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About the BookPoetic Lessons: Bible and Life in Poetry is a collection of poems about faith, love, devotion, and other pressing themes we all face in our lives. Following each poem is a reflection of relating Scripture passages, showcasing the relevance the Word of God has in our lives and how it is a deep source of comfort and encouragement in times of turmoil and confusion.About the AuthorJames Stehle has been a member of the Church of Christ since 1976 and has been involved in several congregations across the United States. He is a loving father of two, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of three (with a fourth on the way). Stehle loves bowling, golfing, and spending time with his wife and family.

About the BookWhile attempting to slowly unravel the 'Train of Thoughts' purpose and function Albert, Max, and Niels were forced to incorporate other scientists in order to continue the quest of uncovering it's true meaning and goal. Which takes us into the latter half of the 20th century and beyond with no definitive resolution. Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, and others help to continue the pursuit.A blend of science fiction and historical fact, The Train of Thought weaves unique personalities together in a study of the global political and cultural atmosphere of our world through the last one hundred years and beyond and examines from a unique perspective the political strain particularly in the United States now based on the mistakes of the past.About the AuthorRichard Dardis would describe himself as somewhat of a loner. He has worked as a residential contractor for forty-five years. In his spare time, Dardis enjoys sports, mainly basketball, golf, and weight training; crosswords; and math puzzles and watching science and history shows.Dardis has a stepson and two daughters and two grandchildren.

About the BookHunted is a suspenseful story about a self-employed mechanic who is approached by the U.S. government to participate in a project. He wants no part of it, but they will not take no for an answer. This relevant story involves pandemics -- the one we had as well as ones which may occur in the future -- and the vaccines used to combat them. In addition to the action, it deals with themes of relationships and knowing who to trust.About the AuthorDoug Riebock graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1976, the same year he married his wife. He received a degree in journalism but only worked part-time for a newspaper. He became a mechanic and worked at that for thirty-four years. He volunteers at Lazarus House, a place that helps people get back on their feet. He has a son, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Since retiring two years ago, he has devoted more time to his writing and is working on another book with his best friend.

About the BookAntarctica is a tale of adventure. The kind of adventure that comes after Paul Wellington and Billy Greene make the tough decision to leave their boring lives behind. A decision that took them down through the Americas, and placing them on the icy continent that surrounds the South Pole. Luck and the right connections got them there, but now it was their job to navigate the uncharted territory that lay ahead. The cold of the open plains, the warmth of the tunnel systems, and the mystery of the hidden caves only scratched the surface of the lore that was the ice wall. And now it stood menacingly in their way.About the AuthorPeter J. Motta was born just outside of Flemington, New Jersey. He currently resides not far from where his life started, in the town of Somerville. Besides writing, photography and weightlifting round out the remainder of his free time. His active lifestyle leads to his active imagination. An imagination that started at a young age, alongside his brother Mark, playing in the woods around his parents' house. The perfect backdrop to allow the mind to wander with questions. Is Bigfoot real? Was the Roswell crash really a downed UFO? Are ghosts just unhappy spirits that are now navigating the afterlife? These questions are the catalyst to his creative mind.

About the BookThis is the 25th volume of the series documenting the fictitious misadventures of the innocent or not so innocent therapist Dr. Nevius, and the 4th volume describing his post-mortem attempts to revive his revered suicided love, Moira Morandi. Here the prime energy is the alloying of psychiatry and politics, Dr. Nevius taking on the suicidal society as patient, with the help of his resurrected love-or without it.Dr. Nevius realizes that if he is to effectively act for the peaceful preservation of humanity, now is the time.About the AuthorBert Nayfack has been involved in the mental health field for decades, working with the severely emotionally disturbed. He is presenting this work as part of an effort to integrate the ethics of psychiatry and transcendent spirituality into political action, if possible.

