Download or read book Eliza s Cherry Trees written by Andrea Zimmerman and published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the story of Eliza Scidmore, a world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate who, after years of persistence, planted cherry trees all across Washington, D.C.

Download or read book The Adventures of Queen Jade written by Louis Kwong and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is basically a true story about the mutual love between Jade, a tortoiseshell cat, and the author's family as well as her bitter rivalry with a female tabby cat named Thelma by the author. Jade is highly intelligent and knows how to take care of the author's wife who is insulin dependent. Jade has frequently helped save her from passing out due to hypoglycaemia. Jade behaves exactly like a human being - with emotions, compassions, sentiments, feelings, love, dignity, pride, affection and even affectation. Of course, she can be domineering at times, but is never oppressive. She is friendly not only to human beings, but also to many other animals including many tom cats and a few fox cubs. She likes Brian, a black cat, the most but dislikes Brad, a piebald cat, who follows Jade almost everywhere. Unfortunately she has also made enemy with Thelma who often comes into the area to harass and fight with Jade. Their confrontation persists for many years until Jade's death in 2008 because of kidney failure.

Download or read book The Mystery of the Jade Tiger written by Carolyn Keene and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nancy's in California to investigate a series of break-ins at the home of her father's friend Terry Kirkland. A Vietnam Vet. Terry came away from the conflict with a trunk full of memories. But unknown to him, the trunk also holds a mystery--an exotic secret that now threatens to destroy his family.

Download or read book Wishing on a Star Jade s Story Black Rainbows written by Cookie Cruise McFarland and published by Cookie Cruise McFarland LLC . This book was released on 2008-06-06 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder always has a deeper motive as Jade Woodard,who returns home to Lakewood, Ohio finds out. Uncovering many secrets at the price of death threats, and bodies piling up. She races to close the gaps over generations in her family that have cursed her and her sister to the dark side. There is an even darker presence in her life, making her wonder if she will be able to hold on to her heart that she is fast losing to the danger that lurks in the form of the beautiful Darcc Lightee investment banker, to her sister Amber. Will she survive this? Are his secrets as murky and dark as the ones that is looming around her?

Download or read book Dare Me written by Cherry Adair and published by Signet. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three passionate novellas in a high stakes romantic suspense anthology featuring: A sizzling trio of novellas from three national bestselling masters of seductive suspense-stories of women who takes chances, women who gamble everything on love, women who accept the dare.

Download or read book The adventures of Jane and Max The Mysterious Enchanted Woods written by Jade Backhouse and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exicting story about Jane and Max, who go on a big adventure into a magical woods. Follow them through the adventure as they meet new freinds and see wonderful new sights along the way. Grace the queen of the woods, trys to help Jane and Max to find the key for the golden gate. But will they ever find it?

Download or read book White Jade Tiger written by Julie Lawson and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-12-17 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a trip to Chinatown, thirteen-year-old Jasmine steps through a doorway back in time and finds herself in the 1880s. 1994 Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize — Winner 1994 Candian Library Association Book of the Year Award — Runner-up 1995 Silver Birch Award — Shortlisted CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2017) Selection Jasmine is not sure she likes the idea of being stuck in Victoria while her father goes to China. But on a field trip to Chinatown, she changes her mind. Passing through a doorway in Fan Tan Alley, she mysteriously finds herself in the early 1880s. Adventure begins with a new friend, a journey to the Fraser Canyon during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and a search for an ancient amulet. But Jasmine is not the only one searching for the white jade tiger...

Download or read book A Scattering of Jades written by Alexander C. Irvine and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-07-13 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the great fire of 1835 burns New York City's downtown, Archie Prescott thinks he's lost everything. In the midst of ancient magic and a crafty demon-god, Archie soon finds himself with the power to save the world--or drown it in sacrificial blood.

Download or read book TAKE ME written by Cherry Adair and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven years ago, Joshua Falcon burst through the doors of a local diner and asked the woman working there if she would marry him. It wasn’t meant to be a marriage of love, but one of financial responsibility?he had to be married to take over his family’s company. The woman was Vera, and she was a ravishing blonde…or at least that was what Joshua thought. In actuality, she was Jessie, a chocolate-haired coworker of Vera’s who’d borrowed her uniform! Jessie has lived for seven years as Joshua’s hidden wife and was paid a monthly stipend, but Joshua never bothered with her, keeping mistresses instead. One day, he meets this intriguing woman and chooses to make her his mistress. The trouble is, it’s Jessie and she’s already married to him…but she might just hold off on telling him that.

