In a world where family dynamics are constantly changing, it's not uncommon to find young adults taking on the role of caretaker for their younger siblings. But what happens when the roles are reversed, and a young man is raised by his older brother? In this powerful memoir, we are taken on a journey through the eyes of a young man who was raised by his seventeen-year-old brother. This book is a tribute to the power of love and the strength of brotherhood. It is a story of resilience, determination, and the unbreakable bond between two brothers. Through their story, we are reminded that no matter what challenges we may face in life, we can always overcome them with the support of those we love. So watch out, world, here comes Mike, just a kid with big dreams and an even bigger heart
In a world where family dynamics are constantly changing, it's not uncommon to find young adults taking on the role of caretaker for their younger siblings. But what happens when the roles are reversed, and a young man is raised by his older brother? In this powerful memoir, we are taken on a journey through the eyes of a young man who was raised by his seventeen-year-old brother. This book is a tribute to the power of love and the strength of brotherhood. It is a story of resilience, determination, and the unbreakable bond between two brothers. Through their story, we are reminded that no matter what challenges we may face in life, we can always overcome them with the support of those we love. So watch out, world, here comes Mike, just a kid with big dreams and an even bigger heart
Mike by P. G. Wodehouse Michael "Mike" Jackson is the youngest son of a renowned cricketing family. Mike's eldest brother Joe is a successful first-class player, while another brother, Bob, is on the verge of his school team. When Mike arrives at Wrykyn himself, his cricketing talent and love of adventure bring him success and trouble in equal measure. In the second part, also known as Enter Psmith or Mike and Psmith, takes place two years later. Mike, due to take over as cricket captain at Wrykyn, is withdrawn from the school by his father and sent to a lesser school, called Sedleigh. On arrival at Sedleigh, he meets the eccentric Rupert Psmith, another new arrival from the superior school of Eton. Becoming fast friends, the two eschew cricket and indulge in all manner of high-jinks and adventures. (source: Wikipedia) We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Mike Armstrong puts his life on the line every day but he doesn't like being called a hero. Fighting fires is his job. It's in his blood. A profession that has made him a confirmed bachelor-until a certain female lights a fire under his skin.Cassie Peters spends her days teaching children and her nights dreaming of Mr. Right. Shy and self-conscious of her curvaceous body, she keeps men at a distance-until she meets the sexy firefighter who keeps her awake at night.Passions soar and desires burn hot, yet each is afraid to surrender to love. Together, they overcome their fear of rejection, completely unaware there is a more dangerous peril. A thirst for vengeance threatens the firefighters of Station #8 placing Mike and Cassie directly in the line of fire.
The first half of the story, found in Mike at Wrykyn, introduces Michael "Mike" Jackson. Mike is the youngest son of a renowned cricketing family. Mike's eldest brother Joe is a successful first-class player, while another brother, Bob, is on the verge of his school team. When Mike arrives at Wrykyn himself, his cricketing talent and love of adventure bring him success and trouble in equal measure. The second part, also known as Enter Psmith or Mike and Psmith, takes place two years later. Mike, due to take over as cricket captain at Wrykyn, is withdrawn from the school by his father and sent to a lesser school, called Sedleigh. On arrival at Sedleigh, he meets the eccentric Rupert Psmith, another new arrival from the superior school of Eton. Becoming fast friends, the two eschew cricket and indulge in all manner of high-jinks and adventures.
""Mike"" is a comedic novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1909. The story revolves around the life of the affable and good-natured cricket enthusiast, John P. (Mike) Jackson, as he navigates the challenges of his school and athletic career at Wrykyn and later at Cambridge University. Amidst the backdrop of school rivalries, cricket matches, and romantic entanglements, Mike's adventures unfold, showcasing his journey from an impulsive and spirited young man to a mature and responsible adult. Wodehouse's signature wit and clever storytelling come to life in this engaging tale of friendship, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of personal growth. Through its humorous narrative and endearing characters, ""Mike"" captures the essence of youthful exuberance, camaraderie, and the timeless appeal of sports and camaraderie, offering readers a delightful and heartwarming literary experience.
Mike is the imaginary friend and projection of a repressed wish that won't go away until Floyd confronts both his greatest fear and greatest desire: to succeed.An "Enchanting coming-of-age tale, with a young man struggling to come to terms with his future and what he really wants out of life. Anyone who has tried to live up to their parents' desires and expectations will be able to connect with Floyd as he begins his journey of self-discovery." -- School Library Journal (starred review)MEET FLOYD. He's a tennis star. Possibly good enough to win Wimbledon one day. MEET MIKE. He's... different. Apart from anything else, Floyd seems to be the only one who can see him. But Mike must have appeared for a reason. And finding out why is perhaps the most important thing Floyd will ever do...
Downsized from his day job with a publisher of obscure journals, Pontius Foeb, the aging author of inaccessible non-fiction books, is desperate for a commercial hit and comes up with a horror tale about a giant rat that terrorized a Minnesota hamlet in the nineteenth century.
Why do some people retain cute baby-talk names for their relatives (like Num-Num and Pee-Paw) well into middle age? How should a reasonable person respond when Olivia Newton-John sings, Have you never been mellow? Who's responsible for the sorry state of men's fashion, and is it the same guy who invented the jerkin? Is there any future in being a Midwesterner? Can you really enjoy your lunch when the restaurant is decorated to look like an African plain? How come women keep dozens of bottles and jars of moisturizers, unguents, and lotions around -- all of them half empty? In more than 50 hilarious all-new essays, one of America's brightest young humorists -- the head writer and on-air host of the legendary TV series Mystery Science Theater 3000 -- finds the fun in all aspects of the human condition, no matter how absurd. Join Mike Nelson on an angst-filled visit to a health spa; shopping sessions at Home Depot and Radio Shack; adventures in the very amateur musical theater; a gut-busting discourse on the history of television; ruminations on his roles as husband, father, and citizen; and much, much more.
