Books with author Michael Owens

Michael Owen's rugby union career took him from the valleys of his native south Wales to Pontypridd, the Newport Gwent Dragons and the glory of captaining Wales to Grand Slam glory in 2005 and later leading the British Lions. One of Wales' most naturally talented rugby players, he moved to the English Premiership with Saracens before injury cruelly cut him down in his prime. By 29, his vocation as a professional rugby player was over.

With the help of his parents, Jessie Pete had saved money to buy a car. This was to be his first car. Therefore, Jessie Pete was so excited. The only thing he could think about was getting his first car. This car would be one of the biggest and proudest moments in Jessie Pete's teenage years. Later, Jessie Pete became disappointed concerning the car. He realized that the car was just an old piece of junk. On his way to his grandparents' house, Jessie Pete experienced multiple mechanical problems with the car. At the end of the day, his parents and grandparents supported him.

Michael Owen is a rugby legend who captained the Welsh team to their first Grand Slam victory in 27 years, led the British Lions, and was the 1000th player to be capped by Wales. Here he tells his own life story—the story of a true sportsman. Michael's talent became apparent early on and, having given up on studying for a degree to play for Pontypridd, he was soon playing at international level as an under-19 and an under-21. He followed his try-scoring Man of the Match debut against Canada with an impressive first Heineken Cup campaign. The highlight of his Pontypridd career was in 2001-2 season which saw this promising young team deliver by winning the Principality Cup and reaching the final of the European Challenge Cup. As well as the triumph that goes hand-in-hand with great sporting achievement, Michael has also been through his fair share of lows. Following his first cap, his first child was born seriously ill and the new father was forced to choose between his career and his family. Not long after this trauma, the national side were dubbed the worst Welsh team in history. This fascinating sporting biography takes an in-depth look at these peaks and troughs, as well as giving the lowdown on the tumultuous Lions tour of New Zealand, the rifts within the Welsh rugby camp, and how Michael coped with having his dream career brought to an end by injury. This book is a must-read for any rugby or sports fan.

Burma was wild and exotic, with a rich landscape and tempestuous weather. Frank was quickly introduced to the world of rubies abounding in the country, especially the very expensive “Pigeon blood ruby.” However, this beautiful and distant world had a dark side; its villagers were poor, uneducated, and the victims of slave and prostitution ring leaders. While being initiated to the world of weapons and rubies trade, Frank met with a young and very intelligent boy by the name of Phirrot. The boy, who spoke very little English, opened the doors to a culture Frank was dying to discover. But shortly after their meeting, the only Burmese friend Frank had was snatched one night while his village was being burned down. Grabbing the only opportunity, he had to chase after Alex; Frank, with the help of a few willing monks, went on a mission to rescue Phirrot. After a first failed attempt, Frank met with the beautiful Paula (an international investigator for child abuse) and together they were able to rescue the stolen children. Soon after, he was faced by Khun Sa himself who tried to make an example out of Frank by executing the monks who offered to help him. While running away from the general, Frank faced another great challenge; the powerful monsoon rains, which literally drowned him and the kids he was trying to save. The challenges confronting him, forced Frank to face his real enemies buried inside his soul; rooting from his own devastated childhood, with an abusive father who did nothing but bring him down. Frank finally understood that his dedication to saving Phirrot was actually an indirect attempt at saving himself. Fortunately, Frank survived and was approached by Paula’s group who trained and sent him to Brazil where he was about to face the evil men operating the shameful trade. In order to infiltrate the international ring, Frank had to pose as a customer preying on the very same kids he was trying to save. His mission will take him to a “Kill scene” where Frank only had seconds to save two children from a tragic end. The ringleaders now captured, Frank returned to his daughters with the great feeling of having found redemption.

When Tyler comes to visit, Jessie Pete just can’t seem to get any of his chores done!Doing his brother a favor, Jessie Pete agrees to babysit his two-year-old nephew, Tyler. Even though he’s little, it seems like Tyler is a big mess. Even though he has things to do around the house, Jessie Pete has to spend his day chasing after little Tyler who only seems to know how to get himself into trouble!Whether he’s outside or inside, Tyler always goes just where he shouldn’t. But through all his antics, Jessie Pete finds it hard not to smile or laugh when Tyler Comes to Visit!

With the help of his parents, Jessie Pete had saved money to buy a car. This was to be his first car. Therefore, Jessie Pete was so excited. The only thing he could think about was getting his first car.This car would be one of the biggest and proudest moments in Jessie Pete’s teenage years.Later, Jessie Pete became disappointed concerning the car. He realized that the car was just an old piece of junk. On his way to his grandparents’ house, Jessie Pete experienced multiple mechanical problems with the car.At the end of the day, his parents and grandparents supported him.