Pick Up The Pieces

Unless you lived through the 1970s, it seems impossible to understand it at all. Drug delirium, groovy fashion, religious cults, mega corporations, glitzy glam, hard rock, global unrest—from our 2018 perspective, the seventies are often remembered as a bizarre blur of bohemianism and disco. With Pick Up the Pieces, John Corbett transports us back in time to this thrillingly tumultuous era through a playful exploration of its music. Song by song, album by album, he draws our imaginations back into one of the wildest decades in history. Rock. Disco. Pop. Soul. Jazz. Folk. Funk. The music scene of the 1970s was as varied as it was exhilarating, but the decade’s diversity of sound has never been captured in one book before now. Pick Up the Pieces gives a panoramic view of the era’s music and culture through seventy-eight essays that allow readers to dip in and out of the decade at random or immerse themselves completely in Corbett’s chronological journey. An inviting mix of skilled music criticism and cultural observation, Pick Up the Pieces is also a coming-of-age story, tracking the author’s absorption in music as he grows from age seven to seventeen. Along with entertaining personal observations and stories, Corbett includes little-known insights into musicians from Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, and Fleetwood Mac to the Residents, Devo, Gal Costa, and Julius Hemphill. A master DJ on the page, Corbett takes us through the curated playlist that is Pick Up the Pieces with captivating melody of language and powerful enthusiasm for the era. This funny, energetic book will have readers longing nostalgically for a decade long past.

Unless you lived through the 1970s, it seems impossible to understand it at all. Drug delirium, groovy fashion, religious cults, mega corporations, glitzy glam, hard rock, global unrest—from our 2018 perspective, the seventies are often remembered as a bizarre blur of bohemianism and disco. With Pick Up the Pieces, John Corbett transports us back in time to this thrillingly tumultuous era through a playful exploration of its music. Song by song, album by album, he draws our imaginations back into one of the wildest decades in history. Rock. Disco. Pop. Soul. Jazz. Folk. Funk. The music scene of the 1970s was as varied as it was exhilarating, but the decade’s diversity of sound has never been captured in one book before now. Pick Up the Pieces gives a panoramic view of the era’s music and culture through seventy-eight essays that allow readers to dip in and out of the decade at random or immerse themselves completely in Corbett’s chronological journey. An inviting mix of skilled music criticism and cultural observation, Pick Up the Pieces is also a coming-of-age story, tracking the author’s absorption in music as he grows from age seven to seventeen. Along with entertaining personal observations and stories, Corbett includes little-known insights into musicians from Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, and Fleetwood Mac to the Residents, Devo, Gal Costa, and Julius Hemphill. A master DJ on the page, Corbett takes us through the curated playlist that is Pick Up the Pieces with captivating melody of language and powerful enthusiasm for the era. This funny, energetic book will have readers longing nostalgically for a decade long past.

Charmaine Richardson’s highly personal and revealing account describes how she was abused as a child within her comfortable, middle-class London home. It describes the ‘time bomb’ for her and her family, something that led to depression, counselling and a chance meeting with sex-offender expert Ray Wyre, who she married in 1999. A large part of the book is given over to her life with Ray, his work at the Gracewell clinic and an analysis of his book, The Murder of Childhood (2nd Edn., Waterside Press, 2018) and the failure of politicians to heed his warnings about how we need to understand and deal with perpetrators. The book also contains the author’s own views on bringing-up children to feel safe, comfortable and resistant to the devious ways in which paedophiles operate, including by the language we use with ‘little people’. An exclusive insight into the mind, thinking and ground-breaking work of sex-offender expert Ray Wyre (1951-2008). Contains an analysis of and insights concerning his book with Tim Tate, The Murder of Childhood (Waterside Press, 2018, ISBN 978-1-909976-62-7). Explains why we should listen to children and how we can increase the chances of making them safe. Shows how the author was left to unpick the chaos of Wyre’s personal life, his debts incurred in pursuit of his mission, gambling and the free-spending lifestyle that stood at odds with and was an escape from his intense professional commitment. Review ‘One of the many strengths of (this) touching memoir… is that [the author] gives us an insight into what made this extraordinary, vital crusader on behalf of children tick…’— Tim Tate.

In a tale as timeless as love itself, a girl and boy from the most modest of origins find their souls intertwined. Their shared passion wasn’t just for each other, but also for music. Rising from the depths of obscurity to the zenith of music stardom, they navigated the wild and unpredictable landscape of the 1970s. Their bond was unshakeable, even when faced with the myriad temptations of their newfound fame. However, fate had a different plan. A devastating twist threatened to shatter their world. This is the true story of Robbie McIntosh, the drummer and founding member of the legendary Average White Band (AWB).

