Download or read book The Lemoncholy Life of Annie Aster written by Scott Wilbanks and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annabelle Aster doesn't bow to convention—not even that of space and time—which makes the 1890s Kansas wheat field that has appeared in her modern-day San Francisco garden easy to accept. Even more peculiar is Elsbeth, the truculent schoolmarm who sends Annie letters through the mysterious brass mailbox perched on the picket fence that now divides their two worlds. Annie and Elsbeth's search for an explanation to the hiccup in the universe linking their homes leads to an unsettling discovery—and potential disaster for both of them. Together they must solve the mystery of what connects them before one of them is convicted of a murder that has yet to happen...and yet somehow already did.

Download or read book The Sixteen Trillion Dollar Mistake written by Bruce S. Jansson and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2002-09-04 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choices about budget priorities are arguably the most important made by the federal government, profoundly affecting the well-being of citizens. Bruce Jansson documents how presidents from FDR to Clinton have made ill-advised choices that wasted trillions of dollars. Going beyond charges of corruption or bureaucratic waste, the book is an eye-opening exposé revealing innumerable useless projects (military as well as civilian), unnecessary tax concessions, and the use of interest payments to cover deficit spending, among other costly mistakes. Using Office of Management and Budget projections through 2004, Jansson shows how the madness continues—and how an informed electorate can put an end to it.

Download or read book 16 Isn t Always Sweet written by Cassandra Carter and published by Kimani Press. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From best friend to frenemy to flat-out enemy For her Sweet 16, Jordan Wright gets rid of the frizzy hair, the conservative clothes, and finally likes the hip new girl smiling in the mirror. So when she hears about an open casting call for the hottest rapper's new video, she has the confidence to go for it. She and her best friend, Adrienne, try out with hundreds of hopefuls, but only Jordan makes it. Adrienne seems fine with it. But when Jordan starts getting some serious attention, Adrienne turns into a hater. And after Jordan has an innocent in-the-hall conversation with Adrienne's ex-boyfriend—they dated for one week, like four years ago!—Adrienne plots to ruin Jordan's life by spreading rumors, writing stuff on the bathroom walls and telling Jordan she'd be better off dead. Suddenly Jordan's popularity is fading. Forget sweet sixteen. She soon discovers that what she needs most is to find the strength to be herself.

Download or read book Awesome Asian Americans written by Phil Amara and published by Immedium. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the best children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans. This compelling collection features 20 profiles with 60 action-packed, color illustrations. It's about time - rebel girls, rad women, little leaders, and great guys are Asian American too! Readers will enjoy learning about 20 groundbreaking citizens who have contributed to the USA. - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (actor) - Bruce Lee (martial artist) - Mindy Kaling (comedy writer) - Jeremy Lin (basketball player) - Lea Salonga (singer) - Steven Chu (Nobel prize winning physicist) - Yuri Kochiyama (activist) - Sammy Lee (Olympic diver) - Helen Zia (journalist) - Tyrus Wong (artist) - Chrissy Teigen (model/entrepreneur) - David Chang (chef) - Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO) - Dr. Jane Luu (astronomer) - Daniel K. Inouye (senator/soldier) - Dolly Gee (lawyer/judge) - Shahid Khan (business owner) - Victoria Manolo Draves (Olympic diver) - Sono Osato (dancer) - Flossie Wong-Staal (scientist) These profiles of compelling personalities, men and women from diverse backgrounds and vocations, are brought to life with fantastic color illustrations. Immigrants and their children continue to enrich America’s culture. Discover important chapters of U.S. history not covered in school textbooks, and the marvelous accomplishments of these trailblazers. Challenged by racism, prejudice, and stereotypes, these pioneers forged ahead and became role models for generations to come. Parents and children will enjoy learning about these compelling personalities. These captivating chapters make great reading for any hour, from book reports to bedtime stories. Teachers and librarians will use this contemporary collection as a relevant resource and an accessible reference. Artist Juan Calle’s 60 dynamic color illustrations bring these fascinating and informative portraits to life. "I really enjoyed your book, a great mix of Asian-Americans from different fields and countries, with many types of stories that should inspire young readers. I learned a lot! - Milton Chen, Senior Fellow, George Lucas Educational Foundation

