No Fixed Address

Author : Susin Nielsen
Publisher : Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN 13 : 1524768367
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Fixed Address written by Susin Nielsen and published by Wendy Lamb Books. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Wendelin van Draanen and Cynthia Lord, a touching and funny middle-grade story about family, friendship, and growing up when you're one step away from homelessness. Twelve-and-three-quarter-year-old Felix Knutsson has a knack for trivia. His favorite game show is Who What Where When; he even named his gerbil after the host. Felix's mom, Astrid, is loving but can't seem to hold on to a job. So when they get evicted from their latest shabby apartment, they have to move into a van. Astrid swears him to secrecy; he can't tell anyone about their living arrangement, not even Dylan and Winnie, his best friends at his new school. If he does, she warns him, he'll be taken away from her and put in foster care. As their circumstances go from bad to worse, Felix gets a chance to audition for a junior edition of Who What Where When, and he's determined to earn a spot on the show. Winning the cash prize could make everything okay again. But things don't turn out the way he expects. . . . Susin Nielsen deftly combines humor, heartbreak, and hope in this moving story about people who slip through the cracks in society, and about the power of friendship and community to make all the difference.

Author : Susin Nielsen
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448188547
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Word Nerd written by Susin Nielsen and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambrose Bukowski is a twelve-year-old with a talent for mismatching his clothes, for saying the wrong thing at the worst possible time, and for words. In short, he’s a self-described nerd. Making friends is especially hard because he and his overprotective mother, Irene, have had to move so often. And when bullies at his latest school almost kill him by deliberately slipping a peanut into his sandwich to set off his allergy, it's his mother who has the extreme reaction. From now on, Ambrose has to be home-schooled. Then Ambrose strikes up an unlikely friendship with the landlord's son, Cosmo, an ex-con who's been in prison. They have nothing in common except for Scrabble. But a small deception grows out of control when Ambrose convinces a reluctant Cosmo to take him to a Scrabble club. Could this spell disaster for Ambrose?

Author : Charlie Carroll
Publisher : Summersdale Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 0857659294
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Fixed Abode written by Charlie Carroll and published by Summersdale Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling on foot across the UK, with no money or reason to rush, Charlie finds the hidden side of the population—the homeless, the addicted, the disabled—who few outsiders ever get to knowIn the summer of 2011, Charlie found the school he taught at could not afford to renew his teaching contract. With no job and no money, but suddenly all the time in the world, he decided to travel from Cornwall to London in a peculiarly old-fashioned, quintessentially English, and remarkably cheap way—as a tramp, on foot, sleeping rough. The journey was filled with color, surprise, and danger, and a range of memorable encounters—from Stan, who once saved a boy from being raped but whose homelessness stemmed from a paralysing addiction, to Ian, the one-handed Rastafarian who lived in a tent. With a striking mix of travel and current affairs writing, No Fixed Abode sheds light on a side of the UK few ever see from within.

Author : Aritha Van Herk
Publisher : Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press
ISBN 13 : 9780889951839
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Fixed Address written by Aritha Van Herk and published by Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arachne Manteia is a road rider, a traveling sales rep who drives a classic Mercedes and peddles women's underwear for a living. From her working class childhood to her comfortable adult life, Arachne refuses the conventional and embraces whatever adventure fate throws in her path. A rogue sales rep with a man in every town, she lures each into her web of desire. All of them she claims as part of her never-ending journey, which promises fulfillment but offers no map for her longing. Always ready to fight and flee, Arachne Manteia is the quintessential picara, skillfully reckless, frighteningly irresistible, ready to go to the edge of the mappable world and beyond.

