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Writing on Writing

by Nelson Algren, Daniel Simon, C.S. O'Brien ...

The struggle to write with deep emotion is the subject of this extraordinary book, the previously unpublished credo of one of America's greatest 20th-century writers."You don't write a novel out of sheer pity any more than you blow a safe out of a vague longing to be rich," writes Nelson Algren in his only longer work of nonfiction, adding: "A certain ruthlessness and a sense of alienation from ... Read more

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The struggle to write with deep emotion is the subject of this extraordinary book, the previously unpublished credo of one of America's greatest 20th-century writers."You don't write a novel out of sheer pity any more than you blow a safe out of a vague longing to be rich," writes Nelson Algren in his only longer work of nonfiction, adding: "A certain ruthlessness and a sense of alienation from
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Soul of the Hurricane

The Perfect Storm and an Accidental Sailor

by Nelson Simon ...

Nelson Simon didn't want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down time on a tropical island, then a quick flight home. What did it matter that he had practically no ... Read more

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Nelson Simon didn't want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down time on a tropical island, then a quick flight home. What did it matter that he had practically no
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Soul of the Hurricane

The Perfect Storm and an Accidental Sailor

by Nelson Simon ...

Narrated by Nelson Simon ...

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8 hours 46 min

The harrowing true story of an inexperienced crew member on a ship that sailed into the perfect storm.Nelson Simon didn’t want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down ... Read more

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The harrowing true story of an inexperienced crew member on a ship that sailed into the perfect storm.Nelson Simon didn’t want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down
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The Man with the Golden Arm

50th Anniversary Critical Edition

by Nelson Algren, Kurt Vonnegut, Studs Terkel ...

A novel of rare genius, The Man with the Golden Arm describes the dissolution of a card-dealing WWII veteran named Frankie Machine, caught in the act of slowly cutting his own heart into wafer-thin slices. For Frankie, a murder committed may be the least of his problems.The literary critic Malcolm Cowley called The Man with the Golden Arm "Algren's defense of the individual," while Carl Sandburg ... Read more

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A novel of rare genius, The Man with the Golden Arm describes the dissolution of a card-dealing WWII veteran named Frankie Machine, caught in the act of slowly cutting his own heart into wafer-thin slices. For Frankie, a murder committed may be the least of his problems.The literary critic Malcolm Cowley called The Man with the Golden Arm "Algren's defense of the individual," while Carl Sandburg
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On Bloody Sunday

A New History Of The Day And Its Aftermath – By The People Who Were There

by Julieann Campbell ...

Narrated by Julieann Campbell, Annie Farr, Eleanor Methven, Gordon Griffin, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Melanie MacHugh, Niall Cusack, Pat Lynch, Simon Nelson ...

Unabridged

14 hours 12 min

*****'A momentous chronicle, timely and vital, which highlights that the burden of change rests, as always, upon the shoulders of those who suffered and yet, have nurtured the desire that lessons be learned.' - Michael Mansfield QC*, who represented a number of families during the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.*'It's a wonderful book. The technique used - multiple voices speaking directly to us - is very ... Read more

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*****'A momentous chronicle, timely and vital, which highlights that the burden of change rests, as always, upon the shoulders of those who suffered and yet, have nurtured the desire that lessons be learned.' - Michael Mansfield QC*, who represented a number of families during the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.*'It's a wonderful book. The technique used - multiple voices speaking directly to us - is very
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The Generational Welfare Contract

Justice, Institutions and Outcomes

by Simon Birnbaum, Tommy Ferrarini, Kenneth Nelson ...

This groundbreaking book brings together perspectives from political philosophy and comparative social policy to discuss generational justice. Contributing new insights about the preconditions for designing sustainable, inclusive policies for all of society, the authors expose the possibilities of supporting egalitarian principles in an aging society through balanced generational welfare contracts ... Read more

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This groundbreaking book brings together perspectives from political philosophy and comparative social policy to discuss generational justice. Contributing new insights about the preconditions for designing sustainable, inclusive policies for all of society, the authors expose the possibilities of supporting egalitarian principles in an aging society through balanced generational welfare contracts
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Solution-Focused Brief Practice with Long-Term Clients in Mental Health Services

"I Am More Than My Label"

by Joel K. Simon, Thorana S. Nelson ...

