Author: Zelda Benjamin
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509249753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A chance meeting lands dating columnist Lexi Anderson an invitation to the most sought-after D.C. event. Seeking inspiration for her spring column, she agrees to accompany an older gentleman she met at the Vietnam Memorial. Everyone lets go at the Pink Tie Dinner. Navy Commander Steve MacDonald is no exception. He’s attracted to Lexi and disappointed she’s returning to New York in the morning. He makes a plan guaranteeing he’ll see her during New York’s Fleet Week. Lexi has shared with her readers that she never gets involved with a man in uniform. When the magic of the evening disappears, will Lexi hold tight to her dating rule?
Cherry Blossom Serendipity
Author: Zelda Benjamin
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509249753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A chance meeting lands dating columnist Lexi Anderson an invitation to the most sought-after D.C. event. Seeking inspiration for her spring column, she agrees to accompany an older gentleman she met at the Vietnam Memorial. Everyone lets go at the Pink Tie Dinner. Navy Commander Steve MacDonald is no exception. He’s attracted to Lexi and disappointed she’s returning to New York in the morning. He makes a plan guaranteeing he’ll see her during New York’s Fleet Week. Lexi has shared with her readers that she never gets involved with a man in uniform. When the magic of the evening disappears, will Lexi hold tight to her dating rule?
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509249753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A chance meeting lands dating columnist Lexi Anderson an invitation to the most sought-after D.C. event. Seeking inspiration for her spring column, she agrees to accompany an older gentleman she met at the Vietnam Memorial. Everyone lets go at the Pink Tie Dinner. Navy Commander Steve MacDonald is no exception. He’s attracted to Lexi and disappointed she’s returning to New York in the morning. He makes a plan guaranteeing he’ll see her during New York’s Fleet Week. Lexi has shared with her readers that she never gets involved with a man in uniform. When the magic of the evening disappears, will Lexi hold tight to her dating rule?
Serendipity
Author: Ragheda Quartey
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532086334
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Amassed over a number of years SERENDIPITY and Ninety-nine Other Epiphanies in Verse cohesively explores matters of the heart, mind and soul in poetry form. It aims to bring awareness and understanding to certain thoughts, emotions and relevant topics that are bound to be relatable to the readers.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532086334
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Amassed over a number of years SERENDIPITY and Ninety-nine Other Epiphanies in Verse cohesively explores matters of the heart, mind and soul in poetry form. It aims to bring awareness and understanding to certain thoughts, emotions and relevant topics that are bound to be relatable to the readers.
Serendipity
Author: Rashmi Kaimal
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467884650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Elizabeth Atkins is gifted. She can work such wonders with a pencil and piece of paper that even the ‘Old Masters’ would nod in awe. However, the nods Elizabeth gets from her teachers are more out of concern than admiration. Elizabeth’s senior high school years begin with a wake-up call. Her daydreaming days are over. Reality is about determination, hard work, focus and fairies...........Fairies!!!!?? Now, that’s a surprise. Elizabeth knows, like most other girls and boys, and their mums and dads that fairies only exist in fairy tales. What she doesn’t know is that there are exceptions. Serendipity, the pink winged fairy turns out to be one of them. 'Serendipity' is not a fairy tale. It is more ‘a tale with a fairy in it’. Elizabeth’s magical companion encourages her to cast her own spell. Through their unique bond, Elizabeth learns that a good measure of self-confidence, determination and honesty is the perfect potion to work wonders. For years to come, Elizabeth holds her most precious treasure close to her heart - Serendipity’s words; ‘The magic is within you.’
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467884650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Elizabeth Atkins is gifted. She can work such wonders with a pencil and piece of paper that even the ‘Old Masters’ would nod in awe. However, the nods Elizabeth gets from her teachers are more out of concern than admiration. Elizabeth’s senior high school years begin with a wake-up call. Her daydreaming days are over. Reality is about determination, hard work, focus and fairies...........Fairies!!!!?? Now, that’s a surprise. Elizabeth knows, like most other girls and boys, and their mums and dads that fairies only exist in fairy tales. What she doesn’t know is that there are exceptions. Serendipity, the pink winged fairy turns out to be one of them. 'Serendipity' is not a fairy tale. It is more ‘a tale with a fairy in it’. Elizabeth’s magical companion encourages her to cast her own spell. Through their unique bond, Elizabeth learns that a good measure of self-confidence, determination and honesty is the perfect potion to work wonders. For years to come, Elizabeth holds her most precious treasure close to her heart - Serendipity’s words; ‘The magic is within you.’
