JAY, BEN AND MAC - They are slayers who devoted their life to eradicate demons from walking among us. They train all their lives defending themselves against these dark entities but it seems not enough as they witnessed their mothers’ deaths. The aftermath crumbles the once strong bond, splitting them onto two different life paths. Forces of darkness are not fi nished with them however. The slayers are forced to rebuild their shattered life, take up the mantle once more and in doing so, hoping to become a family again, stronger than before and kill the one evil who has doomed their life from the start.
Based on the latest research from the fields of neuroscience and mind-body psychology, Acting With Passion offers a revolutionary new approach to the age-old problems of the actor: dealing with nerves, engaging the body, quieting the inner critic, auditioning, creating a character, and even playing comedy. With this step-by-step guide, actors who have struggled with 'visualization' and 'emotional recall' can learn an alternative method of accessing feelings through the release of chronic, subtle muscular tensions that connect into the brain at lightning fast speed and can actually produce emotions on cue. Written with verve and accessibility, and using practical exercises to guide the actor through each stage, Acting With Passion is the must-have text for actors seeking that magical 'state of aliveness'.
Faith Brooks is a typical teenaged pastor’s kid, until she does the unthinkable and moves in with Gabe, an edgy musician and nonbeliever, seemingly closing the door on her past forever. After Faith abandons them, the Brooks family is left to pick up the pieces, unsure if they’ll ever see her again. While coping with Faith’s unsettling desertion, each family member separately wrestles with feelings of betrayal, anger, and fear. The chaos that ensues threatens everything they have ever believed about themselves, God, and the world around them. As Faith struggles to find her way in a scary new world without a support system, her family desperately searches for the reasons why she was driven to commit such a treacherous act. In losing Faith, now the possibility looms that they might also lose their own. Losing Faith is a compelling, modern-day tale of loss, love, and the enduring power of faith, as a teenage girl escapes her reality to explore a world devoid of God’s influence, leaving her heartbroken family to wonder why.
The weight of a vanished father's legacy and the secrets of the past have forced Kyrian to carve a place among his people at the price of his own sweat and blood. Ariad is withering. The Skies seem a strange place to die of thirst, but no one can fetch the Rains against the tyrant king's will, and no one but the Creator who has vanished into legend can kill an invisible king. But there is a force at work beyond Kyrian's sight. A powerful, masterful will. Suddenly there is blood on his hands, the Skies are filled with enemies, and the only way to escape a dark end is to flee the clouds forever. But there in the Lands waits a powerful prophecy, along with a powerful weapon, and now as Ariad withers to dust all hope may rest with the one young mortal who fled his home a fugitive and must return to it a king.
The arterial pulse was a major aspect of all three major medical traditions - Western, Chinese and Indian. Galen's extant works are the only significant account of Western views surviving from ancient times. Not only does he set out his own views in great detail but he also gives a large amount of information on the views of others whose writings are lost. In the translated treatises in the present work, Galen deals with basic anatomy and physiology, classification of the types of pulses, diagnosis of and from the pulses, causal factors of clinical relevance and the very important matter of the prognostic value of the pulses. This is the first translation into a modern Western language of Galen's very substantial body of work on this subject.
Ruby is a 17 years old girl who was having a hard life because her step father was abusing her while her pregnant mom treated her bad as well and students in her collage used to tease her. she was known as 'the ketchup' girl. But she had one person to help her. Max Harrington, the popular and every girl's dream boy, Ruby's best friend since she was 3 years old. Did she have a secret crush on him? But everything changed when very beautiful Ryna showed up and started dating Max, causing Ruby to be half heart broken.She saw them making out in a party, so when she turned to run away, The bad boy Chase grabbed her and the whole school teased her. But that made her meet her future boyfriend, Luka- her hero. However, her destiny turned her down once again. She became a murderer which caused so many troubles. Who did she kill? And why? She got to fight with the life. She started dating Luka and then, Max acted weird after that. Was he jealous? If he likes Ruby, why would he date Ryna? And now... The stalker.... the black eyed stalker is her most important case. Who is he? Why does he follow her everywhere? What does he want? Is she in a trouble again? And fighting with all the jealousy and stuff, who would win her heart? Love or Hate? Death or Date?
