Download or read book Hands Free Mama written by Rachel Macy Stafford and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the power, joy, and love of living a present, authentic, and intentional life despite a world full of distractions. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and spend more time looking into electronic screens than into the eyes of our loved ones. With our never-ending to-do lists and jam-packed schedules, it's no wonder we're distracted. But this isn't the way it has to be. Special education teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and mother Rachel Macy Stafford says enough is enough. Tired of losing track of what matters most in life, Rachel began practicing simple strategies that enabled her to momentarily let go of largely meaningless distractions and engage in meaningful soul-to-soul connections. Finding balance doesn't mean giving up all technology forever. And it doesn't mean forgoing our jobs and responsibilities. What it does mean is seizing the little moments that life offers us to engage in real and meaningful interaction. In these pages, Rachel guides you through how to: Acknowledge the cost of your distraction Make purposeful connection with your family Give your kids the gift of your undivided attention Silence your inner critic Let go of the guilt from past mistakes And move forward with compassion and gratefulness So join Rachel and go hands-free. Discover what happens when you choose to open your heart--and your hands--to the possibilities of each God-given moment.

Download or read book Memory Mambo written by Achy Obejas and published by Cleis Press. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memory Mambo describes the life of Juani Casas, a 25-year-old Cuban-born American lesbian who manages her family's laundromat in Chicago while trying to cope with family, work, love, sex, and the weirdness of North American culture. Achy Obejas's writing is sharp and mordantly funny. She understands perfectly how the romance of exile—from a homeland as well as from heterosexuality—and the mundane reality of everyday life balance one another. Memory Mambo is ultimately very moving in its depiction of what it means to find a new and finally safe sense of home.

Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

Download or read book Breath Eyes Memory written by Edwidge Danticat and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20th anniversary edition of Edwidge Danticat's groundbreaking debut, now an established classic--revised and with a new introduction by the author, and including extensive bonus materials At the age of twelve, Sophie Caco is sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to be reunited with a mother she barely remembers. There she discovers secrets that no child should ever know, and a legacy of shame that can be healed only when she returns to Haiti—to the women who first reared her. What ensues is a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence. In her stunning literary debut, Danticat evokes the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti—and the enduring strength of Haiti’s women—with vibrant imagery and narrative grace that bear witness to her people’s suffering and courage.

Download or read book The Red Cap Case File written by L. Lane and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a Monday, and Detective Christopher Coyle, a member of Chicago's finest, is back from suspension. He was woken up in the dead of night and given the most sinister case of his career. To make matters worse, he was attached to the often-mysterious and off-putting Constable Ignatius Abernathy. As Abernathy and Coyle traverse through the Windy City, he learns that there is more to Chicago than he previously expected. Needless to say, he regrets many things, and chief among them is the regret of getting out of bed and answering his phone. To make matters worse, he can't shake the feeling that there is someone following him. One thing is for certain, Coyle's meticulous documentation of his first encounter with the supernatural and uncanny will leave you questioning what's real and what's fantasy.

Download or read book The Spirit Chaser written by Richard Donahue and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Soyala in her journeys through the Turquoise Realm and deep into the Kingdom of the Sun King as she forges bonds of friendship and kinship. Witness the Sixth Coming of the Sun King and his battle with Soyala - The Shield Maiden. Join in the chase for the elusive Spirit Chaser - crafted from the bones of a long dead beast. Travel through the worlds of Paradise - Paradise Lost - Paradise Regained in the first two books of this stunning trilogy.

Download or read book The Soul of Baseball written by Joe Posnanski and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball season touring the country with the ninety-four-year-old O'Neil in hopes of rediscovering the love that first drew them to the game. The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is the story of baseball. Driven by a relentless optimism and his two great passions—for America's pastime and for jazz, America's music—O'Neil played solely for love. In an era when greedy, steroid-enhanced athletes have come to characterize professional ball, Posnanski offers a salve for the damaged spirit: the uplifting life lessons of a truly extraordinary man who never missed an opportunity to enjoy and love life.

