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She grew up believing she knew it all, but realized that, in the end, she leaned quite heavily on God to rescue her. The events chronicled in this story collection taught author Martha Roberts to laugh at herself and not take life too seriously. I Knew It All is a gift of laughter for those readers who might be feeling down because of life's difficulties, war, COVID, etc. She points out that God's Word says, "Laughter doeth good like a medicine." The author hopes readers learn "Don't sweat the small stuff," and laughter helps us get through the rough times. The author says, "If you laugh at a person slipping and falling on a banana peel you will laugh with me as you read the book because I laughed as I wrote it."

When a so-called "friend" begins offering her bad advice based on her appearance, Princess Tana's self-esteem and reputation take a nosedive, to the point that she can no longer see her value. Can a true friend remind her of her natural beauty, or will Princess Tana believe the lies forever? Laura N. Johnson has worked with at risk youth for over 20-plus years, serving as a mentor for Good Guides Industries, which helps at-risk females ages 16-18. She also worked for Tarheel Challenge Academy, helping at-risk youth ages 16-19, and as a motivational speaker for Tilted Crowns, reaching out to at-risk youth ages 12-18.Johnson is a teacher of time management and study strategies who has a master's degree in Humans Science (NCCU). In her spare time, she enjoys writing, swimming, encouraging others, and promoting unity instead of division. She has a special interest in building leaders, confidence, and self-esteem.

James is a nine-year-old who knows a thing or two about feeling anxious. Fortunately, he knows a thing or two about feeling better when you're feeling anxious, too, and he'd like to share those tips with you! Although stress will always be a part of life, armed with the knowledge of what causes stress and understanding your body's response to it, with a little hard work and dedication, you can retrain your brain and show it who's really in charge: YOU!

Abraham was a pet tortoise who yearned for adventure. For years, he went to Kindergarten with his parent and owner- a teacher. In her classroom, Abe could roam ( with a balloon attached) as students worked, or join them on the rug during snack and story time. He even went outside at recess on the playground to wander on warm sunny days.Abraham had several "great escapes" over the years, both at school and at the author's home. Once making it three blocks from her home, the beloved tortoise appeared on the town's online community page searching for his family. That day he made it safely home in a bucket carried by two teenage girls. The last escape, sadly Abe was never found.After he was gone, Alison was encouraged by friends, neighbors and co-workers to use her creative imagination to write this story about Abe, the adventurous tortoise loved by so many.

Wicca 101 CompendiumBy: Ken HookerAre you looking to learn about Wicca? Have you just started or are you a seasoned veteran of Wicca? This compendium provides a solid foundation to Wicca without limiting the reader to one tradition or path. It discusses what Wicca is and is not, Wiccan ethics, and different traditions within the overall umbrella of Paganism.Written to help both the beginner or advanced student and embracing both the spiritual and the practical, Wicca 101 Compendium is a primer on the philosophies, culture, and beliefs behind the religion. This comprehensive and detailed guide gives you everything you need to know about the ancient practice of Wicca, from learning how to raise and move Energy and creating rituals to understanding Wiccan mindsets and philosophies. Wicca 101 Compendium is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about Wicca, regardless of experience. With simple, easy-to-understand explanations, along with step-by-step instructions to construct a ritual, now you can harness the power of Wicca with this incredible guide!

Killings in the AlleyBy: Augie Salzer Detective Grant Steele had hoped to find a more peaceful existence at The Villages, a quiet, safe community of mostly retirees, but he soon finds himself immersed in a series of mysterious murders in the alley behind a complex housing a physical therapy practice, pizza parlor, and beauty shop. In Killings in the Alley, no one seems to be what they appear, all dealing with secrets and horrors in their own lives, past and present. During his investigation Steele navigates drug dealers, embezzlement, a superstitious physical therapist, a compulsive gambler, shady teenagers, mob-connected twins, and money launderers all to wrap up this massively complicated criminal case. About the AuthorAugie Salzer is a retired Florida Highway Patrol Trooper. She worked the road in Tampa, Florida, for sixteen years. She has been a columnist, editor, reporter, and photographer for a daily newspaper and most recently, following retirement from the patrol, she has been a correspondent, columnist, and photographer for a weekly paper. Salzer also spends a lot of time volunteering at her church. She has raised two daughters, and they have blessed her with two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Salzer has lived in Florida since 1977.

