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In this novella, TAYLOR''s question is answered from the first novella, My Angels, My Fallen Angels, Our Destiny Awaits, and provides for the journeys of each ANGEL (BRITTANY, SIERRA, and TAYLOR) and FALLEN ANGEL (MONIQUE, AUTUMN and ERIN), leading up to The Last Stand from the first novella. BRITTANY and MONIQUE fly to Puerto Rico to train at MONIQUE''s Palace. In Puerto Rico BRITTANY meets three other vampires that assist her in becoming a fully operational superhuman. BRITTANY meets a famous General from the 1800''s and becomes a scholar. SIERRA and AUTUMN fly to the Netherlands to train at AUTUMN''s Manor. In the Netherlands, Sierra is trained on the fine art of battle where it is discovered she has a unique survival sense. When her life is in jeopardy, she gets an adrenaline rush to assist her in defeating an opponent. SIERRA becomes an assassin. TAYLOR and ERIN travel to various parts of the world to enhance TAYLOR''s superhuman strengths and a select few vampires are enlisted to assist with TAYLOR''s training. TAYLOR also discovers she has a unique survival sense, like that of SIERRA. TAYLOR becomes an antique professional and ruffian. BRIAN and LINDSEY extinguish the main vampire covenants throughout South America, Africa, and Europe in order to draw-out the NOBLE COUNCIL. They discover that the NOBLE COUNCIL created BLACK KNIGHTS, hideous vampire creatures, to destroy them as well. Present day, BRIAN answers TAYLOR''s question and BRIAN becomes ill. BRIAN calls MONIQUE for answers to his illness; however, his phone goes dead. The third and final novella will provide for BRIAN''s illness and a final confrontation that will determine the destiny of BRIAN''s family and the Vampire Nation.

Ramblin'' Ruminations is a collection of essays on a wide range of topics intended to spur reflection. They incorporate the author''s take on life, informed by his long study of history and human nature and punctuated by his own experiences. His contemplations are at times quirky, humorous or adamant, but always heartfelt. In short, his chewing on subjects produces much food for thought.

This book deals with the underlying issues associated with Personnel Security Vetting. It provides the rationale as to why certain behaviors are thought to have value in the process and others do not. The environment is largely that of the national security arena but much of the material can be extrapolated to the private sector. Various levels of vetting are linked to risk levels i.e. how important are certain assets to protect and how much in resources is the company willing to invest to protect those assets. The methodologies typically used (background investigations, polygraph and interviewing techniques) are dissected and decisions as to which to employ are explored. In the final analysis, decisions in Personnel Security vetting are risk/benefit determinations dependent on the mix of circumstances present at the time. Probabilities, percentages and environmental limitations are some of the ultimate determinants in the decision making process and recognition is given to the notion there are no perfect vetting measures.

Experience a coming-of-age journey of tenacity and faith.Growing up amidst the colorful but tumultuous backdrop of the 1970s through early 1990s, author Dan Biegler takes readers on the emotionally raw, transformative journey he navigated as a youth. “For fear or for spite,” Dan winsomely writes, he learned to chase life and his dreams in ways he once never thought possible: Through Fields and Fire.Dan candidly relates not a hero story but a human story—from his younger days when the labels of “bully magnet” and “underachiever” dogged his trail . . . to his launch from the sidelines of life into the unexpected, in-your-face trials-by-fire of boot camp as a US Marine . . . to his soul-searing deployment across the globe to serve on the battlefields of Operation Desert Storm . . . to the realization he could dare to step out, take risks, and grow into his best strength.Through it all, Dan inspires readers who see themselves on a similar “dark horse journey,” those who hope-against-all-hope to overcome their biggest obstacles. He spurs on those who wish to learn, as he did, that chasing life with persistence and faith can make all the difference—and lead to life’s most amazing discoveries.

