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There's an old question about whether a person will be a thermometer or a thermostat in life. A thermometer merely registers the temperature of the surroundings, but a thermostat actually controls the temperature. This inspiring story demonstrates how during the major junctures in his life, John Womack has and continues to be a thermostat.Growing up in a Virginia sharecropping family in the midst of pernicious racism and economic deprivation, Womack was able to learn how to overcome these obstacles without losing his belief that human beings are basically good and will do right when given the opportunity. Throughout his life, he combined his creative vision not only with the necessary business acumen, but also with moral and ethical responsibility in spite of an environment of greed, egotism, and selfishness. Regardless of his position--whether in the navy or as an entrepreneur, husband, father, student, pastor, board member, and friend--Womack has acquitted himself with a spiritual consciousness that girded him with the capability to overcome the barriers to progress and prosperity.He never abandoned his fundamentally Christian orientation amid a variety of temptations.Remaining humble through all these endeavors, Womack longs to share his life work with today's youth, young adults, and others. He yearns to encourage them to believe--despite surrounding hardships and institutional barriers--that they can transcend their existential circumstances and make something out of their lives. By sharing his life story, Womack hopes to encourage others to confront today's challenges with wisdom, faith, hope, and love. Certainly, the Rev. Dr. John Womack--sharecropper, veteran, entrepreneur, husband, father of three, pastor, and author--exemplifies this possibility and personifies this truth.

Enjoy a romp through the 1950s with two small town boys hell-bent on action and adventure. Fools and Children is an unblinking and touching collection of memorable childhood escapades as it chronicles the outlandish and often dangerous exploits of these creative but naïve lads. Ed Frye and Herb Bierly, with their rogues' gallery of friends, create havoc and consternation for town residents when they flood a section of town, loose a horse on the streets, and plan a bank robbery. Caves, creeks, hills, and farms are scenes of perilous undertakings. Millheim provides their earliest up close and personal experiences with death, as well as poignant lessons for life. Along the way, they experiment with guns, horses, the sins of the world, and girls. Frye and Bierly skip none of the rites of passage, but almost always with a twist. Both learn early that the difference between hero and victim is often too close to call. Filled with leisurely-told tales, colorful characters, cultural references to the Golden '50s, and humor, Fools and Children takes Baby Boomers back to their own youthful years. With the freedoms available to these young adventurers in a simpler time and place, their zeal for life is reflective of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. What would a reader expect in a collection of leisurely-told tales? Danger? Humor? Sex? Insight? Naiveté? Creativity? Stupidity? Fools and Children provides them all.

Who am I and why should you read my story? My name is Max Faraday. Nobody is going to believe me, but here I am putting it all down on paper. I am a man of two time periods. Forgive me, this sci-fi stuff is new to me.A week or more ago, in July 2002, I came home for my 1982 high school class reunion. I was staying with my friend Jamie Scott and his family. On the way home from the reunion, we picked up his kids at the babysitter. Their little girl comes out and bounces a ball that tumbles out of her hands into the street.Just as we arrived, a car speeds up and my instincts take over. I pick her up and get her out of the way, but I was then hit by the speeding car! Stunned, I wake up in September 1978! I am a thirty-eight-year-old man in a fourteen-year-old's body! I can't tell anyone, or they would lock me up, thinking I'm crazy! I know I would.So here I am in the eighth grade all over again. When I went to bed in 1978, I woke up in a coma in 2002, wondering about the driver who ran me over.

Colonies in Ruins is a collection of intriguing short-stories about foreign colonies of the Asia-Pacific region-British Malaya, French Indochina, the Dutch East Indies, and the US Philippine Islands. For a very long time, these colonies had generated fabulous wealth from mining and agriculture for their colonial masters, but colonial life came to an end on December 8, 1941 as they were each attacked by Japanese forces soon after the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was devastated. Following three years of harsh Japanese occupation, the clear focus of local people was to gain independence from foreign powers that tried to reclaim their former colonies. Hard-won battles and negotiations finally led to the emergence of Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines as new republics in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Read about the men and women who helped make it all happen.

