'I can't change what I am. But I can change what I do. I must go away. I must leave you for a while until I've made my mark in the world. A man has to make his mark.' In post-civil war Mississippi, Doc Whitmore finds an infant in an old hut. The Harpers, who live nearby, take him in and give him a name. Young Charlie is mentored over the years by Doc and an Indian, whom he calls Oxytak. Through their kindly wisdom he learns that a man is more than merely the name he is given or the blood in his veins; he is, above all, the mark he makes. Charlie's efforts to carve out his place in the world begin with overcoming the persecution against him because of his mixed race. Ultimately, they will take him through high adventure, risk and danger, including brutal assaults by Boxer terrorists in China and a perilous mine rescue in Oklahoma. But he finds his greatest challenge of all to be the beautiful Jessie Harper. Charlie's Mark is a story of courage and sacrifice and the power of a woman's love in keeping alive a man's hope and determination. Readers will appreciate Charlie's charm, good humor, and his enthusiasm for life.
How far would you go to say goodbye? Martin and Charlie are journeying 421 miles across England to find out, but are they prepared for what they find when they get there? Thirteen-year-old Martin and his younger brother Charlie are on a very special journey. They're traveling 421 miles all the way from Preston in northern England to the very tip of Cornwall in the southwest. By train, bus, and taxi, they are determined to get there to catch a glimpse of the dolphin that regularly visits the harbor and made last year's family vacation so special. But is that the only reason they are going? Mom stays in bed all day and Dad is always at work. Martin is doing his best to be a good big brother, but Martin must come to terms with why he and Charlie are making the journey to Cornwall in the first place. Charlie and Me is an unforgettable novel that is funny, adventurous, and heartbreaking.
A guide to successfully getting the life you want by changing your perspective and discovering your ideal self. More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want. Everyone has the extraordinary capacity to transform their life. And it’s easier to do than you might think—in order to get what you want, to achieve that sense of greater life satisfaction, all you need to do is learn how to best use the resources you already have. Based on the latest research into the brain’s neuroplasticity, analysis of ancient wisdom, and exploration of the practices of today’s greatest achievers, he offers guidance and inspiration so you can break through the clutter and confusion of your life and find your true purpose.
Another classic from the author of the internationally bestselling The Outsiders Continue celebrating 50 years of The Outsiders by reading this companion novel. That Was Then, This is Now is S. E. Hinton's moving portrait of the bond between best friends Bryon and Mark and the tensions that develop between them as they begin to grow up and grow apart. "A mature, disciplined novel which excites a response in the reader . . . Hard to forget."—The New York Times
Charlie's Thinking Cheese is so much more than an inspirational story or a motivational novella. It is an optimistic, encouraging and uplifting package that creates immediate and positive life-changing experiences. It is a lifestyle kit that encourages generosity, community and hope. It is a reminder to see the possible in the impossible, believe in the unbelievable and to look for opportunity in every disappointment. An entertaining read for all ages, Charlie's story reminds us all that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big and lasting impact.Alongside Charlie's Thinking Cheese are Charlie's Inspiration Cards, daring suggestions to expand horizons, question limitations and try things you perhaps never would have tried before. They offer courage, insight and inspiration into the magic of everyday life.Also in the box are Charlie's Appreciation Cards and Charlie Notes, two unique and special ways to spread appreciation. The Cards, like mini-greeting cards, offer a blank inside to write a message and a matching envelope to write a name to make it as personal as possible. The Notes are appreciation-on-the-sly, to be slipped into a purse or desk drawer anonymously. Either way, both offer heartfelt words and sayings written with true, honest appreciation for friends and loved ones in mind.For Charlie on-the-go, enclosed are Charlie's Pocket Cheese and Charlie's Pure and Simple Recipes. Both fit easily into a pocket or a purse, roughly the size of a business card, but they each have something big and special to offer. Charlie's Pocket Cheese includes messages, principals and lessons from Charlie's Thinking Cheese while Charlie's Pure and Simple Recipes are for the market trips when hunger for nourishing, fresh food strikes. Both are quick, little Charlie-sized pick-me-ups.On a playful note, there's a "Charlie ate it ..." magnet for the fridge to alleviate the guilt of eating that last piece of yummy goodness! And Charlie's stickers are fun and simple ways to say 'Thanks!' for the food we just love to eat.The Charlie's Thinking Cheese set is interactive and participatory to inspire positive action in people's lives, whether through appreciating others more often, seeking inspiration daily, or finally beginning that herb garden. Charlie's story is an example of compassion in action, destined to change the lives of more than just those who read it. Its goal is to spark a movement of kindness across the globe and every reader can be a part of the change.
Charles Fletcher Lummis began his spectacular career in 1884 by walking from Ohio to start a new job at the three-year old Los Angeles Times. By the time of his death in 1928, the 3,500 mile "tramp across the continent" was just a footnote in his astonishingly varied career: crusading journalist, author of nearly two dozen books, editor of the influential political and literary magazine Out West, Los Angeles city librarian, preserver of Spanish missions, and Indian rights gadfly. Lummis both embodied and defined our vision of the West, and of America itself.
