Download or read book Saving Jake written by D'Anne Burwell and published by Focusup Books. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: D'Anne Burwell's smart, athletic son-raised in a loving and prosperous home-begins abusing OxyContin as a teenager, and within a year drops out of college, walks out of rehab, and lands homeless on the streets of Boulder. Struggling with fear, guilt, and a desperate need to protect her son, D'Anne grapples with her husband's anger and her daughter's depression as the family disease of addiction impacts them all. She discovers the terrifying links between prescription-drug abuse and skyrocketing heroin use. And she comes to understand that to save her child she must step back and allow him to fight for his own soul. SAVING JAKE gives voice to the devastation shared by the families of addicts, and provides vital hope. Above all, it is a powerful personal story of love and redemption.

Download or read book Saving Jake written by Sharon Sala and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A USA Today Bestseller! "Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."— Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author There is always hope After eight years in the Marines, Jacob Lorde returns to Blessings, Georgia, with no plans other than to hole up in his empty house and heal what's left of his soul. But with a charming next door neighbor and a town full of friendly people, keeping to himself is easier said than done. As long as you can come home Laurel Payne understands far too well what Jake is going through, after witnessing her late husband experience similar problems. She's in no hurry to jump into another relationship with a complicated guy, but their attraction is undeniable-and perhaps exactly what both of them need. Blessings, Georgia Series You and Only You (Book 1) I'll Stand By You (Book 2) Saving Jake (Book 3) A Piece of My Heart (Book 4) Praise for I'll Stand By You: "AN AMAZING STORY BY A TRUE STORYTELLER." -RT Book Reviews, for I'll Stand By You "SALA HOOKS YOU FROM THE FIRST PAGE." -Fresh Fiction Praise for You and Only You: "SHARON SALA MAKES BLESSINGS, GEORGIA, A VASTLY ENTERTAINING PLACE TO VISIT." -BookPage "ENGAGING, HEARTWARMING, FUNNY, SASSY, AND JUST PLAIN GOOD!" -Peeking Between the Pages

Download or read book Just Jake Camp Wild Survival 3 written by Jake Marcionette and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jake Ali Mathews and his unique brand of AWESOMENESS is back! With summer break finally here, Jake Ali Mathews is looking forward to some relaxing kid time. But his dad has different ideas of what Jake's summer should look like. And soon enough, Jake, his dad, and his diabolical sister, Alexis, are on their way to Camp Wild Survial, hosted by celebrity wildnerness survivalist, Thunder Banks. All is not as it seems and soon, the Mathews family and their friends find themselves in some harrowing, not to mention hilarious, situations. Will Jake's brand of AWESOMENESS be enough to come out at the other end of summer break alive?

Download or read book Jake Stays Awake written by Michael Wright and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-10-02 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jake can't sleep his parents allow him to climb into bed with them. Now they can't sleep. Something must be done.

Download or read book Lucky Jake written by Sharon Addy and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While panning for gold with his Pa, Jake adopts a pig that he names Dog.

Download or read book My Life as a Book written by Janet Tashjian and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2010-07-20 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer's finally here, and Derek Fallon is looking forward to pelting the UPS truck with water balloons, climbing onto the garage roof, and conducting silly investigations. But when his parents decide to send him to Learning Camp, Derek's dreams of fun come to an end. Ever since he's been labeled a "reluctant reader," his mom has pushed him to read "real" books-something other than his beloved Calvin & Hobbes. As Derek forges unexpected friendships and uncovers a family secret involving himself (in diapers! no less), he realizes that adventures and surprises are around the corner, complete with curve balls. My Life as a Book is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Download or read book Jake and Miller s Big Adventure written by Bernie Carr and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BEING PREPARED IS A TON OF FUN! The world can be a scary place! There are snowstorms and mean snakes, hot jungles and wild rivers. But intrepid adventurer Jake and his dog Miller aren’t scared —they’re prepared! In Jake & Miller’s Big Adventure, young readers discover it’s never too early to start prepping. Learning how to use life-saving survival equipment like canned goods, water filters, first aid kits, Mylar blankets and emergency radios can keep you safe, healthy and happy even in the scariest of adventures—whether you’re deep in the jungle or hunkering down at home.

