Within each of us hides a unique secret - the personal key to joy, freedom and living out our passions. It's an inner truth that can free us from illness and fill our days with purpose.Yet unearthing this wisdom requires mining the deepest realms of self - an arduous odyssey few undertake. This is the story of one intrepid soul who does. With courage as his pickaxe, he ventures inward to excavate beyond trauma and dig up the bedrock of his being.What emerges is the forceful insight to finally inhabit his character without apology or lack. His soaring example ignites the call in all who feel their authentic self longing to break surface and fly free. For those who dare, the rewards beckon.
Have you ever felt disconnected, unsure of your place in the world? Have you ever felt that society glorified the imbecilic and that most civilized problems could be cured with common sense? Have you ever wanted to make your own justice for it and punish the corrupt and perverted that destroy our trust? What if you found a way to do it?Follow an unnamed narrator, through his daily life of work drugs and violence, finding ways he can exploit the loop holes to his needs, his outlets, how a simple fender bender can change everything. Is he a hero for doing what should be done for the better of society or the villain causing it?
These journal accounts of life as a trauma specialist in Kenya, Eritrea and Uganda present poignant, engrossing yet disturbing view of African life. In shocking detail, HIV/AIDS deaths, inhuman treatment of the mentally ill, forced military conscription, brutal attacks by warring insurgencies, the fate of AIDS orphans and government control of the people are all noted in detail.In contrast to the horrors witnessed, the descriptions of the beautiful scenery, flowers, and animals depict another side of African life. Details of family life, education, customs, and language are also included. The role of missionary sisters and priests and the church is emphasized and explained.
This book contains seven of the most unusual short stories ever written.In On the Road to Exile, a woman travels a thousand miles on her donkey, returning to the family she left a year earlier to find the only thing that has changed is her.In The Accidental Transvestite, a man wants only to get in his ex-girlfriend's pants but once he has them on, he soon realizes he would do anything to get them off.In How Much Further to Insanity?, a woman boards a train that takes her to the edge of madness, confronted by the strangest circumstances that begin with the insults of an Amish passenger and ends with the deprivations of a simeopath.In She Fell to Sleep, a man ruminates over the question of whether his girlfriend fell asleep or faked it.In Six Kittens, Six Victims, a man and his two children stand outside a grocery store, trying to find homes for their kittens.In This is Your Life, a man's perfect life turns complicated when his girlfriend finds him sharing a joint with two fatties, who were at his house due to unexplainable reasons.In Ode to a Shitonion, a man wakes from a coma and recalls the circumstances that led to him being charged with "...exhibiting a flagrant disregard for the sanctity of life while satisfying unnatural sexual impulses..." and the brief courtroom drama that follows.
Inconceivable weaves together the lives of four complex individuals, all tethered by a sinister force-the serial-abortionist Theresa, hell-bent on sowing chaos wherever she goes. Felicity, a tormented OBGYN, grapples with shadows from her past as she digs for the truth about the demise of her lover. James, California's premier trauma psychiatrist, offers counsel under the guise of faith. And a philosophy student embarks on an existential quest to make sense of it all.Felicity and James both bear the marks of Theresa's prior deeds: one spiraled into a psychiatric facility, the other left emotionally scarred. As she resurfaces, the insidious thread of madness she brings stretches to its breaking point, forcing everyone into a desperate search for truth.But Theresa has been killed before, and she's willing to kill again. Can Felicity and James untangle this web of insanity in time? What hidden secrets and obsessions haunt these doctors and their patients?Inconceivable is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the corrosive power of obsession, the maze of paranoia, and the elusive nature of free will. As each character reckons with their past, they must make a choice that will define their future. Will they unravel the mystery before it consumes them?
This fun, engaging memoir is about a clever, strong-willed, mischievous, creative gutsy gal who was always out of the box. She proclaims she never saw that silly box! She has always questioned societal norms and injustices, insisting life should make more sense. This resulted in interesting, amusing experiences with fascinating people from diverse walks of life and cultures. For seventy-seven years when the world said 'No' she persevered with a resounding 'YES!' She has retained a childlike wonder and delight for life that is bold and entertaining. She has tried to make her planet kinder, especially for the downtrodden. Difficult setbacks only made her more determined to enjoy life to the fullest with meaningful lifelong relationships. Often, she's had to pick herself up and dust herself off! Shunning bitterness, clinging to faith, she has showed the world real love. An encourager gifted at teaching, she has quick wit and is great fun.
