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Larry Silski grew up in Chicago during the Great Depression and postwar era. Motherless at age six, he led a fairly nondescript, aimless, but typical life: he served in Japan during the Korean War; worked odd jobs; and hung out with friends. Meeting his German immigrant sweetheart transformed his next 54 years into a meaningful life of love and service. Helga became his best friend, and they did everything together. They successfully raised two children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren-all of whom he considered his greatest legacy. His personal conversion story to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints persisted through five decades and has inspired countless people to lead a life dedicated to serving their faith, their families, and their neighbors. In his own words, he offers a compelling rationale for narrating his life's work and summarizes uplifting lessons of hope and faith for happiness in life: "I write this personal history for the benefit of my posterity and hope that it will be of interest to them, and that they will have an inkling of what it was like for me to live most of my life during the 20th century.....Life has many challenges which we all have to face at one time or another. We must approach them one day at a time. From them, we can gain a great learning experience....My wish for you is to enjoy life, live in the world but do not become a part of it. True happiness will come to you by living righteously, for wickedness will never be happiness. I urge you to keep the commandments of God and walk uprightly before Him. The material things of the world are but for a short time and will all decay, but lay up your treasures in Heaven, where moth and rust will not corrupt, and will be there for you after your earth life is over. I have gained a testimony of these things, and I know that they are true during my sojourn here upon this earth." He adds that, "Living here upon earth has never been easy and is a

This family book will awaken your child's imagination in a magical world. Into the Unknown is an action-packed family drama full of battling fantasy creatures. Parents will no doubt enjoy and relate to this thought-provoking and humorous story that depicts the hardships that come from of raising a family. Joseph, the father in the story, who is always off on business, finally spends time with his children during an annual trip to the Redwood Forest. He finds out how much his job has gotten in the way and tries to make it up to them.The adventure begins with the family of six setting out on their annual camping trip. The trip has been a family tradition since the parents' marriage. Each July they take off on this epic adventure, but this year something goes terribly wrong. The youngest daughter, Sophie, is taken into an unknown world. The family is devastated and attempts to save her. Through this quest, they meet many different fantasy creatures both good and evil. Soon, after being chased by hideous flies, plunging down waterfalls, and getting thrown in jail, they enter a dark castle to try and free her. The numerous twists and turns which occur will leave you shocked; betrayal is lurking in every corner.Will the Turner family save their beloved Sophie or will evil conquer all? The author Paul T. Sharpe has written about a land where many creatures roam. A war has been waging for many years, is the Turner family the key to ending this battle once and for all?

Fearless young Dino Valenti and his dog Harley solve a mystery that saves a community.A young boy and his dog must move from Hollywood to a small farm town in Kentucky to live with his grandfather after a tragic car accident took his parents. A fish out of water, ten year old Dino Valenti and his dog Harley become local heroes when they uncover a mystery that has cursed a community. In a Huckleberry Finn meets Goonies, "Creek Fever" captures the magic to warm our hearts.

Written by a jazz teacher for jazz teachers, The Real Jazz Pedagogy Book is based on the premise that successful jazz teachers must be constantly working four main areas: 1) the wind instruments-including tone production, intonation, and section playing skills; 2) playing styles correctly-such as rhythmic and time feel approach, articulation approach, and phrasing; 3) the rhythm section-playing the instruments, time feel and concept, coordination of comping, harmonic voicings, drum fills and setups, stylistic differences; and 4) the soloists-developing improvisational skills (both right brain and left brain), jazz theory, the ballad soloist, and the vocal soloist. Ray Smith, who has taught and directed jazz ensembles, including the acclaimed Brigham Young University group, Synthesis, and given private lessons for over forty years, also discusses the details of running school programs. Smith's YouTube channel complements The Real Jazz Pedagogy Book.

Peter Miller Loved To Talk And When He Mentioned Meeting Albert Einstein I Had To ListenFrancis V. Adams has spent nearly 50 years doctoring patients and a lot of time listening. In A Letter for Albert Einstein he shares some of what he has heard as well as his thoughts on the current state of medicine. Dr. Adams also describes insightful and meaningful moments from his life as a Police Surgeon, broadcaster, stepparent, and animal lover. Remembering where he came from, he introduces the reader to his parents who came together from vastly different backgrounds in turbulent times.

