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On the beautiful "bustin 'out all over" morning of June 1, 1991, my wife, Sally called my architectural firm. In a hushed tone, she said, "I tested positive for AIDS ... come home quick, I need you to hold me." I and our boys, ages 9 months and 29 months, might also be HIV Positive.Thus began a day from hell.

Glacial is the first book by new author Joshua M. Gerlach. It is a book of poetry and short stories that capture the dark intensity of modern life.

The New Testament Church of Christ and its Relationship to RedemptionLuke who is author of the New Testament book of Acts, he informs us that Jesus "...purchased the Church with His own blood" (Acts 20:28). The Lord Jesus Christ shed His blood when they scourged Him before Herod. He shed His blood when they placed a woven crown of thorns upon His head. He shed His blood when they nailed Him to the blood-splotched rugged Cross and violated the sanctity of His anatomy. Isaiah, the Dean of Messianic Old Testament prophets said, "But he was wounded for our transgressions and he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5).Think for a moment, would Christ die on the Cross at Calvary and shed His precious blood for something that is not essential to the salvation of humanity? By virtue of the fact that the Lord Jesus died a ignoble, inglorious, ignominious, discreditable, disgraceful, and dishonorable death for the sins of the world to bring man back to God and therewith purchased the Church with His blood, gives us sufficient reason to know that the Church is essential for redemption.When we speak of the Church, we are referring to the New Testament Church of Christ because it is the only Church you can read about in the New Testament Scripture (Matthew 16:13-18; Ephesians 1:22, 23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:4; 1 Corinthians 12:12). In Ephesians 5:23 we learn that just as the husband is the head of the wife, Christ is the head of the Church and that He is the Savior of the body. According to Colossians 1:18, the body is the Church. Therefore, Christ saves the Church [the one body] and those who desire to be saved must become members of the one body [one Church] which Christ saves. Finally, the apostle Paul says: "Giving thanks to the Father who hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son: In whom we have redemption through His blood even the forgiveness of sins..." (Colossians 1:12-14 - KJV).

""Thought provoking analysis for all of the spiritual seekers looking for answers. It's about the mysteries and wonders of why we are here." Ellie Saganich My research into spirituality and religion, has lead me to find common threads between them. The premise of this book is based on my interpretation and understanding of the three main aspects of spirituality; the "Body", the "Soul" and the "Link". Part One "The Body": Explains the basic understanding of how the physical body works in conjunction with thoughts, emotions and the decision making process. I believe the first steps to a healthy and balanced lifestyle is to listen to your intuition, stop and take a breath before reacting, and understanding the life force and how it can be utilized in your daily life. Part Two "The Soul": How understanding the different aspects of your soul, which includes your inner self, is the foundation for your spiritual path. This will develop a spiritual awareness which in turn will give you the tools and opportunities to make decisions in your life with purpose. Part Three "The Link": By understanding and utilizing the many ways your body and soul communicate is the core to spiritual growth. Listening to your intuition, being self-aware, living in the present moment and making conscious choices with loving intent, is the path to health and balance. Throughout these chapters, I provided simple techniques that can be used in your daily life to help you connect and keep you on your spiritual quest"--

The American Dream Isn't Out of ReachThe American Dream is the opportunity for success and prosperity--the promise that every citizen, no matter who they are, will be limited only by the boundaries of their imagination and their capacity for hard work. But recently, many have begun to give up on the American Dream, believing that it is out of reach for those living with various obstacles--socioeconomic background, race, or even gender. As one who has overcome seeming limitations in his life, Dr. Robert Head offers a powerful re-framing not only of these so-called limitations but of our definition of success itself. In Playing From Behind, he shares his life lessons to assist others in converting perceived disadvantages to motivational advantages. Our opportunity for future success is not completely tied to race, gender, income, or similar factors over which we have no control. Our success can be a direct result of our own internal interventions, including courage, dedication, commitment, perseverance, and imagination. Playing From Behind gives you the tools you need to build a bridge between an American Dream conceived and an American Dream realized.

