She might have forgiven me by now.I couldn't see it in her face.I felt her warmth when she touched my hand.And felt her heartbeat when we embraced.In this highly anticipated sequel to Dirt Road Main Street: A Novel, Holly Harris, on the rebound, has become engaged to wealthy cattlemen, Jared Wallace. Wedding arrangements and future plans are well underway. When Holly's former lover, rocker Tano Montano, unexpectedly appears at her ballet school grand opening, her impulsive heart takes control. Is it possible that the romance between Holly and Tano, which had been left in tatters from infidelity and heartbreak six months before, can be renewed? Emotional wreckage ensues and plans for revenge are unleashed until one more impulsive decision by Holly leads her into a dangerous plight that no one could have possibly foreseen.
Il mio compagno di banco era e non a caso, Felice. Era abbastanza simpatico, ma nessuno avrebbe scelto di sedergli accanto perché aveva spesso i pidocchi in testa e l'abilità d'infestare chi gli stava vicino Versai il vino dalla botte direttamente nella brocca e gli stappai una gassosa. Come al solito, prese la brocca con la mano sinistra e la depositò di lato sulle labbra mentre con la mano destra sospese la gassosa sopra la cannata al livello del naso e mentre trincava il vino, svuotava contemporaneamente la gassosa nella cannata senza toglierla di bocca finché non aveva scolato anche l'ultima goccia, e finiva il processo con un violento sospiro di soddisfazione. L'avevo visto fare la stessa cosa allo stesso modo un centinaio di volte, eppure non mi stancavo mai di osservarlo La strinsi più che potei cercando disperatamente di comfortarla. Sentivo sul collo i suoi capelli lisci, neri, lunghi, e le sue lacrime calde che mi inumidivano il viso, e il pianto, dapprima distinto che gradualmente svaniva, e il mio desiderio che quel momento, in cui sembrava che solo noi esistessimo, non avesse fine, forse anche in anticipazione di una devastante notizia All'inizio di luglio il nonno stette male. Cercò di alzarsi dal letto un mattino, ma le gambe non lo ressero e finì sul pavimento da dove non ebbe la forza di alzarsi e rimettersi in piedi. Non chiese aiuto perché, siccome dormiva nudo, si vergognava d'essere trovato svestito da zia Teresa, o peggio ancora da una delle sue giovani figlie
Fifteen years after the end of the American Civil War, a North Carolina widow travels to Elmira, New York, the site of an infamous Confederate prisoner of war camp, to confront the woman who may know the meaning of an engraved ring found in the pocket of her deceased husband's Rebel uniform. The answer emerges through fictionalized first person accounts from a Rebel prisoner, a Union guard, a crusading Elmira Female College student, and John W. Jones, the actual fugitive slave and Underground Railroad conductor ironically tasked with overseeing the burials of the nearly 3000 Confederate soldiers who died at the camp. Their diverse voices provide an intimate look into the build-up and conduct of the war from the passionate perspectives of those who fought for either side, those left to wait at home, and those whose very freedom depended on the war's outcome. Their deeply held beliefs and loyalties are challenged when their fates converge in the harsh shadow of the Elmira prison camp, a place where suffering blurs the line between enemy and friend, and where empathy can turn to love.
Stories and genealogy of our family.Stories for the family to enjoy and learn about about our ancestors, where they came from, what they did for a living, where they lived and who their children were.
