The Broke Diaries

Author : Angela Nissel
Publisher : Villard
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001-06-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780375506703

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The Broke Diaries by Angela Nissel Pdf

“People always say I’m going to look back on these days and laugh — why put it off?” When Angela Nissel found herself struggling financially while in college, instead of sulking, she decided to entertain herself by creating an online journal that chronicled her day-to-day trials and tribulations. Written with humor and intelligence, her “Broke Diary” quickly found an audience as people wrote to Angela to empathize with, console, and laugh with her about her experiences and even share their own. The Broke Diaries is the first complete compilation of her experiences, written in a voice that is funny, unique, and dead-on. On buying ramen noodles: I am sooooooo embarassed. I only have 33 cents. I (please don’t laugh) put the money on the counter and quickly attempt to dash out with my Chicken Flavored Salt Noodles. The guy calls me back! I look up instinctively, I should have run . . . Why didn’t I run???!! He tells me the noodles are 35 cents. I try to apologize sincerely. I thought the sign said 33 cents yesterday, so that’s all I brought with me. Could he wait while I ran home and get the 2 cents? I show him my student I.D. to let him know I am not a thief. He shakes his head and motions either for me to get the hell out of his store and never come back again or get the money as do come back. I don’t know. He said something like “Nyeh” and swiped his hand in my direction. I can’t translate hand motions well. The noodles: tasty!!!

Author : Mahmoda Sultana
Publisher : WHERE INDIA WRITES PUBLICATION
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Broken Diaries by Mahmoda Sultana Pdf

This book we are publishing to create an opportunity to collect all the Great Writers from the corner of the country. We are just trying to honour the writers as the best 12 writers with little efforts by selecting them over more than 1000 writers from various places of the country and we congratulate them for their overwhelming victory in life, and we wish for the versatility of the co-authors work, the phenomenal crafting of words! On behalf of writer In this book, we offer our thoughts, our emotions, our suffering, our misery for creating this masterpiece of the anthology and giving our good wishes to every upcoming writer who chooses their passion despite those darkest time and even when a platform is not given to them. May our emotions through this book bring more people to support all the writers and to those who belong to art

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781442480940

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Jay's Journal by Anonymous Pdf

Originally published: New York: Times Books, 1979.

Author : Scot Peacock
Publisher : Contemporary Authors
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0787645966

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Contemporary Authors by Scot Peacock Pdf

Your students and users will find biographical information on approximately 300 modern writers in this volume of Contemporary Authors(R).

Author : Angela Nissel
Publisher : Villard
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307416094

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Mixed by Angela Nissel Pdf

“Tell anyone who asks that you’re half-black and half-white, just like David Hasselhoff from Knight Rider.”–Angela’s mother “Love has no color,” insist Angela Nissel’ s parents, but does it have a clue? In this candid, funny, and poignant memoir, Angela recounts growing up biracial in Philadelphia–moving back and forth between black inner-city schools and white prep schools–where her racial ambiguity and doomed attempts to blend in dog her teen years. Once in college, Angela experiments with black activism (hoping to find clarity in extremism), capitalizes on her “exotic” look at a strip club, and ends up with a major case of the blues (aka, a racial identity problem). Yet Angela is never down for the count. After moving to Los Angeles, she discovers that being multiracial is anything but simple, especially in terms of dating and romance. By turns a comedy of errors and a moving coming-of-age chronicle, Mixed traces one woman’s unforgettable journey to self-acceptance and belonging. Praise for Mixed "Mixed is a hilarious must-read for anyone searching for the enchanting path to self-discovery. Angela Nissel's precise account of living the mixed race experience not only hit home with me, but the journey is deliciously enlightening and heart-rending at the same time. It's a journey well worth taking."­—Halle Berry “I love Angela Nissel's writing. Reading Mixed was like getting a letter from a best friend I forgot I had. How ironic that a book written by someone who felt like no one "got" her will surely be one of those rare books everyone gets- black, white, both, neither. Hilarious, sweet, and honest, Mixed is the perfect read if you've ever felt like the one standing on the outside­—and let's face it, who hasn't?"­—Jill Soloway, author of Tiny Ladies in Shiny Pants "If David Sedaris was a straight biracial female, this is the book he'd write. This book is so funny I've already started telling people I helped Angela write it."­—Bill Lawrence, creator of Scrubs “Nissel is humorous, poignant, and proud yet also empathetic and generous as she recounts her constant struggle to answer the perennial question persons of mixed race seem required to ask of themselves in our society–where do I fit in?.... All readers stand to learn from her account.”—Booklist “Colorful anecdotes, marvelous dialogue and a thoughtful narrative make this memoir a delight.”­—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501157868

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Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous Pdf

Hurt people hurt people. Say there was a novel in which Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer’s assistant and, somehow, they met in Bright Lights, Big City. He’s blinded by love. She by ambition. Diary of an Oxygen Thief is an honest, hilarious, and heartrending novel, but above all, a very realistic account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.

Author : Charles Hamilton
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813181530

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The Hitler Diaries by Charles Hamilton Pdf

Now for the first time, the complete expose of the most daring and successful forgery of all time. For seven days in April 1983, the sensational discovery of Hitler's sixty-two volumes of secret diaries dominated the news headlines of the world. Scholars hailed the diaries as the greatest find of the century, a historical bonanza that would entirely alter our views of Hitler and the Third Reich. Shocked readers followed daily installments showing that Hitler knew nothing about the Holocaust. Then, in an abrupt reversal, the diaries were proved to be bogus!

