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Author: Naveen Lakkur
Publisher:
Published: 2017-11-05
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9788192070292
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a unique book that distinguishes between the ordinary and the extraordinary. While ordinary itself is not necessary means bad, it depicts that there is scope to be a little extra to make it extraordinary.
Author: John McFetridge
Publisher: ECW Press
Published: 2015-09-15
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 1770907947
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Like [Elmore] Leonard, McFetridge is able to convincingly portray flawed figures on both sides of the law” (Publishers Weekly). Montreal, Labor Day weekend, 1972. The city is getting ready to host the first game in the legendary Summit Series between Canada and the USSR. Three men set fire to a nightclub and thirty-seven people die. The Museum of Fine Arts is robbed and two million dollars’ worth of paintings are stolen. Against the backdrop of these historic events, Constable Eddie Dougherty discovers the body of a murdered young man on Mount Royal. As he tries to prove he has the stuff to become a detective, he is drawn into the world of American draft dodgers and deserters, class politics, and organized crime . . . “This terrific continuation of the narrative McFetridge began in Black Rock opens with a bang . . . Working with a deceptively simple style that echoes Joseph Wambaugh, McFetridge has delivered an unpredictable mystery, a fine character study, and a vivid snapshot of 1972 Montreal.” —Publishers Weekly “Brilliant . . . As a police procedural, A Little More Free is superb. As a sociopolitical human drama, it’s even better—remember to breathe during those final few pages.” —Winnipeg Free Press
Author: Fiona Maazel
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Published: 2017-04-04
Total Pages: 359
ISBN-13: 1555979637
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA dazzling new novel from the author of the “weird, thrilling, and inimitable” Woke Up Lonely (Marie Claire) Meet Phil Snyder: new father, nursing assistant at a cutting-edge biotech facility on Staten Island, and all-around decent guy. Trouble is, his life is falling apart. His wife has betrayed him, his job involves experimental surgeries with strange side effects, and his father is hiding early-onset dementia. Phil also has a special talent he doesn’t want to publicize—he’s a mind reader and moonlights as Brainstorm, a costumed superhero. But when Phil wakes up from a blackout drunk and is confronted with photos that seem to show him assaulting an unknown woman, even superpowers won’t help him. Try as he might, Phil can’t remember that night, and so, haunted by the need to know, he mind-reads his way through the lab techs at work, adoring fans at Toy Polloi, and anyone else who gets in his way, in an attempt to determine whether he’s capable of such violence. A Little More Human, rife with layers of paranoia and conspiracy, questions how well we really know ourselves, showcasing Fiona Maazel at her tragicomic, freewheeling best.
Author: Ellen Conford
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen she learns that a famous director is making a movie in her home town, ten-year-old Annabel is determined to get a part in it.
Author: Pam Houston
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2000-10
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 0743406338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe author of "Cowboys Are My Weakness" and "Waltzing the Cat" turns to nonfiction with essays that celebrate real-life adventures spanning five years and five continents. Through her stories, readers meet some good dogs, a few good men, and the occasional grizzly as Houston proves that fiction has nothing on real life.
Author: Steven Johnson
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2021-05-11
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 0525538879
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Offers a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives.” —President Barack Obama (on Twitter) “An important book.” —Steven Pinker, The New York Times Book Review The surprising and important story of how humans gained what amounts to an extra life, from the bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From In 1920, at the end of the last major pandemic, global life expectancy was just over forty years. Today, in many parts of the world, human beings can expect to live more than eighty years. As a species we have doubled our life expectancy in just one century. There are few measures of human progress more astonishing than this increased longevity. Extra Life is Steven Johnson’s attempt to understand where that progress came from, telling the epic story of one of humanity’s greatest achievements. How many of those extra years came from vaccines, or the decrease in famines, or seatbelts? What are the forces that now keep us alive longer? Behind each breakthrough lies an inspiring story of cooperative innovation, of brilliant thinkers bolstered by strong systems of public support and collaborative networks, and of dedicated activists fighting for meaningful reform. But for all its focus on positive change, this book is also a reminder that meaningful gaps in life expectancy still exist, and that new threats loom on the horizon, as the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear. How do we avoid decreases in life expectancy as our public health systems face unprecedented challenges? What current technologies or interventions that could reduce the impact of future crises are we somehow ignoring? A study in how meaningful change happens in society, Extra Life celebrates the enduring power of common goals and public resources, and the heroes of public health and medicine too often ignored in popular accounts of our history. This is the sweeping story of a revolution with immense public and personal consequences: the doubling of the human life span.
