"Pleeaze! Tell me you won't take a chance!" is an anecdotal account based on the multifarious events and incidents the author, Nick Crozby, has enjoyed and experienced from before the Second World War through to the present day. It focuses especially on the role that chance can play throughout life and the way chance can shape and affect events, love and career opportunities and expectations; if chances are taken! Working on the principle instilled in him in his early days by his family that "you make your own luck" Nick tried throughout his life to grasp each opportunity with open arms although some unfortunate chance situations did lead to considerable strain, stress and frustration. "Pleeaze! Tell me you won't take a chance!" relates these life happenings giving an intimate slant and putting them into a social and historical context and circumstance. It illustrates clearly the effects that changes in society, morals and standards can have on the life of the individual as well as society as a whole.

What if practical inspiration could be as simple as an eye-opening, heartfelt song? From Grammy-winning star performer, husband, and father, Tim McGraw, comes a beautiful keepsake book, inspired by his uplifting hit, "Humble and Kind." Humble and Kind is the keepsake hardcover volume that combines the emotional power of Tim McGraw's uplifting #1 single and video "Humble and Kind" to elegant line illustrations in a gift book for all seasons. Inspired by McGraw's own life experience as his eldest child embarked on her college career, every parent and graduate can relate to Humble and Kind; with tender clarity, the words reinforce lessons for mindful, compassionate living. The song's pure poetry not only propelled the single up the charts, but its accompanying video-gorgeously produced with images courtesy of Oprah Winfrey's documentary "Belief" -has been viewed by tens of millions since its release, and inspired a community movement at stayhumbleandkind.com. Featuring an introduction from McGraw and an epilogue by the songwriter Lori McKenna, Humble and Kind is a deeply affecting call to action, and the perfect memento for millions of graduates, parents, and children across the continent.

During a time of great pain Regina and her children were separated from one another due to the loss of their home. Enduring chastisement and the judgement of others and trying to protect her children from the repercussions of false perceptions. No one was on her side. God was the only one there to help during the storm. Family and friends turned their backs on her. God gave her the pen and a voice. He helped her through the confusion. He wanted her to ask questions to help her see the truths. Quietly she penned these poems and God guided her out of the fire into the light. Today she is united with her children. She has her own home and the future looks bright drawing, writing and listening to God’s guidance. Regina wants others to know God can bring you to peace and calm in your life. He can walk you out of the storm to higher heights and understanding.

Immune to his charms? Arrogant and charming, celebrity doctor Denovan O’Mara has his female patients all in a flutter—but GP Kerry Latimer’s not fooled for a second. Or is she? Briefly working with Denovan, Kerry gets to know and care for the man behind the image—enough to take a risk and open her heart to love again…?

Newly graduated music-lover Nicole Nero knows exactly what she wants out of life: a job at South Coast’s most prominent record label, a comfortable place to live, and the affection of the gorgeous and talented musician Elijah West. The only problem is Nicole is under-qualified, broke, and invisible. As she fights to turn her luck around, Nicole discovers that not everything is as it seems, and some of what she once wanted isn't what she wants any more. Will she figure it out before it’s too late? Or will she lose everything and end up worse off than before?

Nora is a shy, intelligent, and innocent girl who doesn't have any friends except Sarah, who is her best friend since they were children. Nora was perfectly happy being an average looking and somewhat invisible girl in her school. She was doing great, until that day......the day James Alexander, the living breathing nightmare walked into her life and turned her world upside down.