Books with author Jim Carroll

The urban classic coming-of-age story about sex, drugs, and basketball Jim Carroll grew up to become a renowned poet and punk rocker. But in this memoir of the mid-1960s, set during his coming-of-age from 12 to 15, he was a rebellious teenager making a place and a name for himself on the unforgiving streets of New York City. During these years, he chronicled his experiences, and the result is a diary of unparalleled candor that conveys his alternately hilarious and terrifying teenage existence. Here is Carroll prowling New York City--playing basketball, hustling, stealing, getting high, getting hooked, and searching for something pure. The Basketball Diaries was the basis for the film of the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio."I met him in 1970, and already he was pretty much universally recognized as the best poet of his generation. . . . The work was sophisticated and elegant. He had beauty." -- Patti Smith

'It's looking up at the face of someone who really loves what they're doing ... someone who's always smiling' -- Thai spa guestIt’s the touch. A touch that has made Thai spas famous and created a demand for Thai therapists around the world. If you've never experienced a spa treatment at a Thai spa, you're in for an amazing experience, Volume I takes you to 32 top hotels/resorts, their spas and the treatments that make them memorable, whether you’re seeking pampering or Ayurvedic and wellness care, you’ll find it here. In detail, including loads of pictures and videos.If you ever wanted to experience the magic of a Thai spa, this book is for you.

'A Moth Myth' is a fairy tale for the child within us all. A pleasant escape to a world of wonder.The story is about a young Moth who struggles to stop 'The Perfect Combination of Science and Commerce' when he discovers the plan of an Edwardian era Scientist to trap all the Butterflies in a Rain Forest Valley during their yearly migration.The Scientist would catalog every species in the valley and have hundreds of thousands left over that will be mounted on pins and then sold to be displayed in drawing rooms all over Europe.Advancing Science and making Millions! What could be better?Unless, of course, you look at life from a Butterfly, or Moth's, perspective.‘A Moth Myth’ is a Fairy Tale for the 21st Century that seeks to stand among the Classics.

Missy Mouse is determined to build a rocket ship to take her to the moon. Not just for the adventure of it all, but so she can bring back a ship-full of green cheese for her family-Aunt Selina, and Grandpa, and all her cousins. But the adventure begins quite suddenly when her rocket ship seems to take flight. She crashes, nearly drowns, is chased by fearsome water rats and discovers an unexpected friendship. Meanwhile, back home, her cousins are having a scary adventure all their own! Missy Mouse and the Rocket Ship is a fable for children 6 to 10. A story about family, true friends, and never giving up on your dreams!

Old Dumpling is an inventor, who lives on a Universe where it has never rained, but he knows the signs. He tries to warn the neighbors, but they laugh at him and won't listen anymore. He befriends Little Girl, and Young Boy, and discovers a surprising secret from another Universe. A "Noah and the Ark" type of story set in another world, it is also about friendship between Olders and Youngers, and why you shouldn't steal other people's ideas or throw rocks at glass houses. Old Dumpling is one of a series of books called "Imagine That!" If reading this story to a child, encourage him or her to draw their own illustrations.