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This is the story of Christmas Eve when Donnie the Donkey, Morgan the flying Reindeer, Ranger the Stallion, the Grumpus brothers, Belsnickel, and Knight Robert get ready to leave and deliver gifts with Santa Clause, Kris Kringle, and St. Nick--the three Magi who brought gifts to baby Jesus.Mary and her donkey, Boaz or Bo, come by to give her blessings. The crew intends to stop by the magical Winterport for milk and cookies and talk about the furry dragons protecting the Ark and how they can look like regular cats and get very big to protect Winterport.The greedy baron, Orangesicht (whose head is a floating, flaming pumpkin), and his elephants and gators are crossing the mountains to steal all the toys. But Knight Robert and the tiny Japanese mouse princess, Katsumi, have a plan to stop them.If you'd like to see more Christ at Christmas, then this story is for you.

Skippy to the Rescue is about a superdog who will fight for what is right. Skippy is a superhero, and all his animal friends know that Skippy loves them, although each animal is different from him. Skippy to the Rescue is a book that is a friendly reminder of how all children should strive to be kind to others without judgment. We all are different, and just because someone is different does not mean that anyone should be bullied. In each and every one of us, which includes children, there is a potential Skippy from within.

Loving Your Neighbor: A Practical Guide to Keeping the Second Great Commandment explores what God actually means by the word "love." Often, in our culture, we use the word "love" to mean "like very, very much," as in, "I love pizza!" But then there are Bible verses that command us to love our enemies; clearly, the Lord cannot be asking us to like them very much.This book looks first at the heart of love, as evidenced by God and others. From these scriptural records, we can see that spiritual love really means a selfless caring for the other. When we love, we must start with a motivation that focuses solely on the well-being of the other and not on any benefits to self.Next, as this is a practical guide, this book examines "pictures" of love, words that give the reader a picture of how this love might actually practically work in our lives. Often, these biblical words have both a physical and a figurative usage. The physical usage gives us the picture, and the figurative usage shows us how to practically apply this in loving our neighbor.Finally, the author shows that God has given us tools in the Bible to help us get better at loving our neighbor. God gave us the commandment, but then He was loving enough to help us love and to help us grow in loving our neighbors.

Stella and her dog Schoomie live next door to Jesus. They go to play with him, but he is busy preparing for Hanukkah. He tells them all about it. His mother, Mary, explains the material that is used for the Menorah wicks is the same material for the swaddling clothes used when Jesus was born (It represents that he is the light of the world). He is Mary's little light. Jesus invites Stella's family to the celebration.

After moving to Minnesota, Aria Richards tries to start a new chapter of her life...behind her parents' backs. She makes some friends and an enemy too, but even her enemy isn't the biggest challenge in her life. Her parents, behind their strict, filthy-rich fronts, aren't acting the same. Aria knows something else is going on. Something they would protect with their lives if necessary. Something beyond the surface.

This is the true story of a boy growing up in post WWII London, England, with the dark aftereffects of the war still visible in some of the buildings and the personalities of the people who suffered through it all. The occasional family outings to beaches, parks, and the green rolling hills of Wales to visit relatives triggered a dream to one day explore and live in a wide-open country far away from the gloomy, crowded city life. The Canadian adventures that follow, some fun and some almost fatal, are a fulfillment of that dream.

The importance of words cannot be overstated. In our earthly realm, a business leader, politician, or coach can speak or write words of encouragement that result in people achieving more and reaching heights previously thought unattainable. The opposite can also occur when charismatic leaders influence their followers to commit atrocities.The critical importance of the word is never more illustrated when you consider that God spoke the word and the universe came into being. Think about the apostles when they realized that Jesus's life represented a fulfillment of prophecy, "...The word became flesh and dwelt among us."Words to Live By is more than an inspirational book. In fact, Words to Live By is a guide to help you seek out, compile, and live life according to a set of words you can be proud of. A set of words which encourages hope. A set of words which leaves a legacy of a life others can follow, with a can-do mentality. It is my hope that this book will serve as the catalyst for you, the reader, to create a life lived on purpose following God's will. To define your meaning of success and achievement based upon the relationships you nurture with others. To become an overcomer and never give up when faced with the inevitable hurdles, obstacles, and disappointments we all experience in life. Perfect for teaching positive values in your classroom, Sunday School class or book group."