When having it all wasn' t enough, Adrienne McQueen Louden lost everything and everyone she loved in a misguided attempt to gain more success.Homeless, penniless, and with no one to turn to, one rainy day Adrienne finds herself at a random church looking for a reason to keep moving forward when all she wants to do is sit down and never get up again. She finds a kind priest who offers her a roof over her head, a notebook, and a purple pen. This is where her story begins. In the basement of a church with a broken woman who dares to hope that she can turn her life around.The path before her is not easy. She' s given up her kids. Her husband is in prison (and it' s all her fault). She' s stolen money from everyone she' s ever loved. And on top of all that, she can' t seem to stop thinking about her former lover, who also happens to be her husband' s best friend.
Witches are not real. At least, that’s what seventeen-year-old Rory Davidson has always believed. But when tragedy forces her to the paranormal capital of the United States, everything she knows is called into question. New Orleans seems eccentric at first, but Rory soon discovers that it is more than voodoo dolls for tourists. Magic flows freely and when strange things start happening to her, she must accept the fact that witches are in fact real, and she is one of them. With the help of the gorgeous boy from school and an over-the-top shopkeeper, she may yet learn to control her power. But something Dark is brewing in the heart of the Crescent City and she doesn’t know who she can truly trust. An ancient evil and a powerful curse threaten. Now, Rory must make peace with her past because she may be the only one strong enough to save New Orleans.
Feel your best — for the rest of your life. The essential new book from bestselling health writer and trusted menopause advocate Niki Bezzant, author of This Changes Everything. In The Everything Guide, Niki brings together her decades of research and writing about food, exercise and personal health with the very latest, evidence-based expert advice in an informative, practical, easy-to-read (and always honest!) must-have manual for every woman in midlife and beyond. Niki re-frames ageing for a new generation, tackling body image struggles; mental health challenges; feeling ‘lost’ in midlife and re-connecting with ourselves during a time of hormonal transition. The book is also packed with easy-to-follow, practical advice on eating, movement, stress, energy, sleep and more. With no fads and no bullshit, this is an inspiring guide full of long-term strategies for feeling great in your body and mind. The Everything Guide really does contain everything every woman needs to feel great now and for the decades to come. Includes: Loving the skin you’re in — What’s going on in a midlife body — How to move — Changing how we think about food — But what shall I eat? — The thing about weight — Disordered eating: a midlife trap — Filling your cup: stress, energy, fatigue and mood — Sexuality, intimacy and desire — On the outside . . . aesthetic stuff — Clothing and style — On the inside: finding yourself (and finding the joy).
UNPAVED ROAD is about an Iranian woman named Niki and her real-life story about living through the Islamic Revolution in Iran. With political tension building, and the mindset of the people shifting, Niki chooses to go against the system as well as her protective family and stand up for herself. After falling for a wanted journalist, Niki decides to follow her heart as she is forced to escape the country with him in order to save their lives. This book recalls all of the action, romance, and deception that ensues on her journey. Shes determined to find a way to safety by traveling through an underground network of people across many borders. She has to quickly figure out if she can trust anybody, including the man shes with. This is a true life or death story that will keep you guessing what happens next.
Is it Fate, or is it Fortuity? Perhaps it’s Magic . . . Six stories filled with hope and heartbreak, suspense and surprises, and some chuckles. *** One story: To Chase a Lore A food-taster who steals food. His fantastical penalty. Will he survive? Lestrum is a food-taster to the wealthy Overlord’s family. Summoned for stealing food for his wife and child, he fears severe consequences. Instead, he’s blamed for a ghastly crime he didn’t commit. His punishment: exile. That is, unless he fulfills a command—an errand so ridiculous in concept that it stinks of failure from the start. How is he to secure something that existed only in folklore? Lestrum doesn’t know where to begin when he’s released outside his oppressed city. He’s mired in desperation. It wasn’t going to end well for his family and himself. Can Lestrum succeed at the impossible task and reunite with his family? *** Six stories set in a fantasy world (Sigilis Septerra) of seven continents and multiple islands. A food-taster’s impossible penalty An accidentally exposed magical secret A perplexing delusion A plotting Djinn Curses riding descending kites A lady-in-waiting and a supposed witch’s unexpected gift *** FATE & FORTUITY is a short story collection that features compelling characters, surprising plot twists, and entertaining reads. You’ll love Niki Patel’s collection if you like intriguing settings and a highly imaginative set of vignettes. Let these tales take you on an adventure. Buy Fate & Fortuity today!
Meet nine men and women whose competitive goals take them to state and county fairs between 1889 and 1930. From baking pie to polishing pigs, from sculpting butter to stitching quilts, everyone has something to prove to themselves and their communities. But in going for the blue ribbon, will nine women miss the greatest prize of all—the devoted heart of a godly man?