Across the sprawling hills of Kentucky to the small river town nestled against the Ohio River, the Douglas family saga continues in Book Four, Coming Home. The year is 1849 and Will Douglas, the frontiersman, is dead.His rambunctious grandson, Ruf, misses him, but knows too, Gramps would tell him to get on with life, find an adventure. Ruf believes horse racing will give him plenty of adventures. Then Hattie Carter spies on him, wanting to be friends. The girl talks too much. Ruf soon discovers she is lonely and heartsick for her folks. She shares secrets with him no one else knows. He might have to become a vagabond if his grandmother finds out he's ruined sweet Hattie's reputation.Elizabeth is lonely for Will, her one and only love, but young Hattie Carter has moved in with her since her folks passed away. The girl brightens the old cabin with her youthful enthusiasm. She wants to know about the Indians and the life Will and Elizabeth led so long ago. Even when her adopted Indian son visits, Elizabeth doesn't want to think of those days, long gone now. She hopes her son-in-law Francis will find peace at last and is intrigued that a woman has finally caught his attention. Maybe her grandchildren Jim and Crystal will find happiness after all if Francis lets another woman into his life.Francis Frailey doesn't need a woman. Or so that's what he has told his family for more than three years since his lovely wife passed away. His employer's wife has other ideas and Francis is introduced to yet another niece. Her name is Mary Anderson, fresh in from Louisville. At least this one is good looking, he noticed that. No matter, he's determined not to spend the summer escorting this woman about. Except Mary Anderson has plans of her own he soon discovers. He's not sure what to do with such an obstinate woman or her irrational plans that don't include him.

This is our story, spanning four decades, of an unbroken bond that has endured and will stand the test of time. Traveling together to destinations far off the beaten path, leaving our footprints on previously unexplored trails. Discoveries awaiting us in our limitless universe. Shared secrets that only we would ever know. Two eternal lovers baring their souls for all the world to see.

As the dramatic shift to a highly diverse workforce continues, organizations - large and small - must do a better job of helping all workers understand, accept and capitalize on differences. Understanding Diversity gives managers and supervisors the information they need to successfully manage a diverse workforce.

I am both rare and endangered. I live in a small area of Costa Rica. When Carol, a superb photographer and writer, offered to tell you about me, I was delighted. I am happy to share my life with you. I hope that you help to respect and protect my species and my habitat. Soy raro y en peligro. Vivo en un área pequeña de Costa Rica. Cuando Carol ofreció decirte de mí, me deleité. Me alegro compartir mi vida contigo. Espero que ayudes a respetar y proteger mi especie y mi medio ambiente. - Jumper, the squirrel monkey

What's that old saying? "A real friend is one that walks in when the rest of the world walks out," or something like that. Anyway, here goes. I texted, "On my way..." I had no more sent that text than "HURRY" appeared on my cell. I drove down that dark stretch of road that follows along the park's edge. Then there was the familiar thud as the asphalt ended and the gravel began. Unfortunately, the gravel my tires was picking up was hitting the bottom of my new car. I was angry. "He'd better be dying," I muttered, "because getting up is one thing, but messing up my new car is another

In this work of fiction, Willow is a star football player that has everything going for him. Football is his joy, as he has what it takes to get to the next level. He has a special ability, which is related to his nerve problem. If Willow becomes nervous, supernatural events will take place. One bad choice has put him in a situation where he needs fast money to fix a problem. Everything takes a turn for the worst as he faces opportunity, crime, and betrayal. Will he choose to stay on the right path or would he lose focus and stop chasing his dream?

Vin Craig has worked as a Photojournalist for more than 20 years. He has worked in the field of Broadcasting for over 30 years. During that time Vin has interviewed and photographed some of the world's leading entertainers, politicians, and athletes. Scenery, faces, environments and circumstances often change in an instant. Writing remains his passion. Vin enjoys his occupation as a Photojournalist as he is responsible for gathering information and combined the data with creative story telling. At some point during the day that creativity linked with his imagination is transferred into paper or his computer. Vin Craig chuckles when he thinks about his technique which may include scribbling a few words on a napkin in a restaurant, on the back of a store receipt, and often an envelope from delivered mail. This is an effort to add every possible element to the story. He understands that those details are the ingredients that transport the reader from the pages of a book into the setting of the story.

A Special Life JourneyHaving a therapy animal is a very rewarding experience that leads one down unexpected, unimagined paths. How enriching it is to bring happiness and love to the life of others.

In this delightful volume, poet Gail Banter brings her signature brand of quirky humor to transform the mundane into the charming, the common into the noteworthy, and the controversial . . . well, let's just say that Gail's unique perspectives make everything better. This collection showcases her unique talents as an anecdotal storyteller and keen observer of daily life. If you need a laugh, a ray of light, or just a delightful distraction, this book will not disappoint.

On Sunday afternoon, 31 May 1970, a destructive earthquake ravaged the countryside, with its focal point in the Department of Ancash of the Republic of Peru. It began with a gentle tremor and began to snowball, expending its 45-second life in monstrous destruction, becoming the worst earthquake in the history of Peru and all of South America. This book is the story of missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that were participants in the event. The descriptions were taken from interviews with those missionaries.

