Download or read book He Wanted the Moon written by Mimi Baird and published by Crown. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon to be a major motion picture, from Brad Pitt and Tony Kushner A Washington Post Best Book of 2015 A mid-century doctor's raw, unvarnished account of his own descent into madness, and his daughter's attempt to piece his life back together and make sense of her own. Texas-born and Harvard-educated, Dr. Perry Baird was a rising medical star in the late 1920s and 1930s. Early in his career, ahead of his time, he grew fascinated with identifying the biochemical root of manic depression, just as he began to suffer from it himself. By the time the results of his groundbreaking experiments were published, Dr. Baird had been institutionalized multiple times, his medical license revoked, and his wife and daughters estranged. He later received a lobotomy and died from a consequent seizure, his research incomplete, his achievements unrecognized. Mimi Baird grew up never fully knowing this story, as her family went silent about the father who had been absent for most of her childhood. Decades later, a string of extraordinary coincidences led to the recovery of a manuscript which Dr. Baird had worked on throughout his brutal institutionalization, confinement, and escape. This remarkable document, reflecting periods of both manic exhilaration and clear-headed health, presents a startling portrait of a man who was a uniquely astute observer of his own condition, struggling with a disease for which there was no cure, racing against time to unlock the key to treatment before his illness became impossible to manage. Fifty years after being told her father would forever be “ill” and “away,” Mimi Baird set off on a quest to piece together the memoir and the man. In time her fingers became stained with the lead of the pencil he had used to write his manuscript, as she devoted herself to understanding who he was, why he disappeared, and what legacy she had inherited. The result of his extraordinary record and her journey to bring his name to light is He Wanted the Moon, an unforgettable testament to the reaches of the mind and the redeeming power of a determined heart.

Download or read book Mimi s Book of Counting written by E. Clark and published by Andersen Press (UK). This book was released on 2002 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This counting book features a little monkey called Mimi. You are my one and only dumpling! says Grandma. But she has two jars of honey, three tins of chicken soup, and four oranges. We know, because Mimi counts them all.

Download or read book Make a Scene written by Mimi Grace and published by Mimi Grace. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faking this relationship should be a piece of cake. Retta Majors is having a bad day. But that’s to be expected when your ex gets engaged to your cousin. Instead of (totally) freaking out, Retta decides to attend the wedding with her amazing, faithful, and handsome boyfriend. One problem... He doesn’t exist. Duncan Gilmore is living his dream. His boxing gym is open for business, and he’s focused on success. The last thing on his mind is a relationship. That is until the beautiful baker next door makes him an offer so bizarre he can’t refuse. One weekend of pretending to be Retta’s boyfriend should be a piece of cake. However, shared kisses and some flirting start to blur the lines in their fake relationship. When their performance draws to a close, will they go their separate ways or return for an encore?

Download or read book Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me written by Richard Farina and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1996-05-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty, psychedelic, and telling novel of the 1960s Richard Fariña evokes the Sixties as precisely, wittily, and poignantly as F. Scott Fitzgerald captured the Jazz Age. The hero, Gnossus Pappadopoulis, weaves his way through the psychedelic landscape, encountering-among other things-mescaline, women, art, gluttony, falsehood, science, prayer, and, occasionally, truth. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Download or read book Mimi and Bear in the Snow written by Janee Trasler and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wherever Mimi goes, Bear is sure to be there—whether she is ice-skating, having fancy tea with the queen, or making a scary snow monster. But when Bear gets lost, poor Mimi is heartbroken. Luckily, the snow melts and Mimi and Bear are reunited. Janee Trasler's spare text and utterly adorable artwork will resonate with anyone who has ever lost a beloved toy.

Download or read book Happy Endings written by Mimi Dietrich and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must for every quilter's library, this is the classic book on finishing--back by popular demand! First published in 1987, this popular resource has sold more than 275,000 copies and is still the one quilters want. Well-known author and quiltmaking expert Mimi Dietrich shows you all you need to know about finishing quilts with style. Discover dozens of creative ways to finish your quilts, from easy to advanced Find terrific ideas for quilt backings, battings, bindings, and hanging sleeves Get creative with a great section on quilt borders Learn from Mimi Dietrich's "Happy Ending Hints," sprinkled throughout the book

Download or read book Mimi and Nanny written by Deniese Dennis and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 1 000 Foods To Eat Before You Die written by Mimi Sheraton and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate gift for the food lover. In the same way that 1,000 Places to See Before You Die reinvented the travel book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is a joyous, informative, dazzling, mouthwatering life list of the world’s best food. The long-awaited new book in the phenomenal 1,000 . . . Before You Die series, it’s the marriage of an irresistible subject with the perfect writer, Mimi Sheraton—award-winning cookbook author, grande dame of food journalism, and former restaurant critic for The New York Times. 1,000 Foods fully delivers on the promise of its title, selecting from the best cuisines around the world (French, Italian, Chinese, of course, but also Senegalese, Lebanese, Mongolian, Peruvian, and many more)—the tastes, ingredients, dishes, and restaurants that every reader should experience and dream about, whether it’s dinner at Chicago’s Alinea or the perfect empanada. In more than 1,000 pages and over 550 full-color photographs, it celebrates haute and snack, comforting and exotic, hyper-local and the universally enjoyed: a Tuscan plate of Fritto Misto. Saffron Buns for breakfast in downtown Stockholm. Bird’s Nest Soup. A frozen Milky Way. Black truffles from Le Périgord. Mimi Sheraton is highly opinionated, and has a gift for supporting her recommendations with smart, sensuous descriptions—you can almost taste what she’s tasted. You’ll want to eat your way through the book (after searching first for what you have already tried, and comparing notes). Then, following the romance, the practical: where to taste the dish or find the ingredient, and where to go for the best recipes, websites included.