One man's irreverent, humorous, and hapless quest for love and purpose.Arnold Haus has always considered himself to be an extraneous person. After suffering an emotional breakdown, he is immobilized by depression and, when his money runs out, forced to move from his suburban apartment to a cheap residence hotel in the city, where he intends to rehabilitate himself and apply for disability benefits. He is only there for a few days when he witnesses a robbery and shooting in a grocery store. Instead of remaining to help, he runs away carrying the groceries he did not pay for.Afraid and filled with guilt, Arnold slowly comes to know the other residents of the hotel, who are unlike anyone he has ever known. They, too, appear to be extraneous to society at large, but he discovers that each of them has a dream or an ambition, however absurd or fanciful. Gradually their companionship motivates Arnold to begin a business collective that sells bric-a-brac and used books and records in an old store. Though non-religious, he has also become acquainted with an elderly priest who presides over a mostly empty church and has also lived a life of frustration and disappointment. When Arnold accepts the priest's offer to be the volunteer manager of a free meal program, the puzzle pieces of his life might just fall into place as he discovers a new sense of purpose…and faith.

This book is for a wide readership that will be introduced to:• A personal account of a Holocaust survivor • A Jewish artist's portrait of Christ • An invitation to Judeo-Christian dialogue • An example of a faith-based community welcoming and sheltering refugees facing death • A stirring call to exemplify love at the highest level, that risks one's life for others as a religious duty.Martha Kriebel's book brings to light a series of important but forgotten paintings that began a modernist/realist trend in Sunday School curriculum. The original paintings were used by the Evangelical and Reformed Church to create a filmstrip and published curriculum presenting more realistic images of the life and ministry of Jesus. Kriebel reintroduces not only Barosin's paintings but also presents an important part of the history of church school curriculum. - The Rev. Richard Berg, Archivist Emeritus, Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society at Lancaster Seminary, PA.Both Christians and Jews owe Dr. Martha Kriebel a debt of gratitude for preserving the memory and the art of Jacques Barosin. This Jewish artist survived the Holocaust due to the heroism of a French Christian and then produced a wonderful portfolio of watercolors depicting the life of Jesus. Pastor Kriebel's annotated collection of Barosin's oeuvre is a valuable contribution both to the history of art and to Christian-Jewish relations. - Judith Blumberg Maslin, M.A., Director Emerita of the Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth IsraelJacob Barosin was a man of many talents with one of those complicated 20th century life stories that took him from Russia to Germany to France and finally to the United States. Pastor Kriebel has given voice and exposure to one of Barosin's professional traits, showing for the first time to a general audience his craft and dedication, in this case his art applied to a central Christian theme. It can be hoped that curiosity in Barosin's work will broaden interest in his work. - Dr. Frank Mecklenburg, Director of Research and Chief Archivist, Leo Baeck Institute, New York/Berlin

The Tao is the way to do things right. The Tao is the way to live a life worth living, while the DOW is mere measurement of success. The DOW leads to wealth and afterward to wielding that wealth for the benefit of community which benefited oneself. Then there is also a Tao to Power. Be at no man's beck and call, be no man's puppet on a string, be master of one's fate and not forced to serve the powerful. There is as well the Tao of Nature because as human beings, we are part and parcel of the cycling seasons, one of a million species, however endowed with brains and intuitive powers to live a life worth living. There is the earth we all share, the family of one and all, and the social and natural community to which we belong. The Tao is the way.

Charles McCollough grew up struggling to communicate. He couldn't express himself easily with words, and he was considered a "bad student." Fortunately, his athletic skill gave him a healthy outlet. Still, he remained different and ostracized. It took a dyslexia diagnosis to finally change his life.Picture This: My Journey from Words to Images is as much a memoir of dyslexia as it is McCollough's life story. Picture This collects forty years of McCollough's daily journal drawings made as he traveled throughout the world, working for social justice and growing his faith. It conveys his inward journey as he claims his talent and gift as an artist and discovers how he can use it. McCollough now has two graduate degrees-Picture This will inspire readers who are dyslexic as well as those on their own spiritual journey.

It was the summer of 1976. As a young teacher I had requested a year's personal leave from my assignment, crated up my ten-speed, and flew from Eugene, Oregon, to the east coast. The challenge I had issued myself was to spend the summer bicycling the back roads of the U.S. in hopes of resolving two nagging questions: Could I actually make it from the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia to the Pacific Ocean in Oregon? And, what is the country I see on the nightly news really like? The roads I travel and the people I meet provide interesting discoveries and the crucial answers.