This is a warm and fanciful story of a little boy’s very vivid imagination and how a collection of Rainbow animal friends help him overcome his loneliness.Noah is an active boy, who loves animals, but is lonely with no brothers or sisters.  His teddy bear, Polo, is his constant companion.          He loves going to his Uncle Robert’s veterinary office, but one day he doesn’t go because he is sick.  That night Noah’s illness, his fever and imagination all work together to bring a beautiful rainbow and mischievous animal friends to life right before his eyes!  With the help of a magical “Special Key” and keyhole visible only to the boy, the visions are brilliant and real as life.A big red Unicorn leads the pack of animals through all their paces and fun antics as the story unfolds. Noah’s mom doesn’t believe the animals visited him, yet how do you explain the silver stars and red hearts that mysteriously appeared in his bedroom?Noah’s rainbow animal friends appear to him more than once throughout the story and help him overcome his loneliness, help make him feel better and help solve his “Show and Tell” problem.Each of the animals is represented by the colors of the rainbow.  There is a red Unicorn, orange Main Coon Cat, yellow Labrador dog, green spider monkey, blue parrot dinosaur, indigo lamb and violet pony.Children will be delighted to learn that the parrot dinosaur in the story is a real life dinosaur and is the smallest dinosaur discovered to date.  It looks more like a bird, than a typical dinosaur!Noah’s colorful imagination and love of animals come to light in this whimsical story. We are left wondering if it is really Noah’s brilliant imagination or if his rainbow animal friends are real and if they will come back to share more adventures with Noah.

As we finish of what geography requires of us, we now dwell on giving a clear account to the important natural impact of the desert and other sections and regions of the peninsula on the people as topography affects them and colors the weaves of their fabric. Topography gives us a clue of how and why people believe and think in such a fashion and how they differ from other people in another natural topography. Aside from that, it imprints upon the people a denominator and a common natural bond. Meanwhile, we are equipped with whatever factors we examined above, and are ready to discuss the early people of the Arabian Peninsula and their development of a tribal state system, as some tribes began to establish themselves within a permanent geographical location, functioning as a sociopolitical entity independent like city states in early Europe. Arab tribes were pagan and had many natural and physical gods. Tribes had special gods, and seldom, a single tribe had one adopted god too. At a later stage, we find some tribal heads confessing Judaism and converting therefore number of their tribes to this faith.

If you are tired of Democrats and Republicans making empty promises, and their followers dogmatically choosing sides on every debate and issue so their guys can remain in power, you''re a lot like the author of this book. Tackling tough issues like the immigration debate, slavery reparations, minimum wage, taxes, college tuition, the insurance industry, business, the role of government in ordering our lives, prisons, the relationship of society to police, and many more, he proposes revolutionary solutions instead of choosing to spend 70,000 words needlessly criticizing. Coming from the view that every human is an image-bearer of God, and that all man-made structures and agendas are open for debate, he offers up solutions to some of America''s most burdensome problems which can be considered and implemented to make both sides happy. Understanding that too many people nowadays take themselves far too seriously, he also gives the reader many self-deprecating and humorous asides (something sorely lacking in political and social debate). Buy this book and join the fight against poverty; namely his poverty.

Parallels That Cross is a delightfully creative novel that will take you down literary paths like those you have explored with Barbara Kingsolver’s books. Gary Graham interweaves stories of his two equally important main characters and presents their stories with diverse sentence and paragraph structure in a literary manner that may remind readers of Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See. Perfect for book clubs seeking an enjoyable alternative to dystopian or fantasy novels.Parallels That Cross launches us into the worlds of ancient cultures, never before seen wildlife, parental and sex-based relationship anxieties, and the fundamentals of love – all wrapped around a man and woman presented as equals and given equal page time.This novel pivots on Mica, an archaeologist, and Clay, an ornithologist, who are independently and simultaneously resolving their anxieties while searching in 1982 for extraordinary treasures hidden deep in the Peruvian wilderness. Mica is exploring for an ancient city she theorizes was founded by women led by a princess daughter of Peru’s last reigning Inca ruler. Clay, working on his doctoral research on another side of the same mountain, is testing his new biodiversity model that predicts discovery of new avian species. Mica suffers from a lifelong self-doubt that she will turn out like her lesbian mother. Clay is tormented by his own nightmare that he has become his philandering dad. Ultimately, they must confront whether their lives are controlled by destiny or free will.Rich with humor, poetry, music, imagery and using a creative story-telling format Parallels That Cross and 2019 William Faulkner - William Wisdom CreativeWriting Competition Semifinalist Gary Graham deliver a novel unlike any you have experienced. What Makes Parallels That Cross UniqueMica and Clay•    Their love of life, discoveries, music and humor coupled with childhood traumas.•    Female and male main characters are given parallel and equal page time.•    Characters portrayed realistically without the sanitizing constraints of mainstream media.Settings•    Experience the beauty and mysteries of Elfin forests and puna grasslands in Peru.•    Quirky campus fun at Berkeley, Louisiana State University, University of Wisconsin and University of New Mexico.•    A Peruvian culture rich with wonderfully gentle people you will want as friends.How the story is told•    Genre bending - shifting easily among literary, thriller, romance and adventure fiction.•    Side-by-side chapters to reveal Mica’s and Clay’s lives simultaneously.Discoveries•    Explorations in nature and archeology that make you want to become a scientist.•    Original poetry and humor that make you want to become a writer or comedian or both.Book Excerpts•    “I choose, navigating by grace and with gratitude. I choose, being queen of my inner kingdom.”•    Where Ewoks escape from Return of the Jedi to find a secret home on earth--one that no human has ever beheld.•    “Free will, her strength undeniable, if you believe Destiny is merely in the eyes of the beholder.” 

