Tony Jacklin rescued the Ryder Cup from oblivion. Following years of American domination, interest in the event nosedived in the 1970s. It was Tony''s appointment as captain of Europe in 1983 that helped resuscitate the matches and launch the remarkable transformation of a competition that is now one of the biggest showpiece occasions in the world of sport.This book takes us on a journey through Tony''s Ryder Cup career, his seven matches as a player and his four as captain. It details his friendships with some of the game''s greats like Seve Ballesteros, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer but also chronicles the times when he hit rock bottom - the sudden and unexpected death of his first wife, his own recent struggles with ill health, the year he lost everything financially and his affair with a sixteen-year-old that was splashed on the front page of a tabloid newspaper.
Anna is trying hard to make the right decisions about caring for her mother, who has Alzheimer's. When her mother goes missing from her care home, the buried secrets about her mother's past are revealed and Anna is caught up in ever more frightening events as she comes to terms with the truth of her family and their lives, trusting that God will help her, however dangerous her world becomes... and it's about to get very dangerous indeed.
The woods on the O'Connors' land is dark, eerie and rumoured to be haunted, which makes them the perfect place for an epic camping trip at the close of the boys' eighth grade school year.Grandpa O'Connor has warned them plenty about keeping away from those woods, but it's just too tempting and Ben, Franky, Sean and Eddie take off for their first of summer's bigger than life adventure. Four boys leave... only three return.The old man, holds his own secrets, stories about those blasted woods, the Spotted Green that is.And she, she is drawing ever closer, to them, to her destiny...
This is the story and adventures of a man born in Norway in the 9th century who crosses the Western ocean in search of land and riches. His boat is wrecked and all the crew are killed by hostile natives who resent intruders in their land. He alone survives, eventually being adopted by a different tribe and embraces their culture and finds a happiness living amongst that he never thought possible. He never returns to his homeland even though an opportunity arises much later in his life.
In the heat of a summer break in Dublin, Darcy, a university student in her final year, navigates a world steeped in the complexities of woke culture. As her peers immerse themselves in the fervour of social justice and activism, Darcy grapples with the pressure to conform, feeling like an outsider in her own life.Behind closed doors, Darcy bears the weight of a secret world. She is the silent guardian of her grandmother, a woman lost to the clutches of dementia. In the shadows of her responsibilities, Darcy conceals the haunting tragedy of losing her parents in a devastating accident, shielding herself from the pitying glances of her friends.Amidst the societal expectations and her hidden burdens, Darcy seeks solace in the embrace of someone unexpected during moments of vulnerability. However, the truth remains elusive as she wrestles with the intricacies of her own desires, morals and confusion.At the heart of Darcy's journey is Jessica, an ex-lover whose presence looms large, a constant reminder of the crux moments that shaped her past. Their tangled history serves as a mirror reflecting Darcy's inner struggles, forcing her to confront the layers of deception she has woven to protect herself."Want" is a poignant exploration of identity, loss, and the ever-evolving landscape of woke culture. In a world where authenticity is both a shield and a vulnerability, Darcy must navigate the delicate balance between the person she presents to the world and the one she discovers within herself. Will she find the courage to strip away the veils shrouding her true reflections?
In this collection of stories, the characters find love, explore relationships, the bitter sweet experiences of marriage, the beauty of emotions and feelings, and a lot more about life in India.
In The Satyr by Zackary Maxwell, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the frozen landscapes of a distant island. The story follows a Satyr that can save the Universe with his special gifts as it were, he has a loyal aid, a Sprite, and they navigate through treacherous territory, all the while trying to avoid the patrol that is closing in on them. When they stumble upon a cave with a hidden secret, they are forced to leave their home of three years behind and set out on a new path filled with danger and uncertainty. With every step they take, they realize just how close their enemies are, and time is running out. Will they be able to evade their pursuers and escape with their lives, or will they be caught in the crosshairs of a deadly trap? This gripping tale is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Growing up, Alicia feels she has to lie all the time: to hide her relationship with a boy her family doesn't like, to guard her secrets and just to be, safely, herself. When she discovers her family has been keeping secrets of their own, she disappears hoping to heal. Now she's back, more than ten years later, ready to confront everyone face to face. Will she find happiness and peace within herself? Or maybe with someone she left behind a long time ago?
