Download or read book How Much I Love written by Marie Force and published by HTJB, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wyatt My name is Wyatt Blake. I'm a cardiothoracic surgeon in Phoenix. When I was 17, I had a heart transplant that saved my life. That's not something I tell just anyone, because I hate being defined by the illness that ruled the first half of my life. The average life expectancy for a transplant patient is 11 years. I'm 34, and in case math isn't your thing, that puts me about six years past my expiration date when I spend a weekend at my buddy Jason's wedding in Miami and meet the sexiest bridesmaid in the history of sexy bridesmaids. Dee Giordino. She's sweet, kind, loving and drop-dead gorgeous. I love every minute I spend with her. We had so much fun together at the wedding, and when I invited her back to my room after, we had the best night I've ever had with anyone. And now I can't stop thinking about her or texting her or wishing our one-night stand could somehow be more, even though "more" isn't in my vocabulary. When Jason tells me there's an opening in my specialty at his hospital, I come running back to Miami to interview for the job. And to see Dee again, even though I know that's completely unfair to her. In light of my situation, I've become the king of the one-night stand. It wouldn't be fair to drag someone else into my reality when my future is so uncertain. But Dee, she's different from the beginning, and maybe, just maybe, I might have to break all my rules for her... Fair or not.

Download or read book The Perfect Shot written by Elaine Marie Alphin and published by Carolrhoda Lab ®. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Someone murdered Brian's girfriend, Amanda. The police think it was her father. Brian isn’t so sure. But everyone he knows is telling him to move on, get over it, focus on the present. Focus on basketball. Focus on hitting the perfect shot. Brian hopes that the system will work for Amanda and her father. An innocent man couldn’t be wrongly convicted, could he? But then Brian does a school project on Leo Frank, a Jewish man lynched decades ago for the murder of a teenage girl—a murder he didn’t commit. Worse still, Brian’s teammate Julius gets arrested for nothing more than being a black kid in the wrong place at the wrong time. Brian can’t deny any longer that the system is flawed. As Amanda’s father goes on trial, Brian admits to himself that he knows something that could break the case. But if he comes forward, will the real killer try for another perfect shot—this time against Brian?

Download or read book written by Celeste Graves and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celeste Graves was born in Magnolia, Texas August 30, 1919. She graduated from high school in 1935 at the age of 15. There were only eight in her graduating class. She left Magnolia for periods of time for college, World War II, and the Korean War. Her husband was a radioman in the U. S. Navy and they lived in various areas of California. They decided they wanted to raise their children in the country, thus the move back to Magnolia. During World War II she was a dispatcher for the Civilian Pilot Training Program for Aviation Enterprises at Municipal Airport. They were awarded the contract to train young ladies to ferry airplanes during the war to relieve male pilots for overseas duty. In June 1952 Celeste began her career as a superintendent's secretary for the Magnolia Independent School District. She worked in that capacity for 34 years, retiring in 1985. Since retiring she has continued to work half-time for the district. She is an active member of the Magnolia Beautification/Historical Committee serving as Secretary/Treasurer for the past ten years.

Download or read book The High 5 Habit written by Mel Robbins and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller now in paperback! In her global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins taught millions of people around the world the five second secret to motivation. And in her latest bestseller, she shares another simple, proven tool you can use to take control of your life: The High 5 Habit. This isn’t a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You’re already doing that. Cheering for your favorite teams. Celebrating your friends. Supporting the people you love as they go after what they want. But imagine giving that same love and encouragement to yourself. Or even better, making it a daily habit. In this book, you will learn more than a dozen powerful ways to high five the most important person in your life, the one who is staring back at you in the mirror: YOURSELF. Using her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that the High 5 Habit continues to create in people’s lives around the world, Mel teaches you how to make believing in yourself a habit you practice every day. The High 5 Habit is a holistic approach to life that changes your attitude, your mindset, and your behavior. So be prepared to laugh, learn, and launch yourself into a more confident, happy, and fulfilling life.

Download or read book A Tipsy Fairy Tale written by Peter E. Murphy and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-11-07 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of his mother's passing, Peter Murphy's childhood plunged into chaos. Suffering from neglect, abuse, and a lack of stability, he endured a series of hardships. Murphy was kidnapped at gunpoint, broke half a dozen ribs in a freak accident, and found himself indebted to the Mafia. While as a young teen he turned to painkillers and alcohol to cope, he also developed an unexpected affinity for poetry that eventually transformed his life. This memoir follows Murphy's journey as he deciphers the grief, shame and loss that permeated his childhood. Still a young man, he left the violence of New York for the bloodstained streets of Northern Ireland during the height of The Troubles. As he unraveled the mystery surrounding his mother's death, he reached his lowest point living in a Welsh commune, with little hope of escaping the throes of substance abuse. Written with poetic insight, Murphy's story is one of redemption, recovery, and finding faith in hardship.

