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A wild Australian adventure begins with the kidnapping of two boys in the action novel Will''s Way: On Lake Coothella.Tim and Nick are abducted from their lakeside camp-over on New Year''s Eve. The abductors are criminals whose revengeful intent is to make the boys disappear into the criminal underground in payment for an old insult dealt deep in the past.What the criminals don''t realise is the resourcefulness and determination, not only of the boys themselves but of their family and friends, who rally their separate rescue expeditions.Will, Tiff, and Matt immediately begin the pursuit in an old inflatable, while Billy and Jamie borrow a boat to help free their friends. Then Spiro and the mysterious Maria join the action. What results is a long and dangerous chase in a variety of boats, at night, over the lake displaying bravery and resourcefulness. This is followed by a determined pursuit through a pine forest, culminating in the final confrontation between the evil mastermind and Will Peters'' mother.(About the Author)William Phillips is a part-time generalist medical practitioner. "I began as a teacher and did medicine as a mature age student, and then began practice in rural areas. I now live on the Sunshine Coast, away from the crowds, and my hobbies centre around my property and my dogs."

There''s a lot that I still have not done. A lot of places that I would like to visit. I live in America, the land that provides opportunity to be all that you can be. However, being a black woman in America, the road to success is not easy and is sometimes blocked.During my journey to success, I used what my parents taught me. Be strong when one road is blocked; look for another way to accomplish my dreams. I always put God first in my life. Doing this, goals can be accomplished.This book was written to encourage other young girls who become with child when they are just a child themselves, to know that they can keep their child and still be successful. It is not easy. We were put here on earth to accomplish a mission. Life is not always what we want it to be, but we can find daily joy. Though some of us may never find a lifetime partner, God says we are never alone.Dirt Farmer''s Daughter points out the road of success, telling how one girl rose from a dirt-poor existence to earn a quarter of a million dollars a year. This book shows the challenges, the broken trust, places traveled, and people encountered through the journey. It explains how power, strength, and courage can keep you moving forward.(About the Author)As a child, Daisy (West) DuBose lived in the countryside in Virginia and North Carolina. "At age 15, my family and I moved to Norfolk, Virginia. I am presently on an assignment working in Kuwait at the age of 76." The author is a contract specialist with an MBA from Central Michigan University.

"Does it matter? You can read the message we''re sending out." Kristen was now suddenly bored. Tired out. Killing was not really her thing. She didn''t enjoy it, like Evie, and she didn''t remain unaffected by it, like her sister. She wasn''t much good at it technically either, like Mike. It didn''t give her something to hang her hat on, like it had for Kylie for a while. And shamefully, she felt little remorse in it, even after all the other possibilities had been barred to her. Unlike Mary. No, she was most like Michelle. Maybe that''s why her successor had actually fallen in love with the second Michi. Well, she had left them together with their fashion photographer who used to also be hers and hers alone. Kristen suddenly felt quite lonely. ''Kriss'', double-s, that''s who I am now. No, it wouldn''t do. It was ludicrous. She was still Kristen, just the one that now no one needed. Except for her sister. That was really the key to all of this horror after all. Loyalty to her beloved sister, making up for all of her cowardice she''d shown back in their family home worlds ago." (from the book)Faced with both staggering reincarnations and canny returns of those the heroes never expected to see again, their post-sacred community comes apart through conflicting loyalties and the questioning of their faithless faith. What is love? What is freedom? What is friendship? And what, most importantly, is trust?Author Bio: Social philosopher G.V. Loewen is the author of over forty-five books in ethics, education, aesthetics and religion, and more recently fiction. He was professor of the interdisciplinary human sciences in both the USA and Canada for over two decades.

The book title Which God Gave Unto Him is quoted from the first sentence of the last book of the Bible. The Revelation of Jesus Christ is a book of judgment, and signals the end of the first 6,000 years of humanity.In this sixth book, we walk through the seven letters, the seven seals, the seven trumpets, the seven vials, the mark of the beast, and the incredible havoc wreaked upon a lost and dying race.But this is also a book of hope, as Revelation ends with the dawn of a new millennium.The author sees a world that is unaware, one that has drifted so far from God and true religion that he needed to warn of these events that are now upon us.(About the Author)Originally from California, Randall Glenn now resides in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This is his sixth book.