Author : Marc Augé
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780857420961
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Fixed Abode written by Marc Augé and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, social workers have raised a new concern about the appearance of a new category among the working poor. Even employed, there are people so overburdened by the cost of living and so under compensated that they cannot afford a place to sleep. Contrary to popular opinion, according to the website for the Coalition for the Homeless, forty-four percent of the homeless in first world countries actually have jobs. In No Fixed Abode, Marc Augé's pathbreaking ethnofiction--a fictional ethnography--a man named Henri narrates his strange existence in the margins of Paris. By day he walks the streets, lingers in conversation with the local shopkeepers, and sits writing in cafés, but at night he takes shelter in an abandoned house. From here, we see a progressive erosion of Henri's identity, a loss of bearings, and a slow degeneration of his ability to relate to others. But then he meets the artist Dominique, whose willingness to share her life with him raises questions about who he has become and about what a person needs in order to be a part of society. This is a book about how we live in geographical space and how work and patterns of domicile affect our status and our inner being. Despite the apparent simplicity of the fictional premise, Augé's book asks serious questions about the nature of our culture.

Author : Mike Desormeaux
Publisher : Lac
ISBN 13 : 9781777393106
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wealth Won't Wait: Escape the 9-5, Regain Your Freedom, and Live in Abundance written by Mike Desormeaux and published by Lac. This book was released on 2020-10-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★★★ "This was a fantastic resource to learn about the benefits of real estate investing and how it can be a vehicle to financial freedom!" - Yuki Yamanaka ★★★★★ "I feel I just read cheat codes to my financial future. Amazing work! Buy it now!." " - Mitchell Sagar ★★★★★ "This is the best money I have spent on a real estate book in the past year, by far. No fluff - this is expert advice from a highly experienced investor...! - Jason Gordon Mike Desormeaux's WEALTH WON'T WAIT is your handbook to tried, true and proven financial wealth-building through investing in real estate. This book teaches proven, reliable, in the trenches real estate investing to help you escape the 9-5, regain your freedom, and live in abundance. For living more and working less, this book is the blueprint. 'Wealth Won't Wait' is your ultimate guide to real estate investing, creating passive income for life, and how to find the right investment for YOU! You're only ONE decision away from CHANGING YOUR LIFE! Mike Desormeaux, one of the top investment Realtors in Canada, reveals true, practical strategies that will teach you: ◆ Why, More Now Than Ever, The System Is Rigged Against Us To Not Let Us Live In Abundance AND Taking Our Freedom - "never has the divide between the wealthy, middle class, and poor been as large as it is today. And the divide is growing. There are more middle-class people today who are moving towards poverty than are getting closer to being wealthy." ◆ What Real Estate Investing Can Do For You, Your Family And Your Legacy. - Mike will share with you how he has helped many average, regular people become multi-millionaire real estate investors. ◆ Why fewer Canadians are going to be property owners - "We are literally being robbed by the government and central banks without even noticing it. They are devaluing our savings and the money we work hard for with stimulus money. Holders and savers of money are getting left behind more than ever." ◆ What Type Of Investment Property Is The Best Investment, Easiest To Buy, Manage And Produce The Most Cashflow - "Too many people dabble in investments for their financial future, and they pay an enormous price for it." ◆ Marketing System For Good Tenants That Pay And Want To Stay ◆ Increasing Your Income Through Proven Property Management Tools ◆ Coming Up With The Money To Purchase ◆ The Five Biggest Mistakes An Investor Can Make - Mike knows where a lot of the potholes are in the road of real estate investing, and he wants to share those with you so you don't have to discover them for yourself. ◆ Single Family, Student Rentals, Second Suites, BRRRR Strategy, Multi Residential, Rent To Owns, Flips, Condos! - "Unless you intelligently get your money working for you, the cost of not doing this can be financial, emotional, or physical. Ultimately, it can cost you your freedom. Don't let inaction cost you!" ◆ And growing your way to wealth and financial freedom! - "Unless you intelligently get your money working for you, the cost of not doing this can be financial, emotional, and physical. Ultimately, it can cost you your freedom. Don't let inaction cost you!" (c)2020 Mike Desormeaux (P) 2020 Canadian ISBN 978-1-7773931-0-6

Author : John I. Brooks
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781462800810
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Fixed Address written by John I. Brooks and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-05-29 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Depression was a devastating historical event that affected everyone around the world. No one was spared as people of wealth plunged into the depths of real poverty, experienced homelessness and hunger in the hard times and unrelieved combat that lasted for years. Author John I. Brooks shares his memories as a child growing up during the Depression where many experienced No Fixed Address. No Fixed Address is a memoir of the Depression, World War II and the events that mark the beginning of the nations postwar transformation. The author takes the reader on a journey through those times in Chicago, Southern California and New York City. His fascinating true account focuses on the struggles and joys of ordinary families in an extraordinary time. But always in the background are the massive changes taking place in the life and culture of Americans as their old world vanished and a new one was born. These seismic shifts continue to influence our lives today.

Author : Leslea Ingram
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456648160
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Fixed Address written by Leslea Ingram and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey Beyond the Shadows Imagine a world where the place you call home is a fleeting concept, where the streets become your living room, and the uncertainty of tomorrow looms larger than life. No Fixed Address: Life On the Streets invites you on a poignant exploration of what it means to live without the security of a home. This deeply moving book peels back the layers of homelessness, presenting a mosaic of lives touched by this stark reality. From the war-torn veteran to the invisible youth and the families caught in cycles of poverty, each narrative is a thread in the fabric of a larger, often misunderstood community. Embark on a deeply human journey through the eyes of those who walk the streets by day and seek refuge by night. Chapter 1: The Faces of Homelessness lays bare the definitions and dimensions of homelessness, setting the stage for a compelling discourse. Venture further, and you'll uncover the myriad pathways to the streets, from the grip of economic hardships and abusive environments to the unseen battles with mental health and substance abuse. But what does a day in the life of a homeless individual truly entail? No Fixed Address doesn't shy away from the raw realities of finding shelter, seeking food, and the quest for basic hygiene--chapters that challenge the reader to see beyond societal prejudice. Through personal narratives and an exploration of the systemic gaps, this book not only sheds light on the health implications and stigma associated with homelessness but also elevates the conversation to innovative solutions and success stories. As you delve into the systemic, health, and societal dimensions of homelessness, you'll be invited to reconsider your perceptions and contribute to a more compassionate world. With a blend of personal triumphs and calls to action, No Fixed Address: Life On the Streets is more than a book--it's a catalyst for change, offering a beacon of hope for a future where homelessness is not an end but a challenge to overcome. Join us on this transformative journey and discover the resilience, courage, and undying hope that define life on the streets.

Author : Jon Evans
Publisher : The Porcupine's Quill
ISBN 13 : 0889848297
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Fixed Address written by Jon Evans and published by The Porcupine's Quill. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the author of award-winning thrillers, Jon Evans is no stranger to writing about daring escapades and exotic locales. In No Fixed Address, he chronicles his own real-life solo travels across sixty-six countries around the globe. Unafraid to be lost and alone in a world where technology has made it almost impossible to be either of those things, Evans seeks out new and interesting places in which to experience vibrant cultures, landscapes and wildlife from America to Asia. His eclectic adventures take him off the beaten path, from Cape Town to St. Petersburg to Beijing and points in between. His travelogues include everything from getting lost on the way to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and flying in a Blackhawk helicopter over wartime Baghdad to experiencing Mumbai’s full-frontal assault on the senses and travelling across seven time zones to reach Vladivostok. Not to be forgotten: a particularly divine hot-and-sour soup.... With a clear appreciation of history and politics, a reverence for the natural world and a humorous, exploratory spirit sure to appeal to armchair travellers and dyed-in-the-wool backpackers alike, No Fixed Address vividly captures the sights, smells and sounds of the far corners of the world.

Author : Jean-Claude Verrecchia
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498207316
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book God of No Fixed Address written by Jean-Claude Verrecchia and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does God live? This is not an idle question. Does God dwell there near us or away from us? Does he live in one place or is he willing to relocate? Is it possible to visit his house--and in this case what are the entrance requirements? Does he live in a closed place, totally, forbidden for any human visit? Answering these questions is the subject of God of No Fixed Address. The tone used is very accessible, and sometimes even disturbing. Misconceptions about the Jewish sanctuary, the Jerusalem temple, and the sacrificial system of the Old Testament will be flattened down and swept when necessary. They will triumph the amazing divine will, which takes man off balance, which refuses any confinement, which tears the sails and demolishes the stones to pitch his tent in every heart and in every community of faith. God of No Fixed Address is a journey for those who love discovering new territories.