Author: Katerina Lemmel
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271048395
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
"Examines 58 letters written by Katerina Lemmel, a wealthy Nuremberg widow, who in 1516 entered the abbey of Maria Mai in south Germany, and rebuilt the monastery using her own resources and the donations she solicited from relatives"--Provided by publisher.
Katerina's Story
Author: Lee Griffin
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1640030697
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Katerina's Story: Life in Poland During WWII and the Aftermath is a historical novel based on a real person's account. For most of her life, this Polish woman keeps her past secret, even from her children. Only now, at age ninety-three, is she willing to revisit her memories with her friend Lou Ellen. The bittersweet journey begins in childhood during the early 1930s when she grieves over her mother's mysterious death, withstands a stepmother's cruelty, and broods over her father's indifference to her grievances. Her happiness from a peaceful and loving life at a convent is brief, when in 1939, German armies invade and capture the entire country. Within days, Nazis nab her, force her into a stinking boxcar, and steam toward Dachau, the notorious concentration/labor camp in Germany. As one of Hitler's slave workers, Katerina's harrowing fight for survival begins. She witnesses torture and savage deaths and endures disease, near starvation, and brutality. Many captives abandon hope and commit suicide, but not this tough, courageous young woman. She relies on her faith and trust in God, the power of prayer, and wit. When war ends, she marries a former POW, and they enjoy a loving, promising life in Italy with their two children for thirteen years when tragedy thwarts her happiness again. Subsequently, by the time she arrives in the United States as a refugee ready to build a new life, Katerina has a new husband, two additional children, and another child on the way. Her troubles are far from over. She and the family face language difficulties and discrimination at school and in the workplace. In addition, Katerina realizes she must deal with destructive aftermath issues, such as failing to trust people and holding onto an intense hatred for Hitler and his Nazi regime. Eventually, Katerina discovers inner peace through grace and forgiveness.
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1640030697
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Katerina's Story: Life in Poland During WWII and the Aftermath is a historical novel based on a real person's account. For most of her life, this Polish woman keeps her past secret, even from her children. Only now, at age ninety-three, is she willing to revisit her memories with her friend Lou Ellen. The bittersweet journey begins in childhood during the early 1930s when she grieves over her mother's mysterious death, withstands a stepmother's cruelty, and broods over her father's indifference to her grievances. Her happiness from a peaceful and loving life at a convent is brief, when in 1939, German armies invade and capture the entire country. Within days, Nazis nab her, force her into a stinking boxcar, and steam toward Dachau, the notorious concentration/labor camp in Germany. As one of Hitler's slave workers, Katerina's harrowing fight for survival begins. She witnesses torture and savage deaths and endures disease, near starvation, and brutality. Many captives abandon hope and commit suicide, but not this tough, courageous young woman. She relies on her faith and trust in God, the power of prayer, and wit. When war ends, she marries a former POW, and they enjoy a loving, promising life in Italy with their two children for thirteen years when tragedy thwarts her happiness again. Subsequently, by the time she arrives in the United States as a refugee ready to build a new life, Katerina has a new husband, two additional children, and another child on the way. Her troubles are far from over. She and the family face language difficulties and discrimination at school and in the workplace. In addition, Katerina realizes she must deal with destructive aftermath issues, such as failing to trust people and holding onto an intense hatred for Hitler and his Nazi regime. Eventually, Katerina discovers inner peace through grace and forgiveness.
Katerina's Windows
Author: Katerina Lemmel
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271048395
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
"Examines 58 letters written by Katerina Lemmel, a wealthy Nuremberg widow, who in 1516 entered the abbey of Maria Mai in south Germany, and rebuilt the monastery using her own resources and the donations she solicited from relatives"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271048395
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
"Examines 58 letters written by Katerina Lemmel, a wealthy Nuremberg widow, who in 1516 entered the abbey of Maria Mai in south Germany, and rebuilt the monastery using her own resources and the donations she solicited from relatives"--Provided by publisher.
