Download or read book White Balloons for Sarah written by Jacqueline Laurent and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jacqueline Laurent paints a picture with great detail, until you find you don't want to put the book down..." --Barbara Morris, Author and Screenwriter When Sarah Klein was born, there was no one who told her how beautiful she was, how her blond hair already had the tiniest little curls, and how she crinkled her mouth as if she wanted to tell you something really important. After Bernice Stetson abandoned her newborn baby Sarah, authorities placed the little girl in an institution. When Sarah was two years old, Ellen and Jeff Jansen became Sarah's foster parents and took her in their home and their hearts. For eight years, Sarah lived an idyllic life. Suddenly, an unexpected letter arrives, and Sarah's life spins into turmoil. Who will win the heartwrenching battle that will decide Sarah's fate? Her loving foster parents? Her erratic birth mother? Or Bill Black, the egocentric director who has power of attorney?

Download or read book Sarah Caldwell written by Daniel Kessler and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah Caldwell: The First Woman of Opera is the first biography of this significant musician, conductor, and director and documents Ms. Caldwell's genius as an indomitable force for opera in America. Caldwell mounted many U.S. premieres and brought rare editions of standard works to her audiences. At the height of her career, she raised her baton over four of the top five orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and conducted orchestras in such cities as Pittsburgh, St. Louis, San Antonio, Atlanta, Mexico City, and Puerto Rico. She conducted ensembles in Canada, Sweden, South Africa, and Russia; was a musical director for Wolf Trap; and was the first woman to conduct at the Metropolitan Opera. She founded the renowned Opera Company of Boston, as well as the outreach effort Opera New England and a nation-wide touring enterprise, the American National Opera Company. Caldwell's undeniable zeal was evident in whatever she undertook, and her accomplishments invite reflection, showing what an opera company could and should be in America. Daniel Kessler presents Ms. Caldwell's life in flashbacks and explores her 1978 landmark production of Gaetano Donizetti's Don Pasquale, which serves as a prime example of how she engaged with her creative Muse. He describes her personal and professional life, including her experience with the impresario Boris Goldovsky, her ability to create her own brand of 'stage wizardry,' and her moments of overreaching and hubris, such as her unorthodox fundraising methods and her experience with Imelda Marcos. Complete with several illustrations, a bibliography, an index, and the comprehensive annals of her three opera companies, Sarah Caldwell demonstrates what one person of genius, imagination, and passion can accomplish single-handedly.

Download or read book Lancaster Burning Trilogy written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amish community of Lancaster is being terrorized by barn fires. David and Malinda Beiler’s barn was the first to go. When a second Amish barn burns for suspicious reasons, the Amish grow more restless. Can Sarah, David and Malinda’s daughter, end the terror that is pulling apart their community, even as her own heart is pulled between two young men? Fire in the Night, Book 1: Sarah observes her parents’ agony after their barn burns to the ground, apparently by an arsonist. Not only is she afraid, and wishing she could protect her parents, she’s entranced by the flirtatious Matthew Stoltzfus. He’s dating her friend Rose, but when he tenderly bandages Sarah’s hand after she burned it at the barn raising, she wonders whom he’s really interested in. Davey’s Daughter, Book 2: Sarah thinks Ashley, whom she's met at the local farmers market, knows more about the fires than she will admit. But Sarah can't convince her to share her secrets. Should the Amish finally resort to police protection? Matthew is asking if the Amish church is the right fit for him. Will Sarah follow him if he decides to leave the community? Sarah’s mother urges her to pay more attention to handsome newcomer Lee, the hardworking Amish man who helps anyone in the community in need. How will Sarah respond to all of the forces that are pulling her in different directions? The Witnesses, Book 3: When Sarah spots flames late one night in the widow Lydia’s barn, she refuses to let the fire win. She gets the horses out just in time, but not before a beam explodes overhead, knocking her to the ground as the barn rages in flames all around her. Gone were her lovely good looks, her life as a teacher, and perhaps the attention of the two young men who had been so drawn to her. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book Sarah Gives Thanks written by Mike Allegra and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2013 Amelia Bloomer List During the nineteenth century, Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated her life to making Thanksgiving a national holiday, all while raising a family and becoming a groundbreaking writer and women's magazine editor. Sarah Hale's inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of one woman who wouldn't take no for an answer.

Download or read book Sarah s Ground written by Ann Rinaldi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All my life I have done what my family wanted. I have performed and made them happy. Until now. Now I have broken out on my own Sarah Tracy has spent her entire life under constant supervision, always under the thumb of one older sibling or another. Now, at eighteen it's time for her to get married, so she is sent to dinner parties, plays, teas, soirees, talks, and chaperoned walks -- always accompanied, always watched. Sarah's tired of it -- tired of being shipped around, tired of being reminded that it's time to find a suitable husband. She knows that a husband is definitely not what she wants. But the year is 1861 and it's not proper for girls of Sarah's age to be single or independent. Then Sarah sees an advertisement looking for a young woman to oversee Mount Vernon, the beloved, though now dilapidated, family home of George Washington. Intent on securing the position, she lies to her family and her potential employer, and she becomes mistress of this decaying symbol of American freedom. And then comes the American Civil War. As battles rage around her, Sarah is determined to create a haven of peace at Mount Vernon. With consummate skills, feminine wiles, and a true sense of diplomacy, Sarah single-handedly manages to keep Mount Vernon out of the war. But while she is able to influence generals, soldiers, and even the president, she learns she doesn't hold such sway over her own heart -- as she also discovers true love. Based on a true story, this is the amazing tale of one girl's path to womanhood.

