Author : Sarah Ellis
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,91 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780440406204
Her family's move to a new town in Canada leaves shy twelve-year-old Peggy feeling lonely and uncomfortable, until she befriends the unconventional George and the Chinese servant of her imperious neighbor Mrs. Manning.
Author : Marianne Pilgrim Davidson
Publisher : PTP Book Division
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 38,55 MB
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1545754756
The main character, Ann, is born into poverty in 1947. It shows how her family controls her and keeps her in poverty through their attitudes regarding gender inequality, immigrants, and minorities. We learn from her how to break this cycle to get out of poverty. She grows up in Brooklyn with a single mother and an absentee father and tells the story through her memories. You hear about the three generations of women who were chained to poverty because of ignorance, attitude, low self-esteem, gender inequality and dependence, under the control of men. Then you will see how our main character starts to believe she needs to break free. You live with her through adolescence, where she does something she regrets for the rest of her life. Then on to young adulthood where she, unbelievably, goes to college and breaks out of the attitudes of poverty and makes it on her own. She learns to see things in a new light and starts to question her old world teachings and the meaning of right and wrong. You see her married, divorced, remarried, and then in old age. It teaches us how one can reeducate oneself out of a poverty attitude and into the middle-class.
Author : Shari Lapena
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 27,99 MB
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0735221111
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Not a Happy Family “The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People “I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton It all started at a dinner party. . . A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . . Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story. Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years. What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family—a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.
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Page : 602 pages
File Size : 30,73 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Architecture
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Author : Danielle Walker
Publisher : Yjlm
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 16,32 MB
Release : 2014-12-29
Category :
ISBN : 9780991412426
While Tammy has found herself in a compromising position, Bobby has found himself caught up in the mist of his sisters drama from her past. If you thought Shelly's drama was over when she found her new love with Mike. Then, you have another thing coming when her past comes back and bite her when an unexpected guest comes back in the light. Will Tammy ever know the value of freedom after the door is shut and the lights are out? Or will she be forced to spend her last days in an uncompromising situation. Can Arnez's money save him before his time runs out? Or, will he loose everything that ever mattered to him. When time is all you have and the people around you can't be trusted. What are they willing to risk to live to see another day...
Author : Genrich Michael Genrich
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 13,59 MB
Release : 2009-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 145020015X
A retired FBI agent fi nds himself thrust into the middle of a vicious battle over control of a well-known river and its surrounding lands in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Fictional elements are interjected into actual historical fact to produce a taut thriller that is as current as today's headlines. Sleepy Ontonagon County towns cope with the consequences of the most recent of the many economic disasters to beset them over their lifetimes. Will they dry up and die, or will new development save them? Nature finally takes charge again, which makes that question moot.
Author : Michael Ruhlman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 39,14 MB
Release : 2006-03-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0143036645
Michael Ruhlman’s uncanny knack for taking a wide range of subjects and making them completely his own has gained him acclaim and popularity. In his latest offering, he owns the subject both figuratively and literally: his home. House really began in 1901 when a family moved into a brand-new house in Cleveland Heights—full of hope for the future and pride in their stunning home. But as time moved on, upkeep began to wane and, in the end, the house went on the market. And there it stayed for quite some time, until the Ruhlman family decided to buy the dilapidated building. With the always-tedious home-buying process and expensive repairs soaring into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, the American Dream can seem like the American Nightmare. Detailing the purchase and renovation of a single family home, House explores the importance of the place we live in, our yearning to establish it, and the importance of the actual structure, its impact on our intellectual and spiritual lives, and on the struggles of a family. Packed with useful information and stories written with a storyteller’s flair, House is a dramatic narrative by a gifted writer who eloquently concludes that be it ever so humble, a castle or a row house downtown, there’s truly no place like home.
Author : Laura L. Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 19,70 MB
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 139418235X
Recognize narcissists in your life and set healthy boundaries to start healing today Narcissism For Dummies pulls back the curtain on a growing and misunderstood personality. This book digs into dimensions of narcissism, grandiosity, malignancy, and vulnerability, giving you the knowledge and perspective you need to identify narcissists in your life and set limits on unacceptable behavior. It also takes a look at how society plays a part in fostering narcissism, for example through social media. You'll walk away from Narcissism For Dummies with a clearer sense of the personality trait, as well as necessary coping mechanisms and tools to deal with the narcissists in your life. Deal with narcissistic parents, bosses, coworkers, relatives, romantic partners, and beyond Discover tactics and exercises for identifying, disarming, and protecting yourself from narcissists Set limits, establish healthy boundaries, and rebuild your self-confidence Understand narcissistic personality in all its manifestations Anyone whose life has been touched by narcissism will find this book helpful, whether you're coming to terms with a loved one's diagnosis, dealing with a narcissist in the workplace, or working to move forward after leaving a narcissistic relationship.
Author : Leslie Berlin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 35,77 MB
Release : 2006-11-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 019531199X
This is the life of a giant of the high-tech industry - co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel - and inventor of the integrated circuit, which is used in every modern computer, microwave, telephone and car.
Author : Ellen Miller
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 45,37 MB
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1414337930
If you’re living a perfect, charmed life . . . well, then this book isn’t for you. But if, like the rest of us, you are at times broken, confused, lonely, or scared—if you’re struggling with problems that you think “good Christians” don’t have—then welcome, girlfriend, and pull up a chair! This quirky, friendly, and gut-honest devotional comes straight from the heart of Ellen Miller (CEO, marketing executive, mom, and unapologetic “glorious mess”). Despite the serious struggles she’s faced, Ellen today lives a life of profound joy, and The One Year Book of Inspiration for Girlfriends contains 365 days’ worth of the principles and philosophies that have gotten her there. There’s no subject she’s afraid to tackle! Her quick, daily doses of encouragement will make you laugh, give you something to look forward to, help you to stay (somewhat!) sane . . . and remind you that you’re never alone.
