Download or read book A Stranger Within written by Samuel Van Ness IV and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Stranger Within By: Samuel Van Ness In A Stranger Within, Samuel Van Ness tells the true story of his life, from growing up to present day. Often gritty and raw, Van Ness doesn’t hold anything back as he tells of his time in and out of prison, dealing with addiction, and everything in between. A Stranger Within will serve as both an eye-opener and inspiring tale for readers.

Download or read book Mot written by Sarah Einstein and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At forty, Sarah Einstein is forced to face her own shortcomings. In the wake of an attempted sexual assault, she must come to terms with the facts that she is not tough enough for her job managing a local drop-in center for adults with mental illness and that her new marriage is already faltering. Just as she reaches her breaking point, she meets Mot, a homeless veteran who lives a life dictated by frightening delusion. She is drawn to the brilliant ways he has found to lead his own difficult life; traveling to Romania to get his teeth fixed because the United States doesn't offer dental care to the indigent, teaching himself to use computers in public libraries, and even taking university classes while living out of doors. Mot: A Memoir is the story of their unlikely friendship and explores what we can, and cannot, do for a person we love. In unsparing prose and with a sharp eye for detail, Einstein brings the reader into the world of Mot's delusions and illuminates a life that would otherwise be hidden from us.

Download or read book Earth to Emily Emily Bernal 2 written by Pamela Fagan Hutchins and published by SkipJack Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Chasing Lilacs written by Carla Stewart and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the summer of 1958, and life in the small Texas community of Graham Camp should be simple and carefree. But not for twelve-year-old Sammie Tucker. Sammie has plenty of questions about her mother's "nerve" problems. About shock treatments. About whether her mother loves her. When her mother commits suicide and a not-so-favorite aunt arrives, Sammie has to choose who to trust with her deepest fears: Her best friend who has an opinion about everything, the mysterious kid from California whose own troubles plague him, or her round-faced neighbor with gentle advice and strong shoulders to cry on. Then there's the elderly widower who seems nice but has his own dark past. Trusting is one thing, but accepting the truth may be the hardest thing Sammie has ever done.

Download or read book Amarillo by Morning written by Bethany Campbell and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EVERYBODY LOVES A COWBOY And Cal McKinney is one of the best. Rodeo is in his blood and the fringe benefits aren’t bad either—beautiful women seem to fall at his feet. But designer Serena Davis is different—her proposition is strictly business. She wants him to endorse her hand-tooled boots. But she has no intentions becoming another notch on his belt.

Download or read book Butterflies Darkness written by Lexi Buchanan and published by HFCA Publishing House. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rafael is all about vengeance . . . After witnessing the brutal murder of his mother and younger brother, Rafael DeLacroix lives in a world of darkness. With vengeance eating his soul, he moves to Port Michael with his father. There, Rafael discovers a unique connection to the girl next door. Wren is all about butterflies . . . Trapped in a world of her own, under the watchful eye of her father, the Reverend—leader of their small town—Wren is filled with dreams of flying free like a butterfly. Her life takes an unexpected turn when the boy next door befriends her. Not everyone is happy with their growing friendship, and just when Rafael and Wren discover what is really going on in Port Michael, darkness settles over the town. A standalone, romantic suspense/coming of age, novel.

Download or read book Elizabeth s Amarillo Adventure written by Renae Brumbaugh and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth, Alexis, Bailey, Sydney, Kate, and McKenzie come from different parts of the country and different backgrounds. But when they meet at Camp Discovery, they learn they all share one thing: an aptitude for intrigue! Soon they’re embroiled in a search for lost jewels…and that’s only the beginning! Whether it’s foiling terrorist plots or finding missing millionaires or rescuing sea lions, you’ll love joining the adventure with these precocious preteens, as they pitch in their personal skills to solve the mysteries and save the day! The perfect blend of mystery and mayhem—just for you!