About the BookEverything Changed is a story about the wild, violent early days of southwest desert dope smuggling via the then innovative use of light aircraft. It depicts how huge profits were used to corrupt some cops, particularly local cops stuck in a dead-end job. The story also explores how the federal special agents of the then U.S. Customs Service worked clandestinely to disrupt and dismantle smuggling enterprises. The book is set in barren southern New Mexico right on the dangerous international border and it showcases how air smuggling and money transportation actually worked, how Mexican traffickers and their enforcers operated, and how a local family facing marriage problems could become unintended players and victims in the damage that narcotics trafficking always brings. This story is unique in that much of it is reality that has been gleaned from many different narcotics and dirty money and firearms trafficking cases that the author, a retired US Customs Special Agent, actually witnessed and investigated. The smuggling, trafficking and investigative techniques are genuine, and the story, although completely fiction, is realistic as it's built and compiled from the author's (and his colleagues') experiences and participation.About the AuthorKen Cates is the retired Special Agent in Charge, Department of Homeland Security-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, having served 34 years as a criminal investigator with ICE, U.S. Customs and ATF. His personal knowledge of firearms, narcotics and currency smuggling cases from Los Angeles to the Caribbean and up and down the U.S./Mexico borderhave made him a recognized expert in international cross-border contraband smuggling casework. Ken also served as a U.S. Army-Military Intelligence Specialist and as an OperationalLaw Enforcement/Border Ops Subject Matter Expert with a U.S. Army Special Missions Unit in the Global War on Terror. These days, he writes fiction, lives in the country outside of Dallas, with his Nurse Practitioner wife and his five daughters nearby. He also ranches, does specialty trial consulting, and assesses internal security matters for a variety of corporate clients.

About the Book44 Hours that Changed My Life explains what Marriage Encounter is, how the weekend is structured, and includes personal sharing from the actual weekends. The purpose is to illustrate how the weekend experience will teach a method of communication based upon feelings rather than thoughts and judgements. It includes rules for fighting and strives to help couples see themselves as individuals, their relationship as a couple in the modern world, and how through dialogue they can make their marriage stronger.About the AuthorRonald P. Snider, the author of this book has taken all materials from actual Marriage Encounter Experiences. Linda Snider, the contributing writer, shares her own love letters in the text. Ron and Linda are originally from New Jersey but have resided in Florida for the past 26 years. Ron wrote this book because of the impact the experience had on their lives. Ron and Linda are both graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where Ron studied Business Management and Linda Studied Elementary education. They have two children and five grandchildren.

About the BookLaunching a scientific research mission to Mars is no easy task, but in The Barsoom Expedition, it is made nearly impossible by a shady group of powerful people who want to win the race to Mars and lay claim to it and all its resources.Bribes, threats, whipping up a phony religious outcry, sabotage, and even more drastic actions are taken to prevent Barsoom Explorer from staffing her crew. Captain Ian McMichael and his friend and former crewmate, Alexi Gargorin, a nuclear engineer, are tapped to lead a brilliant group of people, who were gathered and trained in secret to prevent outside interference or influence.After the Explorer launches perfectly with its unique propulsion system, it suffers one problem after another, from a mischievous ferret on the loose to booby traps set by saboteurs currently on board. Gifted pilots and sisters, Miriam Steinmetz and Rachael Purlman prove indispensable as each crisis arises, as do the other members of the crew-those not attempting to destroy the mission, that is. Outer space must be navigated gingerly and that precariousness comes alive in vivid detail in this epic story of humanity working toward a goal in an unforgiving environment and with bad guys breathing down their neck.About the AuthorCharles Howerton has a PhD in computer science and, before retiring, spent the last fifteen years of his career teaching computer science and software engineering at the college level. He was first introduced to computers in June 1957 three days after he graduated from high school. His hobby, if you can call it that, is writing imaginative fiction. More stories, one of which is a sequel to The Barsoom Expedition are in the works. His family is made up of two sons, a daughter, stepdaughter, five grandchildren, and twin great-grandsons.

About the BookHeidi Jo is an epic poem about the Irish immigrant experience, centered upon its unforgettable titular character, a lass who brings "a touch of light" into the world "that ne'er so shined before." Within these pages Robert Shunk beautifully evokes the trials and tribulations, the heartache and the hope, of Heidi Jo's life and times.