Petrov Madiski, Polish by birth, fled Poland at the start of World War II. After lying about his age, he joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 15 and became a fighter pilot. On D-Day, he was part of Operation Overlord, flying sorties across the Channel to support the Allied landings along the Normandy coastline.Following the advance into Europe, Petrov (Peter) is based in France, and it is here that he becomes firm friends with an American officer, Donald (Taffy) Welch, who gives him a letter of introduction to his brother in America. But Taffy is then killed. Peter survives the war, but his fiancé, Ellie, dies in an air raid. Peter decides to take up Taffy''s offer and go to America. The journey to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, proves more difficult than he imagined, and after several mishaps, Peter finally arrives on the doorstep of Taffy''s brother, Elliott Welch. He is welcomed into the family and begins working for Elliott''s construction company, which specializes in building trestle bridges. Peter''s knowledge of lumber, his willingness to learn, and his appetite for hard work, soon gain him promotion within the company. While on a business trip, Peter meets a second Ellie, whom he later marries. But then disaster strikes. Peter is arrested for murder, and his pregnant wife is named as his accomplice.Author David J Wiles began writing in 1990, soon after he retired from the television industry. He lives in Cornwall, England, with his wife of 55 years. This is his first published novel.

Her burning lust for him makes her dream him, feel him when he''s not there, and most of all long for his magic - though awake her eyes are open to his philandering, still she feels she wants him. Melancholy, she knows she must, and she does love herself, but his fragrance embodies her mind still haunting her forevermore.These poems depict love versus rhythm from a woman''s eyes, illustrating his beauty, her lust for him, and her passion within. It cascades through her life in syncopation and her feelings deep within.My passion becomes a flame at the mere mention of your name, a name that is as poisonous as lust, your kiss like a cobra''s touch. Eliciting danger, the danger of unparalleled desire for yet another.Kiss me then kiss me again, touch me then touch me again, love me without ending. Romance me till my heart''s on fire, tempt me with your desire. Feel me. Unspoken want spills over at the thought of you.Your exotic presence, your eyes like light so brilliant it''s hard to stare. The heat of your body is like a sauna or comfort I just want to melt into you.All the other girls want you too.About the Author: C. Dale Baldwin, literaturist, grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She previously wrote three books of poetry and six other books. "I want to show that love is complicated and that it isn''t always pure, true, or good. It takes a strong woman to love herself enough that she can stay strong through the bad times as well as the good."

We all know that eating healthy food is good for us, but who knew it could be so much fun? One little boy learns that eating good foods is something he can enjoy with his whole family and his friends. He has even learned something he would like to share with you! E. Joan Franklin is a retired college professor who now concentrates on writing children''s books. She enjoys watching her grand kids grow with happy hearts and healthy bodies. She resides in Southern California.

Writing this Hottie Cookbook for Men started years ago with the sole purpose of teaching guys that cooking a crowd-pleasing or intimate meal paired with appropriate beverages does not have to be a nightmare.Author Jan Wilmoth-Ostop, a farm girl from Wisconsin, remembers growing up with great food, but no money. Even when it seemed there was nothing in the fridge or on the shelves, the ladies in Jan''s family could throw together amazing meals. As a young helper in the kitchen, Jan learned to work with a combination of very few ingredients to get restaurant-quality results. She presents very easy food and beverage pairings that don''t involve hours shopping at grocery or liquor stores, yet will impress even the most discerning palates. With just five wisely chosen ingredients per recipe, you can prepare mouth-watering appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, side dishes, main dishes and desserts.Pair your food choice with an appropriate virgin or alcoholic beverage, and you''ve got the perfect combo. To set this cookbook apart from other five-ingredient cookbooks, Jan sought out her photographer friend, Lenda Schuehle from LJM Photography in Colorado Springs, Colorado (http://www.ljm-photography.com). Lenda photographed local ladies and shares her photos, meant to inspire and provide a little something different to ignite your creative culinary juices! Jan Wilmoth-Ostop is a clinical speech/language pathologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. "From early childhood, I remember cooking and baking on our northern Wisconsin dairy farm. My family and extended family lived on adjacent farms, and as one unit, we spent harvesting days and nights butchering, canning and freezing for the winter days ahead."Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/JanWilmoth-Ostop

