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“Insightful, illuminating, ethical and revealing verses from an International business leader, a historian and scholar. A must read for all interested in understanding our ever changing World.”—Malcolm Gudis, Former Sr. VP and Board of Directors of Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS), Texas, U.S.A.In his first collection of English poems, Korean writer Young-Tae Kim presents a remarkable anthology of work with themes ranging from political musings on an international scale to living well in an increasingly global world. Kim offers a unique blend of the modern and traditional, as overtones of the poet’s Eastern cultural roots permeate each page. In addition to musings on present-day society, A Candle from the Far East (Poems) offers reflections on more emotional themes—such as the growth of deep and profound love, alienation of once close friendships over time, and finding purpose through spiritual growth—culminating in a beautifully rich collection of works that have universal applicability. The end result is a collection that readers will turn to time and time again and one that successfully shares wisdom and contributes to the well-being of all. Young-Tae Kim was born in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to Seoul, South Korea in his youth. After graduating with a degree in English literate from Seoul National University, he became a businessman and worked for LG Group of Korea for forty years. During the course of his prestigious business career—during which he was decorated by the President of the Republic of Korea with a National Order of Camellia—Kim always continued to write poetry, novels, and essays. Kim lives with his wife in Seoul, South Korea.

Ever since the evacuation of every place west of the Mississippi River it has been hard rebuilding. Not only is there the uncertainty of a mysterious disease looming over their heads - but other survivors have been getting more desperate. Groups have been formed bent on taking supplies from others, which makes surviving that much more challenging and dangerous. Still many settlements have designated teams whose sole task is to come home with supplies. Unfortunately not all of these groups return, and when they do they've usually sustained significant losses. When a group in Southern California wanted some supplies they sent out their top group with a bunch of trainees. This mixed bag of individuals set out for a trip that none were prepared for...

The extraordinary story of one woman's fight to overcome a near death car accident, physical, emotional and mental abuse. How her journey led her to discover an inner strength, an understanding of Faith and the importance of hanging on when she wanted to let go. This book will inspire every generation to look within for a strength that we all have but sometimes fail to see. A must read from cover to cover! Will have you anxiously awaiting "The Next Chapter" the authors in depth sequel to "Remnants of Me"

The First Century AD goes back to the year 1 AD. It captures historical events over the first hundred years in a short concise look at history packed with little known facts and information. The Roman Caesars, Chinese dynasties, Indian philosophy and Christianity were all interwoven in the first century. During this century a human god is proclaimed by the Roman Empire and a heavenly Son of God is born. This Son of God rocked both Heaven and earth and still does today. The followers of Jesus suffered every form of torture imaginable but the Christian movement prevailed.

Jesus Christ was sent to the Earth for two purposes--to bring back the heedless Jews to the correct principles of Judaism, and to alert people to the coming of a Helper. Although he was not authorized to make rules or enact laws; Jesus Christ is deemed the face of one of the world's most followed religions. Christianity is one of the most-followed religions in the world. While it has many sects, all are based on the same foundational principles. What followers of Christianity fail to realize is that Jesus Christ was no religious rule maker, nor did he ever intend to be. Since Christ left no law to follow, on what basis then does Christianity stand? Dogmatic Dilemmas of a Christian argues that Christ was sent by God merely to direct his people to abide by the teachings of Jewish law included in the Old Testament. Internal contradictions within Christianity are examined, including the error of combining the New and Old Testaments into one religious text, the direct inconsistencies of the New and Old Testaments, and the failure of Christ's followers to adhere to the Helper's teachings, a prophet whom Christ foretold about his coming after his ascension--the identity of whom is examined in these pages. Author Hassan Emam Ismail painstakingly recounts and details the flaws and inconsistencies in Christianity that have been ignored for hundreds of years. An important read for Christians searching for the truth, in addition to anyone who has wondered at the origin of one of the world's most prevalent religions, Dogmatic Dilemmas of a Christian provides theories that have heretofore been unpublished by any other religious scholar. Hassan Emam Ismail was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1937. He received his law degree in 1958 from Ain Shams University, after which he had a distinguished legal career working for the late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser and as a prosecutor in Egypt's Ministry of Justice. Emam Ismail has spent much of his life reading, studying, and analyzing comparative religion.

