Author: Jane B. Mason
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545819962
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A gorgeously written, witty, and poignant YA novel, about a girl who must forge her own path in the wake of a crumbling relationship. Josie Little has been looking forward to moving halfway across the country to attend Brookwood Academy, a prestigious boarding school, with her girlfriend, Annette, for ages. But underneath Brookwood's picture-perfect image lies a crippling sense of elitism that begins to tear the girls apart from the moment they arrive.While Josie struggles to navigate her new life, Annette seems to fit in perfectly. Yet that acceptance comes with more than a few strings. And consequently, Annette insists on keeping their relationship a secret. At first, Josie agrees. But as Annette pushes her further and further away, Josie grows closer to Penn, a boy whose friendship and romantic feelings for her tangle her already-unraveling relationship. When Annette's need for approval sets her on a devastating course for self-destruction, Josie isn't sure she can save her this time-or if Annette even wants her to try.
Without Annette
Author: Jane B. Mason
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545819962
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A gorgeously written, witty, and poignant YA novel, about a girl who must forge her own path in the wake of a crumbling relationship. Josie Little has been looking forward to moving halfway across the country to attend Brookwood Academy, a prestigious boarding school, with her girlfriend, Annette, for ages. But underneath Brookwood's picture-perfect image lies a crippling sense of elitism that begins to tear the girls apart from the moment they arrive.While Josie struggles to navigate her new life, Annette seems to fit in perfectly. Yet that acceptance comes with more than a few strings. And consequently, Annette insists on keeping their relationship a secret. At first, Josie agrees. But as Annette pushes her further and further away, Josie grows closer to Penn, a boy whose friendship and romantic feelings for her tangle her already-unraveling relationship. When Annette's need for approval sets her on a devastating course for self-destruction, Josie isn't sure she can save her this time-or if Annette even wants her to try.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545819962
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A gorgeously written, witty, and poignant YA novel, about a girl who must forge her own path in the wake of a crumbling relationship. Josie Little has been looking forward to moving halfway across the country to attend Brookwood Academy, a prestigious boarding school, with her girlfriend, Annette, for ages. But underneath Brookwood's picture-perfect image lies a crippling sense of elitism that begins to tear the girls apart from the moment they arrive.While Josie struggles to navigate her new life, Annette seems to fit in perfectly. Yet that acceptance comes with more than a few strings. And consequently, Annette insists on keeping their relationship a secret. At first, Josie agrees. But as Annette pushes her further and further away, Josie grows closer to Penn, a boy whose friendship and romantic feelings for her tangle her already-unraveling relationship. When Annette's need for approval sets her on a devastating course for self-destruction, Josie isn't sure she can save her this time-or if Annette even wants her to try.
Theatre
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theater
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theater
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Without Strings
Author:
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Wives Without Husbands
Author: Anna R. Igra
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807830704
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Shedding new light on contemporary campaigns to encourage marriage among welfare recipients and to prosecute "deadbeat dads," Wives without Husbands traces the efforts of Progressive reformers to make "runaway husbands" support their families. Anna
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807830704
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Shedding new light on contemporary campaigns to encourage marriage among welfare recipients and to prosecute "deadbeat dads," Wives without Husbands traces the efforts of Progressive reformers to make "runaway husbands" support their families. Anna
Madame Tessier Knows All
Author: Nell Goddin
Publisher: Goddin Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Another jewel, another death… It seems like Castillac just can’t catch a break. All the villagers desire is peace and quiet, but what they get in January 2009 is global financial upset and yet another murder. And their top detective has something else on her mind just now…(ssh, no spoilers!). How will the villagers find justice this time?
Publisher: Goddin Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Another jewel, another death… It seems like Castillac just can’t catch a break. All the villagers desire is peace and quiet, but what they get in January 2009 is global financial upset and yet another murder. And their top detective has something else on her mind just now…(ssh, no spoilers!). How will the villagers find justice this time?
