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Casey the Turtle lives near a creek. He has lots of friends, but most of them are not perfect. Casey has a hard time hearing, and Benjamin Bunny can't see clearly. Flick the Woodpecker has a crooked beak, and so he is hard to understand at times. Casey, Benjamin, Flick, and the rest of their friends join together to create the Friends Club, which is devoted to helping one another in times of need. Shelley the Turtle is the prettiest animal by the creek, and she knows it! She is cruel to all the other animals that are not perfect, like she thinks she is. One day, Shelley is trapped by ivy in the creek and rolls over, needing help. Will the Friends Club be able to help Shelley in her time of need? You'll have to read to find out!

In Presumed Guilty: Facing Life Plus Eighty Years, author Robert I. Anderson Jr. shares with readers his unforgettable tale of navigating our nation's justice system. A man of faith, Anderson describes to readers what it was like to learn to lean on God during great hardships and unfortunate circumstances-because He will deliver. This is a story of how a hard-working American citizen-with no criminal record-can be caught up in the maze and never-ending tunnels of the American law. Charged with multiple felony charges that carried with them a life plus an eighty-year sentence, Anderson was-and is-not the person the media and the prosecution portrayed him to be. Unbelievable in it's impossibility, Presumed Guilty tells us just how a law-abiding citizen can suffer great consequences simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Anderson had to fight to prove his innocence-and fight for his life. Through it all, however, God was there. Anderson's faith in God brought deliverance and freedom-and it cleared his name.

The Mermaid of Hilton Head is at it again in The Mermaid of Hilton Head: A Christmas Coral, and this time, she has a famous, jolly man along for the ride! The mermaid is swimming along one day when she notices that the coral on the ocean floor is turning white. She sets off to investigate what could be causing this, as she wants to save the coral (and the ocean!). She finds the solution with a surprising person: Santa Claus! Together, they are determined to solve the problem and get the oceans back to their healthy, normal selves. Will Santa and the Mermaid of Hilton Head be able to figure out what's going on with the coral? You'll have to read to find out!

The Mermaid of Charleston didn't always live in the Low Country; she used to travel up and down the East Coast with her mermaid pod. When passing by all of Charleston's beautiful beaches, she often noticed that the sea turtles seem stressed. The mermaid set out to investigate the problem and find a solution to save the turtles! After discovering a simple solution to the turtles' problem, the Mermaid of Charleston dedicates her life to making sure the sea turtles are safe and happy. The Mermaid of Charleston takes children on an aquatic adventure while teaching them about nature conservation. Kids will love getting to know the Mermaid of Charleston-and they'll be thrilled to know that a simple action can help save the sea turtles.

Kids, meet Pawl-the best police dog around! He'll give you a top notch tour of the Woofington Police Department, and also introduce you to a few of his important coworkers along the way. You'll get to know Sergeant Al, Chief Pellie, and Clawse the cat, who can be a real villain sometimes! Every day, Pawl and his friends down at the station embark on adventures where they solve crimes, catch bad guys, and teach people important, everyday life lessons. Parents and teachers, Pawl the Police Dog is perfect for readers ages kindergarten through fourth grade, and for both girls and boys alike. Respect for the police, and learning to trust in them, starts at a very young age. This book presents a great opportunity for children to see police officers in a positive light. It also teaches essential aspects of leadership, compassion, and loyalty, and allows children to feel excited at the prospect of learning more about police offers and their job duties.

Take everything you know about the world. Now turn it upside down. Welcome to Harshtown, United States, Inc., where everyone thinks life is swell, and society is a utopian paradise-a world where people are run over and punished for it; where opposing junior football teams beat each other up in a bid to win; where policemen arrest innocent men-where saints are sinners and sinners are saints. Set in this dystopian reality, readers are presented with the interlinking stories of some of Harshtown's key players, which deftly paints a portrait of a society in ruin-a society that isn't too far off from our own. Many of Harshtown's citizens want to help, while others want to remain neutral-and others believe every moment is an opportunity for exploitation. A story within several stories, readers are able to look through a fictional lens to discover and explore many of the current issues and controversies we face today. And You Thought Your World Was Harsh is a satire on the nature of our current society-and the potential absolute devastation we're capable of creating for ourselves if no one takes a stand and figures out a better way.

