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When you least expect it, a visual experience will overcome you, challenging you to slow down, open your eyes, and feel the quiet power of Nature. It will take your breath away, it will bring tears to your eyes, you will feel humbled and grateful. These are moments of natural beauty, generously handed down from above.William Marvin has been observing and appreciating these gifts since he was a child. He calls them Grace Notes. They are personal reflections on the special moments he was fortunate to see. They are written in a revealing manner that invites you to enter into his world, his vision, captured in small, impressionistic oil painting sketches.His shadow on these rambles along the backroads of our country is a big, black lab, always ready for adventure, capable of providing protection and companionship around the campfire. Join them and experience the freedom and wonder they have found in hidden, often forgotten places; the North woods of Upper Michigan, the Midwest prairie, the low country of the South and along the rugged coast of Maine. Experiencing the grace of God's gifts is a privilege and one he is compelled to share.

Perfect for anyone who always has their nose in magical storybooks, The Magical Ways of Dragons: Short Story Adventures with Unique Illustrations features twenty-one new dragons, each with their own unique adventures.As Lynne Hoover illustrated each dragon, their magical personalities shined through to her. Unable to stop the fun, like a kid in a toy store, Hoover began a wonderous exploring adventure, stretching her fictional-fantasy writing and art boundaries into a book reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm collection-but one ready to take flight to warm the hearts and minds of anyone curious enough to want to know just what these unique dragons are all about.

"My Life in the (not so) Fast Lane" is a folksy and humorous memoir from a native of a nondescript part of rural Texas who, although a very mediocre athlete himself, became a successful high school and small college basketball coach in a state dominated by football coach/athletic directors, one who fired him for winning too many "thump-thump" games. The author also tells of his controversial days as a member of probably the most dysfunctional body in Texas history, the Texas State Board of Education, and how he became a member of this infamous body with the help of one of his former basketball players and members of the George W. Bush Presidential Campaign team headed by Karl Rove. Finally, the author ends his story with an account of how he succeeded in his efforts to remove a historical marker at an African American cemetery that falsely depicted his great grandfather as a slave owner in Texas after slavery had ended in the state.

Every day is an adventure.Live and enjoy it.I love my life with my best friend, the most wonderful person, Nick. SeeleyCarol Creager has spent more than fifty years communicating with her dogs, so she found it easy to understand Seeley's connections with his master Nick and what they do to enjoy their lives together.

The Enigmas of Love is a journey that I was inspired to embark upon with my children to depict a picture of agape love. The Authors created an amazing picture that is enlightening, transforming and filled with the Word of God for verification of the truth of God''s indescribable love.

This is a children''s story of a chosen fish named Renzo. He played a significant part in saving the people in place named NINEVEH by saving Jonah from drowning.

Welcome to a "tale time machine" with back-and-forth flashes of one woman''s incredible life. Push the button and launch straight into our puzzling universe with Miss No, the narrator of our story, who shares her personal tale about destined encounters and challenges that changed her and her family''s lives-from hopeless to hopeful to triumphant success. Miss No''s tragic circumstances will resonate with readers who want to learn to either accept or change their own circumstances and appreciate the beautiful moments even more-and her words will inspire you to move from pessimism to optimism...from darkness to light!

Nate Anderson bookkeeper for JayMe Shipping discovers someone has been altering his books to the tune of 2 million dollars. He decides to report it to the IRS and is immediately put under a new name and sent to an undercover location. A lightning storm hits his wagon and transports him back in time.

Four Critical Days: Triumph or Tragedy CIA analyst Jay Wilson joins a multi-national group in Kiev, Ukraine to investigate groups undermining the country''s freedom by assassinating the presidential candidate supporting freedom in four days. But one by one, group members keep getting murdered while others scatter. Can Wilson locate the assassination group thwarting their plans in four days? Can he locate the killer, or will he be next target?

