Download or read book Better Than I Know Myself written by Virginia DeBerry and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved #1 Essence bestselling authors of Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made now deliver a novel in which you'll meet their most unforgettable characters yet. Carmen, Jewel, and Regina could not be more different. When they meet as freshmen at Columbia University, they're pretty confident that a friendship among them isn't in the cards. Jewel is Hollywood royalty: as the teenage star of the TV show "Daddy's Girl," her face is instantly recognizable all across America. Now, though, she wants two things-to get a serious education, and to leave her controlling stage mother behind. Regina is the definitive upper-middle-class African-American girl. Her picture-perfect parents are what she calls "black Ward and June Cleavers" and their goals for her are like a stranglehold. No one can see, though, how far Regina's rebellious side will take her (or how treacherous it will become). Carmen is just trying to get by. A child of the projects whose father is dead and whose mother has vanished, Carmen has been raised by her abusive brother. Columbia is the way for her to get a better life-if she can hold down two jobs and keep her GPA up. When the three of them meet, their lives are at a crossroad. And as the years progress, from the 1980s to the present day, they are challenged by drug addiction, fame, secrets from the past, sickness, betrayal, and the darkest things women can face. One of them won't survive. But what will be the lasting legacy of their friendship? Better Than I Know Myself is a novel of heartache, triumph, tears, and the unshakeable bonds among women.

Download or read book Who Knows Me Better Than Me written by Santosh Kumar Singh and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story about a person - 'Santu' who was born in a lower middle class family with a humble background in a small village in remote corner of Eastern Uttar Pradesh in India. Through his journey of life including corporate & social journey, how Santu got the answers of these questions: - (a) What inspiration he drew from his already successful Seniors or Peers or Juniors ? (b) How an aimless person with non-focussed approach can succeed in life through a focussed approach ? (c) How any frustration can be superseded with a steel-like perseverance together with confusion-less vigour & passion since 'Santu knows himself better than anybody else in this universe'? (d) How one can draw happiness by proper utilization of resources & time ? (e) What is the outcome of proper utilization, proper implementation & execution of a prudent & dexterous advice by intellect successful well-wisher ? (f) How 'crest' and 'trough' that is 'even(better time)' and 'odd(difficult time)' is cyclical in nature in our life ? (g) The 'Modus Operandi' adopted by a person having clarity of thought with respect to his or her career objective is the real hero & winner in life. So, what is the 'Panacea (Cure Of All Problems)' of such Social anomalies and discriminations ? (h) When you feel alone and secluded, how reading books can help you sort out any problem ? (i) How to adjust to any environment by application of your own 'common sense' and 'presence of mind' ? Carefully read this Book with utmost meticulousness to get a systematic & proper solution in next chapters step-by- step as how we are the master builder of our own fate ? The conclusions are drawn based on Santu's Life Experiences.

Download or read book Daddy Please Know More Than Me written by Eric Thompson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the hazards of parenting is that our children might have questions that we dont have an answer to. That can be disastrous because our children expect us to know more than they do. Wrong answers can be worse than no answers because the child may have already decided what the right answer may be and is just checking to see if what they have already decided is correct. To come up with something less believable than what they have determined to be the truth tells the child they cant come to you for answers.

Download or read book Nobody is Better Than Me written by Kate Vialva and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It does not matter who we are, or how we look on the outside. What matters is who we are in our hearts. This book was inspired by Kate Vialva’s love and faith in God and her desire to spread His word with the aim of offering comfort, support, love and hope to readers – to help them feel restored and renewed. The book is about faith and the positivity of sharing to make our lives, and the lives of those around us, better. Nobody is Better Than Me will give readers a better understanding of what to do when faced with life’s adversities. Kate encourages us to awaken the spirit within us so we may reflect and recognize who we really are. This transformation will lead us to the true and everlasting joy we were meant to experience and the purpose we were born for. This startling freedom will emerge and strengthen us – changing our perception of everything and everyone around us so we can all enjoy a better life. Key to this book is Kate’s wish for readers to share the love, putting the knowledge of who we are into the hands of many.

