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Something Beautiful is Going to Happen . . .My Incredible Story of Fierce Devotion Embracing God, a Son, and Life ItselfHailing from a small Midwest town, Melissa Young has never let anything hold her back from chasing her dreams with passion and fortitude. Melissa won the title of Miss Wisconsin USA 2005 and that year was awarded the prestigious title of Miss Congeniality at the Miss USA pageant. Melissa became a media sensation after her public "thank you" to Donald J. Trump during the Wisconsin primaries went viral. She has been interviewed, extolling her immense gratitude on dozens of national news shows, including Fox's Sean Hannity, Stuart Varney & Company, On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, America's News HQ, CNN, and Inside Edition."Melissa Young embodies the spirit of a warrior and true patriot to this nation. Her determination to allow nothing to stop her from living and loving is an inspiration to millions. Her outer and inner beauty truly shines the light of Jesus Christ, Our Savior."Pastor Mark Burns, Renowned motivational speakerLabeled by TIME magazine as "Donald Trump's Top Pastor"It found me when I was born into severe poverty. It showed itself when I was receiving last rites in a hospital bed. Then it held me as I stood next to the President of the United States and the First Lady at the Inaugural Ball.It was faith. My faith in God has never wavered. He has sustained me through an unimaginable illness with an unrelenting determination to stay alive for my precious son, Jack.I am proof that the human spirit, grounded in God's love, is more powerful than the ills that can attack our bodies. I'm still alive because for some reason God needs me to be. There must be more for me to do, and maybe this book is that thing. Baring my soul and reliving each moment to share it with you was one of the most gut-wrenching things I've ever had to do, but I was determined to not allow my life story to die with me, and now it won't.My son Jack is my legacy. I will live on through him and the pages of this memoir, a life lived and written by me.Melissa YoungFor more information,visitMelissaYoung.US

Beautiful Lightning is not just another heartwarming tale of the magical connection between man's best friend and people. It is a unique true story where the author gratefully puts together the pieces of a puzzle he gathers throughout his journey that he and his family took with their rescued dog Bella whose breed faces a lot of prejudice and presented challenges for his entire family from the first day they adopted her.However, Bella became part of the family, too. Because their bond was so strong, they decided to do whatever it took to make things work out. Although, when things finally started heading in the right direction, the family received extremely bad news that sent them into a tail spin and the events that happened next left them devastated.As soon as the author gets the most important puzzle piece and begins connecting the pieces together, he realizes that all of them have been left behind for him intentionally and with a purpose.Bogdan Octavian Sopterean was born on October 1, 1980, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, which is located in the beautiful region of Transylvania-yes, the region where Dracula was born. When he began middle school, he started to practice martial arts, which helped him to become more focused in school work and helped him learn to believe in himself. At age seventeen, he was already part of the Romanian National Karate Team.He graduated from Nicolae Balcescu High School, where Spanish, English and Romanian were his major courses. Because sports were already a big part of his life, he graduated from Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and Sports. In 2002, Bogdan decided to move to America, known as the land of opportunity, where one could achieve anything they put their mind to, no matter who they are, and ever since, he looked for his calling.His true passion for writing came at a difficult time in his life, but at that moment, he discovered that writing books is his calling and that he will never stop writing.Presently, Bogdan and his lovely wife live in Illinois with their sweet nine-year-old daughter and their dog.

In 2016, as a practicing internist Dr. Heather Thompson is diagnosed with breast cancer and must abruptly enter the healthcare system for the first time as a patient. Her experiences, observations, and process of growth and transformation are outlined in her first book, Mirth is God's Medicine: Coping with Cancer as a Physician.A continuation of the story, With Mirth and Laughter: Finding Joy in Medicine After Cancernow moves beyond the early days of breast cancer treatment, including surgery, medication, and physical therapy, and further describes how a cancer diagnosis impacts her friendships, family dynamics, teaching and mentoring roles. More importantly, it changes her practice style and view of what it means to provide patient centered care. This book includes story after story of patient interactions, some ironic, many humorous, but all poignant and compelling; they serve to illustrate how being in one role ultimately benefits the other.Dr. Thompson also chronicles how becoming a patient changes her approach in how she teaches and trains future physicians. Those in academic medicine or in a teaching role of any kind can relate. Cancer survivors as well as health care providers will appreciate the observations and shift in perspective as she moves from doctor as patient to patient as doctor. All the while, Dr. Thompson maintains her keen sense of humor, sharing many amusing stories about primary care, academic medicine, and even the somewhat harrowing process of becoming a writer.Dr. Heather Thompson Buum is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota in the Division of General Internal Medicine. She graduated from Hamline University in 1993 with a BA in biology, then went on to complete both medical school and residency at the University of Minnesota. She joined the faculty in 2002 and devotes half her time to patient care, practicing both outpatient primary care and inpatient hospital medicine. The remaining time, she spends in various teaching and administrative roles. She formerly served as an associate program director for the internal medicine residency and now is a course director for Human Health and Disease and a small group facilitator for Essentials of Clinical Medicine in the medical school. Dr. Thompson has won numerous awards for both teaching and patient care, including Outstanding Medical School Teacher in 2016, the Department of Medicine Clinical Excellence Award in 2013, and Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors for Women in 2013 and 2011. She is a member of the Society for General Internal Medicine and a fellow in the American College of Physicians. Her outside interests include choral music, performing with the Oratorio Society of Minnesota for over twenty years. She also enjoys cooking, running, and an occasional round of golf. She lives with her husband and two children in St. Paul.

