Author: Jenny Hughes
Publisher: Breakaway Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
~ Horses, mystery, and adventure ~ Casey loves her horse, Limelight, but he’s proving to be a real challenge. Her parents and instructor are pressuring her to sell him. When her best friend, Hannah, invites her on a summer vacation—with their horses—Casey can’t refuse. Hannah’s eccentric aunt Molly is an expert at troubled horses and she has recently opened up her ancestral estate by the sea as an art school for sculptors. But Casey’s dreams of a fun summer of riding on the beach come to a halt when a ghostly presence starts threatening the students. Suddenly things are not as they seemed: A dark family secret comes to light, casting an eerie shadow on the present. Between solving the mystery of a haunted past, unraveling the truth behind a theft among the students, and mastering her own horsemanship challenges (with the help of a cute local boy who has a way with horses) Casey has the most exciting summer of her life. * * Praise for Jenny Hughes * * “Thrilling stories with plenty of horses plus a measure of mystery and suspense.” —Horse and Pony Magazine “I was hooked to the end with every one of her books.” —Today’s Horse “Excellent books for young horse lovers in today's language.” —The Daily Mail “Books every youngster can identify with, catapulting the pony-mad into exciting, modern day reading."—Farmer’s Weekly
Outside the Limelight
Author: Kathy Orton
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813548365
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The Ivy League is a place where basketball is neither a pastime nor a profession. Instead, it is a true passion among players, coaches, and committed sports enthusiasts who share in its every success and setback. Outside the Limelight is the first book to look inside Ivy League basketball and at the boundless enthusiasm that defines it. With painstaking reportage, Kathy Orton vividly captures the internal fervor of the personalities who champion their gameùall the triumphs and disappointments of an Ivy hoop season. Scholarships for student athletes? None, and this is the only Division I conference that does not offer them. The TV spotlight? It barely shines, despite the passion, talent, and commitment of the players. Megadollar contracts from the NBA? Rarely does a player receive an offer. These age-old institutions are better known for turning out presidents, not point guards, and CEOs and captains of industry, not centers on the court. Orton weaves together the stories of coaches and players as they move from fall practice through an entire season and ahead to the NCAA tournament. From Harvard to Penn, Princeton to Cornell and beyond, playersùperhaps more accustomed to pomp and circumstanceùface leaky gyms, endure long bus rides, rigorous courseloads, and unbearable exam schedules. Why? Just to prove they can hang with the big boys despite juggling multiple non-athletic responsibilities? Maybe. But more importantly, for the sincere love of the game. Outside the Limelight provides frontcourt vision for college basketball fans everywhere to achieve an appreciation of this captivating conference and for diehard enthusiasts to gain greater insight into what brings Ivy League basketball to center circle.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813548365
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The Ivy League is a place where basketball is neither a pastime nor a profession. Instead, it is a true passion among players, coaches, and committed sports enthusiasts who share in its every success and setback. Outside the Limelight is the first book to look inside Ivy League basketball and at the boundless enthusiasm that defines it. With painstaking reportage, Kathy Orton vividly captures the internal fervor of the personalities who champion their gameùall the triumphs and disappointments of an Ivy hoop season. Scholarships for student athletes? None, and this is the only Division I conference that does not offer them. The TV spotlight? It barely shines, despite the passion, talent, and commitment of the players. Megadollar contracts from the NBA? Rarely does a player receive an offer. These age-old institutions are better known for turning out presidents, not point guards, and CEOs and captains of industry, not centers on the court. Orton weaves together the stories of coaches and players as they move from fall practice through an entire season and ahead to the NCAA tournament. From Harvard to Penn, Princeton to Cornell and beyond, playersùperhaps more accustomed to pomp and circumstanceùface leaky gyms, endure long bus rides, rigorous courseloads, and unbearable exam schedules. Why? Just to prove they can hang with the big boys despite juggling multiple non-athletic responsibilities? Maybe. But more importantly, for the sincere love of the game. Outside the Limelight provides frontcourt vision for college basketball fans everywhere to achieve an appreciation of this captivating conference and for diehard enthusiasts to gain greater insight into what brings Ivy League basketball to center circle.
