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Author: Tina Lesher Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1450263992 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 193
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Since the discovery of oil in the Middle East, life has changed dramatically for 60-year-old Farah Abdullah al Matari of the United Arab Emirates. Raised in poverty in the desert, she now lives with her daughter in a spacious Abu Dhabi villa with a domestic staff. But the independent woman wants more out of life than sitting around and being waited on. Spurred on by her granddaughters, Farah begins to move away from her at home existence and into a more active lifestyle. Along the way, she gains a number of friends, including Americans. The Abaya Chronicles centers on Farah, her family and her friends. The fictional account showcases a generation of women using their education and their resources to help those less fortunate, to start businesses, and to support sports and other endeavors for women. In many respects, the novel also provides an education about life in an oil-rich country.
Author: Tina Lesher Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1450263992 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 193
Book Description
Since the discovery of oil in the Middle East, life has changed dramatically for 60-year-old Farah Abdullah al Matari of the United Arab Emirates. Raised in poverty in the desert, she now lives with her daughter in a spacious Abu Dhabi villa with a domestic staff. But the independent woman wants more out of life than sitting around and being waited on. Spurred on by her granddaughters, Farah begins to move away from her at home existence and into a more active lifestyle. Along the way, she gains a number of friends, including Americans. The Abaya Chronicles centers on Farah, her family and her friends. The fictional account showcases a generation of women using their education and their resources to help those less fortunate, to start businesses, and to support sports and other endeavors for women. In many respects, the novel also provides an education about life in an oil-rich country.
Author: Danderma Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1447675428 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 167
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Dathra is the story of a kind hearted pretty girl from Kuwait whose qualities are hidden beneath her excessive layers of fat and shabby fashion sense. Dathra, like everyone else, is trying to live her life to the fullest and find love. Only her insatiable appetite and irresistible cravings are getting in her way and subjecting her to the scrutiny of a society where looks are everything. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, Dathra's story as a book is the child of the internet era: It was published on a blog, edited using Google, translated using Twitter, published using an online publisher, promoted using Facebook, and bought using a shopping cart application on an online website.
Author: ABC-IQ Books Publisher: ABC-IQ Corp. ISBN: 1772960500 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 141
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Luxury fashion is more than just clothing and accessories; it represents a distinct lifestyle steeped in culture, artistry, and personal expression. In this chapter, we will unravel the captivating allure of luxury fashion and understand why it has become a powerful symbol of status and identity. Delve into iconic brands of Estee Lauder, Chanel, Louis Viton, LVMH and Tommy Hilfiger. Explore brands, hand bags, perfume, and fashion through the times. Explore the dynamics of investing for young adults to generate an interest in the fashion industry. Fashion has always been a reflection of societal values and personal identity, evolving through the ages to express individuality and social belonging. While everyday fashion is often driven by practicality and fleeting trends, luxury fashion transcends these limitations, embodying timeless elegance, unparalleled creativity, and exclusivity. We will dive deep into the world of renowned luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Ralph Lauren. These names have transcended their origins, becoming cultural icons that encapsulate aspiration and artistry. We’ll examine how these brands have carefully cultivated their heritage and craftsmanship, setting standards that redefine what it means to possess something extraordinary. In this exploration, we will uncover the following key themes: Cultural Significance: Understanding how luxury brands shape and reflect cultural narratives, becoming integral to identity and status. Craftsmanship and Artistry: An in-depth look at the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into luxury fashion, highlighting the artisans and techniques that bring these pieces to life. Timeless Appeal vs. Fast Fashion: The importance of timeless design and quality in luxury fashion, contrasting it with the rapid turnover of fast fashion trends. The Investment Mindset: Exploring the reasons behind the willingness of millions to invest in luxury goods, from emotional connections to perceptions of value and prestige.
Author: Ethan Jones Publisher: Knightsville Books ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 216
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Start a dangerous adventure with Carrie O'Connor—an elite covert operative of the mysterious CIS—who isn’t burdened by bureaucrats or rule books. The first novel in the Carrie Chronicles series. She didn’t start the fight, but she’ll gladly finish it… While confirming the elimination of a target during a drone attack, Carrie discovers a massive cover-up. Now a target herself, she’s determined to find out who wants her dead, and begins to cut through a complex web of lies and deceit. Even if it means going to war with the CIA. With innocents killed and her own life at stake, how will Carrie survive so that justice is served? Reviews ★★★★★ "...The action's relentless, the tension extreme and the characters remarkably good. Exhausting, but a very satisfying read!" ★★★★★ "Ethan Jones has hit another home run with this new series. It's a real barn-burner, a real page turner that is nonstop action from the first page to the very last page. Having met Carrie first as a character in a Justin Hall thriller I had no doubt that in a series of her own that she would be a winner, but the truth is that the first book in the Carrie series even exceeded my highest expectations and I look forward to reading each new volume as they become available. Five stars doesn't do this book justice, I would have liked to give it a solid ten stars. Give me more Carrie!!!!" ★★★★★ "The CIA has botched a drone strike. Then they try to cover it up by trying to kill anyone who can bring evidence to bear against the first. Innocents have been killed. Canadian clandestine agent O'Connor won't rest until justice is served. An absolutely amazing read !!" ★★★★★ "Loved the book, has everything in it I love - danger, suspense, spies, fighting and a mind bend whilst you work out who the bad guy is! Going to read a lot more of Ethan Jones' books!" The Carrie Chronicle Spy Thriller Series Ethan Jones’ bestselling series confirms his place as a spy fiction master. With hundreds of five-star reviews and thousands of sales and downloads. Each book is a self-contained story without cliffhangers and can be enjoyed on its own. In the vein of bestselling authors Thor, Baldacci, and Flynn, Priority Target is an action-packed adventure that will keep you reading through the night. Scroll, click/tap and start the fantastic, heart-stopping adventure now! If you love assassinations, conspiracies, crime, espionage, military, political, psychological, technothrillers, terrorism, suspense, spy thrillers, secret agents, clandestine covert missions, and action & adventure with series favorites such as Jack Storm, Justin Hall, Javin Pierce, Carrie O’Connor, or Max Thorne… You’ll love this book.
