Author : Shih-Yu Lin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1909991805
Ordinary Story
Shih-Yu Lin
An Ordinary Story
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Extraordinary: A Story of an Ordinary Princess
Cassie Anderson
Author : Cassie Anderson
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781506710280
Extraordinary: A Story of an Ordinary Princess by Cassie Anderson Pdf
While her sisters were blessed at birth with exceptional skills, Princess Basil's "gift" is to be ordinary. But can a princess be ordinary? After escaping an unconventional kidnapping, Princess Basil finds herself far from her castle and must take fate into her own hands. She tracks down the fairy godmother who "blessed" her, and learns the solution to her ordinariness might be as simple as finding a magic ring. With an unlikely ally in tow, she takes on gnomes, a badger, and a couple of snarky foxes in her quest for a less ordinary life. Portland comics artist Cassie Anderson (Lifeformed) takes her webcomic to print in this tale of magical adventure, full of soul and humor for readers of all ages.
An Ordinary Day
Elana K. Arnold
Author : Elana K. Arnold
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481472630
An Ordinary Day by Elana K. Arnold Pdf
An ordinary day in an ordinary neighborhood turns out to be quite extraordinary in this moving story about the circle of life. It’s an average day in the neighborhood—children play, roses are watered, and a crow watches over it all. But then two visitors arrive at two houses, one to help a family say hello to a new baby and one to help a family say goodbye to a beloved pet. This sensitive picture book takes a gentle look at life, death, the bonds of family, and the extraordinary moments that make ordinary days so special.
Outside of Ordinary
Lynn Anne Cecil,Catherine Bancroft
Author : Lynn Anne Cecil,Catherine Bancroft
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1897187009
Outside of Ordinary by Lynn Anne Cecil,Catherine Bancroft Pdf
Female writers share 32 transformative stories of traveling in diverse locations -- some exotic, and some more familiar.
One Day
Gene Weingarten
Author : Gene Weingarten
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780698135598
One Day by Gene Weingarten Pdf
“One of the 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Last 25 Years”—Slate On New Year’s Day 2013, two-time Pulitzer Prize–winner Gene Weingarten asked three strangers to, literally, pluck a day, month, and year from a hat. That day—chosen completely at random—turned out to be Sunday, December 28, 1986, by any conventional measure a most ordinary day. Weingarten spent the next six years proving that there is no such thing. That Sunday between Christmas and New Year’s turned out to be filled with comedy, tragedy, implausible irony, cosmic comeuppances, kindness, cruelty, heroism, cowardice, genius, idiocy, prejudice, selflessness, coincidence, and startling moments of human connection, along with evocative foreshadowing of momentous events yet to come. Lives were lost. Lives were saved. Lives were altered in overwhelming ways. Many of these events never made it into the news; they were private dramas in the lives of private people. They were utterly compelling. One Day asks and answers the question of whether there is even such a thing as “ordinary” when we are talking about how we all lurch and stumble our way through the daily, daunting challenge of being human.
No Ordinary Woman
Janice Sanford Beck
Author : Janice Sanford Beck
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0921102828
No Ordinary Woman by Janice Sanford Beck Pdf
Artist, photographer, writer, world traveler and, above all, explorer, Mary Schaffer Warren overcame the limited expectations of women at the turn of the nineteenth century in order to follow her dreams.Mary, born into a wealthy Quaker family in Pennsylvania, was a precocious child who excelled at school. She was much more interested in the arts and traveling. A trip across Canada in 1889 proved the turning point in Mary's life. Not only did she meet her future husband-doctor and botanist Charles Schaffer-she also fell hopelessly in love with the mountains.After Charles' death, Mary embarked on explorations into the Canadian Rockies at a time when it was not thought proper for a woman to do so. Her most famous trips of 1907 and 1908 resulted in the rediscovery of Maligne Lake and the highly regarded book Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies. Mary eventually settled in Banff and there married her handsome young guide Billy Warren.Since her death in 1937, she continues to inspire young people and women in particular.
