Marguerite (Over 67,000 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 'An engrossing, urgent, and entertaining read. I couldn't put it down' Roddy Doyle______Marguerite Penrose's is an extraordinary story of making a great life from complicated beginnings. Marguerite was born in a Dublin mother-and-baby home in 1974, the daughter of an Irish mother and a Zambian father. Severe scoliosis indicated a future of difficult medical procedures. She was a little girl who needed a break. And she got it at three when she was fostered - and later adopted - by a young couple, Mick and Noeline, and acquired a mam, dad, sister, Ciara, and loving extended family. Growing up, Marguerite's appearance was occasionally remarked on by strangers, but it wasn't until her teens that she understood that her skin colour was a provocation for some. The progressive city that she knew was revealed to have an unpleasant undercurrent. So, she became an expert in shaping her life around anything that marked her out as 'different'.Marguerite's story is one of facing some big questions - Who am I? How do I live in world made for people with bodies different to mine? Why does anyone care about my skin colour? - with intelligence, humour, courage and common-sense. She writes about coming to terms with the circumstances of her birth and, like so many in her position, looking for answers. About navigating the world as an active woman with a disability. About what it means to be both Irish and Black, particularly at a moment when the conversation is becoming mainstream in Ireland and she is thinking about it in new ways herself. Mostly, she writes about embracing life in a spirit of openness and positivity.Yeah, But Where Are You Really From? is a captivating, wise and inspiring memoir by a truly remarkable woman.___________'Beautiful, moving, tender and informative' SINÉAD MORIARTY'Wonderful' MIRIAM O'CALLAGHAN.…

Condition: Very Good. A defiant woman.in a desert king's world!  After inheriting a broken kingdom, Prince Rafiq made a vow--to restore its pride by winning a prestigious horse race. To ensure success, he hires an English expert. But even notoriously controlled Rafiq is shocked when his new employee is introduced.as Miss Stephanie Darvill!  Stephanie is determined to leave her shameful past and broken dreams behind--she will prove to Rafiq she deserves his trust! But this hard-hearted desert sheikh calls to Stephanie in the most primal of ways. Dare she give in to her wildest desires.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Peace and boldness in a confusing and fearful world. Experience the peace of God He intended for your life with real stories of personal transformation. Depression destroyed, and pride punished, giving way to grace and joy. Evaluating failures and successes to sharpen our developing relationship with others and, more importantly, our Creator. Conquering fleshly desires with the help of the Spirit so that you will trust your heart to do the right thing in tough circumstances. A total transformation from the inside out. The life events that you remember as personal and powerful were life-changing moments. When your heart is hurt, you never forget; when you experience victory, you tell your friends. Personal and Powerful can describe the changes in the seasons of your life. Hearts at Work starts in a car and travels to a tractor-trailer, from the street to the home, from the Bronx to eternity. God's Word comes alive through the actions under the conviction of the Spirit. Have you ever been under the conviction of the Holy Spirit? What happened? Physical, mental, and spiritual perspectives are understood as they work together as God created you to be. The spiritual life comes alive in the midst of a cultural disconnect, Impacting the workplace with the excellence of God. Stories of fractured families healed by the power of the Spirit. Our heart's desire for Respect, Kindness, and most of all, Love. Everyone wants to be loved. The intention is to take you to the next level of your spiritual walk with our Lord. Mind, body, and spirit working together in perfect union, with the heart at its core. Share your Story! What would people say if they heard your life story? The older we get, the more knowledge and experience we have under our belts. Your wisdom is transferable to others for their good. Give your story away with the purpose of God using it for His glory. Your experiences will help shape the next generation. Sharing them will minister to others as they receive the blessings of Hearts at Work. Caperton, Heidi; Hoog, Allison (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. Two festive Victorian short stories Victorian Christmas Reunions Two passionate romances! In The Lady's Yuletide Wish by Marguerite Kaye, war nurse Isabella has never forgotten the night she spent in reporter Eugene's arms. Years later, she's surprised when Eugene, now an earl, asks for her help uncovering a family mystery--and that the attraction is still there. In Dr. Peverett's Christmas Miracle by Bronwyn Scott, war doctor William is reunited with nurse Honoria, and he invites her to spend the festivities at Haberstock Hall. Is it reckless folly.or the miracle he didn't know he needed?  From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.…

