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A brand new edition of Kathrine Kressmann Taylor's rediscovered diaries, chronicling the 1966 floods in Florence - now re-issued over 50 years after they were first published, introduced by Vanessa Nicolson and illustrated by Agnesbic.

Having spontaneously bought a houseboat after a break-up, Hannah is plunged into life on the water, learning quickly how to deal with exploding toilets and disappearing hulls. When life threatens to sink her, Hannah embarks on an odyssey along Britain's canals. An uplifting and hilarious story of a woman trying to keep her boat and life afloat.

When Carol's world suddenly unravels, she stumbles upon an unexpected opportunity: leading a ragtag team of countryside conservation volunteers. The Volunteers is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the redemptive force of the woods and wildlife, and illustrates how, even in the most unexpected places, we can find a community to call our own.

A beautiful and heart-warming collection of stories, this landmark publication tells, for the first time ever, the rich history of the NHS through the ordinary people who have lived it, loved it and believed in it.

From boozy benders to finding the joy of sobriety, Sober Mama tells the story of one woman's rollercoaster ride to abstinence and how it transformed her life. Through honest, relatable and outrageously funny anecdotes, Rachael shares her personal journey and offers practical guidance for anyone wanting to quit drinking.

The astonishing true story of Glasgow gangland confidant James McIntyre, aka Jimmy Two Guns James 'Jimmy Two Guns' McIntyre was Glasgow's go-to gangland lawyer and consigliere to one of Scotland's foremost crime families. His maverick approach to the law and a client list that included some of the most feared gangland figures of the time - including the McGoverns and Paul Ferris - ensured that he was always in demand but under the constant scrutiny of the authorities. Now Jimmy Two Guns recounts the cases he handled, the strokes he pulled, plus his arrests, a high-speed car chase with the drug squad, his time in 'the cooler' for allegedly attempting to murder a cop and much more. He tells how he bounced back after being the target of a near-fatal underworld hit, before being arrested by an armed response unit for possession of two pistols, and reveals with wit and a sharp pen what it's really like being a lawyer for the underdog. Whatever you thought you knew about crime and justice, think again - because for Jimmy Two Guns, the truth has always been stranger than fiction. 'Crooked judges, bent cops and hypocrites in high places - the most truthful legal memoir you'll ever read. Superb.'Matthew Hall, bestselling novelist and BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Keeping Faith 'James McIntyre was a legal barracuda swimming both sides of the line; this memoir is his modus operandi.'G.F. Newman, creator of Law & Order and Judge John Deed

A raw and exquisite meditation on chronic illness and our place within the landscape, from prize-winning poet Polly Atkin

Growing up in the 80's was a great time for any kid. Everyone practiced dancing to Thriller on MTV. Our hearts were warmed by the alien who visited. Girls wore bracelets and rocked the Madonna lace gloves. Being a kid meant our parents kicked us out of the house and we had to be home by streetlights. Neighbors talked to each other, and moms ruled the block. The Ultimate 80's Kid is a memoir of growing up through the years of being a young innocent kid, a rebellious teenager and a reflective adult. One day you're playing hide and go seek with your friends and the next day your parents get divorced and you move to the middle of nowhere surrounded by cows and pigs. Being the youngest of four children was difficult enough but dealing with parents getting divorced, leaving all your friends and having to learn a whole new world during a young boy's life can have an impact many years later. Experiencing the innocence of a first kiss and girlfriend, to the years of rebellion by stealing your grandma's car and going to juvenile hall, realizing that you were on a destructive path in life and ultimately coming to admire, love and respect the person who cared most for you...your mom.

Captivating near-death experience memoir. Just days away from becoming one of the Land Gods of Las Vegas, Michael Longi is murdered in a shopping center parking lot. But unfortunately for some...death was not the end for Michael. Transformed by his resurrection, Michael grapples with the horror of those likely involved in his murder. A politician. A former FBI agent. Multiple federal felons. A pig farmer. And worst of all: a powerful, connected family he once considered his own.As Michael-a two-time decorated Gulf War Veteran-starts to unravel the truth, he races to condemn those responsible to ensure they can never kill him or any others that threaten their power ever again.In this gripping true story of a man's death and resurrection, Touched by Elohim delves into the staggering corruption of Sin City's land titans, explores the meaning of existence, and demonstrates the profound aftermath of a man who was touched by God.