Download or read book Sisters Long Ago written by Peg Kehret and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1990-04-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Willow Paige nearly drowns, she envisions scenes from a past life which lead to an exploration of reincarnation and mental telepathy and set her on a quest to help give hope and strength to her sister who has leukemia.

Download or read book Kept written by L. B. Plum and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman in love caught up in a whirlwind romance with a man in lust, their life together a flurry of obsession, betrayal and violence shaped by each of their dark upbringings. Drawn to the alluring and passionate demeanor of Jason Crosse, Sarah finds herself in an unexpected yet much desired marriage. Nevertheless, their honeymoon phase is only short lived and the union is immediately off to a rocky start. Little does Sarah realize, Jason is warped by a troubled past that promises to drag their lives into a damning pit of abuse, torture, and deception that will plague her life forever.

Download or read book Lopsided written by Sherry Ann Ferguson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-09-30 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do kids do when their lives are suddenly turned upside down and it is not their fault? As you are reading this book, it will be hard to wait for the next page as Lacy and her friends discover what they really have inside themselves; but don’t read ahead! Wait to be surprised at how these kids turn things right side up and even make a difference in the lives of other people.

Download or read book Topsy Turvy 24 written by Melissa J. Morgan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Topsy-Turvy Day at Camp Walla-Walla and lucky Brynn is head counselor for the day. As top banana she has the authority to do whatever she wants, so she schedules a romantic night swimming activity to squeeze in face time with her new crush, Ben. Now if only she could use her power to make Ben like her back . . .

Download or read book Sarah s Garden written by Lisa Smelter and published by Captured Muse Entertainment. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah Brewster is poised to restart her career after setting it aside to care for her ailing mother. Little did she suspect that her new position would bring her face to face with a man she finds interesting in so many ways, but also compel her to make a life-changing decision, and quickly at that. Sarah often reflects on the passion and wisdom shared by her beloved father as he guided her toward her own affinity for all things green and growing. Will she need to start over yet again? "Sarah's Garden" introduces the reader to the fictional town of Litton, Minnesota, as well as some of the essential characters central to the Love in Litton book series brought to you by author Lisa Smelter.

Download or read book Happy Memories written by L. Adams and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrell Michael O'Shannon worked at Suttons sawmill as a foreman and Colleen Bridgett Kelly was a governess for the Sutton children. There they met and fell in love in a storybook romance and later a solid marriage. Their aspirations to have a large farm and many sons to help them work it took an unexpected turn. They had three daughters, twins Lorna and Jenny, and six years later Sarah. In time they ultimately accumulated many acres, but the extent of their farming ended up with a horse, a dog, some chickens and barn cats. Their lives were fulfilled and their joys were many through the years. Lorna married a lawyer. They live in Glenwick, about fifty miles from home and have four children. Jenny lives about a half mile from home and has one daughter. Sarah built her house in the back acres of the old homestead, and has two children. Now the grandchildren arrive. Read the next seven books in this series to learn about where their lives take them through the years.

Download or read book Turnabout written by Fenwick High School and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Elm Creek Quilts Sampler written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-10-21 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three novels in the popular series. The Quilter's apprentice; Round robin; and the cross-country quilters.

Download or read book The Best Cellars List written by Reginald Jeffcoat and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best Cellars List is a compilation of short stories from the imagination of Reginald Jeffcoat. Though each story is fictional, every one of them is thoroughly laced with real people, places, and situations, making each story unique in its own right. Between being a full-time father and husband, this process took more than five years to complete. The Best Cellars List is a roller-coaster joyride through the mind of one of the best authors/storytellers of the twenty-first century, and Reggie hopes you have as much fun reading it as he did writing it.

Download or read book Firefly Glen written by Kathleen O'Brien and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winter Baby No wedding, no husband...and a baby on the way? After watching her perfectly planned life head straight down the toilet, teacher Sarah Lennox hightails it to a small town in the Adirondacks--only to find Sheriff Parker Tremaine complicating her life even more. But Parker is looking for the perfect woman, and Sarah's pretty sure that doesn't apply to a woman carrying another man's baby. Babes in Arms Playboy Griffin Cahill is a man's man--at least, until he finds himself taking care of his twin nephews. Now he can't even figure out which kid is which! Panicked, Griffin begs his old flame, Dr. Heather Delaney, to lend a capable hand. Despite her misgivings, Heather invites Griffin and his young charges to move into her house. Now Griffin is part of a family--the one place he doesn't want to be....

Download or read book The Funeral Makers written by Cathie Pelletier and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A crazy, rollicking whoop of a book, written with a poet's sensibility and deeply wacky down-home wisdom."-Lee Smith, author of The Last Girls A century after the impulsive McKinnon brothers set out to tame the Canadian wilderness and instead landed in Mattagash, Maine, their madcap legacy reigns supreme. It's 1959, and Pearl and Sicily McKinnon have gathered to plan a funeral for Marge, their older sister dying from the rare disease beriberi, thanks to her eccentric diet. Pearl, who skipped town with big-city dreams only to marry a funeral director, soon clashes with the long-suffering Sicily, who herself is coping with an unfaithful husband. To make matters worse, Sicily's teenage daughter is lusting after the town's blackest sheep, a ne'er-do-well twice her age. Brimming with darkly quirky humor and irresistible spunk, The Funeral Makers explores the inescapable ironies of American life and family dynamics and captures the spirit of a world that is as once familiar and quickly fading from view.

Download or read book The Quilter s Apprentice written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah, struggling to find a job and a sense of place in her new town, finds herself learning how to quilt from a cantankerous old woman who also teaches her about the deep love that can exist between friends.