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Fragments of My Mind: A Ride Through Time began as touching true stories about a child, her parents, and a family's struggle to understand the effects of spinal muscular atrophy. A grandfather wrote his feelings of the despair, happiness, fighting spirit, and love that followed. What resulted are words carefully constructed to reach the hearts of all, as his words turned into a book of heartfelt poems touching on various subjects. Desmond B. O'Neill produced and printed this book of poetry written with imagination and soul for guests celebrating his 60th birthday. After crafting the poems based on real-life events, they touched the hearts of many, and he was requested to put them in a book. The poems range from funny stories of childhood, to sentimental issues of dealing with cancer, to bullying and childhood disabilities. Praise has kept Desmond writing and entertaining with words carefully placed, garnished, and felt. First-time author Desmond B. O'Neill lives in Langwarrin, Victoria, Australia. He dedicates this book to his five-year-old granddaughter, Chloe, who has felt the effects of spinal muscular atrophy. Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/DesmondBONeill

Structured to accommodate the three most-prevalent avenues of learning:A) In the classroom: as a text book resource for a three-year course of study when used with the included student practice assignments.Year 1 - Embracing all the essential materials leading up to the construction, and use of four-part chords with accompanying exercises.Year 2 - Coverage of core subjects, plus the construction and use of chords up to and including seven-part chords, with accompanying examples and exercises.Year 3 - The study of melodic inharmonics, substitute and chromatic chords, with guidance on how to recognize and use them. A further section focuses on harmonic and melodic analysis of tunes, with exercises and examples.B) Private instruction: the "one-on-one" teacher-pupil relationship which forms the second avenue of learning. Private teachers with aspiring jazz students will find this text provides key information in an easily understood and logical progression which eliminates the "skip and jump" method of teaching. The teacher will easily be able to guide the student, providing practice work and tunes that demonstrate the course of study.C) Self-education: at last a text book, that is useful as a course of self-study in jazz. The book will develop, in the student, an orderly step-by-step understanding of the theory of jazz and jazz improvisation. Student exercises included with this book are written for all instruments ("C," "Bb," and "Eb") to provide meaningful examples and practice assignments for each topic covered in The Art of Jazz Improvisation For All Instruments.About the Author Lloyd Abrams began playing professionally while in High School. To pursue additional theoretical and technical knowledge, he later moved to Toronto where he spent three years at the Toronto Conservatory of Music in the study of Jazz Theory, Composition and Orchestration with the eminent Gordon Delamont, and classical piano with John Covert. Working gigs with various groups in the region helped pay the bills.To further his professional knowledge and experience, Lloyd moved to Hollywood California in 1959, where he continued his Theory and Piano studies with Dick Grove. After three years he returned home to continue playing and to pursue a teaching career.In 1964 he was invited to form an all-star band comprised of music students from local high schools. In successive years the band was invited to stage performances at school concerts and teacher conventions. The band project has been recognized as instrumental in exposing educators to the Jazz idiom, and introducing the study of jazz into regional school musical programs.Retired from professional performance since the mid 1980's, Lloyd has turned his full attention to education of the individual performer.His pupils and graduate pupils are performing professionally as studio musicians, entertainers, and as educators, working in North America, Europe and Asia.

Religious transformation sets the foundation for the powerful book Fire and Brimstone - Reality: To Live or Die: That Is the Question?This very personal book follows the author''s transformation from atheist to Christian at age 56 through a direct intervention by God. It includes the author''s testimony of these events that brought faith into his life.Fire and Brimstone discusses the grip of fear throughout society, and the manipulation of Satan in all the mayhem and sin taking place around the world. The book shows the biblical evidence of God and of the prophesised chaos, not only now, but in the future.Many are living an existence hurtling toward destruction, but the author''s personal verses point toward a saviour, if only people would be willing to grasp this chance. Otherwise, they truly face the reality of fire and brimstone.J.D. James grew up in Dublin, Ireland, and now lives in Kent, England. Retired from the RAF, he does a lot of work with his church. He is working on the sequel, So Near, Yet So Far.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/JDJames

