Download or read book Just Call Me Dad written by James W. Minton Sr. Jim and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do kids come with an owner’s manual? This book is about Jim Minton’s journey of figuring out how to raise his kids and learning a lot about himself in the process. When Jim’s children were born, he focused on raising Division I athletes who would make him look good. He started off as that obnoxious dad we have all witnessed at sporting events. He ended up with thirteen principles for improving himself, plus three amazing kids who bring him great joy as they walk in the truth. Jim loves good quotes. He kept a list on the refrigerator as his kids grew up, many of them coming from legendary basketball coach John Wooden. Jim knew his kids were going to find the bad stuff on their phones and in the culture; it was up to him to get the good stuff in front of them. Along the way, Jim discovered that the Bible is the owner’s manual he was looking for.

Download or read book The Boy Who Said No written by G. K. Rao and published by Bitingduck Press LLC. This book was released on 1999 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boy Who Said No is first and foremost a story of people and their travails, the world in which they live, the colors and the sightsOCoa story of mystical and mythical India. The reader will encounter the baked hardness of the dry summer, the lovely, soft greenness of the monsoon, the menacing river in a raging storm that brings out the hero and the humor in a village, and the cruelly severe customs involved in owning and losing land. At the start, Babu announces his intention to organize the workers in the face of violence and of the old menOCOs, especially the old Chowdhary's, perorations. G.K. Rao, in his inspired book, manages to neither demonize the landowners nor idealize the workers and their cause. The Boy Who Said No is a short chapter in several lives, a once-upon-a-time tale of a community. For an author bio and photo, reviews, and a reading sample, visit bosonbooks.com."

Download or read book Call Me Clumsy written by Matthew Weinrich and published by eLectio Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are about to embark on a truly weird, interesting, and entertaining experience... So begins the “odyssey of awkwardness” that is Call Me Clumsy, the my-life-so-far memoir of Matthew Weinrich. Through utterly humbling experiences that span the decades of his life, Weinrich provides anecdotes that are equally cringe-inducing and laugh-out-loud funny. From his experience as a consummate slacker to his marriage proposal gone horribly awry to an unfortunate run-in with the fine men and women of the TSA, Weinrich brings you along as he strolls down memory lane, for better or for worse. Ultimately, Weinrich gives us a heart-warming picture of the humility of a child of God who knows, without a doubt, that the old adage applies to him: God is God, and I am not... ...not even close.

Download or read book My Year of Running Dangerously written by Tom Foreman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CNN correspondent Tom Foreman's remarkable journey from half-hearted couch potato to ultra-marathon runner, with four half-marathons, three marathons, and 2,000 miles of training in between; a poignant and warm-hearted tale of parenting, overcoming the challenges of age, and quiet triumph. As a journalist whose career spans three decades, CNN correspondent Tom Foreman has reported from the heart of war zones, riots, and natural disasters. He has interviewed serial killers and been in the line of fire. But the most terrifying moment of his life didn't occur on the job—it occurred at home, when his 18-year old daughter asked, "How would you feel about running a marathon with me?" At the time, Foreman was approaching 51 years old, and his last marathon was almost 30 years behind him. The race was just sixteen weeks away, but Foreman reluctantly agreed. Training with his daughter, who had just started college, would be a great bonding experience, albeit a long and painful one. My Year of Running Dangerously is Foreman's journey through four half-marathons, three marathons, and one 55-mile race. What started as an innocent request from his daughter quickly turned into a rekindled passion for long-distance running—for the training, the camaraderie, the defeats, and the victories. Told with honesty and humor, Foreman's account captures the universal fears of aging and failure alongside the hard-won moments of triumph, tenacity, and going further than you ever thought possible.

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Download or read book Just Call Me Mike written by Mike Farrell and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life of the actor famous for his role in the television series "M*A*S*H" and "Providence," and describes his interest in politics and human rights around the world.