As a primary care physician in her mid-forties, Dr. Heather Thompson Buum is diagnosed with breast cancer; she is now facing multiple medical decisions, this time about her own health. Experiencing the system firsthand informs her future approach in unanticipated ways; what initially seems like a negative event becomes a process of growth and transformation. The story illustrates how a doctor, as both informed medical professional and human being, copes with a new diagnosis and disease. She falls back on what sustained her previously: music, faith, exercise. Along the way, she discovers new coping mechanisms: writing and sharing her story. Opening up to others, finding common ground, allowing authenticity and vulnerability to permeate teaching, mentoring, even patient relationships-this is almost an opposing view to how doctors are trained, to value privacy above all else. The book is filled with stories and scenarios from academic medicine, both humorous and poignant, that illustrate the humanity of us all. Cancer survivors will resonate with many themes, including the emotional roller coaster that accompanies the entire ordeal. Readers will appreciate how she finds humor even in tough situations, sharing amusing anecdotes not only from her cancer journey but also her training and career as a physician.

Give your child the POWER OF "I AM" with mantras that are mindful and lay the foundation for healthy Chakras. When you read this book with your child on a daily basis, you will empower them and allow them to process the world around them and skillfully navigate life with Power and Balance. Children should have tools such as kind words to set powerful affirmations that can reach into their subconscious & to their energy fields and stabilize their chakras. We try to be mindful - set goals - have affirmations . . . WHY NOT OUR KIDS!My Personal Story (Journey) My children have all grown up in different ways. I am the first to admit I was not the best mother, and I can admit that it took me a long time to become enlightened. Once I found the power of "I AM" and applied it to myself, I was able to be transformed.I knew that I had to use it with my youngest child who is still at home with me. He suffers from many INTERNAL HIGH FREQUENCY EMOTIONS that are just too much for him to process. The tool of "I AM" has become a tool that I use and read to him daily. The little things that we can do to help our children will make an impactful difference.So, I wanted to share my tool (this book) with the world. WE ALL NEED HELP SOMETIMES.About the AuthorFaith Spencer, RMT, PHD has been an active practitioner of natural therapies for over 15 years. She has had wellness studios in San Diego, California, Maui, Hawaii, and now is working out of her own studio in Joshua Tree, California.Faith has not only spent her time as a holistic health practitioner but has also enjoyed teaching Reiki and many other natural therapies across the United States and Canada. While in Hawaii, Faith and her Mother Gloria developed a healing method called Omni-Rejuvenation.As a mother, she has continued to grow in her practice of natural therapies so that she can use them in her own home. Now that she is writing stories to give her gift to the world, she hopes that children will be able to have tools for the ups and downs of life. Her gift is spread with children's books for one and all to enjoy.

Creating Guests for LifeLessons Learned and Rules to Follow for Improving ServiceImproving service may be included on many businesses list of goals, but taking service to a level where "customers for life" are created requires dedication and a commitment to excellence that is often sought but rarely achieved.CREATING GUESTS for Life focuses on experiences from the hospitality industry. However, the principles within this book are relevant and easily incorporated into the business plan or training program of any business in any industry interested in improving service.To learn more, visit:creatingguestsforlife.comPaul Ruby's sometimes humorous, but always relatable stories of lessons learned during his career serving others, evolves into simple but valuable rules to follow in his quest to create customers for life.

Wondabubba and the Big Splash is a story about a young boy that lives in a wonderful forest. His home is a tree house on top of a sycamore tree filled with amazing things. At the base of his tree house is a pond full of talking fish. One day a powerful tornado comes to the forest and destroys Wondabubba's home as well as the home of his aquatic friends.The adventure begins for Wonda when he must find a way to bring water back to his friends. However in order to get the water, Wonda must get permission from Old Man River! Will Wonda save his friends or become the victim of the villainous Undertow?This story is an adventure in earth sciences, filled with fun metaphors, and stunning images for children of all ages.Gary Giles has been performing before many audiences as an actor, orator and vocalist for over 40 years. Finally, to all the children who have come to know Wondabubba down through the years, know that you are loved!James L. Whitley is a self-taught artist and creative professional with over fifteen years of industry experience in the fields of Illustration, design, animation and video production. James finds inspiration in seeing himself and others grow and flourish through beautiful co-creations aimed at improving the well-being and empowerment of everyone.