Angola has experienced 41 years of violent conflict, including 14 years in its struggle for independence and 27 years of political fighting between national belligerents largely supported by the Cold War geopolitical elephants of the United States and the Soviet Union.The end of violent armed conflict in 2002 gave hope that the government would finally achieve peace and that the majority of the population would benefit. Instead, we are witnessing an era of economic growth and modernization of some urban infrastructures, but not the uplifting of human development that benefits the welfare of the people.An incredible amount of research and preparation went into this book. The findings show that the fight against poverty in post-conflict Angola requires tackling the political problem of the dominant ruling party as well as undemocratic state leadership that would inspire true democracy.What is at stake in Angola is also at stake elsewhere in Africa.Francisco Ngongo is an Angolan who has lived abroad in Africa and Europe, first as a refugee, and then as a student and on international staff. He hold a PhD from the peace studies department of the School of Social and International Studies, University of Bradford, UK. His work experience is in the field of peace building, development and policy influencing. His vision is to contribute to the building of institutions for sustainable development, peace and good governance in Africa.Publisher''s Website: http://sbpra.com/FranciscoNgongo

Suzette felt incredibly lonely. Although she was a stunningly beautiful part time model and perfume sales assistant, her life felt empty. Ten years in the same job had left her jaded and exhausted with her work. One day, in a flash of inspiration, Suzette decides to visit a fortune-teller. Learning that her destiny lies in Paris, Suzette throws caution to the winds and abandons all that is familiar to her, determined to get to France. Full of romance and betrayal Suzette's new life is an unending stream of socialites, millionaires, politicians and couture fashion's biggest names. Yet amidst all of the distractions and glamour Suzette must struggle to fulfill her destiny and find love. Lynne Pickering is an internationally renowned artist. She has sold over five thousand paintings in more than thirty countries. Ms. Pickering previously worked as an international finance broker, arranging funding for projects ranging from high-rise offices to resorts. She lives in Queensland, Australia, with her family. Melting Love Moments is the author's first work of fiction; she is currently working on her next novel. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/LynnePickering

Add together some interesting stories, plenty of humour and some clogged drains, and you get Sh*t Runs Downhill: A Collection of Stories and Life Lessons from a Plumber''s Memoir. This funny book contains an array of titillating stories telling how the author went through the ups and downs of growing up to find his way in life. Read about all the bad jobs he did before becoming a plumber and running his own business.Kevin W. Batch has met many people in the course of his career as a plumber. His hilarious anecdotes range from dealing with co-workers and customers, to crazy business trips and vacations.He hopes his memoir will be a guide to young people seeking a path in life and not knowing which way to turn. His stories are not only told with humour, but with heartfelt honesty, so "plunge" right in!About the Author: Kevin W. Batch owns his own plumbing, heating and gas company in Vancouver, British Columbia. After downing a few beers with a customer, he told some stories about his plumbing exploits, and the rest is history.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/KevinWBatch

Amidst the tragedy of World War I, comes a true story about China''s history that sheds a warm light on its people. This little known story tells about the prisoners of war who received special treatment in China.During World War I, thousands of German and Austrian POWs enjoyed a comfortable, aristocratic life playing football, tennis and bowling in the former imperial gardens, palaces and vast snowfields of Northeast China. This was a period in history that shed a ray of sunshine during a time of human catastrophe. Filled with precious historical photos, the book tells The Untold Story of German and Austrian Prisoners of War in China.Li Xuetong, editor of the Institute of Modern History of CASS (The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) and chief editor of Modern History Data, graduated from Nankai University and received a doctorate from Renmin University of China. He engaged in historical data collation and modern history research for more than twenty years, and has been involved in the codification of Beiyang Warlord (1912-1918), The War of Resistance against Japan and other large historical volumes. He compiled Science and Industrialization and Weng Wenhao diary (eds.), and published several research works.Gu Weiming, editor of Modern History Data at CASS, graduated from the Department of History of Peking University and then worked in Tibet. He worked for China Social Sciences Press and the Library of the Institute of Modern History. Currently, he is engaged in historical data edit and historical events research regarding displaced children during the War of Resistance.Publisher''s website: www.ChinaPODG.com/LiXuetongandGuWeiming