Three generations of the Ticket family have stood behind their bar in the fictional small town of Cordell, Oregon, serving the rich and poor, loggers and lumbermen, dreamers and drifters, revelers and mourners. Owen Ticket, the current proprietor, hasn't spent much time outside of this town created by two entrepreneurs. But he has seen and heard about it all.When Owen and an out-of-towner engage in a story-telling match, Owen pours forth tale after engaging tale, garnishing most with his own perceptive and insight into human nature and condition. Ticket's Bar has been through it all - the booms and bubbles and heartaches of the 1900s with Depression, Prohibition, two war wars, the Korea conflict, the Vietnam debacle, and the plight of the American wood industry.Join Owen as he opens the tap and draws a pitcher full of laughter and tears, offering a century's worth of entertainment from his person and time inter-connected stories. The reader meets a pokerplaying cheat, the love-anguished Constanze Osterhagen, Paws The Wonder Dog, Stonekicker Bob, the Frenchman, the local grave digger, Owen's father and grandfather, and Anne Oakley herself.All of this and more in the shadow of Mt. Hood, the high plains, and the majestic but treacherous Deschutes River. So, pull up a stool, park your heels on the brass foot rail and settle in for the wonderful story-telling skills of Owen Ticket.

In an era of employment when change is continually changing, technology is enhanced by Artificial Intelligence, and automation and robotics are having an impact in the workplace, it is often difficult for jobseekers at all levels to truly identify a work environment that offers the benefits of longevity and a sense of belonging. Life takes strange turns, and the 21st century employer driven marketplace epitomizes this fact. This makes the effort to find meaningful employment for best qualified and less qualified even more challenging.Life Is Not All About Work is designed to educate and bring awareness of workplace practices to younger jobseekers in a non-traditional format. Both experienced professionals and their younger counterparts are encouraged to use the message in each line of every verse as a stimulant to drive professional growth with a focus on self and personal values.

Five-year-old Charissa is looking forward to a fishing trip with Grandpa and the rest of the family, but a huge storm appears to be brewing on the horizon much to her dismay. The weather event is a complete surprise and one they are not likely to ever experience again. Ash falling from the sky. Ash that turns day to night. Ash that needs shoveling as one would shovel snow. It is 1980, and the volcano, Mount Saint Helens in Washington State, has erupted, spreading tons of ash thousands of miles. Ash! is a true story of the impact the massive ash fallout had on the author's family who lived directly in line with the fallout zone.

The book "Christian, Awake!" is an excellent message to the sleeping churches in America. The author gives examples of what Christians can do in these last days. David Scrimshaw describes modern technology in simple terms that could explain many of the things the Bible records will occur in the last days. His message is strictly based on the Bible and every Christian needs to purchase this book - Preston T. Bailey, PhD, DMin.

A wolf cannot live among sheep. Eventually, the herd would smell the rotten carcasses of their brethren. Loukas had always known he was tainted. Since childhood, he had an abhorrent longing-to tear away others' living exteriors to see if they were as putrid as he was. Feast on their flesh and bone to satiate his undying hunger. His only hope for salvation was to quell his sickness, hide his shame, and fulfill his duty as the eldest son of the Asbjorn family. To live as a normal human being, keep his head down, and finally gain their pride. That was until he met the new university repairman during his shift at the library. Loukas should have found the beast-kin, with his lecherous and crude mouth, detestable. He had been taught to avoid the impure and pray for them from afar. But the carefree attitude and kind words from an older man gave Loukas a bit of decency from another soul, a taste of the impurity he'd fought so hard never to revisit yet longed for. Time with Hide brings Loukas to the precipice of undoing all his years of devotion and contrition to his family and church. No amount of praying would absolve his growing fascination for the filthy animal whose sweet words fester in a cesspool of his deepest desires. Leaving Hide alone only worsens the hollowness inside Loukas, fracturing his facade of timidness. All of Loukas' efforts to suppress his perversions will be in vain if the rot within consumes him. The solitude he's always known is his only option to save him and keep his hunger at bay. But it may be too late if Hide is just as rotten.This is the first book in a dark gay romance series. It dives into several uncomfortable topics and themes, so please read the warnings and take care.