The world of Havengarde is the lands of many dark and dangerous things, strange creatures, magic and adventure. A small community of Lycans teeter on the edge of survival in a land that is increasingly under threat from the Morlar, a blood sucking, evil creature that thrive in the shadows. When they are attacked by the Morlar, they are forced to flee for their lives, and led by the Lycan twins, William and Xander, they begin a search for a new safe haven.
"Poetry is a language of the soul. In the kaleidoscope of human emotions and expressions, I choose to share my hue and point of view in this language, hoping that this book may add to the richness and beauty of the human experience."A rich tapestry in which a plethora of subjects together illustrate the raw emotions of love, faith, and contentment. This timeless anthology will resonate deeply, and no doubt become cherished by the reader.
Susan, a successful businesswoman, watches in despair as her son, Kyle, is charged with possession of drugs. For Kyle it is part of a downward spiral brought on by two unreliable father figures and bullying at school. As Kyle's life begins to descend further, Susan decides that the best way to reach out to her son is to take him with her on a journey to Romania. Here Susan hopes to find long lost family secrets, but as Susan and Kyle venture further into Eastern Europe, they discover so much more.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors when a "difficult" teen gets sent away? Based on real-life events from the 1990s, this book tells the harrowing story of Vanessa, who at age thirteen, was one of those kids. She was ripped away from everything she knew and sent away to an abusive military boarding school for girls run by a religious cult that promised to fix these so-called "troubled teens".Like most Troubled Teen Industry survivors, Vanessa and her surrogate four-year-old little sister, Jess, experienced unspeakable horrors no human should ever have to endure. But unlike most, they were able to do things no one else could. Along her way, Vanessa found family. Find out what it took for them to survive their time in this cult, their successes and failures and how they finally escaped. This powerful and heart-wrenching book is a must read for anyone who has ever been or known a "difficult" teen, anyone who attended a Troubled Teen program, and especially for any parent that has sent away a difficult child or is thinking that sending their child away is the best or only option.
During the ongoing Sudanese-Akkadian war, two orphans discover they have magic in a nation where magic is illegal. Volya, a street urchin and thief, must rise to power to quench his thirst for revenge. Nassa, a reclusive orphan forced to serve her uncle, must deny her magic to preserve her life. When the two unexpectedly meet, they can no longer escape their pasts. They set off to discover their futures in a world of romance, vengeance, intrigue and adventure.
Tabitha quietly sits in the shade of the mighty willow, beside her hidden spring, on a very pleasant afternoon, out in the rolling and green Oklahoma countryside, with little Nanook by her side, and simply marvels at the luminescent, radiant, and altogether enchanting glass bauble in her hand, found deep within the hidden spring, nestled deep, deep down, midst the tangled roots, at the very base of this mighty tree. Little does she know the incredible journey that awaits, the discoveries to be made, and best of all, the new bosom friend that will be found along the way! Tabitha's Incredible Bauble is a fun, adventurous, enchanting tale of discovery that is perhaps best enjoyed with a delightful, fresh baked, oatmeal cookie, on a very pleasant and lazy afternoon.
Starting School is Scary is about a young boy named Sammy who is afraid to start school. Through his adventure of seeking out a reason to be excited, like his older sister is about school, he learns that beginning his education is the best and only way to follow his dream of one day visiting outer space. Sammy's fear turns to excitement as he nears closer to his first day!
Have you ever wondered what those weird noises in the attic might be? Or who those strange people in the old photograph were? Eleven year old Eliza wondered too, and she was willing to find out. What was supposed to be a normal sleepover at her grandparents' house, turned out to be the most extraordinary night of Eliza's life. Finding herself in a different world where old friends have become strangers, she must uncover dark secrets concerning those close to her, fight to stay alive and be heard, all the while looking for the way home. T.B. Carlton's debut novel explores the mystical journey of a young girl as she enters a portal to a place she's never been, where people wear funny clothes and don't understand her. Will she get back? In the end, does she want to?
Instar is a cross spider who comes of web building age. Things don't go well when Instar's mother begins teaching her the art of spinning orb webs. Instar's wonderful spiral creations are destroyed by a human, a bird, and the wind. She becomes incredibly frustrated and wishes for super strong webs. She and a few friends contact a witch-like black widow, who gives them a potion that grants Instar's wish. Trouble ensues and she must find a way to reverse her indestructible webs and face what she's done.