Hope in the Urban Schools: Love Stories explores the school life of urban students. With the current political backdrop in public education, including the realities of No Child Left Behind, illegal immigration, poverty and racism, readers will meet real students craving the access their suburban counterparts so often take for granted.From seemingly hopeless to believing in success, these true stories show the challenges students bring to public schools, and provide evidence of how schools can nurture the love and hope needed to develop bright futures."I am grateful to Cara Riggs for sharing her experiences and the real life stories of students she has served ... In these love stories, you will discover the hope being provided to students in the urban schools." - John Mackiel, Superintendent, Omaha Public Schools"Finally! An honest and raw look into the power of adult-to-student relationships in providing hope for our kids in challenging situations ... what a breath of fresh air! Principal Cara Riggs has provided a loving insight into the complexities of creating public school atmospheres where hope can indeed conquer hopelessness ... A ''must read'' for anyone who really cares about the education of our kids and what''s working." - Wes Hall, Author, Teacher Trainer, National Keynote Speaker "Her story is a triumphant example of what can happen when a principal refuses to give up on the ''unteachable'' kids." - Erin Gruwell, Freedom Writer''s Foundation"At a time when our country seems to be abandoning our public schools, this book is a ''must read.'' " - Susie Buffett, Sherwood FoundationCara Churchich-Riggs has been an educator in the Omaha Pubic Schools for nearly three decades. She is currently a high school principal.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/CaraChurchich-Riggs

This book is truly the comprehensive biography of man-made ills and evils such as poverty, unemployment, environmental degradation, crime, violence, economic chaos, terrorism, pollution, species extinction, global warming and climate change. These curses resisted extensive and very costly eradication efforts because humanity failed to address the real "secret" factor behind their origin. The author exposes that secret through this book, which explains the what, why and how of the above evils and the other disturbing diverse happenings around the globe. Controlling that hidden factor will gradually end all those evils and bring diverse humanity together as a global village. "The author has come out with revolutionary ideas which will bring to an end the long-standing ignorance of humanity and will help them to eradicate global ills. It is a must for every global citizen, and understanding these will soon become a prerequisite for rulers, bureaucrats, planners, and activists."- Dr. D. Peter, Ph.D., economist, educationalist, author, and activist- Dr. Ivy Peter, Ph.D., historian, educationalist and author"The most excellent book ever written on sustainable living." - Dr. R.S. Lal Mohan, Ph.D., scientist, nature conservationist, educationalist and authorDr. S.J.P. Thompson is a family physician in India and the grandfather of four.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/SJPThompson

Removed from her mother's care by the agency responsible for abuse cases, young Melissa is now safe. But things are harder for working father, Andrew, who is forced to care for his children alone. He hires a new, deeply religious babysitter who soon discovers that one of the agency's social workers has her own evil agenda for Melissa; she pushes Melissa and the other child to tell their father what's going on. Brought in front of a district judge, the agency must respond to the allegations and deal with legal action now brought by Andrew, on behalf of his children. But when events do not work out for the best, it is Melissa who takes action to end the evil reign once and for all. Riveting and moving, A Matter of Abuse is told from the point of view of each of a number of characters, all of whom reveal a new element to the story's evolving plotline. John F. Helgeson is an ordained Presbyterian minister. Publisher's Website: http://sbpra.com/JohnFHelgeson

