This biography of Jackie Hess was written as a memorial to her life, and details her interaction with family and friends. It is the story of a magnificent lady.

Bubby is a delightful, coming-of-age story about a spunky ten-year-old girl named Jenny, and her twelve-year-old brother, Jake, who is in a big hurry to be grown up. The Johnson children are trying to adjust to a new lifestyle after being recently uprooted from their life in the city to a farm in the country. Their Grandpa Perkins recently passed away and left the farm and his Labrador Retriever, Shadow, to their parents. The entire family is doing their best to adjust to their surroundings and the challenges of their new way of living. For years, Jenny has been desperately wanting a puppy to love and care for, and when Shadow has her litter of puppies, Jenny begs her father to let her keep the runt of the litter. She has already picked out the name of Bubby for her new friend. Will Jenny be able to keep her new puppy, or will her father be forced to sell the entire litter for money to help pay for expenses on the farm? And will Jake be able to prove himself as he tries to mature and grow, or will his attempts be fruitless? This book spans an integral year of the siblings’ lives and conveys the importance of having good morals and values when growing up. It also portrays what life was like in a simpler era of days gone by. It will transport young readers back to what today’s adults consider “the good old days” and will allow those older readers to reminisce as to how things were back in the day. It also demonstrates how the love of one little puppy has a huge impact on the family in an unexpected way. Through the use of strategic humor, interesting dialogue, and plot twists, Bubby will keep all readers entertained and wanting more.

Stories and narratives aimed at helping families work through an array of subjects like health, illness, grief, adoption, sexual identity, and school. The Healing Heart provides powerful examples of the use of stories and storytelling in encouraging resiliency, empathy, respect, and healing. These engaging books contain stories, and narratives about the use of the stories in activities with different populations (children, teens, those with disabilities, seniors, inmates, etc.) or which address specific social or community problems (addictions, poverty, violence, racism, environmental degradation, homelessness, abuse). The books are a collective effort containing the expertise of more than 60 storytellers and health professionals who illustrate the power of story in moving others to commitment and action, in building self-esteem and mutual respect. The Healing Heart ~ Families focuses on families, dealing specifically with healing through story, health promotion, disease prevention, early childhood intervention, children with medical problems, adopting families, schools, sexual identities, grief, and spiritual healing. The Healing Heart ~ Communities focuses on community-building, with sections on youth, violence prevention, poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse and addiction, racism, elders, culture, environmental protection, homelessness, and community development. Praise for The Healing Heart ~ Families “Both children and adults, sick or well, need the embrace of soulful storytelling. They need to witness and be witnessed, for it is in this state that healing occurs . . . . If newscasters were to read aloud each night to their listeners for 1,001 nights one of the stories from this treasury, we would all be healed and lose our fear, recapturing real security in our homeland.” —N. Michael Murphy, MD, author of The Wisdom of Dying “An extraordinary work . . . . Hit the bulls eye by providing both process and practice. Thought provoking and insightful theory is intertwined with appropriate stories for direct application. It makes clear that story can be a powerful catalyst for change, giving eloquent voice to what many of us have known for some time but have been unable to express. What a gift for those who work with families!” —Elizabeth Ellis, co-author of Inviting the Wolf In: Thinking about Difficult Stories

Brunch has become America’s favorite culinary pastime, a wonderfully appetizing and leisurely dining experience unfettered by either time constraints or choice of entrée—and a ritual so increasingly popular that it’s not just for Sundays anymore. And, hands down, no one does it better than Bubby’s, the New York City destination restaurant that has been a hangout for hungry city dwellers and celebrities for nearly two decades. Luckily, you don’t need to travel all the way to the Big Apple to savor Bubby’s amazing array of brunch favorites. With nearly 200 delicious recipes, Bubby’s Brunch Cookbook will help you turn your kitchen into a little piece of heaven. From biscuits to muffins, pancakes to omelets, smoked salmon to hot toddies, there’s inspiration here for both beginner and seasoned chefs alike, and the easy-to-follow recipes invariably produce mouthwatering results. Bubby’s owner and chef Ron Silver reveals the secrets behind his signature dishes—German Skillet-Baked Pancakes, Sizzling Ham and Gruyère Omelet, and Blueberry Scones—as well as scrumptious staples—Skillet Hash Browns, Creamy Buttermilk New Potato Salad, and six variations on classic Eggs Benedict. And don’t forget Bubby’s world famous Sour Cream Pancakes! Of course, no brunch is complete without libations, so Bubby’s stirs up tasty original variations on Bloody Marys and Mimosas, as well as freshly squeezed fruit juice combinations, coffees, and other cocktails. Plus, you’ll get more than twenty terrific menus for special occasions—New Year’s, Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, and more—and creative tips on how to set the ideal table and pull off the perfect brunch, whether for a cozy twosome or a hungry crowd. Complete with a helping of beautiful photographs, Bubby’s Brunch Cookbook is a thoroughly inspiring cookbook that takes brunch to a whole new level.

