Author: Floella Benjamin
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529071089
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Baroness Floella Benjamin is an inspiration, an actress and much-loved children’s television presenter who is a member of the House of Lords. But how did the girl from Trinidad end up lunching with the Queen? In What Are You Doing Here? Floella describes arriving in London as a child, part of the Windrush generation, and the pain caused by the racism she encountered every day. It was offset by the love of her parents, who gave her the pride in her heritage, self-belief and confidence that have carried her through life. From winning a role in groundbreaking musical Hair (while clearly stating she would not take her clothes off) to breaking down barriers on Play School, from refusing to be typecast in roles to speaking out for diversity at the BBC and BAFTA, she has remained true to herself. She also reveals how she met husband Keith, became a mother of two, was befriended by Kenneth Williams, hugged President Obama, and found a purpose that would underpin everything she did – campaigning for the needs of children. Sharing the lessons she has learned, imbued with her joy and positivity, this autobiography is the moving testimony of a remarkable woman.
What Are You Doing Here?
Author: Floella Benjamin
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529071089
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Baroness Floella Benjamin is an inspiration, an actress and much-loved children’s television presenter who is a member of the House of Lords. But how did the girl from Trinidad end up lunching with the Queen? In What Are You Doing Here? Floella describes arriving in London as a child, part of the Windrush generation, and the pain caused by the racism she encountered every day. It was offset by the love of her parents, who gave her the pride in her heritage, self-belief and confidence that have carried her through life. From winning a role in groundbreaking musical Hair (while clearly stating she would not take her clothes off) to breaking down barriers on Play School, from refusing to be typecast in roles to speaking out for diversity at the BBC and BAFTA, she has remained true to herself. She also reveals how she met husband Keith, became a mother of two, was befriended by Kenneth Williams, hugged President Obama, and found a purpose that would underpin everything she did – campaigning for the needs of children. Sharing the lessons she has learned, imbued with her joy and positivity, this autobiography is the moving testimony of a remarkable woman.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529071089
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Baroness Floella Benjamin is an inspiration, an actress and much-loved children’s television presenter who is a member of the House of Lords. But how did the girl from Trinidad end up lunching with the Queen? In What Are You Doing Here? Floella describes arriving in London as a child, part of the Windrush generation, and the pain caused by the racism she encountered every day. It was offset by the love of her parents, who gave her the pride in her heritage, self-belief and confidence that have carried her through life. From winning a role in groundbreaking musical Hair (while clearly stating she would not take her clothes off) to breaking down barriers on Play School, from refusing to be typecast in roles to speaking out for diversity at the BBC and BAFTA, she has remained true to herself. She also reveals how she met husband Keith, became a mother of two, was befriended by Kenneth Williams, hugged President Obama, and found a purpose that would underpin everything she did – campaigning for the needs of children. Sharing the lessons she has learned, imbued with her joy and positivity, this autobiography is the moving testimony of a remarkable woman.
Valiente
Author: A.G. Castillo
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665761148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Sometimes, heroes must sacrifice the present for the future. After transitioning into his ancestral spiritual life, Chente Jimenez is at a crossroad yet again. His newfound supernatural gifts have distanced him from his boyfriend, Aaron Doss, and, worse yet, unleashed the diabolical revenge of a demonic spirit from hell on the Jimenez family, leaving one close to death. To further complicate matters, Chente’s best friend, Jimmy Davis, is found barely alive at a gay conversion camp in Kentucky, one run by the Ku Klux Klan. His condition is the direct result of the harsh brutality he endured at the hands of cult leader, the Reverend. Jimmy’s return to Avalon disrupts the small town’s social order as his unhinged and erratic behavior drives a deeper wedge between Chente and Aaron. As Chente searches his heart for answers, he faces lingering doubts about his destiny, angry ghosts seeking retribution, and a hooded figure that threatens the happiness of his family and friends. His poignant journey will force him to surrender to the past, embrace the present and safeguard the future.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665761148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Sometimes, heroes must sacrifice the present for the future. After transitioning into his ancestral spiritual life, Chente Jimenez is at a crossroad yet again. His newfound supernatural gifts have distanced him from his boyfriend, Aaron Doss, and, worse yet, unleashed the diabolical revenge of a demonic spirit from hell on the Jimenez family, leaving one close to death. To further complicate matters, Chente’s best friend, Jimmy Davis, is found barely alive at a gay conversion camp in Kentucky, one run by the Ku Klux Klan. His condition is the direct result of the harsh brutality he endured at the hands of cult leader, the Reverend. Jimmy’s return to Avalon disrupts the small town’s social order as his unhinged and erratic behavior drives a deeper wedge between Chente and Aaron. As Chente searches his heart for answers, he faces lingering doubts about his destiny, angry ghosts seeking retribution, and a hooded figure that threatens the happiness of his family and friends. His poignant journey will force him to surrender to the past, embrace the present and safeguard the future.
