Shine

Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out debut about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation. What would you give for a chance to live your dreams? For seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim, the answer is almost everything. Six years ago, she was recruited by DB Entertainment—one of Seoul’s largest K-pop labels, known for churning out some of the world’s most popular stars. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Be perfect. Don’t date. Easy right? Not so much. As the dark scandals of an industry bent on controlling and commodifying beautiful girls begin to bubble up, Rachel wonders if she’s strong enough to be a winner, or if she’ll end up crushed… Especially when she begins to develop feelings for K-pop star and DB golden boy Jason Lee. It’s not just that he’s charming, sexy, and ridiculously talented. He’s also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise. Get ready as Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of Korea’s most famous girl group, Girls Generation, takes us inside the luxe, hyper-color world of K-pop, where the stakes are high, but for one girl, the cost of success—and love—might be even higher. It’s time for the world to see: this is what it takes to SHINE.

A noted brain scientist explains how managers can build a more effective workforce by studying what the latest research reveals about how people think. By the best-selling author of Driven to Distraction.

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"An original musical comedy based on characters and situations found in the works of Horatio Alger"-- p. [7].

Shine is your chance to sit down with Samantha Armytage, co-host of Channel Seven's top-rating Sunrise, where she takes you inside her world and the lessons she's learned (and is still learning!) about life, career and relationships. 'Armytage now reigns as the official queen of morning television' - The Daily Telegraph You probably recognise Samantha Armytage from her many TV gigs - from her current role as co-host of Sunrise to her time on Dancing with the Stars. What you probably don't know is that Sam is a daughter, sister, friend and career journalist - who grew up in NSW's Snowy Mountains and worked her way to the famed morning TV couch by earning her journalistic chops reporting on politics in Canberra, Schapelle Corby's trial and unrest in East Timor. Shine is a chance to find out what Sam wishes she had known when she was younger. It's how she sets goals and keeps her feet on the ground. It's what she's learned (and is still learning) from her family and mentors. Shine is a conversation about dealing with everything life throws at you - good and bad - including: - Loving your body - Keeping fit and eating healthy - Having an open mind - Being organised - Living with flair - Rising above negativity - Being a woman of substance - The importance of family - Being the leading lady in the movie of your life. Shine shows that it's possible to keep your goals in sight and your head on right!

In this dramatic conclusion to the Shade trilogy, Aura and Zachary’s relationship sizzles as the secrets of the Shift are revealed. Life can change in an instant, and no one understands that better than Aura. It’s been almost a year since her boyfriend tragically died. She’s finally letting go of Logan’s violet-hued ghost, but not her search to uncover the truth about her past. As the first in a generation that can see ghosts, Aura is convinced she has a connection to the Shift. She’s trusted Zachary, ever patient and ever by her side, with all that she knows. But when the government threatens his life in an attempt to learn Aura’s secrets, she will stop at nothing to protect herself and the one she loves…even if that means betraying her own heart.

Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 Selection The Instant New York Times Bestseller A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. “An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only twenty–nine years old, Hinton knew that it was a case of mistaken identity and believed that the truth would prove his innocence and ultimately set him free. But with no money and a different system of justice for a poor black man in the South, Hinton was sentenced to death by electrocution. He spent his first three years on Death Row at Holman State Prison in agonizing silence—full of despair and anger toward all those who had sent an innocent man to his death. But as Hinton realized and accepted his fate, he resolved not only to survive, but find a way to live on Death Row. For the next twenty–seven years he was a beacon—transforming not only his own spirit, but those of his fellow inmates, fifty–four of whom were executed mere feet from his cell. With the help of civil rights attorney and bestselling author of Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson, Hinton won his release in 2015. With a foreword by Stevenson, The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times. Destined to be a classic memoir of wrongful imprisonment and freedom won, Hinton’s memoir tells his dramatic thirty–year journey and shows how you can take away a man’s freedom, but you can’t take away his imagination, humor, or joy.

Illustrated by seven year old Karl Gabriel, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this simple-to-read picture book helps children understand that they can overcome whatever is going on around them if they believe in the light that lives within them.