This book is an anthology about people and a place. The people are the patriotic volunteers at the Naval and Maritime Museum on the shores of the Cooper River at Patriots Point in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. It is also the place. These are true stories of this place and of these people at that place. These people are significant and unique because they have temporarily set aside their normal day-to-day tasks of maintaining a business, a job, a household, a livelihood, a hobby, or retirement-earned leisure hours to devote their time, experience, and their personal memories to a calling. Their individual calling is to inject their personal character, memories, and personality into a dialogue with other people who are the visitors to this unique place, allowing these visitors to garner a much more meaningful experience during their short visit here. Their presence and dialogue, while in contact with visitors, tends to bring two historically significant steel warships and a static display of a recreated United States military facility ( a Vietnam War era fire support base) from a long ago war into becoming more than inert displays; instead, they become living symbols, or living memorials to generations of Americans. They become alive. These stories are from the hearts, minds, and memories of Patriots Point Volunteers. These volunteers come from every walk of life. Most, not all are military veterans from all branches of our armed forces. Sone are not military veterans; however, similar in personality, they are patriotic in their endeavor to present the stories of these artifacts and the people who walked in the shadows of history as they served their nation in war and the unsteady peace between those wars. Many of these veterans and some of our visitors have served aboard these two magnificent ships berthed here. Their stories are captivating in scope, riveting in time. Many more of those veterans are Vietnam era and Vietnam War survivors greeting each other with the iconic and meaningful phrase, "Welcome Home."As you turn the pages you will meet some of these volunteers relating their personal stories of service, sacrifice, and loyalty to the nation they served and their fellow man. Some stories are humorous, some sad, some spellbinding. All are true. They also relate why they are a volunteer at this historic place-Patriots Point. If you have not visited Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, or even if you have, feel it through the eyes and words of our Band of Volunteers. Now hear this!

Habits and patterns develop throughout a persons' life, often unconsciously. In The Iridescent Truth, author Temeka Thomas aims to empower women to break free from destructive patterns of the past, take control of their life, and live fabulously. She believes God creates every being for a purpose, and it is her mission to help women remove the obstacles that have prevented them from achieving their own unique purpose and reframe their future. Thomas says, "As a shy little girl, I would never have imagined that a career in motivational speaking and writing would be in my future, yet I am on this journey continuing to discover my higher purpose." She encourages readers to seize the opportunity to reclaim their life as she did. "My biggest fears were holding my dreams hostage until I defiantly changed direction and reconstructed my life," she says. "By putting my life's failures and successes on display, I hope to inspire others." The Iridescent Truth is available for purchase online at Amazon.

Have you experienced a defining moment when you realized you had to lose weight? Do you wish someone could warn you of the pitfalls and provide you with a little guidance before you begin your weight-loss journey? The Day My Shorts Fit My Dad aims to do just that: be an encouraging guide for you before, during, and after your weight-loss adventure. The author shares her own experiences losing 100 pounds-the good and the bad. Among other things, by reading this book, you'll learn: - The secret to making difficult decisions - How to determine the right time to jump in and alter your lifestyle - How to keep trudging onward (even when you hit the dreaded plateau) - That you can successfully reach your weight-loss goals - And much more! This isn't some skinny-chick diet book, and it's not a bogus theory of how to drop some pounds. This is the real story of one woman's journey to lose weight, without surgery or gimmicks. It's the ass-busting, chocolate-craving, exercise-loving/hating adventure the author experienced to discover a new her-for you to use as a helping hand and a source of inspiration while walking your own path.

We all know that time is of the essence these days, especially when it comes to the amount of time parents are able to spend with their children. Finding opportunities to teach valuable life lessons that simultaneously incorporate fun are few and far in between. Introducing Beebo is the perfect resource for families to learn how to fully utilize the time spent together by teaching their children active skills and life lessons, such as problem solving, responsibility, imagination, cooperation, sharing, and friendship. Introducing Beebo also touches on perhaps one of the most important life lessons of all-learning to believe in oneself. In today's world, many children do not have the adequate coping skills to allow for a more productive and progressive mindset, a limitation that prevents them from achieving overall success. To instill this concept in children is utterly essential, and using this book as a resource does just that. With the help of Introducing Beebo, parents will begin to see their child's quality of life improving, and a foundation created-a foundation of stability, hope, order, and solutions-which leads to greater success and a brighter future.