About the Book"I had no choice. They were going to torture you the same way but worse." Owen's voice broke. "But not as worse as Ephraim, the screaming, the pleading, every time I tried to talk to him he gave no response, just gave me a blank stare. His skin was pale, his head was cold and clammy, hair was untamed and greasy, stubbles, and underweight. I secretly followed them to the woods. I hid behind a tree where I saw Ephraim pleading with father that he didn't want to keep doing this. Father slapped him across the face, blood splattered on the cold, damp ground. He grabbed hold of his chin and forcefully made him look into the eyes of a very angry and very abusive father. I couldn't hear what they were whispering, but in the end, Ephraim held his head down.Just think of it this way, Ephraim," laughed Father. "When I mean "we" succeed, our legacy will be known through every generation. I saw that Ephraim wanted to cry, but crying in front of Father would get us a bloody beatdown and no dinner. And I can tell Ephraim wants to eat. I heard Father telling Ephraim that once this is over, all four of us will be unstoppable!"About the AuthorSamantha R. Hume is twenty-four years old and lives with her parents in Amsterdam, New York. She is the youngest of seven children and has struggled with autism and learning disabilities all her life. However, she is determined not to let that bring her down. Just because she is different doesn't mean she cannot make something of herself. She wants to be a role model for all. Besides writing, she enjoys reading fantasy books.

About the BookJimmy sees a vessel he cannot explain hovering in a field. He returns to campus and, after some prodding, shares his experience with his friend Mark. Ten years later, Mark reenters Jim's life and turns it inside out with a discovery that radically alters the concepts of human existence.A thought-provoking and thrilling adventure, In-Between follows Jimmy as he and a network of like-minded people spread the word while trying to evade government detection and interference. The knowledge they share is mind-blowing and world-changing, so those in power want to control it so they can remain in power and at the head of the pack. The author hopes this book answers many readers' questions and sparks many new ones for them to ask.About the AuthorTom Ryscavage is a retired orthopedic surgeon.

Working Class Cats for Peace was inspired by Carolyn McCrady's stepchildren who loved to go to the beach. When they tried to bring the family cat along, he balked. Carolyn explained that he couldn't come because he didn't have a bathing suit.This book provides a simple but interesting way to talk about friendship and loyalty among children, and promote the idea that when we harm each other, we are harming ourselves.About the AuthorCarolyn McCrady is a retired high school English teacher and an activist from Gary, Indiana. She is an avid lover of cats, and has spent many years enjoying the company of these beautiful creatures; an avid lover of peace, she has also spent many years trying to convince the government that, as Marvin Gaye has advised, "War is not the answer."McCrady believes this story resonates with children as well as with adults.

About the BookEvery Rock Tells a Story is a series of books for young adults conceived by geologist Richard Kehmeier. The series' "raison d'etre" is to emphasize the types of knowledge geologists must have to understand the evolution of our physical planet. Rather than explaining science with confusing terms and unfathomable concepts, these books provide simple, understandable explanations of terms and concepts in a story form.Geology is often misunderstood because of the difficulty understanding subjects like geological time, rock names, mineral identification, and even faulting and volcanoes. Many people are exposed to geology in their own backyards every day and many more are introduced to it when they travel. It is the author's hope that this series of books will help answer many questions young people may have about geology, ignite their curiosity about our planet, and help them understand how they can have careers in this fascinating and dynamic field of science.About the AuthorRichard has worked in geology for more than fifty years and has practiced his branch of exploration geology in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Greenland. He has spent much of his career exploring remote places across the globe for sources of metals to support our economy. Richard has two college degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering and a Master of Science in Geology, both from Colorado School of Mines. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Andrea, and two naughty dogs. In addition to writing, he enjoys photography and cooking.Don Long, artist/illustrator for this book, brings fifty years of ongoing commercial art experience. He has taught and created multiple university-level classes for the subject areas of illustration, character design, anatomy, storyboard layout, and movie animation concepts. He has notable industry awards and has been the lead contributing illustrator on award-winning projects such as the National Autism Society teaching manual. He won first place at the International Expo, large animatronics character division. He has contributed as lead for character design, children's books, and graphic novel illustration. His documentary film art has won three Tele Awards. He holds a Master's of Illustration from Syracuse University. Don lives in Colorado with his wife, Ellen, and two cats. His passion is flyfishing, and he has traveled the world pursuing his flyfishing and his love of the outdoors.

