Women Cricket

Cricket Kendall's birthday is a little more than a month away. She's just moved to Emery Ridge, Colorado, for her senior year of high school in the hopes her eccentric aunt, Aurora, might help her learn all she needs to know about becoming a full-fledged witch. Just a few days after moving to her new town, Aurora introduces Cricket to a young werewolf from the local pack. Theo Ashbrooke is funny, charming, and super-freaking-hot. Cricket and Theo connect right away, and it doesn't take long before they're spending almost all of their time together.

Antique-store owner Cricket Crosby’s life is turned upside down when she discovers that the rumors of her husband’s affair aren’t just leisurely Southern gossip. Her plan: hire an investigator; find an attorney; enlist the help of her new assistant, Ruby; and make her husband pay.

From the time she was a very young girl, Rachel Carson felt a bond with nature. Growing up in Pennsylvania, she spent hours exploring meadows and woods, dreaming of seeing the ocean. As Rachel grew older, she combined her gift for writing with her love of nature, producing award-winning books about the sea. But her best-known achievement was the publication of Silent Spring, an account of the dangerous effects of pesticides on plants and animals.

A Tale of Mystery, Romance, Humor, and Adventure! An orphan endures her grim childhood by cultivating a powerful belief in the myth, the fairy tale, the happily ever after. But now, as her story begins, she’s all grown up… Lindsey, a kinder teacher in survival mode after an unthinkable divorce is brilliant in the classroom where inquisitive and humorous children surround her. Unfortunately, unwanted sinister challenges invade her off- hours. Strange phone calls haunt her. A stalker, perhaps? After learning the shocking truth about her ex-husband, she doesn’t want to be alone. Still, ...

A Cricket of a Girl is a historical fiction/coming-of age novel. Set in the tiny, war-stricken Latin American country of El Salvador, in the 1950s and 1960s, it is the story of the unlikely friendship of two women, one American and one Salvadorian, who form an unlikely friendship in spite, or perhaps because of the poverty, sexual abuse and death they have been forced to confront. A Cricket of a Girl is a heartwarming and optimistic tale that will stay with you long after you put down the book.

While men fought in the army during the American Revolution, women supported the fight for independence in other ways. They wrote about politics in newspapers, boycotted British goods, and made their own wares like fabric and tea. The Daughters of Liberty said no to British-made goods!

When Sekka was a little girl, her mother disappeared into the snow. For years, she asked her father why her mother left. As her father is dying, she learns her mother’s secrets and who she really is. As her mother returns, Sekka learns the secrets of the Snow Spirit and their terrible price she must pay to be with her mother. What fate will Sekka choose— love or immortality?

Have you taken interest in this fascinating game? Have you watched the T20 world cup 2024? Have you seen the USA team in the quarterfinals after beating Pakistan? Are you looking for information about the game? This series of books is the right choice. You are advised to read the book that interests you most, after getting the fundamentals right. A bowler may skip the book about batting. The next book is about the art of bowling. Subsequent books are about wicketkeeping and so on. This is the last book about Captains and Coaches. The set of five books is a comprehensive guide to the game, ...

Before the Internet, there was only one place where you could always find the exact time—the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, where people calculated the time by studying astronomy. This was a long distance away from London, though, so someone had to go there and collect the time for the shopkeepers who sold clocks. Learn about Maria Bellville, the woman who sold time!

The Revolutionary War created an opportunity for American women to have an impact on the changing world around them. Here's a look at some other women who filled important roles in their respective countries during the same time period.

Did you know that a woman fought in the Revolutionary War? Learn about Deborah Sampson, the first woman soldier to officially serve and fight in battles for the United States' military. To gain entry she disguised herself as a man which was discovered later during the war. She overcame many obstacles in order to fight in the Continental Army for America's freedom.

Have you ever heard about the "Hello Girls" of World War I? These heroic women worked as telephone switchboard operators for the U.S. military. Despite the dangers of war, they kept American officers in contact with their soldiers during battle, and spoke in French and English. Yet, "Hello Girls" weren't recognized for their wartime service. What historic year did women win the right to vote?

Did you know that NASA uses mathematics for space travel? Meet Katherine Johnson, one of the first African-American and female mathematicians who worked for NASA. Learn about her life growing up in segregated America and her journey to pursue her education and dreams. Her mathematical calculations helped American astronauts to go to space, land on the moon, and return to earth safely in 1969!

One young gal ~ One bad boss ~ One unexpected hero ~ Many surprises Sweet, naive Phoebe Foxglove tells the amusing story of her love for photography, flowers, and Teddy. But she could not endure another day living with her reserved and boring family. She craves passion and adventure, so she sneaks off with her boyfriend in the dark of night. It’s only a matter of days, after one of his irrational outbursts, that he walks out, leaving her penniless and far from home. Fortunately, the manager of a trailer park befriends her. Note to self: Flaming eggs bring out the worst in him. Phoebe is ...

A drought has overtaken the lands of the Choctaw people. With no food or water, the people are starving. The people believe the drought to be a curse from the Great Spirit. The tribe sends two young boys on a quest to appease the Great Spirit so he will send rain. While on their quest, the boys help a beautiful woman who is starving. Will this strange woman be able to help them?

One young woman — One great idea — One handsome cowboy Caitlin Brown, a country girl, tells her charming story of determination, mistakes, and life-changing experiences. “I feel trapped and out of place living at home in an old-fashion Leave It To Beaver household. I intend to divulge my plan for independence right after blowing out the twenty candles on my birthday cake.” Caitlin moves to Clifton Junction, Texas, and house-sits for her best friend. She's faced with the challenge of no job and no income. What will she do? With her creative and compulsive neat freak skills—another ...

The author takes us on her journey from a small town in Indiana to achieving her goals on a global scale. Due to the ever-present crickets, she learns to rely on herself. It’s a story of beating the odds, becoming independent and successful. She discusses the complexities of the mother/daughter relationship and her experience with trauma, weight issues, and anxiety.

Families have secrets. Roxy’s family had more than its share. So, she flees to Hollywood to follow her dream and create a new life for herself. Easier said than done. Though bombarded with daily challenges, Roxy and Ginn, her wounded warrior roommate, manage to find humor in their frequent calamities with the help of an amazing dog. But then, Roxy's mother moves in...

"Houston, We have a problem"! During the Apollo 11 moon landing, as many as 400,000 people had jobs that were essential to the successful mission. Learn about aeronautics and the different jobs in the field that helped man take the first steps on the moon and expand our understanding of the solar system. Who was one of the first women to work at NASA and what role did she have?

The idea that physical exercise is good for men and women alike is something we take for granted today, but people didn’t always believe this was true. There was a time when exercise was not considered proper or healthy for women. Thanks to athletes like Annette Kellerman, women have come a long way since then.