When Dublin footballer Philly McMahon lost his older brother John in 2012, it brought to an end a painful decade, during which John had slipped from the family circle into a deteriorating cycle of addiction. The effects were personally devastating, but amidst the loss there was a glimmer of hope, of opportunity, and what ultimately became the starting point for a journey of remarkable self-discovery. In this profound and inspirational memoir, McMahon traces his and John's paths, from his e...

Two brothers growing up in the shadows of the Ballymun flats are on very different paths. Sports-mad Philly is dreaming of the famous blue jersey of the Dublin footballers and the hallowed turf of Croke Park. While John finds himself trapped in a devastating spiral that threatens to take over his life and change the family forever. But were these paths set in stone? Or does our fate lie in the choices we make? 'A Beacon Of Inspiration' The Irish Independent

The Booyong High BugleFooty News!Only last month, former Booyong High student Simon 'Specky' Magee led the Gosmore Grammar Knights to victory against our courageous Booyong Lions. But now he's back in town!Well, we at the Bugle would like to welcome Simon home, but even his best mates don't want him on the team. And now we can't help but wonder just how 'specky-tacular' Magee really is . . . Will he ever play with Booyong again?...

A bus of missing children, and a ticking clock – no one knows where they have gone…Readers’ Favorite gave CHILDREN of the FUTURE five-stars. “...children will enjoy the twists and turns, and suspense and mystery. The story is refreshingly original… ”Recognition for “Children of the Future” includes three awards:2017 Indie Book Awards Finalist-Novella2017 Readers’ Favorite Honorable Mention Award-Children-Social Issues2017 Silver Falc...

A guide to all kinds of addiction from a star who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food and eBay, that will help addicts and their loved ones make the first steps into recovery.“This manual for self-realization comes not from a mountain but from the mud . . . My qualification is not that I am better than you but I am worse.”—Russell BrandWith a rare mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, comedian and mo...

Close Encounters With Addiction is an ebook adaptation of a lecture Dr. Gabor Maté gave in Los Angeles about his experience as a physician treating patients with addiction, trauma, and mental illness.

In areas of educational, social and moral development, the power of 'story-telling' remains unsurpassed. It is an important avenue of effective communication and learning between parent and child; teacher and pupil. 'Everyone and Everything' are short punchy stories that maintain the interest of the 5-9 year-old child.'Story-telling' stimulates the imaginative and creative processes of the mind and body and makes more things possible than would otherwise be achieved without it. To ...

This #1 Wall Street Journal– bestselling guide presents scientifically proven strategies for altering bad behaviors— forever.Whether it's absent-minded mistakes at work, a weakness for junk food, a smart phone addiction, or a lack of exercise, everyone has some bad habit or behavior that they'd like to change. But wanting to change and actually doing it—and sticking with it—are two very different...

Strength Training for Runners is a text written by an author that has more than a vested interest in the welfare of runners. He is a runner himself and is aware of what it takes to keep the body in shape and to prevent any sort of damage to perform optimally. The text is simple as and is well timed as more and more persons are starting to run for their health. The text can not only be used by the hard-core core well established runners but can also be used by those newbies who are seeking ...

'There's a difference between living and being alive.'Jim McGuinness inherited a wounded thing when he took over as manager of the Donegal senior football team in the summer of 2010. When he stepped down just over four years later, the same group of players had won three Ulster championships, the All-Ireland title of 2012 and succeeded in overturning a century-old perception of how Gaelic football should be played.His departure also marked the end of a personal odyssey, which had begun alm...

'I went as hard as I could for as long as I could'When Tomás Ó Sé retired from the Kerry senior panel in 2013, he did so as one of the longest-serving players in intercountry history and one of its most prolific winners. 'Tomás epitomised everything that Kerry football is all about. His commitment, determination and never say die attitude were plainly visible every time he took to the pitch. He was a warrior and the best wing back that I have seen play the game.'Éamonn Fitzmaurice, Kerry s...

Filled with practical information for those first days of sober living, this little book:* offers newcomers advice about the program, how long it takes, and what to look for in a sponsor* provides in-depth discussions of each of the Twelve Steps and related character defects* poses common questions about AA and helping others, identifying where to find answers in the Big Book* features non-sexist language.