The young Isaac is a descendant of Abraham Lincoln. From an early age he has an ambition to become president of the US. This novel portrays his struggle to achieve this lofty objective.

Here's maybe a not so little-known secret about guys: most of us are insecure. We do a great job of hiding it, but deep down, it's there. No one knows this more than 13- year old Mitchell Connor, Jr., who desperately wants to change that about himself.However, a disastrous series of events throws Mitch's life into chaos. His so-called friends betray him, the girl he has been crushing on for a year uses him, and negative rumors are floating all around school about him. Things couldn't get any worse. Until he learns that his pregnant mother and unborn brother may have both died from childbirth complications. The stress overwhelms Mitch, turning him to drugs, something he never thought he would do. Suddenly, Mitch himself is in the hospital.As he struggles to put his shattered life back together, he develops a friendship with Becky who, ironically, he met through his ex-best friends. While the two grow closer, recent events come back to haunt Mitch, possibly ruining his one chance for happiness. He must figure out what to do before it's too late...Kevin N. Fair graduated from Florida Atlantic University with degrees in education and history. As a teacher of ten years, he has seen and heard many stories about the struggles of teenage life from his students. Of course, he also remembers his own struggles as a teen pretty well.

Wherever Cass Baird’s career in academia has taken her, her soul’s compass has always pointed to Forgotten Lake, her childhood home in northern Minnesota. When her parent’s marriage goes on the rocks that sense of home is threatened and she is drawn back, hoping to still find her true north. What she finds instead is her father feuding with the local authorities, a feud that soon gets out of hand, leading to a riotous convergence of misguided conspiracy theories, wayward patriots and armed militia. Can a new love survive and grow amid such chaos?In his new novel, The Forgotten Lake Secession, Chuck Brown continues to exhibit his style of introducing readers to slightly odd, true-to-life characters who stumble through life, firm in their convictions, and determined to do things their own way. You’ll enjoy the characters and the setting—an isolated lake in Minnesota’s north woods—where a hilarious crisis initiates, yet threatens and evolving love story.    —Justice Paul H. Anderson (Retired)Chuck Brown is a corporate refugee who treasures his time at the lake. He lives with his wife, Pat, in Olivia, Minnesota.

I was a middle-aged Catholic Priest wondering if I made a difference in the lives of those around me. My health was in pretty good shape except for the extra weight I was carrying around. Life was basically uneventful as I went about my daily life as a priest. The summer had a slower pace and I was able to take a car trip to Nashville to attend a conference and retreat. I came back very tired, but little did I know I was about to be tested physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is rare; typically about 2 in 10,000 a year. The disease is named after the two French doctors who were able to document a trying condition that often fools many medical professionals. The illness would have wide ranging effects on my family, friends, and, the people I served. I encountered so many people in this hospital odyssey of three months. Find out about the journey I took on my road to recovery. Please read my account of the struggle.

You''re a doctor and you know a lot about medicine. But do you know anything about the real world? Doctors learn a lot in medical school, but not enough. Only rarely will a course teach practical, useful, or pragmatic information to help with the myriad decisions that arise in day-to-day life. Dr. Harbin wrote this book to fill the gap: to help doctors deal with the business aspects of medicine, help doctors in training learn how to evaluate opportunities for the future, and assist practicing doctors in dealing with the questions arising every day and when planning for the future.

