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Paperback. Condizione: New. Luna, a white Maltese dog, couldn't be happier than to be going to the dog park with her Mama on a beautiful sunny day. Loveable Luna was thinking of the great day she would spend joyfully running and playing with her other dog friends. Except, to Luna's dismay, Duke, the dog park bully is also at the dog park and he is up to his usual not-so-nice ways. Will Luna decide that enough is enough? Will Luna finally stand up for herself and her friends?Parents and young children will enjoy this playful approach to a serious topic and learn, through Luna, that you can be strong without being forceful.

Hardback. Condizione: New. It's a dog eat dog world out there, especially when it comes to the competitive business arena. I personally coined the professional title Chief Pet Officer, or CPO. In the animal world, competition is fierce and I quickly realized that wherever I looked, another so-called Alpha Dog, also at the top of their trade, was barking their way to the top and attempting to claim even more fresh business territory.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Even more compelling reading since the murder of Whitey Bulger! Writer Kevin Weeks was top Lieutenant to James "Whitey" Bulger, head of the South Boston Irish Mob, who was on the run for more than 16 years before his capture on June 22, 2011. While on the FBI Most Wanted list with a two million dollar reward, Whitey had been second only to Osama bin Laden. HUNTED DOWN is a story of murder, friendship and loyalty within the mob, using many situations that Weeks could have omitted from his NYT bestselling memoir, BRUTAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF MY LIFE INSIDE WHITEY BULGER'S IRISH MOB. While HUNTED DOWN is fiction, its insider knowledge makes it all the more intriguing, with hints toward where Whitey and his companion Catherine Greig may actually have spent those 16 years on the run.   In this story, Joey Donahue is released from prison after serving six years for racketeering and crimes committed as deputy to the infamous South Boston Irish Mob boss and psychopathic murderer Whitey Bulger. This time, he is determined to stay clear of the life of crime that has supported him for the past twenty-five years. After a year of trying unsuccessfully to find a job due to his notorious association with Bulger, Joey finally surrenders to the temptation of a friend's offer to join him in a fast score, a simple robbery of a drug dealer that should pay the bills until he finds a viable job. The robbery turns out to be a sting operation set up by the FBI for the express purpose of forcing Joey to cooperate in the frustratingly unsuccessful search for his onetime mentor. With Joey reluctantly partnered with an FBI agent, the hunt for Whitey takes place against an international backdrop until the old friends finally meet up in a high-stakes climax, ending the game of cat and mouse once and for all.    It is speculated that Bulger is also the inspiration for the ruthless crime kingpin Francis "Frank" Costello, played by Jack Nicholson in Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning film The Departed (2006).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Luna, a white Maltese dog, couldn't be happier than to be going to the dog park with her Mama on a beautiful sunny day. Loveable Luna was thinking of the great day she would spend joyfully running and playing with her other dog friends. Except, to Luna's dismay, Duke, the dog park bully is also at the dog park and he is up to his usual not-so-nice ways. Will Luna decide that enough is enough? Will Luna finally stand up for herself and her friends?Parents and young children will enjoy this playful approach to a serious topic and learn, through Luna, that you can be strong without being forceful.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Bullying is everywhere.and so is media coverage of bullying. In recent months, Ladies Home Journal, The Week, Redbook, and New York Times have all run articles on bullying. Episodes of Hannah Montana and Glee have dealt with bullying, and MTC launched a reality TV show called Bully Beatdown in 2009. Even the US Government is concerned; the Department of Health and Human Services has an interactive website dedicated to cyber-bullying. Bully in the Mirror can be a powerful part of the solution. The book blends facts about the negative effects of bullying with the author's views. Since Shanaya is a 13 year old girl who has been bullied, her experiences and those of her friends create an immediate connection with today's kids. Each chapter provides important facts along with tips and exercises Shanaya created. Readers learn how bullies operate and how to stop them in their tracks.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Women of Southie tells the story of six women, who grew up in and, in most cases, still live in their beloved town of South Boston, a place sadly and most notably recognized as the home of James "Whitey" Bulger, the organized crime boss captured in 2011 after 16 years on the run, and sentenced in 2013 to life in prison for 11 murders. But while Bulger might have been ruling the town with an iron fist, as depicted by Johnny Depp, in "Black Mass," what the town ought to have been recognized for are the far braver women who ruled their own lives and their families with equally strong but far more beneficial hands. Six of these women are depicted in this book, each of whom faced hurdles more frightening than mobsters.  Death of loved ones, suicide, murder, addiction, abuse, post traumatic stress disorder are some of the demons they faced. Yet, none of these women ever backed down from an important fight, each one emerging, on the pages of this book as a shining light of what love and courage and an indomitable spirit can accomplish. The stories of these women, whose ages range from 40-67, are filled with honest details, some heartbreaking but all ultimately courageous and inspirational. Talking always honestly, about their children, their men, their losses, and their successes, they are shining examples that, in today's world, it is the words of strong women that offer the antidote to loss and pain.

