Download or read book Life After Katrina written by Barbie Root and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katrina, Rita, and Wilma are names that will always be remembered as violent storms that changed the lives of many people and the face of the lands they called home. "Life After Katrina" chronicles in real time the communication struggles of one family between Minnesota and hurricane-ravaged Mississippi. The only way they can contact one another is through the Guestbook feature on author Barbie Root's personal Web page. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, Barbie's family members' encouraging messages and constant communication are her only connections to a world beyond suffering and despair. After the initial shock and storm-induced panic wear off, the message board continues to connect Barbie and her family through many more ups and downs, happiness, and challenges. Readers across the nation, both affected and unaffected by natural disasters, will identify with Barbie's story through the common threads of love, laughter, and family. The Root family proves that even in the midst of anguish and uncertainty, sickness and death, there is still optimism, hope, and determination in "Life After Katrina."

Download or read book The Billionaire Bodyguard written by Sharon Kendrick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When model Keri was stranded with dark, brooding bodyguard Jay Linur, it was clear they were from different worlds. But oppositesattract…and she impulsively abandoned thefashion catwalk for a walk on the wild side. The passion that followed blew her mind….Back in reality, Keri discovered that Jay wasmore than he seemed: not only did he havebrawn, but he also had brains and billions!And though marriage was the last thing onJay's mind, Keri found she couldn't walk awayfrom him—knowing that in bed, at least, Jaydropped his tough-guy guard and let hispassion take control….

Download or read book A Wolf s Journey written by Alicia Hamilton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One girl's journey to discover where she came from. Daceria is alone, the last of the clan of silver wolves and daughter of Ace, King of Wolves. She can hardly remember her family or past, and has lived in near solitude most of her life. But things are about to change. "This world I live in is full of danger no matter where I turn. " Daceria is half demon, hiding away deep in a forest, where she is safe. Her life is quiet and peaceful, if lonely, until a human man stumbles across her path. Blood ran down his face like rain falling from the midnight sky. She knows one thing for sure: never trust a human. But she is drawn to him for reasons she can't explain. He is handsome and charming, but the connection they share runs deeper than words, and she finds herself falling... "Everyone falls in love with someone, even people like you." Adam flies solo. He always has, and always will. That is what he tells his brother. But when he is attacked by demons, he stumbles into the home of a beautiful girl with wolf ears and a tail. Demons are evil--he has always known this, ever since the day his parents died. But Daceria challenges that belief, surprising him with her gentle ways and caution, and of course, plight--she is a rare creature, wanted by Demon Hunters who will stop at nothing to capture her. "Daceria I love you." When a sorceress's evil spell takes Adam away from her, Daceria must find a way to save him. To do that, she must unlock the hidden secrets of her past and discover what it truly means to be Ace's legacy. She is her family's last hope; she cannot fail. But she cannot succeed alone. Let the journey begin.

Download or read book Princess Academy Palace of Stone written by Shannon Hale and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller In this second book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series, Miri embarks on a brand new life in the city. Coming down from the mountain to a new city life is a thrill to Miri. She and her princess academy friends have come to Asland to help the future princess Britta prepare for her wedding. There, Miri also has a chance to attend school--at the prestigious Queen's Castle. But as Miri befriends sophisticated and exciting students, she also learns that they have some frightening plans for a revolution. Torn between loyalty to the princess and her new friends' ideas, between an old love and a new crush, and between her small mountain home and the bustling city, Miri looks to find her own way in this new place. Don't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale: The Princess Academy trilogy Princess Academy Princess Academy: Palace of Stone Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters The Books of Bayern The Goose Girl Enna Burning River Secrets Forest Born Book of a Thousand Days Dangerous Graphic Novels with Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale Rapunzel's Revenge Calamity Jack For Adults Austenland Midnight in Austenland The Actor and the Housewife

Download or read book Wreck This Picture Book written by Keri Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Indie Next List Selection Keri Smith, creator of the mega-bestselling Wreck This Journal, now brings her imagination and inspiration to children with this picture book that explores the very active experience of reading. What if there were a book that changed every time you read it? Actually, every book does this. We are all part of the books we read, because our individual reactions, ideas, and emotions make the book whole, and these things are changing all the time. Keri Smith has helped millions of people free their creativity and find their own voice with her interactive books, and now she brings that sensibility to children and to the act of reading. This picture book is an invitation to honor your own vision and to welcome imperfection. Kids will discover that reading can engage all five senses, and that what they themselves bring to a book is an important contribution. (And of course they'll be invited to do a bit of harmless "wrecking"!)

Download or read book Confessions of a Catholic Schoolgirl written by Michelle Kane and published by michelle kane. This book was released on 2007 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valerie Bernowski'a bumpy road to self-discovery is paved with a cynical sense of humor, a longing for love, and a struggle to find faith. Will Valerie realize that in order to move forward, she needs to let go of the pain of the past and the fear of her future?