Why? Why did Tucker use this title to set up his Instagram account? Why did he want these same words used as a motto in his high school annual for his high school graduation three years down the road? Did he sense he would not be on earth long? Was he telling me in discreet ways? Was this God's plan all along? An intriguing set of signs before Tucker's accident that are undeniable and many more signs after his tragic accident set the stage for this remarkable story of a young man taken from us way too soon.

Could the wink of a metal goat sculpture, tucked in the corner of a dusty, junk-filled hardware shop, make nine-year-old Jack believe in magic again? "It has to," Jack's father decides as he hauls the odd metal creature home in the back of his pickup. After the death of his grandfather, Jack has refused to perform any magic tricks; actually, he won't speak of his grandfather at all.And so goes the tale of A Goat Named Lucky, a middle-aged chapter book that captures the need of all children to believe in magic, especially Jack's, after the loss of someone so dear.

Colt and M'Call always have a great time with Grandma Honey, especially today. They get to see snow for the first time on their Texas ranch, help feed the animals, and play in real snow, making it fun for the whole family.Come along with us on our adventures to learn, grow, and have a good time, exploring new things with Colt, M'Call, and Grandma Honey!

My collection of poems is my way of expressing my views about life, love, hope, duty, honor, and country. We as a people experience struggles, pain, heartaches, but thanks be to God for giving us life and the tools to persevere. Life is precious and we must cherish every moment that we live. This collection of poems will tell a compelling story of life as experienced by the author.

Much of the world we live in is perceived by many as dangerous and unfriendly. Well into his early adulthood, the author thought so, to the extent that he had little interest in traveling outside the boundaries of his homeland. He certainly lacked any interest whatsoever in traveling overseas.While the author travelled extensively throughout the United States for work-related as well as personal purposes, preplanning of trip details was the norm. Assistance of tourist agencies was utilized regularly in order to assure comfort and safety. Overnight accommodations were almost always prearranged. All plans focused on assuring comfort and convenience.While the author proclaimed Christian faith early in his professional career, that proclamation did not extend to sharing that faith with others outside the United States or even locally outside the author's comfort zone. The author refrained from personally interacting with people of unfamiliar cultures, let alone those in foreign locales deemed difficult or even impossible to reach and interact with.Then an incredible transformation took place in the author's life. Roughly thirteen years into the author's professional career, his fear of the unknown and unfamiliar cultures was miraculously removed from his being. Shortly after, his staunch commitment to advance planning of trip details was eradicated little by little.Following the removal of fear of the unknown from the author's persona, he was, time and again, drawn into experiences falling further and further outside his previous comfort zone. Over time, the author was increasingly blessed with amazing new friendships overseas, wonderful ties with families abroad, and incredible faith-sharing opportunities in foreign lands--"independent" travels that have taken him to nearly ninety countries worldwide.Ron's amazing interactional experiences were regularly intertwined with stunning events most would describe as unpredictable, inconceivable, or even impossible--and virtually always unforeseeable. Hence the title of this book, A Stunning World of Faith, Family, and Friendship--and the Unforeseeable.In many instances, the experiences described in these pages might appear to be grossly exaggerated or even fabricated. Hence the inclusion of numerous photos documenting the stunning truth.

BLURBThis book, The Faith of Jesus, is intended to hopefully enlighten us of what it means to follow and be as Jesus; Yes, to be as Jesus: to experience His life as a man, living in a Heavenly realm, in communion and fellowship with His Heavenly Father. And by His Father's Spirit, to lead and empower Him, to reveal to mankind the reality of our Heavenly Father's love to us: not only to and in us, but through us, as His children, as His ambassadors, to lead others to our Heavenly Father through our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

TRTHelp! My Nana Looks Funny is an informational learning and teaching book dedicated to all nanas, memaws, lao laos, and abuelas who care for their grandchildren on a daily basis. Managing chronic illnesses and children rearing during golden years can have its challenges. Grandmothers are an extension of parenting. In this book, Nana is a grandmother who helps care for her granddaughter after school. Nana has high blood pressure and takes medicine to control it, but sometimes, Nana forgets. Her granddaughter acts Fast when Nana starts to look funny. This book teaches household members what to do with pictures, explanations, and health information to keep on hand in case of an emergency.