Lady Lay begins Lessons From The Stressors by recounting her upbringing in Washington, DC in the early 90s. From an early age, she exhibited subtle signs of anxiety and depression that would follow her into adulthood. She concealed this inner turmoil under the guise of people pleasing, shrinking, and collecting accolades. However, when her anxious tendencies and depressive episodes were intensified through trauma, she struggled to keep her condition concealed behind the facade of kindness and academic success. As she matured, her conditions intensified. Gradually, Lady learned coping strategies to better manage her physical, emotional, and mental states. Through perseverance and self-care, she learned tools to alleviate her suffering just enough to start building herself back up. Those tools would ultimately assist with anticipating triggers, redirecting obsessive thoughts, and nurturing her overall mental health. In her memoir, Lessons from the Stressors, Lady traces her journey from childhood into adulthood as she learns to understand, accept, and overcome the challenges of anxious and depressive episodes. The lessons from those stressors are shared in hopes that readers find their own light when dealing with darkness.

What are the limits of one's duty as a healthcare provider to render care during a peacetime pandemic when that care is often life-saving for the patient yet concurrently life-threatening to the provider? Does it matter if the provider is still in training? How was the COVID-19 pandemic informed by past pandemics, for better or for worse? Voices from the Front Lines: The Pandemic and the Humanities is a time capsule: it seeks to illuminate the behind-the-scenes emotions, reflections, and actions of healthcare workers and medical humanities experts during the tumultuous first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. In this collection, Katherine Ratzan Peeler and Richard M. Ratzan bring together 45 voices in essays, poetry, and photographs from frontline healthcare workers, medical educators, healthcare administrators, journalists, anthropologists, historians, ethicists, and more. The contributors wrestle with questions of triage, conflicting patient and family needs, personal mental and physical health struggles, and bioethical and societal questions about how to live, and assist others, in a world-altering pandemic.

Upon graduation from Kewanee High School in May 1960, I was a very sheltered young girl from a small town. I filled my three white, hard-sided Samsonite pieces of luggage with dreams and headed off to Iowa City to begin my nursing career. The Sixties Decade would be a turbulent ride.Sometime in 2017 I wrote the following email to my five children: "It's a World gone mad you say? I will tell you that I have seen it all before. Watts, Chicago 7, Kent State shootings, and the Black Panthers breaking into surgery while dad took bullets out of their guy. They demanded he hand them over as he pulled from the wound. Martin Luther King's assassination was followed by Bobby Kennedy's as we sat on the edge of our chairs listening to the daily Vietnam body count...."Their history is not my history. Mine began at the end of the 19th Century with the arrival of my seven-year-old grandfather on a ship from England. Theirs began at the time when the United States went to war in Vietnam and protests began. Civil Rights. Women's Rights. Political Upheaval. This memoir is but a small window of reflections over several decades. It is not about politics or protests. It is about the life of a small-town girl growing up very fast.

A Push in the Wrong Direction was a very hard book to write. It's about the struggles in the first half of my life. If I can, I'll finish my second book about the second half of my life and share that also. Enjoy this book please.

A dramatic true story of a Kansas family extending over four continuous generations. Tragedy after tragedy would haunt this family, including the mama burning to death on New Year's Day of 1927. Papa's enduring love prevails as he raises two families of five children each. Papa's five-year-old daughter, Faithe, would be the oldest witness of seeing her mama burning to death. As a result, she would live a lifetime of depression and mental illness, leaving her to become an abusive wife and mother. A son who suffered emotional and physical abuse at the hands of his mother himself would lead a life of severe depression and acute anxiety. The emotionally and physically abused son will share five escapes or places of refuge which helped him endure his eight-year continued abuse. Throughout our true dramatic story will be vivid illustrations of a number of families' enduring love through prayer, climaxing with the greatest enduring love ever, of God giving his only begotten Son, Jesus to die on the cross, shedding his blood for all sinners.

In 2014, Virgil Revish rocked the college prep manual world with the release of "Vision" Going To The Next Level', designed to help young readers reach the destiny they dream of through a structured and logical program. One of the first readers was Darcell Whitaker, who received a four-year scholarship from his program "Vision" Going To The Next Level to Norfolk State University in 2012, and graduated with B.S. in History in 2016. In 2016 continued his education @ Virginia State University to work toward his Masters and 2018 received his Masters in Administration. In 2018 got expected to work toward his Ph.D. but when pandemic hit he dropped out and open up a "Group Home" and is doing well.

So, after a lifetime of sparkling adventures with animals... personal and professional, the series of Dr Alex' and wife Theresa' memoirs climax in this volume. With more family orientated stories than in the previous four volumes, the highlight is our wedding. The fabulous day when Theresa Mulvenna: the catch of Dumbarton, exchanged vows with Alex.

There are a lot of options in our unseen potential. If people can see their unique strengths, accept their flaws, and travel the path with courage, they can write real stories, have a purpose, and help them reach their untapped potential. Reaching a goal isn't the only thing that matters on the road.

En este libro de microrelatos, podra vivir la experiencia del autor en la capital española, asi como su primera vez con este género literario.

