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Download or read book Preston's Charm written by Bridget Bagley and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridget Bagley, a mother struggling with the grief of losing her son, Preston, who died after a head-on collision, creates a piece of jewelry the size of a business card to manage her grief healthily and productively and keep Preston’s spirit and legacy alive. Bridget made 1,500 of Preston’s Charms and passed them to people or left them in places for people to find them. The people who received or found Preston’s Charm passed it from one person to another. Since Preston’s Charm debut in 2019, it has traveled and been found in every state in the USA, 15 different countries, and 4 islands. In this book you’ll discover the spiritual power of Preston’s Charm and how it helped Bridget come to terms with Preston’s death and move forward with her life and also how Preston’s Charm inspired people, who received or found it, to practice empathy for Preston and Bridget and how it also helped them manage the grief of losing their Loved One more healthily and productively and move forward with their life.
Book Synopsis Forge of Empires by : Michael Knox Beran
Download or read book Forge of Empires written by Michael Knox Beran and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the space of a single decade, three leaders liberated tens of millions of souls, remade their own vast countries, and altered forever the forms of national power: Abraham Lincoln freed a subjugated race and transformed the American Republic. Tsar Alexander II broke the chains of the serfs and brought the rule of law to Russia. Otto von Bismarck threw over the petty Teutonic princes, defeated the House of Austria and the last of the imperial Napoleons, and united the German nation. The three statesmen forged the empires that would dominate the twentieth century through two world wars, the Cold War, and beyond. Each of the three was a revolutionary, yet each consolidated a nation that differed profoundly from the others in its conceptions of liberty, power, and human destiny. Michael Knox Beran's Forge of Empires brilliantly entwines the stories of the three epochal transformations and their fateful legacies. Telling the stories from the point of view of those who participated in the momentous events -- among them Walt Whitman and Friedrich Nietzsche, Mary Chesnut and Leo Tolstoy, Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie -- Beran weaves a rich tapestry of high drama and human pathos. Great events often turned on the decisions of a few lone souls, and each of the three statesmen faced moments of painful doubt or denial as well as significant decisions that would redefine their nations. With its vivid narrative and memorable portraiture, Forge of Empires sheds new light on a question of perennial importance: How are free states made, and how are they unmade? In the same decade that saw freedom's victories, one of the trinity of liberators revealed himself as an enemy to the free state, and another lost heart. What Lincoln called the "germ" of freedom, which was "to grow and expand into the universal liberty of mankind," came close to being annihilated in a world crisis that pitted the free state against new philosophies of terror and coercion. Forge of Empires is a masterly story of one of history's most significant decades.
Book Synopsis Half-hours with the Best American Authors by :
Download or read book Half-hours with the Best American Authors written by and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christmas in July written by Diane Jacobs and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first critical biography of Preston Sturges, Diane Jacobs brings to life the great comic filmmaker whose career Andrew Sarris described as "one of the most brilliant and bizarre bursts of creation in the history of the American cinema." Jacobs uses letters and manuscripts never before revealed, as well as interviews with people who knew Sturges—including three of his wives—to portray this fascinating, contradictory man. In addition to discussing his major films, she also examines heretofore unknown work and shows that Sturges was highly creative even near the end of his life, a time when many believed he had lost his touch. Sturges secured his place in film history as the creator of such classic films as The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels, and The Palm Beach Story. In 1939 he became the first screenwriter to win the right to direct his own script—the result was the Oscar-winning The Great McGinty. Creator of Unfaithfully Yours, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, and Hail the Conquering Hero, he was the third highest-paid man in the United States by the late 1940s. He owned a swank Hollywood restaurant and was known as an ebullient raconteur as well as a world-famous filmmaker. A little over a decade later, Sturges died in New York, impoverished and rejected by Hollywood. The euphoria of success, the fitfulness of luck, the promise and poignancy of the American Dream—the themes of Sturges's work also marked the man. Diane Jacobs achieves a singular success in illuminating his extraordinary life. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.
Book Synopsis Margaret Preston by : Elizabeth Butel
Download or read book Margaret Preston written by Elizabeth Butel and published by ETT Imprint. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Preston, Australia's foremost woman painter between the wars, sent a series of shock-waves through Sydney's art circles with her vital art, her spirited journalism and her belligerent enthusiasm for living, during a career that spanned over seventy years. 'A red-headed little firebrand of a woman', she was an artist who never stood still, moving from realism to Post-Impressionism, to an Aboriginal-inspired style of art with unceasing verve and freshness.
Download or read book My Only Bag written by Michael Balaguera and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the world turns, things change. Our life cycle is full of memories. Those memories tell my adventures from childhood through adulthood. Some full of joy, some are full of despair, panic and pain. This book shares my story as my story needs to be told and read by many. MY ONLY BAG is a bag I brought from Belen, Boyaca, Colombia with only a few personal items but full of my childhood memories. It also contained all my dreams, which now can be opened by many to enjoy the growth of one man to a large family and all the goodness and goodies of my life...MY ONLY BAG.
