Author: Susan Aldous
Publisher: Maverick House
ISBN: 1908518006
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 219
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Susan Aldous had been on a path to self-destruction when she decided to give her life to others instead of wasting it away in Melbournes dark underbelly. Working as a Playboy bunny girl, an admirer sponsored her to travel abroad for charity. She left a world of drugs and petty crime behind and moved to Singapore, then to Thailand to work on a nine day project helping the socially disadvantaged. 18 years later she is still there. A single mother with no salary and few possessions, she devotes her life to helping others, visiting prisoners who have nobody else to turn to.
Author: Charlotte Montague
Publisher: Canary Press eBooks
ISBN: 1908698101
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 202
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Over 50 per cent of Americans and over one third of British people believe that we all have a guardian angel that protects us throughout our lives. More people believe in these divine bodyguards than in global warming. It is truly astonishing how many spiritually aware people have seen or sensed an angel’s presence at a time of contemplation or hardship. Angels have been protecting us for centuries. This book explores the cultural origins of the heavenly messengers that guide and heal every one of us and reveals compelling real-life encounters with angels. The result is a fascinating insight into the world of angels and their everyday presence among us. Contents: Angels through the ages, angels in Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Kabbalism. Angel links with black magic, occultism and ancient astrology. Paganism. Angel healers: what your angel can do for you. Angel encounters: real-life stories from people around the world.
Author: Iain Corness
Publisher: Maverick House Publishers
ISBN: 1905379420
Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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An insightful look into the life of UK ex-pats in Thailand, portrayed with humour and affection, this title recounts examples of the idiosyncrasies and frustrations faced and felt by many British visitors when they first come to Thailand.
Author: Jim Algie
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814351865
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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Bizarre Thailand takes readers off the well-rutted road of tourist hotspots into the darkest and sexiest hinterlands. Welcome to a twilight zone where travellers become soldiers and cowboys, a black magician courts politicians and film stars, sacred tortoises mate on the streets of a small town, and Fertility Goddesses are wooed with massive phalluses.In this strange land, nothing is what it seems: a prison becomes a tourist attraction, a 20-storey robot is a building, a man becomes a beauty queen, a Buddhist temple turns into hell on earth, a loving wife is immortalized as the most famous and ferocious of all phantoms, and a serial killer’s corpse is reincarnated as a museum exhibit.Bizarre Thailand takes an irreverent look at how the profound, profane and frankly quite odd intertwine with the rhythms and flows of everyday Thai life, paying homage to the quintessential culture of one of Southeast Asia's most captivating destinations.
Author: Greg Barrett
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470328037
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 337
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Three decades ago in a cordoned-off corner of the developing world an angry Catholic priest armed only with pencil, paper, and crayons, declared a revolution. From a shanty school shared with Buddhists and Muslims in Bangkok's squatter slums, Father Joe Maier began his advance on abject poverty. Today, his Human Development Foundation and Mercy Centre charity is responsible for thirty-two preschools that have taught more than twenty thousand children how to read and write. Despite the crippling neglect found in impoverishment, he is raising international scholars and injecting a sense of purpose into shantytowns and squatter camps that used to have neither.
Author: Warren Fellows
Publisher: Everbind
ISBN: 9780784817322
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Biography, autobiography, and memoir is among the best ways to teach students to appreciate nonfiction reading.
Author: Billy Moore
Publisher: Maverick House
ISBN: 1908518537
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 155
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A Prayer Before Dawn is the true story of one man’s fight to survive inside Klong Prem Prison, the notorious Bangkok Hilton. Billy Moore travelled to Thailand to escape a life of drug addiction and alcoholism. He managed to overcome his inner demons for a time but relapsed after trying ya ba – a highly-addictive form of methamphetamine. Moore’s life quickly descended into chaos, drug dealing and violence until he was eventually arrested and imprisoned in Klong Prem, a place where life has no value. A Prayer Before Dawn is no ordinary prison memoir; it’s the story of one man’s struggle to survive in one of the world’s toughest prisons. It’s also a story of redemption in the most unlikely of places. Billy Moore was born in Liverpool, England. He has worked as a teacher, Muay Thai fighter and extra on film sets. Following his release from prison in Thailand, he returned to Britain where he now lives with his family. He is now working as a motivational speaker and a drugs counsellor.
Author: Yigal Zur
Publisher: Oceanview Publishing
ISBN: 1608093654
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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In a world of shadows, it is easy to get lost Dotan Naor, an Israeli private investigator, ousted from Shin Bet—Israel's internal security service—goes to Thailand to find Sigal Bardon, a beautiful young girl from a wealthy Israeli family. Sigal has disappeared in Bangkok—completely. Dotan has connections in Thailand and he's familiar with Bangkok's dark side—the narrow alleys with bars and hookers, trenches of stagnant water, hotel rooms with illicit activity. This is where he intends to start his search. But when the passport of the missing Israeli girl ends up in his hands during his first taxi ride in the city, he's suspicious that someone is playing him. But who? And why? As Dotan searches for Sigal, police corruption blocks his every path while he delves deeper. Every lead he pursues draws him closer and closer to a black hole in his "own" past—one intertwined with his pursuit of Sigal—one that leads him to Reuven—and the haunting failure that led to the dismissal of both of them from Shin Bet. The wound between Dotan and Reuven is raw and deep, but Dotan realizes it must be healed in order to save Sigal. Perfect for fans of Daniel Silva and Nelson DeMille
Author: Jonathan Wheeler
Publisher: Maverick House
ISBN: 1908518766
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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The Tiger Cage is the gripping and harrowing true story of Jonathan Wheeler, who spent 18 years in Thailand’s notorious prison system. Enticed by an offer of $10,000, Wheeler agreed to smuggle heroin from Bangkok to Taiwan - a decision that ultimately cost him nearly two decades of his life. His memoir provides an unflinching look at the brutal realities of life inside Thailand’s most feared prisons, including Bang Kwang, also known as the Big Tiger. Inside its oppressive walls, Wheeler faced unimaginable suffering - locked in cramped cells with dangerous inmates, subjected to abuse by corrupt guards, and battling the daily fear of violence and disease. Yet, amidst the cruelty and chaos, he found brief moments of humanity, forming unlikely friendships with fellow prisoners and clinging to the hope of survival. The Tiger Cage is more than just a survival story; it’s a tale of contemplation, redemption, and the consequences of one fateful decision. Wheeler reflects on the choices that led him to this dark chapter of his life, the incredible mental and physical strength required to endure such conditions, and the personal growth he discovered in the face of adversity. With raw and vivid storytelling, The Tiger Cage pulls readers into the harsh and hidden world of Thai prisons, offering a powerful cautionary tale about the consequences of poor decisions. Wheeler’s story is ultimately one of resilience, as he proves that even in the most inhumane circumstances, the human spirit can find a way to survive and transform.
Author: Chai Pinit
Publisher: Maverick House
ISBN: 1905379854
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 161
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Bangkok Boy is a heart-rending account of a childhood lost to sexual abuse. Chai was a normal boy until he was molested by a school teacher, an event which led him into the hidden world of male prostitution. His story is not only unique but also offers a shocking insight into the red-light districts of Bangkok and Pattaya. As his story unfolds you’ll become privy to the distorted logic which Chai used false justification for his horrible life choices for so long. But paradoxically, it was on the streets that Chai found redemption and decided to recount his dark past in order to move on in hope that, by sharing his story, his life would become something of a lesson to anyone. Beneath all the emotional torment and despair, lies a story of redemption and struggle to rebuild one’s life. Bangkok Boy is no ordinary book; it is a story of hope and triumph in the face of adversity.