Terrance Hunter was born a poor African American, fathered by an individual he still does not know. Terrance grew up as an angry, bitter and resentful child with a poor self-image. He moved out of his home to live by himself at age 15. Years later, Terrance took the life of a close friend, was convicted of second-degree murder and received a 17 years to life prison sentence.Terrance believes God brought Bruce Hodgin and his family into his life. The experience of this loving family relationship gradually transformed Terrance from an angry, bitter man to a different kind of person. Soon after, Terrance experienced a strong "Spiritual Awakening" to the presence of God's grace, mercy and blessings. The anger, resentment and darkness within him began to disappear. His viewpoint concerning his incarceration shifted to one of acceptance, and simultaneously from a spiritual and mental perspective, he became totally free.Terrance's life today is about being given the unmerited, undeserved, and unearned gift, of a second chance. For the rest of his life, he has chosen to serve God and strive to be the man that God intended him to be. He hopes to especially help the youth of today, so they don't become the prisoners of tomorrow. He encourages fathers to show up and be present in their children's lives. He is an advocate of non-violence and committed to convincing youth and adults that violence is never the solution. This true story is a must read for anyone who believes in the miracle of transformation through love and faith.- F. David Rollo M.D., PhD., from the Introduction

Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Pottawattamie Squirrel Cage Jail is a National Register of Historic Places landmark. Erected in 1885, it is one of only three rotary jails still in existence today. In Squirrel Cage Jail, author S. M. Senden relates the history of the iconic Squirrel Cage jail, from its construction and operation to its closing in 1969 and subsequent purchase by the Council Bluffs park board for preservation in 1971. According to Senden, preservation wasn't easy and was ultimately buoyed by a fundraising effort led by the local historical society. Senden also highlights local criminals as well as some of the jail's more infamous prisoners and shares local folklore relating to the jail's reputation for being haunted. She says, "I hope readers will be spellbound by one of the most fascinating and haunting places in Iowa." Squirrel Cage Jail is available for purchase online at Amazon.

This is a story about second chances, forgiveness, and unconditional love. Two women learn that the past doesn't define the future, and no matter how difficult life may get, with prayer, praise, and perseverance one can make it through anything. Alani Lovette is a fun, high-spirited woman, but a near-death experience leads her to join the military in hopes of a better future. While wearing combat boots and fatigues she also finds love in the arms of Master Sergeant Brexton Nyles. But through all his lies, deceit, and heartache, Alani learns to lean on her Christian faith values to bring her through a war within her own soul. In the midst of a war zone, Symone Lockett believes God has finally sent her the soulmate she's always yearned for. Darius Jackson is a divorced man with a lot of baggage. Their bond is supposed to be everlasting, but when it turns to turmoil, violence, and pain, Symone knows it's time to leave. Through trials and tears, she learns to trust and depend on God like never before.

FREE INDEED is the true story of a woman who for years struggled with a secret pornography addiction. After she was exposed to pornographic material at a young age, curiosity quickly turned into addiction. In a vein similar to Stormie Omartian, Veronica Smith reveals the ins and outs of her pornography addiction: from living in constant fear that her secret would be revealed to believing that pornography was the only way she could be herself. Then she uncovers the rocky road she followed to get the help and guidance she needed to break from the shackles of addiction. FREE INDEED is a candid and compassionate look at the depths pornography addiction can reach-in an addict's own words. There is an escape from addiction; there are paths other than that of destruction and pornography. Veronica knows this, as she's lived it. Read her story, and realize that help-if you need it-is there.

Based on horrific crime in small town in Southwest Georgia. Our victim a young, 30 year old lady, well educated, instructor at high school and community college. Winner of beauty contests. Eleven years were consumed looking for her without a word. Then some one came forth on her location and gradually the entire story saw the light. Likely the most publicized and discussed event of the last 50 years.

"Patrick's novel Checkmate is a well-researched and carefully crafted, thought provoking international terrorism thriller and a compelling read."-Elgon William, Author of Fried Windows: In a Light Wine Sauce Julie Folk, Jewels to her friends, has a problem. As a newly hired computer systems analyst at a brand new government agency, she and her team have little or no support in their efforts to determine who is attacking America's missile defense systems. In a race against time to determine whether it's the Iranians out for some payback or the Chinese making a power play, Jewels must convince America's powerful national intelligence leadership that the threat against America is both real...and imminent.

Here are the continuing adventures of amber and George. Come join them as they explore and meet many new friends on the way....Come explore unfamiliar places and things and many new cultures with George and amber, being a good friend and helping others on their adventure on the way.Follow your dream and soar like amber and George.

