Returning to Sydney, Detective Ramesh Ryan is promoted to the Homicide
Squad. Zoe Yang joins him there. Now a detective herself, she is assigned as
his junior partner. Straight up, the cops are off and
running—investigating the discovery of a murdered company director.
Following the clues, Detective Ryan finds that this and a second murder may be
linked to past events.
As the pressure mounts for a quick solution to the case, the detective finds
that he too, is in the killer’s crosshairs. But Ryan is distracted from
the investigation by a romantic encounter with an old university friend. He
also worries about his mother, Mumta, and her new obsessive desire for
grandchildren from her only son. Could this be linked to her recent medical
tests? And there’s another pressing problem—the plague of rats in
his apartment block.
One of the most interesting and rewarding aspects of being an event planner
is the personal relationships I develop with clients with whom I work. For a
period of time, I get to be an integral part of their lives as we plan
together to create a lifecycle event that will be long remembered. During
this process with them, I am often navigating a range of emotion, family and
relationship dynamics, decision paralysis and more. Not only am I a wedding
planner and designer, but I often feel that I am a coach, mentor and
therapist as well.
This book dives deeper than being only a “how to” guide by also
including psychological and professional perspective pertaining to the
wedding planning process. It helps address decision making, external
influences, financial pressure, stress management, relationship preservation
and so much more. I share my advice and pro tips and open up about personal
experiences including stories that reflect on what I have learned and the
wisdom I can impart to others based upon what I have done successfully in
planning and experiences that may not have gone as I had hoped, but became a
great lesson for what not to do. I want everyone who is planning a wedding
to know that it is absolutely ok for their wedding to be “perfectly
imperfect.”
Hollywood is brutal, especially for an aging TV writer who is not connecting
with her audience. Unemployed Charlotte DeBlane finds herself at precisely
that moment until she turns her tragic youth into a sparkly tweenaged
dramedy.
The legendary Fable Studios snaps up her project as a vehicle
for their newest hot starlet, Milary Stanton. Despite a tsunami of production
nightmares, the show becomes a smash hit.
When the disappearance of an
essential crew member wreaks of corporate foul play, Charlotte finds her dream
job turned into a nightmare. Ultimately, the inevitable forces of money,
power, and talent collide, forcing Charlotte to choose where her future leads.
K.R. has been working in Hollywood for more than four decades. Some of his
early credits include special effects on Mystic Pizza, and Leadman on Breakin
2 is Electric Boogaloo. He also worked on the original Lizzie McGuire and went
on to prop master many kids’ shows, from Ned’s Declassified School
Survival Guide to Wizards of Waverly Place and Lab Rats. K.R. lives in
California with his therapist/author wife.
Faster than details break in a news story, Kennedy Sloane gets scooped.
On a rainy Manhattan afternoon, career-obsessed writer and news producer
Kennedy loses the interview that was guaranteed to catapult her to senior
producer status. Hours later, revered and feared book editor Muffin Evans, aka
the Manuscript Eater, shelves the publication of her promising debut novel.
Over a night of tears and too many glasses of wine, Kennedy responds to an
internet ad for a villa on the picturesque island of Hilton Head. She books a
five-week “hiatus from life,” to focus on herself, free from
distractions.
However, soon after arriving on the island, J.P. Long catches Kennedy’s
hesitant eye. Despite a series of serendipitous encounters around the romantic
oasis, Kennedy knows there’s no room in her life for a charming
professional golfer turned businessman who is battling his own personal and
professional insecurities.
But maybe he’s worth the trouble.
If there’s one thing Kennedy’s learned, it’s that life
rarely happens as expected, and sometimes, the best stories unfold when you
stop chasing the perfect headline.
Overcoming Cerebral Palsy, Abandonment, and Poverty
Nonfiction / Biography
Date Published: August 29, 2025
In a world where resilience shines through adversity, "Buddy: Overcoming
Cerebral Palsy, Abandonment, and Poverty" offers a moving portrait of a life
lived against the odds. Written by a retired radiologist who unexpectedly
discovered the power of storytelling, this book chronicles the extraordinary
experiences of Buddy, a man with Cerebral Palsy who has defied societal
expectations and personal challenges.
The narrative begins on a seemingly ordinary summer bike ride, where
Buddy’s remarkable spirit first captured the attention of his fellow
cyclists. Despite facing the trials of abandonment and poverty, Buddy's polite
demeanor and thoughtful presence soon revealed the depth of his journey. As
conversations around the picnic table echoed the desire to share his story, a
reluctant author was born. With the encouragement of friends, family, and a
determination to honor Buddy's incredible life, the author embarked on a
mission to bring this inspiring tale to light.
Through a series of heartfelt interviews, we delve into Buddy’s memories
that trace back to early childhood, uncovering a treasure trove of experiences
that illuminate his unyielding strength. With contributions from friends who
painted the backdrop of his life, this book is not just a biography; it's a
testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome.
"Buddy" is a compelling read for anyone who believes in the power of
perseverance and the importance of sharing our stories. Join the author as he
takes you through the highs and lows of Buddy’s life, revealing the
beauty of friendship, the struggle for acceptance, and the enduring hope that
shines through even the darkest of circumstances. Discover why, "If not me,
then who?" is a question that resonates deeply within all of us.
At the turn of the next century, a corporate oligarchy rules America
with an iron fist. Commercial jingles have replaced the Top Forty, babies come
from factories, and the race captivating the nation isn’t between
political candidates. It’s the cutthroat competition to find the formula
for No-Sog Stay-Crisp Cornflakes.
The battle pits cereal titan Todd Swindell, head of Flakes Alive Incorporated,
against Chad Scandalman of the Great American Flake Company. When Scandalman
hires a diminutive assassin named Twinkle to bump off his rival’s top
chemist, it sparks a war of the flakes that makes the bloody feud of York and
Lancaster look tame by comparison.
But not everyone in the Cornflake capital of Domino, Indiana, is happy with
the status quo. Ziggie Wexler, an unemployed pipefitter and all-around average
Joe, knows that something is deeply wrong with his country.
All history prior to 2040 has been banned, but old-timers whisper about the
days when people still voted for their leaders. After Ziggie posts fiery
polemics against the state to the Clandestine Journal, he becomes a marked
man. But in a world built on lies, there’s one truth he’s sure of.
Somebody needs to fight back.
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