You Don T Even Know Me

Author : Sharon Flake
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781423136675

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You Don't Even Know Me by Sharon Flake Pdf

In 9 stories and 15 poems, Sharon G. Flake provides insight into the minds of a diverse group adolescent African American males. here's Tow-Kaye, getting married at age 16 to love of his life, who's pregnant. He knows it's the right thing to do, but he's scared to death. James writes in his diary about his twin brother's terrible secret, which threatens to pull James down, too. Tyler explains what it's like to be a player with the ladies. In a letter to his uncle, La'Ron confesses that he's infected with HIV. Eric takes us on a tour of North Philly on the Fourth of July, when the heat could make a guy go crazy. Still, he loves his hood. These and other unforgettable characters come to life in this collection of urban male voices. Sharon's G. Flake's talent for telling it like it is will leave readers thinking differently, feeling deeply, and definitely wanting more.

Author : Nathan Rabin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781451626902

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You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me by Nathan Rabin Pdf

One of Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Music Books of 2013 and one of Slate’s Staff Picks for Best Books of 2013 The ebook edition now includes Nathan Rabin’s "Extended Jam Session"—a two-part bonus chapter about what writing this book did to (and for) his life. The first part chronicles the author’s melancholy yet hilarious excursion on the maiden voyage of the Kid Rock Chillin’ the Most cruise, and the second part depicts the life lessons gleaned from getting sued by American Express over the charges the author racked up writing the book. The chapter sheds new light on a singular and unique exploration of personal and musical obsession and further highlights the book’s theme of transcendence through utter, abject failure. When memoirist and former head writer for The A.V. Club Nathan Rabin first set out to write about obsessed music fans, he had no idea the journey would take him to the deepest recesses of both the pop culture universe and his own mind. For two very curious years, Rabin, who Mindy Kaling called "smart and funny" in The New Yorker, hit the road with two of music’s most well-established fanbases: Phish’s hippie fans and Insane Clown Posse’s notorious "Juggalos." Musically or style-wise, these two groups could not be more different from each other, and Rabin, admittedly, was a cynic about both bands. But once he gets deep below the surface, past the caricatures and into the essence of their collective cultures, he discovers that both groups have tapped into the human need for community. Rabin also grapples with his own mental well-being—he discovers that he is bipolar—and his journey is both a prism for cultural analysis and a deeply personal exploration, equal parts humor and heart.

Author : Ramani S. Durvasula Ph.D
Publisher : Post Hill Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781682617533

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"Don't You Know Who I Am?" by Ramani S. Durvasula Ph.D Pdf

“Don’t You Know Who I Am?” has become the mantra of the famous and infamous, the entitled and the insecure. It’s the tagline of the modern narcissist. Health and wellness campaigns preach avoidance of unhealthy foods, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, but rarely preach avoidance of unhealthy, difficult or toxic people. Yet the health benefits of removing toxic people from your life may have far greater benefits to both physical and psychological health. We need to learn to be better gatekeepers for our minds, bodies, and souls. Narcissism, entitlement, and incivility have become the new world order, and we are all in trouble. They are not only normalized but also increasingly incentivized. They are manifestations of pathological insecurity—insecurities that are experienced at both the individual and societal level. The paradox is that we value these patterns. We venerate them through social media, mainstream media, and consumerism, and they are endemic in political, corporate, academic, and media leaders. There are few lives untouched by narcissists. These relationships infect those who are in them with self-doubt, despair, confusion, anxiety, depression, and the chronic feeling of being “not enough,” all of which make it so difficult to step away and set boundaries. The illusion of hope and the fantasy of redemption can result in years of second chances, and despondency when change never comes. It’s time for a wake-up call. It’s time to stem the tide of narcissism, entitlement, and antagonism, and take our lives back.

Author : JJ Heller
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593193266

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Hand to Hold by JJ Heller Pdf

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.

Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1663608199

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Last Lecture by Perfection Learning Corporation Pdf

Author : Susan May Warren
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781414377018

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You Don't Know Me by Susan May Warren Pdf

2013 Christy Award winner! 2013 Carol Award finalist (ACFW) To everyone who knows her, Annalise Decker is a model wife and mother. She’s a permanent member of the PTA, never misses her kids’ sporting events, and is constantly campaigning for her husband’s mayoral race. No one knows that Annalise was once Deidre O’Reilly, a troubled young woman whose testimony put a dangerous criminal behind bars. Relocated through the Witness Security Program to the sleepy town of Deep Haven, Deidre got a new identity and a fresh start, which began when she fell in love with local real estate agent Nathan Decker. Twenty years later, Annalise couldn’t be more unprepared for her past to catch up with her. When Agent Frank Harrison arrives with news that the man she testified against is out on bail and out for revenge, Annalise is forced to face the consequences of her secrets. Will she run again, or will she finally find the grace to trust those she loves most with both her past and her future?

Author : Marlene,Marlene Ricketts
Publisher : Author Marlene
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780976933571

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Jamaican Gal by Marlene,Marlene Ricketts Pdf

Author : Michele Gorman
Publisher : Trapeze
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409190110

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The Staycation by Michele Gorman Pdf

'Perfect summer reading!' - Bella Osborne Two families. One cancelled flight. And a last minute house swap... Things get desperate for strangers Harriet and Sophie when they become stranded with their families in Heathrow's Terminal 5. Each woman has her own reason for really really really needing the family holiday they've anticipated for months. But Iceland's volcano has other plans for them. When their flights are cancelled, the families swap houses and discover that sometimes the best things in life happen close to home. This ash cloud has a silver lining, even if no one can quite see it yet. For fans of Sarah Morgan, Veronica Henry and Sue Moorcroft. 'A lighthearted funny read about two very different families who meet at Heathrow airport when their holidays abroad are cancelled due to the ash cloud!' netgalley reviewer 'This is a great book because it has allowed me to switch off from everything that's going on and be lost in the pages.' netgalley reviewer

Author : A. L. Michael
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781474036481

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If You Don't Know Me By Now by A. L. Michael Pdf

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?

Author : John D. Evans
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780595230327

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More Than a Club Kid by John D. Evans Pdf

More Than a Club Kid is a collection of urban, contemporary writing by an African-American that will become one of the most renown, classic writers of his time. John Evans' second collection of poetry, "More Than a Club Kid," is a continued quest into the heart, mind, and soul of a man as he searches for love and respect.

Author : Patricia Johns,Trish Milburn
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488077067

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The Cowboy's Baby Bonanza by Patricia Johns,Trish Milburn Pdf

When life gives you…babies? The Triplets’ Cowboy Daddy by Patricia Johns Rugged cowboy Easton Ross hasn’t forgiven Nora Carpenter for leaving town. Now Nora is sole guardian of her triplet goddaughters, and she needs backup—fast. When Easton lets the new family bunk with him, he can’t help falling head over heels for the lovable triplets. But for Nora, living in Hope, Montana, would mean a lifetime of gossip. And she has to put her new daughters first… Twins for the Rancher by Trish Milburn Rancher Adam Hartley has big plans to expand the family business in Blue Falls, Texas. Unfortunately, someone else bought the old abandoned restaurant he’d been eyeing. Yep, beautiful single mom Lauren Shayne just stole his dream…and his heart. Love almost destroyed Lauren’s life once, and she won’t make that mistake again. But Adam is determined to win over Lauren and her adorable twin babies! Previously published as The Triplets’ Cowboy Daddy and Twins for the Rancher

Author : Larry Winget
Publisher : Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781722523220

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The Politically Incorrect Success System by Larry Winget Pdf

