Two Grooms on a Cake

Two Grooms on a Cake

Author: Rob Sanders

Publisher: little bee books

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781499809565

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This is the story of Jack Baker and Michael McConnell and their inspiring story becoming the first married gay couple in the US fifty years ago. Long before marriage equality was the law of the land, two grooms stood on a wedding cake with their feet firmly planted in fluffy white frosting. That cake belonged to Jack Baker and Michael McConnell, who were wed on September 3, 1971, becoming the first same-sex couple in America to be legally married. Their struggle to obtain a marriage license in Minnesota and their subsequent appeals to the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of the United States is an under-told story of LGBT history. This beautiful book celebrates the love story of two pioneers of marriage equality for all.


A Practical Wedding

A Practical Wedding

Author: Meg Keene

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Published: 2019-12-17

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 0738246735

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A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.


The Two Weddings of Zhao Ping

The Two Weddings of Zhao Ping

Author: Patricia Ann Williams

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-01-02

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9781539138297

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How far would you go to help your husband realize his dream? Would you abandon family and friends and move to a foreign country? Would you sleep with another man? These are questions Ping-a beautiful, young Chinese newlywed-must ask herself. Her husband, the ruthless Jianbo, is determined to become a US citizen. When the couple meets David, a wealthy New York businessman in Beijing, Ping becomes the reluctant pawn in Jianbo's scheme-a scheme that requires her to divorce him, wed David, and move to the United States. Once a US citizen, Ping would divorce David and remarry Jianbo so he could become a citizen, too. The plan backfires. Ping wants to spend the rest of her life with David, but the ambitious and treacherous Jianbo is determined to ruin her happily ever after. Will Ping find the courage to stand up to Jianbo and finally take control of her own life? At the novel's core is a love story complicated by loyalty to family and tradition. On another level the growth of Ping from a shy, obedient girl into a strong and independent woman mirrors the changes occurring in China today. "Get ready to fall in love with Zhao Ping, the plucky heroine of this moving and affecting cross-cultural novel." -Wendy Tokunaga, Love in Translation and Postcards From Tokyo ..".the vivid depictions of Beijing and New York help bolster the contrasts between characters and cultures and a perfectly-suited wistful ending befits the ultimately likeable players." -Reviewer, Publishers Weekly .."..the reader is hooked right from the beginning...I love it." -ABNA Expert Reviewer


The Two Weddings of Bronwyn Hyatt

The Two Weddings of Bronwyn Hyatt

Author: Alex Bledsoe

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 2015-05-06

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1466889721

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When Bronwyn Hyatt prepares for her wedding day, she finds the perfect dress from a most unexpected source. But she should remember this: never accept a gift without knowing the consequences. Set in Alex Bledsoe's Tufa universe. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


The Faith Explained

The Faith Explained

Author: Leo J. Trese

Publisher: Scepter Publishers

Published: 2017-03-31

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 1594171475

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The Faith Explained is an all-in-one handbook to help you understand, explain, and defend the great truths of the Catholic Faith. In brief and readable chapters, it explains the purpose of human existence, God and His perfections, the creation and fall of man, the Incarnation, the redemption, the sacraments, sacramentals, prayer, the importance of the Bible, and much more. Perfect for RCIA classes, this book is also a magnificent refresher course on the Faith for Catholics and an illuminating resource for non-Catholics with questions about the Church.


Party of Two

Party of Two

Author: Jasmine Guillory

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0593100832

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A chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair that gets everyone talking in this New York Times bestseller. Dating is the last thing on Olivia Monroe’s mind when she moves to LA to start her own law firm. But when she meets a gorgeous man at a hotel bar and they spend the entire night flirting, she discovers too late that he is none other than hotshot junior senator Max Powell. Olivia has zero interest in dating a politician, but when a cake arrives at her office with the cutest message, she can’t resist—it is chocolate cake, after all. Olivia is surprised to find that Max is sweet, funny, and noble—not just some privileged white politician, as she assumed him to be. Because of Max’s high-profile job, they start seeing each other secretly, which leads to clandestine dates and silly disguises. But when they finally go public, the intense media scrutiny means people are now digging up her rocky past and criticizing her job, even her suitability as a trophy girlfriend. Olivia knows what she has with Max is something special, but is it strong enough to survive the heat of the spotlight?