Download or read book I m Awesome written by Jason Ellis and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason Ellis does it all. And he has excelled at everything he sets his mind to: X Games skateboarding, satellite radio, professional mixed martial arts, boxing, moto, truck racing, TV, and movies. Now he shares his jaw-dropping and inspirational life story—from the depths of addiction to the joys and ordeals of radio, fatherhood, and professional fighting—in his uncensored no-holds-barred style. Jason was raised in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, and his early years were split between an alcoholic mother—who was only sixteen when he was born—and a father whose violent and unpredictable behavior taught Jason to be hard, tough, and fearless. Before he owned the radio waves, Jason competed for twenty years alongside action-sports legends and friends like Tony Hawk. Jason was known for going bigger and harder than anyone else—both on and off the ramp. His passion to become the best at skateboarding was exceeded only by his all-night partying and relentless pursuit of sex. After surviving a failed marriage and struggling with a rampant drug problem, all while heading toward the end of his skateboarding career, tragedy struck . . . twice. His father died of a heart attack, and a year later his younger brother died in an accident near the family's vacation home. His brother's death made Jason realize he had had enough. He quit booze and drugs, married his girlfriend, and threw his energy into being a good father. Having squandered his shot at greatness in skateboarding, he resolved to make the most of his second chance in radio. Jason has always been a daredevil, harnessing his unique ability to endure pain to achieve what few others could, first on the skate ramp and now on the airwaves. Using this fierce determination to let nothing stop him from reaching his goals, he became the new voice of action sports in America. His story is raw, and sometimes unbelievable, but it's always true. And it proves, once again, that Jason Ellis is a fighter through and through.

Download or read book Sixteen for 16 written by Babones, Salvatore J. and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The progressive movement is on the march in America and this accessible book points toward a destination. Sixteen for '16 offers a new agenda for the 2016 US election crafted around sixteen core principles that all progressives can believe in, from securing jobs to saving the Earth. Decades of destructive social, economic, and political policies have devastated poor, working, and even middle class American communities. It is now clear to everyone that the emperor has no clothes, that harsh austerity does not bring prosperity, and that the wealthy have no intention to see their wealth trickle down. Each generation is no longer better off than the ones that came before. America now needs jobs, infrastructure, a rededication to public education, universal healthcare, higher taxes on higher incomes, a more secure Social Security, an end to the rule of the bankers, stronger unions, a living minimum wage, better working conditions, an end to the prison state, secure reproductive rights, voter equality, a more moral foreign policy, a more sane environmental policy, and action on global warming. Sixteen for '16 is a manifesto which makes the argument for each of these positions, clearly, concisely, and supported by hard data. As ambitious as these policies are, they represent a beginning, not an end. The progressive agenda laid out in Sixteen for '16 charts a realistic path toward a better tomorrow.

Download or read book Sixteen Red written by C. J. Coombs and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-04-07 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen Red takes you deep into the life of an abused child, (sexual molestation, dehumanizing circumstances, mental torment) a troubled teen, (unplanned pregnancy, abortion, failed suicide) and a young man with an insatiable appetite for success and understanding.Sixteen Red was written in the original voice of the author, and offers a glimpse into a world rarely seen or spoken of by the mainstream, from a highly unique and uncensored perspective that you won't soon forget.

Download or read book Rookie written by Lorna Schultz Nicholson and published by Lorimer. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh off the plane from Vancouver, sixteen-year-old hockey player Aaron Wong is excited to be starting his first year at Podium, the Calgary school for top teen athletes. Aaron has to make friends and fit in at a new high school, while also adjusting to a new home and a family with a different culture than his own. Luckily, he finds a tight-knit group of friends who are elite athletes in their own sports to help show him the ropes. Things seem to be going well for the rookie -- but the hockey team captain has it in for him. Aaron's world is turned upside down when the captain makes him the target of a brutal hazing at the team's first party. To turn his year around, Aaron has to overcome his embarrassment about the incident and confide in friends and coaching staff. [Fry reading level - 3.0

Download or read book The Gun Also Rises written by Sherry Harris and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A garage sale specialist gets mixed up with a book worth killing for in this cozy mystery by the author of I Know What You Bid Last Summer. A wealthy widow has asked Sarah Winston to sell her massive collection of mysteries through her garage sale business. While sorting through piles of books stashed in the woman’s attic, Sarah is amazed to discover a case of lost Hemingway stories, stolen from a train in Paris back in 1922. How did they end up in Belle Winthrop Granville’s attic in Ellington, Massachusetts, almost one hundred years later? Before Sarah can get any answers, Belle is assaulted, the case is stolen, a maid is killed, and Sarah herself is dodging bullets. And when rumors spread that Belle has a limited edition of The Sun Also Rises in her house, Sarah is soon mixed up with a mobster, the fanatical League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and a hard-to-read rare book dealer. With someone willing to kill for the Hemingway, Sarah has to race to catch the culprit—or the bell may toll for her . . . Praise for The Gun Also Rises “A roller-coaster of a mystery penned by a real pro. This series just gets better and better. More, please!” —Suspense Magazine “The sixth book in this thoroughly enjoyable series. Sarah is someone you’d meet and be best friends with in five minutes.” —Kings River Life Magazine

