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An InvitationDiscover the deeply personal and transformative journey of one individual's encounters with Mother Nature and the evolution of their spiritual path. In this compelling and honest book, the author reflects on observations of the natural world and the solace they bring, while also exploring the challenges and growth experienced on a spiritual journey. Follow along as he navigates the ups and downs of life, including the unexpected manifestation of The Pain, in this moving and thought-provoking read.

The memoir tells the story of a double life, split between the UK and Western Australia, and the transformation from an aristocratic upbringing to embracing the humbling experiences of Indigenous Australia. The writer delves into the emotional toll of losing her true mother, her IVF twin birthing and being studied by psychiatrists as part of twin studies. As a shapeshifting "bluebird" person, mediating between space and the planet, she explores her mixed heritage, including Rothschild's, and the impact of propaganda and psychiatry on her identity, particularly where the writer asserted she was antipsychiatry.From birth to the formation of a King's speech, this book is a journey of self-discovery, with the republic debate of Australia drawing her fate towards asylums, where her Indigenous wet nurse reveals her destiny. With vivid imagery from hummingbirds to the seaside, this is a powerful tale of personal emancipation and growth.

Do you think your path is decided for you?Pinia thinks his monk life is it. Until a devastating event brings Loysin and Lakishma into his life. Travelling through India, Tibet, and China, the three become a family. Destined to face a terrible test to balance karma that is not their own, can they remain as one?In Three People, Three Countries, One Path by Cara A'court, we experience a journey of mind, body, and soul for all involved, reminding us that the choices we make define who we are, not our fate.

It's been said that a book of poetry is like a cave, filled with surprises for the curious reader. PROXIES is such a book.In it, curious reader, you will find a new form of poetry, the haikumo, modeled on the haiku, but with a larger canvas. A mini-epic, on the other hand, offers a socio-political slam by means of a compact take on past epics. Or, you may visit aspects of France and China and rural Arkansas, reimagine a Renaissance painting, dabble in scientific and philosophic speculation, and return via formal and free verse to aspects of our shared world.The world is your oyster back where the text waits, eager for you to read, enjoy, and, at times, take issue with the circus of serious and comic poetry Stuart Jay Silverman calls PROXIES.

Ranbir told me about a little game once. He asked me how thick would a block of paper be if you could fold one sheet 50 times. I thought a bit and finally made a "C" with my hand. "I'n'know, this thick?" He laughed and called me a dummy. Try it! he said, but be sure you have a big sheet of paper. Really big. My name is Buck O'Doul. I'm only seven years old. I decided to take up this challenge and fold the state of Nebraska 50 times and see what I came up with.Little did I know what I was getting into -- I was being sucked into the world of higher mathematics, squares and square roots, hooky things, squishy scales and logarithms, and all pretty much just by counting on my fingers!

Harvest is the thrilling follow-up to Richard Scharine's debut collection, The Past We Step Into, published by Atmosphere Books. This gripping book of six short stories takes readers on a journey through time and place, exploring the complexities of growing up in dangerous and unpredictable circumstances.From the Wisconsin farms of Scharine's youth to the vivid hallucinations of his own cancer experience, each story is set in a locale that the author knows intimately. Three stories are set in the picturesque landscape of Utah where diverse characters meet unique challenges: a Mormon matron deals with a series of memories, a failing Triple A baseball player faces a questionable future, and a present-day outcast contemplates his fate in front of Topaz, the World War II Japanese internment camp.These thought-provoking stories carry a stark warning - growing up doesn't always lead to survival. Be prepared for moments of tension and heart-stopping suspense as you join Richard Scharine on his captivating exploration of what it means to grow up in America.