Download or read book Chaser written by John W. Pilley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chaser has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them—more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball, and tree, she has memorized the names of more than one thousand toys and can retrieve any of them on command. Based on that learning, she and her owner and trainer, retired psychologist John Pilley, have moved on to further impressive feats, demonstrating her ability to understand sentences with multiple elements of grammar and to learn new behaviors by imitation. John’s ingenuity and tenacity as a researcher are as impressive as Chaser’s accomplishments. His groundbreaking approach has opened the door to a new understanding of animal intelligence, one that requires us to reconsider what actually goes on in a dog’s mind. Chaser’s achievements reveal her use of deductive reasoning and complex problem-solving skills to address novel challenges. Yet astonishingly, Chaser isn’t unique. John’s training methods can be adopted by any dog lover. Through the poignant story of how he trained Chaser, raised her as a member of the Pilley family, and proved her abilities to the scientific community, he reveals the positive impact of incorporating learning into play and more effectively channeling a dog’s natural drives. John’s work with Chaser offers a fresh perspective on what’s possible in the relationship between a dog and a human. His story points us toward a new way of relating to our canine companions that takes into account our evolving understanding of the way animals and humans learn.

Download or read book The Book of Ivy written by Amy Engel and published by Entangled: Teen. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the New York Times bestseller that SLJ called “A fantastic plot that makes readers think about the blurred lines between right and wrong.” After a brutal nuclear war, the United States was left decimated. A small group of survivors eventually banded together, but only after more conflict over which family would govern the new nation. The Westfalls lost. Fifty years later, peace and control are maintained by marrying the daughters of the losing side to the sons of the winning group in a yearly ritual. This year, it is my turn. My name is Ivy Westfall, and my mission is simple: to kill the president’s son—my soon-to-be husband—and return the Westfall family to power. But Bishop Lattimer is either a very skilled actor or he’s not the cruel, heartless boy my family warned me to expect. He might even be the one person in this world who truly understands me. But there is no escape from my fate. I am the only one who can restore the Westfall legacy. Because Bishop must die. And I must be the one to kill him... The Book of Ivy series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 The Book of Ivy Book #2 The Revolution of Ivy

Download or read book Love Unleashes Life written by Stephanie Gray and published by . This book was released on 2016-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heronk written by Ronald Richards and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-02-12 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the unlikeliest of heroes: Gustav, a wooden goose decoy. His story begins after his creation at the hands of an old German craftsman in 1930's Illinois. Over the course of the next half century, he is pulled along by the current of rivers, pushed by the energy of providence and influenced by the power of the human spirit. Through many travels and unexpected travails, his story offers a unique and insightful glimpse into the world of the waterfowler. Who would think that glass eyes, glued into a wooden head, could see the world so clearly?

Download or read book The Four Tendencies written by Gretchen Rubin and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Are you an Upholder, a Questioner, an Obliger, or a Rebel? From the author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project comes a groundbreaking analysis of personality type that “will immediately improve every area of your life” (Melissa Urban, co-founder of the Whole30). During her multibook investigation into human nature, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the seemingly dry question “How do I respond to expectations?” we gain explosive self-knowledge. She discovered that based on their answer, people fit into Four Tendencies: • Upholders meet outer and inner expectations readily. “Discipline is my freedom.” • Questioners meet inner expectations, but meet outer expectations only if they make sense. “If you convince me why, I’ll comply.” • Obligers (the largest Tendency) meet outer expectations, but struggle to meet inner expectations—therefore, they need outer accountability to meet inner expectations. “You can count on me, and I’m counting on you to count on me.” • Rebels (the smallest group) resist all expectations, outer and inner alike. They do what they choose to do, when they choose to do it, and typically they don’t tell themselves what to do. “You can’t make me, and neither can I.” Our Tendency shapes every aspect of our behavior, so using this framework allows us to make better decisions, meet deadlines, suffer less stress, and engage more effectively. It’s far easier to succeed when you know what works for you. With sharp insight, compelling research, and hilarious examples, The Four Tendencies will help you get happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative.

