Download or read book Swimming in the Sink written by Lynne Cox and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stunning memoir of life after loss, the open-water swimming legend and bestselling author tells of facing the one challenge that no amount of training could prepare her for. A celebrated athlete who set swimming records around the world, Lynne Cox achieved astonishing feats of strength and endurance. She was the first to swim the frigid waters of the Bering Strait, the Strait of Magellan, and the coast of Antarctica, and she was the fastest to swim the English Channel. But it is a different kind of struggle that pushes her to the brink. In a short period of time, Lynne loses her father, and then her mother, and then Cody, her beloved Labrador retriever. Soon after, Lynne herself is diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition that leaves her unable to swim and barely able to walk. But against all odds, and with the support of her friends and family, Lynne begins the slow pull toward recovery, reaching always for the open waters that give her the freedom and mastery that mean everything to her. What follows is a beautifully poignant meditation on loss and an exhilarating celebration of life as, to Lynne’s surprise, she begins to find, within the unfamiliar space of vulnerability, the greatest treasures—like falling in love.

Download or read book Strum Your Heart Out written by Crystal Kaswell and published by Crystal Kaswell. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving in with your sexy, tattooed rock star best friend? No problem. Not if you're ready to give up eating, breathing, and sleeping... College senior Kara Kendrick is not about to let lust ruin a good friendship. Yes, her rock star guitarist best friend Drew Denton is stubborn, guarded, and quick to threaten violence on anyone who hurts her. He's also trustworthy, protective, and several degrees hotter than the sun. When Kara gets kicked out of her apartment, Drew insists she move in with him. But her crush isn't quite so manageable with him sweating through his push-ups. Or stepping out of the shower clad in only a towel. Or tackling her on the bed, tickling her to make her confess. There's no way they can be together. Not if she wants to keep her secrets. No matter how much her body begs her to throw herself on his bed, no matter how desperately she wants to rip off his v-neck and rake her hands over his defined torso, Kara is staying just friends with Drew. Until she's not. Until they're kissing and touching and about to do something that will change their friendship forever. ***Strum Your Heart Out is a full length, standalone new adult romance with a friends to lovers theme*** Sinful Serenade, a new adult romance series, follows the men of rock band Sinful Serenade and the women they love. Each book can be read as a standalone. Sing Your Heart Out - Miles Strum Your Heart Out- Drew Rock Your Heart Out - Tom Play Your Heart Out - Pete Sinful Ever After - series sequel **This novel contains references to past self-harm**

Download or read book Still Single written by Casey Maxwell Clair and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happily Ever After isn't working for you--but why? This surprisingly effective new approach to dating from Casey Maxwell Clair identifies the ways people keep themselves single, sometimes without even realizing it--and what they can do to find the loves of their lives. After ending a painful five-year affair, author Casey Maxwell Clair came to the surprising realization that being married isn't the only way potential partners make themselves unavailable. In fact, men and women can be emotionally, legally, and sexually unavailable for happy, healthy relationships in dozens of ways. Casey Clair's new book, Still Single: Are You Making Yourself Unavailable When You Don't Want to Be?, is filled with startling revelations and indispensable advice on how to conquer this all-too-common dilemma. Through real-life examples and interviews you'll learn how to: *Identify behavioral patterns that can be obstacles to a committed relationship *Ask the questions that will reveal the true nature of someone's intentions *Eliminate the "unavailable" ones in all their many disguises *Identify the ways men and women sabotage their own relationships and discover a whole new approach to dating *Find new ways of understanding yourself that will help you to find the kind of relationship you're looking for Casey found her true love by following the principles presented in this book. It changed her life, and it can change yours too.

Download or read book Up for Air written by Laurie Morrison and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen-year-old Annabelle struggles in school, no matter how hard she tries. But as soon as she dives into the pool, she’s unstoppable. She’s the fastest girl on the middle school swim team, and when she’s asked to join the high school team over the summer, everything changes. Suddenly, she’s got new friends, and a high school boy starts treating her like she’s somebody special—and Annabelle thinks she’ll finally stand out in a good way. She’ll do anything to fit in and help the team make it to the Labor Day Invitational, even if it means blowing off her old friends. But after a prank goes wrong, Annabelle is abandoned by the older boy and can’t swim. Who is she without the one thing she’s good at? Heartwarming and relatable, Up for Air is a story about where we find our self-worth.