A Tale of Two Weddings

A Tale of Two Weddings

Author: Barbara Studebaker Arnold

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1608440729

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Teacher Emily Davis spent her summer vacation from school searching for people and places to inspire her reluctant students. She found inspiration in the culture of Native Americans which was envisioned by a Native American in Wisconsin. Thus began Emily's INDIAN SUMMER. Over the course of weeks, she had many encounters with Native Americans which finally led to a lifethreatening episode in the fictional town of Kangee, South Dakota. She was rescued by the Tribal Policeman, a Native American, who Emily realized would become much more than a friend. As INDIAN SUMMER ended, Emily was retelling her adventure to her best friend. It was obvious there was much more to Emily's story, which led to A TALE OF TWO WEDDINGS. In A TALE OF TWO WEDDINGS, Emily has to leave Kangee and her new Mr. Right, to serve as Maid of Honor for her Best Friend Rosie, a promise she is determined to keep. Both Emily and Ben are earnest about their feelings for each other and vow to keep in touch. Emily continues her journey through Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone before having more trouble that is again resolved by a Native American. The first of the two weddings takes place in Las Vegas as Rosie weds her fianc Roger. Trouble continues to follow Emily there before she gets back home. Emily faces the school year resolutely, but continues to talk with Ben over the phone and with e-mail. There are school problems as well as holiday problems before there can finally be a second wedding. Barbara Studebaker Arnold is a retired Language Arts teacher with an avid interest in reading and writing. Barbara lives in Enon, Ohio with her husband of 50 years and two very spoiled cats. She has three grown married children, three grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. She has a teaching certificate from Wittenberg University in Springfield, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Antioch University in Yellow Springs, and a Master of Science Degree from the University of Dayton in Dayton, all in Ohio. She spent almost 15 years as a substitute teacher before teaching 8th grade Language Arts in the Greenon Local School System for 26 years. She also served as cheerleading advisor, student council advisor, and cheer aide advisor as well as the drama club advisor at Indian Valley Middle School and Greenon High School for 25 years.


Two Weddings

Two Weddings

Author: Farin Powell

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-09-20

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1462030998

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Powells debut novel, the story of two couples searching for love and forgiveness, begins, ironically, with two funeralsA tale of motherly manipulation in which unanswered prayers on earth mirror the unanswered questions that remain, even in heavenAlthough Powells depiction of heaven is quirky, her book reminds readers to appreciate the piece of Heaven on earth that we all take for granted.Kirkus Reviews The writing shines with this authors passion for understanding the ways of the heart, and displays a real compassion for the human experienceThe cast of characters encountered are, individually and collectively, certainly strong enough to carry the narrative, which consistently prompts the readers interest in wanting to know what will happen next.Judge, Writers Digest Self-Published book Awards. After she dies and arrives in Heaven, Catherine discovers that life is still a mystery and full of hidden surprises. Catherine, a florist in San Francisco, and David, a doctor from New York City, both die of heart attack, in the same hospital. They soon meet in Heaven and befriend an angel named Oliver who occasionally allows them to observe certain events on earth. Catherine is worried about her daughter, Sarah, a wedding planner who seems to have lost her way. Catherines new friend, David has his own concerns about his son Dan whos going through a complicated divorce in New York City. Catherine and David convince Oliver to arrange for their children to meet. After two failed attempts, Oliver finally succeeds and Sarah and Dan fall in lovebut their road to happiness holds many obstacles yet. A secret revealed to Catherine shatters her new world in Heaven. Only time will reveal whether there will be a happy ending for Catherine and Sarah?


Merry Ever After

Merry Ever After

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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Contrasts the way children of different social classes were betrothed and married during the Middle Ages.