Download or read book The Princes of the Golden Cage written by Nathalie Mallet and published by Start Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prince Amir lives in a lavish and beautiful cage. He lives in a palace with hundreds of his brothers, all barred by law from ever leaving the palace until he, or one of his brothers, becomes the next Sultan. Living under constant threat of death at the hands of his scheming brothers, Amir has chosen a life of solitude and study. His scholarly and alchemical pursuits bring him under suspicion when his brothers begin to die from seemingly supernatural means. Amir finds himself thrown together with his brother Erik, the son of a barbarian princess. Together they must discover the dark secret that is stalking the halls of their golden cage.

Download or read book Black like me White like me written by Jane Moore and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-11-02 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The baby’s cute . . . why don’t you adopt her?” “If her own mother doesn’t want her, why would I?” This conversation took place between two nurses in the delivery room right aft er I was born to a 16-year old unmarried mother. This was a precursor of the kind of struggle my life would be unti l I stood up and shouted, “I AM SOMEBODY!” Why did it take me so long??? I don’t want you to think I am harping on the bad things that happened in my life. Despite everything, I am an incredibly positi ve person, who has taken a licking and kept right on ti cking! My saving grace is mentoring, and standing up for those who just need someone to stand up for them. Maybe one of these days, I will be more able to stand up for myself. I’m getti ng there. This is just my life, honey, simply the way it is. I am telling you my story. This is a story about success, and giving back to a community that mostly kicked me in the teeth.

Download or read book You Know I Don t Love You written by Margaret Capek Horn and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pastor and his wife are the main characters in this deftly written novel which shows how verbal and emotional abuse destroys a woman's belief in her own abilities.

Download or read book Cursed written by Keri Arthur and published by KA Publishing PTY LTD. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whomsoever draws the sword from the ancient seat of this land shall rule her, and they shall bring peace and prosperity to her people. For nearly a thousand years, the firstborn son of every Cannamore king has drawn the sword, and the land and her people have indeed prospered. Princess Nyx Bel-Hannon is neither male nor firstborn, but it’s her hand that draws the sword rather than her twin brother’s. Her reward: imprisonment. But a deep darkness now spreads across the kingdom, and her borders are threatened by creatures capable of magic powerful enough to destroy mountains and split the land asunder. Without the true heir to wield the sword, Cannamore risks annihilation. The king and crown prince want nothing more than to be permanently rid of Nyx, but cannot afford her blood on their hands. Instead, they give her to a fractious warlord in the hope he will do what they dare not. Nyx has no intention of letting the warlord get in the way of her thirst for revenge or the need to claim her throne. But it’s a quest that may well destroy the kingdom she loves, because Nyx has been cursed by the god of war. It is her destiny to save Cannamore. Or utterly destroy it. What everyone is saying about Keri Arthur’s novels: Arthur’s stories are full of adventure, action, and satisfying human interplay. The humor is dry and based in her characters’ often-painful experiences where defeat can resolve itself into personal victory. Her characters are people who work toward their goals in a hostile environment and win most of the time. They are all scarred and scared a lot of the time, but they continue down the paths they have chosen, protecting those they love along the way. Inspirational, is it not? Sharon Tucker, KRL News & Reviews, for Cursed Writing books that stay with you, fascinate and make you want more seem to be Ms. Arthur's forte, as BURN is just that kind of read. If you want a dystopic world, a sexy hero, kick-butt heroine, drakkons, mages, magic and a nice touch of romance then BURN will have to be the next book you get your hands on. Annetta Sweetko, Fresh Fiction, for Burn CITY OF LIGHT is bursting with action, suspense and the supernatural. If you’re looking for a kickass heroine with a big heart to match, look no further than Tiger. I suspect big things for her character. Anne, Under the Covers Book Blog The Kingdoms of Earth & Air series -Fantasy Romance -Magic & Military -Fantasy Action & Adventure -Sword & Sorcery -Dragons -Mythical Creatures -Strong Female Lead -Standalone Novels

Download or read book Grave Redemption written by Christina P. Cantrell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-11-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ravenous Tavern, standing dark and beautiful at the edge of town, holding untold secrets of the night. Through the dark streets surrounding it walks the hidden dangers, and the destiny of one young woman. No past, no future, and desperate for the acceptance and kinship they offer. Haunted by faces from a long forgotten past and voices in the night. Keri joins the dark ones thinking they would give her everything she wanted, only to learn everything comes with a price. Now, she must learn about her past, face her nightmares, and accept what fate brings next.

