Download or read book One Perfect Pirouette written by Sherryl Clark and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From popular and award-winning author Sherryl Clark comes a story about the pressure, heartache and determination that it takes to live your dreams. Attending the National Ballet School is every aspiring dancer's dream. It's been Brynna's for as long as she can remember. When her parents move her family to Melbourne so Brynna can attend a top ballet school, it looks like her dream is about to become a reality. But why does she feel so awful about the move? Her brother Tam is angrier than she has ever seen him and her mother is working hard to keep the family afloat. Will every step towards success come at a price? For Brynna to realise her heart's desire, something has to give. But will it be her family?

Download or read book Ready Set Pirouette written by Chelsea Fogleman and published by Hallmark Gift Books. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sabrina is excited awaiting her solo ballet recital, but she can't seem to perfect the pirouettes.

Download or read book Pirouette written by Robyn Bavati and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simone was raised as a dancer, but she hates performing. Hannah loves nothing more than dancing, but her adoptive parents think it should only be a hobby. When the two girls meet at camp, they discover they’re identical twins. Choreographing a plan to switch places, they realize fooling their friends and family is harder than they expected.

Download or read book The Other Side of Perfect written by Mariko Turk and published by Poppy. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Sarah Dessen and Mary H.K. Choi, this lyrical and emotionally driven novel follows Alina, a young aspiring dancer who suffers a devastating injury and must face a world without ballet—as well as the darker side of her former dream. Alina Keeler was destined to dance, but then a terrifying fall shatters her leg—and her dreams of a professional ballet career along with it. After a summer healing (translation: eating vast amounts of Cool Ranch Doritos and binging ballet videos on YouTube), she is forced to trade her pre-professional dance classes for normal high school, where she reluctantly joins the school musical. However, rehearsals offer more than she expected—namely Jude, her annoyingly attractive castmate she just might be falling for. But to move forward, Alina must make peace with her past and face the racism she experienced in the dance industry. She wonders what it means to yearn for ballet—something so beautiful, yet so broken. And as broken as she feels, can she ever open her heart to someone else? Touching, romantic, and peppered with humor, this debut novel explores the tenuousness of perfectionism, the possibilities of change, and the importance of raising your voice.

Download or read book Alphas 1 written by Lisi Harrison and published by Poppy. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At OCD the losers are tormented. At Alpha Academy, they're sent home. Skye Hamilton has scored an invitation to the ultra-exclusive Alphas-only boarding school where beta is spelled LBR . What happens when the country's best, brightest, and hawtest begin clawing and scratching their way to the top?

Download or read book Mirrors and Scrims written by Marcia B. Siegel and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Selma Jeanne Cohen Memorial Prize (2010) In this stunning new collection of reviews and essays, dance critic Marcia B. Siegel grapples with the floating identity of ballet, as well as particular ballets, and with the expanding environment of spectacle in which ballet competes for an audience. Drawn from a wide variety of published sources, these writings concentrate on canonical works of ballet and how the performances of these works have been changing in significant ways. Siegel writes with a keen awareness of the history and mythology that surround particular works, while remaining attentive to the new ways in which a work is interpreted and re-presented by contemporary choreographers and dancers. Through her readable and provocative writings, Siegel offers critical insight into performances of the past twenty-five years to give us a new understanding of ballet in performance. The volume includes over one hundred pieces on a variety of ballet topics, from specific dances and dancers to companies and choreographers, ranging from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker to Nijinsky, Balanchine, Tharp, and Morris to the Bolshoi, the Joffrey, the Miami City Ballet, the Boston Ballet, to name just a few. Ebook Edition Note: All images have been redacted.