Download or read book Jade Cross Book 2 written by Harold Weist and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Gunnery Sergeant Travis Tolbane, USMC (Ret.) has been enjoying his retirement, not knowing he is about to embark on his most dangerous journey. He found a place to live in Mount Juliet and a desirable job as a mall security manager in Nashville, Tennessee, after leaving his beloved Corps. He finds what he believes will be the love of his life. He's not aware that her life is in serious danger due to his catching a thief while serving in Vietnam. The thief eventually becomes the leader of all snatch-and-grab gangs in Middle Tennessee. His obsession of hate for Tolbane drives his life to fulfill his obsession of cutting Tolbane to death, luring him through Tolbane's love for the lovely Kaila Al Noor. Will this be Tolbane's demise or something else?

Download or read book Jess Sayin written by Cherry Northcutt and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-27 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When former journalist Jessica Hart returned home to the idyllic small town of Grace, Texas, she never expected to become a suspect in a murder investigation. Jessica Hart's life has taken a detour. Her journalism career in Houston came to a halt when she got laid off and her marriage failed soon after. A return to her hometown seemed to be just the thing to get her back on her feet. But, taking a job as a church receptionist was her only option. She began a lifestyle blog, Jess Sayin' and settled in to small town life.One year later, Jess was miserable at her job. That is until she got fired by the micromanaging church administrator, Sandra Dorian. Full of righteous indignation, Jess unleashed her fury in her blog. The next morning, the backlash against Jess was brutal. It seemed the whole town was against her. On New Year's Day, Sandra's body was found outside by the church wall with her skull crushed. Jess is the number one suspect. Now she has to find the real killer to clear her name and find out what's really going on. Along the way she will tangle with her lawyer ex-husband, her feisty great aunt, and a former Miss Texas. The ever growing list of suspects includes a suspicious groundskeeper, a quirky accountant, and Sandra's husband with a secret he wants to keep hidden. Before too long, there's another body found at the church. Can Jess crack the case before the killer cracks her in the head?

Download or read book Memories from Cherry Harvest written by Amy Wachspress and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three generations of women struggle with oppression in this prize-winning historical saga from “a natural born storyteller” (Julia Alvarez). When I remember Russia, I ache with longing for the village of my birth, where the beloved grandparents magically produced candy in a handshake and told stories of long ago when God spoke to humans and enchantments filled the world . . . Two Jewish sisters, born in Russia shortly before the Communist Revolution, are forced to flee the pogroms and persecution and travel with their parents to British-occupied Palestine. The girls’ parents befriend a widower with two children and join forces, creating a blended family. When the girls are teenagers, World War II tears the family apart, sending the girls separately to France and America. Their lives unfold in tandem: babies are born, friendships forged, and cherry pies baked—despite the brutal backdrop of the Holocaust. As the family grows into the next generation, one of the daughters, an artist drawn to a bohemian lifestyle, surrounds herself with a multicultural circle of friends the likes of which her ancestors could not have imagined. Subsequently, the artist’s turns her passion to providing aid to Salvadoran refugees fleeing the death squads in their homeland, just as her own grandmother once fled the pogroms of Russia. As she follows her vocation of reversing the damage that torturers inflict on their victims, she must also overcome a past-life trauma that haunts her very core. A winner of the Fabri Literary Prize, Memories from Cherry Harvest spans seventy years and five continents, explores the physics of memory, and shows how the tenacity of good can ultimately withstand and overcome the memory of tragedy. “Like Julia Alvarez’s In the Time of the Butterflies and Doris Lessing’s Martha Quest novels, this story about fighting the injustices of the 20th century will engage readers of politically charged fiction.” —Library Journal

Download or read book Adventure With Mommy written by Zise Liusu and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After crossing over to become a good-for-nothing Miss, she was not only designed, but was also kicked out of her home by her stepmother! Did he really think that she was a sick cat? Five years later, she joined hands with her genius son and powerfully returned. His fiance was arrogant? Break your face! Her stepmother's calculations? Tear off your disguise! To call her a good-for-nothing cultivator? Then the genius will appear and blow your eyeballs apart! As for who the baby's father is? What did it have to do with her!? Her only goal was to enter the Immortal Pavilion Academy to cultivate and become an immortal. What? The first round of the entrance exam was the innate talent test? Only with five awakened chakras can he pass? She smiled and saw that she didn't know anything at all. How could she be so breathtaking? How could she be so skillful in suppressing everyone present! However, she was only admitted to a school, why would peach blossoms come at her?