Download or read book Inspiring Women Purpose Passion and Power in Professionalism written by Marie Fratoni and published by Hybrid Global Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring women are all around us, and I invite you to take notice of their brilliance and the difference they make in our world. This group of contributing authors has demonstrated longevity in their commitment to excellence, moving through difficult challenges, and overcoming personal and professional obstacles. It’s our hope that you enjoy their stories and are touched and moved in a way that you, too, choose to be inspiring to others.

Download or read book Ghost Soldier written by Elaine Marie Alphin and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ghost of a young soldier from the Civil War haunts a troubled teen. "I sat up. The jagged trenches were only soft grassy depressions in the sunny battlefield park. I felt tears burn my eyes, the relief was so strong, and then the misery of losing the ghost hit me." Alexander has the ability to see ghosts. But it's been several years since his last encounter. When he reluctantly joins his father on a long trip away from home, a surprise awaits him. In the unfamiliar territory of North Carolina, Alexander is confronted by the ghost of a young soldier who lost his life in the Civil War. As an unusual friendship develops between the two, Alexander is drawn into a new reality where he comes face to face with the haunting past of his soldier friend. But can Alexander help this troubled ghost, and can he, finally, come to terms with his own disturbing past? With deftness and insight, Elaine Marie Alphin tells a gripping story that weaves the supernatural with the historical. Ghost story fans and Civil War buffs alike are in for a real treat. Ghost Soldier is a nominee for the 2002 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery.

Download or read book How Much I Feel written by Marie Force and published by HTJB, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First impressions can be truly deceiving... Is it possible the brash doctor might be worth a second look? Carmen Babysitting a handsome, arrogant neurosurgeon isn’t how I imagined my first day at Miami-Dade General Hospital. After the tragic loss of my husband, I’ve focused on starting my dream career. Dr. Jason Northup isn’t going to mess up my plans, even if he makes my lady parts stand up and say hello. He checks every box on my cliché list. However, my heart—and other parts—don’t seem to care about clichés... Jason I have more important things to do than bail out an attractive new colleague, but I need her. Carmen is my only hope in convincing the Miami-Dade board to overlook my tarnished reputation—and she makes me feel optimistic again. Romantic entanglements are the last thing I need, but Carmen isn’t an entanglement. She’s a beautiful breath of fresh South Florida air. My feelings for her are quickly becoming the best kind of scandal.

Download or read book The Wreck written by Marie Force and published by HTJB, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-03-06 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrenched apart by tragedy, they’re brought back together by love. Carly Holbrook and Brian Westbury are weeks away from their high school graduation. The young couple plans to marry before they head to college, and their future seems bright with promise. Everything changes one spring night when their six closest friends, including Brian's younger brother, are killed in a fiery car accident that Carly and Brian witness. The trauma leaves Carly unable to speak, and Brian is forced to make unimaginable decisions about a future that once seemed so certain. With Carly incapable of going forward with their plans, Brian leaves home and Carly for good. Fifteen years later, disturbing new clues indicate the accident that wrecked so many lives wasn't an accident at all, bringing Brian home to face a past—and a love—he's never forgotten.

Download or read book A Tipsy Fairy Tale A Coming of Age Memoir of Alcohol and Redemption written by Peter E. Murphy and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mrs Escobar written by Victoria Eugenia Henao and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **A Sunday Times Book of the Year** The closest you’ll ever get to the most infamous drug kingpin in modern history, told by the person who stood by his side The story of Pablo Escobar, one of the wealthiest, powerful and violent criminals of all time has fascinated the world. Yet the one person closest to him has never spoken out – until now. Maria Victoria Henao met Pablo when she was 13, eloped with him at 15, and despite his numerous infidelities and violence, stayed by his side for the following 16 years until his death. At the same time, she urged him to make peace with his enemies and managed to negotiate her and her children’s freedom after Pablo’s demise. On the 25th anniversary of Pablo’s death, the most intriguing character in the Escobar narrative is ready to share her story and reveal the real man behind the legend.

Download or read book Goddess Seeker written by Stan Talbott and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goddess Seeker is the account of Steven Jennys immersion in the Nike Culture, allowing the religious-like experience to motivate, influence, and alter his thoughts and actions while shaping his way of life. It begins when he hears the voice of the late American distance runner Steve Prefontaine say, "See; find J." Steven Jenny interprets the Prefontaine voice as guiding him to find Nike, the Greek goddess of Victory. Following his search through an Internet dating site, he selects three "Jens" who fit his ideal of the goddess Nike. Simultaneous to the pursuit of these three goddesses, Steven Jennys dream of a 3on3 basketball event outside Portlands Rose Garden arena begins blossoming. After running in Pres footsteps in Eugene, Steven Jenny moves to Beaverton and begins running daily around the Nike World Campus. He continues seeking support for his dream of Nikefest, a full-fledged sports festival while seeking his victory zephyr. Stan Talbott, 47, works as a financial advisor with an office in Portland, Oregon. In 2008 he earned his M.S. degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Oregon. In 1986, Talbott earned his B.A. degree in Journalism, also from the University of Oregon. He is an avid fan of Oregon Ducks Athletics, and a Lifetime UO Alumni Member Talbott, a passionate advocate for the Constitution, First Amendment, and Freedom of Expression, is currently working, triathlon training, and composing his next novel in his Central Oregon Homeland.