My Father’s War is a story based on a diary my father wrote while serving as a young man in the United States Marine Corps during the Second Nicaraguan Campaign in 1928-29. Many Americans are unfamiliar with the Nicaraguan Campaign, but without it the outcome of World War II may have changed. It was in Nicaragua that the ground troops in the American military learned how to engage in jungle warfare. It was also during this encounter that airplanes were used in warfare for the first time. This learning played a major role in how the American military fought on Guadalcanal and other South Pacific Islands during the Second World War.Nicaragua was a wild and untamed country in 1928. It was a country of extremes in climate, in terrain, and in the people groups who called Nicaragua home. It was a land of diseases, wild animals, swarming mosquitoes, poisonous snakes, stinging bugs, raging rivers, steaming jungles, and rugged mountains.My father was a soldier in this land. Like many young men he fought for a cause he didn’t completely understand. He was there because he was a soldier. He did his job even when the American leadership refused to acknowledge the fact that the military was engaged in a war. Through his battle experiences he learned to appreciate every man’s struggle, the questions related to faith, and life itself.

Have you ever wondered if you are going to recover from depression, a wounded heart, and broken dreams to begin loving, laughing and, yes, even dancing again?In Dancing on the Rubble, you will find 7 Bible-tested ways to change your life from defeat to victory. Come, journey with me toward emotional healing using these time-tested steps that I call "the essence of living."

Aidan Takes Clyde to School is an encouraging story that provides a glimpse of the many conflicted feelings children may experience when starting school for the first time.Aidan is nervous about making new friends on the first day of school. He experiences a combination of emotions that includes fear and uncertainty. Aidan brings his favorite stuffed animal Clyde to school to help him cope with his first day of school jitters. How would Clyde’s presence help Aidan? 

Jonathan’s world is changing…..he, his mother, and his dog Snapper are moving from one upper class area to another after his father has passed. This is just before school begins. This is a new school for Jonathan and is located in a struggling area of town. Jonathan is quite unaware of the challenges this school will bring. Being light skinned, he has to rise up above the attitudes of some of the students, several being the prominent bullies of the school.With the move, his mother, who is a doctor, has a new position at the local hospital. She too is meeting new people. Both she and Jonathan have to adjust to their new home, their new community, and the new people in their life.And Lionel. The student who always walks around with his nose in his books. A friendly face in the crowd who wants to be a buddy to Johnathan; Jonathan invites him into his life; friendship transcends obstacles; and, there is nothing like a friendship…..no matter where the friends live.

Growing up, every kid has a best friend. Tracey has Nancy Ann.These two young ladies are off to Camp Sugar Pine with a new set of rules to learn and responsibilities to take in. They think it is going to be just fun, fun, and more fun with lots of activities and many new girls to meet. Many, more friendships are in the making.  But they run into a stumbling block: their counselor “Big B”. She is a drill sergeant, who has her antenna pointed in their direction at all times.Nevertheless, they do get into mischief, and fun; whether it is encouraging animals to evade their bungalow, getting drenched in a cloudburst while getting lost in the woods, falling into the poison oak, or getting caught while at the boys’ campground which was off limits, anything can happen. And it does.

