Download or read book I M written by Isaac Mizrahi and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “In I.M., Isaac Mizrahi puts his life to paper with the same mix of spirit and wryness as the designs he popularized.” —Vanity Fair Isaac Mizrahi is sui generis: designer, cabaret performer, talk-show host, a TV celebrity. Yet ever since he shot to fame in the late 1980s, the private Isaac Mizrahi has remained under wraps. Until now. In I.M., Isaac Mizrahi offers a poignant, candid, and touching look back on his life so far. Growing up gay in a sheltered Syrian Jewish Orthodox family, Isaac had unique talents that ultimately drew him into fashion and later into celebrity circles that read like a who’s who of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries: Richard Avedon, Audrey Hepburn, Anna Wintour, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Meryl Streep, and Oprah Winfrey, to name only a few. In his elegant memoir, Isaac delves into his lifelong battles with weight, insomnia, and depression. He tells what it was like to be an out gay man in a homophobic age and to witness the ravaging effects of the AIDS epidemic. Brimming with intimate details and inimitable wit, Isaac's narrative reveals not just the glamour of his years, but the grit beneath the glitz. Rich with memorable stories from in and out of the spotlight, I.M. illuminates deep emotional truths.

Download or read book I Can Do It Myself written by Stephen Krensky and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come." —The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." —The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system’s “First & Best” Reading Program

Download or read book More Myself written by Alicia Keys and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate, revealing look at one artist’s journey from self-censorship to full expression As one of the most celebrated musicians in the world, Alicia Keys has enraptured the globe with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache—over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized her early career, the loss of privacy surrounding her romantic relationships, and the oppressive expectations of female perfection. Since Alicia rose to fame, her public persona has belied a deep personal truth: she has spent years not fully recognizing or honoring her own worth. After withholding parts of herself for so long, she is at last exploring the questions that live at the heart of her story: Who am I, really? And once I discover that truth, how can I become brave enough to embrace it? More Myself is part autobiography, part narrative documentary. Alicia’s journey is revealed not only through her own candid recounting, but also through vivid recollections from those who have walked alongside her. The result is a 360-degree perspective on Alicia’s path, from her girlhood in Hell’s Kitchen and Harlem to the process of growth and self-discovery that we all must navigate. In More Myself, Alicia shares her quest for truth—about herself, her past, and her shift from sacrificing her spirit to celebrating her worth. With the raw honesty that epitomizes Alicia’s artistry, More Myself is at once a riveting account and a clarion call to readers: to define themselves in a world that rarely encourages a true and unique identity.

Download or read book Whitman Illuminated Song of Myself written by Walt Whitman and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Walt Whitman's iconic Leaves of grass has earned a reputation as a sacred American text, so it's fitting that artist and illustrator Allen Crawford has illuminated--like the holy scriptures of medieval monks--the core of Whitman's masterpiece, "Song of myself". Crawford's handwritten text and illustrations intermingle in a way that's both surprising and wholly in tune with the spirit of the poem--exuberant, rough, and wild."--Book jacket.

Download or read book Ask a Manager written by Alison Green and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Download or read book Missions written by Howard Benjamin Grose and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Everybody s Pepys written by Samuel Pepys and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Samuel Pepys' FRS, MP, JP, (pron.: /pi?ps/;[1] 23 February 1633? 26 May 1703) was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is now most famous for the diary he kept for a decade while still a relatively young man. Although Pepys had no maritime experience, he rose by patronage, hard work and his talent for administration, to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and subsequently King James II. His influence and reforms at the Admiralty were important in the early professionalisation of the Royal Navy.[2] The detailed private diary Pepys kept from 1660 until 1669 was first published in the 19th century, and is one of the most important primary sources for the English Restoration period. It provides a combination of personal revelation and eyewitness accounts of great events, such as the Great Plague of London, the Second Dutch War and the Great Fire of London."--Wikipedia.

