The incredible story of young Peter Bol, who migrated with his family from Sudan to Australia and went on to become the first Australian in 53 years to reach the 800 metre Olympic Games final. The perfect sports picture book to inspire young readers to dream their own big dreams, celebrate the joy of athletic achievement and encourage kids to find their own path.I trained and trained and trained.I began to dream about the biggest competition in ...

For generations, creating a family was an ordinary part of human life. But today, there’s a marked gap between how many children people want to have, and how many they actually will. As birth rates plummet around the world, this book answers the urgent question: How did such a fundamental human experience drift so far out of reach?Spurred by the unexpected obstacles she encountered in her own quest to become a parent, journalist and cultural critic Anna Louie Sussm...

A southern gay college boy sets out for the Big Apple where a demonic Svengali lures the naïve student into the razor-wire underworld of international drug smuggling. Upon his arrival in Bombay, Louie—now rechristened Eli—detours to the mystical ashram of guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Netflix's "Wild, Wild Country") and explores new possibilities. With a flawed moral compass, he's trapped in purgatory: Is it too late to walk away, or is he fated to follow in the nefarious footsteps of his f...

You've decided to build a life in Austria. Now comes the hard part: figuring out how.Every year, thousands of Albanians, Kosovars, and North Macedonians move to Austria chasing better wages, better schools, and a better future — only to lose months, and money, untangling the Meldezettel, the Aufenthaltstitel, health insurance, Berufsanerkennung of their qualifications, and a tax system nobody explained to them. The Road to Austria is the complete, no-nonsense practical guide to immigration...

Annie has always put others first. For thirty years, she's been the steady wife, the good daughter, the supportive sister. But now, in her mid-50s, a quiet ache is growing—one she can no longer ignore.Restless in her marriage and burdened by duty, Annie feels pulled in every direction. Her husband is emotionally distant. Her sister is on the verge of a meltdown. Her mother has slipped into dementia.And her suspicious, judgemental mother-in-law is always watching. The pressu...

When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation.Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and...

"Devonshire" is a captivating exploration of the intricate lives and relationships within the Devonshire family, penned by Louie M. Knight Dutton and Francis A. Knight. The narrative delves into the historical and social contexts that shaped the family's legacy, weaving together personal stories with broader themes of heritage and identity. The authors skillfully bring to life the characters' struggles and triumphs, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of familial bonds and the ...

Success Beyond the Backyard: 7 Neighbors Who Dared to Dream Big and Won Extraordinary achievements often begin in ordinary places. In this captivating collection of true stories, discover how seven remarkable individuals transformed personal challenges into stepping stones for success. From Lutz Henckel’s journey from post-war Germany to Silicon Valley innovator, to Sharon Sacks breaking barriers as the first blind female superintendent of the California School for the Blind, each narrativ...

Addresses a deep need to understand the cultural influences impacting mental healthRecognizes the psychological toll of acculturation, racism, and conflicting cultural valuesAddiction issues in Asian American communities are often left unexaminedProvides tools in understanding the struggle of assimilation for first generation immigrantsAuthor has a unique perspective of using his own experience to treat compulsive sexual behavior

'It's Not Over With, It's Just the Beginning' is a first person view of the Vietnam War. Louie Hernandez starts with his childhood. The reader sees the experiences that molded him into the man who would join the service and fight for his country. We travel with Louie as he learns how to live with the choices he had to make and how he helps his fellow veterans, many of whom are still holding the line against physiological trauma. The Vietnam War is a defining moment in American history. Her...

In Upstream: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, industry expert Levonne Louie simplifies and demystifies this area of the oil and gas sector for readers in Canada and beyond. In her straightforward, easy-to-follow guide, Louie presents an overview of the fundamental and essential components of what is known as the upstream part of the industry and how exploration for oil and natural gas is done and how the products are produced. An experienced consultant, author and speaker, Levonne L...

If you are rich, poor, a man, a woman, an entrepreneur, unemployed, successful, struggling, confused. God-fearing, or not, this book is for you. Within these pages you will learn how to stay the course, how to deal with failure, and how to meet your goals. You will also learn the true definition of success and what personal achievement really means. It could be completely different than what you initially believed it to be. The importance of faith plays a major role in any success story. Y...