The cancer of political correctness has not only helped to form a society of insincere, oversensitive, and under-achieving people-it has deprived individuals from the joy of living authentically and boldly. Well, living authentically and boldly has never been a problem for Larry Winget. Known as the Pitbull of Personal Development, Larry is not afraid to tell it like it is about what it takes to be successful. And he's also not afraid of skewering some of those well-known shibboleths of personal development---like The Law of Attraction and the path of effortless success that are peddled by so many motivational speakers. In this book, Larry will take on the political correctness that has infected our society, and the personal development industry. He’ll outline an effective back to the basics approach to help YOU be more successful. Larry still believes that hard work and excellence are the keys to success and communicates that like no other person on the planet can! Larry makes you think. He makes you uncomfortable. He offers common sense solutions that are impossible to argue with. On top of all that, he is hilarious. Learn: • Why being politically correct will leave you unhappy, uninspired and unsure about your future. • Why it takes a contrarian approach to be successful and true to yourself in this upside-down politically correct world. • Why you need to fix yourself first rather than putting your focus on how to fix others or society. • Why letting go of your need for approval is essential to happiness. • How to get to the point and ask for what you want in life-directly and decisively. • How to make big, bold and brash plans for your life. • The biggest problem preventing entrepreneurs from being successful in business in our modern world. • How getting rid of politically correct excuses about money can save you financially.

Author : Kathleen George
Publisher : Akashic Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781936070930

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Pittsburgh Noir by Kathleen George Pdf

Pittsburgh has recently been called 'the most liveable city in America' - yet the old image of smoky skies and steel mills spewing forth grit has never quite disappeared. Its history as a dirty industrial centre is part of its inhabitants - and part of their toughness. The people of the steel city fight. What is Pittsburgh to noir and noir to Pittsburgh? It certainly has its rough streets and grisly murders. But dark crime stories depend on something in addition to killing. In Pittsburgh Noir, the real story is the dark underbelly of existence.

Author : Allison Larkin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982171315

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The People We Keep by Allison Larkin Pdf

BOOK RIOT’S BEST BOOKS OF 2021 “This is a novel of great empathy, about connections and coming-of-age, built families and self-acceptance. It contains heartbreak and redemption, and a plucky, irresistible protagonist…[A] propulsive, empathetic novel.” —Shelf Awareness Little River, New York, 1994: April Sawicki is living in a motorless motorhome that her father won in a poker game. Failing out of school, picking up shifts at a local diner, she’s left fending for herself in a town where she’s never quite felt at home. When she “borrows” her neighbor’s car to perform at an open mic night, she realizes her life could be much bigger than where she came from. After a fight with her dad, April packs her stuff and leaves for good, setting off on a journey to find a life that’s all hers. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. Still, somehow, it doesn’t make sense to her that life could be this easy. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she can’t shake the feeling that she’ll hurt them the way she’s been hurt. As April moves through the world, meeting people who feel like home, she chronicles her life in the songs she writes and discovers that where she came from doesn’t dictate who she has to be. This lyrical, luminous tale “is both a profound love letter to creative resilience and a reminder that sometimes even tragedy can be a kind of blessing” (Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author).

Author : B. Weston Rook
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781469121529

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A Shadow from the Past by B. Weston Rook Pdf

WWW.BWESTONROOK.COM Randy Curtis was a shy backward kid who grew up in the sleepy town of Edgewater. Naturally, the girl who he loved, Lori, didnt feel the same way about him. And of course, he was always the target of schoolyard bullies, particularly Brad Bedford. On the night of graduation, he finally and dramatically taught his tormentors a lesson and revealed his feelings for Lori, and then disappeared with no intentions of ever returning. But years later, when his mothers death is clouded in suspicion, he returns to Edgewater only to find that he not only has to face his past, but also deal with a complex set of new enemies and obstacles. A Shadow From the Past is an earnest novel, deeply felt and worked out with a good deal of honesty and force. Randy Curtis, returning to Edgewater after a mysterious 10-year absence for his mothers funeral is able at last to set his life to rights, reconcile and find true love with Lori, the girl who had abandoned him (and who he in turn had abandoned), and bring to justice the four teenagers who terrorized his helpless mother. But in the process Randy is forced to become something dark, something secret, something that he fears will ultimately be his own demise.