Download or read book People Like Us written by Dana Mele and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mean Girls meets Donna Tartt's The Secret History with a little bit of Riverdale mixed in. So yeah, it's epic."--HelloGiggles "In People Like Us, Dana Mele delivers the Gossip Girl meets Pretty Little Liars young adult novel you've been waiting for."--Bustle Kay Donovan may have skeletons in her closet, but the past is past, and she's reinvented herself entirely. Now she's a star soccer player whose group of gorgeous friends run their private school with effortless popularity and acerbic wit. But when a girl's body is found in the lake, Kay's carefully constructed life begins to topple. The dead girl has left Kay a computer-coded scavenger hunt, which, as it unravels, begins to implicate suspect after suspect, until Kay herself is in the crosshairs of a murder investigation. But if Kay's finally backed into a corner, she'll do what it takes to survive. Because at Bates Academy, the truth is something you make...not something that happened. Debut author Dana Mele has written a taut, sophisticated suspense novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Download or read book People Like Us written by Joris Luyendijk and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2009-09-09 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A war correspondent’s bestselling, “commanding . . . eye-opening account” of five years on the Middle East frontlines (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In 1998, Joris Luyendijk was stationed just outside of Cairo. It wasn’t for his journalism skills. It was because he was fluent in Arabic. What followed—from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the post 9/11 war in Iraq—would be literal trial-by-fire for the young untested reporter. What he had going for him was his ability to communicate. Determined to cover the conflicts from the inside, Luyendijk spoke with stone throwers and staunch terrorists, taxi drivers, civil servants and professors, victims and aggressors, and all of their families. He chronicled first-hand experiences of dictatorship, occupation, fear, resilience, jubilation, and community. But the more Luyendijk witnessed, the less he understood. He became increasingly aware of the yawning gap between what he witnessed on the ground and what was being reported by the media. As a correspondent, he was privy to a multitude of narratives with conflicting implications, and he saw over and over again that the favored stories were those that would be sure to confirm the popularly held, oversimplified beliefs of the outside world. “Disturbing, thought-provoking, and ultimately profound,” People Like Us shatters our perceptions of what we’re led to believe—a filtered, altered, and manipulated image of reality in the Middle East that has become a wholly designed theater of war for the western audience (Norman Solomon, author of War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death).

Download or read book People Like Us written by Ben Raiche and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is filled with many of my innermost thoughts. It is nothing more than a document in which I have said my piece. Although some persons might not agree with my philosophies, I offer them admitting and knowing they are mine alone. Hopefully, I will generate a mutual acceptance. This book includes only truths and devoted offeringsagree or disagree. My genuine hope, however, is that you will have a nice day.

Download or read book For People Like Us written by Luuk van de Weghe and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is God really for us? It has been said that no person ever rises above their view of God. Whom we worship, what we worship, is irrevocably tied to who we become. Worship predicts identity. Without a new vision of God there can be no new vision of hope. In the middle of Luke’s Gospel, in chapter 15, are three of Jesus’s most treasured parables. They are the “holy, holy, holy” of Luke’s Gospel. The parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin, and the parable of the lost son(s)" are more than earthly stories with heavenly meanings. They are images of theological revolution. For People Like Us is not merely a commentary on these parables; it is a study that captures a fresh vision of what God is like. This vision not only influences our reading of Luke 15, but our reading of this text, in turn, influences our theology. Once we appreciate this, we find that God, the creator of innumerable stars, is not merely for us. It is his honor to be so.

Download or read book People Like Us written by Sandra Harnisch-Lacey and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I want to die fully alive so my soul’s got extended capacity for heaven.”—Rob LaceyPeople Like Us is the story of Rob Lacey, poet, actor, and award-winning author of The Street Bible. It is so much more than Rob Lacey’s biography.A Long Way Home is the passionate and poetic account of an artistic soul enamored with God, and of the woman who loved him. It is a love story of two people, a writer and a dancer, born to be together for all eternity.A Long Way Home is the memoir Rob Lacey would have written himself.He never got the chance. In May 2006, Rob went to be with the God he adored. Foregoing medical treatment for cancer, he squeezed every last drop out of life that he possibly could, right up to the end. That’s just how Rob Lacey was.Now his wife and best friend, Sandra Harnisch-Lacey, shares Rob’s story, her story, their story. Vibrant with laughter and moistened with tears, A Long Way Home is a memoir of faith, hope, and love that endures forever.