Just an Ordinary Day
Shirley Jackson
Author : Shirley Jackson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241257951
Just an Ordinary Day by Shirley Jackson Pdf
A remarkable collection of dark, funny and haunting short stories from the inimitable author of 'The Lottery'. An anxious devil, an elderly writer of poison pen letters and a mid-century Jack the Ripper; a pursuit though a nightmarish city, a small boy's thrilling train ride with a female thief, and a town where the possibility of evil lurks behind perfect rose bushes. This is the world of Shirley Jackson, by turns frightening, funny, strange and unforgettably revealed in this brilliant collection of short stories. 'Jackson at her best: plumbing the extraordinary from the depths of mid-twentieth-century common. [Just an Ordinary Day] is a gift to a new generation' - San Francisco Chronicle 'For Jackson devotees, as well as first-time readers, this is a feast ... A virtuoso collection' - Publishers Weekly
An Ordinary Story of Extraordinary Hope
Ken R. Abell
Author : Ken R. Abell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608996568
An Ordinary Story of Extraordinary Hope by Ken R. Abell Pdf
Grief is universal, permeating all avenues of life on planet earth; no one can escape it. Pain and sorrow come in all different shapes and sizes. An Ordinary Story of Extraordinary Hope accepts that life is hard. It explores the full scope of grief issues to proclaim that grace and hope are stronger than the hardness of life; grace and hope are saturated with redemptive power. The book illustrates how those times of heartache result in growth that shapes our character and perspective. It teaches that it's our response to grief that determines whether growth will be positive or negative. An Ordinary Story of Extraordinary Hope provides true-life narrative tied to Scripture to describe God's presence in the midst of painful circumstances. It demonstrates that over time God uses both positive and negative experiences to accomplish his purposes in our lives. Its testimony to perseverance is an encouragement to others on their faith journey.
Ordinary Life
Elizabeth Berg
Author : Elizabeth Berg
Publisher : Random House
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781588361424
Ordinary Life by Elizabeth Berg Pdf
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “An extraordinary short story collection that deserves our closest attention.”—Detroit Free Press “Elizabeth Berg’s gift as a storyteller lies most powerfully in her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, the remarkable in the everyday.”—The Boston Globe In this superb collection of short stories, Elizabeth Berg takes us into pivotal moments in the lives of women, when memories and events come together to create a sense of coherence, understanding, and change. In “Ordinary Life,” Mavis McPherson locks herself in the bathroom for a week, shutting out her husband and the realities of their life together—and no, she isn't contemplating a divorce. She just needs some time to think, take stock of her life, and to arrive, finally, at a surprising conclusion. In “White Dwarf” and “Martin's Letter to Nan,” the secrets of a marriage are revealed with sensitivity and “brilliant insights about the human condition” (Detroit Free Press) that have become trademark of Berg's writing. The Charlotte Observer has said, “Berg captures the way women think as well as any writer.” Those qualities of wisdom and perception are everywhere present in Ordinary Life.
Just an Ordinary Family
Fiona Lowe
Author : Fiona Lowe
Publisher : Fiona Lowe
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe Pdf
Jodi Picoult meets Liane Moriarty in this tensely negotiated story of family ties, betrayal and sacrifice. Every family has its secrets… Alice Hunter is smarting from the raw deal life has thrown her way: suddenly single, jobless and forced to move home to her parents’ tiny seaside town. And now she faces an uncomfortable truth. She wants her twin sister Libby's enviable life. Libby’s closest friend Jess Dekic has been around the Hunter family for so long she might as well be blood. She’s always considered herself a sister closer to Libby than Alice ever could be … Libby Hunter has all of life’s boxes ticked: prominent small-town doctor, gorgeous husband and two young daughters. But when she is betrayed by those she loves most, it reveals how tenuous her world is… For Karen Hunter, her children are a double-edged sword of pain and pride. She’s always tried to guide her girls through life’s pitfalls, but how do you protect your children when they’re adults? As the family implodes, the fallout for these four women will be inescapable… Bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe wields a deft hand in creating utterly addictive storytelling that will have you questioning your own perceptions of what family is.
An Ordinary Woman
Susan Sallis
Author : Susan Sallis
Publisher : Random House
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448109418
An Ordinary Woman by Susan Sallis Pdf
From the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis comes a wonderfully evocative novel, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher. READERS ARE LOVING AN ORDINARY WOMAN! "A remarkable story of love, life, pleasures and hazards. Strong characters who define this story. Excellent read and would strongly recommend Susan Sallis" -- 5 STARS "The storyline was captivating from the start..." - 5 STARS "This book held me from the first page to the last!" - 5 STARS "Very good story, loved every minute..." - 5 STARS *********************************************** WHEN NEEDED, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE? 1945, Connecticut. A scandal breaks which forces a baffled Rose, aged four, and her mother to leave America and return home to England. The following May, a sister is born - Joanna or 'Jon'. Rose and Jon are like chalk and cheese. Jon is vivacious, fun, impetuous, rash and persuasive. Rose is reserved, steady, sure, reliable and...ordinary. It is her lot in life to hold the family together through times of tragedy and emotional upheaval. But, when, years later, Jon sets events in motion which send Rose across the Atlantic again and into the most extraordinary event of her life, can she ever be thought of as ordinary again?