Accidently discovering a portal between Earth and Amorgos, Pierre and Elise find themselves surrounded by frightful creatures that are quite beyond their imagination. Princess Elise d'Orleans, niece to King Louis XIII, is a spoiled brat used to having everyone cater to her every need. She hates Amorgos, hates the races living there, and hates the fact that everyone believes she is their Redeemer. She is supposedly the One to free them from enslavement of their common enemy, the Asmodai. But most of all, Elise hates the fact that the only other human in Amorgos is a stinky peasant who doesn't kowtow to her every whim. Pierre Tonnelier, the village journeyman cooper, finds an extraordinary necklace in the woods outside Chateau de Saint-Germain en Laye, a castle in the French countryside outside Paris. He is forced to sell this unusual piece to pay off his father's debts. What he didn't contend with was the necklace taking him on a strange journey along with an egotistical royal pain in the derriere! Shield of the Palidine chronicles the journey of Elise to find the true Redeemer, Pierre's transformation to a warrior of immense abilities, and their unbridled love, despite all the tensions of class, bigotry and intolerance.Barbara T. Cerny is an information technology specialist and supervisor at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and a retired Army officer. She is married and has two children and has authored Of Angels and Orphans, Tressa, and Grays Hill.

After thirty years of wanting to write a book about spirituality, author L.L. Katona had an epiphany about Spirit in December 2010, which led to writing his book Drive 58 Days Around Emmet Fox.Although this is a spiritual book, it does not present a recipe or formula of how you must live. "I loved someone with an incredibly pure and unbearably strong love ... and then came the strange feeling about God." Then the author "met" with "Presence." At first, "I didn''t know what to do with that incredible feeling."Katona discovered a new horizon that has given him strength, assurance and joy. He has seen the connection between man and "That Spirit" he calls "Drive," who has helped him survive the darkest period of his life.When it comes to the religions of the world, Katona urges everyone to be alert when talking with someone, because that someone could be Buddha or Jesus or ...This is his prayer:I got no race, I got no nation, I got no sex, I got no religion.I got no stain, I got no regrets, I got no pain, I got no possession.I got no name, I got no opinion, I got no fame, I got no lessons.I''m waiting for the sun to radiate our faces, after we survive this long solar eclipse.About the Author: L. L. Katona is a translator from Hungary. He has already written his next book, Drive With Love and Sex.Publisher''s website: http://SBPRA.com/LLKatona

In the The Kingdom of Ice, there lived a young prince named Maurice. As a boy, the prince from the cold land of snow and ice meets a girl named Sacha from another kingdom. After their very first meeting as children, the two develop a special relationship.This is the story of two children from two very different worlds who grew up and never wanted to part. Because of their pure love, Prince Maurice and Sacha are able to destroy an evil king who wants to kill the prince's parents.Their exciting tale tells how they are able to join their two kingdoms together and live happily ever after. But first, there are dangers to be faced.Born in Honduras, Central America, Yuri M. Rios currently lives in Queens, New York. Inspired by books and movies, he has been writing since he was ten years old. The first-time author is working on his next book.http://sbpra.com/YuriMRios

Have you ever asked yourself Why Are the Catholic and Protestant Bibles Different? Exactly what are the differences in the religions?Everyone knows that the Bibles are different, but no one knows why or what is contained in the disputed passages.Author Sharon M. DeVaux-Garman was motivated to write the book after researching this topic for her master''s thesis and earning her master''s degree in religious education. Since then, she has done further research, added content and has rewritten the text to create this current version.In her book, she explores the reason for the differences in the Catholic and Protestant Bibles, as well as the content of the selections in question. Many sources were consulted and summaries of the works are also included. Sharon M. DeVaux-Garman of Auburn, Indiana, is currently working on volume two of an earlier work and on a memoir of her uncle, who was a composer. She has retired after twenty years as director of religious education at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Waterloo, Indiana.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/SharonMDeVaux-Garman Author''s website: http://www.SharonGarman.com