Download or read book Half a Chance written by Cynthia Lord and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving new middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES. When Lucy's family moves to an old house on a lake, Lucy tries to see her new home through her camera's lens, as her father has taught her -- he's a famous photographer, away on a shoot. Will her photos ever meet his high standards? When she discovers that he's judging a photo contest, Lucy decides to enter anonymously. She wants to find out if her eye for photography is really special -- or only good enough.As she seeks out subjects for her photos, Lucy gets to know Nate, the boy next door. But slowly the camera reveals what Nate doesn't want to see: his grandmother's memory is slipping away, and with it much of what he cherishes about his summers on the lake. This summer, Nate will learn about the power of art to show truth. And Lucy will learn how beauty can change lives . . . including her own.

Download or read book Lucy s Chance Red Rock Ranch Book 1 written by Brittney Joy and published by Red Rock Ranch. This book was released on 2022-03-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adult fiction enjoyed by fans of Canterwood Crest, Heartland, & The Thoroughbred Series. Featured in Pony & Style Magazine and Everything Horse UK Magazine. Sixteen year old Lucy Rose is spending her first summer away from home and she has two things on her mind: an abandoned, violent horse and a blue-eyed cowboy. Only neither is hers. Lucy has never attracted much attention from boys, but she can't seem to ignore her blue-eyed co-worker, Casey Parker. A true cowboy, Lucy is fascinated by his gentle way with the horses at Red Rock Ranch. However, she is very aware that Taylor Johnson, rodeo queen extraordinaire, already has her spurs in him. And there's no crossing Taylor. . . . Not until a mysterious horse appears on the ranch and pushes Lucy and Casey together. The two are willing to do anything to save the black gelding that doesn't want a thing to do with them or the human race. But every step forward with the broken animal makes Lucy fall harder - for him and for Casey. Saddle-up with a sweet, wholesome young adult equestrian series full of first loves, friendship, and horses. Get ready for a summer packed with trail rides, horse shows, rodeo, campfires, and kisses. BOOKS IN THE RED ROCK RANCH SERIES: Lucy's Chance (book 1) Showdown (book 2) Rodeo Daze (book 3)

Download or read book Lucy s Chance written by Jackie D and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Rodriguez severed the connection to her first love when the seduction of college life and a career in journalism pulled at her desires. Now in their thirties, Lucy returns home to cover a story and finds herself face-to-face with Erica Chance, the woman she's never forgotten. Erica has spent a decade trying to banish the memory of Lucy, and on the surface, she has succeeded. Now Lucy is back and insisting Erica is a valued resource in the search for their hometown's first serial killer. Old wounds open and new enemies threaten their fragile bond and Lucy tries to take her chance.

Download or read book Lucy s Biggest Fish to Fry written by Tom Stockburger and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was January of 2009 when Tom Stockburger first noticed his wife, Lucy, acting strangely. He attributed it to exhaustion and sent Lucy to take a nap, with no idea that just a few hours later she would suffer a seizure that eventually led to the life-changing diagnosis of brain cancer. Without warning, Tom and Lucy were propelled on a thirty-two-month journey that would test their inner strength, faith, and courage in more ways than they ever imagined. In his poignant memoir, Tom shares a heartfelt, informative glimpse into Lucy's brave battle with cancer, one that included brain surgeries, multiple chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and consultations with some of the leading brain cancer specialists in the world. Meanwhile, Tom slowly adjusted to his new role as Lucy's caregiver and chief communicator for family and friends. Tom details Lucy's resolve to fi ght the cancer-even with a less-than-ideal prognosis-and her determination to keep him focused on the important things in life. Lucy's Biggest Fish to Fry off ers a moving tribute to a strong and courageous spirit, a loving marriage, and one family's determination to heal after an unfathomable loss. "This is worth the read to see how value, quality, and love can make the final chapters as good or better than any other chapter." -Anne Weeks, MSN, MA, ANP-BC, CMC, Founder, Quality Aging Project "Such an amazing love story about an entire family." -Jeanne Currey, RN, MN, CNS, Oncology Support Services Porter Adventist Hospital

Download or read book Lucy s Chance written by Jackie D and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy severed the connection to her first love when the seduction of college life pulled at her desires. Now in their thirties, Lucy returns home to cover a story where Detective Erica Chance plays a central character. Erica has spent a decade trying to banish the memory of Lucy, and on the surface, she has succeeded. Now, the reporter is back in her life, insisting she is a valued resource in the search for their hometown’s first serial killer. Old wounds are opened and new enemies are discovered as Lucy tries to take her chance.