About the BookPoems of Long Ago features poetry written by Roy H Stoller after returning from service in World War II. This unique collection of poetry will offer inspiration and entertainment to readers.About the AuthorRoy H Stoller is 101 years old with a master's degree in Counseling and a master's degree in School Psychology. He lives on 83 acres in the mountains of Colorado. He has been involved in Forest Service projects for over 40 years.

About the BookBrant Covington is coming out of a bad relationship and is a little gun shy about getting involved again. All of a sudden, his world gets turned upside down when he encounters his fantasy man, Noah. Then, out of nowhere, he meets John, who lives in a nice part of town and, as it turns out, is a movie star. Brant also rediscovers his hidden artistic talents. A painful turn of events concerning Brant's ex, Sam, leads Brant to "hide" at John's home, where the two gradually fall in love. There are a lot of Brants out there looking for their own Leading Man. Rest assured he's out there.About the AuthorRon Caldwell was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina where he attended UNC-Asheville, graduating in 1980 with a degree in history. Caldwell enjoys writing, music, history, reading, and spending time with his Jack Russell Terrier, Chip. This is his second book and first novel. His first book, Days and Nights in Parisienne Heights, came out several years ago.

As an educator at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), author Dr. Ben Robertson Jr. is appalled by the severe lack of information in books used in human behavior classes in the social environment, and it spurred him to write this fascinating book. A Psychosocial Analysis of Life in America for Afrikan Americans is designed to portray a truer picture of the challenges, shortcomings, and successes Afrikan Americans have encountered throughout their lives in America. It's both a historical account of what Afrikan Americans have gone through as well as thoughtful, pivotal instructions and suggestions directed toward the Afrikan American community with respect to making important improvements in the lives of its members. About the AuthorFor the past fifty-plus years, Dr. Ben "Menes" Robertson has been involved in activities centered around empowering members of urban Afrikan American communities; this includes his work in public and private schools, teaching at HBCUs, and assisting public officials to improve the life conditions and chances of success of every man, woman, and child living in those communities. Every article he has written, workbook he has developed, and program restructuring he has implemented has been designed to empower the urban Afrikan American community to do what it can do for themselves as residents as well as through coordinated efforts towards improvements with other concerned persons.

A town is in grave danger from unprovoked attacks. A young woman named Dementia arrives and offers to join a band of others who are seeking to end the terror. As they set out on their quest, the mystery unfolds and clues to the source of the attacks are revealed. Full of unique, quirky characters and fantasy charm, The Horrors of Alchemy shares a story of adventure, mystery, and friendship.About the AuthorBrittany McDonald works as a tattoo artist and also does character illustration on the side. She holds a bachelor's degree in illustration and often homebrews content for Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. She also enjoys reading, gaming, and listening to music.

Forever Always and More: The End of a Love Story captures the author's life with her late husband Chrisin chronological order from their first meeting to his death. Sue and Chris' life together is told through aseries of poems, authored by Chris, and the author's reflections.As a book of hope, the author is faced with a choice: wallow in grief or decide to move forwardalone. The author hopes readers can find comfort and explore their many choices to reshape their futures using her reflections as a guide.About the AuthorSue Kitzmiller is a mother of four children and a grandmother of eleven children. She is a retiredregistered nurse, which played a large role in managing her family's health and the many medical crisesexperienced by her husband.Sue is an active member of her church and in senior activities. Her hobbies include going to thetheater, watching movies, attending family gatherings, and playing Scrabble on the computer. Sue enjoystrivial knowledge, activities her grandchildren are involved with, and listening to almost all types of music.