A MYSTICAL GLIMPSE INTO AMERICA'S PAST.  When Green Leaves Fall encompasses the gamut of elements in great classic fiction, from history and suspense to romance, poetry, mythology, and faith.  Add to this the author's exceptional character development that brings the people in the novel alive and the breathtaking imagery of the untamed world they discover.  The story begins in the summer of 1909, when the sleepy little mill town of Devlin, W.Va., awakens.  Best friends, Morgan Darrow and Dewey Baughman, leave boyhood behind in the wild mountain forests as they assist surveyors Lowe Yancy and Black Jack Clark on their expedition for the Watoga Lumber Company.  When Lowe first sees the noble giant trees of the Big Timber, he is awed by their creator, and his journey to find peace and absolution in his life takes a new direction.  The team faces many obstacles along the way, and learns that subduing the violence of other men is often much easier than conquering that of nature.  Adventures of the heart also await them in Devlin, as Morgan and Dewey both fall in love, and Lowe's eyes open to the love he relinquished long ago, but never forgot.Set in the days of post-Civil War West Virginia, When Green Leaves Fall captures life in a small company town, where the company has the power to influence even hopes and dreams.  In the tradition of John Steinbeck, Robey's novel explores a unique time and place in America's past through the hearts and voices of his memorable characters, and allows his readers to experience the last of the magnificent uncharted forest that once graced our land.  The novel was inspired by the author's great-grandparents, who lived, worked, and raised their family in the small lumber mill town of Nallen, W. Va.

Winter Jones faces the storm of her life. Between daydreaming, paranoia, and flashbacks, Winter doesn''t know what is real or who to trust. Forced into prostitution by her father and running from his goons is her reality. Winter is afraid of losing her mind, but losing her life is what may be her fate. Will Winter face her demons or die fighting them?

Join Emily Ann, as she invites you on a journey in unlocking the magic of your individual uniqueness.

Displaced African people built the so-called "New World" on stolen indigenous land for European settlers' profit. To perpetrate this crime against humanity, white settler societies systematically policed and sought to suppress the inter-generational transmission of African language and spirituality. While ultimately unsuccessful, this attempted cultural genocide is an unredressed violation with long-lasting effects. This book is an effort to connect generations through the voice of Afro-Brazilian lineage bearer Nancy "Cici" de Souza, an eighty-one-year-old priestess of the Yoruba-based religion Candomblé. The resident oral historian of the Pierre Verger Foundation's community space in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, she has spent decades studying the culture of her ancestors. Her fifty years of initiation to the Yoruba divinities Osun and Obatala have earned her the title "ebomi," which means "elder." This book is the translation and compilation of interviews with Ebomi Cici regarding spirituality and history. All royalties go to the elder herself, and the Portuguese version is available for free at www.camelliadaoling.com.

In politically troubled 1920s Greece, two schoolgirls on the island of Naxos accidentally overhear a dangerous conversation near the principal's office. Anna and Evlambia are sworn never to reveal what they know. Fifty years later, Anna's son Nick, an investigator for the US government, returns to Greece hoping to find Evlambia. He learns that she has died, but instead, he finds her daughter Christina. Intense and romantic Nick invites intellectual, gentle Christina to visit Naxos with him. Their visit takes a startling turn when they learn about a shocking ongoing situation-for the past decades, Greek Orthodox priests have been murdered on the island, and the police have always been unable to find the culprits. With his background as an investigator, Nick isn't about to let this opportunity slip through his fingers. Together, he and Christina search for the truth about the murders and about the secret their mothers kept. Colorful and compelling, Clouds Over the Aegean will keep you enthralled.