A Summer Adventure chronicles when the author''s father and uncle spent their summer working on a Wyoming cattle ranch in 1917. The book''s foreword explains how this book came about and the various recollections that together made the story complete.It is a true story of two boys finding a seasonal job, and what they learned and experienced in that summer long ago.Their adventure took place in the last few years of the Wild West. Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody) was still touring the world with his Wild West Show, complete with real Indians, cowboys, and chuck wagons.Meet Denzil Lee & Vahn Clissold, cousins, who grew up in Utah. Both were 19 years old in 1917. "When my dad passed away, I found his version of his summer adventure, but filed it for future use. When my mom passed away, a number of years later, I ran across my uncle''s version of the same summer adventure and he identified the ranch. I found, in an old photo album, photos of that ranch. I thought this would make an interesting book for young readers."(About the Author)Californian R. Denzil Lee, AIA, is an architect, land planner, and preservationist by day. By night he produces club dates and concerts for his jazz musician friends. He lives with his wife, Beverly, in the small community of Nuevo, California, situated between Palm Springs and Riverside. It''s a rural community where he has been involved in the land planning since the late sixties. The author has written two other books published by Strategic Book Publishing, Found in the Forest and Memories of Crystal Cove; both relate his personal experiences. 

Ramanamma Me, ramanamma You. Ramanamma We, ramanamma Who?That may seem to be a nonsense rhyme. However, it is a message that is so profound that only a very few can understand its true meaning.Remove the Ramanamma and you are left with Me, You, We, Who? This asks in a very succinct way: Who are we?Why bother hiding this in a nonsensical way? The fun is simply in the discovery and the nonsense of how I hid it from you.Tools have been provided for us to discover our real identity and purpose in life. I will present these to you in three stages, in three books. This is book one.The books form part of a larger plan, a plan set up by our creator. The books are just a small but equally important step in the discovery of who we are and what the purpose of life has been.This message will only be understood by those who have already been selected to receive it. It may be immediate, or it could take a week, a month, or even a year. As you will discover, this is not up to you or me, and it never has been.Book 1 is the opening statement on what is to follow. So, what will follow? A revelation not new, but said in a way that a child of the 21st century can understand. It is your story, my story, and the story of a modern day creator.About the Author: "Ramanamma Who?" lives in an ordinary house, in an ordinary town. "There is nothing extraordinary about where I came from. However, it is extraordinary where it all led." 

As in the author''s fictional trilogy of A Woman In Love, her character Clementine falls deeply in love with Ravel, who in turn romances her and thrills her with his passion and knowledge.He seems to be all that love could ever mean, until he is not. Clementine''s dream comes to an abrupt halt once they are married for the second time. Ravel seems to change and then the drama starts. Clementine, though still in love, grows feelings of extreme disappointment.Reflections of My Soul: A Lyrical Interlude pays tribute to the hurt and pain of burdening love. Lost love and hope. But even though the love is painful it still remains, as she must still go on with her life. About the Author: C. Dale Baldwin grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She previously wrote two books of poetry, plus five other books. Her poetry explores the emotions of the woman in her A Woman in Love trilogy. "I am inspired by the ups and downs of relations and marriages that I''ve been exposed to from friends and family as well as my own. I want to show that love is a complicated thing and that it isn''t always pure, true, or good. God touched my heart and told me to write this."

Even a small change can have big effects in the world around us. In the ecological children''s book The Little Wave: An Adventure in Earthly Care - Part One, we learn how. A little wave is born in a pond and living a happy life, when a truck appears one day and sprays the surrounding fields causing the environment around the pond to change. The little wave does not understand why, until a duck passes by and explains what has happened and how everyone, especially children, must learn to change their behavior or nature will continue to be negatively affected. The little wave commits to finding children and to teach them how pollution impacts the environment. The wave travels down a brook and into a stream in search of children to educate. Along the way it meets creatures that explain other forms of abuse. The wave represents an innocent and natural element of the Earth. It finds a way to teach us that polluting the planet does not come without consequences, but even small changes in behavior can make a positive difference. Stephen Lamoreaux grew up in New Jersey and now calls Connecticut home. He wrote this book to improve the quality of life for his children''s generation. He is now working on Part Two, which continues the story of the wave''s travels from the stream to a river and finally the ocean. Along its route, it meets other creatures that explain additional forms of pollution and abuse. Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/StephenLamoreaux/

