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Author: Pao Mian Publisher: Funstory ISBN: 1647961661 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 385
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After Shanshan entered the palace, he was conferred with the status of an ordinary person. In order to prevent himself from being captured, Hong Xin sent his daughter to the palace with great ferocity. Shan knew she couldn't resist, so she packed and prepared to enter the palace. The day before he entered the palace, Shan said goodbye to her lover. Under Mao's cold pleading, Shan left. Shanshan cried as he was called over to comfort his parents. Hong Xin knew that she was reluctant to part with her boyfriend. She promised to take good care of him. Shanshan left for the capital before daybreak. When the carriage reached a Town, she met a thief. As she had no money, she could only inquire along the way. Since the emperor could not see Shanshan, he sent someone to the Hong Residence. Hong Xin knew that his daughter was in danger and sent someone to look for her. After asking around, he found Shanshan, and then sent her to the capital. He had offended Noble Consort Feng on his first day in the palace. Noble Consort Feng invited Shan Shan to his bedchamber, just in time for the Emperor to come. Noble Consort Feng held the emperor's hand, showing his special affection. During his speech, the emperor had seen Shanshan many times. With the excuse of reprimanding him, he took Shanshan away and spread the news that Shanshan was in charge of his bed. Noble Consort Feng went to's place to cause trouble. When Shanshan went to pay respects to Noble Consort Feng, she did not see the empress. A concubine told Shanshan that it was taboo to be the empress in the palace.
Author: Pao Mian Publisher: Funstory ISBN: 1647961661 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 385
Book Description
After Shanshan entered the palace, he was conferred with the status of an ordinary person. In order to prevent himself from being captured, Hong Xin sent his daughter to the palace with great ferocity. Shan knew she couldn't resist, so she packed and prepared to enter the palace. The day before he entered the palace, Shan said goodbye to her lover. Under Mao's cold pleading, Shan left. Shanshan cried as he was called over to comfort his parents. Hong Xin knew that she was reluctant to part with her boyfriend. She promised to take good care of him. Shanshan left for the capital before daybreak. When the carriage reached a Town, she met a thief. As she had no money, she could only inquire along the way. Since the emperor could not see Shanshan, he sent someone to the Hong Residence. Hong Xin knew that his daughter was in danger and sent someone to look for her. After asking around, he found Shanshan, and then sent her to the capital. He had offended Noble Consort Feng on his first day in the palace. Noble Consort Feng invited Shan Shan to his bedchamber, just in time for the Emperor to come. Noble Consort Feng held the emperor's hand, showing his special affection. During his speech, the emperor had seen Shanshan many times. With the excuse of reprimanding him, he took Shanshan away and spread the news that Shanshan was in charge of his bed. Noble Consort Feng went to's place to cause trouble. When Shanshan went to pay respects to Noble Consort Feng, she did not see the empress. A concubine told Shanshan that it was taboo to be the empress in the palace.
Author: Adam Braun Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1476730636 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 288
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This the story of how a young man turned $25 into more than 200 schools around the world and the guiding steps anyone can take to lead a successful and significant life. The author began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, "A pencil." This small request led to a staggering series of events that took the author backpacking through dozens of countries before eventually leaving one of the world's most prestigious jobs at Bain & Company to found Pencils of Promise, the organization he started with just $25 that has since built more than 200 schools around the world. This book chronicles the author's journey to find his calling, as each chapter explains one clear step that every person can take to turn your biggest ambitions into reality, even if you start with as little as $25. His story takes readers behind the scenes with business moguls and village chiefs, world-famous celebrities and hometown heroes. It is filled with compelling stories and shareable insights. All proceeds from this book support Pencils of Promise.
Author: Nicola Davies Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536221716 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 48
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“This tale is a sturdy one that is made even more emphatic by Davies’s terse writing style. The text is heightened in every way by Carlin’s outstanding mixed-media artwork.” — Booklist (starred review) On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good.
Author: Alex Sheen Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group ISBN: 162634535X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 297
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A single promise can change a life forever. We all make promises constantly. “Yes, I’ll be there.” “Sure, no problem!” But do we really mean what we are saying? What is the impact of a broken promise? And what happens to a life when a promise is honored? Because I said I would is the international social movement at the forefront of shifting how the world views commitment and accountability. With over 10.3 million Promise Cards distributed, this cause has played a unique role in changing lives around the world. Heartwarming, humorous, inspirational, and tragic—these stories will challenge readers to look deep within themselves and consider the importance of the promises they make. Through a collection of inspiring short stories and concise philosophical chapters, readers will gain the following: • Practical life lessons from surprisingly raw stories of everyday people with incredible determination • Useful advice on how to get better at keeping promises • Inspiring perspectives that can be utilized in leadership and character development initiatives One hundred percent of the author’s proceeds go to because I said I would, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is bettering humanity through chapters of volunteers, character education in schools, accountability programs, and awareness campaigns with global reach.
Author: Michelle L. Benanti Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 1512737615 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 249
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Lacey leaves her small town life in Capsule Cove to attend Triton University, where she falls in love with Kevin. Lacey and Kevin live in emotional bliss believing life is full of possibilities and endless love. That is, until Lacey is asked to foster a child. Kevin may love Lacey, but at 24 he has no desire to be an instant father. Lacey must decide between her heart for the lost one and her heart for Kevin. Will she follow the leading of her spirit or the passions of her heart?
Author: Carla Cassidy Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1460311663 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 230
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SOMEONE WANTED HER DEAD… But the only man who could keep proudly independent Tamara Greystone safe was brooding crime scene investigator Clay James, who insisted she do things his way if she wanted to see tomorrow. Terrified by a crazed stalker, the Native American teacher had no choice but to move in with her stubborn, sexy protector. But who would come to her heart’s rescue? Because living with this man, touching him, kissing him, was the last thing she needed. And the very thing she wanted.
Author: Dorothy L. Sayers Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 2491
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Dorothy L. Sayers was an English crime writer from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. Sayers is best known for her mysteries featuring English aristocrat and amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. She also created few more characters such as detective Montague Egg and forensic analyst Sir James Lubbock. Table of Contents: Lord Peter Wimsey Series: Biographical Introduction Novels: Whose Body? Clouds of Witness Unnatural Death The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club Strong Poison The Five Red Herrings Have His Carcase Murder Must Advertise The Nine Tailors Gaudy Night Busman's Honeymoon Lord Peter Views the Body: The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's Will The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That Ran The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste The Learned Adventure of the Dragon's Head The Piscatorial Farce of the Stolen Stomach The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No Face The Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba Other Lord Peter Wimsey Stories: The Image in the Mirror The Incredible Elopement of Lord Peter Wimsey The Queen's Square The Necklace of Pearls In the Teeth of the Evidence Absolutely Elsewhere Striding Folly The Haunted Policeman Talboys Montague Egg Stories: The Poisoned Dow '08 Sleuths on the Scent Murder in the Morning One Too Many Murder at Pentecost Maher-Shalal-Hashbaz A Shot at Goal Dirt Cheap Bitter Almonds False Weight The Professor's Manuscript Other Novels & Stories: The Documents in the Case The Man Who Knew How The Fountain Plays The Milk-Bottles Dilemma An Arrow O'er the House Scrawns Nebuchadnezzar The Inspiration of Mr. Budd Blood Sacrifice Suspicion The Leopard Lady The Cyprian Cat
Author: Katherine Paterson Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp ISBN: 1646982649 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 292
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The beloved author of Bridge to Terabithia and other classics of children’s literature reveals the fascinating personal stories that have shaped her creative life. For nearly fifty years, Katherine Paterson’s stories have captured readers young and old. From Bridge to Terabithia’s Leslie Burke to the unforgettable Gilly Hopkins to countless others, her characters are woven into the memories of several generations. Paterson’s writing has always explored the rich emotional landscape of childhood, for she has never forgotten how she felt as a child herself. The writer she became grew from her own fascinating life, told here in a collection of stories that reach from earlier generations of her family to the present day. Born in China to Presbyterian missionary parents from the American South, her young adulthood led her to Japan and then back to the East Coast, where she began to raise her family and put stories on paper. Each of these experiences influenced the books that were to come. Through Paterson’s memories, we learn the origins of her characters and storylines and share in her unexpected literary acclaim. We see the intimate moments of family, creativity, and faith that come together for a life well lived. With snapshots from her family albums and introductory remarks from fellow writers Kate DiCamillo and Nancy Price Graff, this is more than a behind-the-scenes look at favorite children’s books. It’s the story of a life infused with humor, joy, and gratitude; inspiring new stories embraced by readers everywhere.
Author: Xue YuFangQing Publisher: Funstory ISBN: 1636459277 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 865
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She was a minor double, a perfect double that a young lady had arranged to accompany him. She could suppress her feelings for him, but how could someone as astute as him remain in the dark?
Author: Rachel Foster Publisher: DM Publishing ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 173
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Caleb Stone’s life is partying, fast cars, and even faster women. He’s the king of Miami. Precisely the kind of man I avoid and who is oblivious to good girls like me. Yet when he comes to my rescue and asks for my help, I can’t turn him away. Not even when our professional relationship crosses the line into very personal. All the things telling me it’s wrong morph into reasons it’s right. But a man like Caleb always has a hidden agenda. And his won’t just break my heart. It could take my life.
Author: Pao Mian
Author: Pao Mian
Author: Adam Braun
Author: Nicola Davies
Author: Alex Sheen
Author: Michelle L. Benanti
Author: Carla Cassidy
Author: Dorothy L. Sayers
Author: Katherine Paterson
Author: Xue YuFangQing
Author: Rachel Foster