This is a story of a quest, a quest we all seek, a quest for spiritual wholeness. It is also a story of friendship, a friendship of three different soulsan old dapper Englishman named Lance, a young Midwesterner named Ben, and an even younger Easterner named Robthree kind souls representing a classic California mix of breeds and backgrounds. Everyone has a story to tell, and they have theirs. To belittle one while enhancing another only coaxes irony to dictate surprise with truth stranger ...

This collection examines the relationship between Augustine and Wittgenstein and demonstrates the deep affinity they share, not only for the substantive issues they treat but also for the style of philosophizing they employ. Wittgenstein saw certain salient Augustinian approaches to concepts like language-learning, will, memory, and time as prompts for his own philosophical explorations, and he found great inspiration in Augustine’s highly personalized and interlocutory style of writing ph...

This book will gain insights into available therapeutic options, tips for managing emotions, and strategies to improve the quality of life for individuals with Asperger's.In addition to practical advice, the book also focuses on the importance of awareness and social inclusion, encouraging greater understanding and acceptance of individuals with Asperger's in society. Information is provided on available resources, including online support groups and support organiz...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book will gain insights into available therapeutic options, tips for managing emotions, and strategies to improve the quality of life for individuals with Asperger's.In addition to practical advice, the book also focuses on the importance of awareness and social inclusion, encouraging greater understanding and acceptance of individuals with Asperger's in society. Information is provided on available resourc...

This is a story of the coming of age of a young man, a story of hope, a story that is meant to amuse, to move, at best , to enlighten. It's about a young man who represents us all as we seek to find ourselves in life. He graduates from college yet declares himself a conscientious objector against the Vietnam War and serves his time. He experiences the loss of his father and other loved ones. He also experiences good and wonderful times in his travels. While he can cry for all the pain that...

Western walker This is a story of the Coming of Age of a young man, a story of hope, a story that is meant to amuse, to move, at best, to enlighten. Its about a young man who represents us all as we seek to find ourselves in life. He graduates from college yet declares himself a conscientious objector against the Viet Nam War and serves his time. He experiences the loss of his father and other loved ones. He also experiences good and wonderful times in his travels. While he can cry for all...

This is a story of the Coming of Age of a young man--a story of hope. Its about a young man who represents us all as we seek to fi nd ourselves in life. He graduates from college yet declares himself a conscientious objector against the Viet Nam War and has to serve his time. He experiences the loss of his father and other loved ones. He also experiences good and wonderful times in his travels. While he can cry for all the pain that he or the rain can never cure, he still fi nds a way to r...

Practical Manual of Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseEdited byMarcelo F. Vela, Director of GI Motility, Gastroenterology Section, Baylor College of Medicine & Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USAJoel E. Richter, Hugh Culverhouse Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Director, Joy M. Culverhouse Center for Esophageal Diseases, University of South Florida, Tampa, ...

An East German immigrant pleads with his estranged wife for mercy after kidnapping their daughter during a parental visit in this lyrical novel—A New York Times Notable Book—A Washington Times Book of the Year."Agile . . . transporting . . . a book that works as both character study and morality play, filled with questions that have no easy answers." —

Love-stricken with classmate Aaron Hill, 13-year-old Luann stumbles awkwardly into early adolescence, family and friends in tow. Boys, Bras, Braces, and Boys, an e-book original, contains exactly what the title suggests. Luann’s misadventures include Aaron Hill’s continuing refusal to acknowledge her existence, a trip to intimate apparel with her mom and brother, and the teenage crisis of braces, topped off with a trip to the mall to see celebrity Luke Perry––which, of course, goe...

Ten-year-old Todd is going with his dad while his dad goes hunting. It is the longest, hardest, and most memorable day of his life.

Amy Hempel's compassion, intensity, and illuminating observations have made her one of the most distinctive and admired modern writers. In three stunning books of stories, she has established a voice as unique and recognizable as the photographs of Cindy Sherman or the brushstrokes of Robert Motherwell. The Dog of the Marriage, Hempel's fourth collection, is about sexual obsession, relationships gone awry, and the unsatisfied longings of everyday life.In "...