Download or read book The Journey is Just as Important as the Destination written by Shawn King and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of my book is The Journey Is Just as Important as the Destination. It’s about a little boy in search of the truth on how to live and sustain happiness for life because I believe that everyone deserves to live a happy life. And once I found the truth, I was going to share it with everyone. I grew up in a small town, where we didn’t have a lot of heroes, and we struggled with hope. But along this journey, you walk with me through bad choices, pain, anger, heartache, fun, greatness, squander, adversity, inspiration, all the way to redemption; and I share my heart, my mindset, and the knowledge that I gain along the way. It’s a heck of a journey, and along the way, I cross paths with Shaquille O’Neal, Odell Beckham Sr., Kevin Greene, Peyton Manning, and John Jacobs and the Power Team. And while on that journey, I was introduced to a man that changed my life forever, and I believe what he did for me can change your life for the better also. This book is an inspiration on so many levels, and it has the power to captivate all generations because at some point, you will be able to relate to this journey, and it’s powerful and life-changing. It also teaches you to never give up and know that a brighter day is coming and to keep fighting the good fight. Love and do not hate because when it boils down to its simplest form, it’s just good versus evil. Whose side are you on?

Download or read book Foster written by Claire Keegan and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.

Download or read book Call Me Ted written by Ted Turner and published by Business Plus. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise!" These words of fatherly advice helped shape Ted Turner's remarkable life, but they only begin to explain the colorful, energetic, and unique style that has made Ted into one of the most amazing personalities of our time. Along the way - among his numerous accomplishments - Ted became one of the richest men in the world, the largest land owner in the United States, revolutionized the television business with the creation of TBS and CNN, became a champion sailor and winner of the America's Cup, and took home a World Series championship trophy in 1995 as owner of the Atlanta Braves. An innovative entrepreneur, outspoken nonconformist, and groundbreaking philanthropist, Ted Turner is truly a living legend, and now, for the first time, he reveals his personal story. From his difficult childhood to the successful launch of his media empire to the catastrophic AOL/Time Warner deal, Turner spares no details or feelings and takes the reader along on a wild and sometimes bumpy ride. You'll also hear Ted's personal take on how we can save the world...share his experiences in the dugout on the day when he appointed himself as manager of the Atlanta Braves....learn how he almost lost his life in the 1979 Fastnet sailing race (but came out the winner)...and discover surprising details about his dealings with Fidel Castro, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jimmy Carter, Bill Gates, Jack Welch, Warren Buffett, and many more of the most influential people of the past half century. Ted also doesn't shrink from the darker and more intimate details of his life. With his usual frankness, he discusses a childhood of loneliness (he was left at a boarding school by his parents at the tender age of four), and the emotional impact of devastating losses (Ted's beloved sister died at seventeen and his hard-charging father committed suicide when Ted was still in his early twenties). Turner is also forthcoming about his marriages, including the one to Oscar-winning actress, Jane Fonda. Along the way, Ted's friends, colleagues, and family are equally revealing in their unique "Ted Stories" which are peppered throughout the book. Jane Fonda, especially, provides intriguing insights into Ted's inner drive and character. In Call Me Ted, you'll hear Ted Turner's distinctive voice on every page. Always forthright, he tells you what makes him tick and what ticks him off, and delivers an honest account of what he's all about. Inspiring and entertaining, Call Me Ted sheds new light on one of the greatest visionaries of our time.