Download or read book Winning Conditions written by Christine Hofbeck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WITH WINNING CONDITIONS, EVERYONE CAN FIND THEIR EXTRAORDINARY. Let’s face it—professional success isn’t built only on the work itself. Instead, it’s often largely influenced by the manner in which you share or present your work. Small improvements in delivery can result in substantial improvements in outcome. People succeed not simply because they deliver a winning work product or idea, but also because they deliver their work in a winning way. Winning Conditions is a joyful, insightful, and empowering book about delivering your work and ideas so that they (and you!) are more likely to be recognized, accepted, and celebrated. With Winning Conditions, you can show the world what you are capable of—it’s probably more than you ever thought possible.

Download or read book The Unforgettables written by G.L. Tomas and published by Rebellious Valkyrie Press. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back home in Chicago, Paul Hiroshima had it all. Popularity, charming looks and a talent for the arts that made him admired by his peers. Moving to Portland, Maine the summer before his senior year was going to change all that. With his city life behind him, there was definitely no reason to make the best out of a bad situation—that is, until he meets the amazing Felicia Abelard. Over a love of comic books and secret identities, Felicia becomes the sidekick to his hero; there's just one problem: they weren't supposed to fall in love. As the season comes to an end, Paul and Felicia face in-depth challenges to preserve their summer formed bond. With the brink of the new school year at hand, this tale of best friends and first loves will make this year unforgettable. ***Readers who enjoyed Everything, Everything and The Sun is also a Star by Nicola Yoon will fangirl over this YA diverse contemporary romance about first loves and understanding!***

Download or read book Rock Your Heart Out written by Crystal Kaswell and published by Crystal Kaswell. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a naked rock star in my hotel room. And he's pierced. Willow Denton needs to get out of town fast. Her only option is joining her brother's band on tour. Two months with misbehaved men doesn't sound so bad. Until she walks in on the drummer naked and sporting a spanking new piercing right between his legs. There's no way the cocky player will ever think of her as more than his friend, or worse, his BFF's little sister. Better to focus on her photography. As soon as she stops thinking about him in her bed, against the wall, in the backseat of his car... Sinful Serenade drummer Tom Steele is a wrecking ball. Bossy. Pushy. Hot as the molten center of the Earth. He's not afraid to use his body or his fame to get what he wants-- a different girl every night of the week (and three on Sunday). The man may be a slut but he can control himself. He's going to keep an eye on Willow. That's it. He's not about to throw away their budding friendship, or his relationship with her overprotective brother, for a good time. Their sizzling sexual chemistry makes this whole platonic thing hard. But there's no way he'll cross the line with the girl he's supposed to protect. ***Rock Your Heart Out is a full-length, standalone romance set in the Sinful Serenade universe.*** Sinful Serenade, a new adult romance series, follows the men of rock band Sinful Serenade and the women they love. Each book can be read as a standalone.

Download or read book Summer Fun with Swim Bike Run written by Ana Jaye and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer Fun With Swim, Bike, Run Kim & Peatie's Fantastic Triathlon Adventure Ana Jaye does a magnificent job of capturing action with words and puts the reader right in the athlete's shoes. This story both inspires and motivates the competitive spirit within no matter what your age or preferred sport. With its laugh out loud writing and heart racing suspense you are assured to have an adventure all the way to the finish line. 12 year-old Kim experiences incredible adventures as he prepares for his first ever triathlon. Unsuspected twists and terrible difficulties arise as Kim and his best friend Peatie are taken down the road of tough competition. ******** "This is a great story. I have done over one hundred triathlons and completed 25 Ironman races. Her story is inspiring and I must admit my heart was pounding at the end wondering if Kim was going to win or not. From reading it you will experience the energy of triathlon and how a whole family could work together in a celebration of the human spirit." David Minkoff, M.D. Triathlete

