Author : Sue Heady
Publisher : Booksales
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,36 MB
Release : 1999-08
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9780785810995
This series of precious gems displays diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires in antique and modern bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and brooches.
Author : Jan Fook
Publisher : Spinifex Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,12 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781876756109
Are diamonds really a girl's best friend? We don't think so, and neither will you after a look at this beautifully illustrated book. With contributions about what their dogs mean to them, over eighty women and girls from diverse backgrounds, ages and countries, share their feelings and experiences of living with dogs today. Not just autobiography, but stories, poetry and photographs. Family dogs, lost dogs, terriers to labradors, each one holding a special place in a woman's heart all over the world. This touching collection is a must for every dog lover.
Author : Ruby Karp
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 24,66 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0762462612
"This book is filled with juicy young person wisdom." --Amy Poehler The definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age, with sage advice from a modern teenager and appealing to fans of Rookie. Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind of the modern teenager--from a modern teenager's perspective. Sixteen-year-old Ruby Karp addresses the issues facing every highschooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects on the teen psyche. Ruby advises her peers on the importance of feminism ("not just the Spice Girls version"), how to deal with jealousy and friend break-ups, family life, and much more. The book takes an in-depth look at the effect of social media on modern teens and the growing pressures of choosing the right college and career. Amy Poehler says, "This book is filled with juicy young person wisdom." With Ruby's powerful underlying message "we are more than just a bunch of dumb teenagers obsessed with our phones," Earth Hates Me is the definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age.
Author : Julie Fogliano
Publisher : Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 17,52 MB
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1534427228
An NPR Best Book of the Year! New York Times bestselling author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Honor winner Jillian Tamaki come together to tell a delightful story of first friendship. she is my best friend i think i never had a best friend so i’m not sure but i think she is a really good best friend because when we were drawing she drew me and i drew her. What is a best friend, if not someone who laughs with you the whole entire day, especially when you pretend to be a pickle? This pitch-perfect picture book is a sweetly earnest, visually stunning celebration of the magic of friendship.
Author : Catherine Adel West
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 29,2 MB
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1488057257
Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by Ms. Magazine, USA Today Book Riot, The Rumpus, Library Journal, PureWow, The Every Girl, Parade and more. “Forever and to the end. That’s what they say instead of I love you.” When Ruby King’s mother is found murdered in their home in Chicago’s South Side, the police dismiss it as another act of violence in a black neighborhood. But for Ruby, it’s a devastating loss that leaves her on her own with her violent father. While she receives many condolences, her best friend, Layla, is the only one who understands how this puts Ruby in jeopardy. Their closeness is tested when Layla’s father, the pastor of their church, demands that Layla stay away. But what is the price for turning a blind eye? In a relentless quest to save Ruby, Layla uncovers the murky loyalties and dangerous secrets that have bound their families together for generations. Only by facing this legacy of trauma head-on will Ruby be able to break free. An unforgettable debut novel, Saving Ruby King is a powerful testament that history doesn’t determine the present and the bonds of friendship can forever shape the future.
Author : Shannon Hitchcock
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 28,99 MB
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545782325
Everything's changing for Sarah Beth Willis. After Robin's tragic accident, everyone seems different somehow. Days on the farm aren't the same, and the simple fun of riding a bike or playing outside can be scary. And there's talk in town about the new sixth-grade teacher at Shady Creek. Word is spreading quickly--Mrs. Smyre is like no other teacher anyone has ever seen around these parts. She's the first African American teacher. It's 1969, and while black folks and white folks are cordial, having a black teacher at an all-white school is a strange new happening. For Sarah Beth, there are so many unanswered questions. What is all this talk about Freedom Riders and school integration? Why can't she and Ruby become best friends? And who says school isn't for anybody who wants to learn--or teach? In a world filled with uncertainty, one very special teacher shows her young students and the adults in their lives that change invites unexpected possibilities.
Author : Dorothy Koomson
Publisher : Review
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 40,1 MB
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1472261631
Kamryn Matika has no responsibilities - one birthday card will change that forever... Best friends Kamryn Matika and Adele Brannon though nothing could come between them - until Adele di the unthinkable and slept with Kamryn's fiancé Nate. Worse still, she got pregnant and had his child. When Kamryn discovered the truth about their betrayal she vowed never to see any of them again. Years later, Kamryn receives a letter from Adele asking her to visit her in hospital. Adele is dying and begs Kamryn to adopt her daughter Tegan. With a great job and hectic social life, the last thing Kamryn needs is a five-year-old daughter to disrupt things. Especially not one who reminds her of Nate. But with n on else to take care of Tegan and Adele fading fast, does she have any other choice? So begins a difficult journey that leads Kamryn towards forgiveness, love, responsibility and, ultimately, a better understanding of herself.
Author : Francis Marion Crawford
Publisher :
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 39,9 MB
Release : 1907
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Author : Claire Raye
Publisher : Claire Raye
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 14,11 MB
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0463103785
Ruin Me is book one in Caleb and Ruby’s duet and book three in the Hawthorn Hills Duet Series. A two-part, slow-burn, sister’s best friend, New Adult romance. Ruin Me must be read before Rescue Me in order to enjoy the full story. Life at its worst can be ruining. Caleb Parker is broken and lost, and her support is everything. But she has no idea how deep his trauma runs. Ruby Collins is his sister's best friend and his new roommate. Broken as he is, he knows he should keep his distance. But when Ruby’s professor lurks too closely, Caleb steps in. And what was meant to be a ruse, turns into so much more. Together they can heal each other, but it’s the past that nearly ruins them. The Hawthorn Hills Duet Series follows eight couples. Each two-book duet must be read in order to enjoy the couple’s full story, but the series can be read in any order. You’ll find angst-filled, slow-burn, epic love stories along with topical storylines and some amazingly real and raw characters.
Author : Blythe H. Warren
Publisher : Bella Books
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 37,34 MB
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1594937885
From the moment Jessie Durango wrapped her hands around a pair of drumsticks, she knew her destiny. When she’s not working in her brother’s auto shop she’s devoted to Nuclear Boots—and the band is about to break out of Chicago’s rock scene. English professor Zoey Carmichael isn’t the mosh pit type, but she’s drawn to the music and message of Nuclear Boots, and smitten with the attentions of the lead vocalist, Neal. But it’s drummer Jessie who arouses feelings that take Zoey utterly by surprise. Years of hard work might turn into the big time that Jessie and her best friend—Neal—have always dreamed of. But now Jessie’s dreams include something else entirely…
