Hunting Life

"Asylum-seeker"; "refugee". All the major British political parties have brought these words to the top of the political agenda. Some newspapers shout about the swarms of refugees arriving on our shores; others criticize our government's lack of humanitarian principles. But what do we know about the refugees themselves what it means to leave your home, your family, your past? Author Rose George has travelled to Liberia and Ivory Coast and also met refugees in Britain to discover what really happens when you are uprooted by war, greed, and guns.

Connie Ragen Green has experienced more in life than most have been exposed to during one lifetime. In Essays at the Intersection of Hope and Synchronicity, she bares her soul and shares the stories, people, and situations that have been and continue to be the fabric of her life Keep an open heart, mind, and soul as you immerse yourself in these pages...

Eleven-year-old Jaden is adopted, and he knows he’s an "epic fail". That’s why his family is traveling to Kazakhstan to adopt a new baby - to replace him, he’s sure. And he gets it. He is incapable of stopping his stealing, hoarding, lighting fires, aggressive running, and obsession with electricity. He knows his parents love him, but he feels...nothing. But when they get to Kazakhstan, it turns out the infant they’ve travelled for has already been adopted, and literally within minutes are faced with having to choose from six other babies.

Horrid Henry slugs it out with brother Perfect Peter over who uses the remote control, then he stays in a haunted house and gets a nasty shock. He finds out where the X is going to be on the map in the school treasure hunt, and finally makes a memorable appearance as a TV star.

Alexie Linn is intrigued by Mary Linn’s hobby. What moves a teenager to scout graveyards for other’s lost ancestors? Is she a ghoul? A vampire? A witch in a secret coven? What is she really in search of? Blood? Ghosts? Magic? Or is it her own bloodline? Her father’s secret past that Joan has mentioned? Or is graveyard hunting simply Mary Linn’s way of escaping from the trials and tribulations of being a teenager? So many options…

Bianca Hunt has hosted TV shows, rocked runways, given multiple TEDx talks and founded a talent agency - all before her mid-twenties. But while her ambition was to take centre stage in her own life, limiting expectations hadn't always given Bianca top billing in her own story.

Jax has something to prove. After trying out for the basketball team, he and his friend Nic don’t make the final cut. Sure, Jax might be the shortest kid in the seventh grade, and Nic might not have a lot of confidence, but they’ve got skills. Luke is the tallest kid in the seventh grade. He’s not bad at basketball, but he didn’t even try out for the team. Instead, Luke’s an aspiring actor and auditioned for the school play. Unfortunately, he didn’t get cast. Jax and Luke decide to take matters into their own hands.

In the midst of a mysterious environmental crisis, as London is submerged below flood waters, a woman gives birth to her first child, Z. Days later the family are forced to leave their home in search of safety. As they move from place to place, shelter to shelter, their journey traces both fear and wonder as Z's small fists grasp at the things he sees, as he grows and stretches, thriving and content against all the odds.

In the picture-perfect town of Cranberry Falls, where twinkling lights and holiday cheer reign supreme, Samantha “Sam” Parker would rather swing a hammer than hang a wreath. After being left at the altar during what should have been the perfect Christmas wedding, she's sworn off anything resembling holiday spirit. But when Noel Wagoner arrives in town with his adorable six-year-old niece Holly and their golden retriever puppy, the walls Sam has built around her heart begin to crack. Still grieving the loss of Holly's parents and determined to give his niece a magical Christmas, Noel ...

I feel like one of the Smothers Brothers. Mom AND Dad always like my brother best. He was always the competent one and I was a baby and by definition incompetent. I was told he had better grades than I did . . .but he didn't. I had a good year once . . . it took my brother getting a divorce for me to be elevated to an exalted state where I could do no wrong. But that ended when my mother learned that my wife was away during a Jewish holiday meditating. I had hair no longer than a finger but was told I had long hair. I was told to eat what was on my plate but then was told I was eating too ...

Stoicism offers rationally grounded, proven psychological techniques for the gradual development of consistent self-mastery, and emotional detachment from those elements of the human condition that tend to cause the most pervasive and unsettling forms of fear, anxiety, and avoidable disquiet. In the essays in A Life Worth Living, William Ferraiolo examines what it means to incorporate Stoicism into 21st century life, adapting classical Stoic philosophy for the modern day.

Scavenger Hunt invites the listener to join in the search for all the items the Rainbow Kids believe will make for a fun-filled day. While no one finds everything, roaming over the neighborhood and scurrying through the house provides a unique experience for each kid. Gathering together at the end of the day provides each one with an opportunity to lay out their treasure and talk about their quest. As usual, the story concludes with the Rainless Rainbow and Sunny Sun reinforcing their day with a brilliant display of colors.

Hugo Hunter, a would-be champion who never quite made it, is on his last legs. Thirty-seven years old, soft around the middle, and broke, he’s plummeted from his glory days of title fights to small-time bouts against brawlers and punks. Watching ringside for nearly twenty years has been Mark Westerly, a sportswriter who has struggled to keep a professional distance from the man whose life and career have become enmeshed with his own tumultuous trajectory.

How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduate faces. Now newly revised and updated, Lindsey Pollak's Getting from College to Career is the definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need to succeed in the job search, offering action-oriented tips and strategies ranging from the simple to the expert.

Previously published as A Cross Country Romance. Athena Romano is an independent woman who is at a crossroad in her life. She has writer’s block, her travel business is down, and her daughter, Aria, is leaving the nest. When she visits Texas with Aria, she finds the inspiration she needs to write again, and she rediscovers her love of horses. But Athena’s patience is put to the test by Troy, a Texas rancher and independent contractor who questions Athena’s choices and pushes her out of her comfort zone. Adversity eventually turns to attraction for the pair, but there are too many ...

Wisdom River: Meditations on Fly Fishing and Life Midstream is a collection of stories, poetry, photos, art, recipes, and jokes that celebrate the wonders of fly fishing and the wisdom that can be gained from spending time on the river. Contributors from Montana, Alberta, and Nova Scotia each bring a unique perspective and voice as they share adventures and memories from times they have spent riverside and midstream.

Life after a felony is about breaking out of the pattern of recidivism. Recidivism refers to a person's relapse into criminal behavior, often after the person receives sanctions or undergoes intervention for a previous crime. Without applying a new way of thinking you might fall back into that same pattern. Recedemption is all about the creative ideas one could incorporate into a brand new life. The life you truly deserve.

Change your work - change your life! Does the thought of going to work fill you with dread or excitement? Work Quilting is all about using every one of your unique talents and skills to turn your dreams into reality. The work you do should be one that supplies you with a lifestyle of financial freedom, flexibility, and fun! The world of work is changing!

It is in your ability to influence others by spreading your own sense of joy and happiness that is going to help you obtain true happiness for yourself. Having money and material possessions are good and necessary, you need a certain amount of wealth to go after what you want in life, but ultimately, that is not where you are going find your spiritual fulfilment.

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, where the ancient craft of tanning wildlife hides is kept alive, yet seamlessly weaves into the tapestry of modern techniques. Introducing "The Artisan's Guide to Tanning Wildlife Hides" – an eBook that serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to master the timeless art of hide tanning. Are you an avid craftsman, a curious hobbyist, or simply intrigued by the sustainable practice of turning raw skins into beautiful, functional items? This literary journey is designed to guide you through every stage of the hide-tanning ...