Groomed to be a Bride

Author: Maggie Hartley
Publisher: Seven Dials
ISBN: 1409197441
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
A heartbreaking, powerful true story from Britain's most-loved foster carer, perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Casey Watson. When a terrified young girl is discovered hiding in the back of a lorry, she is quickly taken into the care of social services. Arriving on the doorstep of foster carer Maggie Hartley, she is painfully thin, bruised and unable to speak a word of English. What atrocities has she escaped to bring her here? Woken each night by the screams of Halima's nightmares, Maggie is desperate to reach this damaged young girl. But without a shared language, she fears that she may never uncover the truth behind her terror. Can Maggie help Halima recover from the horrors she has endured, and help her build a new life for herself? Or will Halima forever be haunted by the ghosts of her past?

Bride and Groom

Author: Alisa Ganieva
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing
ISBN: 1941920608
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Runner-up for 2015 Russian Booker Prize. From one of the most exciting voices in modern Russian literature, Alisa Ganieva, comes Bride and Groom, the tumultuous love story of two young city-dwellers who meet when they return home to their families in rural Dagestan. When traditional family expectations and increasing religious and cultural tension threaten to shatter their bond, Marat and Patya struggle to overcome obstacles determined to keep them apart, while fate seems destined to keep them together—until the very end. Alisa Ganieva (b. 1985) grew up in Makhachkala, Dagestan. Her literary debut, the novella Salam, Dalgat!, published under a male pseudonym, won the prestigious Debut Prize in 2009. Her debut novel, The Mountain and the Wall (Deep Vellum, 2015) was shortlisted for all of Russia's major literary awards and has been translated into seven languages. Bride and Groom is her second novel, and was shortlisted for the 2015 Russian Booker Prize upon its publication in Russia. Ganieva currently lives in Moscow, where she works as a journalist and literary critic. Dr. Carol Apollonio is Professor of the Practice of Russian at Duke University. Her most recent literary translations include Alisa Ganieva's debut novel, The Mountain and the Wall (Deep Vellum, 2015). She was awarded the Russian Ministry of Culture's Chekhov Medal in 2010, and she currently serves as President of the North American Dostoevsky Society.

Every Bride Needs a Groom (Brides with Style Book #1)

Author: Janice Thompson
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 144122307X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
Small-town girl Katie Fisher is planning her wedding. Sure, her boyfriend hasn't managed to pop the question just yet, but that doesn't mean she shouldn't enter a contest in Texas Bride magazine to win the dress of her dreams, right? But when her boyfriend breaks up with her and takes a job in another town--the very same day Katie wins her dream dress--her world is turned upside down. Should she claim her prize? And will the hunky former pro-basketball player who runs the swanky Dallas bridal shop--yeah, you read that right--catch on to her humiliation if she does? Janice Thompson designs a romance sure to delight, with plenty of fish-out-of-water moments, a hilarious supporting cast, and more of the wedding biz world her readers adore.

Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook

Author: Mary Corpening Barber
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452108692
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 674

Book Description
The first and only cookbook any happy couple needs—featuring “125 elegant recipes especially for newlyweds” (Publishers Weekly). Twin sister chefs and popular cookbook authors Sara Corpening Whiteford and Mary Corpening Barber know a lot about family and cooking. In this essential volume, they start married couples off right with essential information on the equipment they’ll need to begin cooking in their new home, as well as invaluable tips on getting the pantry stocked. The Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook features 125 special dishes to turn to again and again. A weekend brunch featuring Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Strata is sure to impress the in-laws. For something more romantic, Brie and Champagne Fondue for Two is as cozy as it gets. Everyday favorites like Classic Lasagna, Grilled Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa, and the impossible-to-resist Silken Chocolate Tart will have even beginner cooks looking like pros in the kitchen. Whether putting a quick meal on the table or hosting that first-ever holiday dinner, this is the cookbook newlyweds need to chop, peel, saut, and roast in harmony in the kitchen. Complete with beautiful photographs and menu ideas for special occasions (including the first anniversary), the Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook will have the happy couple eating well from this day forward.