Download or read book The Red Room written by H. G. Wells and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Red Room" by H. G. Wells. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book Collection of the Best Works of H G Wells The Red Room by H G Wells The War of the Worlds by H G Wells The Invisible Man A Grotesque Romance by H G Wells written by H. G. Wells and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Enter the realm of supernatural suspense with “The Red Room by H. G. Wells.” Wells' short story follows an unnamed protagonist as he confronts the eerie mysteries of a haunted room. Filled with atmospheric tension and psychological horror, this tale is a testament to Wells' mastery of the macabre and his ability to evoke a sense of dread. Book 2: Witness the invasion of Earth with “The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.” Wells' iconic science fiction novel portrays the relentless assault of Martians on humanity. A pioneering work in the alien invasion genre, this narrative explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the potential consequences of contact with extraterrestrial beings. Book 3: Uncover the perils of scientific experimentation in “The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance by H. G. Wells.” Wells' novel follows the descent into madness of Dr. Griffin, a scientist who discovers a way to become invisible. This exploration of the dark side of scientific curiosity and the consequences of unchecked power remains a classic in the genre of science fiction.

Download or read book The Red Moon written by Aseret Franco and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-08-24 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a year in peace, the time for a new adventure is here. Soleil, along with her friends, Sky, Selene and Leo must awaken the moon power before the Red Moon sheds the last tear of blood. They will have to face new dangers, they will suffer great losses, they will make big sacrifices, The journey will take them to visit new places, meet new enemies, new allies, new battles. Soleil will have to do her best to get the help of the Amazonian queen Hipolita if she wants to get out of the Amazon River alive. After new challenges and new powers, Soleil will have to trust Selene to survive this dangerous adventure. To win, this time Soleil will have to lose more than she is willing to offer. Tras un ano en calma, el momento de una nueva aventura se acerca. Soleil, junto a sus amigos, Sky, Selene y Leo deberan despertar el poder lunar antes que La Luna Roja derrame la ultima lagrima de sangre. Deberan enfrentar nuevos peligros, sufriran grandes perdidas, se haran sacrificios, visitaran nuevos lugares, conoceran nuevos enemigos, nuevos aliados, nuevas batallas. Soleil, tendra que idearselas para conseguir la ayuda de la reina amazonica Hipolita si desea salir con vida del rio amazonas. Tras nuevos retos y poderes, Soleil tendra que confiar en Selene para sobrevivir a esta peligrosa aventura. Para vencer, esta vez Soleil debera perder mas de lo que esta dispuesta a ofrecer.

Download or read book Blue Daughter of the Red Sea written by Meti Birabiro and published by Terrace Books. This book was released on 2004-08-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born into a life of constant financial, physical, and moral threat, Meti Birabiro takes refuge in literature and the fantastic. Blue Daughter of the Red Sea is Birabiro’s poetic account of the harsh reality of her young life spread across three continents. Her voice is a fresh mélange of child and adult perspectives, at once brutally honest and wise beyond her years. Through her journey from Ethiopia to Italy and finally to the United States, we encounter Birabiro’s relatives, friends, and enemies—relationships so intense that these people become her vampires, devils, angels, and saints. These characterizations always lead her back to the truth, helping her to decipher what is fair and good, to understand what she must cherish and what she must rage against.

Download or read book Red Palace written by Sarah Dalton and published by Sarah Dalton. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am here when you run from me, You cannot touch me, but I make you cold. I am there in the faint of heart, But rarely with the daring, and bold. One by one the members of court fall, cursed into a deep sleep. Silence spreads through the castle, and only Mae Waylander stands. To break the curse, Mae must face a formidable opponent. She is the only one with a chance to restore order to the Red Palace, but she is unprepared for the trials that await her. She is brave at heart, but is her bravery enough? In this thrilling follow up to White Hart, Mae faces her toughest challenge yet. With temptation, fear, and evil in her path, can she complete her task? And what will she lose in doing so? Book two in the White Hart series.

