Download or read book The Year We Missed My Birthday written by Lois Metzger and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven birthday stories all about the holiday that is dedicated to celebrating you.
Download or read book It s My Birthday written by Helen Oxenbury and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The birthday child's animal friends bring ingredients and help make a birthday cake.
Download or read book The Night Before My Birthday written by Natasha Wing and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Night Before My Birthday captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day. The decorations are up, the table is set, and the food is ready - but what happens when there is an ice cream emergency? Once again Natasha Wing has written a story that is sure to appeal to every child getting ready for a birthday. The book is told by and seen through the eyes of the birthday child, so it is gender neutral and a fun gift for any birthday girl or boy.
Download or read book The Great Christmas Bowl written by Susan May Warren and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marianne Wallace is focused on two things this Christmas: planning the greatest holiday ever and her youngest son's football game. But when she's asked to sub for the school mascot in a fish costume, organize the annual church tea, and cope with children who can't come home, it might take a miracle to restore her cheer.
Download or read book The Romanian written by Bruce Benderson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-02 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2004 Prix de Flore—one of France's most distinguished literary prizes—a wildly romantic, true-life love story “History follows a trail of sputtering desire, often calling upon the delusions of lovers to generate the sparks. If it weren’t for us, the world would suffer from a dismal lack of stories," writes Bruce Benderson in this brutally candid memoir. “What astonishes and intrigues is Benderson’s way of recounting, in the sweetest possible voice, things that are considered shocking,” wrote Le Monde. What’s so shocking? It’s not just Benderson’s job translating Céline Dion’s saccharine autobiography, which he admits is driving him mad; but his unrequited love for an impoverished Romanian in “cheap club-kid platforms with dollar signs in his squinting eyes,” whom he meets while on a journalism assignment in Eastern Europe. Rather than retreat, Benderson absorbs everything he can about Romanian culture and discovers an uncanny similarity between his own obsession for the Romanian (named Romulus) and the disastrous love affair of King Carol II, the last king of Romania (1893-1953). Throughout, Benderson—“absolutely free of bitterness, nastiness, or any desire to protect himself,” wrote Le Monde—is sustained by little white codeine pills, a poetic self-awareness, a sense of humor, and an unwavering belief in the perfect romance, even as wild dogs chase him down Romanian streets.
Download or read book Key to My Heart written by Trish Milburn and published by Trish Milburn. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They're talented, good-looking and falling in love. Park Kwan, known as PK to fans of K-pop superstar group SBG, is the epitome of the maknae, the youngest member of the group. He is a high-energy, funny, teasing ball of fun and quite possibly the biggest flirt in South Korea. No one would ever call him serious, other than in regards to how hard he's worked with his bandmates to ensure SBG's success. But no one is more surprised when he starts falling in love than he is. Moon Yoo-Ri has endured the kind of pain no one ever should. A year ago she lost her parents and younger sister in a horrific car crash that she survived. If not for her circle of friends, the survivor's guilt might have claimed her as well. But even though she's beginning to heal in small steps, building her fledgling history tours company, her friends still worry that she'll never be happy again. So her best friend arranges a surprise birthday party and invites Yoo-Ri's favorite member of SBG to attend, knowing it's a long shot. When PK walks into her party, however, Yoo-Ri is so stunned she thinks she's hallucinating. Even more surprising are how PK continues to stay in touch in the weeks and months ahead, how they become genuine friends, how PK helps Yoo-Ri learn to really live again in the aftermath of tragedy, and finally PK's admission that he loves her every bit as much as she's come to love him.
Download or read book Letters to and from an Innocent Man How Lies and False Accusations Can Change a Man s Life written by Maria Moeller-Hackler and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letters to and from an Innocent Man By: Maria Moeller-Hackler Jimmy and Maria were an average American couple living a simple life when an accusation of molestation changed their lives forever. Between May 2016 and May 2017, a bitter dispute between a former lover over parental rights resulted in an accusation of a years old case of molestation and a guilty conviction based on nothing more than false accusations and hearsay. Jimmy’s past relationship with Kathy led to the birth of two daughters, although she also had a daughter from a previous relationship. The relationship was rocky from the beginning, marked with periods of strife, drinking, unemployment, and discontent. While the relationship was relatively short-lived, Jimmy continued to seek visitation with his two daughters. Jimmy’s life, however, was instantly changed when Kathy’s daughter accused him of molestation during the years they resided together. This story is about the events that followed and how Jimmy was tried and convicted in a corrupt court system that labeled him guilty with no evidence and little more than a young woman’s claims, which likely came about as a result of Kathy’s attempts to terminate Jimmy’s parental rights to his daughters. This book brings to light the corruption of the courts and a system that doesn’t seek to unearth the truth. It is a deeply personal account of Maria and Jimmy’s fight against the courts, Letters to and From an Innocent Man includes personal—and often emotional and heartbreaking—letters between Maria and Jimmy as they seek to prove his innocence and set him free.