Valuable patient-centered ideas for treating mental illnessTraditional forms of mental health care can often center more on simply avoiding hospitalization than on promoting wellness by focusing on a patient’s personal feelings and hopes. In fact, these established methods can even have a dehumanizing and devaluing effect on a patient. Solution-Focused Brief Practice with Long-Term Clients in ... Read more

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Valuable patient-centered ideas for treating mental illnessTraditional forms of mental health care can often center more on simply avoiding hospitalization than on promoting wellness by focusing on a patient’s personal feelings and hopes. In fact, these established methods can even have a dehumanizing and devaluing effect on a patient. Solution-Focused Brief Practice with Long-Term Clients in
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Nonconformity

Writing on Writing

by Nelson Algren, Daniel Simon ...

Narrated by Richard Poe ...

Unabridged

2 hours 54 min

The struggle to write with deep emotion is the subject of this extraordinary book, the previously unpublished credo of one of America’s greatest twentieth-century writers.“You don’t write a novel out of sheer pity any more than you blow a safe out of a vague longing to be rich,” writes Nelson Algren in his only longer work of nonfiction, adding: “A certain ruthlessness and a sense of alienation ... Read more

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The struggle to write with deep emotion is the subject of this extraordinary book, the previously unpublished credo of one of America’s greatest twentieth-century writers.“You don’t write a novel out of sheer pity any more than you blow a safe out of a vague longing to be rich,” writes Nelson Algren in his only longer work of nonfiction, adding: “A certain ruthlessness and a sense of alienation
... Read more

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Voice Only Audio Bible - New King James Version, NKJV (Narrated by Simon Bubb): New Testament

Holy Bible, New King James Version

by Thomas Nelson ...

Narrated by Simon Bubb ...

Unabridged

22 hours 24 min

Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the New Testament in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Audie Award–winning narrator Simon Bubb, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on the go, it makes a ... Read more

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Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the New Testament in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Audie Award–winning narrator Simon Bubb, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on the go, it makes a
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Voice Only Audio Bible - New King James Version, NKJV (Narrated by Simon Bubb): Complete Bible

Holy Bible, New King James Version

by Thomas Nelson ...

Narrated by Simon Bubb ...

Unabridged

91 hours 42 min

Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the complete Bible in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Audie Award–winning narrator Simon Bubb, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on the go, it makes a ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the complete Bible in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Audie Award–winning narrator Simon Bubb, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on the go, it makes a
... Read more
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NKJV Luke/Acts Devotional Audio

by Thomas Nelson ...

Narrated by Simon Bubb, John Behrens ...

Unabridged

6 hours 23 min

Freshly experience Jesus' arrival and the church's earliest days in this Luke-Acts Devotional. Chapter guides will stimulate your personal contemplation, family devotions, or discussion with others, delivering a unique experience well-suited to Advent/New Year.This audio edition is a convenient solution for those moments in your day when you can pick up God's Word.Trusted by millions of believers ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Freshly experience Jesus' arrival and the church's earliest days in this Luke-Acts Devotional. Chapter guides will stimulate your personal contemplation, family devotions, or discussion with others, delivering a unique experience well-suited to Advent/New Year.This audio edition is a convenient solution for those moments in your day when you can pick up God's Word.Trusted by millions of believers
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Not so Green as Cabbage Looking

Recovering from a Stroke with a Little Gallows Humor Along the Way

by Simon Barton ...

Despite the title, the brain injury to the right side of Simon’s brain did not make him a vegetable, this story is about his (four and a half year) struggle of coming to terms with and poking fun at the Stroke Recovery process and through acceptance and reinvention, how he eventually makes it through to contentment ... Read more

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Despite the title, the brain injury to the right side of Simon’s brain did not make him a vegetable, this story is about his (four and a half year) struggle of coming to terms with and poking fun at the Stroke Recovery process and through acceptance and reinvention, how he eventually makes it through to contentment
... Read more

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