Author: Kathy Houchins Publisher: Kathy Houchins ISBN: 130409359X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
Luna Wadsworth is one of the four remarkable sisters of the Sisterhood, known for her exceptional legal expertise and unique ability to control time. Residing in the tranquil town of Hamp’s Bayou, Luna has built a reputation as a formidable attorney and a steadfast pillar of justice within her community. Her significant legal victories and unwavering dedication to her hometown have cemented her status as a beacon of strength. However, Luna’s serene life takes a dramatic turn when the mayor seeks her counsel regarding a troubling development: a casino project poised to disrupt their peaceful town. As Luna investigates, she uncovers a chilling truth about the mastermind behind the casino—an enigmatic figure whose true identity is cloaked in darkness. Luna discovers that his motivations are not solely financial but are driven by a malevolent desire to incite chaos and discord wherever he ventures. In their struggle against this sinister force, Luna and her sisters experience a shared, extraordinary dream, accompanied by a cryptic message that leaves them shaken. The dream’s meaning remains elusive, adding another layer of mystery to their fight.
Author: Stacy Hackney Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1534488693 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Marigold Lafleur must uncover the origins of a curse threatening her family, but to do so she must learn to trust her instincts and use the magic she promised her sisters she would abandon.
Author: O. Salazar de Breaux Publisher: Luna Family Chronicles ISBN: 9781733893701 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 252
Book Description
Four sisters with very special abilities. An evil presence threatening to destroy them. Will their powerful bond be enough to save each other? Sisters of Element is the first book in a series about the Luna sisters, four Mexican American young women living in present-day Percival Falls, Washington. Lina, Val, Zo, and Rory Luna have special abilities based on the elements: water, fire, air, and earth. Having lost their parents at an early age, the sisters have an unbreakable bond. When faced with a dark force that threatens their very existence, they don't hesitate to fiercely protect each other -- even if it means the ultimate sacrifice. Lina has it all -- her soulmate Gabriel, her dream job, and a close-knit relationship with her three younger sisters. But meeting her sister Val's new boyfriend triggers a series of nightmares leaving Lina frightened that something terrible is about to happen to her sister. Little does she know, she and her family are in even more danger than they could have imagined. Readers will go on a magical and mysterious journey with the Luna sisters. The characters will share their inner strength, their sacrifice, their resilience, and the power of sisterhood. At its heart, Sisters of Element is a story about unconditional love and how with it, you can overcome even the greatest obstacles.
Author: Stanlie Myrise James Publisher: University of Illinois Press ISBN: 9780252027413 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Extrait de la couverture : "[This book] is a much-needed response to the ethnocentric and arrogant Western perceptions surrounding female genital cutting (FGC), often referred to as either female genital mutilation or female circumcision but including a variety of practices of varying history, severity, geographical distribution, and consequences. In five provocative essays, the contributors to this timely volume challenge representations of FCG. In doing so, they interweave a range of perspectives, including history, human rights, law ... Balancing feminist ideals with culturally conscious approaches, they dispel sensationalized and widely accepted concepts about FCG that influence Western media, law, and feminism thought."
Author: Chantal Kelly Publisher: ISBN: 9780983221739 Category : Amalfi Coast (Italy) Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
Warmed by the brilliant Campania sun and thelemon-scented breeze off shimmering Mediterraneanwaters,the Amalfi Coast has been seducing travelers since Roman times. Lush terraced mountainsides brimming with grape vines and olive groves tumble down to meet the sea. Sunwashed pastel buildings clinging to vertical cliffs, ancient timeworn villages, and secluded beaches beckon at every hairpin turn.Chantal Kelly takes the reader along on an unforgettable tour of the Amalfi Coast as she expertly guides a small group of women where blue horizons stretch endlessly and legend and romance abound.Intriguing towns are brought to life with humorous anecdotes and insights. Enchanting moments leap off the pages and into your heart asthe women learn to cook traditional dishes, indulge in the incomparable regional food and drink, succumb to the siren song of stunning handmade ceramics, and admire Italy's most attractive feature-the gorgeous, flirty men!Informative and practical, filled with Chantal's personal stories and delicious recipes, this book will mesmerize anyone who's ever been tempted by the undeniable charms of Italy.