Explore the incredible story of Marie Curie, the scientist whose inventive intellect shattered glass barriers and lighted the world. Discover the inspiring tale of a woman who fought the odds, triumphed over hardship, and altered the course of history.This well-researched biography reveals the intricate story of Marie Curie, from her modest upbringing in Poland to her meteoric climb to become a physicist and chemist who won the Nobel Prize. Observe her unrelenting quest for knowledge, her groundbreaking discoveries of polonium and radium, and her steadfast commitment to the promotion of science despite social restrictions and personal tragedy. This book is more than just a biography; it's a monument to the strength of perseverance, the value of research, and the long-lasting influence of one remarkable lady. Whether you're interested in science, or history, or are just looking for some inspiration, this book will make you appreciate Marie Curie's genius and the lasting impact she had on the globe.

Woman Unfettered is a collection of poetry that explores the complexities of girlhood, womanhood, and the human condition. Samantha writes about her own personal experiences and hardships with love, lust, loss, loneliness, addiction, recovery, mental illness, and sexuality.

Alopecia or Cancer: This is Me is a powerful collection of stories that will touch your heart and inspire you to embrace your inner strength and determination. In this book, you will delve into the lives of men and women who have faced the challenges of alopecia and cancer, two conditions that sometimes intersect. Through their candid and vulnerable narratives, they share their experiences of pain, uncertainty, and resilience. As you immerse yourself in these stories, you will witness the raw emotions and struggles that these individuals have endured. Their journeys will ignite a sense of empathy and understanding within you, reminding you that you are not alone in your own battles. Through their triumphs and setbacks, they will show you the power of resilience and the unwavering spirit that resides within each of us. We hope that as you read "Alopecia or Cancer: This is Me," you will find solace, encouragement, and strength on your own journey. May these stories serve as a source of inspiration, reminding you of the unspoken inner strength that lies within you. Let their stories fortify your spirit and ignite a sense of hope as you navigate the challenges that life presents.

A lot can happen in a lifetime. Frank Rayful Gould's autobiography begins in 1911. A Polish liner, held together more by hope than iron and tar, bound for the New World, sailed from Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1911. On board were a young mother and her five small sons, seeking escape from a Czar's appetite for Hebrew cannon-fodder. Approaching mid-Atlantic, they found themselves on a ship sending out frantic S.O.S signals. Rayful is the youngest, the seventh son and begins his career with various jobs leading to acting and writing radio scripts. The radio shows include, "The March of Time", Fred Waring Show, and "Inner Sanctum Mystery."His career is interrupted when he joins the Office of War Information.Written beautifully, his recollections embrace the reader and take you on a journey of another time and place.

La vida de José Gregorio El Gato Briceño y su ascendente carrera política en Venezuela que comenzó como dirigente Nacional Juvenil de Acción Democrática, su expulsión del partido, fundador del Movimiento Independiente del municipio Cedeño (MIC) que lo catapultó como alcalde (1993-1999), fundador del partido MIGATO, con el cual fue electo diputado al Congreso Nacional (1998), diputado a la Asamblea Nacional (1999), Constituyentista corredactor de la Constitución Nacional vigente (2000) y gobernador del estado Monagas, Venezuela (2004-2008/ 2008-2012).Esta investigación se fundamenta en entrevistas al protagonista de esta historia y revisión de archivos hemerográficos donde encontramos las huellas del acoso gubernamental desencadenado por la forma como manejó el derrame petrolero sobre el rio Guarapiche el 4 de febrero de 2012 cuando desobedeció la orden del presidente Hugo Chávez de mandar agua (que según los estudios estaba contaminada) al pueblo de Maturín, lo que desató la furia del presidente y originó el inclemente hostigamiento que incluyó su expulsión del PSUV, un intento de asesinato, eliminación de su partido MIGATO, allanamientos a las instituciones de la gobernación, un golpe de Estado por parte del comandante de la policía que desconoció al gobernador como su inmediato superior en la cadena de mando, allanamientos a casas de alcaldes, concejales, diputados y funcionarios afines al Gato Briceño, cierre de emisoras de radio y periódicos que daban cabida a informar su gestión, allanamientos a casas de familiares, invasión y desvalijamiento de la finca de la familia Torrealba con más de 120 años de propiedad, amenazas constantes de muerte y falsas acusaciones que encontraban su acomodo en algunas instituciones, saboteo constante a su campaña de reelección, y todo cuanto pudieron hacer para que renunciara, pero no lo hizo y se mantuvo hasta el último día de su período como gobernador. Cuando perdió las elecciones consideró que su vida corría peligro y salió del país hacia Costa Rica en calidad de refugiado. Luego marchó a España, país que le otorgó la ciudadanía. Esta es parte de su vida. Esta es su historia. El autor, Adalberto Pérez Ramírez, nació el 3 de diciembre de 1953 en Caicara de Maturín, estado Monagas, Venezuela. Poeta, periodista, historiador, docente y locutor. Ejerció en los periódicos Sagitario, Revista Comercial Maturín, El Aragüeño, El Imparcial y El Carabobeño; director de Relaciones Públicas de la gobernación del estado Aragua, Colegio de Ingenieros, Prevención del Delito e Instituto Universitario Tecnológico de La Victoria. Fundó los periódicos Gaceta Cultural y Prensa Libre, en Maracay.Ha sido galardonado con las distinciones: Premio Nacional de Periodismo Analuisa Llovera, Corresponsal del Año (en varias oportunidades), Premio Regional de Periodismo Diego Hurtado, Premio Municipal de Periodismo Hugo Montesinos Castillo, del Municipio Girardot; Premio de Periodismo de Investigación, Premio Regional de Periodismo Cultural, Orden Francisco de Miranda, Orden Andrés Bello, Orden Atanasio Girardot, Orden Ciudad de Maracay, Orden Municipio Libertador, entre otras.Fundó los Talleres Literarios del estado Aragua, Página Literaria Orígenes, Concurso Nacional de Literatura Orígenes y el Premio Nacional de Literatura "José Zowain" del Colegio Nacional de Periodistas.Ejerció la docencia en los liceos Antonio García Rojo y José María Carreño (Maracay). Igualmente, en la Misión Sucre.Libros de Historia publicados: Páez el rey de los Araguatos, Simón de las Espadas, Historias y Personajes de Caicara, ¿Quién mató a Zamora?, Baduel Tiempos de Golpe, Tiempos de Gloria Biografía y Genealogía del general Manuel Guzmán Alvarez, y Girardot la Patria Viva. Tiene más de 20 libros de poesía publicados.Bisnieto del Gral. José Miguel Barreto, quien luchó en la Guerra Federal y por la independen

