Download or read book The Peruvian Notebooks written by Braulio Mu–oz and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Antonio Alday Gutierrez dreams of great success when coming to America, he accepts work as a security guard at a shopping mall and lives in a modest apartment. To soften the bleak reality of his disappointing life, Antonio invents a privileged Peruvian past to mislead his new American friends. He also sends letters to his family in Peru boasting of a thriving business and large home. This double deception leads Antonio to commit an act of desperation to conceal the drab reality of his new American life. Told in a series of flashbacks, letters, and excerpts from notebooks, this epistolary novel takes readers on a cultural and spiritual journey, touching on themes of self-identity, memory, border crossing, and death. Munoz layers the narrative with various voices, times, and places to offer a profound vision of the immigrant experience. One of the first immigrant stories told from the Peruvian point of view, this novel provides a portrait of ambition, self-deception, and acceptance.

Download or read book The Notebooks written by Michelle Berry and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2010-08-13 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of the Paris Review, The Notebooks is an exciting collection of original short fiction and in-depth interviews from Canada’s most celebrated and innovative young writers. A provocative examination of the writer’s life in the twenty-first century, The Notebooks charts a new direction in Canadian literature. It brings together a unique collection of accomplished fiction, ranging from the classic storytelling of Michael Redhill to the more experimental style of Lynn Crosbie. In his keenly observed story “Seratonin,” Russell Smith captures the sensuous pleasures and dizzying energy of the rave scene. “Big Trash Day,” a hybrid of fiction and poetry by Esta Spalding, is a devastating commentary on poverty and a striking portrait of the shorthand that develops within intimate relationships. In a sample from a novel-in-progress, Yann Martel shares the process through which rough sketches become realized characters, and disparate moments become fleshed-out scenes. The interviews, remarkable for their honesty and insight, bring us into the writer’s world, revealing the passion and inspiration that motivates these young writers, as well as the hardships they endure in pursuit of their art. By asking thoughtful and probing questions, Michelle Berry and Natalee Caple elicit frank and intriguing details of how writers work, structure their days, and order their physical space to facilitate the act of writing. Many of the authors here explore the impact of technological innovation and mass culture on contemporary fiction, as well as the influence of various art forms on the way they imagine stories. The writers in The Notebooks speak candidly about their political engagement, their passion for writing, and their desire to produce art that will last. Contributors: Catherine Bush, Eliza Clark, Lynn Coady, Lynn Crosbie, Steven Heighton, Yann Martel, Derek McCormack, Hal Niedzviecki, Andrew Pyper, Michael Redhill, Eden Robinson, Russell Smith, Esta Spalding, Michael Turner, R.M. Vaughan, Michael Winter, Marnie Woodrow "These seventeen writers come from different backgrounds, different parts of the country, have different lifestyles, and write very different kinds of fiction, yet the connections between them are still plentiful. As a group they are highly engaged with the world around them, politically sophisticated, intelligent, modest about their potential success, and passionate about the act of writing. We hope that The Notebooks inspires an ongoing discussion with young writers at work and answers some of the silent questions that readers have longed to ask." -- From the Introduction

Download or read book Visions and Vanilla Cappuccino written by Jinty James and published by Jinty James. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was formerly called Cappuccino Corpse. If you like reading clean paranormal murder mysteries featuring a good witch, mystical cats, and fun sidekicks, then this might be the perfect series for you! The local coffee festival has people buzzing – but for all the wrong reasons. When an obnoxious radio personality is murdered, all signs point to Maddie, barista and witch, being the culprit! Maddie, Trixie (her familiar), and Suzanne (her best friend) are determined to clear Maddie’s name, and investigate their fellow competitors. But with only two spells under her belt, can Maddie unmask the killer? It will take the combined efforts of the trio to discover who the murderer is – before it’s too late! You may also enjoy: Spells and Spiced Latte - A Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery – Maddie Goodwell 1 Magic and Mocha - A Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery – Maddie Goodwell 3 Enchantments and Espresso - A Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery – Maddie Goodwell 4 Familiars and French Roast - A Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery – Maddie Goodwell 5

Download or read book The Legend of the Teenage Sages written by Jacob Cortez and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six teenagers are on their way to an adventure of skill, truth, and love. Becca, Jake, Mike, and Toni have all been the greatest friends to each other longer than each of them could remember. When these teens stumble upon a cave, their adventure will finally ignite. Gifted with special powers, they will test their skills of spreading good. The four stumble upon two already gifted teenagers, and soon find that they had gained their powers from the same place. Met by Destiny, Rachel and Josh, twins by birth, join the others in a quest for survival and a quest to save their parents from the true evil that took them. Meeting Jasmine, Queen Guardian Angel of the Heavens, the teens now know they are Sages.chosen to send evil back where it belongs. But in order to do this they must unlock the door to the Temple of Destiny, built by the Ancient Sages in the Guardian Angel Heavens. They are now on a quest to find the hidden keys to unlock the door of truth and also unlocking the truth buried deep inside themselves. But at the same time, they have to bring someone back into the light, from the deep and sorrowing darkness. The teens are soon helped by the Ancient Protectors of the Sages who lead them in the right direction to succeed in their quest. They will learn much, and travel to many places, including mythical lands. They will meet many beings that they could never have imagined. They still have so many more secrets to uncover about and around them. The teens-the Sages-have a Destiny far greater than any, and far too long and unique to ever think of completing. But can they succeed? The fate of all beings may rely on them.

