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The Wedding Tamasha
Sudha Nair - 2017
She doesn’t know how to tell her parents the truth about her marriage and return to India. But then her brother’s wedding leaves her no choice.Entrepreneur Chef Niraj (Niru) Karthik is in charge of catering for his best friend's wedding. He isn't looking forward to meeting his childhood crush—the one that got away—but he finds himself drawn to her again.Shweta has only thought of Niru as her older brother's best friend, but now she’s falling head over heels in love with him. As both try to come to terms with their true feelings, they realize that a lot more than friendship is at stake.And then, there’s Shweta’s family, mixed up in a dilemma: an overbearing father, an over-anxious mother, and three very disparate yet close siblings.Will Shweta get the love and acceptance she yearns for? Or will upholding the family honour be more important?
What Would Dolly Do?: How to Be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World
Lauren Marino - 2018
One of twelve children raised in a shack in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Dolly Parton grew to become an international superstar famous for classic songs such as "Jolene," "9 to 5," "The Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You." She is a reflection of the American dream, a role model for the ages, and a mentor to a whole new generation of entertainers. There is much to be learned from her unique brand, her big heart and spirituality, her grit and work ethic. This lively, illustrated book--part biography, part inspiration, part words of wisdom and life lessons--highlights the very best of the "Dolly Mama," from her quotable Dollyisms, unrelenting positivity, and powerful spirituality, to her belief in the human ability to overcome adversity. Drawing on Dolly's two autobiographies, cookbooks and songs; as well as artifacts; books by her family members; biographies; and decades worth of television, print interviews and performances, What Would Dolly Do? shows you how to tap into your Inner Dolly with confidence, faith, and humor.
#FutureBoards: Learn How to Create a Vision Board to Get Exactly the Life You Want
Sarah Centrella - 2019
When utilized correctly, it can be a great tool to help you to turn your dreams into reality—and this book shows you how to do exactly that. #FutureBoards explains how to identify and create your ideal future with intention, and shows you step-by-step how to create a fabulous board worthy of your wildest dreams and so you can use it to upgrade your entire life. Get ready to make the life you’re dreaming about a reality with your very own #FutureBoard!
She Will Soar: Bright, Brave Poems About Freedom by Women
Ana Sampson - 2020
From the ancient world right up to the present day, it includes poems on wanderlust, travel, daydreams, flights of fancy, escaping into books, tranquillity, courage, hope and resilience. From frustrated housewives to passionate activists, from servants and suffragettes to some of today’s most gifted writers, here is a bold choir of voices demanding independence and celebrating their hard-won power.Immerse yourself in poems by Carol Ann Duffy, Christina Rossetti, Stevie Smith, Sarah Crossan, Emily Dickinson, Salena Godden, Mary Jean Chan, Charly Cox, Nikita Gill, Fiona Benson, Hollie McNish and Grace Nichols to name but a few
Kids and Cubs
Olga Perovskaya - 2001
Every time my father went hunting he would bring back live baby animals. We fed them, took care of them, and brought them up ourselves. Each of us had our own special pet - one had a lively fox-cub, another a baby donkey and my youngest sister had a guinea-pig. There are tales of a pair of wolf cubs, a deer, a donkey, a tiger cub, a fox, and a horse.
The Sunshine Kid
Harry Baker - 2014
His first collection follows the narrative of his 5-star Edinburgh Fringe shows, 'Harry Baker's Super-Amazing Mega-Awesome Gap Year Adventures: Birth of a Champion' and 'Proper Pop-Up Purple Paper People'. It details the journey from performing Jay-Z maths parodies in school competitions to representing his country in Paris and becoming the youngest ever World Poetry Slam Champion. 'The Sunshine Kid' contains the raw honesty, tongue-in-cheek humour and blistering wordplay that have characterised his live performances and won the hearts and minds of audiences across the globe.
All-New Ghost Rider #1
Felipe Smith - 2014
Amid an East Los Angeles neighborhood running wild with gang violence and drug trafficking, a war brews in the criminal underworld! With four on the floor, Marvel's newest GHOST RIDER puts vengeance in overdrive!!!
