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From the gritty streets of Boston, Massachusetts to the warm and secure blankets that wrap up his children at night, John Cole has provided us with a collection of stories and prose that capture the essence of everyday working-class life.From young adulthood to fatherhood, John Cole uses his own words to paint vivid emotional pictures of the blue-collar realism that exists for most of us during the earlier stages of the twenty-first century.The weight of his words and the significance of his stories are delicate and powerful, and readers will handle these stories with the care and gentle reserve they ask for.

Some of Australia's best political writing: a dazzling chronicle from the editor of The Saturday PaperDrawn from the first ten years of The Saturday Paper, these editorials tell the story of a country in trouble. They are a penetrating account of the people who have led Australia, fusing character studies with political insights and unvarnished rage. Taken together, they form a sparkling portrait of a lost decade. This is writing that is witty, curious and sharp-eyed.'These editorials are my guiding light in these terrible times.' -Marcia Langton AO

A rollercoaster of fragile relationships, greed, power struggles, and Hollywood's darkest secrets, focusing on a ripped-from-the-headlines scandal: the abuse of young men looking for a break.

From the beginning of lockdown in 2020, the online newsletter of Cupar Old Parish Church became a focus for the church's life. I offered to join the small team who prepared weekly Reflections for it in support of our minister Rev Jeff Martin. Jeff followed a study guide, We Take the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren in many of his weekly sermons during the first year of restrictions. I followed his lead with digressions to respond to what was happening at the time; for some Saints' Days, and to consider some Bible passages from the Common Lectionary.I have never been much of an original thinker, preferring to recycle other people's insights. I always kept a large notebook of snippets and ideas for sermons and have dipped liberally into it in preparing these articles. Unfortunately, I didn't always note where I had found these bits and pieces and apologise if I have failed to attribute any of my quotes to their authors.Above all, my prayer is that we might all find renewed joy and hope as we walk the road of Christian faith together following this time of acute pandemic.

"Family Matters uncovers the decades of advocacy which reshaped same-sex sexuality in American law and society. It will speak to readers interested in queer rights, social movement advocacy, and legal studies, while further contributing to current discourse and ongoing battles over LGBTQ+ rights today"--

Un recueil de poèmes sur les émotions, la nature, la poésie, mais aussi la brutalité de la vie, la dépression, l'angoisse.L'auteur a créé un personnage, celui du petit poète, qui évolue dans différents milieux, parfois sombres, parfois lumineux...Certains poèmes sont rédigés en anglais, l'auteur espère que le lecteur appréciera la musicalité de cette langue qui le passionne.Le recueil est divisé en trois parties :Contes du Soleil et de la PluieContes de la Lune et des ÉtoilesContes de la Musique et du CoeurTW: certains poèmes comportent un contenu parfois violent, sur des thèmes comme le suicide, la dépression ou encore la scarification.

Bingué, l'Envers de la Médaille est le premier roman de Famahan SAMAKÉ. Ce récit analyse froidement la problématique de l'émigration africaine vers l'Europe, avec son cortège de rêves en lambeaux, de vies et de foyers brisés. Il peint aussi sans concession le communautarisme de la société occidentale et le choc des cultures, tout en dénonçant le terrorisme abject qui vise l'Occident. Il dénonce par ailleurs le syncrétisme religieux qui caractérise bien des peuples africains qui ont du mal à faire leurs adieux aux esprits et aux idoles de leurs pères bien que se réclamant de l'islam ou de nombreuses dénominations chrétiennes. Morceaux choisis : Il m'a même demandé si les menottes étaient confortables, sinon il les desserrerait davantage. Comment peut-on être confortable dans des chaînes ? Je pensais que seuls les Kunta Kinté ou les démons subissaient ce sort, mais pas moi. J'étais dans les chaînes et je sortais de chez moi dans les fers, entre deux policières qui me flanquaient à droite et à gauche. J'étais aux arrêts. J'étais dans les fers. J'étais dans les fers, ainsi je l'ai souvent lu dans les ¿uvres littéraires françaises, comme chez Jean-Jacques Rousseau et chez Alexandre Dumas. J'étais dans les fers. Oui, ce n'était pas un rêve, pas même un cauchemar. J'étais bien dans les chaînes. Et c'était bien réel. Comment mon fils a vécu cette scène ? Je ne l'ai jamais su. Nous n'en avons jamais parlé. C'était la loi d'omerta. Nous avons fait comme si cela n'avait jamais eu lieu. Quelqu'un avait dit que les grandes douleurs sont muettes. C'était très probablement vrai. En tout cas, je le lui concède .

Bingué, The Other Side of the Medal is the first novel by Famahan SAMAKÉ. This story coldly analyses the problem of African emigration in Europe with its trail of broken homes, shattered lives and dreams in tatters. It also paints, without concession, not only the communitarianism that is the trademark of Western society, but also the clash of cultures and the abject and senseless terrorism that targets the West. This novel also denounces the religious syncretism that characterises many Africans who find it difficult to forsake the spirits and idols of their forefathers despite claiming to be Muslims or Christians. Excerpt : ''He even asked me whether I was comfortable in the handcuffs, otherwise he would loosen them up much further. How can one ever be comfortable in chains ? I thought that only the Kunta Kintés and demons suffered such fate, but certainly not me. I was in chains and I was leaving my house in shackles, flanked by two policewomen who framed me right and left. I was under arrest. I was in chains. I was in shackles like I often read about it in French literary works by writers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Alexandre Dumas. I was in shackles. Yes, it was not a dream, not even a nightmare. I had just been shackled up. And it was real. How did my son feel as he witnessed that scene ? I never knew. We never talked about it. It was the law of the omerta. We acted like it never happened. Someone said that great pains are ever so silent. It was most likely true. In any case, I concede they were right all along".

What a bad day! Jake has a terrible day at school.I try to open my milk. SPLASH!After lunch, I struggle with the computer mouse.SWERVE! SWIVEL! SHAKE!The afternoon with Gramma doesn't start out much better.Playing video games helps me relax. I try to hold the controller still...SHAKE! JUGGLE! JIGGLE! JUMP!I drop the controller and punch the pillow beside me.But Gramma has other plans.Gramma hugs me. "Let's make cookies!""Turn up the music, Jake. I love this song!"I giggle as Gramma limps into a jig.SHAKE! SASHAY! SHIMMY!Sometimes his Essential Tremor overwhelms Jake. An afternoon with Gramma in "Shaky Quaky Jake" gives him a chance to regroup. The compassionate relationship between Jake and Gramma is heartwarming, and children learn a lot about how struggling with a disability can still lead to a better day... tomorrow.TIMELESS TOPIC: Classic with the wisdom of a grandparent but with a fresh look at a little-known disability, this book touches on truly universal topics. Kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and imagination are front and center as the main character struggles to find his place in his classroom and, ultimately, life.READ ALOUD: This picture book is perfect for read-aloud occasions, bedtime, or any moment a kid needs cheering up and being reminded that with perseverance and imagination, you can solve any problem, and thinking outside the box can be the answer if you are not afraid to step into the unknown and just do it!SELF-RELIANCE: This book also emphasizes the value of remaining positive in facing life's various difficulties. You can be upset and still be a regular person; you can have a bad day with all the entailing emotions.REASSURANCE: Perfect for kids who are nervous about their struggles with a disability and any child who has less-than-ideal moments in life. The best we can do is keep trying!EDUCATIONAL INFO INCLUDED: The author's note tells a little about Essential Tremor. The back of the book includes a bonus list of how to RESPECT others.Perfect for:A read-aloud option for parents, teachers, and librarians looking at books about overcoming adversity and persistence in everyday life.Reassuring book for kids who experience anxiety or struggle to get through bad days.Fans of books that celebrate big feelings and triumphs in everyday life.

