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The Air You Breathe

Author : Frances de Pontes Peebles

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 530 pages

File Size : 12,30 MB

Release : 2019-07-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0735211000

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"[A] glorious, glittery saga of friendship and loss... I read The Air You Breathe in two nights. (One might say I inhaled it.)." --NPR "Echoes of Elena Ferrante resound in this sumptuous saga."--O, The Oprah Magazine "Enveloping...Peebles understands the shifting currents of female friendship, and she writes so vividly about samba that you close the book certain its heroine's voices must exist beyond the page." -People The story of an intense female friendship fueled by affection, envy and pride--and each woman's fear that she would be nothing without the other. Some friendships, like romance, have the feeling of fate. Skinny, nine-year-old orphaned Dores is working in the kitchen of a sugar plantation in 1930s Brazil when in walks a girl who changes everything. Graça, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy sugar baron, is clever, well fed, pretty, and thrillingly ill behaved. Born to wildly different worlds, Dores and Graça quickly bond over shared mischief, and then, on a deeper level, over music. One has a voice like a songbird; the other feels melodies in her soul and composes lyrics to match. Music will become their shared passion, the source of their partnership and their rivalry, and for each, the only way out of the life to which each was born. But only one of the two is destined to be a star. Their intimate, volatile bond will determine each of their fortunes--and haunt their memories. Traveling from Brazil's inland sugar plantations to the rowdy streets of Rio de Janeiro's famous Lapa neighborhood, from Los Angeles during the Golden Age of Hollywood back to the irresistible drumbeat of home, The Air You Breathe unfurls a moving portrait of a lifelong friendship--its unparalleled rewards and lasting losses--and considers what we owe to the relationships that shape our lives.



Dare to Kiss

Author : S.B. Alexander

Publisher : S.B. Alexander

Page : 389 pages

File Size : 19,43 MB

Release : 2014-09-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Enjoy this angsty sports romance novel by bestselling romance author S.B. Alexander… One night changes everything. I had the perfect life, the perfect family, the perfect future... until one horrifying moment shattered it all. Now, I’m left to piece together the fragments of my broken world, fighting against the darkness of my nightmares and the relentless torment of a bully determined to destroy me. Then Kade Maxwell walks into my life... He’s tall, rugged, and the hottest guy in school. Through his own scars, Kade teaches me that I’m stronger than I ever imagined. But with his enemies closing in, using me as a pawn to get to him, I’m not sure I can survive the fallout. Too many dangers, too much pain... but maybe, just maybe, Kade is the one who can heal my wounded heart and show me how to love again. Dare to Kiss is a new adult sports romance that features a strong heroine determined to persevere and an alpha hero with a big heart who falls first. The story is set in a small town where family rules and love is sacred. Reading Order: 1. Dare to Kiss 2. Dare to Dream 3. Dare to Love 4. Dare to Dance 5. Dare to Live 6. Dare to Breathe 7. Dare to Embrace Praise for Dare to Kiss: "This book was perfect!! I absolutely loved the storyline. There's a bunch of heart swelling and blood pumping moments. This is definitely one of those books where you get the "this is an awesome book tingles" while reading it." -Tattered Book Blog "This was a great novel and wonderfully written!" ~Michelle (Adventure in Bookland) "I went into this book with eyes wide open and I'm so glad because it was a HOME RUN." ~Crystal (NetGalley Reviewer) "Dare to Kiss is a fast-paced, sweet, and sexy romance novel. I think readers will get attached to the characters quickly and want to know what happens to them all next." - The Bibliophilic Book Blog "This book was sweet and sad on many levels. What I loved most was Lacey's kick butt attitude. She does not let anyone get away with anything. From the moment she punches Kade to the way she handles the cheerleaders, I laughed continuously. This heartfelt book is about growing up and learning to love and trust. I loved every aspect of this book which why I highly recommend it." -Bbsbookreviews "Right from the start this book had me. This book was so captivating that I wanted to read it all in one sitting. I really loved the way the writer captured the intensity of this teenage girl and her issues." -Diana's Book Reviews "Dare to Kiss was an unexpected and suspenseful surprise. Hope you enjoy as much as I did." -Secretly Adorkable Readers "It was been awhile since I read a great YA book and this book definitely fits the bill. This was such a beautiful amazing story about loss, hope, dreams, family and love." -Live Read and Breathe Reviews "Cute, fun and a little sassy with a bit of tragedy acting as the cherry on top of the New Adult sundae, Dare to Kiss has a bit of the old strung into the new. Overall this was a book about sticking together. Friends. Family. It was about getting through the hard times, learning to trust, healing. Never giving it. It was refreshing." -No Bent Spines "Ever have that moment when a book is so good that you're trying to read and work at the same time? You're so invested that you're reading in between stop lights? Yeah, that was me. It's more than a love-story. This is a book about overcoming obstacles, struggling through loss, tearing down walls and trusting the most vulnerable part of yourself, our heart." -Badass Beauties Book Club Topics: new adult romance, family saga, alpha male, family, triplets, romance series, contemporary romance, love story, full novel, romantic novels, romance books, romantic books, romance books full novel, steamy romance, heartwarming romance, love story, romance series, audiobook, no cliffhangers, hot heroes, long series, swoon, all the feels, sports romance.



Dare to Lead

Author : Brené Brown

Publisher : Random House

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 45,54 MB

Release : 2018-10-09

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0399592520

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start. Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love. Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.” Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you’re new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.



