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Random falls, loss of bladder control, sudden episodes of mental confusion. I never knew what each day might hold until I finally got an answer to this and many other mysterious symptoms that was plaguing me. This is my story of physical and cognitive...

This is the story of a week spent on a closed psychiatric ward. It is an accurate, factual first-person account of one person's madness. It is told without fictionalization, embellishment, or exaggeration. Started during the author's confinement, the first draft was completed in the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Author: R. Donahue Peebles, J. P. FaberISBN-10: 8200547930ISBN-13: 9798200547937Publisher: Gildan Media CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2020Format: CDWeight: 0.30lbs

The late 20th century showcased some of the top names in magic. However, one name created mythical status as if molded from clay by the hands of the Almighty. With movie star good looks, he became the most influential conjurer of all time. Women...

In this funny, sad, challenging, and loving saga, author John Halter embarks on a mission to rescue his 96-year-old father, Russ, from an impossible situation in a Phoenix trailer park. Russ, a Depression-era farm boy, World War II Navy veteran, and retired heavy-equipment salesman,...

Three Fields (A Brother. A Sister.) is the compelling journey of two families who chose different paths for their children born with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The authors, Anderson Burke and Dick Bradley, come together to reveal in sharp detail the moving stories of...

In the quiet corners of West Virginia, where the Appalachian mountains cast long shadows over the forgotten towns, a rising star of the political landscape emerges. Derrick Evans, a charismatic lawmaker, captures the hearts and minds of his constituents with promises of change and...

In this deeply personal memoir, Janet Davidson lays out her circuitous path from her early years in theatre in New York to her success as one of the few female ADs and Directors of a major television series in the 80s. Young and na?e,...

James Oglethorpe was a significant figure in the eighteenth century and this biography is a chapter-by-chapter account of his life as a son of a secretive Jacobite family, a soldier who fought under two towering figures who were on Napoleon's list of the greatest...

Bargen takes readers along on his personal journey facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment. He writes of the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical demands he endures. His poetry is honest and raw, but still poignantly beautiful, in spite of the subject matter. In Radiation...

Coming Out is about much more than the title may imply. It's the true story of a boy who felt like a disappointment, then grew up to be a man tormented by pain. Through it all, he remained determined to discover the truth about...

It just didn't sit right. The American Embassy had reported the accidental death of Jerry "Hog" Daniels by carbon monoxide poisoning. Three decades later, his family, friends, and coworkers remain unconvinced that the U.S. government told them the truth. A former CIA case officer...

"5k, Ballet, and a Spinal Cord Injury" is the true story of Jen, a runner, and Sarah Todd, a dancer, and their journey with Transverse Myelitis, a neurological disorder of the spinal cord that causes paralysis and more.Author: Starzec Jennifer, Hammer Sarah ToddISBN-10: 1304240029ISBN-13:...

Author: MalarvanISBN-10: 0143417363ISBN-13: 9780143417361Publisher: India PenguinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 7.95h x 5.04w x 0.47d

This book is a collection of stories from the author's memory of former 'devil-may-care' days of his wild and wayward youth before he gave up the booze. He recounts the many characters he met during his drinking days and the trouble they and he...

Nothing Stops Me is dedicated to all of those in sales who took a road less traveled. This group, who joined the world of sales, did so to make a difference. They have this need to help others while finding their place in the...

A dramatic response to American racism occurred in Los Angeles during 1855 when eighteen-year-old Francisco P. Ram叝ez published a Spanish-language newspaper, El Clamor P炻lico. Ram叝ez called upon a Mexican American majority to seize control of their destiny by electing themselves to public office. Ram叝ez...

Looking back to all that occurred to me since that eventful day, I am scarcely able to believe in the reality of my adventures. They were truly so wonderful that even now I am bewildered when I think of them. I had my first...

Author David Ossman has been contributing to popular culture since he chronicled Beat-era poets on his New York radio show, The Sullen Art, in 1960. He became a Boomer-era icon on The Firesign Theatre's classic albums, Waiting For The Electrician or Someone Like Him...

The book you hold in your hands is not my fault. Writing is hard work, and I have spent a lifetime trying to avoid all forms of hard work. I blame it on all those people who have been reading my column for many...

The world remains confused, and lacks understanding regarding the culture of the Middle East. Escaping Islam is a provocative and timely story that is rich with historical events, giving the reader verbal exposure to the dangers brought about by Iran's support of radical Muslim...

Sixteen hundred years after his death, Martin of Tours - soldier turned holy man and hermit - continues to exert a profound influence on our contemporary experience of the Christian faith as we increasingly embrace the Celtic spirituality which he inspired. Martin's rejection of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

About the BookBeat the Devils is a memoir of the life of John R. David, which includes his research, discovering one of the first cytokines MIF (Migration Inhibitory Factor), a proinflammatory cytokine critical in autoimmunity and sepsis. John also worked on parasites affecting humans...