Hello, I'm Sarah.What should your future look like? What should the future of humanity look like? Do you sometimes doubt whether politicians can reconcile the two?Come with me on my journey through one life among many in the new world. Experience with me how old problems are solved and how humanity becomes happier together. Be curious to find out which innovations can save our future. Look forward to the hope of being able to achieve anything in life as long as you vote your goals with the public.My life in the new world shows you how the non-fiction series "Handover of Power" could be implemented in the reality of the near future. Please help me and find your truth in this novel.SummaryThe book gives you hope for a great future without our current political problems. Climate change, war, debt, terrorism, dictatorship, poverty, hunger are disappearing worldwide.It offers many world firsts, including:First political non-fiction series also available as a novel.3 forms of government and 4 economic systems operating simultaneously in one country.With your purchase, if desired, you will gain access to the network that wants to save the world. We have a plan for 200 years that everyone can have a say in implementing. Everything can, nothing must.HintsThis novel is a summary of the non-fiction series called "Handover of Power - European Version" by Andreas Seidl. All references in the text are endnotes, indicating the number and title of appropriate volumes and chapters.In the novel, Germany is exemplary for every country in the world. These developments could take place anywhere, but the author knows Germany best.Trigger warningDrug use, homophobia, suicide, child abuse (domestic violence), racismPlease try to approach my texts with an open mind, because I am only interested in how all people could live together in peace. If you feel fear or hatred, you may have understood something from an opposing point of view or I may have worded it inappropriately. Hopefully reading this will bring you new ideas that will give you hope of making the best of every situation.

Hallo, ich bin Sarah.Wie soll Deine Zukunft aussehen? Wie soll die Zukunft der Menschheit aussehen? Hast Du manchmal Deine Zweifel, ob die Politik beides in Einklang bringen kann?Komm mit auf meine Reise durch ein Leben unter vielen in der neuen Welt. Erlebe mit mir, wie alte Probleme gelöst werden und die Menschheit gemeinsam glücklicher wird. Sei gespannt darauf zu erfahren, welche Innovationen unsere Zukunft retten können. Freue Dich auf eine Hoffnung, alles im Leben erreichen zu können, solange Du Deine Ziele mit der Allgemeinheit abstimmst.Mein Leben in der neuen Welt zeigt Dir, wie die Sachbuchreihe "Machtübergabe" in der Realität der nahen Zukunft umgesetzt werden könnte. Bitte hilf mir dabei und finde Deine Wahrheit in diesem Roman.ZusammenfassungDas Buch macht Ihnen Hoffnung auf eine großartige Zukunft ohne unsere heutigen politischen Probleme. Klimawandel, Krieg, Schulden, Terrorismus, Diktatur, Armut, Hunger verschwindet weltweit.Es bietet viele Weltneuheiten, darunter:Erste politische Sachbuchreihe, die auch als Roman erhältlich ist.3 Staatsformen und 4 Wirtschaftssysteme werden gleichzeitig in einem Land betrieben.Mit dem Kauf erhalten Sie, falls gewünscht, Zugang zum Netzwerk, das die Welt retten will. Wir haben einen Plan für 200 Jahre, an dessen Ausführung alle mitbestimmen können. Alles kann, nichts muss.HinweiseDieser Roman ist eine Zusammenfassung der Sachbuchreihe "Machtübergabe - Deutsche Version" von Andreas Seidl. Alle Verweise im Text sind Endnoten, in denen die Nummer und der Titel der entsprechenden Bände und Kapitel angegeben sind.Deutschland steht in dem Roman exemplarisch für jedes Land der Welt. Diese Entwicklungen könnten sich überall abspielen, aber der Autor kennt Deutschland am besten.Trigger-WarnungDrogenkonsum, Homophobie, Selbstmord, Kindesmissbrauch (häusliche Gewalt), RassismusBitte versuchen Sie, meinen Texten unvoreingenommen zu begegnen, denn ich bin nur daran interessiert, wie alle Menschen in Frieden zusammenleben könnten. Wenn Sie Angst oder Hass empfinden, haben Sie vielleicht etwas aus einer gegenteiligen Sichtweise heraus verstanden oder ich habe mich unpassend ausgedrückt. Ich hoffe, dass die Lektüre Sie auf neue Ideen bringt, die Ihnen Hoffnung geben aus jeder Situation das Beste zu machen.