Katerina's Secret
Author: Mary Jane Staples
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446488403
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A must read for fans of Cecila Ahern, Fiona Valpy and Lucinda Riley - this is an evocative and exciting romantic adventure from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. READERS ARE LOVING KATERINA'S SECRET! "Loved it - you feel like you are part of the storyline" - 5 STARS "I couldn't put this book down and read it in two days." - 5 STARS "You will not be disappointed with this book." - 5 STARS. "As always Mary Jane Staples has written a very good book that takes you back in time." - 5 STARS ********************* A WARTIME HERO AND A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN... 1928: Edward Somers, passing the winter at the Hôtel de Corniche on the French Riviera, happens upon a nearby villa within which lives the elusive and beautiful Countess Katerina. Despite the fact she does not seem to be allowed visitors, he manages to forge a friendship and the pair grow closer and closer. But Edward cannot help but wonder: why is she confined to the villa, guarded by a man with a rifle? Who is observing her with a telescope? Why is she so reluctant to be photographed? A sinister chain of events unfolds: is Katerina's life in danger? Must she always be on the run and forced into hiding? Will she ever be allowed to find the love she craves? Katerina's Secret was previously published as Shadows in the Afternoon.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446488403
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A must read for fans of Cecila Ahern, Fiona Valpy and Lucinda Riley - this is an evocative and exciting romantic adventure from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. READERS ARE LOVING KATERINA'S SECRET! "Loved it - you feel like you are part of the storyline" - 5 STARS "I couldn't put this book down and read it in two days." - 5 STARS "You will not be disappointed with this book." - 5 STARS. "As always Mary Jane Staples has written a very good book that takes you back in time." - 5 STARS ********************* A WARTIME HERO AND A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN... 1928: Edward Somers, passing the winter at the Hôtel de Corniche on the French Riviera, happens upon a nearby villa within which lives the elusive and beautiful Countess Katerina. Despite the fact she does not seem to be allowed visitors, he manages to forge a friendship and the pair grow closer and closer. But Edward cannot help but wonder: why is she confined to the villa, guarded by a man with a rifle? Who is observing her with a telescope? Why is she so reluctant to be photographed? A sinister chain of events unfolds: is Katerina's life in danger? Must she always be on the run and forced into hiding? Will she ever be allowed to find the love she craves? Katerina's Secret was previously published as Shadows in the Afternoon.
Adventures of Siberian Cat Katerina
Author: Leonid Prymak
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469777282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
This captivating tale of 11 year old Irene and her Siberian cat Katerina will warm the hearts of children everywhere and take them on a journey of exploration. Irene and Katerina become Earth's ambassadors for an advanced alien race. They are given a glimpse of the future, where life 1000 years from now could be if Earth does not destroy itself.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469777282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
This captivating tale of 11 year old Irene and her Siberian cat Katerina will warm the hearts of children everywhere and take them on a journey of exploration. Irene and Katerina become Earth's ambassadors for an advanced alien race. They are given a glimpse of the future, where life 1000 years from now could be if Earth does not destroy itself.
Author:
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3711526950
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3711526950
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
A Vital Question
Author: Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
My Wild Horse King
Author: Bridget E. Baker
Publisher: Purple Puppy Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
From birth, Katerina had everything. Born into a wealthy family, she received an impeccable education, and luck gave her both intelligence and beauty. Until she screwed it all up by falling for the wrong guy. Cursed by the same incident as Aleksandr, Grigoriy, and Alexei, when Katerina finally awakes, the world is unrecognizable. She also can't use her magical powers or shift into her horse form without villainous intervention. When Katerina discovers the information her powerful and vindictive ex has been searching for, will she use it to destroy him or regain his good opinion? The last time, she bet on the wrong horse, and she doesn't plan to make the same mistake twice.