Heart failure is an important and ever expanding sub-speciality of cardiology. Many health care professional bodies are now developing specialist expertise in heart failure. This is true for cardiologists in training, consultant cardiologists, care of the elderly and general physicians, cardiothoracic surgeons, primary care doctors, pharmacists and specialist nurses. With advances in medical therapy, the prognosis of the condition has improved dramatically. Whereas once heart failure was a pre-terminal diagnosis, now for many it is treatable. However, some patients remain symptomatic and at high risk of death despite maximal medical therapy. These patients can benefit from a range of novel device therapies. For those who remain symptomatic despite optimal treatment cardiac transplantation remains an option. This updated book comprehensively covers all aspects necessary to manage a patient with heart failure. It gives simple, clear advice on the diagnosis, investigation and treatment options available highlighting the current evidence-base. The chapters provide concise and objective information to guide all health care professionals involved in the modern day multi-disciplinary management of the syndrome. The book is set out logically to mirror the patient journey in heart failure. An updated edition of the first practical manual of heart failure management.
Thrilling adventures in FORSAKEN didn’t end there but ravaging on in BLOODLINE. In 2002, three children became spectators to their mothers killing. Four years later, they still struggling to fi nd normalcy. Now, they have to take that thorn strewn journey together again. Evils have returned in full force, invading the slayers already chaotic life. The reappearance of a lost friend complicates matter further and making new friends is not easy either. The trio is thrown back into the killing life more than ever before, trying to uncover the truth, determining whether a friend is still a friend or have transformed into a dangerous foe. They have no choice but to put aside their differences long enough to fi nd out what life has in store for them this time around or devastatingly discover their once strong bond is too broken to be mended.
This book is an easy to understand guide to diabetes aimed at all those living with diabetes. It includes a short history of the condition, causes, symptoms, possible complications, management (both of diabetes and the associated risk factors), psychological factors and what care to expect.
The poems in this book capture the poets inclination to talk matters of decorum in all chance encounters. He resents misdemeanor of any kind. Writing poetry presents him with the opportunity to discredit misdemeanor and get satisfaction due to dearth of debate. Through poetry and other writings, hes tirelessly endeavoring to highlight and discredit misdemeanor and proffer valuable ideas about a variety of issues that affect people in general. Theres also an obvious sense and trace of spiritual conviction in the sporadic rays through the thicket of life. This poetry collection would obviously serve as a motivating tool to the reader. It contains valuable lessons about life, mostly about the dos and donts, what is right or wrong, the beauty and ugliness of life, in things and people. Conspicuous by title are poems like, Change, which talks about the inevitability of change, and Only God Knows, which tells you not to agonise about tomorrow, rather worry about the now (God will take care of tomorrow, for Hes the only one that knows what tomorrow holds for us and what will happen). After All Thats What She Would Want from Me is a poem of encouragement to help people overcome grief about a loved one who has passed on. The rays are plenty in this book. Use them to illuminate your way through the thicket of life.
Alistair D'Arcy McDermott has a great mum and a great dad who love him very much ... but aren't so keen on each other. He also has a best friend with a wicked laugh and a teacher who wears tight white trousers and likes humiliating kids. So when his mum decides that she's going on a blind date with the teacher from hell, Burke the Jerk, Al's worst nightmare has come true. And when she tells him that they're going on holiday with her new man, Al's got to do something drastic. He packs his bag of total destruction and heads off for the holiday of a lifetime ...
A new and demographically significant generation of women as young as 35 is facing perimenopause and menopause – but not like our mothers or grandmothers did. We are hungry for information and keen to talk candidly about everything: sex, mental health, self-image, alcohol, how menopause affects our stressful working lives, relationships, fertility and families – and what we can do about it. Author Niki Bezzant has more than 20 years' experience writing and speaking about health and nutrition. In this book, she shares all the latest research and advice, giving readers real information they can use on everything from recognizing and understanding common symptoms like mood changes, weight gain, low libido, erratic and heavy periods, hot flushes and insomnia, to managing mental health, sexuality and relationships, exercise and nutrition tips. She explains which natural and medical treatments actually work and how to get the best help, with a healthy side-serve of humour, calling out sexism, snake-oil and bullshit along the way. This Changes Everything includes menopause stories from well-known NZ women including Robyn Malcolm, Carol Hirschfeld and Michele A'Court, plus real talk from hundreds of NZ women, based on the author’s wide-ranging online survey and expert information from menopause specialists and doctors, to answer the questions women most want answered. This is a must-have guide to perimenopause, menopause, midlife and beyond for every woman – the symptoms, the solutions and the stuff that really works. Topics covered include: What’s happening to me? When menopause happens early Hormones 101 HRT, MHT and other treatments Hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, migraines, memory and other physical symptoms Anxiety, panic attacks, self-image and other psychological symptoms Sex, libido and relationships Health after the menopause Diet and nutrition Exercise Sleep Bloating and gut health Lifestyle changes Menopause for men: a cheat sheet Taking back the power: a menopause action plan And much more.