Download or read book Amarillo by Morning written by Glen Stephens and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At forty-two years old, former World Champion Bull Rider, Richard 'Stick' Slaton, is ready to climb back in the saddle. Driven by his own discontentment and desperation, Stick reenters the PRCA bull riding competition after twenty years. This isn't his first rodeo, but here the stakes are higher-the winnings are his only means to provide a lifesaving operation for his nephew, Bobby. In a race against time, he hits the road, making the local circuit and straddling one wild bull after another. From the time the gate opens, the only thing between life and death is the way he rides. In a bloody battle of brawn against bravery, he'll hold on...or die trying. With his back to a wall, the odds stacked against him, and Bobby's life hanging in the balance, Stick encounters the physical and mental anguish of heart-wrenching defeat, as well as the fame and glory of triumphant success. But neither measure up to the euphoric impact of love upon his life. Bruised but not yet beaten, Stick must make it to the national finals and Amarillo By Morning, where the fate of all will be decided.

Download or read book Whompyjawed written by Mitch Cullin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whompyjawed: 1. Askew, out of place 2. Off-center or crooked 3. (informal) a person of eccentric or questionable character; odd. Football is Willy Keeler’s ticket out of West Texas, but only if he can keep the explosive combination of his intellect and hormones from destroying his high-school career. Not an easy task as he also contends with the endless demands of his girlfriend, mother, coach, and college recruiters. When a startling sexual encounter with a classmate and a consuming infatuation with one of his mother’s friends threaten to shatter his fragile balance, Willy discovers that simply figuring out who he is may be the greatest challenge of all. Reminiscent of The Catcher in the Rye and The Last Picture Show, Mitch Cullin’s Whompyjawed is an unforgettable coming-of-age story, told with unparalleled humor and compassion.

Download or read book A Fitting End written by Melissa Bourbon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Manhattan fashion designer Harlow Jane Cassidy has a gift for creating beautiful dresses. But when Harlow becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, she’ll need more than her sewing skills to unravel the mystery… Business is booming at Harlow’s custom dressmaking boutique, Buttons & Bows, even with the presence of her great-grandmother’s ghost hanging around the shop. But thanks to the fast approaching Margaret Moffette Lea Pageant and Ball, Harlow has her work cut out for her when Mrs. James hires her to make her granddaughter’s pageant gown. With the debutante ball getting the whole town of Bliss, Texas, into a tizzy, Harlow knows her dress has to be perfect. But when a local golf pro is found stabbed to death with dressmaking shears, the new deputy thinks Harlow and Mrs. James conspired to commit the crime. Now, Harlow has to finish the dress on time and clear her name, before the next outfit she designs is a prison jumpsuit…

Download or read book The Complete Emily Bernal Trilogy written by Pamela Fagan Hutchins and published by Pamela Fagan Hutchins. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sparks fly as ex-cowgirl and down-on-her-luck paralegal Emily Bernal hilariously struggles through a series of murders, messes, and men in a trio of Texas-to-New Mexico mysteries perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich. Part of a deeply-satisfying five-box set super series with over two million downloads and USA Today bestseller status. "Emily is a HOOT and so real!" Includes Heaven to Betsy, Earth to Emily, and Hell to Pay. "Full of heart, humor, vivid characters, and suspense. Hutchins has done it again!” — Gay Yellen, author of The Body Business Heaven to Betsy (Emily #1): Dumped by her husband for a man, ex-rodeo queen Emily Bernal yearns for a fresh start. When a handsome local attorney named Jack offers her a gig, she's not sure if it's the right fit. But after a dead body takes a swan dive right in front of her and she learns a missing six-year-old girl is caught in the aftermath, Emily's heart sends her from barrel racing to paralegal work in a hurry. A string of strange coincidences don't seem to add up, sparks fly between her and her boss, dead ends start to become dead bodies, and the race to save the girl comes down to the wire. Earth to Emily (Emily #2): Emily may have traded the fast-paced rodeo world for paralegal work but the change hasn’t made her life any simpler. Between romancing her sexy attorney boss Jack and fighting for custody of her foster child, she wonders if riding a bucking bronco would be easier. But when two runaway teens beg for her help after witnessing a truck-stop murder, the former rodeo queen springs into action. As she follows the clues along the Texas interstate, she can’t help but notice her boyfriend is hiding something from her. When the investigation turns deadly, Emily’s only chance to keep the runaways alive is to stand toe-to-toe with a criminal conspiracy that could make her the next victim. Hell to Pay (Emily #3): Emily Bernal feels like she’s finally living her happily-ever-after. Weeks away from marrying her sexy boss and adopting the little girl who stole her heart, she thought nothing could break her stride. At least until a dead-man face-plants into an anatomically correct novelty cake and Emily’s friend is charged with murder. As she follows the crumb trail of clues, Emily must infiltrate a venomous cult and clash with her one and only nemesis. “Fair warning: clear your calendar before you pick it up because you won't be able to put it down.” — Ken Oder, author of The Closing Over 1000 reviews and a 4.6-star average. Available in digital, print, and audiobook. Once Upon A Romance calls Hutchins an "up-and-coming powerhouse writer." A former attorney, Pamela splits time between Nowheresville, TX and Snowheresville, WY. What readers are saying about the What Doesn't Kill You Mysteries: "Unputdownable." “Full of heart, humor, vivid characters, and suspense.” “Hutchins is a master of tension.” “Intriguing mystery . . . captivating romance.” “Everything shines: the plot, the characters and the writing. Readers are in for a real treat.” “Immediately hooked." "Spellbinding." "Fast-paced mystery." "Can't put it down." “Entertaining, complex, and thought-provoking." “Murder has never been so much fun!” "You’re guaranteed to love the ride!" If you like Sandra Brown or Janet Evanovich, you will love USA Today best seller Pamela Fagan Hutchins. Buy the Emily box set hang on tight for high-spirited mysteries you won't want to put down!

