An extended reflection on the pleasures and wisdom of golf, "Golf Beats Us All" will satisfy the philosopher lurking in every avid golfer and make the golfer smarter and wiser about himself and his game. Author Joe Amato has long been fascinated by the myriad of pleasures offered by golf. And like any player, he remains intrigued by the fact that golfers find such pleasure in a game that causes so much pain, wastes so much time, and whose outcome is of utter insignificance. He offers an intelligent and searching conversation that invites readers to think about their relation to a game that makes them angels and fools.

Self-deprecating and disarmingly humorous, Stone shares the results of his personal study of the Bible, digging into Scripture and frequently drawing homespun biblical applications from his own life in order to clarify some truths about faith. Stone admits he didn’t set out to write a spiritual autobiography, but that’s more or less what his book is, and it’s the book’s greatest strength for both newcomers and lifelong Christians. —Kirkus Reviews Spiritual conversions are as varied as snowflakes. But once the initial excitement fades away, a new convert is faced with a dilemma: “Where do I go from here?” This book attempts to answer that question. The first part of Stepping Out was inspired by the Old Testament quotation, “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” Amos 3:3 (KJV). It will show that - God the Father intends for us to be like Christ; - God the Son enables us to be like Christ; and - God the Holy Spirit empowers us to be like Christ. The second part of the book discusses seven things that all believers should hold fast to no matter where they are in their spiritual walk: 1. Know that the Lord is God. 2. Know that you are a sinner and that you are lost without Christ. 3. Know that Christ has saved you and that you are a child of God. 4. Know that you must come clean. 5. Know that God will protect you. 6. Know that Christ will come again. 7. Know love.

Bo Green started playing golf like so many countless others. High scores. Lost balls. Frustration. He was, in short, a hacker. A regular guy in search of a better game, he made a commitment to improve his game. In relatively short order, he did improve. He lowered his scores, yes, but more importantly, he started having fun again on the golf course. Learn how Bo turned from weekend hacker to weekend warrior. Learn how you can do the same. An average person's quick-read guide to better golf, let Hacker No More be your guide to enjoying the great sport of golf.

Goodnight Children Everywhere "Richard Nelson’s new play announces itself almost as if it were Chekhovian . . . the play, like all plays of discovery and purgation, has a translucency and a density that nag, hurt and heal."—London Sunday Times New England "Smart, sharp, acridly funny . . . in the sweetest of all ironies, it’s an American writer at the peak of his form who has given London’s RSC the major new play that has eluded them all year."—Variety Some Americans Abroad "A sequel to The Innocents Abroad, Mark Twain’s caustic view of pretentious Americans abroad: both works indict the well-educated American middle-class for its supine and superficial relationship to Old World culture."—New York Times Two Shakespearean Actors "Nelson’s provocative account of the deadly rivalry between two great 18th-century actors."—Variety Franny’s Way "Boundaries warp and melt in the dense urban heat that pervades Franny’s Way, Richard Nelson’s sensitively drawn portrait of love in the age of J.D. Salinger."—New York Times A prolific and varied writer, Richard Nelson is also the author of a screenplay, a television play, the books for musicals and plays for young audiences, as well as a string of radio plays and powerful adaptations from the classic European repertory of Beaumarchais, Brecht, Chekhov, Goldoni, Molière and Strindberg, all of which have influenced the development of his own craft. Among his many awards include the London Time Out Award, two OBIEs, two Giles Cooper awards and numerous grants and fellowships. He is an honorary associate of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

This brand new book takes a positive and dynamic approach to surviving whatever life throws at you, exploring the range of skills, attitudes and abilities you need to survive and thrive in difficult times, both personally and professionally. While some people are more naturally resilient than others, the book asserts that resilience is a quality that can be learnt and developed, whatever your stage in life or personal situation. Based on extensive new research, and backed-up with real-life case studies and examples of people who display resilient behaviour (including those who have turned adversity into advantage), the book shows how you too can bounce back from bad times, learning how to take back control, know when to press ahead or cut your losses, and see opportunity where others see threat. The book concludes with a 10-point plan to help you pull all the strands together, building resilience, a skill for life. Key contents include: Understanding yourself and your personal 'Resilience Quotient' Making judgements and taking decisions Assessing risk and solving problems Managing stress Being true to yourself.

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