Scott Woods' major collection of poetry and first book with Brick Cave Books. Tackling subjects from race to pop culture, religion, love and beyond, Scott's raw and tenured language immediately connects with the Reader's sense of the world and Readers find themselves gently nodding in understanding and awe as you explore this book.
A man, a woman, a child, and an unforgettable dog combine forces in this gripping and surprising psychological thriller, the most stunning novel yet from Scott Spencer—named one of Publishers Weekly’s Top Ten Books of 2010. Can we ever get away with murder? Are there secrets that cannot remain hidden no matter how deeply we try to bury them? And do the things we hide control our destinies even more than the things we choose to reveal? Paul Phillips has been on his own since he was a teenager, leading a life of freedom and independence, beholden to no one and nothing. Once he thought his life would have no particular rhyme or reason, touched only by transient strangers. Then he met the beautiful, intelligent, loving Kate Ellis, who offered order and constancy. But Paul is a man of deep convictions, and the compromises we all make to get along in the world elude him. On his way home after a particularly trying day, Paul discovers a man beating a dog, and in a few fateful moments is plunged into a world of violence and onto a tumultuous journey of self-knowledge, guilt, and redemption.
Seeing things. You were just seeing things. For city girl Callie Velasquez, nothing sounds more terrifying than a night out in the wilderness. But, wanting to bond with her popular new friends, Lissa and Penelope, she agrees to join them on a camping trip. At least Callie's sweet new boyfriend, Jeremy, will be coming too. But nothing goes as planned. The group loses half their food supply. Then they lose their way. And with strange sounds all around her--the snap of a twig, a sinister laugh--Callie wonders if she's losing her mind. Tensions swirl among the group, with dark secrets suddenly revealed. And then, things take a fatal turn: Callie stumbles upon a cold dead body in the woods. Is the murderer close by, watching them? Callie has to figure out where she can turn and who she can trust, before her own life is at stake. Kieran Scott weaves a thrilling mystery that explores love, loyalty--and the dangerous decisions we make in order to survive.
Imagined humor experienced and expressed by numerous species, including sea creatures and selected members of the insect community, as seen through the eyes of internationally known cartoonist, Scott Wood. Please read and enjoy it. Your dog and cat may enjoy it as well. Ask them.
The Ole Man in the Woods is based on how someone's love, care, faith, trust, and belief can grow them into something giant and awesome. The ole man takes a twelve-year-old little boy on a journey of a lifetime through the most beautiful and amazing place he had ever seen in his life. The ole man shows the little boy all sorts of things that can be applied to life. In the woods, the little boy finds that family is very important to him and how much it means to have a family. Working together is the only way anyone can grow to something amazing. The ole man teaches the little boy how faith is his roots to a strong family, and belief in something greater than yourself or this world is the only way you can grow to what the ole man wants. The boy learns how important it is to keep your word. When you make a promise to someone, always keep your word. Seeing how close the trees and animals are to the ole man teaches the boy about unconditional love. The ole man's trees and animals loved and believed in him so much that they grew into something so wonderful you would have to see it to believe it. And his love for them was so great they grew into giants. The boy learns how to look, listen, and feel from his heart and how to speak with his heart. That's how the trees and animals talk to each other and the ole man. Living from the heart is the only way to live as the ole man teaches. Without that, your life will have no meaning. So come along on a journey of a lifetime through the eyes and heart of a twelve-year-old little boy to a place where all things are possible with the ole man in the woods.
What Walter reads that day changes him. Not in any way someone would really notice. He still goes to school, hangs out with his friends Jimmy and Mothball, and tries to avoid the Troll, the town recluse. But something in him has changed. It's as if he can feel a part of him growing—the part that can stand by and watch a house burn down or the life flow out of a fox, without doing anything to stop either. He knows he could—should—do something to help. But some part of him keeps him glued in place, watching with fascination and curiosity. Maybe it would have been better if Walter had never found out the things he did. Maybe he didn't really want to know. But then again, maybe he did. Richly atmospheric, The Hanging Woods is at times disturbing, but it is always riveting. It's a tale of deception, delusion, and the dark places a troubled mind can go.
Using the authors' over thirteen years of experience at the psychosis-risk clinic at Yale University School of Medicine, The Psychosis-Risk Syndrome presents a concise handbook that details the diagnostic tools and building blocks that comprise the Structural Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes, or SIPS. Clear and to the point, this volume provides an in-depth description of this new clinical high-risk population, along with instructions on how to use the SIPS to evaluate persons for psychosis-risk. The handbook's main section takes the reader step-by-step through the SIPS evaluation, tracking how patients and families find their way to the clinic, the initial interview, the evaluation process, and the summary session consisting of findings and future options. The core diagnostic symptoms of the SIPS and psychosis-risk states are illustrated with dozens of symptom and case examples drawn from real but disguised patients from the Yale clinic. With an emphasis on clinical usefulness, the handbook finishes with "practice cases" for the reader to test his or her new skills at evaluating clinical populations for psychosis-risk.
Experience the thrill, twenty-five years later, of Steve Scott's epic finals match against Tiger Woods in the 1996 United States Amateur Championship! In August of ‘96, Steve Scott went head to head against Tiger Woods at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in the finals of the US Amateur Championship. Five thousand three hundred forty-five players whittled down to two. Scott found himself a surprising 5-up after the first 18, but at hole 35 Tiger squared the grueling match with an improbable 40-foot birdie putt. With the result coming down to the last hole, the difference in the outcome actually came earlier, when Scott reminded Woods to move his mark back to its rightful place on hole 34. Had Scott not done the morally correct thing, Tiger would have been penalized and, in turn, not have won three straight U.S. Amateur Championships (something not even the great Jack Nicklaus or legendary Bobby Jones had done), forever changing the course of Tiger’s career and golf history. In Hey, Tiger—You Need to Move Your Mark Back, Scott teams up with esteemed storyteller Tripp Bowden to explain, twenty-five years later, what led to that life-changing moment and to describe, in his own words, the exhilaration of that ‘96 U. S. Amateur Championship and how it ultimately changed golf history and the two competitors' lives. Forever. Hey Tiger—You Need to Move Your Mark Back is a story for the ages for golf fans looking for an unlikely new perspective on the greatest game in the world.
