Stolen reflections trapped in those viscid waters of memory that but falters - dark, yet swirling bright enough to get you through the night.

A revelatory memoir about a young woman whose life was stolen when she was kidnapped in 1991 and remained an object of captivity for 18 years.

I felt like I'd lost everything. My home, my girlfriend, my friends, they were all washed away by a group of shape shifter thugs who were determined to keep their boots on the throat of every wolf and hybrid in North America. Graves Manor being burned to the ground was the last straw. I was relieved when Alec, the leader of our pack, told us to scatter and go to ground while he worked on a plan that would allow us to fight back against the hybrid enforcers that had come so close to killing us. I thought Ash, Kristin and I were in for a few quiet weeks. I didn't count on the fact that one of my companions was a ticking bomb or the fact that the other was hiding a secret that was going to change the world as I knew it.

Fr. Paul Scalia reveals a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart in these inspiring reflections on a wide range of Catholic teachings and practices. Rooted in Scripture, these insights place the reader on a path to a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God. Among the topics explored are deepening one's knowledge of Jesus, partaking of the life of grace through the sacraments, and cultivating the art of prayer as a continuous conversation with God. Each section is introduced by a moving essay by a highly regarded Catholic. Fr. Paul Check, Jim Towey, Scott Hahn, Mary Ellen Bork, Gloria Purvis, Raymond Arroyo, Lizz Lovett, Helen Alvaré, and Dan Mattson offer their personal accounts of being Catholic, which are followed by Fr. Scalia's illuminations. Archbishop Charles Chaput contributes a thought- provoking foreword, which begins the reader's exploration of the many important aspects of the Catholic faith presented in this book.

Ron Vitale's Stolen is a must-read for fans of New Adult fantasy fiction and magic. This second book in the Cinderella's Secret Witch Diaries series is a direct sequel to Lost and will enchant readers who love Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Ten years after the first book Lost, a mysterious witch hunter finds Cinderella and gives her a message that Mab, the fairy tale Queen, searches to destroy her and he asks her to return to England. Fearing that she will be pulled back into the maelstrom of Napoleon's war sprouting throughout Europe, Cinderella flees and wishes to remain free. Yet the further Cinderella runs from her fate, the more she is drawn back as she learns of a dark secret that forever changes her and sets her off on a course she might never survive . . . Stolen is packed with intrigue, magic and just the right amount of romance that readers of the Cinderella's Secret Witch Diaries series have come to expect.

Pre-University Paper from the year 2009 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Applied Geography, grade: 1,0, language: English, abstract: The paper analyses the forced removals of Indigenous children in Western Australia from their families in the 20th century. Nowadays, this generation of children has become known as "The Stolen Generation" in Australia. To begin with, the author underlines the importance of "The Stolen Generations" for Australia's history by highlighting the national "sorry day" in 2008 where the Prime Minister officially apologised to the Indigenous People. As a starting point, background information about the situation of Indigenous people in Australia is provided. Moreover, racial theories and ideologies that were prevalent in the 20th century are discussed. The relevance of these race questions is exemplified by describing the situation in so-called "mission camps" where many of the removed children were brought up. Furthermore, the concept and apparent "threat" of the "half-caste" (Indigenous Australians of mixed parentage) is outlined and political, legal and public actions concerning the Indigenous People are presented. To illustrate the finding, there is a brief analysis of the movie "Rabbit-Proof Fence" by Phillip Noyce and the drama "Stolen" by Jane Harrison. Moreover, the question of genocide in the context of the United Nations resolution is discussed. Finally, the author evokes the sensitive topic of compensation funds for the "Stolen Generations" and gives a brief cross-reference to the very similar history in Canada and New Zealand.