It was a typical day in the jungle. The Lion was sleeping and the birds were chirping. Then out of the blue a bird sneezed and fell from his tree. Only to find that he had landed in front of the Lions cave. Was the Lion looking for lunch or friendship? Read this captivating story to find out!This enchanting tale will keep you entertained with its bright and vivid colors, along with its witty rhymes. It enhances the reading experience with a range of internal activities throughout the book as well as a stream of various feelings to connect with. Meanwhile enjoying a powerful message about not judging a book by its cover. Written and illustrated by Cheri Rose Shamaly.Animal Children's book - A cozy anytime storybook for ages 3-7

J.D. is 17 years old and lives with his grandparents. Jake is the one friend that J.D. has. While accompanying Jake and his mom for a weekend down at the beach, there is something in the fog that rolls off of the water and onto the land, that also invades J.D.'s dreams. Bleau Midnight is a coming of age story, but so much more. J.D. finds himself trying to figure out how much that he really believes in the supernatural; he also finds himself questioning why his dreams feel so real. While J.D. contends with a possible supernatural experience, he is unaware that there are secrets within his own family, which could answer all of his questions. While J.D. is lead on a path to find out what is real, his best friend Jake is infected by the darkness that only a demon could offer; and for the two friends following separate paths following a random weekend trip to the beach, they will come to find out that the changes in their lives will end up being two sides of the same coin. Ghosts, angles, demons, fate, and two teenagers that are split between good and evil, will decide the outcome of Bleau Midnight.

Enjoy your time reading rhymes about the fate of the United States in this collection of poems. Featuring sections on important events, significant people and the presidents, this book will take you back to history class and help you with the fight at trivia night. With 101 poems featuring 12 rhymes a piece from the Lost Colony in 1587 to the Revolutionary War and onward to Y2K and beyond, these poems will entertain and educate even those with the smallest interest in history.

Lonny and Ben are mischievous siblings who aren't quite ready for bed when Mama says so. Each time she tucks them in and closes the door, the two crawl out of bed and continue to play. Just before she opens the door to check on them, her "peacefully dreaming little ones" jump back into bed and pretend to sleep before she can catch them. The third time this happens, not realizing how tired they actually are, Lonny and Ben are caught zonked out in the middle of their after-hours hockey game. Annoyed, but all too used to it, Mama tucks them into bed a final time.

Those Visions of Johanna and 12 More Tales is a collection of 3 novelettes and 10 short stories that, hopefully, you will enjoy long after reading them. Title character Johanna Rozinski has created a one-night memory in Jack Lorenzo that lasts and lasts. Jack seeks the love of a girl which has been perfected in his mind over decades. In "University Avenue Bum", Minneapolis Detective Cliff Hanson investigates the death of a young man, a PTSD victim, who engaged in the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War. "Weird" Kalie Hartis, college junior, is the magical, mysterious girl who redeems and transforms the life of her freshman lover, Allen Zigman in the novelette, For the Love of Kalie. Eight more stories await to provide you with reading enjoyment and, possibly, enrichment.

Are you ready to take a journey into the vortex of destruction that only losing your grip on reality can bring ?On the outside, James looked like a fine member of society. He pays his bills and shows up at work on time. Does the daily wash-rinse-repeat that so many of us do. However, on the inside James is a bubbling mess of conflict and repression. In the same was Suzy mirrors James in this regard. The two of them bound together through the invisible web of fate.Dabbling with the debate over predisposition and free choice, "The man in the corner of the room " brings into vivid color the idea that maybe an external force is influencing the world around us...with bloody and violent consequences.The story is one of giving in to your desires and giving yourself permission to follow your dreams, then dealing with the aftermath.It is in essence the story of Lust and Betrayal. Longing and self destruction. The world we all inhabit inside our minds. Holding it together or doing as you will.If you are prepared for a wild ride and have a strong constitution ...then hop on board and hold on tight.

A zany yokel called Goober conducts his fellow Americans on a far-ranging but introspective jaunt through their own informal speech and everyday jargon. Foreigners are invited to tag along with the promise of gaining insight into the mysteries of the American way of speaking. Let The Goob take you on a wacky tour of the spoken American street! Climb aboard this exposé-cum-guidebook for a merry romp through our everyday lingo. See how jolly it is to poke good-natured fun at the way we talk! This ain't what our English teachers taught us! Not by a long shot!Crack the cover and you won't need cajoling to dive right into the first page-turner exposé of our native tongue! And try to find the two misspellings! The clue to one is "a king" and the clue to the other is "into the future." And when you're finished? Son of a gun! There was some pretty good book-larnin' in there! By saying he is a zany yokel, the polar opposite of a pedantic English instructor!By pointing to the magic of speaking up to the reader, not down at the reader!The Goob sez: Even literary agents could find this book useful!