I Have the Power to GrowAffirmations for Young & Old Building a foundation for positive thoughts. To the young and old looking to make a positive change in this world. To all of the children reading this book or having someone read it to you,YOU ARE STRONG,YOU ARE IMPORTANT,and YOU CAN BE ANYTHING YOU DESIRE! Enjoy this colorful book that will help you grow using mindful affirmations. The use of affirmations that start with "I" will help you and your child lay the foundation for positive thoughts. When you read this book with your child on a daily basis, you will empower them and allow them to process the world around them and skillfully navigate life with self-confidence. Bring Power and Balance to your life.Children should have tools such as kind words to set powerful affirmations that can reach into their subconscious & build healthy thoughts about their own being. Being Powerful, Smart, Beautiful, and so much more.We try to be mindful - set goals - have affirmations.WHY NOT OUR KIDS! I would like to let you in on a secret...THIS BOOK HELPS THE ONE READING AS WELL AS THE ONE LISTENING!When you say things out loud and with repetition your subconscious takes note of this. By reading positive words you help yourself and the one listening.Enjoy!Faith Spencer, RMT, PhD has worked with people young and old across America to build positive foundations for everyone who would like to make a change. Faith takes being a Personal Life Coach to the next level when with working with a family. She takes families on a journey together to rebuild healthy bonds and relationships.As a mother of four amazing children, she understands the importance of living what you wish others to live. She reads her books to her son Sean Riley and does positive affirmations with him daily. She believes that children should have positive power given to them and that they take on what they hear.SO WHY NOT BUILD THEM UP WITH EMPOWERMENT AND POSITIVITY.Faith has been a Holistic Health Practitioner for over 20 years and has had wellness studios in San Diego, CA, Maui, HI, North Carolina, and now is based out of Joshua Tree, CA.Visit:faithspencerphd.com

I was Born a Grown ManDavid E. Miller As Told by Melvin "Buck" DuncanMelvin "Buck" Duncan's love for baseball began when a local insurance agent in Centralia selected him for a youth baseball team."I was fourteen at the time, and this is when I fell head over heels with the game of baseball. Now don't get me wrong-I loved all sports, particularly boxing and football. The neighborhood kids were a ragtag group of youngsters who had no uniforms."This early start led to a professional career which brought accolades and achievement, despite obstacles in the 1940s and beyond.The problem was Melvin "Buck" Duncan was black.Negro baseball leagues have a deep historical significance. Racism and "Jim Crow" laws encouraged segregation of African Americans and whites. Arguably, the players on the Negro baseball leagues were some of the best ever. Even today, they are still recognized and honored for their wonderful contribution to baseball as a whole. It's safe to say that the Negro league owners had made a "gentleman's agreement" to keep blacks from playing in the major leagues. It was once said by Martin Luther King Jr., "[Segregation] gives the segregator a false sense of superiority, it gives the segregated a false sense of inferiority." David E. Miller is a native of Centralia, Illinois. He is a Cum Laude graduate from Benedict College (South Carolina) in the field of Criminal Justice. He also attained a Master's of Public Administration from Bowling Green State University (Ohio).Miller is currently working on an upcoming book entitled, Small Town Black, a semi-autobiographical account of his life growing up in a small Illinois community.Visit,AuthorDavidMiller.com

YONA: Discoveries, Doorways, and Musical SuperpowerDr. Joan Thomson KretschmerWe meet Yona at age ten, an unwanted, scorned child, discovering her unique talents and beginning to exercise her special gift, the power of music. Multi Tasker is her dramatic, magic-wielding piano teacher with his Flights of Fancy, a flying piano. Her new friend, Ulysses, is a ten-year old boy who finds an abandoned, dilapidated trunk and its colorful, ebullient occupant, Gene E.Tasker arranges for them to attend The John Brook Summer Music Festival, where they live and study in the historic mansion donated by Mrs. Goodnkind, a wealthy, benevolent role model. Daily lessons include trips and exciting adventures as well as Doorways to Understanding, a series of entryways to learning about creativity, life, nature, the arts, and values.The tip of the iceberg of their unique curriculum includes: Music, art, talent, generosity, fear, positive thinking, leadership, science, the beauty and complexity of Mother Nature, the Moon, alleviating suffering, good and evil.Dr. Joan Thomson Kretschmer, Artistic Director and founder of the Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York, attended Smith College, graduated from Barnard College, and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in musicology from Columbia University, where she was a Clarence Barker Fellow. A pianist and teacher, she has been a music critic for The New York Post and has written articles about music for The New York Times, Opera News, Stagebill, Keynote, The Greenwich Time, and other publications.Dr. Joan Thomson Kretschmer

