Download or read book Who Killed Mom written by Steve Burgess and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2011-04-16 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoir, biography, and outrageous comedy make for a perfect blend in the debut book from acclaimed writer Steve Burgess. Telling the tale of his mother's life and death, and along the way laying bare his own life and struggles, Burgess renders a memorable and deeply moving meditation on life and family. The author's mother, Joan, barely survived her thirteenth birthday: a rare disorder had made it almost impossible for her to swallow food. Her battle to survive this illness was the first in a lifelong sequence of courageous confrontations with her upbringing. As she raised her five children, Joan revealed herself to be a strong and remarkably complex woman. This is her story, but it's also the story of her husband, a charming United Church minister, and their children-including the alarmingly delinquent Steve, who spent much of his adolescence and beyond dropping acid, drinking to excess, and getting in trouble with the law. Which leads him to wonder: was he responsible for his mother's ills and perhaps even her death? Whether he's relating how an ice cream product saved him from a gruesome death on the Trans-Canada, or sizing up the rebranding efforts of a woeful Manitoba motel, or depicting daily life

Download or read book Boxer To Businessman written by Angel Carmona and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the projects to a penthouse: discover one of life’s incredible success stories. This inspiring story combines the teachings of dedication, determination, and discipline so that, if you ever hit a bump in the road, business can be the light at the end of the tunnel. It doesn’t matter who you are, what are you trying to achieve, or where you plan on going; having the right rules and mentor to bring your life back on track is the first step in attaining a life of success and riches. In Boxer To Businessman, you will discover: • How to take your negative experiences and transform them into inspiration • Proven ways to apply your athletic experience to the real world for a guaranteed and thriving life • Traits that you can learn from to grab any opportunity that comes your way • A real story of a boxer who found success in business and increased his wealth to live a comfortable life • The secret to making the right choices and how they can lead to a life of fulfillment • The importance of commitment and how this athletic trait can be your bread and butter • The positive effects of discipline that you can apply to your everyday life If you are an athlete whose career might have ended because of retirement, injuries, the wrong choices —or it was just time to give up the gloves— you need something to keep your dreams alive and the income flooding in. It isn’t all about making money —it’s about learning what to do with your money. That’s the first thing successful entrepreneurs adopt into their lives and it’s time for you to do the same. This is your chance to take your mistakes and build an empire! If you are ready to put aside your fears, learn from your wrong choices, and build a successful career, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

Download or read book The Names written by N. Scott Momaday and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1987-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist recalls the significant events and ventures of his own life, his own land, and his own people, recreating his experiences as an American Indian and those of his relatives

Download or read book Training Your Boxer written by Joan Hustace Walker and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted for affectionate loyalty to their masters and their household, typical Boxers respond most readily to positive reinforcement techniques, such as clicker training. Inappropriate obedience training methods can often produce a stubborn and unwilling learner. This book, a title in B.E.S. Training Your Dog series, presents breed-specific advice to dog owners. The emphasis is on dog-friendly methods for teaching skills and preventing or correcting bad habits. Virtually every aspect of canine training is covered, including house training, teaching obedience to verbal cues and hand signals, retrieving, walking the dog on a leash, and more. Instructive color photos appear on most pages.

Download or read book I Was Just A Child written by April Longabaugh and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pat Potter McAndrews, M.A 1515 The Alameda, Suite 202 San Jose, CA. 95126 408-287-2103 November 5, 2008 To Whom it May Concern: I am writing to endorse a book written by April Longabaugh named I WAS JUST A CHILD. This book was written as a part of her therapy to address the issues of her physical, emotional, and sexual abuse which she suffered at the hands of her parents. I encouraged her to write and use art to express her feelings and thoughts about the severe trauma that she experienced as she was growing up in her family. It is a miracle that April can function today as a complete human being that expresses love and kindness to others, including her parents. This process has allowed April to heal and be able to share her growth and insight with others in a very powerful modality. I have witnessed how her story has affected others and helps them address their issues and begin the long journey of healing. For those who were not abused, this book is enlightening and informs them that something needs to be done to stop abuse. I believe that this book has something in it for everyone. Yours truly, Pat Potter McAndrews, M.A.,BCPC This book is about a family consumed by violence, and also how it affected different members of the family. This book also shows how the abuse or violence affected the parents as the perpetrators. Then the book shows where the violence came from and how it came to be. How the father felt he was God's equal and how the mother wanted to be a queen. When the parents didn't get the reverence they wanted the children were dealt with and received unbelievable treatment. Finally, how the oldest child while fighting off advances from both parents still learned to survive, cope, heal, forgive, and then use the past and help others.

