Dating Miss Universe

Dating Miss Universe PDF Author: Steven Polansky
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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Stories on various subjects. In the title story a taxi driver stalks Miss Thailand, in Leg a stoic pays for not seeing a doctor by an amputation, while in Sleights a dead magician discovers his daughter's true feelings for him.

Dating Miss Universe

Dating Miss Universe PDF Author: Steven Polansky
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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Stories on various subjects. In the title story a taxi driver stalks Miss Thailand, in Leg a stoic pays for not seeing a doctor by an amputation, while in Sleights a dead magician discovers his daughter's true feelings for him.

Mastering the Adventure of International Dating

Mastering the Adventure of International Dating PDF Author: Mark Davis
Publisher: Mark Edward Davis
ISBN: 1439216355
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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Why would a man like you travel overseas to find love? Because the hottest woman you can imagine are there waiting for you! Too good to be true? Read on.

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Publisher: S M
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Languages : en
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In this joyous and whimsical holiday novel, Debbie Macomber rings in the season with the return of Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, delivering laughs, love, and a charming dose of angelic intervention. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy know that an angel’s work is never done, especially during a time as wondrous as New Year’s Eve. With an apprentice angel, Will, under their wings, they descend upon Times Square in New York City eager to join in the festivities. And when Will spies two lonely strangers in the crowd, he decides midnight is the perfect time to lend a heavenly helping hand. Lucie Farrara and Aren Fairchild meet after bumping into each other—seemingly by accident—in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. They immediately hit it off and find they have a lot in common: Lucie is a burgeoning chef and Aren is a respected food critic. But just as quickly as they’re brought together, another twist of fate tears them apart, leaving Lucie and Aren with no way to reconnect. A year later, Lucie is the chef of an acclaimed new restaurant and Aren is a successful columnist for a major New York newspaper. For all the time that’s passed, the two have not forgotten their one serendipitous evening—and neither have Shirley, Goodness, Mercy, and Will. To reunite the young couple, the angels cook up a brilliant plan: mix true love, a second chance, and a generous sprinkle of mischief to create an unforgettable Christmas miracle. About the Author Debbie Macomber, the author of The Inn at Rose Harbor, as well as the Cedar Cove and Blossom Street series, is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Five of her novels have scored the #1 slot on the New York Times bestseller list, with three debuting at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly lists. Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle (2009) and Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010) were Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year. This prolific author has more than 160 million copies of her books in print worldwide. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One “This is really Earth?” Will, the apprentice angel, asked, lying on his stomach on a low-­flying cloud with his three mentors. His eyes widened as he gazed down on the crazed activity below. “This is Earth,” Mercy informed their young charge with a tinge of pride. For all its problems, Earth was a fascinating place to visit with the tall buildings that butted up against the sky and people milling about with such purpose, most of them unaware of the spiritual world that surrounded them. More times than she could remember Mercy had lost patience with humans. Those who were considered the apex of God’s creations appeared to be slow-­witted and spiritually dull. Yet she loved them and treasured her Earthly assignments. “It’s New York,” Shirley added, resting her chin in her hands as she gazed longingly below. “Oh, I do so love this city.” “Manhattan, to be more precise,” Goodness clarified and ended with a little sigh, indicating that she, too, had missed visiting Earth. The four hovered near Times Square, watching the clamoring crowds jockeying for space on New Year’s Eve. Will’s eyes widened as he intently studied the scene taking place in the streets below. “Is it always like this—­so busy and crowded, I mean?” “No, no, this is a special night. The people are gathering together to usher in the New Year.” Time was a concept reserved for Earth. In heaven it was much different. Consequently, the time restriction placed on the three Prayer Ambassadors when given Earthly assignments had caused more than one problem. “Did Gabriel want us—­” “Gabriel,” Shirley gasped, and quickly cut him off. “He doesn’t exactly know that we’ve brought you here. It would probably be best if you didn’t mention this short visit to him, okay?” “Yes, please, it would be best not to let anyone know we’ve shown you Earth.” It went without saying they’d be