Download or read book Sipping Champagne Through a Straw written by Milena Morrow and published by Australian Self Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sipping Champagne through a Straw: Beyond good enough is a unique tale about a migrant daughter. It introduces Maria, who born in Slovenia and seemingly destined for a life of poverty, exploitation and abuse, pursues a childhood dream for a better life that sustains her through an unhappy childhood; especially trying through World War II. Milena, born in Australia with such a severe disability that it is strongly believed she will never live life as others do. Milena shares her struggle with feelings of unworthiness that stem from a childhood of continual societal rejection which in the end influences her to make a decision she regrets. But like her mother, she has courage and determination, and finally takes control of her own destiny after a long journey of self-discovery.

Download or read book Sipping champagne through a straw beyond good enough written by Milena Morrow and published by Australian Self Publishing Group. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maria’s lifelong dream is to seek a better life. It is not only a communist regime from which she flees, but also a past of poverty, violence and exploitation, as she shoulders burdens beyond her years — especially through the Second World War. Maria and Nik escape from Yugoslavia, and after months in a refugee camp and a baby on the way, they embark the SS Begona bound for an unknown country — Australia. Life is good at the Villawood Migrant Hostel — the future promising, until Maria and Nik observe that not all is right with their baby daughter, Milena. After continual rejection from a young age, Milena gradually loses her sense of belonging. Being a migrant family proves challenging, and Milena finds herself in a place her mother vowed would never happen — a place that compromises her self-worth even more. Emerging as a young woman, Milena fears judgment, yet she is eager to succeed. First, Milena must face her biggest obstacle — societal attitudes. Milena has doubts when Daniel, a father of two, proposes. But the need to prove that she too is worthy of love takes over. Could being a wife and stepmother afford her the recognition she so desperately craves? She accepts. However, Daniel has his own demons. A pivotal moment occurs after Robert comes along where Milena begins a journey of self-discovery that unleashes an inner power she never knew she possessed, and she develops a new perspective on the human condition.

Download or read book The Complete Works written by E. Phillips Oppenheim and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 18359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition includes: NOVELS The Great Impersonation The Double Traitor The Battle Of Basinghall Street Murder At Monte Carlo The Yellow House The Black Box The Devil's Paw A Maker Of History The New Tenant Mr. Grex Of Monte Carlo A Monk Of Cruta The Cinema Murder A Modern Prometheus Exit A Dictator The Yellow Crayon The Wrath To Come The Grassleyes Mystery The Golden Beast The Dumb Gods Speak The Peer And The Woman To Win The Love He Sought False Evidence Master Of Sinister House Mr. Marx's Secret The Great Secret The Man Who Changed His Plea The Double Life Of Mr Alfred Burton The Amazing Judgment The Postmaster Of Market Deignton Mysterious Mr. Sabin A Millionaire Of Yesterday The World's Great Snare Enoch Strone The Great Awakening The Survivor The Traitors A Prince Of Sinners Anna The Adventuress The Master Mummer The Betrayal The Malefactor A Lost Leader . . . SHORT STORIES & COLLECTIONS Peter Ruff And The Double Four Michael's Evil Deeds The Tiger On The Mountains The Seven Conundrums False Gods The Money-Spider The Girl From Manchester The Road To Liberty One Luckless Hour One Shall Be Taken No Questions Asked The Actor's Romance A Prince Of Gamblers The Siren Of The Madrid And Still I Cheat The Gallows The Little Grey Lady The Restless Traveller The Café Régal, The Mistral And The Lady The Three Thieves General Besserley's Puzzle Box The Amazing Partnership The Human Chase Nicholas Goade, Detective . . . REMINISCENCES & MEMOIRS The Prince Of Storytellers Tells His Own Story ... E. Phillips Oppenheim, the Prince of Storytellers (1866-1946) was an internationally renowned author of mystery and espionage thrillers. His novels and short stories have all the elements of blood-racing adventure and intrigue and are precursors of modern-day spy fictions.