Download or read book Knockout written by K.A. Holt and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Levi just wants to be treated like a typical kid. As a baby, he had a serious disease that caused him respiratory issues. He's fine now, but his mom and overprotective brother still think of him as damaged, and his schoolmates see him as the same class clown he's always been. He feels stuck. So when his dad—divorced from his mom—suggests he take up boxing, he falls in love with the sport. And when he finds out about a school with a killer boxing team and a free-study curriculum, it feels like he's found a ticket to a new Levi. But how can he tell his mom about boxing? And how can he convince his family to set him free?

Download or read book Jet written by and published by . This book was released on 1989-10-16 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.

Download or read book The Millionaires written by Brad Meltzer and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2002-01-08 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two brothers who are desperately chasing success get more than they bargained for in this suspenseful cat-and-mouse thriller of wealth, crime, and social climbing. Two brothers. Three secret service agents. And millions for the taking. Charlie and Oliver Caruso are brothers who work at Greene and Greene, a private bank so exclusive there's a $2 million minimum to be a client. But when the door of success slams in their faces, the brothers are presented with an offer they can't refuse: $3 million in an abandoned account that can't be traced. It's the perfect victimless crime. Charlie and Oliver opt to take the money, but get much more than they bargained for. Now, with a lot of extra zeroes in their pockets and a friend found dead, the Secret Service and a female private investigator are closing in. Whose money did they take? How will they stay alive? And why is the Secret Service trying to kill them? Both Charlie and Oliver quickly realize it's not easy being The Millionaires.

Download or read book Boxer written by Stephanie Abraham and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boxer is a lover—not a fighter. Her sensitivity is astonishing and her eyes are almost human in their expression. She is devoted, fearless, and ready to defend her family. But the Boxer can also be a clown—she loves to romp and play, and her goofy personality will never cease to make you laugh. The Boxer makes a wonderful family pet, but her innate strength and natural tendency to leap require an owner who is willing to teach her the manners she needs to reach her full potential. Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you’ll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a Boxer A list of supplies you’ll need before you bring her home Advice on grooming, feeding, and training A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information

Download or read book Gravity written by Sarah Deming and published by Make Me a World. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocky meets I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this YA novel about a young female boxer who learns to fight for what she wants. *"A riveting pugilistic must-read." --Kirkus Reviews, starred Gravity "Doomsday" Delgado is good at breaking things. Maybe she learned it from her broken home. But since she started boxing with a legendary coach at a gym in Brooklyn, Gravity is finding her talent for breaking things has an upside. Lately, she's been breaking records, breaking her competitors, and breaking down the walls inside her. Boxing is taking her places, and if she just stays focused, she knows she'll have a shot at the Olympics. Life outside the ring is heating up, too. Suddenly she's flirting (and more) with a cute boxer at her gym--much to her coach's disapproval. Meanwhile, things at home with Gravity's mom are reaching a tipping point, and Gravity has to look out for her little brother, Ty. With Olympic dreams, Gravity will have to decide what is worth fighting for.

Download or read book Stories from a Doll written by M.C.D. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathryn, a member of the greatest generation, once an assistant buyer for a major department store, an assistant fire chiefs wife, mother to a son and a daughter, a grandmother to four boys, a life long friend to many friends who knew her as Kay or Dolly is in her late seventies when, little by little, she finds her mind changing through a series of strokes beginning Christmas, 1986. Kathryn loses her ability to walk and speak all in that one December. Her daughter, an artist, who once worked in reading and dance therapy with brain damaged children, begins to see into her mothers darkness and finds an imaginary world of her mothers creation where both mother and daughter can find their way back to the Light and each other. As medicines change and therapies continue, Kathryn finds her brain healing through the things that have been consistent throughout her life, her love of God, people, and animals and a delightful humor to find out what in the world they all are thinking!

Download or read book Hello My Name is Heidi written by Randy J. Hartman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a look at what happens when a Boxer takes a human for companionship. The adventures and misadventures will bring a smile to your face.