Download or read book Ace written by Francis P. Trudell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Following his discharge from a lucrative oil-industry job, Ace Mulligan channels his talents toward criminal activities, meeting an array of eccentric characters along the way"--Publisher's website

Download or read book Musical Courier and Review of Recorded Music written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 1306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book I Hear Your Heartbeat written by L. Grant Hatch and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I hear your heartbeat is a poignant, heartwarming story about love, forgiveness and healing. Painful memories of long ago can linger in the caverns of our heart and soul. A simple song, a familiar aroma, an old greeting card or an echo from the past can make the memories, and the pain, as fresh and as real as yesterday. Tallet Jinx found that reliving those memories was the only path to peace and reconciliation but would he find the courage needed to make the pilgrimage. Travel with Tal on his journey of discovery as he seeks healing and solace from the painful remains of a broken high school romance. Deep in his soul he instinctively knew that what he sought could be found in the sound of her heartbeat, if he could hear it just one more time. The healing and solace would come, but in a most unusual and unexpected way. Tals pilgrimage brings him to new life, new hope, forgiveness and, most importantly, the freedom to love fearlessly and unconditionally.

Download or read book The Great Inequality written by Michael D Yates and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing inequality in income and wealth marks modern capitalism, and it negatively affects nearly every aspect of our lives, especially those of the working class. It is and will continue to be the central issue of politics in almost every nation on earth. In this book, the author explains inequality in clear, passionate, and intelligent prose: what it is, why it matters, how it affects us, what its underlying causes are, and what we might do about it. This book was written to encourage informed radical action by working people, the unemployed, and the poor, uniquely blending the author’s own experiences with his ability to make complex issues comprehensible to a mass audience. This book will be excellent for courses in a variety of disciplines, and it will be useful to activists and the general reading public.

Download or read book Saving la Familia written by Oro Donna Del (author) and published by eXtasy Books. This book was released on 1901 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A smart, scrappy teacher is called upon by her traditional Mexican-American grandmother to help a relative in Mexico escape the clutches of a dangerous cartel. Reluctantly, she agrees, but in coming to her grandmother’s aid, she needs the help of The Hated One, an ex-fiancé who broke her heart years before. Together, they must devise a plan to rescue her desperate, long-lost cousin and her cousin’s child. To do so, Dina Salazar must enter the dreaded turf of the Zetas, a ruthless Mexican drug cartel. Such a mission is not for the faint of heart!

Download or read book Commercial Motor Carrier Safety written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: