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By his senior year at Prairie du Chien High School, Scooter Larioux is a famous football star. It seems that he will fulfill his destiny to play pro ball, marry his high school sweetheart, and live the American Dream. But it doesn't work out that way.Twenty years later, Cyrus Jackson is a young lawyer who has lost his first trial. Out of desperation, he takes on a pro bono case arguing for a new trial for his client, Scooter's ex-girlfriend, Diana Dillinger. Diana has been caught up in the FBI's investigation into a drug conspiracy involving a notorious motorcycle gang, the Hounds of Hell. Diana is tried and convicted along with several members of The Hounds-and Scooter is behind it all.

Kate Baker is Distrustful of Men, and for Good Reason. As the formidable CEO of Baker Jets, she's attained incredible success, yet never received the credit she deserved from her competitors in a male dominated industry-even after she sold the business for millions.Kate is determined not to let that stand in the way of her new venture. A passionate advocate for underserved female entrepreneurs, Kate negotiates her consulting services in exchange for research into biased lending practices at North American Bank, where the handsome and flirtatious CEO, Curtis Michaels, runs the show. However, she finds herself in a precarious situation when Michaels becomes interested in more than just her professional expertise-a lot more.Kate can think of dozens of reasons why having a romantic relationship with the CEO is a bad idea, yet their attraction to one another is intense, raw, passionate, and undeniable. As obstacles surface to threaten their connection and her professional aspirations teeter on the brink of peril, she's left to wonder whether love is worth the risk.If You Find Me Worthy is about letting go of the past, second chances at love, and the quest of a remarkable woman.

The year is 1969 and the American War in Vietnam has unleased it's horrors on the world. A French family is massacred in the Vietnamese jungle, and a treasure of unbelievable monetary and spiritual value vanishes.Soon after, the impact of the events in Vietnam are felt on the other side of the globe when a thief, an adulteress, a kidnapper, and a murderer find themselves on a collision course. The point of impact is Cape Cod, the Outer Cape of Edward Hopper, Eugene O'Neil, and Norman Mailer, where a tragedy framed in "Cape light" plays out on the wind-swept beaches.

Maybe you've heard of arthritis, gingivitis, or elephantiasis, but I'd bet you've never heard of OPPOSITITIS.In OPPOSITITIS: A Ridiculous Family Love Story, one dad does things very differently from other parents; he does everything opposite. He serves breakfast for dinner every night, wears tuxedos in the pool, and calls pets with a banana phone-until his daughter gets to know someone special who changes things for their family.

In Words That Echo, a new collection by Michael Haimes, each handwritten poem was intended to be meditated upon and pondered. Whether the reader agrees wholeheartedly or disagrees with them, this work is dedicated to helping to bring newfound perspectives to grow from old ways of thinking-perspectives that may confirm beliefs, add to them, or change them entirely. These poems contain wisdom to take a hold of in an increasingly demanding, fast-paced world. So put down the fast food that has been poisoning you for the past ten years and dare to take a hold of something more.

What happens when a devoted Evangelical Christian-an ordained pastor, seminary professor, and Christian radio talk show host-begins to doubt his beliefs? ¿Psychologist Cedric Johnson found out when he asked the wrong questions of the Evangelical hierarchy and suffered a backlash that included rejection, marginalization, and exile. He sought a direct experience of the Divine. Instead, he got a directive: Conform or get out. Turning to the "eye of the heart," Cedric opened himself to the Divine spark within and never looked back. Engaging in silent contemplation and dreamwork, immersing himself in music and nature, surrendering control, and resting in not knowing, he discovered a heart-based spirituality based on universal truths (love, oneness) and faith instead of dogma and division. In his memoir, Cedric Johnson offers himself as living proof that we can lose our religion without losing our faith. As he aligned with the unifying Presence, he recovered from toxic religion and returned home to a life of meaning and purpose. And so can you.

Parrot Sanctuary is the story of kidnapping, parrot trafficking, cocaine trafficking, and murder-and the rescue of the wild-caught parrots transported in burlap sacks, crates, and tiny cages from Honduras through Mexico to north Georgia.In the course of events the reader meets Scarlet macaws, Hyacinth macaws, Blue and Gold macaws, an Indigo macaw, and a Yellow-headed amazon, all highly intelligent, all in need of sanctuary at Zoo Arroyo.

Before Instagram or TikTok or Twitter, Brad Johns was one of the most famous hair colorists in the world with an opulent salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. His clientele was a veritable "who's who" of fabulous females, from beauty editors and celebrities to socialites and CEOs. Known for his buttery blondes and a groundbreaking technique called "chunking" that he created for model Christy Turlington, the poor kid from the projects in Pittsburgh was living the American Dream.As sparkling as his success was, Johns was also struggling with crippling depression and suicidal ideation that had begun in childhood. Growing up, music and his grandmother's unconditional love had sustained him. Later he used drugs to keep the demons at bay. Then came an astonishing revelation that sparked a spiritual journey from darkness into light.

In A Collection of Limericks, poet Jose Guevara Hernandez expands the boundaries of the limerick. Usually humorous, brief, and punchy, you wouldn't really expect one to be used to describe a sunset in Madrid or the views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower. After all, how much can you really say in five lines? And yet, five lines at a time, this collection of poems speaks volumes. Turn its pages and find yourself transported to winding streets, flea markets, museums, and stunning overlooks. Who knows what treasures you'll find between the lines?

In Mimi Gets a Tooth Filling, Mama, Mimi, and Baby-Sis go to the annual county fair. Mimi can't wait to play games, eat delicious food, and ride the Ferris wheel and teacups. At the end of the day's adventure, Mimi enjoys a tasty treat from the food stand vendors. But when she bites into a candy apple, she feels a sharp pain inside her tooth.Mama takes Mimi on a trip to see Dr. Jason, the town's pediatric dentist. What will Dr. Jason find when he checks Mimi's teeth? Will he find the cause of her pain and help her find relief?

Five years ago, thirteen-year-old Bart attended a Japanese public school with a female friend he's now keen to avoid. He wonders why he isn't in the advanced Japanese class in his new international school in the same city, Kyoto, and if it has to do with his headmaster, a mercurial Englishman who lost his right eye playing rugby.As winter gives way to spring, Bart and his younger brother, Quinn, enroll in judo. Summer finds them jogging barefoot to Nanzenji Temple in preparation for the citywide judo tournament, and climbing Mount Fuji, coated in volcanic ash.Readers will enjoy these adventures and many more in My Japanese Sabbatical, a debut memoir by Oregon author, Bart Aikens.

Yesterday's Voices: The 12 Universal Laws is the third book in the series of Yesterday's Voices inspirational anthologies.These selections of verse and prose from historical sources refer to and exemplify the timeless and immutable laws that govern the universe and our human experience. Literature over the ages has described these laws with a variety of terms, including "The Twelve Spiritual Laws," "Laws of Nature," and "Universal Principles," to name a few. They have also been represented as timeless truths and guidelines for living.Whether expressed in the writings of world religions, ancient and modern philosophy, spirituality, or the classic literature of the ancient world, these timeless principles continue to supply wisdom and guidance for our current times. Yesterday's Voices: The 12 Universal Laws discusses the value of embracing these laws and principles on life's journey.

Ochenta Poemas como Espadas envueltas en Meteoros es un libro de protests social. Los ochenta poemas confrontan entre otros asuntos, el statuos quo de hoy en dia, las guerras, los ninos de nadie, el abuso del Poder Politico. El libro esta dividido en tres partes o categories. El Ofertorio, la Consagracion y, la Comunion. En las tres partes los poemas estan dedicados a la sangre derramada. A las victimas y en contra de los despots, incluyendo los abusos comentidos contra el planeta Tierra. Los ochenta poemas son un reto al lector porque son poemas que tienen como meta hacer un llamado de conciencia.

Ten-year-old Jenna MacKenzie is having an ordinary summer - reading books and cooking up treats with her friend Anna-until the school burns down and a mysterious stranger moves in next door. Jenna is convinced that Mr. Stoker (just like Dracula!) is up to no good, and she is determined to prove it-even if it means defying her parents and dragging Anna along with her-against Anna's will!

When Dr. Savanna Jamison, behavioral neuropsychologist, Public Defender expert witness, and unintentional sleuth, uses the insanity plea to help save a death row-bound, brain-damaged, killer, Savanna is also as good as dead. She's targeted by the Mafioso drug-lord father of the victim, a socialite, who, along with her sorority sisters nationwide, has been playing a deadly new game, Catch 'n Release. But the fish they're catching don't live in water. And they aren't fish. They're men the girls pick up in sleazy bars.Savanna has interfered with the Mafia's wagering on the game, where millions of dollars are at stake. And she's interfered with the unscrupulous new D.A.'s election-year vow to "see some killer hang." The killer he's targeted is Savanna's brain-damaged defendant, and many people want Savanna dead for trying to get this killer off the hook. But this is not the worst of her nightmares...

For the past 50 years and continuing, the middle-class community of University City, MO has been a state-wide leader in successfully preserving all its neighborhoods, which at the same time have been enjoying substantial increases in home real estate values. The community of University City is broadly defined to include much more than just the Census population. It includes property owners, businesses, educational, commercial, governmental, local religious, neighborhood groups, and nearby institutions such as Universities and major employers which influence the quality of urban living. From 1963 to 2014, this community has enabled thousands of white and black middle-class neighboring families to enjoy tens of thousands and some hundreds of thousands of dollars increases in their home values, according to the Census. This book is historically documented with 90 photos, US Census data, and references to newspapers, books, and magazines.