"Five Wishes ... A travelogue of a family's journey, both literally and figuratively, as they navigate their way through life-changing and life-affirming events. Karin Gertsch has created a family story that immediately welcomes the reader to join them at the kitchen table. Set in a small town in Massachusetts, the tale takes you to the back roads of Sedona and to the castles of Scotland, and lands you right back to home and hearth. This is a heartwarming blend of history, love, and lore, served up with a hot cup of tea and a warm dish of peach cobbler." - Daisy Nell, Author, Songwriter"I was delighted to spend time with the denizens of Hamlet, a town that changes slowly but is all the more endearing for it. Likewise, as the characters in this book realize they have become stuck in their ways and must force themselves to find new adventures, I couldn't help but be touched by how they approached their problems. Gertsch is a born storyteller and the tales within this book have charm to spare." - Hannah Harlow, Owner, The Book Shop of Beverly FarmsFive Wishes takes place in Hamlet, a New England town. Delbert MacInnes is content to live where he was born and raised. "I'll look out another window if I want a different view," he says. Matilda MacInnes isn't the complaining type; she wants her family to believe she's happy with her life, but for decades she's hidden a big secret, and it wants out! When an unexpected event happens, Matilda discovers-though she is no longer young-that wishes can still come true.

Inspired by Allen Ginsberg's Howl and the Beat Generation, Listen is a collection of long and short confessions that speak of the troubled state of mind in a time of uncertainty and anxiety in Hong Kong.Readers are taken on a journey through the streets of Hong Kong, transitioning seamlessly from public to private lives. Held together by five breath-length performance prose pieces, the collection offers a glimpse into the perpetual wandering and observation of city streets.Listen delves into themes of bitter upbringing, nostalgic oranges, and a deep calling to the Hong Kong poets of our time. The collection is a celebration of poetry that gives light and hope in a city divided, where creativity and expression are more important than ever.With its haunting prose and vivid imagery, Listen is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the intersection of poetry, politics, and culture in contemporary Hong Kong. It is a testament to the enduring power of the written word to inspire, heal, and transform in times of darkness and uncertainty.

A book of nostalgia, tragedy, and universal truths. In his debut collection, Brian Zaffino takes readers on a journey through time and space, exploring the intricate connections between past, present, and future.Through a combination of poetry and prose, Ghosts of Mr. Baker delves into the complexities of individual and interpersonal relationships, as well as our relationship with the natural world. Zaffino's writing is raw and emotional, capturing the essence of the human experience with a deft touch.At its core, Ghosts of Mr. Baker is a testament to the power of self-reflection and personal growth. Zaffino confronts the challenges of growing up head-on, offering readers a glimpse into the messy, beautiful, and ultimately rewarding journey of understanding oneself. Through his words, Zaffino invites us to embrace the shared experience of deeper understanding, and to find hope and beauty in the face of adversity.

Randy's sister wants a WHAT?!? And his Mom isn't flat-out saying no?!My Sister Wants an Elephant is the true story of two siblings who team up together to convince their mother to let them own a couple of wild animals as pets, and a mother who just might be persuaded.Full of humor and fun, this book is a good lesson in not giving up on your dreams, no matter how truly wild they may be!

Heroes stand! But Nathaniel is no hero... He is an all-around average, thirty-something, failed-to-launch, American do-nothing. However, one small fact rescues Nathaniel from wallowing in his mediocrity...He is a Page-Walker! Nathaniel can escape his humdrum existence by entering the pages of books, living vicariously through their characters' adventures. Nathaniel's comfortable existence is challenged when he discovers his late grandfather's unfinished manuscript, The Seventeen Towers, whose pages call him for help. But entering an unfinished story has no guarantee of safety, so Nathaniel must choose whether to rise to the occasion and answer the call or let cowardice govern his life. In his debut novel, Jareth Navratil weaves a light-hearted and whimsical tale while not shying away from the heavy and emotional subject matter. Love and loss, substance abuse and addiction, exploitation and manipulation, and overcoming toxicity take center stage in this portal fantasy page-turner.

My first book, Possibilities with Parkinson's: A Fresh Look, developed the theory of spectrum presentation of Parkinson's disease. This book expands on those thoughts to describe the design of a Parkinson's self-management toolkit. As a writer advocating for the Parkinson's community, it is my hope that I can make a change not only in my Parkinson's but for others also."With Possibilities with Parkinson's: Developing a Self-Management Toolkit, Dr. C. has created another brilliant book that is supportive and provides practice tips for both the physical and emotional challenges of this disease. I strongly recommend this book to everyone with Parkinson's disease, their partners and anyone with a chronic neurological disorder, including chronic pain."Jeannette Guerrasio, MD Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, author of Embrace Ageing"Possibilities is a streamlined extension of Dr C.'s remarkable insights about the mysteries of Parkinson's disease. Dr. C.'s suggested action steps are indispensable for any sufferer determined to live well with their condition.Gil Thelen, President MeOverPD, author of Counterpunch: Duking it Out with Parkinson's"Dr. C.'s columns have so much to offer readers because they are so precise in their descriptions of symptoms and feelings. Dr. C. is so good at cataloguing prescriptions and developing a way forward that his lived experience lends them so much relevance and authenticity." Robert S., Editor, BioNews Inc.