An Ordinary Wonder
Buki Papillon
Author : Buki Papillon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781643137827
An Ordinary Wonder by Buki Papillon Pdf
An extraordinary literary debut about a Nigerian boy's secret intersex identity and his desire to live as a girl. Oto leaves for boarding school with one plan: excel and escape his cruel home. Falling in love with his roommate was certainly not on the agenda, but fear and shame force him to hide his love and true self. Back home, weighed down by the expectations of their wealthy and powerful family, the love of Oto's twin sister wavers and, as their world begins to crumble around them, Oto must make drastic choices that will alter the family's lives for ever. Richly imagined with art, proverbs and folk tales, this moving and modern novel follows Oto through life at home and at boarding school in Nigeria, through the heartbreak of living as a boy despite their profound belief they are a girl, and through a hunger for freedom that only a new life in the United States can offer. An Ordinary Wonder is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores complex desires as well as challenges of family, identity, gender, and culture, and what it means to feel whole.
The Story Behind
Emily Prokop
Author : Emily Prokop
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781633538290
The Story Behind by Emily Prokop Pdf
Surprising history of ordinary things Learn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily from the host of The Story Behind podcast. Everyday objects and major events in history: Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it. Many of us learn the history of humans and the major inventions that shaped our world. But what you may not have learned is the history of objects we surround ourselves with every day. You might not even know how the major events in history (World Wars, ancient civilizations, revolutions, etc.) influenced the inventions of things we use today. The history and science behind the ordinary: From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes this revelatory new book. The Story Behind will give insight into everyday objects we don’t think much about when we use them. Topics covered in the podcast will be examined in more detail along with many new fascinating topics. Learn how lollipops got started in Ancient Egypt, how podcasts were invented, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and the espionage beginnings of certain musical instruments. Ordinary things from science to art, food to sports, customs to fashion, and more are explored. Readers will: • Understand the wonders behind everyday objects • Learn truly obscure history and fun facts that will change the way they see the world • Learn how major historic events still affect us today through seemingly mundane things • Become formidable trivia masters
The Story of an Ordinary Boy
Karun Kris
Author : Karun Kris
Publisher : Karun Kris
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The Story of an Ordinary Boy by Karun Kris Pdf
The boy already knew that his life was somewhat different, and rather boring. There was not much for him to do besides wandering around and talking to strangers. The protagonist, a teenage boy, realises that he underestimated his somewhat different life. The incident at the park exposes him to a new side of the world thus changing his life forever. Or does it really? Is the boy even aware that his life has changed? This is a story that covers a small part about the life of an ordinary teenage boy.
Ordinary Girls
Jaquira Díaz
Author : Jaquira Díaz
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781643750163
Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Díaz Pdf
One of the Must-Read Books of 2019 According to O: The Oprah Magazine * Time * Bustle * Electric Literature * Publishers Weekly * The Millions * The Week * Good Housekeeping “There is more life packed on each page of Ordinary Girls than some lives hold in a lifetime.” —Julia Alvarez In this searing memoir, Jaquira Díaz writes fiercely and eloquently of her challenging girlhood and triumphant coming of age. While growing up in housing projects in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach, Díaz found herself caught between extremes. As her family split apart and her mother battled schizophrenia, she was supported by the love of her friends. As she longed for a family and home, her life was upended by violence. As she celebrated her Puerto Rican culture, she couldn’t find support for her burgeoning sexual identity. From her own struggles with depression and sexual assault to Puerto Rico’s history of colonialism, every page of Ordinary Girls vibrates with music and lyricism. Díaz writes with raw and refreshing honesty, triumphantly mapping a way out of despair toward love and hope to become her version of the girl she always wanted to be. Reminiscent of Tara Westover’s Educated, Kiese Laymon’s Heavy, Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club, and Terese Marie Mailhot’s Heart Berries, Jaquira Díaz’s memoir provides a vivid portrait of a life lived in (and beyond) the borders of Puerto Rico and its complicated history—and reads as electrically as a novel.