Breaking Clear: Breaking Acne Rules is a revolutionary book that offers a groundbreaking solution to acne. Lotions, potions, hope, and prayers do not work--and never will. Pustular acne is a surgical infection of the skin's oil glands. The only safe approach that provides a long-term solution is intensive, hand-on, surgical treatment. This may sound extreme, but it is a path supported by decades of extensive scientific and clinical research and experience. It makes no sense to pollute your body to clear your skin. Reclaim your life, Breakthrough and Break Clear of acne.In Breaking Clear, Edwin Ishoo, MD, explains step by step his philosophy and treatment approach along the way answering common questions, busting myths, and offering tips. The concepts in this book will hopefully disrupt the status quo and cause a seismic paradigm shift from medical and chemical to surgical and non-toxic treatment of inflamed cystic acne. Dr. Ishoo is the founding physician of the Boston Acne Specialists and the ClearChoice Acne Specialists acne treatment facility. His single-minded focus on treating acne started when he was a student at the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Michigan Medical School and propelled him through residency training at Boston University. Dr. Ishoo is board-certified in Head and Neck Surgery with practice emphasis in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery including Acne and Acne Scar treatment.Don't spend another day thinking about how to treat your acne when you can enjoy maintaining clear skin. Clear your acne, your mind will follow.

Every one of us has needed mentoring from a very early age because it's defined as "to advise or train." As adults, mentoring should still be a crucial part of our lives. As you read this book and reflect on the message, you will understand the importance of mentoring in many different settings. Mentoring for Life provides insight into developing, implementing and cultivating this practice into your life and into your organization. Every chapter has key points and steps on how to understand and make mentoring a reality for your life. Along with these will be self-reflections to aid in the process of mentoring others as you allow others to mentor you.

A "Universal Game" and "International Language" to be interpreted to those who read the "Written Words" and play that voice they envision to resonate around the world! My vision is that Name the Game of Betrayal-Animal Behavior "Way of Life and Survival," will be a story that will be shared in every language, or language that inspires-not expires-your journey of healing and love of living your way of life.

Skinner records his experiences of many years with both positive and negative alien beings. The main negative alien group impacting our planet is the alien Zetas. They are the ones who are most responsible for harassing and abducting human beings. The main positive alien group is the Pleiadians. Along with other constructive services for planet Earth they will help mankind with the distortions and hardships brought to humanity by the dark alien Zetas. Many humans are abducted by the alien Zetas without the humans having any recall of their abduction experiences. While in Zeta custody, human beings are used by the Zetas for experimentation. Some humans do not come back alive from these Zeta experiments on them. In addition, Zetas impregnate human females to produce hybrid human fetuses and steal the fetuses back in about four months to be raised by the Zetas in one of their many remote land bases here on planet Earth. Once matured the hybrid human is released into our culture to mingle among us here on the planet and to assist in further kidnappings of humans. Zetas have colonization goals on Earth. The alien Zetas are the masters of mental manipulation of humans from behind an unseen Veil to get humans to do their bidding. They do not need weapons to get humans to board their spaceships. All is not lost, however. The alien Zetas have trouble with the "Light" which they generally have to retreat from. The Light is an ethereal energy source in existence and is the human's Divine gift from God. By calling on the Light a human abduction target may get harassed some by the Zetas but generally will not be abducted. The Zetas retreat from the Light and that is where the human being begins to take up for himself or herself until they are "strong enough" to mentally tune the Zetas out when they are around. The Light is in every human and each human is connected to it in its other-dimensional unseen (unless you have psychic abilities) world as he or she chooses. Skinner reminds us there are many positive Worlds of Goodness (both angels and positive aliens) that will provide constructive support for the human race in our progression here on Earth. Most aliens (Skinner has had interaction with many different alien groups as well as angelic beings) operate in a fourth-dimensional reality unless they want to be seen by humans in our three-dimensional reality. Skinner also reminds that there are many humans who will go to their graves swearing they did not have an alien sighting or abduction experience when the reality is, they did and blocked it out.

The process is one of the highest mountains we will face in life. But without it, we yield to the pre-written script, based on our skin color, our family history, and even our transgressions. The process rests at the door of every situation in our lives, calling us forward with only enough light to see the next step. This might sound terrifying to hear, but I assure you if you set your gaze beyond what you can see; you will find the fuel you need to keep pushing forward. Within these pages, you will find such fuel. The fuel of a man who chose to rewrite his story, even when it looked as if all hope was lost. This same energy he used to teach himself to read when illiteracy had gripped him like a boa constrictor. Now he has a Master's Degree.Hear the echo of those who have gone before you, flowing down the mountain of process, and remember, you'll only lose if you quit.