Christopher P. Wilson Boeken

"The Master Plan is less of a road map and more of a philosophy that we should all take to heart: We are all better than our worst decision, our sense of justice should honor the redemptive possibilities inherent in every person, and our destinies are truly intertwined."--Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore Growing up in Washington, DC, Chris Wilson was surrounded by violence and despair. He watched his family and neighborhood shattered by trauma, and he lost his faith. One night when he was seventeen, defending himself, he killed a man. He was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole. But what should have been the end of his story became the beginning. Behind bars, Wilson embarked on a remarkable journey of self-improvement--reading, working out, learning languages, even starting a business. At nineteen, he sat down and wrote a list of all the things he intended to accomplish, and all the steps he'd have to take to get there. He called it his Master Plan. He revised that plan regularly and followed it religiously. Sixteen years later, it led him to an unlikely opportunity--and to a promise he has been working hard to live up to every day since. Harrowing, heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant, The Master Plan is a memoir for this moment, proving that every person is capable of doing great things.

Exploring the philosophy of Stoicism, this book delves into its principles and practical applications for modern life. It emphasizes the importance of rationality, self-control, and resilience in overcoming challenges and achieving inner peace. By examining the teachings of ancient Stoic philosophers, readers are guided on how to cultivate a mindset that embraces adversity and fosters personal growth. The text provides insights into applying Stoic principles to everyday situations, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their mental well-being and emotional strength.

Charlie knows Dr and Mrs Duckworth as dad and mum. But he soon finds out that others see him as an alien being - which in some ways he is. In fact Dr Duckworth found him in a Brazilian forest - the last surviving Xique Xique. Charlie finds he has to adapt in order to survive 20th-century London.

"Huh-huh. Funny." If you're familiar with the writings of Christopher Wilson, you have, no doubt, elicited a similar response. If you've never had the pleasure of reading Wilson, then you are "fickinta" be in for a treat. Sports Briefs is a collection of Wilson's 68 best columns from FanStop.com . You'll revisit Wilson's problems he had keeping his football pants up ("The camera would then focus on me running to the sidelines, never letting go of my belt, to where I found a peaceful spot beside the water cooler where I could sip and pull, simultaneously."), along with hearing J.R. Rider tell the Thanksgiving story, in a way only "Uncle" J.R. can ("I say uncle, but sum of ya'll could prolly call me Daddy."). The initial column from the highly-praised "Suzy, Jaws and Merril" series is included, as well as the moving account of the last days Wilson's father spent in Hospice battling cancer. Wilson's unique style of humor, sarcasm and storytelling is evident throughout, sure to draw numerous "guffaws." For those who try on a new pair every week, or for those who have never worn them before, try on a pair of Sports Briefs today.

In 1891 Count Friedryk Baa MindeBerg hobbles through middle age. No other Scandinavian biologist has a firmer grasp of toads, marsupials or Africa as he. But his past is sneaking up with an irrational force that smothers him with guilt that refuses to disperse. By the author of "Blueglass".

Looks at the interaction between design and the requirements of patrons, follows the creative processes of architects, and discusses chronology, structural techniques, and stylistic developments.

The Zoo is exquisite. A biting satire that broke my heart. Nathan Filer

From his Icelandic father Lee Cotton gets his marble skin and blue eyes. From his mixed-race mother he gains his black identity. From his Mambo grandmother he inherits forebodings about his future. It's a combination that sets Lee apart from the other black kids growing up in Eureka, Mississippi. It marks Lee out as slightly odd. And very white. If childhood was confusing, adolescence proves life changing when Lee falls in love with the sublime Angelina. It's also life threatening: Angel's father is a freelance shooter for the Klan, who doesn't take kindly to his daughter's boyfriend. An act of appalling violence leaves Lee far from home with a new identity, a draft card, a memory that operates in flashback and a mental illness that makes him a sort of genius. He also has a reputation, back home, for being dead. Nobody (except possibly his grandmother) could envisage that Lee's rebirth is a headstart and not a handicap. His role in a quite remarkable journey through life will be to transform others as he has transformed himself...

What he doesn't realise is that encountering an illness and understanding it are two quite different things. An uproarious and uplifting novel about sickness and health, the fashions of 14th Century medicine, and how perhaps we're never quite as cutting-edge as we might like to believe.

The narrative delves into Chris Wilson's harrowing journey through addiction and crime, primarily set in San Francisco's Mission district, with flashbacks to significant locations like Los Angeles and Dar es Salaam. It presents a raw and unflinching portrayal of his experiences with drug use, prostitution, and the brutal realities of prison life, including time spent in county jail and San Quentin's psychiatric isolation ward. The story highlights the extreme characters and shocking events that shaped his tumultuous existence.