Death of Wolverine: The Complete Collection
Charles Soule - 2018
Now, at the end of a long and violent life, he faces his own date with the reaper - but you can be sure Wolverine will go out fighting! The impact of his demise will be felt far and wide - as X-23, Daken, Sabretooth, Mystique and Lady Deathstrike continue to shape Logan's legacy. But who are the latest subjects of the revamped Weapon X program? Plus, the X-Men struggle to cope with Wolverine's death, while Deadpool and Captain America fight to protect his memory! COLLECTING: DEATH OF WOLVERINE 1-4, DEATH OF WOLVERINE: THE WEAPON X PROGRAM 1-5, DEATH OF WOLVERINE: THE LOGAN LEGACY 1-7, DEATH OF WOLVERINE: DEADPOOL & CAPTAIN AMERICA 1, DEATH OF WOLVERINE: LIFE AFTER LOGAN 1
Coping with Difficult People
Robert M. Bramson - 2012
Robert Bramson's proven-effective techniques are guaranteed to help you right the balance and take charge of your life. Learn how to: Stand up to anyone -- without fighting. Blunt a sniper's attack. Get a clam to talk. Cut off a Sherman tank at the pass. Manage bulldozers. Get stallers off the dime. Move a complainer into a problem-solving mode. Learn the six basic steps that allow you to cope with just about anyone. Reclaim the power the rightfully belongs to you in any relationship!
When You Hear Hoofbeats Think of a Zebra
Shems Friedlander - 1987
Here he presents ancient Sufi teaching stories rooted in the Islamic tradition. With common sense and insightful wit, he addresses questions and problems of contemporary life and awakens our attention to the often overlooked moments that give importance and meaning to our lives. Through the re-telling of classical stories and his own commentary, a pattern unfolds that helps to distinguish knowledge from information, reality from imagination, and makes what seems to lie beyond our perception - understanding and brief - accessible. Our spiritual potential as human beings is realised in "When You Hear Hoofbeats Think of a Zebra".
What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?
J.D. Greear - 2020
Stop wasting it. You want your life to matter. To mean something. But if you’re like most people, you probably don’t have a compelling answer to the question, “What are you going to do with your life?” In this book, J.D. Greear considers Jesus’ radical call to give your life away to the greatest cause of all. To view your life from the perspective of eternity. To start making decisions now that you’ll be glad you made then. It’s time to put your “yes” on the table and let God put it on the map.
Black Widow #1
Marjorie M. Liu - 2010
The deadly super-spy from IRON MAN 2, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA in her own ongoing series!Who could be deadly enough to get the drop on the Black Widow? And what connections do they have to some of her closest super hero friends...?
Reaver #1
Justin Jordan - 2019
Deep within this savage and untamed land, a darkness builds at that must be stopped at all costs. To do so, the Imperials assemble six of its most despicable prisoners—a turncoat, a skin eater, a sorcerer and his bodyguard, a serial killer, and the Devil’s Son—the only ones who can stop the end of the new world. They are Hell’s Half-Dozen. Join JUSTIN JORDAN (LUTHER STRODE) and REBEKAH ISAACS (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) for REAVER—a dark, grim fantasy for a post-Game of Thrones world.
The Lies She Told
Paula Johnston - 2020
From her home in Glasgow she pines for the Londoner who casually keeps her dangling, never with a thought of giving her what she wants and never with any intention of leaving his wife.*****For her part, Karly has no intention of being second best any longer and she hatches an artful plan of devious intent that she is certain will work in her favor. Now, embarking on her dangerous game of high stakes, she is all too aware that someone is likely to get hurt. But for the winner, the prize will be incalculable.*****But Karly hasn’t reckoned for new and equally underhanded forces that are at work. Lurking in the shadows are others, with their own agendas to follow and equally ruthless in their objectives.With various factions hurtling towards a confrontation that none of them saw coming, someone is going to pay the price of infatuation.