Reminiscing Through the Years
Author: Sandy Staub Kassimir
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462008550
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Reminiscing Through The Years is a book of laughter, tears, and life Sandy Staub Kassimirs life to be exact. She begins the journey with the story of her parents childhoods, along with the struggles they encountered when they came to America. She takes us through their courtship; sharing the loving details of how they met and fell in love. She also shares the story of her romance with her husbanda romance that began at the age of eighteen. Over the years they have welcomed their wonderful children and then, with time, their grandchildren into their lives. Sandy has been fortunate to meet many wonderful friends along the way. She tells the stories of people who have touched her life in some way, with honesty, warmth, and humor. Sandy has included the stories of her travels which have been a particular joy for her to relive. Throughout the book she expresses herself with great tenderness and frankness that anyone can appreciate. Among the 211 stories in the book, there were two sisters and a cousin whose stories made front page headlines world-wide. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire In 1911 my great maternal aunt was caught in that fire when she was a teenager. She barely survived. Her entire back was burned, and she could not bend her body. I never saw her sit. Her sister was in the Plague of 1918. The Plague of 1918 The Influenza Plague in Europe killed my maternal grandmother in Poland. My mother was only seven years old at the time. The Klinghoffer Murder In 1985 Leon Klinghoffer was murdered on the Achille Lauro ship. He was shot in his wheelchair and thrown overboard. He was my fathers cousin. Reminiscing Through the Years was written to enlighten Sandys children and grandchildren about her origin and her experiences through the years.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462008550
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Reminiscing Through The Years is a book of laughter, tears, and life Sandy Staub Kassimirs life to be exact. She begins the journey with the story of her parents childhoods, along with the struggles they encountered when they came to America. She takes us through their courtship; sharing the loving details of how they met and fell in love. She also shares the story of her romance with her husbanda romance that began at the age of eighteen. Over the years they have welcomed their wonderful children and then, with time, their grandchildren into their lives. Sandy has been fortunate to meet many wonderful friends along the way. She tells the stories of people who have touched her life in some way, with honesty, warmth, and humor. Sandy has included the stories of her travels which have been a particular joy for her to relive. Throughout the book she expresses herself with great tenderness and frankness that anyone can appreciate. Among the 211 stories in the book, there were two sisters and a cousin whose stories made front page headlines world-wide. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire In 1911 my great maternal aunt was caught in that fire when she was a teenager. She barely survived. Her entire back was burned, and she could not bend her body. I never saw her sit. Her sister was in the Plague of 1918. The Plague of 1918 The Influenza Plague in Europe killed my maternal grandmother in Poland. My mother was only seven years old at the time. The Klinghoffer Murder In 1985 Leon Klinghoffer was murdered on the Achille Lauro ship. He was shot in his wheelchair and thrown overboard. He was my fathers cousin. Reminiscing Through the Years was written to enlighten Sandys children and grandchildren about her origin and her experiences through the years.
Faceless
Author: Debra Webb
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 1429931752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Deputy district attorney Carson Tanner has dedicated his life to justice. But he is still haunted by one case that was never solved: the murder of his entire family in cold blood. Back then, the teenage Carson was protected by his girlfriend's influential father, Senator Randolph Drake. But now, fifteen years later, Carson finds himself facing a whole new world when a man confesses to the Tanner killings. His name is John Stokes. And his confession only scratches the surface of the truth... Carson knows that Annette Baxter uses her brains and beauty as a fixer for the rich and powerful, making their indiscretions disappear in exchange for security and influence. But now someone is using her clients' secrets—and her own—against her. And even though Carson can't ignore his attraction to her, he is dead-set on making Annette pay for her crimes...but what if she holds the key to the burning secret he's spent his whole life seeking?