Own the Pieces: The Heart-Felt Guide to Mental PerformanceBy: Josiah Igono, PhDThis book is for you. This book is for my friends. When I was coming up, I never knew what mental skills were. I never understood the full breadth of psychology, and I still don't. The more I learn, the more I realize there's so much more. More history, more questions, more mystery. This book is not for everybody. What I have attempted to do is to break down some of the most popular concepts I have come across when working with athletes. In this book, I speak to you as I speak to a friend having an intense conversation about sport and performance psychology.This guidebook is designed for high-achieving performers who are not interested in fluff and unnecessary jargon. It was designed to be consumed on a long bus ride or during a team flight. Short, but action-packed. It is also designed for engagement and to be used as a quick reference to apply to your career, or to help others with theirs.This book is divided into two parts: the first part is macro (philosophy), while the second part is micro (skills you can begin applying immediately). I look forward to hearing how something you read in the following pages inspires you to do better and be more.Respectfully, Josiah Igono, PhD

Up from the Pit: The Holy Spirit and Sexual AddictionBy: Dr. Pete Johnson Up from the Pit: The Holy Spirit and Sexual Addiction discusses the formation, struggle with, and recovery from Dr. Pete Johnson's sexual addiction. It is rather unique in three basic ways. First, it is a publicized case history of a topic often hushed up. Second, Dr. Johnson's recovery did not entail successfully using professional help. Instead, it was based on his faith in God and following the leading of the Holy Spirit. Third, it involves him as a born-again Christian being delivered of three demons. Counselors and others helping sexual addicts deal with their problems can see a spiritual dimension that can be folded into treatment regimens. Hopefully this book will help others accept that they can be more open addressing sexual addictions, especially in Christian settings. About the AuthorDr. Pete Johnson's primary interest in adult life has been his family and teaching at the college level. He has taught various courses in psychology, ending with ones at a local community college at the end of 2020. His teaching was always centered around his fascination with human and animal behavior. That interest was why he has a Ph.D. and two master's degrees in psychology. Dr. Johnson has always had an interest in God even though he considered himself to be an atheistic agnostic for 49 years. After a conversion experience, his primary interest has been in working with other people to enhance their walks with Christ. He and his wife live a rather quiet life in a rural area of Nebraska. Both of them were previously married. Between them, they have six children and eleven grandchildren, scattered from Texas to Minnesota, and from New Hampshire to Hawaii. Dr. Johnson is not a big hobby person, although his younger years often were spent hiking, jogging, or canoeing. Now his time is more focused on being with friends and reading, although he does enjoy movies. He also is active with a local church and a ministry involving several local congregations.

Darwin Chambers and the Children of GaiaBy: Tracy KigerImagine if all the myths, legends and fairy tales were all based on real individuals. These people have a fantastic connection to our world and possess great powers based on science, not magic. They can live for hundreds of years and currently have their own culture hidden from our own. This fascinating story explores new worlds full of secrets, power, and lust.About the AuthorTracy Kiger was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He currently resides in Vancouver, Washington. Family has always been very important to him; his family includes both the family that he was raised with and the family that he has raised. Tracy has always been interested in history and how it shaped the world that we live in today.

Arthur George Edgerton was born in 1929 in Fairmont, West Virginia. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. He enjoys playing the piano and plays for fun whenever he gets the chance. He graduated from Loop College with an Associate's Degree in music in 1981. He wrote this novel about his own life experiences and the dangerous and immoral acts that he repeatedly committed. He feels grateful to have lived through his experiences and hopes the readers learn from his mistakes. He wants others to see that any secret or immoral act can be deadly so that they understand the consequences of their actions prior to making a poor judgement in their life. Arthur grew up near the coal mines in West Virginia, where his father worked for thirty years. He survived many traumas and challenges throughout his life and lived to write about all of them. He suffered the tragic losses of several siblings and lost touch with loved ones. As a teenager, he was arrested and eventually sent away to a reform school by his parents. He eventually served almost seven years at the now closed West Virginia State Penitentiary. Arthur also lived a risky adulthood as a gay man with a very active sex life that he discusses in this fascinating memoir.