Author : Carlin Comm
Publisher : Carlin Comm
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780615290829

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Desert Storm Diaries by Carlin Comm Pdf

From mind numbing boredom one moment to being absolutely scared to death the next Life at sea is always interesting! The men and women of the Navy's HC-5 "Providers", Detachment 4, while deployed on the T-AE-26 Kilauea, set records, got awards, and had some fun too! Start with helicopters hovering with explosive cargo, mix in some truly lunatic fork lift drivers, maybe grab a couple hours of sleep, if you're lucky, have some great food and terrible coffee, grab your Walkman and your gas mask, we'll enjoy surreal sunsets, and oh yeah, don't forget we're in a War Zone! Its an Adventure, just like the Navy promised! Told from the perspective of an aircraft mechanic who was just doing his best to hold things together, you'll feel the salt spray on your face as the rotor wash threatens to blow you over the edge. This book is dedicated to all the people back home, who wrote the letters and let us know they hadn't forgotten us. Thanks for the mail!

Author : Alison Hart
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375892547

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Horse Diaries #2: Bell's Star by Alison Hart Pdf

Vermont, 1850s Bell’s Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever. Here is Star’s story . . . in his own words. With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout—both by real horse owners—Horse Diaries are the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

Author : Emily Nunn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451674200

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The Comfort Food Diaries by Emily Nunn Pdf

A former "New Yorker" editor chronicles her quest to overcome the convergence of the sudden loss of her brother, being dumped by her fiancé, and being evicted from her apartment by cooking her way across the country while staying with friends and family.

Author : Gabrielle Selz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : ART
ISBN : 9780520310711

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Light on Fire by Gabrielle Selz Pdf

"A groundbreaking biography of Sam Francis, one of the celebrated artists of the twentieth century, and the American painter who brought the vocabulary of abstract expressionism to Paris. Drawing on exclusive interviews and private correspondence, Gabrielle Selz traces the complex life of this magnetic, globe-trotting artist who first learned to paint as a former air-corps pilot encased in a full-body cast for three years. Selz writes an intimate portrait of a mesmerizing character, a man who sought to resolve in art the contradictions he couldn't resolve in life"--

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography
ISBN : UOM:39015064845343

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Newsmakers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ginger Wilson,Kalyn Johnson,Tracey Lewis,Karla Lightfoot
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-24
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780307432940

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The BAP Handbook by Ginger Wilson,Kalyn Johnson,Tracey Lewis,Karla Lightfoot Pdf

"Finally, a book about the Black American Princess! If you're already a BAP or just want to act like one, this book is for you!" — E. Lynn Harris, author of Not a Day Goes By In the bestselling tradition of The Official Preppy Handbook, here is a must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her. Black American Princess: 1 : a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family 2 : an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement 3 : BAP (acronym) : colloquial expression 4 : an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less. Drawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada, The Black American Princess Handbook offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at this exclusive lifestyle. Your total guide to BAP speak, BAP style, and BAP history, this one-of-a-kind book explains everything you ever wanted know about living the BAP life–from breaking in a shop-a-phobic dad to planning a magical BAP debutante ball. In addition, you'll learn why a true BAP cleans her house before the housekeeper arrives, what to do if your Baby BAP wants to play sports, and whether it's OK for a relative to sing "I Believe I Can Fly" at a BAP wedding. Also featuring spot-the-BAP checklists, suggestions for top BAP colleges, a Who's Who of famous BAPs, a glossary (including essential French phrases), actual diary entries and e-mails from BAPS of all ages, and crucial chapters such as "It's High Noon-Do You Know Where Your Groove Is?" The Black American Princess Handbook is destined to become a coveted treasure for BAPs worldwide. And, published just in time for graduation, it's sure to be at the top of every BAP's shopping list.

Author : Janine A. Morris
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780758285201

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Diva Diaries by Janine A. Morris Pdf

Dakota, Chrasey, and Jordan have been best friends since college. Now they're about to discover their wild school days have nothing on the dramas of adulthood. . . As friends, Dakota, Chrasey, and Jordan are alike and dissimilar in many ways. Dakota is the only single one in the group. She and Jordan both thrive on their high-powered careers--and the men in their lives almost always come second. But when Dakota's boyfriend becomes more than she can handle, she realized that strength in the boardroom does not translate to the bedroom. Chrasey and Jordan have marriage in common--and the temptation to have an affair with two irresistible men. Now these three friends who have been through the best and worst times together, will have to rely on their strong bonds and trust the truth that lies buried deep within their hearts to discover who they really are--and find the life they've been waiting for all along. . . "I felt like I was experiencing one of my own girls' nights out." --Lala, MTV VJ "More juicy drama than any reality show. . ..Janine writes for the everyday diva in all of us." --Miss Info, author of Bling, Bling: Hip Hops Crown Jewels, Hot 97 Jock, Vibe columnist

Author : Daniel Handler
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-27
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781443401913

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Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler Pdf

Min Green and Ed Slaterton have broken up, so Min is writing Ed a letter and giving him a box. Inside the box is why they broke up. A movie ticket from their first date, a comb from the motel room they shared and every other memento collected over the course of a giddy, intimate, heartbreaking relationship. Item after item is illustrated and accounted for, and then the box, like a girlfriend, will be dumped. Why We Broke Up is a sincere and moving portrait of first love, first heartbreak and all the firsts in between. Min’s smart, sharp, devastatingly honest voice is one of the most memorable in contemporary young adult literature.