Author: Ethan Jones Publisher: Knightsville Books ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 672
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Start a dangerous adventure with Carrie O'Connor—an elite covert operative of the mysterious CIS—who isn’t burdened by bureaucrats or worried about rule books. Enjoy the first three thrillers in the best-selling Carrie Chronicles series: Priority Target – Book One She didn’t start the fight, but she’ll gladly finish it… While confirming the elimination of a target during a drone attack, Carrie discovers a massive cover-up. Now a target herself, she’s determined to find out who wants her dead and begins to cut through a complex web of lies and deceit. Even if it means going to war with the CIA. With innocents killed and her own life at stake, how will Carrie survive so that justice is served? Codename: Makarov – Book Two She’ll stop at nothing… Carrie, the fiercest CIS field operative, is in Pakistan for an extremely secretive meeting with one of the local Taliban leaders, when she falls into a suspicious ambush that almost claims her life and suspects a mole inside her own team. As she starts her search for the traitor, Carrie learns of a ruthless ex-KGB assassin, who may have been implicated in her father’s disappearance in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. When she dives into this inquiry, she soon finds herself at the center of a decade-long intrigue. While trying to balance her feelings and rein in her emotions, Carrie is informed of her ex-partner, Justin Hall, who has gone rogue in the lawless terrorist-infested badlands of Syria and Iraq. Carrie is determined to dispel the uncertainty about her father’s disappearance and eager to bring Justin, the former love of her life, back home. Alone, she starts her most personal and dangerous mission. Can she settle accounts once for all with the man who killed her father, and the traitor who betrayed her? Entry Point – Book Three Why would a Taliban commander ask for her? Elite operative Carrie O’Connor survived Afghanistan twice and swore she would never go back. Then, a known terrorist mastermind attacks a police station and shockingly turns his gun on his own men. When the smoke clears, he surrenders, but will only speak with Carrie… Soon after arriving, as Carrie tries to uncover his motive, she discovers a treacherous conspiracy involving the Taliban and the Russians to assassinate the US president. But a cloud of doubt remains: Is the president really the terrorists’ target? Or is he simply a diversion for something more sinister? Find out how Carrie will have to work both sides of evil to gain an Entry Point… Reviews ★★★★★ "Ethan Jones has hit another home run with this new series. It's a real barn-burner, a real page turner that is nonstop action from the first page…” ★★★★★ "...The action's relentless, the tension extreme and the characters remarkably good.” ★★★★★ "One of the things you can count on with this author’s books is that you get drawn into the story very quickly and it’s hard to put the book down. I love reading a female character that kicks butt but still has a soft side and Carrie does not disappoint.” ★★★★★ “Carrie O’Connor is on another wild ride with danger or death at every turn; electrifying adventures and controlled chaos are always Carrie’s partners!" The Carrie Chronicles Spy Thriller Series With hundreds of five-star reviews and thousands of sales and downloads. Each book is a clean, self-contained story without cliffhangers and can be enjoyed on its own. The Carrie Chronicles series has five books to date with book 6 being released in the spring of 2022. This heart-pounding spy thriller series guarantees to satisfy, with well-crafted characters, captivating storylines, and pulse-pounding plots. If Daniel Silva, David Baldacci, or Lee Child is one of your favorite authors, you’ll love this series by Ethan Jones, the undisputed master of spy thrillers. Scroll up, click, and enjoy your heart-pounding new adventures now. If you love assassinations, conspiracies, crime, espionage, military, political, psychological, technothrillers, terrorism, suspense, spy thrillers, secret agents, clandestine covert missions, and action & adventure with series favorites such as Jack Storm, Justin Hall, Javin Pierce, Carrie O’Connor, or Max Thorne… You’ll love this book.
Author: Isaac Israel Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1304660737 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 606
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The first three Chronicles in the Late-Earth Chronicles series: THE STORM, VALLEY OF THE SHADOW and MACHINES OF LOVING GRACE, now newly revised and together in one volume! Three retro science fiction, end-time page-turners with powerful Messianic themes.
Author: W. Scott Thompson Publisher: Anvil Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 9712729427 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 474
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“Scott Thompson's biography of the Filipino soldier and statesman, Fidel V. Ramos, illustrates the fascinating and complex geography of Filipino politics and its relation with the American hegemon. It’s first-rate scholarship and equally first-rate writing.” — F. Sionil Jose, National Artist for Literature
Author: Auriel Roe Publisher: Unbound Publishing ISBN: 1911586319 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 299
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At midday on 31st August, Sedgewick, the new history master, arrives at Blindefellows, former charity school for poor, blind boys, now a second division private school for anyone who can pay. The naïve newcomer is quickly taken under the wing of the rumbustious, philandering Japes, master of physics, who soon becomes something of a mentor, though not in an academic sense. A Blindefellows Chronicle follows the adventures of Sedgewick, Japes and a handful of other unmarried faculty at an obscure West Country boarding school including the closeted headmaster, Reverend Hareton, stalwart Matron Ridgeway and loathsome librarian, Fairchild.
Author: Tina Lesher
Author: Tina Lesher
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Author: Ethan Jones
Author: Ethan Jones
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