Download or read book Free Fall written by Catherine Mann and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Catherine Mann writes an amazing combination of keen suspense, unique characters, and heart-stopping romance. I'm a fan!"—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author of Savor the Danger On This Mission, There Are No Accidents... Pararescueman Jose "Cuervo" James is the guy they call for the most dangerous assignments. He lives for his job. On a high-risk rescue deep in the African jungle, Jose encounters sexy, smart Interpol agent Stella Carson. They'd once had an affair that burned hot and fast, but family is everything to Stella, and Jose just can't go there. Fate has thrown them into the deadly hot zone together, and sparks will fly...but only if they can live to tell about it. Praise for Under Fire: "A thrilling ride that will have readers hanging on the edge of their seats."—RT Book Reviews Top Pick of the Month, 4 1⁄2 Stars "Mann once again gives the reader a spellbinding story with special super heroes."—Long and Short Reviews

Download or read book Broken written by Donald Bolena and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Broken", is Donnie Bolena's best work on paper. This is Donnie's real life story of how one night in early 2011, Dnnie's life went terrbily wrong and he learned about Gods amazing grace. Donnie Bolena is a very powerful and Electric Author/Inspirational Speaker. As the Author of three amazing books, Donnie is committed to serving God and the needs of you and your family. Using powerful principles of spirituality, he offers practical tools for leading a joyous, abundant and peaceful life. Wherever you may be on your spiritual path, Donnie will help to encourage you to find a supportive community with a wealth of opportunities for personal Christian growth and understanding the amazing power of God and how he works in your life when you surrender to God's will. Donnie aspires to strengthen each person's confidence and joy in Jesus Christ at every point in their life, and encourage personal and spiritual growth through prayer, bible study and active service in your church home and community.

Download or read book MacDonalds Fairy Tale Treasure Chest written by George Macdonald and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister who was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature. The mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll, his writings have been cited as a major literary influence by authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien,[1] Walter de la Mare,[2] E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. This collection contains six of his finest fairy tales, including 'The Princess and the Goblin,' 'The Princess and Curdie,' 'The Light Princess,' 'Phantastes,' 'The Giant's Heart,' and 'The Golden Key.'

Download or read book The Breaking written by Gabriel Jacob Israel and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s an old saying: “Learn from other people's mistakes. Life is too short to make them all yourself.” Gabriel Jacob Israel tried to make them all herself. Thankfully—she failed. Neither her sordid childhood nor her troubled teens nor her misguided twenties could stop an almighty God from making sure this once-wayward girl failed every attempt to do bad all by herself. A journey through the raw, real, and oftentimes graphic events of Gabriel’s life, The Breaking is the true story of a love that blooms between a young woman and the God who refused to give her up without a fight. You will discover, like Gabriel did, that despite your past, God is well able to set your best days in front of you.

Download or read book Thirst written by Christopher Pike and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 1240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drink deep from the first three volumes of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thirst series in this boxed set from Christopher Pike.Alisa has been a vampire for five thousand years, and she's always lived on the fringe of society in order to maintain her secret. But everything changes when she falls in love. Suddenly there is more at stake than her own existence. Her humanity is returning, and secrets from her past are coming back to haunt her. Alisa must quickly reconcile her new and changing identity, and figure out who to trust, before everything she's worked for in the past five millennia turns to ash.... In this boxed set containing Thirst No. 1, Thirst No. 2, and Thirst No. 3, follow Alisa's path from vampire to human to target of a covert organization, as she learns what it means to be truly alive.

Download or read book Writing the Nation A Concise Introduction to American Literature 1865 to Present written by Amy Berke and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing the Nation displays key literary movements and the American authors associated with the movement. Topics include late romanticism, realism, naturalism, modernism, and modern literature. Contents: Late Romanticism (1855-1870) Realism (1865-1890) Local Color (1865-1885) Regionalism (1875-1895) William Dean Howells Ambrose Bierce Henry James Sarah Orne Jewett Kate Chopin Mary E. Wilkins Freeman Charles Waddell Chesnutt Charlotte Perkins Gilman Naturalism (1890-1914) Frank Norris Stephen Crane Turn of the Twentieth Century and the Growth of Modernism (1893 - 1914) Booker T. Washington Zane Grey Modernism (1914 - 1945) The Great War Une Generation Perdue... (a Lost Generation) A Modern Nation Technology Modernist Literature Further Reading: Additional Secondary Sources Robert Frost Wallace Stevens William Carlos Williams Ezra Pound Marianne Moore T. S. Eliot Edna St. Vincent Millay E. E. Cummings F. Scott Fitzgerald Ernest Hemingway Arthur Miller Southern Renaissance – First Wave Ellen Glasgow William Faulkner Eudora Alice Welty The Harlem Renaissance Jessie Redmon Fauset Zora Neale Hurston Nella Larsen Langston Hughes Countee Cullen Jean Toomer American Literature Since 1945 (1945 - Present) Southern Literary Renaissance - Second Wave (1945-1965) The Cold War and the Southern Literary Renaissance Economic Prosperity The Civil Rights Movement in the South New Criticism and the Rise of the MFA Program Innovation Tennessee Williams James Dickey Flannery O'Connor Postmodernism Theodore Roethke Ralph Ellison James Baldwin Allen Ginsberg Adrienne Rich Toni Morrison Donald Barthelme Sylvia Plath Don Delillo Alice Walker Leslie Marmon Silko David Foster Wallace

