Download or read book Grandma s Charms written by Stephanie Trolle and published by Author House. This book was released on 2008-02-22 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a biography story about my Grandmother Friedemann. She was proud of her gold charm bracelet on which she had a charm for every member of the family...except for me. She was mean-spirited but had a powerful personality. She wreaked havoc everywhere she went. As a young adult, she was told she would be unable to walk after breaking her hip. She defied her doctors and walked anyway. She also sewed her skirts to hide her limp. She was too proud to let anyone see any flaws. I always wanted to be with her and go on adventures with her. Never boring, always controversial, she was alluring and charming. I wrote this book to show my youngest sister and brother what she was like as she died at the age of 58 in 1969, several years before they were born.
Download or read book Grandma s Jewelry Box written by Linda Breiner Milstein and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lift-the-flap book in the guise of an old-fashioned jewelry box enables curious young readers to uncover such keepsakes as a charm bracelet, a pair of opera glasses, a baseball card, and a box containing baby teeth
Download or read book Charm written by Julia Sonnevend and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The utilization—and weaponization—of charm in contemporary global politics Politics is a site of performance, and contemporary politicians often perform the role of a regular person—perhaps someone we would like to have a beer with. They win elections not because of the elevated rhetorical performances we often associate with charisma (“ask not what your country can do for you”), but because of something more ordinary and relatable. The everyday magic spell that politicians cast using mass and social media is what sociologist Julia Sonnevend calls “charm.” In this engaging and enlightening book, Sonnevend explores charm (and the related “charm offensive”) as a keyword of contemporary global politics. Successful political leaders deploy this form of personal magnetism—which relies on proximity to political tribes and manifests across a variety of media platforms—to appear authentic and accessible in their quest for power. Sonnevend examines the mediated self-representations of a set of liberal, illiberal, and authoritarian political leaders, past and present: New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, and Germany’s Angela Merkel. She considers how charm (or the lack of it) is wielded as a political tool, and the ways charm is weaponized to shape the international image of a country, potentially influencing decisions about military aid, trade, and even tourism. Sonnevend argues that charm will shape the future of democracy worldwide, as political values will be increasingly embodied by mediated personalities. These figures will rise and fall, often fading into irrelevance; but if we do not understand charm’s political power, we cannot grasp today’s fragile political moment.
Download or read book School of Charm written by Lisa Ann Scott and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ingrid Law, Clare Vanderpool, and Rebecca Stead. Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddy's girl, so when he dies she pins her hopes on winning a beauty pageant to show her family of southern belles that she still belongs. But she'd rather be covered in mud than makeup! Can a rough-and-tumble girl ever become a beauty queen? A universal story about finding your place in the world, School of Charm explores themes of loss, family, and friendship.
Download or read book The Cowboy Charm written by Sinclair Jayne and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All work and no play is not how this cowboy intends to spend his day… Former special forces soldier Ryder Lea has dedicated his life to serving others. Now honorably discharged, he’s looking to return to his cowboy roots to work as a rodeo stock contractor and travel the country he’s spent years protecting. But first, he has an obligation in Marietta, Montana to his fallen commanding officer. Surely completing a few hours of community service won’t be that challenging? Physical therapist Edison Martin is short-staffed and underwhelmed when the tall, broad-shouldered cowboy with the ‘awe shucks’ smile swaggers into her clinic as her latest community-service volunteer. She needs trained help, not eye-candy. And Ryder reminds Edi of everything she’s lost and every man who’s done her wrong. Bound by duty and compassionate by nature, Ryder dives into his temporary role with humor and enthusiasm. His motto: make a difference. But what will it take to get statuesque, super serious Edi to smile and remember that each day is a gift?
Download or read book Confessions of the Sisterhood written by J.C. Smith and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-11-22 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Which sister are you? Are you Rose? Shes the eldest sister who is in a constant struggle with her career and her family. Rose has built a promising career in California, but she is pulled back home due to her mothers illness. Are you Kacy? Shes the middle sister, recently divorced and starting her life over. Shes the caretaker and the peacemaker. If shes not taking care of her ill mother, shes trying to keep her two sisters from killing each other. Are you Gina? Shes the youngest sister, wild and free. She has no responsibility and enjoys her parties."
Download or read book The Charm of Scandinavia written by Francis Edward Clark and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of fictitious letters to "Judicia" based on the author's actual travel experiences and observations.
Download or read book Three Classic Silent Screen Comedies Starring Harold Lloyd written by Donald W. McCaffrey and published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. This book was released on 1976 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this book is on three of Harold Lloyd's features, Grandma's Boy (1922), Safety Last (1923), and The Freshman (1925), and it presents a thorough investigation of the structure, characters, and comic techniques employed in these films.
Download or read book Love For His Cute Wife written by Luo YingBingFen and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eldest sister, Tang XIang, who carried the responsibility of the boss of Ming Du Middle School, was recognized as a bad girl when she fought and skipped classes. When her uncle, Bai Lian, framed her and was preparing to counterattack, she met with an omnipotent old man, Peng Nanzi. One of them wanted revenge, got rid of the evil uncle, while the other wanted to avoid marriage, so she returned to the battlefield as soon as possible. She looked at each other for a second and gave a devilish smile.