Download or read book Time Out Hong Kong written by and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A team of local writers take a look at how things have changed since the former British colony was handed back to China. This vibrant, exciting and often overwhelming city offers an extraordinary diversity of attractions - both urban and rural - for visitors. This guide explores Hong Kong's best restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars, with an in-depth look at all types of Chinese cuisine. It also includes a round-up of the best festivals and events in the area, from rugby tournaments to arts festivals, and, or course, Chinese New Year. Though best known for its shopping and eating opportunities, Hong Kong offers much, whether you want to soak up some scenery or try out an activity such as kung fu or tai chi.

Download or read book By Any Other Name written by Nell Peters and published by Accent Press. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily Kelly cannot believe her luck when she is employed as companion to wealthy old Sir Gerald Ffinche. (OK, luck had nothing to do with it – but all’s fair in love and job-seeking, right?) She soon settles in chez Ffinche and builds an excellent rapport with Sir Gerald – but it’s his son Richard who really interests her, and they quickly become inseparable. However, it seems their happiness has enraged someone closely associated with the family, and a series of tragic events is set in motion. Subtle clues are left to incriminate Emily and when she determines to expose the real culprit, she is spoiled for choice. As the body count mounts, Emily and Richard – and the police – are perplexed. They’re clearly looking for someone who projects a mask of sanity to the world whilst being dangerously disturbed: but who? With a whole shoal of red herrings and a plot that veers from the almost cosy to a taut psychological thriller, By Any Other Name is an enthralling, chilling whodunit.

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Download or read book The Winter Foundlings written by Kate Rhodes and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychologist Alice Quentin has been looking forward to a break from her hectic London life. She has vowed to stay clear of police work. The previous cases she helped the police with have left her scarred. So, when Alice is given the rare opportunity to study treatment methods at Northwood high-security hospital outside of London, she is eager to get to work. But then a young girl is discovered, dressed all in white, on the steps of the Foundling Museum. Four girls have recently gone missing in North London—this is the third to be found, dead. The fourth may still be alive, and Alice Quentin may be able to help. Britain's most prolific child killer, Louis Kinsella, has been locked up in Northwood for over a decade. Yet, these recent kidnappings and murders are clearly connected to Kinsella's earlier crimes. It seems that someone is continuing where he left off. So, when Detective Don Burns comes asking for Alice's help, how can she refuse? Alice will do anything to help save a child—even if that means forming a relationship with a charismatic, ruthless murderer. But Kinsella is slow to give away his secrets, and time is running out for the latest kidnap victim, who is simply trying to survive. In her quest to save a life, Alice finds she has put her own life on the line. The Winter Foundling is Kate Rhode's exciting thriller featuring Alice Quentin following Crossbones Yard and A Killing of Angels.

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Download or read book EVE S WEDDING KNIGHT written by Kathleen Creighton and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THERE GOES THE BRIDE All her life, Eve Waskowitz had imagined what her wedding day would be like, but jumping into a Dumpster, with train in hand and veil askew, to escape her prospective groom was not it. If she lived, there would be time enough to ponder her questionable taste in husbands—now the question was, where could she go? Who would help her? Enter FBI agent Jake Redfield, whose surveillance vehicle just happened to be within Eve's reach—and unlocked. He'd been after Eve's former groom-to-be for years—but one look at the disheveled, hysterical and utterly irresistible bride had Jake shifting his target somewhat. Was it too much to hope that he could get his man—and his woman?

Download or read book Does My Butt Look Big in This written by Felicity Hayward and published by Greenfinch. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I wish I had this book growing up' - Emma Lucy Knowles, author of The Power of Crystal Healing 'A must-read for all!" - Louise Boyce, mamastillgotit 'An honest, inspiring and helpful guide' - Nana Acheampong, styledbynana ******* Part manifesto, part guide to harnessing the power of self-love and body positivity. Felicity Hayward - curve model and founder of the online movement #SelfLoveBringsBeauty - is a leading voice for change within the UK's fashion industry. Rooted in her own personal journey navigating the fashion world, Felicity's debut book is a joyful and powerful guide to how you can take control of your own self-image and learn to love your true and authentic self. From dispelling harmful body myths to finding your own unique style, tips for mental self-care to navigating toxic social media, Felicity shares her own highs and lows and gives practical, actionable advice to achieve true body confidence. Inspirational, frank and funny, Felicity shows you that only by embracing your 'flaws' can you redefine what beauty means to you.

