Written in side-splitting and often cringe-inducing detail, Paul Feig takes you in a time machine to a world of bombardment by dodge balls, ill-fated prom dates, hellish school bus rides, and other aspects of public school life that will keep you laughing in recognition and occasionally sighing in relief that you aren’t him. Kick Me is a nostalgic trip for the inner geek in all of us.
If you have ever felt "kicked" to the point of feeling like everyone is against you ... like maybe someone was putting a "kick me" sign on your back, then you'll identify with the kick-me-girl named Kimi. But this is more than a story. With plainspoken boldness, Saralyn Smith McLean describes the often hidden and silent struggle of Christians depression. Not only has she personally experienced it firsthand, but she has done her homework and drawn on many sources to substantiate her message. This book is a mix of a short story, self-help guide to treatments, and inspirational treatise. May God grant that the silent struggle that you or a loved one may be going through no longer remain silent, that the struggle itself will cease to be the deep-seated problem that depression can be.
Through a blend of compelling exercises, illustrations, and stories, the bestselling author of Thinking in Bets will train you to combat your own biases, address your weaknesses, and help you become a better and more confident decision-maker. What do you do when you're faced with a big decision? If you're like most people, you probably make a pro and con list, spend a lot of time obsessing about decisions that didn't work out, get caught in analysis paralysis, endlessly seek other people's opinions to find just that little bit of extra information that might make you sure, and finally go with your gut. What if there was a better way to make quality decisions so you can think clearly, feel more confident, second-guess yourself less, and ultimately be more decisive and be more productive? Making good decisions doesn't have to be a series of endless guesswork. Rather, it's a teachable skill that anyone can sharpen. In How to Decide, bestselling author Annie Duke and former professional poker player lays out a series of tools anyone can use to make better decisions. You'll learn: • To identify and dismantle hidden biases. • To extract the highest quality feedback from those whose advice you seek. • To more accurately identify the influence of luck in the outcome of your decisions. • When to decide fast, when to decide slow, and when to decide in advance. • To make decisions that more effectively help you to realize your goals and live your values. Through interactive exercises and engaging thought experiments, this book helps you analyze key decisions you've made in the past and troubleshoot those you're making in the future. Whether you're picking investments, evaluating a job offer, or trying to figure out your romantic life, How to Decide is the key to happier outcomes and fewer regrets.
A fictional reconstruction of Tom Wills' life story. Tom learned to play Aussie Rules football with the Djabwurung tribe who lived near his parents' station, Lexington, in the Victorian Grampians.
Most expectant mothers talk to their unborn. But what if the unborn starts to respond? Mahika is hoping that a baby will breathe new life into her dead marriage. But all her pregnancies meet the same fate, because no baby is perfect for Shivam, her genius geneticist husband. Until there is one. Rudra, the world's first genetically altered foetus, is Shivam's perfect creation and Mahika's last hope. The six-week-pregnant Mahika has just walked into her fertility clinic when she discovers an anonymous note that discloses the ugly truth behind her pregnancy. Before Mahika can come to terms with the fact that her husband's quest for perfection has marked its territory in her womb, she finds herself locked in her own house. But then she discovers that her unborn son has extraordinary powers. As weeks pass by, Rudra calibrates and recalibrates his powers with one aim-Mahika's freedom. But Rudra needs more than his newly acquired powers to free his mother. He needs to betray his creator, his father. And he must do it before it's too late.
“The thing is… I’ll be fine if friendship is what’s best for us.” “What if you could be better than fine, Kick?” After my world imploded eight years ago, I fought my way out of the darkness—opened a popular coffeehouse, raised three amazing kids, fixed my health. But, the pains of the past still haunt me. Then Professor Thomas Harrison walks into my café. He’s six feet of hotness and all kinds of chiseled grumpiness in a suit. When someone vandalizes my business, Thomas sticks around to give a statement and makes sure I’m safe. He floors me by giving a crap about my life and health. No one does this. Ever. Despite our scorching chemistry, I keep him at arm’s length. Thomas makes it clear he’s devoted to his work and something else. Something huge that he’s hiding. Between his mysterious calls and running off at a moment’s notice, it’s clear he has zero time for “extracurricular activities” too. But also I have secrets and like that he’s not aware of the old me. I only know that when Thomas is around my world makes sense again. He might be the key to helping me start over, but first I have to confront my past. Kick Start is book one in a slow burn, seasoned, steamy Romance trilogy with all the feels. The story ends with a Happy For Now with an overarching plotline. ------------------------------------- Topics: friends to lovers, slow burn romance, contemporary romance, Southern town, second chances, series, romantic series, women’s fiction, romance saga, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, steamy romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, captivating romance, emotional, healing, sparks, loyalty, swoon, funny romance, modern romance, new