The narrative explores the author's journey of uncovering her mother's abandonment, prompting a profound examination of her own identity and the hidden family secrets that have persisted for fifty years. Through this deeply personal account, the author reflects on the emotional impact of her mother's choices and the quest for understanding that ultimately reshapes her perception of family and self.
Investment Banker. Rock band manager. All-women's brokerage firm founder. Self-help greeting card guru. Cosmo's Bachelor of the Month. These are just a few of the labels that accurately describe Alan Gelband, in addition to "devoted husband," "proud father" and "deeply loyal friend." In this memoir, written on the evening of his 75th birthday, Gelband recounts it all with honesty, humor and searching insight into what the human experience is all about. His conclusion? It really is a crazy ride, and he's an awfully lucky man.(Movie actor, Executive Producer)
The narrative follows a woman's quest for a simpler life in Panama after years of rejecting societal norms. Upon purchasing a property with her fiancé in a tranquil village, she confronts unexpected challenges, including navigating the local business landscape and grappling with her new identity as a wealthy outsider. This experience compels her to reassess her beliefs about money, success, and self-worth, highlighting the complexities of pursuing a dream that diverges from her expectations.
Michelle's journey is a quest for self-discovery and spiritual growth, set against the backdrop of the 1990s counterculture. Rejecting societal norms, she embraces an unconventional lifestyle filled with travel, psychedelics, and voluntary homelessness. As she navigates through diverse landscapes like Alaska, Thailand, and Mexico, she faces challenges and seeks her parents' approval while striving to blend her free-spirited ideals with practical realities. Her story is one of resilience, optimism, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence beyond traditional expectations.
The Beginner's Pegan Diet Cookbook offers guidance and 100+ amazing recipes for this balanced, anti-inflammatory blend of the paleo and vegan diets.
Re-Usable Mold Making Guide was written with the intention of setting you up for success when mold making and casting with ComposiMold and ImPRESSive Putty. Beginners will find the explanations easy to understand and the step-by-step tutorials inspirational. More advanced craftspeople can use this book to learn new techniques and tricks for more efficient uses of ComposiMold, ImPRESSive Putty, and various casting materials in their mold making and casting process. In this book you will find an introduction to mold making, how to start, 2 part molds, plaster casting, resin casting, and chocolate molds, and hundreds of examples and explanations of compatible casting materials, and over 35 step-by-step tutorials to walk you through a variety of mold making projects.We hope this book does set you up for success! Please keep in touch and share your project photos with us!
Niektoré príležitosti prichádzajú iba raz za život. Tá, ktorú dostal Todd Kent, notorický sukničkár a začínajúci mladý bankár, sa nemusí objaviť nikdy. Neuveriteľné sa však stane skutočnosťou a Todda osloví svojrázny majiteľ miliónovej zoznamovacej aplikácie Hook, jednej z najhorúcejších položiek v Silicon Valley, aby mu spoločnosť pomohol uviesť na akciový trh. Todd narýchlo zloží pracovný tím, v ktorom sa prelínajú osudy tých najnepravdepodobnejších spojencov na ceste za životným úspechom. Vo svete finančných žralokov však nič nie je zadarmo a prístup do sféry superbohatých si neraz vyžaduje obetovať veľa. Nekompromisný tlak peňazí sa z pracovne presúva do spálne aj do svedomia. Kto podľahne a kto vydrží? Osudy šiestich ľudí sa spoja, aby sa napokon opäť rozišli.Žraloci sú výstižným pohľadom do života nastupujúcej generácie, ktorá vo svojich rukách drží technologickú aj finančnú moc budúcnosti.