Download or read book E F Benson Complete Short Stories Collection 70 Classic Ghost Spook Supernatural Mystery Haunting and Other Tales written by E. F. Benson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E. F. Benson's 'Complete Short Stories Collection' features over 70 classic tales spanning the genres of ghost, spook, supernatural, mystery, haunting, and more. Known for his gripping narratives and keen sense of atmosphere, Benson's stories captivate readers with their eerie and suspenseful themes. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the collection reflects Benson's fascination with the supernatural and the unknown, making it a must-read for fans of gothic literature. The skillful blend of psychological tension and intricate plots showcases Benson's mastery of the short story form. Each tale is carefully crafted to evoke a sense of dread and anticipation, leaving readers spellbound until the very last page. With themes ranging from haunted houses to sinister apparitions, 'Complete Short Stories Collection' offers a diverse selection of haunting and mysterious narratives for lovers of the macabre. E. F. Benson, a prolific writer and novelist, drew inspiration from his own experiences and surroundings to create a world where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. His deep interest in the occult and paranormal phenomena is evident in his storytelling, adding depth and complexity to his works. As a member of the Bloomsbury Group and a contemporary of authors like Virginia Woolf, Benson's unique perspective and storytelling techniques set him apart as a master of the ghost story genre. For readers seeking a chilling and immersive literary experience, E. F. Benson's 'Complete Short Stories Collection' is a treasure trove of haunting tales that will satisfy any aficionado of supernatural fiction. Whether you are a seasoned fan of ghost stories or a newcomer to the genre, Benson's collection promises a thrilling journey through the realms of the unknown and the unexplained.

Download or read book The Jade Lily written by Kirsty Manning and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jade Lily is a sweeping story of friendship, loyalty, love and identity from the popular author of The Midsummer Garden.

Download or read book Tide of Honor written by Tito Leati and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heroes arrive in Minkai only to discover the empire is on its knees. The Jade Regent has twisted the ruling government to cater to his despotic whims, and throughout the realm, the people suffer. Before the heroes can attempt to stand against the Jade Regent and liberate Minkai, they must first earn the trust and respect of the ancient empire's people and recruit aid from throughout the beleaguered empire -- all the while dodging the oni and ninja agents controlled by the Five Storms Tide of Honor is a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for 12th-level characters. This volume continues the Jade Regent Adventure Path, a sweeping quest that takes the heroes from familiar territory in Varisia all the way across the ice fields of the Crown of the World to distant Tian Xia, the land of the Dragon Empires. Tide of Honor also features an extensive gazetteer of the exotic and intriguing land of Minkai and an article about Irori, the god of self-perfection and martial arts. Plus, you'll find several new monsters drawn from Japanese mythology in the Pathfinder Bestiary, new adventures of Varian Jeggare and Radovan (stars of the Pathfinder Tales novels Prince of Wolves and Master of Devils) in the Pathfinder's Journal, and much more.

Download or read book The Story of Han Xiangzi written by Erzeng Yang and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this seventeenth-century Chinese novel, Han Xiangzi, best known as one of the Eight Immortals, seeks and achieves immortality and then devotes himself to converting his materialistic, politically ambitious Confucian uncle—Han Yu, a real historical figure—to Daoism. Written in lively vernacular prose interspersed with poems and songs, the novel takes its readers across China, to the heavens, and into the underworld. Readers listen to debates among Confucians, Daoists, and Buddhists and witness trials of faith and the performance of magical feats. In the mode of the famous religious novel Journey to the West, The Story of Han Xiangzi uses colorful characters, twists of plot, witty dialogue, and action suitable for a superhero comic book to convey its religious message—that worldly life is ephemeral and that true contentment can be found only through Daoist cultivation. This is the first translation into any Western language of Han Xiangzi quanzhuan (literally, The Complete Story of Han Xiangzi). On one level, the novel is a delightful adventure; on another, it is serious theology. Although The Story of Han Xiangzi’s irreverent attitude toward the Confucian establishment prevented its acceptance by literary critics in imperial China, it has remained popular among Chinese readers for four centuries. Philip Clart’s introduction outlines the Han Xiangzi story cycle, presents Yang Erzeng in his social context, assesses the literary merits and religious significance of the text, and explores the theory and practice of inner alchemy. This unabridged translation will appeal to students of Chinese literature and to general readers who enjoy international fiction, as well as to readers with an interest in Daoism.