Author: Kari Kilgore
Publisher: Spiral Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
An Impossible Task Filled with Love Michael faces an empty house full of countless memories close to his heart. Struggling to find the perfect touch for his beloved Auntie Ellen's farewell. How will he choose the best way to send her off in style, and with love? Also available in the collection Passages in the Real World: Six Stories of Life's Transitions An excerpt from On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress: A choice too big for a broken heart "Peach, peach," he said under his breath, not sure why he was worried about the empty house hearing his shaky voice. "Peeeeeeeach. A simple peach dress." Maybe if he said it enough he'd find a way around the giant roadblock in his mind, in his heart. The one that kept reminding him that no matter which dress he chose, it would be the last one she ever wore. He was perilously close to fifty himself, and felt stable and sane most days. He didn't exactly need his auntie to wipe his little boy tears when he escaped from his stern parents, all too often confused by their overly sensitive youngest son. Or from the school and church that were determined to shove him into the correct social and career box, no matter badly his misfit edges pinched and scraped. But the reality of the loss of one of the most important people in his life still clenched up his chest and made his throat ache.
On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress
Author: Kari Kilgore
Publisher: Spiral Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
An Impossible Task Filled with Love Michael faces an empty house full of countless memories close to his heart. Struggling to find the perfect touch for his beloved Auntie Ellen's farewell. How will he choose the best way to send her off in style, and with love? Also available in the collection Passages in the Real World: Six Stories of Life's Transitions An excerpt from On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress: A choice too big for a broken heart "Peach, peach," he said under his breath, not sure why he was worried about the empty house hearing his shaky voice. "Peeeeeeeach. A simple peach dress." Maybe if he said it enough he'd find a way around the giant roadblock in his mind, in his heart. The one that kept reminding him that no matter which dress he chose, it would be the last one she ever wore. He was perilously close to fifty himself, and felt stable and sane most days. He didn't exactly need his auntie to wipe his little boy tears when he escaped from his stern parents, all too often confused by their overly sensitive youngest son. Or from the school and church that were determined to shove him into the correct social and career box, no matter badly his misfit edges pinched and scraped. But the reality of the loss of one of the most important people in his life still clenched up his chest and made his throat ache.
Publisher: Spiral Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
An Impossible Task Filled with Love Michael faces an empty house full of countless memories close to his heart. Struggling to find the perfect touch for his beloved Auntie Ellen's farewell. How will he choose the best way to send her off in style, and with love? Also available in the collection Passages in the Real World: Six Stories of Life's Transitions An excerpt from On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress: A choice too big for a broken heart "Peach, peach," he said under his breath, not sure why he was worried about the empty house hearing his shaky voice. "Peeeeeeeach. A simple peach dress." Maybe if he said it enough he'd find a way around the giant roadblock in his mind, in his heart. The one that kept reminding him that no matter which dress he chose, it would be the last one she ever wore. He was perilously close to fifty himself, and felt stable and sane most days. He didn't exactly need his auntie to wipe his little boy tears when he escaped from his stern parents, all too often confused by their overly sensitive youngest son. Or from the school and church that were determined to shove him into the correct social and career box, no matter badly his misfit edges pinched and scraped. But the reality of the loss of one of the most important people in his life still clenched up his chest and made his throat ache.