Angel is determined to help her world of sea creatures. Something is disturbing all she knows and injuring those she loves. Join Angel and her friends as she investigates and risks incurring her father's wrath.
My Pet Monk is an inspiring story about a little boy who meets a peaceful monk one day and is intrigued to learn his Zen like ways. There are approximately 12 rules to living like a Zen Monk.The story "My Pet Monk" incorporates some of these rules in poetic rhyme such as; serving others, making cooking and cleaning meditation, thinking about what is necessary and living simply. This story shares lessons of good behaviour, good character and of the things that are most valuable in life. I envision the illustrations to reflect some Oriental culture as the reader enjoys the story about friendship, positive behaviour, the importance of good thoughts and life's most valuable gifts.This story was inspired by a chance interaction I had with a Monk this past summer, whom I recently ran into again.His name is Kedrub.
Belinda's house is near the Fairy Lair. Her best friend is the Guardian Elf of the Lair. Their Forest road neighbours don't know that Belinda is a witch nor that magical creatures live behind the great limestone cliff in the woods. That is, not until a curious ginger-headed boy named George-Henry and his beagle Daisy discover the secret entryway to the Lair. To make matters worse, Gnymph, the gatekeeper's new security system locks the fairies out. Will George-Henry be able to keep their secret or will the fairies have to find a new home? Belinda must help the Guardian Elf protect the fairies.
"Magical things happen when Tree Chicken arrives" Nobody knows where Tree Chicken comes from, but after a stormy night at Kokopelli Farm arrives the strangest Chicken Sam and Jess have ever seen. After its arrival unusual things start to happen.
Princess Aurora is a miracle baby under a fairy curse - on her eighteenth birthday she and everyone around her will fall into a magical sleep for a hundred years... until someone worthy is there to wake her up...Slept Away is a silly, queer spin on an old fairytale - made for the young and the old, the silly and the serious, the princesses and the porpoises.
An ant colony is in grave danger. The peaceful Valley ants are about to be attacked by a hoard of raider ants called the Vager. Young Indiana Ant has seen his father, Montana the famous scout, set off in search of the legendary Strawberry Fields, a place that could provide a lifeline for the colony, but he is yet to return. Meanwhile in China, snow falls upon monks lying still around a monastery. The Red Army has been through, leaving only a tiny cricket, Da Shan, still breathing. Da Shan escapes on a boat and as he plays music for the sailors, he has visions of where he must go. Will the Strawberry Fields be found? Can the Valley ants resist the attack from the Vager? Join Indiana and Da Shan on their journeys as they hope to save the Valley ant colony.
SAMIRA saves a baby camel in the desert and goes on to have some great adventures, along with her young friends who live in their secret garden.
JJ is on a journey to find inspiration for the perfect pose. The only problem is he has no idea what inspiration is or where to find it.
Follow Justin as he journeys through the tough battle of dealing with the death of a brother, and learn how he moves forward by remembering his best friend. From the highs of brotherly love to the lows of grief, this story is sure to touch your heart.
Fay is filled with excitement as she rushes to the center of town to see who won the honor of the Town Crown this year! Fay has done her very best all year to win this award. She is hoping the crown will be hers at last! Come along with Fay on her journey while she learns a few lessons and makes a new friend!
Jubilee is an amusing tale of when Sam with his family and two cats - Flea and Ridden - are invited to the Queen's platinum Jubilee celebration after winning a contest set by the organisation over which the Duchess of Cornwall presided. The family finally gets to meet the Queen of England and the two cats win the royal family's admiration. Not only are they awarded medals for their cute antics and for winning the contest, they make their own place on the royal balcony during the air force flypast.However, the happy memories of this event turn sour the next day when police raid the family's hotel room and arrest them all, including the cats, for not following quarantine procedures. The cats are to be taken away for three months and the family can only beg the Queen to confirm their reason for being in the country. In a comical twist comes the family's salvation. Read on to find out what it is.
This is Melissa's first day in the sun. Like all bees her age, she spent her life so far in the subdued darkness inside the hive, sheltered from wind and predators and surrounded by her cluster-sisters. As each bee takes wing and flies her own way, Melissa experiences the thrill of freedom, and learns to cooperate with her sisters to defeat even the mightiest of enemies. By the end of this eventful day she is connected to the swarm as a whole, and to each and every bee-sister, by a bond of compassion.
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