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This foreword is written by the author's son, Peter.This is a superb collection of 48 short stories my mother wrote in her senior years. There are a few fanciful stories, but the majority are nonfiction accounts.They are accurate recollections of my mother's young life in Hungary, growing up under German, then Russian occupation. The stories continue through the heroic and tragic Hungarian Revolution, during which my mother left the country of her birth.It was an arduous journey to finally arrive in Canada, her new home, as an immigrant with nothing but the clothes on her back. Yet, it was better than the life she left behind, and every day of her life, from that point forward, she embraced being a Hungarian, but just as much becoming a proud Canadian.There are many stories of her struggles as a new immigrant and also the satisfaction of overcoming those while carving out a comfortable life in her new home.One day, my mother told me, "I would like to put my stories into a book."With a grin, I replied, "Mom, the stories are simple. No one wants to read simple."My mother raised a finger and corrected me in a loving way only a mother can achieve. "But they are beautiful, and some are quite funny."Knowing she was right, I was at a loss for words, so she continued. "Think-if the largest worry of the day was reading a story and trying to decide if you should smile or laugh. Wouldn't that be wonderful."She was right.>This book is age appropriate for 13+.

DIVIDED is a story of two individuals, one a black slave and the other a white man. Both were born on the same plantation in 1840. The black slave was to be the servant of the white man for life. At the age of ten, the two were separated. The black boy was sold at a slave auction and escaped from a Coffle. The black slave, Manuti, used the Underground Railroad to find freedom. When the Civil War broke out, Manuti joined the Union Army. The white man, Jaxson, attended the military academy the Ciidal and became an officer in the Confederate Army. The story is about these two men who find themselves on opposite sides of the warring armies. Throughout the war, Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburg, and Richmond both had opportunities to kill the other, but through divine intervention, the bullets did not find their target. The story is about enmity, friendship, hate, love, and the pursuit of peace; the story ends with the climactic battle in Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy.

The asteroid, Talus 3, has been hurtling through space for over two thousand years. After passing close to Earth, a disaster is barely averted. Now, as the massive rock continues towards Alpha Centauri, the eight million Korian's living in cities within the asteroid hope to find a habitable planet to call their own.Standing in their way is a fleet of seven hundred enemy ships, mirroring the path of Talus 3. The Sholites are relentless, continuing the war with the Korians that has lasted since both their home worlds were destroyed in a solar system many light years away.>This is book two of the Talus 3 series. It is age appropriate for 13+.

In this cosmic tale, where the ordinary defies, my mom's alien spirit brings wonder and surprise.

Another silly look at a world where animals use their unique skills and abilities to do human jobs.

Hawkins Harbor is hosting its annual volleyball tournament, and coffee shop manager Brinley Brubaker can't wait to attend. What starts out as a friendly competition quickly turns to murder when a player on one of the teams is found dead near the net. When the man who takes care of her aunt's lawn becomes the main suspect, Brinley and her amateur sleuthing friends will do whatever they can to prove his innocence. Searching for the killer isn't easy. The more the gang learns about the recently deceased, the more people they find with reasons for wanting him dead.

A gripping espionage thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.Beirut Station takes readers on a thrilling journey through the complex and dangerous world of Beirut in 1997. Nava Sarsi, one of Iran's most talented intelligence officers, has been given a delicate assignment - to work with and spy on Lebanese Hezbollah. As Nava investigates the disappearance of a Hezbollah commander and tries to recover missing funds, she discovers that hardline factions in Iran are pressing for a resumption of war in Lebanon and confrontation with the United States. With the help of a small group of American mercenaries from a mysterious private company, Nava must find a way to free an American hostage and prevent war from breaking out. But when things take a deadly turn and Nava finds herself the chief suspect in her boss's murder, she must fight to clear her name and seek justice. Beirut Station is a gripping spy novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

"The twists and turns had me captivated and the personal struggles the characters had to deal with was so vivid that I could feel the emotional pain, embarrassment, indecision, and desire of each. I was shocked at the visually violent way some of the bad and the not so good guys met their fate. I have to admit I hated the unexpected ending, but then there was another unexpected surprising twist."- Tag Gilbert Dark Traffic is a fast-moving action thriller novel loosely based on true events about a sex trafficking organization operating in the Los Angeles, California area. Retired DEA agent Ian Martin runs a private security and investigation agency in Ventura, California and provides security for The Great Nations Import Company. An accident involving a Mrs. Ashley Davis and Ian brings the two of them together. Mrs. Davis is separated from her billionaire husband, Jon Davis, who is a property developer and owner of large apartment buildings and rental homes throughout the United States, England, and France. Ian and his team provide security for her after Ian and Ashley are attacked at one of Jon's rental properties and it marks the beginning of multiple attempts to eliminate Ashley and Ian. Ian, with the help of his team, a woman connected to the sex trafficking organization, and his old DEA boss, finally discovers the people behind the attacks and the reason for them. When everything seems to be resolved, a shocking conclusion devastates not only Ian, but everyone involved in protecting the billionaire's wife.

Patrick Smite is now following in his father's footsteps as the sheriff of Donn, TX. His sister, Laura, is worried he won't be able to do all the job requires. For while he believes he can keep the town safe, she knows the awful truth: they must honor the family's obligation to The Pale Man, no matter the cost. Danielle Kipler is on the run. The Pale Man in her dreams promised her sanctuary. The only thing required is her undying allegiance. But is she prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to become a citizen of Donn, TX? Years ago, a pact was made that requires payment in blood. For in the end, all that matters is the harvest.

Shh! It's St. Patrick's Day and this brother and sister duo needs your help!They found a Leprechaun who has lost his pot of gold!He needs to find his gold to get back home in time for St Patrick's Day!Suddenly, there's a problem. The rainbow that takes him home has disappeared!Shh! We Got a Leprechaun is the sixth book in the Shh! We Got a... series!Looking for St. Patrick's Day books for kids? You've landed on the right one. This fun Leprechaun kids book helps children build their critical thinking skills by putting themselves in the protagonist's situation and allows parents to continue the conversation beyond the last page of the book.And who doesn't love rainbows and gold?! Shh! We Got a Leprechaun is the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat to add to your kid's book collection.This series reaches a wide range of children and is great for kids from 4-10...and even some grown-up kids at heart!If you haven't already decided that a kid's St. Patrick's Day book is the way to go, what are you waiting for?Add to cart and start your Leprechaun adventure now!