Young Elfride falls in love for the first time with an architect who is sent to make plans to renovate the local church. She supposes Stephen to be a professional man from London, but finds he comes from more humble origins. Stephen must go away and make something of himself before he can claim her. Circumstances change in his absence, and Elfride must decide if she will keep her pledge to marry Stephen. A Pair of Blue Eyes is Thomas Hardy’s third novel, and the first one to bear his real name when it was first published. The novel was first published as a serial, and the “cliffhanger” is supposed to have been named after a scene in which a character is left hanging over the edge of a cliff—while readers are left waiting for the next chapter to be serialized. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Celebrates the unique spirit of the blue-eyed girl or boy.

"What happens when things don't go as planned? What happens when the storm you face is completely out of your control? The Buchanans' precious son Christian was born with a medical condition that is so incredibly unique, it's one of only fifty known cases in the world. This story has captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands. In Through the Eyes of Hope Lacey Buchanan tells this compelling story of trusting God in the face of adversity. You will be moved and inspired to hold on to God's promises when things go wrong and find joy in midst of any storm."--

Michael Brennan, private eye, follows a trail in search of the girlfriend of a dead cocaine dealer that leads him to high society and surprises along the way.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner—a powerful examination of our obsession with beauty and conformity that asks questions about race, class, and gender with characteristic subtly and grace. In Morrison’s acclaimed first novel, Pecola Breedlove—an 11-year-old Black girl in an America whose love for its blond, blue-eyed children can devastate all others—prays for her eyes to turn blue: so that she will be beautiful, so that people will look at her, so that her world will be different. This is the story of the nightmare at the heart of her yearning, and the tragedy of its fulfillment. Here, Morrison’s writing is “so precise, so faithful to speech and so charged with pain and wonder that the novel becomes poetry” (The New York Times).

In Through the Eyes of a Fisherman, read how Dennis Blue, a man guided by faith and his passion for fishing: ~ Established simultaneous charter fishing businesses in both Michigan and Florida ~ Became a respected and successful charter captain and fly-fishing instructor ~ Guided clients and celebrities on fishing expeditions in the US, South and Central America, Mexico and the Bahamas ~ Cruised his charter boat two thousand-one hundred miles from Michigan to the Bahamas to start a new fishing venture ~ Deepened his faith in moments of difficulty and challenge ~ Used his personal faith and his fishing business as a ministry to witness to others about Jesus. Whether you are a person of faith, looking to change careers or needing a career after retirement, there are moments when you need some guidance in finding your purpose. In his memoir, Through the Eyes of a Fisherman, Blue narrates the trajectory that lead him from a successful Ford Motor executive to a fishing captain and reveals the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. This is a book about fishing and faith that fishing enthusiasts will enjoy! Ultimately, it is the author's sincerest wish that by reading Through the Eyes of a Fisherman, readers will discover a thing or two about pursuing passions and overcoming whatever challenges come their way. Happy reading! "If you wish to know a person's true character, take them fishing." -- Dennis Blue

Through the Eyes of Me is a beautiful, colorful picture book for children which gives insight into the world of a child with autism. Readers will meet 4-year-old Kya who loves to run, read, look at - and rip up - stickers. Through the book, children will learn why Kya does certain things, doesn't like some things, and really loves other things. This wonderful book is an ideal tool for teaching children about autism and life as a child with autism. Through the Eyes of Me was written by Jon Roberts when his 4-year-old daughter, Kya, was diagnosed with severe autism.