Jim Carroll was an author, poet, autobiographer, and punk musician. His work, most famously his autobiographical The Basketball Diaries, delves into themes of adolescence and addiction. Carroll captured the raw reality of life on the fringes with his distinctive voice. His writing is stark, honest, and unforgettable.
Jabr Oslander, raised in a missionary family, revolts against his family's Scriptural teaching. He tries to take advantage of the recent discovery of oil in homeland of Kuwait. He is thwarted at every turn and finds himself in mortal danger. God steps in for the rescue.
A GRIPPING CONCLUSION TO THIS 3-BOOK SERIES "We're transferring funds to your Shia friends at a rate of more than two billion dollars a month. I've been ordered to do so by the Supreme Leader. Given our current economic situation, we cannot afford this, but I have no choice. The money is transmitted to an offshore account in the Caymans..." Although he is still entrenched in the Kuwaiti Parliament, Yusef is finally home in Kuwait and at peace, or so it seems...until he is ordered to follow the money. Hurtled into the limelight by forces he cannot control, he finds himself, yet again, in conflict and danger. A Christian of influence in a staunchly Muslim world, he faces political, moral, and legal strife at every turn. Before he knows it, he is meeting Tahara, the beautiful Qatari reporter again, hopeful that she may be the "one," but even then, sinister forces threaten his bliss. Only "Allah" knows who will become prince of the sand. A deadly game is in play, and winner takes all!
A TURBULENT MODERN STORY IN AN ANCIENT LAND At age sixteen, Yusef plans to fulfill his dreams. As a young Kuwaiti Christian, he is eager to influence not just the people living in his own region but to travel abroad. “My default posture was one of prideful superiority as I waited for everyone to catch up with my ambition and plans for the future. I couldn’t wait to draw the geographic and economic map of my future. Strange for an adolescent, but there it was.” Like his biblical namesake, Yusef has dreams, dreams that encompass the entire Middle East. With God’s Psalms resonating in his soul, Yusef journeys from Kuwait to London and finally, Iran. There, his greatest fears are waiting. Little does he realize just how intense, how severe and how dangerous his situation will beome, as his dreams lead him into reality. And that reality includes imprisonment, death threats, romance, intrigue and loss. This second book in the “Kuwait Trilogy Series” will take you on a thrill-ride. You’ll learn about the people and culture of the Middle East and gain an awareness of the spiritual forces at play in the clash of Christian and Islamic cultures.
The narrative follows Yacoub's quest for truth within Islam, highlighting his struggles and failures while emphasizing the absence of a remedy for his sins. Despite his shortcomings and the challenges he faced, the story illustrates the profound theme of divine grace, showcasing how God intervenes to save sinners regardless of their own efforts. Through Yacoub's journey, readers are invited to explore the depth of God's love and the transformative power of faith.
A moving, vividly rendered novel from the author of The Basketball Diaries Suffused with Jim Carroll's humor and sharp wit, his delicate yet hallucinatory imagery, and his cool, sophisticated, streetsmart voice, The Petting Zoo is a frank, haunting examination of one artist's personal and spiritual quest. Billy Wolfram, an enigmatic thirty-eight- year-old star of the late -1980s New York art scene, views a show of Velázquez paintings and is so humbled by their spiritual power that he suffers an emotional breakdown and retreats to his Chelsea loft. In seclusion, he recalls the most emblematic moments and figures of his childhood and early career as he searches to recover the spark of inspiration in his own work and life.
Sara Ann, an active girl, faces her fear of needles when a doctor orders a CBC blood test. To ease her anxiety, she watches a video featuring animated blood components like Charlie Circulatory System and Rudi Red Cell, who explain their functions. Ned Needle and Betsy Butterfly also share how simple blood draws can be. Empowered by the information, Sara Ann bravely undergoes the test, proudly sporting a big band-aid as her "Badge of Courage" as she leaves the doctor's office with her mother.
The Harpole Report is the third novel by J. L. Carr, published in 1972. The novel tells the story mostly in the form of a school log book kept by George Harpole, temporary Head Teacher of the Church of England primary school of "Tampling St. Nicholas". Like all of Carr's novels, it is grounded in personal experience. Carr was a Primary School teacher for almost 40 years, including 15 years spent as Head Teacher.
Two Internet experts take readers step by step through the process of setting up an online store, marketing goods and services, and building a loyal customer base.
