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"Beatniks, Tupperware and Chiles en Nogada is that rare memoir that reads like fiction."-JJ Hebert, bestselling author and founder of MindStir Media.Wrenched at the age of five from his Mexican family in Baja California, Robert lives with his unconventional birth mother who works as a traveling Tupperware salesman in 1950s Southern California. Their many adventures include living with a World War II veteran suffering from PTSD, reciting poetry to the rhythm of bongo drums in a Beatnik Commune, and extended periods of homelessness.Robert, a former professor at an Ivy League college and founder of a successful nationwide software company, emerges as a scholar searching for a feeling of belonging and a family. His journey takes him to both coasts of the US, to Europe, and finally, to a remote, mountainous region in Mexico. There, he rediscovers love where he least expects it, and finds a place to call home.Beatniks, Tupperware and Chiles en Nogada is written with humor, heart, and an understanding of how complex humanity can be. It is a celebration of the human spirit that will captivate the reader with unforgettable characters and exotic locales.

A compendium of entries from the birth of a child, the struggles of single parenting and the realization of having a special needs daughter. This book encompasses the alienation, loss, hope and inspiration that the journey entails. The struggles of only being able to help your own child so much and learning to hold space while they find their way in the world. If you are a parent of any age or stage - this book is for you.Rebecca Marie was born and raised in Connecticut. Growing up, she always dabbled in writing, to include poems and the school newspaper. An Army photojournalist and combat veteran, she became a full-time mother with a passion for mentorship and helping others. When she isn't adventuring in nature, you can find her at the spinning wheel, or spending time with her daughter and furbabies.

Simon was the youngest of 11 children, born into an Old Order Amish family, after losing his mother while he was very young, his future looked grim, somehow though, he was able to overcome many of the obstacle's life threw at him. When he was a teenager, he decided the Amish way of life wasn't for him, at the age of 18, he made his first unsuccessful attempt at leaving, at the age of 22, he made his final break, and enlisted in the U.S. Coast guard. Simon had many challenges to overcome in life, but in the end, he had two successful careers, this is his story, and the heavy price he paid for his freedom.

"Change - Short and Simple guides us through not only navigating change but also how to invite, accept, and encourage change in our lives." - Kevin Harrington, Original Shark from ABC's hit TV show "Shark Tank" and Bestselling Author"An insightful, digestible, and actionable guide to changing not only your lifestyle but the mentality which dictates it." - J.J. Hebert, USA Today bestselling authorOverwhelmed by the need to make changes in your life? Constrained by thinking and habits that no longer serve you or a view of yourself that gets in the way? In this wise and action-oriented book, Chris Masiello presents an array of strategies to shift your perspective on how to address, accept, and leverage change. You will find practical insights on the relationship between change and the human psyche, step-based guides on how we affect change and vice versa, and the instruction to put ideas into practice. If change doesn't stop, we can at least plan for it using Masiello's astute teachings in Change - Short and Simple.Chris Masiello has built a successful, nearly forty-year career, spanning a variety of nationally recognized businesses in the real estate and financial services sectors, accounting for over two billion in annual sales. He continues to lead a portfolio of successful companies. Chris is also a recognized expert in business and a personal empowerment speaker. News sources such as ABC affiliates, Wall Street Journal, and others frequently seek Chris's insight, and he has received numerous industry achievements including recognition as one of the most influential trendsetting leaders in the real estate and home services industries.

Do you consider where you've been, and where you want to go? And who do you call on for guidance? After learning he was adopted out of the blue, Mike Thorne struggled to find his place in the world, plagued by perfectionism and fears of abandonment that followed him into adulthood. But he identified a path for himself through sports, along with two key concepts that helped him transform a better way forward: that we need to Build, Belong, and Believe to make progress effectively, and that we must have others on our journey. People we can rely on to hold us accountable and for support-a Personal Trust Community. With his story, Mike teaches readers of all ages how to learn from his experiences and reach their North Star by employing the tools he built along the way. He's proof that by hustling with heart on the field and beyond, we can transform and thrive at home and work.MIKE THORNE is a Transformer and personal growth mentor. Using his "Personal Trust Community" model, Mike helps leaders find belonging; build toward their greatest dreams; and believe in themselves, their work, and others. He has held numerous executive leadership positions, including President of Team Sports at Russell Athletic and President of the Wholesale Division at Yankee Candle. In 2020, he decided to step away from the C-Suite to further his mission of spreading the value of trust and vulnerability in relationships. He leads group workshops and one-on-one sessions that help transform human beings toward greater performance and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. This is his first book. You can learn more about Mike and his work at mikethorne.co

In the near future, Lieutenant Liam Price finds a woman mutilated three separate times in the aftermath of a failed experiment. To solve the case, Price must distill in the darkest elements of his robotic-driven culture, uncovering a terrifying revelation about how mankind actually dies.Daniel J. Burke is an author, doctor, and musician, which is an elaborate way to say he is a storyteller. At different moments in his journey, he practiced medicine in Kolkata, innovated a theory contributing to neuromuscular research in space, and was the lead guitarist in a medical school cover band "The Flu Fighters". Daniel wrote The Cotard Delusion during his medical training. When he is not practicing storytelling, he explores his hometown of Philadelphia.

Clan of the Wolfdogs transports readers into the raw, prehistoric period to experience how we became modern humans, and dogs became our best allies. Inspired by the research of noted paleoanthropologist Dr. Pat Shipman, young Irik struggles to live up to his father's expectations while his mother nurtures him in a culture that demands he take a woman at fourteen winters and kill others at sixteen. The boy's preternatural ability to capture the spiritual connection between humans and animals by drawing them on cave walls is lost when his clan chief father is killed by lions during a hunt. To redeem his honor, he tames and trains wolves to help slaughter whole herds of game and becomes a powerful clan chief. Irik proves himself by bringing the clan through unheard of natural disasters and past the brink of starvation, until a pact with a cannibalistic tribe turns deadly. When his first mate, the clan's territory, and its mother wolf are all lost in a second battle with the White Tribe, will he seek revenge? Or will Arol, his childhood soulmate, come back into his life to help him evolve and find a better, more humanistic way? The story will inspire you to consider your own beliefs about today's tribal culture.

The name 'Mootsie' came from a Finnish friend we knew when mother became a grandmother. The real name for Grandmother in Finnish is 'Isoaitti' which must have sounded like 'Mootsie' and... the name stuck. After losing her husband (our Pop), Mootsie continued traveling with family and friends and serving in her church and community. She shared her generous, gregarious personality with all who knew her and many... who were strangers. She has left her 4 children, 20 grandchildren and 65 great grandchildren a legacy of endurance, faith, loving service and a stellar example of how to be a caring and enthusiastic contributor to life.