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 1429931752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Deputy district attorney Carson Tanner has dedicated his life to justice. But he is still haunted by one case that was never solved: the murder of his entire family in cold blood. Back then, the teenage Carson was protected by his girlfriend's influential father, Senator Randolph Drake. But now, fifteen years later, Carson finds himself facing a whole new world when a man confesses to the Tanner killings. His name is John Stokes. And his confession only scratches the surface of the truth... Carson knows that Annette Baxter uses her brains and beauty as a fixer for the rich and powerful, making their indiscretions disappear in exchange for security and influence. But now someone is using her clients' secrets—and her own—against her. And even though Carson can't ignore his attraction to her, he is dead-set on making Annette pay for her crimes...but what if she holds the key to the burning secret he's spent his whole life seeking?
Doubt Thou the Stars Are Fire
Author: Alisha Yowell
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 179604315X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Doubt Thou the Stars Are Fire is a historical novel where a young girl named Annette, who just survived World War II, must now take on the overwhelming task of uprooting her life in London in order to move to America. Annette struggles with harboring hatred for her sister since she caused their family to move, leaving her only friend. Annette also struggles with her own identity as her obsessive-compulsive disorder begins to develop and consume her life.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 179604315X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Doubt Thou the Stars Are Fire is a historical novel where a young girl named Annette, who just survived World War II, must now take on the overwhelming task of uprooting her life in London in order to move to America. Annette struggles with harboring hatred for her sister since she caused their family to move, leaving her only friend. Annette also struggles with her own identity as her obsessive-compulsive disorder begins to develop and consume her life.
New Beginnings and An Unusual Friendship
Author: Pamela D Holloway
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1800463537
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
New Beginnings Sir John Devereaux (formerly John Bellows) starts his highly successful business JD Travel while still at university. He impresses his clients with his in-depth knowledge. At a Downing Street Reception, he is invited to dinner and receives an astonishing request to Chair a highly contentious meeting. Things go wrong. There is a prison sentence pending. Visiting South Africa on Business John meets two women – they will both play a significant part in his life and his future happiness. An Unusual Friendship At the Annual Garden Party in the National Trust garden Sara – quite recently widowed meets the glamourous newcomer, Isabella, who has bought and is renovating a beautiful house on the outskirts of the Town. Quite soon, Westingham becomes divided into distinct groups. Gossip thrives. To the surprise of Sara’s friends, the women spend time together. Meeting the cousins Max and Mikail provide Sara with excitement and unexpected challenges.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1800463537
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
New Beginnings Sir John Devereaux (formerly John Bellows) starts his highly successful business JD Travel while still at university. He impresses his clients with his in-depth knowledge. At a Downing Street Reception, he is invited to dinner and receives an astonishing request to Chair a highly contentious meeting. Things go wrong. There is a prison sentence pending. Visiting South Africa on Business John meets two women – they will both play a significant part in his life and his future happiness. An Unusual Friendship At the Annual Garden Party in the National Trust garden Sara – quite recently widowed meets the glamourous newcomer, Isabella, who has bought and is renovating a beautiful house on the outskirts of the Town. Quite soon, Westingham becomes divided into distinct groups. Gossip thrives. To the surprise of Sara’s friends, the women spend time together. Meeting the cousins Max and Mikail provide Sara with excitement and unexpected challenges.
Without the Instructions
Author: Cyril Makoff
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409216365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
The story of a boy's childhood after surviving the death of his mother during his birth, growing up among the Jewish tailoring community of London's West End; how he also survived the Blitz, the army, and a career in advertising. A funny, sad, possibly even entertaining, social history of the distant 30s, the joys of moving house, learning to drive, and living with an untrainable Boxer dog. Oh yes, there's a wedding, a wife and children in there as well. A representative few pages that can be read for free is available at the touch of the book preview key.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409216365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
The story of a boy's childhood after surviving the death of his mother during his birth, growing up among the Jewish tailoring community of London's West End; how he also survived the Blitz, the army, and a career in advertising. A funny, sad, possibly even entertaining, social history of the distant 30s, the joys of moving house, learning to drive, and living with an untrainable Boxer dog. Oh yes, there's a wedding, a wife and children in there as well. A representative few pages that can be read for free is available at the touch of the book preview key.