Limelight
Author: Amy Poeppel
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
ISBN: 1501176382
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In a smart and funny novel by the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed “big-hearted, charming” (The Washington Post) Small Admissions, a family’s move to New York City brings surprises and humor. Allison Brinkley—wife, mother, and former unflappable optimist—discovers that her decision to pack up and move her family from suburban Dallas to the glittery chaos of Manhattan may have been more complicated than she and her husband initially thought. New York is more unruly and bewildering than she expected, defying the notions she developed from romantic movies and a memorable childhood visit. After a humiliating call from the principal’s office and the loss of the job she was counting on, Allison begins to accept that New York may not suit her after all. When she has a fender-bender, witnessed by a flock of mothers at her son’s new school, she is led to the penthouse apartment of a luxurious Central Park West building and encounters a spoiled, hungover, unsupervised teenager who looks familiar. It doesn’t take long to recognize him as Carter Reid—a famous pop star who has been cast in a new Broadway musical. Through this brush with stardom, Allison embraces a unique and unexpected opportunity that helps her find her way in the heart of Manhattan. “A tribute to Broadway, teen celebrity life, and a mother who has now seen it all, this work is tough love at its finest and a great read for those wanting a ride on the wild side” (Booklist, starred review).
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
ISBN: 1501176382
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In a smart and funny novel by the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed “big-hearted, charming” (The Washington Post) Small Admissions, a family’s move to New York City brings surprises and humor. Allison Brinkley—wife, mother, and former unflappable optimist—discovers that her decision to pack up and move her family from suburban Dallas to the glittery chaos of Manhattan may have been more complicated than she and her husband initially thought. New York is more unruly and bewildering than she expected, defying the notions she developed from romantic movies and a memorable childhood visit. After a humiliating call from the principal’s office and the loss of the job she was counting on, Allison begins to accept that New York may not suit her after all. When she has a fender-bender, witnessed by a flock of mothers at her son’s new school, she is led to the penthouse apartment of a luxurious Central Park West building and encounters a spoiled, hungover, unsupervised teenager who looks familiar. It doesn’t take long to recognize him as Carter Reid—a famous pop star who has been cast in a new Broadway musical. Through this brush with stardom, Allison embraces a unique and unexpected opportunity that helps her find her way in the heart of Manhattan. “A tribute to Broadway, teen celebrity life, and a mother who has now seen it all, this work is tough love at its finest and a great read for those wanting a ride on the wild side” (Booklist, starred review).
Delight in the Limelight
Author: Linda Ugelow
Publisher: Page Two
ISBN: 1989603947
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Linda Ugelow is a seasoned performer who is now focusing on helping other women feel comfortable on the stage. But she wasn't always comfortable being in the limelight--she used to have a real fear of public speaking. Now she wants to teach other women how to embrace public speaking, because if you hold yourself back from speaking or enjoying it, you'll not be able to make the impact you dream of. Linda learned how to make lasting change to help her move past her anxiety and fear, so she could become a successful broadcaster and podcaster. She realized it wasn't a quick fix, but a deep, personal transformation. Now Linda works with entrepreneurs to love their on-camera presence so they can spread their message far and wide. She works with authors and experts to stand on the stage delighted to be with their audience after a lifetime of avoiding it. And she helps professionals overcome the plaguing feeling of not being good enough no matter what successes they've had. Ready to delight in the limelight? Let Linda Ugelow be your guide.
Publisher: Page Two
ISBN: 1989603947
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Linda Ugelow is a seasoned performer who is now focusing on helping other women feel comfortable on the stage. But she wasn't always comfortable being in the limelight--she used to have a real fear of public speaking. Now she wants to teach other women how to embrace public speaking, because if you hold yourself back from speaking or enjoying it, you'll not be able to make the impact you dream of. Linda learned how to make lasting change to help her move past her anxiety and fear, so she could become a successful broadcaster and podcaster. She realized it wasn't a quick fix, but a deep, personal transformation. Now Linda works with entrepreneurs to love their on-camera presence so they can spread their message far and wide. She works with authors and experts to stand on the stage delighted to be with their audience after a lifetime of avoiding it. And she helps professionals overcome the plaguing feeling of not being good enough no matter what successes they've had. Ready to delight in the limelight? Let Linda Ugelow be your guide.