TO: Nina Baxter FROM: David Hanson SUBJECT: An Offer You Can’t Refuse… Nina, I’m so sorry about the layoffs. Your dedication, not to mention your charm, has always made a good impression on me. So I’d love it if you considered working for me again, as my personal assistant. There’s plenty of room for you and your adorable children in my apartment (and truthfully, their excitement would be a welcome distraction from my otherwise workaholic lifestyle!). I know you’re worried about gossip—people might suggest this isn’t strictly business—but we’re more than capable of ignoring the sparks of attraction between us in favor of the bigger picture…aren’t we?

During the first decade of the new millennium one of the most popular features in the community paper The Wilmington Spectator was the "Visit with Uncle Richard" series. Written by Spectator columnist and editor Pat Gibbs, the Uncle Richard character was based on Pat's actual uncle who nicknamed him Bubby. The stories and adventures of Uncle Richard are legendary in the city of Wilmington, Delaware. Though Uncle Richard left us some years ago, his "favorite and only nephew" kept his memory alive after Uncle Richard's passing. The Wilmington Spectator shut down its presses in 2007, but Uncle Richard's fans have never forgotten him. Now we can enjoy Uncle Richard's shenanigans for years to come in this enjoyable compilation.

With bold storytelling, transformative humor, and her signature "comic interventions, " Peyser offers a selection of personal stories about how she created greater happiness in her own life, and how it can work for others.

“It was a season where the impossible became possible. It was a season where the hard to believe became believable.” --Marv Levy, Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach. The 1973 Buffalo Bills made pro football history. They had an offense that broke several important rushing records during that memorable year. And they had a superstar running back by the name of O.J. Simpson, who broke a glass ceiling of sorts by becoming the first man -- and indeed the only man -- to ever rush for more than 2,000 yards in one 14-game regular season. That glory-filled accomplishment provided the celebrated culmination to this epic tale of a week-by-week journey from an initial goal to its triumphant ending. In The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run for a Record, several members of that Buffalo Bills team recall their memories of that year. They discuss how that 1973 season began with a bunch of question marks, then how a boast by one of their offensive linemen led to a challenge for the whole squad to address. A major focus in this book are the feats of the incomparable O.J. Simpson, who earned pro football fame and glory with his record-breaking 1973 performance. This story recounts how Simpson set a mark that was thought of by most people to be impossible to achieve. It was an odyssey unlike any other in NFL annals, and it is explored in concentrated depth and detail within these pages. Joe Zagorski is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Pro Football Researchers Association. He has written several previous books about various teams and players of the NFL. He is also a contributing writer to the website Pro Football Journal and the administrator of the Facebook page, The NFL in the 1970s. He resides in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Marv Levy, who wrote the foreword for this book, is a coaching legend in both the United States and in Canada. He led the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances from 1990 to 1993. He is also an honored member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Chrome caps. Weightlifting. Swisher Sweets. Wrestling. Bullies. Masturbation. Sadomasochism. Bodybuilding. Pornography. Teachers. Race. Fathers. Sons. Brothers. Growing up. WHERE Y'AT? is an eccentric modern Southern Gothic set in the suburbs of New Orleans at the turn of the 21st century. Two brothers at the edge of childhood are pushed into adulthood by a neighborhood bully who forces them to find and steal a set of chrome caps shaped like naked women.