Download or read book The Devil Series written by Raven Steele and published by Raven Steele. This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries an ancient and powerful vampire has searched for the perfect witch, one who can give him ultimate power. Only one thing stands in his way: true love. "This is one of those rare books that captures me from the very first moment. The first scene was all it took, and I was in love. The story has some unique turns that ultimately set this story up as an epic paranormal romance." ★★★★★ "Creative, dramatic and edgy! It's one of those (rare) books that make you want to read it slowly not wanting it to end! Can I just live in this book?" ★★★★★ "Once you start this series it becomes an addiction. Each book is a page-turning, can't put down, must have more." ★★★★★ "It is a must-read book! You won't be disappointed!" ★★★★★ Book 1 - The Devil's Fool Eve's power-hungry, witch parents will kill at the slightest insult, and Eve's unwillingness to use her own supernatural abilities is enough to incite them. Boaz, a powerful vampire, may be the only one able to save her, to give her the one thing she's never had--love. But in Eve's world, no one is who they seem, and everyone has an agenda. The more she stays with him, the more difficult it becomes to spot the true devils, especially when she becomes one herself. Book 2 - The Devil's Angel Lucien, a centuries-old vampire, lives a solitary life with his mind and heart blocked to the past. But all that changes when he meets Eve, a witch who not only stirs an ancient power within him, but also teaches him to love again. This new life is threatened, however, when a powerful vampire who calls himself the Dark Prince vows to unleash a plague upon the earth. And he’s after Eve to help him do it. To save her, Lucien will have to face the monsters of his past, but when they collide with the present, the consequences prove deadly, making his worst nightmare come true. Book 3 - The Devil's Soldier Lucien must destroy the one vampire who has taken everything from him, but unexpected surprises turn the fight into more than just a battle for survival. Lives will be lost, and hearts will be broken. Book 4 - The Devil Finally rid of Boaz, Lucien thought he could live a peaceful life with Eve, but then she disappears. He spends every waking moment looking for her, intensifying his search when he learns the President and the DSRD are trying to find Eve too. When Lucien finally tracks her down, she’s not the same woman he remembers, and it is going to take a lot more than his love to bring her back to him. In this complete paranormal romance series, Steele introduces readers to a dark and sexy world full of vampires and witches. If you like Laurell K. Hamilton and Anne Rice, you will LOVE this series! Scroll up and grab this paranormal romance TODAY! "OMG!!!Thank you for an awesome read. I cried but then happiness came forth." - Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "This was one of the best stories I've read in a long time. A lot of excitement and adventure. I highly recommend it!" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Best book ever!!" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ *** Keywords: vampire, vampire novels, vampire series, paranormal romance, witches, forbidden love, love stories, magic, action, dark romance, dark fantasy, true love

Download or read book Ballerina written by Edward Stewart and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDIVBefore Black Swan, there was Ballerina: Edward Stewart’s acclaimed novel that follows two young women into the cutthroat world of professional dance/divDIV Stephanie Lang and Christine Avery meet in ballet school. Although they share the same dream—to become great dancers—they could not be more different. Ballet is in Stephanie’s blood; her mother, Anna, is a former dancer who lives to see her daughter achieve the fame she herself never attained. Christine has lived a sheltered life, secure in the love of her family. But her privileged upbringing conceals a devastating secret./divDIV Two teenage dancers, one chance to make it. From the thrill and terror of auditions through years of meticulous training to landing a coveted spot in a professional company, Stephanie and Christine relentlessly pursue their ambitions. As they give their all to dance, they become inseparable—until they are torn apart by their passion for the same man, a brilliant Russian dancer whose seductive, mercurial temperament will have unforeseen consequences for them all. /divDIV/div/div

Download or read book Redemption Bar written by Catherine Salway and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol-free drinks have never been more glamorous thanks to this stunning new book by Andrea Waters and Catherine Salway. Redemption Bar will introduce you to a refreshing new take on alcohol-free drinks and innovative, healthy bar snacks. Learn how to make delicious, guilt-free cocktails and tasty canapés that will dazzle your guests and delight your taste buds. Packed with nutritious recipes, Redemption Bar has something for everyone, with a variety of vegan, low sugar and gluten-free recipes available. Quirky, alcohol-free cocktail recipes include: Lychee and Yuzu Martinis, Pineapple Margaritas, and Strawberry & Mango Daiquiris. The book also offers a range of delicious canapés for light snacks and entertaining, from Slow-roasted Activated Almonds to Miso Glazed Baby Aubergine Skewers.

