Author: Lucia Jordan
Publisher: Wild Hearts Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Katrina Morgan is the daughter of world famous ballerina, Liddy Morgan. After losing her mother during a tragic accident, Kat sunk into a state of depression that jeopardized her own dancing dreams. But a decade later, Kat is determined not to allow the only real pleasure she has ever known to slip through her grasp. Leaving behind the comforts of her small town, Kat sets out to join the prominent School of American Ballet in New York City. There, Kat quickly discovers that dancing in the shadow of her late mother isn’t an easy journey, and soon she takes the first steps in redefining true love and passion.
Trusting In Me: Ballet Dancer Romance - Complete Series
Author: Lucia Jordan
Publisher: Wild Hearts Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Katrina Morgan is the daughter of world famous ballerina, Liddy Morgan. After losing her mother during a tragic accident, Kat sunk into a state of depression that jeopardized her own dancing dreams. But a decade later, Kat is determined not to allow the only real pleasure she has ever known to slip through her grasp. Leaving behind the comforts of her small town, Kat sets out to join the prominent School of American Ballet in New York City. There, Kat quickly discovers that dancing in the shadow of her late mother isn’t an easy journey, and soon she takes the first steps in redefining true love and passion.
Publisher: Wild Hearts Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Katrina Morgan is the daughter of world famous ballerina, Liddy Morgan. After losing her mother during a tragic accident, Kat sunk into a state of depression that jeopardized her own dancing dreams. But a decade later, Kat is determined not to allow the only real pleasure she has ever known to slip through her grasp. Leaving behind the comforts of her small town, Kat sets out to join the prominent School of American Ballet in New York City. There, Kat quickly discovers that dancing in the shadow of her late mother isn’t an easy journey, and soon she takes the first steps in redefining true love and passion.
Dancing Through It
Author: Jenifer Ringer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069815150X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
“A glimpse into the fragile psyche of a dancer.” —The Washington Post Jenifer Ringer, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, was thrust into the headlines after her weight was commented on by a New York Times critic, and her response ignited a public dialogue about dance and weight. Ballet aficionados and aspiring performers of all ages will want to join Ringer behind the scenes as she shares her journey from student to star and candidly discusses both her struggle with an eating disorder and the media storm that erupted after the Times review. An unusually upbeat account of life on the stage, Dancing Through It is also a coming-of-age story and an inspiring memoir of faith and of triumph over the body issues that torment all too many women and men.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069815150X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
“A glimpse into the fragile psyche of a dancer.” —The Washington Post Jenifer Ringer, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, was thrust into the headlines after her weight was commented on by a New York Times critic, and her response ignited a public dialogue about dance and weight. Ballet aficionados and aspiring performers of all ages will want to join Ringer behind the scenes as she shares her journey from student to star and candidly discusses both her struggle with an eating disorder and the media storm that erupted after the Times review. An unusually upbeat account of life on the stage, Dancing Through It is also a coming-of-age story and an inspiring memoir of faith and of triumph over the body issues that torment all too many women and men.
Off Balance
Author: Suzanne Gordon
Publisher: New York : Pantheon
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
"Behind the glitter and illusions of the ballet world lie the poignant, often shocking realities of a dancer's life. A borderline anorexic dances seven hours a day and completes high school through correspondence courses; she is fifteen years old. A New York dancer performs despite agonizing pain in his shins until a doctor tells him he has eight stress fractures; he is twenty-five. After ten years of professional dancing and twelve years of training at a cost of nearly $75,000, a dancer is told that she's too old for the company; she is thirty. They love to dance and have made unimaginable sacrifices to achieve what they have. But after two years of intimate conversations with dozens of dancers like these, Suzanne Gordon wonders whether their sacrifices are really necessary. From New York to San Fransisco, from Houston to Chicago, in Europe and in Scandinavia, Gordon explores the inner lives of dancers, revealing for the first time the dreams and realities of the young men and women ballet audiences so admire. .."--Jacket.