“Want to frame like a pro”?Learn residential platform framing! “One floor at a time”Platform Framing explains basic and complex techniques used today.Included:      •  How to calculate, layout, and cut floor, wall, ceiling, and roof members•  How to calculate, layout, and cut stair stringers•  How to perform a take-off and prepare a cut list•  How to fasten one framing member to another based on nail type, size, position, and pattern•  Also included is a question and answer work-out section

The title of Janet Shannon's memoir comes from the words that close a meeting of the Session, the governing body of a Presbyterian congregation. The Clerk of Session intones, "These actions will take place," and the other members join in with "if the way be made clear."By using those last six words to encompass her story of spiritual growth, Shannon gives them new resonance, stretching them to suggest questions and possibilities for herself and her readers. What is "the way"? What does it mean for the way to be "made clear"? If the way is not made clear, then what? Do we reverse course, give up?

A Jewish Family's Epic of Hope, Tragedy, and SurvivalEaster Sunday, 1903 ushered in three days of government-sanctioned brutality on the Jews of Kishinev, Russia. In the aftermath of slaughter, rape, and destruction, Meyer and Sadie Raisky escape to New York City with their thirteen-year-old daughter, Miriam. Their home and business gone, reeling from devastating personal tragedy, the Raiskys cling to the promise of a better life in America. But upon arriving in New York City, Miriam and her parents quickly learn that promises are easily broken in the tenements of the Lower East Side. When circumstances force Miriam to abandon the schooling she loves to help support her family, she goes to work at the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, joining other immigrant girls who work long hours for low wages in shocking conditions. Against the backdrop of emerging workers' rights and women's rights, Miriam's social conscience and young womanhood both blossom when she falls in love with a union organizer. Meticulously researched and rich with beautifully drawn characters that bring 20th-century New York City to life, Ashes is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a haunting elegy to the young women whose suffering inspired changes to the working conditions in the garment industry.

End of life care has made vast improvements, however statistics show that aggressive high cost care in patients continues to be widespread. We continue to see very Ill patients in and out of the hospital or rehab units for their final weeks to months of life. Discussion with patients and families more proactively can identify wishes and goals earlier and provide them with more control, comfort and dignity. Rhoda Neader's book serves as a resource for case managers or any person involved with individuals with a life threatening or life limiting disease. In her book she helps identify and offers steps to approach these patients and families. Her description of the insurance maze helps anyone addressing end of life planning needs. In a fast-paced, complex medical culture, it can help the case manager shift the focus on end of life care for patients and families. Having worked side by side with Rhoda Neader, I can say without a doubt that this book reflects all the knowledge, experience, and humanity she brought to her work helping the most vulnerable of patients. Using case histories from her wide ranging career, she illustrates just how crucial the case manager is for the palliative care team, and offers concrete examples of means for resolving the most complex issues the team may face. Palliative Care professionals across all disciplines, whether novice or seasoned, will find her wisdom enhancing their own practices. - Ned Stolzberg M.D., Executive Medical Director, Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, ArizonaRhoda is a smart and sensitive person and this comes through in her book, Case Management: A Palliative Perspective. The book is a practical guide to case management in palliative care, a demanding and rewarding area of practice. It is a useful "how to" in organizing and managing patients and their families at this important time in their lives. - Pat Winstead-Fry, RN, PHD, former Dean of Nursing, University of VermontRhoda puts life in this book with her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, striking a great balance of case management and palliative care. Sharply written, a must read for all care providers especially in the hospital setting. - Ajitpal Mann M.D., Medical Director, Critical Care, Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Glendale, Arizona

Christine Weber has been writing since she was just a child. Stories circled around in her imagination waiting for her to give them voice. This collection is just a "Glimpse" of her work throughout the years. All sketches are her original work, a symbol of the work it represents. Christine lives in Central Florida.

In October of 2000, the Federalist Society and The Wall Street Journal asked 132 professors of history, political science, and law to rank presidents on a scale from one to five; five equaled "highly superior," while one represented "below average." Ultimately, 78 of the invited scholars chose to participate in the historical exercise. It was not surprising to discover that George Washington finished first in the survey (with an average score of 4.92), and Abraham Lincoln followed a close second (4.87). One of the presidents on the opposite end of the spectrum, Andrew Johnson (with a score of 1.65) was the subject of my 2012 biography entitled "The Loyalist." Johnson, who has the misfortune of succeeding the martyred Abraham Lincoln, was the first president to be impeached, which no doubt contributed to his negative rating.The 15th president of the United States, James Buchanan, with an average rating of 1.33, came in dead last among the 39 chief executives. Interestingly, Buchanan's administration directly preceded Lincoln's. Is it mere coincidence that two of the four lowest-rated presidents were bookends to Lincoln? Did the unfortunate timing of the Buchanan and Johnson administrations subject them to impossibly high standards? Why is James Buchanan regarded as the worse president? The answer is far from simple and is as much a reflection of the troubled times surrounding his administration as it is the of the man himself.

