Miley Cyrus first shot to fame at a young age playing Hannah Montana but she has long-since said goodbye to her good girl image, and is now best known for pushing the boundaries - both on and off stage. This biography tells of Miley's extraordinary upbringing; what it was like growing up with Billy Ray Cyrus as her dad and how she coped with being a multi-millionaire by the time she was 15. It tells of her ups and downs, her relationship breakups and her difficult search for friends who wouldn't betray her. From childhood all Miley wanted to do was perform, whether that be singing or acting. She has had to fight to get where she is today and has had to face many battles over the years: she was bullied relentlessly at school; she lost the person she was closest to in the world and she has had to deal with a stalker who thinks he is married to her. Fortunately, Miley shares a tight bond with her siblings, who share her love of music, and she enjoys spending family time with them and her parents whenever she can. Find out why she will never regret her controversial MTV VMA performance with Robin Thicke and how she felt as she performed her Bangerz tour around the world in this in-depth biography written by one of Miley's biggest Smilers.
Sophie Swanson loves playing basketball with her friends. But when she is paralyzed after surgery, she thinks her game is over. Stuck in a little purple wheelchair, there's no way Sophie could ever play again. That's when a game at the local mall introduces Sophie to wheelchair basketball! Sophie makes some new friends along the way and realizes that the old saying is absolutely true: You can do anything you put your mind to!
Employing a generational analysis, this book offers an original approach to the study of Higher Education and documents the changing nature of the relationship between academics and students. Examining wider issues of culture and socialisation, this is a timely contribution to current debates about the University around higher education.
Eventide is an evocative YA historical fantasy thriller by debut author Sarah Goodman, for fans of Jennifer Donnelly and Libba Bray. A BEA YA Buzz Pick A SIBA Fall Okra Pick A Once Upon a Book Club Subscription Box Selection MADNESS, SECRETS, AND LIES Wheeler, Arkansas, 1907 When their father descends into madness after the death of their mother, Verity Pruitt and her little sister Lilah find themselves on an orphan train to rural Arkansas. In Wheeler, eleven-year-old Lilah is quickly adopted, but seventeen-year-old Verity is not. Desperate to stay close to her sister, Verity indentures herself as a farmhand. But even charming farm boy Abel Atchley can’t completely distract her from the sense that something is not quite right in this little town. Strange local superstitions abound, especially about the eerie old well at the center of the forest. The woods play tricks, unleashing heavy fog and bone-chilling cold...and sometimes visions of things that aren’t there. But for Verity, perhaps most unsettling of all is the revelation that her own parents have a scandalous history in this very town. And as she tries to unearth the past, sinister secrets come with it—secrets that someone will go to violent lengths to protect.... A haunting tale of long-buried secrets, small-town scandal, and single-minded vengeance by talented debut novelist Sarah Goodman. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Miley Cyrus first shot to fame at a young age playing Hannah Montana, but she has long-since said goodbye to her good girl image, and is now best known for pushing the boundaries - both on and off stage. She Can't Stop tells of Miley's extraordinary upbringing; what it was like growing up with Billy Ray Cyrus as her dad and how she coped with being a multi-millionaire by the time she was fifteen. It tells of her ups and downs, her relationship troubles and her difficult search for friends who wouldn't betray her.From childhood all Miley wanted to do was perform, whether that be singing or acting. She has had to fight to get where she is today and has faced many battles over the years: she was bullied relentlessly at school, she lost the person she was closest to in the world and she has had to deal with a stalker who thinks he is married to her. Fortunately, Miley shares a tight bond with her siblings, who share her love of music, and she enjoys spending family time with them and her parents whenever she can.In this scintillating biography, written by one of Miley's biggest Smilers, you will find out why she will never regret her controversial MTV VMA performance with Robin Thicke and how she felt as she performed her Bangerz tour around the world.