George is the smallest bear in his village andthe bullies liked to pick on him and makehim cry .But he finds the courage to tell hisparent's about it and tells them about his dreamsand wanting to see the world. George leaves hisvillage with his families permission and love.George goes out into the world and meets newfriends and has amazing adventures. Learningto trust and believe in himself and learns to lovehimself and learns how to be a good friend andhow to be the best bear he can be. Come join himas he discovers new cultures and new friends andamazing adventures. See how he grows and gainsconfidence and strength as he overcomes bullyingand becoming the strong bear he is.

Art journals are a great way to express yourself; whether it's writing amazing nonfiction stories, recording memories, expressing feelings, or just keeping a private diary; not just writing but drawing as well.

Each of us has episodes in life that are worth putting pen to paper. I have penned Soaring through Turmoil to drive personal growth and development for readers. It will give readers an opportunity to stop, think, and write their thoughts after each chapter. The book allows for experiences to be used for readers to learn about the persistence and courage of an individual's struggles through his early lifespan of turmoil but continues to accomplish his dreams. Therefore, it was written for the readers' encouragement through all challenges. The book will be beneficial to a wide cross-section of demography, includingchildren. Adolescents struggling with poverty and domestic violence, would also benefit. As a mental health professional, I would recommend it to be used in therapy and self-empowerment. "...there was a flip side to the boarding school that scared me, as I had to experience the tyranny of dorm life. It was a dorm sin to sleep when the boys dorm was lively, and games were being played. I had succumbed to sleep one night during a dorm party and was beaten with several belts in my sleep. The perpetrators apparently counted to three, then released the belts simultaneously before running through the doors, pretending to be innocent..." Soaring through Turmoil

WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE? intertwines the lives of twelve characters, delving into the widespread effects lying in our current political discourse, particularly in the electoral process, and proposing a way of preventing it.The senior senator of Massachusetts has been accused of lying during his reelection campaign. The dozen characters of this novel all play intricate parts in determining what is fact and what is fiction.Enter Janet Worthington, an attorney who acted as an enabler and apologist for her rich and powerful clients. Tension arises from a struggle between an altruistic biochemist who develops a wonder drug to cure the ravages of depression and Janet's father, a wealthy entrepreneur who employs extortion and blackmail against the US senator in order to conceal evidence from the FDA that the drug has a catastrophic side effect that will affect millions-including Janet's sister, Marguerite.After learning of her father's massive fraud, Janet morphs into a driving force committed to ensuring that her father and the senator are made to answer for the harm they wrought on the sufferers of the drug's side effect as well as the larceny they perpetrated on the voting public.The entire country awaits the verdict and the outcome of the vote in the legislature. What will it be?

Sammy is a sand dollar who loves to go on adventures with his friends, Stu the starfish and Lily the dolphin. One day, their adventure takes them too close to shore and Sammy is put in danger when a person takes him out of the water. How can Stu and Lily save their friend when they can't leave the ocean's safety? Luckily, a child on the beach sees what happens and takes action to return Sammy to where he belongs: in the water. Sammy the Sand Dollar teaches children basic language skills while informing them about aquatic wildlife. Kids will love going on an adventure with Sammy and his friends, and they'll learn the importance of respecting nature and all of its animals.

Author Andrew Ross spins a poignant and magical tale with The Sweet and Bitter Taste of Moonshine, his rich and multilayered novel of the American South that has humanity's classic, most-often-asked existential questions at its core. Ross paints a deftly rendered portrait of this beautiful and deeply historied landscape with this utterly palpable backdrop as the novel's setting. Ambrose Wells, a young man with virtually no loved ones, has a dead-end job he despises assessing property for tax purposes for the state. He is given the assignment to travel to Wellspring Island, a mysterious piece of land owned by Mr. Peyton Grimball-the enigmatic local hermit-in the middle of St. Helena Sound. Ambrose reluctantly drives to his childhood home, Edisto Island, a place he has often avoided in adulthood due to its inherently painful reminders of his past. While there, Ambrose meets a cast of remarkably fascinating characters who serve to help him connect the dots that could shed light on the murky details of his past-both his childhood and family history. During his time spent on Edisto, Ambrose is put to the test, and he is forced to make a decision: return to his sad but comfortable existence, or drink from the proverbial fountain of youth? His choice could lead him to the discovery of a life filled with new meaning-a life where, for the first time, Ambrose is able to experience true joy.

