Download or read book The Good in the Awful written by Vanessa Shepherd and published by Elm Hill. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reality of life is that death happens. And if you have had the beautiful opportunity of escaping its crippling impact, there is no doubt that you have been jarred a time or two with unexpected losses. This is not a matter of if, but when, as everything we hold dear has the potential to be taken from us. Whether you have experienced a loss of the life of a loved one, a dream you have held on to for years, the trust you once shared in a relationship, or a change in physical ability after a diagnosis or accident, you have battled the great darkness that comes flooding into your life. This ever-present heaviness brings with it life-altering questions and settles on your shoulders making perfectly normal situations almost unbearable to face. This loss, this breaking, has the ability to blind us from the Truth and change everything we have built our lives on. In her book, The Good in the Awful, Vanessa invites readers to join in on an honest conversation about pain and what it is to look for God in the darkness, using her own story of crippling grief as the guide to discovering if God is still good and at work in our brokenness. Are you up to join in on the challenge? A great expedition through unknown waters and deep pain to find the good that God is working on in the middle of our mess? Because despite our feelings of God being distant and indifferent to our pain, He isn’t. He is ever present and still in the business of using our broken pieces to build an even greater story. For our benefit and the good of others, wasting nothing. If any truth can be found let it be this, that our Redeemer (your Redeemer) lives!

Download or read book Moby Dyke written by Krista Burton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former Rookie contributor and creator of the popular blog Effing Dykes investigates the disappearance of America’s lesbian bars by visiting the last few in existence. Lesbian bars have always been treasured safe spaces for their customers, providing not only a good time but a shelter from societal alienation and outright persecution. In 1987, there were 206 of them in America. Today, only a couple dozen remain. How and why did this happen? What has been lost—or possibly gained—by such a decline? What transpires when marginalized communities become more accepted and mainstream? In Moby Dyke, Krista Burton attempts to answer these questions firsthand, venturing on an epic cross-country pilgrimage to the last few remaining dyke bars. Her pilgrimage includes taking in her first drag show since the onset of the pandemic at The Back Door in Bloomington, Indiana; competing in dildo races at Houston’s Pearl Bar; and, despite her deep-seated hatred of karaoke, joining a group serenade at Nashville’s Lipstick Lounge and enjoying the dreaded pastime for the first time in her life. While Burton sets out on the excursion to assess the current state of lesbian bars, she also winds up examining her own personal journey, from coming out to her Mormon parents to recently marrying her husband, a trans man whose presence on the trip underscores the important conversation about who precisely is welcome in certain queer spaces—and how they and their occupants continue to evolve. Moby Dyke is an insightful and hilarious travelogue that celebrates the kind of community that can only be found in windowless rooms soundtracked by Britney Spears-heavy playlists and illuminated by overhead holiday lights no matter the time of year.

Download or read book The Distance Home written by Orly Konig and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a traffic accident ends her friendship with Jillian, Emma Metz leaves her Maryland hometown, but sixteen years later the death of Emma's father causes her to return and she tries to reconnect with Jillian despite the pain of the past.

Download or read book Illustration Workshop written by Mary Kate McDevitt and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For aspiring illustrators, students, or anyone who loves to draw, this workbook helps to build up drawing skills, confidence, and an attention-grabbing portfolio ... [Includes] 12 step-by-step assignments to illustrate commercially compelling products--like a greeting card, product packaging, a magazine editorial, and more"--Amazon.com

Download or read book The Artist s Way Morning Pages Journal written by Julia Cameron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elegantly repackaged, The Morning Pages Journal is one of The Artist's Way's most effective tools for cultivating creativity, personal growth, and change. Now more compact and featuring spiral binding to make for easier use, these Morning Pages invite you to do three pages daily of longhand writing, strictly stream-of-consciousness, which provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize, and synchronize the day at hand. This daily writing, coupled with the twelve-week program outlined in The Artist's Way, will help you discover and recover your personal creativity, artistic confidence, and productivity. The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal includes an introduction by Julia Cameron, complete instructions on how to use the Morning Pages and benefit fully from their daily use, and inspiring quotations that will guide you through the process.

Download or read book A Writer s Notebook written by Ralph Fletcher and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. Writers are just like everyone else—except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they need a special place to record those reactions. Perfect for classrooms, A Writer’s Notebook gives budding writers a place to keep track of all the little things they notice every day. Young writers will love these useful tips for how to use notes and jottings to create stories and poems of their own.