Book Synopsis Mr. Preston's Daughter by : Thomas Cobb
Download or read book Mr. Preston's Daughter written by Thomas Cobb and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dads Behaving Dadly by : Hogan Hilling
Download or read book Dads Behaving Dadly written by Hogan Hilling and published by . This book was released on 2014-06 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more fathers are asserting themselves and actively taking part in changing diapers, attending doctor's appointments, participating in PTA meetings and helping with homework. The 67 truths, tears and triumphs detailed in this book explain how dads are becoming more involved parents without sacrificing their masculinity. Dads of different socio-economic backgrounds, races and family structures candidly describe successes they have achieved as actively, involved parents and how they felt about them. Their honest, heart-warming, and humorous stories provide an in-depth look into how fatherhood has changed. They are "Dads Behaving DADLY."
Download or read book The Dublin University Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gays on Broadway written by Ethan Mordden and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a chronological review of both the plays and the people that brought the world of homosexuals, bisexuals, transexuals, metrosexuals, and the sexually fluid to the American stage. The plays--which take in a few foreign imports--treat strong gay content (e. g., The Boys in the Band or The Killing of sister George), or minor gay content (Season In the Sun, The Nervous Set), or even a phrase in passing (as in New Faces of 1956's joke about Rome's piazza Di Spagna, so niche that perhaps fifty people got it during the show's six-month run). I have included as well plays that portray gay through dog whistles (such as Bell, Book and Candle, in which the witches are really gay people) and even plays whose sense of parody or outright camp (such as Little Mary Sunshine or Johnny Guitar) are at least gay-adjacent. As for the people in the book--writers, actors, creatives-- I have included profiles of some who, though gay, had little interest in portraying gay lives--Edward Albee, for example, even as his influence not as a writer about gay but rather as a writer who is gay was extremely broad, so conclusive that he takes pride of place at the end of this volume. These so to say pre-Stonewall eminences--actor-manager Eva Le Gallienne is another one--are as much a part of the chronicle as such overtly gay-in-content writers as Terrence McNally"--
Book Synopsis The Twelve Months of Christmas by : Amy Woodley
Download or read book The Twelve Months of Christmas written by Amy Woodley and published by Amy Woodley. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Searching to find a home where she belongs, Charlotte Monroe finds herself in the small town of Noel where Christmas is celebrated year round. Upon arrival, Charlotte embraces the hope that Noel inspires, as she believes the answers to her prayers of finding her parents might actually happen. After moving in and out of foster homes and ending up in an orphanage until she was old enough to leave, Charlotte longs for a place she can call home. Yet, discouragement and disappointment become her way of life as she realizes that even St. Nick is of no help to her. Worse than losing all faith, now Charlotte must deal with a new boss who is a complete Christmas fanatic. Charlotte can only hope that he quickly realizes, as she did, that life is always the same in Noel. Nothing ever changes, and the charm of the town eventually disappears. Sawyer Jackson feels like a kid again as he makes the move to his new life of celebrating Christmas every day. His plan is to find a wife and start a family in the cheerful little town. He knows exactly what he is looking for in his lifetime companion, and after meeting Charlotte he can guarantee it's not her. Charlotte is irresponsible, the life of the party, unstable, and not wife material in the least. However, Sawyer feels sorry for her when he learns of her being an orphan. Sawyer sets out to help give Charlotte the one thing she has always wanted: a family. Will Sawyer be able to put his search for a wife on hold to pursue Charlotte's desires of finding her parents? Can Sawyer look past Charlotte's rough edges and defensive exterior to find the real her? Will Sawyer be able to accomplish this task on his own, or will he need to enlist help from the one person who knows everything?