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck and Get Your Sh*t Together comes more straight talk about how to stand up for who you are and what you really want, need, and deserve -- showing when it's okay to be selfish, why it's pointless to be perfect, and how to be "difficult." Being yourself should be easy, yet too many of us struggle to live on other people's terms instead of our own. Rather than feeling large and in charge, we feel little and belittled. Sound familiar? Bestselling "anti-guru" Sarah Knight has three simple words for you: YOU DO YOU. It's time to start putting your happiness first -- and stop letting other people tell you what to do, how to do it, or why it can't be done. And don't panic! You can do it without losing friends and alienating people. Knight delivers her trademark no-bullsh*t advice about: The Tyranny of "Just Because" The social contract and how to amend it Turning "flaws" into strengths -- aka "mental redecorating" Why it's not your job to be nice Letting your freak flag fly How to take risks, silence the doubters, and prove the haters wrong Praise for Sarah Knight: "Genius." -- Cosmopolitan "Self-help to swear by." -- The Boston Globe "Hilarious... truly practical." -- Booklist
Say no without being an a**hole and save yourself from burnout with "pep talks and sage advice" from the New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck (HelloGiggles). Are you burnt out from taking on more than you can handle or accepting less than you deserve? Tired of giving in instead of sticking up for yourself? Sick of saying yes all the time? You're gonna love F*CK NO! No is an acceptable answer, and it's time to start using it. Whether you're a People-Pleaser, Overachiever, Pushover, or have serious FOMO, bestselling "anti-guru" Sarah Knight helps you say what you really mean without being really mean—or burning out for fear of missing out. Life is so much better when you say no with confidence—and without guilt, fear, or regret. F*ck No! delivers practical strategies that give you the power to decline, and concrete examples that put the words right into your mouth. You'll discover: • The joy of no • No-Tips for all occasions • How to set boundaries • Fill-in-the-blank F*ckNotes • The No-and-Switch, the Power No—and how to take no for an answer yourself • And much more! Praise for Sarah Knight and the No F*cks Given Guides "Self-help to swear by." —Boston Globe "Genius." —Vogue "Hilarious, irreverent, and no-nonsense." —Bustle
In the fall of 1926, a crime wave in Marshall's Bayou sparks talk of pirate ghosts. Police Chief Dassas Cormier knows the thieves are flesh and blood, but he isn't too worried until one of Marshall's Bayou's residents is found dead in his own home. Surprisingly, the thieves are indeed pirates—more or less—and they manage to capture Dassas. The leader of the band, Sid, carries a knife she doesn't hesitate use. Can Dassas survive captivity while piecing together the murder? And can he manage not to fall for the pack of vagabonds with hard-luck stories?
Mom isn't feeling well, but getting sick isn't always an option when you have little (and big) ones to care for. Good thing Moms are experts at putting other peoples needs before their own.
Glamour, Intrigen und Leidenschaft in Hollywood Aria Rose weiß es besser, als einem weiteren Hollywood-Frauenschwarm mit eindeutigem Ruf zu vertrauen. Zudem ist er ihr Boss, und als Schauspielerin muss sie professionell bleiben. Sie sollte sich von dem CEO der Filmproduktionsfirma fernhalten, aber der gut aussehende Ben verspricht ihr alles, wovon sie je geträumt hat: die Welt, sogar sein Herz - und riskiert dabei seinen Schwur, nie wieder eine Frau so nah an sich heranzulassen. Doch dann zerstört er alles ... "Prickelnd, romantisch und soo unterhaltsam!" LAUREN BLAKELY, NEW-YORK-TIMES-BESTSELLER-Autorin Auftakt der L.A. LOVE-Reihe von Bestseller-Autorin Sarah Robinson
Sorry Luci..." Grace gulped wanting to stran-gle Luci, but can't. She better watch it, can't rock the boat, Sam will kill her. "Where will you go, will you open your own office?" "I haven't made any decisions yet. I do have several tempting offers, "What about your firend here, Luci?" "Grace, are you interrogating me?" "No why would I do that?" "At the moment I don't know, I'm sure time will tell." Sure enough time...was standing in the corner, she wanted to run or die. He had a beautiful woman dangling on his arm. Didn't he always, probably his wife? He walked over, leaving the woman behind. "Hello Lu, it's been a long time. God...you're gor-geous, sexy as hell and all grown up," oh boy do they have an audience, especially a grinning Uncle Joe. "Yes it has, apparently not enough or far enough away. Thank you for the compliment, yes I have grown up!" she snapped at him. How can he talk like this to her with that woman here? Oh yes, he's Storm Hollis...
