Thomas Jefferson Robinson IIIJefferson, to his friendsis born and raised in the tiny town of Leroy, Alabama, in the last decade of the twentieth century. As a kid, Jefferson has two loves: baseball and tae kwon do, the latter of which he discovers when he makes friends with a new boy at school named Jin Ho Kim, whose nickname is Tiger. When it comes time for Jefferson to go to college, he develops into a baseball star, setting off to play for the University of Alabama. As he makes his way in the world, he experiences love, happiness, betrayal, and danger, and his life takes several drastic turns that he could never have imagined. But there is one constant throughout his life: his family. If Jefferson can remain true to his values and himself, he knows hell always find his way back home. In this novel, a young man who is a gifted athlete growing up in small-town Alabama discovers strengths within himself as he builds a life for himself.

A Wall Street Journal bestseller, now in paperback. Poker champion turned decision strategist Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions. Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there's always information hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making? Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion turned consultant, draws on examples from business, sports, politics, and (of course) poker to share tools anyone can use to embrace uncertainty and make better decisions. For most people, it's difficult to say "I'm not sure" in a world that values and, even, rewards the appearance of certainty. But professional poker players are comfortable with the fact that great decisions don't always lead to great outcomes, and bad decisions don't always lead to bad outcomes. By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll be less vulnerable to reactive emotions, knee-jerk biases, and destructive habits in your decision making. You'll become more confident, calm, compassionate, and successful in the long run.

Description'You'll never make a hairdresser' is an autobiography detailing the life of a young boy living on a deprived housing estate in Manchester and tracing his progression to the present day and the realisation of his dreams. The novel includes many humorous experiences; the loss of his virginity to a wheelchair bound client, mobile hairdressing within the housing estate representing the culture and lifestyle of all involved, down to the very poignant moments on the loss of a dearly loved sister to cancer at the age of just 37. The novel also explores the innermost thoughts and feeling of the author, not only his depression which resulted from the onset of epilepsy at the age of thirty but also on a deeply personal level when he realised that as a heterosexual husband and father he was living a lie. Following these revelations he embarks on a journey of discovery which finally leads him to the confident and fulfilled gay businessman he is today. About the AuthorRussell was born in 1966 and raised in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Russell's hairdressing career began in the early 1980's but his dream of becoming a hairdresser began much earlier when he first visited a salon in Manchester at the age of 13. Never losing sight of his dream Russell broke away from the tradition of locally based factory work and began a journey of training and apprenticeships in salons throughout Manchester. By 21 Russell had opened his own salon 'The Crop Shop' in Hale, Cheshire and was finally realising the dream he had held onto throughout his youth. Russell moved to North Wales with his wife and children but continued to base his work in the vibrant city of Manchester where the hair industry and business opportunities were rapidly developing; and where he was able to maintain close family connections with his older siblings. In 1997 Russell was struck by tragedy when his dear sister Allyson died. His loss of the person he describes as 'a mother figure' left him so bereft that his life spiralled into turmoil. As severe depression and epilepsy took hold of him, Russell spent long periods of time hospitalised whilst everything which he had built in ruins. The illness he experienced would be life changing and lead to him losing everything that his life was built on; the last foundation being his marriage when Russell confronted his sexuality and openly admitted that as a heterosexual husband and father he was living a lie. A long and lonely period of recovery followed during which Russell struggled to not only build his own emotional and physical strength but to find a way back into the hairdressing industry and to re-establish himself as a successful business man. Russell remained based in North Wales throughout this difficult time undertaking a number of jobs in order to become self sufficient again. The salons and customers which have shaped Russell's hairdressing career span a period of almost 30 years and form the backdrop to his book, in which customer encounters are intertwined with the personal hurdles Russell overcome with bereavement, sexuality, depression, epilepsy and dyslexia; but throughout these challenging times Russell kept hold of his dream and his humour, and with the ability to reminisce in such a poised, yet entertaining way has enabled the creation of his first novel 'You'll Never Make A Hairdresser'. Russell now runs his own salon 'Russell Paul Hairdressing' based in Prestatyn, North Wales where he lives with his civil partner Jonathan.

This book is a testament to many African American Ancestors known and unknown who made many contributions and sacrifices. Because of these trail blazers we the fruit of their labor are allow to enjoy many opportunities, rights,and privileges which were denied during their lifetime. I am deeply grateful to the typists, Ayesha Livas, Donsshaunneek Sims, Alex and Mary Whitley. Carlos Crochet, (reference and research librarian) who allowed meto use his two large complied binders of information on St. Lucy Catholic School and Southdown High School. To my two former co workers, Diane Leblanc (Art Teacher at Ellender High School) and Elizabeth "Beth" Plaisance, former Social Studies Teacher at Raceland Jr. High and Central Lafourche High School, for their words of encouragement . Coach Nathaniel Denu, lifelong friend and confidant who has always supported my many endeavors and encouraged me in a positive manner, " JuSt Do lt." Finally, to those of you who trusted me with your stories and tributes of love ones, outstanding citizens, and your story, thank you so much and may God continue to Bless you.

Pryce spent her weekdays working at the BBC stuck in a career rut, but she also led a parallel life as a biker with overwhelming wanderlust. Follow her hilarious adventures as she travels by motorcycle from Alaska to the southernmost tip of Argentina.

In 1961 when ten year old Richie meets Joey Pittman and his deranged family he doesn't realize that life as he knows it will be irrevocably changed. It now would be turned into a living nightmare. Then, years later, a chance encounter gives Richie the opportunity to end his terror and bring an end to the insanity of the Pittman family.