A homeless man's journey through "spiritual alchemy", expressed through poetry. Allegory seems to be the ship of choice for sailing across oceans of spirit and soul. His past, his future, meeting in the present. In the moment. The eye of the storm for some. A subtle salvation for others. These poems brought me solace in the worst and empty of times. I hope they do the same for you who reads them. -Walter James Sylvia-
People with FASDs Can Be Successful-with Support!The question is, how do we support them? Despite being one of the most common developmental disabilities in the world, there is little understanding (and even fewer services) for people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and their families. Family members spend years looking for help and resources, only to find that most professionals do not know enough about FASD or how to support those with it. Parents and supporters of children, teens, and adults with FASDs are often perplexed by their behaviors and daily struggles. Traditional responses and approaches often make things worse. We might know that they need different types of support, but struggle with knowing how to do so. That's where Essential FASD Supports comes in! This book offers a reinterpretation of "challenging behaviors" and other common struggles that people with FASDs experience while living in a world that does not understand them. It helps parents and professionals think about practical supports for everyday life and long-term progress. Additionally, readers will learn what we should avoid if we want to effectively support people with FASDs. Essential FASD Supports addresses: ¿ Daily learning and thinking ¿ Emotional dysregulation and "challenging behaviors" ¿ Opposition ¿ Safe and healthy interactions This book provides a proactive framework to support people with FASDs so they can use their strengths to make progress and thrive. It will benefit parents, caregivers, foster providers, therapists, teachers, and anyone else who supports someone with an FASD.
Calories were invented when engineers sought to design better locomotives and adopted while citizens were at risk of starvation due to famine, depression, and two world wars. Since Americans are now more likely to die of obesity, it is time to consider new bioenergetic models. This groundbreaking book:-Explains culinary trends in a new language for fitness enthusiasts-Provides graphs and charts for easy reference-Offers a new scale of nutritional measurement for policy makers, clinical dietitians, even school administrators-Proves consistent with both holistic methods and modern medical research-And motivates chefs to assume their rightful place in line for future federal investments, as food science gradually becomes preventative healthcare
Six-year -old Annie is living a nightmare no one should have to endure alone. World War II is raging in Europe and in the Pacific, and though Annie is far from the front lines, she feels the horror of war on the home front: beloved neighbors are killed in action, her family hears of relatives suffering in Europe, and she sees war's violence and destruction in weekly newsreels. Strict rationing and blackouts challenge her own daily life. Added to this, when Annie contracts rheumatic fever, she has "her own war to win" if she is to survive!But she has a constant companion - the chubby baby doll, a 1942 Christmas gift, --who helps her "fight" to get well and survive the heartaches of war. Everyone loves her doll, even her school-mate, Emile, a "war guest from France," and her aviator pen-pal in the Royal Air Force.Inspired by her own recollections of World War II and the personal accounts of war veterans, Eiler has written a sobering reminder of the sacrifices of war as a tribute to The Greatest Generation, intended for children studying the war and adults alike. The doll opens a gateway to discussing difficult topics with children like hope and perseverance in the face of illness and crisis while the novel's focus on magical play will interest doll and toy enthusiasts.In the novel's "magical ending" Eiler offers a touch of whimsy. The war is over. The celebrations have ended. Not to be "outdone," Annie's doll makes her a promise the reader will hold dear - who said dolls can't talk?
Revenge continues the adventures of Marc Ryder, an agent for a secretive government agency, along with other loved-and hate-loved-characters from earlier books in the series. In this novel, Ryder tries to capture the assassin known as The Bolivian. Unfortunately, she doesn't kill only those who get in her way-but also some of those who don't.A farm boy turned US Army officer and FBI special agent, author Norm Olson understands being an ordinary man in extraordinary situations, as Ryder also knows all too well. But unlike real life, Revenge is all entertainment-no moralistic lessons or lofty ideas, just characters you can't look away from, humor to lighten the thrills, and armchair travel to some of the most exciting places on earth.
"The Guardians of Peace Meditations by Jenna Zell is a masterful children's picture book derived from Debra Artt's conceptual video game. It is a true testament to the power of mindfulness and meditation. It introduces children to seven spiritual mentors that teach the virtues of strength, passion, life, inner strength, love, mindfulness, and inner sight in a simple efficient way.
Phoenix, Arizona is a modern, pleasant, and exciting city that is increasingly a destination location for its climate and amenities. However, like most major cities in the United States, Phoenix has an inner city that few are aware of or want to know about. This part of the city is run down, with neglected, abandoned homes and buildings. Crime is common, and people retreat into houses with gates, fences, and bars on the windows, hoping to maintain safety and privacy with "No Trespassing" signs on their front doors. There are homeless and others in distress, wandering the streets with nowhere to go. Restaurants and stores struggle to stay afloat and serve the needs of those in the area. This book of photos reveals the stark truth of the forgotten city of Phoenix-and the people who deserve to be noticed, respected, and seen.