About the BookRelentless Hearts in Progress: A Spiritual Journey walks the reader through how the choices they make eventually build their character and their faith. In today's world where everything feels divisive and hostile, Relentless Hearts in Progress argues for acceptance, tolerance, empathy, and a deep love for others. No one is perfect; even the holiest among us contains flaws. Our only salvation is to love our neighbor as ourselves.About the AuthorRev. Robert Alonso Sosa, Ph.D. is an ordained Orthodox priest who is involved with counseling youth groups, those struggling with addictions, the incarcerated, and the homeless. Rev. Sosa began his career studying medicine and dentistry. After 26 years of practice, he attended seminary college where he earned his Licentiate in Sacred Theology and a Master's in Christian Counseling. He studied for his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Neuropsychology & Neurophysiology. He also became Board-Certified and a Diplómate with the American College of Addictionology & Compulsive Disorders.

About the BookImmigrant Soldier is the story of one immigrant's struggle from undergoing Soviet bombings in Tallinn, Estonia, to the devastation of the Dresden, Germany bombing in 1944 by the Allies. Then the uncertain years of living in a displaced persons camp after World War II in Germany. Born in Tartu, Estonia at the start of World War II in 1937, Raunam describes the struggle to understand the reason for all the random death and the fear of the unknown and for losing everything, almost.He finds a new life in America and military service as well as new meaning in friends, love, fun, and the sheer joy of working for a country that he chose. He enlists as a private in the National Guard at age seventeen, then serves in combat, is decorated with a Silver Star and retires as a lieutenant colonel, aide de camp to General of the Army Omar N Bradley.His lifelong desire to find his family takes on a new meaning with the fall of the Iron Curtain. The odyssey takes six trips to Germany, Estonia, and Russia to locate family members who did not know the status of each other's survival after World War II. He discovers the feeling of unbelievable joy to find out that one has a brother and sister and the celebration of finding each other.About the AuthorGeorge J Raunam lives in Texas. He has five children, fifteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He sees his family frequently and has hosted European family members in California and Texas to share their love for America. This is his first book about how to find lost family members and the Immigrant Spirit.

About the BookBeing Delivered through Hard Times is a story of exalted faith told from the alternating perspectives oftwo incredible survivors. Once strangers, Cheryl Ward-Kaiser and Guy Gray came to see how perfectlytheir life stories complete the other. An adoptee and a mother who placed her son for adoption discovereach other as the unexpected answer to their prayers, a clue into the mindset of the person they questfor, and the hope for reunification. Cheryl and Guy recount the experiences, and trauma, of their livesthat simultaneously challenged and reinforced their faith more than any would think possible.I was honored with the privilege of reading their story and soon realized their genius in two parts-first, lives as implausibly challenging as theirs have been, and the courage needed to survive them, could onlyact as a beacon of inspiration to others. And second, that faith tested as often as theirs has been, and asinexplicably carried through to the radical healing of everyone touched by these wonderful humanbeings, could only have one explanation-clearly, God has a plan for them. In their own words, Cheryland Guy guide us by the hand through the most heart-wrenching moments of their lives, just to prove tous that their faith is what pulled them through. This story is an absolute must-read and will definitivelyrestore the faith of all who read it and change our lives for Good.Thank you, Guy and Cheryl, for your passion and refusal to let pain and suffering go unanswered by faithand love.God bless you, Nicholas Orrick

About the AuthorWhen I was in my forties, I thought it would be nice to write a children's book. I never pursued it though because I was married, raising my son and daughter, working, and involved in volunteer work. Things changed in 2021 when my husband passed away suddenly. One day while shopping I purchased this doorstopper and after 2 months of looking at him on the floor in front of the door, I decided I didn't want him there anymore. I posted him on Instagram doing funny things. Shortly afterward, three of my followers messaged me and said I should write a book. With no distractions and a lot of time on my hands I wrote my story. I was finally writing thirty years later...I hope you, your child, or grandchildren will enjoy my book.

About the BookShepsu Aba King is a 14 year old aspiring astrophysicist who is thrown into a battle for the balance of the world. What?!When most people wake up on their birthday, it's usually to warm wishes, maybe a nice breakfast, but not Shepsu. After learning that he is the lost son of the pharaoh of Kemet. Now, a child pacifist must hone his skills and right the wrongs of his father's past. Accompanied by the goddess, Hator, and his best friend, Skylar, this is sure to be one crazy campfire story.As above, so below.

