Short Story About Doing Your Best - April 2024

Rock Hard: Fun Romance

Rock Hardis the hottest new contemporary romance from bestselling author Lucia Jordan! Dallas Henry is coming home. For the last eight years she’s been living in Europe, trying to forget her troubled family and the two hot men she left behind. But now her father is sick, and Dallas is returning. Back home, not much has changed. Her brother, Peyton, is just as wonderful, and just as over-protective as ever. Her father is just as cold. And her old friends Cole and Zane have grown up from attractive boys into irresistibly hot men. As soon as Dallas lays eyes on Cole and Zane she feels her body ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01GSL9C3A
• ASIN: B01GSL9C3A

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Read the cult-favorite coming of age story that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. Also a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a funny, touching, and haunting modern classic.The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Devastating lo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1451696191
• ASIN: 1451696191
• ISBN: 9781451696196
• Brand: MTV Books
• Manufacturer: MTV Books

The Hospital (Mountain Man)

"Mountain Man" Augustus Berry is a survivor in undead suburbia. He scavenges what he can from what's left over. He is very careful in what he does and where he goes, taking no chances, no unnecessary risks, and weighing every choice... until he decides to visit the hospital at the edge of town, and experiences terror the likes he's never encountered before. Approximately 9500 words, or 29 pages. A story of the zombie apocalypse and the first entry in the "Mountain Man" series. Contains language and graphic violence. This story also appears in the horror fiction novella "Cauldron Gristle."If yo... [Read More]

• ASIN: B009L2X8KM
• ASIN: B009L2X8KM
• Manufacturer: Keith C Blackmore

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

- Over 11 million copies sold- #1 New York Times Bestseller for 8 years running- Now celebrating its 25th anniversary Simple ideas, lasting loveFalling in love is easy. Staying in love—that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?In the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages, you’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 080241270X
• ASIN: 080241270X
• ISBN: 080241270X
• Brand: Moody Publishing
• Manufacturer: Northfield Publishing

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare — poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him “The Fittest (Real) Man in America... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07H453KGH
• ASIN: B07H453KGH
• Manufacturer: Lioncrest Publishing

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

Is your child halfway through first grade and still unable to read? Is your preschooler bored with coloring and ready for reading? Do you want to help your child read, but are afraid you'll do something wrong? RAs DISTARreg; is the most successful beginning reading program available to schools across the country. Research has proven that children taught by the DISTARreg; method outperform their peers who receive instruction from other programs. Now for the first time, this program has been adapted for parent and child to use at home. Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons is a complete, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0671631985
• ASIN: 0671631985
• ISBN: 0671631985
• Brand: Touchstone
• Manufacturer: Touchstone

Shame ON You (An Ozzie Novak Thriller, Book 4) (Redemption Thriller Series 16)

Two shattered lives bound by one haunting secret. The disturbing death of a teenage girl goes unexplained. A decade later, ravaged by drug addiction, the sister vanishes. Could the two incidents be connected? Pulled into the investigation by his friend, Ivy Nash, Ozzie quickly learns the art of the addicted: deceit is a way of life.The hunt for Chantel takes Ozzie and Ivy into a dark world where life has no price. A girl is bludgeoned to death -- they believe they have a key witness, but he slips away.When Ozzie and Ivy finally get a solid clue, what at first seems unthinkable could be reality... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0772WSXHM
• ASIN: B0772WSXHM
• Manufacturer: Sugar Hill Press

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a surv... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0547577311
• ASIN: 0547577311
• ISBN: 0547577311
• Brand: Clarion Books
• Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers

Into the Wild

• ASIN: 0385486804
• ASIN: 0385486804
• ISBN: 0385486804
• Brand: Random House
• Size: Exclusive Paper Glossy
• Manufacturer: Anchor Books

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal).If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01KFJGT50
• ASIN: B01KFJGT50
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series)

It’s never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions.In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and full-color illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can understand.Created in response to requests from parents, preschool teachers, and childcare providers, this book belongs everywhere young children are. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

• ASIN: 157542200X
• ASIN: 157542200X
• ISBN: 157542200X
• Brand: Free Spirit Publishing
• Manufacturer: Free Spirit Publishing

