Download or read book Stupid Fast written by Geoff Herbach and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * 2011 Cybils Award Winner, Young Adult Fiction * Junior Library Guild Selection * ABA Best Books A moving yet hilarious coming-of-age teen comedy about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high school, perfect for fans of John Green. I AM NOT STUPID FUNNY. I AM STUPID FAST. My name is Felton Reinstein, which is not a fast name. But last November, my voice finally dropped and I grew all this hair and then I got stupid fast. Fast like a donkey. Zing! Now they want me, the guy they used to call Squirrel Nut, to try out for the football team. With the jocks. But will that fix my mom? Make my brother stop dressing like a pirate? Most important, will it get me girls—especially Aleah? So I train. And I run. And I sneak off to Aleah's house in the night. But deep down I know I can't run forever. And I wonder what will happen when I finally have to stop. Perfect for readers looking for: teen sports books a bullying book to spark conversations books for teenage boys 14-16 Also in this series: Nothing Special (Book 2) I'm With Stupid (Book 3) Praise for Stupid Fast: "Whip-smart and painfully self-aware, "Stupid Fast" is a funny and agonizing glimpse into the teenage brain. . . .In that gap between being big and being grown-up lies a lot of the best young-adult fiction, including Geoff Herbach's painfully funny debut, "Stupid Fast."—The Star Tribune "Reading Felton's thoughts, feelings, fears, and frustrations are sometimes funny as well as touching, revealing his gentle and sensitive side amidst the stupid. This title provides a great read for all teen and adult readers. I loved this!"—Library Media Connection, *STARRED REVIEW* "A rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. Stupid Fast is Stupid Good!" —Peter Bognanni, author of The House of Tomorrow

Download or read book What Tennis Pros Don T Teach Wtpdt written by Manuel S. Cervantes and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-13 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Tennis Pros Dont Teach encompasses a World of information threading Tennis and life at work. It talks about the forces of Tennis under all different scenarios. This book is based on the love of Tennis as the foundation to tackle philosophy, mental toughness, discipline, strategy, the meaning of momentum, technique, player development, politics in sports, etc What Tennis Pros Dont Teach also shows us how to make Tennis a special friend and use it to help forge our lives and destiny. What Tennis Pros Dont Teach is somewhat anecdotal using storytelling to illustrate lessons learned on the Tennis courts. There is something for everyone in this book, Tennis player or not. This book is easily one of the most comprehensive treatises in Tennis written to date. There is more wisdom and information in this book than in any other Tennis book ever written!

Download or read book From Liberty to Magnolia written by Janice Ellis Ph.D. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream vividly recounts the journey of an African-American woman from rural, segregated Mississippi through academia, corporate America, and politics. It is the story of how she triumphed even when, more often than not, the ugly realities of racism and sexism tried to deter her. She says, "If it were not for God, my Creator, who endowed me, empowered me, and who has sustained me during this journey, nothing would have been possible. I give thanks every day, often multiple times a day, for the little things as well as those that are significant." This book tells the broader story, too, of how her life epitomizes what Equal Rights have meant and have not meant for blacks and women as she has lived through their maturation during the last 50 years. What better moment than today to look deeply at the life of a woman who prepared herself and worked tirelessly to achieve her goals because she believed in the promise that all citizens have a chance at achieving the American Dream? See how her faith in God helped her achieve her purpose in life. From Liberty to Magnolia shows readers, especially aspiring women and minorities how to navigate and ultimately embrace the challenges at every major crossroads and be triumphant, relying on God every step of the way. A Discussion Guide is included for use by book clubs, classes, and group forums. "An engrossing personal tale." - Kirkus Review In her book, enhanced by family photos, Ellis sets her personal battles within the context of the civil rights and feminist movements, both of which helped fuel her determination. She recounts stories of sexual harassment that are especially relevant in today's #MeToo environment. And the early sections offer striking portraits of segregation, as she recounts cross burnings in front of her house and the murder of a friend's father who was involved in voter registration....an engrossing personal tale.... this account offers an important historical perspective on two continuing struggles.

Download or read book Secrets of My Hollywood Life written by Jen Calonita and published by Poppy. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of The Princess Diaries and Famous in Love, an engrossing look behind the velvet ropes of stardom from a former Teen People Senior Editor who has seen it all. What if your picture was taped inside teenage boys' lockers across America, your closets were bursting with never-worn designer clothing, and the tabloids constantly asked whether you were losing your "good girl" status? It's a glamorous life, but 16-year-old Kaitlin Burke, co-star of one of the hottest shows on TV, is exhausted from the pressures of her fame. So she decides to spend two months undercover as an ordinary high school student. But could it be that real life high school is just as harsh as cutthroat Hollywood?? Don't miss the first book in the Secrets of My Hollywood Life series from Jen Calonita, author of the Fairy Tale Reform School series.