Download or read book Red written by Tracey H. Kitts and published by Tracey H. Kitts. This book was released on 2022-08-13 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A badass delight for the senses." - Reader Review Looking for a bingeable paranormal series to sink your teeth into? Fans of the Anita Blake and Sookie Stackhouse series are loving Lilith Mercury. This is Book One in the Lilith Mercury Series. Dr. Alfred Moody saved her life, but the werewolf, Marco may hold the key to her heart. She's torn between the man who saved her humanity and the one who makes her want to embrace the beast. NOTE: This series gets hotter as it goes, and is a reverse harem. However, Book One is NOT super spicy. Someday Lilith will have a happy ending, but this is only the beginning. WARNING: This book contains graphic language and graphic violence.

Download or read book Red Queen written by Christopher Pike and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witches are real—and each of us may be one—in this all-new paranormal suspense novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike. Heading off for a weekend in Las Vegas with her friends, Jessie Ralle has only one worry—how to make it through the road trip in the same car with her Ex, Jimmy Kelter. The guy who broke her heart five months ago when he dumped her for no reason. The guy who’s finally ready to tell her why he did it, because he wants her back. But what Jessie doesn’t realize is that Jimmy is the least of her problems. In Las Vegas she meets Russ, a mesmerizing stranger who shows her how to gamble, and who never seems to lose. Curious, Jessie wants to know his secret, and in response, alone in his hotel room, he teaches her a game that opens a door to another reality. To Witch World. Suddenly Jessie discovers that she’s stumbled into a world where some people can do the impossible, and others may not even be human. For a time she fears she’s lost her mind. Are there really witches? Is she one of them? #1 Bestselling author Christopher Pike offers up another classic edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that keeps you guessing right until the last page.

Download or read book Memory s Child written by Lynnette Spratley and published by Lynnette Spratley. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change during the 20th and 21st centuries culminates in catastrophic changes to the planet as Nature declares war on humanity. Inches of polar ice cap melt, and evaporation bloats the atmosphere until finally, it begins to rain-and rain. The planet grows soggy, suffering manifest changes in topography as the earth turns into a quagmire, slipping and sliding beneath the feet of the humans who live on its surface. Earthquakes and mega-storms become more frequent and deadly. Industries suffer, with agriculture taking the biggest hit, and the economy teeters, then collapses. Physicist Noah Eastermann, determined to ensure a future beyond what others predict is the beginning of the end for the planet, builds a secret stronghold, dubbed Phoenix Nest. He smuggles in scientists and scholars until he has gathered a microcosm of world knowledge. Unable to program intelligence itself, the scientists instead enhance the brain's ability to absorb and retain knowledge and devise a way for this enhancement to pass from parent to child. Long after mankind plummetis off the top of the heap to land face first in the mud, descendants of Phoenix Nest, known as Preservationists, are hidden among the uneducated Morons in what was once the United States. Shelana is one of these "Presers." To carry out her duty as historian, she must battle to survive prejudice directed not at race, religion or means, but at intelligence. Feeding and spreading this prejudice is the powerful, mysterious and bloodthirsty group known as Myths. Vernon, leader of the Myths, is determined to wipe out the Preservationists and to control the redevelopment of civilization. Vernon has made one mistake that may ruin his plans and cost him his life, a mistake the Myth leader doesn't even remember he made. But Shelana does.

Download or read book Found Life written by Linor Goralik and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the first Russian writers to make a name for herself on the Internet, Linor Goralik writes conversational short works that conjure the absurd in all its forms, reflecting post-Soviet life and daily universals. Her mastery of the minimal, including a wide range of experiments in different forms of micro-prose, is on full display in this collection of poems, stories, comics, a play, and an interview, here translated for the first time. In Found Life, speech, condensed to the extreme, captures a vivid picture of fleeting interactions in a quickly moving world. Goralik's works evoke an unconventional palette of moods and atmospheres—slight doubt, subtle sadness, vague unease—through accumulation of unexpected details and command over colloquial language. While calling up a range of voices, her works are marked by a distinct voice, simultaneously slightly naïve and deeply ironic. She is a keen observer of the female condition, recounting gendered tribulations with awareness and amusement. From spiritual rabbits and biblical zoos to poems about loss and comics about poetry, Goralik's colorful language and pervasive dark comedy capture the heights of ridiculousness and the depths of grief.

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