Higher Life

In a suburban LA neighborhood, neighbors keep wary distance and at times collide, propelled by desire, fury, and mischief. Precocious Korean-American sisters Mira and Rosemary find their world rocked by a suicide; a charismatic and creepy drama teacher grooms his students; an aging gay horror novelist fights loneliness; and a white mother and her adopted Vietnamese daughter deal with lifelong anger issues.

It's better to cycle at home from 4 minutes up to a maximum of 15 minutes in only 2 months Physical activity is absolutely important in the life of a human being. Nobody should ever stop practicing it, even in old age. But don't worry. I don't want to convince you to go to the gym or leave the house and start running like crazy aimlessly. I promise of this ebook where I will explain how it is possible to stop pedaling endless minutes (or hours) on the bike you have at home (or in the gym) starting from a minimum of 4 minutes a day up to a maximum of 15 minutes a day within two months. I'm ...

How can I live a more joy-filled life? Do my dreams mean anything and what's more, do they contain any useful wisdom? What is spirit and how can I learn to be guided by it? How can I grow more proficient at recognizing the lessons life tries to teach me? Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? This compilation of works by author Evette Gardner is an exploration into the inner self. It touches on all of the abovementioned queries and more.

In this two-book bundle, discover how to differentiate yourself from the rest, and become extraordinary with small but powerful long-term habits.

Michael Kameron was just an ordinary person who experienced both sides of the paranormal, from alien abductions to encountering strange, mystical beings, stretching back from his childhood right through to his adult life.

How did a high school dropout amass a portfolio of one thousand apartments? This rags-to-riches story could be your story. Learn the lessons they don’t teach you in school. Learn invaluable information about buying or owning rental properties, hard moneylending, foreclosure sales, starting a hedge fund by yourself, and much more. If I can do this, you can too!

After his wife, Sarah, dies, K. loses his metaphorical capacity, becoming so wedded to the notion of clarity that he infuriates everyone, friends and strangers alike. When he intervenes in an armed robbery, K. finds himself both an inadvertent hero and the star of a new reality television program. Together with Claire, a grocery store clerk with a sharp tongue and a yen for celebrity, he travels the country, ruffling feathers and gaining fame at the intersection of American politics and entertainment.

Jasper looks like any other average teenage boy but looks can often be deceiving. Jasper holds a deep secret; only he and two of his sisters know about his secret. He must keep this secret from his school at all costs. Jasper is outnumbered; he lives with his six teenage sisters and his mother. The story includes adventure, family situations, secrets and a little romance. Then there are those nuns to tend with and where do they fit into all this?

Eighteen years ago, Stanford MBA Michele Raffin pulled off the road to help an injured dove, a momentary impulse that ignited in her a fervent commitment to saving vulnerable bird species. Today, her suburban home plays host to Pandemonium Aviaries, one of the largest avian rescue sanctuaries and endangered breeding facilities in the country, with a maze of 54 individual aviaries that house over 40 species, 14 of which are listed as threatened with extinction.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER 2024 GLOBAL PUBLISHING AWARDS for Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction Written by an ex-Vogue and Elle Beauty Editor and AWARD WINNING AUTHOR who knows the media inside and out, "Girl Unplugged" lifts the lid on social media, body love and girl group dynamics to show you how to UNPLUG from the pressure - on your own terms! Are you ready to discover unbreakable self-esteem and total body love? Do you want to "unplug" from the comparison culture of social media and peer pressure? You’ve come to the right place! In "Girl Unplugged: Survival Guide for Teens," you’ll ...

On May 10, 1998, biologist Craig Venter, director of the Institute for Genomic Research, announced that he was forming a private company that within three years would unravel the complete genetic code of human life, seven years before the projected finish of the U.S. government's Human Genome Project. Venter hoped that by decoding the genome ahead of schedule, he would speed up the pace of biomedical research and save the lives of thousands of people. He also hoped to become very famous and very rich.

