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Billy French (Frenchy) is just a simple man, racehorse trainer by trade, country boy by nature, and he has enjoyed a recent abundance of good fortune in his stable of promising young horses. That is, until people within his inner circle of acquaintances start becoming victims of foul play and turning up dead.Frenchy's inquisitive nature then gets the best of him, and he embarks on an unusual journey in search of the answers. With only his instincts and country mentality to rely on, he stumbles along an uncharted pathway of investigation, nonsensical at times and unconventional to say the least, but delivered always with his own sincere, refreshing style.As the mystery unfolds, Frenchy just floats along with it, and his decisions land him in more dangerous and deadly situations than he cares to be in. The question becomes, Will he be able to survive long enough to uncover the truth? Or, first, will his amateur sleuthing techniques signal the death of him too?Prepare yourself for a fun-filled ride to the very end!

This is a songbook dedicated to my precious granddaughter who did not survive birth. Though this hurt our family tremendously, I have found healing by writing these cherished songs for her and about her being in the hands of the Lord.

David Owen Brooks, one of the mass murderers of twenty-eight or more young boys, died of COVID-19 on May 28, 2020, in a Texas prison. At the time I wrote this book, I did not know he died. The book was written by way of my memories of events that happened in my life and up to the time I met David Brooks. Just two or three days before Brooks turned himself into the Houston Police Station, he tried to lure me to a party in Pasadena, Texas, by telling me there would be lots of girls and drugs. If I would have accepted Brooks's offer, I would have died a terrible death, and my daughter would have never been born.

A wide variety of poems composed by Arthur Johnson ranging from nature, love, events, etc.The saddest thing I've ever seenWas a little blind girl alone onA swing,She never laughed, nor did she smile.Her heart seemed heavy for a little child...-"e;The Little Blind Girl"e;

Scott Furman is intelligent, trustworthy, and lives in the lower-class town of South Hillside. His secret relationship with wealthy, attractive Briana Johnson remains strong even when the odds are stacked against them. Scott delicately handles and protects Felicia, his sister-like neighbor, who is in love with him and bound and determined they were meant to be together. Scott''s life takes a surprising twist when he finally learns the life-changing decision his parents made sixteen years earlier which caused his mother''s emotional turmoil. Unable to mention this newfound knowledge to any family members or friends, Scott must keep a second secret from being revealed. He never realized the outcome of his parents'' decision at his birth would ultimately lead him to finally venture into North Hillside and meet Briana''s parents who would denounce him if they knew he resided in South Hillside.

Thinking of his evening in Crumbald Centre, Slagfid smiled to himself as he fished his keys from his belt. A sound caught his ears before the keys reached the door. He listened, nothing. The dwarf stood still. The lock and key swayed gently above his head in the night breeze. His thoughts returned to the tattered man at the tavern. Again, a noise, it came from behind the cabin. Slagfid bent down and tossed his keys through the gate into the forge porch. He could pick his own locks later. Besides, he had another set secured in a case hidden at the Musty Mule. He gripped his Warhammer and slid into the shadows. He moved quietly around to the back of the cabin. He listened. He moved toward his woodpile and surveyed the grounds in the starlight. His ancestral, subterranean eye site tried to compensate to bring the blurred shadows into focus, but the starlight was too bright. The crack of a twig, and another footfall, were followed by a guttural sound. Suddenly, the air was full of the smells of filth and sweat and...goblins. Goblins? Slagfid felt a thud on the back of his head and the starlit sky vanished.

No one goes through life unscathed. We all go through crisis; some more than others. Most of us have issues and challenges, and there is no one magic bullet or cure to all of them. Individual mentality and spiritually can help us handle what one is going through. So I thought about it and took my mentor's advice and started to write down what I did to overcome with adversity and how I continue to press4ward and finish strong

Ask anyone what it means to fulfill life''s destiny, and the answer they will give will almost always be, "You choose to make your own destiny." I did mention the word almost. When you are a spirited four-year-old boy with high aspirations whose Christian namesake was that of a coldhearted pimp, most would agree that your destiny was set on a predetermined course. Terry Christopher Carney was born into a legacy of male hustlers, gangbangers, and criminal masterminds, all of whom conveniently resided in the same household. When destiny''s odds are stacked highly against you, one must ask oneself, "Is there really such a thing as the universe giving you a choice?"This book is a living reflection of one boy whose destiny took him down a harsh yet poignant path to manhood. Life can be a dream for some, but for Terry, it was a challenge.