Her strength will save them all.Weekend with Bethany is the explosive conclusion to the Weekend Series. The war between Dallas and Vaux has become deadly, and no one is safe. When Beth is captured, she was shocked to learn that her Wes was the one and only Wesley Backnoff. Sure, she knew the name. Who didn't? Can she reconcile the compassionate man with whom she fell in love, with the killer who stands before her? After rescuing Bethany, Wesley Backnoff, second to the Don Supreme of Chicago, can't hold back his feelings for her any longer and is bound and determined to keep her. Old secrets come to light and threaten to destroy them all. Who will pay the price? Will Beth and Wes survive the night or has their time run out?

Reticulated Python Reticulated pythons (Malayopython Reticulatus) are some of the most interesting snakes in the world. Famous for being the longest living species, these serpents can make rewarding pets for those with the dedication, skills and resources to care for them properly. Inside, you will find all of the information you need to give a reticulated python a good home and ensure he enjoys a high quality of life. If you incorporate the lessons presented here and remain observant of your new pet, you'll have a great chance of giving him a long, healthy life. The author, Ben Team, is an environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and observations of the natural world.Covered in this book: - Acquisition- Anatomy- Behavior- Biology- Breeding- Captive Considerations- Daily Care- Description- Diet- Ecology- Enclosure- Health- Husbandry- Interaction- Lighting- Maintenance- Monitoring- Myths and Misunderstandings- Taxonomy- The ideal environment.... and much more

"The Game Changer: 8 Tips for Men to Find Peace" by Coach John Louden, also known as the Concrete Genius, is an enlightening guide aimed at helping men achieve inner peace and fulfillment. Drawing from his experiences and obtained wisdom, Coach Louden, a mentor and sports coach, offers eight essential tips that touch on various aspects of a man's life, including self-care, relationship building, purpose, and positive lifestyle changes.Each chapter in this insightful book presents practical and actionable advice, promoting personal growth and transformation. Coach Louden's relatable and straightforward approach addresses common challenges faced by men, such as health issues, self-doubt, and societal pressures. He uses relatable anecdotes and effective suggestions to empower men to overcome these obstacles, build strong connections, and make life choices leading to balance and harmony."The Game Changer" is more than just a book; it's a compassionate companion that recognizes the struggles men face, offering a path to resilience, confidence, and tranquility. This book is a valuable resource for men at any life stage, from young adults embarking on their journey to those seeking renewed purpose.Embark on a transformative journey with "The Game Changer" to navigate life's challenges, harness your potential, and embrace a life of contentment and fulfillment.

The house or apartment you now dwell or about to move into and the land it was built upon, may be desecrated, and hold the key to your health, success, or failure in life. Both the dwelling and the land have a natural and a spiritual history: one you can see, the other is invisible.The lifestyle of previous dwellers may have spiritually desecrated the space you now call home, or about to call home. Spiritual desecration needs cleaning up of a different kind. You cannot sweep it away, wallpaper it over, or remove it with detergent.If you truly intend to maintain good health and human flourishing, get the place spiritually cleansed before you move in, or shortly thereafter. This book is your guide to help you get it done.