Publisher: Purple Puppy Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
From birth, Katerina had everything. Born into a wealthy family, she received an impeccable education, and luck gave her both intelligence and beauty. Until she screwed it all up by falling for the wrong guy. Cursed by the same incident as Aleksandr, Grigoriy, and Alexei, when Katerina finally awakes, the world is unrecognizable. She also can't use her magical powers or shift into her horse form without villainous intervention. When Katerina discovers the information her powerful and vindictive ex has been searching for, will she use it to destroy him or regain his good opinion? The last time, she bet on the wrong horse, and she doesn't plan to make the same mistake twice.
LOGAN - Book Eight of the Craigdon Family Series
Author: Chris Taylor
Publisher: LCT Productions Pty Limited
ISBN: 1925119874
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Logan Craigdon has a chip on his shoulder the size of Mount Kosciuszko. Once an Olympic champion sailor, a tragic accident has left him with a permanent limp and his once-promising career in tatters. To make matters worse, he was recently jilted at the altar by his long-time fiancée. He’s angry at the world and everyone in it. Then he meets Mia Ivanov. Orphaned at a young age and adopted by drug dealers, Mia is also no stranger to hardship. But rather than letting that define her, she’s opted to look on the positive side of life, including owning a bridal wear shop. She spends her time making wishes come true and dreaming of happy-ever-afters. When Logan and Mia meet, sparks immediately fly. Though Logan’s not interested in long-term commitment, he’s still a hot-blooded male. He wants Mia and what Logan wants, Logan gets. Then she tells him about her shop and Logan can’t make his escape fast enough. The only problem is, he can’t get her out of his mind. The more he gets to know her, the more he likes what he sees. It's driving him insane! She's everything he ever wanted in a wife, but is he willing to set aside past hurts and risk his heart again? The Craigdon Family Dynasty series follows the lives and loves of the Craigdon Family and the fallout they all experience when the patriarch of the family dies. Henry Craigdon was worth billions. He was also a man with many secrets. He’s divided up his estate between his wife and six children, but not all of them have been treated fairly… Come on an adventure filled with drama and intrigue with USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor and ride the highs and lows of a family in turmoil, the secrets, the deception, the lies…and the inevitable ties of love and loyalty that bind this family together, no matter what. If you love Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart, and Nora Roberts, you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor’s Craigdon Family Dynasty Series. Start reading today!
Publisher: LCT Productions Pty Limited
ISBN: 1925119874
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Logan Craigdon has a chip on his shoulder the size of Mount Kosciuszko. Once an Olympic champion sailor, a tragic accident has left him with a permanent limp and his once-promising career in tatters. To make matters worse, he was recently jilted at the altar by his long-time fiancée. He’s angry at the world and everyone in it. Then he meets Mia Ivanov. Orphaned at a young age and adopted by drug dealers, Mia is also no stranger to hardship. But rather than letting that define her, she’s opted to look on the positive side of life, including owning a bridal wear shop. She spends her time making wishes come true and dreaming of happy-ever-afters. When Logan and Mia meet, sparks immediately fly. Though Logan’s not interested in long-term commitment, he’s still a hot-blooded male. He wants Mia and what Logan wants, Logan gets. Then she tells him about her shop and Logan can’t make his escape fast enough. The only problem is, he can’t get her out of his mind. The more he gets to know her, the more he likes what he sees. It's driving him insane! She's everything he ever wanted in a wife, but is he willing to set aside past hurts and risk his heart again? The Craigdon Family Dynasty series follows the lives and loves of the Craigdon Family and the fallout they all experience when the patriarch of the family dies. Henry Craigdon was worth billions. He was also a man with many secrets. He’s divided up his estate between his wife and six children, but not all of them have been treated fairly… Come on an adventure filled with drama and intrigue with USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor and ride the highs and lows of a family in turmoil, the secrets, the deception, the lies…and the inevitable ties of love and loyalty that bind this family together, no matter what. If you love Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart, and Nora Roberts, you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor’s Craigdon Family Dynasty Series. Start reading today!
