In REPORTS FROM THE FRONT, surgical oncologist Dr. Steven Curley shares the empowering lessons he's learned over 25 years from his cancer patients' unique stories of struggle, perseverance, and triumph. As Chief of Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Steven Curley has worked with cancer patients for over two decades. While his life's work has been to help his patients live longer lives, he found that they helped him in ways he never could have expected. REPORTS FROM THE FRONT is a rare, often emotional look at some of Dr. Curley's real patients and real situations in modern cancer care. These stories of resilience, hope, and determination changed and inspired Dr. Curley, and he uses these same stories to encourage patients dealing with the fear and uncertainty coupled with a diagnosis of cancer. Every story in the book has a theme inspired by his patients: Hope, Courage, Strength,... Views: 30
As heir to the throne of Cierith, Crystal must lead a rebellion against the greedy king who rules her land with an iron fist. Armed with her magic, Crystal joins forces with the king's only son, Blaze, to end the tyranny. Views: 29
Lila Collins was born into a lie. Her entire miserable life is so full of tragedy and heartache it’s a wonder she’s still alive…but it’s all about to change.While working the closing shift at a local bar Lila is propositioned by an ultra-wealthy southern belle and offered an opportunity that sounds too good to be true—a crazy lucrative bar tending gig at an underground fighting ring, the Club Malevolence. Lila’s descent into the depths of depravity is calculated, her every move predestined, everything is the way they want it to be—all except for Barrett Warde. The much-hated fighter is the answer to all that is good and kind, an anti-hero as sexy as he is dangerous. Lila knows there’s no escaping this brutal man’s desires. It’s best if she just submits. Views: 26
The story of a boy artist, a river town and its mysterious underworldEleven-year-old Novi just wants to blend in -- not easy when you′re named after a silkworm and have the most eccentric family in town. A descendent of the first Italian silk growers in northern New South Wales, he is an obsessive artist with a habit of drawing the stories of the people around him, and a secret conviction that the river murdered his grandfather.Young teacher Dom Best is new in town and must overcome his lack of confidence to support Novi′s talent. Together with Camille, the enigmatic school librarian, Dom encourages the boy to release his inhibitions and unravel his unusual family history through his art-- though little can he imagine the consequences this will bring. Watercolours is a poignant debut novel with a mystery at its heart, an unexpected love story and a surprising twist. Most of all, it celebrates the clarity and colour a child′s-eye view brings to the adult world.′A stunner. It′s note-perfect and the control of the shifting points of view is incredibly skillful. The descriptions of Novi′s painting and his way of seeing the world are gut-wrenching. It′s a really fine novel′MALCOLM KNOX Views: 25
He’s noticed by everyone… Griffin Chandler. He’s captain of our college’s basketball team. I swear to God I’ve already seen him in a Nike ad, and he’s one of the top picks when he goes pro following our spring graduation. His life is on display for the world. Both his accomplishments and demons there for judgment. I’m a girl who likes to play roller derby from, of all places, Wisconsin. My own demons better concealed. And one day… He notices me. Views: 25
It's Wait for You as you've never seen it. Trust in Me lets you in on Cam's side of the #1 New York Times bestselling story. Cameron Hamilton is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. But when Avery Morgansten comes crashing into his life—literally—he finally meets the one person who can resist his soulful baby blues. But Cam's not ready to give up. He can't get the feisty and intriguing girl out of his head. Avery has secrets, secrets that keep her from admitting the feelings Cam knows she has for him. Will persistence (and some delicious homemade cookies) help him break down her barriers and gain her trust? Or will he be shut out of Avery's life, losing his first real shot at the kind of love that lasts forever? Views: 23
