Author: Michael Hart
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1467882461
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 249
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This book describes the authors personal journey. Over the course of the year prior to writing this book, he discovered what being in love truly means but questions why he had to do so after losing his wife, Lorna, the love of his life. Lorna took him on at his worst, brought out the best in him, and saved him from the pain of his traumatic childhood. And yet, just when they had discovered each others true purpose, she was taken away by a tiny mole on her leg. The discoveries the author made have occurred quickly, overwhelming him at times and consuming him with grief and despair as happens to most of us when we lose the one we love. Turning to the church for help only complicated things for the author. Is there no help for me now in this world, or in the next where is she now? he wondered time and time again. Having learnt so much about himself and realising that he was wrong in so many ways is bittersweet, as he cannot tell her or hear her response. True love, indeed, only comes once. Although this book reflects many complex, disturbing, and truly embarrassing moments, the author nonetheless remains undaunted in providing a tribute to his one-and-only love. Most of all, he wishes to make sure Lorna did not die in vain.
Author: Oliver Sacks
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0451492900
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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From the best-selling author of Gratitude and On the Move, a final volume of essays that showcase Sacks's broad range of interests--from his passion for ferns, swimming, and horsetails, to his final case histories exploring schizophrenia, dementia, and Alzheimer's. Oliver Sacks, scientist and storyteller, is beloved by readers for his neurological case histories and his fascination and familiarity with human behavior at its most unexpected and unfamiliar. Everything in Its Place is a celebration of Sacks's myriad interests, told with his characteristic compassion and erudition, and in his luminous prose.
Author: Guadalupe C. Claudio
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503587983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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Alan Hutchinson, middle sibling of the Hutchinson family, is single, handsome and very lucky with women. He was an eternal playboy with a heartbreaker reputation. As a veterinarian working in San Francisco, he is also very successful. But tired of the big city hassles and commotion, he decides to take a vacation to his native New Jersey and spend time with family. He never imagined that this vacation would change his life for ever. When his hometown veterinarian retires, he is offered the job and he accepts it, but he does not anticipate that the job comes with fringe benefits... the assistant. Guanelis, is young, beautiful and tanned with long black hair, traits she inherited from the Tainos natives of the Caribbean. She is happy with her job as an assistant to the town’s veterinarian, but when Alan takes his place; her whole world is turned up side down.
Author: Stacey Ritz
Publisher: Rockville Publishing
ISBN: 1951523199
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
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At sixteen, Ellen Landis dreams of her first kiss. Under the watchful eye of overbearing parents Ellen heads out of town with her dad for another summer of work. While her friends are enjoying sunny days at the country club pool, Ellen is doing as she's told and following the rules, that is, until she meets Brink. Struggling to keep a roof over their heads Brink does what he can to keep his family intact. With a strong affection for booze, Brink's mom, Lori has all but given up on life. He's taken his younger sister, Dee, under his wing, careful to protect her from the hand life's dealt them. He never dreamed that falling in love would change not only his life, but the lives of everyone around him. One summer of working on the New River is about to change everything and those that are impacted will be changed forever.A novella, perfect for fans of The Notebook (Nicholas Sparks) and Sophie & Carter (Chelsea Fine).
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST AND LAST EVERYTHING...
"An extraordinary book...a tale of young but everlasting love. Stacey Ritz has written a book you won’t soon forget.” --The Bookfast Club
"The best things come in small packages. The First and Last Everything will not disappoint!" -Kindle Lover, Book Reviewer
"This book will grab your heart. Do you remember your first love? When you read The First and Last Everything, you will. You will remember why love is the most exhilarating emotion there is." -Elizabeth, Goodreads
Author: Josh Kaufman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101623047
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
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Category : Floriculture
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Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 1054
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Category : Drugstores
Languages : en
Pages : 548
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