Download or read book Are You Ready written by Kingdom Light Ministries and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This writer, a Kingdom Light woman, is a new author of the first mini-book called Are You Ready? Basic Instruction before Leaving Earth. The mini-book was birthed out of reading Revelation 22 in the year 2013. The writer has been an intercessor for about twenty years, a worshipper, a song was inspired by the Bible. A Kingdom Light woman is a leader servant of the Lord and has a passion for outreach evangelism and mission ministries. She wants people to read, listen, learn, and think, "Where do I want to spend eternity?" God can heal broken hearts and restore souls. When we ask God for help, he is merciful, with love and compassion for us humans. The Kingdom Light woman is a living example of the saving grace of God. While she was sinning and called the prayer line with a hangover, God saved her and turned her messed-up life into a message. The Kingdom Light woman is forever grateful and thankful. She has now spent twenty-seven years of coming out of darkness to light. She bids each reader, "May God bless you with insight, wisdom, and revelation as you read and share this little book."

Download or read book 16 Air Assault Brigade written by Tim Ripley and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the S.A.S., 16 Brigade is the most high profile formation in the British Army but to date there has been no complete history of its operations and activities. The aim of this book is to produce a history of Britains Elite Rapid Reaction Force 16 Air Assault Brigade.It will provide a historical narrative of 16 Brigades operations since its formation in 1999. It explains the innovative tactics and operational procedures used by to move by air into battle. It covers military hardware, the Brigade has some of the UKs most advanced weapon system, including Apache attack helicopters. It will include the elite combat units including the Parachute Regiment and Pathfinders. Key personalities from the Brigade will be examined together with a comprehensive analysis of how the Brigade has performed and how it is likely to evolve in coming years.The Brigade is due to return to Afghanistan in 2008 so its public profile will remain high.

Download or read book Sixteen Years to Redemption written by Michael Smith and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book This Is Now written by and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally: Someone Who Gets It Adults may mean well, but do they really get everything you’re facing as a teenager? The pressure to drink and party, cheat on that test, or give in to that guy? How about the devastation of losing a friend, parents divorcing, or low self-esteem? Who can better relate than your peers? This Is Now is a devotional written by your peers across the country who face the exact same things you do. God wants you to find encouragement and support through one another “that they might be called trees of righteousness” (Isaiah 61:3, KJV). Brief entrées and rich Scripture verses are packed with hope and wisdom to guide you through these challenging years. This Is Life—the Real Deal Nobody said these years would be easy. Or maybe someone did—but it was probably an adult who doesn’t get it. Now, in this 365-day devotional, teens just like you come together from around the world to offer guidance through your toughest questions and situations. The entries are genuine—solidly built on the Word of God. “Why do we look at the girl next to us and wish we had her hair, nose, or thighs? Did God make a mistake when He made you or me? No way! We are expressions of His ingeniously creative mind.” “When I got older; I wasn’t so sure of myself anymore. I wanted to grow up, have a career, get married…but I still wanted to climb trees, run, and play.” “Satan tells me things like, 'You don’t look pretty' or 'Your friends don’t really care about you.' I think these are lies that most girls face. So what do we do with them?” “This wasn’t the first time I had vomited a meal. It was just that, well, I ate too much. I wanted to take it back. I didn’t think I was fat; I just wanted to be thinner than I was.” Story Behind the Book “The teen years make up one of the most challenging and exciting time periods in anyone’s life. Teens are faced with temptations most adults either don’t understand or have forgotten about. For the one committed to Christ, pressures are even greater. They look for encouragement, support, and belonging from their peers. Sadly, much of what is found is divisive and destructive. So I figured: If teens are intent on learning from their peers, why not give them incredible peer role models? A book written by teens for teens in devotional format will be an exciting tool for spurring spiritual growth among teens!” —Patti M. Hummel