Book Synopsis The Twelve Months of Christmas Boxed Set Books 1-3 by : Amy Woodley
Download or read book The Twelve Months of Christmas Boxed Set Books 1-3 written by Amy Woodley and published by Amy Woodley. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book One- Searching to find a home where she belongs, Charlotte Monroe finds herself in the small town of Noel where Christmas is celebrated year round. Upon arrival, Charlotte embraces the hope that Noel inspires, as she believes the answers to her prayers of finding her parents might actually happen. After moving in and out of foster homes and ending up in an orphanage until she was old enough to leave, Charlotte longs for a place she can call home. Yet, discouragement and disappointment become her way of life as she realizes that even St. Nick is of no help to her. What's worse than losing all faith now, Charlotte must deal with a new boss who is a complete Christmas fanatic. Charlotte can only hope that he quickly realizes, as she did, that life is always the same in Noel. Nothing ever changes, and the charm of the town eventually disappears. Sawyer Jackson feels like a kid again as he makes the move to his new life of celebrating Christmas every day. His plan is to find a wife and start a family in the cheerful little town. He knows exactly what he is looking for in his lifetime companion and after meeting Charlotte, he can guarantee it's not her. Charlotte is irresponsible, the life of the party, unstable and is not wife material in the least. However, Sawyer feels sorry for her when he learns of her being an orphan. Sawyer sets out to help give Charlotte the one thing she has always wanted - a family. Will Sawyer be able to put his search for a wife on hold to pursue Charlotte's desires of finding her parents? Can Sawyer look past Charlotte's rough edges and defensive exterior to find the real her? Will Sawyer be able to accomplish this task on his own, or will he need to enlist help from the one person who knows everything? Book Two- January- Annie Campbell had no desire to move from Texas to Noel, a town that celebrates Christmas year-round. If her entire family hadn’t moved, she would have stayed put. Now, she has found herself in a fake relationship trying to prove to Charlotte, her long-lost sister, that she is not the boss of her. The problem is she’s dating the town’s flirt. The guy has never had a serious relationship in his life, so how is she going to convince everyone he’s committed to her? Preston Haze was attracted to the new girl in town but she wanted nothing to do with him until it worked in her favor. He wasn’t sure if she was as cold as she first seemed to be. However, as he got to know her, he realized her honesty about his weaknesses might prove to be true. Will she be the first woman to win his heart? Enjoy the lighthearted banter in this sweet inspirational romance that will leave you with a smile on your face. Book 3- February- Willow Campbell was smitten with her boss. She knew it was silly because he never even looked her way. However, she couldn’t control her feelings. Well, that is, until she found out his secret. Now, it didn’t matter if her heart fluttered in his presence. He was off limits, and she had to come to terms with it. Timothy Brown thought his life was exactly how he wanted it to be. His focus was on work and more work. That’s all he had time for. When out of the blue, he started noticing his employee. Because of his past, Timothy was hesitant to pursue Willow. When he finally threw caution to the wind, his past caught up with him. Will Willow and Timothy be able to move forward with their relationship even when someone from Timothy’s past shows up? No longer can they ignore what happened. It’s time to face the truth regardless of the cost.
Download or read book Daisy's War written by Rowena Summers and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2023-01-23 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hope dwindling, can she find her way again? The three Caldwell sisters have split up. Imogen has joined the war effort, Elsie has married, and Daisy is living away from home and missing her sisters. Although busy making new friends and dancing with handsome young men, Daisy cannot avoid the horrors of the war. As a nurse she is confronted by death daily, and she can’t help but worry that one day she’ll lose those closest to her. As the chaos of the Second World War rages on and her life becomes ruled by uncertainty, Daisy dreams of real love, lasting friendship and a brighter future. Now, she must find the strength to fight for it... An emotional and compelling wartime saga, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Hendry and Fenella J. Miller.
Book Synopsis Massachusetts Reports by : Massachusetts. Supreme Judicial Court
Download or read book Massachusetts Reports written by Massachusetts. Supreme Judicial Court and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Poetical Works of William Preston by : William Preston
Download or read book The Poetical Works of William Preston written by William Preston and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Summer Moon written by Jill Marie Landis and published by Bell Bridge Books. This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RANCHER SEEKING WIFE A newspaper ad is the desperately needed answer to Kate Whittington's prayers. Abandoned by her mother--the town tramp, raised in a bleak Maine orphanage, and a spinster without prospects, Kate dreams of a home and family of her own. Unfortunately, when she arrives to begin her new life, the man she believes she married by proxy denies placing the ad. He denies ever corresponding with or marrying her. Worse, he's a Texas Ranger who's recently been wounded while rescuing a boy from the Comanche--a boy he believes may be his long lost son. Reed Benton doesn't want a wife, doesn't believe Kate's story of an ad and letters, but he does need help taming the wild, resentful young boy under his roof--a boy who is a painful reminder of a past filled with betrayal and lies. There is no place in Reed Benton's heart for a woman. Can the faith of one woman with nothing left to lose create a miracle and heal two damaged souls? "A tender, satisfying historical romance"--Publishers Weekly "A gifted writer . . . able to enthrall readers and touch their deepest emotions."--Romantic Times About the Author Jill Marie Landis is the New York Times bestselling author and seven-time Romance Writers of America Finalist for the RITA Award. Long known for her historical romances, Jill Marie Landis also now writes The Tiki Goddess Mysteries (set on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, where she lives with her husband, actor Steve Landis.)
Book Synopsis Margaret Preston by : Lesley Harding
Download or read book Margaret Preston written by Lesley Harding and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated for her vibrant and distinctive pictures of indigenous flowers, artist Margaret Preston was an equally colourful and outspoken personality. Less well known is her legacy as a generous and insightful teacher and keen cook, and her deep sense of civic duty. She was passionate about the need for a modern national culture that reflected everyday life. For Preston, the building blocks of such a culture were not to be found in the Australian pastoral landscape tradition, but in the home and garden. Maintaining that art should be within everyone's reach, she published widely on the methods and techniques of a host of creative pursuits—from pottery, printmaking and basket weaving, to the gentle art of flower arranging. She devoted much of her career to the genre of still life, depicting humble domestic objects and flowers from her garden, and often painting in the kitchen while keeping 'one eye on the stew'. Drawing on recipes from handwritten books found in the National Gallery of Australia and richly illustrated with Preston's paintings, prints and photographs this book sheds new light on the fascinating private life of a much-loved Australian artist.