Download or read book Things I Say to Myself written by Dale Andrews and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a local TV talk show host and occasional standup comedian, author Dale Andrews has moved audiences to laughter and tears. Today, through his new book, he encourages anyone in the throes of contemporary life to make just one more day with dignity and purpose. Each morning, Andrews starts his day off with a simple written onepage statement of encouragement and insight into himself and others. Things I Say To Myself is a collection of some of those writings, and is written with respect to the many that serve in solo capacities in the fields of ministry, counseling, missions, social work, or just as a human being facing another day. Each page is a glimpse of the ongoing inner conversations that he uses to get through some of his most difficult and complex situations. With articles written in no particular order, Things I Say To Myself reflects lifes randomness, and the humor is that of positive resolve. Join him as he reflects on own spiritual journey with insights into the complexities of simply being human in this book.

Download or read book Saving Myself written by Arthur Hinty and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-01-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED, EDITED, REORDERED FOR 2013! With new essays! Arthur Hinty is fat, old and single. He wanted to change that. With the help of his friends and modern medicine, he tried. It hasn't been easy. As he went through the process of gastric bypass surgery, Hinty kept a brutally honest online journal that attracted thousands of readers worldwide. This book is made up of selected excerpts from those autobiographical, soul-searching writings. Down 155 pounds two years after surgery (with 50 to go), Hinty's physical and emotional journey continues. Written between October, 2005, and January, 2009, 'SAVING MYSELF' presents a pull-no-punches portrait of one middle-aged man's journey out of dark, lonely safety and into the brightness of a potentially amazing new life. It's a roller-coaster ride of emotion and opinion, always thought-provoking and quite often profane.

Download or read book Me Myself and Them written by Dan Mooney and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heart-wrenching, funny and fresh debut about human connection and the power of friendship Struggling to cope with a tragic loss, Denis Murphy has, for the past seven years, learned to live differently. His friends are used to his strict routines, like ironing his socks and lighting his fireplace every Sunday (even in the summer). His forlorn mother puts up with his strange “no touching” antics, even though all she wants is a hug from her son. Really, the only problem is the four monsters he has for roommates. This ragtag bunch run his life, determined to create chaos in his orderly world. Then Rebecca, Denis’s enigmatic ex-girlfriend from his former life, returns to town. Shocked to meet the new Denis—a broken man, unable to manage even the most basic social interactions—she becomes fixated on bringing back the funny, charismatic man she once loved. As Denis begins to emerge from his sheltered existence and rediscover the person he used to be, the monsters declare all-out war. Denis is finally forced to confront the demons that share his house, and his head. By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, Me, Myself and Them deftly explores mental illness with compassion and in entirely original terms. With wit and charm, Dan Mooney offers a wholly new perspective on the effects of grief and the power of human connection.

Download or read book I Love Myself written by Shivani and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When did we stop loving ourselves? Throughout their lives, women have been told to put others first and to judge themselves based on what others think. Too many women race desperately through life, trying to please others. Author Shivani once lived that life. She became an engineer, but that life didn't fulfil her. To make matters worse, she was in an unhappy relationship. Despite a successful career and her work as an international keynote speaker, Shivani, like many women, struggled with issues of self-esteem and self-love. During a trip to Nepal, Shivani realised that in order to know happiness, she had to learn to put herself first. Now a successful speaker author and mentor, she seeks to inspire every woman who has endured low self-esteem, abuse, betrayal, and more. Loving yourself is not a selfish act. By investing in your own selfworth, you can become a better mother, partner, grandmother, businesswoman, or employee. By putting yourself first, you can actually help others more effectively and joyfully. Women who truly love themselves are a great benefit and gift to their families, children, employers, and communities. The relationship you have with yourself is the longest and most important relationship you will have in your life. Are you ready to truly let go of your past? Are you ready to truly believe in yourself? Are you ready to evolve into the loving woman you've always wanted to be?

Download or read book Yuri Tama From Third Wheel to Trifecta The First written by toshizou and published by J-Novel Club. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yuna Momose and Rinka Aiba were made for each other, and their whole school knows it. Between Yuna's princess-like elegance and Rinka's prince-like charm, all their classmates see them as the ideal couple. Yotsuba Hazama is no exception to that, but she is exceptional in another way: she's somehow managed to become fast friends with both of them! Having the whole school's favorite ship as her two best friends isn't exactly easy, though. Not only does it make everyone treat Yotsuba like a particularly obnoxious third wheel, it makes her feel like one too! Or at least it does, until one day, Yuna asks her out. And then Rinka asks her out too! And Yotsuba, whose social anxiety never seems to kick in until after she's already messed something up...says yes to both of them, without sparing so much as a single thought for the consequences. Oops! Now Yotsuba only has one choice: keep her accidental two-timing under wraps and make both of her new girlfriends as happy as she possibly can!