When Amy discovers a trunk in her grandfather''s attic, she magically travels through it, discovering strange new worlds and embarking on a series of fantastic adventures spanning both time and space. On her journey, Amy encounters dragons, ghosts, and dream-catching fairies who ask her to find the secret of the universe.As she continues her harrowing adventure, Amy is confronted by several opposing forces - the Tempter, Controller, Time-keeper, and the enigmatic being Mearon, each of whom, in their own particular fashion, seeks domination of the universe. After a terrible battle between two powerful armies of gold and silver chess pieces, each of which possesses certain human attributes, one of the silver knights creates a vast hypercube that acts as a time machine. Realizing that she can restart the flow of time only by solving certain puzzles, Amy is forced to overcome her fears and use every bit of her artfulness and wit. By doing so, she gains insight into herself, as well as some very special powers... Pauline Verhoeff-van Wees grew up in Leiden, The Netherlands, and now resides in the Algarve, Portugal. She is currently working on a sequel to The Q-ube, and a humorous dating guide for women. Publisher''s Web site: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheQ-ube.html

"YESTERDAY we could go to our classrooms in school and our parents went to work every day. TODAY some of our parents stay home from work and we are home schooled."Once again, meet Daisy the cat and her three canine friends, H-Dee, Smokie, and Rocky, as together they face a worldwide pandemic.The story tackles the Covid-19 pandemic and how everyone''s life changed in just one year.Daisy and Friends What Happened to Yesterday: A Covid-19 Story begins with the definition of the words pandemic and essential workers. The story then explains the changes in our daily lives before and during the pandemic."Pandemic: When many people in a country or even all over the world have the same illness.""Covid-19: A flu-like illness that passes from one person to another person when they have this illness by sneezing and coughing without covering their nose and mouth. Another way people contract Covid-19 is touching something that the affected person has touched. Some people do not know that they are sick with the Covid-19 until a few days after when they show symptoms of the illness. This is the reason why everyone needs to wear their masks in public, sanitize and wash their hands frequently, and stay six feet away from people they do not live with."Inspiration for the author''s books comes from her working over 20 years as a pre-school teacher observing children at work and play.

When the apostle John saw "that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God," one of the many details he recorded was the foundation of the wall that surrounds this city.Of the twelve foundation stones, Jacinth is listed as the eleventh.Author Randall Glenn was motivated to write Jacinth: Book Five because of the dire times in which we live, and the disappearance of truth on the landscape."My fifth book is mainly a closer look at some of the foundational doctrines of the Body of Christ, the Church. This fifth book also works its way forward to my sixth and largest book on the Revelation of Jesus Christ."

There is power in our everyday living. A kind word or empathy is not just a word or feeling, it is an opening of the channels in the heart. These channels are like electrical conduits that convey the energy of life/God.Religion is meant as a practice and a guide to open these channels.Sufism is a known practice dedicated to cultivating spiritual attributes. However, even Sufism when entertained as a cult is not the end road, rather it is as a doorway or methodology.The principle of Sufism is to give pure love and charity toward others, and it is a realization of oneness that there is no separation from the creator of the universe. Sufism for Today begins by explaining where the word or term Sufi may have originated. The book describes the generality of asceticism and the basic underlying principles of selflessness, giving, and love as the foundation of all inspiration that has led mankind.Finally, Sufism for Today conveys the power and superiority of innocent acts of kindness over ritualized behaviour, regardless of the religious title or form of sectarianism practiced. (About the Author)Khalid A. Wasi grew up in Bermuda, except for a brief period when he attended university in New York. After accompanying his children to their own universities in Nova Scotia, he has since split his time between Bermuda and Halifax. "My sensitivities grew out of my Bermudian experience, but I believe Nova Scotia helped release my art." Now retired from running his own businesses, he is working on the development of a container transshipment port. The author has published three other books and has written hundreds of articles for the three main newspapers in Bermuda. 