Download or read book Mimi and Shu in I ll Race You written by Christian Trimmer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mimi the kitten and Shu the mouse set off on an epic race to win a spot in the Chinese Zodiac--and cupcakes.

Download or read book Mimi and Maty to the Rescue written by Brooke Smith and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a notebook from her Aunt Bee, on whose farm she rescued several animals last year, Mimi advertises that she is available to help other animals in need and soon she and her three-legged dog, Maty, are on the trail of a lost rat.

Download or read book Full Cicada Moon written by Marilyn Hilton and published by Dial Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1969 twelve-year-old Mimi and her family move to an all-white town in Vermont, where Mimi's mixed-race background and interest in "boyish" topics like astronomy make her feel like an outsider.

Download or read book Papa I Love You Because written by River Breeze River Breeze Press and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give Papa a Personalized Gift he'll Love! Papa will treasure this fill in the blank book. Prompts on the right side are easy to fill in for kids and are also perfect for adult children. Pages on the right can be left blank or can be used for photos, stickers, magazine cut-outs, or drawings. Your Papa will appreciate that you spent the time to make him a loving gift! Simple and sweet prompts will make filling out this book easy: You make me laugh when you _________ You taught me how to _________ You should win the best _________ award I love when my you and I ________ together I love to hear stories about your _________ And many more! Papas love it when you take the time to give him something truly thoughtful. This sweet book will take less than an hour to fill out but will show your Papa how much you appreciate him! This fill in the blank love book for Papa is perfect for: Papa's Birthday Gift Papa's Valentine Gift Papa Appreciation Gift Papa fill-in-blank book from Kids Papa fill in book from Adult Daughter Papa fill in book from Adult Son Kid Gifts for Papa Papa Christmas Gift Order Today!

Download or read book Be Not Afraid of Love written by Mimi Zhu and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Radical and revolutionary.” —Jonny Sun, New York Times bestselling author of Goodbye, Again A collection of powerful interconnected essays and affirmations that follow Mimi Zhu’s journey toward embodying and re-learning love after a violent romantic relationship, a stunning and provocative book that will guide and inspire readers to lean into love with softness In their early twenties, Mimi Zhu was a survivor of intimate-partner abuse. This left them broken, in search of healing and ways to re-learn love. This work is a testament to the strength and adaptability all humans possess, a tribute to love. Be Not Afraid of Love explores the intersections of love and fear in self-esteem, friendship, family dynamics, and romantic relationships, and extends out to its effects on society and the greater political realm. In sharing their own intimate encounters with oppression, healing, joy, and community, Mimi invites readers to reflect deeply on their own experiences as well, with the intention of acting as a guide to undoing the hurt or uncertainty within them. In this heartrending and revolutionary book, Mimi reminds us, be not afraid of love.

Download or read book Special Agent Francesca written by Mimi Barbour and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fast-paced, character-driven romantic suspense, introvert, Special Agent Francesca, moves to Las Vegas to escape her powerful, domineering mother. On arrival, multiple obstacles challenge her. She needs to approach a father she's never met, a man who doesn't even know she exists. Then she must play the role of a loving fiancee with a stranger. One who makes her question every unexpected emotion he provokes. Craving the chance for real undercover work, she grabs the opportunity to be involved in cleaning up gang corruption in a nasty neighborhood. When she poses as the new owner of a hotel, the deadly-dangerous situation ramps up and she's forced to fight her way from one conflict to the next. Sean Collins, Psychiatrist and LVPD Profiler, has never known anyone like Francesca Donovan. From first sight, he believes her to be a screwball but her beauty and maddening personality attracts him. Despite her prickly disposition, which gets them into a load of trouble, her rotten driving skills and her constant battles, he's hooked. Once he's roped into a mock engagement with her, his desire to make it real takes precedence over everything else in his world."

Download or read book Mimi written by Carol Baicker-McKee and published by Bloomsbury USA Childrens. This book was released on 2008-06-24 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mimi knows exactly what she likes: her stuffed bunny, her pet roly-poly bug (named Frank), eating bananas that are cut just-so...and forks. Young readers can spend a day with Mimi as she goes to preschool, plays with friends, and spends time with her family—all the while searching for Frank, who seems to have been lost along the way... Adorable 3-D art distinguishes the book, which is sure to be a natural read at naptime, bedtime, and story hour.

Download or read book The Mastery of Love CD written by Don Miguel Ruiz and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2005-01-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using inspirational stories to impart the ancient wisdom of the three Toltec masteries--awareness, transformation, and love--the author examines the common fallacies that can undermine love, and tells listeners how to gain wisdom, avoid fear, and end thebattle for control with their partners.

Download or read book I Love You As Much written by Laura Krauss Melmed and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-03-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a starred review, Publishers Weekly celebrated I Love You As Much㟡s a book that would "come in for wear and tear from the hugs of grateful young readers." This warm and touching lullaby that celebrates the love between mother and child has been a best–seller in hardcover and board book. Henri Sorensen's beautiful illustrations perfectly illuminate Laura Krauss Melmed's gentle words, in a book sure to be cherished. Ages 18 months+