Hello Holland

Author : Beth Leipholtz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798685009517

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Hello, Holland by Beth Leipholtz Pdf

Hi mama (or dad!). I've been where you are. The darkness, the unknowns, the fear, the uncertainty -- everything that accompanies a hearing loss diagnosis. You may feel all of these things at once. You may ebb and flow between them. Or you may not know what you feel at all. And that is okay. When you are told your child has significant hearing loss, there is no right reaction. Tears may flow, or they may refuse to come. Anger may boil over, or it may fester. Grief can pave the way, or it can be pushed aside. We all process serious, life-altering news differently. My own family received that news on October 18, 2019. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime ago. In others, the pain and emotions are still fresh. Time is funny that way. My goal in sharing my son Cooper's story -- our story, really -- is to show you that you are truly never alone. This journey to Holland (hang in there, I'll get to the relevancy of this) can feel like a lonely one at the beginning. But when you find acceptance, when you open your heart, there is so much beauty to be found along the way.

Author : Kevin Cook
Publisher : Kemper Conseil Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Dutch language
ISBN : 9076542333

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Dubbel Dutch by Kevin Cook Pdf

Het accent van dit boek ligt op aspecten die in de meeste cursussen Nederlands als tweede taal onvoldoende uitgelegd of zelfs helemaal genegeerd worden. Veelgebruikte woorden uit het dagelijkse leven worden op een vaak humoristische wijze verklaard. De handleiding is in de eerste plaats vanuit het standpunt van Engelstaligen geschreven, maar is ook bruikbaar voor anderstaligen met een goede kennis van het Engels en een vergevorderde kennis van het Nederlands.

Author : Perry Luntz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-22
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781118051276

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Whiskey and Spirits For Dummies by Perry Luntz Pdf

You are invited to join in appreciating this family of noble beverages, step-by-step, flavor-by-flavor Would you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor them. Ever wonder why the Irish spell it “whiskey” and the Scottish “whisky”? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys — or “dark” spirits — originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You’ll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You’ll also discover how to: Become a sophisticated taster Shop for the best spirits Select the right mixers Use spirits in cooking Make ten classic cocktails Choose and taste cordials and liqueurs Know the nutrients in one serving of each type of distilled spirit Present spirits to guests Set up tasting events at home This thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that all include at least one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across the United States, Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies will give you the knowledge and hands-on guidance you need to become a connoisseur of such greats as fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time!

Author : Sax Rohmer
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 7202 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786560414

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Delphi Collected Works of Sax Rohmer (Illustrated) by Sax Rohmer Pdf

Sax Rohmer, the pen name of Arthur Sarsfield Ward, was an internationally popular British writer, most famous for creating the sinister Chinese criminal genius Fu Manchu, the hero-villain of many novels. This comprehensive eBook presents Rohmer’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Rohmer’s life and works * Concise introductions to the famous novels and other texts * All 13 Fu Manchu novels, with individual contents tables * Special Fu Manchu and Sumuru Series table of contents * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Rare Fu Manchu stories * Includes Rohmer’s rare non-fiction work on the occult, ‘The Romance of Sorcery’, – available in no other collection * UPDATED with 9 more books, including the complete 5-novel Sumuru series, first time in digital print * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Dr. Fu-Manchu Series The Sumuru Series The Novels The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu (1913) The Sins of Séverac Bablon (1914) The Yellow Claw (1915) The Devil Doctor (1916) The Si-Fan Mysteries (1917) Brood of the Witch-Queen (1918) The Orchard of Tears (1918) The Quest of the Sacred Slipper (1919) Dope: A Story of Chinatown and the Drug Traffic (1919) The Golden Scorpion (1919) The Green Eyes of Bâst (1919) Bat-Wing (1921) Fire-Tongue (1921) Gray Face (1924) Day the World Ended (1930) Daughter of Fu Manchu (1931) The Mask of Fu Manchu (1931) Fu Manchu’s Bride (1933) The Trail of Fu Manchu (1934) The Bat Flies Low (1935) President Fu Manchu (1936) The Drums of Fu Manchu (1939) The Island of Fu Manchu (1941) Seven Sins (1943) Shadow of Fu Manchu (1948) Nude in Mink (1950) Sumuru (1951) The Fire Goddess (1952) Return of Sumuru (1954) Sinister Madonna (1956) Re-Enter Fu Manchu (1957) Emperor Fu Manchu (1959) The Short Story Collections Exploits of Captain O’Hagan (1916) Tales of Secret Egypt (1918) The Dream Detective, Being Some Account of the Methods of Moris Klaw (1920) The Haunting of Low Fennel (1920) Tales of Chinatown (1922) Fu Manchu Stories (1952-59) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Non-Fiction The Romance of Sorcery (1914)

