Twists and Turns

Twists and Turns

Author: Janet McDonald

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2006-09-05

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1466831413

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Janet McDonald introduces readers to two sisters who discover that all you have to do is stick together to handle life's many twists and turns. It may have taken them an extra year or two to do it, but the Washington sisters finally graduated high school, and this definitely calls for a celebration. But after the party ends, then what? The girls have no plans. Unlike their smart best friend Raven Jefferson, who's away at college, and their nerdy best friend Toya Larson, who's in computer training, and their overall best friend Aisha Ingram, who's rocking in TV commercials, Keeba and Teesha are still hanging out on neighborhood benches as if nothing's changed. Then an older friend convinces the sisters that they, too, have a skill – braiding hair – and why not make a business of it? With a loan from Aisha, the Washingtons open TeeKee's Tresses in a rented storefront, and the future looks pretty solid . . . that is, until a rival's jealousy, a landlord's greed, and a politician's scheme turn the sisters' world upside down. Twists and Turns is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.


Twists and Turns in the Heart's Antarctic

Twists and Turns in the Heart's Antarctic

Author: Hélène Cixous

Publisher: Polity

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0745663273

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"Twists and Turns in the Heart's Antarctic is a compelling new volume in Hélène Cixous's search for lost time. Readers of earlier volumes-- Hemlock and Hyperdream, among others-- will reconnect with familiar characters: Eve, the elderly mother now in her hundredth year, Hélène, the daughter, who never expected to become a mother at 70, and the brother, childhood companion and rival. She has almost no time to write. ... Twists and Turns, like all Cixous's books, is a many-faceted text, whose narrative spins its webs in corners familiar to Cixous readers: corners with books and writers - Montaigne, Proust, Kafka, Derrida; a theater and plays; friendship, and love. It is a tale on the scale of Greek myth, about the inescapable entanglements of family relationships, that can lead one, in hyperbolic mode, to envision murder and suicide ... This is a tale with profoundly touching reversals."--Front book cover flap.


Twists and Turns

Twists and Turns

Author: M Mitcham

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2012-11-19

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1743095082

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No one who has ever seen Matthew Mitcham perform one of his heartstopping dives or make Olympic history would ever guess the obstacles he had to overcome just to be a contender. 'People kept remarking on how they were surprised that a gold medal and fame hadn't changed me. I always responded, "Why would I change? Being me is the easiest person to be." I was lying. It wasn't.' At the Beijing Olympic Games, Matthew Mitcham made history with an unforgettable dive, scoring perfect tens, and winning gold for Australia. there was no hint of the harrowing battle this talented young dynamo had fought with clinical depression, self-harm, and his addiction to alcohol and drugs including crystal meth (also known as Ice). Joyously out and proud, Matthew was a role model for his courage both in and out of the pool. Yet even after Beijing and ranking No 1 in the world, beneath that cheeky, fun-loving exterior he was painfully aware of how easily it could unravel. Unbeknownst to everyone, even those closest to him, Matthew turned to crystal meth as a way of dealing with his personal demons some of which stemmed from his childhood. When injury further threatened his London Olympic hopes, he struggled to overcome his addictions, and balance his perfectionism with the old fear of self-doubt. He may not have won gold but he triumphed over his physical and emotional pain - and showed us the true meaning of sportsmanship. twists and turns is an inspiring story of a true champion, in and out of the pool. "A searingly frank memoir" - Deborah Snow, the Sydney Morning Herald


The Twists & Turns of Possibility: My Life Is My True Story

The Twists & Turns of Possibility: My Life Is My True Story

Author: Principal Michael McGrone Sr

Publisher: November Media Publishing & Consulting Firm

Published: 2018-09-13

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781732689732

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The Twists & Turns of Possibility, My Life is My True Story is a riveting journey about a young man who grew up in Gary, Indiana. He was able to defy incredible odds to become a school principal, recognized all over the world for his unique approach to education. Instead of running from the pain of his past, author Michael McGrone Sr. embraced it and used it to restore hope, rebuild dreams, and save lives. Children from all over the world will understand that no matter what you go through in life, it's all by divine order to help you reach your destiny. It will help you understand that your life is not a mistake and to trust the process. "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called." ― Henry Blackaby


Not Part of the Plan

Not Part of the Plan

Author: Kristen Clark

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1493432842

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God is still writing your story What happens when life doesn't turn out the way you always imagined? How do you stay hopeful when disappointments, unfulfilled longings, and frustrating detours come knocking on your door? Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal have asked these same questions themselves. In Not Part of the Plan, they open up their lives in the most raw and relatable way, sharing their own journeys through unexpected seasons of infertility, singleness, loss, and heartbreak. But in the midst of it all, they've learned that true hope doesn't come from getting the life you always dreamed of but from trusting God with the life He has for you and believing that His plans truly are good. Sister, wherever you are on your journey, your life has purpose and meaning in Christ, and thriving is possible--right now. "If life has thrown you a curveball and your future feels hard and scary, Not Part of the Plan is the book for you. You'll laugh. You'll cry. But most of all, you'll appreciate the advice of these wise friends as they teach you how to walk through pain and uncertainty and lead you toward a hope-filled tomorrow."--Mary A. Kassian, author of Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild "Bethany and Kristen address the struggles we face when life takes unwanted detours and show us through Scripture and experience that our ultimate hope is found in Christ. Even in life's disappointments, we can be completely confident in God's greater plan that is for our good and for His glory."--Gretchen Saffles, author of The Well-Watered Woman, founder of Well-Watered Women


Twists & Turns Devotional

Twists & Turns Devotional

Author: Rhonda VanCleave

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 1087777747

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Follow God through every twist and turn! Sudden sadness, confusing fear, surprising joy. Kids’ lives are full of the unexpected. This devotional reminds kids that they aren’t alone in all the twists and turns life brings. Through these one hundred short devotions, readers will travel the winding roads of the apostle Peter’s life and ministry. They will hear stories of kids who, like them, are navigating questions about the Bible, sibling relationships, friendships, and more. Games, activities, and prayer prompts also encourage readers to take charge of their personal relationship with God. Peter had to learn that Jesus was with him always, and this devotional will help kids do the same as they learn to trust God through every twist and turn.


Timeless Twists and Turns

Timeless Twists and Turns

Author: Vickie Weaver

Publisher: Xlibris Us

Published: 2018-05-02

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781984523105

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These pages of poetry let us be kids again. They also offer encouragement to navigate tangles and temptations in relationships or inspire us to begin to heal, especially if we have experienced abuse, cancer, or PTSD. National and regional prize-winning poet Vickie L. Weaver respectfully identifies with us while setting fresh eyes on timeless twists and turns of our unpredictable paths through life. The rhythm and flow of her rhymes and free verse show imagination, fact or abstraction, sensitivity and intuition, or painful clarity. Take time inside this book to question, cry or laugh with her on your journey.


Twists, Turns and 100% Tilda

Twists, Turns and 100% Tilda

Author: Karen McCombie

Publisher:

Published: 2011-04

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781407124179

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It looks like there's even more mystery to be found in Stella's sleepy new town ... suddenly there are strange coded notes pinned up everywhere! But just who is leaving the notes? And who is supposed to be reading them? Stella wants to get to the bottom of it all, but how good are her detective skills?