Download or read book Tony written by Bobby Sentell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony Tenkiller is a nave amateur boxing champion from a small Oklahoma town who has dreamed of winning a world title ever since he was a child. After a training run, Tony stops in a public restroom to rinse the sweat from his face. A few minutes later, he finds himself in the backseat of a police car where he begins to fear the implication this one incident will have on his life and boxing career. Disaster is avertedfor the momentwhen Tonys uncle rescues him from his predicament. With help from his new manager, ex-newspaper sports editor Lamar Bosworth, Tony mistakenly believes he has overcome his recent problem. But when he turns professional, a persistent rumor threatens to damage his career as he works his way toward a million-dollar world title bout. As he attempts to determine who has his back in his inner-circle and who does not, tragedy strikes twice, leaving Tony more vulnerable than ever. In this action-packed story of hype, greed, and manipulation, a young professional boxer struggles to keep his dream alive as life throws him punches he never sees coming.

Download or read book Sammy Sosa written by Sammy Sosa and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2008-12-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El libro es una autobiograffa de uno de los jugadores mßs exitosos de bTisbol de AmTrica. La historia apunta a todas las cosas mßs importantes de la vida de este personaje, que si bien no fue acomodada, gracias a su empe±o y perseverancia, ha logrado tener Txitos que le han permitido mejorar su calidad de vida y a la vez darse a conocer por la actividad que practica con tanta dedicaci=n. A pesar de enfrentar la muerte de su padre, Sammy Sosa, tuvo que trabajar duro para ayudar en el hogar, y ademßs de responder con los estudios. En esa Tpoca, le regalan su primer guante de bTisbol con el que comienza a incursionar en este deporte que lo llevarß a la gloria. Con un lenguaje muy simple pero lleno de sentimiento, la historia de este hombre nos ense±arß que el trabajo duro puede dar hermosos frutos.

Download or read book Mommy Angst written by Ann C. Hall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revealing work looks at representations of motherhood from a wide range of pop culture sources to explore larger questions about the image and self-image of mothers in the United States. How has the popularity of Gilmore Girls influenced perspectives on teenage pregnancies? How did the mother-in-law assume such monstrous proportions? Did the Republicans' view of motherhood—and their continual hectoring of Hillary Clinton for putting ambition ahead of family—cost them the 2008 election? Mommy Angst: Motherhood in American Popular Culture considers questions like these as it probes our country's views on mothers, and how those views shape—and are shaped by—the habitually oversimplified portrayals of mothers in pop culture, politics, and the media. Mommy Angst gets at the heart of America's anxious ambivalence toward mothers—whether sanctifying them, vilifying them, or praising the ideal of motherhood while thoroughly undervaluing the complexities of their lives and their contributions to family and society. To highlight the many sides of motherhood, the collection contrasts the lives of a diverse range of real moms with their pop culture representations, including Jewish mothers, Cuban mothers, teenage mothers, mothers with disabilities, working versus stay-at-home moms, and more.

Download or read book Creative Solutions to Enhance Nursing Quality written by Bruce Alan Boxer and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and updated version of this best-selling resource! Jones and Bartlett Publisher's 2011 Nurse's Drug Handbook is the most up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference! It provides: Accurate, timely facts on hundreds of drugs from abacavir sulfate to Zyvox; Concise, consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically; No-nonsense writing style that speaks your language in terms you use everyday; Index of all generic, trade, and alternate drug names for quick reference. It has all the vital information you need at your fingertips: Chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule; Indications and dosages, as well as route, onset, peak, and duration information; Incompatibilities, contraindications; interactions with drugs, food, and activities, and adverse reactions; Nursing considerations, including key patient-teaching points; Vital features include mechanism-of-action illustrations showing how drugs at the cellular, tissue, or organ levels and dosage adjustments help individualize care for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and others with special needs; Warnings and precautions that keep you informed and alert.

Download or read book One Kid s Trash written by Jamie Sumner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of Roll with It and Tune It Out comes a funny, moving, and “not to be missed” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a boy who uses his unusual talent for decoding people’s trash to try to fit in at his new school. Hugo is not happy about being dragged halfway across the state of Colorado just because his dad had a midlife crisis and decided to become a ski instructor. It’d be different if Hugo weren’t so tiny, if girls didn’t think he was adorable like a puppy in a purse and guys didn’t call him “leprechaun” and rub his head for luck. But here he is, the tiny new kid on his first day of middle school. When his fellow students discover his remarkable talent for garbology, the science of studying trash to tell you anything you could ever want to know about a person, Hugo becomes the cool kid for the first time in his life. But what happens when it all goes to his head?