These Precious Days

Author: Ann Patchett
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063092808
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.

Bright, Precious Days

Author: Jay McInerney
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101948019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
From the best-selling author of Bright Lights, Big City: a sexy, vibrant, cross-generational New York story--a literary and commercial triumph of the highest order. Even decades after their arrival, Corrine and Russell Calloway still feel as if they’re living the dream that drew them to New York City in the first place: book parties or art openings one night and high-society events the next; jobs they care about (and in fact love); twin children whose birth was truly miraculous; a loft in TriBeCa and summers in the Hamptons. But all of this comes at a fiendish cost. Russell, an independent publisher, has superb cultural credentials yet minimal cash flow; as he navigates a business that requires, beyond astute literary judgment, constant financial improvisation, he encounters an audacious, potentially game-changing—or ruinous—opportunity. Meanwhile, instead of chasing personal gain in this incredibly wealthy city, Corrine devotes herself to helping feed its hungry poor, and she and her husband soon discover they’re being priced out of the newly fashionable neighborhood they’ve called home for most of their adult lives, with their son and daughter caught in the balance. Then Corrine’s world is turned upside down when the man with whom she’d had an ill-fated affair in the wake of 9/11 suddenly reappears. As the novel unfolds across a period of stupendous change—including Obama’s historic election and the global economic collapse he inherited—the Calloways will find themselves and their marriage tested more severely than they ever could have imagined.

A Precious Jewel

Author: Mary Balogh
Publisher: Dell
ISBN: 0440244633
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh weaves a sensuous spell of romance that brings together the unlikeliest pair of lovers in the unlikeliest place of all–an infamous London house of pleasure. She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure–and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety–and have her all to himself? For Priscilla Wentworth, the path leading to Sir Gerald’s bed had been as filled with misfortune as it suddenly seemed charmed. But Priss couldn’t allow herself to believe she’d ever be more to a man like Sir Gerald than a well-cared-for object of pleasure. Now, despite Gerald’s deep distrust of marriage, neither scandal nor society’s censure can keep them apart–only the fear of trusting their hearts.

Precious Little Sleep

Author: Alexis Dubief
Publisher: Lomhara Press
ISBN: 0997580836
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
Aren’t babies precious? So is sleep. Your baby is capable of sleeping through the night and this book will show you how. A whip smart and entertaining guide that focuses on WHY babies sleep the way they do, this book arms you with evidence-based and flexible tools that work for every unique situation so that you can teach your baby how to sleep well. This book will help you tackle the thorniest sleep snags, including: > Navigating the tricky newborn phase like a pro > Getting your child to truly sleep through the night > Weaning off the all-night buffet > Mastering the precarious tango that is healthy napping > Solving toddler and preschooler sleep struggles Sleep expert Alexis Dubief, of the wildly popular website, podcast, and group Precious Little Sleep, imparts effective, accessible, and flexible strategies based on years of research that will dramatically improve your child’s sleep. You’ll love the practical solutions and the way she presents them. And it works! Buy it now.

Beyond Relaxed

Author: A. Dawson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477210644
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 93

Book Description
Beyond Relaxed: Precious Time in Montserrat captures vacationing in Montserrat in over 200 island photographs and descriptions. This natural, un-commercialized tropical island is quietly inspiring as you learn about the effects of the famous and still active, Soufriere Hills Volcano, and the power of nature that caused the unstoppable destruction of Plymouth, the Capital City. Be surprised by the island's connection to Sir George Martin, Producer of the Beatles. Learn about Montserrat's important place in music history and see the list of some of the more popular artists and albums documented in the recording history of AIR Studios Montserrat including: Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Duran Duran, The Police, Simply Red, Boy George, Dire Straits and the Rolling Stones. For those who like to fully relax on vacation and decompress from the pressure of living in a fast-paced consumer culture, Montserrat is a peaceful, safe, luring Caribbean island of interesting people, history and places.

The Precious Jules

Author: Shawn Nocher
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN: 1094058335
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301

Book Description
A deeply felt family narrative that examines the fine line between selfishness and what passes for love. After nearly two hundred years of housing retardants, as they were once known, the Beechwood Institute is closing the doors on its dark history, and the complicated task of reassigning residents has begun. Ella Jules, having arrived at Beechwood at the tender age of eight, must now rely on the state to decide her future. Ella’s aging parents have requested that she be returned to her childhood home, much to the distress of Ella’s siblings, but more so to Lynetta, her beloved caretaker who has been by her side for decades. The five adult Jules children, haunted by their early memories of their sister, and each dealing with the trauma of her banishment in their own flawed way, are converging on the family home, arriving from the far corners of the country—secrets in tow—to talk some sense into their aging parents and get to the root of this inexplicable change of heart. The Precious Jules examines the thin line between selfishness and what passes for love. This family story asks what is best for one child in light of what is perceived as the greater good, and just what is the collective legacy of buried family secrets, shame, and helplessness. The Precious Jules is a deeply felt family narrative that will make you fall in love with these flawed and imperfect characters standing on the threshold of an awakening they never expected.

Precious Moments Sleepy Time Storybook

Author:
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
ISBN: 9780801042478
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Presents twenty-three stories with a Christian emphasis, dealing with family, identity, and God.

Post Traumatic Poetry

Author: Joseph Granados
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796052604
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 63

Book Description
This is a visual description of the dark corners of my mind and soul. Everything written was only written once, I always kept writing, even if I messed up, these are all original pieces from my thoughts. I never planned or plotted any of these poems, I just wrote. This is a visual description of my past battles with PTSD, my recklessness & my love for violence. This is a visual description of me being buried alive, learning from loss, and the battles that take place within me every day. The loss of my father, fair weathered friends, PTSD, Hypervigilance syndrome, depression, anxiety, Agoraphobia, panic, Anger, insomnia, guilt, mistrust, nightmares, detachment and so on and so forth. Towards the end, I climb out of my hole, you can too! YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Author:
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368870971
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description

GITA FOR STUDENTS

Author: Bairister Sharma
Publisher: Bairister Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 201

Book Description
The ‘Bhagavad Gita’ is not only a holy book or a scripture, but it is also a book of life that teaches you how to live your life meaningfully and purposefully. In other words, it is a guidebook to guide you to follow the righteous paths. The ‘Bhagavad Gita’ is a sermon given by Lord Krishna to his beloved friend, Arjuna before the epic war of Mahabharata when the latter was engulfed in the ocean of emotion, fear, doubts, negativity and inferiority complex. Arjuna was morally and emotionally down. He didn’t view any rescue from his emotional bondage. He was in a great dilemma. He wouldn’t want to fight against his own kins and kilns for a mere piece of land, and slay his own grandfathers, uncles, teachers, brothers, nieces and nephews. His mind, heart and soul trembled with doubts and fears and blinded him. Even, he would want to leave the battlefield and prefer to live an ascetic life in the forest. Therefore, Arjuna sought and surrendered to Lord Krishna to guide and lead him. He became like a student of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna made Arjuna realized that he was a Kshatriya by birth, and his foremost duty and responsibility was to fight for truth, justice, righteousness and peace. He couldn’t run away from his moral duty and responsibility. And if he would want to run away from his moral duty and responsibility (i.e. Dharma), then he would commit a sin (i.e. Adharma).