Empowerment doesn't always follow a fairy-tale script. Neither its beginnings nor its journeys are always paved with acceptance. Women who dared to don trousers lived with the tremor of discovery, particularly those who veiled themselves as men to enlist in early wars, when only men were permitted to serve. Their fear was not just the battle cries, but the disgrace of being unmasked and sent home.The world paused in disbelief when, upon the death of jazz musician Billy Tipton, it was revealed that he was a she. Similarly, when Dr. James Barry, who ascended to the zenith of medical ranks in the British Army, was uncovered as a woman posthumously, the army swathed the truth in secrecy.Not all were 'ladies' in the conventional sense, but they were undeniably women - women who defied the societal mold. They sometimes cloaked themselves in trousers or other male disguises, challenging the expectations of their eras.Their ranks encompassed saints and sinners, queens, countesses, and commoners. While names like Joan of Arc and Calamity Jane might ring familiar, their tales, along with those of others, are captivating in Empowered Ladies. This book unearths the narratives of these audacious women, weaving a tapestry of resilience and defiance that continues to inspire the quest for empowerment.
This story, rooted in the stark realities of life, narrates the journey of a woman who faces more than mere setbacks. Her struggles take her to a place of profound darkness, akin to an encounter with the enigmatic Lucifer. In this world, where death masquerades as laughter, her tribulations forge a resilience and strength within her that nobody anticipated.Believed to be lost, with little hope left by those around her, she finds a formidable strength within her own existence. She channels her pain into a powerful resolve to fight back, symbolically forging a sword from her suffering. Her tale is one of perseverance and existence against the odds. The captivating element of this story lies in its basis in reality. This is just the initial part of her story, marked by a constant tussle between hope in the daylight and the haunt of dark forces at night.
Apex Blues chronicles the extraordinary lives and musical legacies of two generation-spanning Jazz clarinet virtuosos: Jimmie Noone Sr. and his son Jimmy Noone Jr.Jimmie Noone Sr. rose to fame in the 1910s New Orleans French Quarter jazz scene, forging his iconic 'Sweet Lorraine' style during the dawn of the genre. Later, his son Jimmy initially made waves as a San Diego local musician before feeling called to follow in his father's footsteps. He set out to revive his dad's New Orleans Jazz sound and mentorship.As the author witnesses firsthand, Jimmy exceeds even his father's musical heights through raw talent and relentless dedication to his craft. In his final days, he completes his quest: to honor Jazz history by propelling his father's sound into the future. Jimmy cements the Noone legacy, ensuring the nation remembers what sublime Jazz can be.Spanning generations, geographies, and evolutions of musical style, Apex Blues captures how two clarinet greats shepherded Jazz from regional obscurity into an acclaimed American art form.
The book Silicon Minds: Tales from the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence contains three short stories following the activities of a group called the D.A.W.N. (Digital Aged World Nexus)-consisting of hackers, activists, and rebels. The stories revolve around their efforts to challenge the dominance of the tech company GDC and expose its dark secrets, exploring themes such as identity, power, and the ethics of hacking in a digital age. The tales involve characters like a journalist, a hacker, a security agent, and a scientist, whose lives intersect and intertwine as they question the role of technology in society and contemplate the future of humanity.
Life is a meditative collection of your innermost thoughts, feelings, and desires. The poems included throughout are striking and inviting. Readers will feel welcome to journey alongside you as you discover and find your true happiness.
Destiny is not something you can escape, no matter how hard you try... And Joey is about to learn that the hard way.A visit to a mysterious old woman turns his life upside down, as he discovers his true identity and abilities.What secrets lie in his past and what challenges await him in the future?With the help of some new friends and the skills of a warrior, Joey must face his enemies and his own mistakes.Will he succumb to the shadows that threaten to engulf him, or will he be guided towards the light?
Teaching children about honesty can be a challenging endeavor. This book makes it fun and easy to teach your child the value of being honest. With engaging storytelling, this book is a great read for at home and in the classroom. Honesty is a vital trait for young students, and learning it from an early age helps children grow into ethical individuals. Grasping the nuances of honesty can be tricky for young minds, but this book breaks down the concept in a relatable, thoughtful way.
