The final chapter in Grampa's story; did he imagine it all? Was it all real, or did he dream it? Daughter, Janet still doesn't believe it. Yet another story, about to be told on the occasion of Milly's 12th birthday, compels Janet to tell her father to "stop pretending the aliens were real", otherwise she might be forced to "talk to someone about it". Grampa Ethan needs to put up or shut up. Can he confirm that it was all real? Or is he just a crazy old man. He resorts to the one final thing that will prove it, if it works. Maybe. No one is prepared for what happens next.
Utilizing an arsenal of tools amassed from years of study and teaching, Ace Baker unleashes a powerful collection of 12+1 tales.Always compelling, sometimes irreverent, often shocking; revealing layers and levels not often achieved through short stories.How to Make a Killing Jar will linger long after the last page is read, proving the world of fiction can unveil some harsh, hard, and sometimes humorous truths about the human condition. Praise for Ace Baker's Writing "The Killing Jar" "A wonderful story of love, heartbreak, and redemption, all sliding past each other in overlapping layers of depth and meaning." -Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series "This story is a tour de force that left me breathless and awed by the indelible images it thrust into my awareness. It's a searing piece of writing--terse, taut, and terrific in its brilliant intensity, with the poetic commentaries falling like sparks from a brilliant rocket. A stand-out winner by anyone's standards." -Jack Whyte, author of The Camulod Chronicles "Plow Breaks Soil" "Big Red Schoolhouse (the poem included in "Plow Breaks Soil") keeps us up to our elbows in the muck of the moment...the poem is dynamic and dramatic in its details, as elegiac as it is realistic and beautifully sequenced though stanza and line...a choreographed chaos of feelings and action, dominated by a double dimension of obligation..." -George McWhirter, Vancouver's first Poet Laureate "Graphic and painful, but so wonderful to read. Really interesting and compelling story." -Geraldine MacDonald, Blank Spaces fiction contest judge "Menos Coca, Más Cacao" "Now that I know that Ace is also a poet, it makes sense because I noticed the rhythm and the flow and the pacing." -Rachel Laverdiere, editor Barren Magazine TW: violence, suicide, abuse, sexual assault
NEW VERSIONLove small town romance, second chances and cowboys?HIS COUNTRY HEART SIERRA CREEK BOOK 2 by REGGI ALLDERAmy Long's new life in the small town of Sierra Creek is all planned, men and marriage not needed. But then she meets the perfect man in gorgeous rodeo champion Wyatt Cameron. After only a few months, she promises to marry him. Is everything happening too fast? Should she listen to listen to her head or her heart? Confirmed bachelor, cowboy, Wyatt Cameron, wonders why he asked a woman he hardly knows to marry him. Yeah, she's sexy and sweet, but she comes with baggage he doesn't need. If he follows through, will he marry in haste and regret in leisure?
Explore the vibrant tapestry of Brazil's musical heritage with our comprehensive guide that unravels the rich history, diverse genres, and iconic artists in Brazilian pop, jazz, and orchestral music. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of Bossa Nova, savor the complexity of Brazilian jazz, and indulge in the symphonic wonders that have shaped Brazil's cultural landscape, ensuring an endless journey of musical discovery and delight.
Would you sacrifice millions of lives to save billions?The world is burning. A deadly virus has spread throughout cyberspace. Every day, thousands of people succumb to its devastating effects, and finding a cure seems as unlikely as stopping its creator. The fabric of society is in shambles. Extremists foment hatred and rebellion as political institutions collapse and destruction spreads across the globe. In this time of chaos and conspiracy, Saemangeum City is under attack. Cybernetically enhanced soldiers walk the city streets; their goal-bring the resistance to its knees.Leading the soldiers is a powerful and mysterious figure the Omnilogos himself feared, someone capable of destroying the secret project for which he gave his life.The war predicted by the Omnilogos has started.And history will acknowledge only one victor...
Every woman longs to become the greatest version of themselves. But sometimes life gets in the way and derails our God-given destinies. It's not until we listen to that small still voice encouraging us to fight the good fight of faith that we become empowered and transformed by the renewing of our minds. This book will replace your fears with faith in your Heavenly Father who has never left you. Each story rebuilds you...day by day. COMPILED BY: Jasmine E. Clarke, CO-AUTHORED BY: Clare Mcsween, Tara Lomonte, Evangelist Suzette Haylett-Radlein, Charlene Wilson-Evans, Shelleanne Hardial, Meg Knight, Helga A. Clarke, Janet Gordon, Sharon Walters, Lisa Patrick, Karen Mighty, Koreen J. Bennett, Rev. Carolyn J. Anderson, Alicia Grant, Jasmin Cher Monasterial-Baguio, Lisa Simpson, Reverend Alice Blaylock, Patria Robert Francis, Marcia Hall, Candace Lalor, Lesa Rose Isaacs, Joan Steward, Judy Brown, Lisia Malcolm-Burnett, Rachel Colley, Maryanna Stevanovic, Lesley C. Morgan, Denese Dihele, Nerrissa Myers, Marilin Reid-Henry, Dr. Rev. Inez R. Brown, Lisa Harewood, Janice Prescott, Sharon Riley, Jean Lawrence-Scotland, Nasha Alexis. Ruth Odia, Lisa Arthey & Karleen Juanita Poyser
The old Go-Team is gone, long live the All-New Go-Team. Led by Jessica "Doll-face" Dawes; they're sent in to infiltrate a tiny African nation in the throes of a bloody civil war. Their mission: to try to preserve the peace in the face of a brutal warlord.But are the supreme sniper Brutal-Suzy and the kung fu assassin Hunglo enough to take on the American's better equipped, highly public, not-so-secret commando team; Uncle Sam Squad?It's a battle between Bitter Rivals for the right to save Baangolo in an African Assault full of action, suspense, and... spring break?
SoleNumbers decodes the energy of numbers and the impact that your birth date has on the whole of your life. Numbers give structure to your own unique life experience. illuminating your purpose and the impact you will have on others.
The anthology Blended Voices: Blending the Voices of Virginia began as a Poetry Society of Virginia (PSV) workshop I designed during the PSV Centennial year (2023). The Centennial theme was to celebrate the diverse voices of Virginia poets. I conceived of the idea of highlighting historic Virginia poets from diverse backgrounds, with the aim of blending their voices with those of diverse contemporary Virginia poets. The second goal was to educate participants about historic Virginia poets as they prepared to blend their voices with those of the historic poets.We had a small, enthusiastic group of participants for the workshop I ran in Richmond, Virginia, on May 6th, 2023, during the PSV Centennial Festival. The format of the workshop was slightly different from that of this book. In the workshop, participants picked poetry lines at random from four color-coded bins, one for each historic Virginia poet. The lines had been excised from two different poems by each historic Virginia poet: Edgar Allan Poe, Ruby Altizer Roberts, Anne Spencer, and Karenne Wood. Together, these authors represent several of Virginia's demographics: Caucasian male (Poe), Caucasian female (Roberts), African-American female (Spencer), and Native-American (Monacan) female (Wood). The workshop participants then created their own poems, using the four lines they had randomly chosen from the work of these historic poets. I presented a second workshop via Zoom to another set of participants.For the book, I decided to extend the challenge to all Poetry Society of Virginia members. Since the contributors would be working remotely, they were presented the same two poems from each of the four historic poets-a total of eight-and invited to choose one line from one poem by each poet. From these lines, or woven around these lines, they each created a novel poem, thus adding their voices to those of the historic poets.As the reader will find, the result is a joyful selection of widely different poetic contents and styles. Most of the historic poems are reprinted in the beginning of the book, so the reader can understand the original intent and experience the historic poets' voices before they are blended with voices from contemporary Virginia poets.Sofia M. Starnes, Virginia Poet Laureate, Emerita, has been kind enough to add her editing expertise and keen poetic eye to the process of compiling the anthology. We hope you enjoy the resulting collection, and that the blending of voices it represents will foster a further blending of Virginia's diverse peoples and cultures.Kathleen P. Decker - Past Vice President, Eastern Region, Poetry Society of Virginia
In "Aaron and Benny," join 5-year-old Aaron on a heartwarming adventure of kindness and compassion. When Aaron discovers a colorful bird named Benny who's been hurt, he doesn't hesitate to lend a helping hand. With love and care, Aaron nurses Benny back to health, and a special friendship blossoms between them. But the story doesn't end there. As Benny's wing heals, he faces a fear - tickling by other birds during their flights. Aaron, always ready to help, comes up with a brilliant solution. With the help of his mom, he creates a special outfit for Benny, one that will protect him from tickles in the sky. This enchanting children's book teaches a valuable lesson that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact. "Aaron and Benny" reminds young readers that helping others and showing kindness can make the world a better place. Join Aaron and Benny as they show us all that friendship and compassion truly make a world of difference.
