Download or read book Older Brother written by Daniel Mella and published by Charco Press. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This slim and vital novel is a tour de force; it will floor you, and lift you right the way up—I adored it.” —Claire-Louise Bennett , author of POND During the summer of 2014, on one of the stormiest days on record to hit the coast of Uruguay, 31-year old Alejandro, lifeguard and younger brother of our protagonist and narrator, dies after being struck by lightning. This marks the opening of a novel that combines memoir and fiction, unveiling an intimate exploration of the brotherly bond, while laying bare the effects that death can have on those closest to us and also on ourselves.It’s always the happiest and most talented who die young. People who die young are always the happiest of all...Can grief be put into words? Can we truly rationalise death to the point of embracing it? Older Brother is the vehicle Mella uses to tackle these fundamental questions, playing with tenses and narrating in the future, as if all calamities described are yet to unfold. In a style reminiscent of Bret Easton Ellis and J.D. Salinger, recalling in parts Cronenberg’s or Burgess’s examination of violence and society, Mella takes us with him in this dizzying journey right into the centre of his own neurosis and obsessions, where fatality is skilfully used to progressively draw the reader further in.

Download or read book It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time written by Maureen Anne Morgan and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-09-14 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is my story as the love-child of an Australian soldier and an English nurse, living in war-torn London in the 1940s, before travelling to Australia on a boat, where her mother fell in love with a Welshman, married him and had five more children. The story reveals a passion for horses, which leads to an association with two “dirty old men” and running away from home. But instead of turning into a delinquent, I went to university and trained to be a high school teacher. Although an unfortunate love affair with a married man led to a car crash, an unwanted pregnancy, an eventual marriage and the birth of two sons. Tragedy struck, with the loss of both boys. Continuing to work, saved my sanity, and after retirement, I continued teaching Line Dancing to seniors. My long-time friend and later lover, supported me through difficult times, married me and we travelled the world. Finally, I took my mother back to London, by plane this time, to appear on Cilla Black’s television show “Surprise Surprise”, where she was reunited with her twin brother, whom she hadn’t seen for fifty-four years.

Download or read book Surfanthood written by Mark Read and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surfanthood explores a simple analogy expanding the experiences of early ministry. The analogy goes like this: The waves are God's activity in the world. The surfer is us. The board is our activity/ministry/service. At best our activities, and boards, join with God's activity, the waves, to create something joyful, wondrous, and exciting. We submit to the wave and experience something beautiful. At worst we can wrestle and struggle, becoming increasingly tired, frustrated, and pained by what is happening until eventually the inevitable occurs; we get really hurt or we get out. A new possibility centers on five postures that servants adopt: They are non-professional, non-commercial, non-prescriptive, non-evangelical, and non-authoritative. Each chapter begins with a reality of surfing that finds a parallel in ministry. This reality gives a lens to explore an episode within Luke's Gospel which, as a complete Gospel, explores the question "How do I mature in service?" and then reflects on where we see the postures of surfanthood.

Download or read book The Hunting Ground written by Kirby Dick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debate over sexual violence on campus is reaching fever pitch, from headlines about out–of-control fraternities, to the ”mattress protests” by female students at Columbia University and other colleges. The Hunting Ground, the new documentary by award-winning filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, has taken this debate to a new level, becoming a galvanizing catalyst for discussion at the hundreds of campuses where the documentary is being screened each month. The film has sparked calls for legislation by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York and other prominent public figures and sparked a backlash from university administrators, fraternities, and conservative groups. Now, in a new companion volume to the film, all those concerned about the “rape culture” on campus will be offered an inside perspective on the controversy, as well as reactions to the film from a range of leading writers and guidance on how to learn more and get active. As in the film, it’s the gripping personal stories told by female students—and the obstinate refusal of college administrators and law enforcement authorities to recognize the severity of the problem—that will rivet readers.

Download or read book The Freestyle Farmer written by Christopher Leow and published by Pagesetters Services. This book was released on with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Freestyle Farmer is a memoir of Christopher Leow’s journey of becoming an Urban Farmer in a land scarce city. At once hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, this is a tale of a courageous individual yearning to fix our broken food system against all odds. Whether you’re a wearied office worker or an aspiring farmer, this book will surely delight and enrich you.

