The Sirens Of Soleil City

Author : Sarah C. Johns
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593730485

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The Sirens of Soleil City by Sarah C. Johns Pdf

Three generations of women learn to own their mistakes and rebuild their bonds as they prepare to compete in the South Florida Senior Synchronized Swimming Competition. “A witty, touching story of resilience, forgiveness, complicated family dynamics, and second chances.”—Deepa Varadarajan, author of Late Bloomers West Palm Beach, 1999. A phone call summons fifty-eight-year-old Cherie Anderson from a frozen Minnesota to help her two mothers: Dale, the mother who left her when she was five and is facing eviction from her budget-apartment complex, Soleil City, and Marlys, the mother who raised her from that moment on—and who’s now dying, but won’t admit it to her daughter. Cherie seeks a reason to stay in town long enough to give Dale the help she’s finally asked for and Marlys the help she clearly needs. And she must find a project to distract her pregnant daughter, Laura, whose marriage has fallen apart just weeks before her due date. The South Florida Senior Synchronized Swimming Competition seems to be the answer. The publicity from winning the contest, along with the ten-thousand-dollar prize money, could help save Soleil City. With Laura, who used to captain a dance team, as their coach, they’ve got a fighting chance. And with everyone else preoccupied by the competition, Cherie can focus on saving Marlys before it’s too late. Over the course of a month in an apartment complex filled with feisty, funny, strong-willed women in their seventies, four women who make up an uneasy family will realize that in life, and motherhood, there isn’t good and bad. There’s only trying to get it right.

Author : Bob Harper
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780804178600

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Skinny Meals by Bob Harper Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Bob Harper, the bestselling author of The Skinny Rules and Jumpstart to Skinny and the star of NBC’s ongoing smash reality show The Biggest Loser, comes 100 delicious new recipes (all of them under 330 calories!), a month of new menu plans, and indispensable shopping lists and cooking tips that all follow Bob’s practical strategies for getting thin! THE TASTIEST MEALS FOR HELPING YOU LOSE WEIGHT—FAST! In The Skinny Rules, super-motivator Bob Harper introduced the twenty nonnegotiable eating and lifestyle principles that pave the way to quick and permanent weight loss. Since then, thousands of fans asked for more guidance and inspiration! Skinny Meals answers the call, delivering 100 new Skinny Rules–abiding recipes (all of them under 350 calories!) and a month’s worth of new menu plans that will satisfy you at every meal. From an Apple Pie Shake for breakfast to Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce for dinner, Bob has done all the tricky calorie, protein, carb, sodium, and fiber counting so you can meet his Rules goals without even thinking about them! With easy, prepare-ahead strategies, handy shopping lists, and cooking tips, Skinny Meals is your ultimate guide to slimming down and staying fit. Just shop, chop, and enjoy! Praise for Skinny Meals “Skinny Meals rocked my world. . . . It’s not just a how-to book. It includes so many yummy food ideas that . . . it’s easy to get through the day without feeling like you’re denying yourself. . . . I may have found the diet book that changes my life.”—Books for Better Living

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Casinos
ISBN : CORNELL:31924100297526

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Casino City's Global Gaming Almanac by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sally Franson
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780399592034

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A Lady's Guide to Selling Out by Sally Franson Pdf

With “elements of The Bold Type, Mad Men, and The Devil Wears Prada” (Entetainment Weekly), a young woman navigates a tricky twenty-first-century career—and the trickier question of who she wants to be—in this savagely wise debut novel Casey Pendergast is losing her way. Once a book-loving English major, Casey lands a job at a top ad agency that highly values her ability to tell a good story. Her best friend thinks she’s a sellout, but Casey tells herself that she’s just paying the bills—and she can’t help that she has champagne taste. When her hard-to-please boss assigns her to a top-secret campaign that pairs literary authors with corporations hungry for upmarket cachet, Casey is both excited and skeptical. But as she crisscrosses America, wooing her former idols, she’s shocked at how quickly they compromise their integrity: A short-story writer leaves academia to craft campaigns for a plus-size clothing chain, a reclusive nature writer signs away her life’s work to a manufacturer of granola bars. When she falls in love with one of her authors, Casey can no longer ignore her own nagging doubts about the human cost of her success. By the time the year’s biggest book festival rolls around in Las Vegas, it will take every ounce of Casey’s moxie to undo the damage—and, hopefully, save her own soul. Told in an unforgettable voice, with razor-sharp observations about everything from feminism to pop culture to social media, A Lady’s Guide to Selling Out is the story of a young woman untangling the contradictions of our era and trying to escape the rat race—by any means necessary. Praise for A Lady’s Guide to Selling Out “Bitingly funny . . . [Sally] Franson’s snappy debut nimbly skewers the high-flying world of advertising and romance in the age of social media. . . . Franson’s irresistibly flawed heroine holds her own as she strives to find honesty, meaning, and even love in a demanding world, resulting in an addictive, escapist novel.”—Publishers Weekly “A high-spirited heroine loses herself in a vortex of modern striving in this debut novel. . . . Come for the hilarious narration, stay for the whirlwind plot, luxuriate in the satirical gleam.”—Kirkus Reviews “A wry, observant take on career success and ambition.”—New York Post “A book lover is torn between a cushy gig and . . . well, her soul, basically.”—Cosmopolitan

Author : David Stratton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756674199

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Las Vegas by David Stratton Pdf

With beautifully commissioned photographs, and spectacular aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have been updated to include: expanded hotel & restaurant listings, better maps, enhanced itineraries, and easier-to-read print! Fully Revised and Updated!