The Walter and Eleanor Gillen story is an account of daily life in a large family raised on a farm in the Midwest during the sixties, and the trials and tribulations that led to their individual success.The youngest of nine children, Walter was born and raised on the family farm 20 miles from Toledo, Ohio. "Walter was 5 years old when his father bought his first car - a 1921 Willy's Overland Aster." He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and returned to help run the family farm. "After finishing a day of farming, and supper was over, he washed up, changed into clean clothes, and went out for the evening. On his way to town, he picked up friends and cousins along the way to share the evening. He could also be found frequently stopping at a brother or sister's home for a visit and was often seen with a niece or nephew in his arms." Eleanor was the eldest of two children, and a city girl from Toledo, Ohio. Her family owned a Hupmobile, but mostly used city transportation. They took the train to visit family in New York every summer. Eleanor was married for two years when her first husband died. After six years, her mother encouraged her to start dating again. She went square dancing with her girlfriends at the Trianon Dance Hall and round dancing at the Odd Fellows Hall where her uncle worked, and where she met Walter in 1946."Walter was 30 when he married Eleanor and won a longtime bet with Dudley that he wouldn't marry before age 30. Eleanor was 27." As a new couple they learned the farming and agriculture business and had nine children between 1947 and 1957. Their third child died the day after her birth. The family went to church on Sunday's and often spent Sunday afternoons at a different aunt and uncle's home. Everyone lived on a farm. Walter and his brother Leslie sold the family farm in 1959. Leslie moved to Wauseon, Ohio, and Walter and Eleanor moved to a 180-acre farm on Stony Lake in Brooklyn, Michigan.Walter had a manufacturing job to supplement the farm income. There was time to play after chores were done. Weekends included visits with family and friends, Sunday drives, singing along with Eleanor playing the piano, or games and cards. Walter and Eleanor bought a family restaurant in 1964 where the children worked before or after school when they were old enough. They lost the restaurant in 1970. "Failure. Lost the battle. Do what has to be done and keep your damn mouth shut." They lost the farm in 1972 and rented an old house in nearby Onsted. The four younger children were still at home. "...everyone still at home spent weeks getting the house ready to live in. Every room had old wallpaper to be removed, up to 13 layers in some rooms." Research found the house to be an 1830s plantation house and a stop along the Underground Railroad. No one wants to endure or experience hardships, but they are what builds and strengthens character, and enables one to overcome future challenges."Eleanor had the great privilege of watching her children grow up to be well-adjusted, responsible, and happy adults."
We all need a family! Armondo The Armadillo didn't have a family but found a friend. Come along and see how Armondo and his new friend Molly changed their world!About the Author: Denise is a retired grandmother of three boys. One of their favorite pastimes is reading fun animal stories. She loves gardening, paddle boarding and exploring new challenges that time has not allowed until retirement.
The book maps the history of the Moravian Church from its foundation in 1457 until 2012 - a full 555 years. It describes both the history of this church in Bohemia and its expansion throughout the world. The publication is compiled as a series of important events and it is accompanied by many pictorial records. It is therefore accessible, clear and readable for everyone interested in history.
Since author Daniel A. Capen attended medical school in the 1970s and '80s, a lot has changed in American health care training and the practice of medicine. With A Buyer's Guide to a Medical Career: A Long Trip Down the Rabbit Hole, Capen aims to inform those interested in a career in medicine of these changes. By being better prepared, new practitioners can better prevent stress and job burnout.Once independent, providers then became substantially regulated and now are pinned by large insurance companies and practices controlled by private equity. Capen has witnessed growing outside controls and costs and shrinking reimbursement. By preparing future medical students and doctors with bluntly stated information drawn from forty years of practice, Capen provides insider guidance before readers embark on a medical career.