This workbook asks readers to reflect on their own narratives and thoughts or beliefs surrounding specific areas in their lives that they struggle with. It also seeks to promote cross generation communication and understanding among immigrant communities and seeks to empower members of the immigrant communities to push beyond personal, cultural, and societal barriers that seek to inhibit them from living their best lives. In many immigrant communities, communication gaps occur as younger generations quickly acculturate to the culture of their host society, while the first generation- also considered the older generation, continues to cling onto their traditional culture. We hope through reflection on one's own perceptions as well as on the perceptions of other individuals in our lives, readers will begin to develop compassion and understanding for every member of their community. We also hope that through this reflection, readers will develop self-awareness of their own desires and goals, and gain the courage and authenticity to pursue their goals and dreams in light of the many challenges (tigers) that may lie in their paths.

There is an old saying, "Curiosity kill the cat, satisfaction brought him back." My curiosity was killing me after I read an article by Earl Ofari Hutchinson. (2013) "Why So Many People Believe Blacks Are America's Racists". That conclusion was based on a Rasmussen (2013) telephone poll of 1000 respondents and noted "a significant percent of blacks . . . said they consider more blacks racist than whites or Hispanics". Of course, a multitude of questions about the survey crossed my mind. The topic peaked my curiosity and I decided to explore whether, based on my journey after arriving in America, I could qualify as a Racist. During that journey, I had to research the definitions of "racist", "racism", "bigot", and the behaviors, social and hereditary norms, laws, etc., that could contribute to anyone in America, with such a diverse population, to be a racist. In my pursuit of that knowledge, I learned about the personal beliefs, social rules, laws, regulations, and more importantly the insidious nature of and how it affects the everyday lives of the American landscape.My research lead to my journey of "Learning About and Living With Racism in America".

When seventeen-year-old Taylor has two unforgettable nights with a stranger, she never expects to hear from him again . . . especially after she sneaks out of their room at dawn, not even giving him her name. But Shawn, heartstruck and enchanted, isn't willing to let it go at that. With the help of his best friend and bandmate, he tracks down the college student who turned his life upside down despite being happy at home with his wife Nicole and their two young daughters. But life has surprises in store for Taylor and Shawn, as Nicole not only makes peace with her husband's affair, but eventually welcomes Taylor in as part of the family after Taylor becomes pregnant with the son Shawn has always longed for. When Shawn hits the big time in the country music world, Taylor is terrified of ruining his career. She makes the ultimate sacrifice, leaving Nicole and Shawn to raise their son, Preston. What nobody anticipates is that Preston will start to suspect the truth . . . leading his family to a confrontation that will make or break them all. Unconventional and imaginative, with beautifully drawn characters and rich with both passion and compassion, Chasing Oklahoma will restore your faith in the power of love.

"Rebecca Moore Newby has painted a remarkable portrait of her mother, Margaret Moore. This collection of Margaret's favorite stories, jokes, quotes, poems and prayers creates an engaging character study of an extraordinary woman. I came to respect and care about her. As promised, I felt inspired. I deeply appreciate how Ms. Newby shares her respect and admiration for Margaret, as gently and sweetly, she shows the reader how much she loves her Mama." Sandra D. Williams, PhD., Author, Playwright, Editor

The Brother You Wish You HadAre you tired of generic self-help books that regurgitate the same tired advice? Such as: - Think positive! - Don't check email first thing in the morning - Get eight hours of sleep a night If so, you're not alone, and you're not holding one of those books. Accumulated from his vast and illustrious experiences, Brett Velon offers 99 of his most practical and humorous thoughts to help men navigate the chaos that is the modern world.

Their time has come...but, they will not go!They violate the laws of nature and clutch to the living to reveal their secrets from beyond the grave.Last year's dreamscape phenomenon has brought the beautiful red-haired Theresa to a new bone chilling journey as the Band of Tears continues in the Obsidian Saga. Enmeshed in an eighteen year old missing person case, Theresa finds herself wading between the past and the present only to find her preternatural gifts unleashed again. Back in Wisconsin, this time with her detective friend, Danica, by her side, Theresa finds herself unleashing a repository of secrets that seep from the grave, secrets that reveal hidden desires with unbearable consequences for the living. On her quest for the truth, what will the dead reveal to Theresa and how does this ultimately tie into the discovery of herself and her life?

