Dominate trivia night, liven up a date, and impress everyone you know with this funny, weird, smart book of little-known facts. Did you know a group of bunnies is called a fluffle? Or that the people who voiced Mickey and Minnie Mouse were married in real life? How about this one: In ancient Persia, government officials debated laws twice—once sober and once drunk? We could all use a little good news right now. Comedian and writer Emily Winter is here to tell you confidently that there is kindness, beauty, empathy, humor, resilience, wonder, silliness, cuteness, strength, hope, and joy in our world. With this book in hand, you can make yourself that much smarter while also lighting up your brain with positivity.
This updated version is a 90 Day Planner containing added bonus pages and other cool stuff to help you become financially fit. The Financial Fitness 30 Day Challenge, written by The Trusted Banker, Lysa Davis, was thoughtfully created to help you monitor your daily spending habits, save money, manage your credit and set obtainable monthly, yearly and long term goals. Your planner is unlike any other, because it has daily missions, action plans and motivational quotes to keep you inspired every 30 days. The best part is you have 90 days to get it right, and I know you can do it! I recommend this Daily Planner to everyone that is ready to become financially empowered. Join hundreds of Americans around the world that are taking the challenge. Challenge yourself and see where it takes you!
'A great and inspiring book from Doncaster's bravest son. Read it in a day' - Jeremy Clarkson 'Ben is the embodiment of positive thinking. What he has achieved, in large part through willpower, is nothing short of miraculous. An inspiration to us all' - Ant Middleton The story of Ben Parkinson MBE, the most injured soldier to have survived Afghanistan --- What were you doing when you were 22? Where were you in the world? What did you want to do with your life? Ben Parkinson was a 6'4" Paratrooper. He was in Afghanistan fighting for his country. He wanted to always be a soldier, to be a father and to get home in one piece. But we don't always get what we want. So the question is: how do we react when that happens? Easy: You find something new to fight for. Ben Parkinson MBE is an inspiration to everyone. He suffered 37 injuries when his Land Rover hit a mine in Helmand in 2006, including brain damage, breaking his back and losing both his legs. This book follows the story of what led him to that moment his life changed forever - and what happened next. Doctors didn't think Ben could survive the trauma - then they didn't think he would wake up, or talk again, or walk again. Time after time, Ben pushed the ceiling on what was possible, going on to carry the Olympic flame in 2012 and receiving an MBE for the enormous feats he has undertaken for charity. What he has achieved in the face of adversity - for others as well as for himself - is nothing short of a miracle. Nerve-wracking, heart-warming and full of classic soldier's humour, Losing the Battle, Winning the War is a book you'll be thinking about long after the last page. 'Ben Parkinson is my hero. His story is one of immeasurable courage and character, a testament to the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit' - Dan Jarvis MP, author of Long Way Home
“Blackout" depicts the pain and stories of the souls, the emotions they carry, the words craving to to be heard and their vulnerabilities of the lives that they share. This book is a listener to all those who think there is no one to listen to their pain and sufferings, the screams which aren’t heard, the agony they want to bring out. There are often those feelings of depression that one often battles with their anxiety and fear which engulfs us with sadness and grief. Their sorrow one mourns upon as the heart cries those untold voices are being brought together in this anthology. Life can be beautifully crafted sometimes with sprinklings of pain and misery to make us realize the importance of happiness and gratefulness which once manifested, make it all worth the wait. It's hence an anthology where co-authors have expressed their feelings through the pieces they tenderly, carefully, crafted. The book is a result of the efforts of every co-author involved in it.
My mother called me a thrill seeker as a kid. That continued to be a fair assessment throughout my life, but with unforeseen consequences. For 57 years I managed to cheat death as I endured accidents such as a head on car collision that catapulted me through two windshields or hitting a telephone pole at 110 MPH on a motorcycle, to name just a couple. But none of these true-life experiences compared to what come after my cancer diagnosis. In this book I use words to paint you alongside as I detail all my incredible life challenges and experiences. Ride along the emotional roller coaster that includes 17 surgeries and the domino effect of events that resulted. After the cancer diagnosis, an internal fight also ensued. It was the mental battle against the shadowy figures on my shoulders who constantly whispered morbid thoughts.
