Download or read book Sad Confetti written by Mark Binmore and published by Mark Binmore. This book was released on 2020-11-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The older we get the less certain we become. That’s what I feel anyhow. That is why we sometimes feel the need to invent. To take away the doubt. But when I was your age, I was so confident, full of hope about where I was going and what I was going to do. Now the season fades somewhat, But this is not your fault my dear. Don’t feel disillusioned, doubts will come later.' Set in one of the last great villas on the French Riviera, in cosmopolitan London, and in the home of a landed German family within the shadow of the wall, Sad Confetti is a heart-felt tale of mature and immature love. A small group of people come together by chance, link, hold, and finally break away. The elegant well-born English hosts, the fabulous Betty and husband, army-mad military historian Archie. Both ageing, aware, alone, vulnerable, dissatisfied. The young visitors Liza, a cabaret crooner, trying to distance herself away from her German heritage. And Lee, who had worked as a model for publications of a dubious nature. Both desperately in love, both eagerly exploring, both drifting their way together. But there are secrets. There are always secrets. All are caught up in the potent chemistry of their meeting as the mid-summer picnic ends, leaves fall, the yacht sails away and the garden voices fade.

Download or read book Confetti Girl written by Diana Lopez and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apolonia "Lina" Flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl who's just looking for answers. Even though her house is crammed full of books (her dad's a bibliophile), she's having trouble figuring out some very big questions, like why her dad seems to care about books more than her, why her best friend's divorced mom is obsessed with making cascarones (hollowed eggshells filled with colorful confetti), and, most of all, why her mom died last year. Like colors in cascarones, Lina's life is a rainbow of people, interests, and unexpected changes. In her first novel for young readers, Diana López creates a clever and honest story about a young Latina girl navigating growing pains in her South Texan city.

Download or read book The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane written by Kate O'Shaughnessy and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maybelle Lane is looking for her father, but on the road to Nashville she finds so much more: courage, brains, heart--and true friends. Eleven-year-old Maybelle Lane collects sounds. She records the Louisiana crickets chirping, Momma strumming her guitar, their broken trailer door squeaking. But the crown jewel of her collection is a sound she didn't collect herself: an old recording of her daddy's warm-sunshine laugh, saved on an old phone's voicemail. It's the only thing she has of his, and the only thing she knows about him. Until the day she hears that laugh--his laugh--pouring out of the car radio. Going against Momma's wishes, Maybelle starts listening to her radio DJ daddy's new show, drinking in every word like a plant leaning toward the sun. When he announces he'll be the judge of a singing contest in Nashville, she signs up. What better way to meet than to stand before him and sing with all her heart? But the road to Nashville is bumpy. Her starch-stiff neighbor Mrs. Boggs offers to drive her in her RV. And a bully of a boy from the trailer park hitches a ride, too. These are not the people May would have chosen to help her, but it turns out they're searching for things as well. And the journey will mold them into the best kind of family--the kind you choose for yourself.

Download or read book Darling Vulgarity written by Michael Waters and published by BOA Editions, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With both ardor and sensuality, Darling Vulgarity challenges us to embrace humanity’s imperfections while urging us toward new spiritual realities. And then, sometimes, the poems are just plain sexy. Or, as Nat Hardy wrote, “Waters’ meditative and confessional forays into the sexual sublime are both disturbing and artfully passionate.” Darling Vulgarity also includes poems based on Waters’ true literary experiences with such notables as Raymond Carver, Allen Ginsberg, and Robert Lowell.

Download or read book Night Shadows written by Linda Chapman and published by Tiger Tales. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you believe in magic? Mia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventures unfolds in this new chapter book from the Star Friends series featuring black and white illustrations throughout. Ever since Mia and her friends stopped Aunt Carol from using dark magic to cause trouble in their small town, life has been peaceful for the girls and their Star Animals. But it seems that peace was only temporary as the girls and their Star Animals are going to have to use all of their Star Magic skills to battle the latest threat.... In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!