Hardback. Condizione: New. A Loss Misunderstood is the story of the author's challenging path to parenthood. The purpose of this book is to support the women and their partners who can be left feeling devastatingly alone with their pain following the loss of a pregnancy. Questions are posed at the end of each chapter to provide couples with an opportunity to put their story and their range of emotions down on paper. Putting pen to page and releasing the thoughts and feelings that are often hidden away deep within can be extremely therapeutic, especially for those working through the stages of grief. This honest and moving book will ultimately be a piece co-written by both the author and the reader. It can serve as a physical representation of the heartache experienced by a couple who are struggling to start a family and can subsequently be shared with parents and friends so that they may gain a better understanding and empathy for what their loved ones are facing.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Good sparks good.the spirit of giving comes alive in Red Stocking Society. Unlike picture books with Santa lore, Red Stocking Society is a fast-paced Christmas adventure for the 21st Century that revives the big-hearted legacy of St. Nicholas.Preteen Bub Olney is disillusioned over Santa and upset his parents can't afford a coveted bike under the tree. Determined to own it, Bub lands a job at mysterious RSS, Inc. where eccentric workers bustle about on a secret mission called the S-Game. In a race against time and a spooky Red Phantom, Bub is charged to perform three good deeds before the bike is sold at auction. While playing the S-Game through harrowing twists and turns, can Bub overcome his self-centred nature to reignite his family's Santa spirit? And if so, might he finally learn the identity of S1--the real Santa?Entertaining and inspiring for ages 9-90, this book also serves as a Santa Manual for grown-ups who face gruelling questions from doubters.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Have you ever truly, fearlessly, faced down your real reflection in the mirror? In today's world, many women find themselves either frantically chasing, or perhaps completely avoiding their true beauty. Now, one of the country's foremost beauty experts draws from countless intimate interactions with women who have been seated in her own makeup chair to share a rare, uplifting beauty regimen that forges a deeper, more rewarding path to personal beauty.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Over the years, we found ourselves going from college-age gals drinking Boones Farm to women with jobs splurging on labels we thought were oh-so-classy, such as Kendall Jackson.  Swiftly, our knowledge grew even more and we matured into women who attended dinner parties instead of just clubs - or even better: wine bars.  Napa quickly surpassed spring break in Cancun, and before we knew it.we were settling down.having babies and raising a family.  Dinner parties and wine tastings?  Whaaa? We were lucky if we had time to shower.  Wine who?  But, as we often do as mothers - we persevered.  As the kids grew, we found, and even required, more time for ourselves.  Becoming a mom didn't mean we had to give up everything we knew; it just meant we had to get more creative after a day of "mommy this" and someone constantly pulling on our leg or needing our attention.  Rather than attending lavish events where wine was served and we had no bedtime; we grabbed a bottle of red or white depending on the mood or stresses of the day.  Some days required a nice, sweet white for celebration - say after naptimes proved successful for the third day in a row.  Or, the days that definitely warranted a smooth, bolder red (#epicfail)-accompanied by a cozy blanket and Netflix.  Whether it's to celebrate or to unwind; wine certainly has not lost its purpose in our lives. We are mommoisseurs. (Mommoisseurs: wine enthusiasts who happen to be fabulous moms).  