Books with author Gabriele

At heart, Faith DiNapoli is a good Catholic girl. She's memorized all the prayers and hymns. She daydreams about her First Communion. She's pretty sure Jesus loves her. But she's angry. Angry with her father for leaving, her mother for never going anywhere, and her dysfunctional siblings -- just because they're around. And though she knows the Bible says the meek are blessed, Faith can't help but covet beautiful things and try to obtain them in any way possible. So Faith lies, cheats, and steals. In fact, she breaks almost every one of the Commandments, mostly by accident. At the same time, she grapples with the girl she thinks she should be, the family she's supposed to be a part of, and the imaginary life she may never live.In Tempting Faith DiNapoli, Faith does more than grow from innocent eight to headstrong eighteen. Faith struggles with her new bad habits, fends off bad boys who want more than she should give, and contemplates a future that looks worse than her mother's past and present.The DiNapolis are mismatched, broke, and dysfunctional, but they fight with and love one another with equal parts ferocity and devotion, laughter and tears. All the while, Faith prays for a happy ending. Or at least for something not too, too bad.One part Beverly Donofrio, one part Frank McCourt, Tempting Faith DiNapoli is a charming, fresh, bighearted debut.

Glacier Bay National Park is home to the largest humpback whale skeleton on display in the United States, from a whale that biologists nicknamed "Snow."This is the fictionalized story of Snow's life, in which she travels from Alaska to Hawaii and back while teaching her calf, Snowflake, everything he needs to know about being a whale. Travel with Snow and Snowflake as they encounter killerwhales, flying fish and other animals.

Twelve-year-old Sophie is desperate to get away from her quirky German foster mother. She misses her parents and just lost her brother as well. At his funeral, a mysterious old man named Master Eigil with a bloody stump instead of a left hand, asks her to help him go home. Sophie is scared but must run from trouble and jumps through a portal that takes her into a strange land, the Isle of Nugateris. There she meets Flynden and his special cat and many more new friends, but their world is in trouble. A power-hungry man imprisons her and wants to know the whereabouts of Master Eigil. Only the magical Flora blossom can set things right in Nugateris. Can Sophie steal the flower and stay alive long enough to carry out the task and make it home herself?

Glacier Bay National Park is home to the largest humpback whale skeleton on display in the United States. The skeleton came from a whale that biologists nicknamed "Snow". The Tale of a Whale Named Snow is the fictionalized story of Snow's life, in which she travels from Alaska to Hawaii and back while teaching her calf, Snowflake, everything he needs to know about being a whale. Travel with Snow and Snowflake as they encounter killer whales, flying fish and other animals.

Cosmic Phenomena is a compelling introduction to the nature and observation of the greatest celestial phenomena visible to the unaided eye. Singular in their majesty, sense of mystery and grandeur, the Great Comets, spectacular meteor showers and total solar eclipses described in this book are among the rarest and most fascinating visual experiences in nature. The first section of Cosmic Phenomena introduces us to the Great Comets, with special reference to the two most recent examples - Comet Hyakutake (1996) and Comet Hale-Bopp (1997) - and discusses the possibility of another Great Comet visiting the Earth's vicinity within the next few years. The second section looks at meteors, or "falling stars" as they are sometimes called, as well as some of the biggest meteor showers in history. The third section, dedicated to eclipses, provides striking images and descriptions of past eclipses as well as detailed charts and predictions on upcoming eclipses of both the sun and the moon. Cosmic Phenomena offers a gallery of more than 300 photographs, selected from the world's most famous observers and from private collections and institutions. The fact-filled text covers all the recent revolutionary developments in electronic imaging and is an up-to-date and comprehensive presentation of what we know about these unique celestial phenomena.

Two individuals are led on a journey of self-discovery, awakening desires, and passions that cause them to make choices that may alter their futures. Allyson's desire is to deepen her relationship with God and grow in her understanding of the Bible, but suddenly her own beliefs and convictions are put to the highest test--a test that will determine the outcome of her faith and character. Will she have the courage to take a stand and do what is right before God, even if it means personal sacrifice and risking everything she's ever dreamed of attaining in life? Dixon's drive for fortune, fame, and daily pleasures leads him into an unexpected turn of events that ultimately shapes his destiny. But when a hidden file emerges with evidence against him, Dixon is given the opportunity to make a change. Will he attempt to destroy the evidence and protect his reputation? Or will he humble himself so healing can begin?

At heart, Faith DiNapoli is a good Catholic girl. She's memorized all the prayers and hymns. She daydreams about her First Communion. She's pretty sure Jesus loves her. But she's angry. Angry with her father for leaving, her mother for never going anywhere, and her dysfunctional siblings -- just because they're around. And though she knows the Bible says the meek are blessed, Faith can't help but covet beautiful things and try to obtain them in any way possible. So Faith lies, cheats, and steals. In fact, she breaks almost every one of the Commandments, mostly by accident. At the same time, she grapples with the girl she thinks she should be, the family she's supposed to be a part of, and the imaginary life she may never live. In "Tempting Faith DiNapoli," Faith does more than grow from innocent eight to headstrong eighteen. Faith struggles with her new bad habits, fends off bad boys who want more than she should give, and contemplates a future that looks worse than her mother's past and present. The DiNapolis are mismatched, broke, and dysfunctional, but they fight with and love one another with equal parts ferocity and devotion, laughter and tears. All the while, Faith prays for a happy ending. Or at least for something not too, too bad. One part Beverly Donofrio, one part Frank McCourt, "Tempting Faith DiNapoli" is a charming, fresh, bighearted debut.