Does this world have you stressed out right now? Are you looking for some answers, some peace in your life? Are you stuck in some bondage to your past or locked in addiction or destructive behavior? If you are an honest seeker and are open to finding victory and the pathway to the meaning of life, then take a chance on what I am offering you here. I am offering some truth you may not have heard before (i.e., a non-organized religion perspective of God) that is helping thousands gain significance and purpose and find victory in life over fear, despair, abuse, and addictions. It may surprise you to hear that Jesus hated religion. He spoke out against it and the powerful religious leaders, and they plotted to murder Him for it. He wants a relationship with you.This perspective is based on relationship rather than religion because they are vastly different. You may say you have faith. I would ask you, faith in what? Maybe you are religious or spiritual. You may be a Christ follower but are frustrated by your inability to conquer stubborn areas of your life or overcome issues that keep you from experiencing the intimate relationship with God you desire. Come with me and follow me on my journey down this road to victory and freedom."It was for freedom that Christ has set us free."

"I told you I wanted her!"I stepped closer to Blake, who automatically put a protective arm around my waist and hustled me into the car. I strapped the car seat into the middle of the back seat while Blake hurried to the driver's seat and started the ignition. The other officers hung back. The blond one was yelling into the darkness."Why don't you come out and we'll talk?" he suggested.A red dot appeared on the chest of the blond officer, but before I could yell, a blast went off, and the officer crumpled to the ground. I cried out as the second officer dove behind another squad car, firing shots in the direction of the crazed murderer. The squad car became a pincushion for bullets as they riddled the metal.Camilla Robbins lives a quiet life in a cozy neighborhood with her husband and four-month-old baby. The last thing she ever expects is to become a witness to a double homicide while out hiking on a beautiful autumn day. Suddenly, her life and the lives of her family are turned upside down as the killer finds out who she is and where she lives. Camilla is forced to flee, and with the help of a law enforcement officer Blake Townsend, they try to piece together why the two hikers were murdered, who the killer is, and most importantly, what his next moves will be. Camilla and Blake become the mice in a deadly game of cat and mouse, and they find out just how insanely resourceful and dangerous one man can be.

Prove It: A Climate Revelation for People Just like You! presents a readable, nontechnical explanation of what does and does not cause "climate change." The conclusions are new to the climate debate, they are demonstrably proven, and they convey the feeling of comfort that follows naturally from plain spoken truth. The book's theme, "Climate cycles, not climate change," is supported by proven science in many disciplines. Because highly relevant proven facts are being widely ignored, there is a need for understanding by the "people" of all the facts before prudent policy can be set.The book directly challenges the prevailing "settled science" of climate theories in the United States, which is demonstrably incorrect. If left unchallenged, these theories will cause economic and psychological damage to many people for many years to come. Short chapters in the book are devoted to what is in fact very complex science (e.g., photosynthesis, changes in the earth's orbit about the sun, and the critical importance of CO2 in the oceans and atmosphere to sustain life on earth). The perhaps surprising definition of fossil fuels as "stored solar energy" is directly related to the documented decline of atmospheric CO2 content over the last 500 million years. We present a hypothesis as to why this decline in CO2 is happening.There is a playful tone; for example, CO2 is introduced with the metaphor of Beauty and the Beast, with CO2, the source of life, widely feared as the Beast embodiment of the evils of industrialization! The story is child-friendly, definitely not nightmare material.In summary, the ultimate aim of this book is to inform and teach, and the ultimate audience is the students of present and future generations.

I share with you that your value came from eternity and goes on to eternity.So when you know how loved you are, clear down in the depth of your soul, mind, and heart, then this gives you great strength and foundation. So whatever you do in life, you will do well, choose well, and love well!In the beginning, before we were born in human form, we were spirit beings, and before we were spirit beings, we were intelligences. So I wanted to share who you are with you. So in fiction form and with much anticipation, I bring you up to heaven to the Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother as they begin their journey to find you.

