Sonny Kramer and Linda Wakeman met each other innocently enough over twenty years ago. Sonny has spent his days and nights with Linda, a woman of intellect, charm, beauty and wit. The two have aged well together over the years. For the same twenty years, however, Sonny Kramer has also lived side by side with a woman of deceit, infidelity, manipulation and madness. The two women are one and the same: Linda suffers from bipolar disorder. Sonny has stood by her through it all and today they still stand together, caring for and loving one another. More than 2 million American adults suffer from bipolar disorder. Unknown millions suffer alongside them as family members. This is one family member's story.20 years in the making.
′This is a complex book. It offers clarification and a sense of reassurance, but does not intend to provide answers, and is not for those seeking concrete direction. This will be a powerful read for many in a place of loss, chaos or existential angst′ - Alison Cooper, Psychothearpy and Counselling Drawing on sources as diverse as medical and psychological theory, anthropology, religious and spiritual tradition, art and poetry, experienced psychotherapist Elizabeth Wilde McCormick explores the different elements of the edge - the images, dangers, safe places, and offers a unique handbook which charts that often lonely and alien territory.
Every time I could not breathe, I wrote. Every time I could not live any more, I wrote. Every time I gave up, I wrote. Every time I loved too much, I wrote. To me, writing is synonymous with breathing. My poetry isn’t your polished fancy bouquet that is hand-delivered. It is that wild flower swaying to the rough northern winds and still surviving, oblivious to the world outside but dancing to its own rhythm.
This book addresses common doubts and concerns Christians have concerning God and the Bible, including: claims from the 'New Atheism'; disputes over Bible archaeology; questions about the historical accuracy of the Bible; questions about the original texts of the Old and New Testament; questions about what the Bible really teaches concerning topics such as baptism, heaven and hell, satan and demons; questions about the value and relevance of the Bible's moral and ethical teachings.
'Operation Retrieve' should have been a simple assignment for Shaun Dalton: gather a ransom demand from the kidnappers of the Head of M.I.6, Sir Miles Booth-Royde. But of course the deadly international organisation responsible for this devious, diabolical scheme - the curiously monikered Araignee Royaume pour Sang Egalite Societe - led by the Dutch master criminal and former one-hit-wonder movie star, Closter vanDoorz, have other plans for Dalton. the banks of London's Thames river with the British Prime Minister, Dalton is thrust into the dangerous world of scheming madmen, fiery femme fatale, grotesque henchfolk and quaking fools, which sees him traveling across the southern costs of France from magnificent Nice - via sabotage, a chance encounter with an old friend, and an explosive car chase - to the picturesque harbour town of Cap d'Agde, where he dodges death by fist, bullet and boat in an adventure full of intrigue and humour which cracks along at a whiplash pace. rampant chaos - the join Shaun Dalton for the rollercoaster ride of his life!
In the dead of winter, a super EMP destroys the nation's power grid. No electricity. No cars or phones. Worst of all: No heat. The country is plunged into instant chaos. But for twenty-six-year-old Hannah Sheridan, it's the best day of her life. For the last five years, she's been held captive by a sadistic psychopath--until the EMP releases the lock of her prison.Hannah emerges from her underground cell into a hostile winter landscape with no way to call for help, no vehicle that will drive, armed with nothing but the clothes on her back and her own determination to survive.Liam Coleman, cynical loner and former soldier, is headed nowhere fast. He believed he was prepared for any disaster--until the EMP took everything he'd ever cared about in a matter of seconds. When he runs across a desperate woman who will die without his help, he's forced to make a choice.Two hundred frozen, perilous miles stand between them and their destination in rural Michigan. But the lack of power, desperate people, and the treacherous elements aren't the only threats.Hannah's captor isn't about to let her go. He will hunt her to the ends of the earth and beyond, destroying anything and anyone who gets in his way. For she has something he wants--she's nine months pregnant with his child.Edge of Collapse is a gripping post-apocalyptic EMP thriller perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, and Boyd Craven.
The title of this compilation of thoughts, poems, and quotes is an accurate representation of its content. I have attempted to share my learning candidly. A life lived to the fullest stretches to the two extremes. The struggle between heart and mind - or between the free mind and the controlled mind - is like a roller-coaster ride. Seeking comfort in such discomfort is how I have chosen to go about my salvation. This philosophy has allowed me to go beyond the bounds of the routine and the mundane. Recognizing my mistakes has helped me recover from them. I have shared my errors and the lessons learned with my readers. I try to write precisely and logically, using simple words to capture the minds of the impatient young people of today. This is my third book. The credit for reaching this tally goes to you, dear reader. Thank you for your encouragement and support. Keep the feedback coming! And for more, look me up at: www.HareshSippy.com .The proceeds from the sale of all my books go to Tema India’s Youth Empowerment Program.
In this volume, the European research project YUSEDER ("Youth Unemployment and Social Exclusion: Dimensions, Subjective Experiences and Institutional Responses in Six Countries of the EU"), supported by the EU Commission (Directorate General Research) as a part of the programme Targeted Socio-Economic Research (TSER), addresses the question of what effects long-term unemployment has on young people in regard of their feeling of belonging to society. Does long-term unemployment imply the risk of social exclusion for young people? How does social exclusion develop, and which factors counteract the processes of exclusion? Thus far, research into unemployment has seldom performed comparative studies. This interdisciplinary project in six European countries has conducted for the first time a qualitative study with 300 long-term unemployment young people from age 20 to 25. The inquiry was carried out in the three northern European countries Sweden, Belgium and Germany and in the three southern European countries Greece, Italy and Spain. Researches from psychology, sociology, public health and psychiatry participated in this research project coordinated by Thomas Kieselbach (University of Bremen, Germany). The volumes in the series published up to now within the YUSEDER project represent a state of the art overview of the topic of youth unemployment and health (volume 1) and youth unemployment and social exclusion (volume 2) in the six participating countries. This third volume focuses on the personal experiences and assessments of young people affected by unemployment. Besides presenting the country-specific manifestations of social exclusion, this new study identifies those important key mechanisms which increase (vulnerability factors) or reduce (protective factors) the risk of social exclusion. The results of this interdisciplinary comparative study represent an important basis for conceptualising future intervention measures in the European Union which could redu