Passages in the Real World
Author: Kari Kilgore
Publisher: Spiral Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
The Changes That Redefine Us All An Impossible Task Filled with Love Transitions Revealing More Than We Expect When Family Secrets Turn Poisonous On Certain Days, the Hurt Feels Brand New A Truth Too Hard to Face Sometimes Everybody Needs Recovery All the years of life bring change. Beginnings and endings. Differences we welcome or dread. Many unavoidable, no matter how bitter or sweet. Every one bringing an in-between time that sometimes feels endless. And sometimes passes in a flash. Join storyteller Kari Kilgore as she explores the passages a lifetime brings. Includes On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress, The Worry Trap, An Overdue Truce, At the Heart of It All, What Breaks a Man, and Traditions Worth Keeping A choice too big for a broken heart The reality of the loss of one of the most important people in his life clenched up Michael’s chest and made his throat ache. Revisiting childhood, and so much more... “Hang on, Mom,” Marlene said, leaving her memories with her footprints and catching up. “That last step is tricky.” “I guess I know how to go into my own house, Marlene. Even if I don’t live here anymore.” Digging Out the Toxins of the Past Sean had quietly wondered why his mother didn’t get the house, or any kind of spousal support that anyone knew of. Sean figured then and now he just didn’t understand. Brad figured their father had weaseled out of it. The Day All Her Best Defenses Fail Even if she spent October in a technology and communication void, she’d know. Some part of Sara knew exactly what day it was. Every single year. How many last chances does one man deserve? The last time Reggie heard Scotty’s voice was the day he’d left home a few months short of high school graduation. A last grand screaming match, and his son disappeared from his house and his life. Learning to Trust Again, Especially Herself The next breaker rolling in on Lucy’s rising guilt tide was how many huge liquor stores were probably still open, and perfectly willing to take her little brother’s money. And his fragile new sobriety right along with it.
Publisher: Spiral Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
The Changes That Redefine Us All An Impossible Task Filled with Love Transitions Revealing More Than We Expect When Family Secrets Turn Poisonous On Certain Days, the Hurt Feels Brand New A Truth Too Hard to Face Sometimes Everybody Needs Recovery All the years of life bring change. Beginnings and endings. Differences we welcome or dread. Many unavoidable, no matter how bitter or sweet. Every one bringing an in-between time that sometimes feels endless. And sometimes passes in a flash. Join storyteller Kari Kilgore as she explores the passages a lifetime brings. Includes On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress, The Worry Trap, An Overdue Truce, At the Heart of It All, What Breaks a Man, and Traditions Worth Keeping A choice too big for a broken heart The reality of the loss of one of the most important people in his life clenched up Michael’s chest and made his throat ache. Revisiting childhood, and so much more... “Hang on, Mom,” Marlene said, leaving her memories with her footprints and catching up. “That last step is tricky.” “I guess I know how to go into my own house, Marlene. Even if I don’t live here anymore.” Digging Out the Toxins of the Past Sean had quietly wondered why his mother didn’t get the house, or any kind of spousal support that anyone knew of. Sean figured then and now he just didn’t understand. Brad figured their father had weaseled out of it. The Day All Her Best Defenses Fail Even if she spent October in a technology and communication void, she’d know. Some part of Sara knew exactly what day it was. Every single year. How many last chances does one man deserve? The last time Reggie heard Scotty’s voice was the day he’d left home a few months short of high school graduation. A last grand screaming match, and his son disappeared from his house and his life. Learning to Trust Again, Especially Herself The next breaker rolling in on Lucy’s rising guilt tide was how many huge liquor stores were probably still open, and perfectly willing to take her little brother’s money. And his fragile new sobriety right along with it.
How to Pick a Peach
Author: Russ Parsons
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618463480
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
In this follow-up to his critically acclaimed "How to Read a French Fry," Parsons helps the cook sort through the produce in the market; reveals intriguing facts about vegetables and fruits; and provides instructions on how to choose, store, and prepare these items.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618463480
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
In this follow-up to his critically acclaimed "How to Read a French Fry," Parsons helps the cook sort through the produce in the market; reveals intriguing facts about vegetables and fruits; and provides instructions on how to choose, store, and prepare these items.
The Perfect Peach
Author: David Mas Masumoto
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607743280
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A cookbook showcasing the luscious flavor of peaches in 50 sweet and savory dishes, drawing on the life stories and experiences of America's foremost peach farming family, the Masumotos of California's central valley. Enjoy the luscious versatility of summer’s finest fruit with fifty sweet and savory dishes. The Masumoto family’s amazing heirloom peaches—which are available for a few weeks each year at the best produce markets and top restaurants in the country—are widely considered the best peaches in the world. Their debut cookbook gathers the family’s favorite recipes, from classics like Hearty Peach Cobbler, Peach Chutney, and Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos to inspired combinations such as Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches, Caprese with Peaches, Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops and Grilled Peaches, and Stuffed French Toast. And the pristine flavor of a just-picked summer peach can be enjoyed year-round with the easy-to-follow instructions for drying, canning, freezing, or jamming the best of the harvest. With rich recipe and location photographs fresh from the orchard, this beautiful cookbook paints an intricate portrait of an organic farm that has been in the family for four generations. Accompanied by eloquent essays that evoke the soul of family farming and the nuances of a life filled with peaches, The Perfect Peach is for anyone who longs to savor the flavor of a pristinely ripe peach.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607743280
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A cookbook showcasing the luscious flavor of peaches in 50 sweet and savory dishes, drawing on the life stories and experiences of America's foremost peach farming family, the Masumotos of California's central valley. Enjoy the luscious versatility of summer’s finest fruit with fifty sweet and savory dishes. The Masumoto family’s amazing heirloom peaches—which are available for a few weeks each year at the best produce markets and top restaurants in the country—are widely considered the best peaches in the world. Their debut cookbook gathers the family’s favorite recipes, from classics like Hearty Peach Cobbler, Peach Chutney, and Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos to inspired combinations such as Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches, Caprese with Peaches, Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops and Grilled Peaches, and Stuffed French Toast. And the pristine flavor of a just-picked summer peach can be enjoyed year-round with the easy-to-follow instructions for drying, canning, freezing, or jamming the best of the harvest. With rich recipe and location photographs fresh from the orchard, this beautiful cookbook paints an intricate portrait of an organic farm that has been in the family for four generations. Accompanied by eloquent essays that evoke the soul of family farming and the nuances of a life filled with peaches, The Perfect Peach is for anyone who longs to savor the flavor of a pristinely ripe peach.
What's a Sistah to Do?
Author: Rodnia Johnson
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462819524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Twenty-four old Briana has been on some hell dates. She keeps fi nding Mr. Wrong in all of the Black men. Shes considering getting a White Mr. Right. Or will ever she find true happiness in a brother? Christie, Brianas older sister, has been through some heartache thanks to her exhusband. Will her heart ever mend and get the love that she deserves? Keysha and Sharee are Briana and Christies closest friends. They are both married with children. And each of their marriages is tested with infi delity. Can their marriages survive the hardships that are brought their way?
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462819524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Twenty-four old Briana has been on some hell dates. She keeps fi nding Mr. Wrong in all of the Black men. Shes considering getting a White Mr. Right. Or will ever she find true happiness in a brother? Christie, Brianas older sister, has been through some heartache thanks to her exhusband. Will her heart ever mend and get the love that she deserves? Keysha and Sharee are Briana and Christies closest friends. They are both married with children. And each of their marriages is tested with infi delity. Can their marriages survive the hardships that are brought their way?
A Presidency in Peril
Author: Robert Kuttner
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781603582704
Category : Financial crises
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Barack Obama took office in January 2009, he had an unprecedented chance to do what no other recent president could: seize the nation's financial reins from the corporate elite and return them to the American people. Progressives everywhere held out hope that their new leader would take advantage of the economic crisis he stepped into and enact bold policies that would evoke real financial reforms-putting Main Street in front of Wall Street, at last. But that, writes Robert Kuttner, is not the way things turned out. Instead, America's best chance for radical financial reform turned into Wall Street's greatest victory. Obama filled his administration with allies of financial elites who were more interested in business as usual than in transformative change. As a consequence, Main Street remained mired in deep recession. Instead of being the instrument of economic renewal, Obama became the target of economic frustration. In this hard-hitting, incisive account, Kuttner shares his unique, insider view of how the Obama administration not only missed its moment to turn our economy around-but deepened Wall Street's risky grip on America's future. Carefully constructing a one-year history of the problem, the players, and the outcome, Kuttner gives readers an unparalleled account of the president's first year. More importantly, though, Kuttner shows how we could-with swift, decisive action-still enact real reforms. This is a book not to be missed by anyone who wants to understand exactly how Wall Street won, and how Main Street can still fight back.
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781603582704
Category : Financial crises
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Barack Obama took office in January 2009, he had an unprecedented chance to do what no other recent president could: seize the nation's financial reins from the corporate elite and return them to the American people. Progressives everywhere held out hope that their new leader would take advantage of the economic crisis he stepped into and enact bold policies that would evoke real financial reforms-putting Main Street in front of Wall Street, at last. But that, writes Robert Kuttner, is not the way things turned out. Instead, America's best chance for radical financial reform turned into Wall Street's greatest victory. Obama filled his administration with allies of financial elites who were more interested in business as usual than in transformative change. As a consequence, Main Street remained mired in deep recession. Instead of being the instrument of economic renewal, Obama became the target of economic frustration. In this hard-hitting, incisive account, Kuttner shares his unique, insider view of how the Obama administration not only missed its moment to turn our economy around-but deepened Wall Street's risky grip on America's future. Carefully constructing a one-year history of the problem, the players, and the outcome, Kuttner gives readers an unparalleled account of the president's first year. More importantly, though, Kuttner shows how we could-with swift, decisive action-still enact real reforms. This is a book not to be missed by anyone who wants to understand exactly how Wall Street won, and how Main Street can still fight back.
Interwoven: The Selection
Author: Rene Folsom
Publisher: Rene Folsom
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
My name is Zhavia Starke, yet I’m not known for my name. I’ve always wanted to run from this life I’m forced to live… a life of slavery and oppression. I thought the annual selection would be my ticket out of this hell. So when another woman from my camp is chosen to be the lady of an elite house, I am forced to take matters into my own hands. In this harsh world, I have no allies. I am the only person I can depend on to pave my future—my freedom. Being selected to an elite house has great responsibilities, yet I have never been motivated by status. Now won’t be an exception. Instead, my desire to escape has consumed my every waking moment, even when I’m assigned as a servant to one of the Five Royal Houses. My undoing comes in the form of five handsome and mysterious brothers hell-bent on thwarting my escape. The secrets and magic that hide behind House Kincaid prove to be an enticing challenge, and end up putting a major kink in my plans for freedom. Yet, along with a mixture of precise timing and the hope of immunity, I will still find a way to get out… or die trying.
Publisher: Rene Folsom
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
My name is Zhavia Starke, yet I’m not known for my name. I’ve always wanted to run from this life I’m forced to live… a life of slavery and oppression. I thought the annual selection would be my ticket out of this hell. So when another woman from my camp is chosen to be the lady of an elite house, I am forced to take matters into my own hands. In this harsh world, I have no allies. I am the only person I can depend on to pave my future—my freedom. Being selected to an elite house has great responsibilities, yet I have never been motivated by status. Now won’t be an exception. Instead, my desire to escape has consumed my every waking moment, even when I’m assigned as a servant to one of the Five Royal Houses. My undoing comes in the form of five handsome and mysterious brothers hell-bent on thwarting my escape. The secrets and magic that hide behind House Kincaid prove to be an enticing challenge, and end up putting a major kink in my plans for freedom. Yet, along with a mixture of precise timing and the hope of immunity, I will still find a way to get out… or die trying.
My Favorite Yankee Miracles
Author: Yankee Books
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 9780899093970
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Contains over a thousand long-standing household tips, covering such aspects as cleaning, decorating, repair and maintenance, holiday celebrations, health, beauty and body care, pet care, houseplants, and kitchen and flower gardening.