Download or read book Filter This written by Sophie White and published by Hachette Books Ireland. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Ali is one of the best flawed heroines in Irish commercial fiction since Rachel Walsh in Marian Keyes' ground-breaking Rachel's Holiday...' Sunday Times 'Hyper current ... hugely relevant' Irish Independent 'Modern and witty' Emer McLysaght, co-author of the Aisling books 'So sweet, so funny -- I loved it' Marian Keyes The Glossie Influencer Awards are fast approaching and Ali Jones is hell-bent on a win and breaking through 10,000 followers on Instagram. But when Ali inadvertantly leads people to believe she's pregnant, she quickly realises that playing the 'Mummy-Influencer' card could be her ticket to Insta-success. And she's not going to let a small detail like a fake pregnancy get in her way. Even if the reappearance of Tinder Sam, who seems determined to take his role of 'baby' daddy seriously, makes things a little more complicated ... Elsewhere on Insta, Shelly Devine, Ireland's biggest influencer (and Ali's idol) is also guarding secrets from her followers, and her husband ... Both Ali and Shelly have decisions to make but as the night of the Glossies draws near, will they realise what's important before they lose what matters most? 'Fresh, current and thoroughly enjoyable' Eithne Shortall 'Written with heart and humour, Filter This peels back the social media mask so many wear as a disguise and reveals the real people beneath' Cecelia Ahern

Download or read book The Imperial Orchid written by Nicola Italia and published by Nicola Italia. This book was released on 2021-11-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of the Victorian era, Orchid Mania has gripped the wealthy and aristocratic men of England. Collectors are willing to spend a small fortune to obtain the rare flowers from distant lands. Lord Holloway, president of the Royal Horticultural Society in London, has decided to finance an expedition team to Ceylon to capture one of the rarest orchids on earth. Frances Wakefield is an educated woman and a gifted illustrator and has traveled throughout Europe documenting various plants and flowers for the Society. When she is handpicked by Lord Holloway to travel to Ceylon as a member of the expedition team, she is thrilled. When she arrives in Egypt to meet the other members of the team, she comes face-to-face with Miles St. Clair, Lord Holloway’s son and heir. He is the arrogant, handsome, insufferable man she encountered at several soirees in London and also the team's leader. As the team scours Ceylon in search of the orchid, someone has been watching Lord Holloway’s team intent on securing the orchid for themselves at any cost. As the team gets closer to finding the orchid, a growing attraction intensifies between Miles and Frances. As the danger increases, the couple must work together to evade the threat and escape Ceylon alive.

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Download or read book Helter Skelter written by Della Galton and published by Accent Press Ltd. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brought up on a seaside fairground, Vanessa knows all about what a rollercoaster ride life can be. Tragedy forces her to flee but when she discovers that her husband, a property developer, is cheating on her she returns. But the fair has gone, the land, bought by her husband, is now covered by luxury flats. Going back can be painful but this is just the start of the Helter Skelter for Vanessa. While she feels her life is spiralling ever downwards, there are the strong arms of a passion from her past to catch her at the end.

Download or read book South to a Very Old Place written by Albert Murray and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly acclaimed novelist and biographer Albert Murray tells his classic memoir of growing up in Alabama during the 1920s and 1930s in South to a Very Old Place. Intermingling remembrances of youth with engaging conversation, African-American folklore, and astute cultural criticism, it is at once an intimate personal journey and an incisive social history, informed by "the poet's language, the novelist's sensibility, the essayist's clarity, the jazzman's imagination, the gospel singer's depth of feeling" (The New Yorker). "His perceptions are firmly based in the blues idiom, and it is black music no less than literary criticism and historical analysis that gives his work its authenticity, its emotional vigor and its tenacious hold on the intellect...[It] destroys some fashionable socio-political interpretations of growing up black."--Toni Morrison, The New York Times Book Review