Download or read book The Kowalskis Collection Volume 1 written by Shannon Stacey and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the Kowalskis… Three contemporary romances about family, fun and falling in love by New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey Exclusively Yours (Book One of The Kowalskis) When Keri Daniels’s boss finds out she has previous carnal knowledge of reclusive bestselling author Joe Kowalski, she gives Keri a choice: get an interview or get a new job. Joe’s never forgotten the girl who broke his heart, so he proposes an outrageous plan—for every day she survives his family camping trip, Keri can ask one question. Will a little blackmail, a whole lot of family and some sizzling interludes make Keri reconsider the old dream of Keri & Joe 2gether 4ever? Undeniably Yours (Book Two of The Kowalskis) Bar owner Kevin Kowalski is used to women throwing their phone numbers at him, but he’s more interested in finding Mrs. Right than Miss Right Now. Enter Beth Hansen. They may have started out all wrong, but Kevin knows there’s more to their relationship than a one-night stand. Especially when Beth winds up pregnant… Yours to Keep (Book Three of The Kowalskis) Emma Shaw needs a husband, stat! Grandma Shaw is coming to town, and she’ll have nonstop questions about Emma’s (stagnant) love life. A little pretend kissing with recruited fake fiancé Sean Kowalski won’t hurt anyone—but when innocent kisses lead to very real sparks, Emma and Sean discover that their big ruse might just lead to happily-ever-after…

Download or read book Exclusively Yours written by Shannon Stacey and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t miss this feel-good contemporary romance in the fan-favorite Kowalskis series by New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey! When Keri Daniels’s boss finds out she has previous carnal knowledge of reclusive bestselling author Joe Kowalski, she gives Keri a choice: get an interview or get a new job. Joe’s never forgotten the first girl to break his heart, so he’s intrigued to hear Keri’s back in town—and looking for him. He proposes an outrageous plan—for every day she survives with his family on their annual camping trip, Keri can ask one question. The chemistry between Joe and Keri is as potent as the bug spray, but Joe’s sister is out to avenge his broken heart, and Keri hasn’t ridden an ATV since she was ten. Who knew a little blackmail, a whole lot of family and some sizzling romantic interludes could make Keri reconsider the old dream of Keri & Joe 2gether 4ever? The Kowalskis Book 1: Exclusively Yours Book 2: Undeniably Yours Book 3: Yours to Keep Book 4: All He Ever Needed Book 5: All He Ever Desired Book 6: All He Ever Dreamed Book 7: Love a Little Sideways Book 8: Taken with You Book 9: Falling for Max Book 10: What it Takes

Download or read book The Cowboy Sheriff written by Trish Milburn and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Keri Mehler wants nothing to do with Sheriff Simon Teague. Keri has lost almost her entire family, her brother Carter is who-knows-where, and now she is sole guardian of her late sister's ten-month-old girl. ... Everyone in Blue Falls, Texas, might find the cowboy sheriff charming, but Keri knows the truth. Simon was the reason her brother ran off for a life of trouble, and he's the last person she would turn to for comfort"--P. [4] of cover.

Download or read book Sex Love and Romance in the Mass Media written by Mary-Lou Galician and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume offers a critical examination of the portrayals of relationships in the various media and debunks the myths perpetuated there. For courses in media criticism/media literacy, mass communication, & interpersonal communication.

Download or read book Classical Japanese written by Haruo Shirane and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-27 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical Japanese: A Grammar is a comprehensive, and practical guide to classical Japanese. Extensive notes and historical explanations make this volume useful as both a reference for advanced students and a textbook for beginning students. The volume, which explains how classical Japanese is related to modern Japanese, includes detailed explanations of basic grammar, including helpful, easy-to-use tables of grammatical forms; annotated excerpts from classical premodern texts. Classical Japanese: A Grammar - Exercise Answers and Tables (ISBN: 978-0-231-13530-6) is now available for purchase as a separate volume.

Download or read book Mapping Region in Early American Writing written by Edward Watts and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mapping Region in Early American Writing is a collection of essays that study how early American writers thought about the spaces around them. The contributors reconsider the various roles regions—imagined politically, economically, racially, and figuratively—played in the formation of American communities, both real and imagined. These texts vary widely: some are canonical, others archival; some literary, others scientific; some polemical, others simply documentary. As a whole, they recreate important mental mappings and cartographies, and they reveal how diverse populations imagined themselves, their communities, and their nation as occupying the American landscape. Focusing on place-specific, local writing published before 1860, Mapping Region in Early American Writing examines a period often overlooked in studies of regional literature in America. More than simply offering a prehistory of regionalist writing, these essays offer new ways of theorizing and studying regional spaces in the United States as it grew from a union of disparate colonies along the eastern seaboard into an industrialized nation on the verge of overseas empire building. They also seek to amplify lost voices of diverse narratives from minority, frontier, and outsider groups alongside their more well-known counterparts in a time when America’s landscapes and communities were constan