This collection of essays, what-ifs and tidbits contains everything writer and critic Scott Woods has publicly written and published about Prince, as well as new material written specifically for this edition. A fun, sometimes biting history with Prince from a super-fan's perspective, Prince and Little Weird Black Boy Gods is not so much a reference as a unique look at his career, the meaning of his music, and an official weighing in on numerous long-standing Prince debates, such as who was greater between Prince or Michael Jackson, how many times did Prince launch a successful comeback, and which song off of every album you should listen to. This print version contains new essays and updated info, and promises to be an engaging, witty and fitting memorial for one of the greatest artists music has ever produced.
Targeted by the mob… and there’s no place to hide Abby Miller is determined to find her missing FBI informant father before the mafia does, but time is ticking away. Someone tried to kill her father before he disappeared—and now gunmen are on her trail. Teaming with Agent Wyatt Kane is her only chance to uncover an FBI mole—and survive the mob. But finding the truth could uncover deadly secrets…and lead them into a dangerous trap. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
In the summer of 1993, James Wood brought terror to the unassuming town of Pocatello, Idaho. Little did the friendly community realize it had opened its arms to serial killer. Wood, the stranger in town, was polite and soft-spoken. He looked quite ordinary—he was a master at appearing normal. In late June, Wood abducted and murdered Jeralee Underwood, the eleven-year-old daughter of a devout Mormon family. The entire region was shocked and outraged. Now, author Terry Adams teams with lead investigator Scott Shaw and forensic psychologist Mary Brooks-Mueller to bring readers a unique perspective on this case. Shaw takes us into the heart of an exhaustive investigation, while Brooks-Mueller shows us the mind of a true sexual psychopath. Having spent years researching this case, the authors are skillful in recreating this true story about James Woods—one of the nation's most unusual serial killers. The case that rocked the Mormon Church.
Christian Michael Steward knows idols well. He creates them every day as a successful young Hollywood film producer. Christian idolizes his friend and one-time lover Gryson Milion, the world's most famous rock star. In fact, Christian loves him to death. In a fit of rage as Milion rejects him, Christian kills his idol, forcing him to flee. John Conrad is the brother Christian never knew, and the perfect patsy. The young traveling prophet is Christian's identical twin, both brothers clones of a dead infant. The coin has two sides: Christian, the bad seed, running from the law and from God, and John, running after God while the law is after him. Christian discovers that the only God worth having is the One that Lives. And he overcomes his greatest idol: himself.
Teenagers face unique challenges. Attempting to navigate the transition between childhood and adulthood can be complex. In consideration of this transition, it is important to recognize that the thoughts, opinions, and actions of teens matter. They are our future, and as they lift their voice they have the power to make a positive difference throughout the world. Seventeen audacious teens have authored essays based on their unique experiences and perspectives. In this informative book, these young people discuss some of the reasons why they and teens everywhere matter and how everyone can make a difference. The issues raised reflect some of the challenges that adolescents encounter every day. The topics covered in the essays include public service, social media and cyber-bullying, stereotypes, academic and athletic achievement, diversity, and activism. Why I Matter...A Teen Perspective will inspire teens to utilize their gifts and blessings to make a difference. Proceeds from this book will be donated to the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. Why I Matter...A Teen Perspective was written by teenagers. Alex Armour Jr., Ayanna Armour, Morgan Bell, Jurnie Brayboy, Bryce Gaines, Aiden Haynes, Sydney Honorable, Conrad Hutchins, Jacqueline Hutchins, Shannon Jackson, Brianna Latham, Andrew McCoy, Skyelar Montgomery, Solenne Montgomery, Kamryn Powell, Tyler Webber, and Scott Woods II are all members of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Alexandria-Mount Vernon Chapter. The authors wrote this book to inspire and uplift teens, and to raise money to support charitable work.
This carefully crafted ebook: “The Spire and the Gargoyle + Babes in the Woods + Sentiment—and the Use of Rouge + The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw: 4 early stories” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. F. Scott Fitzgerald neglected his studies at school and college because he was occupied with his literary apprenticeship. At Princeton he wrote abundantly for The Nassau Literary Magazine. His stories improved steadily, with the last two, "Sentiment-And the Use of Rouge" (June 1917) and "The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw" (October 1917) achieving mature treatment of love and sexual force. Table of Contents: The Spire and the Gargoyle Babes in the Woods Sentiment—and the Use of Rouge The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American novelist and short-story writer. He is ranked among the great American writers of the 20th cent. Fitzgerald is widely considered the literary spokesman of the "jazz age"—the decade of the 1920s. Part of the interest of his work derives from the fact that the mad, gin-drinking, morally and spiritually bankrupt men and women he wrote about led lives that closely resembled his own.
Lucas has had enough of being bullied. Alfie Kane has made his life a misery for years and it stops today!Lucas and his friends have concocted a plan that will show Alfie up for the coward he is. If only they can persuade him to go down to the old oak tree at the bottom of Cleeve Woods. That's where strange things are known to happen. That's where lessons will be learned.
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