Download or read book He Loves Lucy written by Susan Donovan and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing exec Lucy Cunningham is thrilled when her firm lands The Palm Club account. The campaign concept for Miami's hottest fitness club was Lucy's idea: take one fitness-challenged woman, put her in front of TV cameras, and into the hands of the club's top personal trainer, Theo Redmond. And there's a big cash reward for each pound shed. It seems like a brilliant idea-until Lucy gets picked to be the guinea pig. It's obvious she needs to drop the pounds, but the idea of letting it all hang out in front of some Malibu Ken jock has her choking on her Milk Duds before she even begins! After one meeting, Theo knows Lucy will be his toughest client and one of the most unforgettable women he'll ever meet. Smart-mouthed and stubborn, it's clear she isn't fond of marching to anyone's drumbeat but her own. But she shocks Theo by rising to the challenge like a pro. And he finds his heart in jeopardy long before Lucy starts to slim down and turn heads. As Lucy sweats her way into a whole new life, things start to heat up between her and Theo. But trust doesn't come easy for either of them. They've both been burned by romance in the past. Now Lucy and Theo are about to discover that appearances can be deceiving-and in the end, true love lies somewhere between pizza and Pilates...

Download or read book Lucy A to Z written by Michael Karol and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the updated 2012 Kindle edition of Lucy A to Z: The Lucille Ball Encyclopedia "Very important. Fresh insights. The most detailed-and most enjoyable-book available on Lucille Ball. A must-have." -Laura Wagner, Classic Images "As we are producing the I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special, [Lucy A to Z] has been a godsend." -Lucie Arnaz, 2001 letter to author "[Lucy A to Z is a] compound of insight, fact, and trivia." -Stefan Kanfer, author, Ball of Fire "This new Fourth Edition of Lucy A to Z is a wonderful read and I'm very pleased to recommend it to everyone." -Wanda Clark, Lucille Ball's personal secretary "If you need any 'splainin' about Lucy' life and career, you'll find it here!" -Craig Hamrick, author, The TV Tidbits Classic Television Trivia Quiz Book

Download or read book Lucy s Quiet Book written by Angela Shelf Medearis and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the children's librarian gives Lucy a book that helps her quiet her noisy brothers, Lucy learns the power of a story. Includes activities and tips for helping a child become a better reader.

Download or read book From Left to Right written by Nancy Sinkoff and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intellectual biography of Holocaust historian Lucy S. Dawidowicz.

Download or read book A Star on TV Lucy McGee written by Mary Amato and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chance to be on TV brings out the worst in fourth grader Lucy McGee--and now her friends want her out of the Songwriting Club! Lucy McGee and Phillip Lee are invited to perform a song on their school's morning show--this is their big break! First, they agree to keep it a secret from spotlight-stealing classmate Scarlett Tandy. But what about the other members of the Songwriting Club? Lucy forgets to tell them, setting off a chain of hurt feelings, a disastrous secret party, a runaway brother, and much more. The loveable but impulsive Lucy will have to write a lot of apology letters before everything can go back to normal. The delightful Lucy McGee series features a diverse cast of fourth and fifth grade characters who all love to sing and play the ukulele in the Songwriting Club; funny and sweet illustrations on every page; and song lyrics for aspiring musicians to try out on their own. Called "Ramona-esque" by the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Lucy McGee is sure to be a reader favorite.