Author : Leeds (England). Leisure Services Committee,Leeds (England). City Art Gallery
Publisher : Leeds City
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Art
ISBN : UCAL:B3822088

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Leeds City Art Galleries Concise Catalogue by Leeds (England). Leisure Services Committee,Leeds (England). City Art Gallery Pdf

Author : Darran Anderson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780226470306

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Imaginary Cities by Darran Anderson Pdf

How can we understand the infinite variety of cities? Darran Anderson seems to exhaust all possibilities in this work of creative nonfiction. Drawing inspiration from Marco Polo and Italo Calvino, Anderson shows that we have much to learn about ourselves by looking not only at the cities we have built, but also at the cities we have imagined. Anderson draws on literature (Gustav Meyrink, Franz Kafka, Jaroslav Hasek, and James Joyce), but he also looks at architectural writings and works by the likes of Bruno Taut and Walter Gropius, Medieval travel memoirs from the Middle East, mid-twentieth-century comic books, Star Trek, mythical lands such as Cockaigne, and the works of Claude Debussy. Anderson sees the visionary architecture dreamed up by architects, artists, philosophers, writers, and citizens as wedded to the egalitarian sense that cities are for everyone. He proves that we must not be locked into the structures that exclude ordinary citizens--that cities evolve and that we can have input. As he says: "If a city can be imagined into being, it can be re-imagined as well.”

Author : Walter Kempowski
Publisher : Granta Books
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781847087225

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All for Nothing by Walter Kempowski Pdf

In January 1945, the German army is retreating from the Russian advance. Germans are fleeing the occupied territories in their thousands, in cars and carts and on foot. But in a rural East Prussian manor house, the wealthy von Globig family seals itself off from the world. Protected from the deprivation and chaos around them, they make no preparations to leave until a decision to harbour a stranger for the night begins their undoing. Finally joining the great trek west, the remaining members of the family face at last the catastrophic consequences of the war. Profoundly evocative of the period, sympathetic yet painfully honest about the motivations of its characters, All for Nothing is a devastating portrait of the complicities and denials of the German people as the Third Reich comes to an end.

Author : Miek Bruno,Kerry Sparks
Publisher : Crown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780770435943

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Hello, My Name Is Pabst by Miek Bruno,Kerry Sparks Pdf

Finally, for alternaparents everywhere, the baby-naming book that will ensure that your baby has the coolest, most unique name on the playground. Ashley and Jaden? Over. Atari, Bedford, Sailor, Puma? Oh-so-in. Indie-leaning alternaparents of every kind, from geeks to Goths, are all grown up and procreating, and they want names that reflect the individuality they pride themselves on. Hello, My Name Is Pabst shows them how to put their stamp on baby-naming, injecting fun into what can be an otherwise contentious process. Names are thematically arranged into lists including "Names You Can Drink at the Bar" (Jager, Hennessey), "Names That Fit Into Skinny Jeans" (Vette, Plank), "Vegan and Gluten-Free Names" (Miso, Quinoa), and "Names to CTRL+C and CTRL+V" (Adobe, Helvetica). Also included are "tipsters" for sparking naming creativity, such as opening a box of crayons or scanning the credits of a foreign film. Pabst presents a whole new approach to baby-naming for a whole new generation of parents who want names that look good on a tote bag and kick ass at the playground.

Author : Stacy Claflin
Publisher : Stacy Claflin
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Silenced Valkyrie by Stacy Claflin Pdf

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} A Valkyrie’s work is never done. At least, Soleil’s work isn’t. And her to-do list is growing. As one of Valhalla’s most lethal assassins, she’s tasked with vanquishing a terrible dictator on earth. But her association with a pack of supernaturals has put her behind schedule, which has caused the high council of Valkyries to target her for retribution. She intends to retrieve the dictator’s soul then bargain for her life and freedom when she discovers her boyfriend has been abducted—possibly by agents of Valhalla. Before she can find him, rogue Valkyries confront her and offer her a bargain. If she’ll complete their missions, they’ll help save her parents. Soleil didn’t even know they were in jeopardy. Now she has three humans to hunt, a boyfriend to find, and parents to save—all while avoiding a violent pack of Valkyrie hunters and the dangerous agents of Valhalla itself. And she had hoped to retire soon. Instead, she sets off on a clandestine mission with global implications. She crosses paths with vampires, werewolves, mesmers, Valkyries, hunters, and witches. But there may not be enough supernatural power in the world to right all the wrongs, save all her loved ones, and earn Soleil her freedom.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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southern califorina and las vegas tourbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Terry Mooney
Publisher : Author House
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781491816516

