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April Smith

    1. január 1949

    Tento autor sa zameriava na zložité vzťahy a vnútorné svety svojich postáv, často zasadené do mestského prostredia. Jeho próza sa vyznačuje bystrým pozorovaním ľudskej povahy a prenikavým pohľadom na spoločenské normy. Prostredníctvom pútavého rozprávania a premysleného jazyka skúma témy identity, túžby a hľadania zmyslu v modernom živote. Jeho diela rezonujú u čitateľov vďaka svojej úprimnosti a hlbokému pochopeniu ľudskej skúsenosti.

    April Smith
    Good Morning, Killer
    Project Based Learning
    Be the One
    Simplify Your Writing Instruction
    Vražda za úsvitu
    Hledaný. Domove, ó domove. Konkláve. Mizející rok
    • Hledaný: Další příběh Elvise Colea a Joa Pika. Tentokrát si je najme matka, která se obává o mladého syna. Domove, ó domove: Příběh z 50. let 20. století, o rančerech v nezkrocené prérii a o nesnadném životě, komplikovaném přírodou i zlobou lidí. Konkláve: Nečekaně lidsky napínavý příběh o tom, jak dramaticky může probíhat volba nového papeže. Mizející rok: Zoe Whittakerovou, bohatou mladou ženu, pronásleduje tajemství z minulosti.

      Hledaný. Domove, ó domove. Konkláve. Mizející rok
    • Vražda za úsvitu

      • 353 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Zvláštní agentka FBI, inteligentní a nekompromisní Ana Greyová, vyšetřuje únos patnáctileté dívky Juliany, k němuž došlo v Santa Monice. Partnerem Greyové na místní policejní stanici je charismatický a výbušný detektiv Andrew Berringer. Ti dva se citově sblížili během vyšetřování předchozího případu, ale jejich vztahy jsou od jisté doby značně napjaté. Během pátrání po násilníkovi dochází k nečekaném zvratu. Únosce Julianu propustí a Ana v důsledku toho, co od vyděšené a psychicky poznamenané dívky vyslechne, je rozhodnutá úchylného člověka dostat za každou cenu.

      Vražda za úsvitu
    • Be the One

      • 432 stránok
      • 16 hodin čítania

      Cassidy Sanderson, the only female scout in Major League Baseball, travels to the Dominican Republic to recruit young talent Alberto Cruz for the Dodgers. However, she soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous situation involving Joe Galanis, a ruthless real estate developer. As she navigates a web of blackmail, voodoo, and violence, Cassidy learns that the world of sports and finance blurs the line between competition and lethal rivalry.

      Be the One
    • Project Based Learning

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania
      3,9(18)Ohodnotiť

      Project Based Learning is a fun and engaging way to challenge and inspire your students. But it can be hard to find the time in your busy schedule to formulate and prepare for the project. This book solves that dilemma. Packed with over one hundred projects and everything needed to implement them, it take all the messy planning out of the equation. With this helpful handbook, you can jump right in to hands-on learning with your students!

      Project Based Learning
    • Maverick FBI Special Agent Ana Grey takes on the dual roles of detective and criminal as she obsessively searches for the abductor responsible for the disappearance of a teenage girl

      Good Morning, Killer
    • A Star for Mrs. Blake

      • 352 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania
      3,5(126)Ohodnotiť

      Set against the backdrop of war, this emotionally charged historical novel explores the experiences of Gold Star Mothers, who have lost their sons in battle. It delves into their grief, resilience, and the bonds formed among women facing similar tragedies. Through poignant storytelling, the narrative highlights themes of sacrifice, love, and the impact of loss on family and community, offering a powerful tribute to those who have endured the ultimate sacrifice.

      A Star for Mrs. Blake
    • North of Montana

      • 304 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania
      3,2(304)Ohodnotiť

      FBI Special Agent Ana Grey navigates a treacherous high-profile case involving a Hollywood star and illegal prescription drugs, facing resistance from her supervisor who disapproves of her assertive style. As she and her partner, Mike Donnato, delve deeper, they uncover a politically charged situation that threatens to unravel. The investigation forces Ana to confront her own identity and the complexities of power, blurring the lines between her personal and professional life while revealing unsettling truths about her past.

      North of Montana
    • The Birth of the Promiscuous Girl

      • 172 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      Told through a collection of diary entries, April Smith’s life story centers on being given a label at a young age that followed her throughout her adolescence. A single word– “promiscuous”– shaped the way she viewed herself and her actions for a time. Ultimately, she persevered in the face of judgment and neglect at home, bullying and rejection at school, and a number of other curveballs that life decided to throw her way. She reclaimed her sense of self and found hope and a future against all odds, and her desire is that readers will be inspired and empowered by the knowledge that they can do the same.

      The Birth of the Promiscuous Girl
    • Loving Grace

      • 226 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Caught between two boys, Grace Summer navigates the complexities of young love while dealing with the pressures of being the Watermelon Queen. As she tries to move past a life-altering accident, she finds herself drawn to the charming Warren Hartley. Simultaneously, her tumultuous relationship with neighbor Beau Baron, filled with constant bickering, ignites unexpected chemistry. The story explores themes of self-discovery, rivalry, and the challenges of adolescence amidst the colorful backdrop of a small-town event.

      Loving Grace