The Incredible Power of Serendipity!
Author: Boye De Mente
Publisher: Cultural-Insight Books
ISBN: 1477468358
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
How Serendipity Shaped the Lifeof Author Boyé Lafayette De MenteThis is the personal memoir of author Boyé Lafayette De Mente, the 4th of ten children born to poor parents in an isolated valley in the Ozark Hills of southeast Missouri, and raised during the Great Depression of the 1930s.He went on to have a remarkable life which he attributes to the incredible power of serendipity. As editor of The IMPORTER magazine in Tokyo in the late 1950s and early 1960s and as the author of numerous pioneer books on the mindset and business practices of the Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans he made major contributions to the initial rise of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China as economic superpowers. He played a leading role in helping to launch the career of Thunderbird School of Global Management alumnae brother Merle Hinrichs who became the largest trade magazine publisher in Asia, a major financial donor to Thunderbird and member of the board of directors. And he launched the publishing career of Kentucky hillbilly Larry Flynt who achieved great wealth and notoriety as the publisher of HUSTLER magazine and champion of freedom of speech. [On the day De Mente met Flynt he told his wife that he had just met a 26-year old man who had the intelligence and drive to become president of the United States by the time he was old enough to qualify for the office.] De Mente's encounters and relationships with such extraordinary individuals as Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, America's ranking naval officer during World War II; Akio Morita, co-founder and leading light of what was to become the Sony empire; Toshio Karita, former protocol officer for the Imperial Family of Japan; and Daisetzu Suzuki, Japan's leading Zen master, plus many more, were experiences he could not have even dreamed about before they happened. His story is an example of the potential of ordinary individuals to achieve significant things when life presents opportunities and they follow up on them.
Publisher: Cultural-Insight Books
ISBN: 1477468358
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
How Serendipity Shaped the Lifeof Author Boyé Lafayette De MenteThis is the personal memoir of author Boyé Lafayette De Mente, the 4th of ten children born to poor parents in an isolated valley in the Ozark Hills of southeast Missouri, and raised during the Great Depression of the 1930s.He went on to have a remarkable life which he attributes to the incredible power of serendipity. As editor of The IMPORTER magazine in Tokyo in the late 1950s and early 1960s and as the author of numerous pioneer books on the mindset and business practices of the Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans he made major contributions to the initial rise of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China as economic superpowers. He played a leading role in helping to launch the career of Thunderbird School of Global Management alumnae brother Merle Hinrichs who became the largest trade magazine publisher in Asia, a major financial donor to Thunderbird and member of the board of directors. And he launched the publishing career of Kentucky hillbilly Larry Flynt who achieved great wealth and notoriety as the publisher of HUSTLER magazine and champion of freedom of speech. [On the day De Mente met Flynt he told his wife that he had just met a 26-year old man who had the intelligence and drive to become president of the United States by the time he was old enough to qualify for the office.] De Mente's encounters and relationships with such extraordinary individuals as Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, America's ranking naval officer during World War II; Akio Morita, co-founder and leading light of what was to become the Sony empire; Toshio Karita, former protocol officer for the Imperial Family of Japan; and Daisetzu Suzuki, Japan's leading Zen master, plus many more, were experiences he could not have even dreamed about before they happened. His story is an example of the potential of ordinary individuals to achieve significant things when life presents opportunities and they follow up on them.