Download or read book A Good Kind of Trouble written by Lisa Moore Ramée and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and the novels of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds. Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she’d also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.) But in junior high, it’s like all the rules have changed. Now she’s suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she’s not black enough. Wait, what? Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum. Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that’s trouble, for real. "Tensions are high over the trial of a police officer who shot an unarmed Black man. When the officer is set free, and Shay goes with her family to a silent protest, she starts to see that some trouble is worth making." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")

Download or read book Trust Me Trust Me Not written by Elodie Nowodazkij and published by Elodie Nowodazkij. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jumping from a burning building, fleeing from a nightmarish cult to trying to find my footing in college — life's been a whirlwind. Me, Lacey, with shadows clinging to my heels and Hunter, the firefighter hero with his own haunted eyes. Together, we're wading through a maze of secrets, fear, and the burning question: Can we really trust each other? Delve into the gripping tale of "Trust Me, Trust Me Not," a standalone adventure in the "Fear and Love in Gavert City" series. It's New Adult romantic suspense at its best — a poignant dance of resilience, trust, love, and the ghosts we carry with us. Join us on this roller-coaster ride through campus and heartbeats. Leaping from a blazing building? Done. Ditching the horrors of a cult led by my twisted stepdad? Check. Starting fresh in college? Easier said than done. Instead of peace, my life's a nonstop reel of memories, sinking grades, and whispers. The shadows? They're not just in my head; they follow me, real and relentless. Then there's Hunter Harrington, part firefighter-hero, part campus enigma. He yanked me out of those flames, yet now he's fanning different kinds of sparks. Burdened by guilt and scars deeper than skin, our worlds crash into one another in a mess of plagiarism accusations. It feels like fate, but with each secret he harbors, trust becomes a fragile thing. Every day it's a tug-of-war between a hopeful future and a haunting past. And with danger dogging our every step, can Hunter and I really trust each other? Is love worth the risk when we're both targets for whoever wants to drag us back? Dive in into this suspenseful New Adult romance, "Trust Me, Trust Me Not," perfect for fans of heart-stopping suspense and emotional love stories, but be warned: my journey's a roller-coaster. Hope you're up for a wild ride.

Download or read book Journal with Purpose written by Helen Colebrook and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journal with Purpose is the ultimate reference for journaling, packed with over 1000 motifs that you can use to decorate and enhance your bullet or dot journal pages. Copy or trace direct from the page, or follow one of the quick exercises to improve your skills. Featuring all the journal elements you could wish for – banners, arrows, dividers, scrolls, icons, borders and alphabets – this amazing value book will be a constant source of inspiration for journaling and an 'instant fix' for people who find the more artistic side of journaling a challenge.

Download or read book Baby It s Cold Outside written by Emily Bell and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER THE LOVE STORY THAT WILL MELT YOUR HEART THIS CHRISTMAS . . . AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER 'The perfect uplifting Christmas read. Emily is this year's Queen of Christmas!' VERONICA HENRY 'Left me with goosebumps and a smile on my face' 5***** READER REVIEW 'If you only read one Christmas book, make it this one' 5***** READER REVIEW ________ FATE PULLED THEM APART BUT NOT BEFORE THEY MADE A PROMISE. TEN CHRISTMASES LATER, WILL THEIR WISH COME TRUE? . . . As Norah battles through the bustling December crowds, she hears the notes of a song that transports her back to the most romantic week of her life. After meeting on a blissful holiday, but knowing they had to part, a boy named Andrew made her a promise: If they are both single on Christmas Eve in ten years' time, they will meet under the clock on Grafton Street, Dublin. Norah has no idea if he will remember, but she has nothing to lose. So, hoping for a Christmas miracle, she heads to Dublin. To that clock. And, maybe, to Andrew. But it wouldn't be Christmas without a few surprises . . . ________ 'The perfect festive treat! A charming love story' KATE EBERLEN, bestselling author of Miss You 'Baby It's Cold Outside captures the magic of Christmas in Dublin perfectly! A heartfelt and irresistibly romantic read to cosy up with over the festive season' CARMEL HARRINGTON WHY READERS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE 'I did not have the opportunity to devour this book - it devoured me. I loved the descriptions of Dublin, I felt like I could have been there myself' 5***** READER REVIEW 'I read this in a day and loved every single page. A wonderful, heartwarming, festive tale of love, loss and finding what really matters' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A flipping fantastic five-star read. Norah Jones you are my hero' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A beautiful, atmospheric read that has stolen my heart' 5***** READER REVIEW 'It will leave you smiling from ear to ear!' 5***** READER REVIEW

Download or read book Notebook Number Nine written by Jackie Carreira and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-07-28 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When all the lies and hypocrisy of the world become too much to ignore; when you see it all so clearly that you can’t erase the image from your mind, what do you do? When the thin veil of conformity drops from Bekki’s eyes she doesn’t know what to do either, so she sits down and writes a letter. Alice replies. But who is Alice? And is it even possible for ‘normal’ people to undertake a true journey of self-improvement without running away to a monastery up a mountain? Bekki is going to find out. Notebook Number Nine is a life-affirming, often humorous story of self-discovery and what it simply means to be human.