Download or read book Five Hundred Summer Stories written by Greg MacGillivray and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The filmmaker of the surfing documentary Five Summer Stories and pioneer of the IMAX format tells stories from his adventurous life and groundbreaking career in Hollywood and beyond. Greg MacGillivray is a man with stories. Stories of being a surfer kid in California, and making his first movie at the age of 13; of his early days as a filmmaker, creating iconic surfing documentaries such as the cult classic 5 Summer Stories, with his partner in crime, Jim Freeman; of his years in Hollywood, working in Hollywood with such legends such as Stanley Kubrick (on The Shining, no less); and of his work pioneering the 70mm IMAX film format, creating some of the most spectacular, groundbreaking cinematography celebrating the natural world. There are stories of almost dying in New Guinea, flying into eyes of hurricanes, the perils of shooting in the USSR, and how filming Mount Everest changed his life. Greg MacGillivray has led a life like no other, - and for the first time, he’s telling his story. In this fascinating memoir, Greg chronicles his personal journey as an artist, a self-made filmmaker, a father, and an entrepreneur at the head of the most successful documentary production company in history. It is also a story about MacGillivray’s deep commitment to family, to ocean conservation, and to raising awareness about the importance of protecting our natural heritage for generations to come. Contributions by legendary surfers Gerry Lopez and Bill Hamilton, and filmmakers such as Stephen Judson and Brad Ohlund, plus 40 QR codes to extraordinary film clips, add give even more depth and perspective to this amazing journey. Greg’s compelling stories of adventure, surfing, love, loss, inspiration, conservation, and filmmaking give you a front seat to an extraordinary life - and, just like his IMAX movies, makes you feel as if you are there. EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS: Includes 40 QR codes linked to rare, incredible videos that bring Greg MacGillvray’s stories to life. BEHIND-THE-SCENES SECRETS: Learn the history of the IMAX film format, and how filmmakers achieve an immersive and awe-inspiring visual experience. FROM SURFER TO MOVIE LEGEND: Follow the journey of a man who went from a teenage surfer to the most successful documentary filmmaker in history with hundreds of amazing escapades and achievements in between.

Download or read book Orchid House written by Jane Sheridan and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Orchid House' is a stunning and unforgettable novel about the relationships of three friends, Ginny, Bella and Leila, and climatic developments in their personal lives that change everything.Ginny and David Sinclair, aware their marriage is now on the rocks, visit the moors of Devon to try to recapture the feelings of their earlier years. Instead of peace and resolution, extraordinary events take place where David rescues a young girl trapped in a fast-flowing river. Meanwhile Bella Boswell, back home in Sandwich in Kent, is trying to escape her tyrannical husband, Steve. Befriended by Ginny and by Ginny's friend Leila Mistry, a legal advocate for women, Bella at last finds the courage to speak out. However, no one could have foreseen the disastrous consequences to follow. Leila herself is faced with an unwanted arranged marriage, and is made to choose between her family and the man she loves.

Download or read book The Primrose Heart written by Lynn Story and published by Lynn Story. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eryn Upton has two passions in her life, surfing, and her garden center business. With the garden center taking up most of her time, she doesn’t have time for anything else, especially the new police chief. Jeremy “Blue” Keagan is ready for a new beginning and Gates Point is just what he needs to start the next chapter of his life. His new job is full of surprises, to include a woman who is as unavailable as she is beautiful. He can’t stop thinking about her. When Eryn is kidnapped, he vows to catch the man responsible and save Eryn.

Download or read book The Ecolaboratory written by Robert Fletcher and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its tiny size and seeming marginality to world affairs, the Central American republic of Costa Rica has long been considered an important site for experimentation in cutting-edge environmental policy. From protected area management to ecotourism to payment for environmental services (PES) and beyond, for the past half-century the country has successfully positioned itself at the forefront of novel trends in environmental governance and sustainable development. Yet the increasingly urgent dilemma of how to achieve equitable economic development in a world of ecosystem decline and climate change presents new challenges, testing Costa Rica’s ability to remain a leader in innovative environmental governance. This book explores these challenges, how Costa Rica is responding to them, and the lessons this holds for current and future trends regarding environmental governance and sustainable development. It provides the first comprehensive assessment of successes and challenges as they play out in a variety of sectors, including agricultural development, biodiversity conservation, water management, resource extraction, and climate change policy. By framing Costa Rica as an “ecolaboratory,” the contributors in this volume examine the lessons learned and offer a path for the future of sustainable development research and policy in Central America and beyond.

Download or read book The Trees Have Goats written by John Barber and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-04 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set six years after the Arab Spring, Morocco remains home to remarkable levels of violence against women. Dr. Jack Lockhart, an American professor of forestry, arrives in Morocco to research the famed argan forests and develops a beautiful, father-daughter relationship with a young woman, Indela. Unbelievably, Indela's boyfriend, Mansour, attacks Indela in Jack's presence. When Jack confronts Mansour, Indela defends Mansour and rejects Jack. Distressed and confused, Jack resolves to remain in Morocco to study the lust and cruelty behind gendered violence. His efforts entangle him in intrigue. Along the way, we hear actual stories of abuse from Arab women. And Jack discovers his own need for personal liberation.

Download or read book Report from Planet Midnight written by Nalo Hopkinson and published by PM Press. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nalo Hopkinson has been busily (and wonderfully) “subverting the genre” since her first novel, Brown Girl in the Ring, won a Locus Award for SF and Fantasy in 1999. Since then she has acquired a prestigious World Fantasy Award, a legion of adventurous and aware fans, a reputation for intellect seasoned with humor, and a place of honor in the short list of SF writers who are tearing down the walls of category and transporting readers to previously unimagined planets and realms. Never one to hold her tongue, Hopkinson takes on sexism and racism in publishing in “Report from Planet Midnight,” a historic and controversial presentation to her colleagues and fans. Plus... “Message in a Bottle,” a radical new twist on the time travel tale that demolishes the sentimental myth of childhood innocence; and “Shift,” a tempestuous erotic adventure in which Caliban gets the girl. Or does he? And Featuring: Our Outspoken Interview, an intimate one-on-one that delivers a wealth of insight, outrage, irreverence, and top-secret Caribbean spells.