This is the true story of Rinkie, the traveling cat, who lives in Or A Gun, but visits the faraway lands of Germa Knee, Bug Area, Swee Den, and Catuania. with his Mom. Along the way, Rinkie shares opinions about foreign customs, new friends and relays many adventures.

Psychotherapist and dream analyst Dr. Laura Christopher has helped many clients work through crises by helping them understand their dreams. But when Janet Stewart rushes up the steps to her small office, seeking Laura's advice about the meaning of a persistent nightmare, Laura's quiet life in a sleepy Northern California town is upended. As a friendship grows between the two women, Laura struggles with a forbidden attraction, and when Janet is accused of killing her husband, the dream analyst must find a way to reconcile her personal and professional life - and find happiness with the man she loves. The Dream Analyst and the Teacher is the first in "The Dream Analyst Novels" featuring Dr. Laura Christopher.

Power Heroes and Teacup Trudy's Super Kids Power Heroes! Creative and Fun! Trace your letters and color the images with Teacup Trudy. This activity book is a follow up to our "Classic Edition" of Teacup Trudy's first story book. Trudy has a special crayon that can bring lost forest friends alive by writing a letter on to a tea cup.

Secreted within these covers is the story of a primeval mountain meadow and the life histories of its creatures-from earthworms tending the soil to bugs that can skate the lake, shrews that can sit on the water of the stream as it flows downhill, bats patrolling the night skies, ravens trying to outsmart one another, and the chorus of wolves as they hunt deer and elk. This book is but an infinitesimal glimpse of the beauty and wonder of Nature that is irretrievably slipping away in our increasingly competitive race to commercialize the world. In the meadow, however, we can feel our spiritual roots and momentarily reconnect with the eternal cycle of life of which we are an inseparable part.

Caught between Western and Middle Eastern cultures, Valentina never fathomed the danger of marrying Ibrahim, a powerful and charismatic native of Dubai. But when she learns of the sudden death of their young son, she embarks on a desperate and dangerous journey to uncover the truth. Ominous revelations plague her as she hunts and is hunted across the Arabian Desert and through the heart of Paris. In her fight to survive and possibly save her son, she turns to an old love for help and lands in a quagmire of betrayal that tests her courage and integrity. Will Valentina's resourcefulness and grit lead to her son's survival? Through the microcosm of a family, The Sacrificial Son portrays the mistrust between Middle Eastern and Western cultures and the treachery it can engender.

Wood warblers are among the most sought-after of the spring migrants. The small, colorful birds provide motivation for thousands of birders from throughout the world to travel to locations both popular and obscure. 52 Small Birds describes the eight year quest of a bird artist to photograph and paint the 52 breeding warblers of the United States. Comfortably retired and enjoying his passion as an artist, the author was in his 60s when he discovered the joys and challenges of birding. His desire-perhaps more rightly described as a fixation-to document warblers led to 11 trips to eight different states, which are described in narration, journal sketches, photographs, and paintings. This narrative relates how the process of searching for, photographing, and painting birds both enhanced and deepened the author's connection to the natural world.

The old man comes out of nowhere and disappears into thin air. Yes, it's 1969 and strange things are happening, but Mick's not on Acid. Wanda says he's an angel but why would an angel appear to a burned out detective in a dying lumber port? Unable to follow his heritage, Mick has been drifting into trouble. But the old man's cryptic words have him seeing through new eyes; and he sees who his angel really is. As he tries to be worthy by getting his life under control, events around him spin out of control. The town reels from a coldblooded murder...another... and another. Mick doggedly pursues the few clues he has; but it takes a showdown with a ruthless killer to realize the sordid and terrible truth. Will he live long enough to reveal it?

The Dream Analyst and the Preacher is the second in a series called "Dream Analyst Novels." It is a continuation of The Dream Analyst and the Teacher, which tells the background story about the main character of all of the novels, psychotherapist and dream analyst, Dr. Laura Christopher. In The Dream Analyst and the Preacher, Laura is writing a book about the metaphysical meanings of the parables from the Bible. She wants to compare them with the traditional interpretations. Seeing in the newspaper that a preacher will be doing a series of talks about the parables, she goes to his church. Her life is drawn into that of the preacher, his wife and others, as dreams and parables are interpreted. All of the dreams in these novels are real, and they are authentically interpreted in relationship to the characters in the story. You can learn the importance of dreams, and how to interpret your own personal dreams, while enjoying the romance, drama, mystery, humor and insight in the "Dream Analyst Novels".

Jenna and Anna begin the school year with a new set of adventures: Their favorite teacher has come back with a new name and a mysterious husband and Anna's grandmother-with Jenna and Anna's help, of course-reconnects with a visitor from the past. Follow Jenna and Anna as they discover the surprises held by the old schoolyard, create delicious Halloween treats, and discover the secret of the skull in the school.