In the Limelight
Author: Steve Eichner
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 3791386816
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dive into the 1990s New York club scene with never-before-seen photos by its most prolific photographer, Steve Eichner. Eichner was a fixture of 1990s New York City nightlife and served as both its official and unofficial photographer in an era before cellphones and selfies. In this book, readers go beyond the velvet ropes and into the spaces that witnessed some of the decade's most incredible and sought-after parties. Previously unpublished, these intoxicating full-color photographs capture the over-thetop costumes, non-stop dancing, glitter, confetti, sex, drugs, and music that made 90s New York unlike any other place. Celebrities abound, from Leonardo DiCaprio, Dennis Hopper, and Tupac to Joan Rivers, Michael Musto, and Donald Trump. Eichner takes you to many of the city's hot spots, including the Limelight, the Tunnel, Webster Hall, Club Expo, and Club USA. Texts by famous club owner Peter Gatien and BuzzFeed photo essay editor Gabriel H. Sanchez offer a historic and cultural perspective on an era when New York City was more affordable and every night saw artists, bankers, drag queens, musicians, and poets reveling together.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 3791386816
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dive into the 1990s New York club scene with never-before-seen photos by its most prolific photographer, Steve Eichner. Eichner was a fixture of 1990s New York City nightlife and served as both its official and unofficial photographer in an era before cellphones and selfies. In this book, readers go beyond the velvet ropes and into the spaces that witnessed some of the decade's most incredible and sought-after parties. Previously unpublished, these intoxicating full-color photographs capture the over-thetop costumes, non-stop dancing, glitter, confetti, sex, drugs, and music that made 90s New York unlike any other place. Celebrities abound, from Leonardo DiCaprio, Dennis Hopper, and Tupac to Joan Rivers, Michael Musto, and Donald Trump. Eichner takes you to many of the city's hot spots, including the Limelight, the Tunnel, Webster Hall, Club Expo, and Club USA. Texts by famous club owner Peter Gatien and BuzzFeed photo essay editor Gabriel H. Sanchez offer a historic and cultural perspective on an era when New York City was more affordable and every night saw artists, bankers, drag queens, musicians, and poets reveling together.
LimeLight
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 1601422563
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Claudette Fioré used to turn heads and break hearts. She relished the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle because she had what it takes: money, youth, fame, and above all, beauty. But age has withered that beauty, and a crooked accountant has taken her wealth, leaving the proud widow penniless and alone. Armed with stubbornness and sarcasm, Claudette returns to her shabby little hometown and her estranged sister. Slowly, she makes friends. She begins to see her old life in a new light. For the first time, Claudette Fioré questions her own values and finds herself wondering if it's too late to change.
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 1601422563
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Claudette Fioré used to turn heads and break hearts. She relished the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle because she had what it takes: money, youth, fame, and above all, beauty. But age has withered that beauty, and a crooked accountant has taken her wealth, leaving the proud widow penniless and alone. Armed with stubbornness and sarcasm, Claudette returns to her shabby little hometown and her estranged sister. Slowly, she makes friends. She begins to see her old life in a new light. For the first time, Claudette Fioré questions her own values and finds herself wondering if it's too late to change.
Model Horse
Author: Jenny Hughes
Publisher: Breakaway Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
~ Horses, mystery, and adventure ~ Casey loves her horse, Limelight, but he’s proving to be a real challenge. Her parents and instructor are pressuring her to sell him. When her best friend, Hannah, invites her on a summer vacation—with their horses—Casey can’t refuse. Hannah’s eccentric aunt Molly is an expert at troubled horses and she has recently opened up her ancestral estate by the sea as an art school for sculptors. But Casey’s dreams of a fun summer of riding on the beach come to a halt when a ghostly presence starts threatening the students. Suddenly things are not as they seemed: A dark family secret comes to light, casting an eerie shadow on the present. Between solving the mystery of a haunted past, unraveling the truth behind a theft among the students, and mastering her own horsemanship challenges (with the help of a cute local boy who has a way with horses) Casey has the most exciting summer of her life. * * Praise for Jenny Hughes * * “Thrilling stories with plenty of horses plus a measure of mystery and suspense.” —Horse and Pony Magazine “I was hooked to the end with every one of her books.” —Today’s Horse “Excellent books for young horse lovers in today's language.” —The Daily Mail “Books every youngster can identify with, catapulting the pony-mad into exciting, modern day reading."—Farmer’s Weekly
Publisher: Breakaway Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
~ Horses, mystery, and adventure ~ Casey loves her horse, Limelight, but he’s proving to be a real challenge. Her parents and instructor are pressuring her to sell him. When her best friend, Hannah, invites her on a summer vacation—with their horses—Casey can’t refuse. Hannah’s eccentric aunt Molly is an expert at troubled horses and she has recently opened up her ancestral estate by the sea as an art school for sculptors. But Casey’s dreams of a fun summer of riding on the beach come to a halt when a ghostly presence starts threatening the students. Suddenly things are not as they seemed: A dark family secret comes to light, casting an eerie shadow on the present. Between solving the mystery of a haunted past, unraveling the truth behind a theft among the students, and mastering her own horsemanship challenges (with the help of a cute local boy who has a way with horses) Casey has the most exciting summer of her life. * * Praise for Jenny Hughes * * “Thrilling stories with plenty of horses plus a measure of mystery and suspense.” —Horse and Pony Magazine “I was hooked to the end with every one of her books.” —Today’s Horse “Excellent books for young horse lovers in today's language.” —The Daily Mail “Books every youngster can identify with, catapulting the pony-mad into exciting, modern day reading."—Farmer’s Weekly
Divine Appointments
Author: Dr. Charles L. Burton DD PhD
Publisher: The Writers Tree
ISBN: 1304699889
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Divine Appointments by Dr. Charles L. Burton offers profound insights on navigating life’s challenges through faith in God. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical lessons, Burton emphasizes the importance of trusting in God’s Word, even in difficult times. Burton’s wisdom, gained through caring for loved ones, experiencing personal loss, and guiding others, offers hope and encouragement for anyone seeking a closer relationship with Christ. With wisdom rooted in scripture, the book serves as a powerful tool to help readers rely on God’s promises and find peace amid life’s struggles.