Download or read book The Quiet Rise of Introverts written by Brenda Knowles and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on building resilience and strong relationships—without draining yourself. Introverts may not want to go out and party every night—but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to meet people, have fun, and build secure, loving relationships. This guide is designed to help introverted individuals grow and nurture their peace, purpose, and bonds with others, in ways that work for them. Author, speaker and life coach Brenda Knowles presents eight unique practices to help readers learn that they are not alone or flawed in their sensitivity and introversion, and that they are capable of creating and maintaining relationships. Certified as a Myers-Briggs practitioner and trained in family mediation, Knowles reveals how these practices can yield:A calmer sense of selfA deeper understanding of mental and physical self-careAn understanding of the purpose of conflictGrowth in relationship responsivenessThe secret to healing every day

Download or read book Tails from the B Side written by J. Nicole Little and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tails from the B Side is a dog's-eyed view of life from our narrator, Beowulf, a lovable and hilarious canine, who give readers his everyday observations of living with an anxious human in a quirky world. As a therapy dog and “reading tutor,” Beowulf has insights into humans, both large and small, and his furry friends keep him on his toes, getting him into all manner of comical situations! Written in short story format, we travel alongside Beowulf from the beginning of his unexpected cancer treatment to beyond the rainbow bridge, as his human companion clearly needs some help navigating the world. Along the way, we meet the characters who make up the stuff of everyday life, and end up being unexpected teachers and guides. Tails from the B Side is incredibly funny, heartfelt, and offers a rare insight into us humans from the viewpoint of a dog.

Download or read book Zombie Movies written by Glenn Kay and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring chronological reviews of more than 300 zombie films—from 1932's White Zombie to the AMC series The Walking Dead—this thorough, uproarious guide traces the evolution of one of horror cinema's most popular and terrifying creations. Fans will learn exactly what makes a zombie a zombie, go behind the scenes with a chilling production diary from Land of the Dead, peruse a bizarre list of the oddest things ever seen in undead cinema, and immerse themselves in a detailed rundown of the 25 greatest zombie films ever made. Containing an illustrated zombie rating system, ranging from "Highly Recommended" to "Avoid at All Costs" and "So Bad It's Good," the book also features lengthy interviews with numerous talents from in front of and behind the camera. This updated and expanded second edition contains more than 100 new and rediscovered films, providing plenty of informative and entertaining brain food for movie fans.

Download or read book Nanny Returns written by Emma McLaughlin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than four million readers fell in love with Nan, the smart, spirited, and sympathetic heroine of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries. After living abroad for twelve years, Nan and her husband, Ryan, aka H.H., have returned to New York to get her new business off the ground and fix up their fixer-upper. To compound the mounting construction woes and marital chaos of Ryan announcing his sudden desire to start a family, sixteen-year-old Grayer X makes a drunken, late-night visit wanting to know why Nan abandoned him all those years ago. Soon she is drawn back into Mrs. X's ever-bizarre Upper East Side conclave of power and privilege in this "eminently readable" and "surprisingly affecting" (Entertainment Weekly) tale of what happens when a community that chooses money over love finds itself with neither.

Download or read book Lost Love written by Jitesh Agrawal and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J and Anu meet in a surf beach town in the west of India where love sparks between them. Soon, he embarks on his backpacking journey. J explores the newfound love through the breath-taking landscape of Europe and finds himself conflicted about his feelings. Something life-changing. Lost Love is a story of a lost soul who is searching for love. Will he find love, or will he be lost forever?

Download or read book Love Letters written by John T. Bainbridge and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-13 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just why do churches put so much energy into repackaging and explaining their holy book in words more people (even their own people) might understand? Many of us don't really want to know who "the wicked" are, or what "sin," "righteousness," "God," or "Lord" might mean, because they are part of a religious world we don't belong to. So what could we possibly have to learn from a text that is baked in that stuff? Much is being rediscovered in contemplative, meditative, and wisdom traditions, often dating back millennia and transcending religious worldviews. It should be no surprise then that there is indeed precious insight into human life to be found in the ancient Hebrew writings too. But how do we access it? It is time to offer a portion to everyone, all humans, regardless of background or religious affiliation, as we ask questions we have always been asking. Where is my life headed? What are my influences, and how do I react? Can I affect society? Do I feel stupid? Confident? Do I meditate and feel a reassuring sense of presence or terrible loneliness? Do my choices define me? When I try to act positively, am I part of something bigger? What is life all about? Where does suffering fit in? Love has a vital role in the process, and atheists, secularists, humanists, spirituals, religious folk--all humans should find more compelling spiritual insight here than we ever dreamed possible.