Author: Kendra Leigh Castle
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2016-09-06
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 1101990171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor fans of Jill Shalvis and Kristan Higgins, a sweet, small-town romance about writing your own happy ending... Kira Andersen’s professional instinct for a story has never led her wrong. So when she learns of a famous writer hiding in plain sight in a tiny New England town, she can’t resist following the trail. The only problem is everyone in Harvest Cove seems intent on keeping her from tracking down the elusive author—especially a handsome distraction who’s making it very hard to focus on the job... Henry “Fitz” Fitzroy has no intention of letting a nosy journalist uncover his alter-ego as superstar writer Malcom Roy. Only Kira’s persistence is hard to deny—as is his own attraction to her. The more time he spends with her, the more he discovers he’d give almost anything to keep her in his life. But as work and play become inexorably entwined for Kira and Fitz, they realize that getting what they want for their careers might mean losing everything their hearts desire... Praise for the Harvest Cove Series “Harvest Cove promises to be worth repeated visits.”—Publishers Weekly “Filled with endearing characters and laugh-out-loud humor.”—Katie Lane, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Cowboy in Texas “A fresh and honest story guaranteed to make you smile, laugh out loud, and even shed a few tears.”—Candis Terry, bestselling author of Home Sweet Home “Beautifully written small-town romance.”—Under the Covers “[A] charming series.”—RT Book Reviews
Author: Rachel Lindsay
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 2022-09-13
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 0593357094
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA candid, witty, and inspiring collection of essays from The Bachelor’s first Black Bachelorette, exploring everything from relationships and love to politics and race “The Bachelor gave me an opportunity, but I created my own happy ending.” Rachel Lindsay rose to prominence as The Bachelor’s first Black Bachelorette and has since become one of the franchise’s most well-known figures—and outspoken critics. But there has always been more to Lindsay than meets the eye, and in this book, she finally tells her own story, in her own words. In wide-ranging essays, Lindsay opens up about her experience on ABC’s hit show and reveals everything about her life off-camera, from a childhood growing up in Dallas, Texas, as the daughter of a U.S. District Judge, to her disastrous dating life prior to appearing on The Bachelor, to her career in law, and the decision to become a reality-TV contestant. She also brings a sharp wit and keen intellect to weigh in on issues such as the lack of diversity in reality television and the importance of political engagement, protest, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Told in the down-to-earth, no-nonsense voice she’s become known for, Lindsay’s book of essays provides an intimate look at the life of one of reality TV’s most beloved stars, as well as advice and inspiration that will make her a role model for anyone who has ever struggled to find their way in love and life. As she says, “Contrary to popular belief, the best gift I ever received was not a wedding ring. It was the permission I gave myself to be imperfect.” And if you don’t believe her, you know the saying: Miss me with that.
Author: Zach Williams
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Published: 2024-08-20
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0310160448
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Grammy Award-winning musician Zach Williams comes a fun and engaging picture book that invites children to hop on board for a ride to learn about the fruits of the spirit and discover how to be a little more like Jesus every day. Destination KINDNESS! All aboard for LOVE! Take a ride to PATIENCE, PEACE … and FAITH in God above! Climb on board for GOODNESS—it’s just up ahead! Buckle up for Jesus and hear the things he said. Kids can uncover the joy of following Jesus’s example in A Little More Like Jesus by Christian music artist Zach Williams. This imaginative picture book invites children 4-8 to climb aboard for a journey that explores the fruits of the spirit in a new and exciting way, using simple-yet-impactful rhymes that help kids see just how easy it can be to show more love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and goodness to everyone they meet. Paired with bright and engaging artwork that brings the message to life, this inspiring story for your young one will help them foster a strong connection with God through creativity and being exactly who God made them to be! In addition, A Little More Like Jesus: Aids in spiritual development by giving kids real-world, hands-on examples of ways they can show Jesus’s love to those around them Is a perfect read-aloud for story time, family devotions, and bedtime Makes a great holiday or birthday gift
Author: Vicki Baylis
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2019-04-03
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 1644163810
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou know how I can tell God has a sense of humor? Just follow Vicki for a few days. You will see for yourself. Travel with her into the world of growing up in a trailer park, raising kids in the South, and being married to the poster child of ADD. Because there is never a dull moment in her family, it leads to a journey filled with laughs, tears, a little chaos, and precious memories. Just a Little More Southern is a continuing look into the life of an ordinary Southern family who chooses to laugh at the misadventures of their crazy world. Hopefully, you will laugh along with her too. Vicki always says that no matter what happens in life, love your family, learn from your mistakes, laugh out loud, and know that God is walking with you every step of the way. In addition to the laughs you will find in this witty memoir, you may enjoy her other books: Just a Little Southern, Daddy's Money, and Garden Club Secrets.