Lindsey Flora was young, intelligent, attractive and had a lofty goal of making it big and moving to a big city from her small town in Texas. Wanting to make an impact on her life, Lindsey took all the right steps to try and succeed. Jamie Hoagan, a girl from a neighboring town heard of Lindsey's plan and wanted to mirror Lindsey and improve her self-esteem. However, being envious and lacking the necessary formula for success, her plan turned evil and almost caused Jamie to lose everything.

Jill and Scott are getting married in less than a week. Like any other bride, Jill is caught up in the endless details and preparation--bridesmaids' dresses, veil fittings, the rehearsal dinner...the list never ends. No wedding would be complete without a bit of family drama, although Jill and Scott are about to get more than they bargained for.In a last-minute decision to include her mother on one of the finer details, Jill happens upon a secret that might not only ruin her big day but also the lives of those she holds dear. As a shocking infidelity threatens to rip apart both Jill and Scott's families, the no-longer blissfully happy couple must scramble to pick up the pieces as the clock ticks closer to the big day. Can Jill and Scott contain the heartache, or will it seep into their own plans for marital bliss?Something Borrowed explores the unraveling of deceit, consequences of certain choices, and ultimately whether love really can conquer all.

Someone taken from us too soon; loss we may not have seen coming; pain we literally cannot bear--these are the most perilous risks of loving someone, and we don't know ahead of time ifour future might hold such torments ... but in grief we discover more fully why we would choose that love over again, even if we knew. "A brilliant, graceful evocation of the arc of grief and the dawning of redemption. Judy Evans brings us this extraordinary work of soulful self-awareness within which exquisitely rendered personal details are masterfully swept into transcendent principles of shared humanity." - Debra Finnegan-Suler, PhD, Clinical Psychology After an unforgettable phone call delivering the news that her younger brother Dave had been killed in a car crash at age 22, author Judy Evans was plunged into a grief for which there was no guide. From the childhood joy of cradling her baby brother, to the stunning near-muteness that overcomes her as she holds his body just hours after his death, The Transient describes her experience of having, and catastrophically losing, a younger sibling. It follows her through the early aftermath of loss and on to the larger task of living with anguish not just at anniversaries and holidays, but in the innumerable moments of everyday life. Each chapter ends with a meditation inviting the reader to explore and honor, rather than simply endure, his or her own experience of loss. This intensely personal account unfolds in an atmosphere of companionship with the reader, while also recognizing the individuality of grief. The Transient is a shared journey, with each small step tenderly contemplated. Judy Evans lives and works in the suburban Philadelphia area.

It Rings a Bell is an introvert's examination of the world around us. It centers around mortality and universal themes, with "religious" imagery included. Sharp attention is given to rhyme scheme. Some prose is included. Dark, but speckled with humor. Innovative. Quirky.

This book contains the news about diet you've always wanted to hear. Everything we seem to believe about salt, sugar, fat, fiber, antioxidants etc. is based on science so thin and shabby that you can forget about healthy eating guidelines. A medical doctor with a background in review of scientific studies reveals what everybody else in the nutrition business understands but won't discuss: you can eat whatever you like. Forbidden Food covers: What we believe about food, What diet science is, Fat, Salt, Sugar, Dietary fibre, Antioxidants, Small frequent meals, Staying hydrated, Why we believe what can't be proven. John Sloan is a family physician in Vancouver, Canada where he is a Clinical Professor in the Family Practice Department at the University of British Columbia. An active teacher, Dr. Sloan has published a primary care textbook called Protocols in Primary Care Geriatrics, organized and taught in hundreds of courses and conferences in Canada, the U. S. and Europe, and written numerous academic articles, including original research. He is also author of A Bitter Pill: How the Medical System is Failing the Elderly, published in 2009 by Greystone Books. Dr Sloan has held committee and contract positions involving critical review of scientific evidence for the BC Pharmacare Program, and served for many years on the medical committee of Quorum IRC, a clinical study ethics review organization in Seattle. He is well-qualified to discuss scientific evidence, without any of the conflict that an academic career in the diet science enterprise might create. His non-medical interests include cooking, wine, jazz and classical music, fiction, and metaphysics; Dr. Sloan has published articles on travel and wine in magazines, and maintains a website for book and restaurant reviews, as well as one on his clinical practice.
 He lives with his family in Vancouver and Roberts Creek B.C.