<p><b>Princess Isabella and The Mystery of the Golden Keys<br> K. B. Lebsock &amp; Jessica Wulf</b><br><br>The day starts off normally for Princess Isabella when she goes to school to register and pick up her class assignments for the new school year. But then something strange happens: her teacher and all of her classmates each give her a mysterious Golden Key, with the puzzling message that she will one day know what all those keys are for and that she must be patient. Well, Princess Isabella isn't always good at being patient, especially when there is a mystery to solve! And so she sets off on the search for the meaning of the Golden Keys. <br><br><b>Princess Isabella</b> is an accomplished Dog Dancer and a member of three performing Dog Dance Groups with numerous public performances to her credit. <br><br><b>The Mystery of the Golden Keys</b> is the second mystery she has solved.<br><br><i>Princess Isabella Website:</i> <b>MyPrincessIsabella.com</b><br><br><b>K. B. Lebsock</b> lives in Colorado. She has a B.A. from Loretto Heights College and enjoys ballet, classical music, BBC TV dramas, and photography, which is why her camera goes with her everywhere. She has a deep love for animals of all kinds. <b>Princess Isabella and the Mystery of the Golden Keys</b> is her second book. <i>Author Website:</i> <b>KBLebsock.com</b><br><br><b>Jessica Wulf</b> is a native of North Dakota but has spent most of her life in Colorado, where she now lives with her husband and six happy dogs. She has a B.A. in History and has published six historical fiction novels. <b>Princess Isabella and the Mystery of the Golden Keys</b> is her second children's book. <br><i>Author Website:</i> <b>JessicaWulf.com</b><br><br><i>Another Princess Isabella Adventure:</i><br> <b>Princess Isabella and The Mystery of the Pink Dragon<br> ISBN: 978-0-9886577-7-9 </b> </p>

<p>Parenting, while simply amazing, is one of the most exhausting and challenging paths we can choose. As parents, we are under more pressure than ever to keep up with today's ever-changing ';standards.' We are expected to be encouraging, respectful, calm, and energetic all the while acting as teachers, master negotiators, psychiatrists, housekeepers, launderers, drivers, and so much more! It's intense. It requires delicate balance.<br><br>Zen is the balance of body, mind and spirit. Living a zen existence involves making conscious choices to live a more peaceful and accepting life. We are all born zen. This crazy world we live in zaps that zen.<br><br><em>The Zen Parent Guide</em> provides you with witty insight, authentic ideas to find serenity in your daily life, zen-inspiring exercises, uplifting affirmations, and peaceful illustrations. They will inspire you to stop judging yourself and open up to embracing your inner calm, while you are sailing through the wonderfully chaotic issues that arise in life with small children. <br><br><br>For those who have ever thought: These things only happen to me! I can assure you, you are not the only one! Read on to discover how to create peace in <em>your</em> world<br><br>For more information, visit:<br><strong>ZenParentGuide.com</strong></p>

<p>Born without arms or legs and abandoned by her birth parents, Amy Brooks is an amazing story of faith, hope, and accomplishment. <br><br> Brooks&rsquo; family friend, Karen remarked: <br> <br> &ldquo;The old saying goes, &lsquo;when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.&rsquo; This does not apply to Amy; her story is more like &lsquo;when life hands you lemons, make grape juice and sit back and watch the world ask how you did it.&rsquo; I am lucky I know Amy and her family for as far back as I can remember but not well enough to have known the intimate details shared in this story. Certain parts I cried, others I laughed until I cried. Amy takes us through the journey of her life and allows us to see a very private side of this humble, beautiful, intelligent angel sent from heaven to bless all who encounter her. I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart, this is one of the most heartwarming stories you will ever read.&rdquo; <br><br> <strong>Amy Brooks</strong> is a joyful, exuberant, faithful Christian whose vision is to glorify Jesus Christ by testifying to the unbeliever of His saving grace and by bringing encouragement to those who already know Him. Her writing honors her adoptive family and their unconditional love for her. <br><br> <strong>Jeff Ferris</strong> began pursuing a biographical career in August 2006, at the age of forty-four. This is his third published book and second with Amy Brooks. Jeff is a contributing writer for <em>Pathway Christian Newspaper,</em> a print publication in Toledo, Ohio that can also be read online at <strong>pathwaycn.com</strong>.<br> <br> <strong>For more information, <em>visit</em> AmyBrooks.org</strong></p>