Grace + her dad, Davy = Team Gravy. No way is a new stepmom going to break up this team. . . . Filled with reverse Parent Trap-like pranks, The Stepmom Shake-Up is a hilarious and heartfelt look at what it means to be a family. Grace + Dad = the perfect team After Grace's mom died, she and her dad grew extra close. They have special nicknames and are always busy with new projects--like building a puppy condo for their dog, Potus--and they love learning random facts about the US presidents. Grace thinks her little family of two is perfect. Then some committee members at church suggest it's time for Dad to start dating again. And Dad agrees! Grace knows that adding a new member to the team will end in disaster. No problem! She and her best friend have a plan: Operation: Stepmom Shake-Up But what if a little shake-up is exactly what Grace's family needs?
The culmination of their story points to a fairytale ending. And why shouldn’t they have one after all they’ve been through? Gabe Scott and Faith Brooks were reunited more than a year after their relationship ended badly. In the interim, Faith had returned to her old life and was content. But there was still a part of her heart Gabe would always hold. So, when he turned up on her doorstep a transformed man, and they rekindled their relationship, she thought since they’d already been through the fire, their future looked bright. Now he’s proposed and, with marriage and the reunion of their little family, they’re excited to move on. But as they prepare for the wedding and seek to put their past behind them, it proves harder than expected. It seems the factors stacked against them during their engagement are following them into their marriage and Faith’s doubts are growing. Did they make a mistake? Was it too soon? Do they have too much baggage for this to work? The trust that had eroded between them the year they dated has barely had time to rebuild, and what is a relationship without trust? Keeping their faith strong and their marriage together is draining them of the passion that once bound them so tightly. And Faith begins to struggle to recognize the person she’s becoming. Can they keep their faith in the Lord and each other together? Amidst this turmoil, a tragic turn of events throws them into a tailspin of doubt and threatens to strip them of both their faith and their marriage. Suddenly, they’re faced with the question not of whether they’ll get their fairytale ending, but whether they’ll be together in the end at all.
Bernice Buttman is tough, crass, and hilarious, and she just might teach you a thing or two about empathy in this novel for fans of The Great Gilly Hopkins. When you're a Buttman, the label "bully" comes with the territory, and Bernice lives up to her name. But life as a bully is lonely, and if there's one thing Bernice really wants (even more than becoming a Hollywood stuntwoman), it's a true friend. After her mom skedaddles and leaves her in a new town with her aunt (who is also a real live nun), Bernice decides to mend her ways and become a model citizen. If her plan works, she just might be able to get herself to Hollywood Hills Stunt Camp! But it's hard to be kind when no one shows you kindness, so a few cheesy pranks may still be up her sleeve. . . . Get ready to laugh out loud--and maybe even shed a tear--with this fantastic new middle-grade voice!
Taking Texas is the first book in a two-part series. It is a novel about a motivated group of friends who are willing to take things to the extreme to save their country. The trials and tribulations of this group of three unfold over two decades, culminating in a series of events that hold the very existence of the country at stake. This suspenseful, politically charged thriller is both dramatic and technical. The story unfolds with a scene in 1993, with three people together watching TV. The three friendsMichael Bishop, Nikoli Borodin, and Samantha Sloanare struck by the unfolding drama of the World Trade Center parking garage bombing. They know that something has to change to keep the United States from continuing its downward slide. They all believe that it is the greatest country in the world, and they are prepared to take action to keep it that way and even improve upon it. Taking Texas can almost be seen as a case study in civics, personal accountability, and optimism.