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Real Life On the Rocks ? With a Twist! by Terry Mooney Pdf

Real life is a series of ups and downs; for some the downs seem far more frequent and ominous than the ups. The key to a peaceful, contented life is to find a balance between accepting reality as it is and creating our own reality as we dream it. It takes determination and work, but real life is what it is, a combination of good and bad, happy and sad. What is smooth sailing one day may end up stranded on the rocks the next. But whatever happens, always seek to add your own personal twist to make it your life and no one else's. Real Life, On the Rocks ... With a Twist! is an eclectic collection of real-life experiences told in a style reminiscent of Erma Bombeck. Read about a bear attempting to open a dumpster while standing on the lid, something we all tend to do in our own lives. Transcend generations as you read about a young girl boldy making a stand against a neighborhood bully. Warmth and humor guide the reader through the struggles and challenges of family, friendship, career, and personal loss for a young woman making her way through life on her own. Issues of love and self-esteem are presented with refreshingly subtle irony. Written with keen insight and lighthearted wit, Real Life, On the Rocks ... With a Twist! is a toast to humanity and a celebration of the human spirit.

Author : Andrew Delaplaine
Publisher : Gramercy Park Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-11
Category : Travel
ISBN : PKEY:6610000271610

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Las Vegas - The Delaplaine 2021 Long Weekend Guide by Andrew Delaplaine Pdf

Another in Delaplaine’s series of Long Weekend Guides offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in the place where everything stays, Las Vegas, certainly one of the unique cities of the world. Whether you love it or hate it, Vegas also provokes a strong reaction either way. “Had a super experience in Las Vegas thanks to the Delaplaine Guide. We came to gamble, yes, but we found unusual things to do in the Attractions section we hadn’t even thought about.” Vlad K., Moscow “Perfect descriptions of the exploding restaurant scene.” ---Cynthia T., Sumter, S.C. “I find the Delaplaine guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn’t like something, he says so bluntly.” –--Carolyn M., Dayton You'll save a lot of time using this concise guide. =LODGINGS (in several parts of town) variously priced =FINE & BUDGET RESTAURANTS, more than enough listings to give you a sense of the variety to be found. =PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS -- don't waste your precious time on the lesser ones. We've done all the work for you. =SHOPPING -- a handful of interesting selections

Author : Andrew Delaplaine
Publisher : Gramercy Park Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : PKEY:6610000266746

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Las Vegas - The Delaplaine 2020 Long Weekend Guide by Andrew Delaplaine Pdf

Another in Delaplaine’s series of Long Weekend Guides offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in the place where everything stays, Las Vegas, certainly one of the unique cities of the world. Whether you love it or hate it, Vegas also provokes a strong reaction either way. “Had a super experience in Las Vegas thanks to the Delaplaine Guide. We came to gamble, yes, but we found unusual things to do in the Attractions section we hadn’t even thought about.” Vlad K., Moscow “Perfect descriptions of the exploding restaurant scene.” ---Cynthia T., Sumter, S.C. “I find the Delaplaine guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn’t like something, he says so bluntly.” –--Carolyn M., Dayton You'll save a lot of time using this concise guide. =LODGINGS (in several parts of town) variously priced =FINE & BUDGET RESTAURANTS, more than enough listings to give you a sense of the variety to be found. =PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS -- don't waste your precious time on the lesser ones. We've done all the work for you. =SHOPPING -- a handful of interesting selections

Author : Andrew Delaplaine
Publisher : Gramercy Park Press
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : PKEY:6610000306817

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Las Vegas - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide by Andrew Delaplaine Pdf

Another in Delaplaine’s series of Long Weekend Guides offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in the place where everything stays, Las Vegas, certainly one of the unique cities of the world. Whether you love it or hate it, Vegas also provokes a strong reaction either way. “Had a super experience in Las Vegas thanks to the Delaplaine Guide. We came to gamble, yes, but we found unusual things to do in the Attractions section we hadn’t even thought about.” Vlad K., Moscow “Perfect descriptions of the exploding restaurant scene.” ---Cynthia T., Sumter, S.C. “I find the Delaplaine guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn’t like something, he says so bluntly.” –--Carolyn M., Dayton You'll save a lot of time using this concise guide. =LODGINGS (in several parts of town) variously priced =FINE & BUDGET RESTAURANTS, more than enough listings to give you a sense of the variety to be found. =PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS -- don't waste your precious time on the lesser ones. We've done all the work for you. =SHOPPING -- a handful of interesting selections