Chaos Reigns Supreme as One Nightmare Ends and Another BeginsBefore the CIA can grab them off the streets of Boston, Hiram Haynes and the Countess of Castiglione are again plunged back through time. This time it''s to 1863 Vicksburg, Mississippi, as the historic siege is about to begin. They''re arrested as Yankee spies by the Confederates. Among them are the newly formed Knights of the Golden Circle. These secretive Freemasons have discovered fortunes in Templar gold and religious artifacts. Its very existence, and how it got there, rewrites history. And, if the Knights have their way, it will change the future. The South''s new Spanish and English allies, bought with the fantastic treasure, will enable a Southern Caribbean Empire, from Mexico to South America. Confederate battlefield victory will no longer be necessary. Hiram and the Countess know this plan must not succeed. They struggle to preserve history, while freeing themselves from the mysterious power that has thrust them through time and space.

If you're looking for adventure, take Jesus with you as you read this book! History has left us many examples to learn from, both good and bad. Using factual accounts of past leaders such as King Hezekiah, Alexander the Great, King James, and even a couple of queens, this is a short journey into their lives and the legacies they left. Their lives still speak with practical wisdom that applies to our lives today.

Ottery Creek 1936 will take you to a time when life was simple, yet harsh.  Follow a tale of a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the rugged foothills of the Ozark Mountains.  Their interdependence on their animals and especially a small mule, who wove himself into the very fiber of the family's life becomes the backdrop of the story.There are moments of joy and moments of sheer terror in this rocky land of exquisite beauty, kindness of neighbors and great sadness.Singing schools, held at churches and schools, provided social interactions between the people living in this isolated place and the outside world.  These singing schools allowed book companies and composers a chance to sell their music during a time when money was scarce.Molasses making time provided a time for families to come together to make molasses for the coming year.  It was a time of competition between the farmers and also the animals.The school also provided a place of community where the people could come together to celebrate holidays and also the progress of the students.Head into the woods to rob a bee tree or join a hog hunting which was a time honored expedition but full of danger.Along with the trials, faith grows and flourishes although it is tested time and again.  The family learns to depend on each other and on the neighbors. who live up and down the banks of Ottery Creek, are always willing to lend a hand when needed.  The children find a deep faith that sustains them throughout times of death and hardship.Follow this family and the community of Ottery Creek through an eventful and life changing year that helps propel the brothers to young adulthood and a world at war.

The adventure continues in NAVY MEN PRESIDENTS: Book 2—Eternal Flame Trilogy—Mastema!Jack Kennedy’s true best friend, Red Teagan, continues his cautionary tale describing the Navy Men Presidents Post-war political battles and hijinks.  When two of Jack’s campaign team are murdered, Red realizes the evil he sensed on a remote Pacific island during World War II has followed him home.  He reaches out to his network of WW II veterans across the world to combat a serial killer the likes never seen before or since, Mastema.  Using pioneering forensics and psychological profiling, these veterans from the war in the Pacific realize they are in a race against time to stop Mastema from striking again. Mastema plans to take out the royal family and other world leaders including the Navy Men Presidents at the queen’s coronation.  Ed Delker has written a revisionist history perfect for baby boomers and others interested in midtwentieth-century events. The second NAVY MEN PRESIDENTS is great as a sequel to book one, but it can also stand alone, allowing readers to skip the war stories and go straight for the thrill of a different kind of battle.

When her third child was born with disabilities and cognitive delays author Shelley Brouwer had more questions than answers, and was thrust into an uncertain world. With equal parts fear and determination she set out to help her family and her daughter thrive. Navigating the murky waters of an undiagnosed disability and a rare medical disorder, Shelley learned as she went, and discovered along the way, her young daughter was her greatest teacher.Then the unthinkable occurred, at the age of 22, this sweet daughter died.Written with deep insight and humor Brouwer invites you to walk with her through this universal tale of a mother’s love. Grieve with her (for a minute or two) the child she imagined, and embrace with her the child that was. Share the emotional struggles her family sometimes faced, and the small triumphs (seemed huge) her daughter achieved. Then walk with her again, through grief turned hope after her after devastating loss.Out of longing for a book Brouwer couldn’t find, Because She Was was written to offer a dose of reality, a bit of guidance, and a healthy dose of encouragement.

The world is not in immediate danger of annihilation. However, after two terms of a Trump presidency, the neglect of our planet, the promotion of fossil fuels, and the ongoing climate change; something must be done to preserve our species and our way of life. In 2025, the Colony XO team has a potential solution to this crisis and has planned a mission to establish human colonies on a new world (exoplanet). NASA''s space-based Kepler Telescope has discovered three, potentially inhabitable exoplanets in the Cygnus Constellation.Colony XO is just one tale out of their numerous adventures. It features the story of Caitlyn and her band of teenage colonists who went alone on a Hero''s Journey to a distant exoplanet for the survival of our species and their adolescence.

Tears to Tears is the story of a young girl that takes up the game of soccer at a very young age. During her journey of learning the game her family quickly realizes that she possesses a special talent at playing the game. This talent leads her to move quickly from playing at a recreational level to seeking the opportunity to play at a club level. During her exploits the family becomes consumed with the enjoyment of watching her play, and marvels as she continues to excel at the game and earns the opportunity to play for some of the top club teams in the country. Her continued hard work and dedication enable her to reach numerous personal and team accomplishments at the local, state, regional and national level. The future seems extremely bright for this rising star. Suddenly, in one moment the entire world seems to change when she is injured at a national event. The family soon learns the unthinkable has happened and she has torn her ACL. The injury not only changes the life of the young girl, but in an unexpected twist the family dynamic is unbalanced as well. It is often easy to recognize the pain, anguish and depression that the athlete endures when experiencing a traumatic injury, but it is often overlooked on the impact that such an injury has on those around the athlete. Thus, the healing, recovery and rehab process for the young girl becomes a challenging process for the entire unit and everyone must do some soul searching to successfully make it through the event. The young girl and her family fight through the process and are rewarded by her triumphant return to the field.

It''s freshman year at Bolton College, and life has unexpected surprises for talented Maggie and dedicated Pike. Magic happens when they meet-for four beautiful years, they are inseparable. Maggie struggles with her ambition to be a painter, but she knows she loves Pike. He strives to overcome his disorganization and focus on his goal to be a writer and a teacher. Through all their ups and downs, they know they love each other...until an unforgivable betrayal rips them apart right before graduation. But their story still isn''t over. Follow Pike and Maggie''s tender, heartbreaking, deeply real romance and watch as they learn about wisdom, healing, and how to come to terms with the past, until their different paths bring them back where they started: Full Circle.

An Inspirational Memoir Spanning Nine DecadesFrom a Depression-era childhood in the Kentucky mountains, Eldon Cornett went on to:• Storm the beaches of Saipan as a young Marine• Build Christian churches in war-torn South Korea• Share the grace of God with inmates in the Florida state prison systemThrough lighthearted tales and heart-wrenching dramas, this tells the true story of a long life well lived. The author credits God throughout his many triumphs and tribulations. Readers will come away inspired to fulfill their own life’s calling.

This nostalgic collection of poems is a reminiscent episode of peoples lives. Both factual and fictional circumstances flow through the written verses of Janice N. Chapman''s poetry. This book belongs in everyone''s collection! Give family and friends a copy of it as a gift. And remember there are more books from this author on Amazon.com!

Mindful Max is a unique children''s book that combines the excitement of a childhood adventure with the helpful principles and strategies of stress management, mindfulness, and meditation. Designed for grade school-age children to read on their own or with a parent, Max''s adventure unfolds into a magical story--one in which parents and teachers will discover mindfulness and meditation techniques neatly integrated. At the end of the story, the author provides an extensive Parent/Teacher Guide that includes an overview on mindfulness, meditation, and the harmful effects stress and anxiety can have on children. The Guide also contains mindfulness strategies and meditations you can practice with your child as well as a list of resources for you to explore.

Poetry has always been a special form of self-expression: deep, intimate, experimental. But what happens when a poet comes to this most personal art form with a scientific background? The result, Left-Brain Poetry, will surprise and delight you. Poet Earl Kious, an IT specialist with a Biology degree, applies structure and reason (left-brain activity) to imagination, emotions, and ideas (right-brain activity) to achieve an eclectic body of work. Thematically diverse, delving into words and meanings, thought-provoking yet accessible, Kious’ work is unpredictable and compelling. His scientific leanings have led him to experiment with expression within an array of strict forms (including sonnet, terza rima, villanelle, sestina, and haiku) as well as free verse. From the consonant chime of a perfect rhyme to the frisson of an unexpected idea, Left-Brain Poetry will intrigue and delight.

