Bøger af Chris Green

Poetry. Chris Green is a wonderful poet of contemporary American life. Compassionate, candid, funny and smart, these poems explore things we know but are often unable to say about our everyday lives. Green's debt to other writers is a source of richness but never pedantry. Encountering other poets, books, animals, marriage, family, even the suburban strip mall--the experiences created by these poems are sources of surprise, light and shadow. Chris Green's poems have appeared in Poetry, Verse, North American Review, RATTLE, 5 AM, Poet Lore, Poetry East and other publications. He lives in Evanston, Illinois, where he teaches writing at Loyola University and DePaul University. He is also a Visiting Fellow at the DePaul University Humanities Center.

Born into a family of drug dealers and vicious killers who was led by her father, JIMMIE, and her uncle, GHOST, whose savagery was street legendary, REESES became a bad chick who was all about her money at an early age. Dr At every step, Reeses is tested and she passes each test with flying bullets and feminine guile. Things change when she unwittingly delves into a criminal empire that's ran by ruthless men who want to put her in a woman's place and make her pay for the sins of her father. When the betrayal and death toll reach monstrous proportions, will the daughter of a savage be able to withstand the ire of a powerful crime conglomerate? Or will the pressure force Reeses to break? These deadly, greedy and conniving men are about to find out that a woman can be a man's best friend or his worst enemy, especially when they are the seeds of a TRUE SAVAGE.

A varied selection of quirky short stories

A selection of quirky short stories that reflect modern life and the human condition.

Many incidents that caused the savage clan, La Familia's, blood to spill remains unavenged and the repercussions are about to reach a scalding boiling point. GHOST remains an elusive nightmare and a dangerous threat to all. But will he be weakened by the age-old downfall. A woman? Or will it be his explosive temper and criminal arrogance that brings this gangsta down? Surrounded by treachery and murder, Ghost is determined to outlive karma and his many foes, who have his name engraved on a tombstone. And there's a new, powerful boss in town to make sure Ghost's takes his last breath. But it's never easy to lay down a TRUE SAVAGE. The streets of ATL is about to become testimony to that!

A selection of quirky, contemporary short stories

A selection of quirky short stories by UK author, Chris Green

A new collection of Chris Green's short stories.

A new collection of quirky short stories by Chris Green

On the streets of Atlanta, GHOST looms large over the game, and he reigns over his team with an iron fist. Fear may insure compliance but it also breeds betrayal. And sometimes love leads to pain. Will a TRUE SAVAGE be able to stand strong in the face of the many deadly events that threaten to tear down his empire? Or will he wilt in the presence of killaz whose gangsta is just as lethal as his? And should he survive, there's always a woman's treachery waiting to take his head off.

One Hundred Crows is a unique and entertaining collection of weird and horrific tales and poetry from the minds of some of the most talented independent authors in the business. The works in this collaboration by Robert Kasch, Chris Green, Rebecca Henderson, Joe Stuart and Mr. Watson will leave you in chills and questioning reality as well as, at times, your own sanity. This 2nd edition, revised by Ronin Publications, also features a guest appearance by Jason Crager. We recommend that you read this book late at night, but only after you check under the bed and secure your closet door.Edited and prepared by Ronin Publications

GHOST has proven over and over again that in the streets he is a TRUE SAVAGE, who fears nothing and no one. But his gun isn't the only one that claps loud and often. As the bloodbath continues, secrets slowly begin to unravel and threaten to bring Ghost down to his knees or have him fitted for a casket at an early age. His trigger happy finger has him hotter than lava, but his keen business mind and street savvy keeps him one step ahead of the pitfalls that come with the game. Even with death around the corner, the family thrives as their connections stretch from Atlanta to California. Meanwhile, karma is breathing down TWAN's neck like a rabid dog, bringing along with it enemies that are closer to him and Ghost than they could ever imagine. Will Twan reap what he has sown? Or will he escape street justice? Will Ghost be clever enough to survive the horrific death his enemies have planned for him? Or will it be his own bloodline that pushes him into a slow grave as deep secrets threaten to crush everyone in its path.

Diving Into BASIC Computer Programming is back in this revised and expanded third edition! This exciting edition contains new material supplemented with additional projects and programming examples. You've wondered what "computer programming" is all about. It's time for you to find out with Diving Into BASIC Computer Programming. With Diving Into BASIC Computer Programming, you'll learn all the "basics" of the BASIC programming language. The author explains new topics clearly and concisely while maintaining a relaxed and enjoyable writing style. No confusion within these pages! You get what you need to know, without being bombarded by confusing terms.

In this book, we explore the beauty and complexity of life, the freedom of the human spirit, and the power of positive thinking. Drawing on the wisdom of various cultures and spiritual traditions, we examine the fundamental questions that have puzzled humanity for centuries: What is the meaning of life? How can we find happiness and fulfillment? What is the nature of our existence and our relationship to the world around us? Through insightful reflections and practical advice, we explore how embracing the beauty of life can help us to find joy and fulfillment in even the smallest moments, how the freedom of the human spirit can inspire us to create a life of purpose and meaning, and how the power of positive thinking can transform our lives and shape our reality. This book is a guide to living a life that is full of joy, meaning, and purpose, while also working to create a world that is just and equitable for all. It is a call to embrace the beauty of life, cultivate a spirit of freedom and creativity, and harness the power of positive thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.