So you're a practicing veterinarian, with a mind filled with the science of veterinary medicine. But there's a business side to veterinary medicine you were not taught in school, and it is relevant at every stage of your career. Just starting out? This book is essential to transitioning from your training to "the real world." It offers practical advice on crossing that bridge, including key ways to establish good citizenship in your new environment and guidance for building your own practice. Do you know how to manage and plan your finances and think about the future? Have you chosen the right practice model for you and your family? This book will help you answer these and other questions and establish good habits that will benefit your entire career.But this is by no means a "newbie manual." It gives a masters-level education on the business side of things that affect every practicing vet, new blood and veteran alike: accounting and corporate finance, business law, operations management, business communication, organizational behavior, strategy, and much more. Not to mention guidance on career longevity, planning for retirement, and increasing your net worth. This book truly is a business manual for your entire career in veterinary medicine.

In this notebook, Joseph van de Mortel reflects on the role of epiphany and the value of philosophy, covering thinkers, concepts, methods, and principles. The result is a useful and entertaining sourcebook for every desk. The pedagogical recommendations for reading difficult material are also here. They have helped many of the author's students win scholarships and gain admission to top universities, including UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA. Every dedicated student will want to review and utilize these simple methods for acquiring the habits that great students possess. In addition to reflecting on the problem of mental fragmentation, the author introduces a rich content for better word selection and discusses the importance of mindfulness and listening, lecture notes, reading notes, the read and stop method, the Socratic method, the circle method, the purpose of ethics, the chronology of philosophy, and the four aspects of philosophy. If academic self-confidence is a product of knowing what works, then this text supports that outcome. It argues that many of the problems students face are practical and can be demystified and solved with the introduction of good mental habits that are the benchmarks of sound, critical thinking.

Dear Friend, Many thought-provoking stories and questions will captivate you as the Naked Truth takes you on a transparent journey of faith, truth, and courage. It's time to unveil your vulnerability and expose the real YOU. It's time to watch God's transformation melt away your pain, sorrow, discouragement, and disillusionment. It's time to turn your dread into delight and your pain into purpose. Wherever you may be in your life's journey, the Naked Truth is an invitation for you to be a witness to God's healing and convictions. What if someone you share your story with, one day, becomes someone who God uses to inspire others? Your story matters. You are uniquely created and your life is significant to others and more importantly, God. He will determine when the last page of our story is written, but until then, it's up to you and me to LIVE it, EXPOSE it, and SHARE it! These 40 personal, God-inspired stories are meant to influence you, not impress you. These life-lessons are meant to captivate you, not control you. Just maybe one of these stories will persuade you to recognize the naked truth, build your faith, and give you the courage to disclose one of your stories, so others will know the real you. Only then, will the healing begin. Join me on this journey; you will be glad you did! Kim Includes 40 God-inspired stories and questions for reflection & Forty- day/weekly journal with scripture references & resources.

Daniel and Derek were typical American kids, at least that is what they wanted people to think about them, but their secret is out and the government took them. Now that they are older, jealousy, bitterness has taken over the brother's relationship, plus a crooked senator wanting the USA all for himself, things will be getting interesting.