Adina's mentor plans to sacrifice her to save the world. Her worst enemy will sacrifice the world to save her.
Reader beware: Inside this book, you'll be transported to an insidious realm of horror via this chilling selection of short stories from the dark mind of MJE Clubb. Take a walk through psychological terrors and traumas alike that explore the depths of human depravity and question the distinction between "person" and "monster". Can you ever really know what evil another person-friend, family, or spouse-is capable of committing? Or, going further, can you ever know your own capacity for immorality? Just how far would you go to succeed and what would you be willing to sacrifice for that new life? With each turn of the page, you will be confronted with the darkest aspects of the human psyche as a silent witness where only heartbreak is your constant companion. Dive in, turn the page, and for goodness' sake-don't turn off the lights.
Dive into Sophia's melodious journey of self-discipline! This Zoy storybook is a fun blend of SEL and joy crafted by experts. Ages 2-4
Daisy confronts her fear of a snowy hill with help from her brother. An entertaining blend of humor and social-emotional learning (SEL) by Zoy.
Huey the hole feels left out. Journey with him as he discovers the joys of being unique & the magic of friendship. A delightful tale infused with SEL principles.
Discover Sonia's whirlwind of goofs! Dive into Zoy's playful story on the beauty of making mistakes and the magic of learning from them. For ages 5-8.
Dive into Hazel & Dogfish's playful adventure of coping with Daddy's trip. Explore emotions & connections in Zoy's latest SEL storybook.
Discover Action Jackson's secret to managing his boundless dino energy! A charming story blending fun & essential SEL lessons.
Diving Into Moving. Relocating to a new home can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially for children. Let's explore this transition through Selena's eyes, understanding the journey from discomfort to acceptance.
Journey with Diego as he faces a booger bully, learns about kindness, and champions social-emotional learning (SEL) in this delightful story by Zoy.
Discover the cosmic adventures of Daphne from Planet Zarbinkle! An SEL-driven story of friendship, uniqueness, and joyous self-acceptance for kids 5-8.
An anxious ant, wild imagination, and the joy of facing fears. Dive into Zoy's playful story of social-emotional learning for ages 5-8.
Join Amari's journey in discovering that it's okay to be imperfect. A heartwarming story infused with social-emotional learning (SEL) for children aged 5-8.
Discover Duncan, a fiery dragon learning to tame his temper. Dive into this heartwarming story of understanding emotions and mastering "Dragon Breath."
Quincy, a monster with a big heart, seeks friendship. With SEL principles, watch her discover the true essence of connection. Ages 5-8. By Zoy.
Life of a Leaf - Join Leigh's journey of resilience & discovery, teaching children the power of embracing change. By Zoy.
Join Doug, the cuddly porcupine, on a quest for hugs! Will the forest friends embrace his spiky charm? Dive into love, laughter, and lessons in loneliness.
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