"Cave Camp" is the story of a young boy who attends a Christian camp owned by his ornery great uncle whom he meets for the first time. The church camp is run that week by the Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus is on the evils of drinking alcohol and smoking. The main feature of this camp is Porter's Cave, a magnificent and dangerous natural wonder in the heart of Indiana. The boy also stays with his great aunt and great uncle and experiences interesting contradictions from what he is being taught at the camp and what he learns from his great uncle. After church camp is over, the boy camps with a young uncle and a cousin at the property where he experiences the adventures of exploring the cave, a stone quarry, swimming in a natural pool, and swinging on vines and the anguish of a terrible case of poison ivy. There is fun, adventure and suffering during his time there which he never forgets. Years later, when the boy is a middle aged man, he tries to go back and relive his experiences with his own son. There is elation and disappointment in this memorable story as the reader is led back to a distant time and place for a one of a kind experience.

This is my life story. From growing up in a small Oklahoma town, to playing music on the road in Texas, Oklahoma, Chicago and other Illinois towns, Wichita, Kansas and Missouri. And it's about ending up in Bowling Green, Missouri where I raised a family, met lots of great musicians and continue to play music when I can.I enjoyed telling this story and hope you enjoy reading it.

A series of short stories of my time as a parking control officer in Newton, Massachusetts.

The Journey of Faith is a tale of his spiritual and physical journey and events that he encountered as a renegade priest with some viewpoints and observations of religion and history. Hopefully, the reader will gain some insight into the world of spirituality for the years to come and will be motivated to have a closer connection to God and not to religion as such. There are many questions asked but the answers are up to the reader. Richard Money doesn't expect Journey of Faith to be a record-breaking novel. In fact, the only reason it is being written is because so many people have told Richard over the years that he has a book in him. When is he going to get it out? Well, here it comes, for better or for worse. Journey of Faith is comprised of many incidents in his life that he believes may show not what he has done, but what he has become with the Grace of God. If you are looking for a religious experience, we don't think you will find it here, although you may. We are not making any promises. Journey of Faith will stimulate the mind to see the real messages of Jesus. What makes this book unique is the ingredients of life, and the events of a married priest after being married, and the training of priests of sixty years ago. If you are seeking the meaning of life and the working of the Holy Spirit this book will truly bring light into your life. All people seeking the Holy Spirit in their lives this is for you. Not only the religious but those on the fence, as it were who may doubt the workings of God in their lives. This book is to be a bridge between God and Man, and to see the manifestations of God in our lives. This is our life in the Journey of Faith.

Baby Boomer Coming of Age Stories in Arlington, TexasThis book is my recollection of stories while growing up in Arlington during the '50s and '60s. Enjoy the trip back in time!___________Danny Armstrong attended Arlington HS, Class of 1963, and now lives in Santa Fe, NM with his AHS sweetheart, Becky. He publishes crossword puzzles for car enthusiasts and is known as "The Car Crossword Guy."