Cody Moran and Gracie Callaghan wanted nothing more than to escape the life they'd been born into, but it's the kind of life that doesn't like to let go. A story of love and heartache spanning the streets of Hell's Kitchen to far, far away, where it doesn't snow.
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Mia was walking her dog, Bubbles in New York City. They came upon a chicken lost and alone. Mia rescued the bird and called it Maggie. But an apartment was no place for a chicken. With a bit of magic Maggie the chicken went to a family farm in Woodstock. This gentle story tugs our hearts and asks if there isn't better ways for chickens and humans to live with one another.Mia was walking her dog, Bubbles on Broadway in New York City when they came upona disheveled and confused bird that looked like a chicken. The doorman of the buildingit was at said indeed it was a hen. Mia ran home with Bubbles and came back by herself with a jacket to throw over the bird. She put it in herbathroom and named the hen Maggie. Her father said that Maggie was most likely the result of a careless backyard breeder and he would help her take it to a poultry farm soon. Her mother was proud that Mia had such a big heart as it was not everyone who would rescue a chicken. Mia's friend Angelina gave Mia a magic egg of hearts, saying it would help her find a place for Maggie.All was well until one day Maggie was let out of the bathroom to expand her horizons at which time Bubbles came to close and scared her. So Maggie flew over the kitchen and into the living room and stopped behind the sofa with Bubbles close behind knocking over furniture this way and that. After that incident her father said that Maggie would have to go. That night Mia had a dream where a little baby chick Sunshine emerged from the egg of hearts and showed her the two choices that humans have -the sad and horrible state of a poultry factory farm and a small family farm. She awoke and told her mother. After a few calls her mother found a place for Maggie with a small family farm in Woodstock. At first her father said it was too far but he relented and drove them to the Waverly's. There Maggie had a good home but she wasn't settled until a couple of weeks later..the Waverly's put the magic egg of hearts near her nest. Then Maggie found her place there. This is a story that awakens the reader to the idea that there might be a better day for the way humans and chickens live together...that there are other choices than the poultry factory farms. Views: 701
The year was 1927. Sheriff Taylor had a murder on his hands--and no leads to the killer. Fingerprinting and other scientific methods of solving crimes had not yet been developed. NO LEADS TO THE KILLER is the story of how a resourceful rural sheriff got his man.Nathaniel S. Round’s newest chapbook, “Clefts of the Rock“, morphs back and forth from the banal to the sordid in such a liquid manner as to celebrate both Jerry Mathers suburban ordinariness and Bukowski’s silken, boozy vision. A stanza from “In Rain on Rain” demonstrates this: It’s all very depressingYou grab a Valium and a glass of wineAnd advance to the endE-man is standing over a dead PennyWho died in that scene you hateWhere she polishes off that out-of-date cheese dip Mr. Round’s story/statements are secret languages (You are a Holy See sea sick host) that in their brevity expand into volumes of thought and history. Although Round’s free verse poems do not flaunt internal rhyme, there is a perfect rhythm to them that poeticizes a commonplace sentence. If I have to criticize anything in this collection it would be his poem, Arise, because of the end rhymes. However, he still manages to stay away from that sing-song quality I find distracting, so it may be less of a criticism than a personal preference. Mr. Rounds also gives us a sophisticated, dry humor in several of the poems, most noted in his “Judas with Honours” which caught me laughing loudly out loud. Nathaniel S. Round’s dualities and juxtapositions are brilliant. The last line of his final poem simply resonates with imaginative possibility: One eye envying the dead. It is a joy to read poems that are not contrived, not regurgitated, derivative attempts at wordsmithing, but poems that make you feel as well as think. Someone, like Nathaniel S. Rounds, who shows you without sentimentality, without melodrama and without judgment what you already know but have not taken the time to examine fully… well, now…. that is a poet. --Alice Shapiro, Poet Laureate of Douglasville, Georgia Views: 700
Second chances don’t come often. After fleeing an oppressive werewolf pack, Rhea is determined to make the most of her new life. Working at the local bar in town, Rhea meets the handsome, kind, yet mysterious human Mason. Rhea can’t help her attraction to the sexy alpha male, but nobody’s perfect; Mason has secrets—dangerous secrets that could put her in danger and thrust her back into the life she has been running from. As for Mason, he didn’t come to Cancun for pleasure; he was on a mission. When he met sexy and shy Rhea, he could not help being charmed by her innocence; she had an allure he could not fight. Juggling his assignment and his budding relationship with Rhea, Mason soon learns life is not that simple, especially since his assignment has obstacles beyond his control and... Views: 700
From the acclaimed author of the international best seller Einstein’s Dreams, here is a stunning, lyrical memoir of Memphis from the 1930s through the 1960s that includes the early days of the movies and a powerful grandfather whose ghost remains an ever-present force in the lives of his descendants.
