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I would like to introduce you to a novel about the World Series of Poker main event in the year 2013 and beyond. The reader will play in this coveted tournament through the eyes of an aging professional poker player, who learns to never give up, when it no longer seems possible to continue, as he comes full circle with his past. It soon becomes apparent that this man has more to worry about than being eliminated from this tournament, as his past could eliminate him from life itself The events leading up to our "heros" unpredictable performance, revolves around the union of a Jewish New Yorker and a Christian Arkansan Coal Miners daughter. All of this set against the excitement of Las Vegas and the "poker god's" latest creation, the Final Table Resort.
Sara and Marie dreams of a life of physical beauty, spiritual greatness, pride, success, and wreath, in a typical adolescent rebellion, Marie sneaks away from her parents' house to a friend's party, where she meets John Baker.
If you enjoy art and architecture, you may be surprised to discover a distinct similarity between a great work of art and a magnificent building, as well as to that of a wonderful, fulfilling long-term relationship between a man and a woman. Although, you will learn, if you are not already aware, you cannot rely on luck alone to achieve happiness in marriage. The art of choosing a mate requires as much forethought as designing a building or creating an oil painting. The Architect: Time Out of Mind will help you know whether a person you date is worth pursuing after two dates or less. Perhaps, during your next first date with someone new of interest, you will want to ask a few specific and re...
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In the process of getting to know each other Marie and Winston exchanged stories about their past experiences in life. Marie listened and was reminded of her past as Winston told her about how as a child growing up in a small town during the late 50's and early 60's. He told her how he had felt unloved and unwanted by his family. He received little attention from his parents, and he would search for love and attention from anyone who would show him kindness. The only joy or love that he witnessed was on television. He felt that there was no help for him and no one to talk to. By the time he was sixteen, he had grown tired of the neglect from his parents and siblings and vowed that something was going to change. Little did he know how true that statement was. Winston's parents were old-fashioned and very strict, and even though he was a teenager, he still wasn't allowed to go out on dates or be out after nine o'clock at night. His parents felt that children should be seen and not heard,
How and why do “ordinary” women and nonbinary people engage in various forms of social-change work at different times in their lives? What does it mean for these people to age as activists? Unsettling Activisms brings together insights from academics and activists in an intergenerational conversation that addresses these questions. Drawing on diverse lived experiences, including contributions from leading feminist and age studies scholars, this volume investigates how powerful, interlocking forms of difference such as gender, class, race, ability, ethnicity, sexuality, and Indigeneity, shape the meaning and experience of both ageing and activism. This vital resource consists of eight analytic chapters and eight vibrant reflective pieces, alongside poignant poetry and photography. This collection is best suited for undergraduate and graduate courses in gender studies, activist and social movement studies, and age and ageing studies.
A wealth of evidence demonstrates that disabled domestic students experience disabling barriers in such areas as funding, pedagogy and social life in Higher Education (HE). Research also indicates that non-disabled international students experience a wide range of cultural and linguistic difficulties throughout their university experience whilst studying in England. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of research concerning the specific experiences of disabled international students in English universities. With the increasing internationalisation of HE in the past two decades this is highly significant. Analysing disabled international students’ accounts in British universities appears to be ...
Taking a unique look at health promotion and aging in Canada, this edited collection uses the action framework in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion to explore the factors and issues related to the health of older adults. The book is organized around the five action areas for health promotion: building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills, and reorienting health and social services. Adhering to the holistic approach that health in older age involves physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, this comprehensive collection covers a wide range of interventions that are designed to benefit and protect th...