Meet a striking white rabbit with bright red eyes, shining like rubies. His eyes reflect the love he feels, but also reveal a whirlwind of emotions. He's overwhelmed, hopping around in a state of worry, fear, sadness, and anger, all mixed together. Struggling to find the right words or clear thoughts, the rabbit feels lost. In this challenging moment, the value of a true friend becomes apparent. This friend stays with him, helping him navigate through his overwhelming emotions, and guides him back to a sense of clarity and calm.
When a high-spirited grandmother misplaces her beloved hula hoop, hijinks and hilarity ensue in this charming misadventure. Our whimsical heroine embarks on a quest to recover her lost hoop, getting delightfully sidetracked with adventures galore along the way.Will she find it?
This book offers a faithful English translation of An-Nazarat ('The Reflections') by Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti, a distinguished essayist from the era of the Nahda, or the Modern Arabic Literary Renaissance in Egypt. Al-Manfaluti's magnum opus, first published in 1910, is a rich collection of short stories, essays, and a few adapted translations, originally featured in Egypt's al-Mu'ayyad newspaper.With a sharp, reflective eye, al-Manfaluti captures the vibrant tapestry of life, inviting readers to explore the intricate interplay of cultural identity and the dynamic evolution of society. His works, which John A. Haywood describes as spanning the 'whole gamut of current ethical and social problems,' offer a glimpse into the early 20th-century Egyptian zeitgeist, touching on themes of political nationalism, pan-Islamic aspirations, and religious reform.Al-Manfaluti's unique, almost highbrow style, with its distinct lustre, sets his writings apart. Abdul-Sattar Jawad compares him to the Romantic essayist Lamb, noting al-Manfaluti's use of personal reminiscences, stories, interest in the natural past, and prose poems, often reinforced with verse quotations.Hailed as a genius in the art of literary composition and prose-writing, and a leader in pure stylistic diction, al-Manfaluti's An-Nazarat remains a seminal work for those interested in the Middle East and the Nahda period, a melting pot of social and literary significance.
Joy is a fun middle schooler. This year, his family is hosting a teenager from another country. Joy enjoys a fun filled semester with this new house guest. It gets messy at times!Find out how Joy learns to better himself with this adventurous experience.
Brady Johnson was looking forward to a peaceful retirement on a Northern Minnesota lake and in his St. Petersburg, Florida condo after decades of fighting Mexican drug cartels. He tried to forget the past, but the many bitter enemies he made in his years with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in San Antonio Texas, did not retire, did not forget, and did not give up their burning thirst for revenge. They caught up to Brady in Florida.Years earlier his wife's rape and death at the hands of a cartel triggered a murderous rampage against all drug dealers, and when the same cartel murders a new-found love interest in Tampa Bay, it ignites the same rage that drove him over the edge the first time.He finds himself teamed up with two women - a Mexican National former DEA agent, and a Native Canadian, both of whom had survived cartel assassination attempts - and when they venture into Mexico after the traffickers, they uncover a joint cartel/Muslim terrorist plot to inflict a series of horrific attacks on the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Attacks that would effectively destroy all three countries.When the cartels realize that they, too will be destroyed by the Jihadist offensive, they renege on the partnership they had forged with the Muslims and eventually join forces with Brady's small group. But, in trying to prevent the terrorist attacks, the trio uncover another, more sinister plot against the United States unfolding in Northern New York and Ontario. Their quest comes to a shocking conclusion in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River.
This collection offers an intimate glimpse into a life weathered by adversity yet renewed by purpose. The candid verses inside reflect the mind and heart of a writer who has suffered yet chooses to share the lessons and hope gleaned along the way.With grit-edged honesty and tenderness, the poems mine the profound human experiences that forge us: love and loss, joy and grief. They chronicle the search for meaning amidst the hellish trials of life, while celebrating the saving graces of beauty, redemption, healing.
If I knew how to draw a picture of how I feel, I would pick up a pencil and paper and begin sketching.If I were capable of sculpting a solid figure of my thoughts, I would grab a hammer, some stone or granite, and start chiseling away.If I could choreograph a dance or even a fight explaining what I want to say, I would rise, do some warmup exercises, and start moving.Since I am able do none of these things, but I can write in a way that happens to have a rhyme and rhythm to it, that's exactly what I do.This is to place into the world the love, despair, and everything in between that would otherwise stay hidden inside, where it would do very little good. I believe everyone can find such an outlet, a medium or forum that allows us to feel freedom.
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