Download or read book Restoring for Love written by Judith Anne Staples and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dave Carmichael and his daughter Peyton had been renovating homes for several years and were considered as among the best designers in the city of Calgary. When Peyton’s aunt Julie, a realtor who lived up north, contacted them with an opportunity to restore a Lodge 300 miles away in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Dave was skeptical and thought it would be too far away. Peyton was excited though. She knew it would be a huge project, but they enjoyed doing flips, and she would be able to spend time with her aunt and enjoy the outdoors. Dave was finally persuaded and they purchased the Lodge in the small town of Rocky View. Little did they know that it would change both of their lives. Peyton drove the motorhome, packed with tools and equipment for the three-month month period that they were expecting to stay at the site. Dave was driving his pickup. The weather was stormy that day, and Peyton lost Dave along the way. What she didn’t realize was that not long after they left home, he was in a serious accident and was taken back to the city in an ambulance. Peyton couldn’t reach him online and continued to the Lodge on her own. When she was finally able to speak with him, he said he wouldn’t be able to continue with the project, and she would have to do it on her own. Tom McCauley is a handsome young man who is single and the owner of a log home company in Rocky View. He is good friends with Julie and her husband Ed, and is a Christian, involved in church activities and well respected by the people in town. Julie is often trying to find a partner for Tom because he is over thirty and he would like to marry if only he could find the right one. When Peyton tells Julie and Ed about Dave’s accident, they are horrified but promise to come and help her with the restoration. Julie contacts Tom to help as well, and when the two of them meet, it is the beginning of their relationship.

Download or read book Girl Culture 2 volumes written by Claudia Mitchell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-12-30 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before has so much popular culture been produced about what it means to be a girl in today's society. From the first appearance of Nancy Drew in 1930, to Seventeen magazine in 1944 to the emergence of Bratz dolls in 2001, girl culture has been increasingly linked to popular culture and an escalating of commodities directed towards girls of all ages. Editors Claudia A. Mitchell and Jacqueline Reid-Walsh investigate the increasingly complex relationships, struggles, obsessions, and idols of American tween and teen girls who are growing up faster today than ever before. From pre-school to high school and beyond, Girl Culture tackles numerous hot-button issues, including the recent barrage of advertising geared toward very young girls emphasizing sexuality and extreme thinness. Nothing is off-limits: body image, peer pressure, cliques, gangs, and plastic surgery are among the over 250 in-depth entries highlighted. Comprehensive in its coverage of the twenty and twenty-first century trendsetters, fashion, literature, film, in-group rituals and hot-button issues that shape—and are shaped by—girl culture, this two-volume resource offers a wealth of information to help students, educators, and interested readers better understand the ongoing interplay between girls and mainstream culture.

Download or read book Fast Pitch written by Nic Stone and published by Crown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a challenging and heartwarming coming-of-age story about a softball player looking to prove herself on and off the field. Shenice Lockwood, captain of the Fulton Firebirds, is hyper-focused when she steps up to the plate. Nothing can stop her from leading her team to the U12 fast-pitch softball regional championship. But life has thrown some curveballs her way. Strike one: As the sole team of all-brown faces, Shenice and the Firebirds have to work twice as hard to prove that Black girls belong at bat. Strike two: Shenice’s focus gets shaken when her great-uncle Jack reveals that a career-ending—and family-name-ruining—crime may have been a setup. Strike three: Broken focus means mistakes on the field. And Shenice’s teammates are beginning to wonder if she’s captain-qualified. It's up to Shenice to discover the truth about her family’s past—and fast—before secrets take the Firebirds out of the game forever.

Download or read book LIVING BEYOND SIGHT written by Ty Trotter and published by Tyron Trotter. This book was released on with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1950. A child is born in Louisiana. She takes her first breath emerging from a pisspot, unaware of the challenges that await her. Sandra Jean Cole, a blind Black woman who was raised by sharecroppers, introduces us to the people and events that impacted her life as she became the first totally blind public school teacher in East Baton Rouge Parish. Her story is a classic tale of starting from where you are in life and making the most of it.

Download or read book Dust Bowl Girls written by Lydia Reeder and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited."