Author: Ciara Knight
Publisher: Defy the Dark Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1953396054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Disowned, former socialite and unwed mother, Shirley Stephens, searches for options to care for herself and her young child after her boyfriend dies while fighting in World War II. Answering an advertisement about a full-time nanny position, she develops a solid backstory to cover her past sins and flees to the faraway town of Sugar Maple, Tennessee. Former war correspondent, Wayne Bishop, lands a job at a mediocre, feel-good newspaper in order to earn money to care for his widowed sister-in-law and her children. His job takes him to a small town to cover the adoption of five street children, but when he discovers the nanny is a war bride struggling to live without her husband he is drawn to her story. Shirley must keep her identity a secret despite the handsome and attentive reporter’s interest, but Wayne Bishop will stop at nothing to uncover her secrets all in the name of good journalism.
Why Did You Choose Me?
Author: Katie Cruice Smith
Publisher: Ambassador International
ISBN: 9781620207956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As one who has served adoptive families for a decade, I've had countless parents ask me, "How do I talk to my children about adoption?" Now, after all these years, I finally have a go-to answer: "Read Katie Cruice Smith's Why Did You Choose Me? to them, over and over." Dan Cruver, Co-founder of Together for Adoption, Author of Reclaiming Adoption Most adoptive and foster children struggle at some point in their life with knowing who they are and where they belong. After searching for adoption storybooks to read to her own adopted children, Katie Cruice Smith decided that there was a need for more books that parents could read to connect with their adopted and fostered children and address these struggles. In Why Did You Choose Me?, Katie Cruice Smith answers that question in a way that young children can understand. Drawing from her own experience as an adoptive mom to three children, Katie uses the questions her own children have asked to help them see there never really was a choice-she knew right away that they were hers. Why Did You Choose Me? lovingly demonstrates the uniqueness that each child brings to a family, and is a valuable resource for adoptive and foster families to have in their home. Endorsements Why Did You Choose Me? explores a familiar adoption theme, but is pleasantly unpredictable. The illustrations are sure to put a smile on your child's face, and your own. Though the book is written in rhyme, the verse is not sing-songy and the book has just enough sophistication to be enjoyed by everyone. Dr. Daniel Nehrbass, President of Nightlight Christian Adoptions Why Did You Choose Me? is a perfectly simple way to make any adopted child feel like they are exactly where they need to be! When our daughter asks why we chose her to be a part of our family, even though she looks different than us, this book will be invaluable to communicate our love for her. Shannon Patterson, Adoptive mom and President of Bethany Christian Services Board in Greenville, SC As a foster parent myself, I believe Why Did You Choose Me? is the perfect emotional journey to answering the very sensitive question all foster/adoptive children want to know and would recommend families add it to their library. Robert Whitney, Thornwell Foster Care Recruiter As any adoptive parent will tell you, our adopted children do ask many times, "Why did you choose me?" Now my clients who adopt have a fun and colorful resource to touch on and answer this all-important question. Katie Cruice Smith and Sarah Strickling Jones have prepared a learning tool adaptable to a child's early years, which allows an adopted child and her parents to connect on different levels with the topic of adoption. Your child will laugh and smile while learning about adoption, love, and acceptance. I will be buying Why Did You Choose Me? for all my adoptive couples! Raymond W. Godwin, Father of two adopted daughters and adoption lawyer in Greenville, SC, Co-author of The Complete Adoption Book Why Did You Choose Me? is tender, genuine, and refreshing, and it does this adoptive mom's heart and soul some good. Our daughter, from India, is now asking this very same question proposed in the book. This thoughtfully written and charmingly illustrated book is a great reminder to her of how special and unique she is, and it is a great reminder to her mom (me) of the beautiful gift of adoption. Any family, adopting or not, will be blessed by this sweet story. Kelly Parkison, Adoptive mom and author of He Knows Her Name
Publisher: Ambassador International
ISBN: 9781620207956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As one who has served adoptive families for a decade, I've had countless parents ask me, "How do I talk to my children about adoption?" Now, after all these years, I finally have a go-to answer: "Read Katie Cruice Smith's Why Did You Choose Me? to them, over and over." Dan Cruver, Co-founder of Together for Adoption, Author of Reclaiming Adoption Most adoptive and foster children struggle at some point in their life with knowing who they are and where they belong. After searching for adoption storybooks to read to her own adopted children, Katie Cruice Smith decided that there was a need for more books that parents could read to connect with their adopted and fostered children and address these struggles. In Why Did You Choose Me?, Katie Cruice Smith answers that question in a way that young children can understand. Drawing from her own experience as an adoptive mom to three children, Katie uses the questions her own children have asked to help them see there never really was a choice-she knew right away that they were hers. Why Did You Choose Me? lovingly demonstrates the uniqueness that each child brings to a family, and is a valuable resource for adoptive and foster families to have in their home. Endorsements Why Did You Choose Me? explores a familiar adoption theme, but is pleasantly unpredictable. The illustrations are sure to put a smile on your child's face, and your own. Though the book is written in rhyme, the verse is not sing-songy and the book has just enough sophistication to be enjoyed by everyone. Dr. Daniel Nehrbass, President of Nightlight Christian Adoptions Why Did You Choose Me? is a perfectly simple way to make any adopted child feel like they are exactly where they need to be! When our daughter asks why we chose her to be a part of our family, even though she looks different than us, this book will be invaluable to communicate our love for her. Shannon Patterson, Adoptive mom and President of Bethany Christian Services Board in Greenville, SC As a foster parent myself, I believe Why Did You Choose Me? is the perfect emotional journey to answering the very sensitive question all foster/adoptive children want to know and would recommend families add it to their library. Robert Whitney, Thornwell Foster Care Recruiter As any adoptive parent will tell you, our adopted children do ask many times, "Why did you choose me?" Now my clients who adopt have a fun and colorful resource to touch on and answer this all-important question. Katie Cruice Smith and Sarah Strickling Jones have prepared a learning tool adaptable to a child's early years, which allows an adopted child and her parents to connect on different levels with the topic of adoption. Your child will laugh and smile while learning about adoption, love, and acceptance. I will be buying Why Did You Choose Me? for all my adoptive couples! Raymond W. Godwin, Father of two adopted daughters and adoption lawyer in Greenville, SC, Co-author of The Complete Adoption Book Why Did You Choose Me? is tender, genuine, and refreshing, and it does this adoptive mom's heart and soul some good. Our daughter, from India, is now asking this very same question proposed in the book. This thoughtfully written and charmingly illustrated book is a great reminder to her of how special and unique she is, and it is a great reminder to her mom (me) of the beautiful gift of adoption. Any family, adopting or not, will be blessed by this sweet story. Kelly Parkison, Adoptive mom and author of He Knows Her Name
Choose Me
Author: Tess Gerritsen
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
ISBN: 9781542026154
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
From New York Times bestseller Tess Gerritsen and acclaimed thriller writer Gary Braver comes a sexy murder mystery about a reckless affair and dangerous secrets. Taryn Moore is young, beautiful, and brilliant...so why would she kill herself? When Detective Frankie Loomis arrives on the scene to investigate the girl's fatal plunge from her apartment balcony, she knows in her gut there's more to the story, especially after the autopsy reveals that the college senior was pregnant. It could be reason enough for suicide--or a motive for murder. To English professor Jack Dorian, Taryn was the ultimate fantasy: intelligent, adoring, and completely off limits. But there was also a dark side to Taryn, a dangerous streak that threatened those she turned her affections to--including Jack. And now that she's dead, his problems are just beginning. After Frankie uncovers a trove of sordid secrets, it becomes clear that Jack may know the truth. He is guilty of deception, but is he capable of cold-blooded murder?
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
ISBN: 9781542026154
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
From New York Times bestseller Tess Gerritsen and acclaimed thriller writer Gary Braver comes a sexy murder mystery about a reckless affair and dangerous secrets. Taryn Moore is young, beautiful, and brilliant...so why would she kill herself? When Detective Frankie Loomis arrives on the scene to investigate the girl's fatal plunge from her apartment balcony, she knows in her gut there's more to the story, especially after the autopsy reveals that the college senior was pregnant. It could be reason enough for suicide--or a motive for murder. To English professor Jack Dorian, Taryn was the ultimate fantasy: intelligent, adoring, and completely off limits. But there was also a dark side to Taryn, a dangerous streak that threatened those she turned her affections to--including Jack. And now that she's dead, his problems are just beginning. After Frankie uncovers a trove of sordid secrets, it becomes clear that Jack may know the truth. He is guilty of deception, but is he capable of cold-blooded murder?
The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
If You Choose Me
Author: Ciara Knight
Publisher: Defy the Dark Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1953396054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Disowned, former socialite and unwed mother, Shirley Stephens, searches for options to care for herself and her young child after her boyfriend dies while fighting in World War II. Answering an advertisement about a full-time nanny position, she develops a solid backstory to cover her past sins and flees to the faraway town of Sugar Maple, Tennessee. Former war correspondent, Wayne Bishop, lands a job at a mediocre, feel-good newspaper in order to earn money to care for his widowed sister-in-law and her children. His job takes him to a small town to cover the adoption of five street children, but when he discovers the nanny is a war bride struggling to live without her husband he is drawn to her story. Shirley must keep her identity a secret despite the handsome and attentive reporter’s interest, but Wayne Bishop will stop at nothing to uncover her secrets all in the name of good journalism.
Publisher: Defy the Dark Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1953396054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Disowned, former socialite and unwed mother, Shirley Stephens, searches for options to care for herself and her young child after her boyfriend dies while fighting in World War II. Answering an advertisement about a full-time nanny position, she develops a solid backstory to cover her past sins and flees to the faraway town of Sugar Maple, Tennessee. Former war correspondent, Wayne Bishop, lands a job at a mediocre, feel-good newspaper in order to earn money to care for his widowed sister-in-law and her children. His job takes him to a small town to cover the adoption of five street children, but when he discovers the nanny is a war bride struggling to live without her husband he is drawn to her story. Shirley must keep her identity a secret despite the handsome and attentive reporter’s interest, but Wayne Bishop will stop at nothing to uncover her secrets all in the name of good journalism.
Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person
Author: The School of Life
Publisher: School of Life Press
ISBN: 9780995573628
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of essays extended from The New York Times' most-read article of 2016. Anyone we might marry could, of course, be a little bit wrong for us. We don’t expect bliss every day. The fault isn’t entirely our own; it has to do with the devilish truth that anyone we’re liable to meet is going to be rather wrong, in some fascinating way or another, because this is simply what all humans happen to be – including, sadly, ourselves. This collection of essays proposes that we don’t need perfection to be happy. So long as we enter our relationships in the right spirit, we have every chance of coping well enough with, and even delighting in, the inevitable and distinctive wrongness that lies in ourselves and our beloveds.
Publisher: School of Life Press
ISBN: 9780995573628
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of essays extended from The New York Times' most-read article of 2016. Anyone we might marry could, of course, be a little bit wrong for us. We don’t expect bliss every day. The fault isn’t entirely our own; it has to do with the devilish truth that anyone we’re liable to meet is going to be rather wrong, in some fascinating way or another, because this is simply what all humans happen to be – including, sadly, ourselves. This collection of essays proposes that we don’t need perfection to be happy. So long as we enter our relationships in the right spirit, we have every chance of coping well enough with, and even delighting in, the inevitable and distinctive wrongness that lies in ourselves and our beloveds.
Choose Me
Author: Xenia Ruiz
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446562963
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Told in alternating voices, the debut novel Choose Me is the tumultuous story of a Latina woman and an African American man whose search for true romance takes a detour through the perfect love of God. Eva has no desire for romance. She's a self-reliant, celibate Christian who, despite a truly bad marriage, has successfully raised two college-aged sons. Adam wouldn't mind being in love, but women seem to be too much trouble-they just have too many expectations. As a recent cancer survivor, he just wants time to heal, write his books and poetry, and work on his spirituality. But when Eva and Adam unexpectedly meet, their attraction to each other is immediate and undeniable. Struggling with their doubts and seemingly insurmountable pain, they will start to let down their guard-and share a love that only God would understand.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446562963
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Told in alternating voices, the debut novel Choose Me is the tumultuous story of a Latina woman and an African American man whose search for true romance takes a detour through the perfect love of God. Eva has no desire for romance. She's a self-reliant, celibate Christian who, despite a truly bad marriage, has successfully raised two college-aged sons. Adam wouldn't mind being in love, but women seem to be too much trouble-they just have too many expectations. As a recent cancer survivor, he just wants time to heal, write his books and poetry, and work on his spirituality. But when Eva and Adam unexpectedly meet, their attraction to each other is immediate and undeniable. Struggling with their doubts and seemingly insurmountable pain, they will start to let down their guard-and share a love that only God would understand.
If You Were God Would You Choose You
Author: Rick Renner
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 1606837796
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 1606837796
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Choose Me
Author: J. Allyson Barreras
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450253377
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Always on the outside looking in, Alex is the kid everyone picks on. She isnt as pretty or as thin as the other girls, and they make sure that she knows that they dont want to play with her. She depends on the love of her father, her brother, and God in order to get by. To get through those tough times, she tries to look at the bright side and to focus on the times that make her happy. Her father, too, gives her advice: God will choose a path for you. She has always known that God would help her to find the right person to spend her life with, and she already knows who it will be: Stevenhandsome, popular Steven. Alex longs to be loved by Steven; it has been her dream since grade school, when she first met him. Steven has the most beautiful smile Alex had ever seen. She has a kind heart and soul and wants to be accepted for who she was by others, even when they laugh at her. She grows up, living her life through good times and bad, but ultimately only finding happiness when she finally takes her fathers advice to heart and counts on God to guide her through.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450253377
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Always on the outside looking in, Alex is the kid everyone picks on. She isnt as pretty or as thin as the other girls, and they make sure that she knows that they dont want to play with her. She depends on the love of her father, her brother, and God in order to get by. To get through those tough times, she tries to look at the bright side and to focus on the times that make her happy. Her father, too, gives her advice: God will choose a path for you. She has always known that God would help her to find the right person to spend her life with, and she already knows who it will be: Stevenhandsome, popular Steven. Alex longs to be loved by Steven; it has been her dream since grade school, when she first met him. Steven has the most beautiful smile Alex had ever seen. She has a kind heart and soul and wants to be accepted for who she was by others, even when they laugh at her. She grows up, living her life through good times and bad, but ultimately only finding happiness when she finally takes her fathers advice to heart and counts on God to guide her through.
A Winter of Reality
Author: Raafay Awan
Publisher: Raafay Awan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Years ago I started a blog with the aim of sharing my thoughts and feelings with the world while sitting in the computer lab at my college. The blog turned out to be a success. Biggest blogging network of Pakistan, one of the biggest in the world. It helped me to be included in the list of world’s top 100 youngest bloggers back in 2012 and currently has more than 1100 posts and millions of views but then I wanted something more. Several times over the years I have thought of many ideas, things and plots about which I can write a book but I just couldn’t get the required motivation. Last year though, I realised that I have written so many articles and blogs which are scattered here and there so why not convert them into a book? So here it is, the book of Finding Neverland Blog. It took me best part of 2020 to edit the previously written articles, find them here and there, compile everything, update entries and write some new posts. You will find articles on a wide range of topic such as fiction, social, nonfiction, sports, culture, stories, travel, countries, history and science. I hope people reading this will enjoy aroun 100,000 words as much as I enjoyed typing them downYears ago I started a blog with the aim of sharing my thoughts and feelings with the world while sitting in the computer lab at my college. The blog turned out to be a success. Biggest blogging network of Pakistan, one of the biggest in the world. It helped me to be included in the list of world’s top 100 youngest bloggers back in 2012 and currently has more than 1100 posts and millions of views but then I wanted something more. Several times over the years I have thought of many ideas, things and plots about which I can write a book but I just couldn’t get the required motivation. Last year though, I realised that I have written so many articles and blogs which are scattered here and there so why not convert them into a book? So here it is, the book of Finding Neverland Blog. It took me best part of 2020 to edit the previously written articles, find them here and there, compile everything, update entries and write some new posts. You will find articles on a wide range of topic such as fiction, social, nonfiction, sports, culture, stories, travel, countries, history and science. I hope people reading this will enjoy around 100,000 words as much as I enjoyed typing them down.
Publisher: Raafay Awan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Years ago I started a blog with the aim of sharing my thoughts and feelings with the world while sitting in the computer lab at my college. The blog turned out to be a success. Biggest blogging network of Pakistan, one of the biggest in the world. It helped me to be included in the list of world’s top 100 youngest bloggers back in 2012 and currently has more than 1100 posts and millions of views but then I wanted something more. Several times over the years I have thought of many ideas, things and plots about which I can write a book but I just couldn’t get the required motivation. Last year though, I realised that I have written so many articles and blogs which are scattered here and there so why not convert them into a book? So here it is, the book of Finding Neverland Blog. It took me best part of 2020 to edit the previously written articles, find them here and there, compile everything, update entries and write some new posts. You will find articles on a wide range of topic such as fiction, social, nonfiction, sports, culture, stories, travel, countries, history and science. I hope people reading this will enjoy aroun 100,000 words as much as I enjoyed typing them downYears ago I started a blog with the aim of sharing my thoughts and feelings with the world while sitting in the computer lab at my college. The blog turned out to be a success. Biggest blogging network of Pakistan, one of the biggest in the world. It helped me to be included in the list of world’s top 100 youngest bloggers back in 2012 and currently has more than 1100 posts and millions of views but then I wanted something more. Several times over the years I have thought of many ideas, things and plots about which I can write a book but I just couldn’t get the required motivation. Last year though, I realised that I have written so many articles and blogs which are scattered here and there so why not convert them into a book? So here it is, the book of Finding Neverland Blog. It took me best part of 2020 to edit the previously written articles, find them here and there, compile everything, update entries and write some new posts. You will find articles on a wide range of topic such as fiction, social, nonfiction, sports, culture, stories, travel, countries, history and science. I hope people reading this will enjoy around 100,000 words as much as I enjoyed typing them down.
Radio Daze 1970-1976
Author: Mitch McCracken
Publisher: Cracker Box Publishing
ISBN: 1647043468
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
I'm not sure how this happened, I was never inspired to write a book, but I sure do enjoy telling stories. So I wrote a few of them down. My first radio job was at the third FM station in the country to switch to a rock format. I'm going to tell you about my 1974 interview with The Doors Jim Morrison. Who died in Paris in 1971. Or my vacation on the road with Skynyrd. One of the most challenging things about writing this book was reliving the story of how a serial rapist trapped, beat, and raped my girlfriend. You will read about what happened to her, how she dealt with it, and how it affected her life and mine. I also detail how my magazine, Radio Magazine, was embezzled by Stax Records and Union Planters Bank, how I helped the Attorney General at the time, Hugh Stanton, in his investigation into the bank and one of its officials. Radio Daze takes a lighthearted look at some serious issues. It also gives you an inside look at the other side of the radio microphone and what it was like to be a disc jockey in the seventies. Radio was fun then. The DJs got free albums, concert tickets, movies, and meals, much different from today's radio.
Publisher: Cracker Box Publishing
ISBN: 1647043468
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
I'm not sure how this happened, I was never inspired to write a book, but I sure do enjoy telling stories. So I wrote a few of them down. My first radio job was at the third FM station in the country to switch to a rock format. I'm going to tell you about my 1974 interview with The Doors Jim Morrison. Who died in Paris in 1971. Or my vacation on the road with Skynyrd. One of the most challenging things about writing this book was reliving the story of how a serial rapist trapped, beat, and raped my girlfriend. You will read about what happened to her, how she dealt with it, and how it affected her life and mine. I also detail how my magazine, Radio Magazine, was embezzled by Stax Records and Union Planters Bank, how I helped the Attorney General at the time, Hugh Stanton, in his investigation into the bank and one of its officials. Radio Daze takes a lighthearted look at some serious issues. It also gives you an inside look at the other side of the radio microphone and what it was like to be a disc jockey in the seventies. Radio was fun then. The DJs got free albums, concert tickets, movies, and meals, much different from today's radio.