Kate called Security to make sure Heidi left the Estate peacefully. She might try to destroy her guest house then she'd have to destroy her. "Kate, I'll go," Hart stated wanting to keep an eye on the tramp. "You will do no such thing! Its best you're not alone with her, she's liable to yell rape! The help has moved you and Glenn in here for time being. You can have Study #2 here as your office." "Kate...I can't do that," he groaned. Prude spoke up, "Mr. Stoneridge if you're worri-ed we're trying to trap you, forget it. I don't need or want you or your money. I happen to have more than you! Glenn the poor kid is sound asleep in my room. Tonight he stays tomorrow make your own damn arrangements! Good-night Katy-Dee, I love you," away she went. Hart stared after her, "Who the hell is that torn-ado? Guess she told me off, huh? Is she rich?" "Yesss...she told you off, huh! Yes she's rich! You'd be shocked if you knew who that tornado is!" "Are you telling me?" "Nooo...
In one way or another, we all carry trauma. It can manifest as anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, over-eating, under-eating, addiction, depression, confusion, people-pleasing, under-earning, low mood, negative thinking, social anxiety, anger, brain fog and more. Traumas, big or ‘little’, leave us trapped in cycles of dysfunctional behaviours, negative thoughts and difficult feelings. Yet many people are unaware they’re stuck in old reactions and patterns that stem from their past traumas. Many of us are wary of the word and push it away instead of moving towards it and learning how to break free. Dr Sarah Woodhouse is a Research Psychologist who specialises in trauma and is passionate about helping people face this word and their past. In You’re Not Broken she teaches you what a trauma is (it’s probably not what you think), and how to recognise when, why and how your past is holding you back. She gently explains the pitfalls of ignoring awkward, upsetting episodes and how true freedom comes from looking back at your past with honesty. Then, sharing the latest research-based techniques and her own personal experience, she guides you towards breaking the trauma loop, reawakening your true self and reclaiming your future.
As fleeting as our emotions and thoughts are in today's society, we all could use something to read that's as relatable. Within these pages are writings and poems that match some of today's most common emotions and thoughts.
Private Health insurance is currently at its highest level in Britain since the introduction of the National Health Service. Approximately one in seven of the population has some form of health cover. It is often claimed that the growth in private health insurance is due to the 'underfunding' of the NHS. This important book sheds new light on this controversial issue and examines the reasons why people take out private health insurance when the National Health Service is available." "Drawing on empirical evidence from a unique study carried out in the affluent South East of England, the authors address a number of neglected questions such as when and why do subscribers make use of their subscriptions, and what do they think of private health care compared to the care received from the NHS? Using in-depth interviews with those who hold private health policies and those who do not, the authors go on to examine the claim that private health insurance automatically leads to a greater 'choice' of health care. The book concludes with a chapter on the resulting sociological and policy implications particularly in the light of recent NHS reforms. As privatization remains high on the health policy agenda, this book makes a timely contribution to the on-going debate." "Written in a clear accessible style, Going Private will appeal to health researchers and policymakers alike."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Clay's mouth dropped open his eyes bulged for there was perfection.She greeted them, "Hello, you must be our gen-erous host the Van-der-Hills. Thank you for having us.""Hello, you must be Gina yes we're your host. This is my Son Clay. Where's Dino?""In the cock-pit, flew the plane in with Santo. He's having a ball, can't bear to leave his love the cock-pit," she's making small talk, but all true. Her brother loves planes."I thought he was into mining?" Clay Sr. said being confused."He is among other things. We both love to fly, have our Pilots License, like Gem Stones, we have bus-iness degrees. I'm also, a C.P.A., Dino a Geologist," she winked at Clay Sr. "Clay Jr., why are you meeting us when it's a gorgeous day out there to have fun?""Thought I may be needed among other things," he jested at her. "I do have friends waiting for a tennis game. Do you and Dino play? You're welcome to join us," he invited, his father raised an eyebrow