Download or read book The Notebooks of Honora Gorman written by Linda Mahkovec and published by Bublish, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-10-21 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not a love story—and yet a story of love. Love for a city, the artist’s way, and dreams. When the indomitable, though introverted, Honora Gorman moves to New York City to pursue the writer’s path, she is both awed and overwhelmed by the city’s beauty and energy. Yet she’s convinced that this is the place where her true self will finally emerge. Her beloved notebooks will chronicle her at-long-last journey. Over the course of several decades, her path often veers and detours as she stumbles over the obstacles of jobs, love, places to live, growing older, and the sense that time is running out. Yet pushing her ever forward is the exuberant persistence of storytelling—her “conversation with life”—and her do-or-die determination to stay true to her dreams. Will she triumph in the end? Are such dreams attainable? The result is the fanciful story of Honora’s writing life woven together with fairytales, whimsy, and wonder.

Download or read book Your First Notebook PC written by Michael R. Miller and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a notebook PC is different from using a desktop PC. Not only are the keyboard and screen smaller, you have to deal with battery life, notebook security, connecting to the Internet at Wi-Fi hot spots, and figuring out how to enter numbers without a numeric keypad. How do you do what you need to do on your new notebook PC? Your First Notebook PC is the solution to your problems. This book focuses on how to shop for, set up, and use a new notebook PC. You’ll learn all about different types of notebooks, unique notebook features, and useful notebook accessories. You’ll also discover how to get the most out of your notebook at home, at the office, and on the road–and how to troubleshoot any problems you might encounter! Your First Notebook PC shows you how to: • Choose the right type of notebook for your needs • Set up and configure a new notebook • Use Windows Vista and its notebook-specific features • Connect your notebook to a wireless home network and the Internet • Share files and folders with other users–and sync your files between two PCs • Use your notebook to listen to music and play DVD movies • Connect your notebook to an office network–and use it for essential business operations • Use your notebook to give PowerPoint presentations • Connect your notebook to a public Wi-Fi hot spot–and send and receive email from any location • Keep your notebook secure when traveling • Extend the life of your notebook’s battery • Upgrade your notebook’s hardware • Troubleshoot common problems

Download or read book The Nature Notebooks written by Don Mitchell and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eco-terrorism comes to the Green Mountain State in a chilling novel of good intentions and tragic consequences.

Download or read book Perfect on Paper written by Gillian Harvey and published by Orion. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Charming and relatable' SOPHIE COUSENS Totally relatable, totally uplifting, totally a must-read' TRACY BLOOM 'Brilliantly funny and engaging' NICOLA GILL 'The perfect escapist read' EMMA MURRAY 'Hilarious, uplifting and relatable' JESSICA RYN 'Fabulously funny... a perfect escapist read' ANNA BELL 'Heartwarming, funny and completely relatable, I couldn't put it down!' LUCY VINE It's time to shake things up a little... Clare Bailey's life is perfect. Successful career, loving husband, two kids and a gorgeous townhouse. At least, that's how it looks from the outside. In fact, she's never felt more invisible. Her boss barely remembers her name, her husband is distracted by his new TV job and her daughter has never found her more embarrassing! But when she's given a chance to turn her life upside-down she wonders whether she should risk everything she loves for a life that's more than just 'perfect on paper'...? Praise for Gillian Harvey: 'Just the escapism we need right now' EVENING STANDARD 'A perfect weekend read' GRAZIA 'Funny and uplifting' BELLA 'Made me laugh out loud so many times!' Lucy Vine 'Feel-good, funny, and very relatable' Anna Bell 'Funny and honest' Elizabeth Buchan

Download or read book Burning Intuition written by Makenzi Fisk and published by Mischievous Books. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Two in the Intuition Series A man is behind bars for crimes he didn't commit. A manipulative killer walks free Rural Minnesota police officer, Erin Ericsson, has been on the trail of this elusive criminal before. She knows there will be more crimes, and more victims. This time, she must catch the killer. At her side is her girlfriend, Alyssa Brody, who has been blessed, or cursed, with a gift. Allie's talent might lead them to the murderer if she can learn to control it. And if the volatile connection doesn't shatter them both. Their pursuit takes them across the Canadian border to the bustling city of Winnipeg. This is Allie's comfort zone but Erin is out of her depth in the urban environment. Can they overcome the obstacles before the killer strikes again… or targets them? Who will die? Book One in this series: Just Intuition

