Looks Good From A Distance. It’s about love, a bit unconventional, but love all the same, and Bamboo, and old Vietnamese wooden sailing Junks, and Ha long Bay. and The Royal House of Saud and hired assassins and Los Angeles America, and Hedge Funds and sex, lot’s of it, and a young vulnerable woman and a rich handsome young man and a reasonably well off middle aged woman. Did I mention fishing, fly fishing for trout, and there’s a Maserati and a helicopter --- isn’t there always! Oh! And did I mention LOVE!
In this inspirational and unflinchingly honest memoir, acclaimed author Reyna Grande describes her childhood torn between the United States and Mexico, and shines a light on the experiences, fears, and hopes of those who choose to make the harrowing journey across the border. Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years in this “compelling...unvarnished, resonant” (BookPage) story of a childhood spent torn between two parents and two countries. As her parents make the dangerous trek across the Mexican border to “El Otro Lado” (The Other Side) in pursuit of the American dream, Reyna and her siblings are forced into the already overburdened household of their stern grandmother. When their mother at last returns, Reyna prepares for her own journey to “El Otro Lado” to live with the man who has haunted her imagination for years, her long-absent father. Funny, heartbreaking, and lyrical, The Distance Between Us poignantly captures the confusion and contradictions of childhood, reminding us that the joys and sorrows we experience are imprinted on the heart forever, calling out to us of those places we first called home. Also available in Spanish as La distancia entre nosotros.
Nine classic short stories portraying the isolation, criminality, morality, and rebellion of the working class from award-winning, bestselling author Alan Sillitoe The titular story follows the internal decisions and external oppressions of a seventeen-year-old inmate in a juvenile detention center who is known only by his surname, Smith. The wardens have given the boy a light workload because he shows talent as a runner. But if he wins the national long-distance running competition as everyone is counting on him to do, Smith will only vindicate the very system and society that has locked him up. “The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner” has long been considered a masterpiece on both the page and the silver screen. Adapted for film by Sillitoe himself in 1962, it became an instant classic of British New Wave cinema. In “Uncle Ernest,” a middle-aged furniture upholsterer traumatized in World War II, now leads a lonely life. His wife has left him, his brothers have moved away, and the townsfolk treat him as if he were a ghost. When the old man finally finds companionship with two young girls whom he enjoys buying pastries for at a café, the local authorities find his behavior morally suspect. “Mr. Raynor the School Teacher” delves into a different kind of isolation—that of a voyeuristic teacher who fantasizes constantly about the women who work in a draper’s shop across the street. When his students distract him from his lustful daydreams, Mr. Raynor becomes violent. The six stories that follow in this iconic collection continue to cement Alan Sillitoe’s reputation as one of Britain’s foremost storytellers, and a champion of the condemned, the oppressed, and the overlooked. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Alan Sillitoe including rare images from the author’s estate.
Social Distance is a story about a family man (Gary Smith) whose opportunity to grow his career and move his family to a different state, was shattered by the events of the Covid pandemic. As his losses start to accumulate, he runs into his troubled ex-girlfriend, Crystal, who has been unstable her whole life. Once the two of them get together, things turn deadly, and Gary's losses become out of control.