in all kinds of trouble if Gabriel learned what they’d been up to. “Gabriel means well but he tends to get a little prickly about these things,” Goodness explained to their young charge. “Why is that?” Will stared at all three of them. “Well, you see, we . . . the three of us . . . thought we should give you a bird’s-­eye view of Earth and these people God loves so much—­strictly for training purposes.” Mercy looked to her friends to expound upon their intentions, which were honorable if not a tad bit sneaky. This Earthly visitation had been a spur-­of-­the-­moment decision. Mercy had been the one to suggest it. Naturally, Goodness was quick to agree, and after some discussion Shirley had seen the light as well. Will, an apprentice angel, had been placed under their charge, and given this honor, it was only right that he get a glimpse of the trials and tribulations that awaited him once he started working as a Prayer Ambassador. The job could be a bit tricky, and the more Will understood the idiosyncrasies of humans, the better he would do once given an assignment from Gabriel. Mercy was certain that under their tutorship, Will would make a fine Prayer Ambassador one day. He was young and enthusiastic, eager to learn about Earth and the role he would play. As Mercy, who had falsely been labeled a troublemaker, had pointed out, theirs was a duty that required serious dedication. She wasn’t alone in believing this. Goodness—­oh, poor Goodness—­had gotten something of a reputation, too, and Mercy felt partially to blame, but that was another story entirely. Shirley tended to be a bit more on the straight-­and-­narrow path and had worked hard to reform her friends. In fact, Shirley, a former Guardian Angel, had done such a marvelous job, Gabriel had offered to let them train the promising young angel who was with them now. Naturally, it was understood that if the three of them accepted this assignment training Will, then of course there would be no hanky-­panky, no tricks, no nothing. All three had agreed. This was a high honor indeed and their intentions were good. Now here they were, New Year’s Eve in Times Square, in one of the most amazing cities on Earth. Mercy breathed in deeply, savoring the moment. Bringing Will had been a good excuse, but the fact of the matter was that she had missed visiting Earth. It’d been a good long while since their last assignment, and she missed the razzle-­dazzle of the big city. “Isn’t Earth just marvelous?” Goodness said, her huge wings fluttering with delight. “Just look at all those neon lights. I’ve always been especially fond of light.” “As we all are,” Shirley reminded them. “Can we go down there with the people?” Will asked. “Absolutely not.” Shirley’s loud protest was instantaneous. “I don’t think it would hurt anything,” Goodness countered, her gaze still fixed on the bright lights of the city below. Will glanced from one to the other. “How will he ever learn about humans if he doesn’t have the opportunity to mingle with them?” Mercy asked, siding with her dearest friend. Shirley could be such a stickler for rules. Okay, so they’d originally promised not to get anywhere close to humans, but this would be a good teaching moment for Will. “How will he ever learn how to work as a Prayer Ambassador if he doesn’t become familiar with humans?” Goodness protested. Shirley wavered. While she might be opinionated on a number of topics, she could be easily swayed, which was the best part of working with her, Mercy felt. “Well . . .” “Do we hear the humans’ prayers?” Will asked. “Oh, no,” Shirley explained. “Only God hears their prayers, and then He talks matters over with Gabriel and then . . .” “Then Gabriel passes along those requests to us.” “And we assist in answering them.” “One of our roles is to help humans realize how much they can do for themselves with God’s help,” Goodness clarified. “We try as best we can without interfering in their lives,” Shirley added quickly, glaring at Goodness and Mercy. This was a warning and Mercy recognized it the instant her friend spoke. “But first, and this is the most important part,” Goodness emphasized, “it’s our duty to teach these humans a lesson. Then and only then are we able to help them with their troubles. “The real difficulty comes when they don’t want to learn.” Goodness shook her head because this aspect of the job was often a challenge. “Some people seem to want God to step in and do as they ask without making a single contribution to the effort.” “It doesn’t work like that,” Mercy said, although she’d done a fair bit of finagling to help these poor witless souls. In theory, answering prayers didn’t sound the least bit difficult. Unfortunately, humans were sometimes completely dense. “They can be so stubborn,” Goodness said, shaking her head again. “Strong willed,” Shirley agreed. “Oh, yes, and once—­” Mercy snapped her mouth closed. It was best not to reveal their past antics for fear it would mislead their young charge into thinking that perhaps he should follow in their footsteps. Gabriel would take exception to that. “Once?” Will pressed. “What happened?” “Never mind,” Shirley said, reading the situation perfectly. “Some things are best laid to rest and not discussed.” “Can I go down and be with the crowd?” Will asked again. “I won’t say anything to Gabriel.” “He isn’t the only one,” Shirley blurted out. “I mean, we shouldn’t mutter a word of this to anyone in heaven.”