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Marguerite is on holiday in London, finally free after 27 years of feeling like a hostage to her strict and overbearing parents. Also in London, and struggling with his thoughts of freedom, is Chase Martin―one fourth of the most successful band on the planet―who knows that freedom can only come at the expense of his band-mates.They come from completely different worlds, but when those worlds collide―on a rainy night in a small coffee shop―nothing will ever be the same again. Before ever laying eyes on him, his pain and anxiety somehow reaches her, and she feels moved to alleviate it. to offer comfort, which he desperately needs. After years of performing with his band-mates, they are closer than brothers. They are a part of one another, and the compulsion he is feeling to separate from them, is tearing him apart.The strange bond Marguerite and Chase discover goes beyond attraction or desire. It goes beyond love or lust or anything either of them have ever experienced. It is absolutely terrifying, but to walk away from its pull would be like choosing not to breathe.This is a story of love, loss and heart-break. of family and friendship. This is their story.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Marguerite Piazza's autobiography reads more like a popular novel. Pagliacci Has Nothing On Me recounts her rise to stardom in radio, TV, grand opera and as a Las Vegas headliner from her New Orleans childhood as the grand-daughter of immigrants. Miss Piazza reveals fascinating stories about the very birth of television and the Golden Age of Entertainment. The book delves behind the scenes with celebrities, managers, producers, socialites, her four husbands, six children, President Nixon, the McCarthy era and her near death experience. Variety once wrote that she was an opera star who knows how to please both the longhairs and the crew cuts. And the broad appeal of her book is no exception. Pagliacci Has Nothing On Me is a mesmerizing and sometimes harrowing journey through the life and times of an unforgettable Diva.…

Condition: Very Good. Enjoy this Victorian second chance romance From convenient marriage. To inconvenient attraction! Industrialist Oliver, the new Marquess of Rashfield, has become society's most eligible bachelor. The problem is he's already married! Honorable Oliver conveniently wed his best friend's sister Lily years ago, and since then they've built separate, fulfilling lives. Now Lily has returned for a long-overdue divorce, but Oliver needs his marchioness again until he secures his inheritance. They've never shared a house. Sparks are sure to fly!  From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.…

Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Fair. Two festive Victorian short stories Victorian Christmas Reunions Two passionate romances! In The Lady's Yuletide Wish by Marguerite Kaye, war nurse Isabella has never forgotten the night she spent in reporter Eugene's arms. Years later, she's surprised when Eugene, now an earl, asks for her help uncovering a family mystery--and that the attraction is still there. In Dr. Peverett's Christmas Miracle by Bronwyn Scott, war doctor William is reunited with nurse Honoria, and he invites her to spend the festivities at Haberstock Hall. Is it reckless folly.or the miracle he didn't know he needed?  From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'An engrossing, urgent, and entertaining read. I couldn't put it down' Roddy Doyle______Marguerite Penrose's is an extraordinary story of making a great life from complicated beginnings. Marguerite was born in a Dublin mother-and-baby home in 1974, the daughter of an Irish mother and a Zambian father. Severe scoliosis indicated a future of difficult medical procedures. She was a little girl who needed a break. And she got it at three when she was fostered - and later adopted - by a young couple, Mick and Noeline, and acquired a mam, dad, sister, Ciara, and loving extended family. Growing up, Marguerite's appearance was occasionally remarked on by strangers, but it wasn't until her teens that she understood that her skin colour was a provocation for some. The progressive city that she knew was revealed to have an unpleasant undercurrent. So, she became an expert in shaping her life around anything that marked her out as 'different'.Marguerite's story is one of facing some big questions - Who am I? How do I live in world made for people with bodies different to mine? Why does anyone care about my skin colour? - with intelligence, humour, courage and common-sense. She writes about coming to terms with the circumstances of her birth and, like so many in her position, looking for answers. About navigating the world as an active woman with a disability. About what it means to be both Irish and Black, particularly at a moment when the conversation is becoming mainstream in Ireland and she is thinking about it in new ways herself. Mostly, she writes about embracing life in a spirit of openness and positivity.Yeah, But Where Are You Really From? is a captivating, wise and inspiring memoir by a truly remarkable woman.___________'Beautiful, moving, tender and informative' SINÉAD MORIARTY'Wonderful' MIRIAM O'CALLAGHAN.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Describes the world of horses and the various breeds, including the American Saddle Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse, and Clydesdale. Dennis, Wesley (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. One of the most beloved of all children's book writers tells the story of a seemingly worn-out mare, owned by Molly's family, who is carrying a secret: a baby mule Young Molly thinks the new creature is the most beautiful thing she's ever seen. She calls him Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley and as the years go by, Molly discovers that, just like his mother, her mule is full of wonderful surprises. Shields, Bonnie (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A beloved classic gets a beautiful new look. Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of Scotland--too far a journey for any dog to make alone. But Lassie is not just any dog. First published in 1940, Lassie Come-Home has become one of the best-loved dog stories in the world. This beautiful edition showcases the original text and illustrations within a striking new jacket. Kirmse, Marguerite (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In the early 1500s five men and five women find themselves trapped by floods and compelled to take refuge in an abbey high in the Pyrenees. When told they must wait days for a bridge to be repaired, they are inspired - by recalling Boccaccio's Decameron - to pass the time in a cultured manner by each telling a story every day. The stories, however, soon degenerate into a verbal battle between the sexes, as the characters weave tales of corrupt friars, adulterous noblemen and deceitful wives. From the cynical Saffredent to the young idealist Dagoucin or the moderate Parlamente - believed to express De Navarre's own views - The Heptameron provides a fascinating insight into the minds and passions of the nobility of sixteenth century France.…

