"A powerful and deeply moving account of a boy forced to grow up too soon and the man he fought to become."— ROB HENDERSON, bestselling author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social ClassDavid Rhoiney has no one. When his father drives off one morning, David is left to become the man his manic-depressive mother needs. He is five years old.Compton, Oakland, Long Beach: no matter where they turn, fear and hunger wait. Long ni...

The junior classics volume 7: Stories of courage and heroism brings together a carefully arranged collection of narratives designed to inspire young readers through examples of bravery and moral strength. The volume draws from a wide range of historical moments and traditions, presenting real accounts that emphasize perseverance, sacrifice, and ethical action in the face of adversity. An introductory section establishes the purpose of the collection, stressing authenticity and chronologica...

The junior classics volume 4: Heroes and heroines of chivalry presents a curated selection of legendary tales centered on ideals of courage, honor, and moral responsibility. The stories draw from traditional chivalric narratives, emphasizing personal duty, loyalty, and the struggle between right and wrong. Adventure unfolds through quests and trials that test integrity as much as strength, presenting heroism as a balance of action and restraint. The collection highlights how leadership is ...

The Junior Classics Volume 8: Animal and nature stories gathers captivating tales centered on animal adventures and natural wonders, weaving stories of wildlife encounters and human-animal bonds. It brims with narratives highlighting friendship, courage, and harmony within the wild, imparting gentle moral insights ideal for young audiences. Themes of resilience and survival shine through as spirited creatures navigate loss, captivity, and unexpected alliances, underscoring perseverance ami...

William Branham needs no introduction to those who know anything about the 1947-1957 healing revival. His ministry was nothing less than phenomenal and was probably the most effective healing/evangelism ministry since the times of the original apostles. This book of sermons encapsulates the message he preached.Chapters:How God Called Me To AfricaSigns, Wonders And MiraclesExploits Of FaithDivine Healing For The ObedientWatchman ...

Different girls is a collection of interwoven short narratives that examine the varied experiences of young women within American society. Each story offers a distinct portrait of personal aspiration, emotional conflict, and social expectation, presenting individuality within shared cultural frameworks. The anthology reflects on family duty, romantic attachment, independence, and the subtle pressures that shape identity. Through carefully drawn situations and restrained realism, the collec...

Cindy Williams, half of the comedic duo of Laverne & Shirley, has had a wild and lively career in show business. This book is an engaging and heartfelt journey from Williams’s blue collar roots to unexpected stardom—from being pranked by Jim Morrison while waiting tables at Whisky a Go Go to starring in one of the most iconic shows on television. With wit and candor, Cindy tells stories of her struggles as a child growing up with meager means and dreaming of becoming an actress. She also s...

Transform Your Organization by Scaling LeadershipHow do senior leaders, in their own words, describe the most effective leaders—the ones that get results, grow the business, enhance the culture and leave in their wake a trail of other really effective leaders? Conversely, how do senior leaders describe the kind of leader that undercuts the organization’s capacity and capability to create its future? This book, based on groundbreaking research, shows how senior lead...

Never miss another deadline!A proven method that defeats procrastination forever by conquering emotions, not time managementProcrastination is a serious and costly problem. And time management isn't the solution. Author William Knaus exposes the deep-rooted emotional and cognitive reasons we procrastinate and provides solutions to overcome it. Where other books offer time-management techniques and organizational tips as superficial fixes that don't work in t...

Murder Most Criminous: The Cases of William Roughead, Father of Modern True Crime LiteratureJim Stovall, Ed Caudill, William RougheadWilliam Roughead is among the founders and one of the great popularizers of the "true crime" genre as it blossomed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By those truly familiar with the genre, he is well-known as the father of modern true-crime writing.Roughead called himself a "historian of homic...

Quaint Courtships by Henry Mills Alden and William Dean Howells is a novel that delves into the themes of romance and social dynamics through a humorous and satirical lens. Set against the backdrop of a society with strict courtship norms, the novel explores the intricacies of romantic relationships and the conventions surrounding them. The story revolves around various couples navigating the complexities of courtship, each facing unique challenges and societal expectations. The authors sk...

Recent years have seen a marked increase in cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) imaging, with the technique now integrated into many imaging guidelines, such as those published by ESC and NICE. Rapid clinical and technological progress has created a need for guidance on the practical aspects of CT image acquisition, analysis and interpretation. The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Cardiovascular CT, now revised for the second edition by practising international experts with many ...