Sit beside author Kevin Walsh, whose novel Tribal Bonds reads like a riveting fireside tale. The loves, dreams, challenges of three generations of the O'Toole family in St Louis, Missouri, from 1922 to 1994, spin out from page to page. When the clan's lives are turned upside down by a debilitating trauma, once again, their survival instincts and fierce loyalty are called upon. What will happen to each of them as they contemplate how to make sense of a situation that pits their faith against the desire for revenge?Perfect for Irish American Catholics from the baby boomer generation, Tribal Bonds will both thrill readers and remind them they are part of a huge community. There are also millions who observed their Irish Catholic neighbors with more than a little curiosity. These neighbors' parties were always too loud and too long, but if they joined in, they knew they would have a great time-just as they will while reading Tribal Bonds.

Poetry, birthed from Black MatterTransformation is the process of being changed or reborn. It is often assumed to be something we wait for death to accomplish. However, a true renaissance (as instructed), is to be accomplished over a life-time. Attempting to fulfill that purpose, I've come to know a freedom that allows me to live my calling (in real time), THAT in my mind, is rebirth. My desire, is to make my offering more important, than my fear.

President Praying to End World War IIIThe Cost of Justice is the third book in a series following the election of President TJ Samuels. Even though he was popular with most he was disliked by the political majority and elite. Since elected he has fought Congress, terrorists, and assassins. In the second book The Cost of Liberty the United States was invaded and occupied until TJ led the military to take our country back. Now can he end World War III? TJ uses his ultimate weapon-Prayer! Can Vladimir be stopped?

In the colonial southwest, a young widow escapes from the marauders holding her captive. In the teeth of winter's first storm, she finds refuge on an isolated homestead set against the foothills of northern mountains. Stranded until weather and work permit travel, can the rancher maintain his Christian principles and still withstand the temptation of the lovely arrival until he can return her to society and legal assistance.

Uncertain Survival... My family can no longer remain in our centuries-old German settlement in Rumania as the changing tides of the Second World War threaten our safety. Although I am only six years old, I am aware that my mother plans to administer poison to us all if we are overtaken by the advancing Russian army, and experience a paroxysm of fear at each of the many set-backs as she flees westward with me and my sisters. We find uncertain refuge in Austria and endure near-starvation as the native population hoards its plentiful food. At war's end, my father locates us and we learn of his own flight, the interruption of his search for us by his forced induction into the German army and his eventual desertion from it in order to safeguard his principles. Our extended family is reunited at a bleak displaced persons' camp in an inhospitable Germany, and in spite of suffering severe deprivation, my parents keep to their moral compass until the threat of tuberculosis makes my desperate father enter the risky black market for cigarettes. With the ensuing improvements in our own circumstances, his selfless generosity to those in need elicits both my dismay and admiration. The venality of those in power shocks him, but when tales of German war atrocities surface, he cannot bear the pain of disillusionment. After arriving in the United States, my family struggles to get a foot-hold. In spite of snags and set-backs, and occasional humorous conflicts of culture, we persevere and eventually are able to fully participate in our new society. In the process, I manage to overcome my long-standing fear of disappointing my father. When evidence of German atrocities overwhelms me, my mother convinces me there are good reasons not to force my father to acknowledge that the ancestral ideals he has been cherishing are illusory.Twenty-five years after leaving, I revisit our former home in Austria and conquer some long-festering feelings. The story ends with the discovery of

When it comes to love, there are no guarantee identifiers to hidden causes of relationship failure to guide you through a step by step process to avoid getting your heart broken. It shows you why love by itself does not guarantee you'll enjoy a successful relationship. Love is not just words, its words that must be validated by corresponding actions. A person loves you according to how they treat you not by what they tell you. In every loving relationship, you must have trust, trust that comes from a consistent behavior. When a person says, I love you-you should be able to trust that they do because it was proven repeatedly. When you get a broken heart it's not because that person doesn't love you, it's because you love them. If you're able to love someone, you'll be in a vulnerable position and subject to getting hurt. If you must ask or have doubts that someone loves your chances are; they don't love you and or you haven't experienced what real love is. Although there's no guaranteed way to prevent getting your heart broken, you can ease the pain and shorten the process by loving yourself first, more and often.