Download or read book Octavius Mint and the Indigo Dragon written by William Stafford and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irrepressible, intergalactic good-time guy Octavius wakes in a grey room. He has many questions - not least of which is how he came to be there. Making good use of his quick wit and pretty face, Octavius embarks on a series of adventures in which he strives to uncover the secrets of his past and unravel the mystery of the Indigo Dragon. This funny and inventive story will entertain fans of science fiction, fantasy and saucy humour.

Download or read book Fast Fiction written by Denise Jaden and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writers flock to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) each November because it provides a procrastination-busting deadline. But only a fraction of the participants meet their goal. Denise Jaden was part of that fraction, writing first drafts of two subsequently published novels in that tight time frame. In Fast Fiction, she shows other writers how to do what she did, step-by-step, writer to writer. To ensure success, her program begins a month before the month of drafting. During this prep period writers think through plot, theme, characters, setting, etc. Then Jaden provides day-by-day coaching for the thirty-day drafting period. After writers “race to the finish,” they are not left high and dry. Jaden's “After the Draft” revision tips allow writers to determine if a draft is not just workable but compelling, so that they don't waste months or years developing it. Her camaraderie and skill allow Jaden to both instruct and inspire.

Download or read book A Bit of Myself written by Filomena Abys-Smith and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Bit of Myself is a memoir that was written, first and foremost, for my children so that they may better understand their ancestors and the passion for life that helped us become an American family. Through this journal, I share not only my most cherished and intimate memories but also memories of great struggle and heartbreak, hoping to reveal to the reader "a bit of myself." A Journey of Immigration - This memoir will take you on a journey from Bagnoli, Naples Italy, where I was born to immigrating to the US in search of the American Dream. You will walk the streets of the burning South Bronx, where I started my Americanization to my final destination of Westchester NY. Each chapter is filled with personal thoughts, poems and family recipe so that the reader may better understand the author and the struggle to becoming an American. Let's hold hands and fly into the arms of Lady Liberty. Always Live with passion. Filomena Abys-Smith The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvTbtEEBzTY

Download or read book Harlequin Desire November 2016 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Maisey Yates and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! HOLD ME, COWBOY by Maisey Yates Copper Ridge Rich-as-sin cowboy Sam McCormack wants nothing to do with ice princess Madison West, but when they’re snowed in together at a mountain retreat, their red-hot attraction quickly burns through all their misconceptions… HIS SECRETARY’S LITTLE SECRET by Catherine Mann The Lourdes Brothers of Key Largo Organizing Easton Lourdes’s workaholic life is a full-time job, and secretary Portia Soto is the best at keeping things professional. But when a hurricane sends her into her boss’s arms—and his bed—the consequences will change everything… HIS PREGNANT CHRISTMAS BRIDE by Olivia Gates The Billionaires of Black Castle Ivan left the woman he loved once, to protect them both. But when he saves her from an attack, he can no longer stay away. Will keeping Anastasia as his bride mean overcoming the sinister events that shaped him? Look for Harlequin® Desire’s November 2016 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes!

Download or read book Baby It s Christmas Hold Me Cowboy written by Susan Mallery and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ’TIS THE SEASON Dr. Kelly Hall had lost all hope of ever having a family—until single father Tanner Malone burst into her hospital and asked her how to raise his newborn daughter. What else could she do, so soon before Christmas, but lend her expertise to the gorgeous contractor? His charming smiles and come-hither glances draw her like a moth to a flame, but she’s in no position to get involved with anyone. After a devastating heartbreak, Kelly has given up on happiness. Nonetheless, Kelly can’t deny the attraction…or the hope she’ll get the husband and family she’s always longed for. As the days move closer to Christmas, it’s clear to Kelly that Tanner —and his daughter—is what’s missing from her life. First published as Their Little Princess by Silhouette Books in 2000. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Hold Me, Cowboy by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates The last thing Madison West expected was to be stranded for Christmas, let alone snowed in with a cowboy who drives her wild. His proposal: twelve days of hot sex before Christmas! But will it ever be enough?