In this unique poetry book, you will get the opportunity to explore the art in language. The author, Naleen Chand Lachan, has presented unique poems written in Hindi using the English alphabet to allow the reader to be able to read the poems in Hindi as well as an English version of the poem. This is an attempt to bridge the gap between the emotional content from the Hindi poems since there are expressions and words in the Hindi language that have more depth in emotional context for which words do not exist in English language. Unlike some of the poetry books which translate the poems from a foreign language to English and lose the emotional connection and context to the original poem in the original language, we will not lose that emotional connection in this book. This book explores the depths of human emotions from love, confusion, fear, hate, downfall, rebirth, growth in character, and wisdom. This book is vital for anyone to read during the COVID-19 pandemic and the riots to see that we all are human and we all have human emotions. This book was created to help people with day-to-day struggles and life experiences as well as for someone who appreciates language as an art that is capable of seeing the beauty behind the Hindi language and being able to understand it in English as well in poetic form. We hope that from this book, the reader can take away something meaningful in some way from one or all the poems written by Naleen Chand Lachan.

At the park, Mike took Jenny into one of the dugouts beside the ball field. Here, for the first time she let him touch her. As the evening grew dark, they half sat and half lay on the bench in the dugout just kind of making out. Suddenly Jenny jumped to her feet."e;Shit, Mike, who's that?"e; she let out in a loud whisper.Mike stood just in time to see a man disappear into the tree line behind the ball field."e;Shit, Mike, that's that man. He was just standing there, watching us."e;"e;C'mon, Jen, let's get out of here."e;They ran through the park, adjusting their clothes on the way. Mike looked back several times as they ran. The stranger was gone. They stopped on the sidewalk outside the park."e;Holy shit, Jen, how long was he standing there?"e;"e;I don't know. Let's just get outta here. I'm scared."e;"e;Hell, me too holy shit."e;"e;We should call the police."e;"e;Yeah right, and tell them we were making out in the dugout. Let's just get outta here."e;Mike and Jenny walked away from the park, hand in hand, both looking back often. They stopped behind the Laundromat.After a kiss and a hug, Mike headed down the alley. Jenny felt her heart pound as she rounded the side of the Laundromat. She stared down the street for any signs of a strange man, ran across, and in the front door of her house.

Have you ever wished you could have a do-over? Or perhaps you''ve thought, If only I knew then what I know now. What do you do when faced with something you''ve never experienced before? Where do you go? Where do you even look to find insight?In Life Lessons and Selah Moments, author and teacher Michelle Woodruff invites you on a leisure walk through the life experiences of Joshua. While stepping into the scriptural pages of this unfolding drama, you will encounter profound life lessons applicable to your own pilgrimage through life. As you embark on this journey, take a selah moment. Don''t rush. Stop. Look. Listen. You have been given full access to the ups and the downs of Joshua''s story-covert missions, betrayal, deliverance, deception, miracles, loss, victory. Learn insight from his successes. Glean wisdom through his failures. Gain understanding as you acquire perhaps a newer and deeper perspective. Perhaps this perspective of how Joshua faced unprecedented challenges will enable you to face your unprecedented future.

Who has not felt frustrated or sad at some time? Who has not experienced any situation that has caused confusion? In this school of learning that is life, I believe that none of us has escaped one or many of those circumstances. The important thing is to face each uncomfortable event that occurs to us in the best way to avoid being affected for a long time, subtracting the joy that motivates us to create, to smile, and to enjoy every occasion. Ignoring the inconvenience, we feel only the discomfort increases, and we are in danger of harboring destructive feelings. Sometimes just by changing the glass with which we look at an event, the perception of it changes. We train for the jobs we are going to do; however, we intend to face the world without even knowing ourselves. Only by knowing ourselves and taking responsibility for our actions we have the ability to live in harmony. In three chapters, you will find many of the reasons why you sometimes feel uncomfortable. You will also find how to solve many discomforts and how to fill your life and the ones who surround you with joy. Quién no ha sentido frustración o tristeza alguna vez? Quién no ha experimentado alguna situación que le haya causado confusión? En esta escuela de aprendizaje que es la vida, creo que ninguno hemos escapado a una o muchas de esas circunstancias. Lo importante es encarar cada evento incómodo de la mejor manera, para así evitar que nos afecte por un tiempo prolongado, restándonos la alegría que nos motiva a crear, sonreír y disfrutar cada ocasión.Ignorando lo que nos molesta, solo sentimos como la incomodidad crece y corremos el peligro de asentar sentimientos destructivos. A veces solo con cambiar el cristal con el que estamos mirando, la percepción varía.Nos entrenamos para los trabajos que vamos a ejecutar, sin embargo intentamos afrontar la vida sin ni siquiera conocernos. Solo conociéndonos y tomando responsabilidad de nuestras acciones, tenemos la capacidad de vivir en armonía. En tres capítulos encontrarás muchas de las razones por las cuales algunas veces te sientes incómodo. También encontrarás como resolver esas incomodidades y como llenar tu vida y la de quienes te rodean con alegría.