The memoir Basic Training: A Childhood in the Bronx in the 1940''s tells how the author overcame poverty and adversity in childhood to achieve a successful life as an adult.The experiences in Dr. Joseph N. DeLuca''s childhood helped him to learn perseverance and gain the ability to tolerate pain and discomfort. His story was written to be an inspiration to others.(About the Author)Joseph N. DeLuca, MD, PhD, is a retired board-certified clinical psychologist and general practice primary care physician. He has written seven books for adults, all to enhance psychological health and wellness. In addition, he has written three books for young children designed to instill a positive attitude toward life. His children''s books are part of the series "It''s Fun to ..." Several more books in the series will be written over the next few years. As a psychologist, Dr. DeLuca has published numerous studies in professional journals as well as presented these studies at national and international professional meetings.

In the touching novel A Simple Twist of Fate: Destiny, David Greene''s life is changed instantly.His brother, Josh, and sister-in-law, Honey, are killed in a terrible car accident. The only survivor is their three-year-old daughter, Ariel, who was saved by being in her child car seat.Ariel becomes David''s ward, his child, his life.David''s lonely existence as a writer is gone forever. He struggles to overcome the grief that he and his niece are suffering. He must also face the day-to-day difficulties of becoming a parent to Ariel, as they both transition to a new life together.The transformation of David to a loving adult and father is painful, moving, but above all, inspirational. He also learns that life isn''t through pitching him curveballs. When David meets Rose, a nurse, they pursue a whirlwind courtship and marry.A Simple Twist of Fate tells how one moment in time can change everything. This story is about fate, karma, life.(About the Author)Gary D. Chattman calls himself a jack-of-all-trades and master of most. He has written 15 published books and has also been a teacher/administrator; camp director; lifeguard; professional concert pianist; Bar/Bat Mitzvah teacher (outside of Hebrew school with 300 students); a principal of Hebrew schools; a salesman; drama director in Bronx high schools; producer; originator of his own theater group; politician (elected representative 11th Ward, Yonkers); and writer of hundreds of Jewish plays for children. Today he is a prolific writer. He believes his biggest success is being married this year, 2021, for 50 years, to his wife, Patti. He is the proud father of a teacher and an entrepreneur, and the proud grandpa to Ryan, age 15; Noah, age 9; Zachary, age 6; and Lila, age 1-1/2.

In 1823, Lord Byron rented the Casa Saluzzo at Albaro in the hills east of Genoa, Italy. The poet shared the 16th-century palazzo with his mistress, Teresa Giuccioli, her brother, and their exiled father, Count Gamba.His neighbors were Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, whose poet husband had recently drowned; Leigh Hunt, the critic and editor; and Edward Trelawney, a Cornish adventurer and close friend of both poets.A frequent visitor that summer was Lady Marguerite Blessington, who kept detailed notes of their many conversations. From these conversations, an intimate insight is gained into Byron''s personality, philosophy, mental state, opinion of himself, and the impression he made on others and society.The complexity of Byron''s character is revealed, as well as his phobias and rejection by English society for the scandals attached to his numerous amorous activities.This three-act play paints the portrait of a tormented man, obsessed with his congenital lameness and a pressing sense of solitude, despite or because of his numerous affairs with married women in his elusive quest for love.(About the Author)Nigel Patten was born near London in 1940, and has lived in Switzerland since 1961, where he taught English at a French high school. He has published 12 books, including historical novels, a biography, an English course for French speakers, and a play on the last weeks of the poet Shelley''s life. A two-time Reader''s Favorite Award winner, the author travelled in a motorhome to India, and for 15 years sailed his sailboat between the Greek islands. Having reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro twice, he still hikes mountains. An actor and director, he was part of an amateur theatre troupe in Vevey for 40 years.

