An anthology of stories, poems, and essays by adolescent boys on issues that concern them, including identity, girls, death, anger, appearance, and family.
Book One: Can You Hear Me? The bombing of an American Embassy was no terrorist act. It was an inside job, and it took out the wrong people. Kelly was told her husband, Ancil, was killed in this bombing, yet she continues to hear his voice in her head that he is alive. A reporter, Aimee, helps Kelly find out if he is dead or alive. Revenge was swift and sweet. Second Book: Who is She? Marty's wife disappears which haunts him when he and his sister, Nan, continue to see a woman who looks like Marty's wife, but obviously isn't. Nan's husband was killed which turned both of their lives upside down. When Nan's husband, a businessman, was invaded in his own business by armed hooded, terrorist; this sets off a chain reaction of motion with a force of endless energy seeking a quick resolution. Marty and Nan move in together to find answers to their painful life.
If your prayers get no higher than the ceiling and you hunger for spiritual authenticity, this book is ideal. The author, a biblical scholar, discovered a big gap between what he found in the Bible and in his own experience. As he wrestled with how to hear God more clearly, he discovered how to listen more deeply - and where the blocks lay that halted his spiritual growth. This profound but accessible book is full of illuminating testimonies. It will help you apply the practice of listening prayer to decision-making in diverse circumstances such as parenting, the healing ministry and church leadership.
A Washington Post Bestseller Your manual for remote and virtual work. Communicating virtually is cool, useful, and now even more ubiquitous and necessary than ever. But we're often reminded that the quality of human connection we experience in many forms of virtual communication is awful. We've all felt disconnected in a video conference, frustrated that we're not getting through on the phone, upset when our email is badly misinterpreted, or anxious that we're being misunderstood. How can we fix this? In this powerful, practical book, communication expert Nick Morgan outlines five big problems with communication in the virtual world--lack of feedback, lack of empathy, lack of control, lack of emotion, and lack of connection and commitment--and shows how to overcome them as we shift to working remotely more and more. Morgan argues that while virtual communication will never be as rich or intuitive as a face-to-face meeting, recent research suggests that we need to learn is to consciously deliver a whole set of cues, both verbal and nonverbal, that we used to deliver unconsciously in the pre-virtual era. He guides us through this important process, providing rules for virtual feedback, an empathy assessment and virtual temperature check, tips for creating trust in a virtual context, and advice for specific digital channels such as email and text, the conference call, Skype, and more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an independent professional, or a manager in an organization that has more than one office or customers who aren't nearby, Can You Hear Me? is your essential communications manual for twenty-first-century work.
A young man has stopped breathing in a supermarket toilet. A pedestrian with a nasty head injury won't let the crew near him on a busy road. A newborn baby is worryingly silent. An addict urinates on the ambulance floor when denied a fix. This is the life of an ambulance paramedic. Jake Jones has worked in the UK ambulance service for ten years: every day, he sees a dozen of the scenes we hope to see only once in a lifetime. 'Can You Hear Me?' - the first thing he says when he arrives on the scene - is a memoir of the chaos, intensity and occasional beauty of life on the front-lines of medicine in the UK.
First published as only parts of her life, this book brings together the full life story of the woman known as Annie O'Sullivan. Horribly abused at the hand of her father, it is a collection of essays that graphically recount memories of her life as a confused child and young adult as she careened through life without compass, to ultimately, and against all odds, prosper. Culminating in the event that brought a degree of closure to her torture, O'Sullivan brings the reader on an intimate life journey through the eyes of this child’s misunderstanding, will to persevere and desire to seek goodness despite her circumstances. Terrifying, infuriating and uplifting, this book touches not only survivors; but parents, childcare workers and teachers; reminding us of the true vulnerability of children and our collective responsibility to protect them.
Bee, a 21 year old college student, struggles to find a sense of purpose and belonging in the world. Through a series of events, including the death of his father, an abortion and the subsequent split with his girlfriend, Bee attempts to maintain his sanity as well as piece together his future. Whether he is screaming to a bar-full of people in New York City, palling around with Japanese tourists on the crowded streets of Prague, or leaping from a balcony on an island in Croatia, Bee is a memorable character who applies a unique world-view while wrestling with many of the traumas plaguing modern-day youth.
This book tells the story of a young man who struggles to find his way in a world that doesn't seem to want him. He isn't smart enough or handsome enough. His skin is the wrong shade and his shaking nervousness is never understood. From his first steps as a child, he is exposed to life's harsh realities: poverty, violence, sexual abuse, neglect ... until finally, seeking to escape the cruelty and unfairness of the world by immersing himself in its questionable pleasures, he drifts further and further from a salvation he doesn't even know exists. In Mama Can You Hear Me, William Waters shares the story of his life with a candor and sincerity that is as touching as it is shocking at times. With his experiences and soul laid bare, he offers up his journey, from the depths of despair to the welcoming arms of God, who lifted him up, carried him through, and picked him up when he faltered. With faith, determination, and the grace of God, it is the story of a young man who survived.
"Eye opening, riveting...I couldn't put it down! After reading Heaven Can You Hear Me? – I wasn't afraid of the dark anymore." – Chuck Williams, Filmmaker www.chuckwilliamsfanclub.com “Heaven Can You Hear Me? Is a wonderful glimpse into the mind and methodology of Peter James’ unique way of looking at, and dealing with, the spirit world. This book is an important contribution to the field of parapsychology; as it teaches us not to fear the spirit world; but, to treat the dead as they are, long lost friends. This book is a must read, from the casual armchair reader, to the seasoned paranormal investigator.” –Robert J. Davis, CEO Planet Paranormal Broadcast Network “My father knew Peter James was a valid medium who also was in search of the truth about ghosts, demons and partridges in a pair tree. Heaven Can You Hear Me? is exactly why I wrote my memoir, in using the same tones of humor and straight forwardness. One can choose to be very serious and dull, pointing out the facts; or, one can do what Peter did and shoot straight from the paranormal hip. Peter said to be ‘Mindful regarding the manner in which a ghost replies with audible words. When able to do so, an entity isn’t able to speak with the same kind of fluidity as physical beings.’ This is precisely what my father has said from the very beginning. If we do not understand, and put the cart before the horse, then surely we will miss the whole ride that lay ahead of us. In this read, Peter gives us his interpretations of many methods used, questions asked, types of techniques and paranormal realms, including: mediumship, reincarnation, possession, and connecting with the other side. I highly recommend this book, from one of the great mediums and researchers of modern times. As I progress in my own research, I cannot say it enough on how simple it can be when we slow down and intuitively feel what we are experiencing; rather than worry about which herb we will need to ward off the evil spirits. Thanks Peter, and you are sorely missed.” –Author and Paranormalist Alexandra Holzer “The pioneering work of the great Peter James has inspired people all around the world. He is revered by all who knew him and respected by all who knew his work. Heaven Can You Hear Me is by far THE definitive collection of Peter's cases, theologies and understanding of the paranormal, and an amazing look into the man himself.” – Thomas Durant, Host, Producer, Altered States Paranormal Radio