Well Anyway, I Still Have Friends

Well Anyway, I Still Have Friends
Author: Rosemary Flynn
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 154374947X

Only the brave can survive loneliness. This is the story of Margot who lives at the start of World War 2 in a village in Sudetenland. She faces devastating loss early in her life and has to find a way to cope. She travels alone through war-torn Europe and crosses many geographical borders, searching for a place to belong. She faces challenges that seem insurmountable, yet she is not overwhelmed. She finds friends in the most unlikely places to help her get through some very difficult times. As she builds inner strength, she is able to fulfil her dreams. This book is inspired by a true story. While her journey is true, the inner life of Margot is fictional. All the names of real characters have been changed.

Penpal

Penpal
Author: Dathan Auerbach
Publisher: 1000Vultures
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2012-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0985545518

Quiet

Quiet
Author: Susan Cain
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-01-29
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0307352153

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration “Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People • O: The Oprah Magazine • Christian Science Monitor • Inc. • Library Journal • Kirkus Reviews At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society. In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts—from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves. Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader’s guide and bonus content

Stacey's Ex-Best Friend

Stacey's Ex-Best Friend
Author: Ann M. Martin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2014-04-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545690447

In this entry in the classic hit series, Stacey worries her best friend is growing up too fast and they’re drifting apart. Stacey can’t wait! Her best friend from New York, Laine Cummings, is coming to Stoneybrook for a whole week. She can spend a day at SMS, attend club meetings, and maybe go to the Valentine Dance. But from the minute Laine arrives, nothing goes as planned. She thinks Stacey’s sleepover with her friends is childish, and can’t believe Stacey’s still into baby-sitting. Laine’s more used to hanging out at high school parties with her fifteen-year-old boyfriend. Stacey doesn’t want to lose her childhood friend, but Laine’s growing up way too fast for Stacey. Is this the end of their friendship? The best friends you’ll ever have—with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle
Author: Bonnie Bryant
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1497654106

If only the Pine Hollow girls could be as good at relationships as they are at riding horses After scoring well on the PSATs, Carole is finally getting some of the privileges back from before she was grounded. Even though she can’t work or see her friends as much as she used to, her dad is letting her go to Pine Hollow four days a week, which means she gets to see Ben. Since returning from California, Lisa and Alex haven’t been the same. They decide to take a “break” from their relationship, but what does that really mean? Meanwhile, Stevie’s first assignment on the school paper is about marriage. It’s not exactly hard-hitting journalism, but she just may learn a thing or two about romance while writing it.

Mounthaven

Mounthaven
Author: Bernard Peyton Chamberlain, Jr.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2013-03-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1477293701

Mounthaven is a multi-layered tale. Four generations and a hundred years of a Virginia family that, having survived the Civil War, acquires a derelict mansion and surrounding acreage called Mounthaven. The year is 1903. The place is already over a century old when Mary Carter Stokes, wife of a failed Yankee gentleman farmer and daughter of Major Moses Carter, late of the Army of Northern Virginia, first sees the property no plumbing, no electricity and the grounds a total disaster -- and it begins to sink in that this is to be where she will eventually die. Thus it becomes the story of Marys elder son, Edmund Carter Stokes and his Yankee but wealthy bride, as Ed, using Mounthaven as a base, struggles to complete the mission laid upon him by his mother-- to restore the family to the place in society it occupied before the war while Eds own son, Carter, flounders to free himself from these very values, for most of which Mounthaven serves as a decaying metaphor.

Palmettolands

Palmettolands
Author: A. Keet
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 706
Release: 2004-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1411615263

(A. KEET)Toli Polatty lived quietly on her farm in the coastal Georgia woods, rescuing animals and writing children's stories. When women began to die near veterinary clinics, their sick pets stolen, two GBI agents were dispatched from Atlanta. Rabid Agent Tebeau suspected Toli of the murders, forcing the exhumation of her recently deceased dog. Agent Max Hameyer arrived to rein in Tebeau and became smitten with Toli. His flamboyant attentions and Toli's interest in him led longtime friend and veterinarian Sam Jackson to confront his own feelings for her. Meanwhile, the investigation presented frustrating twists, indicating a second killer. One conspirator was an estranged member of Toli's family. Competition between Max and Sam escalated, provoking an act of violence against Toli. In Atlanta disgruntled Agent Tebeau, smarting from a reprimand, felt Toli had a sinister side, a proclivity for intrigue and perverse, deadly acts. Could he be right?