Publisher: New York : Pantheon
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
"Behind the glitter and illusions of the ballet world lie the poignant, often shocking realities of a dancer's life. A borderline anorexic dances seven hours a day and completes high school through correspondence courses; she is fifteen years old. A New York dancer performs despite agonizing pain in his shins until a doctor tells him he has eight stress fractures; he is twenty-five. After ten years of professional dancing and twelve years of training at a cost of nearly $75,000, a dancer is told that she's too old for the company; she is thirty. They love to dance and have made unimaginable sacrifices to achieve what they have. But after two years of intimate conversations with dozens of dancers like these, Suzanne Gordon wonders whether their sacrifices are really necessary. From New York to San Fransisco, from Houston to Chicago, in Europe and in Scandinavia, Gordon explores the inner lives of dancers, revealing for the first time the dreams and realities of the young men and women ballet audiences so admire. .."--Jacket.
Up to This Pointe
Author: Jennifer Longo
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553537695
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Harper had a plan. It went south. Hand this utterly unique contemporary YA to anyone who loves ballet or is a little too wrapped up in their Plan A. (It's okay to fail, people!) Harper Scott is a dancer. She and her best friend, Kate, have one goal: becoming professional ballerinas. And Harper won’t let anything—or anyone—get in the way of The Plan, not even the boy she and Kate are both drawn to. Harper is a Scott. She’s related to Robert Falcon Scott, the explorer who died racing Amundsen and Shackleton to the South Pole. Amundsen won because he had a plan, and Harper has always followed his model. So when Harper’s life takes an unexpected turn, she finagles (read: lies) her way to the icy dark of McMurdo Station . . . in Antarctica. Extreme, but somehow fitting—apparently she has always been in the dark, dancing on ice this whole time. And no one warned her. Not her family, not her best friend, not even the boy who has somehow found a way into her heart. It will take a visit from Shackleton's ghost--the explorer who didn't make it to the South Pole, but who got all of his men out alive--to teach Harper that success isn't always what's important, sometimes it's more important to learn how to fail successfully. A Kids' Indie Next List Selection "Longo makes Harper a standout character of fire, commitment, and sass." —The Bulletin, Starred Review "A stunning love letter to ballet and San Francisco, Jennifer Longo's (Six Feet Over It) quirky sophomore novel, Up to This Pointe, is the perfect meld of adorable and heart-wrenching." —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review "One of the most breathtaking explorations of navigating heartbreak that I've ever read. This is one for the ages." —Martha Brockenbrough, author of The Game of Love and Death "Longo's book brings the reader intimately into Harper's heartbreak and healing in a way that will speak to readers of all ages." —Anna Eklund, University Book Store, Seattle, WA "Incisively written. Longo makes it easy to commiserate with Harper as she tries to move past disappointment and envision a new path forward." —Publishers Weekly "A moving love letter to dance, dreams, and San Francisco." —Kirkus Reviews "Harper is a well-developed, relatable character. Her inner monologue is witty and dominates most of the novel, giving a unique perspective. . . . A recommended read for determined teens with an interest in following and exploring their dreams." —School Library Journal "Harper’s temporary Antarctic life is evoked with as much vivid, fascinating detail as her 'second home,' the ballet studio. . . . An affecting, memorable examination of disappointment and loss." —The Horn Book Review "Longo's fabulous depiction of McMurdo and the winter residents captures the beauty, humor, and danger of such an isolated existence. An adventure story with lots of heart." —Booklist
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553537695
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Harper had a plan. It went south. Hand this utterly unique contemporary YA to anyone who loves ballet or is a little too wrapped up in their Plan A. (It's okay to fail, people!) Harper Scott is a dancer. She and her best friend, Kate, have one goal: becoming professional ballerinas. And Harper won’t let anything—or anyone—get in the way of The Plan, not even the boy she and Kate are both drawn to. Harper is a Scott. She’s related to Robert Falcon Scott, the explorer who died racing Amundsen and Shackleton to the South Pole. Amundsen won because he had a plan, and Harper has always followed his model. So when Harper’s life takes an unexpected turn, she finagles (read: lies) her way to the icy dark of McMurdo Station . . . in Antarctica. Extreme, but somehow fitting—apparently she has always been in the dark, dancing on ice this whole time. And no one warned her. Not her family, not her best friend, not even the boy who has somehow found a way into her heart. It will take a visit from Shackleton's ghost--the explorer who didn't make it to the South Pole, but who got all of his men out alive--to teach Harper that success isn't always what's important, sometimes it's more important to learn how to fail successfully. A Kids' Indie Next List Selection "Longo makes Harper a standout character of fire, commitment, and sass." —The Bulletin, Starred Review "A stunning love letter to ballet and San Francisco, Jennifer