The House of Serendipity
Author: Lucy Ivison
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593204727
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fans of Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series and budding fashionistas everywhere will love this charming, delightful middle-grade novel about two girls with a talent for dressmaking set in 1920s London. The perfect dress can change everything. When talented young tailor Myrtle Mathers becomes a maid for the Cartwright family, she thinks her days of sketching and stitching are over for good. That is, until Sylvia Cartwright runs into a big problem--her older sister's debutante ball is about to be ruined by a truly horrendous dress. Desperate, Sylvia calls on Myrtle to help her save the night, and a serendipitous partnership begins. Their design catches the eye of London's debutantes, so when one practically begs Myrtle and Sylvia to dress her, the two girls make a plan: create something special for her without revealing their true identities. If people find out what Myrtle and Sylvia are up to, it could spell disaster for the girls' futures. But as it turns out, the debutante is looking for more than just a gorgeous outfit--she needs a disguise that will help her escape high-society life forever. And for Myrtle and Sylvia, what starts as a plan to prove their design skills soon becomes a secret mission to defy expectations. A fabulous, fantastical adventure through 1920s London, this delightful series opener celebrates the magic of friendship, fashion, and being yourself.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593204727
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fans of Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series and budding fashionistas everywhere will love this charming, delightful middle-grade novel about two girls with a talent for dressmaking set in 1920s London. The perfect dress can change everything. When talented young tailor Myrtle Mathers becomes a maid for the Cartwright family, she thinks her days of sketching and stitching are over for good. That is, until Sylvia Cartwright runs into a big problem--her older sister's debutante ball is about to be ruined by a truly horrendous dress. Desperate, Sylvia calls on Myrtle to help her save the night, and a serendipitous partnership begins. Their design catches the eye of London's debutantes, so when one practically begs Myrtle and Sylvia to dress her, the two girls make a plan: create something special for her without revealing their true identities. If people find out what Myrtle and Sylvia are up to, it could spell disaster for the girls' futures. But as it turns out, the debutante is looking for more than just a gorgeous outfit--she needs a disguise that will help her escape high-society life forever. And for Myrtle and Sylvia, what starts as a plan to prove their design skills soon becomes a secret mission to defy expectations. A fabulous, fantastical adventure through 1920s London, this delightful series opener celebrates the magic of friendship, fashion, and being yourself.
Serendipity
Author: Fern Michaels
Publisher: eKensington
ISBN: 1601830734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
A woman trying to find herself finds love with her ex-husband’s best friend in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. Six years ago, Jory Ryan fled Philadelphia after a brief, tragic marriage to wealthy Ross Landers. Now Jory has come home to make peace with the past. But the future invites trouble when Jory falls precipitously for Ross’s best friend—and becomes entangled with the Landers family and the business she fled. Suddenly Jory finds herself at the helm of an empire, confronted with changes and choices she never dreamed possible, and ready to meet a new life ripe with the promise of lasting love. Praise for Fern Michaels and Her Novels “Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.” —Booklist on Return to Sender “A big, rich book in every way . . . I think Fern Michaels has struck oil with this one.” —Patricia Matthews on Texas Rich “Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.” —RT Book Reviews on Forget Me Not
Publisher: eKensington
ISBN: 1601830734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
A woman trying to find herself finds love with her ex-husband’s best friend in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. Six years ago, Jory Ryan fled Philadelphia after a brief, tragic marriage to wealthy Ross Landers. Now Jory has come home to make peace with the past. But the future invites trouble when Jory falls precipitously for Ross’s best friend—and becomes entangled with the Landers family and the business she fled. Suddenly Jory finds herself at the helm of an empire, confronted with changes and choices she never dreamed possible, and ready to meet a new life ripe with the promise of lasting love. Praise for Fern Michaels and Her Novels “Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.” —Booklist on Return to Sender “A big, rich book in every way . . . I think Fern Michaels has struck oil with this one.” —Patricia Matthews on Texas Rich “Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.” —RT Book Reviews on Forget Me Not
SEOUL SERENDIPITY
Author: Abhrojit Deb
Publisher: Abhrojit Deb
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
In the bustling heart of Seoul, Ethan, and Daniel, find themselves entangled in a whirlwind romance that transcends borders and cultures. Their love story blossoms amid the vibrant cityscape, surrounded by friends who are as loyal as they are diverse. April, Ethan's best friend since high school, is a renowned business tycoon in Thailand, commanding respect and admiration in the corporate world. Mylian, a new but cherished friend, adds a layer of warmth and support to their close-knit circle. However, beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives, dark shadows lurk. As business rivalries intensify, Ethan and Daniel are drawn into a dangerous game involving kidnapping and torture, orchestrated by ruthless competitors vying for power and influence. The stakes are high, and their love and resilience are put to the ultimate test. With their friends and families caught in the crossfire, Ethan and Daniel must navigate a treacherous path to protect their loved ones and secure their future together. "Seoul Serendipity" is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds that hold us together, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Publisher: Abhrojit Deb
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
In the bustling heart of Seoul, Ethan, and Daniel, find themselves entangled in a whirlwind romance that transcends borders and cultures. Their love story blossoms amid the vibrant cityscape, surrounded by friends who are as loyal as they are diverse. April, Ethan's best friend since high school, is a renowned business tycoon in Thailand, commanding respect and admiration in the corporate world. Mylian, a new but cherished friend, adds a layer of warmth and support to their close-knit circle. However, beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives, dark shadows lurk. As business rivalries intensify, Ethan and Daniel are drawn into a dangerous game involving kidnapping and torture, orchestrated by ruthless competitors vying for power and influence. The stakes are high, and their love and resilience are put to the ultimate test. With their friends and families caught in the crossfire, Ethan and Daniel must navigate a treacherous path to protect their loved ones and secure their future together. "Seoul Serendipity" is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds that hold us together, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Her Perfect Blend
Author: Zelda Benjamin
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509258426
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
B and B owner Fiona Campbell leads a busy, yet well-organized, life. She hosts a popular afternoon tea, while adjusting to a recent guardianship. An unfamiliar man arrives to assess the needed repairs on the property’s old barn, and she's inexplicably intrigued by his charm, compelling presence, and knowledge about construction techniques. However, she suspects he's not being open about his family's construction business. Could he be a secret billionaire or involved in illegal deals? Gavin McIver traveled from Scotland to participate in the local Highland Games. Helping a friend, Gavin goes to assess the Campbell barn repairs. Meeting Fiona, a woman who captivates him with her intelligence, independence, and understated glamour, is the highlight of his visit. His divorce left him leery about relationships, but winning custody of his daughter was the marriage’s silver lining. He can’t deny that meeting the sassy innkeeper gives him a change of heart.