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 9780899093970
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Contains over a thousand long-standing household tips, covering such aspects as cleaning, decorating, repair and maintenance, holiday celebrations, health, beauty and body care, pet care, houseplants, and kitchen and flower gardening.
How to Buy and Sell (Just About) Everything
Author: Jeff Wuorio
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451603924
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
How to Buy & Sell (Just About) Everything The Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Daily Life Don't make another purchase before you buy this ultimate buyer's guide. With more than 550 how-to solutions, these pages are packed with savvy strategies for choosing and locating (and unloading and liquidating) both everyday items and once-in-a-lifetime splurges, with special emphasis on how to find bargains and broker great deals. The clear and friendly information in How To Buy & Sell (Just About) Everything makes any buying or selling decision easy, from selecting baby gear to saving for college, from hawking lemonade to selling your company. Browse these pages to discover how to: Buy a House • Sell a Car • Buy Happiness • Sell Your Old Computer • Buy Mutual Funds • Hire a Butler • Choose a Diamond Ring • Purchase a Tent • Get Breast Implants • Negotiate a Better Credit Card Rate • Buy a Hot Dog Stand • Sell Your Baseball Collection • Outfit a Nursery • Book a Cheap Safari...and much, much more Written and designed in the same easy-to-use format as its predecesors, How To Do (Just About) Everything and How to Fix (Just About) Everything, this invaluable collection includes concise instructions, helpful tips and comparison charts -- everything you need to understand product features, prevent problems and guarantee smart purchasing decisions. This is the only book you need to make the most of your money.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451603924
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
How to Buy & Sell (Just About) Everything The Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Daily Life Don't make another purchase before you buy this ultimate buyer's guide. With more than 550 how-to solutions, these pages are packed with savvy strategies for choosing and locating (and unloading and liquidating) both everyday items and once-in-a-lifetime splurges, with special emphasis on how to find bargains and broker great deals. The clear and friendly information in How To Buy & Sell (Just About) Everything makes any buying or selling decision easy, from selecting baby gear to saving for college, from hawking lemonade to selling your company. Browse these pages to discover how to: Buy a House • Sell a Car • Buy Happiness • Sell Your Old Computer • Buy Mutual Funds • Hire a Butler • Choose a Diamond Ring • Purchase a Tent • Get Breast Implants • Negotiate a Better Credit Card Rate • Buy a Hot Dog Stand • Sell Your Baseball Collection • Outfit a Nursery • Book a Cheap Safari...and much, much more Written and designed in the same easy-to-use format as its predecesors, How To Do (Just About) Everything and How to Fix (Just About) Everything, this invaluable collection includes concise instructions, helpful tips and comparison charts -- everything you need to understand product features, prevent problems and guarantee smart purchasing decisions. This is the only book you need to make the most of your money.
My Brides - A Photographer's Story
Author: Peter Kleinschmidt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483696359
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
In my 20 plus years as a professional photographer, I’ve shot more weddings than I can count. The new digital technology has created a set of new problems, problems for both the bride and the photographer. I have a collection of reality-tested tips and tricks, do’s and don’ts that will make any bride’s life easier. I am going to share that advice with you in the pages of this book. This guide is to help you create your wedding day; by empowering you with the knowledge you need to have a happy and perfect (or as close to a perfect) day as is possible. It shows you the things that go on behind the scenes, and knowledge is power, the power to orchestrate your perfect day.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483696359
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
In my 20 plus years as a professional photographer, I’ve shot more weddings than I can count. The new digital technology has created a set of new problems, problems for both the bride and the photographer. I have a collection of reality-tested tips and tricks, do’s and don’ts that will make any bride’s life easier. I am going to share that advice with you in the pages of this book. This guide is to help you create your wedding day; by empowering you with the knowledge you need to have a happy and perfect (or as close to a perfect) day as is possible. It shows you the things that go on behind the scenes, and knowledge is power, the power to orchestrate your perfect day.