And we invite you to become mommoisseurs with us! Pour Me Some Wine reveals how you, too, can be a mommoisseur. The book will also take you through the emotional journey of the modern mom while offering clever suggestions of the perfect wine to pair with each specific mood we all encounter on a daily basis. The easy-to-read chapters are convenient for the busy mom. Read from the beginning or start at a chapter you are identifying with at any particular moment. Feeling overwhelmed? Then chapter 3 is for you! Is your husband driving you crazy, go straight to chapter 7. No matter the mood, you'll find a story that you can relate to-driving home the beauty that you're not alone in this crazy world of motherhood!Make wine the event and pamper yourself, mama!  Try a few of the wines we suggest or brands of your own choosing while finding comfort in the stories offered from other moms who've been right where you are now.  We don't have to stop being first-class wine lovers just because we had babies.Pair this book with a bottle of your favorite wine for the perfect gift for your best girlfriends, sisters, co-workers; for the countless baby showers you'll no doubt attend.or for the mom who really deserves it: you!Ladies, it's the not-so-new, yet hip, era for us wine lovers, moms. Join our club; we welcome you, future Mommoisseurs!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Bullying is everywhere.and so is media coverage of bullying. In recent months, Ladies Home Journal, The Week, Redbook, and New York Times have all run articles on bullying. Episodes of Hannah Montana and Glee have dealt with bullying, and MTC launched a reality TV show called Bully Beatdown in 2009. Even the US Government is concerned; the Department of Health and Human Services has an interactive website dedicated to cyber-bullying. Bully in the Mirror can be a powerful part of the solution. The book blends facts about the negative effects of bullying with the author's views. Since Shanaya is a 13 year old girl who has been bullied, her experiences and those of her friends create an immediate connection with today's kids. Each chapter provides important facts along with tips and exercises Shanaya created. Readers learn how bullies operate and how to stop them in their tracks.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Julie Wilkes, author of The 7 Life Miracles, is herself a miracle. Born with a heart compared by doctors to Swiss cheese, her mother was told to hold her and love her because she might only live for minutes. Minutes grew to hours, then days, weeks, months, and now years. Julie attributes this miracle in her life to seven miracles. She feels she was given life to share these miracles with others-so that they can experience miracles in their own lives. The uniqueness of these miracles is that they are already in place in all of our lives-we just need to unlock them. Ms. Wilkes' describes her own struggles with challenges along her LifeMap. She states, When you were born, a roadmap-your LifeMap-was placed in your imaginary back pocket. It remains there for your entire life. It is there to remind you of the journey you are on, to help you learn and grow as your soul intended.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Heartbreak Yoga- The Sex in the City of modern day spirituality.Heartbreak Yoga is a humorous, thought-provoking, soul searching exploration of the heart organ, the heart chakra, romantic heartbreak, loss, grief, grace, yoga, meditation, mantra, kirtan and self-care.This book is part memoir and part how-to start attempting Yoga even if you've never tried it before. It is also part self-help that will have you laughing, crying and contemplating this thing called Love. The pursuit of Yoga, Love and a fulfilled Life are all part of what make this book unique. Out of the ashes of heartbreak will come a more satisfying love of Life through the healing and practice of Yoga.