Hoping on Change

Hoping on Change
Author: Danae Little
Publisher: Little Publishing
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2023-05-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A big city therapist hoping on change, a cowboy turned veteran haunted by the past, and the surly teenager who brings them together. Megan Eldridge left her corporate therapy practice, hoping to bring about a sense of belonging. Hope Lake held that promise. After following her friend, Chasity, to the small town, a series of unlikely events lead her to accept a position at Camp Hope, a camp designed to help foster kids find forever homes. When a sullen teenager works her way into Megan's heart, she sees her life-changing for the better until the girl's gorgeous uncle shows up at exactly the wrong moment. Tyler captures her heart without even trying, but his past keeps him at a distance and threatens her hopeful future. Tyler Durango returns from his last tour of active duty with too much on his plate to handle without adding his sister's teenage daughter, but she is the only family he has left. When he meets the hot therapist that has her heart set on adopting his niece, his entire world turns upside down. Tyler is about to walk away, doing the bigger thing and allowing them their happiness when Megan's life is threatened. Now he has to decide between protecting his heart or his niece and the woman he can't get out of his head. When the threat increases and lives are at stake, they will have to believe in hope or lose everything. Hoping on Change is Book One in Hope Lake, a clean cowboy romance series with a touch of suspense to keep you up reading past your bedtime. You can read each book as a standalone, though the characters tie in throughout the series. Hope Lake also features favorite characters from Danae Little's Faithful Cowboy series. This is a clean series, meaning it is free from swearing and sex. Read this edge-of-your-seat, clean cowboy romance now.

Living Well, Spending Less

Living Well, Spending Less
Author: Ruth Soukup
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2014-12-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0310337739

“If you struggle to simplify your life and wish you could savor the here and now, this book is a must-read.” —Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com and New York Times–bestselling author Have you ever felt that your life—and budget—is spiraling out of control? Do you sometimes wish you could pull yourself together but wonder exactly how to manage all the scattered pieces of a chaotic life? Is it possible to find balance? In a word, yes. Ruth Soukup knows firsthand how stressful an unorganized life and budget can be. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical action plans, she will inspire you to make real and lasting changes to your personal goals, home, and finances. With honesty and the wisdom of someone who has been there, Ruth will help you: Discover your “sweet spot” —that place where your talents and abilities intersect. Take back your time and schedule by making simple shifts in your daily habits. Reduce stress in your home and family by clearing out the clutter. Stop busting your budget and learn to cut your grocery bill in half. This book provides real and practical solutions from someone who has been there. Ruth doesn’t just offer advice, she walks it with you, and shares with brutal honesty her own mistakes, failures, and shortcomings. It is encouraging, motivating, and life-changing. “An inspiring book full of step-by-step instructions and spiritual wisdom. I love how Ruth is transparent about her mistakes as she leads us to reevaluate our priorities. This book is a great biblical guide to living well and finding joy!” —Courtney Joseph, founder of Women Living Well Ministries

Co-Piloting

Co-Piloting
Author: Jim Haslam
Publisher: Forefront Books
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 194867758X

This is the remarkable story of one of our nation’s luckiest business leaders of the 20th and 21st centuries. Its topics include sports, military history, and, of course, business principles that are sure to entertain and add value to readers of business books and memoirs. All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit nonprofits that support small business, entrepreneurial, and community-based ventures—so that like Jim Haslam, others also may be afforded the chance to be fortunate in their own unique endeavors. Meet James A. Haslam II—“Big Jim” as he is called by friends and family. The details of his life, his family, and Pilot Company comprise a truly remarkable American story that has yet to be widely told, mainly because Haslam has always refused to write about himself. However, after years of less-than-gentle prodding from his loving family and though under duress, he has finally relented and agreed to pen the incredible story of luck and leadership that has taken him all over the world, has enriched lives in countless communities and philanthropic endeavors, and has led to the growth of the beloved company he founded and still serves daily, even into his late eighties. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Haslam played on the famous 1951 National Championship football team led by coaching legend and mentor General Robert R. Neyland, whose renowned Game Maxims inspired Haslam’s own viewpoints of life and leadership in family, business, and in the art of giving back. From being promoted to Company Commander in Korea at the age of twenty-three to starting out at a small oil company with only one gas station, you will follow the unlikely, harrowing, and often hilarious story of luck and leadership that has led Jim Haslam and his family to serve an unbelievable number of industry, community, and philanthropic endeavors affecting countless people in numerous communities, not the least of all Knoxville—and of course, the beloved university Haslam truly believes has afforded him so much opportunity in life. Through great loss and great luck, unforeseen tragedy and unlikely triumph—the story of the Haslams and Pilot Company offers a unique, entertaining, and encouraging perspective to family, faith, and the discovery of what really matters the most in life. Friends and family also offer their unique stories and insights, including contributions from Peyton Manning, Phillip Fulmer, Rick Barnes, Senator Lamar Alexander, former Walmart CEO Lee Scott, former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, and many more.