Change comes to all of us. For Theo Bascopolis, the first time is when he's fifteen. He finds his life falling apart when his father discovers Theo is gay and orders him to become straight or leave. Having no choice, in spite of what his father might think, Theo leaves. But where can a fifteen-year-old go? Especially when it starts to rain. He thinks things are looking up when he meets a striking man named Franky, who seems very attracted to him. However, once again Theo's life changes when he learns all Franky wants is for him to hustle. And so Theo becomes the rent boy Sweetcheeks. However, Franky underestimates Sweetcheeks, and the results of the ensuing fight sees Sweetcheeks fleeing to Washington DC, where he crosses paths with a group of rent boys who take him in. Finally Sweetcheeks has a family, a home, and an additional source of income in the form of apartments they're able to rent out. His life changes again a few years later when a mysterious tenant by the name of Mark Vincent becomes the reason behind the assault on one of Sweetcheeks's boys. Vincent visits the boy in the hospital, bringing with him his equally enigmatic trainee, William Matheson. The instant attraction blindsides Sweetcheeks. In spite of knowing love isn't for rent boys, he hopes Matheson can see beyond the body he's offered to so many. But Matheson has secrets of his own. Can Sweetcheeks overcome his insecurities enough to believe in the quiet man who's come into his life? Can Matheson keep his actual occupation a secret without it jeopardizing their budding relationship?

Suspense Thriller: Pick Up the Pieces (Ithaca Falls Series Book 5) - A Riveting Conclusion Prepare for a riveting and pulse-pounding reading experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Ithaca Falls series, where George Hartmann's journey takes an unexpected turn and plunges him into even deeper danger. Just when George thought he had hit rock bottom, he discovers that he wasn't even close. Now, his precious family is in peril, and his country calls upon him for a second top-secret mission. His task: to thwart an international terrorist cell planning a chemical weapons attack on U.S. soil. As George delves into the mission, he realizes that his troubles may be connected to a haunting vendetta from his past, but untangling the web of connections proves to be a formidable challenge. Faced with impossible stakes on multiple fronts, George must gather the strength to pick up the pieces and forge a path forward. Will he be able to protect his loved ones and secure a brighter future? Pick Up the Pieces concludes the riveting saga of the Ithaca Falls series, a captivating family story that will leave you yearning for more. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan, and Mary Burton will devour this pulse-pounding drama, filled with twists and turns that will keep you hooked. Join the close-knit Hartmann and Davies family as they navigate the treacherous path back to their cozy hometown of Ithaca Falls, New York, unaware of the troubles that lie ahead. Anchored by the profound affection shared between George and Alessandra, this suspense-filled story delves into the depths of human connections and reveals the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Don't miss out on this captivating series. Purchase Pick Up the Pieces, the fifth book in the Ithaca Falls series, and continue the thrilling journey where family bonds are tested, secrets unravel, and the quest for safety becomes an all-consuming fight. Keywords: suspense thriller, riveting, Ithaca Falls series, family peril, top-secret mission, international terrorist cell, chemical weapons attack, impossible stakes, captivating saga, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan, Mary Burton, pulse-pounding drama, haunting vendetta, twists and turns, close-knit family, human connections, resilience, captivating series, thrilling journey, family bonds, secrets unravel, fight for safety.

Introduces an innovative four-phase program, complete with daily practices, designed to assist cancer survivors in picking up the pieces of their lives during the recovery processs, combining the personal experiences of survivors with advice on how to develop a personalized Healing Plan, handle stress and physical side effects, and find essential resources and support services. Original.

Mistakes, love, and hopefully happiness. After myriad mistakes and a devastating breakup, Lily Hamilton is no longer the impulsive, selfish person she used to be. She longs for the chance to prove she’s changed to the one person she believes holds the key to her happiness. Adam Carter’s days of serial monogamy are long gone, and he’s been burying his hurt by dating women he has no intention of committing to. But when he sees Lily for the first time in months, he’s reminded of the man he used to be, the man he wants to try to be again—for her. Max Samson is on a downward spiral, reverting back to the hard-partying, reckless man he’d been before Lily fell into his life. But when his mother invites Lily back into his world, he suddenly remembers how good it felt to have her there. It’s now up to Lily to pick up the pieces and figure out which two are the perfect fit.