From Sydney, to Tokyo, Geneva, and Cape Town, Remi transforms from a fundraiser too shy to speak during staff meetings into a daring international art thief who must stop a war from breaking out and figure out how to save herself from a life behind bars. With the help of her best friend, a designer and inventor who creates gadget-packed gowns, Remi eludes a dashing insurance agent and a terrifying stalker, all while redistributing the wealth of the world, one work of art at a time.
Remi, Izi and Alex crisscross the globe, building an international network of supporters focused on ending human trafficking while trying to bring down a greedy corporation and elude a shadowy networks bent on world domination. Surrounded by an intriguing cast of characters, the friends test the limits of international law, until one betrays the others and their carefully designed pact falls apart.
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Jessica teaches us humility and gratitude through three unpredictable stories. Armed with brains, beauty, and high-tech gadgets that would make James Bond jealous, three friends jet-set on a mission to make the world a better place. Soldier of Love, Sade. Alors on Danse, Stromae. All Along the Watchtower, Jimi Hendrix.
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The books, although part of a series, can be read alone. Although a work of historical fiction, Chiaverini brings these characters to life and draws on true events to tell the story of these women and how their actions and influence may have contributed to the assassination of President Lincoln. Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard — James Garfield was born into poverty in rural Ohio but through his determination and diligence, was elected to Congress and eventually the Presidency.
Abigail and John Adam s by Joseph J. Ellis — This Pulitzer Prize-Winning author brings the lives of President Adams and his wife to life in this account that combines a love story with political history. The Adams exchanged more than twelve hundred letters over the years and Ellis uses those letters and detailed historical research to write this true tale about one of our Founders and his wife.
A film by Ken Burns.
Melnyk The Hidden Half of the Family: Help on using this technology is also available: The Age of Bowie: Will speak via Skype. This entertaining travel memoir follows a Wisconsinite through 60 days biking from Wisconsin to the Pacific Northwest.
Help on using this technology is also available: How Not to Save the World. This was a pretty fun book! She certainly shows a lot of talent and promise with the first of Remi's adventures. Feb 18, Sahina Bibi rated it really liked it.
Through adventures and laugh-out-loud antics, Benson keeps the reader entertained. The Boy Who Runs: Julius Achon is from a village in Uganda and became one of the best middle-distance runners in recent history.
A tragedy prevented him from attending the Olympic games in Athens and ultimately decided to devote his life to improving the quality of life of those in Uganda. This inspiring story will encourage and motivate readers to do more for their community. Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Her unique experiences will have readers longing for a new adventure of their own.
A road trip has turned into an annual getaway 20 years in a row! Recollections from this yearly event will have readers roaring with laughter at their antics and aching with sadness at the losses life throws at them. Readers will feel a nostalgic pull after finishing and will want to start planning their own getaway.
Humans of New York: Stories by Brandon Stanton Ghostbusters: Munnell and Andrew D. A Memoir by Homer H. The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio: Milne, author of the Winnie the Pooh stories. It often goes to a longer book, clearly the writing here is special.
The bold collage-like joyous illustrations celebrate a day between a grandmother and her grandson in the urban landscape, taking the city bus to their ultimate destination, a soup kitchen. Are their dreams real?