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The past of a heartless mail bride is as mysterious as the ethnic life of 'gutzuls' in Western Ukraine. Castaway to the distant shores of the Atlantic, trapped in the illusory realm of desire, unable to cope with harsh reality, about to plunge into the abyss of East River, she is facing a fundamental question: will she have a chance to redeem herself? Her last chance of redemption has a hefty price - a broken heart, and it is too tempting not to take it.

In the midst of the harrowing Great Depression in 1934, a significant moment unfolded, bridging two cities named Toledo-Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain. A delegation from the American city embarked on a transformative journey to establish a bond of cultural exchange and ideas. Among them, my grandfather, chosen as the student representative, embarked on an adventure that would forever shape his perspective. Capturing every step of this remarkable voyage, he meticulously chronicled his experiences in an extensive journal, unknowingly documenting the events that would foreshadow the Spanish Civil War.Within these pages lies not only my grandfather's account but also the intimate records of the first two months of his World War II draft. The weighty burden of conflict descended upon him, and his journal bears witness to the trials and tribulations of that pivotal time. Additionally, my own father's personal encounter during a fateful night of the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War finds a place within these sacred journals.This extraordinary collection weaves together the narratives of my grandfather, father, and myself-a tapestry of familial reflections, diaries, and astute observations spanning over 35 years of international events. These firsthand accounts offer a unique lens into the shifting tides of history, transporting readers through the vibrant tapestry of 1930s Spain, the tumultuous era of World War II, and the haunting echoes of the Vietnam War.

Follow along on an epic adventure with Sierra and Benson. Together they must save four eggs from being squished by a tractor!What kind of eggs are they and how will they save them?A delightful story to read with your children which emphasises the importance of treating animals and nature with kindness and compassion.

Doctor Gideon Teague is ready to call it quits as he nears the end of his medical training. Years of continuous hard work and the specter of tragedy following him from his time as a Marine have taken a heavy toll and his physical and emotional reserves are spent. In the nick of time, an opportunity for a mission trip to Honduras seems like just the ticket to rekindle a long dead spark of passion and adventure; and to escape the day-to-day drudgery of his life as a resident physician. While there, he and a pragmatic service missionary named Eliza are violently sucked into the vast criminal underworld infecting the region. To save themselves from being trafficked, Gideon will have to embrace the military experience he'd forsaken and confront the ghosts that drove him away. Will it be enough, or will he lose what little of his self-identity remains?

"What a day!" Rachel wrote in her journal while seated cross-leg on the cool, dry floor with her back against the refuge cave wall. "Today, the crew was chased by malevolent aliens for the sole purpose of capture and torture. They succeeded in stunning Zar-ra, and I took several hits to my torso. Fortunately, I was not harmed permanently, but my shoulders and chest still felt seared where the bruises were located." Rachel smirked, for she fared better than her attackers.After a thoughtful pause, she continued with her writing, "This war has changed me. I have discovered capabilities unknown previously drawing from inner strength that I never knew I had. Love makes one capable of extraordinary courage and sacrifice. Even the two least trusting gentarians, Pel-ban and Arana-hiz, now see me in a different way. I am hopeful that their change in attitude towards me will make my job easier in the future. We shall see."

"The restaurant was loud and the music was even louder. I turned my head, our eyes met and everything just stopped."Iris Jacobs grew up on a dairy farm in Western Maine. She had everything she ever wanted, living in New York City, a dream career, and a great circle of friends. Her love life was a different story. She didn't have one. That all changed the night she met Luca Ravello. The connection was something she never felt before.Reality hits when Luca introduces Jane, his long-time fiancé.Will Luca's commitment to Jane stop him and Iris from exploring a new love? Can Iris live with the arrangement Luca expects from her?

Dear Reader,If you have not read anything about Danilo and the Chocolate Hills, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Danilo is a good boy, however his decision to skip school and go along with his good friend Carlo to the Chocolate Hills on the island of Bohol sets off a dramatic saga when the Evil Giant of the Hills turned them both into tarsiers. "Tarsiers are small insectivorous, tree-dwelling, nocturnal primate with very large eyes, a long-tufted tail, and very long hind limbs."From the first book of this series, we have learned that almost two months later, a monkey was able to only save Danilo from the Evil Giant and move him away from the hills into her colony and was able to purify him through moonlight bathing at the seaside. When he got to be a boy again, he was able to go back to his family on the back of a dolphin's friend named Paco.Day after day, Carlos's family and friends searched everywhere in and around the Hills, trying to locate Carlo. The sad news was Carlo was nowhere to be found. However, Danilo was determined to find and save his good friend Carlo from the Evil Giant of the Chocolate Hills.This second storybook of the series Danilo and the Chocolate Hills will continue to take you through unusual situations, adventures, and unexpected incidents that young Danilo and his unexpected friends-a dolphin and a monkey will face on their unusual plea to save Carlo from the Evil Giant of the Chocolate Hills.With all due respect,Issam Ghazzawi

Rochdale, Lancashire, England, 1885.Martha Anne Ashworth is in trouble in school, once again. The precocious and gifted 10 year old daughter of mill owner John Ashworth has, for the umpteenth time, tried school and parental patience and now legal authority with her quick wit, sharp tongue, impudent defiance, and certain determined independence. With her mother dying, and her father drowning his woes in whisky, young Martha Anne's wildness leads to her eventual arrest as an Incorrigible Rogue; all seems to be spiraling out of control until an uncanny friendship with the village wise woman, Betty Nuppy, helps guide Martha Anne on a path to salvation, if not, at least, redemption.