¿Cuántas veces te han dicho que la fatiga, el aumento de peso, la pérdida de tono muscular y la disminución de la libido eran de esperarse, pues son gajes de la vejez?Perimenopausia y menopausia. La sola idea acarrea una serie de síntomas molestos y, a menudo, debilitantes: sofocos, sudores nocturnos, caída del cabello, cambios de estado de ánimo, resequedad vaginal y fatiga. En los hombres se llama andropausia cuando el nivel de la testosterona disminuye hasta el punto de que el rendimiento sexual decae junto con otras funciones, y ni hablar de la absoluta falta de deseo sexual. Como si lo anterior fuera poco, a medida que la testosterona disminuye, tanto en hombres como en mujeres, los riesgos de afecciones y enfermedades inflamatorias (cáncer, artritis, diabetes, enfermedades cardíacas, presión arterial alta) aumentan.Sin embargo, la verdad es que envejecer no tiene por qué ser tan desmoralizante.Al corregir los desequilibrios en los niveles de la testosterona y el estrógeno (según sea necesario en las mujeres), así como los niveles de tiroides y vitaminas B12 y D, casi todo el mundo puede reducir los síntomas del envejecimiento y hacer retroceder su reloj biológico para sentirse y lucir como la versión de treinta años de sí mismos.Este libro trata sobre cómo recuperar el equilibrio mediante la terapia de reemplazo hormonal. Se trata de dormir mejor por las noches, mejorar las relaciones íntimas y reducir la depresión. Se trata de desmitificar intervenciones médicas beneficiosas que contribuyen a recuperar y mantener el máximo bienestar sexual. También se trata de planificar y crear un escenario apto para disfrutar otra vez de la sensualidad, pues, apenas empieces a sentirte mejor, querrás reintegrar los sexy times en tu vida.¿Por qué?¡Porque el buen sexo nunca pasa de moda!

Over 30 beautiful illustrations of landscapes all over the world! Perfect gift for your world traveler or in the classroom!

C.R Dupee is a retired physician who lives with his wife and dog at a lake in Southern California. He was gifted a book on his 85th birthday written by Julian Barnes that deeply affected him and a wee later he began writing one of his own. The book has a philosophical and soulful bent with reflections on Barnes' words, and thoughts from an aging author that are now important.

Experience the battles of World War II in 1940!

cute unicorn coloring book perfect for stress and anxiety relief for kids and kids that have adhd. Find tranquility and relaxation, and of course fun when coloring over 40 pages of adorable unicorn designs.

This is the third book in the Bentley book series, in this story a new character is introduced whom is the focus of this story. Mr. Gimples, a mixed breed small dog with bugged out eyes and a pushed in snout, wrinkly skin with no fur, he has tuffs of long hair on his head, feet, chin and back, he is a strange looking dog with a big heart. Mr. Gimples moves to a dog town called Roverton where is targeted by a group of shepherd dogs that tease and bully him because of how he looks. Eventually, after weeks of their relentless bullying, he becomes too scared to leave his house. His only friends in town, Bentley and Hachi, find out about the bullying Mr. Gimples has endured from the shepherd dogs and vow to protect him. One day the shepherd dogs find them-selfs in trouble, without hesitation, Mr. Gimples saves the shepherd dogs even though they have tormented and bullied him. Because of Mr. Gimples heroics, the shepherd dogs never bullied another dog again.

Dino-Mite Valentine's Day Coloring Book - A Joyful Adventure with Adorable Dinosaurs���� Over 40 Pages of Enchanting Designs: Delight in the therapeutic experience of over 40 pages featuring adorable dinosaur illustrations and intricate patterns.Each page serves as a canvas for self-expression and relaxation, providing a variety of engaging and calming designs for children.���� Perfect for Valentine's Day and Beyond: Specially crafted as a Dino-Mite Valentine's Day coloring book for kids, offering a delightful adventure into the world of cute dinosaurs.Ideal for young hearts seeking a charming and creative escape, combining the joy of coloring with the excitement of Valentine's Day.���� Charming Dinosaur Illustrations: Adorable dinosaur characters grace the pages, captivating children's imaginations and creating a sense of wonder.The delightful dinosaurs guide children on a therapeutic adventure, making coloring more than just an activity-it's a journey towards joy.���� Canvas for Self-Expression: Encourages self-expression and creativity as children bring these lovable dinosaurs to life with their favorite colors.The intricate designs offer a mindful space for young artists to explore their emotions through the strokes of crayons or markers.���� Tool for Creative Exploration: More than just a coloring book, it's a tool for creative exploration, promoting relaxation and offering moments of joy.Stimulates creativity, allowing children to engage in a calming activity that enhances their overall well-being.Dive into the world of "Dino-Mite Valentine's Day Coloring Book" where cute dinosaurs and creative coloring bring an enchanting adventure for young hearts. Make coloring more than just an activity; make it a joyful journey of self-expression and exploration. Order now and let the delightful magic of over 40 pages unfold for the special children in your life.