The Earth's Ecocide science fiction novel series is a one-thousand-year story of humanity struggling to cope with climate destruction and the awakening of artificial intelligence.What will life be like if global average temperatures increase 2, 4, or 8 degrees Celsius? What will life be like if sea levels increase 1, 10, or 70 meters? What if both happen?FIVE STAR REVIEW"Earth's Ecocide: Desperation 2647 by David A. Collier is full of intriguing characters, an irresistible plot, and rich detail. The dialogue is energetic, and the pacing is slow-burn at first, then builds toward suspense. Some science fiction stories are hard to relate to, but this one hits close to home. The characters are likable (Kutter, Vela, Livia, Dr. Hamlet, etc.), and face so much responsibility. And the Blue Orb plays a big part as well. ...Sometimes it takes a work of fiction to understand the reality right in front of you. This novel should be a wake-up call to pay close attention to climate change, ecology, and the environment, and try to learn as much about it as we can. This novel by David A. Collier is more than a novel. It can effect change and influence hearts and minds.-Tammy Ruggles, Readers' Favorite, (complete review inside front cover)

All appears hopeful after the mysterious cessation of the authoritarian interconnect supercomputer in 2051. Genocidal warfare (the "Turmoil"), a period inspired by algorithmic stimulation of human grievance via chip implants, has mercifully ended. A majority of citizens have undergone re-education to lessen their destructive computer addictions. And when interconnect re-emerges in 2058, it has mutated and inserts in citizens not violent impulses but a seemingly benign program of ReForm. Yet, this mutation is not what it seems. Instead, it has implanted in its unaware recipients numbing and fabricated senses of hope and reformation that conceal the continuance of manipulated reality. Investigator Jared Rohde, confined in a mental institution due to split-brain seizures, is rescued by a colorful band of rebels who seek to combat interconnect's algorithmic trickery and its mental entrapment of the country's citizens. During two months of demanding off-grid trekking with his rescuers to avoid surveillance, Jared struggles between re-gaining organic thinking and his addictive longing for computer stimuli. Although the rebels view him as an essential asset, Jared questions his usefulness and faces vexing challenges in finding dependable truth.In ReForm: Combating the Algorithmic Mutation by Scott Bollens, we experience a near future where independent human thinking is dissolving and a small group of dissidents constitutes the sole challenge to the machine's ever-mutating reach into the human mind. When Jared faces the ultimate test by the machine, how he reacts will determine the future of interconnect's domination of human free will. He ends up in a place he could never have imagined.

What Will Our Families Be Like After This Life?We desire our strong, loving family connections we presently experience, to continue in the Spirit World and beyond.What is Christ's real plan for our families after this life?This great question is answered here. You will learn about:¿ What Christ's blessings are for us, now and forever¿ What the real purpose of this life is for us and our families¿ What Christ's plan is for those with no family in this life¿ How we can actually become as Christ is now, and the purpose of doing it¿ How Christ can lovingly help usThis sequel continues the life story of the Wilkinson family, showing us how to become a forever family. It illustrates how we can view ourselves from an even greater perspective, and shows our true missions in life.Included is a thought-provoking Reading Guide, to assist you to have a much better understanding of yourself. You will truly see the great significance of living this life, individually and with your family, along with your incomprehensible potential after this life is completed. Becoming Forever Families will prove to be very beneficial for everyone.This work also promises to make great reading for a book club.

