The Honeybee Emeralds

Author : Amy Tector
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781684427598

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The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector Pdf

A 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Best First Novel “Debut novelist Tector captures European life and her characters beautifully as she interweaves the perspectives of four women seeking fulfillment and success in this satisfying adventure. Keep an eye on this author.” —Booklist Alice Ahmadi has never been certain of where she belongs. When she discovers a famed emerald necklace while interning at a struggling Parisian magazine, she is plunged into a glittering world of diamonds and emeralds, courtesans and spies, and the long-buried secrets surrounding the necklace and its glamorous former owners. When Alice realizes the mysterious Honeybee Emeralds could be her chance to save the magazine, she recruits her friends Lily and Daphne to form the “Fellowship of the Necklace.” Together, they set out to uncover the romantic history of the gems. Through diaries, letters, and investigations through the winding streets and iconic historic landmarks of Paris, the trio begins to unravel more than just the secrets of the necklace’s obsolete past. Along the way, Lily and Daphne’s relationships are challenged, tempered, and changed. Lily faces her long-standing attraction to a friend, who has achieved the writing success that eluded her. Daphne confronts her failing relationship with her husband, while also facing simmering problems in her friendship with Lily. And, at last, Alice finds her place in the world―although one mystery still remains: how did the Honeybee Emeralds go from the neck of American singer Josephine Baker during the Roaring Twenties to the basement of a Parisian magazine?

Author : Fethullah Gülen
Publisher : Tughra Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1932099239

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Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism by Fethullah Gülen Pdf

The origin of Sufism -- Self criticism; Reflection; Privacy and seclusion; Heart; Hope or expectation; Asceticism. People follow the Sufi path when they sense that Islam has a deeper dimension. The resulting self-purification leads to this inner dimension of Islamic rituals, a deeper understanding of the Divine acts, and a greater knowledge and love of Him. After this, God draws the novice to Himself. With the help of a spiritual guide, the novice begins the life-long journey back to God. This continual process of spiritual development along a path of the innate human poverty, helplessness, and powerlessness before God is undertaken in the knowledge that everything comes from God. Each novice does what is necessary to grow spiritually, and God bestows the appropriate blessings and stations. "The highest aim of creation and its most sublime result is belief in God. The most exalted rank of humanity is knowledge of God. The most radiant happiness and sweetest bounty for jinn and humanity is love of God contained within the knowledge of God; the purest joy for the human spirit and the purest delight for the human heart is spiritual ecstasy contained within the love of God. Indeed, all true happiness, pure joy, sweet bounties, and unclouded pleasure are contained within the knowledge and love of God." And Sufism is the school where people can realise the highest aim of creation.

Author : Amy Tector
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781684428854

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The Foulest Things by Amy Tector Pdf

Get ready for a thrilling new mystery series from the author of The Honeybee Emeralds. Ottawa, January 2010. Canada’s historic Dominion Archives. Junior archivist Jess Novak is struggling to find her footing in her new role. Her colleagues undermine her, her boss hates her, and her only romantic prospect hides a whiskey bottle in his desk. Desperate to make a good impression, Jess’s luck begins to change when she discovers a series of mysterious letters chronicling life in Paris at the start of the Great War. Thinking she has landed her ticket to career advancement, Jess dives into research in Dominion’s art vault, where she stumbles upon the body of one of her colleagues. As if finding a corpse isn’t frightening enough, Jess soon notices she is being stalked by a menacing figure. It’s only when Jess makes the connection between the letters, the murder, and a priceless Rembrandt that she realizes just how high the stakes are. Can Jess salvage her career, unravel a World War I–era mystery, shake off her ominous stalker, solve a murder, and—oh yeah—save her own life before it’s too late?

Author : Brock Clarke
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781643750149

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Who Are You, Calvin Bledsoe? by Brock Clarke Pdf

“This exuberant comic novel—involving explosions, secret agents, religious fanatics and a hapless narrator dragged around Europe by his long-lost aunt—is also a sly theological exploration of fate and predestination.” —The New York Times Book Review Calvin Bledsoe has never grown up. His mother, an internationally known theologian, was the dominant force in his life—so much so that he never left home, even when he married. Now she is gone, and at her funeral, Calvin meets an aunt he never knew existed, who immediately takes charge of his life and whisks him off to Europe for a grand adventure. As Calvin and his aunt traverse the continent, it becomes apparent that her clandestine behavior is leading him into danger. Facing a menagerie of antiquities thieves, secret agents, and religious fanatics, as well as an ex-wife who is stalking him, Calvin begins to suspect there might be some meaning behind the madness. Is he the person he thought he was? Is anyone ever who they appear to be? But there’s little time for soul-searching, as Calvin first has to figure out why he has been kidnapped, why his aunt has disappeared, and who the hell burned down his house in Maine.

Author : Michael Regan
Publisher : Essential Library
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 153211317X

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Bringing Back Our Tundra by Michael Regan Pdf

Explains why the tundra is at risk, and shares the ways people are combating tundra destruction due to the oil and mining industries.