The Blue Bead
Author: Annette Israel
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475926049
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Set in the fictitious town of Lake Luffit, two middle-aged women, one Jewish and one African American, find a little white horse. The mysterious horse had been forgotten and left alone to starve. As Hanna and Rochelle spend hours together in a dilapidated barn together, they learn about and face social issues-and issues of their own. The Blue Bead is about so much more than a horse. It is about life, communication, and the lack of communication. It is about relationships, friendship, and healing. The Blue Bead is a passionate and empowering story, poignant, provocative, and beautifully written. The characters are approachable, the messages, brilliant.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475926049
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Set in the fictitious town of Lake Luffit, two middle-aged women, one Jewish and one African American, find a little white horse. The mysterious horse had been forgotten and left alone to starve. As Hanna and Rochelle spend hours together in a dilapidated barn together, they learn about and face social issues-and issues of their own. The Blue Bead is about so much more than a horse. It is about life, communication, and the lack of communication. It is about relationships, friendship, and healing. The Blue Bead is a passionate and empowering story, poignant, provocative, and beautifully written. The characters are approachable, the messages, brilliant.
The Lost Valley
Author: Leonardo Deangelo
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467890146
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
This is a great story of adventure, love, friendship, and magic. It will capture your heart and imagination as your mind travels on this great adventure with the Sam and Spot series. Join Sam and Spot on this adventure to the Lost Valley, a beautiful, magical, and dangerous place that has bite. Will you dare enter with Sam and Spot or run in fright? In the Lost Valley, there is definitely bite with no guarantee of a returnit is your call.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467890146
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
This is a great story of adventure, love, friendship, and magic. It will capture your heart and imagination as your mind travels on this great adventure with the Sam and Spot series. Join Sam and Spot on this adventure to the Lost Valley, a beautiful, magical, and dangerous place that has bite. Will you dare enter with Sam and Spot or run in fright? In the Lost Valley, there is definitely bite with no guarantee of a returnit is your call.
The Troubled Land and the King
Author: Christopher Oghogho Egbo
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504991168
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This is a story that was discovered of a community that was never having the habit of warring. However, it got to a time that the wealth of the land attracted other neighbouring communities who felt this land must be taken away from these people who originally settled here by the means of continued wars since the people were found to be very feeble to wars. This however, didnt go down well with one of the young men who from so many stories he heard of his grandfather while the grandfather was still alive as regarding who were the real owners of this land that is now becoming a troubled land, decided to take some serious risk and measures. This he did by travelling out of his home-town in search for power acquisition from various goddesses in other regions. Again, as times and days grew older then, the young man after creating fame for himself, decided to be rebellious against those who ennobled him and thereby causing the people more troubles. His attitude became so unbearable few years after his coronation as the King. He was regarded as the peoples death trap. The Kings uncompromising attitude brought fears into the land and its people. This led to those who couldnt stand these troubles to run for their dear lives. And as a result of these troubles in the land and the Kings aggressive drives, many settlements, which later in the years grew into villages and towns were founded. This thereby led to this community expanding into many parts of the district and beyond. Though some of these settlements were founded in virgin land, that were never occupied by people which the people still lived in them till date. As times kept on drifting, the people became restive of the King and this led the warriors and the elders of the community to plan the death of the King. However, while the people were making every frantic effort to have the King dead, the King was facing more troubles with his wives and children.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504991168
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This is a story that was discovered of a community that was never having the habit of warring. However, it got to a time that the wealth of the land attracted other neighbouring communities who felt this land must be taken away from these people who originally settled here by the means of continued wars since the people were found to be very feeble to wars. This however, didnt go down well with one of the young men who from so many stories he heard of his grandfather while the grandfather was still alive as regarding who were the real owners of this land that is now becoming a troubled land, decided to take some serious risk and measures. This he did by travelling out of his home-town in search for power acquisition from various goddesses in other regions. Again, as times and days grew older then, the young man after creating fame for himself, decided to be rebellious against those who ennobled him and thereby causing the people more troubles. His attitude became so unbearable few years after his coronation as the King. He was regarded as the peoples death trap. The Kings uncompromising attitude brought fears into the land and its people. This led to those who couldnt stand these troubles to run for their dear lives. And as a result of these troubles in the land and the Kings aggressive drives, many settlements, which later in the years grew into villages and towns were founded. This thereby led to this community expanding into many parts of the district and beyond. Though some of these settlements were founded in virgin land, that were never occupied by people which the people still lived in them till date. As times kept on drifting, the people became restive of the King and this led the warriors and the elders of the community to plan the death of the King. However, while the people were making every frantic effort to have the King dead, the King was facing more troubles with his wives and children.