Download or read book Eat Your Heart Out written by Dayna Ingram and published by Lethe Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breakneck tale of kick-ass, wise-ass, sexy-ass lesbians and zombies, Eat Your Heart Out opens on what promises to be another tediously annoying day at Ashbee's Furniture Outlet. Then the strip-mall calm of Nowhere, Ohio, is shattered by the sudden, simultaneous appearance of Renni Ramirez-hyper-competent star of the beloved Rising Evil B-movie franchise-and actual zombies, leaving Ashbee's hapless staff and Renni trapped behind an automatic door they can't lock. Can failed creative-writing student/apprentice store manager/eagle-eyed markswoman Devin escape the besieged furniture store to rescue her girlfriend? Will Renni's experience slaughtering motion-captured CGI monsters save the day before the army bombs the town? Once bitten, how many zombies can a person expect to take out before succumbing to infection? Who is the mysterious Deus Ex Machina, and what is he doing with that bone saw? All of these questions and more whisper behind the scream of the single most important thing Devin needs to know in order to survive: is Renni a top or a bottom?

Download or read book Net of Jewels written by Ellen Gilchrist and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home for the summer in Dunleith, Alabama, Rhoda Manning’s life appears at ease. But the headstrong, passionate 19-year-old refuses to settle for a comfortable, conventional existence. Yearning for a life of profundity, adventure, and beauty, Rhoda breaks from the seemingly secure world of her family to recklessly follow her dreams—but not without tragic and disturbing consequences. A failed marriage, shady abortion, an impulsive decision to sneak into a midnight meeting of the Klan, dates with her shrink, a deluge of booze, and a bout of repentance all seem to vie as the means to Rhoda's own liberation. Gilchrist unflinchingly takes us through the turbulence of Rhoda’s formative years, on an outrageous coming-of-age journey of a young white woman in the 1960’s South—digging through the bone to reveal the chill of human experience. PRAISE: “One of the lies we enjoy telling ourselves is that when we were young, we were crazy and wild. But hey, sensitive, too, and reflective, full of conscience, already evolving into the mature human beings we are now. Ellen Gilchrist`s novel, Net of Jewels, provides an uncomfortable reminder that, more likely, we were controlled by brute forces-our raw emotions and emerging libidos, our parents and our desperate need to fit in, whatever that meant where and when we grew up.” —Chicago Tribune “Ellen Gilchrist refracts life through a prism of precious gems, a net of jewels. Her fiction is always a kind of prose poem, a dance of seven veils. Like all of Gilchrist’s work, her latest novel dazzles and pulsates, and even in the few passages of below-normal sheen, Net of Jewels still qualifies as an almost imperceptibly flawed diamond.” —Los Angeles Times In her ninth book, which begins in the mid-50's, Ellen Gilchrist tracks a 19-year-old who drinks too much, marries too young, and is bored by her own children. The plucky Rhoda Manning has appeared in many of Gilchrist's short stories; in Net of Jewels she positively struts. ...She struggles to free herself from the constraints of upper-crust Southern society, yet insists on enjoying all its advantages. Interestingly, Gilchrist chooses not describe Rhoda's transformation into a ''better'' person ... ''If we could understand one thing entirely, we might understand it all.'' Rhoda philosophizes. ... An engaging novel [with] beauty and emotional horsepower. —Entertainment Weekly

Download or read book When Your Body Gets Tired Swim With Your Heart written by Aero Creations and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awesome Notebook for Swimmers A beautifully designed notebook, for yourself or a friend to write down your thoughts and notes. Great gift for those in need of a notebook for personal use, work or school. Product Details: Matte (Soft) Cover Notebook 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) 120 pages Perfect Present for moms, daughters, fathers, sons, family or friends for their Birthday or for Christmas. Make sure to look at our other products for other book ideas and covers by clicking on the author name

Download or read book HeARTwork written by Kiyomi Holland and published by Accomplishing Innovative Press. This book was released on 2022-12-29 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you knew, come tomorrow, you would have no memory, what would you choose to do with today? We’re never allowed to pick and choose what memories we get to keep. Every single memory that has been graphed in your brain can be taken in a single instant. An injury or a surgery, gone right or wrong, can take away aspects of your life, even your personality. You’d never know it. The only choice for countering your memory loss would be relying on the people around you. You’d hear, second-hand, about the person you were and what you loved most. Relying only on others' memories of you, how would you want to be remembered? Kiyomi Holland is a young mother and wife who, after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, has taken up the pen to share her experience and fleeting thoughts. This heartfelt and at times humorous journey is her attempt to capture who she is in this moment as she comes to face her diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Join her as she shares intimate revelations about life, love, and family. HeARTwork reminds us of the fragility of life and how very precious our memories are and encourages everyone to see their happiness, find the beauty in life, and remember the wealth that surrounds them. Pieced together in a combination of interviews as well as writings before and after surgery, this story allows you to walk hand-in-hand with Kiyomi’s thoughts and emotions. This revealing experience may inspire you to take a moment and self-reflect on your own life, love, and family--if today all your yesterdays were forgotten.