For 50 years a Top Secret Government Program has controlled the lives of 718 Vietnam Era Servicemen. The recent deaths of the RECALL Program Manager and his Secretary will lead Palmer Arnold on a journey that involves a conspiracy within the Highest levels in Department of Defense, National Security Agency, NASA and the Vatican.

Trauma has a way of crippling some people, whereas others grow stronger because of it. The drama we must face in life is never the real issue, but the way we internalize and respond to it is what matters. You either get up and greet success or lie there and cope with failure!

DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU'VE BEEN TOUCHED?In 2017, soon after the author published his first book, It's All Good: Times and Events I'd Never Want To Change, he had a feeling that there was more to be done. While attending mass one Sunday, he realized that God was doing the nudging. Clearly, it was time to write Knowing He's There: True Stories of God's Subtle Yet Unmistakable Touch, a book highlighting how our loving God demonstrates His presence in our lives. The author writes of experiences through which one can see God's influence, as these twenty-five essays are presented in ways that are solemn, humorous, and heartwarming. Throughout this work, his strong relationships with family, friends, and the influences of his ethnic heritage and religious, middle-class upbringing are obvious.Before the writing began, it became apparent that God had touched the author's life in many ways, often quite subtly. He reasoned that God wanted him to discover the source of these blessings for himself by raising his awareness. This book is written with the hope that readers will at least consider God's possible influence on their lives, both in the past and in the present ... not to mention the future.

Despite the rigid rules and hierarchy of Seioka life, Lyla Frazier-Ogbueze dares to care about the fate of the vulgus, or the "unaware." Someone-or something-is viciously assaulting young women, and still, The Fold refuses to sanction the case. It is not Seioka business, they say. There are long-standing governances, rules, and practices that must be adhered to, and The Fold forbids her from getting involved in such a case.Risking her life, Lyla defies them all-even her husband, a celebrated warrior caught between his allegiance to the only way of life he has ever known and the only woman he has ever loved. The cat-and-mouse game she will play with the Yellow King, a self-proclaimed prophet, will test her resolve and rip her new marriage apart. Lyla discovers the Yellow King is not the master but a puppet in a centuries-old dark plan, one far more insidious than she could have imagined: Her new opponent seeks not fame or fortune but the flesh of the innocent. To end the horrific attacks, Lyla must battle an entity she never knew existed, and whose extraction from this world will require extraordinary courage and extreme sacrifice.

Brian, Jamie, Rick, and Mike plan to enjoy the last days of summer hanging out. But everything changes when the group plays a late-night game on the Ouija board and unknowingly releases a terrible darkness in their small town. With the help of the mysterious Mr. Mijatov, the friends embark on an adventure, facing terrible danger and risking everything to save themselves, their town, and the world from an evil demon invasion…that's going to happen in only seven days. Fast-paced and fun, The Guardians of DarShava: Seven Days to Save the World also treats its preteen and teen readers with the respect that author Roger B. Graves, PhD, a practicing psychologist, knows they deserve. The Guardians of DarShava illustrates the difficulty young people can have finding their inner strength and the huge impact they can have on their home, their communities, and ultimately, the world.

In Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare-Knowledge Is Power!, author Barbara Galutia Regis, MS, PA-C, shares a uniquely useful perspective with readers facing chronic illness and those caring for loved ones who are ill. Regis has been a healthcare provider and patient advocate for years and now faces her own challenge of a lifetime: a cancer diagnosis. Writing from both sides of the healthcare system, Regis addresses many concerns faced by all of us when we address our health; readers may open Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare-Knowledge Is Power! to any page and find a topic that sparks conversation.

"Toby Rose" is the 4th book in the 'Alaska Animal Tails' series of an unknown amount of books. All the books in this series are similar in amount of words by same publisher.Toby Rose goes from Rodeo Clown with his owner Billy in Kansas and Oklahoma. Then sold to new owners Gordy and Guy that take Toby Rose to Alaska with his best friend Sam the horse too Prospect. Finally becoming part of the Tonzona Caribou Herd.

God's 1st String is a true story of unconditional love, life changing redemption and a joyous victory over the addiction fueled life of a professional linebacker. He had everything earthly you could want, but also alcohol and drug addictions which nearly cost him everything, including his soul. From a young age, she had always loved him through thick and thin, no matter what. And when God's power was unleashed during his redemption, there was nothing preventing a surrender which ensured his entrance into heaven after fighting cancer. But it was the joint battle this husband and wife sacrificed through a pure love for God and each other that will change your heart, deepen the way you view redemption and infuse the raw power of living in the moment into your life.