Download or read book A Piece of Him written by Supriya Jain and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of my life, an honest account of living through grief and hopefully conquering it. My husband, who was also my best friend for 15 years, passed away in a car accident. It was unexpected and shattering. There he was standing at the door one afternoon, waving me good-bye and the same evening he was dead. It was incomprehensible – still is. This is a story of my fight to bring him back; to have his child – a miracle of faith and science. This is a story of memories, grief, despair, bravery, craziness, and love. It’s also a story of fighting odds, prejudices, perceptions, and loneliness. Of being able to move on, yet not forgetting the long years of togetherness. Of how you realize the important things in life, and the lessons you learn. It’s my heart, out on paper.
Download or read book Off to War written by Deborah Ellis and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2008-08-05 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society of School Librarians International Honor Book Deborah Ellis has been widely praised for her gripping books portraying the plight of children in war-torn countries. Now she turns her attention closer to home, to the children whose parents are soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. In frank and revealing interviews, they talk about how this experience has marked and shaped their lives.The children, who range in age from 7 to 17, come from all over North America. They were interviewed on military bases, in the streets, in their homes and over the phone. The strength of Off to War is that the children are left to speak for themselves, with little editorial interference beyond a brief introduction. Includes a glossary, a list of organizations and websites and suggestions for further reading.
Download or read book On Call written by J. Lottmann MD and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Call is an autobiography of J. Lottman, a female surgeon that she hopes will inspire other male and female surgeons to consider becoming rural surgeons. There aren’t many rural surgeons around, making this an uncommon autobiography and practice. It spans a thirty-year practice from 1981 to 2011, after her schooling and training. Dr. Lottmann explains the distinctiveness of a rural surgery practice and how it differs from an urban practice. She explains the scope of general surgery and her surgical caseload changes over those thirty years. Advanced surgical techniques for rural surgeons have significantly changed since she began her career. Although there has been significant medical advancement, a rural surgeon can find it challenging to offer the most up-to-date procedures in a small rural hospital due to the cost of the equipment. On Call will take you through Dr. Lottman’s training, practice, and some of her most memorable cases, challenges, and triumphs. She also shares the unique challenges of female surgeons as they navigate marriage and motherhood and being a surgeon—frequently, the only one in town. Dr. Lottmann hopes her autobiography will encourage medical students to pursue a career in rural surgery because there is a great need for them in this country.
Download or read book The Christian Advocate written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Curse Unbroken written by Cecy Robson and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Keri Arthur will love the Weird Girls, four sisters cursed with supernatural powers. In Cecy Robson’s latest urban fantasy romance, the search is on for an unholy grail, while evil is licking its wounds—and looking for revenge. The preternatural world is changing. After a massive magical throwdown tore apart the established order, the dark elements are rebuilding their ranks unopposed. Celia Wird’s world is changing, too. She’s the mate of the pureblood were Aric, and his Warriors are honor-bound to protect her family as she and her sisters recover from unimaginable horrors. Celia hesitates to reveal the true extent of the Wird sisters’ trauma, but they aren’t the only ones keeping secrets: Aric and the werewolf Elders are tracking a stone that grants limitless power. So is a tough coven of witches. Then Misha, a master vampire with his own plans for the stone, sends Celia after it. Can she and the vamps beat both the weres and the witches to the treasure before it falls into the wrong hands? Fearing for Celia’s safety, Aric begs her to stay out of the hunt. What they don’t realize is that they’re the ones being hunted. But Celia’s ready to prove that she’s not easy prey. Praise for A Curse Unbroken “Thrilling . . . I loved the danger, the action, the romance and the reveals. . . . This is one of the best new series I have read, and I highly recommend it.”—Rainy Day Ramblings “The Weird Girls series is dark, romantic, and intense, and one I completely adore. The wait for A Curse Unbroken was worth it.”—Caffeinated Book Reviewer “Whew! What a whirlwind. Each one of these books are incredibly intense.”—A Book Obsession “Is it more than just bad luck that follows Celia around, or is it a malicious plot derived from the mind of author Cecy Robson?”—Heroes and Heartbreakers “I know that Ms. Robson has more stories to tell for these amazing characters and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. I’ll have my tissues and bottle of wine waiting for the next book.”—Books-n-Kisses “Cecy Robson did another magnificent job with this novel. It was an equally hilarious, heartbreaking and action-filled romance story.”—Under the Covers “This book gains a spot on my ‘favorites’ shelf and five stars from me.”—The Hopeless Reader Praise for the Weird Girls series “One of my favorite books series . . . so much action, so much violence and, oh, the lust radiating off of our heroes . . . I definitely recommend this series for lovers of all things paranormal and awesome.”—USA Today “[With Robson’s] edgy, witty and modern style of storytelling, the reader will be drawn deep into this quirky paranormal world. . . . Strong pacing, constant action and distinctive, appealing characters—including a gutsy heroine—will no doubt keep you invested.”—RT Book Reviews “A healthy dose of humor, a heaping dash of the supernatural, and a pinch of mystery all laced with a heavy dollop of action . . . Robson knows how to combine all the best ingredients to keep her readers hooked and begging for another hit.”—Fresh Fiction Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Download or read book You Are the Mother of All Mothers written by Angela Miller and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every loss mama deserves to be reminded she is the mother of all mothers.