'Hovedstaden bag facaden' er en stemningsmættet og skøn tur til gemte og glemte steder i storbyen, der skildres gennem cirka 300 billeder. Bogen er en kunstnerisk og moderne formidling af byens kulturbærende erhvervsdrivende nicheforretninger og mindre familiedrevne virksomheder i alle afskygninger. En hyldest til det København, der er ved at forsvinde.Det er et portræt af de mennesker, der befolker stederne som stamgæster, kunder og indehavere, side om side med motiver af interiør, facader, genstande og det omkringliggende bymiljø. Det er en række personlige fortællinger om en vigtig, men desværre ofte overset del af byen, der fortjener offentlighedens opmærksomhed, så nye generationer af københavnere kan lære byen at kende og reflektere over dens fortid, nutid og fremtid.Forfatterne står sammen med Københavns Museum også bag særudstillingen 'Min butik!'. Museumsinspektør Regitze Lindø Westergaard og tidligere museumsinspektør Stefanie Høy Brink har bidraget til tekst i bogen.

Die autobiographische Reihe "Lebenswerke in der Chemie" gibt Einblicke in das Leben und Denken herausragender Forscher im Spiegel der Zeit. Welche Rolle spielt in der chemischen Spitzenforschung die ununterbrochene Folge von Hypothese, Experiment und Interpretation, welche Rolle spielen die Impulse von Mentoren, Mitarbeitern und Studenten oder auch die von Konkurrenten? Erfolgreiche Wissenschaftler beschreiben authentisch und persönlich, wie Neues in den Naturwissenschaften entsteht.Herausgegeben vom Beirat der Fachgruppe Geschichte der Chemie in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh). l-i-c.org

The Iraq War has been the costliest U.S. conflict since the Vietnam War. To date, few official studies have been conducted to review what happened, why it happened, and what lessons should be drawn. The U.S. Army in the Iraq War is the Army's initial operational level analysis of this conflict, written in narrative format, with assessments and lessons embedded throughout the work. This study reviews the conflict from a Landpower perspective and includes the contributions of coalition allies, the U.S. Marine Corps, and special operations forces. Presented principally from the point of view of the commanders in Baghdad, the narrative examines the interaction of the operational and strategic levels, as well as the creation of theater level strategy and its implementation at the tactical level. Volume 1 begins in the truce tent at Safwan Airfield in southern Iraq at the end of Operation DESERT STORM and briefly examines actions by U.S. and Iraqi forces during the interwar years. The narrative continues by examining the road to war, the initially successful invasion, and the rise of Iraqi insurgent groups before exploring the country's slide toward civil war. This volume concludes with a review of the decision by the George W. Bush administration to "surge" additional forces to Iraq, placing the conduct of the "surge" and its aftermath in the second volume.This study was constructed over a span of 4 years and relied on nearly 30,000 pages of hand-picked declassified documents, hundreds of hours of original interviews, and thousands of hours of previously unavailable interviews. Original interviews conducted by the team included President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta and Robert Gates, Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and every theater commander for the war, among many others. With its release, this publication, The U.S. Army in the Iraq War, represents the U.S. Government's longest and most detailed study of the Iraq conflict thus far.

The Iraq War has been the costliest U.S. conflict since the Vietnam War. To date, few official studies have been conducted to review what happened, why it happened, and what lessons should be drawn. The U.S. Army in the Iraq War is the Army's initial operational level analysis of this conflict, written in narrative format, with assessments and lessons embedded throughout the work. This study reviews the conflict from a Landpower perspective and includes the contributions of coalition allies, the U.S. Marine Corps, and special operations forces. Presented principally from the point of view of the commanders in Baghdad, the narrative examines the interaction of the operational and strategic levels, as well as the creation of theater level strategy and its implementation at the tactical level. Volume 1 begins in the truce tent at Safwan Airfield in southern Iraq at the end of Operation DESERT STORM and briefly examines actions by U.S. and Iraqi forces during the interwar years. The narrative continues by examining the road to war, the initially successful invasion, and the rise of Iraqi insurgent groups before exploring the country's slide toward civil war. This volume concludes with a review of the decision by the George W. Bush administration to "surge" additional forces to Iraq, placing the conduct of the "surge" and its aftermath in the second volume.This study was constructed over a span of 4 years and relied on nearly 30,000 pages of hand-picked declassified documents, hundreds of hours of original interviews, and thousands of hours of previously unavailable interviews. Original interviews conducted by the team included President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta and Robert Gates, Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and every theater commander for the war, among many others. With its release, this publication, The U.S. Army in the Iraq War, represents the U.S. Government's longest and most detailed study of the Iraq conflict thus far.