Download or read book Back Street written by Fannie Hurst and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling story behind Ross Hunter’s classic melodrama starring Susan Hayward and John Gavin. When “fly girl” and gorgeous socialite Ray Schmidt first meets Walter Saxel in Cincinnati, their attraction is instant and everlasting. As their bond deepens, Ray finds herself envisioning a future with Walter, until one fateful day when the settling of her family affairs interferes with their plans to meet, and his relationship with another woman forms. Though years pass and Ray manages to carve out a life for herself in New York City, Walter remains in her memory, and a chance run-in with him leads them both to fall into their former ways. What unfolds is the fascinating tale of what life was for selfless, devoted Ray, a prisoner to her love for the one man who would never fully love her back. Originally published in 1931, this bestselling classic novel about the heartbreak of living along the “back streets” of a man’s life was adapted into film three times. With a new foreword by Cari Beauchamp. Vintage Movie Classics spotlights classic films that have stood the test of time, now rediscovered through the publication of the novels on which they were based.

Download or read book Dark Nebula written by W.J. May and published by W.J. May. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing is as it seems anymore. Leery from the horrifying incident at the end of her first year at Guilder Boarding School, Rae Kerrigan is determined to learn more about her new tattoo. Her expectations are high, an easy senior year and a happy reunion with Devon, the boy she's not supposed to date. All hopes of happiness turn into shattered dreams the moment she steps back on campus. Lies and secrets are everywhere, and a betrayal cuts Rae deeply. Among her conflicts and enemies, it appears as if her father is reaching out from beyond the grave to ruin her life. With no one to trust, Rae doesn't know where or who to turn to for help. Has her destiny been written? Or will she become the one thing she hates the most--her father's prodigy? The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series Rae of Hope Dark Nebula House of Cards Royal Tea Under Fire End in Sight Hidden Darkness Twisted Together Mark of Fate Strength & Power Last One Standing Rae of Light READ THE WHOLE SERIES: Prequel Series: Christmas Before the Magic Question the Darkness Into the Darkness Fight the Darkness Alone in the Darkness Lost in Darkness The Chronicles of Kerrigan Sequel A Matter of Time Time Piece Second Chance Glitch in Time Our Time Precious Time The Chronicles of Kerrigan: Gabriel Living in the Past Present for Today Staring at the Future Kerrigan Chronicles Stopping Time A Passage of Time Ticking Clock Secrets in Time Time in the City Ultimate Future Kerrigan Kids Book 1 - School of Potential Book 2 - Myths & Magic Book 3 - Kith & Kin Book 4 - Playing With Power Book 5 - Line of Ancestry Book 6 - Descent of Hope Book 7 – Illusion of Shadows Book 8 – Frozen by the Future Book 9 – Guilt of My Past Book 10 – Demise of Magic Book 11- Rise of the Prophecy Book 12 – Deafened by the Past Coming 2021 The Kerrigan Memoirs SEARCH TERMS: young adult fantasy, paranormal, coming of age, superhero, paranormal romance, romance paranormal werewolves and shifters, supernatural, young adult, New Adult & College Romance Paranormal, tatoos, boarding school, superpowers, The Chronicles of Kerrigan, w.j. may, vampires and witches, dark fantasy, saga, magic, romantic suspence, paranormal suspense, wizard