Real Person

D. Eric Williams lives in north-central Idaho with his wife, a whole passel of kids and a laptop computer. His latest offering Quasimodo On Skis is a collection of quirky, witty, personal and downright hilarious shorts guaranteed to raise a laugh from even the most jaded. Join D. Eric Williams on a humorous ride through life from a cockeyed point of view.

The Dirt On Jane is Jane Fishman’s anti-memoir. It’s a tale of aging, a style of gardening, a rage at having to wear two pairs of glasses to read a map in the car. It’s a meditation in maintaining a sense of humor when visiting her mother in the assisted living facility and hearing someone ask, “When did you move in?” It’s a prayer for patience when her mother says, “All I want for Mother’s Day is for you to polish your nails with some iced mocha I bought on sale.” It’s a look at a life that is haphazard, loopy, fun, and always in need of straightening.

To write a happier life story, you can take control and become the editor of your most important work - you! In Get Real, Dr. Sarah Ivens helps you identify the things that are truly important in your life, equipping you with the motivation, self-healing techniques, and actionable advice needed to improve your mental and physical well-being. Dr. Ivens draws on illuminating research about the benefits of living authentically, adopting healthy rituals to suit your daily routine, and minimizing the negative input of social media.

Maybe it's no accident that "dog" is "God" spelled backwards. Dogs offer unconditional love, usually much more than we deserve, and all we have to do is accept the gift. Dogs don't care if we're rich, smart, or popular. They care only that we get through this life reassured that love is out there for each of us.

Every good mum knows how to keep her daughter safe. But how will Izzy’s mum cope on a visit to a perilous ice rink? Josh thinks Elise’s boyfriend wish list is rather unusual. Can he tick all the boxes? Mario knows that his name is as common in Italy as John Smith. But why are his friends sending him funeral wreaths? Stefania Hartley’s brand-new collection is filled with relatable characters and real-life scenarios. Ten humorous and uplifting stories, perfect for your coffee break. Also available in paperback and large print paperback. “I loved these stories that I could read on my ...

Here’s the whole, true story of Rosa Parks’ life - and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. Unlike other Rosa Parks books for kids, So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa’s lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice - when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality.

This is an up-to-date primer written by a Stanford lawyer for anyone seeking $500,000 to $5,000,000 to fund a real estate project or investment group.

Could anyone make the evening news by not buying a new car? Angus did. Would any dear aunt deny her beloved nephews their Christmas gifts because she thought their parents had slighted her? Edna did. Can you imagine any government wasting at least 200 executive hours and maybe over fifty thousand dollars trying to resolve a twenty-dollar inter-divisional debt? Whitehall (London) did. And do you know the silliest thing of all? The three stories you will giggle over in this book are based on the elaboration of actual events. Go figure!

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… Suddenly there is another target.It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances, human nature ...

My Real Estate Nightmare has been hailed as "hilarious and clever" by critics. It describes the true story of real estate broker Bob Boog's attempt to help out a pony-loving California homeowner who rented out half her house to a family from her church - thinking they'd be good tenants. However, shortly after moving in, the tenants filed a restraining order against the owner and stopped paying rent.

Any Glass with Wine in It Is a Wine Glass takes a fun, fresh non-intimidating look at the world of wine. No longer will you look away when the waiter brings the wine list or when you're asked to choose a wine at a party or club! "I'll order the wine" will be your newest command as you proudly take charge of this age-old ritual!

In this audiobook, the author shares seven real-life stories of breakups so that rlisteners can understand that while breakups can be difficult, you can also learn from them - and move past them. No matter what you are going through, you’ll learn life lessons that will help you love smarter and better with this collection of true stories.

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is one of the most beloved and notorious novels of all time, selling over 60 million copies worldwide to date. Yet very few of its readers know that the subject of the novel was derived from a real-life case: the 1948 abduction of 11-year-old Sally Horner. Weaving together suspenseful crime narrative, cultural and social history, and literary investigation, The Real Lolita tells Sally Horner's full story for the very first time.

For 46 years, author Charles Hillinger journeyed around the world writing human-interest stories for the Los Angeles Times. He also helped to create and produce special features for the popular NBC television show Real People. From these experiences comes California Characters, a collection of stories about intriguing, eccentric, or simply amazing individuals.

Discover the key to building genuine connections, expanding your social circle, and transforming your social life in this game-changing audiobook! Are you an introvert struggling to express yourself authentically in social settings? Do you yearn to break free from the confines of your shell and develop the skills to connect with anyone? Are you ready to cultivate real friendships, influence others positively, and create a vibrant social life that brings you joy and fulfillment? Rest assured, this audiobook knows your struggles and equips you with the necessary tools for social success!

It is possible to learn how to be a charismatic person that can influence and lead people. This book will help you understand how to be a charismatic person by using a proven seven step plan. You will be shown that charisma isn't something you have or don't have, but it’s something you can attain through practice and determination.

A family-friendly haunted house adventure, perfect for ghost hunters... And if you loved The Goonies movie, The Secret Astoria Scavenger Hunt is for you! The Goonies Anniversary Celebration brings Seattle tween Morgan to Astoria, Oregon, for a fun weekend in this historic riverfront town. Her cousins, Sean and Ronan, have just entered a spooky contest inspired by the movie. When the boys ask Morgan to help them win the grand prize, she’s determined to make their Anniversary Celebration weekend together the most memorable ever! But there’s something really peculiar about the old mansion ...

Très souvent, nous ne traitons pas tout le monde de la même manière... Si quelqu’un porte des vêtements stylés, est très fort en sport, ou obtient de bons résultats à l’école... on a tout de suite envie qu’il devienne notre ami, n’est-ce pas?

Do you go one step forward and two steps back in your life? Are you at crossroads in your life and do not know which way to go? Are you yearning for an answer? If so, then The Success Attitude is the right choice! You will learn the best-kept secrets of the most successful, wealthy, and happy people on the planet. It's an audiobook based on facts, not fiction.

Some people do break free and move on to live the life of their dreams. The only thing they did differently was take the time to educate themselves, create a cohesive and clear plan of action, and then actually take that action. You don't have to continue slaving away for meager wages the rest of your life. It doesn't matter what your current situation is or how much money you do or don't have, there is a clear path out of this mess and it's waiting for you to take it! Real estate investing is one of the greatest, fastest, and simplest ways to transform your wealth.