The Wings of Love Volume 2

The Wings of Love Volume 2 PDF Author: Kwabena Osei
Publisher: K. Osei Doctrines and Publications
ISBN: 9082394146
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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The world will be safer and a paradise, if mankind learns to live with its innocence. Unconditional love is the cover cloth of the innocence. Instead of mankind to swim in the romantic lake of unconditional love for the discovery of the hidden paradise bewitching marriage and relationships; lack of awareness, mankind is swimming in the dirty gutters of false love, creating its own worst nightmares. Engaging in marriages, love and sex relationships with the ego’s mindless love tantamount to creating a timing bomb for your destruction. False love nourishes us with the bread of sorrows. Prior to selfishness, mankind has embraced the ego’s mindless love as the simple way of life. Individual’s nuts have transformed love and sex meant to be a divine gift into a merchandise commodity. Since love and sex became a merchandise commodity to be purchased and being manipulated by wealth, unconditional love has been buried under the great oceans surrounding the mother earth. False love is the major contributor to the atrocities caused in the name of love. This lovely book; ‘The Wings of Love Vol.2’ is of much significant to the human races. It highlights and guides mankind for the acknowledgement of the Supreme power of Love, the origin of Life Force. Alike, to enables mankind to distinguish between false love and natural love to avoid deceptions and atrocities caused in the name of love consistently. ‘Prevention is better than cure.’ Natural Love creates no misery. The living hell in which mankind is condemned by the mercy of false love can be transformed into the living heaven through the power of unconditional love. Love unconditionally, and you will always find pleasure in love. The power of Love conquers all.

Dating and Dying

Dating and Dying PDF Author: Lyndsey Norton
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1467890812
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277

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Detective Sergeant Rebecca Green fights her way through the latest terror campaign to befall London. From hoaxes to real bombs, Becky must carefully navigate personal and professional minefields. Dealing with the aftermath of an arrest gone wrong, her emotions and sex life go through a monumental upheaval after the chance meeting with Robert Castle. Will it lead to the altar? In her professional life, she must watch her fellow officers die horribly at the hands of the terrorists she’s trying to catch!

The City of Dating

The City of Dating PDF Author: Stevie Bowen
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ISBN: 9781736521205
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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The City of Dating, A Memoir, is a hilariously unique look into the truths of New York City dating through Stevie Bowen's honest and daringly real thank you letters to past dates? or lack thereof. Facing the new millennial horrors of online dating, ghosting, and finance bros, Stevie shares her personal struggles with navigating relationships, hollow crushes, and one-night-stands in the excitingly daunting big city. In her search for self-love, she finds friendship at the core of her story. She makes an unwavering group of best friends who guide her through the complicated life of dating. In this unapologetic personal memoir, she bares hard lessons of love, desires, and self-discovery. A brilliant nod to strong, independent women everywhere!You will constantly relate to the intimate and bittersweet memories of heartbreak and happiness. Stevie's thank you letters will inspire you to put yourself out there once again and embrace the soulmates you find along the way, your best friends!