History tells the story in print and film of the greatest sea disaster of a dynamic luxury liner, the RMS Titanic, but history has omitted this story of the other greatest loss of the RMS Titanic's ancestor of the White Star Line. the SS Atlantic. Although the passenger compliment was less the percentage of loss was greater than the Titanic and equally horrific. You will take a journey about the first of the White Star Line's luxury, steel hull steamships which still carried her sails. Why did the Atlantic divert her voyage to New York to sail to Halifax, leading her to crash on Nova Scotia's granite shore. This story tells of the Destiny of not only the ship herself but of her passengers who made fatal decisions to be on board. Like the RMS Titanic the SS Atlantic carried eleven multi-millionaires, leaders of industry, Learn why Mrs. Rowden insisted on leaving the ship in Queenstown, Ireland where 160 Irish citizens boarded for the new America dream, and the carpet baggers revolt. The loss of all women and children except young John Hindley. The heroism of the Anglican Priest, Reverend Ancient. This journey will make you reflect upon your own path to Destiny. It is not just about a shipwreck but the web creating the destiny of a mighty ocean liner and over one thousand souls in her care. The SS Atlantic the ancestor of the RMS Titanic
At the age of fourteen, Madeline is a part of the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush. Unfortunately, both her parents die within two years, and Madeline, after a year's stay at a neighbor's home, leaves and fends for herself at the age of seventeen. She travels west to Holbarth and tries to start a new life, but a loss of a friendship and the death of her husband fails to bring happiness. She travels to New City as a Mail-Order Bride, but once again, her new life fails until she meets Henry Strictman.
Solitude can be a fickle thing. It may be thrust upon you, it may be a choice, it may be an unwelcome punishment. Those moments spent alone can be torturous. But there are always answers in silence.This story begins with a young girl, Aage, who is accused by her father of being a witch. After a brutal attack and a false accusation, she is banished from her island home. The malicious events never leave her mind.Ioman lives on the savanna, with The Azure, his tribe, a matriarchal society. War with neighbors causes the death of his parents and he becomes a celebrated warrior. He changes the foundations of the tribe causing a deep resentment in the women. Ioman is forced to leave his home to find his future with his love.And Searlait, who is born to the Gens D'Etoile, an exotic and mysterious tribe that circle the desert to find forgiveness from the Sun's wrath. Searlait's self-imposed estrangement sets her apart from her tribe.They all find themselves on the island of Gobelin. Together they form a diverse and loving family. The characters are complex, and their cultures intricate. This book will take you on a journey that will keep you wanting more. Travel through the landscapes, the traditions, the strife's, both poignantly painful and inextricably beautiful. All tinged with a hint of magic, secret and subtle hidden in the wind of Gobelin.
Out in the countryside was an apple orchard. The orchard was filled with many beautiful trees with lots of big shiny red apples. In the Fall, Farmer Jones would drive his tractor to the orchard to pick the biggest, ripest, red apples to take to the market in town.
A Life Well Lived is the sequel to the biography of Dr. Lewis A. Mills What A Million Dollars Cannot Buy. Dr. Mills has distinguished himself in life by overcoming many obstacles that could have hindered him from being the man that he is today, .in this sequel he takes us back through his life from Union South Carolina the United States Navy and his life in Spartanburg, South Carolina. His life story reveals what can happen when one is living a purpose driven life, not afraid to do what he felt was right, acknowledging his weakness and making use of his strengths, the results is A LIFE WELL LIVED,
A biography about the author's mother. Craig Pauly operated a hedge fund ( Insight Enterprises ) until 1994. Following a three year hiatus, he served as a full time Adjunct Professor at Western State University of Colorado teaching economics and finance. He was a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for 25 years as an independent floor trader.
There are many books and articles written on how to reconcile. They offer information as to how the broken parent should speak to promote healing. But what if your adult child refuses to engage? The alternative option is to move on and let go. But healing the wound of adult child estrangement is messy and complicated. There are good days and bad. Christine shares the reality of the work it takes to see the forest for the trees. This book goes deep into the life of the author, and how it feels to be silenced as a mother. It describes how she finds purpose on this path unchosen, and her gain in emotional intelligence. Readers Say: I cried my eyes out reading this because it's raw, and has huge meaning. I feel like you are writing my words in my brain. Thank you for sharing your gift of writing and giving voice to this thing called estrangement, Christine. This resonates deeply. Sad. Angry. Accepting waves of ambiguous grief. It helps to know I am not alone with these "family" issues. Hugs to all of us healing parents trying to find the coping mechanisms to get through this ugly journey. Thank you, Christine.