Hardback. Condizione: New. It's a dog eat dog world out there, especially when it comes to the competitive business arena. I personally coined the professional title Chief Pet Officer, or CPO. In the animal world, competition is fierce and I quickly realized that wherever I looked, another so-called Alpha Dog, also at the top of their trade, was barking their way to the top and attempting to claim even more fresh business territory.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Dr. Patrick Roth is an accomplished neurosurgeon with a thriving practice. He reveals eye-opening stories from his 30-year career that demonstrate modern medicine is "not what you think it is." Based on his vast experience, he discusses his current conflicted view of medicine, one filled with awe and a sense that medicine is broken. With a critical eye and an open heart, THE ME IN MEDICINE: REVIVING THE LOST ART OF HEALING discusses today's medical industry issues and what can be done to fix them.The typical office visit allows little time for doctors to listen, for patients to share, and for both to come to enough of an understanding as to the best way forward. Having recognized the problem, he/Dr. Roth now wants to be part of the solution-and he wants you to be too. Welcome to his movement -a call to embrace narrative medicine, for your own good.This is a book for every one - doctors, patients and healthcare providers. Through THE ME IN MEDICINE: REVIVING THE LOST ART OF HEALING, the author reveals the approach that is critical for both the doctor and the patient to improve treatment, the healthcare system, reduce misdirection (and possible cost) as well as overtreatment by doctors. THE ME IN MEDICINE, whether "Me" the doctor or "Me" the patient, will revive the lost art of healing for the benefit of both/all.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Even more compelling reading since the murder of Whitey Bulger! Writer Kevin Weeks was top Lieutenant to James "Whitey" Bulger, head of the South Boston Irish Mob, who was on the run for more than 16 years before his capture on June 22, 2011. While on the FBI Most Wanted list with a two million dollar reward, Whitey had been second only to Osama bin Laden. HUNTED DOWN is a story of murder, friendship and loyalty within the mob, using many situations that Weeks could have omitted from his NYT bestselling memoir, BRUTAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF MY LIFE INSIDE WHITEY BULGER'S IRISH MOB. While HUNTED DOWN is fiction, its insider knowledge makes it all the more intriguing, with hints toward where Whitey and his companion Catherine Greig may actually have spent those 16 years on the run.   In this story, Joey Donahue is released from prison after serving six years for racketeering and crimes committed as deputy to the infamous South Boston Irish Mob boss and psychopathic murderer Whitey Bulger. This time, he is determined to stay clear of the life of crime that has supported him for the past twenty-five years. After a year of trying unsuccessfully to find a job due to his notorious association with Bulger, Joey finally surrenders to the temptation of a friend's offer to join him in a fast score, a simple robbery of a drug dealer that should pay the bills until he finds a viable job. The robbery turns out to be a sting operation set up by the FBI for the express purpose of forcing Joey to cooperate in the frustratingly unsuccessful search for his onetime mentor. With Joey reluctantly partnered with an FBI agent, the hunt for Whitey takes place against an international backdrop until the old friends finally meet up in a high-stakes climax, ending the game of cat and mouse once and for all.    It is speculated that Bulger is also the inspiration for the ruthless crime kingpin Francis "Frank" Costello, played by Jack Nicholson in Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning film The Departed (2006).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Everything you thought you knew about real estate has changed.  Technologically, behaviorally, and culturally the world is more dynamic than ever. The result is a new portrait of the American Dream, one that is much more eclectic and complex and in need of new ground rules.  No matter who you are, what generation you are from or how much experience you have in real estate, this book will help you buy smarter or sell faster.Zillow's top blogger, DeSimone speaks to the concerns, behaviors, and goals of all home buyers and sellers; from Millennials to Gen Xers to BabyBoomers. Some of the progressive and contrarian perspectives, unique tips, and out-of-the-box advice that fill the pages of Next Generation Real Estate were born out of Brendon's feet-on-the-street experiences selling residential real estate in California, at one of the most dynamic times for real estate.  Alongside exclusive interviews with top experts including Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, and Curbed Founder Lockhart Steele, DeSimone offers buyers and sellers concrete advice and tips for getting into the market today. Next Generation Real Estate provides the new rules for smarter buying and faster selling.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Women of Southie tells the story of six women, who grew up in and, in most cases, still live in their beloved town of South Boston, a place sadly and most notably recognized as the home of James "Whitey" Bulger, the organized crime boss captured in 2011 after 16 years on the run, and sentenced in 2013 to life in prison for 11 murders. But while Bulger might have been ruling the town with an iron fist, as depicted by Johnny Depp, in "Black Mass," what the town ought to have been recognized for are the far braver women who ruled their own lives and their families with equally strong but far more beneficial hands. Six of these women are depicted in this book, each of whom faced hurdles more frightening than mobsters.  Death of loved ones, suicide, murder, addiction, abuse, post traumatic stress disorder are some of the demons they faced. Yet, none of these women ever backed down from an important fight, each one emerging, on the pages of this book as a shining light of what love and courage and an indomitable spirit can accomplish. The stories of these women, whose ages range from 40-67, are filled with honest details, some heartbreaking but all ultimately courageous and inspirational. Talking always honestly, about their children, their men, their losses, and their successes, they are shining examples that, in today's world, it is the words of strong women that offer the antidote to loss and pain.