This book sets the scene for a compelling story of an Imam who earned Prophet Muhammad's complete trust and exclusive attention from an early age. Eloquent in speech, gallant in battle and wise in counsel--that is Ali b. Abi Talib, the highly praised by the Quran and the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family). Admired by Eastern and Western thinkers like Thomas Carlyle who described the Imam as, 'a noble-minded creature as he shows himself, now and always afterwards; full of affection, of fiery daring. Something chivalrous in him: brave as a lion; yet with a grace, a truth and affection worthy of Christian knighthood. Touching on one of the gravest issues of our time--terrorism--this book can prove exceedingly useful to readers of all faiths, particularly Muslims, who may understand from Ali himself the true meaning of jihad as a way to defend peace and develop societies; not an excuse to promote fear, ignorance and destruction. In the classical tapestry of this book, we will also introduce Ali's views on matters of love, remembrance, justice, freedom and knowledge, which truly reflect the prophetic character of this grand figure. The intention is to paint an evocative portrait of Ali as one of history's most charismatic personalities. Each chapter is replete with drama, history and words of wisdom from Ali, extracted from his sermons and letters in the famous book, Peak of Eloquence or Nahj al-Balagha. The majority of hadiths have been carefully selected from mainstream scholars such as Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Tirmidhi and many others who did not necessarily share the same faith as Ali's, yet appreciated his passion for humanity. M. K. Zeineddine is a writer with keen interest in the sublime teachings of Prophet Muhammad and his People of the House (ahl al-bayt). Given his extensive research, the author is of the strong opinion that Islam is a religion of peace, love and tolerance despite what has been unjustly campaigned against it throughout the centuries. The remarkable virtues of ahl al-bayt, with Ali b. Abi Talib being a prominent figure, stand a clear proof of that.

Dan Goldberg is founder and General Manager of The Simple Investor's Guide, LLC, and a California registered investment adviser and fiduciary. After over 20 years of private investing and conducting research, Dan formed his company to help others make better financial and investment choices. In addition to managing his investment advisory firm, Dan manages a technical recruitment company for the power electronics, aerospace and defense industries. Prior to this, he served as Director of Engineering at International Rectifier Corporation. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering. For print edition and other investment information, visit us at www.tsi-guide.com

Have you ever been wounded be friendly fire? I daresay, unless you have been wounded by church hurt, you have not been wounded at all.

Like a trip to Ireland, this story will beckon, bemuse and ultimately befriend you. Running the Cobblestones celebrates the importance of steadfast neighbors as Kate McMahon, a disgraced American widow, cobbles together a new beginning on the auld sod. Readers will run alongside her through Dublin streets, trailed by a foul-mouthed stalker with a stun gun. The peaceful village is thrown into turmoil when the stalker targets Kate's young gardener, Michael, a Special Olympian with a John Wayne fixation and a Dalmatian deputy. Mercifully, the action, suspense and romance are peppered with humor--the secret of Irish survival.

"Exposing the Myths of Blackjack" uses a statistical approach to investigate all possible player hands (first two cards) and dealer up cards for two strategies. The recommended player option for each is documented in detailed data tables and play cards that summarize the results. The Basic strategy is the commonly accepted one that recommends player options that will provide him/her with the maximum profit/minimum loss. The second strategy is the ROI Strategy that uses a risk averse technique to slightly alter some player recommendations, allowing players to retain most of their winnings while eliminating some recommendations that offer little return in exchange for additional wagers. All results are presented in terms of dollars and cents, a measure of merit that all readers will understand. This Return-On-Investment approach and the unique presentation of results provides the reader/player with an easy-to-understand approach to the game. This has been done for one deck, two decks and six decks, and for all of the commonly used player and casino rules for blackjack. Play cards for different scenarios are displayed side-by-side so the reader can easily identify differences. Commonly used, but questionable player recommendations, are identified as potential myths and discussed in detail. In addition to a final summary, several wagering techniques are discussed. Larry grew up on a farm in North Dakota, where he learned the meaning of hard work and determination. After completing high school he attended Jamestown College, where he received a B. S. degree in mathematics, with a minor in physics. Later, he attended Kansas State University, where he received a Master's degree in mathematics, with a minor in statistics. After completing his formal education, he and his family moved to California in 1968, where he began his employment at a major aerospace company. He retired in 2008 and moved with his wife to their mountain home in the Sierra foothills.