Author : Ariele Sieling
Publisher : Ariele Sieling
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Driftless by Ariele Sieling Pdf

Kaia has won the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to intern at the Globe Center under the tutelage of John, one of the most brilliant scientists and mathematicians in the world. But the moment she sets foot inside the building, she realizes it won’t be easy. John has his fingers in nearly every project, and plans to drag her along with him. To top off her first day, a group of thieves infiltrates the building, seeking to steal a specific Door—a portal that can travel somewhere else in the universe—and John, Kaia, and Clyde, the newest security officer at the Globe, end up smack dab in the middle of the chaos. Meanwhile, on the other side of the universe, Holland, Admiral of a Zirian colony fleet traveling to a newly discovered planet, has just woken up from stasis to discover that her brother is dead, as are many of the colonists who were traveling with her, and her fleet is infected by a very odd digital virus. Somehow, Holland has to get her fleet back on track, while at the same time, Kaia and John have to manage the chaos back home. And the consequences of failure could mean the end of Holland’s fleet, and possibly the end of their entire civilization. This portal fiction novel is the third book in the Zirian Chronicles series. Content warnings can be found on the copyright page.

Author : Michael Rogers
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244366278

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Madora's Prophecy by Michael Rogers Pdf

Author : George Harmon Coxe
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781453233443

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The Frightened Fiancée by George Harmon Coxe Pdf

A jilted lover finds himself implicated in a murderDIVWhen John Holland proposed to his girlfriend, Tracy, she imposed a 31-day waiting period before they could see each other again. It’s day 30, and Holland travels to her Long Island home for their reunion, only to receive the shock of his life when he meets Tracy’s fiancé, Roger Drake. Tracy’s mother invites Holland to stay there and win back Tracy’s love, and within a few hours, Drake is dead./divDIV /divDIVAs it turns out, Drake was a private detective hired by Tracy as a test for her beloved—and it looks like Holland failed. Meanwhile, Drake’s boss, hardnosed detective Sam Crombie, descends on the home, looking to avenge his comrade./div

Author : Karel Margry
Publisher : After the Battle
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399076418

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Market Garden Then and Now Boxed Set by Karel Margry Pdf

Both volumes of Operation 'Market Garden' Then and Now in a presentation slip case.

Author : Aly Stiles
Publisher : Aly Stiles
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tracing Holland by Aly Stiles Pdf

I didn’t deserve a second chance, so what am I supposed to do with the one I got? Callie asked if I was ready. But ready for what? The spotlight? The music? The reality that who I was is going to attack the very fabric of who I am now? No one knows I’m a different person. Well, except the two most important people in my life, a.k.a. the only reason I might have a chance at pulling off the comeback I never saw coming. Then again, that was before fellow rocker Holland Drake crashed into my life. I didn’t ask for her. Heaven knows she didn’t ask for me. No one could blame her for being wary of me, but sometimes it’s not about what makes sense. It’s learning you have a choice when it feels like you don’t. It’s believing even the worst past can still have a future. Most of all, it’s forcing yourself to confront the blessing that often feels like a curse: You’re still alive. You’re still significant. You’re once again Luke Craven, lead singer of Night Shifts Black. (Please note this book addresses depression and suicide in a compassionate, realistic manner.)

Author : Carol Weston
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307488114

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Melanie Martin Goes Dutch by Carol Weston Pdf

Written by the advice columnist of Girls’ Life magazine, this hilarious companion to The Diary of Melanie Martin finds Melanie off to Holland–with her best friend! Dear Diary, You will never ever believe this! It is too good to be true!! Guess who is going with us to Amster Amster Dam Dam Dam? Cecily! Since Cecily’s mom is having surgery, Melanie’s parents invite Cecily on their family trip to Holland. Melanie thinks having her best friend along will be terrific. But things don’t go exactly as expected. First Melanie loses her luggage, and soon it looks like she’ll lose Cecily’s friendship. But Holland isn’t a total disaster. Along the way, Melanie learns to look through the eyes of van Gogh, Vermeer, and Anne Frank. Soon she discovers that being a good friend means seeing the world through your best friend’s eyes, too.

