Books with author Victoria Miles

Red Cedar Award Nominee 2008/2009 Bressani Literary Prize Winner 2008 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Shortlist 2008 Chocolate Lily nominee 2007-2008 Rocky Mountain Book Award finalist, 2008 Could life get more embarrassing? Mariangela longs to play the piano; but when her Italian immigrant family arranges for accordion lessons instead, she can_t contain her disappointment. Who wants to be strapped to such a heavy, ugly old thing? But before she knows it, a mortified Mariangela is dragging the old accordion in a red wagon through the streets of Vancouver to her lessons. Try as she might, Mariangela can_t get the accordion to sing for her. Even her accordion teacher, whose two missing fingers and handsome looks fascinate her, cannot find a way to inspire his pupil. But he can tell stories, and through his own sometimes harrowing experiences, Mariangela gradually comes to understand both her family_s determination to start life in a new country and her own capacity to persevere. Author Victoria Miles drew from her mother_s own misadventures with the accordion to create a rich tapestry of Italian immigrant life in Vancouver during the thirties. Funny, sad, and ultimately inspiring, Magnifico is a coming of age story that will stay with the reader for a very long time.

Since the beginning of her career, Sandra Bullock has been dubbed by the media as the ‘American Sweetheart’ for her friendly and unpretentious nature. Over the years, her reputation has kept on increasing and she has been referred in the annual TIME 100 list as one of the "Most Influential People in the World”. A successful actress and producer and a reputed philanthropist, she had to face great challenges both in her personal and professional life. In her talks and interviews, she has not only talked about her feelings and ideas on various matters; but has also provided advice on how to become self confident and be successful. Let us take a look at some uplifting quotes by Sandra Bullock on life, love, karma, happiness, time, etc.

Red Cedar Award Nominee 2008/2009 Bressani Literary Prize Winner 2008 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Shortlist 2008 Chocolate Lily nominee 2007-2008 Rocky Mountain Book Award finalist, 2008 Could life get more embarrassing? Mariangela longs to play the piano; but when her Italian immigrant family arranges for accordion lessons instead, she can't contain her disappointment. Who wants to be strapped to such a heavy, ugly old thing? But before she knows it, a mortified Mariangela is dragging the old accordion in a red wagon through the streets of Vancouver to her lessons. Try as she might, Mariangela can't get the accordion to sing for her. Even her accordion teacher, whose two missing fingers and handsome looks fascinate her, cannot find a way to inspire his pupil. But he can tell stories, and through his own sometimes harrowing experiences, Mariangela gradually comes to understand both her family's determination to start life in a new country and her own capacity to persevere. Author Victoria Miles drew from her mother's own misadventures with the accordion to create a rich tapestry of Italian immigrant life in Vancouver during the thirties. Funny, sad, and ultimately inspiring, Magnifico is a coming of age story that will stay with the reader for a very long time.

Kindle Version contains ONLY 20 pages with TIPS !!! * How to keep your diet on track.* How to keep your diet on track at work? * How to stop eating sweets? * Diet Journal - What is it and who should use it?* What should be included in the diet journal ?* Profits of having a diet journal.!* Example of templates included in paperback version !( Templates for 90 days are included in paperback version)Although most of us do not have the patience to keep a journal but it`s worth to try because journal is the key to success for us. Saving each meal eaten with the amount of calories will prevent you from reaching for extra snacks. Running a journal does not take much time, it will take you about 10 minutes a day and the benefits it brings will be worth it. The journal plays the role of your personal guardian of the diet !

Megan Fox quickly rose to fame as one of the most recognizable stars of Hollywood thanks to her Camaro scene in the blockbuster film 'Transformers'. While she has since then re-donned her voluptuous image for magazine cover shoots and films, she also claimed that she created this persona because she was shy and insecure. She considers herself a different type of role model who can make young girls feel "strong and intelligent". She appeared on media several times during the late 2000s speaking about how her image affected her, some of which we have gathered below. Her speeches and interviews are usually about her image, how she handles fame, her ideas about people, love, and relationships.

Widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, also considered the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Remembered as the "Bard of Avon”, he left behind a rich literary legacy consisting of several poems, sonnets, and plays. His plays have been translated into every major living language, and have maintained their popularity over the past several centuries. His comedies, tragedies, and histories are considered some of the finest works in the English language. Even today, his plays remain highly popular and have been repeatedly adapted and rediscovered by new literary and performance movements. Loved all over the world, his works are often reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts. The rich legacy this great writer left behind includes some highly meaningful quotes that are sure to make you ponder. This collection of quotes by William Shakespeare is sure to make you laugh, cry, and view life with a new perspective!

A Diplomat's Daughter is the story, written from diaries and memories of the author during her life in Pakistan as a diplomat's daughter. Her father was an American Diplomat in Pakistan in 1979 when the US Embassy burned down and a young marine, Steven Crowley, gave his life to protect the American diplomats and their families. Montes retells the historical events from the perspective of a young gilr struggling with growing up among cultural turmoil and the personal human interactions that she found make us more alike than different.

Through the seasons and over years, Old Mother Bear's story unfolds. We watch her dig a winter den, give birth to three cubs, hunt for food, and defend her cubs against another bear. And we witness the cubs growing up, a bear growing old, and the imprint of her life upon the land. In luminous chalk paintings, three-time Caldecott Honor Book artist Molly Bang has captured all the warmth, beauty, and poetry of this extraordinary life. Includes substantial factual information on grizzly bears in an afterword.

Veteran actor, producer and author, Sir Michael Caine, has earned Oscar nomination in every decade since he began acting in the 1960s. He has acted in over hundred movies over the past seven decades, and has also written guide books, memoirs, and trivia books. He is known for his very vocal support for the Conservative party and his public criticism of high income-tax rates introduced by the Labour government, which had even prompted him to leave Britain for the US. He has often talked to the media about the views and ideologies he supports, which is the primary source of the quotes collected below. Apart from acting, writing and movies, he has touched on themes like life lessons, dreams, and regrets.

A Diplomat's Daughter is the story, written from diaries adn memories of the author during her life in Pakistan as a diplomat's daughter. Her father was an American Diplomat in Pakistan in 1979 when the US embassy burned down and a young marine, Steven Crowley, gave his life to protect the American Diplomats and their families. Montes retells the historical events from the perspective of a teenager struggling with growing up among cultural turmoil and the personal human interactions that she found makes us more alike than different.