In Jack, A. M. Homes gives us a teenager who wants nothing more than to be normal - even if being normal means having divorced parents and a rather strange best friend. But when Jack's father takes him out in a rowboat on Lake Watchmayoyo and tells his son he's gay, nothing will ever be normal again. Out of Jack's struggle to redefine what "family" means, A. M. Homes crafts a novel of enormous humor, charm, and resonance, the most convincing, funny, and insightful novel about adolescence since The Catcher In The Rye.
Jack Welch was perhaps the greatest corporate leader of the 20th century. When he first became CEO of General Electric in 1981 the company was worth $12 billion. Twenty years later it is worth a total of $280 billion. But Welch was more than just the leader of the most successful business in the world. He revolutionised GE's entire corporate culture with his distinctive, highly personal management style: the individual appreciation of each of his 500 managers, the commitment to an informal but driven work style and the encouragement of candour were all part of the Welch approach. Following John Harvey Jones's Making it Happen and Troubleshooter, Jack has already become the businessman's bible for the 21st century - an inspiration for a new generation of corporate players.
Jack Stapleton and his friends rule Las Vegas. They've got more money than they know what to do with, and Jack can have any woman he wants—except Ellie.JACKRejection. That's what I get for trying to save a girl who obviously doesn't want saving.Paying off her father's debt so she can stop taking off her clothes for other people? That was a no brainer. Obviously, I hoped she'd fall victim to my irresistible charm. My selflessness.But no.I've offended her independent spirit, and instead of falling for me, she's doing everything she can to avoid me. I should forget all about Ellie Masters, but I'm a sucker for her sassy smile and that fiery, luscious mouth.I'm more than willing to take a gamble on this girl, but she's made it clear I'm going to need more than luck to win her heart.ELLIEMy momma raised me to believe that I don't need a man. Except, apparently, I do.And now that I owe a debt to a billionaire, I feel sick to my stomach.It's not like I'll ever be able to pay him back.The man is richer than God, and hotter than the Devil. When he's next to me, I just about melt.The last thing I want is to fall for a man like that.The problem is, I think I already have…
Alphonse Daudet's "Jack," a powerful work of 19th-century French literature, explores enduring social issues through compelling historical fiction. This meticulous translation offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era, where societal constraints shaped individual destinies. Daudet, a master storyteller, weaves a narrative that resonates with timeless themes found in classic literature. "Jack" provides a window into the past, examining the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating a rigid social hierarchy. A significant work of French fiction, this translation allows English-speaking audiences to experience Daudet's profound insights and captivating prose. Immerse yourself in a story that transcends time, revealing the universal struggles and triumphs of the human spirit within a richly detailed historical backdrop.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Alphonse Daudet's "Jack," a powerful work of 19th-century French literature, explores enduring social issues through compelling historical fiction. This meticulous translation offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era, where societal constraints shaped individual destinies. Daudet, a master storyteller, weaves a narrative that resonates with timeless themes found in classic literature. "Jack" provides a window into the past, examining the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating a rigid social hierarchy. A significant work of French fiction, this translation allows English-speaking audiences to experience Daudet's profound insights and captivating prose. Immerse yourself in a story that transcends time, revealing the universal struggles and triumphs of the human spirit within a richly detailed historical backdrop.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Jack is trapped in a dark vault. It is a vault that Mary has created in her mind; a place where she puts all the words that have hurt her over her lifetime, and Jack has been charged with being the caretaker of the hurtful words. One day a door opens in the vault and light pours in. A Man invites Jack out of the vault. It is Jesus. He is offering rest to Jack and Mary. What does that mean? How will that help Jack and Mary? Jack accepts Jesus's invitation and leaves the vault. Jack follows Jesus, learning about nature, growth, and change. Jesus shows Jack amazing things, and Jack experiences what it is like to trust and depend on Jesus to keep him safe and heal him. Jack learns what it means to have hope. Mary had lost her hope. Can Mary be safe and healed? Can Jack, with Jesus's help, give Mary back her hope?
Jack is trapped in a dark vault. It is a vault that Mary has created in her mind; a place where she puts all the words that have hurt her over her lifetime, and Jack has been charged with being the caretaker of the hurtful words. One day a door opens in the vault and light pours in. A Man invites Jack out of the vault. It is Jesus. He is offering rest to Jack and Mary. What does that mean? How will that help Jack and Mary? Jack accepts Jesus's invitation and leaves the vault. Jack follows Jesus, learning about nature, growth, and change. Jesus shows Jack amazing things, and Jack experiences what it is like to trust and depend on Jesus to keep him safe and heal him. Jack learns what it means to have hope. Mary had lost her hope. Can Mary be safe and healed? Can Jack, with Jesus's help, give Mary back her hope?
They called him a monster and a killer. They told him he was incapable of love and couldn't be trusted around children and other animals. They judged him for his looks, for his breed. They warn me to be careful and to not leave him alone with my children. But they do not know him like I do. They don't see past the scars, the trauma, and the abuse. They see his past and believe the lies on the media, they don't understand him like I do. I understand when to leave him alone, I understand he gets frustrated just like I do. They see a dog that is known to fight, to kill, and to attack. I see a lost soul that was forced to live a life of pain and suffering as he was beaten and starved into doing things he never wanted to do. I see kindness even after living a life of hell. I see a hero in him, in the entire breed. They are willing to die to make us happy and we can't even take the time out to understand that we are the main cause of their pain.
An old legend that no one could catch. That puzzled several generations with his bizarre behaviour. That vanished as abruptly as he appeared. And that no one knew anything about. Until now. Three remarkable people find their routines torn apart when they
