5/30/2023 0 Comments Rhapsody in Paris by Ju Ephraime![]() ![]() 2)Caroline Frechette, Against All OddsJu Ephraime, COLLECTORS POCKET BOOKG. I’m speaking hypothetically here, and not about that embarrassing crush I had in third year. Paris Des Reves 75 Photographies DIzis Bidermanas. It’s like that TA you had in English lit, with the dark hair, the tortoiseshell glasses, and the dry sense of humour, who made your panties melt right off when he read Yeats aloud. If that’s not a good combination, I don’t know what. Jaymee writes hockey romances as well, but I would characterize her books as thoughtful and hot. Supercats who help her write, because I’ve seen photos of them on the keyboard. : Rhapsody in Paris (LaCasse) (9780989561570) by Ephraime, Ju and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. ![]() ![]() I convinced her to self-publish and now she’s produced three novels and gotten into a hockey romance anthology, while I’m still editing my second magnum opus. Jaymee is that irritatingly accomplished BFF everyone has. Jaymee Jacobs has been a favourite writer of mine since the days we were both in an online writing group and giving it away for free. It’s Day Three of the Substitute Book Reviewer, aka Melanie Ting, lover of all things hockey. ![]()
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5/30/2023 0 Comments Frog on His Own by Mercer Mayer![]() ![]() He was an honored guest to the event, giving a demonstration and autographing hundreds of books for fans who attended. Mayer was commissioned by Laura Bush to create the artwork used for the National Book Festival held on September 29 on the National Mall. ![]() ![]() Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children's books, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child. ![]() He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. They always help remind me of what it was like."īorn in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. "Now that I'm a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. "Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid," says Mercer. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator's books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Mercer Mayer began writing and illustrating children's books in 1966, and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Blindsided by priscilla cummings![]() ![]() Neither Jane, in charge of the case, nor Kenny has any idea who the perpetrator is or why he is killing cops and former cops. By the third murder, the police conclude a serial killer has targeted them for termination. Jacques plans vengeance on specific members of the SFPD. Back on the street, Jacques has a personal agenda to complete. ![]() The killer Jacques Carpentier served fifteen years of hard time. However, the relationship between Jane and Kenny goes way beyond that of comrades in arms They are lovers and the day they move in together, the brass assigns them to investigate the brutal murder of a former cop turned druggie. ![]() At times, they may perform heroic acts, but like most police officers, the couple recognizes they are just performing their jobs as members of a unique club linked by the danger of their occupation. As law enforcement officials, Inspector Jane Andriotti and Kenny Marks risk their lives to serve and protect the public. ![]() ![]() MARY ANNINGS CURIOSITY by Monica Kulling, illustrated by Melissa. A short, accessible chapter book concludes with more information on Mary’s life and work, as well as the discovery of fossils and the deepening understanding they helped scientists develop about the history of the earth. Monica Kulling is a Canadian writer of childrens books based in Toronto, Ontario. Mary emerges as a singular child full of determination in a story that features occasional black-and-white illustrations reminiscent of Lois Lenski’s cozy images. ![]() When Pa dies, Mary’s passion and drive and grief all find release in the search for new specimens, which is how she and her brother spot the giant eye that leads to the amazing discovery of a great creature, one Pa always suspected was hidden somewhere in the rock. ![]() Ma wants Mary to get an education, not grubby on the cliffs and beach, but the sale of ammonite and other fossils helps support their family. Her father is a carpenter by trade but also hunts fossils and Mary loves going with him, despite her mother’s disapproval. Mary, growing up in Lyme Regis, England, early in the 19th century, is from a poor family. This fictionalized account of the childhood of Mary Anning, who at age 12 in 1811 discovered the first icthyosaurus fossil in the world, is written with child-appeal at the forefront. ![]() ![]() ![]() For her role in The Handmaid's Tale she has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. ![]() For her role in Gilmore Girls, she received nominations for Satellite, Teen Choice and Young Artist Awards. Bledel also had a recurring role in Mad Men in 2012 and reprised her role as Rory Gilmore in the Netflix reunion miniseries Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016).īledel made her feature film debut as Winnie Foster in the Disney live action adaptation of Tuck Everlasting (2002), and went on to appear in Sin City (2005), Post Grad (2009), and as Lena Kaligaris in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants film series.īledel has received various awards and nominations for her work. She is known for her role as Rory Gilmore on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), and Emily Malek in The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2021). Kimberly Alexis Bledel ( / b l ə ˈ d ɛ l/ blə- DEL born Septem ) is an American actress and model. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Book how to win friends![]() ![]() Be genuinely interested in other people and believe they have something to teach you. The principles are best applied with sincerity.Here’s advice from Dale Carnegie on how to get the most out of the principles in How to Win Friends and Influence People: When you’re in the thick of an argument, you totally forget that you’re supposed to see the other person’s viewpoint, because Becky is being a real nuisance and how can she possibly believe what she’s saying. No one read the 10 commandments and suddenly stopped coveting things. How to Win Friends and Influence People: Advice on CommunicationĬhanging your behavior is hard. Read more about How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and what you can learn about communication. Using this book, you can learn how to effectively communicate with others, make them like you, and convince them to change their minds and behaviors. What is How to Win Friends and Influence People about? What skills can you learn from the book about communication and more?ĭale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic about communication. ![]() Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Vita nostra dyachenko![]() The premise: From the inside jacket cover, “Our life is brief…While vacationing at the beach with her mother, Sasha Samokhina meets the mysterious Farit Kozhennikov under the most peculiar circumstances. The main image is copyright Josephine Cardin/Trevillion Images and the texture is copyright Black Digital Cat/Shutterstock. The authors’ names are at the bottom and translator Julia Meitov Hersey’s name is just under theirs. A blurb from Lev Grossman is just above the title, while under the text is the image of the young woman. I like how the title is covered in golden droplets that match the text. Weird, odd, and a perfect image for this book that warrants the same adjectives. ![]() ![]() The cover: A black background shows a girl with her head turned to the right, away from the reader, as she seemingly is engulfed by water, though the liquid does not go below her shoulders. ![]() Published by Harper Voyager on November 13, 2018. ![]() ![]() I'd been looking forward to reading this book for a while and the negative rating reflects my disappointment. Lingard was awarded an MBE in 1998 for services to children's literature. Her most recent novel, What to Do About Holly was released in August 2009. In 1998, her book Tom and the Tree House won the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award. Tug of War has also received great success: shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 1989, The Federation of Children's Book Group Award 1989, runner up in the Lancashire Children's Book Club of the year 1990 and shortlisted for the Sheffield Book Award. Lingard received the prestigious West German award the "Buxtehuder Bulle" in 1986 for Across the Barricades. ![]() Her first children's novel was The Twelfth Day of July (the first of the five Kevin and Sadie books) in 1970. Her first novel Liam's Daughter was an adult-orientated novel published in 1963. She is probably most famous for the teenage-aimed Kevin and Sadie series, which have sold over one million copies and have been reprinted many times since. ![]() ![]() ![]() Lingard has written novels for both adults and children. She has three daughters and five grandchildren, and now lives in Edinburgh with her Canadian husband. She attended Strandtown Primary and then got a scholarship into Bloomfied Collegiate. Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh, in the Old Town, but grew up in Belfast where she lived until she was 18. ![]() ![]() ![]() 4) Summary: Connie and Col band together to save the world for all creatures, including the mythical ones of which few humans are aware, from the shape-shifter Kullervo’s army and, along the way, Connie finds herself transformed in an amazing way. ![]() ![]() No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.Īmazon Publishing Attn: Amazon Children’s Publishing PO Box 400818 Las Vegas, NV 89149 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Golding, Julia. Text copyright © 2007 by Julia Golding Illustrations copyright © 2007 by David WyattĪll rights reserved. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination and are used fictitiously. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments Fable adrienne young book 2![]() Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Together, they will have to survive more than the treacherous storms that haunt the Narrows if they’re going to stay alive. But her father’s rivalries and the dangers of his trading enterprise have only multiplied since she last saw him and Fable soon finds that West isn’t who he seems. To do so Fable enlists the help of a young trader named West to get her off the island and across the Narrows to her father. The only thing that keeps her going is the goal of getting off the island, finding her father and demanding her rightful place beside him and his crew. To survive she must keep to herself, learn to trust no one and rely on the unique skills her mother taught her. ![]() The next day her father abandoned her on a legendary island filled with thieves and little food. It’s been four years since the night she watched her mother drown during an unforgiving storm. You can read this before Fable (Fable, #1) PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.Īs the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows, the sea is the only home seventeen-year-old Fable has ever known. ![]() Here is a quick description and cover image of book Fable (Fable, #1) written by Adrienne Young which was published in. ![]() ![]() Brief Summary of Book: Fable (Fable, #1) by Adrienne Young ![]() |