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Download or read book Our Kind of Love written by Shirleen Davies and published by Avalanche Ranch Press LLC. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Kind of Love – Book Two, Peregrine Bay Romantic Suspense A successful ex-SEAL targeted by unknown enemies. A shy, unassuming woman dragged into a world of intrigue. “This author has a win on her hands. It is a book filled with suspense, action, modern-day technology, family and yes, romance. I absolutely loved every moment of this book and could hardly set it aside...” Selena Kerrigan is content with a life filled with work and family, never feeling the need to take a chance on a relationship—until she steps into a social world inhabited by a man with dark hair and penetrating blue eyes. Eyes that are fixed on her. Lincoln Caldwell is a man satisfied with his life. Transitioning from an enviable career as a Navy SEAL to becoming a successful entrepreneur, his days focus on growing his security firm, spending his nights with whomever he chooses. Committing to one woman isn’t on the horizon—until a captivating woman with caramel eyes sends his personal life into a tailspin. Believing her identity remains a secret, Selena returns to work, ready to forget about running away from the bed she never should have gone near. She’s prepared to put the colossal error, as well as the man she’ll never see again, behind her. Too bad the object of her lapse in judgment doesn’t feel the same. Linc is good at tracking his targets, and Selena is now at the top of his list. It’s amazing how a pair of sandals and only a first name can say so much. As he pursues the woman he can’t rid from his mind, a series of cyber-attacks hit his business, threatening its hard-won success. Worse, and unbeknownst to most, Linc harbors a secret—one with the potential to alter his life, along with those he’s close to, in ways he could never imagine. Our Kind of Love, book two in the Peregrine Bay Contemporary Romance series, is a full-length novel with an HEA and no cliffhanger. Book 1: Reclaiming Love Book 2: Our Kind of Love

Download or read book Running From Destiny written by C.L. Holden and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derek Anderson is an ambitious go-getter. After several years as a professional student he decides to step out in faith and take a huge promotion that requires him to move his entire family from their comfortable home town in Bradley, Ohio. On his quest for success, he quickly finds out that what he believes is his destiny only ends up as road blocks in his path. He also finds that money can't buy them happiness and no matter where and how he searches for it, family comes first. &nb

Download or read book Seeds of Perspective Planting Hope and Healing In The Baggage Of Life written by Beth Grisham and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raw. Honest. Transparent. Hopeful. All of these are words readers might use when describing the stories found in Seeds of Perspective: Planting Hope and Healing From the Baggage of Life. However, they are not terms we might expect to hear paired with stories of addiction, pornography, abortion, infertility, and death. As one of the contributing writers states, “Processing is not easy, but it’s important to feel the pain and work through it to heal. Shoving it down gets you nowhere.” In Seeds of Perspective, Beth Grisham has compiled chapters contributed by anonymous women of all ages and walks of life who willingly poured out their most difficult life situations as a personal sacrifice to help others process and find hope and healing in their own worst mistakes. They believe that remembering and sharing their stories awakens in each of us a deeper understanding of God’s promise to redeem our lives for His glory and His purposes, and to bring beauty from the ashes of our past. So come. Journey with us as we sow seeds of perspective that can help you find purpose in the baggage of your own past. If we can do it, we know you can, too.

Download or read book Sharpe s London Magazine a Journal of Entertainment and Instruction for General Reading written by and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. 22-23 include illustrations by George Cruikshank.

Download or read book Love in Hiding written by Barbara Cartland and published by Barbara Cartland EBooks ltd. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her stagecoach collides with the Marquis of Stade’s speeding curricle on the road to Blackwater, slender golden-haired beauty, Gretna Hayden, is somewhat at the mercy of this cynical-lipped yet handsome Nobleman. Knowing this and concerned for Gretna’s reputation, her companion and chaperone, the rotund Mrs. Merryweather, passes her off as her niece when they arrive at his magnificent nearby Stately home. Sadly the Marquis seems to take her lowly status as an excuse to proposition her in way that he would never dream of treating a Society lady. Little does he suspect that Gretna is the daughter of just such a lady and one with a scandalous past and illustrious connections of her own – namely with The Prince of Wales’s consort, Maria Fitzherbert, or Aunt Maria to Gretna! The gossip-mongers in the late 1780s were all speculating that the Prince and Mrs. Fitzherbert had been secretly married and purely by chance Gretna found that it was indeed true. Gretna hates the steely-eyed and supercilious Marquis with his sarcasm and curled lip, especially when he has the temerity to suggest that Mrs. Fitzherbert’s residence in the smartest part of London is an unsuitable place for a young girl like Gretna to be staying. But then his arrogance pales into insignificance compared to the vile predatory Lord Wroxhall, who pursues Gretna mercilessly until finally love comes out of hiding for the Marquis and his golden-haired Gretna.

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