Download or read book Unforgettable Cowboy written by Debra Clopton and published by DCP Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-09-17 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a fast-paced read, with a focus on finding comfort, security and peace with one's past, and. the delightful characters will tug at your heartstrings." -RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars) Welcome to Dew Drop, Texas. A small town full of characters who will make you smile and help heal hearts of those who come to town or become part of Sunrise Ranch—a wonderful place for foster kids to become family... Everyone is thrilled that vivacious Jolie Sheridan has returned to Sunrise Ranch. Everyone except Morgan McDermott. Eight years ago, Jolie left the ranch—and Morgan—for a successful career as a competitive kayaker. Now after a terrifying accident has sidelined her, his dad has hired her as the teacher for the ranch's foster boys and Morgan is in trouble. He knows he can't risk getting his heart broken again no matter how rampant his heart has started beating again at just the sight of her. Jolie Sheridan was just a small-town gal with a dream that came true when she became a competitive kayaker. Now she’s back on the ranch because she can’t bring herself to get back in the water and her heart is hoping that old flame Morgan might welcome her home. Wrong…he’s closed off and unforgiving of how she left him behind…but she needs help and he’s her only hope. Yep, Morgan is in trouble, just watching Jolie's gentle ways with the boys opens his eyes to the truth: he's never stopped loving her. But she’ll be leaving again—she’s the best at what she does so he can’t let his guard down even though he knows there’s something deeply wrong—he sees it in her eyes and knows it for certain when she passes out in his arms. Can a "family" of foster boys help give this couple a second chance at love? They see it and they hatch a plan… Welcome to Dew Drop, Texas—you might not want to leave once you meet the wonderful townsfolk and have lunch at the Spotted Cow Café…

Download or read book The Amazing Sidekick written by krushandkill and published by krushandkill. This book was released on 2023-08-26 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack Snyder suffered a huge car accident. Time went by, and he heard a girl’s voice calling Nozomu Shinchaku. Jack slowly opened his eyes and an unknown girl was crying in front of him, but everything about her was wrong. Long blue hair, yellow eyes, cat ears instead of normal Human ears. Jack glanced at her hand and saw sharp and long fingernails caressing his face. A fluffy blue tail was trembling behind her, signalling her worries. Jack saw a pool of blood on the ground near a rock, and he had a big bandage on his head. Strangely, his soul travelled to a young boy’s body, that judging by the pool of blood, died because of that rock. Now, he has to learn how to live in a strange Magical World as the Human teenager Nozomu Shinchaku that strangely can’t use Magic, and Magic has no effect on him. Definition of sidekick: - A sidekick is someone who goes with the main lead on their adventures. If he is a superhero, the sidekick helps fight crime. Sometimes this word signifies an imbalance of power, and it implies that the sidekick is less powerful than the main lead. - Sidekick is one of the most effective forms of attack in a street fight. Hard kicks especially to the knee can take a larger opponent down or at least blow out his balance, leaving him vulnerable to follow-up shots.

Download or read book Laurel written by Diane Schwemm and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laurel takes her sisters—Rose, Daisy, and Lily—for granted, and she thinks nothing can go wrong. But when tragedy strikes, it feels like her family is falling apart, and she needs somewhere to turn. Luckily, there’s Jack...

Download or read book You Are in This World But Not of It written by Richard Gebers 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: WE DON'T DIE THE TRUE STORY - Death is an ILLUSION In this remarkable book Spiritualist minister Rev. Richard Gebers reveals over 30 years of work with startling proof of his actual recorded communications, with the so-called dead -- who are still very much alive and well in God's Heaven They now live happily in this incredibly beautiful After-Death World in Peace, Harmony and Love. So will you. BECAUSE WE ARE ALL IMMORTAL In amazing taped interviews of Rev Gebers' life work we hear those who seemingly "died" but really just crossed the Veil between the two worlds; leaving their ailing physical bodies behind, to wake up again in joy and wonder, still alive, in perfect youthful bodies in God's Heaven. Rev. Gebers even talks to those now in Spirit whom he knew while they were still living on the earth plane Those talks have given absolutely convincing proof of the reality of Life after Death, because no one else could have known the information given by these spirits, as proof of their identity, while they were still alive on earth. What's even more remarkable are the interviews with other-world aliens and even those living INSIIDE the earth. Spirit-world teachers want everyone to know that DYING IS NOTHING TO FEAR because Life-Everlasting in Heaven is God's given birthright to us. They say Earth is just a school we reside on temporarily; and then make the transition back to Heaven to see what lessons we've learned. The incredible true story is all here in this book TRULY, YOU LIVE FOREVER IN THIS WORLD - BUT NOT OF IT