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Describes the world of horses and the various breeds, including the American Saddle Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse, and Clydesdale. Dennis, Wesley (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. Nobody could capture the phantom. She was the wildest mare on Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white map on her shoulders was her mark of freedom. Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her, and worked hard to earn the money she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them. Pony Penning Day holds a surprise for everyone, for Paul not only brings in the Phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both? Marguerite Henry's Newbery Honor Book has captivated generations of boys and girls both with its thrilling descriptions of true incidents from the tiny island of Chincoteague, and its realistic yet wonderfully magical atmosphere. This story of an animal brought into captivity poignantly reveals the powerful opposing forces of humans and nature. Cover Il Wesley Dennis / Steve Brennan (illustrator). …

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Nobody could capture the phantom. She was the wildest mare on Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white map on her shoulders was her mark of freedom. Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her, and worked hard to earn the money she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them. Pony Penning Day holds a surprise for everyone, for Paul not only brings in the Phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both? Marguerite Henry's Newbery Honor Book has captivated generations of boys and girls both with its thrilling descriptions of true incidents from the tiny island of Chincoteague, and its realistic yet wonderfully magical atmosphere. This story of an animal brought into captivity poignantly reveals the powerful opposing forces of humans and nature. Cover Il Wesley Dennis / Steve Brennan (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The real story of Edward VIII - the King who abdicated the throne in 1936 - told in his own words, using an unpublished memoir and other never seen sources.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the early 1500s five men and five women find themselves trapped by floods and compelled to take refuge in an abbey high in the Pyrenees. When told they must wait days for a bridge to be repaired, they are inspired - by recalling Boccaccio's Decameron - to pass the time in a cultured manner by each telling a story every day. The stories, however, soon degenerate into a verbal battle between the sexes, as the characters weave tales of corrupt friars, adulterous noblemen and deceitful wives. From the cynical Saffredent to the young idealist Dagoucin or the moderate Parlamente - believed to express De Navarre's own views - The Heptameron provides a fascinating insight into the minds and passions of the nobility of sixteenth century France.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In this classic story by award-winning author Marguerite Henry, Misty fights for her life and the life of her unborn foal. A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty--the famous mare of Chincoteague--is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on.Will Misty and her colt survive? This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them. Dennis, Wesley (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. In this classic story by award-winning author Marguerite Henry, Misty fights for her life and the life of her unborn foal. A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty--the famous mare of Chincoteague--is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on.Will Misty and her colt survive? This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them. Dennis, Wesley (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dennis, Wesley (illustrator).