Download or read book I Played for Scotus Volume 1 written by Mark Kurtenbach and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a person privileged to say I played for Scotus, specific images immediately come to mind: rugged practices, exacting coaches, expectations of excellence. Those words also mean representing not only yourself and your teammates but also thousands of people over the years whoas players, coaches, fans, and friends of the schoolwere proud to call themselves Shamrocks. Forty-four times in the past eighty-five years, the Shamrocks of St. Bonaventure and Scotus Central Catholic have captured state championships in both boys and girls sports. There have been innumerable district and conference titles, monumental victories on the biggest stages in Nebraska high school sports. There have been all-state players Shamrocks who went on to collegiate glory and careers in professional sports, hall of famers, and coaches who are among the legendary names in the annals of Nebraska prep sports. This is the story of the Shamrocks by the Shamrocks.
Download or read book A Mouthful of Gravel written by J. A. Klein Ovink and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book AnnaBelle s Spirit written by Carolyn Sue Morris and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AnnaBelle's Spirit" is the follow-up to "The Journey, The Dreams, & AnnaBelle" The writing in this book takes the story to the next level, adding more depth to the already troubling life of AnnaBelle and her two daughters. It tells of her first husband, how he destroyed her young dreams, and forever altered her faith and trust in men. Leaving her with two small children, and a mountain of debt that she alone would have to deal with. Then came the "step -dad from hell". The girls jokingly referred to him as "Daddy Dearest". He ruled their lives for nine miserable years before they were rid of him. AnnaBelle moved her daughters from St Petersburg, eventually settling in Indianapolis. AnnaBelle's work brought her in contact with politicians, movie stars, racers, and then the DiMaggio family after a move to San Francisco. There would never be another man in her life to tell her what to do, or intimidate her daughters. Although this story focuses on AnnaBelle, it eventually includes life from Carolyn's perspective. It follows both women on a journey through a lifetime of challenges, dreams, and temptations. One of Carolyn's decisions continues to haunt her dreams, as well as her waking hours. Both she and her mother possess the gypsy spirit that would prove to be difficult to control at times. The continuing saga of the Wicker and Bollan women attests to the strength of these families. From 1924 to 2007, a lifetime of dreams, a lifetime of journeys. Throughout the book you will find the subtle humor Carolyn uses in everyday life. You will also find family photographs that span the timeline of the story. As with her first book, she hopes this will bring the family to life for her readers.
Download or read book Love Letters from a Desert Rat written by Liz MacIntyre and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Liz Macintyre's mother died she found a collection of 300 letters from her father Alex, spanning his service in Italy and Egypt in the Second World War. His career began in 1940 sailing down the west coast of Africa, then up to Egypt, and the next few years were spent chasing Rommel and the Afrika Corps all over North Africa. By 1943 he was in mainland Italy, where he spent the rest of the war. Beautifully written, Alex's letters offer an intimate account of war from a regular 'desert rat' and cover such daily matters as football, insects and sandstorms alongside accounts of survival in the Italian mountains, escape during the retreat at Tobruk, and leave in Cairo and Palestine. Nan wrote as many letters to Alex as he wrote to her, but he had a ritual of burning the letters as he went so that he would not have to carry them with him and sadly none have survived. However, Alex's letters often answer her questions point by point so the reader can easily envisage Nan's feelings as well as following Alex's personal account of war.