Download or read book Body Slam written by Jake Tapper and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In every arena, Jesse Ventura put a headlock on the competition. From his Navy SEAL days, to his infamous wrestling years, to his stunning political victory, read the story of the Body, a man who truly embodies the American Dream. How did an outrageous, outspoken, boa-wearing pro wrestler nab the title of Minnesota's governor in an overwhelming upset? This is the question the nation is asking--and Washington journalist Jake Tapper provides the fascinating answers in Body Slam: The Jesse Ventura Story. Get the real story on: -His intense training to become an elite Navy SEAL and his experiences overseas during the Vietnam War -His lengthy career in the pro wrestling field--from flamboyant pro wrestler to colorful commentator--including his feuds with Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon Jr. -Ventura's acting stints, including a part in the film Predator -How the Body mouthed his way to the top of shock radio -His rise through the ranks of politics, from mayor to governor--and maybe beyond -Ventura's political vision--what he sees for Minnesota and the country -And much, much more! The Body Politic Will Never Be the Same.

Download or read book Jake s Choice written by Jim Britts and published by Outreach Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jake Taylor is at college thousands of miles apart from his girlfriend Amy. Separated by thousands of miles, they find their lives moving in very different directions. Befriending a young girl with a traumatic history leads Amy back to the father who abandoned her. Jake's position on the Louisville basketball team lands him in the midst of parties, beautiful women ... and one decision that will shake him to the core. When everything Jake believes is challenged, will he go with the flow or stand alone for what is right? One choice will change everything ...

Download or read book Outwalkers written by Fiona Shaw and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this tense, page-turning story of survival in near-future England, Jacob must go to all lengths to find his dog and escape to freedom with a gang of rebel children. In a frighteningly real near future England, Jacob escapes from the Academy orphanage to reenter a world that is grimly recognizable. The Coalition can track anyone, anywhere, from a chip implanted at birth. Now Jacob must fulfill his promise to his parents, find his dog, Jet, and navigate his way out of England. Their only hope is a band of children who have found a way to survive off the grid: The Outwalkers. Their rules are strict, but necessary if they're going to get out alive...

Download or read book Wide Awake Jake written by Helen Young and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Adult written by Jake Cousineau and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential resource for a high school graduate, college student, or any other young adult who needs to prepare for the financial realities of adulthood. Drawing on years of teaching personal finance in the high school classroom, as well as valuable life experience as a young professional, Cousineau introduces topics ranging from compound interest and mutual funds to Roth IRAs and insurance deductibles. Each chapter contains straightforward explanations, practical examples, revealing anecdotes, and hands-on tools that will help you to jump-start your personal financial journey. In this book, you'll learn: The foundational concepts of personal finance and building wealth How to avoid costly financial missteps How to budget, save, and invest your money wisely How taxes and insurance work How to prepare for life's big expenses Reviews "This! This is what I needed when I was in high school. It is also what I needed when I was in college, and when I bought my first car, and when I bought my first house, and when I opened my first credit card. Every high school student in America should have to pass a class that uses this book. The real-world examples are relatable and make the reader feel like they are armed with the knowledge they need. It doesn't just make you book smart. It makes you street smart." -Stuart Draper "In How to Adult, Jake Cousineau engages readers using a blend of storytelling, analogies, charts and research to deliver key financial lessons. Whether it's comparing index funds to sports teams or interest to pineapple on pizza, Jake has a gift in delivering financial advice in a way that will educate adults, you and old alike!" -NGPF Personal Finance

Download or read book Job Free written by Jake Desyllas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In your new job-free world you can write your own ticket, be your own boss, and live on a grand scale, now. The book includes real-world examples of people who have successfully quit the rat race and gained financial independence through different strategies.

Download or read book Jake and the Never Land Pirates Jake and the Never Land Pirates Read Along Storybook and CD written by William Scollon and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the Pirate Code, Jake and his crew must race Captain Hook in a winner take all competition. The prize? Jake's ship, Bucky! Jake vows to never give up his ship, but when that sneaky snook cheats his way to the finish line, the tables turn. Can Jake get Bucky back? This may be a problem only Peter Pan can solve! Join Jake and the Never Land pirates for an exciting adventure across the Never Sea.

Download or read book Flying Jake written by Lane Smith and published by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In pursuing his escaping bird, Jake discovers he has acquired the power of flight, which leads him to amazing experiences amid the birds outside.

Download or read book Jake Riley written by Rebecca Fjelland Davis and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003-06-03 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gripping debut novel, author Davis takes a hard look at some of the most difficult issues facing teenagers today. Once readers know Jake's story, they'll never forget it . . . or him.

Download or read book To Save a Life written by Jim Britts and published by Outreach Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book only - based on the screenplay of the theatrical movie. Includes additional scenes not shown in the film. Addresses real-life challenges of teens and their choices.Communicates the concept that we are never more like Jesus than when we are reaching out to the lonely and hurting. Powerful novel that makes a heart impact.