Download or read book The Chimney Sweep Charm written by Marcia Lynn McClure and published by Distractions Ink. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was the muffled sound of audience members standing up, and Baylee and Candice turned to look behind them. "Holy smokes!" Baylee breathed. "It's like a Navy SEAL convention or something," Candice added. And it was! Baylee couldn't believe that over twenty-five of the people in the orientation audience were tall, dark, handsome, buff guys dressed all in black. Each man stood with his feet apart and hands held at his back-similar if not exactly like a military "at ease" stance. "They're all packing heat too," Baylee whispered to Candice as she noted all the holstered sidearms. "I guess Mr. O'Sullivan wants to be prepared," Candice said. "I suppose you girls are all wowed now, right?" Tate said from the front row. "Let's see," Candice began, looking to Tate and feigning an expression of thoughtfulness. "Let's say I'm being assaulted by some weirdo in the street...and who am I going to look to for protection? One of these guys?" she said, nodding toward the security staff. "Or you, Tate? You...who freaked out in June when we were in New York and you thought some guy was looking at you funny. You freaked out and slammed Megan's finger in the door and cut it off! Who do you think I'm going to trust?" "It was an accident, and you know it," Tate grumbled. Baylee did know it. Still, she found her eyes glancing down the row of chairs in front of her to Megan-to the missing first joint and fingertip on her right hand. "Yeah, it was," Candice admitted. "But you still cared more about yourself than Megan. The guy was stalking Megan...not you. Real heroic, Tate. Way to go to instilling a sense of confidence in me that you would have my back." "Whatever," Tate grumbled, turning around in his seat to pout. "Thank you," Brian said to his men. Baylee watched as the security staff sat down in unison. "So there you have it...our extra security staff for the next two months. As I said, if you need assistance...just grab a chimney sweep." Baylee giggled. "Grab a cab, grab a snack...grab a chimney sweep." Candice giggled too. "And you know what? I just figured out what I want for Christmas." "Absolutely," Baylee agreed. "I'll never ring 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' with the same mental pictures again."
Download or read book On Grandma s Porch written by Deborah Smith and published by BelleBooks. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories and "True Facts" about growing up Southern in the good old days. More than a dozen southern authors contribute warm, nostalgic stories and fun trivia about "the era before shopping malls, Disney, and Wal-Mart." Includes the authors' favorite nostalgic recipes.
Download or read book A Winter Wonderland written by Fern Michaels and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of four Christmas love stories includes Fern Michaels' "A Winter Wonderland," in which Angelica Shepard wakes up in the hospital after an accident with only the memory of the handsome angel who saved her.
Download or read book Love Charms written by Margaret Clark and published by Random House Australia. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an everyday girl - short, with freckles, mud-puddle eyes and the kind of mind Sherlock Holmes would kill for - and you have the heroine of another light-hearted whodunit for Independent Readers. Laura's adventurous grandmother sends her a birthday charm to add to her silver bracelet, just as she does each year. This time it's a golden cat and it's gorgeous! But at her birthday sleepover someone steals it. Does the thief belong to the Populars or the Fringes ...the two competing girl groups at the party?Luckily, Laura's mother is a private investigatorand takes time out from tracking down the One-Eyed One-Armed bandit to help her with ideas.
Download or read book The Season of Second Chances written by Kristina McMorris and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of holiday novels and Christmas collections, a new Christmas collection full of joy, love and the miracle of second chances. THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTOR by Kristina McMorris Jenna Matthews has made a career of decluttering other people’s lives. After a childhood marked by her mother’s hoarding, it feels satisfying to sort and evaluate possessions. Some items, however, defy simple categories—like the shoebox of WWII memorabilia she finds in an elderly client’s home. Nestled alongside a Bronze Star is a photograph of a blushing army nurse and an adoring young serviceman. Estelle Porter, the box’s owner, becomes curiously tightlipped at Jenna’s discovery. Even Estelle’s grandson, Reece, knows nothing about this secret in her past. But as Jenna delves deeper, she pieces together Estelle’s heartrending story—one that paves new, unexpected paths for many. GIFTED by T. Greenwood Christmas Eve in New York City is a portrait in holiday cheer. Yet Alex, a young ballerina who’s just been ousted from her ballet company, is contemplating a bittersweet homecoming—until she crosses paths with a stranger. At eighty, Simone’s memory is rapidly failing, but something has led her back to the place where she began her career as a professional violinist. Different as they may be, both women understand the nature of ambition and self-doubt, joy, and regret. And in a moment of grace, in a place where journeys begin, each will be reminded of what matters most . . .
Download or read book Poetry and Prose from an Appalachian State of Mind written by Joan Berry and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Joan Berry speaks of her Appalachian roots in her recently released book of poetry and prose. Her poetry has appeared in numerous poetry reviews, literary magazines, anthologies, and newspapers and now appears as a collected work in Poetry & Prose from an Appalachian State of Mind, in which a variety of topics are put to verse. The book cover features "Red Start Morning," a painting by Ms Berry.
Download or read book Curly Grandma s Letters written by Anita Bryce and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communicating is fun and easy. Find out how simple it is in this easy-to-understand guide to penning your life story. A great gift for grandparents!
Download or read book A Bouquet of Charm written by Sienna Carr and published by Sienna Carr. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's not looking for Mr. Right. She's not looking for anyone. But when a charismatic stranger rescues her from the oddest of places, Mackenzie is forced out of her comfort zone. While delivering flowers to an event, Mackenzie meets a guest who unexpectedly charms her. He's different. He's not pushy, or insistent, or boring. Adam Hartman isn't looking for love, even though he's a 'Love Doctor.' But when he meets the beautiful florist in the oddest of circumstances, he can't get her out of his mind. Mackenzie has scars from her past. She keeps her guard down, not wanting to get close to anyone. Sensing her wariness, Adam backs off, quickly learning that she wouldn't approve of what he does for a living. Besides, a relationship based on a secret isn't the key to long lasting happiness. A Bouquet of Charm is a small town women's fiction romance with a HEA.