Publisher: The Writers Tree
ISBN: 1304699889
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Divine Appointments by Dr. Charles L. Burton offers profound insights on navigating life’s challenges through faith in God. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical lessons, Burton emphasizes the importance of trusting in God’s Word, even in difficult times. Burton’s wisdom, gained through caring for loved ones, experiencing personal loss, and guiding others, offers hope and encouragement for anyone seeking a closer relationship with Christ. With wisdom rooted in scripture, the book serves as a powerful tool to help readers rely on God’s promises and find peace amid life’s struggles.
Resisting Xavier
Author: Surreal Ink
Publisher: SuperNovel(HK)Co.,Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
He was sinfully gorgeous, A dangerous fantasy, a walking orgasm with strings of broken hearts behind him a proof of his heartless nature. He was everything decadent yet delicious your mom warned you about. She wanted light. He wanted her. After running away from her horrible family, Maya could say she just wanted happiness ever after. A husband, a picket fence, a dog, and three adorable children. After she catches her fantasized soulmate cheating on her with her best friend, she is shattered which leaves her deciding to throw caution into the air once and indulge in a mind blowing one night stand. The night left her sprawled on the bed humiliated, turned on, and intrigued about the hot stranger with the distant cold blue eyes who practically freaked out when he discovered she was a virgin. Her friend gets her a job as a PA to the CEO of one of the biggest establishments in the country, but turns out Mr. CEO was the hot stranger and what more? He wants to claim her in every way possible but Maya knows what a picket fence guy material looks like, and her insanely hot brooding boss who she had to remind of his mother's birthday and was made to drop a dozen of roses and a one line note of "let's not make this more than it was," to his numerous one night stands.
Publisher: SuperNovel(HK)Co.,Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
He was sinfully gorgeous, A dangerous fantasy, a walking orgasm with strings of broken hearts behind him a proof of his heartless nature. He was everything decadent yet delicious your mom warned you about. She wanted light. He wanted her. After running away from her horrible family, Maya could say she just wanted happiness ever after. A husband, a picket fence, a dog, and three adorable children. After she catches her fantasized soulmate cheating on her with her best friend, she is shattered which leaves her deciding to throw caution into the air once and indulge in a mind blowing one night stand. The night left her sprawled on the bed humiliated, turned on, and intrigued about the hot stranger with the distant cold blue eyes who practically freaked out when he discovered she was a virgin. Her friend gets her a job as a PA to the CEO of one of the biggest establishments in the country, but turns out Mr. CEO was the hot stranger and what more? He wants to claim her in every way possible but Maya knows what a picket fence guy material looks like, and her insanely hot brooding boss who she had to remind of his mother's birthday and was made to drop a dozen of roses and a one line note of "let's not make this more than it was," to his numerous one night stands.
Ireland in Travail
Author: Sydney Loch
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
This book was written by a journalist couple, Joice NanKivell Loch and Sydney Loch, is a travel guidebook to Ireland told in first-person. In the wonderful August weather of 1920, the two left London as the summer season had come to an end with less than its usual glory. The holidays had begun; but England, still limping from the late war, had lost the holiday spirit: indeed the world was restless as if it had come through painful convulsions to kick spasmodically for a while.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
This book was written by a journalist couple, Joice NanKivell Loch and Sydney Loch, is a travel guidebook to Ireland told in first-person. In the wonderful August weather of 1920, the two left London as the summer season had come to an end with less than its usual glory. The holidays had begun; but England, still limping from the late war, had lost the holiday spirit: indeed the world was restless as if it had come through painful convulsions to kick spasmodically for a while.
Knowledge
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description