Longo's (Six Feet Over It) quirky sophomore novel, Up to This Pointe, is the perfect meld of adorable and heart-wrenching." —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review "One of the most breathtaking explorations of navigating heartbreak that I've ever read. This is one for the ages." —Martha Brockenbrough, author of The Game of Love and Death "Longo's book brings the reader intimately into Harper's heartbreak and healing in a way that will speak to readers of all ages." —Anna Eklund, University Book Store, Seattle, WA "Incisively written. Longo makes it easy to commiserate with Harper as she tries to move past disappointment and envision a new path forward." —Publishers Weekly "A moving love letter to dance, dreams, and San Francisco." —Kirkus Reviews "Harper is a well-developed, relatable character. Her inner monologue is witty and dominates most of the novel, giving a unique perspective. . . . A recommended read for determined teens with an interest in following and exploring their dreams." —School Library Journal "Harper’s temporary Antarctic life is evoked with as much vivid, fascinating detail as her 'second home,' the ballet studio. . . . An affecting, memorable examination of disappointment and loss." —The Horn Book Review "Longo's fabulous depiction of McMurdo and the winter residents captures the beauty, humor, and danger of such an isolated existence. An adventure story with lots of heart." —Booklist
Dancing on My Grave
Author: Gelsey Kirkland
Publisher: John Curley & Assoc
ISBN: 9781555043254
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
The candid self-portrait of one of America's most famous ballerinas and a story of the high-pressure world of dance that brought the acclaimed dancer to a nightmare world of illness, drug addiction, and suicidal despair
Publisher: John Curley & Assoc
ISBN: 9781555043254
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
The candid self-portrait of one of America's most famous ballerinas and a story of the high-pressure world of dance that brought the acclaimed dancer to a nightmare world of illness, drug addiction, and suicidal despair
Faith, Hope, and Love
Author: Troy DuJardin
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 303095062X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
These essays consider the three traditional theological virtues—faith, hope, and love—alongside their opposites—doubt, despair, and hate, from a scholarly perspective. The volume includes contributions not just from philosophers of religion, but also from psychologists, sociologists, and film and literature scholars, to paint a complex and nuanced picture of these virtues, both of how we might understand them, and how we can hope to embody them ourselves. While these virtues make up a core part of the Christian tradition, the chapters here go far and wide in search of different cultural conceptions of these universal human concerns. Inquiries are made into these virtues within Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Islamic thought, alongside philosophers including Aristotle, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Levinas, and Murdoch. The resulting tapestry is often beautiful, sometimes horrific, but always thoroughly human. This text appeals to students and researchers working in these fields. Chapter [9] is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 303095062X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
These essays consider the three traditional theological virtues—faith, hope, and love—alongside their opposites—doubt, despair, and hate, from a scholarly perspective. The volume includes contributions not just from philosophers of religion, but also from psychologists, sociologists, and film and literature scholars, to paint a complex and nuanced picture of these virtues, both of how we might understand them, and how we can hope to embody them ourselves. While these virtues make up a core part of the Christian tradition, the chapters here go far and wide in search of different cultural conceptions of these universal human concerns. Inquiries are made into these virtues within Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Islamic thought, alongside philosophers including Aristotle, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Levinas, and Murdoch. The resulting tapestry is often beautiful, sometimes horrific, but always thoroughly human. This text appeals to students and researchers working in these fields. Chapter [9] is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Harlequin Romance March 2016 Box Set
Author: Jennifer Faye
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460395220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Harlequin® Romance brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: THE GREEK’S READYMADE WIFE (Brides for the Greek Tycoons) Jennifer Faye Tycoon Cristo needs to marry to secure a vital deal and believes that chambermaid Kyra Pappas will make the perfect convenient bride. But relationships have only ever meant heartache for these two lost hearts—together can they make their fairytale ending finally come true…? CROWN PRINCE’S CHOSEN BRIDE Kandy Shepherd Chef Gemma knows forever isn’t possible with dutybound Tristan—no matter how charming this crown prince is! But when Tristan throws out the royal rule book, all it takes is two little words for Gemma to get her happyeverafter…"I do!" BILLIONAIRE, BOSS…BRIDEGROOM? (Billionaires of London) Kate Hardy CEO Hugh has one rule: he never mixes business with pleasure! Until he needs a fake date and decides his quirky new graphic designer, Bella, is the perfect candidate. With Bella by his side, Hugh realizes that some rules are worth breaking, especially if it means forever with Bella. So, down on one knee, he’ll prove it! MARRIED FOR THEIR MIRACLE BABY Soraya Lane Ballerina Saffron is swept off her feet by tycoon Blake Goldsmith—but she doesn’t expect his proposal of a convenient marriage! Blake promises to help her fulfill her dancing dreams, except another dream comes true…she’s pregnant! So what will this mean for their fake marriage? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Romance! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460395220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Harlequin® Romance brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: THE GREEK’S READYMADE WIFE (Brides for the Greek Tycoons) Jennifer Faye Tycoon Cristo needs to marry to secure a vital deal and believes that chambermaid Kyra Pappas will make the perfect convenient bride. But relationships have only ever meant heartache for these two lost hearts—together can they make their fairytale ending finally come true…? CROWN PRINCE’S CHOSEN BRIDE Kandy Shepherd Chef Gemma knows forever isn’t possible with dutybound Tristan—no matter how charming this crown prince is! But when Tristan throws out the royal rule book, all it takes is two little words for Gemma to get her happyeverafter…"I do!" BILLIONAIRE, BOSS…BRIDEGROOM? (Billionaires of London) Kate Hardy CEO Hugh has one rule: he never mixes business with pleasure! Until he needs a fake date and decides his quirky new graphic designer, Bella, is the perfect candidate. With Bella by his side, Hugh realizes that some rules are worth breaking, especially if it means forever with Bella. So, down on one knee, he’ll prove it! MARRIED FOR THEIR MIRACLE BABY Soraya Lane Ballerina Saffron is swept off her feet by tycoon Blake Goldsmith—but she doesn’t expect his proposal of a convenient marriage! Blake promises to help her fulfill her dancing dreams, except another dream comes true…she’s pregnant! So what will this mean for their fake marriage? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Romance! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop
Dance With Me
Author: Heidi Cullinan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781310074134
Category : Dancers
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sometimes life requires a partner.Ed Maurer has bounced back, more or less, from the neck injury that permanently benched his semipro football career. He hates his soul-killing office job, but he loves volunteering at a local community center. The only fly in his ointment is the dance instructor, Laurie Parker, who can't seem to stay out of his way.Laurie was once one of the most celebrated ballet dancers in the world, but now he volunteers at Halcyon Center to avoid his society mother's machinations. It would be a perfect escape, except for the oaf of a football player cutting him glares from across the room.When Laurie has a ballroom dancing emergency and Ed stands in as his partner, their perceptions of each other turn upside down. Dancing leads to friendship, being friends leads to becoming lovers, but most important of all, their partnership shows them how to heal the pain of their pasts. Because with every turn across the floor, Ed and Laurie realize the only escape from their personal demons is to keep dancing--together.This novel has been previously published and has been revised from its original release.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781310074134
Category : Dancers
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sometimes life requires a partner.Ed Maurer has bounced back, more or less, from the neck injury that permanently benched his semipro football career. He hates his soul-killing office job, but he loves volunteering at a local community center. The only fly in his ointment is the dance instructor, Laurie Parker, who can't seem to stay out of his way.Laurie was once one of the most celebrated ballet dancers in the world, but now he volunteers at Halcyon Center to avoid his society mother's machinations. It would be a perfect escape, except for the oaf of a football player cutting him glares from across the room.When Laurie has a ballroom dancing emergency and Ed stands in as his partner, their perceptions of each other turn upside down. Dancing leads to friendship, being friends leads to becoming lovers, but most important of all, their partnership shows them how to heal the pain of their pasts. Because with every turn across the floor, Ed and Laurie realize the only escape from their personal demons is to keep dancing--together.This novel has been previously published and has been revised from its original release.
Firebird
Author: Misty Copeland
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698171624
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers's best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698171624
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers's best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.
The Faith of a Child
Author: Patti Boulaye
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326615998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The remarkable, moving and exciting autobiography of an African child through wealth, poverty, civil war to Show business Stardom. An inspiration for all those with faith.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326615998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The remarkable, moving and exciting autobiography of an African child through wealth, poverty, civil war to Show business Stardom. An inspiration for all those with faith.