Develop middle and high school students' ability to navigate stress using the authors' field-proven "stress-wise framework," informed by yoga and mindfulness practices"--
I made my way to his very private booth when this gorgeous young thing ran right into me. She looked up at me and said in a very drunken slur, "Hi, my name is Polly Anne, and I'm looking for a date." She giggled. I laughed and told her she'd better be careful. "You never know who is lurking in this bar waiting to hurt you," and I moved on to Bob, thinking, Damn, that could have been my chance, and Bob blew it for me. Oh well, I can always try the next one. Bob told me what he has been up to all these years--Southern California University on a scholarship, got his law degree, and became the sheriff of Pasadena County. Now it's up to me to tell him what I have been up to. Do I tell him about all the murders? No, I shall not tell him about that. I guess I need to tell him about the college days and why I am just now getting back home. So I told him, "I went to Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Cambridge in Boston and got my PhD in rocket science and trajectory, and I just got hired at NASA, working in the science labs, building the rockets for the Mars rover. I guess I'm glad Mother pushed me into going to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After all, I didn't think I was smart enough to be there, but I guess I was since I earned my PhD, but now I can't get her to shut up about it. I need to find my own place soon before she drives me nuts. God forbid I had failed--she would have killed me." Bob laughed at that and said, "Yeah, I remember how your mother was, a little crazy. My mom wanted me to be an attorney, and now look at me, ha ha, I'm a cop, and, boy, was she pissed off when I came home and told her I was in the academy, but she finally calmed down and started talking to me, and now she sees how happy I am in my job." "Ha ha, not my mom. She will never be happy unless I'm doing something more important than my dad. I swear she hates him. God only knows why. I think she wants to embarrass him at NASA, but I really don't think it bothers him. He's more proud than embarrassed. It surely backfired on her because Dad is now the cock of the walk over there at NASA, in the janitor's department. None of them can believe he has a kid that has his PhD as a rocket scientist. Dad walks around with his chest puffed out, all pleased as punch. We talked a bit more when I excused myself and told him that I have an appointment with a guy who's renting a house. Boy! I sure need to get away from my mother's house before I kill her. Ha ha." "Ten-four, William. Just don't break any laws getting there. Ha ha." "Not a chance, Bob.
A career flavor scientist who has worked with such companies as Lindt, Coca-Cola and Cadbury organizes food flavors into 160 basic ingredients, explaining how to combine flavors for countless results, in a reference that also shares practical tips and whimsical observations.
Who do you trust when you can no longer trust your own mind? Emma's life has always been a struggle, and now she's been accepted at a prestigious music school, she is determined to excel. But when the impossibly chic twins, confident Sophie and quieter Matilde, come crashing into her life - surrounding her with champagne and parties - they demand Emma's full attention. Then shy Matilde commits suicide and shockingly, her identical twin Sophie flourishes. Now odd things are happening to Emma: blackouts, waking up in strange places, bizarre dreams. Something, or someone, is consuming Emma's mind. Terrified, Emma begins to doubt everything and everyone around her, especially the beautiful Sophie...
Alistair D'Arcy McDermott has a great mum and a great dad who love him very much ... but aren't so keen on each other. He also has a best friend with a wicked laugh and a teacher who wears tight white trousers and likes humiliating kids. So when his mum decides that she's going on a blind date with the teacher from hell, Burke the Jerk, Al's worst nightmare has come true. And when she tells him that they're going on holiday with her new man, Al's got to do something drastic. He packs his bag of total destruction and heads off for the holiday of a lifetime ...
They wanted a honeymoon adventure. They found a place of nightmares. But will they both get out alive? Arriving in the Scottish highlands, Martin and Sue decide to escape their luxury hotel, heading out for a night of back-to-basics living in an abandoned shack. When a storm strikes, they find themselves stranded in the simple hut, miles from anywhere and completely isolated. As gentle bickering leads to violent arguments, Sue starts to sense they are not truly alone - especially when a deep, dark presence seems to takes hold of the pair. With no way to escape, Sue and Martin must try to hold on to their sanity as the shelter quickly becomes a prison - and their thoughts begin to turn murderous...
Niki Burnham, Terri Clark, Ellen Hopkins, and Lynda Sandoval give us four tales about the end of first love.How does anyone survive? Read on and find out.Each story showcases the writer's signature style: Niki Burnham keeps it smart and sassy; Terri Clark brings a touch of fantasy; Ellen Hopkins tells her story in verse; and no one does funny like Lynda Sandoval.For teens looking for something to get them through the pain, this is just the prescription!
Meet Georgia Millbrook, beautiful, feisty, forthright and intelligent on the cusp of adulthood, she thinks she knows it all and has an opinion to match. Born with a disability and profound mobility issues she is beyond excited when it comes to starting University and studying for her degree but she is also to find out that the most important lessons in life are not always taught within the classroom.