Hear Your SmilesBy: R. KriegHear Your Smiles is a collection of entries written in the moment as a form of journaling. Written with multiple meanings to help reach the soul of the reader, R. Krieg's words are meant to be interpreted on many levels to create art personal to those who care to enjoy.About the AuthorR. Krieg resides in New York with his wife, Rikki, daughter Maverik, and 4 cats and 3 dogs.

Oh, God! We Have a Situation! God's Situation RoomBy: Reverend Dr. Margreat B. Smithson Things happen, life happens and there are times when we just don't know what to do. In Oh, God! We Have a Situation!, Rev. Dr. Margreat Smithson recalls stories and events from her own life, as well as her friends' and family's tales. Depicting the everyday experiences she and others have had with the Lord, she hopes to strengthen her readers' connection with God. The book includes stories, short prayers and anecdotes, written so that you can read it in one sitting or one selection at a time, so readers can come away with a word from God. About the AuthorReverend Dr. Margreat B. Smithson is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. She is a member of Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee, where Rev. Dr. John R. Faison, Sr. is her pastor. Rev. Smithson serves as Church Administrator and in several other ministries of the church. The Food Pantry Ministry and the Seniors Moving Forward Ministry are two of the ministries closest to her heart. She is also the founder and Pastor of Greater Faith Ministries.

Sun Needs a HolidayBy: Zaina Lee This is a funny and imaginative Children's story about our Sun wishing to take a holiday after trillions of years dedicated to Earth and its surrounding solar system. The Sun's name is Rayer. "I have a name and it's Rayer. SUN is only a title. It is what I do - - it's my job, NOT my name." Rayer put planet earth on notice. Extremely tired, Rayer wants a much-deserved holiday! About the AuthorZaina Lee is a licensed social worker living in the Midwest. She has written other children's books; If You Give a Fox Rabbits and How the Alligator Got in Our Bathtub. She spends her spare time enjoying an abundance of laughter with an equal amount of kindness.

RoachManBy: Charles D. LewisThe Southside of Chicago has no need for another drug kingpin. Englewood needed a hero: not a perfect man; just a working man.Roach Man heard the Hood calling. He answered the call in a new and true Donald Goines fashion.About the AuthorCharles D. Lewis is a father who strives to teach positivity and encourages each and every one of us to do our best for our families and communities. The son of a sharecropper, he has spent his life bettering his station and looks forward to the day his kids can say: "I'm the grandchild of a sharecropper, and now I am the child of an author and businessman."

Linda Orken: A NovelBy: Edward Michael TurrianRobby Birdsall is a near teen-ager growing up in Lower Brook in 1971. With some sass and ingenuity, Robby experiences his first feelings of sexual awareness, new found attraction, and a summer long endeavor of earning money to purchase sneakers to emulate his favorite basketball star, Clyde Frazier. With his cast of old friends, new friends, and antagonizing older sister Tammy, Robby's journey is at times lighthearted, at times comedic, and at times a heartfelt experience.About the AuthorEdward Michael Turrian graduated from Stockton University with a degree in literature. He lives in New Jersey with his wife Janice.

There are only two. Peter and Saraah. Finally, we arrive. With the world at our backs, we have a day to forget and a day to remember. This is important. This is love. Love never came easy. Love never came hard. It just reigned from heaven to be at our side. So why is it so fleeting to be one instead of two? I am a genuine character. This is my story. I, Peter Bloom, will give my answer. I will give my heart. I will give my all. But why? Why will it happen? To what mystery? Is there a price?I will find my answer. I will find my avenue. I will find my center.About the AuthorNung Vie Nhat is committed to his work. He has an entertaining life style and is becoming a well-rounded individual. His writing is a lesson and a gift, stemming from his early years developing his social and reading skills. His knowledge and values are strong and relatable points of attention. To have more in life is the idea, to have it in a day-to-day environment.