Download or read book The Circus Train written by Amita Parikh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Bestseller and #1 LibraryReads Pick Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus in this World War II debut about a magnificent travelling circus, a star-crossed romance, and one girl’s coming-of-age during the darkest of times. “A powerful reminder that to live is not just to survive, but to be seen and known for ourselves.” —Pam Jenoff, author of The Orphan’s Tale When all is lost, how do you find the courage to keep moving forward? 1938. Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lena—who uses a wheelchair after a childhood bout with polio—yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, her mind stronger than the limitations placed on her by society. Then her unconventional life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with his own secrets and a mysterious past. As World War II escalates around them, their friendship blossoms into something deeper while Alexandre trains as the illusionist’s apprentice. But when Theo and Alexandre are arrested and made to perform in a town for Jews set up by the Nazis, Lena is separated from everything she knows. Forced to make her own way, Lena must confront her doubts and dare to believe in the impossible—herself.

Download or read book Her Hometown Christmas written by Anna Grace and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a free spirit… Find love with a hometown boy? Living on the road lets Ani Blaisedell forget her former life as a spoiled mean girl. But when her van breaks down in Outcrop, Oregon, Ani takes a job helping Hunter Wallace remodel his restaurant for a Christmas gala. Rule breaker Ani clashes with the responsible Hunter, but sparks fly, too. And Hunter’s rancher family welcomes Ani with open arms…but is she really ready to stop running? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. Love, Oregon Book 1: A Rancher Worth Remembering Book 2: The Firefighter's Rescue Book 3: The Cowboy and the Coach Book 4: Her Hometown Christmas Book 5: Reunited with the Rancher

Download or read book Ask a Manager written by Alison Green and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Download or read book A Cowboy Christmas Carol written by Melinda Curtis and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas will come… To even the most reluctant cowboy! Rodeo roper Ryan Oakley may hate Christmas, but he still needs a miracle. Unfortunately, the only person who sells top-notch competition horses is Jo Pierce, his former high school nemesis. Now Ryan’s making the single mom a bargain: he’ll set her up with his twin brother, her longtime crush. It’s the perfect holiday plan…until the no-nonsense working cowgirl ends up lassoing his heart instead. USA TODAY Bestselling Author From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Cowboy Academy Book 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting For Book 2: A Cowboy's Fourth of July Book 3: A Cowboy Christmas Carol Book 4: A Cowboy for the Twins

Download or read book Harlequin Heartwarming December 2023 Box Set written by Melinda Curtis and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: A COWBOY CHRISTMAS CAROL The Cowboy Academy by USA TODAY bestselling author Melinda Curtis If rodeo roper Ryan Oakley wants a horse from Jo Pierce, he’ll have to get her a date with his twin first. They both think they know what they want, but this Christmas, they’ll get more than they bargained for. HER HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS Love, Oregon by Anna Grace Life on the road lets Ani Blaisedell hide from who she used to be. But after a temporary stay in Outcrop to work with Hunter Wallace in his restaurant, she can’t hide from her growing feelings for Hunter. UNDER THE MISTLETOE Return to Christmas Island by Amie Denman Cara Peterson is finally following her dreams to start a horse camp for kids. Until former islander—and secret crush—Ryan Brookstone reappears and buys the property she wanted. Will Cara lose sight of her dreams…or can they include Ryan? TWINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Polk Island by Jacquelin Thomas Taylor Carrington is ready to celebrate the success of his new business, not the beginning of his marriage to executive assistant Rayne Rothchild—or his new role as father! But this Christmas on Polk Island could change everything… Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!

Download or read book Give Your Child the World written by Jamie C. Martin and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young children live with awe and wonder as their daily companions. But as they grow, worries often crowd out wonder. Knowing this, how can parents strengthen their kids' love for the world so it sticks around for the long haul? Thankfully, parents have at their fingertips a miracle vaccine--one that can boost their kids' immunity to the world's distractions. Well-chosen stories connect us with others, even those on the other side of the globe. Build your kids' lives on a story-solid foundation and you'll give them armor to shield themselves from the world’s cynicism. You'll give them confidence to persevere in the face of life's conflicts. You'll give them a reservoir of compassion that spills over into a lifetime of love in action. Give Your Child the World features inspiring stories, practical suggestions, and carefully curated reading lists of the best children's literature for each area of the globe. Reading lists are organized by region, country, and age range (ages 4-12). Each listing includes a brief description of the book, its themes, and any content of which parents should be aware. Parents can introduce their children to the world from the comfort of home by simply opening a book together. Give Your Child the World is poised to become a bestselling family reading treasury that promotes literacy, develops a global perspective, and strengthens family bonds while increasing faith and compassion.