Hardback. Condizione: New. A Loss Misunderstood is the story of the author's challenging path to parenthood. The purpose of this book is to support the women and their partners who can be left feeling devastatingly alone with their pain following the loss of a pregnancy. Questions are posed at the end of each chapter to provide couples with an opportunity to put their story and their range of emotions down on paper. Putting pen to page and releasing the thoughts and feelings that are often hidden away deep within can be extremely therapeutic, especially for those working through the stages of grief. This honest and moving book will ultimately be a piece co-written by both the author and the reader. It can serve as a physical representation of the heartache experienced by a couple who are struggling to start a family and can subsequently be shared with parents and friends so that they may gain a better understanding and empathy for what their loved ones are facing.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Naked Calories reveals the naked truth about what you are eating and how your lifestyle habits may unknowingly be sabotaging your health. The secret lies in micronutrients, vitamins and minerals that are being stripped from your diet and depleted by your lifestyle. On the Caltons' six-year global research expedition they discovered that modern practices such as global food distribution, factory farming, and food processing are creating foods filled with Naked Calories--calories void of any real nutritional value. The dynamic authors break it down to a simple three-step plan and teach you how to source better foods, eliminate unhealthy habits, and make choosing the best supplement as easy as ABC. Naked Calories, this decade's Fast Food Nation, will help millions of people gain a new depth of understanding about how to maintain health in the 21st century. The Caltons are among the world's leading experts on the topics of weight management, lifestyle medicine and micronutrient deficiency. In 2005, they set sail on a 100-country, 7-continent, 6- year global expedition, exploring the dietary and lifestyle habits of people around the world. Their research has led them to conclude that micronutrient deficiency is the most widespread and dangerous health condition of the 21st century. As a couple they bring amazing energy, personal experience, passion and knowledge to an important subject people are just beginning to buzz about--the overwhelming health benefits of a micronutrient sufficient lifestyle.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Good sparks good.the spirit of giving comes alive in Red Stocking Society. Unlike picture books with Santa lore, Red Stocking Society is a fast-paced Christmas adventure for the 21st Century that revives the big-hearted legacy of St. Nicholas.Preteen Bub Olney is disillusioned over Santa and upset his parents can't afford a coveted bike under the tree. Determined to own it, Bub lands a job at mysterious RSS, Inc. where eccentric workers bustle about on a secret mission called the S-Game. In a race against time and a spooky Red Phantom, Bub is charged to perform three good deeds before the bike is sold at auction. While playing the S-Game through harrowing twists and turns, can Bub overcome his self-centred nature to reignite his family's Santa spirit? And if so, might he finally learn the identity of S1--the real Santa?Entertaining and inspiring for ages 9-90, this book also serves as a Santa Manual for grown-ups who face gruelling questions from doubters.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Fran Claro rolls out the welcome mat and invites us into the lives of four lively Italian grandmas in post-World War II Brooklyn. You can almost smell the aroma of roasting garlic and hear the laughter of the nonnas punctuating their daily conversations about the truly important things in life-family, faith, and the best way to prepare roast pork.  Opinionated, witty and ever mindful of what's cooking for dinner, Maddelana, Giuseppina, Aniella, and Concetta concern themselves with making sure all things in the neighborhood are as they should be. From hatching matchmaking schemes and advising young mommies to providing the proper desserts for funerals and enforcing the no talking rule in church (for others, not themselves), the nonnas generously share their wisdom and experience with those who asked and those who don't. Fran Claro serves up a savory slice of Americana, complete with mouth-watering recipes straight from the nonnas themselves. The Macaroni's in the Basement is a treat for the soul and the tastebuds.