Colin Mackenzie, einst jüngster und brillantester Detective Inspector der Kriminalpolizei Edinburgh, findet sich nach einem tragischen Schicksalsschlag am tiefsten Punkt seines Lebens wieder. Als einfacher Streifenpolizist in Falmouth, Cornwall, muss er wieder ganz unten beginnen. Dann wird eine Frauenleiche an die raue Küste gespült. Ihr Körper weist ein meisterhaft gestochenes Vogel-Tattoo auf der Brust auf. Was zunächst wie ein tragischer Unfall erscheint, entpuppt sich rasch als der düstere Auftakt zu einer Serie von grausamen Morden. Die Wurzeln dieses Albtraums reichen tief in längst vergangenen Zeiten zurück, und drohen, Colin in einen Abgrund aus Ohnmacht und tödlicher Gefahr zu ziehen ...

In a race against time, can they hunt down one child in the vastness of Africa?South African ex-security contractor Chrystal Booysen has officially retired to her family game stud farm after her last mission took a dark turn.Corruption-fighting magnate Curtis Wilson hires American private investigator Rowan Zackery to rescue his daughter. But Rowan is out of his depth in Africa, and he needs Chrystal's expertise. The longer Akina is missing, the more people presume she's dead. And he doesn't want to find yet another body...As they investigate, Chrystal grapples with the unsettling evidence that her estranged childhood friend, Mother Stella-Rose, is involved somehow in the disappearance of the children.Akina is in the clutches of Levi Louw, an unhinged and dangerous criminal who works for Mother Stella-Rose. Driven by greed and power, he'll do anything to make a profit.As they chase the elusive trail, can they save Akina, or will they be too late.

Der Hamburger Hauptkommissar Richard Bruns reist mit seiner Verlobten Karin zur Insel Neuwerk, um dort gemeinsam einige entspannte Urlaubstage zu verbringen. Doch nach dem grausamen Mord an einem Beschäftigten der Stackmeisterei ist es mit der Erholung schnell vorbei, denn er wird von seinem Vorgesetzten mit den Untersuchungen betraut. Bruns bekommt mit der jungen Kriminalbeamtin Deniz Yilmaz Verstärkung aus der Hansestadt. Schon bald deuten für die beiden Ermittler erste Hinweise darauf hin, den Täter unter den Gästen des Hotels Hus am Hafen suchen zu müssen. Noch während ihrer Befragungen geschieht ein zweiter Mord. Währenddessen recherchiert Oberkommissar Boris Gerdes im LKA Hamburg in der Vergangenheit des ersten Mordopfers und fördert dabei ebenso überraschende wie erschreckende Dinge zutage. Liegt hier der Schlüssel zur Aufklärung der Verbrechen?

In late 2006, Martyn Habgood's work as an interim manager threw him suddenly into China, a completely alien environment. Over the next twelve years he would undertake a further five assignments there, managing in a different business culture, as well as getting involved in wedding ceremonies, experiencing magnificent scenery, learning local travel habits and trying foods he could probably have done without. This collection of his e-mails home provides a fascinating and often very funny perspective on a unique and rapidly-changing country.

Geister sind real. Reaper muss es wissen, denn er ist ein Wächter der verlorenen Seelen. Und Kilmara ein Dorf an der irischen Westküste, wo ein alter Fluch diese ganz besonders umtreibt. Als die junge Nora Quinn aus den Staaten nach Kilmara reist, um nach ihren Wurzeln zu suchen, gerät das fragile Gleichgewicht zwischen der Welt der Toten und der Lebenden in Gefahr - und zwingt Reaper und Nora zwischen die Fronten. Denn nicht jeder, der in Kilmara stirbt, nimmt seine Geheimnisse mit sich ins Grab ...