Tilting at Windmills is a collection of twenty three short stories. Most of the stories are cross generic containing elements of mystery, humour, sci-fi and speculative fiction.

Questions about Amazon, FBA, arbitrage, or selling online? You can call (yes, CALL!) the author, Chris Green (or send a text if that's your thing). Phone number is included in this book.Arbitrage is the practice of taking advantage of a price difference between two or more markets, striking a combination of matching deals that capitalize upon the imbalance, the profit being the difference between the market prices. This is the complete, authoritative, and exhaustive manual outlining the Arbitrage business model. It has been compiled and made available to anyone interested in buying products to be resold online. In this book, Chris Green will give you the keys to the Arbitrage Kingdom with the mindset of unlimited opportunities and abundance and not one of scarcity. Empires are being built by using powerful new programs like ScanPower to source and evaluate items for resale. Pair this with Amazon's amazing fulfillment program called Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) to outsource the storage, shipping, and customer service of your items, and you have a completely scalable, nearly risk-free business model with a near-zero entry cost. The techniques described in this book can be used by anyone, anywhere to build a small side business or large empire. The only limit is you imagination.

So, you want to sell online? Great! In my opinion, there has never been a better time to sell online. More and more people are doing more and more of their shopping online, and more buyers mean more opportunity for online sellers! More opportunity also means more competition, but don't let this worry you. If there are more opportunities to make money, then more sellers will enter the market. You should see this as a positive marker that there is definitely money to be made. If there wasn't good money to be made, would sellers, including yourself, be entering this market? Of course not! More sellers? More competition? This may sound intimidating, and that may be the reason why you bought this book. The information contained in this book will allow you to buy smart, lower your costs, increase your margins, and source products more efficiently than your competition. Your competition will be way more scared of you than you should ever be of them after you read this book. If they are not using the techniques and strategies outlined in this book, then there is little doubt that their margins are lower than yours are, which means that they are working harder than you are (and for less money). If that trend continues, they will eventually put themselves out of business while your business continues to grow and remain highly profitable.Knowledge is power. Never before in human history has that phrase been more accurate. What you will acquire in this book is the knowledge of how to source products online like a professional reseller.So, what does all of this have to do with product sourcing? It's been said that when you are sourcing products to sell, you make your money when you buy. This is because if you are buying smart, you are buying at a cost that is sure to maintain your margins. Do you actually 'make money' when you buy? No, of course not. But if you buy smart, while you may not always make as much money as you originally expected, you significantly reduce your risk of ever losing money on a purchase for resale.You are using tools, apps, knowledge, strategies, and techniques that allow you to not only find great products to resell, but also to get them at the absolute lowest possible price. This can significantly lower your risk when making buying decisions, almost to the point of zero. You know that you will be able to sell the products for a profit and when you have enough margins built into the products, you will still be profitable even if you have to lower price to due to changing market conditions.One problem that new (and existing) sellers run into is what to sell. Even if they know what to sell, they then need to know where to get it. And even if they know where to get it, they need to know the best way to make their purchases in order to source their products at the absolute lowest possible price.This book will explain how to quickly identify products with great resale potential to buy when shopping online using tools, programs, and apps. We'll discuss many different ways to lower your final purchase price through discounts, coupons, rebates, and more. There are really no limits as to what types of products you can source and from where you can source them. With the tools and apps available to today's online sellers, many have figured out that they do not want to discriminate in what they sell. They will sell anything that is profitable! They just need to be able to quickly identify the salability and margin of an item and then they can decide if the item fits into their individual business model.

"Complete the Merch Challenge and start SELLING MERCH Online... In The Next 21 DAYS... NO Experience, NO Design Skills, NO Sales or Marketing Experience Required!" ARE YOU READY?Ready to get your t-shirts and book covers designed, uploaded on AMAZON and SELLING, putting DOLLARS FROM ROYALTIES in YOUR POCKET!DO YOU WANT TO GET ALL YOUR T-SHIRT DESIGNS AND BOOK COVERS DONE, UPLOADED, AND SELLING?Want an "unfair advantage" when it comes to selling Merch Online?Would more focus, guidance, and design assets help you succeed with Merch By Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing (Or KDP for short)?How about learning to create designs from scratch with easy-to-use design programs How about learning where to get trending design ideas, get alerts for social and political events, and how to capitalize on viral social media posts?Do you sometimes get overwhelmed by the thought of creating designs and books that people actually want to buy... but know it's something you have to do if you really want to succeed?If so, then you're going to LOVE the MERCH Challenge that's changing the way people SELL MERCH for good!

The Ultimate Guide To Stencil will teach you everything that you need to know about using the web-based Stencil App to make incredible designs for print on demand platforms like Merch By Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). With over 20 chapters and 22 video demonstrations, this book can teach anyone just how easy it is to use Stencil to make great-looking designs for apparel items for Merch By Amazon and cover files for Kindle and paperback books through KDP. Much more than just a 'how-to' guide for Stencil, this Ultimate Guide delves into the power of the Amazon marketplace and the importance of the Amazon Prime program. Join the thousands of designers that are earning royalties on Amazon through their print-on-demand platforms by making your own designs with Stencil today! Chapters include: Introduction - The Ultimate Guide To Stencil 1 - What Is Stencil? 2 - What Is Print On Demand? 3 - What Is Merch By Amazon 4 - What Is Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) 5 - The Power of Amazon Prime 6 - Designing a T-Shirt (Merch By Amazon) 7 - Creating T-Shirt Mockups 8 - Designing a Hoodie (Merch By Amazon) 9 - Creating Hoodie Mockups 10 - Designing a PopSocket (Merch By Amazon) 11 - Creating PopSocket Mockups 12 - Designing a Phone Case (Merch By Amazon) 13 - Creating Phone Case Mockups 14 - Designing Kindle Covers (KDP) 15 - Creating Kindle Mockups 16 - Designing Paperback Book Covers (KDP) 17 - Creating Book Cover Mockups BONUS 1: Stencil for Social Media BONUS 2: Stencil's Chrome Extension BONUS 3: Other Print On Demand Sites BONUS 4: What's Next? Ready to Learn More?

Witty SMOKEY CARTER and his ace, KEITH, they are on a mission to take over the city with a ruthless force of power, and a potent wave of top quality cocaine. The plan is to level up unlike any other crew but then the unexpected happens and all plans go awry.When the wicked Rastafarian kingpin, RHESTAY, wants answers for a load of missing money, the blood rate quickly rises and the fate of Smokey is up in the air. Must Smokey pay for his father's past? Or will he master the game and eliminate Rhestay and his other enemies?One mistake could bring a swift end to all of Smokey's huge street aspirations. In the end, who will prevail and hold on to the title of THE PLUG OF LIL MEXICO?

First class.' Doug Beattie MC, An Ordinary Soldier 'Brims with authenticity and dark humour.' Patrick Hennessey, The Junior Officers' Reading Club 'A must read.' Richard Dorney, The Killing Zone 'The best book by a soldier concerning the Afghan War that I have read.' Frank Ledwidge, Losing Small Wars 'A very good read.' William Reeve Former BBC World Service and Afghanistan Correspondent 'Five stars' SOLDIER The official magazine of the British Army. Spin Zhira: Old Man in Helmand is a rare insight into the male mid-life crisis. What every woman needs to know and why every man should be careful what he wishes for. Chris Green had it all: A beautiful wife and family; a highly paid and glamorous job as an international marketing and communications expert; a trophy house in a prestigious postcode; a powerful SUV; designer sunglasses; Dolce and Gabbana suits and twice yearly holidays to exotic destinations. But when Chris became disillusioned with this seemingly perfect existence he didn't buy a sports car, run off with the au pair or snort cocaine from the breasts of prostitutes. Instead he went to fight the increasingly unpopular war on terror in Afghanistan. In the process of discovering himself he unwittingly discovers that the courage and heroism of the soldiers he fights alongside are confounded by self-deception, incompetence, corruption and "an industrial strength counterterrorism killing machine". It's a world where the dipsomaniac governor is in the pay of the illicit opium trade, the Chief of Police is a pederast and all round bad guy and the locals still haven't forgiven the British for the occupation of 1842, or for the Russian Invasion of 1979. All infidels look the same so you can't really tell them apart. Missing his two young sons, unable to influence policy and just a phone-call away from a brawl he can only lose with the elite SAS, Chris dreams of epic powder days in the High Alps a world away from Afghanistan. But before he can return home to a hero's welcome - and his wife's divorce lawyers - he must first complete one last mission to Zumbalay, the Taliban Heart of Darkness and an unlikely reunion with an old man in Helmand. Guaranteed to make you laugh and cry - or your money back (but check the small print first).

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish (or pick up where you left off in high school)? DIVE INTO SPANISH makes it easy for people of all ages to learn basic Spanish for work purposes, international travel, or even ordering a meal in Spanish. Designed with the self-taught learner in mind, DIVE INTO SPANISH is a perfect way to prepare for your vacation, to learn conversational Spanish, or even just to review Spanish concepts. Each chapter is written with "just enough" grammar and plenty of opportunities to practice. This illustrated book includes 30 lessons with review activities, a quick-start pronunciation guide, glossary, and Spanish Q&A.

ELMADI is a slick finesser when it comes down to hustling and laying the game down in the CLASSIC CITY. He boosts the ultimate merchandise on the streets for the ultimate bankroll until his friend, ANDRE, is murdered by a sworn enemy.All of a sudden, Elmadi finds himself caught in a maze of gunfire, drama, love tangles, and a homicide that causes the murder rate in the county to rise exponentially. Elmadi's freedom and loved ones are at risk due to his nebulous ties, and the fate of Rolling Ridge Slums lay firmly on his back. Even worse, Elmadi is entangled in a problem with M.T., a known beast.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿As this mind-twisting bloodbath booms recklessly, can Elmadi slip out with his life still in one piece? Or will he meet an untimely and gruesome demise?