The Third Temple
Author: Peter Clements
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 1625160666
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Set in the turbulent Middle East, The Third Temple is a suspenseful chronicle of the lives of an aviation family, seen through the eyes of several generations and spanning decades.The novel begins in future Israel, on the verge of collapse, with a Canadian journalist searching for his estranged daughter. The reader is then taken back in time to 1940s Israel, when an ex-RAF pilot Jack Hamilton, begins flying for the fledgling Israeli Air Force. There he marries, Ruth Cohen, a Sabre whose British family migrated to Palestine in search of a new beginning. So begins the saga of the Hamilton family—the generations that follow and how they live through the turbulent years in Israel. From Israel to New York to France and Iran, Clements expertly weaves a tale of the joys and tragedies of the Hamilton family and the journalist who, while seeking a daughter, helps tell their story. Clements’ historical fiction takes the reader through actual wars and coups while rendering believable and vivid characters. The dramatic climax finds the Hamilton family coming full circle—back to the land in which they began their heritage and their future.Clements’ novel deftly incorporates romantic suspense with a riveting storyline that is a stunning, hard-to-put down blockbuster of a novel.
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 1625160666
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Set in the turbulent Middle East, The Third Temple is a suspenseful chronicle of the lives of an aviation family, seen through the eyes of several generations and spanning decades.The novel begins in future Israel, on the verge of collapse, with a Canadian journalist searching for his estranged daughter. The reader is then taken back in time to 1940s Israel, when an ex-RAF pilot Jack Hamilton, begins flying for the fledgling Israeli Air Force. There he marries, Ruth Cohen, a Sabre whose British family migrated to Palestine in search of a new beginning. So begins the saga of the Hamilton family—the generations that follow and how they live through the turbulent years in Israel. From Israel to New York to France and Iran, Clements expertly weaves a tale of the joys and tragedies of the Hamilton family and the journalist who, while seeking a daughter, helps tell their story. Clements’ historical fiction takes the reader through actual wars and coups while rendering believable and vivid characters. The dramatic climax finds the Hamilton family coming full circle—back to the land in which they began their heritage and their future.Clements’ novel deftly incorporates romantic suspense with a riveting storyline that is a stunning, hard-to-put down blockbuster of a novel.
The Pride of Snakes
Author: Balsam Albazi
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796096547
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
Once upon a time, there was one girl named Azmiranda, the daughter of the powerful Elhasso tribe leader. She was in the forest and met King Jonathan. She stayed with him for a night full of love overflowing with feelings. She woke up to the biggest shock of her life that led to lengthy wars that lasted years.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796096547
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
Once upon a time, there was one girl named Azmiranda, the daughter of the powerful Elhasso tribe leader. She was in the forest and met King Jonathan. She stayed with him for a night full of love overflowing with feelings. She woke up to the biggest shock of her life that led to lengthy wars that lasted years.
