This author delves into the complexities of human relationships and the inner lives of characters, often within urban settings. Their prose is marked by keen observations of human nature and a sharp look at societal norms. Through compelling narratives and thoughtful language, they explore themes of identity, desire, and the search for meaning in contemporary life. Their works resonate with readers for their authenticity and profound understanding of the human experience.
The Ultimate Guide to Achieve Your Big Audacious Goals
112 pages
4 hours of reading
Focusing on the journey to achieving ambitious goals, this guide offers a transformative approach through the 'Ideal Life Framework' designed by April Smith. Readers are encouraged to explore their personal motivations and create a clear vision for their futures. The book emphasizes the importance of visualization combined with practical time management techniques and routines to ensure consistent progress. Ultimately, it serves as a motivational call to live with passion and purpose while actively pursuing one's aspirations.
Told through a collection of diary entries, April Smith’s life story centers on being given a label at a young age that followed her throughout her adolescence. A single word– “promiscuous”– shaped the way she viewed herself and her actions for a time. Ultimately, she persevered in the face of judgment and neglect at home, bullying and rejection at school, and a number of other curveballs that life decided to throw her way. She reclaimed her sense of self and found hope and a future against all odds, and her desire is that readers will be inspired and empowered by the knowledge that they can do the same.
Focusing on the preservation of literary heritage, this work revives important historical texts that are now rare and costly antiques. It features high-quality reproductions of original texts and artwork, ensuring clarity and readability. The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped, avoiding scanned copies to maintain authenticity. This initiative aims to keep these significant works accessible for current and future generations, celebrating their lasting impact on human history.
Caught between two boys, Grace Summer navigates the complexities of young love while dealing with the pressures of being the Watermelon Queen. As she tries to move past a life-altering accident, she finds herself drawn to the charming Warren Hartley. Simultaneously, her tumultuous relationship with neighbor Beau Baron, filled with constant bickering, ignites unexpected chemistry. The story explores themes of self-discovery, rivalry, and the challenges of adolescence amidst the colorful backdrop of a small-town event.
Project Based Learning is a fun and engaging way to challenge and inspire your
students. But it can be hard to find the time in your busy schedule to
formulate and prepare for the project. This book solves that dilemma. Packed
with over one hundred projects and everything needed to implement them, it
take all the messy planning out of the equation. With this helpful handbook,
you can jump right in to hands-on learning with your students!
From the widely praised author of the FBI Special Agent Ana Grey series and A Star for Mrs. Blake, this riveting epic drama follows the Kusek family from New York City to America's heartland, where they are caught up in the panic of McCarthyism, a smear campaign, a sensational trial, and, ultimately, murder. In the spring of 1950, Calvin and Betsy Kusek load their family in the station wagon and head west from New York City to relocate to a close-knit town in South Dakota. They settle on a ranch and begin a life in their new state. Betsy becomes a visiting nurse, befriending a quirky assortment of rural characters, and Cal jumps at the chance to serve his community when a seat opens up in the state legislature. Their children, Jo and Lance, grow up caring for animals and riding rodeo. But things change when Cal runs for the U.S. Senate. The FBI investigates Betsy, and a youthful dalliance with the Communist Party surfaces to haunt the Kuseks. Communist hysteria takes over their small town, inflamed by Cal’s political enemies. Driven by fear and hate, their neighbors turn on them. Decades later tragedy again strikes the family as the ghosts of their past come back to haunt them.
Set against the backdrop of war, this emotionally charged historical novel explores the experiences of Gold Star Mothers, who have lost their sons in battle. It delves into their grief, resilience, and the bonds formed among women facing similar tragedies. Through poignant storytelling, the narrative highlights themes of sacrifice, love, and the impact of loss on family and community, offering a powerful tribute to those who have endured the ultimate sacrifice.
Exploring the author's personal journey, this collection of poems transforms real-life experiences into heartfelt rhymes that resonate deeply. Readers will encounter a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, as the poems address themes of loneliness, heartache, and shattered dreams, alongside moments of joy and hope. Each piece invites reflection and challenges perceptions, making for a profound reading experience that touches the heart and soul.
FBI Special Agent Ana Grey navigates a treacherous high-profile case involving a Hollywood star and illegal prescription drugs, facing resistance from her supervisor who disapproves of her assertive style. As she and her partner, Mike Donnato, delve deeper, they uncover a politically charged situation that threatens to unravel. The investigation forces Ana to confront her own identity and the complexities of power, blurring the lines between her personal and professional life while revealing unsettling truths about her past.