Valerie's life is pretty good. While she's not the most popular girl in school, she does have decent grades, great friends, and a potential boyfriend. All a girl could want. Then her mother announces that (1) she's gay, and (2) she's leaving Valerie's dad for her girlfriend. Not what Valerie envisioned for her future. And just when Valerie is getting over this bombshell, her father tells her he's gotten a new job as protocol chief for the royal family of some obscure European country. Valerie's world has come unglued. She can either stay in Virginia with her mom and her über-organized, veggie-burger-eating girlfriend, or go with her dad, leaving everything she knows for some place she's never heard of. Valerie opts to go, and quickly discovers that it was a mistake -- until she meets the prince, and all bets are off!
Three royally romantic, continuous stories in one great bind-up! In Royally Jacked, Valerie opts to move to Europe with her dad after her parents split. At first she fears she’s made a horrible mistake—until she meets Prince Georg, and all bets are off! In Spin Control, Valerie can’t believe a prince is her first real boyfriend—until he dumps her! Or he may as well have, because while they’re “taking some space,” Valerie visits her mom back in the U.S. and ends up reconnecting with her hometown crush. David might not be a prince, but can he take her mind off Georg? As Valerie learns in Do-Over, there’s no substitute for the real royal thing. Back in Schwerinborg, she’s hoping there are still some sparks flying with Georg. Things are looking good—until a ski trip to the Alps has their romance hitting some moguls. Could Val’s love life be heading for a face-plant?
Faith Brooks, prodigal daughter, has returned, attempting to put the past year of rebellion behind her. Remarkably, she’s been restored into the loving arms of her family and her old life. But past decisions have consequences—she is now a mere shell of herself—pregnant, penniless, and heartbroken. Choosing her baby’s life over Gabe, who she thought was her soulmate, was the right thing to do, yet she cannot easily relinquish her love for him. Faith must decide whether to raise her daughter or give her up, while struggling to move on without Gabe. And what is her true calling now that the hope of a musical career has also been sacrificed? She may have crossed the bridge to get back on the right path, but she can’t help looking back and wondering if Gabe will ever be part of her life again. And if the daughter they created will ever know her father. Finding Faith, the second in the Faith Brooks Series, is a story of overcoming. Faith proves what the love of family, friends, and especially God can do for one who feels hopeless and defeated. It is inspirational, thought-provoking, and evidence of the power of a faith-based life.
I made my way to his very private booth when this gorgeous young thing ran right into me. She looked up at me and said in a very drunken slur, "Hi, my name is Polly Anne, and I'm looking for a date." She giggled. I laughed and told her she'd better be careful. "You never know who is lurking in this bar waiting to hurt you," and I moved on to Bob, thinking, Damn, that could have been my chance, and Bob blew it for me. Oh well, I can always try the next one. Bob told me what he has been up to all these years--Southern California University on a scholarship, got his law degree, and became the sheriff of Pasadena County. Now it's up to me to tell him what I have been up to. Do I tell him about all the murders? No, I shall not tell him about that. I guess I need to tell him about the college days and why I am just now getting back home. So I told him, "I went to Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Cambridge in Boston and got my PhD in rocket science and trajectory, and I just got hired at NASA, working in the science labs, building the rockets for the Mars rover. I guess I'm glad Mother pushed me into going to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After all, I didn't think I was smart enough to be there, but I guess I was since I earned my PhD, but now I can't get her to shut up about it. I need to find my own place soon before she drives me nuts. God forbid I had failed--she would have killed me." Bob laughed at that and said, "Yeah, I remember how your mother was, a little crazy. My mom wanted me to be an attorney, and now look at me, ha ha, I'm a cop, and, boy, was she pissed off when I came home and told her I was in the academy, but she finally calmed down and started talking to me, and now she sees how happy I am in my job." "Ha ha, not my mom. She will never be happy unless I'm doing something more important than my dad. I swear she hates him. God only knows why. I think she wants to embarrass him at NASA, but I really don't think it bothers him. He's more proud than embarrassed. It surely backfired on her because Dad is now the cock of the walk over there at NASA, in the janitor's department. None of them can believe he has a kid that has his PhD as a rocket scientist. Dad walks around with his chest puffed out, all pleased as punch. We talked a bit more when I excused myself and told him that I have an appointment with a guy who's renting a house. Boy! I sure need to get away from my mother's house before I kill her. Ha ha." "Ten-four, William. Just don't break any laws getting there. Ha ha." "Not a chance, Bob.
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