In this wickedly funny and irreverent memoir, Chelsea Lately writer and comedian Sarah Colonna opens up about love, life, and pursuing her dreams . . . and then screwing it all up. Sarah believes we all struggle to grow up. Sometimes we want to have fun, not take things too seriously, and have that fourth margarita. Other times we would like to get married, stay in, order Chinese food, and have a responsible, secure life. From her formative years in small-town Arkansas to a later career of dates, drinks, and questionable day jobs, Colonna attempts to reconcile her responsible side with her fun-loving side. Sometimes this pans out, and sometimes she finds herself in Mexico handing out her phone number to anyone who calls her pretty. She moves to Los Angeles to pursue acting, but for years is forced to hone her bartending skills; she wants a serious boyfriend, but won’t give up nights at the bar with her friends. She tries to behave like an adult, but can’t seem to stop acting like a frat boy. In the end, she discovers that there doesn’t have to be just one or the other. And if there’s one thing Colonna has learned from her many missteps, it’s that hindsight is always 100 proof. Includes a Foreword by Chelsea Handler
You can take down an individual, you can take down an organization, but you can't destroy a movement." Paul Watson Captain Paul Watson, honored with the Jules Verne Award for his environmental activism in 2012, is a fighter with a clear mission: to protect the world's oceans from illegal exploitation and environmental destruction. "If the oceans die, we die." For decades, Paul Watson has risked his life for the conservation and well-being of marine life. At the age of 27, he founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 1978, the Sea Shepherd became the first ship of the now world-famous fleet with the Jolly Roger flag, modified with a trident and shepherd's crook. In a new expanded edition, including a second interview and numerous extraordinary images from the Sea Shepherd archives, Watson vividly recounts the exciting stages of his unique life, opening up an exclusive insight into his highly politicized arrest in Frankfurt in 2012 and his adventurous escape that sent him on a nerve-wracking journey filled with storms and obstacles.
Not quite twenty-years old, Sarah Morgan began her diary in January 1862, nine months after the start of the Civil War. She writes of her many brothers, the turmoil of the devasted South and events of the war. For the first time, the entire diary has been published unabridged.
How do people in poverty and homelessness change their lives and get back on their feet? Homeless shelters across the world play a huge role in this process. Many of them are religious, but there is a lot of diversity in faith-based non-profits that assist people affected by poverty and homelessness. In this timely book, the authors look at three homeless shelters that take more or less intensive approaches to faith, community, and programming. In one shelter, for instance, residents are required to do a program of classes that includes group Bible study, worship, and self-evaluation. The other two examined are significantly less faith-based, but in different ways and with different structures. The authors show how the three shelters tackle homelessness differently, drawing on narrative biographical interviews and case studies with residents, interviews with staff, and case study research of the three shelters. Entering into significant debates in social theory over religion, agency, cognitive action, and culture, this book is important reading for scholars and students in religious studies, sociology and social work.
Since its initial publication, Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Voice has swiftly become a favourite guide for parents. Radcliffe understands the challenges that parents face in the big and small tasks of raising kids. She offers stress-reduced strategies for gaining children’s cooperation, eliminating the need for anger and criticism. Gentle on both parent and child, these strategies can be easily learned and used by anyone. Radcliffe also suggests practical ways to strengthen the essential bond between parent and child. Her communication tools foster love, acceptance and healthy boundaries. In addition, she shows parents how to help their kids deal with their emotions: handling disappointment, loss, fear, jealousy, anger and all the other human feelings. And she helps parents cope with the most challenging aspect of childrearing: their own feelings of helplessness, anxiety and stress. Simple and effective, written in a clear and accessible style, Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Voice is the book that every parent needs.
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