Roger Etienne
Roger Etienne

Author: Dr. Mary Ruggiero

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2015-12-30

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1504914082

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Charismatic actor and artist Roger Etienne worked with movie greats from Humphrey Bogart to Clint Eastwood as well as art legends Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. Despite his self-made success, selling thousands of paintings and securing hundreds of movie and television roles over six decades, Roger was a very private man wrought with insecurities. Always looking for adventureand perhaps escape from a past filled with the horrors of war, familial rejection, and loves lostRogers journey led him from his Belgian homeland to Paris during World War II and soon after to the City of Angels. Looking for solace during a particularly low point in her life, Rogers biographer searched for her favorite artist for years before befriending himliterally on his deathbed. Their relationship enabled scarring memories to be faced and long buried secrets to be revealed. The acceptance and forgiveness which followed led to healing for Roger, his family, and his biographer. Illustrated with 170 pieces by the artist himself, Journey in Search of an Artist paints a stunning portrait of a man whose incredible life may be his greatest masterpiece.

From the Heart
From the Heart

Author: Kym Marsh

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Published: 2011-06-23

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1848949707

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KYM MARSH is one of our most-loved stars, but her life has been a rollercoaster ride through love, laughter and tears. Now Kym's ready to tell her full story for the first time, describing her difficult childhood growing up on a council estate in Wigan, and struggling at school with bullying and an eating disorder. She describes falling in love at 17 and finding herself pregnant while still a teenager. By the time she was 21, she was a single mum with two very young children, David and Emily, and it was a real struggle to make ends meet. But Kym had always dreamt of performing and even though the odds were stacked against her, she was determined to make her dream a reality. One day she auditioned for a new TV show called Popstars and her life changed forever. Kym now stars in the nation's favourite soap, Coronation Street. But her life off-screen hasn't been easy. She reflects on her marriage to Jack Ryder and how hard she tried to make it work. Kym found new love with Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas and after tragically losing their first baby Archie in 2009, the couple were over the moon to welcome little Polly Lomas into the world earlier this year. Entertaining, funny and incredibly honest, From the Heart is a fantastic read all about how sometimes the best things happen in life when you refuse to give up hope.

The Fortune-teller's Secret
The Fortune-teller's Secret

Author: Carolyn Keene

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-12-04

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1442485604

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When she learns that the recently widowed Mrs. Kittredge is making regular visits to a fortune-teller and turning over large sums of money to Madame Destiny, Nancy decides to investigate.

The Girl in the Mirror: Isobel’s Dream
The Girl in the Mirror: Isobel’s Dream

Author: James Walker

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-07-15

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1805145339

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Isobel played the DVD for the umpteenth time, watching again as Hannah Cockcroft sped round the track in her racing wheelchair to win gold in the Paralympic Games. She glanced across at her wheelchair, her big, heavy, awkward wheelchair, knowing that she could only dream of owning one like Hannah’s. Unbeknown to Isobel, her classmate Lucy knows of her dream and has a plan. With her magical friend Horla, they train Pip, a Jack Russell dog, to perform amazing tricks and enter him in a talent competition, intending to use the prize money to buy Isobel the wheelchair she desperately desires. But, as they are about to perform, a feeling of guilt comes over them–they realise it isn’t right to rob another contestant of the prize they have trained so very hard for, but if they don’t, how else can they buy the wheelchair? What followed was completely out of the blue, and certainly unexpected! Read this and other magical tales, including: The bull to the rescue, The curious case of the flying jockeys, Lazy Larry and his talking brush and The robins and the pterodactyl.

Northern Escape
Northern Escape

Author: Tonya Burrows

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-23

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Brielle Ives prefers dogs to people, and who could blame her? Her sled dogs are loyal to a fault, trust her implicitly, and couldn't care less about the scars that mar her face. The only human who's never disappointed her is her mentor, Dr. William Hunter. When his plane goes missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness, Bree will do anything to find him . . . even if it means turning to a frustrating, irresponsible, and too-sexy-for-his-own-good California boy for help.When Ellis Hunter enlisted in the Army at eighteen, he put Alaska-and his womanizing drunk of a father-in his rearview mirror. He promised himself he'd never return, but even he can't resist Bree's panicked plea for help. If she's hell-bent on trekking into the bush to find his father, then he's determined to go with her. But Ellis isn't the only one shadowing Bree's rescue attempt...When the search for answers leaves Ellis and Bree trapped together in the wilds of Alaska, they'll have to put aside their differences-and an attraction hot enough to melt glaciers-to survive the elements. Because someone dangerous lurks in that icy wilderness-a killer desperate to keep Dr. William Hunter's secrets buried deep in the snow.

