s last days in an indelible snapshot of genius, illness, and the dying embers of passion. Suffering from the complications of syphilis toward the end of his life, Édouard Manet begins to jot down his daily impressions, reflections, and memories in a notebook. He travels for healing respites in the French countryside and finds inspiration in nature—a cloud of dragonflies, peonies blanketed by the morning dew. Back in Paris, the artist holds court in his studio and meets a mysterious muse, Suzon. Entranced by Suzon’s cool blue eyes, he decides to paint his final masterpiece, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, life-sized—and wagers his health to complete it. In a sensual portrait of Manet’s last years, illustrated with his own sketches, Maureen Gibbon offers a vibrant testament to the endurance of the artistic spirit.

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Download or read book Where We Are written by Kaira Rouda and published by Real You Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 987 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda, a collection of four of her bestselling, award-winning women's fiction stories all sharing the upscale suburban setting of Grandville, Ohio. Winner! Indie Excellence Book Award Mainstream/Literary Fiction Winner! USA Book Awards Women's Fiction Honorable Mention! Mainstream/Literary Fiction, Writer's Digest Book Awards HERE, HOME, HOPE: Kelly Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors' seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly's own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan. "Reading Kaira Rouda is like getting together with one of your best friends - fun, fast, and full of great advice! Here, Home, Hope sparkles with humor and heart." --Claire Cook, bestselling author of Must Love Dogs ALL THE DIFFERENCE: Once again, everything isn't what it seems in the wonderful suburb of Grandville. This is the story of three women whose lives become entangled by the choices they make and how, ultimately, one of them turns to murder to achieve her goals. "There are few things more entertaining than stories revealing the seamy underside of suburban life." -- The US Review of Books RECOMMENDED "An intriguing cast of characters and an untimely death set the stage for a chick-lit, murder mystery in Rouda's (Here, Home, Hope, 2011) latest novel. A light, engaging read that keeps readers guessing until the end." -- KIRKUS Reviews IN THE MIRROR: Jennifer Benson is a woman who seems to have it all. Diagnosed with cancer, she enters an experimental treatment facility to tackle her disease the same way she tackled her life - head on. But while she's busy fighting for a cure, running her business, planning a party, staying connected with her kids, and trying to keep her sanity, she ignores her own intuition and warnings from others and reignites an old relationship best left behind. If you knew you might die, what choices would you make? How would it affect your marriage? How would you live each day? And how would you say no to the one who got away? "Rouda writes with a fluent, psychologically subtle realism that cuts Jennifer’s pathos (and occasional self-pity) with humor and irony, and she surrounds her with characters—doting dad; vain, shallow mom; mensch of a gay business partner; sarcastic gal pals—who are sharply etched and entertaining. Jennifer is a winning heroine, and readers will undoubtedly root for her as she reaches for a more mature, if achingly uncertain, future. An absorbing story of a woman grasping at life in the midst of death. ~ Kirkus Reviews A MOTHER'S DAY: A SHORT STORY Three mothers. Three sons. One day that connects them. Kaira Rouda tackles the big issues of life and death with candor and hope in this tribute to motherhood. A tragic event reawakens each woman to her own special gifts, and her love for family and friends is reborn. Three mothers. Three sons. Six lives that will be changed forever.

Download or read book The Greatest Shows on Earth written by Linda Simon and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2014-11-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated and filled with rich historical detail and colorful anecdotes, this is a vibrant history for all those who have ever dreamed of running away to the circus, now in paperback. “Step right up!” and buy a ticket to the Greatest Show on Earth—the Big Top, containing death-defying stunts, dancing bears, roaring tigers, and trumpeting elephants. The circus has always been home to the dazzling and the exotic, the improbable and the impossible—a place of myth and romance, of reinvention, rebirth, second acts, and new identities. Asking why we long to soar on flying trapezes, ride bareback on spangled horses, and parade through the streets in costumes of glitter and gold, this captivating book illuminates the history of the circus and the claim it has on the imaginations of artists, writers, and people around the world. Traveling back to the circus’s early days, Linda Simon takes us to eighteenth-century hippodromes in Great Britain and intimate one-ring circuses in nineteenth-century Paris, where Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso became enchanted with aerialists and clowns. She introduces us to P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, and the enterprising Ringling Brothers and reveals how they created the golden age of American circuses. Moving forward to the whimsical Circus Oz in Australia and to New York City’s Big Apple Circus and the grand spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, she shows how the circus has transformed in recent years. At the center of the story are the people—trick riders and tightrope walkers, sword swallowers and animal trainers, contortionists and clowns—that created the sensational, raucous, and sometimes titillating world of the circus.

Download or read book Here Home Hope written by Kaira Rouda and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2011-04-30 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kelly Mills Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors' seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly's own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan. From page one, Kelly's witty reflections, self-deprecating humor, and clever tactics in executing that plan-she places Post-it notes all over her house and car-will have readers laughing out loud. The next instant, however, they might rant right along with Kelly as her commitment to a sullen, anorexic teenager left on her doorstep tries her patience or as she deflects the boozy advances of a divorced neighbor. Readers will need to keep the tissue box handy, too, as Kelly repairs the damage she inflicted on a high school friend; realizes how deeply her husband, Patrick, understands and loves her; and ultimately grows into a woman empowered by her own blend of home and career. Here, Home, Hope will surely appeal to readers of chick lit and other women's fiction titles who are ready to transition into something new in their own life.