Download or read book The Beginner s Book of Dreams written by Elizabeth Benedict and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This celebrated coming-of-age novel moves from Manhattan during the early days of Mad Men to the swinging, chaotic 1970s: A sensitive girl burdened with her mother’s drinking and long string of husbands becomes a special young woman when her best friend’s family opens her eyes to art Esme Singer is a resilient girl from Los Angeles, new to Manhattan, who takes better care of her beautiful, alcoholic mother than her mother does of her. A former fashion model and extra in the movies, her mother attracts a series of husbands and boyfriends as Esme watches in fascination and sometimes horror. Esme’s father comes and goes, forever riding the wave of the latest get-rich-quick scheme. As Esme becomes a teenager, she turns to her friend Leah’s cultured, exotic family for inspiration and solace—especially Leah’s father, a well-known photographer who encourages Esme to cultivate her gifts. Might art—and a favorite teacher—become the answer to some of her troubles? TheBeginner’s Book of Dreams is an insightful, sophisticated, sometimes wickedly funny, always sharp-eyed portrayal of a young woman inventing and discovering her own independent spirit.

Download or read book Pixie at the Palace Princess Katie s Kittens 1 written by Julie Sykes and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE! Princess Katie's greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it's a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing . . . Can Katie and her best friend Becky find Pixie and bring her to safety? Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers. COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in: BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

Download or read book Turning Point written by Susan Lynn Pelletier and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A return to Seagull's Perch is the last thing Angelique intended to do, but the request from her great-great-grandmother to be there to celebrate her 105th birthday could not be ignored. Arriving home with her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, she's faced with her mother, whom she hasn't spoken to in three years. Also entering back into her life is her ex-fianc seeking forgiveness and to become a part of her and her daughter's life. Angelique seeks to reconcile the past so she can move forward with her future. Her great-great-grandmother is aware that for her time is running out. The family all gather to listen to Varvara telling her story. She delivers a colorful history of events that spans over ten decades. Beginning with her birth in Russia, to her life on an estate in France, and finally to the present, living on the shores of Rhode Island. Turning Point is an intimate look into one woman's life. A compelling tale of love, loss, joy, and sorrow. Through her faith and courage she overcomes many obstacles. In the end, this strong and courageous woman's love bonds five generations of family together.

Download or read book Cop Doc written by Daniel M Rudofossi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cop Doc delivers a unique map of police psychology. Retired NYPD sergeant Daniel Rudofossi delivers compelling inside scoops: the first-grade detective who nailed the Times Square bomber, intelligence enigmas unraveled by the DEA intelligence chief, wisdom culled from a best-selling novelist, a NYPD detective captain’s narrative of the Palm Sunday Massacre, and much more. The book also includes an interview with a captain of hostage negotiations and a preface by the founder of the NYPD department of psychological services. Both students and seasoned professionals can find insights into policing and forensic psychology in these pages.

Download or read book Nightbird Lady of Shadows written by Kate Marian Mason and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Great Evil threatens the balance of the Multiverse, consuming Universe after Universe in its deadly greed. One lone survivor arrives to warn the inhabitants of the Great Destroyer but he has an agenda of his own, an agenda that could prove deadly for Serenity's Song and its leader, Joanna Arliss. Is he destined to become their savior or is he an even greater danger than the one he warns them against?

Download or read book Dear 2 AM Friend written by Sejal Sethiya & Saloni Gupta and published by Suvidhi. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book began as a big, messy thing and required more than just some encouragement. First and foremost, thank you to our parents and siblings who always supported us the most. This book would not have been possible without their constant support and love. To our friends, who never hesitated to say no to us when we needed them to hear us. They stood as a pillar of strength throughout the course of our lives. To all the writers, who left no stone unturned in the ongoing writing. We express our deep sense of gratitude to them. Our sincere thanks to the Publisher, Dhruv for his continuous guidance and helping us define the vision for the book and publishing it. Finally, a big thanks to Suvidhi Publishing House for providing us with this opportunity and support.

Download or read book Performance Psychology for Dancers written by Erin Sanchez and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional dance careers are both highly rewarding and exceptionally challenging, so success as a dancer requires robust preparation. Performance Psychology for Dancers is an accessible and practical guide to talent development, offering dancers and those around them support to navigate the challenges of training and the psychological strategies that underlie success. As coaches, parents and experienced practitioners themselves, the authors share their passion and expertise in talent development from experience working with in-training and professional dancers, athletes, and the military. Additionally, a variety of current industry experts provide key insights and reflections on talent development, mental health and psychological skills for performance.

Download or read book Attention and Focus in Dance written by Clare Guss-West and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book presents a systematic, science-based approach to the mental work of dance, honing the skills of attention, focus, and optimal self-cueing to enhance physical and artistic performance, replenish energy, and increase stamina in dancers"--