Alan Lightman’s grandfather M.A. Lightman was the family’s undisputed patriarch: it was his movie theater empire that catapulted the Lightmans to prominence in the South, his fearless success that both galvanized and paralyzed his children and grandchildren. In this moving, impressionistic memoir, the author chronicles his return to Memphis in an attempt to understand the origins he so eagerly left behind forty years earlier. As aging uncles and aunts begin telling family stories, Lightman rediscovers his southern roots and slowly recognizes the errors in his perceptions of both his grandfather and his father, who was himself crushed by M.A. The result is an unforgettable family saga that extends from 1880 to the present, set against a throbbing century of Memphis—the rhythm and blues, the barbecue and pecan pie, the segregated society—and including personal encounters with Elvis, Martin Luther King Jr., and E. H. “Boss” Crump. At the heart of it all is a family haunted by the memory of its domineering patriarch and the author’s struggle to understand his conflicted loyalties.
(With black-and-white illustrations throughout.)
From the Hardcover edition. Views: 700
Imagine having it all, fame, fortune, a hunky fiancé and on top of that, to be adored by millions. Imagine how it would feel to have it all blow up in your face by way of public humiliation, what would you do?Waiting by the car stands Hunter Pearson, the limo driver. As his boss and world famous pop star, Sydney Marx runs towards him, he has no idea what has happened. She tells him she needs to get away and he just drives.She pleads with him to take her away from everything just for a few days and eventually he gives in, taking her to his home. A farm in Up-State New York where his daughter, Callie, lives with his parents. Bringing home visitors is new for loner, Hunter, and when that one visitor is a famous pop star, he is surprised by his family's reaction to her. They adore her and accept her into their home. Hunter is not exactly the host of the year and Sydney has more issues than he would care to know about. Will they find a common ground, or will it all... Views: 700
Erin and her mother have been jumping across the country since Erin was six years old. Now she is a senior in High School and her mother lands them in Tacoma, Washington. At Hamilton High School where the least desirable students get one last chance, Erin must use her martial arts skills as well as her artistic talent to find her way. With her dragons wrapped around her, Erin is the Dragon Lady.Erin began drawing dragons on her clothes to hide the stains from free-box finds. Now they are her trademark as she walks the halls of Hamilton High School. She’s puzzled by the actions of the students around her, especially Tony and David, cousins who are constantly fighting. Her own mysteries catch up to her unexpectedly and the consequences will change Erin’s life forever. Views: 700
“The Green Beans” is a series of middle grade novels featuring elements of adventure, mystery, science fiction, and the paranormal. Recommended for ages 9-13 (and anybody who is still young at heart).THEY ARE NOT ALONE... Following the explosive events at the Portsmouth Museum of Historical Artifacts, the Beans find themselves with much to do. With mad scientists running amok and monsters on the loose, things have gotten slightly out of control. Hoping for answers, they embark on a journey of scientific inquiry and exploration, beginning their search at nearby Smuttynose Island. As so oftentimes happens for the Beans, however, things don’t exactly follow the intended plan. Soon enough, they become stranded on the island, confronted by a series of obstacles that challenge them on every level... and it doesn’t take long for them to realize Smuttynose might not be as deserted as they once believed. A mysterious figure moves among the shadows, attempting to foil their every move. An even more disturbing suspicion is that some THING might be on the island, as well... a thing that just might be beyond the Beans, despite their growing experience in the realms of weirdness. “The Green Beans” is a series of middle grade novels featuring elements of adventure, mystery, science fiction, and the paranormal. Recommended for ages 9-13 (and anybody who is still young at heart). Views: 700