Demesne New Beginnings
Author: S.F. and D.A. Swem
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329699386
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Aithera and Jira decide to stay in the Dragon Back Valley. This decision causes confusion and uncertainty in others. Solen departs when he believes he is doing more harm than good, and Aithera accepts what she believes is a future of pain that duty and honor bring with that decision.By staying in the valley, Aithera is hidden and safe, but when she leaves to visit her friends in a small settlement near Haulden, a new menace shows himself -- someone from her past that promises to harm her friends to get to her.Jira learns from visiting her family that there is a secret about her mother's origins -- a secret confirmed by an unexpected source -- that reveals she is more than just a mere farm girl. This news sends her on a journey of discovery that brings on more surprises.While Jira is on her quest, Aithera decides that she must become the hunter instead of the hunted.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329699386
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Aithera and Jira decide to stay in the Dragon Back Valley. This decision causes confusion and uncertainty in others. Solen departs when he believes he is doing more harm than good, and Aithera accepts what she believes is a future of pain that duty and honor bring with that decision.By staying in the valley, Aithera is hidden and safe, but when she leaves to visit her friends in a small settlement near Haulden, a new menace shows himself -- someone from her past that promises to harm her friends to get to her.Jira learns from visiting her family that there is a secret about her mother's origins -- a secret confirmed by an unexpected source -- that reveals she is more than just a mere farm girl. This news sends her on a journey of discovery that brings on more surprises.While Jira is on her quest, Aithera decides that she must become the hunter instead of the hunted.
The Khmer Connection
Author: Braxton DeGarmo
Publisher: Christen Haus Publishing
ISBN: 1943509328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
What do you do? Where do you go? . . . when the devil is right on your heels. The ghosts haunting Amy Gibbs have driven her from her home, her friends, her job, and her family. No one knows where she has gone . . . except the man who failed in his first attempt to kill her. Now, Lynch Cully must go on the hunt . . . for Amy. His position with the President-elect’s team has afforded him access to intel that Abdullah Said Abdi is searching for her and has a head start on Lynch. He has no choice but to find her first . . . or lose her forever.
Publisher: Christen Haus Publishing
ISBN: 1943509328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
What do you do? Where do you go? . . . when the devil is right on your heels. The ghosts haunting Amy Gibbs have driven her from her home, her friends, her job, and her family. No one knows where she has gone . . . except the man who failed in his first attempt to kill her. Now, Lynch Cully must go on the hunt . . . for Amy. His position with the President-elect’s team has afforded him access to intel that Abdullah Said Abdi is searching for her and has a head start on Lynch. He has no choice but to find her first . . . or lose her forever.
Steele Hearts
Author: M.P. Hingos
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491827866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Tessa Matthews condemmed herself to a life in the shadows, without love or family because of mistakes from her past but when a job opportunity in New York arises she finds herself saying good-bye to the life she built for herself in Seattle and embracing a new life in New York. What she did not expect to find though was everything she denied herself, love, happiness and family....with none other than her controlling boss. Billionaire Connor Steele had it all, his only problem, his always loving and supportive family wanting him to slow down and live alittle. To appease them, he agreed to hire an executive assistant, someone he was prepared to be a completely overbearing jerk to. From the moment he laid his eyes on her he wanted to posess her but it was when she fell off her chair and laid sprawled out at his feet that she began consuming his every thought. They ignored their attraction to eachother until one night, after a disasterous first date for Tessa, they finally gave in. Connor knew he wanted forever with her but Tessa knew the secrets of her past will only destroy them. Prepared to give up on her happiness Tessa sets out to catch an embezzler whose cheating Connor out of millions before disappearing but not before forces from her past remerges revealing secrets she tried burying and threatens not only her life but that of Connor and his family. With the many challenges they face, can their love survive or will one person who craves the life Connor wants to give to Tessa destroy everyone and everything they love.......
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491827866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Tessa Matthews condemmed herself to a life in the shadows, without love or family because of mistakes from her past but when a job opportunity in New York arises she finds herself saying good-bye to the life she built for herself in Seattle and embracing a new life in New York. What she did not expect to find though was everything she denied herself, love, happiness and family....with none other than her controlling boss. Billionaire Connor Steele had it all, his only problem, his always loving and supportive family wanting him to slow down and live alittle. To appease them, he agreed to hire an executive assistant, someone he was prepared to be a completely overbearing jerk to. From the moment he laid his eyes on her he wanted to posess her but it was when she fell off her chair and laid sprawled out at his feet that she began consuming his every thought. They ignored their attraction to eachother until one night, after a disasterous first date for Tessa, they finally gave in. Connor knew he wanted forever with her but Tessa knew the secrets of her past will only destroy them. Prepared to give up on her happiness Tessa sets out to catch an embezzler whose cheating Connor out of millions before disappearing but not before forces from her past remerges revealing secrets she tried burying and threatens not only her life but that of Connor and his family. With the many challenges they face, can their love survive or will one person who craves the life Connor wants to give to Tessa destroy everyone and everything they love.......