The Way of a Bride with Her Groom

Author: Ernest Witmer
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 9781512725544
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The text was simple that portentous Tuesday morning: "Please pray for us, we've been hit by a truck." It came from my daughter, Kristi, as I was entering the Wal-Mart there in Canon City, Colorado, where I was waiting for Rachel to arrive. We had planned to help Asher, Teresa, and her family prepare for their wedding in just four days. But, out of nowhere, a hulking Dodge Ram pickup came crashing through the driver's door, right into the delicate body of my wife. It was 10:40, the morning of November 6, 2012. Nothing could have prepared me for what lay ahead. Rachel and I had seldom talked about what it would be like to lose each other. We had filed an official will with the Griffith Law Office in International Falls, Minnesota, many years before. We had both outlined basic funeral plans as well, and she had updated hers just the year before in 2011. But to actually try to imagine what such a scenario would be like it just wasn't something we wanted to do."

The Everything Groom Book

Author: Shelly Hagen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440503605
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Enjoy a stress-free wedding and discover all that is required of a groom on the big day with The Everything Groom Book. Without question, you love your bride-to-be and want to spend the rest of your life with her. Ever since you popped the question, however, she’s seemed somewhat different—more anxious, more neurotic, and more fixated on the “little things” like flowers, bridal registry china, and why the bridesmaids hate their dresses. Before you head for the back door, take a deep breath—help is on the way. The Everything Groom Book is here to help you keep your sanity while your fiancé loses hers. Get no-nonsense advice on how to: -Handle the emotional roller coaster -Choose a wedding location and date -Narrow down the guest list -Know when to give your opinion—and when to hold back -Smooth over disagreements From timing the engagement to enjoying your honeymoon, The Everything Groom Book is your ticket to a hassle-free wedding.

The Ultra Simple Bride & Groom Wedding Planning Guide

Author: Elizabeth Lluch
Publisher: WS Publishing Group
ISBN: 1936061236
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Planning a wedding shouldn t be only the bride s responsibility, although grooms may not be sure how to help. The Ultra Simple Bride & Groom Wedding Planning Guide gives the very best in wedding planning tips and advice for both sexes in a two-book package. With one book specifically for the bride and one just for the groom, this guide covers every important topic from rings to attire to invitations to wedding party responsibilities to choosing the top vendors for the Big Day. With two books in one, engaged couples will be able to communicate, help each other, and truly enjoy the wedding planning process "

The Bride Takes a Groom

Author: Lisa Berne
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062451847
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Star-crossed childhood friends meet again in “an elegant, poignant, and joyful romance and a must-read for Regency fans” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Katherine Brooke may be a fabulously wealthy heiress, but she’s trapped, a pawn in her parents’ ruthless game to marry her into the nobility. Then Captain Hugo Penhallow—so charming, as handsome as a Greek god—comes into her life once more, and suddenly she sees a chance to be free. As a Penhallow, his is one of the highest names in the land, but still his family is facing ruin. So Katherine boldly proposes an exchange: his name for her money. But only if Hugo understands it’s merely a practical arrangement, and that she’s not surrendering herself entirely. Back from eight years in America and determined to give his younger siblings a better life, Hugo agrees. He’s never fallen in love, so why not? Yet neither of them guesses that this marriage will become far, far more than they ever dreamed of . . . “One of the most exciting new historical writers in a long time.” —Julia Quinn, New York Times–bestselling author of the Bridgerton novels “Berne takes all the classic elements of a Regency romance and turns them upside down. The most charming surprise is the hero . . . who stands out from the legion of Regency leading men before him by being kind.” —BookPage “Regency fans will love this forthright, intellectual heroine and affable, resourceful hero.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Bride and Groom Handbook

Author: Ronald H. Isaacs
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
ISBN: 9780874414769
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Everything the engaged couple needs to know about the Jewish marriage ceremony. Welcome new couples into Jewish life and your congregation. Selecting a date and location for the wedding What is a ketubah? A huppah? A step-by-step guide to a Jewish wedding Life as Jewish newlyweds The perfect gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple.

Bride and Groom Story

Author: Alex A. Lluch
Publisher: WS Publishing Group
ISBN: 1934386499
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description
Documenting the story of your love and your wedding can be heartwarming, funny, and can even relieve some of the stress of planning a wedding. How would you both describe your first kiss? When did you know he or she was The One? What was the craziest part of planning the wedding? Bride & Groom Story is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that asks the humorous, loving, and tough questions about love and marriage. Bride & Groom Story provides a unique opportunity to record the details of a relationship over the years, including the wedding and plans for the future. Questions on topics such as milestones, vacations, family, sex, dreams, and the wedding help readers create a treasured record of their love, memories, and future together. This book also includes a special front-cover photo window for photo of the couple. Engaged couples will love filling out this book together, or friends will enjoy giving it as a gift for wedding showers and engagement announcements. Couples will want to look back on their responses for years to come, or even pass the book on to children and grandchildren.