Author: Rebecca Ascher-Walsh Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1426212631 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. This heartwarming gift book from National Geographic presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos—dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: Each one is devoted. These 38 uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities that fascinate us and touch our hearts.
Author: Dick Hoyt Publisher: Da Capo Press ISBN: 9780306820748 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The remarkable story of a father's devotion to his wheelchair-bound son and how their bond inspired millions of people worldwide--"Dick and Rick prove that the seemingly impossible is possible with every step they take on their awe inspiring journey." (Uta Pippig, three-time winner of both the Boston and Berlin Marathons) Born a Spastic quadriplegic, Rick Hoyt was written off by numerous doctors who advised his parents, Dick and Judy, to put their son in an institution. But Dick and Judy refused. Fast-forward to seventh grade when Rick, who was attending Westfield Middle School, asked his dad to enter a charity race. But there was a twist: Rick wanted to run, too. Dick had never run a race before, but more challenging still, he would have to push his son's wheelchair at the same time. Dick and Rick were determined, however, to overcome any obstacle in their way. Now, over one thousand races later, including numerous marathons and triathlons, Dick Hoyt continues to push Rick's wheelchair. Affectionately known worldwide as Team Hoyt, they are as devoted to each other as ever, and continue to inspire millions with their trademark motto--"Yes, you can."
Author: Hilary Duff Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0857071548 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 242
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Clea is back and is still searching for the answers about her missing father and her connection with the elusive and dangerous Sage. But will her discoveries put her in even greater danger?
Author: Jennifer Mathieu Publisher: Roaring Brook Press ISBN: 1596439122 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 337
Book Description
From Jennifer Mathieu, the author of The Truth About Alice comes a novel about the courage to believe and what it means to be truly devoted. Rachel Walker is devoted to God. She prays every day, attends Calvary Christian Church with her family, helps care for her five younger siblings, dresses modestly, and prepares herself to be a wife and mother who serves the Lord with joy. But Rachel is curious about the world her family has turned away from, and increasingly finds that neither the church nor her homeschool education has the answers she craves. Rachel has always found solace in her beliefs, but now she can't shake the feeling that her devotion might destroy her soul.
Author: M. J. Farrell Publisher: Penguin Group ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 324
Book Description
Jessica and Jane have been living together for six months. They are devoted friends--or are they? Jessica loves her friend with the cruelty of total possessiveness. Jane is rich, silly, and drinks rather too many brandy-and-sodas. Watching from the sidelines, Sylvester regrets that she should be loved and bullied and perhaps even murdered by that frightful Jessica, but decides it is none of his business. When the Irish gentleman George Playfair meets Jane, however, he thinks otherwise--he entices Jane to Ireland where the battle for her devotion begins. A studied satire of art deco decadence and louche behavior, "Devoted Ladies" is a sharp and glittering satire on female love.
Author: Alice Borchardt Publisher: Signet Book ISBN: 9780451403964 Category : France Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Featuring a special Introduction by her sister, New York Times bestselling author Anne Rice, Alice Borchardt's lushly detailed backdrop of tenth century France sets the stage for Devoted. A remarkable tale of passion, adventure, and mysticism, this unforgettable debut novel is commercial fiction at its best.
Author: Blair Hurley Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393651606 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 250
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A spellbinding confession of what it means to abandon one life for another, The Devoted asks what it takes, and what you’ll sacrifice, to find enlightenment. Nicole Hennessy’s life revolves around her Zen practice at the Boston Zendo, seeking solace in the tenets of Buddhism to the chagrin of her Irish Catholic family. After a decade of grueling spiritual practice under her Master’s tutelage, living on a shoestring budget as a shop clerk, Nicole has become dangerously entangled with her mentor. As Nicole confronts her past—a drug-fueled year spent fleeing her family’s loaded silences and guilt-laden "Our Fathers"—and reinvents herself in New York City, her Master’s intoxicating voice pursues her, an electrifying whisper on the other end of the phone. Somehow, he knows everything. In deft, soaring prose that bristles with psychological and erotic tension, Blair Hurley crafts a thrilling exploration of Nicole’s ecstatic quest for spirituality.
Author: Leighton Greene Publisher: Leighton Greene ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 397
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He’s innocent. He’s chaste. He’s promised to God. And he’s more temptation than I can handle. I’m supposed to guard the Boss's husband, but I just can’t keep my eyes off his best friend, Aidan O’Leary. Watching him. Wanting him. Knowing I can never have him. Aidan is pure in body and soul. He’s about to be ordained as a priest. Me? I’m going to burn for the things I’ve done. And I can’t stop thinking about all the sinful things I want to do to him. But when there’s an attack on Aidan’s life, I’m reassigned to protect him, and we grow closer than ever. Someone wants Aidan dead. It’s my job to deliver him safely to the Church to take his vows, although I’d rather keep him as my own. I’ve sworn to protect him until I can give him away to God. But it's getting harder and harder to let him go without a fight. And if I can’t focus on the job, how can I keep Aidan safe when our enemies are closing in? *** Seduced by a Sinner is best enjoyed as part of the Morelli Family mafia romance series. Characters and events from previous books are referenced.
Author: J. D. Robb Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0698161475 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 335
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In this crime thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas tracks a pair of Bonnie and Clyde copycats whose heated passion for each other is fueled by cold brutality. When Eve Dallas examines a fresh body in a seedy alleyway in downtown Manhattan, the victim’s injuries are so extensive that she almost misses the clue. Carved into the skin is the shape of a heart—initials inside reading “E” and “D”... In Arkansas, Ella-Loo and her recently released ex-con boyfriend, Darryl, don’t ever intend to part again. So they hit the road, but then things get a little messy and they wind up killing someone—an experience that stokes a fierce, wild desire in Ella-Loo. A desire for Darryl. And a desire to kill again. As they cross state lines on their way to New York to find the life they think they deserve, they leave a trail of evil behind them. But now they’ve landed in the jurisdiction of Lt. Dallas and her team at the New York Police and Security Department. And, with her husband Roarke at her side, Eve has every intention of hunting them down and giving them what they truly deserve...
Author: Marjorie Jackson Publisher: Barbour Publishing ISBN: 1683223330 Category : Young Adult Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 285
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Life is good with a God who is great! What’s a girl to do in a changing world full of darkness, distractions, pressure, lies, and uncertainty? Is it really possible for a twenty-first-century young woman to live a life in direct contrast to culture’s ever-changing standards? The answer is yes! With a Lord like Jesus, guidance like the Holy Spirit’s, and that powerful weapon we call the Holy Bible, God’s truth is ours to live out. Come learn along with talented young author, Marjorie Jackson, in this devotional about letting our love and dedication to Jesus penetrate every area of life—our relationships, our decisions, our standards, our convictions, our priorities, our everything. Whether you’re a long-time Christian or you’ve still got your spiritual training wheels on, get ready to dive into God’s Word and discover what it truly means to be a young woman of God who is completely, joyfully, beautifully different. Special Features Include: Unique Hand-Lettered Art Pages for Coloring Key Scripture Verses Personal/Small Group Study Questions
Author: Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
Author: Dick Hoyt
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Author: Jennifer Mathieu
Author: M. J. Farrell
Author: Alice Borchardt
Author: Blair Hurley
Author: Leighton Greene
Author: J. D. Robb
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