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Over the years, we found ourselves going from college-age gals drinking Boones Farm to women with jobs splurging on labels we thought were oh-so-classy, such as Kendall Jackson.  Swiftly, our knowledge grew even more and we matured into women who attended dinner parties instead of just clubs - or even better: wine bars.  Napa quickly surpassed spring break in Cancun, and before we knew it.we were settling down.having babies and raising a family.  Dinner parties and wine tastings?  Whaaa? We were lucky if we had time to shower.  Wine who?  But, as we often do as mothers - we persevered.  As the kids grew, we found, and even required, more time for ourselves.  Becoming a mom didn't mean we had to give up everything we knew; it just meant we had to get more creative after a day of "mommy this" and someone constantly pulling on our leg or needing our attention.  Rather than attending lavish events where wine was served and we had no bedtime; we grabbed a bottle of red or white depending on the mood or stresses of the day.  Some days required a nice, sweet white for celebration - say after naptimes proved successful for the third day in a row.  Or, the days that definitely warranted a smooth, bolder red (#epicfail)-accompanied by a cozy blanket and Netflix.  Whether it's to celebrate or to unwind; wine certainly has not lost its purpose in our lives. We are mommoisseurs. (Mommoisseurs: wine enthusiasts who happen to be fabulous moms).  And we invite you to become mommoisseurs with us! Pour Me Some Wine reveals how you, too, can be a mommoisseur. The book will also take you through the emotional journey of the modern mom while offering clever suggestions of the perfect wine to pair with each specific mood we all encounter on a daily basis. The easy-to-read chapters are convenient for the busy mom. Read from the beginning or start at a chapter you are identifying with at any particular moment. Feeling overwhelmed? Then chapter 3 is for you! Is your husband driving you crazy, go straight to chapter 7. No matter the mood, you'll find a story that you can relate to-driving home the beauty that you're not alone in this crazy world of motherhood!Make wine the event and pamper yourself, mama!  Try a few of the wines we suggest or brands of your own choosing while finding comfort in the stories offered from other moms who've been right where you are now.  We don't have to stop being first-class wine lovers just because we had babies.Pair this book with a bottle of your favorite wine for the perfect gift for your best girlfriends, sisters, co-workers; for the countless baby showers you'll no doubt attend.or for the mom who really deserves it: you!Ladies, it's the not-so-new, yet hip, era for us wine lovers, moms. Join our club; we welcome you, future Mommoisseurs!

Hardback. Condizione: New. Have you ever truly, fearlessly, faced down your real reflection in the mirror? In today's world, many women find themselves either frantically chasing, or perhaps completely avoiding their true beauty. Now, one of the country's foremost beauty experts draws from countless intimate interactions with women who have been seated in her own makeup chair to share a rare, uplifting beauty regimen that forges a deeper, more rewarding path to personal beauty.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Everyone experiences happiness and sorrow, anger, joy, fear, surprise, loneliness. Kids on the spectrum feel just as deeply, but they often sound different, have more issues with confidence, and they don't know what comes after "hi," making their ability to focus and succeed in social situations hard. With Marston, I'd start every morning believing today was the day he was going to look into my eyes and really want me. He'd reach for me, smile for the first time. Walk. He'd say, "Mama," "Daddy," or even "ball." By 1998, when he turned three, I'd uttered that same old prayer a thousand times, and I was more determined than ever to shatter the glass wall that separated my son from the rest of the world. Autism wasn't widely talked about back then, and Facebook (networking) didn't exist. Eric and I were on our own. This memoir is our journey of educating Marston through programs like The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, Vision Therapy, the Tomatis® Method, Marion Blank's approach to reading, hypotherapy, balloon dancing, and the list goes on.until we discovered stem cell replacement therapy. Love, faith, hard work, and teamwork have taught Marston how to strike up a.