Trust in the Lord-Proverbs 3:5 Al Leal was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, but he trusted in God’s plan and was miraculously healed after two intense and life-threatening surgeries. Just recently, he was declared by doctors to be “free of disease,” and although he still travels to the hospital on a yearly basis for checkups, he’s living a vibrant life. In fact, su ering with cancer has compelled him to value life more than he ever did before – and his experience has intensi ed his unwavering faith and trust in the Lord. In sharing his story as well as the stories of others who have conquered seemingly insurmountable odds, he hopes to inspire others to trust in God’s plan. By doing so, you can: • maintain your faith while hoping for a positive outcome; • harness the power of prayer to overcome life-threatening diseases; • overcome challenges and obstacles with a never-give-up attitude. You are not alone in your struggle with whatever disease, disability, or challenge you are facing. Join the author as he shares how his faith and perseverance has helped him move forward with life in a positive way.
"A truly insightful tour d'horizon" – Rt Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Health, 2012–18 "Insightful and thought-provoking" – Rt Hon. Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health, 2018–21 "Brilliant" – Sir Stephen Bubb, director of Charity Futures and the Oxford Institute of Charity "A tour de force" – Niall Dickson CBE, former chief executive of The King's Fund, the General Medical Council and the NHS Confederation *** How good is the NHS, really? That is the question this book seeks to answer, as the health service emerges from the gravest crisis in its history with more money – but greater challenges – than ever before. During the pandemic, voters made extraordinary sacrifices to save the NHS from collapse. Thanks to these efforts and the dedication and bravery of the NHS workforce, hospitals were able to treat patients with coronavirus, but millions of others lost out. Now an exhausted and depleted NHS workforce faces a huge backlog. The gap between supply and demand for publicly funded healthcare has never been so wide. With record numbers waiting for treatment, the politicians' answer has been to spend ever more taxpayers' money. The question is whether throwing cash at the problem will work. Every day, millions of patients receive care that is fair, good or outstanding. In keeping with Nye Bevan's founding principles, the same treatment is available to rich and poor, free at the point of need. Public support for the concept remains overwhelming. Yet for every positive NHS experience there are negatives: care that is substandard, disjointed and arrives too late. A cult of secrecy surrounds errors and failings. Politicians on all sides dissemble and lie. This book seeks to strip away the spin and uncover the true state of the NHS: the good, the bad and the ugly. It explores an increasingly urgent question: in an era of pandemics, can the NHS provide the quality of service patients deserve?
This collection of essays explores activist performances, all connected to theater or performance training, that have changed the Americas—from Canada to the Southern Cone. Through the study of specific examples from numerous countries, the authors of this volume demonstrate a crucial, shared outlook: they affirm that ordinary people change the direction of history through performance. This project offers concrete, compelling cases that emulate the modus operandi of people like historian Howard Zinn. In the same spirit, the chapters treat marginal groups whose stories underscore the potentially unstoppable and transformative power of united, embodied voices. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of theatre, performance, art and politics.
Creatively organize your life! The Planner Book will help you design, create, an embellish the perfect planner. Forget about boring calendars and ancient date books. Nowadays planners are gorgeous, colorful works of art—one part organization, one part art journal, and two parts keepsake. Loaded with projects, how-tos, tips, and tricks The Planner Book has all the information you need to tap into your creativity, take control of your to-do list, and craft a custom planner. Featuring color photos and interviews from more than 20 creators, the book is full of ideas to spark your creativity and keep you organized. With 24 projects, from simple tricks like making your own washi tape to more ambitious projects like crafting a custom planner, you’ll soon have the best looking to-do list around. Whether you’re juggling a hectic work schedule, keeping track of a busy family, or trying to balance your class schedule, getting organized has never been this fun or this cute!