Having learned how much crime can pay, Camilla sets up a company of like-minded staff and associates. The harm her reckless manipulations cause pull Jim Sympass into the fray, this time as the love detective. Consequences close in on her but she keeps escaping by the full complement of her dodgy skills. Jim tries to save her soul.

“Mystery-thriller author Thomas B. Sawyer just can’t seem to keep a leash on his Manhattan P.I., Barney Moon.  In this latest, hilarious installment of the Moon Series, A MAJOR PRODUCTION!, Moon finds himself back in Los Angeles and forced to take another whack at the whackos in one breakneck case of WEBIT? after another—Where Else But in Tinseltown?  This is classic Sawyer suspense, dialogue, humor, and cinematic prose.  With A MAJOR PRODUCTION!,  Sawyer takes his rightful place among the master-of-suspense giants.”  —Andrew McAleer, author of the 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists and co-editor of Coast to Coast: Private Eyes from Sea to Shining SeaManhattan P.I. Barney Moon doesn’t drive, and is stuck once again on the to-him alien planet known as Los Angeles. To Barney’s relief, it’s only one or two nights in Nutsville, a total no-brainer quickie. A simple fraud matter. Except – wouldn’tcha know? Barney quickly finds himself in the middle of several serious, whacko, very dangerous cases of WEBIT? (Where Else But In Tinseltown?).In A MAJOR PRODUCTION!, New York Private-eye Barney Moon’s latest reluctant-but-thankfully-very brief journey to his least-favorite city in the World quickly becomes complicated – and terrifyingly, uniquely extended. For starters, there’s the pair of massively, desperately bored Homeland Security Agents who see a way out via Hollywood Success (almost their only areas of agreement), plus a crooked talent agent, an obsessed/ambitious ADA, an ineptly-planned, fake-terrorist plot – based on a stolen screenplay – to attack Los Angeles, harried LAPD Homicide Detectives, their already overflowing plates made maddeningly worse by Barney’s latest intrusion(s) onto their turf – until he unexpectedly and weirdly makes them look like heroes, the murder on Sunset Boulevard of a mob boss’s actress-wife, wannabes with outsized Movieland Dreams – and for Barney, a ticking clock – its deadline: his life.With smart, gorgeous Melodie Seaver at the wheel – and on his case – Barney Moon, with his customary wit, tenacity, ingenuity, and hilarious attitudes about-and-reactions-to LA, manages to clean up all of it – in ways not possible or even thinkable anywhere else – barely in time to rescue himself from execution by the mob – before making his narrow escape back to Civilization (aka New York City).Well-l-l, almost…

In NAVY MEN PRESIDENTS: Book 1—Eternal Flame Trilogy: Love Laughter Courage, the ninety-year-old best friend of President Kennedy, Red Teagan, tells readers a cautionary tale of adventures, misadventures, and the unique bond of navy brothers during World War II. Book 1 is Red Teagan’s prequel to the rogue operation, Eternal Flame, led by a Navy man that eventually takes President Kennedy’s life on November 22, 1963.Ed Delker has written a revisionist history perfect for baby boomers and others interested in midtwentieth-century events. His novel shows how the fictional Navy Men Presidents—Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford—might have met during World War II and formed a band of brothers focused on becoming president. Loaded with not just action and adventure but humor and romance, the NAVY MEN PRESIDENTS is the ultimate non-conspiracy-theory conspiracy theory!

Abdul Barry, an incredibly intelligent young Muslim growing up in Bariyah, Guinea, is mercilessly tormented by his fellow students and teachers for his effeminate looks. Despite the love and support of his father, aunts, and one of his teachers, he suffers brutal, humiliating attacks from bullies. Things become even worse when he is sexually assaulted by his elementary school French teacher. He tells his parents and the principal, but they refuse to believe him, and the abuse continues. The only bright spot in Abdul’s life is Professor Bah, from whom he conceived an ambition to informally learn English, and fantasized about going to the USA.When Abdul’s sister marries a businessman from their tribe, living in Liberia, Abdul jumps at the chance to move to Liberia with her and start a fresh life. However, even though he quickly makes new friends and converts to Christianity, he is unable to escape the abuse. For one thing, his conversion makes him a target for Muslims, who now believe he is an apostate and blasphemer. And when he is raped by two of his new Christian friends, he feels completely adrift. Before he can do anything drastic, though, his friend Michael, a Peace Corps volunteer, gives him new hope: to bring Abdul to America to attend college and hopefully become a US Citizen some day and have a better life.  Elated at first, Abdul soon realizes that America is not free of abuse. He discovers that many White and Black Americans hold terrible prejudices against Black Africans. Even worse, he once again becomes the target of sexual abuse, harassed by a professor and repeatedly and violently raped by a fellow student. Things get so bad that he eventually considers suicide. Desperate, he turns to psychiatric help. With the right medication and Michael’s inspirational words, he succeeds in graduating from college, obtaining his citizenship, and landing his dream job with the U.S. federal government—ultimately becoming the Victorious Victim.

