The Name on the Envelope
The Name on the Envelope

Author: Michael M. Dowd

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2019-10-18

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1480986755

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Name on the Envelope By: Michael M. Dowd Everyone has a story and for Michael M. Dowd his story is one of discovery—about who he is, how his life began, and the many twists and turns that led him to a family he never knew he had. Like most people, he experienced his share of happiness, sadness, pain, and suffering. But unlike most people, part of Michael’s life remained a mystery. It wasn’t until he embarked on a journey to learn more about his birth mother that Michael began to realize that he spent most of life unaware that he had another family. The Name on the Envelope is about Michael’s journey to learn more about his family, but it is also about his reflections on his life and how our experiences shape who we are and who we become.

13 Little Blue Envelopes
13 Little Blue Envelopes

Author: Maureen Johnson

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-06

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0061973807

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New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s funny, heartbreaking, and utterly romantic tale gets a great new cover! Ginny Blackstone never thought she’d spend her summer vacation backpacking across Europe. But that was before she received the first little blue envelope from Aunt Peg. This letter was different from Peg’s usual letters for two reasons: 1. Peg had been dead for three months. 2. The letter included $1000 cash for a passport and a plane ticket. Armed with instructions for how to retrieve twelve other letters Peg wrote—twelve letters that tell Ginny where she needs to go and what she needs to do when she gets there—Ginny quickly finds herself swept away in her first real adventure. Traveling from London to Edinburgh to Amsterdam and beyond, Ginny begins to uncover stories from her aunt’s past and discover who Peg really was. But the most surprising thing Ginny learns isn’t about Peg . . . it’s about herself. Everything about Ginny will change this summer, and it’s all because of the 13 little blue envelopes. Look for the sequel, The Last Little Blue Envelope!

The Last Little Blue Envelope
The Last Little Blue Envelope

Author: Maureen Johnson

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-04-26

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0061976792

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Ginny Blackstone thought that the biggest adventure of her life was behind her. She spent last summer traveling around Europe, following the tasks her aunt Peg laid out in a series of letters before she died. When someone stole Ginny's backpack—and the last little blue envelope inside—she resigned herself to never knowing how it was supposed to end. Months later, a mysterious boy contacts Ginny from London, saying he's found her bag. Finally, Ginny can finish what she started. But instead of ending her journey, the last letter starts a new adventure—one filled with old friends, new loves, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Ginny finds she must hold on to her wits . . . and her heart. This time, there are no instructions.

The Envelope
The Envelope

Author: Ḥayim Eliʼav

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13:

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Avraham Rosenbaum is an only child of elderly parents, Holocaust survivors with a secret that embitters them and mystifies him. What is it? His father dies and Avraham finds an envelope that will change his life. He is not an only child! He has a sister he has never seen, a woman who has been banished from his parents' lives - but never from their broken hearts. Her name is Rivkah. No, it used to be Rivkah - but now it is Samira, because as a young woman, Rivkah fell in love with an Arab. She and her parents disowned each other. She left their lives, but never their thoughts. Now Avraham has the envelope and he is obsessed, first with finding out what its message means and then with finding his long lost sister, and finally with bringing her back to her family and people.--

Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette & Modern Manners
Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette & Modern Manners

Author: John Morgan

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1429978287

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The refinement of the past meets the pragmatism of the present in this sparkling portrayal of modern etiquette. In an era where traditional norms are often sidelined, Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners emerges as a beacon of hope, tactfully intertwining the timeless elegance of decorum with a modern twist to fit the intricacies of the twenty-first century. From the simplicity of basic table manners to the sophisticated protocols required at high-profile diplomatic gatherings, the expertly curated advice is both practical and easy to implement. Celebrating the charm, allure, and perpetual importance of traditional courtesy, this guide is more than a manual; it's an ode to the civility of a bygone era and a definitive guide on carrying forth its spirit into the contemporary world.

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

Author: Lester Kaufman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-04-16

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1119652847

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The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

If You Find This Letter
If You Find This Letter

Author: Hannah Brencher

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1476784108

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"A ... memoir of love and faith from Hannah Brencher ... who has dedicated her life to showing total strangers that they are not alone in the world. Fresh out of college, Hannah Brencher moved to New York, expecting her life to look like a scene from Sex and the City. Instead, she found a city full of people who knew where they were going and what they were doing ... Lonely and depressed, she noticed a woman who looked like she felt the same way on the subway. Hannah did something strange--she wrote the woman a letter. She folded it, scribbled 'If you find this letter, it's for you...' on the front and left it behind. When she realized that it made her feel better, she started writing and leaving love notes all over the city ... [eventually sending 400 handwritten letters as a result of an Internet post and starting the website The World Needs More Love Letters]"--