Cynthia: 2564 books

When 16-year-old Belle Fortune’s loathsome aunt sends her to a charity school in nearby Glass Town, Belle rejoices.  But not for long.  Because at the Glass Town Establishment for Girls, imaginations starve.  Mr. Glass, the school’s benefactor, doesn’t believe in imagination...

From award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman comes a collection of quirky, smart, and vulnerable childhood works by some of today’s foremost children’s authors and illustrators—revealing young talent, the storytellers they would one day become, and the creativity they inspire today. Everyone’s...

In the fast pace of modern life, there is a lot of craziness and stress. We are social creatures and need unconditional love and support to make it through. The key to finding sane relationships in your life is you. You are the common denominator in your relationships. If you are happy, your...

Here are 101 ideas for businesses whereby stay-at-home moms can earn money. Some are very part-time, while others are nearly full-time. Some require a particular talent, while others can be undertaken by virtually anyone. If you’re looking to supplement your income while still remaining at home...

A vital state of beautiful shores, natural bayous, vibrant history, unpretentious people, and amazing food and music culture, Louisiana’s attractions are limitless. A vital state of beautiful shores, natural bayous, vibrant history, unpretentious people, and amazing food and music culture,...

If you want to make your fortune in mid-life, this book is an invaluable, entertaining primer - and a great read. Barbie Hall Gummin began her career building a sandwich board advertising company that paid her way through college. Passionate about health and fitness Barbie then moved to Colorado and...

For any woman wanting to live a bigger life It is for you if you are feeling a call to bring your voice to the world, your community, your relationships or your career. The women we admire today got to where they are because they have a vision, activated creativity, up-leveled their skillsets and...

If the prospect of your last child leaving for college or moving out of the family home to get on with his or her life feels like it would be the end of yours, this book is for you. You've lived and breathed for your children for decades, and suddenly it seems they don't need you any more. That feeling,...

Its Just Crazy is prayerfully written to wake up the sleeping public of America before it really is too late. It is rather late to start planning your "get to safety" strategy when a tornado is already formed and heading in your direction. You only have enough time to seek shelter immediately...

Whatever you've heard about Leonardo Da Vinci, the truth is even more fascinating! From his provocative relationship with the church and secret societies such as the Freemasons to the secrets behind his art and inventions, Da Vinci was a man ahead of his time who willingly paid the price to live life...

From one of America's great literary figures, a new collection of essays on eminent writers and their work, and on the war between art and life. The perilous intersection of writers' lives with public and private dooms is the fertile subject of many of these remarkable essays from such literary giants...

Studies the cultural impact and audience reception of King Kong from the 1933 release of the original film until today.

A small town with a big history, Helotes�20 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio�was named for the Spanish word elotes, or corn on the cob. So extensive were the fields of corn along its namesake creek, a Spanish official in 1723 called the area el Puerto de los Olotes, or Corncob Pass. When settlers...

This is a guide to self-taught and outsider artists in the United States, also called folk artists, and to their work. Interest in this field is exploding and information on hundreds of artists and the places where their work may be viewed or purchased is provided in this book. The first part covers...