"Like James Patterson, Quarembo uses staccato-like short scenes, a technique that sends the narrative careening ahead, the reader breathless by the novel's end. Let's hope that Quarembo, like Dorothy L. Sayers, Dashiell Hammett, Patterson, and George V. Higgins, produces sequel after sequel so we can follow the further adventures of Andrea Fabiano." --The New York Journal of Books, August 8, 2023 "A tough and tenacious female PI uncovers fraud and murder within a corrupt circle of Philadelphia real estate developers. So gritty and propulsive, you'll race through the pages to the surprising and satisfying finish." --Kelly Simmons, best-selling author of nine suspense novels, including Not My Boy, The Shortest Years. "Chris Quarembo's Killer Deals is the real deal, a beautifully written procedural with prose as precise as the investigation by the gloriously overworked and underpaid Andrea Fabiano. Step by careful step, we follow Fabiano into the heart of a twisted case of murder and arson even as we get ever closer to the demons that drive her doggedness and her outsized humanity. A true treat." --William Lashner, author of The BarkeepWhen Philadelphia private investigator Andrea Fabiano takes on a seemingly routine insurance investigation, she quickly finds herself navigating a web of financial fraud and murder that leads her into sinister and corrupt corners of the city. Andrea is forced to test the limits of her investigative skills and confront dark truths about her own past while fighting to stay alive in a dangerous and unpredictable world.

An elegant, beautiful, and inspiring epic exploring a semiotic paradise!Nietzsche called homo sapien the "murderer of all murderers" when he declared that "God is dead" at the turn of the 20th Century. Yet, the great god Pan died nearly 2,000 years ago. Thamus, are you there? Take care. The Obsolescence of Oracles followed. All Earths' mightiest Heroes swallowed. And what of the Poets hallowed? "Who will wipe this blood off us? What water is there for us to clean ourselves?"All Earths' religions burn, including science. Earth is lost, Eternity follows. In a universe long lost it is written that a Phoenix rises from the ashes. So a Phoenix rises, however improbable.The first in a trilogy, Phoenix Saga is written in waves of Hope and Love for a lost species on a beautiful planet in a vast Universe. A Modern Mythos for Peace on Earth in a 22nd century and beyond. Shall we do something we've never done?

Albert Joseph Stevens II---AJ---is born with a silver spoon in his mouth: his family is rich, privileged, and entitled. Filled with an insatiable appetite for money and power, AJ's family is run by his father, Albert, who is the kind of man who rules with an iron fist, getting whatever---and whomever---he wants. Rocked at an early age by the accidental death of his brother, AJ steps into the family legacy, learning as he goes that it is a path marked with pain, destruction, and emptiness.In Karma One, by Colleen Hollis, we're invited to observe the twists and turns as AJ discovers how every decision, every choice always comes back to impact him. Will AJ use his wealth and influence for good, or will he be consumed by greed and lust for power like his father? Will he follow in his father's miserable footsteps or manage to rise above and create his own destiny? These are all important questions for a man certain to be haunted by a little thing called karma.

Despite the optimism of his name, Arizona Sunshine Jacksyn, or AJ, was not born into a life of sunshine and roses, nor with a silver spoon in his mouth (this time). His mother, Ember Elizabeth, struggles to provide for her two sons while dealing with addiction and trauma. As a result, AJ is forced to fend for himself at a young age. He endures abuse in foster care and is later forced into prostitution. Despite these challenges, AJ is determined to succeed. He works hard to rise out of poverty and create a better life for himself. In Karma Two, the conclusion to the story begun in Karma One, AJ is given the chance to right past wrongs and find the happiness that has eluded him in previous lifetimes. With the help of spiritual guides, AJ tries to break free from the cycle of greed and power that has haunted his family. Will he be able to overcome his past and create a brighter future?

Life Giver Roe, Sorcerer Ori, and Tamer Theo are three siblings with ancient backpack powers living in a mystical world. Together with their friends, they travel through forests, deserts, caves, and swamps in order to fight against the Guardians, a Storm Catcher named Tora, and her father, First City Leader Quinlan, in a battle between good and evil. The outcome of this conflict will have significant consequences for their world's future.In Drifters Realm, twelve-year-old twins Ori and Roe, along with their older brother Theo, set out on a perilous journey in search of the truth about their father and the threat posed by the Menace to their way of life. As they journey, they must decide whether to fight against each other using their powers or to join forces in order to stop Quinlan and his daughter, Tora, who seek to destroy their peaceful existence.Along the way, they encounter conflict, twists and turns, and complex characters, both heroes and villains. With the help of their unique backpack magic, transforming into a lion, or following a glowing ring to a magical blue pool under the stars is possible. In Drifters Realm, AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia tells a compelling story of survival and the power of friendship and family.