Whispers of Rest

Author : Bonnie Gray

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 39,67 MB

Release : 2017-05-23

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1455598216

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Life is noisy. But what would happen if every day - for the next 40 days - you soaked in God's love as He intimately whispered words of rest just for you? Whispers of Rest is a 40-day devotional detox for your soul, a spiritual journey to refresh you and guide you to greater peace, while helping you discover who God truly made you to be: His beloved. Renew your spirit with powerful affirmations of God's love with uplifting words of Scripture, journaling prompts for reflection, and practical challenges to spark joy. Bonnie will lead you to places of rest, where you can deeply experience the Savior's presence in your everyday life. This beautiful guidebook will create space for your soul to breathe: Soul Care Tips & Trail Notes - Reduce stress and nurture your body and spirit. Daily Beloved Challenges - Brighten your day by taking simple soul care actions. A Simple Prayer Practice - Deepen your intimacy with God through easy-to-enjoy prayer prompts, inspired by classic devotional practices. A lot can happen in 40 days. A new rhythm. A new heart. A renewed faith. Transform your life as you take the journey to say yes to God, embrace your true identity, rediscover your dreams, and begin your healing. Dare to enjoy each day fully and celebrate your calling as the beloved.



Breathe!

Author : J. Sharon

Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 18,93 MB

Release : 2017-06-17

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1640281940

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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8) In order to be sober and vigilant, scripture tells us we need to know our enemy. The more we know about the wiles of the devil and his minions, the easier it is to defeat them. The Bible teaches us how to live godly lives. It's the devil's job to interfere and to crush the things of God in our lives. Jesus was the firstborn of many brethren. What made Him different? Jesus was an empty vessel that the anointing of God could flow through. Jesus never performed a single miracle. He said himself in John 5:30, "I can of Mine own self do nothing; because I seek not Mine own will, but the will of the Father which sent Me." It was the anointing of God that poured through Jesus that spoke the words of His Father, healed the sick, and raised the dead. After Jesus died, the born-again new creatures in Christ became the brethren. We, now, are the vessels that the anointing flows through. Because of this anointing, the devil hates the born-again Christian. His attacks are unrelenting, but as Jesus said in John 17:14-15, "I have given them Thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that Thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that Thou shouldest keep them from the evil." I pray that this book can give the reader the knowledge needed to rise above the trappings of the world. God has so much more planned for his people in the Spirit! Step out!



Kill Move Paradise

Author : James Ijames

Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Page : 63 pages

File Size : 21,12 MB

Release : 2019-08-12

Category : Drama

ISBN : 0822240025

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Four black men find themselves stuck in a waiting room for the afterlife. As they attempt to make sense of their new paradise, Isa, Daz, Grif, and Tiny are forced to confront the reality of their past, and how they arrived in this unearthly place. Inspired by the ever-growing list of slain black men and women, KILL MOVE PARADISE illustrates the potential for collective transformation and radical acts of joy.



Beautiful Boss Falls in Love with Me

Author : Cang QiongShuangYing

Publisher : Funstory

Page : 846 pages

File Size : 23,22 MB

Release : 2020-03-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1648466435

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A Vietnamese blind date group composed of a clothing designer, a contractor, an engineer, a hawker, and a Peasant Workers. As soon as they entered Viet Nam, they were immediately chased and mistakenly entered the forest by the local gangs. How could the top quality handsome Tang Zixuan be turned into an extraordinary Martial Arts Master by a refined clothing designer in a month? The petite and beautiful girlfriend whom he had loved for many years suddenly threw herself into the arms of a rich second generation; the beautiful woman, who was filled with love, was being forced into the forest of a foreign country; the beautiful woman, who was passionate and wise, was being pursued relentlessly; the beautiful woman, who was also beautiful, where was she to go? Was it a fortuitous encounter or a calamity? The plot was thrilling and confusing.



Godey's Lady's Book

Author : Louis Antoine Godey

Publisher :

Page : 1112 pages

File Size : 23,81 MB

Release : 1867

Category : Costume

ISBN :

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Includes music.



Burnout

Author : Emily Nagoski, PhD

Publisher : Ballantine Books

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 43,87 MB

Release : 2019-03-26

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 198481706X

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is a gift! I’ve been practicing their strategies, and it’s a total game changer.”—Brené Brown, PhD, author of Dare to Lead “A primer on how to stop letting the world dictate how you live and what we think of ourselves, Burnout is essential reading [and] . . . excels in its intersectionality.”—Bustle This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a roadmap to minimizing stress, managing emotions, and living more joyfully. Burnout. You, like most American women, have probably experienced it. What’s expected of women and what it’s really like to exist as a woman in today’s world are two different things—and we exhaust ourselves trying to close the gap. Sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, are here to help end the all-too-familiar cycle of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. They compassionately explain the obstacles and societal pressures we face—and how we can fight back. You’ll learn • what you can do to complete the biological stress cycle • how to manage the “monitor” in your brain that regulates the emotion of frustration • how the Bikini Industrial Complex makes it difficult for women to love their bodies—and how to defend yourself against it • why rest, human connection, and befriending your inner critic are keys to recovering from and preventing burnout With the help of eye-opening science, prescriptive advice, and helpful worksheets and exercises, all women will find something transformative in Burnout—and will be empowered to create positive change. A BOOKRIOT BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR



I Am Finally Alive

Author : Margaret Kroeck

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 262 pages

File Size : 20,88 MB

Release : 2017-04-06

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1524686743

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Please join my website at Margaret Kroeck Life Survivor and Author. This is also dedicated to Miss Elsa. You are a constant source of support and I think of you everyday. I also dedicate this book to Penny Monks and Pear Woodard, dont forget the invisible fly in the room. Right Pearl? To miss Beth, I am so glad we met. To Thomas , thank you for your support. Thank you Tracy, thank you for sharing your Father with me. I also want to thank Sheila, I miss you everyday.