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Download or read book Keeping Found Things Found The Study and Practice of Personal Information Management written by William Jones and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping Found Things Found: The Study and Practice of Personal Information Management is the first comprehensive book on new 'favorite child' of R&D at Microsoft and elsewhere, personal information management (PIM). It provides a comprehensive overview of PIM as both a study and a practice of the activities people do, and need to be doing, so that information can work for them in their daily lives. It explores what good and better PIM looks like, and how to measure improvements. It presents key questions to consider when evaluating any new PIM informational tools or systems. This book is designed for R&D professionals in HCI, data mining and data management, information retrieval, and related areas, plus developers of tools and software that include PIM solutions. - Focuses exclusively on one of the most interesting and challenging problems in today's world - Explores what good and better PIM looks like, and how to measure improvements - Presents key questions to consider when evaluating any new PIM informational tools or systems

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Download or read book Evil Dead Center written by Carole laFavor and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Ojibwa woman has been found dead on the outskirts of the Minnesota Red Earth Reservation. The coroner ruled the death a suicide, but after an ex-lover comes back into her life saying foul play was involved, Renee LaRoche wants to prove otherwise. As the events begin to unfold, Renee conducts a presumably normal welfare check on a young Ojibwa boy in foster care. After she learns the boy has suffered abuse, Renee finds herself amid an investigation into the foster care system and the deep trauma it has inflicted on the Ojibwa people. As Renee uncovers horrible truths, she must work through her own childhood issues to help shine a light on the dark web she has stumbled into.

Download or read book The King of Gravesend The Trilogy written by Peter Draper and published by Peter Draper. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three books in the series, are combined into one awesome compendium. This edition contains some of the artworks that I used as inspiration in writing the book and a few teaks on the characters, but only a few. It follows the adventures of Chuds Douglas, recently deported back to the UK and finding himself back in Gravesend, where he was born and raised and, once upon a time, used to be someone in the town. However his old businesses have been taken over by a ruthless family gang who operate in a way that Chuds cannot simply stand by and watch. Can he get his old reputation and business back? Will his actions trigger events that take him abroad and inspire even greater adventures and risks. The three books build to a crescendo, and will keep you enthralled to the last page...

Download or read book The King of Gravesend written by Peter Draper and published by Peter Draper. This book was released on 2022-05-29 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles “Chuds” Douglas is deported from the USA and finds himself back in Britain, after almost 20 years away, with just a small bag of clothes and 200 Canadian Dollars in his pocket. He used to be a somebody, he used to be like royalty in his home town, but when he returns so many things have changed. While many of his old friends are still there, a new family has taken over many of his old “business interests”. Can he get back to the top of his game? Can he, once again, become the King of Gravesend?

Download or read book Georgia Jacobs Rise of Power written by Tim Gallagher and published by GallaPublishing. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical adventure about a young woman discovering her hidden powers. Unbeknownst to Georgia Jacobs, her family history in witchcraft makes her the best choice to help Alan Jarre & the secret wizard society of Devil's Head Valley destroy an evil spirit, conjured up to help rebuild a failing fracking empire in Colorado. Follow her magical and inspiring journey changing from a self-doubting college student to a confident and powerful witch who takes on the evil rogue wizard, Lord Decker.

Download or read book The Cappuccino Club at Jacob s Well written by Ron Willis and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newspapers evolve as societal norms shift. The same is true for newspapermen. Former journalists Charlie Benskin, now a private detective, and Bill Proude, now a marketing consultant, meet by chance in York more than two decades after working together. Their life experiences have twisted and spun them in distinct directions as their dreams, relationships, and interests took them down two separate, circuitous roads. What is the common thread that binds these two together? The Cappuccino Club at a caf called Jacob's Well. A writers' group named The Cappuccino Club may sound innocent enough, but when author Ron Willis weaves a bottle fight, suicide, and a train crash into the story line, what was once considered harmless turns dangerous and riveting. A killing spree aimed at women aged 99 turns The Cappuccino Club at Jacob's Well into a page-turner that grasps and holds its readers' attention until the stunning final line. Author Ron Willis has been writing since he was seven years old. His talent piloted him to a successful career as a newspaperman, and now as a novelist. His first book, Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes, fascinated its readers with explanations of the greatest mystery surrounding the cricket rivalry between England and Australia. Look forward to a Charlie Benskin trilogy that will be full of continuing private-eye intrigue, set in England and Western Australia. Publisher's website: http: //www.eloquentbooks.com/TheCappuccinoClubAtJacobsWell.html