Going the Distance Bundle The Jess Donovan Stories Books 1 - 5 of the Going the Distance Series Jess Donovan wants a better life than the one she was born to, but how do you figure how what you want when life has never been anything but a series of hurdles? A sexy series about figuring out what you want by falling in love, trying life on, and uncovering the secrets that have held you back for a lifetime. 19-year-old Jess knows better than most that life is random. Her mom is dead, and she’s on her own, patching together a living as a waitress when a car crashes through the restaurant where she works. In two seconds, she loses her job, watches her best friend hauled away in an ambulance…and meets ex-Olympic hopeful snowboarder Tyler Smith, one of the hottest, most fascinating—and mysterious—guys she’s ever met. Within days, Jess is swept up into the mesmerizing force that is Tyler. Their every touch sizzles, every kiss dissolves them both, and the sex is…fierce. But there’s more to Tyler than his hypnotic eyes. He’s adrift, too, and his body—and his soul—are covered with scars. How can she find herself with a guy who is lost himself? Unable to trust him or her feelings, when her long-lost father invites her to visit him a continent away, she leaps at the chance to get some perspective. In dazzling New Zealand, her fortunes seem to be turning way, way up. She lands a lucrative gig in a tourism commercial, cast opposite Kaleb Te Anga, a guy who's Tyler's opposite in every way. When things heat up between them on-set, fake kisses turning to hot real kisses, Jess finds herself torn. Is this just a holiday hook-up, or something deeper? How can she feel so much for two different people, and how will she ever choose between them? A powerful story about romance, making choices, and finding the life you were meant to live. Hundreds of five star reviews! "This book will always stand out in my mind in comparison to other New Adult books I've read.... The characters are great in that they aren't the quintessential good girl and bad boy that I've come to expect from the NA genre.. I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read the others in this series!" --Roxy's Reviews
The quest for fame has kept Alex Palmer focused on her concert pianist career and nothing else. Seeking to spread her acclaim beyond her native Great Britain, she eagerly agrees to act as a last minute substitute performer at a star-studded Hollywood gala and is immediately drawn to starlet Joanne Davison. Both women believe they have good reason to keep any hint of a relationship a secret, especially when long distances challenge its success. But tragedy pulls Jo to Alex's side?and neither of them realize that together, they are now a target of far more dangerous things than just gossip. Lyn Dowland debuts with a roller coaster ride of dangerous longing and breathless romance.
1st Warmadewa International Conference on Science, Technology and Humanity will be an annual event hosted by Warmadewa Research Institution, Universitas Warmadewa. This year (2021), will be the first WICSTH will be held on 7 - 8 September 2021 at Auditorium Widya Sabha, Universitas Warmadewa Denpasar-Bali, Indonesia. In the direction of a new life order during pandemic COVID-19, Science, technology and humanity especially in ecotourism is a crucial topic to address, this is a momentum to bring together various critical views and thoughts from various fields of science related to strategies that can be done in developing and solving ecotourism resilience during pandemic COVID-19 in Science, technology and humanity study.The conference invites delegates from across Indonesian and is usually attended by more than 100 participants from university academics, researchers, practitioners, and professionals across a wide range of industries.
Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, e-learning, telecommunications, and related areas. It is a professional journal with applicable information for those involved with providing instruction to all kinds of learners, of all ages, using telecommunications technologies of all types. Stories are written by practitioners for practitioners with the intent of providing usable information and ideas. Articles are accepted from authors--new and experienced--with interesting and important information about the effective practice of distance teaching and learning. This special edition of Distance Learning Magazine contains selected “Ask Errol!” columns from previously published issues.
Time seems to stand still the moment Michael meets Karen. Intoxicated by her presence, being with her was the most important thing in his life. The day he marries her, he's sure their life will be perfect forever. And for a while, it is. Then things begin to change. At first, the change seems like a good thing. As Michael spends more time at work, his career begins to soar. But his success comes at a price - and might even end up costing him the most important thing in his life. Bridgin' The Distance is a story of life, marriage, and a love which fights to survive against all odds . . .It's truly an inspirational story that shows the power of commitment and forgiveness.
Everything beginners need to start programming with Perl Perl is the ever-popular, flexible, open source programming language that has been called the programmers’ Swiss army knife. This book introduces Perl to both new programmers and experienced ones who are looking to learn a new language. In the tradition of the popular Wrox Beginning guides, it presents step-by-step guidance in getting started, a host of try-it-out exercises, real-world examples, and everything necessary for a Perl novice to start programming with confidence. Introduces Perl to both new programmers and experienced ones who want to learn a new language Provides a host of real-world applications for today's environments so readers can get started immediately Covers the new features of Perl but fully applicable to previous editions Beginning Perl provides the information and instruction you need to confidently get started with Perl. For Instructors: Classroom and training support material are available for this book.