This a brief summary regarding my short children's story of What Made Gracie Smile. Firstly, this book was inspired to provoke those of whom are growing up as the younger generation evolves that their childhood friends who have left due to relocating and or unknown reasons that you are not alone. Gracie starts off as an adolescent of ten years old and discovers that her life will be changed forever after meeting her new best friend, Lisa. The setting takes place in Washington, DC, and concludes elsewhere after Gracie's parents relocated to another choice of residence. After relocating, Gracie has met many new friends one of which she becomes very comfortable with Matthew. There are three main characters: Lisa, Gracie, and Matthew. A word from the writer I wrote this short children's story because I went through a similar event in my childhood at age eleven, although Gracie had many differences compared to myself, we also have several similarities. I remember my mother saying when I was as young as Gracie that we were moving, I thought I would never see my best friend again. This book inspires the youth and young adolescents that although you have a close friend and as life goes on with the many changes of life, that if someone leaves that they are not truly gone. But all ages of readers are delighted to enjoy this short story and the main question is why did Gracie smile? What made her smile? Why did she smile? Why?

They crossed the desertThey were guided by a star.They followed three religionsThey shared one path.Together they foundThe miracle of friendshipThe holiness of respectAnd a city of peace."The Three Wise Animals" tells the story of a Muslim camel, a Jewish goat and a Christian lamb who meet on the way to Jerusalem. Rather than dividing them, their prayers unify them and together they find common ground.Yehudith Freeman Tucker grew up in Israel and started drawing in an apartment by the Mediterranean Sea from which she could hear the Muslim call to prayer, Church bells ringing in the distance, and the sound of people studying in Hebrew. Her parents were peace activists who were troubled by the conflict in the Holy Land. They spoke out and wrote but mostly they made friends and built bridges that way. The first Christmas tree she ever saw was in the living room of a Jordanian Christian family who lived in East Jerusalem which is now Palestine. She has long felt a calling to understand religion. Growing up in diverse company, she was taught to respect everyone. This lesson she passes on in her book "The Three Wise Animals".Yehudith is a landscape painter who prays in several languages and has a family that includes Christian, Muslim, Jewish members. Her paintings can be seen at Gallery321.org.

Xander, Noah, and Alexis all attend Eastfield Middle School, a school where kids have already found a way to start making money. It is also a school where lots of competition and hate goes on. Xander is an expert liar and rumor-spreader. Noah is a brainiac. Alexis is great at spying. The three of them aren't exactly friends. But when a teacher goes missing, they must put aside their differences and use their skills together to get the teacher back. With twists and turns, conflicts and bonding moments, The XNA Trio is sure to get you turning the page.

This is a true story of a little boy who truly loves cats and finally attains his dream of having his own real, live cat.

Join Tiny and his friends as they head out on an adventure. Together they will discover their bravery and learn that not everything is as scary as it seems. Share this story with your tiny adventurer!

The Raptor family has just come through a tumultuous thirteen-year saga. Now they are moving east to Charlotte's family and a whole new set of friends and associates. Fresh off the Chippewa Indian reservation, Michael, the middle son, faces a whole new set of challenges, learning how to act in a more refined social environment. Follow him, and laugh at his hilarious foibles and misdeeds! Cringe with him at his social gaffes, and ride with him on secret night journeys to see his forbidden love. As he struggles to break his parents'' iron control on his life, he finally manages to break the paralyzing grip of fear that has haunted him so long, and face down his tormentor. The bonds of the many rules and regulations of the Mennonite church he was raised in can barely hold him as the life of cool friends, fast cars, and cute girls' calls.

One woman's journey into her own heart and mind in search of the answer to her self-destructive behavior and her inability to intimately connect with the people she should love the most.