This book of short stories is for the enjoyment of the child who hears or reads each story. Although these stories, of course, are fictional, the cats named in each story are or have been a real family cat at one time or another. And when the reader reads with enthusiasm, suspense, and laughter, the child will become engaged and will want to hear it over and over again, which instills in the child the good behavior implied in each story.The moral or good behavior in each story suggests a Christian character followed by a scripture that applies to that characteristic, such as being kind, loving others that may be different, not being a bully, and acknowledging and being thankful for the gifts and protection that God has given each of us. This is also an opportunity for the reader to interact more with the child in the teaching of these characteristics, which will ultimately and hopefully become a vital part of their lives as children and adults.At the end of each story, there is a short biography of the real cat and the true facts that are written within the context of the story. Also, at the end of the book are a few pictures of each cat in real life.

This is the second book in the series Embracing Differences. The author's goal in writing the series is for readers to embrace the uniqueness of individual differences. The series has a theme: together, we can be different and still belong! In the first book, Being Charley: Embracing Differences, Charley and his four siblings, all very different from one another, are introduced to the reader. Charley was unlike his siblings: Charley has autism. Being Gus: Embracing Differences is about the oldest sibling and Charley's big brother. Gus enjoys sharing life with Charley and his friends and being Charley's caregiver, confidante, and especially, his big brother. If you are interested in reading the first book of the series, Being Charley: Embracing Differences, you can find it on Amazon here. Thanks for reading about Gus! If you enjoyed this book, I would be very grateful if you would post a short review on Amazon. Your support really does make a difference, and I read all the reviews.If you want to learn more about Charley and Gus, visit my social media pages at Instagram @wearecharley and Facebook Being Charley: Embracing Differences.

ADAM SMITH was a Scottish philosopher who developed a theory of government that would promote his free market capitalistic ideas. This system, if followed carefully would create the wealthiest and most successful country ever. His book called The Wealth of Nations, which described his proposed system, was published in 1776. Our founding fathers read and studied his writings over the next ten to twelve years, melded it with our Declaration of Independence and produced our constitution. Alexander Hamilton, perhaps our most intelligent founding father, spent most of his years as Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington developing and implementing policies that would facilitate and promote Smith's ideas. Over the next 125 years our country closely followed Smith's teachings and we did become the richest most powerful country the world had ever seen. This treatise examines the lives of the presidents, giving insight into what in their formative years helped shape their philosophy of leadership. It also addresses how well they followed Smith's teachings while in office. Since 1913, we have had four significant turns away from Smith's guidance, which have cost us much blood and treasure. The last turn began in 1988, and we are still dealing with its ill effects.This is a concise history of the United States as seen through the lens of the lives and times of the presidents.-GERALD DALTAN, Retired attorney, Fredericksburg, Virginia.The theme of the book seems to be that knowledge is power, which produces confidence and courage, which leads to good decisions on difficult issues. On the other hand lack of knowledge is weakness, which leads to fear and anxiety, which elicits poor decisions. The better prepared a president is before he enters office the better he will perform while in office. This work spells out what good preparation is all about!-ESTELLE BRRENTINE, Former teacher and coach, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.Some of the information revealed in this text may cause many readers to re-evaluate some of their favorite presidents. This treatise should be used as a guide for the selection of candidates for the office of President of the United States and other high level positions in the federal government. Educators of government should find this book to be an excellent resource.-CAROL MURRAY, Former educator, Fairfax County, Virginia.The excellent summary of the characteristics of the presidents as shown in the charts will hopefully encourage further investigation of the importance of history as related to the political choices we make. The charts will enable teachers to easily assign classroom activities such as debates and to encourage lively discussions, all relating to the results of the various categories. It may even spark renewed interest in the works of Adam Smith.-JUDY JEFFERSON, Former teacher, Cobb County, Georgia

This book was written with the hope that it will somehow enrich your life and give you hope for how your own life can be, no matter how bad it seems. Life always has its ups and downs, but we should never give up and lose all hope for the life we long to live. The most important thing is just to always be kind. Kindness is the most important trait anyone can have because it not only helps those you're treating with kindness, but it makes your own life better as well.