About the BookThe Velvet Glove of Leadership in the 2020s: Leadership Principles That Don't Change in a Changing World is a handy reference for many of the key "arts" and "sciences" of leadership. The pace of change may be faster than ever and the challenges of a post pandemic world difficult to navigate, but there are principals that remain relevant to good leadership. Topics like communication and listening may be even more important in a world of Zoom meetings with fewer face to face opportunities to build relationships with senior leaders and subordinates alike. Even those with a long history in leadership will find useful information about the situations emerging leaders encounter on a daily basis.About the AuthorDennis E. Smith has held a variety of leadership positions including a regional construction company with 85 employees, a nuclear capable field artillery battalion of 500 soldiers, and as a national director of facilities in a Fortune 500 company for over 100 hospitals nationwide. Smith also worked as an adjunct professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas.

About the BookJames B. Dreme shares his experiences both in the Navy and serving full-time for voluntary missions for the LDS church. With this knowledge and occurrences, Dreme has many skills and messages to share with others that he has learned in his journey!About the AuthorJames B. Dreme spent four years as a sailor during the Vietnam War, then served two years doing voluntary missions for the LDS church. Graduating from Mesa Community College and Arizona State University, Dreme has a teaching degree and certificate. After teaching and working as a drilling reservist, he retired but continued tutoring before retiring completely.

About the BookThe 1960s and 1970s were relaxed decades.In California, it was no different. But underneath the surface of trusting individuals and peace lay an era of crime-brutal crime. In Over the Bluffs, Lori Parker details the events of two young victims to such crime-and the results of what came after.

About the BookThis book describes the ups and downs of a surgeon's experience with cancer, a gifted surgeon dedicated to improving people's lives. This story will be helpful to any person dealing with cancer and its treatment. Paul W. Gidley, MD Professor, Otology-Neurotology Department of Head and Neck Surgery UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Author of Temporal Bone Cancer ...an inspiring personal chronicle recounting the cancer journeys of an extraordinary plastic surgeon, Dr. Ernest Cronin, and his wife, Candy, as they battled the "Fiend" in a courageous and determined fashion with unwavering faith and tremendous family support. - Donald R. Collins, Jr., MD, FACS Plastic Surgeon, Clinical Assistant Professor Weill Cornell Medical College.Dr. Cronin chronicles the personal journey that he has taken... he demonstrates that victory over cancer is not ringing a bell, but continuing to live a fulfilling life. - Dr. Terence Holmes, Medical Internist.Dr. Ernest Cronin...truly has shown that you can have a meaningful life while living with cancer. - Jenny Morrow FNP-C Oncology Nurse Practitioner...an easy-to-read yet very detailed account of a successful plastic surgeon ...and his personal journey against cancer. Dr. Ernest Cronin expresses the human condition well in his descriptions of how he went about tolerating therapy...for other cancer patients who wish to obtain a perspective of how life is while in the midst of the treatment process. - Devish Pandya M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Weill Cornell Medical College, Medical Oncologist, Oncology Consultants... an excellent portrayal of the journey it took to build a beautiful Camjelot-coupled with an intense battle against a formidable fiend that all feat, cancer. - John Anderson, M.D. Ophthalmologist...a window into the life and battles of an outstanding plastic surgeon and his family. It is extremely well written and gives the reader a glimpse of how faith, family, and passion can help heal in times of illness and need... a journey both motivating and inspiring. - George Golod, M.D. University of Texas Physicians.

The once bright, happy, fun-loving Sky has shut herself off emotionally after suffering a profound heartbreak at the hands of a thoughtless werewolf.Her best friends think attending the 500th birthday party of Vampire Prince Justin will free her from her shell, restoring her to the friend they know and love, but it does more than that.The special weekend opens up a world and possibilities to Sky that she thought were no longer possible, and she soon sees her new future in the heavenly eyes of the Prince Justin. But there are sinister forces within and without the castle working against the couple. An old promise to a wicked vampire and an obsessed young woman who refused to see reason could destroy any chance Justin and Sky have of a happy life together. Mending a Shattered Heart is their story told against a lush backdrop of luxury, danger, and romance.About the AuthorChristy Cisson enjoys horseback riding, working on cars, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and traveling.