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509258426
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
B and B owner Fiona Campbell leads a busy, yet well-organized, life. She hosts a popular afternoon tea, while adjusting to a recent guardianship. An unfamiliar man arrives to assess the needed repairs on the property’s old barn, and she's inexplicably intrigued by his charm, compelling presence, and knowledge about construction techniques. However, she suspects he's not being open about his family's construction business. Could he be a secret billionaire or involved in illegal deals? Gavin McIver traveled from Scotland to participate in the local Highland Games. Helping a friend, Gavin goes to assess the Campbell barn repairs. Meeting Fiona, a woman who captivates him with her intelligence, independence, and understated glamour, is the highlight of his visit. His divorce left him leery about relationships, but winning custody of his daughter was the marriage’s silver lining. He can’t deny that meeting the sassy innkeeper gives him a change of heart.
Code Name: Serendipity
Author: Amber Smith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593204913
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Fans of Katherine Applegate, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will love New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith’s heartwarming middle grade debut about family, friendship, and the magic connection between a girl and her dog. Eleven-year-old Sadie’s school year is off to an awful start. Her best (and only) friend has moved away, her older brother is a jerk (as always), and her beloved Gramps is having more and more trouble keeping his memories straight. But when she comes across a stray dog, she discovers something wonderful and magical—she and the dog, Dewey, are able to communicate telepathically. Sadie knows that Dewey is destined to be her friend. Dewey is quickly captured and sent to a shelter. And Sadie’s moms say Dewey is dangerous, a bite risk, and that Sadie, whose mind is always wandering with a larger than life imagination, needs to prove she’s more responsible before she can adopt any pets. But Sadie is running out of time—Dewey lets Sadie know that her days at the shelter are numbered. The only solution: break Dewey out of doggie jail. In this reaffirming, magical, and uplifting story of friendship, family, and believing in yourself, New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith assures readers: it’s okay to think big and act with your whole heart.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593204913
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Fans of Katherine Applegate, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will love New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith’s heartwarming middle grade debut about family, friendship, and the magic connection between a girl and her dog. Eleven-year-old Sadie’s school year is off to an awful start. Her best (and only) friend has moved away, her older brother is a jerk (as always), and her beloved Gramps is having more and more trouble keeping his memories straight. But when she comes across a stray dog, she discovers something wonderful and magical—she and the dog, Dewey, are able to communicate telepathically. Sadie knows that Dewey is destined to be her friend. Dewey is quickly captured and sent to a shelter. And Sadie’s moms say Dewey is dangerous, a bite risk, and that Sadie, whose mind is always wandering with a larger than life imagination, needs to prove she’s more responsible before she can adopt any pets. But Sadie is running out of time—Dewey lets Sadie know that her days at the shelter are numbered. The only solution: break Dewey out of doggie jail. In this reaffirming, magical, and uplifting story of friendship, family, and believing in yourself, New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith assures readers: it’s okay to think big and act with your whole heart.
A Different Pond
Author: Bao Phi
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515865215
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read for our times," A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture books six starred reviews and numerous awards.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515865215
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read for our times," A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture books six starred reviews and numerous awards.