From A Child Called “It” to The Lost Boy, from A Man Named Dave to Help Yourself, Dave Pelzer’s inspirational books have helped countless others triumph over hardship and misfortune. In The Privilege of Youth, he shares the missing chapter of his life: as a boy on the threshold of adulthood. With sensitivity and insight, he recounts the relentless taunting he endured from bullies; but he also describes the thrill of making his first real friends—some of whom he still shares close relationships with today. He writes about the simple pleasures of exploring his neighborhood, while trying to forget the hell waiting for him at home.From high school to a world beyond the four walls that were his prison for so many years, The Privilege of Youth bravely and compassionately charts this crucial turning point in Dave Pelzer’s life and will inspire a whole new generation of readers. Views: 65
In 1888, Colorado was a dangerous place for a girl on the run. But Honor McCall had to escape from her drunken uncle. She never imagined that she'd be rescued by a handsome young minister or find a place to call home in his church. The Rev. Jethro Peters' kindness was more than she could ever repay. So how could she stay on--accepting charity while hiding the truth about the danger that stalked her and hiding her love for a man who might never return her feelings? She had to leave, but she just couldn't seem to go--and then Christmas brought a special miracle....Review"The Winter Pearl is a jewel of a novel!" About the AuthorMolly Noble Bull has written three previous romance novels. She lives with her husband, three grown sons and their families in the beautiful Texas hill country. Views: 65
Better Late Than Never is the extraordinary story of how a man born into poverty in London's East End went on to find stardom late in life when he was chosen to be head judge on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing. Len will be telling all about his new found fame, not only his experiences on Strictly Come Dancing, but also on the no.1 US show Dancing with Stars and his encounters with the likes of Heather Mills-McCartney. But the real story is in his East End roots. And Len's early life couldn't be more East End. The son of a Bethnal Green costermonger -- he spent his formative years running the fruit and veg barrow and being bathed at night in the same water they used to cook the beetroot. There are echoes of Billy Elliot too. Though Len was a welder in the London Docks, he dreamt of being a professional footballer, and came close to making the grade had he not broken his foot on Hackney Marshes. The doctor recommended ballroom dancing as a light aid to his recovery. And Len, it... Views: 65
WINNER OF THE WORLD BOOK DAY - BOOKS TO TALK ABOUT PRIZE 2008 WINNER OF THE JOHN LLEWELLYN RHYS PRIZE 2005 WINNER OF THE WAVERTON GOOD READ PRIZE 2005 ?A is for Apple. A bad apple.? Jack has spent most of his life in juvenile institutions, to be released with a new name, new job, new life. At 24, he is utterly innocent of the world, yet guilty of a monstrous childhood crime. To his new friends, he is a good guy with occasional flashes of unexpected violence. To his new girlfriend, he is strangely inexperienced and unreachable. To his case worker, he?s a victim of the system and of media-driven hysteria. And to himself, Jack is on permanent trial: can he really start from scratch, forget the past, become someone else? Is a new name enough? Can Jack ever truly connect with his new friends while hiding a monstrous secret? This searing and heartfelt novel is a devastating indictment of society?s inability to reconcile childhood innocence with reality.Review'Creepy and involving... From the beginning, Trigell weaves a sense of drama and a disturbing feeling of inevitability' -- Independent'Trigell masterfully builds sympathy for Jack' -- Entertainment Weekly`A fine and moving debut novel... Harrowing at times, this compulsively readable novel is more optimistic than it sounds... a rare treat' -- Independent`A frankly amazing achievement from young Mr Trigell' -- FHMFrom the Publisher"'Boy A' won the Waverton Award for best first novel of 2004; the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, for best book in the commonwealth by an author under 35; and The World Book Day Prize 2008 for the most discussion worthy novel by a living writer." Views: 65
A nineteenth-century story of greed, honour and an overwhelming loveBendigo 1890 Ard O'Rourke is Linley Seymour's perfect man. They've known each other since they were children and she has never wanted anyone else. But when she discovers Ard has fathered a child with another woman, her dreams turn to dust. Then fate takes a hand. Linley and her Aunt Cee Cee run a women's refuge and Linley finds herself unexpectedly and painfully the guardian of Ard's baby: a child that needs her protection from the greed-filled schemes of a violent man. Ard knows he has no hope with Linley and decides to follow his own path: one that brings him close to redemption. But when he learns Linley and the child are in danger, his own child at that, he cannot stop himself speeding to their aid.Will he prevail? Can Linley find it in her heart to forgive him? Or will their love come to nothing at the hands of a violent man?A compulsively... Views: 65
My village destroyed. If I don't stop the army in time, all hope is lost. I must go through the Monster Girl forest. It won't be easy, but there is no other choice. I don't know what I might see or fight in there. May the gods watch over me. Views: 65
Want to sort out the claims of experts, pseudoexperts, scam artists, and liars alike? In this erudite yet entertaining handbook on critical thinking, Dr. Bernard M. Patten uses neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, and plain logic to teach you to do all this and more. Patten shows that clear thinking is not only fun but keeps you out of trouble, makes you more efficient, helps you develop and maintain prosperity, and generally gives you an edge in both your personal and business life. With his scientific background and philosophical training, Patten offers readers the most reliable and current information on how the brain thinks, learns, and remembers. By means of many startling contemporary examples and insights, the author exercises your mind--so you acquire valuable knowledge quickly and painlessly. Fast, fact-filled, and fun, this superb self-help guide to better thinking teaches you to take control of your own destiny by accurately determining the truth of statements and behaviors in many contexts. Views: 65
Japanese-held businesses in the U.S are being systematically annihilated and innocent people are dying. A joint CIA-Justice Department investigation in Tokyo is turning into a house of cards — compromised by leaks, dangerously mounting tensions, and pressure from the Japanese police and Foreign Affairs. It's up to Mack Bolan to run interference.
Hounded by renegade shock troops commanded by an enemy with the ultimate weapons, power and money, Bolan follows a hot and bloody trail to a conspiracy that will destroy America's financial structure.
When the power mongers rule empires built of greed and murder, the Executioner becomes a one-man demolition squad. Views: 65
At first it seems like a prank. How could Veronica Landonwood be the voice on the other end of the phone when she died three decades ago? But as Arkansas bookseller and amateur sleuth Claire Malloy is about to find out, her cousin "Ronnie" is very much alive—and in trouble. And could use Claire's help... Today, Ronnie is a renowned scientist living in Chicago. But when she was a teenager, she had a run-in with a famous Hollywood producer in Acapulco, Mexico. He attempted to sexually assault her—and she killed him. Having served time in prison, Ronnie finally put her this episode behind her...until now. Just when she has a real shot at the Nobel Prize, a ruthless blackmailer is threatening to expose the secrets of her past. Can Claire help to preserve Ronnie's reputation and keep her out of harm's way? That will depend on Claire's investigation—and what really happened on the night of the murder so many years ago... Views: 65
THE WISDOM OF FATHER BROWN
By G. K. Chesterton To LUCIAN OLDERSHAW Views: 65
