The Next Better Place

Author : Michael C. Keith Ph.D.
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781565128798

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The Next Better Place by Michael C. Keith Ph.D. Pdf

In 1959, at the age of eleven, Michael Keith left a relatively stable life with his mother and sisters in Albany, New York, and surreptitiously set off for California with his irresponsible alcoholic father. For the rest of Michael's childhood, the two crisscrossed America, perpetually en route to someplace else. His memoir, told in the fresh, funny, world-wise voice of the young boy he once was, describes their bizarre encounters hitchhiking the nation's highways. In the rundown rooming houses and homeless missions where they hole up as Michael's father works odd jobs to make enough money for them to move on, or in the AA meetings they attend in every city for a decent doughnut, we glimpse a different America. Pushed onward by Michael's unceasing thirst for new adventures and his father's dreams of the next better place, the careworn twosome live far outside convention. But despite their peculiar, often dysfunctional life, there is real love between this father and son, and they share the glorious freedom of the peripatetic life. That such happiness exists in a lonely marginal universe doesn't overshadow the fact that a Greyhound bus is the closest Michael comes to experiencing the idea of home. THE NEXT BETTER PLACE explores the fine line between wanderlust and compulsion, between running away and arriving, and leaves us with the understanding that the journey is often more powerful than the destination.

Author : Duane Murray
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781649360045

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Better Place by Duane Murray Pdf

This sidekick misses his superhero... After hearing that his grandfather has gone to a “better place,” a boy sets off on a grand adventure to find him, dressed as his favourite comic book character. Dylan just moved to a new house, with no friends, and a mother who doesn’t have time for him. Luckily, he has his grandad. Together, they are Red Rocket and Kid Cosmo, who save the world from evil every day with the power of imagination! But one day, Dylan learns that his grandad is suddenly gone… to a “better place.” Now, Kid Cosmo will have to save the day, all by himself. Debut author Duane Murray joins artist Shawn Daley (Samurai Grandpa) for a touching story about family, grief, change, and growth.

Author : Mark A. Roeder
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595171761

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A Better Place by Mark A. Roeder Pdf

Author : Michael C. Bush
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781523095094

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A Great Place to Work For All by Michael C. Bush Pdf

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword A Better View of Motivation -- Introduction A Great Place to Work For All -- PART ONE Better for Business -- Chapter 1 More Revenue, More Profit -- Chapter 2 A New Business Frontier -- Chapter 3 How to Succeed in the New Business Frontier -- Chapter 4 Maximizing Human Potential Accelerates Performance -- PART TWO Better for People, Better for the World -- Chapter 5 When the Workplace Works For Everyone -- Chapter 6 Better Business for a Better World -- PART THREE The For All Leadership Call -- Chapter 7 Leading to a Great Place to Work For All -- Chapter 8 The For All Rocket Ship -- Notes -- Thanks -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z -- About Us -- Authors

Author : Frank Martela, PhD
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780062942791

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A Wonderful Life by Frank Martela, PhD Pdf

In a series of essays that explore the notion of what brings significance to our existences, clarifying why we have this longing beyond the present moment and an insatiable dissatisfaction with where we are, scholar Frank Martela tackles the subject of finding meaning in life. With beautiful decorative elements and an engaging design, the book approaches its subject in a readily digestible form. It grapples with some of life’s most pressing questions, like "Is happiness a worthy goal?" and "What is the foundation for meaning in a secular society?" and "Is life an existential void?" yet Martela answers these questions and more in a relaxed, conversational tone and with a wry sense of humor, placing some of life’s greatest philosophical concerns and quandaries into a modern-day context. Martela quickly and concisely gets to the heart of the matter: your place in the world and how to find meaning in life as countless thinkers and philosophers have done before, yet the emphasis here is on what we do with the life we have and how we can make it more meaningful. Part prescriptive and part armchair philosophy book, A Wonderful Life is accessible to everyone, from the well-read scholar to the apprentice as well as anyone curious about how to extract the greatest meaning and sense of purpose from their existence.

Author : Jennifer Weiner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781451617764

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The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner Pdf

Believing she is realizing her dreams when her sitcom is bought, television writer Ruth Saunders finds her happiness threatened by demanding actors and executives as well as an unrequited crush and her grandmother's upcoming wedding.

Author : Arthur Rathburn
Publisher : Fort Dane Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780977951611

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To A Better Place by Arthur Rathburn Pdf

To A Better Place is a historical novel based on the life of John Rathbone. John came ashore in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1654. Despite his being the wrong religion, relatively poor, and unable to read and write he became a well-off leader of The Colony of Rhode Island after he moved to Block Island. This is a story of the impact one, relatively unknown man, had on making America the strong country it was to become. It is a very well research book.