Healing Love Poems for White Supremacy Culture is a book of poems and other works about healing from the pain of living in a culture of white supremacy through the greatest power in the universe-love. The love poems and other writings are interwoven with the lessons of spirituality, nature, Native Wisdom, gratitude, healing theory, and strategies-all through a white male lens.The disease of racism (at least in the U.S.) is caused by dwelling in a culture of white supremacy. Understanding white supremacy cultural values helps us to see how it has hurt our common humanity, and provides a foundation for sustainable racial justice healing and change for us all.About the AuthorDr. Roberto Schiraldi, EdD, LCP, LCADCis a licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical alcohol and other drug counselor, trauma therapist, and racial justice advocate and trainer. Dr. Schiraldi is retired from Counseling and Psychological Services at Princeton University, where he was coordinator of the alcohol and other drug treatment team, and was previously employed in a similar capacity by Temple University. He is a past President of the New Jersey Association for Multicultural Counseling and has been a member of numerous racial justice organizations, boards, and committees. He is a pipe carrier in the Sicangu Lakota Native Spiritual Healing Tradition, a Vietnam era veteran, and member of Veterans for Peace.

Dunsvill Summer FunBy: Sebastian Alberto Duran-Lopez It's the start of the summer and the end of a high school career for a group of friends who, in recent years, had begun to drift apart. But plans for a summer weekend are soon announced, and the group hatches an idea to visit Dunsvill, an abandoned town, in an effort to welcome in the summer season and rekindle their friendship.But plans, as they sometimes do, don't always play out as we imagine, and this group of friends is in for an experience they'll never forget! About the AuthorSebastian Alberto Duran-Lopez has always had a love of storytelling and has been writing since elementary school. His love of the arts extends to acting, including small film work.

It Was Amazing GraceBy: Beulah W. LowderBeulah W. Lowder shares her motivational and entertaining story to help others in similar situations. She hopes her story helps those break free of pain and fear.It Was Amazing Grace is a story of perseverance.About the AuthorBeulah W. Lowder, a retired language specialist, taught as young as sixth graders to college age. She enjoys reading, writing, and enjoying her grandchildren. Lowder also volunteers as a tutor.

The Kush NationBy: Samuel Haile Jacksyn Davidson is a black man born into a wealthy family who loses the family business after integration hits America. Losing everything, he will stop at nothing to get it back and much more. But when he finds himself getting involved with the wrong crowds and almost loses his life, he is forced to take a step back and reevaluate: What is he fighting for?Join Jacksyn on an adventure as he defies the odds, growing from a self-destructive youth to a king of a nation. Through his trials and tribulations, Jacksyn goes through real life problems -from police brutality to wealth inequality -and creates real life solutions. A story of "undesirables" rising to take what belongs to them, The Kush Nation is a work of historical fiction that shows the struggle of the black man and offers a way to escape systemic oppression, striving to help solve the racial division in the world and bring us together to a brighter future. About the AuthorSamuel Haile is a first-generation Ethiopian. His parents came to America fleeing from Communists. Inspired by his people, who fought and eventually overthrew the Communists who threatened their way of life, Haile believes that Communism is the new slave system.

Victory of the People: A Delusional MemoirBy: Christine Anne Giovannelli About the BookBased on a true story. A schizophrenia simulation featuring Leonard Di Caprio. A passionate young lawyer, committed ti her advocacy for animal rights, begins to suspect the US government is monitoring her movements, her communications, and has invaded her private life. When Edward Snowden's revelations about PRISM and the NSA become widely known, Christine Anne Giovannelli is convinced that she has become one of their targets; Her passion becomes an obsession, which leads to serious trouble in her work and family life. Her husband and members of her family believe she has mental problems, which leads to a separation in her marriage and her daughter being taken away from her. After a couple commitments to the hospital's mental ward, a physical cause for her behavior is discovered. The issue is addressed, but in a twist at the end it's unclear if that was really the only problem Christine has to face in her life.About the AuthorChristine Anne Giovanneli started her writing journey at Northern Illinois University where she wrote for the Northern Star. There she was able to interview her favorite band "They Might Be Giants". Today she and her daughter both enjoy rocking out to the band with their puppy Twig.

