My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix Series Tie-In Edition)

My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix Series Tie-In Edition)
Author: Ali Novak
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781464230080

A New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix series! When a tragic accident leads Jackie to move into a house filled with eleven boys, she gets far more than she ever expected. This sweet YA romance is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenny Han--and is one of the most beloved Wattpad books ever! Moving in with eleven boys was not part of the plan. Jackie's goal is perfection--perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians...who just happen to have eleven sons (plus a daughter who is basically one of the boys). The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying--and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents' memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect? But as Jackie spends more time with the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she's always strived for isn't the only way to find love after all. Funny and moving, My Life with the Walter Boys is perfect for readers looking for: Wattpad love stories contemporary romance for teens binge-worthy YA novels

Wolfe & Montcalm

Wolfe & Montcalm
Author: Joy Carroll
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN:

A historical account of the lives and times of the two generals and the events surrounding the battle between the British and the French on the Plains of Abraham, Canada, 1759.

Maternal Instinct

Maternal Instinct
Author: Janice Kay Johnson
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010-12-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426886683

A mother's wish: Give your child the life you didn't haveMore than anything, Officer Nell Granstrom wants to stop history from repeating itself. Born to a sixteen-year-old mother, Nell had her daughter, Kim, at the same age. Now Kim's sixteen and has a serious boyfriend. But how much weight can Nell's words have? Years of living a careful life are over, because she's made another mistake. After witnessing a terrible crime, Nell turns to her new partner for comfort—which leads to a second unplanned pregnancy. Despite his reputation, Hugh McLean will no doubt offer to do the right thing. But would marriage to a man she hardly knows (and isn't sure she likes) work? For Kim's sake, for the baby's sake, is Nell brave enough to try?

Paper Hearts

Paper Hearts
Author: Ali Novak
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 149261260X

From beloved Wattpad sensation Ali Novak, author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes this never-before-published companion to The Heartbreakers, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West "I'm sorry," he said, slowly untying the ribbon that held his mask in place. "It's just—I didn't want you to think of me any differently." Somehow I kept my mouth from falling open. I knew his face, but my mind couldn't accept that he was the person looking down at me. "My real name is Alec." Felicity has her entire future planned. Ever since her older sister ran away, she's had the full weight of her mother's expectations on her shoulders. So she works hard to get straight As and save for college. Except sometimes the best things in life are unplanned—like when Felicity meets a handsome, masked stranger while she is volunteering at a charity masquerade ball. She never thought he'd flirt with her. And she certainly never thought he'd turn out to be a member of the world-famous Heartbreakers band, Alec. Then Felicity uncovers a shocking family secret. Suddenly, she, Alec, and her two best friends are off on a road trip to find Felicity's missing sister. And she's about to discover that unexpected turns have a peculiar way of landing her right where she needs to be... With a perfect balance of humor, heart, and romance, Paper Hearts is a great choice for readers looking for: fun contemporary romance for teens swoon-worthy Wattpad love stories romcoms that cover deeper issues like family and self-discovery binge-worthy YA novels

It's Kind of a Funny Story

It's Kind of a Funny Story
Author: Ned Vizzini
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2010-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423141083

Like many ambitious New York City teenagers, Craig Gilner sees entry into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School as the ticket to his future. Determined to succeed at life—which means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job—Craig studies night and day to ace the entrance exam, and does. That's when things start to get crazy. At his new school, Craig realizes that he isn't brilliant compared to the other kids; he's just average, and maybe not even that. He soon sees his once-perfect future crumbling away.

After The Match, The Game Begins - The True Story of The Dundee Utility

After The Match, The Game Begins - The True Story of The Dundee Utility
Author: John Robb
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2010-04-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1782192727

The Dundee Utility stands apart from other football firms. Its members are drawn not from the supporters of one team, but from two - Dundee United and Dundee FC - all of whom share the same passion: their city. The two bands of fans stand united, except on derby day, of course! In this compelling book, authors Kenny McCall and John Robb present the complete inside story of the Utility from their unique positions, each supporting Dundee United and Dundee respectively.