Dating For Dummies

Dating For Dummies PDF Author: Joy Browne
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471929441
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 434

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If you’re looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily-ever-after mate, this is the guide for you. Whether you’re young and haven’t dated much or older and have been out of circulation so long you’ve forgotten how to flirt, dating can be intimidating. Author Dr. Joy Browne, America’s favorite psychologist, demystifies the whole dating process, from getting a date, plotting the place, and having a great time (or dealing with dud dates) to moving beyond a first date, playing it safe, and how sex can impact a budding relationship. In this new edition, Dr. Joy offers updated guidance on how to find a date, covering "speed dating," Internet dating services, and singles nights at grocery stores and other unexpected places. She delivers fresh pointers on a whole host of topics, including: Building your confidence and polishing your social self Determining if you’re really ready to date How to meet and approach Mr. or Ms. Intriguing Where to go, what to do, what to wear, and what to avoid on the first date Taboo subjects, such as your ex, sex, politics, and religion Cell phone and e-mail etiquette Moving from dating to a successful relationship and the four stages of attachment Breaking up (just in case Mr. or Ms. Right wasn’t) and avoiding pity parties and pitfalls The dos and don’ts of Internet dating Dr. Joy Browne’s nationally syndicated daily radio show is the longest running program of its kind. Dr. Joy has won numerous awards for her work including the American Psychological Associations President’s Award and the Talkers Magazine award for Best Female Talk Show Host (two years in a row). She was #10 on the list of the 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time, and has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts nine times. Dr. Joy can frequently be seen on television as a guest on shows such as CBS’ The Early Show, Oprah Winfrey and Larry King Live. Dr. Joy has authored: It’s A Jungle Out There Jane, Dating for Dummies, The Nine Fantasies That Will Ruin Your Life, and Getting Unstuck. Dating For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes advice for special dating situations such as long-distance relationships, office romances, single parents, senior citizens, and more. It gives you worksheets to help you objectively analyze your date expectations and evaluate a relationship. Packed with real-world wisdom, confidence boosters, and a dash of humor, this is the guide to help you get out of exile, get into dating, and perhaps even get into a meaningful relationship.

How to Not Die Alone

How to Not Die Alone PDF Author: Logan Ury
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982120649
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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A “must-read” (The Washington Post) funny and practical guide to help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams. Have you ever looked around and wondered, “Why has everyone found love except me?” You’re not the only one. Great relationships don’t just appear in our lives—they’re the culmination of a series of decisions, including whom to date, how to end it with the wrong person, and when to commit to the right one. But our brains often get in the way. We make poor decisions, which thwart us on our quest to find lasting love. Drawing from years of research, behavioral scientist turned dating coach Logan Ury reveals the hidden forces that cause those mistakes. But awareness on its own doesn’t lead to results. You have to actually change your behavior. Ury shows you how. This “simple-to-use guide” (Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone) focuses on a different decision in each chapter, incorporating insights from behavioral science, original research, and real-life stories. You’ll learn: -What’s holding you back in dating (and how to break the pattern) -What really matters in a long-term partner (and what really doesn’t) -How to overcome the perils of online dating (and make the apps work for you) -How to meet more people in real life (while doing activities you love) -How to make dates fun again (so they stop feeling like job interviews) -Why “the spark” is a myth (but you’ll find love anyway) This “data-driven” (Time), step-by-step guide to relationships, complete with hands-on exercises, is designed to transform your life. How to Not Die Alone will help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams.

Short Story Index

Short Story Index PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 990

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Browse

Browse PDF Author: Henry Hitchings
Publisher: Pushkin Press
ISBN: 1782272968
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 257

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A celebration of the greatest kind of shop in the world, by an award-winning cast of writers including Ali Smith, Michael Dirda, Elif Shafak and Daniel Kehlmann. A cabinet of curiosities, a time machine, a treasure trove - we love bookshops because they possess a unique kind of magic. In Browse, Henry Hitchings asks fifteen writers from around the world to reveal their favourite bookshops, each conjuring a specific time and place. These inquisitive, enchanting pieces are a collective celebration of bookshops - for anyone who has ever fallen under their spell. Contributors include Alaa Al Aswany, Stefano Benni, Michael Dirda, Daniel Kehlmann, Andrey Kurkov, Yiyun Li, Pankaj Mishra, Dorthe Nors, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Elif Shafak, Ian Sansom, Iain Sinclair, Ali Smith, Saša Stanišic, and Juan Gabriel Vásquez. A dazzling collection of original essays about the bookshop by fifteen bestselling international authors.