Slow HandsBy: Joy BallentineWhen her parents die in a fire, a young woman named Charlotte grows up with her aunt. She works for the mayor as a secretary and eventually becomes friends with a fire lieutenant, Lieutenant "Grey" Greyson. From him, she finds out things about the fire that killed her parents as she and the lieutenant fall in love. Will she find out what really happened to her parents and live happily ever after? About the AuthorJoy Ballentine was born in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1968. She currently resides in Tarboro, North Carolina. Her family resides in New England. She loves to write and hopes those who read her words will find them enjoyable. Joy's hobbies include refinishing old furniture.

The Diary of the Lost and EmotionalBy: Karoline KurtzThe Diary of the Lost and Emotional is a collection of poems rich in deep down feelings in the face of life's turmoil and experiences. The author notes that every person sees and feels things differently and sometimes it can be difficult to relate to the emotions others feel. We wish we could say the right things or do the right things to make them feel better, but we do not know how. This book was written to help the author understand the world around us, and in the hope that reader experiencing many of the same things can learn that they are not alone in their struggles. "You are never alone."About the AuthorKaroline Kurtz is currently helping set up a small general store and a ranch for her lovely mother, helping her realize a long-held dream. Kurtz also wishes to begin her own animal shelter to take care and give love to all sorts of animals. Being the person who understands how it feels, she never could bear seeing animals mistreated when she is able to do something about it. With life being unpredictable, it is tough working full-time, but she manages to donate most of her earnings to homeless shelters and doing cookouts for those in need. Her mother always told told to leave a place better than she found it. If Kurtz sees a place that could use help, whether it be trash on the side of the road or a house burned to the ground, she steps in and always tries to help to the best of her ability for she can relate to how they feel.

MetanoiaBy: John Thomas "Someone is going to die today." Preacher visits a prisoner named Mike who seems uneasy. He asks Mike, "Oh my God, who?" "No one knows. That's what makes us all nervous. We all have enemies. A guy could be killed for almost any reason around here." "Mike, do me a favor, let Arrow know. I hope he is not in danger." "I will, Pastor, I will." Someone dies that day. Who is it, and why? Life in prison can be dangerous, but daily, some will consider living in prison as living in hell. God's not here and doesn't care about me, many prisoners might think. But God hides in unusual places. A preacher makes a call to action, to save an evil man who has to choose between being saved or God's judgment; Jesus and heaven or keep on the road to hell. Both places are real. God knows the human heart and can change it.Metanoia means "to change your mind and heart." People who are slaves to sin are prisoners within their own worlds. Let God speak to your heart in this book. Be willing to accept Jesus and the challenge of being a Christian today. Let God change your heart. Find the true you. This book can help set you free and show you the road to heaven. Your life is like this novel. How will it end? About the AuthorJohn Thomas is the pen name for an ordained minister who teaches and preaches in Texas. He has experience as a hospital chaplain and in prison ministry. Some have asked him to write about his experiences, and this novel is based on some. He is also a songwriter and a poet. John Thomas wants to save souls and encourage Christians to be true to themselves and to God. He takes "Repent and believe the Good News," to heart. His wife of forty-one years recently passed away. He has four children and six grandchildren who bring him much joy.

Cheechakoes in Wonderland: A Southeast Alaskan OdysseyBy: Willard E. AndrewsCheechakoes in Wonderland is the story of a young couple from the suburbs of New Jersey consigned by Uncle Sam to two years on the remote planet of Southeast Alaska, who returned by choice to live, work, recreate in the out-of-doors, and raise a family. It's a story of what life was like a generation or two or three ago on America's Last Frontier, a unique place still very much outside the realm of most peoples' experience. The author's goal is to interest, educate, entertain, and perhaps inspire others to take the plunge and live their dream.About the AuthorRaised and educated on the East Coast, Dr. Andrews received his medical degree from Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and his specialty training at the Medical Center Hospitals of Vermont. Following a career in general surgery spent mostly in Alaska, he retired to the life of a ski bum in the Central Idaho Rockies where he lives with wife Linda. Also, in retirement he became a builder of fine-art models of New England fishing schooners, several of which are on display at a well-known East Coast museum.