Download or read book Remaining You While Raising Them written by Alli Worthington and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be. A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed, overstimulated, tired, and strung out by all the demands of taking care of little--or not-so-little--humans. Bestselling author, life and business coach, and mom of five boys Alli Worthington believes too many moms have neglected to take care of arguably the one person who matters most: themselves. In Remaining You While Raising Them, Alli shares guilt-free, often hilarious, empowering, and research-informed advice to help you: Intentionally care for yourself--spiritually, emotionally, and physically--amidst the demands of motherhood Drop the "good mom" myths that have been stealing your happiness Take back your own identity by discovering the unique type of mom you are Let go of social pressure, conquer mom guilt, and stop toxic comparison once and for all Discover easy tools for building your confidence and developing a healthy mom mindset Raising children who are spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy is essential, but to accomplish that heroic feat, mothers also need to be healthy in those areas. It's time to rediscover the beauty, the joy, and the sacred and secret art of confident motherhood together.

Download or read book The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater written by Alanna Okun and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every knitter knows that as soon as you start making your boyfriend a sweater, he will be out the door before you're done. But as Alanna Okun has learned, these life lessons are not limited to the curse of the boyfriend sweater. Like millions of women, Okun finds joy and solace in crafting. And she has also found some essentials truths. Starting from when her grandmother first taught her to knit, crafting has been a part of her life, and her family's. Some people like to fish. Some like to play music. Or run. Okun likes to make things. Knitting, crocheting, sewing, decoupage - you name it, Okun has tried it, and even if she turned out to be not very good at it, she found it was good for her.In a world that shows itself impervious to our need for order and logic, crafting allows Okun to feel a sense of control - even if it's simply by making a piece of felt do what she wants it to. Crafting has helped keep her severe anxiety at bay, made a scary first apartment more hospitable, helped her heal from a broken heart. When Okun has two good friends die within a year of each other, it is crafting that helps her find hope again. The art and physicality of making things, whether it's nerdy embroidery or warm mittens, has helped her cope with life's internal trauma.In beautiful prose that belies her youth, Okun's essays about art, craft, and mental health will resonate with creative people no matter their medium, and no matter the troubles in their hearts. We can all relate to the need to fix what's inside by keeping our hands busy.

Download or read book Blamed A Blood Money Novel written by Edie Harris and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born into a long line of spies, sanctioned killers and covert weapons developers, Beth Faraday carried out her first hit-for-hire when she was still a teenager. That part of her life—the American spy royalty part—ended one year ago, with a job gone wrong in Afghanistan. The collateral damage she caused with a single shot was unfathomable and, for Beth, unforgivable. She's worked hard to build a new life for herself, far away from the family business. But someone, somewhere, hasn't forgotten what Beth did in Kabul. And they want revenge. As the Faraday clan bands together to defend Beth and protect their legacy, Beth is forced to flee her new home with the unlikeliest of allies-MI6 agent Raleigh Vick, the only man she's ever loved. And the one she thought she'd killed in the desert. Book one of the Blood Money series Don't miss Ripped, book two of Blood Money, coming May 2015! 84,000 words

Download or read book The Lookout Boy written by Christine Street and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How far would a young boy go to save his mother from heartbreak? When her controlling husband’s body is found in the Thames, Joss returns to her Cornish roots with 12-year-old Ollie, hoping time and change will heal them both. Her confidence increases as she keeps her parents’ guesthouse business afloat, despite the attentions of a local land agent with designs on their handsome property. But Joss has a blind spot: her son. Traumatised by the circumstances of his father’s death, Ollie has appointed himself her guardian. Unknown to Joss, he has secretly begun to neutralise any perceived threat to her well-being. Then ‘Cal’ McCalvey enters their world. Yacht restorer, lifeboat volunteer, neglectful parent, McCalvey’s presence enriches but disrupts their lives. Ollie rediscovers joy aboard his exquisite sloop Kara, while an unlikely friendship between Joss and McCalvey evolves into covert romance. But McCalvey’s past is about to catch up with him. In nightmares, he is haunted by the memory of a locked room, a woman’s soft voice, and a child he needs to save. As his suspicions about McCalvey grow, Ollie determines to save his mother from another destructive relationship – whatever the cost.