release, coffeehouse romance, coffee shop romance, professor, older in life, single mom, friends to lovers, sarcastic heroine, over forty romance, over 40, mature characters, alpha hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, family secrets, secret society, college-aged children, empty nest, older teens, found family, lonely hero, mysterious hero, rescue dog, suburbia, mystery Perfect for fans of Corinne Michaels, Colleen Hoover, Nicholas Sparks, Lexi Blake, Carrie Ann Ryan, Sarina Bowen, Penelope Ward, Nora Roberts, Marie Force, Melissa Foster, Kristen Proby, Devney Perry, Tessa Bailey, Jana Aston, Sally Thorne, Christina Lauren, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Julia Kent, Sylvia Day, Catherine Cowles, Jill Shalvis, Jessica Hawkins, Natasha Madison, Emily Henry, Kylie Scott, Kennedy Ryan, Diana Gabaldon, Kristen Ashley, Karen Booth, L.B. Dunbar, Robyn Carr, Marina Adair, Susan Mallory, Susan Wiggs, Pamela Kelley, Elin Hilderbrand
Coming up constantly with a steady stream of marketing content, stories, and ideas that inspire excitement, interest and banish boring can be challenging. Your content-weary audience is saying "Stop Boring Me!" You cannot connect meaningfully with your audience if you bore them. There's just too much content chasing too little mindshare today. And most business marketing stinks because it is transactional, superficial and not human. The good news: it doesn't have to be that way because everyone is creative. Your inner kid is smart because it knows how to play. What if you could create engaging marketing content and storytelling, and generate kick-ass, fun and relevant ideas for stories, articles, branding, social media campaigns, sales presentations, and even new products? Well there is a fun way to do exactly that: by applying key concepts from the world of improvisation. Don't worry - this is not about theatricality, so you don't have to perform. It is about playfulness, however, and unleashing your inner kid. Bringing key concepts from the improvisation stage to your marketing, sales, branding and products page - or business stage, if you like - can help you, your team, your company and your business generate ideas that kick boring to the curb. While this book will help you be more funny, it's focused on fun as a creative catalyst for content idea orgasms: when different things come together in a fresh, human and engaging way that makes you and your audience say "aww yeah!" The first half of the book centers on how to use key improv concepts to craft and tell better stories for sales, social media, articles, presentations, content, and other story-related contexts. The second half of the book is all about innovating massively creative marketing ideas for products, content, campaigns, customer service, sales processes, you name it. While this book was written primarily for marketing people who have to create content, tell stories, make presentations; anyone in the idea-generation business (and who isn't) can use the tips in this book. Whether you are in marketing, sales, HR, product or customer service, these exercises will help you innovate and unleash more creative awesome into your work. Here is to more idea orgasms for you and your audience.
Vampires dont fear the sun. They walk amongst us, feeding, and we have no clue. The only evidences of their existence are the decimated bones of their prey. They thirst for blood but also for wealth and power, which is why, when two rival criminals in Atlanta seek the upper hand, one of them hires a member of the undead. Silo is a young criminal organization, hoping to overthrow the powerful Mr. C, a man of rumors, backed by carnage. The struggle between the two violent units is slow to start until Mr. C brings in vampire backup. His new employee is proficient at first but things turn nasty when Silo kills Norine, the woman the bloodsucker loves. Now, Mr. C must come to terms with a bloodthirsty new hire even he cant control. Norine was the only thing keeping the vampire in check; with her gone, his bloodlust is unrestrained. Hes liable to turn on anyone, even his boss. The rampage has begun. It just goes to show: try to tame a monster, and youre bound to get bit.
Orchard Landing, where magic intertwines seamlessly with the everyday, Lucy leads a life she never thought possible. As a devoted soldier in the magical army, she, alongside her closest friend Danielle, works tirelessly to apprehend their own kind and safeguard the delicate balance between the Mutane Sihiri and humans. Lucy finds solace in her chosen family, her unwavering loyalty to the cause, and the comforting embrace of friendship. With her heart filled with contentment, she couldn't have wished for a better life. In a sudden and vicious onslaught, Orchard Landing is attacked by relentless demons. Lucy discovers that these malevolent creatures are in search of her, their gaze fixated upon her alone. Confusion grips her heart as she tries to understand why she, of all people, would become the target of such monstrous forces. Lucy's world unravels before her eyes. The very fabric of her existence is torn apart, exposing a history veiled in a labyrinth of lies. Every cherished truth she held dear crumbles, leaving her floating in a sea of uncertainty. The people she believed she could trust, those who formed the pillars of her life, now hide secrets about her own identity. With her foundations shattered, Lucy embarks on a perilous journey to confront her past, to uncover the elusive truths buried deep within her soul. As she traverses the landscape of her own history, she questions who she truly is and if the answers she seeks will bring solace or despair. Betrayal lurks in every shadow, threatening to devour her fragile spirit. Will she emerge from the crucible of her past stronger than ever before, or will the revelations she uncovers irreparably break her spirit?