Download or read book People Like Us written by Hashi Mohamed and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2020-01-16 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Statesman Book of the Year AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Hashi Mohamed powerfully exposes the alienating and segregating effect of social immobility in this country.' David Lammy 'A moving, shocking and clear-eyed account of the increasingly rare phenomenon of social mobility. Using his own extraordinary story as a spine [Hashi Mohamed] has written an analysis, how-to-guide and polemic on getting on and up in Britain today.' - Grayson Perry 'Beautifully written and powerfully argued, People Like Us is essential reading' The Secret Barrister What does it take to make it in modern Britain? Ask a politician, and they'll tell you it's hard work. Ask a millionaire, and they'll tell you it's talent. Ask a CEO and they'll tell you it's dedication. But what if none of those things is enough? Raised on benefits and having attended some of the lowest-performing schools in the country, barrister Hashi Mohamed knows something about social mobility. In People Like Us, he shares what he has learned: from the stark statistics that reveal the depth of the problem to the failures of imagination, education and confidence that compound it. We live in a society where the single greatest indicator of what your job will be is the job of your parents. Where power and privilege are concentrated among the 7 per cent of the population who were privately educated. Where, if your name sounds black or Asian, you'll need to send out twice as many job applications as your white neighbour. Wherever you are on the social spectrum, this is an essential investigation into our society's most intractable problem. We have more power than we realise to change things for the better.

Download or read book Where People Like Us Live written by Patricia Cumbie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I want to shake Rita. She thinks all the screwed-up things in the world are happening somewhere else. But bad things are happening right here. It's a routine Libby's used to by now: pack up, move, start over, repeat. This time it's to Rubberville—population: faces, names, a few factories, and Angie, a girl who nearly-but-not-quite gets Libby killed the first day they meet. Angie is everything Libby wishes she were: outspoken, fearless, and happy to risk it all to have a little fun. But one day Libby learns that behind Angie's attitude is a frightening secret. Libby faces an impossible choice: Does she protect her friendship or her friend?

Download or read book How Now Shall We Live written by Charles W. Colson and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how a person's view of the world influences how a person lives and argues that Christians are called not only to personal faith but to a biblical worldview.

Download or read book Rebirth and Revenge written by Han DongAoXue and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-10-21 with total page 765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Su Mo Mo Mo was a blind, arrogant little girl. She was married to a handsome diamond man that everyone admired. He had money and looks, but he also spoiled her to the point that she couldn't control herself. However, her mind was full of mush. She fell in love with the pseudo handsome scum Han Zihao, instantly losing her family and losing both wealth and fortune. The heavens were sympathetic, giving her a chance to be reborn. Thus, she started to love her husband, love her life, and abuse her dregs ...

Download or read book Edinburgh Companion to Anthony Trollope written by Frederik Van Dam and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the many ways in which Anthony Trollope is being read in the twenty-first centurySince the turn of the century, the Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope has become a central figure in the critical understanding of Victorian literature. By bringing together leading Victorianists with a wide range of interests, this innovative collection of essays involves the reader in new approaches to Trollope's work. The contributors to this volume highlight dimensions that have hitherto received only scant attention and in doing so they aim to draw on the aesthetic capabilities of Trollope's twenty-first-century readers. Instead of reading Trollope's novels as manifestations of social theory, they aim to foster an engagement with a far more broadly theorised literary culture.Key Features:The most innovative collection of original essays on Anthony Trollope to dateEnables the reader to see the direction of Trollope studies and Victorian studies in the twenty-first centurySituates Trollope's work in newly emerging critical contexts, such as media networks and economicsMakes use of pioneering developments in stylistics, ethics, epistemology, and reception history

Download or read book Rethinking Neighborhoods written by William A.V. Clark and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although neighborhoods are sometimes perceived as just a backdrop to our lives, there is considerable evidence that they are central to our sense of wellbeing, and in the functioning of the city. Rethinking Neighborhoods is about these areas of geography: what we know about how neighborhoods function, why they matter and how we chose where to live.