Author: Pat Laprade Publisher: ECW Press ISBN: 1773050141 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 629
Book Description
Documenting the rise of women’s wrestling from sideshow to WWE main event Sisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women’s wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today’s hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles, find out how backstage politics, real-life grudges, and incredible personalities shaped the business. The careers of many well-known trailblazers, including Mildred Burke, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Penny Banner, Wendi Richter, Trish Stratus, Chyna, and Lita, are celebrated alongside today’s stars, like Charlotte, Sasha Banks, and Bayley. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Times; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} With rare photographs and an exploration of women’s wrestling worldwide — including chapters on Japan, Mexico, England, and Australia — Sisterhood of the Squared Circle is a priceless contribution to the history of professional wrestling. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Times; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}
Author: Christine Wells Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0063055414 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 373
Book Description
One of PopSugar's Best Books of June! Two sisters join the Paris Resistance in this page-turning new novel inspired by the real-life bravery of Catherine Dior, sister of the fashion designer and a heroine of World War II France—perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Jennifer Chiaverini. "As dazzling as a Dior gown! With a gorgeous blend of fashion, heartbreak, heroism, and love this book will transport you to France...” —Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret Paris, 1944: The war is nearly over, but for members of the Resistance in occupied France, it is more dangerous than ever before. Twenty-five-year-old Gabby Foucher loathes the Nazis, though as the concierge of 10 rue Royale, she does her best to avoid conflict—unlike her bolder sister Yvette, who finds trouble at every turn. Then they are both recruited into the Resistance by Catherine Dior and swept into a treacherous world of spies, fugitives, and intrigue. While Gabby risks everything for the man she is hiding from the Nazis, Yvette must decide whether to trust an enigmatic diplomat who seems to have guessed her secret. As the threat of betrayal draws ever-closer, one slip could mean the deaths of many, and both sisters must make choices they might regret. Paris, 1947: Yvette returns from New York to reunite with Gabby and begin life anew as a mannequin for Dior, who is revolutionizing fashion with the New Look. But first she must discover the truth behind Catherine’s terrible fate, while Gabby finds that there are many kinds of courage, and that love is always worth fighting for.
Author: Tamara Winfrey Harris Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers ISBN: 1523092300 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 207
Book Description
“Dear Black Girl is the empowering, affirming love letter our girls need in order to thrive in a world that does not always protect, nurture, or celebrate us. This collection of Black women's voices… is a must-read, not only for Black girls, but for everyone who cares about Black girls, and for Black women whose inner-Black girl could use some healing.” –Tarana Burke, Founder of the ‘Me Too' Movement "Dear Dope Black Girl, You don't know me, but I know you. I know you because I am you! We are magic, light, and stars in the universe.” So begins a letter that Tamara Winfrey Harris received as part of her Letters to Black Girls project, where she asked black women to write honest, open, and inspiring letters of support to young black girls aged thirteen to twenty-one. Her call went viral, resulting in a hundred personal letters from black women around the globe that cover topics such as identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality. In Dear Black Girl, Winfrey Harris organizes a selection of these letters, providing “a balm for the wounds of anti-black-girlness” and modeling how black women can nurture future generations. Each chapter ends with a prompt encouraging girls to write a letter to themselves, teaching the art of self-love and self-nurturing. Winfrey Harris's The Sisters Are Alright explores how black women must often fight and stumble their way into alrightness after adulthood. Dear Black Girl continues this work by delivering pro-black, feminist, LGBTQ+ positive, and body positive messages for black women-to-be—and for the girl who still lives inside every black woman who still needs reminding sometimes that she is alright.
Author: Kathy Houchins 
Author: Stacy Hackney
Author: O. Salazar de Breaux
Author: Stanlie Myrise James
Author: Albert Sipes
Author: Chantal Kelly
Author: Pat Laprade
Author: Christine Wells
Author: Tamara Winfrey Harris
Author: Melandrew T. Velasco