Author : Paul Williams
Publisher : Forge Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781466866058

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Evil Empire by Paul Williams Pdf

On June 26, 1996, an international outcry was heard over the assassination of Irish journalist Veronica Guerin, gunned down by Ireland's most vicious gang. It was the first European case of what the police called "narco-terrorism," where drug syndicates use terror tactics against individuals and states to protect their interests. The hit would change European police tactics forever and make the law enforcement community realize that this problem was no longer confined to the third world. Ruthless godfather John Gilligan controlled a colossal drug empire and a mob of Dublin gangland's most dangerous criminals. Violence and the threat of murder kept terrified witnesses silent and other gangsters in fear. Gilligan thought himself above the law--and never managed to figure out that there was a line between what gangsters can and cannot do. In Evil Empire Paul Williams tells the chilling inside story of Gilligan's rise to power, his savage gang, and the truth about the terrifying murder that shocked the world. Also shown is the behind-the-scenes drama of the dedicated police squad that waged an unprecedented four-year war to smash "Factory" John's Evil Empire. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Barbara Paul
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504032537

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Full Frontal Murder by Barbara Paul Pdf

A cutthroat Manhattan custody battle leads to kidnapping and murder Rita Galloway is leaving a puppet show when a stranger sprints up to her and snatches her son, Bobby, from her arms. She screams for help, and Bobby is able to wriggle out of the man’s grip, but the would-be kidnapper escapes without a trace. It would be just another ordinary Manhattan street crime if it weren’t for Rita’s estranged husband, heir to one of the wealthiest corporations in New York City. Rita’s convinced he paid to have his son kidnapped and will stop at nothing until he has the boy. When NYPD lieutenant Marian Larch is assigned to keep an eye on Bobby, she’s not surprised when the conflict turns bloody. And when people connected with the case begin dying, she finds herself dragged into the spotlight—and worries she may be the next victim. Full Frontal Murder is the 7th book in the Marian Larch Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Author : Sax Rohmer
Publisher : Titan Books (US, CA)
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857686794

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Fu-Manchu: The Shadow of Fu-Manchu by Sax Rohmer Pdf

World War II has ended. The United States is locked in a Cold War with the Eastern Bloc. It’s the time of mutually assured destruction, yet the atomic bomb isn’t the only weapon to fear. And the Soviets have another enemy with whom to contend. Dr. Morris Craig has developed an energy weapon with the potential for unlimited destruction—whoever controls it could tip the balance of global power. The quest for Craig’s invention once again brings Fu-Manchu to New York City, his mission to prevent the Communists from acquiring the device. But who can keep it out of the hands of the Devil Doctor himself?

Author : Joelle Sterling
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781593094935

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Forbidden Feast by Joelle Sterling Pdf

Bestselling author Joelle Sterling concludes her vampire trilogy as a young woman must decide between love and saving her world. In the town of Frombleton, government and law enforcement are run by vampires, and humans can’t get justice—particularly after the sun goes down. Holland Manning has been studying witchcraft at the elite Stoneham Academy. Having reached the rare pinnacle of Witch of the First Order, Holland is the only human who has the power to thwart the vampires’ heinous designs. She alone can save the town’s residents. While devising a plan to overthrow the vampire regime, Holland is appalled to discover that another threat to humans has found its way to Frombleton: a growing band of ravenous zombies are prowling the streets, devouring the vampire’s food source and challenging their seat of power. And to Holland’s horror, at the helm of the marauding flesh eaters is the recently returned love of her life, Jonas! No matter who wins, the human race is doomed unless Holland can make the arduous decision to choose victory over love.

Author : Aidan Levy
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780912777030

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Patti Smith on Patti Smith by Aidan Levy Pdf

From the moment Patti Smith burst onto the scene, chanting "Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine," the irreverent opening line to Horses, her 1975 debut album, the punk movement had found its dissident intellectual voice. Yet outside the recording studio—Smith has released eleven studio albums—the punk poet laureate has been perhaps just as revelatory and rhapsodic in interviews, delivering off-the-cuff jeremiads that emboldened a generation of disaffected youth and imparting hard-earned life lessons. With her characteristic blend of bohemian intellectualism, antiauthoritarian poetry, and unflagging optimism, Smith gave them hope in the transcendent power of art. In interviews, Smith is unfiltered and startlingly present, and prescient, preaching a gospel bound to shock or inspire. Each interview is part confession, part call-and-response sermon with the interviewer. And there have been some legendary interviewers: William S. Burroughs, Thurston Moore (of Sonic Youth), and novelist Jonathan Lethem. Her interview archive serves as a compelling counternarrative to the albums and books. Initially, interviewing Patti Smith was a censorship liability. Contemptuous of staid rules of decorum, no one knew what she might say, whether they were getting the romantic, swooning for Lorca and Blake, or the firebrand with no respect for an on-air seven-second delay. Patti Smith on Patti Smith is a compendium of profound and reflective moments in the life of one of the most insightful and provocative artists working today.