From the associate producer of Alpha Dog starring Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis, and Sharon Stone with a Foreword by Nick Cassavetes, director of Alpha Dog, The Notebook, and John Q "If there was ever a true-life drama tailor-made for a celluloid adaptation, it's this one." -Matthew Singer, VCReporter In the privileged neighborhoods of Southern California, bored teenagers search for their next thrill-totally unaware of the dangers of living life without consequences. When pot dealer Mickey Youngblood kidnaps the kid brother of his hated nemesis, everyone's fate becomes sealed. Youngblood convinces his gang to hold young Bobby Leblanc "for ransom," but Bobby gets caught up in their world of drinking, drugs, and partying. Everyone forgets Bobby is a hostage-until the party turns bad and the rogue crew must face the tragic conclusion they never saw coming. Based on a true story still being played out in the California criminal court system and captivating nationwide audiences, author and screenwriter Michael Mehas brings us Stolen Boy, a gripping novel resulting from his unprecedented research and access to confidential case files.

Recovering from growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home can be hard to do without a guide. Based on the Twelve Steps of the Adult Children of Alcoholics organization, the Let Go and Be Free series helps you take solace with easy-to-read daily reflections to assist you on your self-discovery journey. This fourth Let Go and Be Free book guides you to learn healthier relationship skills and helps you focus on embracing recovery with gratitude and love. The daily reflections in the book focus on topics such as forgiveness, dealing with anger, embracing self-love, overcoming abandonment issues, and rediscovering joy. Let Go and Be Free: 100 Final Daily Reflections for Adult Children of Alcoholics (volume 4) also continues to guide you through the common traits of adult children of alcoholics and those who grew up in a dysfunctional family and how to practice skills to break out of the emotional prison of your past. Filled with honest self-reflection, personal stories, and resources, this book is a helpful daily guide for adult children of alcoholics or those who grew up in a dysfunctional family. Turn to it whenever you need support, empowering techniques or hope on your journey of self-discovery.

These teachings by Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi offer valuable advice related to our Dharma studies and practice: how to check whether our practices are Dharma, the need for study and constant reflection of the Buddha’s teachings and how to overcome our afflictions and problems so that we can truly benefit others. Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi has been the resident teacher of Amitabha Buddhist Centre since October 1999. He was born in Nepal in 1962 and was ordained by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 1974 at the age of twelve. Khen Rinpoche holds a Geshe Lharampa degree, which is the highest Tibetan Buddhist doctorate awarded to monks from Sera Je Monastic University. This degree requires at least 20 years of intensive study and debate and only the most outstanding students qualify to sit for the exams. This ebook was designed & published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive for Amitabha Buddhist Centre (ABC). We are non-profit Buddhist organizations affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Please visit us online!

Description Collection of 32 thought provoking, poignant & beautiful tales. 'Mental Ward' deals with the descent of a woman into mental distress and ahallucinatory world while the 'Paper Boat' depicts the first confrontation of an innocent child with harsh realities of living. In 'Lice Cure' and Designer Monkey' there is undercurrent of humour to lighten burden of existence, while other pieces explore the unexplored world of literature and life. Readers with wider taste will find plenty of material to wet their appetites. About the Author Durlabh Singh is a writer and an artist based in London, England. He has been published widely in over 300 publications worldwide. His other book publications include: Chrome Red- Collected Poems. Spaces of Heart- Illustrated Verse. Kama Sutra of Love- Collections of Short Stories Keeper of Reflections & Other Stories. In The Days of Love- Novel. Throughout his life, he had to struggle against the odds. Having lost his father at very early age, he had to take up the role of head of family, being the only male member in the household. Facing all the injustices of Indian social class system where he had to provide big dowries for marrying his sisters and getting into debts. The things took turn for worse when he came to England, as extreme racism was rampant there when he was constantly ridiculed and set upon by gangs of youths. Landlords refused to rent him even a room and shopkeepers refused to serve. He was subject to racial taunts in streets and at work. He suffered number of physical attacks and partially lost sight of an eye as he was beaten in a busy London street. That constant harassment eventually resulted in acute depression and a mental breakdown and as a result he was admitted to a mental hospital. He took up painting and writing as a therapy and developed these arts where he could find it easier to breath from constant atmosphere of suffocation. It helped him to survive and to keep his mental balance, in finding transcendence and wider fields of human creativity. People suffering from mental distress may find solace in his works.