Author : Myquillyn Smith
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780310337911

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The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith Pdf

Create the home--and life--you've always wanted with the help of popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) as she helps you free yourself to take risks and find beauty in imperfection. Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality--especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with kids, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people--and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests and everything to do with making peace with the natural imperfection and joy of daily living. Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes and countless seasons of life, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home, and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style--without breaking the bank. Full of simple steps, practical advice, and beautiful, full-color photos, The Nesting Place gives you the tools you need to: Cultivate a home that works for you and your family Transform your home into a place that's inviting and warm for family and friends Discover your own personal style There is beauty in embracing the lived-in, loved-on, and just-about-used-up aspects of our homes and our daily lives--let Myquillyn show you how. Praise for The Nesting Place: "This book made me look at every room in my house differently, with a new lens of creativity and beauty and possibility. It inspired me to reclaim my home as sacred space, ripe with opportunities to celebrate and create memories and moments." --Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect and I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet "This highly personal account about embracing imperfection and finding contentment in your home is like sitting down with a good friend and talking about the stuff that really matters. The Nesting Place is full of approachable ideas, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart." --Sherry Petersik, home blogger; bestselling author of Young House Love

Author : Warren Hanson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Heaven
ISBN : 0859536343

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The Next Place by Warren Hanson Pdf

Attempting to tackle the subject of death with sensitivity, this book is a journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind.

Author : Michael C. Keith
Publisher : Fusion Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Children of alcoholics
ISBN : 1904132456

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The Next Better Place by Michael C. Keith Pdf

'Don't drink! Bars are no place for a child. He needs to have a bath and his clothes and underwear need to be washed. School is important. If there's a problem, just bring him back. Okay?' Despite his mother's stern warnings, 11-year-old Michael and his dad ditch Albany and start hitchhiking out West. Michael spends the rest of his childhood criss-crossing America with his alcoholic father, rarely attending class, surviving on shoplifted sardines and sugared bread, sleeping in rundown rooming houses and rousing his soused dad from seedy bars; always moving on to the next two-bit town. There is love between father and son and a shared passion for the open road, but this lonely, marginal existence is no place for a young boy. Told in the world-wise voice of the boy he once was, Michael Keith's memoir is unsentimental and funny. It explores the fine line between wanderlust and compulsion, between running away and arriving, and demonstrates that the longing for the 'next better place' is often more powerful than the arrival.

Author : Robert M. Murphy
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781935149088

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No Better Place to Die by Robert M. Murphy Pdf

The you-are-there story of one of the most ferocious small-unit combats in US history . . .As part of the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, three airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sew confusion in the German rear and prevent panzer reinforcements from reaching the beaches. In the dark early hours of D-Day, this confusion was achieved well enough, as nearly every airborne unit missed its drop zone, creating a kaleidoscope of small-unit combat. Fortunately for the Allies, the 505th Regimental Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division hit on or near its drop zone. Its task was to seize the vital crossroads of Ste M?re Eglise, and to hold the bridge over the Merderet River at nearby La Fi?re. Benefiting from dynamic battlefield leadership, the paratroopers reached the bridge, only to be met by wave after wave of German tanks and infantry desperate to force the crossing.Reinforced by glider troops, who suffered terribly in their landings from the now-alert Germans, the 505th not only held the vital bridge for three days but launched a counterattack in the teeth of enemy fire to secure their objective once and for all, albeit at gruesome cost. In No Better Place to Die, Robert M. Murphy provides an objective narrative of countless acts of heroism, almost breathtaking in its "you are there" detail. No World War II veteran is better known in 82nd Airborne circles than Robert M. ("Bob") Murphy. A Pathfinder and member of A Company, 505th PIR, Bob was wounded three times in action, and made all four combat jumps with his regiment, fighting in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and Holland. He was decorated for valor for his role at La Fi?re, and is a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. After the war, he was instrumental in establishing the 505th RCT Association.A selection of the Military Book Club

Author : Peggy Gavan
Publisher : Troll Communications
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0816763437

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365 Ways You Can Make the World a Better Place in the New Millennium by Peggy Gavan Pdf

Kids tell us how they would make the world a better place in the new millennium.

Author : New York (State). Legislature. Senate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1252 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Government publications
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU08234159

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Documents of the Senate of the State of New York by New York (State). Legislature. Senate Pdf

Author : Maude Barlow
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781773059341

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Still Hopeful by Maude Barlow Pdf

“Canada’s best-known voice of dissent.” — CBC “It’s time we listened to the Maude Barlows of the world.” — CNN In this timely book, Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that she has learned from a lifetime of activism. She has been a linchpin in three major movements in her life: second-wave feminism, the battle against free trade and globalization, and the global fight for water justice. From each of these she draws her lessons of hope, emphasizing that effective activism is not really about the goal, rather it is about building a movement and finding like-minded people to carry the load with you. Barlow knows firsthand how hard fighting for change can be. But she also knows that change does happen and that hope is the essential ingredient.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Literature
ISBN : CUB:U183015756828

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Fraser's Magazine by Anonim Pdf