For many people, the word “no” stops everything cold. Roadblocks and rejection can derail even the most lofty goals and bruise even the healthiest egos—but “no” is not the finale. This short book is jam-packed with tips to help you overcome “no” and discover your “yes”!Learn how to set your sights on the next opportunity, deal with rejection in a positive way; and keep negative thoughts from interfering with your goals and disrupting your day. Discover how to identify your gifts, your potential, and redefine “success.” Focus on your strengths, keep things in perspective, and celebrate your individuality. Above all, this entertaining guide will encourage you not to allow rejection to drop boulders on your dreams or close the curtain before your ovation. So keep dreaming, keep working, and remember, your “Yes” is on the way!

A must-read for new college graduates, When the Cap Falls: Ten Principles for a College Graduate to Launch a Career is all about what happens after they’ve caught their mortarboards, the pomp and circumstance is over, and the celebrating family and friends have gone home. It’s time for a new level of work to begin.Numerous studies show that hiring managers feel there is a lack of soft skills in young people entering the workplace. Joseph Garcia’s ten principles teach to this gap in an original and interactive way. When the Cap Falls covers the leader’s pyramid, developing a leadership signature, using creativity to solve problems, and how to be a good follower. Drawing from student evaluations of his leadership courses at the United States Air Force Academy, the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, and Empire State College, Garcia has put the best of the best of his lessons into this one book.

These are stories of events in a fictitious university community in the Rocky Mountain foothills. They are loosely woven about the life of a ''Model University Professor'', environmental scientist Paul Mandryka, affectionately known simply as Prof by students and friends. Fellow faculty member, Jedediah Williams, has chosen him for the ''professor I would have liked to have become'', and has asked for descriptive contributions from other faculty members, students, and friends. Immersed in these chronicles is a continuing concern of Mandryka''s that he lacks the suitability to be a loving mate for a desirable woman. Numerous contributions from Prof''s environmental liaison assistant, Chris Baldwin, describe a variety of events in university community life, frequently humorous, sometimes provocative. Prof has become concerned with the public misinformation about climate change. He has become increasingly active in communicating the science facts and warning of the danger to future generations. Finally, we find the potential for Chris to become an influential participant in constructive solutions to the human-caused climate change that threatens to become the most damaging environmental problem in human history.

To those who have believed on Christ for salvation can enter the Book of Ephesians with eyes that see differently than others. They alone will see the glories that await them in glory and are present-tense reality in this present world. The Scriptures say:  (1Co 2:9)  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.As you walk through the pages of Ephesians ,you are entering the final portion of this Scripture :BUT--(1Co 2:10)  But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.It is this revelation of Christ and His glory that the Book of Ephesians lays before the believer: The Inheritance of the Saints.

Bettie Birch is an artist, educator, and a sociologist. She holds a Master Degree in Educational Sociology and a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Wayne State University. She also completed two years of studies in Elementary Education at Jackson State College in Jackson, Mississippi. She studied continuing education at Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Ms. Birch was born in Scooba, Mississippi and grew up in Meridian, Mississippi. After graduating from T. J. Harris High School, she moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with an aunt. She has been employed with the State of Michigan in several capacities. She was employed with the United States Labor Department as a Youth Employment Interviewer and a Job Corp Interviewer. She has been a Teacher for 25 years with The Detroit Board of Education. She is active in her church and the community. She is a member of several organizations, and a Life Member of the NAACP. She writes children books to encourage literary and character building for children.