Този труд е разделен на две автономни книги. Първата книга, Държавата, представя една радикално нова политическа система на обществото, която е най-демократичната система изобщо възможна! Това е напълно ново общество, едно наистина гражданско общество, което иначе в капиталистическата система е само една утопия! В тази книга разглеждам принципите на научния социализъм, т.е. всички онези принципи на марксизма за държавата, които изграждат социализма като политическа система на равноправие и реална пряка демокрация. Втората книга, Икономическа теория на социализма, е продължение и, доколкото знам, единствено продължение на най-великия труд на Маркс - Капиталът! Икономическата наука за социализма прави Марксовия социализъм вече напълно възможен. В тази книга разглеждам икономическите закони, които изграждат социализма като по-ефективна икономическа система от капитализма. Тези закони превръщат социализма в една автоматична икономика - нещо немислимо досега в историята на световните икономически отношения. Тези закони правят социализма най-пазарната икономика изобщо възможна. От 1917 до 1991 година тоталитарната система в СССР и Източна Европа беше наречена социализъм и дори с научно безсмислените и фалшиви имена комунизъм и комунистически режим! Изразът комунистически режим е оксиморон, израз от две взаимно изключващи се научни понятия. В този режим официалната идеология беше уж марксизмът, но в действителност не можеше да търпи никаква марксистка критика. Напротив, тъкмо тази критика беше подложена на полицейско преследване и репресии като част от общия полицейски произвол на тоталитарния режим.

In Maggie''s Marvelous Misadventures, Maggie is a third grader who is bored being stuck at home during the COVID-19 shelter in place. Her mom suggests that instead of just playing more video games, she should try to do all the things she''s always wanted to do, but never had the time.Maggie takes her mom''s advice and gets started on her "things to do" list of adventures. Unfortunately, things don''t always work out the way she expects, resulting in surprisingly humorous mishaps.Within the story''s humorous theme, there is a message of what it means to be responsible in the face of the pandemic.Author Bio:A teacher for sixteen years, Gary J. Spack teaches third grade at Churchville Elementary School in Churchville, Pennsylvania. Before teaching, he was a marketing researcher. This is his third book. The first book, The Snack Machine, was published in 2017, and it was followed by The Cat Burglars in 2019. The author is married to Michele, the director of elementary education for a neighboring school district. They live in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with their two cats, Pebbles and Bam Bam. He enjoys sports, fitness, hiking, music, and the martial arts, being a third-degree black belt, and a Tai Chi and Qigong practitioner. 

Southern California. Today.Jewels Martin . . . Beneath the stylish clothes, the flowing hair, and the beautiful lean body beats the heart of a tiger. And on rare special occasions, she''d let the tiger out of its cage. Today was one of those days."I''m Jewels," she said, gracefully closing the distance between them and extending her hand.Taking it, he offered, "I''m Todd Windham." She liked what she saw. He had clear eyes, a firm jaw, and was clean shaven. He was slightly greying but had a full head of neatly trimmed hair - early fifties, slight build, almost athletic looking. She smiled as their eyes met, thinking to herself this might be fun. Innocence, passion, and betrayal . . .Having paid a precious price, the elites now know it requires considerably more than just having the president''s DNA on a blue dress. An expensive lesson they will never forget, nor ever repeat.A story of manipulation, wealth, power, and sex.The oldest profession in the world elevated to new heights; alive and well just below the surface, from the streets of Newport Beach to the hallowed halls of the White House itself.With organized escort services subtly working the waterfront, the NBPD has its hands full.But it''s not until the FBI shows up that things take an unexpected turn, with the very foundation of America''s financial system hanging in the balance, as layer after layer of The Spa is unveiled.To say the business of pleasure is alive and flourishing would be an understatement.Normalcy bias makes this scenario inconceivable, and even though the facts are all there in the history books, perhaps shrouded through the mists of time, but none-the-less available for anyone to read.Knowledge is one thing, as is power, money and sexuality. It is what one does with them that determines one''s destiny.Author BioMichael Fowlkes is the writer, producer, and director of the Amazon Prime television series "Inside Sportfishing." Recognized with 27 International Telly Awards for broadcast excellence, the program was also awarded Best Fishing Show of the Year by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. The author lives with his wife Kimberly and their fourth golden retriever Boots, on a secluded, wooded hillside in Laguna Beach, California. When not on location or in the studio, they spend as much time as they can onboard their restored 1966 classic sportfisher, the Vintage, at Catalina Island with family and friends.An Amazon #1 Best Selling author for his first erotic thriller Perfect Bait, The Spa is his second novel.