Author : Anna Romer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781922052414

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Thornwood House by Anna Romer Pdf

When you’re all that stands between the murderous past and the fate of those you love, how far would you go to save them? When Audrey Kepler inherits an abandoned homestead in rural Queensland, she jumps at the chance to escape her loveless existence in the city and make a fresh start. In a dusty back room of the old house, she discovers the crumbling photo of a handsome World War Two medic – Samuel Riordan, the homestead’s former occupant – and soon finds herself becoming obsessed with him. But as Audrey digs deeper into Samuel’s story, she discovers he was accused of bashing to death a young woman on his return from the war in 1946. When she learns about other unexplained deaths in recent years – one of them a young woman with injuries echoing those of the first victim – she begins to suspect that the killer is still very much alive. And now Audrey, thanks to her need to uncover the past, has provided him with good reason to want to kill again. An enthralling, haunting tale of obsession, love and courage

Author : Susan Korman
Publisher : HarperFestival
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 006125178X

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Bee Movie: The Junior Novel by Susan Korman Pdf

This novelization of the screenplay retells the entire story of the new CGI-animated feature film from DreamWorks, starring the voices of Jerry Seinfeld and Rene Zellweger, and scheduled for release in theaters on November 2. Includes an 8-page color insert.

Author : Thomas Masterman Winterbottom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1803
Category : Medicine
ISBN : HARVARD:32044089031991

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An Account of the Native Africans in the Neighbourhood of Sierra Leone by Thomas Masterman Winterbottom Pdf

Author : Michael Stadther
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Treasure hunt (Game)
ISBN : 0976061856

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Official Solution Book to a Treasure's Trove by Michael Stadther Pdf

Provides the solution for finding each of the twelve insect jewels which were hidden in different parts of the country from the clues that were given in the author's previous work "A Treasure's Trove, " and profiles the readers who found the jewels.

Author : Kim Hooper
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781684428014

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Ways the World Could End by Kim Hooper Pdf

A 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Best General Fiction Dave is a Dad with Asperger's. He sees the world differently than most, and he feels like he has no idea what he’s doing when it comes to raising his 15-year-old daughter, Cleo. She also feels like he has no idea what he’s doing, especially now that her mom is gone. They were both better off when Jana was around—Dave's wife, Cleo's mother. But now she's not, and they are left to figure out life on their own. Dave dedicates his attention to his newfound hobby of doomsday prepping, researching the various ways the world could end. Cleo feels like her world already has. Everything changes when neighbors move in, threatening their isolation in the hills of San Juan Capistrano. Cleo is intrigued by the new girl, Edie, and soon finds out the intrigue is mutual. Dave, not at all intrigued, is forced to come to terms with everything he cannot control. As they struggle to live in the present, both Dave and Cleo must dare to revisit the tragic past they share. What happened to Jana? Who was she, really? Who are they without her? Ways the World Could End is a story of grief, friendship, and love—the love between parents and children, between spouses, between teenagers, and between strangers. It is a story that requires us to consider the bounds of forgiveness, what we’re willing and not willing to forgive, and reminds us that often the hardest thing to forgive is ourselves.

Author : Jessica Redland
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781801624275

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Spring Tides at The Starfish Café by Jessica Redland Pdf

Discover the wonderfully uplifting Starfish Café series from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland. 'Heartbreakingly moving and yet beautifully uplifting, I cried for all the right reasons!' Jo Bartlett Welcome back to the Starfish Café - where you will find stunning views, delicious food and lifelong friendships. A new season... As winter turns to spring, Hollie - owner of The Starfish Café - is feeling content as she settles into her new life with her loving boyfriend, Jake, and their adorable dog Pickle. But when an unwelcome visitor threatens the future of her café, Hollie must stay strong to protect her family's legacy... A leap of faith... Emerging from an unhappy relationship, Tori finds herself with nowhere to stay and nobody to talk to. The long-hidden secrets of her past weigh heavily on her until a chance encounter with Finley, struggling to come to terms with his own secrets, provides an opportunity to open up. Can she find the strength to stop hiding from her past and face up to her family? Especially when that would mean letting her guard down and learning to trust again... A fresh start...? Little do Hollie and Tori know that their lives are about to collide at The Starfish Café and they may be able to help each other with a fresh start. After all, with good friends in your life, nothing is impossible... Million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland welcomes you back to the stunning Starfish Café, for another emotional but uplifting read of friendship, family and community. Praise for the Starfish Café series 'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen J Rolfe 'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope - You will fall in love with this beautiful Christmas story' Sandy Barker 'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran 'A warm-hearted and beautiful book. Jessica Redland doesn’t shy away from the fact that life can be very difficult, but she reminds us that we all can find love, hope and joy again.' Sian O'Gorman Praise for Jessica Redland: 'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May 'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain 'There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett ‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects.’ Sarah Bennett on the Hedgehog Hollow series 'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge on the Hedgehog Hollow series 'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet 'A heart-warming ride that navigates broken hearts and painful secrets, but ultimately restores your faith in the power of love.' Jenni Keer on Healing Hearts at Bumblebee Barn 'A heartwarming story of true friendship, love and romance set in the gorgeous backdrop of the Lakes. A cosy hug of a read that left me feeling warm inside.’ Julie Caplin on The Start of Something Wonderful 'A heartwarming story set in a beautiful location... Love, friendship and the power of letting go are all covered in this gorgeous story.' Katie Ginger on The Start of Something Wonderful

Author : Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : IND:30000007148673

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The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace Pdf

Author : Thomas De Witt Talmage
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Fiction
ISBN : NYPL:33433074787254

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Around the Tea-table by Thomas De Witt Talmage Pdf

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465600622

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The Olive Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Pdf

Twenty-nine tales from the folklore of Turkey, India, Denmark, Armenia, and the Sudan.

Author : Molly Emma Aitken
Publisher : Philip Wilson Publishers, Limited
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : UOM:39015058894208

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When Gold Blossoms by Molly Emma Aitken Pdf