Download or read book The Kiss of Death written by Burt H. Slaughter and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The KISS of DEATH Jennifer Mayfield was a beautiful young woman whose life was touched by tragedy when she was only 16. She endured multiple sexual assaults, which left severe emotional scars. With some treatment from a psychologist friend, she regains some sense of normalcy, only to see both her first two husbands die a violent death. Was the psychologist friend really a friend, or did he have ulterior motives? When she overhears what she believes is a threat against her life by her third husband, her life is again in shambles, that is, until she hires John Cansler, the handsome Private Investigator, to do some digging. Narrowly escaping death by a bomb planted in her car convinces Jennifer she was correct. Did a decision to take matters into her own hands and no longer be a victim make her a black widow with the kiss of death? This story has a tragic ending but it mirrors real life.

Download or read book Starmaker written by Jay Bernstein and published by ECW/ORIM. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir by the legendary publicist offers “an intimate glimpse into the best and the worst of the golden age of Hollywood” (Stacy Keach, Golden Globe Award–nominated actor). Jay Bernstein, an entertainment industry fixture who helped launch the careers of celebrities including Farrah Fawcett and Suzanne Somers, was famed for his sense of showmanship, his outrageous style, and the publicity stunts he engineered to get attention for his clients. Starmaker tells his story, from his childhood in Oklahoma City and his first job in a Hollywood mailroom to the ownership of his own public relations firm and his work as a television producer. In addition to a behind-the-scenes look at several generations of show business and hard-hitting insights about how the industry changed over the decades, Bernstein also describes the relationships he had with stars and his notorious techniques, such as paying women to throw hotel keys at Tom Jones, having Entertainment Tonight host Mary Hart’s legs insured for one million dollars, and getting married underwater for an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. With the wisdom of experience and a sense of humor, this autobiography shares the intimate details of a fascinating Hollywood life.

Download or read book Love Within Hate written by Prof. Sydney Ugwunna and published by ShieldCrest. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives one of the most comprehensive and unique accounts of prejudice and racial discrimination in the united states of America in the early nineteen sixties to the present time. Sydney, who later became an American citizen, lived in the united states for fifty years. However, as an African student in the United States, he observed and experienced prejudice and discrimination. The account of racial unrest in the United States is given in this book without emotions or bitterness, but endeavors to be realistic about the problem of racism. The book deals with root causes of racism, prejudice and racial discrimination in the United States, and provides some useful suggestions about solutions. The book is very readable and engaging, with true stories of romance and love. Venerable Dr. Sydney Ugwunna is now a friend of at least two of the presidents of the United States, presidents Clinton and Obama, and a close friend and admirer of the beloved queen of England, her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The venerable (Prof.) Sydney C. Ugwunna is a prominent, retired, grateful priest of the Church of England.

Download or read book The Goldfish Bowl written by Tom Reilly and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wild Ride Home written by Christine Hemp and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** "This memoir seems written directly from Hemp’s soul, as she beautifully shares her moving story of learning to love and trust again after loss."--Booklist ** Christine Hemp's debut work of nonfiction, Wild Ride Home, is a brilliant memoir, looping themes of finding love and losing love, of going away and coming home, of the wretched course of Alzheimer's, of cancer, of lost pregnancies, of fly fishing and horsemanship, of second chances, and, ultimately, of the triumph of love and family--all told within the framework of the training of a little white horse named Buddy. Wild Ride Home invites the reader into the close Hemp family, which believes beauty and humor outshine the most devastating circumstances. Such optimism is challenged when the author suffers a series of blows: a dangerous fiancé, her mother’s dementia, unexpected death and illness. Buddy, a feisty, unforgettable little Arabian horse with his own history to overcome, offers her a chance to look back on her own life and learn to trust again, not only others, but more importantly, herself. Hemp skillfully guides us through a memoir that is, despite devastating loss, above all, an ode to joy.