The marriage of Bart Rollins and wife, Loretta, has hit a new low. Late on a dark, foggy night, while returning home from a wedding, a figure steps from behind a large oak tree, off the curb and into the street, and is hit and killed instantly. Bart, due to his constant trouble from Loretta, has been drinking at the wedding throughout most of the day and night. In a panic, Bart envisions the crisis he faces: undoubtedly years in prison if apprehended. With no other cars in the immediate area and no witnesses in sight, he "leaves the scene." The following week, Bart tells Loretta that he intends to end the marriage, at which point she informs him that if he ever tries to leave her, she, the sole eye-witness, will be quite happy to tell the authorities all about the hit-and-run accident. Three years later, Loretta, the owner of a successful business, employs several new employees including Kenton Allison, a handsome young man, nine years her junior. Kenton is married to the beautiful Claudia, a cardiac nurse, but in spite of the age difference, he and Loretta eventually fall in love. In the meantime, Kenton and wife Claudia become frequent house-guests of the Rollins' and conversely, Bart soon falls for Claudia-a sort of crisscross situation, but neither couple is fully aware of the other's activities. Claudia and Bart, a commercial artist and also a private pilot, find themselves in a quandary: the only barrier keeping them from a future life of bliss: the other couple, Loretta and Kenton. Finding themselves in a desperate situation and ever conscious of Loretta's threat, they formulate a plan to do away with Loretta and Kenton: a plan intended and designed to make it appear that the couple have literally disappeared. Under the guise of providing the pair with flu shots, Claudia inoculates both with a deadly substance, after which Bart loads the bodies, one at a time into his plane, in the darkness of night he flies them out over a large body of w

3610: The Occurrences is a collection of strange yet memorable events that I experienced as a young child.I thought the events that happened during that tender period were odd at the time. But, after a bit of maturity and some relatively deep reflection, I believe that my family and I became unwilling participants in something that appeared to be mysteriously unreal and unbelievable.These events will be dismissed by some as bizarre, unbelievable, and the product of a young child's wild imagination. To others, the events will be intriguing and fascinating. And, for a few, these recollections will spark deep and emotionally disturbing personal experiences.When something is inexplicable, it naturally gets categorized as the "boogeyman"; when science falls short of a reasonable explanation, it becomes a "phenomenon"; but only when reason doesn't stand a chance, your heart opens, and then it becomes "fact."As a little boy, I personally experienced the events that are chronicled in my memoir 3610: The Occurrences. 3610 represents the address where these unusual and odd events took place. I often found it difficult to speak about this off-the-beaten-path subject. However, I am passionate about telling my story regardless of ridicule or negative labels.These are my stories, and they are real. Enjoy and ponder the possibilities of life and the immense potential of reality.

This book is a continuation of Christopher Bonilla's other poetic literature, Running Lips, and Lyrical Righteousness. Water, Wine, or Coffee has rich and exciting poetry that invites the reader to use their imagination and insight into understanding each poem. The content of the poetry book contains romance, faith, wisdom, and rhythmic fortitude. Fun for all poetry lovers from all walks of life.

All of us have watched successful sports teams and many of us have worked as a part of a successful business team. However, not all of us have taken the time to consider what values contribute to building that success. My observations convince me that the leaders within these successful teams consistently leverage simple but critical core values. Core values that inspire individuals and build highly successful teams. Over time, I realized that I learned most of these simple, successful values while I was a cadet at Texas A&M University. Without fully comprehending why I held strong convictions about leading using these values, I built a successful career in corporate America that led me to several key executive roles. Late in my career, I began to piece together the origins of these values. Most successful leaders build and leverage these values as they progress in their career. Often times these lessons come with setbacks. My buddies in the Corps were exposed to all of the lessons in four short years. I would like to share these experiences with you and the lessons we learned so you can compress your learning curve and build your leadership value library without exposing yourself to some of the consequences that come with new knowledge.

For a thousand years there have been no wars, no crimes, and all humans now live long, full lives with the Son of Man ruling from His city. The humans born on New Earth have never faced the hardships brought about by Satan and the evil one is about to be released to test them. But what will the world do when faced with the choice to accept all that is good in the world or turn to the evil seeds growing within?