My Own World

Mike Holmes, the artist behind the hit series Secret Coders and Wings of Fire, delivers his solo debut: My Own World, a middle grade memoir-inflected fantasy graphic novel. Life is difficult for nine-year-old Nathan. All he dreams of is hanging out with his older brother, watching Raiders of the Lost Ark, and enjoying summer vacation far away from the neighborhood bullies. When he overhears his parents talking about a family crisis, he seeks sanctuary from his troubles. In an abandoned lighthouse, Nathan discovers a portal to a berry-colored world where time has little meaning and he, finally, is in control. There, his imagination takes him on wondrous adventures, across seas and through the air, with new extraordinary friends of his own creation. In his magical hideaway, Nathan is safe from the anxieties of his life—but can he bring himself to face the real world?

A beautiful picture book for children 4+ taking the reader on a journey through Laura Carlin’s own colorful and imaginative visual world.

Graham Greene was always deeply interested in the role played by the subconscious in his writing, and the private world of his dreams was one that he nurtured carefully, recording it almost daily in his dream diaries. Selecting from these dream diaries, he prepared this small treasure for publication just before his death in 1991— a last gift from a great writer to delight and entertain his readers.

On Friday 14 June 1968 Suhaili, a tiny ketch, slipped almost unnoticed out of Falmouth harbour steered by the solitary figure at her helm, Robin Knox-Johnston. Ten and a half months later Suhaili, paintwork peeling and rust streaked, her once white sails weathered and brown, her self-steering gone, her tiller arm jury rigged to the rudder head, came romping joyously back to Falmouth to a fantastic reception for Robin, who had become the first man to sail round the world non-stop single-handed. By every standard it was an incredible adventure, perhaps the last great uncomputerised journey left to man. Every hazard, every temptation to abandon the astounding voyage came Robin's way, from polluted water tanks, smashed cabin top and collapsed boom to lost self-steering gear and sheered off tiller, and all before the tiny ketch had fought her way to Cape Horn, the point of no return, the fearsome test of any seaman's nerve and determination. A World of My Own is Robin's gripping, uninhibited, moving account of one of the greatest sea adventures of our time. An instant bestseller, it is now reissued for a new generation of readers to be enthralled and inspired.

"Save the World on Your Own Time is invariably smart, stimulating, and provocative. It is filled with insights and crackles with verve. It is a joy to take in." - Texas Law Review

As the Soul Society’s secrets are brought to light in the mysterious figure of Hikone Ubuginu, the full terror of Tokinada Tsunayashiro’s plan is revealed. Shuhei Hisagi must grasp the true ability of his zanpaku-to and the meaning of its name. Can a single blade sever the consequences of death? -- VIZ Media

I love my LBDs-my little black dresses. When I throw one on, I feel fabulous and empowered. No one can bring me down. But then something like divorce enters your life, all that confidence goes right out the window-and that's why I decided to write this book. Just as your other LBD fills you with confidence and optimism, so can my LBD book! I understand what you're going through. I've been there. I want to encourage you to look at divorce differently. Are you sick and tired of feeling so full of sadness, shame or regret every time you even think about divorce? Wouldn't it feel better if you could be divorced and proud? My LBD book explores the many reasons why people stay put-often for all the wrong reasons. Would you rather be controlled ... or be in control? I'm going to show you not only how to create a stronger, healthier life, but why you are absolutely worth it-no matter what it takes. You deserve to be happy and free. It's that simple.

Since you’re reading this, I will assume that you are looking for a way to achieve success, peace, and happiness in your life. Well, I believe you have come to the right place. Most definitions of success focus on attaining wealth. While I will not discount the importance of that, my definition of success also includes being in harmony with your nature, being happy with your relationships, and being satisfied with your vocation. Some people instinctively know how to achieve success. Consequently, they have figured out ‘how’ to create their own world. Maybe you've met some of these people. What they all seem to have in common is a fulfillment within themselves, their mates and especially with their calling. Unfortunately, most people do not share that feeling of success especially as it relates to their job or career. If this is a concern for you, then maybe it’s time to consider changing the way you’ve managed your work life. Let me be frank. The intent of this book is to help you find success by teaching you ‘how’ to Create Your Own World. Although you can apply the concepts for Creating Your Own World to many facets of life, however, since a satisfying work life is so essential for happiness, much of what I will focus on is ‘how’ to discover a rewarding work life, often referred to as your ‘Calling’. To achieve success, I believe you need to become enlightened in three distinct areas. First, you need to understand applied psychology, attitudes and how your conscious and sub-conscious minds work. Next, you need to know ‘how’ to harmonize with your true nature. In other words ‘finding your calling’. By finding your ‘calling’, I mean discovering the career you should have, experiencing the peace you should embrace, and doing those activities that you conclude are enjoyable. Finally, to help you discover and actualize your calling you need a successful process. Give me your undivided attention and I will show you exactly what you need to do to discover and achieve an exciting career, and a wonderful life.