This unsettling and challenging autobiography delves into the dark world of pornography, and the damage done by living a double-life. It articulates the pain and suffering experienced when, in the deepest clutches of despair, it feels as if there is nowhere and no-one to turn for guidance. It explores the darkest depths of the human psyche, the kind of desperation culminating, ultimately, in suicidal ideation.But this gripping memoir shows that it is precisely in these moments, brought to your knees and overcome by anguish, that hope can re-emerge and you can be reborn. When you surrender your life to Jesus Christ, you will experience the light, the joy, and the love of God. You will at last experience freedom as you've never known before, and your relationships with your loved ones, with yourself, and with your creator, will be transformed irreversibly and for the better.If you've begun to lose hope then this book will help you to find the peace you've been craving, and provide you with the tools necessary to craft and cultivate a life of truth and belonging.

America is at a crossroads, and it may take a street-smart misfit to sort it all out. In this hilarious political satire, vignettes burlesquing the absurd and grotesque contortions of male chauvinism alternate with postmodern Lady Godivas parading alluringly and dreaming of retirement.Exponents of sexism and exploitation confront each other and slap each other's resting bitch-faces. Exotic dancers in a strip club speak their minds. Tales of a wayward wienermobile, perils of aging and youthful blunders, spilling the beans, leaving gossipy stink scattered like broken winds.Tragicomic pratfalls of American ideals in an age of authoritarianism and rampant materialism take center stage, and a man who dreams of wearing a grizzly bear costume to go berserk in gives us the bird. The vixen narrator, lil Vireo, can tell no lies. She sees all and wears no disguise.A romp through life's Strip-Club of pretenders and deniers fooling themselves while slapped in the rump. Politician dudes using parade costumes as messages, and strippers taking off symbolic garb redolent with our times-revealing our naked carnival of phantasmagorical human desires and fears.

This second edition of Havana-Merida-Chicago is an autobiography which narrates - from human, psychological, sociological, and religious standpoints - how a Cuban scientist was raised in a communist environment, believed in it, was deceived by its dictatorial procedures, and escaped from it. The manuscript is also grounded on economic and political bases. It is an inspiring story of perseverance to succeed in life. "The book is more than just a personal story: It is a metaphor for the power of freedom and the human spirit that eventually brings demise to repressive rule" Stanley L. Brue, egregious economist co-author of the book Macroeconomics, widely used as a textbook in business departments of American universities.

Step into the wild imagination of Eli, where anything is possible, even a hot dog tree! Eli is the only one who would dream up such an extraordinary idea, but when his hot dog tree actually begins to grow, everyone is amazed.The excitement spreads quickly, and Eli is the talk of the town. But when the novelty wears off and the hot dog tree needs care and attention, will Eli keep his promise to nurture it? Or will he forget about his special creation and let it wither away?This charming children's book is perfect for young readers who love to imagine and dream big. With vivid illustrations and a heartwarming story, it encourages children to take care of their creations and believe in the power of their imagination.

Have you ever had a moment in your life, where you never want that moment to end? A moment where everything is so just right, a moment where everything is heavenly. Well, that's what happen to the old man who fell down a hill. See if you can solve his problem at the end of this beautiful story.

Mandy delights herself in hearing various rhythms as she dances and beats her drum. She convinces her mom to participate in her band for a short time. Later, the preparation for Ashley's visit creates some conflict with her mother. When Mandy and Ashley attend a concert, they become fascinated with the musical melodies and beats that they are amazed by the performance.The friends visit a music store with Mandy's mom. The girls try various musical instruments in the shop and decide which instrument they'll purchase. Mandy feels excited as she relays the information to her mom about her music recital. She feels some tension while trying to develop a practice schedule, but she perseveres. After her friend Ashley moves away, the companions stay in touch and perform in some of the same out-of-town events.Mandy not only perfects her violin skills but learns other musical skills as well. Audience applause reinforces her self-confidence and Ashley's.

Rorkk is a Rotari Admiral who has defended his planet against Krylan invasion for most of his adult life. Shattered by his former fiancé's betrayal and tired of defending a planet under siege, his spirit is almost broken until intelligence is received that the Krylans are targeting an Earth woman for her unique genome to enhance their Nzumbe troops. Seizing the opportunity to thwart the Krylans and obtain important intelligence information, Rorkk embarks on a risky mission to ensure the Earthling does not fall into the wrong hands. Instead of finding her dream job on Aero Space Nine with the Galactic Trading Academy, Aurora discovers her role as Chief Engineer, Spacecraft Maintenance embroils living and working on a rust bucket plagued by mechanical problems, ageing maintenance droids and a crew of oddball geeks just out of school. After surviving a micro meteor storm which compromises the space station's hull and the environmental systems bringing the crew to the brink of disaster, Aurora visits Robodome, an off-world pleasure centre to unwind. Aurora's life changes overnight when she visits the centre and is kidnapped. One minute she's about to enjoy the delights of her assigned pleasure bot, the next, she finds herself locked in a cabin on an alien spacecraft. With a journey that threatens everything they believed about themselves and enemies at every turn, Rorkk and Aurora must join forces to defeat the enemy. Can they learn to trust each other, their growing attraction and stop the Krylans in their tracks?