A Second Bite at the Apple
A Second Bite at the Apple

Author: Dana Bate

Publisher: Kensington Books

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1617732605

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"Bate's writing is smart and compelling." --Publishers Weekly From the acclaimed author of The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs comes a witty, honest novel, perfectly seasoned with both humor and heart, about daring to bite into the life you really want. . . Sydney Strauss is obsessed with food. Not with eating it--though she does that too--but with writing about the wonders of the gastronomic world, from obscure fruit hybrids to organic farming techniques. Since food journalism jobs are more coveted than Cronuts®, Sydney pays her bills working for one of TV's biggest egomaniacs--until she's left scrambling for shifts at a local farmers' market. Stacking muffins for the Wild Yeast Bakery isn't going to win her any James Beard awards. But soon Sydney is writing the market's weekly newsletter, and her quirky stories gain attention from a prominent food columnist. After years of putting her love life into deep freeze, she's even dating again. And then Sydney gets a shot at the story, one that could either make her career or burn it to a crisp--along with her relationship and her reputation. . . "A breezy, idiomatic voice." - Publishers Weekly "Full of humor and lots of genuine heart." - RT Book Reviews "In smart and crisp prose, Bate tells a winning story about food, love and second chances, with recipes appended. Great fun." - Booklist Praise for The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs "Bate deftly conjures up a witty, resilient heroine, surrounds her with delightful friends and frenemies, and sends them all on a rollicking quest for love and delicious food." --Kirkus "Engaging. . .Even Bate's implausible happy ending feels right." --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "The food--oh my goodness--the food! From the Dupont Circle farmers' market to the Maine Avenue Fish Market, Hannah leads readers on a culinary tour of D.C.'s locavore scene. Do not read this book hungry." --Washington Post

Flat Rising
Flat Rising

Author: J.R.Logan

Publisher: Logan House Publishing

Published: 2023-07-23

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13:

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Felicity's sophomore year of school ended with an fight between a Hero and Villain. After the incident, medical tests showed she possessed Advanced Human D.N.A. She is a descendant of heroes and soon developed superhuman strength, speed, and invulnerability. Life gets turned upside down when Felicity changes schools to Mecklenburg Girl's Academy. This is where Felicity enters the world of heroes. Her roommates are the school's superhero team. They include an adorable dog girl, a klutzy, third-generation speedster, and a tsundere werewolf whose boyfriend is a vampire.

How Chili Willie Got His Name
How Chili Willie Got His Name

Author: Kathryn Ann Sands

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1481706411

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Chili Willie is a real dog who inspired this tender tale about two souls destined to find each other.

From Florida With Love: Sunsets & Happy Endings
From Florida With Love: Sunsets & Happy Endings

Author: Sonja Gunter

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-05-19

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1612359027

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Southwest Florida Romance Writers (SWFRW) offers a unique anthology with ten original stories. They each feature a gorgeous Southwest Florida sunset, pink flamingos in all forms, and romance. Enjoy enchanting tales about love, including old and new love, lost love, second chances, and even puppy love. The characters range from a Spanish lady, rambunctious "Active Seniors", a lovesick flamingo, an international spy and everything in between. Read them all in one sitting or savor each one as a separate adventure in front of your own special sunset. Be ready to laugh, they will touch your heart and mist your eyes.

Quarantini Time
Quarantini Time

Author: Christine Myers

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2022-01-21

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1638673896

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Quarantini Time: Martini Recipes to Survive a Pandemic By: Christine Myers During the Covid-19 pandemic, the world was asked to stay at home and quarantine themselves in order to keep safe and avoid overloading the health care system. In an effort to maintain sanity and create an opportunity to socialize with family and friends, Christine Myers established a virtual Quarantini Time. Quarantini Time is a collection of martini recipes created for a daily “five o’clock somewhere” happy hour. Recipes were created in the moment; photos were taken and recorded in the Myers’ daily journal. Often a recipe is paired with a musical selection for that hour. These recipes are not exotic but made with spirits, enhancers, and garnishes that are typically found in a home bar/cupboard…with a twist! No need to have bartending experience, as Myers has included recommended tools and ingredients to create amazing quarantinis. A quarantini is certainly one of life’s little pleasures that you can rely on to survive any pandemic, but also to enjoy in your new normal! Sit back, relax, virtually connect with family and friends while sipping your quarantini and listening to music.