Download or read book The Wisdom Whisperers written by Melinda Blau and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From The New York Times bestselling co-author of Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, comes this poignant, hilarious, and deeply insightful exploration of how to make the most of life’s possibilities—at any age. In this deeply personal and heartwarming book, acclaimed journalist Melinda Blau confronts the stereotypes surrounding life's later chapters, drawing from unexpected friendships with the remarkable women she affectionately dubs "my old ladies." Through intimate storytelling and candid reflections, Blau peels back layers of societal judgment to uncover the hard-earned wisdom and resilience that come with the unfolding of years. From her relationship with Henrietta, a vibrant nonagenarian, Blau discovers that age is less a number and more the unexpected twists and turns of a life fully lived. Zelda, ever the free spirit, shows that the sparkle of youthful passion can persist well into later years—she's nailing tennis serves even in her 90s. And then there's Anne, a Holocaust survivor who proves that at 98, it's still not too late to pen your life story. Yet, Blau's book isn't simply a compilation of friendship tales. It's a wake-up call that encourages us to build meaningful connections across different phases of life. These bonds are mutually enriching, offering us valuable insights and a depth of understanding that is impossible to obtain from our contemporaries. At its heart, Wisdom Whisperers is about the boundless opportunities that unfold when we dare to look beyond age as a limiting factor.

Download or read book The Refugee Journey written by Toro Saniya Vaun and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a survivor of the Killing Fields in Cambodia, this book details the life of a refugee journey to America and his family during immense trials of war, hope and freedom.

Download or read book HOLT Ruthless Duet written by Theodora Taylor and published by Theodora Taylor. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruthless Scion Forbidden Love...Holt Calson was born with an 11-figure spoon in his mouth to one of the wealthiest families in the world. The night we met, I only had 11 dollars in my purse, and it was all the money I had in the world. We were never supposed to meet, much less be together. But Holt didn't care. He just wanted me. What Calsons want, Calsons get. And for one blazing summer, we had it all. Until…. Ruthless Billionaire A Second Chance Romance unlike any you've ever read before.... Several years after that fateful summer, I'm happy and thriving in a solid relationship with a good guy--until my billionaire ex, Holt Calson, shows up at the resort where I'm working as a Kids Club manager. I've moved on, but he definitely hasn't. He's also a single-dad now and in desperate need of a capable nanny to manage his out-of-control son. So the powerful CEO decides that I'm the perfect woman for the job--whether I want it or not. According to him.... Revenge is best served BOSS

Download or read book The Jimmy Carter Library written by Jimmy Carter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 1764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jimmy Carter's notable works gathered into one ebook boxed set. This ebook boxed set includes the following: A Call to Action, Beyond the White House, Our Endangered Values, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid, We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land, The Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, An Hour Before Daylight, Christmas in Plains, Sharing Good Times, A Remarkable Mother, The Hornet’s Nest

Download or read book WILD CARD TENNIS STORIES written by Drazen Prcic and published by Drazen Prcic. This book was released on with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mr Right is Dead written by Rona Jaffe and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title novella centers on a call girl with "a heart of gold," who acquires lovers and money with her innocent charm, and closes with "Rima The Bird Girl," about a woman who assumes a new identity each time she has an affair. Each story carries its own unique and engaging voice; altogether they are about women looking for self-fulfillment and salvation through lovers, money, and fleeting worldly pleasures. Mr. Right Is Dead is about those searching desperately for "the best of everything" and learning a great deal about love, and its falsities, along the way

Download or read book American Gypsy written by Oksana Marafioti and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the author's early experiences as a fifteen-year-old Gypsy emigrating with her family from the Soviet Union to the United States.

Download or read book Immigrant Voices Volume 2 written by Gordon Hutner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling collection of essays providing a comprehensive vision of immigration to the United States in the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries—the indispensable companion to Immigrant Voices. Filled with moving narratives by authors from around the world, Immigrant Voices: Volume II delivers a global and intimate look at the challenges modern immigrants confront. Their stories, told with pride, humor, trepidation, candor, and a touch of homesickness, offer rarely glimpsed perspectives on the difficult but ultimately rewarding quest to become an American. From the humorous experiences of Firoozeh Dumas, author of Funny in Farsi, to the poignant struggles of Oksana Marafioti, author of American Gypsy, this collection travels from Burundi to Afghanistan, Egypt to Havana, and Cambodia to Puerto Rico, to present incredible contemporary portraits of immigrants and illustrate that America is, and always will remain, a fresh and ever-changing melting pot. Featuring Firsthand Accounts by André Aciman, Tamim Ansary, H.B. Cavalcanti, Firoozeh Dumas, Gustavo Pérez Firmat, Reyna Grande, Le Ly Hayslip, Aleksandar Hemon, Rose Ihedigbo, Oksana Marafioti, Anchee Min, Shoba Narayan, Elizabeth Nunez, Guillermo Reyes, Marcus Samuelsson, Katarina Tepesh, Gilbert Tuhabonye, Loung Ung, Kao Kalia Yang