The inspirational true story of one man overcoming enormous odds including sexual abuse from his alcoholic mother to choose his own path in life and become a truly exceptional human being. From the age of four David was sexually abused by his alcoholic mother. He didn't understand, but he didn't have a choice. Then one day it got much worse: his stepfather turned on him, too. The beatings always started when his mother left the house. But if the violence was terrible the betrayal was even more shattering: David's mother knew but did nothing to stop it. As the nightmare of his life grew worse, David turned to petty crime. For the first time he felt powerful and in control. But deep down he knew it would destroy him. Then, one night, he saw a programme on TV that changed everything. It sparked the life-long passion that would free him from his past and make his future worth living for. A heartbreaking story of abuse, betrayal and ultimate redemption.

Tell Me Why, Mummy

Biographies & Memoirs

DAVID, THOMAS

Memoirs

Harper/Element

The inspirational true story of one man overcoming enormous odds -- including sexual abuse from his alcoholic mother -- to choose his own path in life and become a truly exceptional human being From the age of four David Thomas was sexually abused by his alcoholic mother and subsequently physically abused by his aged stepfather. By the age of 16 he had committed multiple burglaries, assaulted a police officer with an iron bar, attempted suicide, received a criminal conviction from a juvenile court, and been expelled from school. He left home as soon as he could and joined the fire service at 20. At the age of 27 he bought a book on memory. Within 8 months he had come fourth in the World Memory Championships and went on to develop one of the most powerful memories in history, even breaking an 18-year-old Guinness Book of Records memory record by reciting the mathematical formula Pi (3.1459) to 22,500 digits from memory. In 1999 he was reunited with his mother after 4 years apart but tragically, a year later he found her dead at home after she had died of an alcohol induced heart attack.David's shocking and moving story is one of abuse, alcoholism, courage, determination, forgiveness, love and how everyone can choose their own path through life irrespective of their upbringing, background or perceptions about what they think is possible. David is an incredible example of how this can happen.

Tell Me Why, Mummy: A Little Boy's Struggle to Survive. A Mother's Shameful Secret. The Power to Forgive.

Tell me why mummy.

Henrik Ibsen (Grove Press Modern Dramatists)

Olympic Marketing Corporation

A no-nonsense guide to getting into business school at a time when the industry requirements are evolving and competition is at a record level. MBA programs are redefining their mission and seeking a new generation of business visionaries. No longer simply about grades or test scores, top schools now look for students with a transformative vision. The MBA Reality Check covers everything from the specifics of the application process to how applicants can position themselves among the crop of tomorrow's business innovators. Through their work with hundreds of MBA hopefuls, Forster and Thomas have shown what it takes to succeed in today's highly competitive marketplace, including: ?How applicants can find their own exceptional story to set them apart ?What to include in an MBA application-and what to leave out ?What b-schools really want to learn about candidates ?How to turn any question into an opportunity to illustrate unique leadership qualities

The MBA Reality Check: Make the School You Want, Want You

Business & Money

Evan Forster

Education & Reference

Prentice-Hall Press

From people management techniques and leadership skills to the latest in office technology and decision-making methods, these handy, extensively illustrated business handbooks, for novice and experienced managers alike, cover a wide range of essential business management problems, techniques, approaches, skills, and solutions. Original.

Improving Your Memory (Dk Essential Managers)

Management & Leadership

DK Pub.

Ball State Univ., Muncie, IN. Manual to accompany Physical Activity and Health by Thomas, second edition, c2007. Includes health risk assessment, goal-setting worksheets, Rockport fitness walking test, diabetes risk test, relaxation techniques, and more. For students. Previous edition not cited. Three-hole punched and perforated pages.

Activities and Assessment Manual: Physical Activity and Health, 2nd Edition

Medical Books

Jerome E. Kotecki

Administration & Medicine Economics

Jones& Bartlett Learning

"This book helped me know what to do when I am feeling sad or mad or scared."--EzraTo Parents and Other Caring Adults--This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions--all from a biblical perspective. This age group spans a lot of reading levels, so with younger boys especially, it's best to read it out loud with him and clarify concepts as needed. Let him take the lead, though. With relatable stories and writing and drawing prompts to guide him, your boy will learn for himself what it takes to be strong and smart, tough and tender, loyal and loving. To Boys--Everyone knows you're already strong and smart, like the title of this workbook. School and exercise help develop your brain and body. But did you know it's also important to have strong and smart emotions? That's why David Thomas wrote this book. To help you when you feel sad, lonely, or angry.Also available from David Thomas--Raising Emotionally Strong Boys--a companion book that provides more in-depth information and strategies for parents and educators.

Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions

Children's Books

Religions

Bethany House Publishers

Owen Learns He Has What It Takes: A Lesson in Resilience (The Daystar Dogs)

Literature & Fiction

RCL Benzinger - Family Life 8 - Teacher Edition

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