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Nick Hornby's novel Funny Girl is set in Blackpool, England, in 1964. It tells the story of 21-year-old Barbara Parker: a beautiful blonde who wants to become a comedic actress like Lucille Ball. Barbara wins the Miss Blackpool beauty pageant. She wants to get out of Blackpool more than anything.

Trail of Broken Wings is a novel by Sejal Badani. The novel follows the story of a family who immigrated to California from India, focusing mainly on three sisters who suffered incredible abuse at the hands of their father, Brent. This Instaread summary & analysis of Trail of Broken Wings includes a summary of the book, an introduction to the important people in the book, and analysis of themes and the author's style.

Learn the causes of insomnia and some simple things that you can do to conquer it. This audiobook includes several exercises that you can do to put yourself to sleep easily and naturally.

In this hilarious short story, two parents encourage their little girl to grow up, and immediately wonder about the repercussions of their decision, while juggling potty training, theme park visits, and the thought of life without her one day. You will see yourself in this story 100 times over. The Short Years is a series of beautiful vignettes folded into a weekend trip and a look into the future. (Contains selected passages from the book The Long Cutie)

On a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles, Lori Kimball races home from her boring job, trying to break her personal best time. In a bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel, a Sumarian diplomat, Gozan Remari, and his nephew, Khezir Mazul, rape and torture a mother and daughter. Jack Morgan, owner of the elite security firm, Private Investigations, calls police after getting a tip about Remari and Mazul. Los Angeles police captain, Luke Warren, and his team rescue the women and arrest the men.

Retired soldier Blake Best drives hard - his car, his life, and his choices. Former Airman Parker Monteith is fighting to keep his life on cruise control so he doesn't lose it all. One Maserati brings them together. Can Blake slow down enough to discover the important things aren't in the fast lane?

Nick and Amy Dunne have both lost their jobs. Nick's mother is dying of cancer, so they move from New York to Missouri to help Nick's sister, Go, care for her. Some time later, Nick is at the bar he owns with his sister when he gets a call from a concerned neighbor. Nick goes home and finds evidence of a struggle in his living room. His wife, Amy, is missing. Detectives Rhonda Boney and Jim Gilpin arrive at the Dunne home. They take Nick's statement and search the house. They find a small present for Nick.

Preview of this Instaread: The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters is a historical romance novel and crime story. It is set just outside postwar London in the year 1922. Frances Wray is a 26-year-old single woman who lives with her widowed mother Emily. After losing her two brothers in the war, Frances is left to take care of her mother and the household. Her father mismanaged the family's financial affairs before his death, leaving his wife and daughter struggling to get by with few resources.

When Hollywood hotshot Paul Terrence began dreaming about his angel in high school, he thought she was just another one of his nightly visitors - the ghosts that come again and again, asking for help and direction. But as years pass, and he steadily becomes more entangled in the long-closed murder case of a famous actress, Paul wonders if this angel actually might be the one real thing worth holding on to.

Crash and Burn by Lisa Gardner is a psychological thriller that tells the story of Nicky Frank, a woman who cannot escape the memories that reside inside her head. This summary includes an introduction to the important people in the book, an analysis of the themes, and an explanation of the author's style.

The horizon overlooking the landscape of college football brightened considerably with the announcement that a national committee had approved a four team college football playoff beginning in 2014. At long last, one of America’s most beloved sports and its devoted followers will finally be rewarded with a legitimate champion being crowned on the football field. Or so we’ve been told.

You can make restaurant-quality recipes at home while feeling like you're being guided by a friend! Time with family, just like great food, should be enjoyed. There are too many complicated diets trying to ruin your day. Relax, take a break, and treat yourself. Come with us again and discover the fun and flavor in these old-school family recipes.

We put together 35 amazing family favorites to share with you. Some of these tasty treats are quick and easy; some of the elaborate fine dining takes a while - but all of them are great. From a simple healthy salsa to amazing meatballs to perfect pizza, you will enjoy discovering these family treasures. Let me tell you a secret about making restaurant-quality recipes: some foods are meant to be enjoyed. Use fresh ingredients and follow the recipe completely the first time you make it. Don't rush.

If you want to grow your business and increase your profits then sooner or later you will need to outsource. Remember that you can't do everything yourself - and you never should try to do everything yourself. Outsourcing can free up your time to concentrate on the important things in your business. It also allows you to utilize the skills and expertise of other people that you may not have yourself.

At the Water's Edge, a novel by Sarah Gruen, takes place in the waning days of World War II. Maddie Hyde's dissolute husband, Ellis, decides to search for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland. What Maddie learns there about lies, life, and love changes her forever. Inside this Instaread summary & analysis of At the Water's Edge, you will find an introduction to the important people in the book and analysis of themes and the author's style.