Xavier: The Story of an Ancient, Misplaced Soul was born out of a life of pondering life and death, fear of the future, and of my own childhood nightmares.Xavier long ago dropped out of society and has been living on the fringes near the California coast. As the world crumbles around him, he remembers his past lives and finally realizes his purpose.Long interested in religion, reincarnation, and soul evolution, Reid Nofer has written a novel unlike any other, and hopes that through it, readers find their own deeper meaning.
Heidi Ugarte graduated from Kairos School of Ministry and served in several ministries including leading Women's Groups, teaching Adult Bible Studies, and is a Biblical Counselor. Heidi has been in education for 25 years. She is a very gifted teacher and has an unusual and unforgettable way of explaining God's Word.
Employers in all sectors and in every developed country are confronted by mounting job vacancies that are impeding economic growth. The vacancies also affect government operations. The problem started a decade ago but was overlooked until the COVID crisis and the Great Resignation prompted the attention of the news media. Vacancies have averaged over 10 million a month since mid-2021. In recent unemployment reports, less than 6 million people were counted as looking for jobs. That explains the continuing high vacancy count. The vacancies are linked to two global demographic trends: fewer babies and increased longevity. The problem is also related to the shift starting decades ago from 'blue collar' jobs requiring strength and agility to knowledge jobs where skills are the keys to job performance. Knowledge workers today are fully capable of working as long as they are healthy. Professionals commonly work into their 70s.The demographic trends are also tied to the current political concern with funding Social Security. Those benefits are "pay-as-you-go" with current benefits funded by active workers. With increased numbers of retirees living longer, projections show the FICA taxes will be inadequate to pay the benefits by 2035. A deeply entrenched problem in the world's youth-oriented society is ageism. That is treating older people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes related to their age. It influences employment, cultural settings, and politics. Research shows the assumptions are not valid, but too often employers rely on stereotypes and deny older workers training and promotion opportunities. Work cultures are too often unhealthy.The negative effects of ageism have been the focus of critical reports from the UN, the OECD, and the World Economic Forum. It's a global problem. A McKinsey study found the annual costs are in the billions.In the first year of the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of older workers were laid off and
"We are all connected in Love's energy mystical might. Where you end . . . I am there . . . in the Blue-Black of Knight. We merge into the Oneness, and with Venus's blush on our face, a New Universe is present to embrace. In the undulation of rhythmical Love, this new Universe, this new state extant, is able to take a nubile first breath and takes flight into the dawning Light ... filled with a newborn baby's happy sighs and ... seeks Eternity's Sunrise." "That early spring day ...When we first met ... I knew I was dead ...I knew I was done I was outnumbered ... You were only OneYou charged into the battleHopeless even to have Begun ...."Chung is a Samurai born in the 1500s. He enters infinite numbers of Nows and dimensions through portals and, in this way, can Time travel."I slip between worlds at sunset. Sunset is when Mystics come out to play. Forgotten stories of Heros can be found among the stars. When there is only fear and hate in the world, Legends of one lone individual or group winning against insurmountable odds are found among the stars. All to bring Hope to subjugate fear and hate and allow Peace and Understanding to steer the Stars."Mind Walking the Eons of Mystical Memories sees Chung search and find his Lost Love, Soft Moon Rising. Eleven stories of Mystical Memories tell of Cosmic Consciousness and stories of rebirth, Mysticism, unity, sacrifice, honor, and Love traveling the Eons. In addition, a brief discussion of the Emerald Tablets of Thoth. These tablets are thought to be a gift from the Atlantians. Thought to contain the secrets of the essence of all matter. It leads to the elixir of Life and immortality and thus is the prime reference source for alchemy. Thoth is an Egyptian god. He was revered from 6000 to 3000 BC. The Emerald Tablets were thought to be written in hieroglyphs and translated in the 2n century AD.Mystical Memories echo Elocuously Throughout the Eons.
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