Books with author Celeste

From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You, a riveting novel that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives"I read Little Fires Everywhere in a single, breathless sitting." -Jodi Picoult "Witty, wise, and tender. It's a marvel." - Paula Hawkins In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned - from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren - an enigmatic artist and single mother - who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community. When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town--and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia's past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs. Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood - and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.

ENCHANTED FAIRYLAND is a magical adventure story about the brother and sister traveling team of Sphinx and Trevi Monje. Sphinx and Trevi s archeologist father and history professor mother spend as much time with their offspring as they can. But when their work demands their full attention, the Monje family calls on Marseille wise companion and caretaker to the children. In this adventure, Sphinx and Trevi are accompanied by Marseille on a glorious summer journey to Ireland. The trip stimulates Trevi s imagination as they explore the beautiful but harsh Irish countryside. When Trevi drifts off to sleep over a favorite storybook about fairies, she is confronted with alarming images of a young boy urgently warning her of something. Confused and distraught by her dreams, she shares them with her companions. Although dismissed as childish, she intuitively feels that they must have meaning. The threesome ventures out into the ancient woods and they soon discover whether or not Trevi s instincts were right. Suddenly their modern lives come face to face with a new and unexpected world they never could have anticipated. The story s focus on friendship, the overwhelming impulse to protect those we care for, and our need for dreams and magic help bring alive the story of this brother-sister team who may bicker and disagree, but whose mutual love and devotion never waver.

German philosopher, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche once said, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” Never Say Never is not only a testimony of fortitude, but pure survival. Life is a journey and maturity a process, but a tragic childhood could have destroyed her future. Instead, Celeste Roth, released from foster care at the age of eighteen set her resolve to succeed. Our greatest strength can sometimes rest on an unfortunate beginning. As you follow the tumultuous story, you’ll be inspired by Celeste’s unyielding ability to persevere regardless of circumstances or odds. She’s a woman you’d be fortunate to have on your side.

AS LONG AS she can remember, Anna has lived in the same Upper West Side apartment with her parents and brother, Tom; she’s attended the same private school and had the same best friend, Katie. Katie has always loved hanging out with Anna’s family and escaping the tension in her own small apartment, where her single mom struggles to raise her severely mentally challenged brother.But then something changes. Katie’s brother gets violent with her mother and now he’s going to live in a home. Suddenly Katie is angry with Anna, and just as quickly they’re not friends anymore. Anna’s mom tells her that Katie just needs someone to be mad at right now, and that everything will be okay, but Anna knows that she has entered the Goodbye Time—and things are changing faster than she can understand.

Geared towards those caring for, care about, new to, interested in or curious about people with Down Syndrome. Dude Has Downs simply describes the feelings and attitudes of a mother's life with a baby through adulthood with Down syndrome, in a children's book form with cute images, easy to understand, and provides a start for conversation when one does not know how.

They look so sweet and beautiful...but what is the dark, unlovely truth?Harley's a college guy with a brain in his head. Those old tales about the ballet school and the evils hidden within its walls are for the town's fools and gossips. Then Cassandra, one of the dancers, whirls into his life. Harley is at first enchanted. Then he's doubtful. And then he's terrified. But it's already too late.

KINETOSCOPE tells the true story of the author's father who was born in Germany and who fought in WW I on the German side during the years 1917-1918. In post WW I Germany Willy suffered from "shell-shock" and his future in economically-bankrupt Germany appeared depressing and demoralizing. Then, a relative in the United States initiated a series of events that caused Willy to immigrate to America where he lived in freedom, married, and started a loving family.

Join this fictional world and read how a mystic Druid and the four Knights of the elements, with the help of elemental magic, destroy a Dark Lord.After four hundred years of peace, a new darkness is walking freely upon the land and is threatening war and destruction against the free people. His name echoed in the dark, lord of fear… lord of fear and like his predecessor, Darghod, he wants to lay waste the land and kill whoever will cross his path.Four young lives - knights of air, fire, water and earth - are the only promise against this evil. Theirs will be a dangerous undertaking. They will need to reach the Tower of the Eye to unleash their power against the enemy. With them, a handful of people choose to emark on this quest, led by Aelomer, the Druid.And under Aelomer's guidance throughout the land, the races of men, dwarves and elves prepare to stand against the advancing enemy's army.

Have you ever wanted to shop for the goodness of God and all that He offers to us as His children? His shopping cart is always available to receive what you need at anytime. He offers each of us an abundance for our lives that we can find by just reaching out and taking them off the shelf.Understanding the depth of what God gives to us is never fully attained, but it is the experience that carries us from glory to glory. God's Shopping Cart is just a glimpse of what has been attained and experienced in the lives of many and will be experienced in the lives of many others. The purpose of the book is the tap into the heart of children to build a foundation and into the souls of adults for a rejuvenation.

Crystal Universe will teach you a little bit about the healing properties of crystals and gemstones. This book is packed with dazzling digital illustrations of different types of crystals and gemstones, as well as their spiritual uses and fun facts. Crystal Universe also gives a short introduction to meditation, chakras, and how to cleanse crystals. This book is intended as a beginners guide for spiritual children who would like to learn more about the spiritual nature of sacred crystals and gemstones.