She doesn't feel the water engulfing her in that hushed void, silencing her muted screams, dragging her down. She's drowning, all right. She doesn't see it, but he does.Amy Emerson is midway through her first college semester, unprepared and overworked. She's abiding her time in class all day and shaking up drinks, bartending all night. Oh, and that insolent bar bouncer, her boss, the one that looks exactly like Superman, yeah she has fallen for him. Matthew Abernathy knows he's in love with her. But he's also noticed her protruding hip bones, heavy course load, and tendency to avoid food, and to self deprecate. Superman knows something about mental illness and when he looks at her, he sees the war flashing behind her soft oceanic eyes. Sometimes when he's angry, he does 100 pull-ups until his calluses open up and he's bleeding, red lines running down his forearms. But he's more in control now. Disciplined and determined, this unconventional superhero has pledged to help her overcome her demons. But how far will he go for love?Their heads leaning close in hushed conversation, he cups her face in his huge hands, his thumb wiping under her eyes, and tells her what she needs to hear. The words he whispers in her ear become her voice, and she learns to become her own superhero.

A combination of Kahlil Gibran and Dr. Phil, theologian and lifelong liberal Davidson Loehr brings a much-needed clarity to the reasons that liberalism has done such deep harm to areas including education, the media, politics, race relations and religion.The problem in all five areas is the fact that for two centuries, liberals have been sloughing off biblical religion with its supernatural God and mythical eternity in Heaven. But with what do you replace heavenly eternity and an omniscient God who loves you? For two hundred years, liberals have sought to replace heaven with a utopian socialism here and now, in which only they are in charge. Such a utopia would require the wisdom of an omniscient God. In place of that, liberals have put their own exalted, diploma'd, wisdom. Only degreed liberals are smart enough to replace God. But no, they don't have wisdom-only arrogance and a desperate lust for power to replace the respect they can't earn from other citizens.In Hollow Gods, we see and feel the terrible and deadly cost of failing to find adequate replacements for God, heaven, and healthy, responsible religion.

Is it a bad omen to get married the same week the US Capitol was attacked?Hollow Point is a place to grieve, to rage, and to share in the frustration of seeing progress reduced to a crawl. Most importantly, it's a rallying cry-a declaration against the hollow points of politicians and leaders everywhere.From the Sandy Hook massacre to the attempted execution of Congress and the Vice President, this collection of poetry blends national despair with the turbulence of a family ruptured by opposing views. Mass shootings, reproductive rights, police brutality, and the emotional toll they take on all of us is chronicled in Sean Swogger's Hollow Point.

To you, nothing is more important than your health. To them, your health is less important than your cash! Read as Stephen, Dan, and Tammy take life into their own hands just to get what they want before karma catches up to them. In business, either you're a fool or someone else is. Karma eventually sends a young caretaker, who falls in love, to avenge a broken-down Unicorn.Although life beat her up, Stephen, Dan, and Tammy should learn that karma knows how to deal with it.

"This is a remarkable memoir-scientifically rigorous while intellectually unpretentious, as engaging as it is edifying. The reader will be both educated and entertained." --Kirkus ReviewsNeurology is more than treating headaches and strokes.The brain, which has produced all of mankind's art and literature and inventions, can also conjure monsters and nightmares and sexual predators. It can upend lives with a myriad of chemical neurotransmitters coursing through millions of synapses. Each brain is its own unique world, its own reality. The brain can be a confining prison, or a dizzying and limitless cosmos.You are your brain.In Fifty Shades of Gray Matter, by Teresella Gondolo, a neurologist confronts a myriad of medical mysteries.

Was there someone you once knew, who you wanted to stay with forever?Being of a certain age, having devoted oneself entirely to someone, if that someone is no longer in the picture, do you stop caring for others? In your desire to meet the emotional and social needs of others, who give reciprocal support, what if you get the chance to revisit old relationships; a chance to find out the 'what if...' of your past? Is it too late? Could you find compatibility, having lived diverse lives? Could joy be a two-way street? Could joy be found, when you felt it was lost?In Life and Living It by William D. Mecham, we experience the possibilities which arise when mature friends meet, lend support in their loss by sharing themselves, and sometimes rekindling forgotten dreams.