An brand-new e-short, set in the world of Philip Pullman's beloved and bestselling The Golden CompassIn this darkly delicious sliver of a tale, Philip Pullman offers a glimpse of the enigmatic girl who will become the sinister Mrs. Coulter. On a cold winter's night, two art collectors are settled before a fire in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford, discussing the unusual pieces one has recently added to his collection. What the two men don't know is that the portrait of a striking young woman and the bronze sculpture of a fearsome monkey are connected in mysterious ways. How could they imagine that they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has traveled time . . . and worlds. Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. This new short tale will delight the... Views: 700
Investing can be one of the most reliable passports to a better life. But where should you invest your money?Mark Dampier has been helping thousands of investors answer this question for over 30 years. In his first ever book he brings together everything he has learnt from grilling fund managers, weighing up investments and prospering through dramatic ups and downs.The result is THE must-read insider's guide for how to succeed as a DIY private investor.As Mark explains, effective investing doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Armed with this book, you can find easy ways to make your money work for you, no matter how much or how little you start out with. Views: 700
Armed with Victorian etiquette and a dead husband, Beatrice Knight arrives in colonial Kenya desperate for a pot of tea. She’ll need more than that if she’s to unravel the mystery of the Ghosts of Tsavo without being eaten in the process. She must endure all manner of inconveniences while surviving the efforts of her safari guide to feed her to the lions. What is a ghost-chasing widow to do?Finalist in the 2016 RONE Awards. 260+ Reviews on Amazon Get 3 free books at https://veredehsani.co.za/free-books/. Where African myth meets Victorian manners: Armed with Victorian etiquette, a fully loaded walking stick and a dead husband, Beatrice Knight arrives in colonial Kenya desperate for a pot of tea and a pinch of cinnamon. But she’ll need more than that if she’s to unravel the mystery of the Ghosts of Tsavo without being eaten in the process. She must endure all manner of inconveniences while surviving the machinations of her best friend’s dashing godfather and the efforts of her safari guide to feed her to any lion willing to drag her away. What is a ghost-chasing widow to do?“Unique & refreshingly funny” “I found this book truly entertaining”Ghosts of Tsavo is the first case in “Society for Paranormals”, in which a paranormal detective refuses to let danger, death and unwanted suitors inconvenience her in colonial Kenya. Welcome to a series concerning dead husbands, African mythology and the search for a perfect spot of tea. If you adore “Pride & Prejudice”, appreciate British humor, enjoy paranormal mysteries, or would love to experience adventure in colonial Africa, download Ghosts of Tsavo to start your supernatural safari today. Don’t miss the rest of the series: The Automaton’s Wife; Revenge of the Mantis; The Fourth Mandate; Curse of the Nandi; and more to come! Scroll up and Add to Cart!"A surprisingly funny, witty, and good read." "The mix of the African Savannah and the paranormal in the 1890s, not to mention the British twist... I found this book truly entertaining. It kept my interest from cover to cover. I even caught myself laughing out loud at certain points.""I was very surprised when at 4 AM I couldn't stop reading! I really enjoyed Mrs. Knight and the way she reacts in the situations she faces.""Bee, the main character is hilarious. Her wit, her dry humor, her observations are not only refreshing but addictive. Vered Ehsani's writing is just excellent." Views: 700
The walking dead now rule the world, leaving the few survivors facing extinction in what remains. One group of survivors settles in the mountains, one roams the countryside for shelter, and another lives safely behind high walls in a haven. The zombies are not humanities only enemy, because humanity, as it has always been, is its own worst enemy. The three groups of survivors will meet in a clash in which only one thing is certain—the dead will gain numbers while the living dwindle. This struggle will settle Ralph and Sarah’s fate. Views: 700
So, here we are just you and me and my Crazymad Book of Poems. Are you ready? Are you really and truly ready to begin reading it? You are! Okay, then, away with you. Be it on your head, though, if you end up as crazy and mad as I am! Now, on with the lunacy....'They are poems, Jim, but not as we know them!'A self contained short story in the TideBreakers universe: an unescorted freighter proves too great a temptation for submarine pirates Leif Schreiber and Jaarko Jansson. Venturing into the dangerous waters of the Pearson Trench, they encounter a terrifying threat that Schreiber must delve into his past to overcome. Views: 700