Download or read book The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling Illustrated Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 6678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated Edition)' is a comprehensive collection of the renowned author's literary works, encompassing his diverse writing styles across various genres including poetry, short stories, and novels. Kipling's distinctive use of language and vivid imagery captures the essence of British colonial life and explores themes of imperialism, morality, and cultural identity. This anthology serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering a deep dive into Kipling's timeless and thought-provoking narratives. The inclusion of illustrations provides an added visual dimension to Kipling's already evocative storytelling. Each piece showcases Kipling's mastery of the written word, leaving a lasting impact on readers. Rudyard Kipling's personal experiences growing up in British India heavily influenced his writing, as reflected in his profound understanding of the complexities of colonialism and cultural clashes. His unique perspective adds depth and authenticity to his narratives, making them resonate with readers across generations. 'The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated Edition)' is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the rich tapestry of Kipling's literary legacy, offering a glimpse into the mind of a prolific storyteller and social commentator.

Download or read book Smart Cities Smart Mobility written by Lukas Neckermann and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No discussion on mobility can exclude the broader context – the cities, the countryside, the local and national economic, political and social environments, as well as, of course, the technological progress that is being made in industries that are associated with this revolution.

Download or read book George Harrison on George Harrison written by Ashley Kahn and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 2022 ASCAP Foundation Special Recognition Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Book Award in Pop Music George Harrison on George Harrison is an authoritative, chronologically arranged anthology of Harrison's most revealing and illuminating interviews, personal correspondence, and writings, spanning the years 1962 to 2001. This compendium of his words and ideas proves that point repeatedly, revealing his passion for music, his focus on spirituality, and his responsibility as a celebrity, as well as a sense of deep commitment and humor. Though known as the "Quiet Beatle," Harrison was arguably the most thoughtful and certainly the most outspoken of the famous four.

Download or read book Dying to Live written by Carter Marian and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a key resource for reflective practitioners who want to explore subjects such as death, dying, bereavement and funerals from a theological perspective. The book engages readers to reflect theologically on issues of loss, grief, healing, the search for meaning and joy. Such theological reflection is vital for the development of good and grounded pastoral practice.

Download or read book Normal People Dont Live Like This written by Dylan Landis and published by Persea Books. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Wonderful! Leah and Helen are authentic, vulnerable characters, whose intimate truths are exposed at perfect, unexpected moments.”—Elizabeth Strout At the center of this startling fiction debut is Leah Levinson, a teen at sea in the anonymous ordeals of a middle-class upbringing on the Upper West Side in the 1970s. In ten installments, written from varying perspectives, we witness her uneasy relationships with faster, looser peers—girls she is drawn to but also alienated by. No one, though, alienates Leah more than her mother, Helen. Estranged yet intertwined, they struggle within the confines of their personalities, unaware of how similar their paths are. Just when they seem at a lonely impasse, each makes an impulsive change—Leah taking a risky trip abroad, Helen renting a secret room in a welfare hotel. Jolted from their old patterns, the two of them independently glimpse the possibility of a more hopeful life. Dylan Landis is a gifted portraitist of unforgettable female characters. Normal People Don’t Live Like This is a striking debut.

Download or read book Cultural Journeys into the Arab World written by Dalya Cohen-Mor and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural Journeys into the Arab World provides a fascinating window into Arab culture and society through the voices of its own writers and poets. Organized thematically, the anthology features more than fifty texts, including poems, essays, stories, novels, memoirs, eyewitness accounts, and life histories, by leading male and female authors from across the Arabic-speaking world. Each theme is explored in several genres, both fiction and nonfiction, and framed by a wealth of contextual information that places the literary texts within the historical, political, cultural, and social background of the region. Spanning a century of Arab creative writing—from the "dean of Arabic letters" Taha Hussein to the Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz and the celebrated poet Adonis—the anthology offers unforgettable journeys into the rich and dynamic realm of Arab culture. Representing a wide range of settings, viewpoints, and socioeconomic backgrounds, the characters speak of their conditions, aspirations, struggles, and achievements living in complex societies marked by tensions arising from the persistence of older traditions and the impact of modernity. Their myriad voices paint a vivid and intimate portrait of contemporary Arab life in the Middle East, revealing the common humanity of a region of vital significance in world affairs.