Paul Thomas is a celebrated crime writer known for the comedic and satiric qualities of his books, combined with an ability to depict crisp realism. His novels offer a sharp insight into human nature, often exploring the genre with a unique and engaging voice. Beyond his fiction, Thomas also contributes to sports biography and has authored a collection of short stories. His prolific output and distinctive literary style make him a noteworthy figure in contemporary literature.
My Journey from Refugee to Cab Driver to Professor
210 pages
8 hours of reading
The memoir offers a unique perspective on the life of a refugee who evolves from cab driver to academic in Norway over three decades. It challenges mainstream narratives surrounding refugees and minorities by providing a personal voice often absent in discussions about integration and cultural threats. Blending personal reflections with critical analysis, the author highlights the struggles and triumphs faced by people of color, drawing inspiration from postcolonial themes to articulate the complexities of identity and belonging.
The narrative delves into profound existential questions about the role of religion in human life through the journey of Anna and her father. As they navigate a globalized society that prioritizes harmony with nature over a relationship with God, the story challenges the notion of a world without spirituality. Their struggle reflects broader themes of faith, survival, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing environment.
Ross Taylor has scored the most runs, made the most centuries and taken the
most catches by a New Zealander in international cricket. The numbers are
extraordinary but they don't tell the whole story. Here is the whole story -
in black and white.
Writing from his own experience as a pastor who has struggled with depression, anxiety and O.C.D., Paul Ritchie addresses some of the big questions that Christians with mental illnesses and those around them might ask. Although he deals frankly with the reality of mental illness in a fallen world, he shows how the gospel is good news for those suffering. He applies the truth of the gospel, assuring readers that they can take God at his word, even when their brain tells them to doubt. His final chapter also gives helpful advice for those who want to help friends or family who are depressed or anxious.
The narrative follows a boy who, after losing his mother at five and facing eviction, endures hardship and displacement. Forced to move to Ahmedabad at 16, he overcomes obstacles to complete his education while working as a Lower Division Clerk. His life takes a turn when he falls in love at work, but cultural differences lead to heartbreak. Eventually, he marries a woman from his hometown and rises through the ranks of the Indian Revenue Service, retiring after 41 years, and later embarks on journeys to explore destinations he missed during his career.
Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans under fifty. Even as opiate addiction skyrockets, more people than ever before are hooked on alcohol, sedatives, cigarettes, and even screens. The face and prevalence of addiction has changed and evolved, but our solutions to addiction are stuck in the past. We've been treating addiction as a black or white issue, a disease you either suffer from or will never suffer from. The problem with this model is that it doesn't account for the incredible forces working against all of us, pushing all of us toward addiction: stress, undernourishment, sleep-deprivation, vitamin D deficiency, and isolation, not to mention a flawed medical system and corrupt pharmaceutical companies doling out prescriptions at every turn. The truth: Addiction is a disease that, like many others, exists on a spectrum. We are more vulnerable to becoming addicted to substances at certain points in our lives and based on the evidence provided in The Addiction Spectrum, most effective at kicking addiction when we take a holistic approach. With the help of the 13-point plan and individual protocols detailed in this book, you have the power to change your destiny. No one understands this more than Dr. Paul Thomas, who recovered from alcohol addiction early in his career and founded one of the most effective rehabilitation centers for teens and young adults in his hometown of Portland, OR. Named one of the top family doctors and one of the top pediatricians in the country, Dr. Paul is also board-certified in both integrative medicine and addiction medicine. This unique combination of specialties is intentional: Dr. Paul has devoted his entire life and career to saving lives. Using the best conventional medicine alongside the new science of alternative health, Dr. Paul has treated thousands of patients with the life-saving solutions provided in The Addiction Spectrum. Addiction is a compendium of often devastating circumstances that have gone unchecked by society for far too long. This book is a positive light and guide to overcoming not only addiction but the challenges and obstacles that affect us all
Nicoleta, a country girl from a Transylvanian village, goes to London to seek fame and fortune as a singer. There she meets a provocative English Lord who owns a media empire and a PR guru looking for a young star to make the headlines. Their idea: To turn Nicoleta into a re-creation of Ilona, the wife of Vlad III, the Romanian prince who inspired the legend of Dracula. As Nicoleta becomes increasingly immersed in the role of Ilona, historical mystery and modern romance combine to ask the question: Could Dracula be alive and living in the 21st Century?