"Hard times during the Depression and family sacrifices are treated with honesty and humor" in this YA book by the author of River of Earth ( School Library Journal).Sporty Creek is a series of short stories set in the Kentucky hills. Narrated by a young boy (a cousin of the narrator of Still's classic novel River of Earth), the book tells the story of his family during the Great Depression. With work in the coal mines sporadic, t...

The second part to the Blackjack Pirate series. Jack finds himself marooned on a deserted island with no food or water. The only thing on his mind is getting revenge on Captain Milligan. The man who is responsible for leaving him there. But when he is saved by an unlikely source his life as a pirate ends. But with revenge still on his mind.

The definitive guide for people wanting to make a positive difference in the world.Specifically designed to reach people who normally would not consider themselves activists, The Better World Handbook is directed toward those who care about creating a more just, sustainable, and socially responsible world but don’t know where to begin. Substantially updated, this revised bestseller now contains more recent information on global problems, more effective a...

The Wealth Power of Property - Sydney 2021In this inspiring, easy to read book, Brett Johnson maintains that even in challenging times anyone can become a property multi-millionaire. This edition, focussed on the Sydney residential property market, reveals the lessons of the past while looking to the future of residential property investment in Australia’s largest city.The Wealth Power of Property series is the culmination of a forty-year apprenticeship and...

What women wish men knew about the signals men send. The book helps men think through what they can do to increase their "initiative." Men wear an Initiative Index (I.I.) on their heads like a thermometer, and women can see it just as clearly as men can see The Availability Index (A.I.). Women look at men and ask themselves, “Will this man lead me? Or will he snag me with charm, and then settle into passivity? Is he one who will continually take initiative?”The Initiative Index lay...

Why do so many women long to be married yet remain single? One reason is that their Availability Index is low, and men can spot it from a distance. It's as if there is a dial on their foreheads that says, "I do not need a man; I am unapproachable." This signal creates an invisible fence between them and men. What can a woman (who wants to be in a relationship) do to have an appropriate Availability Index? This book tackles this question.

Supervising in the Public Service is a short and practical handbook for new, seasoned, and aspiring supervisors within the public service. Use this handbook to improve your ability to manage teams and lead people.Twenty five key elements of modern day public service supervision are examined. Key principles are presented for each, along with engaging anecdotes based on real life public service experience. A range of tested tools are provided for you to use in your everyday work with...

Hello poetry fans!!! Brett Johnson would like to thank you for purchasing his first poetry book called Beautiful Poetry for a Special Person. This poetry book may seem like it revolves around one person. The interchangeable content in this poetry book can describe and talk about so many people who exemplify honor, integrity, bravery, courage, thoughtfulness, caring, and a sincere commitment to adaptation in every day life. There will always be ups and downs, along with smiles and frowns.

Traditionally, the university or college is thought to be the ultimate location for the discovery and sharing of knowledge. After all, on these campuses are some of the great minds across all fields, as well as students who are not only eager to learn, but who often contribute to our shared wisdom. For those ideals to be achieved, however, ideas require access to some kind of virtual marketplace from which people can sample and consider them, discuss and debate them. Restricting the expres...

Newly edited and updated 2022. PLEASE...don't go on another date until you've read this book!Dr. Kelley, Relationship Coach, has years of experience (her own, her friends and hundreds of clients) and has discovered the secrets of getting any man to fall in love with you and beg to see you again as soon as possible. If you want to "win" with men, you need to "know" them better. You need to be one step ahead of them. If you haven't been successful in love, you aren't doing it right. ...

Just The Facts Presents:The Power of Habit - Why we do what we do in business and life by Charles Duhigg: The Essentials.Your habits can be changed! In this book you will learn not only how to toake control of your habits but also how to create new ones to achieve almost anthign you deisre.Duhigg explains the psycology behind our habits. How they are created. What fuels them. Why they have so much power and so much more. Learn to overpower your bad habits and start ...

Raising Healthy Children and Teenagers is one of the most important things that we will ever do in life. How they turn out, how life goes for them, whether they experience joy and happiness because of their inner strength and resources, or struggle with life because of inadequate coping skills is largely in our hands. In this book we discuss three main areas that are crucial to raising healthy children: how you treat your children, what you expose your children to, and what you model for t...