We all have good days and bad days at work. Some days you feel bullet-proof. People listen to you, your meetings run like clockwork, and you keep having new ideas. Other days are like wading through quicksand. You can’t get anything done, and when the printer jams (again) you want to quit. Wouldn’t it be great if every day went your way? If you jumped out of bed every morning ready for anything? You can stand out, break the rules, and making things happen. You can be a bit more ‘Elvis.’ You can love every minute. The only limitation is you: your energy, your belief, your perspective.

When you think of the Newsboys, do you think rock and roll, gold records, concerts, and fame? Shine: Make Them Wonder What You’ve Got reveals the Newsboys in a way you have never seen them before--not just as performers but as Christians. Follow them as they travel through seasons of personal and spiritual growth, undergoing struggles that are common to all believers, experiencing faith-stretching circumstances, and seeking to live for Christ in an authentic way. Their spiritual journeys reflect a deep and growing faith that permeates their music while also transcending it. This new path challenges the limitations we’ve put on Christianity in our postmodern culture and seeks the essence of the Gospel. Shine will challenge and stretch your own spiritual expectations as you discover the dynamics of a living faith.

Susan Stantinovici is destined to lead a nation of people she has never known. As she celebrates her thirteenth birthday she must choose between accepting fate or destroy all she holds dear. While Susan's unfamiliar path tears at her family and friends, her own world becomes a twisting torment of reality and dream. Now, a group of friends must pull together and face the Shine, an ancient relic possessing a force greater than any they have ever known.Paul Major Jr. brings to life a vivid series of relationships between family and friends. His ability to create a picture of words propels the Age of Becoming into a saga of uncanny realism that pleads to be completed in book two, Twisted Dreams.

"Let your light shine before all men, that they might see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Kris Den Besten blends his successful business practices with his strong Christian faith through SHINE, a proven corporate culture model he designed and implemented. SHINE is based on five principles that produce a rewarding career and personal life: S - Serve Others H - Honor God I - Improve Continually N - Navigate by Values E - Earn Recommendations The author shares how his business was radically salvaged by SHINE principles that developed people's talents, increased productivity, and quantified the core values of integrity and honesty. Whether you are a CEO, middle management, or an entry-level employee, SHINE principles will change the way you think about yourself, your career-and the Light in your life.

Written for the young woman who knows all the answers in church but says, "so what?" This book will result in her living out the truths she only knew before.

When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice. Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author. Praise for Shine “Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly ‘shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.” –Kirkus Reviews “The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Dramatic in both content and presentation." –Los Angeles Times “Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. Cat’s reflections on these moments are spot-on.” –School Library Journal AWARD: WINNER: Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for young adult fiction YALSA 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults

P31W Shine: The Journey to Becoming a Proverbs 31 Woman is designed to empower and coach women as they take the necessary steps in becoming the godly woman spoken of in the Bible, in Proverbs 31. The reader will be taught spiritual fundamentals and the proper techniques to guide them as they embark upon becoming better women and followers of Christ. P31W Shine comes with scriptures, inspiring poems related to being a virtuous woman, daily affirmations, and prayers. The author is able to connect with the readers by utilizing personal testimonies and godly advice. This book was written in hopes that the reader’s life would be transformed in order to become an amazing wife and mother and overall shine their brightest in every area of their lives as women of Christ. This is not only classified as a good read, but it is indeed a must read! In all you do, continue shining for Jesus Christ. God bless!

Monsters are in the eye of the beholder. Rosa suffers from a rare condition that renders her mute. She lives on the strange island of Mirasol where the rain never seems to stop. In the gloom of the island, its superstitious population are haunted by all sorts of fears . . . they shun people who suffer from Rosa's condition, believing them to be monsters. So Rosa must live hidden away in an isolated house with its back to the rest of the world, with only the internet for a social life. But Rosa has no desire to leave Mirasol. This is where her mother died and every night she lights a candle on the windowsill. The islanders believe this is the way to summon ghosts, and Rosa wants her mother back. One day she is befriended by a boy online who calls himself Ansel95 – and she quickly realizes that this is one friendship that can take place in the real world. Can she really trust him? What does he want from her? And then Mother turns up at the front door. From the author of the critically-acclaimed Tall Story comes a haunting, intense and moving novel which weaves myths and ghosts into a modern setting. As Rosa's social life blossoms, how will she seize the freedom to be who she really is?