For fans of Andrew Smith and Frank Portman and the movies Election and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off comes a hilarious and satirical novel about the highs and (very low) lows of the electoral process, proving that the popular vote is the one that matters most. Stacey Wynn was the clear front-runner for Lincoln High student council president. But then French-Canadian transfer student Julia Romero entered the race…and put the moves on Stacey’s best friend/campaign adviser, Brian. Stacey also didn’t count on Tony Guo, resident stoner, whose sole focus is on removing the school’s ban of his favorite chocolate milk, becoming the voice of the little guy, thanks to a freshman political “mastermind” with a blue Mohawk. Three candidates, three platforms, and a whirlwind of social media, gaffes, high school drama, and protests make for a ridiculously hilarious political circus that just may hold some poignant truth somewhere in the mix.
More than 25 muscians who first came to prominence during the 1950s are the subject of this collection of interviews. The author's purpose has been to help preserve the oral history of a great American artform, and this book reveals that jazz musicians who can 'tell a story' with their horn when improvising can be just as articulate in conversation.
The purpose of the book is to show you how to acquire the 'psychological muscle' to cope with the vicissitudes of life in such a way that virtually nothing can floor you. No, we are not aiming at making you insensitive, or to kid you that pain doesn't exist. In all probability you will, from time to time, continue to experience disappointments and frustrations and suffer the pain of grief, sadness and sorrow as everyone else. The world is certainly no rose garden. However, with the right mental attitude you can take most of the sting out of the pain, when occasionally some personal misfortune knocks off your perch, or life give you a tough time. The book will help you develop a way of thinking about yourself and the worlds around you that, if you work at it, you will be able to cope more effectively with your life when the going gets tougher than you would have otherwise thought possible.
No.1 – Players always come first No.2 – We look to the future No.3 – We never leave anyone behind No.4 – We place others before ourselves No.5 – We keep our promises Five women have come together with one goal, one dream. Coming from very different backgrounds in life they have to work together as a team if they want to do what no one from Scotland has ever done before. To win the Homeless World Cup, and bring the trophy home. A joyful story of community and teamwork, building connections between each other and homelessness. Written with the Dundee Women's Street Soccer Team, Robbie Gordon and Jack Nurse's Same Team - A Street Soccer Story is an uplifting whirlwind through the highs and lows of homeless football. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, in December 2023.
`The text is clear and easy to follow with vivid sessional excerpts that illustrate the theoretical dialogue' - International Review of Psychiatry `The publication proves to contain much instructive and practice-oriented material' - Nursing Standard Stress Counselling is a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of the Rational Emotive Behaviour approach applied to stress counselling and psychotherapy. Albert Ellis pioneered Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), which has since been adopted internationally. This approach enables the clients to embark on a course of effective counselling which has a clear beginning and end. This book discusses techniques and solutions to common problems and also provides guidance on conducting group work. Its comprehensive coverage includes additional material on techniques such as skills training, relaxation methods, hypnosis and biofeedback.
Do you ever lie in bed that extra half hour when there are things you have to get done? Put off applying for that ideal job, and then find the deadline's passed? You have been in the comfort trap. Although you save effort in the short term, you know that the big rewards call for more initiative. If you wish you were more dynamic and creative you need to break out of the trap. Windy Dryden and Jack Gordon have inspired thousands with their no-nonsense motivation. Read this book and start now!
Haven't you ever wanted to take more control of your life? Wouldn't you be happier if you could be free of jealousy, anger and frustration? Emotional problems don't have to spoil your life, because you can get rid of the ideas which hold you back. This book will teach you how to understand your feelings, and you'll see that you don't have to feel bad about anything. Windy Dryden and Jack Gordon explain the rational approach, which will allow you to choose a better life and think yourself happy!
Jack Parlett gives a timely and informative exploration of Britain and the European Union, showing how the referendum of 2016 is steeped in history and philosophy. With references as wide ranging as Thomas Hobbes, Jean Bodin, and Shakespeare, as well as contemporary scholars and commentators, Parlett delves deep into the concept of Brexit, considering sovereignty and democracy in the wake of the Leave vote. With contributions from Justin Champion, Simon Glendinning, Daniel Hannan, Tom Kremer, Laura Sandys, Sir Roger Scruton and Adam Zamoyski, whose How to: Academy debate on 13th June 2016 at Conway Hall, Westminster, was the inspiration for this book. How to: Brexit is an essential guide with a measured perspective on both the Leave and Remain campaigns, taking us further into what the future for the UK will be outside of the EU.
Jack Collier thought he could have a quiet life. He thought he could do what he wanted without worrying about anyone else. He was wrong.This chapter of his personal Hell started when an erogenous, cross addicted waif rang his door-bell. He made the mistake of allowing her into his apartment. Jack Collier made the even bigger mistake of allowing Gemma to stay with him.After that things went downhill fast.
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