High-intensity bodybuilding advice from the first man to win a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results and win competitions by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. Extremely time-efficient, HIT sessions require roughly 40 minutes per week of training as compared with the lengthy workout sessions many bodybuilders would expect to put in daily. In addition to sharing Mentzer's workout and training techniques, featured here is fascinating biographical information and striking photos of the world-class bodybuilder taken by noted professional bodybuilding photographers that will inspire and instruct serious bodybuilders and weight lifters everywhere.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Mike Meyers' Guide to Supporting Windows 7 for CompTIA A+ Certification, Exams 220-701 & 220-702Get the latest information on the new Windows 7 topics and questions added to CompTIA A+ exams 220-701 and 220-702. A must-have companion to CompTIA A+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition and Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Third Edition, this book focuses on the new exam objectives. Mike Meyers' Guide to Supporting Windows 7 for CompTIA A+ Certification provides learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this essential resource provides the up-to-date coverage you need to pass the exams with ease.COVERS ALL NEW WINDOWS 7 EXAM TOPICS, INCLUDING:Windows 7 interface featuresInstalling Windows 7Boot issues with Windows 7User Account Control--from Windows Vista to Windows 7IPv6Windows 7 networkingWindows 7 utilitiesCD-ROM FEATURES:Practice exams for 701 & 702Video introduction to Windows 7 and CompTIA A+Mike's favorite PC tools and utilitiesPDF copy of the bookMike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCP, is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and the bestselling author of seven editions of CompTIA A+ All-in-One Exam Guide. He is the president of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Practice the IT Skills Essential for Your Success90+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studiesLab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab resultsStep-by-step scenarios require you to think criticallyKey term quizzes help build your vocabularyLab solutions are only available to instructors and do not appear inside the bookIn this lab manual, you'll practice:Building a network with the OSI and TCP/IP modelsConfiguring network hardware, topologies, and cablingConnecting multiple Ethernet componentsInstalling and configuring routers and switchesWorking with TCP/IP applications and network protocolsConfiguring IPv6 routing protocolsSetting up clients and servers for remote accessConfiguring wireless networksSecuring networks with firewalls, NAT, port filtering, packet filtering, and other methodsImplementing virtualizationBuilding a SOHO networkManaging and troubleshooting networks
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Bestselling CompTIA A+ author Mike Meyers provides hands-on, step-by-step labs—updated for the 2012 release of Exam 220-802—so you can practice the IT skills essential for your successMike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Operating Systems Lab Manual, Fourth Edition contains more than 80 labs that challenge you to solve real-world problems with key concepts. Clear, measurable lab objectives map to certification exam objectives, ensuring direct correspondence to Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Operating Systems, Fourth Edition. Lab solutions are only available to instructors and are not printed inside the book. The Lab Manual also includes materials lists and lab set-up instructions. Step-by-step, not click-by click, lab scenarios require you to think critically, and Hint and Warning icons guide you through potentially tricky situations. Post-lab observation questions measure your understanding of lab results and the key term quiz helps to build your vocabulary.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Bestselling CompTIA A+ author Mike Meyers provides hands-on, step-by-step labs—updated for the 2012 release of Exam 220-801—so you can practice the IT skills essential for your successMike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Lab Manual, Fourth Edition contains more than 75 labs that challenge you to solve real-world problems with key concepts. Clear, measurable lab objectives map to certification exam objectives, ensuring direct correspondence to Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware, Fourth Edition. Lab solutions are only available to instructors and are not printed inside the book. The Lab Manual also includes materials lists and lab set-up instructions. Step-by-step, not click-by click, lab scenarios require you to think critically, and Hint and Warning icons guide you through potentially tricky situations. Post-lab observation questions measure your understanding of lab results and the key term quiz helps to build your vocabulary.
Practice the Skills Essential for a Successful IT CareerMike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks Lab Manual, Fourth Edition features:80+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically Key term quizzes help build your vocabularyGet complete coverage of key skills and concepts, including:Network architecturesCabling and topologyEthernet basicsNetwork installationTCP/IP applications and network protocolsRoutingNetwork namingAdvanced networking devicesIPv6Remote connectivityWireless networkingVirtualization and cloud computingNetwork operationsManaging riskNetwork securityNetwork monitoring and troubleshooting
Bestselling certification author and CompTIA training expert Mike Meyers updates his CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport to give you concise, focused coverage of the new N10-006 exam.In Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport, Fifth Edition, the #1 name in professional certification provides you with an intensive focus only on what you need to know to pass CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-006. The Passport series provides an accelerated review and exam preparation for CompTIA Network+ candidates. In addition, Mike Meyers guides you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. CompTIA reviewed and approved: CAQC (CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum)Electronic content includes Total Seminar's Total Tester exam simulator with 200+ practice exam questions, a new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities, and a PDF copy of the bookIncludes a 10% discount voucher coupon for any CompTIA exam, a $27 valueINSIDE THE BOOK:• Itineraries—List of official exam objectives covered• ETAs—Amount of time needed to complete each lesson• Travel Advisories—Expert advice on critical topics• Local Lingo—Concise definitions of key terms and concepts• Travel Assistance—Recommended resources for more information• Exam Tips—Common exam pitfalls and solutions• Checkpoints—End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations• Career Flight Path—Information on the exam and possible next steps