Download or read book Loving Lucy written by Bart Andrews and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1982-01-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fall marks the 50th Anniversary of "I Love Lucy," Lucille Ball's legendary television show that has entertained millions. As part of the celebration. Packed with photos and anecdotes, an illustrated tribute to Lucille Ball.

Download or read book Lucy Osburn a Lady Displaced written by Judith Godden and published by Sydney University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Osburn (1836-1891) was the founder of modern nursing in Australia who also pioneered the employment of high status professional women in public institutions. Osburn learned her vocation at Florence Nightingale's school of nursing in London, but her relationship with Nightingale was not the smooth discourse of "Victorian ladies". Godden uses extensive and frank correspondence to build an intriguing picture of life for an independent middle-class woman. Osburn's triumphs and trials in New South Wales typify the struggles the colony faced in its relations with the Mother Country, and with new roles in the workplace for women. An enthralling and enlightening read.

Download or read book Lucy s Chance Red Rock Ranch Book 1 written by Brittney Joy and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adult fiction enjoyed by fans of Canterwood Crest, Heartland, & The Thoroughbred Series. Featured in Pony & Style Magazine and Everything Horse UK Magazine. Sixteen year old Lucy Rose is spending her first summer away from home and she has two things on her mind: an abandoned, violent horse and a blue-eyed cowboy. Only neither is hers. Lucy has never attracted much attention from boys, but she can't seem to ignore her blue-eyed co-worker, Casey Parker. A true cowboy, Lucy is fascinated by his gentle way with the horses at Red Rock Ranch. However, she is very aware that Taylor Johnson, rodeo queen extraordinaire, already has her spurs in him. And there's no crossing Taylor. . . . Not until a mysterious horse appears on the ranch and pushes Lucy and Casey together. The two are willing to do anything to save the black gelding that doesn't want a thing to do with them or the human race. But every step forward with the broken animal makes Lucy fall harder - for him and for Casey. Saddle-up with a sweet, wholesome young adult equestrian series full of first loves, friendship, and horses. Get ready for a summer packed with trail rides, horse shows, rodeo, campfires, and kisses. BOOKS IN THE RED ROCK RANCH SERIES: Lucy's Chance (book 1) Showdown (book 2) Rodeo Daze (book 3)

Download or read book The Rise of the Resistance written by Jackie D and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 2088 and the bones of American democracy have been left sweltering in the ashes of a hostile take over. Sixty-five years before, four carefully chosen individuals in the Phoenix Program where cryogenically frozen until the time was right for them to combine forces and restore the government. That time is now. Arrow Steele has trained her whole life to bring the Phoenix Program to fruition, but no amount of training could have prepared her for Phoenix One herself, Kaelyn Trapp, or the attraction neither one of them can deny. Kaelyn's destiny is to negotiate the new world and bring America back to some semblance of a country the Founding Fathers had envisioned. That is, if Arrow can get them to safety. The only thing that stands in their way is thousands of miles and a militarized government. Arrow and Kaelyn carry the fate of their country on their shoulders. Love couldn’t possibly have come at a more inconvenient time, but with their mission and their lives in jeopardy, love may be what matters most.

Download or read book Stolen written by Lucy Christopher and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning debut novel with an intriguing literary hook: written in part as a letter from a victim to her abductor. Sensitive, sharp, captivating!Gemma, 16, is on layover at Bangkok Airport, en route with her parents to a vacation in Vietnam. She steps away for just a second, to get a cup of coffee. Ty--rugged, tan, too old, oddly familiar--pays for Gemma's drink. And drugs it. They talk. Their hands touch. And before Gemma knows what's happening, Ty takes her. Steals her away. The unknowing object of a long obsession, Gemma has been kidnapped by her stalker and brought to the desolate Australian Outback. STOLEN is her gripping story of survival, of how she has to come to terms with her living nightmare--or die trying to fight it.

Download or read book The Killing Woods written by Lucy Christopher and published by Chicken House. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily's dad is accused of killing a teenage girl. She's sure he's innocent, and is determined to discover the truth of what happened. But her journey leads her to discover that dangerous games are being played in the woods at night ...

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