This is the story of my journey through schizo-affective-disorder and melancholic depression and about finding a path leading to healing and well-being.It is about childhood sexual abuse, unhelpful teachings, depression, confusion and vulnerability.Yet, it is also about love, hope, joy and faith and how...

This is the story of a boy that answers the question: How much can a human being endure simply surviving the hand that one is dealt in life? Inexplicably favored by providence, he endured more than he ever thought possible. In his first 19...

Billed as a memoir of business intrigue and courtroom drama, this book recounts how a whistleblower's family copes with the highs and lows of being morally courageous, taking a stand, and staying true to one's values and principles all the while hanging onto their...

"The Hell With A Gang" is a story of survival in the ruthless Los Angeles streets where many have suffered in some form at the hand of gang culture. Lara's collaborating technique transform some of the most horrendous real-life events into a quest to...

The life and times of legendary Texas oilman and liberal Democratic benefactor nationally--Lucien Flournoy. He was born in 1919 and died 2003.Author: John W. FloresISBN-10: 1665508183ISBN-13: 9781665508186Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2020Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

We have all in some way experienced some level of trauma, but that doesn't have to be the end. You were born to be courageous. You were born to be more than a conqueror. I'm sure that there will be more challenges, dirty roads,...

Olly emerged in the artistic field in the late 1950s. The artist amassed positive reviews about her production. However, in the artistic universe, claiming quality is not enough. It was necessary that her work had some dialogue with the proposals that were being designed...

Discover the major episodes in the life of Jesus as depicted with the native people and landscapes of the Mafa region of Northern Camaroon. +Author: B駭馘ite de la Ronci鑽eISBN-10: 080916793XISBN-13: 9780809167937Publisher: Paulist PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2020Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.10w x 0.40d

WHERE YOU'RE AT NOW IS NOT THE END.Is that it? Is this really all there is? This place you find yourself today - the dead-end, the pain, the frustration, the fear - is that your lot in life? Each of us has a past....

A transformational autobiography that brings you from violence and graffiti to miracles and healing. As a youth growing up in NYC, Robert Ciprian, DC, DIBAK thought that his life was very usual, but it was far from that. In his teens things started to...

Labyrinths explores the origins of thirteen books I have written in the past few decades, texts that have helped to define the emerging parameters of relief operations that inevitably follow armed conflicts or natural disasters. Widely used in international training programs, these books provide...

Entertaining, humorous, and inspirational stories about people, traditions, holidays, nature, and human life.Author: Patrick K. RocchioISBN-10: 1714885542ISBN-13: 9781714885541Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2020Pages: 206Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

The tremendous figures presented in this exciting, high-interest new series are some of the wrestling world's greatest heroes. Young teens drawn to the sport because of the colorful nature of its participants and because of the traits these men possess -- courage, tenacity, a...

My father, David Archibald, lives in Chandler Arizona with my mother, his wife Susan. They have traveled much of the world together, appreciating how it slows down time. A retired high school history teacher and track coach, my dad has run the Boston Marathon...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Hark, Hark! Hear the Story of a Science Educator highlights some compelling ideas on science teaching and learning through the author's journey and includes evolution and revolution in the growth of scientific knowledge. The book discusses views of McComas et al. and Lederman et...

Danielle was a dreamer. All her dreams were put on hold the day the doctor said, ""You are pregnant."" How was a pregnant 15-year-old, who failed a grade and was still in her first year of high school, going to make it? Only dreams...

Most of Bob Rosenberg's career was spent developing affordable housing and pushing the goal of racial integration nationally-two of the most difficult tasks imaginable. He participated in numerous endeavors to address these issues in New Orleans, Detroit, New York, Chester, Philadelphia, and Chicago, where...

Professional soldier, spy, linguist, traveller, international lover, prisoner of war and prolific chronicler of history: Much was written about Charles Boxer following his death in 2000. However, what was not widely known was that in the early 20th century he was one of the...

Document from the year 2000 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, University of Marburg, language: English, abstract: This study investigates the tense and aspect systems in use in Irish English, which is also called Hiberno-English. Against the background of previous...

The journey called life has many twists, turns, and uphill battles. Circumstances can catch a person unaware, leading him/her into an abyss of the unexpected. But, the Bible says, "We are not ignorant of Satan's devices," (II Corinthians 2:11). Therefore, we do not have...

Patterns of family life are handed down from generation to generation. In the last century, as families have become more mobile, complex, and diverse, family histories have become an important way to document, understand, and interpret the stories of our kin. Family histories are...

Professional sport, emigration, travel, history, horses, American Pharoah's Triple Crown, winners, losers, ups and downs. Laughter and tears. An account of a father's whirlwind year around Kentucky with his apprentice (bug) jockey son.Author: Gilligan Lawrence PatrickISBN-10: 1732889201ISBN-13: 9781732889200Publisher: Random Horse Publications LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/14/2018Pages:...

A mother is unique, in her own way. I know my mother was. And because she was so unique is the reason why this book was written. Her spoken words came from her uniqueness, for she had a unique heart. The words she spoke...