Tebow Time

Tebow Time
Author: Jesse Hines
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2012-08-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1101612746

Tim Tebow is a rising star of the New York Jets, a Heisman Trophy winner, and “America’s Most Popular Athlete” (ESPN). His energetic and unorthodox style of play, his penchant for producing dramatic comeback victories, his unapologetic espousal of the Christian faith, and his gracious demeanor make him a fan favorite. Tebow Time: Insights on Winning from Football’s Rising Star presents quotations from Tim Tebow on varied topics and couples them with an “In Context” analysis from the book’s editor. These quotations are culled from numerous interviews, press conferences, and profile pieces from various points in Tebow’s career, and give fans and critics a deeper insight into who he is and what drives him to excel. With an in-depth introductory essay examining Tebow as an individual, a football player, and a cultural phenomenon, this book will delight fans of this rare and humble football icon. Among the topics Tebow discusses are: Anxiety; Being a Role Model; Belief; Biblical Role Models; Compassion; Controlling Emotions; Dealing with Critics; Decision-Making; Enjoying Life; Eye Black Scriptures; Faith; First Impressions; Fitness; God’s Sovereignty; Handling Fame; Hard Work; How to Improve America; Humility; Integrity; Learning from Failure; Living by Faith; Living with Passion; Most Important Thing in Life; Never Giving Up; Nutrition; Orphans; Preaching; Pride; Pushing Yourself to the Limit; Self-Discipline; Sexual Purity; Sharing the Credit; Spreading the Gospel; Staying Grounded; Supporting Teammates; “Tebowing”; Trash Talking; Victory; Visiting Suffering Fans and much more. “The game doesn’t really matter. I mean, I’ll give 100 percent of my heart to win it, but in the end, the thing I most want to do is not win championships or make a lot of money, it’s to invest in people’s lives, to make a difference.” —Tim Tebow

The Boomers

The Boomers
Author: Michael Macari
Publisher: Christine F.\Anderson#publishing & Media
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2014-10-04
Genre: Rock musicians
ISBN: 9780692303986

When the Beatles emerged on the world scene, a generation of musicians followed. Across America, millions of them created the soundtrack to their generation. "The Boomers" is the truer-than-fiction story of one band - five young men from the Northeast and the memorable characters who shared their journey towards the top in the late 1970s. They played alongside legends. Emblematic of their generation- The Baby Boomers- they helped define their times through the shared experiences of millions in pop music. "The Boomers" - often graphic and tense, often funny and human, is filled with recollections and stories of hope, triumph and tragedy. Facing their mid-life crisis' thirty years later, three "survivors" of the 70s music scene decide to reunite, and write music about their lives. In doing so, they are unprepared for what they encounter: decades-long angst and resentments that haunt their relationships- and their music. This, alongside unresolved tragedies they faced, and differing views of their past and its failures, they are forced to consider the meaning in life's great disappointments Their reconciliations bring about a renewal- not only of their relationships, but at the unexpected and untimely death of a bandmate, the realization of the brevity of life and the finality it holds. "The Boomers" is a must-read for everyone that lived through history's greatest popular culture revolution, and the times that bind.

Offshore High

Offshore High
Author: Herb McCormick
Publisher: Seapoint Books
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780998556598

In the realms of both the marine industry and competitive sailboat racing at its highest levels, few if any couples have matched the accomplishments of Steve and Doris Colgate, the longtimeproprietors of the world-renowned Offshore Sailing School: With over 150,000 graduates, noone has taught more willing novices how to sail than Offshore. A scion of the Colgate family ofColgate-Palmolive fame, and the daughter of a famed, award-winning scientist, respectively, atfirst glance the Colgates seemed an unlikely match.The founder of the National Women's SailingAssociation, among other yachting-industry initiatives, on countless fronts Doris was a pioneerin a world usually dominated by men. Their shared tale is fascinating on several levels: as aninsider's take on yacht racing at its top ranks; as a case study in a remarkably unique andsuccessful business; and, finally, as a good old-fashioned love story.