Part manual of handy hints, part practical guide, and above all a humorous personal diary, A Tin of Tomatoes and a Tiny Scooter is a tale of what typically befalls those who choose to restore a classic vehicle. In this case, it is the author''s obscure 1960s model Italian motor scooter.Follow the almost quixotic journey, as Gary L. Edgar first imports the bike, and then begins the time and dollar-devouring process of restoring his 1964 Ducati Brio 48 motor scooter, an unloved oddity from the famous Italian motorcycle company.Outclassed in the era''s marketplace by Vespa and Lambretta, the Ducati Brio fluttered briefly into life before disappearing into obscurity as a now rare beast, even in its native Italy. It became the author''s mission to restore the Brio to something more than its former glory, to the road, and to the public eye.From a dealer in classic motorcycles in the town of Manduria in the south of Italy, the Brio travels in a shipping container along with tinned tomatoes, to eventually arrive in Brisbane, Australia.In this frequently hilarious saga of tears and triumphs, the tiny Brio finally emerges to win both public admiration and trophies at bike shows in Australia.Hop aboard for the ride of your life.(About the Author)Gary L. Edgar has lived most of his life in Brisbane, Australia. The former freelance copywriter is now retired and enjoys his passion of restoring old motorcycles and scooters. "The restoration had been serialized over the years in various motorcycle club magazines, but the reactions of the general public on the streets, in cafes, and at bike shows prompted me to commit the Brio''s story to a book." 

How to reach the broadest possible audience in the shortest period of time AND hold them? Computer programming is developing and progressing in a tsunami of rapid advance. Satan decides it''s time to broaden the horizons, to go "High-Tech."Detective Inspector James "Rocky" Rockson has marginal interest in and understanding of computers. Then something unexpected happens during the course of what should be a routine open-and-shut investigation into the suicide of Miles Standish, a famous Silicon Valley computer developer and genius.While investigating the suicide, Rocky and his partner come face to face with "Anastasia," designed to be a "home use" version of an advanced "computerized personal assistant."Unknown to Rocky, Anastasia-renamed Lilith-has ability, programming, and functionality far beyond the capability of normal computers. Performing complex reasoning, in-depth planning while executing strategic moves, and showing a frightening artificial intelligence along with enhanced learning capability, Lilith displays alarming abilities and powers. Can Rocky solve the real purpose of Satan''s App?About the Author: FW LaPointe resides in the Great Pacific Northwest. The inspiration and idea for Satan''s App comes from imagining where technology could take us: "A phone that is directly connected to Satan mass-marketed and readily available to everyone. ALL you want is a ''click away.'' Think of the possibilities."

In 1952, John Taverner, recently discharged from the British army, meets Felix Mole by chance on platform three of the Swindon railway station.Mole is the owner of Sam''s, a saloon and gaming establishment in Tangier. Over a British railways breakfast, Felix offers John a job looking after the accounts at Sam''s, should he ever be in Tangier. Disillusioned with life in postwar England, young Taverner throws caution to the wind and takes off for Morocco for a new life in the International Zone that is Tangier. He finds on his arrival that in spite of his lack of experience, Felix wants him to not only manage the accounts, but take over the running of Sam''s. The people he works with in Tangier are a far cry from those in his native Dorset, and the adventures he experiences are far beyond anything he would ever have imagined, including smuggling, the Cold War, and relationships of a romantic nature.Author Bio : Peter Clements has written five novels. He holds an honour''s degree in political science from the University of Canterbury. The grandfather of seven, he is a retired airline pilot and has also worked in film, television, radio, and ran his own video company. Born in the UK, the author has lived in Canada, West Germany at the time of the Berlin Blockade, the Middle East with the Royal Air Force, and now resides in Christchurch, New Zealand.

It has been ten years since Savannah Bowen''s father offered her hand in marriage to Jonah Bell for one hundred acres of land.Times are hard in 1842 in the Arkansas valley where Savannah and Jonah live, but they are now deeply in love after a decade of marriage, and find life a blessing.With new neighbors moving into the valley and raising their three children, Savannah has never been happier. The only thing that would make her life complete is to be once again reunited with her mother and two siblings, whom she has not seen since she wed Jonah and traveled west.Readers will fall in love with the Bells, as they live their life on a farm ten miles from the nearest town. And even though life can be hard when blizzards hit and death occurs, the love they share and the faith they have in God above help them get through the toughest storms.Author Bio - A motivational speaker and certified health coach, Karen Ayers resides in Gainesville, Georgia. Bountiful Blessings is the sequel to Traded for One Hundred Acres.