Pete Dizinoff never counted on a wild card: Laura, his best friend's daughter - 10 years older than his son, Alec, and irresistibly beautiful, with a past so shocking that it's never spoken of. When Laura sets her sights on Alec, Pete sees his plans for his son not just unraveling but being destroyed. Believing he has only the best of intentions, he sets out to derail this romance and rescue his son. He could never have foreseen how his world would shatter in the process.

After World War II, Needham family members migrated north to Philadelphia from South Carolina, leaving behind the tragic injustice surrounding the violent death of their patriarch, King. His devoted widow, Selma, remains on the old home place. Over the years, she raises King's children, including his great-grandson, Rayne, on whom falls the responsibility to bring the family together to save the family land and mend the rift between him and his mother.

Have you ever wondered how or why a person escapes a true death event? An accident where it seems impossible to survive? A combat experience what should have resulted in death? Do you believe in Luck, Fate, or Guardian Angels. Do believe we may be allotted nine lives, as many think that cats have nine lives, and we may not even know we used one? This book is nine stories of a man's life where he used all one of his nine cat lives between the age of ten and twenty-nine. True happenings that by all rights and circumstance should have resulted in his death. But he did not die. He defines his ...

Are you ready to take your life to the next level? Look no further than "Peaceful Savage," the inspiring new book by Mitchell R Tucker. In this powerful guide, Tucker shares his insights on how to create a life of purpose, integrity, and self-discovery. Through a combination of insightful stories, practical advice, and actionable steps, "Peaceful Savage" provides a roadmap for achieving your goals and unlocking your true potential. Tucker emphasizes the importance of embracing your principles and values, and shows you how to use them as a guide to living a fulfilling life. Whether you're ...

You are with the author when he ejects from his burning Navy jet onto a karst ridge near Hanoi. What follows in this meticulously researched memoir is an account of one of the most implausible and heroic rescues of the air-war - and the aftermath. The events immediately following his rescue carry the author to a secret base in Laos and then to a makeshift hospital in Saigon. The larger story, however, is of the author’s complex relationship with Vietnam. It begins in Saigon, where he completes high school and comes to love the Vietnamese people.

The Italian evening class at Mountainview School is like hundreds of others starting up all over the city. But this class has its own special quality - as the focus for the varied hopes and dreams of teacher and pupils alike. Aidan Dunne needs his new evening class project to succeed almost as much as his pupils do. They too are looking for something more: Bill to find a way to keep spendthrift Lizzie at his side and Fran to make sure that young Kathy finds her way out from behind the kitchen sink.

In the charming little town of Heartsboro— rumored to be the birthplace of Cupid— Valentine’s Day is more than candy hearts and roses; it’s a tradition. Every year, the Valentine’s Ball draws hopeful singles to its twinkling dance floor, all chasing the promise of true love. The town buzzes with excitement as whispers of Cupid’s annual appearance ignite imaginations and stir hearts. But Liz Blackstone isn’t buying it. Back in Heartsboro for her twentieth high school homecoming, Liz has no patience for childhood myths or whimsical beliefs. Her former high school boyfriend feels...

Heavily Meditated has everything you need to know to get hooked on meditation for good. Presented in a simple, friendly, accessible style that even the busiest of meditation-doubters can relate to, this book clearly outlines what meditation is; five fundamental meditation techniques (and which one is right for you); where, when and how to sit; how to deal with thoughts; why meditation is so damn good for you; how to measure your meditation practice; how to set goals and get hooked on meditation; and how to upgrade your practice from habit to ritual.

H.T. Night, the #1 bestselling author of over 30 novels, illuminates the heart in ways that only he can, and reminds us all over again of the power of love and destiny... Thirty years ago, Joel Murphy was a minor league baseball player with not much to live for—that is, until the team bus breaks down in Delta, Colorado. There, Joel meets Christine in a diner and knows his world will never be the same. Unfortunately, the team bus gets fixed all too quickly. Later in the season, Joel can’t keep Christine out of his thoughts and returns to Delta... only to discover Christine has moved on ...