The Wonder Paradox
Author: Jennifer Michael Hecht
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374716560
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The Wonder Paradox offers a lively, practical, and transcendent road map to meaning and connection through poetry. Where do we find magic? Peace? Connection? We have calendars to mark time, communal spaces to bring us together, bells to signal hours of contemplation, official archives to record legacies, the wisdom of sages read aloud, weekly, to map out the right way to live—in kindness, justice, morality. These rhythms and structures of society were all once set by religion. Now, for many, religion no longer runs the show. So how then to celebrate milestones? Find rules to guide us? Figure out which texts can focus our attention but still offer space for inquiry, communion, and the chance to dwell for a dazzling instant in what can’t be said? Where, really, are truth and beauty? The answer, says The Wonder Paradox, is in poetry. In twenty chapters built from years of questions and conversations with those looking for an authentic and meaningful life, Jennifer Michael Hecht offers ways to mine and adapt the useful aspects of tradition and to replace what no longer feels true. Through cultures and poetic wisdom from around the world—Sappho, Rumi, Shakespeare, Issa, Tagore, Frost, Szymborska, Angelou, and others—she blends literary criticism with spiritual guidance rooted in the everyday. Linking our needs to particular poems, she helps us better understand those needs, our very being, and poetry itself. Our capacity for wonder is one of the greatest joys of being human; The Wonder Paradox celebrates that instinct and that yearning.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374716560
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The Wonder Paradox offers a lively, practical, and transcendent road map to meaning and connection through poetry. Where do we find magic? Peace? Connection? We have calendars to mark time, communal spaces to bring us together, bells to signal hours of contemplation, official archives to record legacies, the wisdom of sages read aloud, weekly, to map out the right way to live—in kindness, justice, morality. These rhythms and structures of society were all once set by religion. Now, for many, religion no longer runs the show. So how then to celebrate milestones? Find rules to guide us? Figure out which texts can focus our attention but still offer space for inquiry, communion, and the chance to dwell for a dazzling instant in what can’t be said? Where, really, are truth and beauty? The answer, says The Wonder Paradox, is in poetry. In twenty chapters built from years of questions and conversations with those looking for an authentic and meaningful life, Jennifer Michael Hecht offers ways to mine and adapt the useful aspects of tradition and to replace what no longer feels true. Through cultures and poetic wisdom from around the world—Sappho, Rumi, Shakespeare, Issa, Tagore, Frost, Szymborska, Angelou, and others—she blends literary criticism with spiritual guidance rooted in the everyday. Linking our needs to particular poems, she helps us better understand those needs, our very being, and poetry itself. Our capacity for wonder is one of the greatest joys of being human; The Wonder Paradox celebrates that instinct and that yearning.
New Beginnings
Author: Tigris Eden
Publisher: Kats Kreative Ideas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
An International Situation... Family Meddling... Lola Danvers on a rampage, all equate to another day in the life of India Danvers... Exploring a new land and a new culture is a balm to India's soul, but the sexy stranger seems to add chaos to her heart and mind. With family constantly getting in the way and meddling exes, it's no wonder India is having such a hard time. Each new day is a chance to start over. Dealing with a deep sense of loss, India Danvers is challenged to rebuild and begin again. Find out how India gets her new beginning.
Publisher: Kats Kreative Ideas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
An International Situation... Family Meddling... Lola Danvers on a rampage, all equate to another day in the life of India Danvers... Exploring a new land and a new culture is a balm to India's soul, but the sexy stranger seems to add chaos to her heart and mind. With family constantly getting in the way and meddling exes, it's no wonder India is having such a hard time. Each new day is a chance to start over. Dealing with a deep sense of loss, India Danvers is challenged to rebuild and begin again. Find out how India gets her new beginning.