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| Author | : Louisa Onomé |
| Publisher | : Ember |
| Total Pages | : 417 |
| Release | : 2024-07-23 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0593172620 |
Fans of Netflix's On My Block and readers of Elizabeth Acevedo and Angie Thomas will love this debut novel about a girl whose life is turned upside down after one local act of vandalism throws both her relationships and neighborhood into turmoil. Chinelo, or Nelo as her best friend Kate calls her, is all about her neighborhood Ginger East. She loves its chill vibe, ride-or-die sense of community, and the memories she has growing up there with her friends. Ginger East isn't what it used to be though. After a deadly incident at the local arcade, most of her friends' families moved away. Kate, whose family owns the local corner store, is still there and as long as that stays constant, Nelo's good. When Kate's parent's store is vandalized and the vandal still at large, Nelo is shaken to her core. And then the police and the media get involved and more of the outside world descends upon Ginger East with promises to "fix the neighborhood." Suddenly, Nelo finds herself in the middle of a drama unfolding on a national scale. Worse yet, Kate is acting strange. She's pushing Nelo away at the exact moment they need each other most. Now Nelo's entire world is morphing into something she hates and she must figure out how to get things back on track or risk losing everything--and everyone--she loves.
| Author | : Eric Partridge |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1315 |
| Release | : 2003-09-02 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 1134929986 |
A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.
| Author | : Julia Martin |
| Publisher | : Jonathan Ball Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 285 |
| Release | : 2019-03-15 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1868429652 |
A quest is never what you expect it to be. Elizabeth Madeline Martin spends her days in a retirement home in Cape Town, watching the pigeons and squirrels on the branch of a tree outside her window. Bedridden, her memory fading, she can recall her early childhood spent in a small wood-and-iron house in Blackridge on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg. Though she remembers the place in detail – dogs, a mango tree, a stream – she has no idea of where exactly it is. 'My memory is full of blotches,' she tells her daughter Julia, 'like ink left about and knocked over.' Julia resolves to find the Blackridge house: with her mother lonely and confused, would this, perhaps, bring some measure of closure? A journey begins that traverses family history, forgotten documents, old photographs, and the maps that stake out a country's troubled past – maps whose boundaries nature remains determined to resist. Kind strangers, willing to assist in the search, lead to unexpected discoveries of ancestors and wars and lullabies. Folded into this quest are the tender conversations between a daughter and a mother who does not have long to live. Taken as one, The Blackridge House is a meditation on belonging, of the stories we tell of home and family, of the precarious footprint of life.
| Author | : Frank Stewart |
| Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
| Total Pages | : 211 |
| Release | : 2020-01-31 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 0824886410 |
Human displacement is an old phenomenon; however, the dislocation of people in the twenty-first century has been unprecedented. At the end of 2019, over 260 million people were living outside their countries of birth. Some are forced to relocate—by violence, wars, hunger, persecution, and other causes—and some are voluntary migrants. A single term cannot define who they are or why they are on the move. For those uprooted by force, the psychological and spiritual loss of homeland can be devastating. The millions who are mentally uprooted—because of war-induced PTSD, addiction, and aging—can suffer similar displacement and trauma. Through outstanding fiction, poetry, memoir, and drama, the authors in Displaced Lives vividly depict the responses and emotions of ordinary people to displacement, a devastating and widespread crisis of our time. Authors are from Bangladesh, Canada, Cuba, China, Germany, India, Ireland, Iran, Israel, Macedonia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the Philippines, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, and the U.S. Featured is a portfolio of photographs by Serena Chopra, taken in the Tibetan refugee colony of Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi.
| Author | : Yale University. Sheffield Scientific School. Class of 1894 |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 1911 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : James G. Dunton |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2023-10-23 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : |
In 'A Maid and a Million Men' by James G. Dunton, the reader is immersed in a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and ambition set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The book is written in a lyrical and descriptive prose that captures the beauty and darkness of the era, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction. Dunton skillfully weaves together complex character relationships and societal issues, painting a vivid picture of the struggles faced by women during this time period. The novel is a poignant exploration of class, gender, and power dynamics, making it a thought-provoking and engaging piece of literature. The author's attention to detail and meticulous research bring the story to life, transporting the reader to a world of lavish balls, clandestine affairs, and scandalous rumors. James G. Dunton, a respected scholar of Victorian literature, drew on his expertise and passion for the period to craft this compelling novel. His deep understanding of the social and cultural norms of the time shines through in his writing, adding authenticity and depth to the narrative. Dunton's ability to blend historical accuracy with compelling storytelling sets 'A Maid and a Million Men' apart as a must-read for enthusiasts of the genre. I highly recommend 'A Maid and a Million Men' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction that delves into the complexities of relationships and societal structures. Dunton's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery make this novel a captivating and enriching reading experience that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned.
| Author | : Sherry Derr-Wille |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2014-06-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1593742789 |
The Depression brings a new venture into the family of the Double M. When Suzanna buys K-Chemical, she becomes a businesswoman. The purchase is for her son, Jeff, as she desperately wants to keep in on the Double M and not lose him to the larger cities of the East in the way her mother lost Mallon. World War II brings the loss of life to the families in and around Corbit. As the shock wears off, Suzanna, now a widow and Ralph, who has been widowed for several years, find love and happiness in each other's arms. As Suzanna's life draws to a close, she looks back on the things she has accomplished. She has lived through two world wars, the great depression, Korea and Vietnam. Her ranch business interests have prospered. Now her grandson, JP, is ready to take on the challenges of running the Double M.
| Author | : Jean Catherine Vaughn |
| Publisher | : BalboaPress |
| Total Pages | : 158 |
| Release | : 2012-06-05 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1452549850 |
How would you react if, in the midst of a heated argument, your daughter ran out of the room and stabbed herself three times in the stomach with a Bowie knife? This is what happened to mebut waitthere is more. Afterglow is my story, a mothers story. It begins at the funeral of my youngest child, Melanie. Page by page, I share the story of my early development, leading up to adulthood and two unsuccessful marriages. As my children grow, I learn that both my daughters have a genetic disorder called Ataxia. All during those volatile years I yearn for a foundation of stability for myself and my children. The Fates led me to spend a significant amount of time with a Seneca Elder who taught me many lessons about life. At the time, I didnt realize how significant these lessons would prove to be.
| Author | : Jennifer Lewis |
| Publisher | : Mangrove |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2019-02-24 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1939941490 |
Royal romance with a dash of suspense: The Leone family has ruled the remote and picturesque nation of Altaleone since the days of Charlemagne. When the elderly queen and her son are found dead in mysterious circumstances, the royal family is thrown into crisis.
| Author | : Library of Congress. Copyright Office |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1150 |
| Release | : 1960 |
| Genre | : Copyright |
| ISBN | : |
