This is the story of a wonderful, talented, normal American-Lebanese boy who became a flawed and dysfunctional individual who thought nothing of himself.Gary dealt with heartbreak, fear, a paralytic stuttering problem and lack of self-confidence but struggled and endured. Looking back from the end to the beginning of this book, Gary fought to hurdle his obstacles, proving that he was bigger and better than he ever thought. His evolution never ...
Toy Sooner has dealt with enough rough waves in her troubled past. It's only been through the enduring love of a close-knit group of women on this tiny island that she's finally started to find her footing. But as new challenges in her career arise for this young single mother, the choices and demons of her past will catch up to her. Soon Toy will learn that, like the steadfast sea turtles she cares for, a mother must find the strength within ...
Biblical Perspectives on Aging: God and the Elderly examines views on aging presented in the Bible, as well as in sacred Judaic and Middle Eastern documents. This expanded edition offers thorough discussions on the wisdom of these texts, and ways to interpret their teachings about spirituality and maturity.
Founded in 1971, "Resources for American Literary Study" became a favored venue for archival scholarship and bibliographical analysis in American literature. The issues have also featured: analyses of manuscripts by Thoreau, Hemingway, Eugene O'Neill, and checklists of letters by John Cheever.
Roger L'Estrange (1616-1704) was one of the significant and colourful figures in seventeenth-century England. This collection of essays by leading scholars of the period highlights the instrumental role L'Estrange played in the shaping of the political, literary, and print cultures of the Restoration period.
Includes articles and papers which offer an introduction to planning theory. This book reviews the subject's development, its recurrent themes, its contemporary preoccupation as rational scientific management and its relations to other fields.
Considered and responsible risk-taking is central to effective brand management. Risk literacy is the marketer's third necessary competence, alongside strategic insight and financial understanding. This book is suitable for those who hold responsibilities in marketing or risk management.
Reginald Pole (1500-1558), cardinal and archbishop of Canterbury, was at the centre of reform controversies in the mid 16th century. His voluminous correspondence forms a major source for historians. This work makes this vast body of material accessible to the researcher, summarising each letter together with necessary identification and comment.
This is a practical and accessible guide for those supervising case managers, personal care providers, and interns working in community services and long-term care of older persons. This updated edition expands its focus by offering the latest ideas and proven practice wisdom for handling many of the field's most common problems.
When Lord Harris of High Cross (Ralph Harris) died, in October 2006 at the age of 81, the tributes to him described him as one of the 'men who changed Britain'. This book selects from Ralph's considerable opus, revealing that economics need not always be a 'dismal science'. It is suitable for academics and researchers of economics and politics.