Hardback. Condizione: New. In Bed with the Badge is this generation's Burning Bed. Ms. Joyce and her brother, Raymond, tell the bloodcurdling story of how their father, Ray Sheehan retired NYPD Detective turned wife-beating into an art form by utilizing the very tactics he was taught in the police force. In a terrifying moment of kill or be killed, the authors mother, Barbara Sheehan, shot her husband with his own weapon. Following the not guilty verdict of second-degree murder, Barbara Sheehan, was found guilty of possession of a second weapon and is awaiting appeal of that verdict. The authors recount the details of the years of abuse their mother and they sustained at the hands of their father, and open up a dialogue about the controversial defense known as Battered Woman Syndrome.

Hardback. Condizione: New. TO VEGAS and BACK is Casino meets The Burning Bed, peppered with The Glass Castle.  The story begins with a twenty-six-year-old woman living the American dream in the 1960s. She was a homemaker and mother of three in the beautiful suburbs of Philadelphia. At thirty-two she gets a divorce and trades brownies and carpools for pasties and feathers as a Showgirl in Las Vegas. In a nutshell, this woman leaves her husband in 1972 and is swooped up by a rich man who wants to make her a showgirl. He moves her to Vegas and shortly after, he is murdered. Distraught, she is visited by the FBI to learn her deceased friend was a crook and ran a Ponzi scheme. She then meets a Vegas mobster who introduces her into the world of sex, drugs and the underground workings of Vegas casinos. She realizes her dream when she nails an audition and becomes one of the most sought-after showgirls of her time in the Tropicana's famous Les Folies Bergere. Finally, this woman meets a man who wants to marry her and take in her children-a man who nearly destroys them with violence, alcohol and abuse over the course of six years. The author can tell this story firsthand, because this woman is her mother.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Julie Wilkes, author of The 7 Life Miracles, is herself a miracle. Born with a heart compared by doctors to Swiss cheese, her mother was told to hold her and love her because she might only live for minutes. Minutes grew to hours, then days, weeks, months, and now years. Julie attributes this miracle in her life to seven miracles. She feels she was given life to share these miracles with others-so that they can experience miracles in their own lives. The uniqueness of these miracles is that they are already in place in all of our lives-we just need to unlock them. Ms. Wilkes' describes her own struggles with challenges along her LifeMap. She states, When you were born, a roadmap-your LifeMap-was placed in your imaginary back pocket. It remains there for your entire life. It is there to remind you of the journey you are on, to help you learn and grow as your soul intended.

Hardback. Condizione: New. He was just a kid when he first broke the surly bonds of earth. Bitten by the freedom of flight bug on his fifth birthday, Ralph Parr had what seemed like a never-ending horizon in front of him. Thankfully, his parents instilled in him a strong moral compass and the willingness to work, thus framing a young man with an extraordinary goal-oriented personality, traits that would pay off like the lottery years later. Even save his life! Ralph learned many attributes during his adolescent years, but his learning curve was pulled into the vertical when he joined the United States Air Force after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Nobody knew then that he would distinguish himself during a 34-year career by flying combat missions during WWII, Korean War (where he was a Double Ace), and Vietnam War. When undaunted adversity and life-threatening events collide, On Parr divulges how this true American Patriot digs deep, rises to the top, and perseveres. You'll absorb the effects of his red stripe and many life lessons including his "short string" concept.

Hardback. Condizione: New. From Barefoot to Bishop is a compelling story of faith, from being saved to being of service. This memoir will inspire church leaders and laity alike, and it will appeal to those with a passion to living a life with a mission.In November 1959, Ethnic tensions in the East African Nation of Rwanda ignited what would become the first wave of deadly organized masacres against the Tutsi in Rwanda and a precursor to the horrific Genocide of 1994 in which a million or more Rwandans were killed in a hundred days. But on that day in 1959, a five-year-old boy named Laurent Mbanda knew only three things: first, that the air was filled with smoke; second, that his father was missing; and third, that his frightened mother was telling him they had to run and hide. Soon, Mbanda would become one of tens of thousands of Rwandan children literally running for their lives, one of the many children who would grow up in refugee camps amid dire poverty and hunger.From one refugee camp to another in Burundi, Mbanda and his family faced deprivation and near-constant discrimination because of their refugee status. Despite bitter hardships and setbacks, Mbanda never lost his faith.