Ego Is the Enemy

The instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller“While the history books are filled with tales of obsessive visionary geniuses who remade the world in their image with sheer, almost irrational force, I’ve found that history is also made by individuals who fought their egos at every turn, who eschewed the spotlight, and who put their higher goals above their desire for recognition.” —from the prologue  Many of us insist the main impediment to a full, successful life is the outside world. In fact, the most common enemy lies within: our ego. Early in our careers, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1591847818
• ASIN: 1591847818
• ISBN: 1591847818
• Brand: Portfolio
• Manufacturer: Portfolio

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

A succinct, engaging, and practical guide for succeeding in any creative sphere, The War of Art is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul. What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? Why is there a naysayer within? How can we avoid the roadblocks of any creative endeavor—be it starting up a dream business venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece? Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success. The War of Art emphasiz... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1936891026
• UPC: 884596432175
• ASIN: 1936891026
• ISBN: 1936891026
• Brand: Black Irish
• Manufacturer: Pressfield, Steven

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - Homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0741F3M7C
• ASIN: B0741F3M7C
• Manufacturer: HarperAudio

COZY MYSTERY 7 BOOK SET: CATS, CUPCAKES AND KILLERS

USA TODAY Bestselling Authors"When I was reading this book and laughing my husband asked me what I was reading. I told him this book is like Jessica Fletcher and Lucille Ball thrown together.""Twists and turns keep the reader guessing until the end. I loved it, you will, too."***MULTI-AUTHOR BOX SET: 7 COZY MYSTERIES, 3 SERIES, 2 AUTHORS & RECIPES!! *** The books included in this bundle are: IZZY GREENE COZY MYSTERY SERIES 1-MURDER SHE TYPED 2-MURDER BY THE BOOK 3-MURDER TAKES A HOLIDAY 4-MURDER OVER MIAMITHE ROSIE KALE CULINARY MYSTERY SERIES 1-NOTHING BUNDT MURDER 2-ECLAIR CASE ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01B0T1HD8
• ASIN: B01B0T1HD8
• Manufacturer: Lazy Cat Press

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together (Paperback)

The fourth entry in the irresistible You Read to Me collection now offers scary fun with the addition of spooky tales just right for Halloween or any other spook-tacular day. Full

• UPC: 4170497
• Rating: 4.333

Long Story Short : Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God: Old Testament

The Bible can seem like a long story for an active family to read, but when you break it down into short sections, as Marty Machowski does, family devotions are easy to do. Long Story

• UPC: 153842292

Nobody Knew What to Do : A Story about Bullying

Straightforward and simple, this story tells how one child found the courage to tell a teacher about Ray, who was being picked on and bullied by other kids in school. Faced with the fact that

• UPC: 56143670
• Rating: 4.0

James Herriot's Dog Stories : Warm and Wonderful Stories About the Animals Herriot Loves Best

A beautiful new reissue of James Herriot's 50 most beloved dog

• UPC: 42335419
• Color: Dog StoriesOther
• Rating: 4.857

The Best American Short Stories 2018

Best-selling, award-winning, pop culture powerhouse Roxane Gay guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short

• UPC: 746152764

Us, in Progress: Short Stories about Young Latinos (Hardcover)

"In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father's burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the

• UPC: 55699590
• Rating: 4.0

Mervin the Sloth Is about to Do the Best Thing in the World

"Mervin the Sloth very, very slowly reveals the best thing in the world--sharing good times with good

• UPC: 51492792
• Rating: 4.0

100 Years of The Best American Short Stories

An award-winning short-story writer introduces the stories she has selected from such authors as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Alexie, Roth, Updike, Oates and more, to present a decade-by-decade examination of the literary trends captured by this series

• UPC: 45056350
• Rating: 5.0

Even Better Than Eden : Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your Story

God's Story Will End Better than It Began . . . Experienced Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie traces 9 themes throughout the Bible, revealing how God's plan for the new creation will be far more glorious

• UPC: 495833265

Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos - eBook

"Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed.” (Booklist starred review)Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre’s beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking

• UPC: 542508782
• Rating: 4.0