Prepare to be captivated by a literary tapestry woven with the threads of diverse voices in "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 038." This anthology showcases a kaleidoscope of perspectives, from poignant memoirs to thought-provoking essays, each piece a testament to the power of storytelling. Immerse yourself in the depths of human experience, where laughter and tears intertwine, and the boundaries of imagination are pushed to their limits.

This manuscript was written to serve as a guide for finding, selecting, and keeping the "right" partner/mate. It is for those who desire and demand a highly functional "union"―with the aim of achieving a very specific set of goals and aspirations on various levels within a partnership. In other words, a partnership in a union of marriage ought to have an enduring and meaningful purpose, rather than a bucket of undefined dreams and desires. My intention is to deliver a framework to find, se...

I grew up in Guyana and unlike many, was lucky.I was certainly stubborn but also fortunate.The ‘Third world’ as it was known, had so many young people faced with a lifetime of struggle and poverty.They did almost anything, legal or illegal just to survive.I am an African Caribbean and moved to the UK late 1950’s. I saw at first hand the problems that many of my compatriots were experiencing as they tried to find work and a place to live in a land that was far f...

The famous detective returns in a thrilling anthology of 12 Sherlock short stories spanning Holmes’s entire career, penned by Peter Swanson, Cara Black, James Lovegrove and more.A brand-new collection of twelve Sherlock Holmes short stories which spans Holmes's entire career, from the early days in Baker Street to retirement on the South Downs.Penned by masters of the genre, these Sherlock stories feature a woman haunted by the ghost of a rival actress, Mor...

The 2015 TRAC proceedings feature a selection of 14 papers summing up some of the key sessions presented at the conference held at the University of Leicester in March 2015, which drew over 180 delegates of 17 nationalities from a variety of universities, museums, and research institutions in the UK, Europe, and North America. As this conference marked the 25th anniversary of TRAC, the volume opens with a preface commemorating the last 25 years with an eye toward the future direction of bo...

The book is about the battles for equality in America. The author is an Air Force Veteran, with a degree in Business Management and career in investment and insurance. Now living in New York and loves to travel. He is now a grandparent to a cute girl and three boys.

Twenty One Summers explores the amount of time we have in life, the goals we hope to achieve, and the Blind Spots that often unknowingly keep us from reaching them. It is a guidebook, a pathway or way of living that offers valuable insights, inspiring readers to take the first step toward bringing positive change to their lives and those of others. These changes, goals, and dreams, are their Twenty One Summers.Practical Strategies and processes from individual’s personal lives, and...

How many summers do we really have to shape the life we want?If you step back and think about adulthood not in years but in seasons, most of us are given roughly twenty-one summers to explore, grow, and decide what truly matters. It’s enough time to build a meaningful life—if we recognize the opportunity while it’s still ahead of us.Twenty One Summers is a reflective exploration of how we spend our most valuable resource: t...

Many grandparents, aunts, distant relatives, foster parents and other guardians issued by the state, raising today’s children. Some of these people are long past the retirement age and should be taking cruises, vacations in the summer or moved to warmer climates enjoying their latter years until they are unable to take care of themselves. Instead, they are coming to parent teacher conferences, buying school clothes and shoes, finding tutors for homework that they stopped doing long ago. Wa...

Many grandparents, aunts, distant relatives, foster parents and other guardians issued by the state, raising today’s children. Some of these people are long past the retirement age and should be taking cruises, vacations in the summer or moved to warmer climates enjoying their latter years until they are unable to take care of themselves. Instead, they are coming to parent teacher conferences, buying school clothes and shoes, finding tutors for homework that they stopped doing long ago. Wa...

Originally published in 1982, this book includes The Arte of Rhetorique by Thomoas Wilson, alongisde a critical analysis by Thomoas J. Derrick. It includes chapters on biographical context, a critical introduction, and historical collation.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Homecoming comes a novel that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through generations and across continents as two women try to uncover their family’s secret past.A tiny girl is abandoned on a ship headed for Australia in 1913. She arrives completely alone with nothing but a small suitcase containing a few clothes and a single book—a beautiful volume of fairy tales. She is taken in by the dockmas...