Life was good for the young praying mantis named Perton. He had finally found the love of his life in the beautiful Sandria, and they were to be married! However, their wedding night did not go at all as he anticipated. Horror and chaos ensued. Forced to flee, Perton, along with a few trusted friends, must face terrifying predators, vicious gangsters, and, ultimately, an invading army that threatens his entire world.Meanwhile, Sandria still has designs on him. Perton harbors plans for his own vengeance, as well.Will he be able to overcome his past, meet his challenges, and rise to the demands of an uncertain future?

Follow the Squirrel through the tough gang infested Bungalow Belt neighborhoods of Chicago as a member of the Gaylords street gang. His appointment as a Precinct Captain in the legendary Mayor Richard J. Daley Cook County Regular Democratic Organization known as "e;The Machine"e; .His interactions while employed by the City of Chicago with coworkers that were members and associates of the Chicago Crime Syndicate in the infamous Department of Streets and Sanitation.His rise as a rank and file truck driver in The International Brotherhood of Teamsters to the position of Principal Officer/ Secretary Treasurer of the 5000 member I.B.T Local Union 726.While as the Principal Officer his experiences with Organized Crime figures and numerous powerful politicians.His support in the election of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Ron "e;The Reformer"e; Carey. Thereafter, the son of the legendary I.B.T. General President James R. Hoffa Sr., I.B.T. General President James P. Hoffa Jr.Explore his relationship with his boyhood friend Governor Rod Blagojevich and his involvement in Rod's election to the Illinois General Assembly, U.S. Congress and to Governorship of The State of Illinois.Blagojevich was eventually indicted on 24 counts by the Federal Government. The main count was the Quid Pro Quo charge that he had requested something of value in return for an appointment to the vacant U.S. Senatorial seat of Barack Obama upon his election as the 44th President of The United States. He was acquitted on all counts except for one. He was then quickly re- indicted on 20 counts and was convicted on 17 counts. After an appeal whereas, several charges were overturned he did not receive a reduction in his 14 year sentence. Eventually, he received after serving over 7 years of his sentence a long overdue pardon from President Donald Trump."e;I believe that Rod received a raw deal in his conviction and severe sentencing for what was and has been considered the norm of "e;Political Horse Trading."e; Even though it was never proven that he took a dime the jury convicted him for what was perceived to be unethical practices. In Memoriam of The Almighty Gaylord Brothers who were slain by rival gang members as a result of gang violence: Rest in Peace Almighty Gaylord Brothers Hillbilly Duke Lil Capp Harpo Tessie The Almighty Gaylord Creed When I Die Bury Me Deep With A 100 Latin Kings At My Feet, Lay A Shotgun Across My Chest, And Tell My Brother Gaylords I Did My Best!

Barbara Weston, a novice reporter and recent graduate from a university journalism program, has been assigned to interview the community heroine, Dr. Cleo. Not really excited about this first assignment, Barbara Weston has some reservations when she first casts her eyes on Dr. Cleo. Could this little old colored lady be the publicly acknowledged director of Sinceria, the home for females transitioning from the California Youth Authority to freedom and successful independence? Listening to the recreation of a highlighted counseling session, Barbara's eyes are opened to the complexities and challenges associated with coming of age in the American culture (which consists of a myriad of inner cultures). The stories of the twelve multiethnic females and one male handyman introduce her to worlds that are far removed from her valley girl existence, or are they? This experience of sharing in the intimate stories during the counseling session provide the backdrop for Dr. Cleo's Recipe for Life. Through laughter and tears, they all embrace the three interconnecting facets of Dr. Cleo's Hermeneutic Circle: Understanding, forgiveness, and love.

This tale is an alluring lesson in alliteration that takes place on the farm. The family dog, Sadie Sue, slips out the doggy door in the middle of the night to investigate a strange noise. Her innocent intent triggers a cascade of unintended consequences for her and her three farm friends. Sadie Sue surprises Twirl the Squirrel, who falls out of the tree, landing on Sadie's head. She shakes her head and sends Twirl flying into a hole in the old oak tree. Luckily Twirl lands on Funny the Bunny asleep at the bottom. Funny the Bunny thinks the old tree is falling, so she quickly exits the nest and runs smack dab into Kitty the Cat, who came to see what was happening. Kitty the Cat lets out a yowl that wakes Sadie Sue's owners. Sadie gets called back into the house and is told she should be sorry for waking everyone. Sadie Sue says she is sorry but not really understanding why. This fun story will twist your tongue and stretch your vocabulary. You will have to read it over and over again!