Everyone needs this book if they want to know how to get out of difficult situations whether at home or abroad. Written by Rosie Garthwaite, whose career as a journalist started in war-torn Basra, this book combines practical advice with contributions from many journalists and commentators including Rageh Omar and John Simpson, who share their own experience and advice on surviving in difficult and dangerous situations. Topics include how to avoid being misunderstood; how to avoid bombs and booby traps; how to escape from a riot; how to deal with frostbite and heat exhaustion; how to avoid trouble in sex, love and war; and how cope if you have had a traumatic experience. The author conveys this wealth of practical, sensible advice in a very direct and personal way. In addition, readers hear the voices of many well-known journalists who share their experiences and advice in a very direct and personal way. This book is an enjoyable read as well as a true survival manual which can... Views: 6
OMG PAW G2G. Oh my god, parents are watching, got to go.Today's text-messaging middle schoolers may seem like a different species from how parents remember themselves as sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Children are often forced to confront serious issues like drugs, violence, sexuality, and technology at an age that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago. So it's natural for parents to worry about these crucial years. Still, educator Joe Bruzzese believes that this time can be full of positive transformation as your child gains independence and your parental role shifts from omnipresent manager to supportive coach. Timely topics include cyberbullying, depression, and choosing realistic and rewarding extracurricular activities.The middle school years can and should be a time of exciting change and opportunity; A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years presents what you need to know to survive and thrive as a family.From... Views: 6
The Mystery Writers of America take center stage......with twenty tales of mayhem in the entertainment world. Contributors include:Carolyn Wheat - Edward D. Hoch - Annette Meyers - John Lutz - Elaine Viets - Angela Zeman - David Bart Bob Shayne - Mark Terry - Gary Phillips - Parnell Hall - Susanne Shaphren - Libby Fischer Hellman - Stuart M. Kaminsky - and others Views: 6
"Dark, delicious and full of surprises, the Blood Coven series is like vampire candy." -_New York Times_ bestselling author Heather Brewer.Officially back in the arms of her vampire boyfriend Magnus, Sunny finds she still can't forget the gentle mortal Jayden who once saved her life. When darkness threatens to steal his humanity, Sunny must make a choice: stay true to her love, or defy him in a desperate attempt to save Jayden's soul. Meanwhile, the Blood Coven is gearing up its toughest fight yet. They are going head-to-head with a splinter group of Slayer Inc. that's regrouping in Tokyo, Japan--still determined to take over the world. In dark blood bars and hidden temples, it'll be vampires versus slayers in a showdown that could not only cost Sunny her heart...but also her life. Views: 6
WORTH WAITING FOR? Three years ago she'd returned his ring ...and he'd kept her heart. Kate Morgan had loved long, lean bull rider Shane Larrabee more than anything in the world --except being a cop. And when forced to choose, she'd stubbornly chosen her work. Now Shane had returned for the rodeo finals, and Kate faced a formidable dilemma. Because the man she'd never forgotten thought she'd given up her profession--but his life depended on Kate keeping her undercover assignment a secret. Could this honorable deception cost Kate her second chance at love? Views: 6
From a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss. When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others? Do good kissers make the best lovers? And is that expensive lip-plumping gloss worth it? Sheril Kirshenbaum, a biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in THE SCIENCE OF KISSING. It's everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either haven't asked, couldn't find out, or didn't realize you should understand. The book is informed by the latest studies and theories, but Kirshenbaum's engaging voice gives the information a light touch. Topics range from the kind of kissing men like to do (as distinct from women) to what animals can teach us about the kiss to whether or not the true art of kissing was lost sometime in the Dark Ages. Drawing upon classical history, evolutionary biology, psychology, popular culture, and more, Kirshenbaum's winning book will appeal to romantics and armchair scientists alike.From Publishers WeeklyIn the vein of Stephen Pinker's The Language Instinct, scientist Kirshenbaum examines one of humanity's fondest pastimes. Divided into three parts, the book covers the evolutionary and cultural history of the kiss, the chemistry of kissing, and the future of kissing. In part one, "The Hunt for Kissing's Origins," Kirshenbaum examines the role kissing played in the Middle Ages--a businesslike kiss was employed as a legal way to seal contracts and business agreements. Many men did not know how to read and write, so their signature X was kissed to make it legal. Part two, "Kissing in the Brain," will appeal to anyone who has ever been curious about the chemical properties of butterflies in the stomach. Kirshenbaum writes just as gracefully about prostitutes in pop culture as she does the myriad of complicated biological and chemical processes that science uses to explain osculation. Part three, "Great Expectations," covers Kirshenbaum's personal attempt to further investigate the kiss and leaves a long list of fascinating questions that demand further research. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. From BooklistWhat’s the big deal? You pucker up, and there you are—right? Turns out there’s a lot more to kissing than you might think. For instance, you never forget your first kiss isn’t just a sappy sentiment; it’s apparently quite literally true, and the fact that we remember more details about that first kiss than about our first sexual experience speaks volumes about the nature of memory. Men and women kiss differently; that’s also true, but you might be surprised to learn why. Why is kissing important to some human societies, and unimportant—just plain foreign—to others? University of Texas research scientist and Discover magazine blogger Kirshenbaum draws on psychology, biology, history, and other disciplines in this highly engaging, highly informative book. --David Pitt Views: 6
Stories of hunger - of "hankerings" - deep south monsters, vampires, werewolves and more from dixie horror writer Ron Kelly, bringing the darkside of the south to his own flavor of horror. This is a brand new collection, only available in digital. Views: 6
An astonishingly frank self-portrait by Russia's president Views: 6
Mystery ThrillerThe story of a family on the edge, and another not far behind...Sarah Catchpole was raped and beaten by her husband one too many times. When Frankie is sent to prison, Sarah and her young son, Kevin, flee London and start over in the sleepy town of Padstow, Cornwall. They meet their new neighbours and their son, Martin, who is slowly dying from muscular dystrophy. He's almost wheelchair-bound but ever hopeful of being able to walk unaided the full length of The Camel Trail, an eleven-mile stretch of scenic path near the coast.But when Frankie is released from prison and tracks them down, the hunt begins. With Kevin and Martin missing, Sarah and Martin’s parents are plunged headlong into a fight for their boys’ survival and, ultimately, for their own redemption. Views: 6
Dark southern horror from a true master: An old man’s living fluids reveal a horrible secret from his past...A mentally-unstable woman uses a sexual obsession to take an unwilling hostage...Parasites from within, self-vampirism, and spontaneous decay... all stem from a voodoo curse cast upon the unfortunate survivors of a Louisiana family... This is the sick stuff. Views: 6
Three favorite Little Golden Book Bible stories (Bible Heroes; Bible Stories of Boys and Girls; and Miracles of Jesus) are presented in their entirety in a quality hardcover volume. At only $6.99, it's perfect for Eastertime gift-giving! Featuring the classic tales of David and Goliath, Samson, Moses, Ruth, Jesus' miracle of the loaves and fishes, and more--this is the perfect "first book" of Bible stories.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 6