The perfect picture book gift for the pet loving kids in your life! "I really hope there are some sequels to Fritz's story!" -5 Star Amazon review! Children love this sweet, heartwarming tale of a little lost cat looking for a home! A story of hope, love, and family, the Lost and Alone, I Need a Home kids book follows the adventure of a scared kitty searching for a family to call his own. Help is on the way when a nice lady comes to his rescue! Experience your child's joy as they watch this sweet cat find a family of people who open their hearts and welcome him into their lives. Readers of all ages, and especially kids who love pet books, will enjoy this delightful story of a cat and his journey filled with love and friendship. Show your child how to deal with emotions like fear and loneliness by having hope! Lost and Alone, I Need a Home is sure to be your cat loving child's new favorite story.

This is a story about overcoming bullying and pursuing your dreams. And making your dreams come true no matter the obstacles that come your way and the courage to follow your dreams.What do you do when you're the smallest and those around you tease and bully you?This is the story of a bear named George and his adventures, learning to trust and believe in himself and overcoming bullying and uncertainty and developed strong friendships he can make his dreams come true.Come join him on his journey and see how he grows and makes his dreams come true.And meet his amazing friends and wondrous adventures.

A newly married Marine Lieutenant is sent into combat at the height of the Vietnam War. From December 1966 until January 1968 he comes of age while experiencing the tragedy of war, personal losses, as well as leadership challenges. Thirteen Months takes the reader on a month-by-month journey through the struggles, disappointments, longings and emotions of a young warrior. This true story chronicles a pivotal time in U.S. History, while providing an extremely personal insight into the mind and heart of the main character, the Lieutenant. During his tour of duty at the Demilitarized Zone, he grows increasingly despondent at the incredibly high death rate, the gruesome realities of battle, the handling of the war by politicians, and his own descent into PTSD.Thirteen Months captures the gritty reality of an infantry Marine as he lives through the drudgery of a wartime culture during the Vietnam era.

La Capilla de Santa Maria, A Spiritual Tapestryis a history of the first Spanish-speaking parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and of the pioneer family that built Saint Mary's Chapel, which became its home. It chronicles the dramatic demographic change that took place from 1990 to 2010 as Latinos went from getting a negligible mention in the census of Henderson County, where Santa Maria is located, to being 10 percent of the county's population. It explores the challenges Latino immigrants faced then and now, and also their economic impact. It examines how Latino immigration and U.S. immigration policy have impacted the local agricultural community, the local education system, local law enforcement and local agencies. It is also the story of how a caring religious community can be the hands, feet and voice of Christ in the world. Outreach to Latino immigrants is a timely subject for all churches and others may well be able to learn from the successes and failures recorded herein. But perhaps most importantly, this is a story that captures much of what makes the United States a great and unique nation despite the inevitable struggles that change brings.

In this the latest novel in the "Gap" series, the Russian government sets plans in place to blackmail senior members of the President's inner circle. A secret compound is hidden away in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. No one in tiny Pipers Gap, Virginia knows what happens in the mysterious place. Seven young and beautiful women are taken against their will and trained by the Russian Mafia in Saint Petersburg, Russia for their mission in tiny Pipers Gap. Who are these senior American politicians who will be blackmailed by the Russians in their effort to destabilize the American way of life? Quinn McSpain and Louisa Hawke are called upon once again to unravel this mystery and find the mole in the local Sheriff's Department who would like to see them both killed. This adrenaline-producing adventure challenges all levels of law enforcement until the bitter end. C. David Gelly is the acclaimed author who has brought the "Gap" series to life. "Fancy Gap-Orchard Gap-Volunteer Gap" are his first three novels in the series. "Pipers Gap" is the fourth offering in this award-winning series. The author lives in North Carolina as well as the mountains of southwest Virginia.

Do you need a friendly voice to give you some encouragement? How about someone who can give you the right kind of advice-advice based in Christ? Look no further. Author Albertina Williams brings readers Tina Talk: Encouraging Words by Tina, a guidebook for advice on how to deal with everyday life challenges.

After getting married to his best friend, author Mathew Anderson's dream to officiate weddings became real. He wanted to give couples the experience of having a ceremony anywhere and however they wanted-and that is why he became ordained. The last two years were an adventure beyond anything he could have imagined; from helicopters to having a wedding on Friday the thirteenth, to traditional ceremonies and everything in between, his journey has continued to surprise him with every new venture. The Nifty Fifty for Shits & Giggles: A Wedding Officiant's Memoir covers it all: the planning and problem solving, all the shenanigans, and the incredible love people share, and the events he experienced along the way made this story worth telling. In sharing his unique, sometimes hilarious experiences, he hopes all readers enjoy the book as much as he did actually living through them.