Voyager: Volume I RevelationsBy: Juan B After human-like aliens visit Earth with an ominous message, the governments of the world decide that in order for humanity to survive, Earth must be abandoned and a new home world must be found. Under the authority of a secret global task force, ten people from across the world are forcibly chosen to embark on this mission. Despite not knowing why they have been chosen, they must leave their loved ones and travel together into the unknown, for the fate of humanity rests in their hands... About the AuthorJuan B is a native of Colombia, spending his time between his home country and Washington, D.C. Voyager: Revelations is his first published work, and it is the first volume of a forthcoming series.

One Last SwimBy: RL MonsheimerJohn's life is one marked by obstacles. Even his parents, before he was born, were faced with the obstacle of overcoming their different religious backgrounds-Roman Catholic and Conservative Judaism-to get married and start a life. In school, John longs to pursue his passion for swimming, but his parents think his dream is silly and wish he would focus more on getting better grades and less time on some Olympic medal pipe dream. When a significant injury threatens his swimming career, John must decide to give up his goals or keep moving forward, defying everyone's expectations of what he can accomplish.About the AuthorRL Monsheimer is a native of Silver Spring, MD. He was a college swimmer and academic athlete, and later became a CPA after graduating. Monsheimer coaches personal development and leadership as a hobby. He and his wife have two children together. He a resident currently of Delaware having lived most of his life in Silver Spring, MD.

Journey of a Mentalist! offers guidance on life's principles that will help other beings to experience a fulfilling, joyous, and wonderful life adventure on Earth in the here and now! With this book, you may find solutions to the challenges life brings your way, through inner peace, love, harmony, encouragement, diligence, determination, passion, imagination, and discipline, so that you may strengthen your way forward. Bill Jean-Charles Sr. is delighted to share his life experiences as a diagram to follow, so that one can apply the guidelines to achieve a higher degree of consciousness to become victorious in this lifecycle.About the AuthorI am inviting you on this journey with me - in pursuit of Hope, Intentions, Energy, and the power to create your reality.For me, this journey started decades ago. I have always been fascinated by the power of knowledge and the magic of life. I am sharing with you lifelong lessons that I have experienced with family and countless friends.We have been blessed beyond measure and decided to pay it forward.In writing Journey of a Mentalist!; I am sharing a path to finding what is often the missing link to restructuring your mindset, and achieving greatness, in both your personal and business life.We are on our way to a greater sense of awareness of the matter!You can read this book as many times as you like; it was written for you and dedicated to the beauty of the many secrets of the universe.

The Paradigm Shift: A One Hundred Day JourneyBy: Michelle Griffin-CarterThere are moments in everyone's life where they have a spiritual awakening, a transformation within the mind, body, and soul. The Paradigm Shift is the documentation of a hundred-day journey of transformation, self-discovery, and spiritual enlightenment. Michelle Griffin-Carter takes you into her one-hundred-day journal and reflects on the world around her to show how desperately we need change. About the AuthorBorn and raised in Queens, NY, Michelle Griffin-Carter is a wife, mother, educator, and author. She has penned and published works, such as Whatcha Doin Ivy Rayne?, for children and families. However, her most recent work, The Paradigm Shift, focuses on the transformative process within the adult mindset. Her love for helping others through writing and sharing stories continues to inspire her to write and share stories that are relatable and inspiring.

The Arcane NinjaBy: Aaron Stout In a magical world, a small kitten is left on a doorstep with no sign of family around. This doorstep leads to the Ninja Monastery, filled with a clan called the Dark Ninja. Using dark powers and moving through darkness, these ninjas have magical powers to form weapons and perform amazing tricks. Although these ninjas have powers, the small kitten is even more mysterious. After developing human-like qualities, Mouser, the kitten, releases an evil power that can destroy the world as we know it. Follow Mouser on his adventure of undoing his wrongs and saving his world. About the AuthorAaron Stout is a veteran of the Army after serving for twenty years. He now works as security at the National Museum of the United States Army. In his free time, he enjoys painting fantasy miniatures. This is his first published novel.