Download or read book The Art of Secrets written by James Klise and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special Free Preview! A Fire Destroys . . . A Treasure Appears . . . A Crime Unfolds . . . When Saba Khan’s apartment burns in a mysterious fire, possibly a hate crime, her Chicago high school rallies around her. Her family moves rent-free into a luxury apartment, Saba’s Facebook page explodes, and she starts (secretly) dating a popular boy. Then a quirky piece of art donated to a school fund-raising effort for the Khans is revealed to be an unknown work by a famous artist, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Saba’s life turns upside down again. Should Saba’s family have all that money? Or should it go to the students who found the art? Or to the school? And just what caused that fire? Greed, jealousy, and suspicion create an increasingly tangled web as students and teachers alike debate who should get the money and begin to point fingers and make accusations. The true story of the fire that sets events in motion and what happens afterward gradually comes together in an innovative narrative made up of journal entries, interviews, articles, letters, text messages, and other documents.

Download or read book PLEY A Satirical Health and Happiness Guide for Young Professionals written by K. D. Gudwerck and published by K. D. Gudwerck. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling and humorous life with "PLEY," your passport to the world of satirical well-being. In this cheeky and irreverent guide, author K.D. Gudwerck takes you on a rollicking journey through the highs and lows of the modern young professional's quest for health and happiness. Ditch the corporate stiffness and join the rebellion! The first chapter, "Let’s Pley" introduces you to a world where work and play are not mutually exclusive. Discover the art of embracing the absurd and injecting joy into every facet of your life. Next, learn how to navigate the delicate dance between productivity and leisure. Uncover the secrets of controlled slacking, ensuring that your downtime becomes an art form without sacrificing your professional edge. Forget the grind. Enter the Naptime Revolution, where rejuvenation meets rebellion. Discover how short, strategic naps can elevate your productivity and creativity, making you the envy of your well-rested peers. Why compete in the rat race when you can strive for leisurely greatness? Join the Leisure Olympics and compete in events like 'Synchronized Lounging' and 'Creative Procrastination' to prove that winning doesn’t always have to be serious business. Turn family gatherings into joyous affairs with the 'Family Feud (and Fun)' strategy. Learn how to navigate the chaos of family dynamics and turn awkward moments into opportunities for laughter and bonding. Forge meaningful connections through humor. Explore the art of being 'Friends with (Satirical) Benefits' and discover how shared laughter can strengthen relationships, both personally and professionally. Banish kitchen stress with 'Culinary Capers.' Turn cooking into a comedic adventure, creating delicious meals with a side of laughter. Say goodbye to kitchen disasters and hello to culinary triumphs. Navigate the minefield of family gatherings during holidays with finesse. Learn the secrets to 'Surviving the Family Invasion' with grace and humor, ensuring your festive seasons are filled with joy rather than dread. Discover the unexpected wisdom behind procrastination. Unleash 'The Zen of Procrastination' to find moments of peace in delaying the inevitable, turning the mundane into the extraordinary. Embrace the healing power of laughter with 'Laughter Yoga for the Soul.' Dive into joyous exercises that combine laughter and mindfulness, revitalizing your spirit and leaving you with a contagious smile. Decode the mysteries of personal finance with a comedic twist. 'Financial Follies' takes you on a hilarious journey through budgeting, investing, and adulting, proving that you can manage your money without losing your sense of humor. Craft a soundtrack for your life with 'The Pleylist for Joy.' Explore the transformative power of music, creating playlists that uplift your mood and accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Wrap up your PLEY adventure with 'The Pleyful Manifesto.' Embrace a new way of living, guided by humor, joy, and the belief that a playful existence is the key to lasting happiness. Embark on a journey of laughter, leisure, and love with "PLEY," the ultimate satirical health and happiness guide for the young professional who refuses to take life too seriously. It's time to play your way to a joyful existence!

Download or read book Through the Midnight Door written by Katrina Monroe and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-08-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This novel is as chilling as it is poignant. My advice? Read it with the lights on." — Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot Three sisters. Three keys. Three unspeakable horrors. The Finch sisters once spent long, hot summers exploring the dozens of abandoned properties littering their dying town—until they found an impossible home with an endless hall of doors...and three keys left waiting for them. Curious, fearless, they stepped inside their chosen rooms, and experienced horrors they never dared speak of again. Now, years later, youngest sister Claire has been discovered dead in that old, desiccated house. Haunted by their sister's suicide and the memories of a past they've struggled to forget, Meg and Esther find themselves at bitter odds. As they navigate the tensions of their brittle relationship, they draw unsettling lines between Claire's death, their own haunted memories, and a long-ago loss no one in their family has ever been able to face. With the house once again pulling them ever-closer, Meg and Esther must find the connection between their sister's death and the shadow that has chased them across the years...before the darkness claims them, too. As emotional as it is haunting, Through the Midnight Door explores the sometimes-fragile bonds of sisterhood and the way deeply rooted trauma can pass from generation to generation. "A gorgeously realized, deeply affecting horror story about sisterhood, secrets, and all the things that can haunt someone."— Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn

Download or read book Tomato Girl written by Jayne Pupek and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For eleven-year-old Ellie Sanders, her father has always been the rock that she could cling to when her mother's emotional troubles became too frightening. But when he comes under the thrall of the pretty teenager who raises vegetables and tomatoes for sale at the general store that he runs, Ellie sees her security slowly slipping away. Now she must be witness and warden to her mother's gradual slide into madness. Told from Ellie's point of view, Tomato Girl takes the reader into the soul of a terrified young girl clinging desperately to childhood while being forced into adulthood years before she is ready. To save herself, she creates a secret world, a place in which her mother gets well, her father returns to being the man he was, and the Tomato Girl is banished forever. Tomato Girl marks the debut of a gifted and promising new author who has written a timeless Southern novel.

Download or read book The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner s Dilemma written by Trenton Lee Stewart and published by Chicken House. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance are back - but so is Mr Curtain, with another devious scheme! Can the Mysterious Benedict Society thwart Mr Curtain's plans, even whilst held prisoner? Join them on their adventure as they face all sorts of dilemmas, in a bid to save Stonetown. The third book in the New York Times bestselling series

Download or read book My Little Pony Rarity and the Curious Case of Charity written by G. M. Berrow and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rarity is excited to welcome her new apprentice, Charity, to Ponyville. Rarity is sure that the two of them will become best friends, bonding over their love of fashion and glamour. But after Charity dyes her mane and tail to look more like her mentor, and begins to copy the fashionista's every move, Rarity realizes this pony is a problem!

Download or read book A Month of Sundays written by Andrea Rookes and published by Stone Cairn Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-16 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's love got to do with it? Ravi Thevar knows the Indian dating system only too well. He knows about matrimonial questionnaires, awkward meet-and-greets and the prospect of ending up married to a woman with whom he has zero chemistry. He's been named New York's Most Eligible (and perpetual) Bachelor for two years in a row thanks to his chronic aversion to a marriage facilitated by his parents. When his father is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Ravi finally concedes to his family's wishes by agreeing to marry Nisha Pillai, the beautiful, well-accomplished daughter of a family friend. Everything New York City florist Rosie Callaway is an eternal romantic. She regularly consults horoscopes and tarot in the hopes of finding her soulmate. And she does - one night when she ends up trapped in an elevator with a total stranger. This man is serious and pragmatic, yet by the time they are rescued Rosie doesn't want the night to end. When the universe intervenes, bringing Rosie and Ravi together every Sunday, they realize they might just be perfect for each other - if only he weren't already engaged to someone else...

Download or read book Beautiful Mess written by Mark Binmore and published by Mark Binmore. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's about the excitement at the start of a magical love affair." "It's about being in love, everyone knows apart from the person you're in love with." "It's about a fear of the dark which can be conquered by somebody you love being there." "It's about the end of a possibility, the end of hope." "It's about dreaming." "It's about escape and flying." "It's about winning." "It's about an idealistic gay utopia, but looking back in hindsight it wasn't the utopia they all thought it would be." "It's about how cities come and go." "It's about my childhood." "It's about the end of a relationship." "It's about someone I know." "It's about people not believing each other." "It's about not being disappointed." "It's about being disappointed." "It's about how you can almost be there, without getting there." "It's about class, about rough boys getting a bit of posh." "It's about growing old, and that when you've reached a certain age you've survived this far, you're still alive." "It's about waiting for someone to tell you they love you." "It's about saying goodbye." 'Beautiful Mess was written between the years 1987/1997. They are explorations and observations, they part document my ever changing attitudes. I present to you, a twilight world of neon and the unknown, of secret dreams and deals, of contrasting morals and different codes where the young are the heroes and the losers are saints, where the ugly is beautiful and the beautiful more beautiful, in the gutter where gold is found, we are all just a beautiful mess.' Mark Binmore. London 1998.