Still reeling from the death of her mother, Harriet sets out on a dangerous journey -disguised as a boy since no "petticoats" are allowed on the trip - determined to find her missing father in the gold fields of British Columbia's Cariboo.
Still reeling from the death of her mother, Harriet sets out on a dangerous journey -- disguised as a boy, since no "petticoats" are allowed on the trip -- determined to find her missing father in the gold fields of British Columbia's Cariboo. The journey itself is incredibly difficult, and Harriet still has to find her father before the winter snows close down the entire Williams Creek area. Will she be able to find him, or will her journey be for nothing?
When her father falls into a coma, Indian American photographer Sonya reluctantly returns to the family she'd fled years before. Her soft-spoken sister, Trisha, has created a perfect suburban life, and her ambitious sister, Marin, has built her own successful career. But as these women come together, their various methods of coping with a terrifying history can no longer hold their memories at bay. Buried secrets rise to the surface, and as their father's condition worsens the daughters and their mother wrestle with private hopes for his survival or death, as well as their own demons and buried secrets.
"The Unsaid Ocean" is a captivating book that invites readers to explore unsaid thoughts and emotions. Mumtaz Ahmad Kar delves into the complexities of the human experience, shedding light on feelings that often remain hidden beneath the surface. Each paragraph serves as a vessel for unexpressed words and emotions, resonating with anyone who has struggled to articulate their innermost thoughts. Themes of longing, love, sorrow, and hope remind us that we are not alone in our struggles, encouraging readers to confront their own hidden feelings. Mumtaz's ability to distill complex emotions into simple yet profound language makes "The Unsaid Ocean" truly impactful. His words linger long after reading, prompting reflection on unspoken truths. Ultimately, this book is an exploration of the soul, inviting readers to dive into the vast ocean of emotions we often keep at bay, fostering understanding and empathy.
When God made a mother, he had you in mind. Are you a mother? Do you have a mother? Do you know a mother? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, So God Made a Mother is for you. Join Leslie Means, founder of the popular website Her View From Home, as she weaves together a powerful, emotional collection of essays from women of all ages and stages. These real-life, straight-to-the-heart stories will make you laugh, cry, and nod along. No two mothers are alike. No two experiences in motherhood mirror each other. But something powerful happens when our stories come together: they speak love, worth, value, and beauty. They take the undefinable experience of motherhood and give it shape and substance and strength. They speak to us all. So God Made a Mother promises to show you the incomparable heart of a mother . . . a mother just like you.
Have you ever dreamt of taking an idea and turning it into something world-changing? Have you ever stared at a blank page, or a computer screen, and wondered if you have what it takes to build an empire? If so, then open this book, adventurer, and prepare to be inspired. Within these pages lie the stories of 33 extraordinary startups, each born from a spark of ingenuity and nurtured by the unwavering belief of their founders. From the humble beginnings of Tesla in a Silicon Valley garage to the ambitious visions of SpaceX reaching for the stars, these journeys are testaments to the power of human ambition and the transformative potential of innovation. Each story is unique, yet bound by a common thread: the relentless pursuit of a dream, the courage to face seemingly insurmountable challenges, and the unwavering belief that the impossible can be achieved. The world awaits your contribution – what will your story be? How many people it will Inspire? Go ahead create something and Inspire the world.
In this fascinating tour through cultural, global, economic, and business history, icon of the financial world Robert Menschel explores the phenomenon of crowd psychology and its effects on business and culture. Explaining how crowd psychology creates market bubbles and irrational exuberance, Menschel mines world history—from the rise of the Nazis in Germany, to the fanatical love of brands, to the Dutch tulip craze of the seventeenth century, to America’s 1990s Internet bubble—to reveal how the behavior of crowds negatively affects the business world. Championing the causes of individuality and common sense, Markets, Mobs & Mayhem offers real wisdom for investors who want to keep their wits when everyone else is losing theirs.
The Dock of Broken Dreams is the story of the tragic intermingling of the lives of Peggy Shippen, Peggy Chew, John Andr, and Benedict Arnold set amidst the background of the Revolutionary War. Though cast in the form of a novel, it results from more than a decade of careful research.
God is with you in the desert. Bishop T.D. Jakes gives you proof positive that God not only supplies you with everything you need, but your heavenly Father wants to bless you with refreshing water that will sustain you throughout any wilderness experience. According to Bishop Jakes, "Spiritually we must find a place where the Lord can minister to us in our wilderness-a place where He can instruct us about what to do next. The wilderness is a place of dying, where all the things that cause you to stumble in your walk with God are killed." Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert (Isaiah 35:6). Find your special place in the wilderness where God will drench you in His life-giving water-you will break forth with a renewed and courageous spirit!