Download or read book Rockadoon Shore written by Rory Gleeson and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of The Body Audit, shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award 2021 'Rockadoon Shore is terrific' Roddy Doyle 'One of the most exciting Irish storytellers to have emerged in years' Gavin Corbett Cath is worried about her friends. DanDan is struggling with the death of his ex, Lucy is drinking way too much and Steph has become closed off. A weekend away is just what they need so they travel out to Rockadoon Lodge, to the wilds in the west of Ireland. But the weekend doesn't go to plan. JJ is more concerned with getting high than spending time with them, while Merc is humiliated and seeks revenge. And with long-ignored tensions now out in the open, their elderly neighbour Malachy arrives on their doorstep with a gun in his hands . . . Honest, moving and human, Rockadoon Shore is a novel about friendship and youth, about missed opportunities and lost love, and about the realities of growing up and growing old in modern-day Ireland. Highly energetic and tensely humorous, it heralds a new and exciting voice in contemporary Irish fiction.

Download or read book Swim written by Lynn Sherr and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the nature and appeal of swimming, from the history of the strokes to aspects of modern Olympic competition, as well as the author's personal experiences and milestones in the sport.

Download or read book Secrets of the Manatee written by Diane Morgan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-04-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of the Manatee offers a fascinating look at Florida’s most mysterious marine creature. Floating just below the surface of the water, manatees have remained largely unknown and misunderstood by humans. Now, their very survival depends on a delicate balance between human interference and conservation. This book is written for people who care about manatees, who want to learn about them, and, ultimately, who want to save them. This book explores the evolutionary history and fascinating biology of the manatee, asking questions such as, why do they have solid bones and marching molars? Big tummies but no blubber? Lots of friends and no enemies? And other queries like, are manatees invasive? Do they speak or squeak? Why do they have whiskers? Are they dangerous? How can we help them thrive again? This book answers these—and many more—questions about this very special mammal.

Download or read book A Texas Soldier s Ready Made Family written by Judy Duarte and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family in an instant The Soldier’s Twin Surprise by Judy Duarte Even though his night of passion with Erica Campbell was incredible, for army pilot Clay Masters, an enlisted woman’s off-limits. Until fresh-out-of-the-service Rickie appears with news: she’s having his babies. Two of them! Can Rickie count on Clay—a man whose dreams of military glory have just been dashed—to be her partner in parenthood…and in love? The Cowboy SEAL’s Triplets by Tina Leonard Former bad girl Daisy Donovan is finally home where she belongs, ready to win over Bridesmaids Creek—and John “Squint” Mathison, the sexy former SEAL who is the father of her soon-to-be baby boys. John never had a real home. But now he’s determined to show Daisy that he’s ready to settle down—by getting Daisy to the altar before their triplets are born! USA TODAY Bestselling Author Judy Duarte & New York Times Bestselling Author Tina Leonard

Download or read book Stop Eating Your Heart Out written by Meryl Hershey Beck and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What to do when food is NOT your best friend. According to a recent Self Magazine, 65% of all women have an unhealthy relationship with food. Often they use food to numb feelings and become binge eaters or overeaters. Food becomes their primary means for coping with everyday stress, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. Drawing on her experience of working with compulsive overeaters and binge eaters for over twenty years, Meryl Beck has developed a revolutionary approach for rewiring your brain that incorporates spiritual, physical and emotional tools for getting healthy. This 21 day plan brings together tools from psychotherapy, the 12 Steps, personal growth, work, and energy healing. Stop Eating Your Heart Out offers a way to rewire the brain to respond differently to the impulses and feelings that create bingeing. Beck, a therapist, and former binge takes an approach to recovery from emotional eating that incorporates spiritual, emotional, and energy work.