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"Earth Toot's is a wonderful personification which will entertain and help children understand earthquakes as a natural phenomenon."

Luke attempts to reach Zen and Spiritual Communion. Luke dives deeply into how empathy is conceptualized and lived. Luke explores how Hinduism, Buddhism, and a Mystical Christian orientation relates to loss, mid-life, and Transpersonal Psychology. The reader gains a unique perspective on psycho-spirituality as Luke transcends and integrates the spiritual and psychological in Holy Communion.

You should not give up and take on a negative attitude about the obstacles that get in your way. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, be persistent and believe in solutions to any problems. When you acknowledge God's authority in your life, and seek to be who He created you to be, then God will give you the knowledge and wisdom to know how to overcome the odds that comes up against you. Every day is an important day, every second is a huge opportunity to deepen your strength, to develop your love, and depend on God. Some obstacles seem overwhelming while others you may not even notice.

Race, prejudice, unconscious or otherwise, family ties and family history, including some surprises in this era of DNA tracing, women in prison, how and why they got there, and dealing with familial disabilities are some of the topics covered in this compelling series of mini-memoirs. Linda Klein Means, a former reporter for The Chicago Tribune and US News and World Report, has traveled the world, lived in three countries and learned three foreign languages--and she writes with humor and insight about each of the countries she lived in. Travel with her from her humble rural beginnings in Hinckley Illinois as her Passport to the World leads her to eye-opening experiences, both literal and intellectual.

Adventurous City Jane pursues the country life while unraveling a breath taking history that will literally knock you off your feet and head first into her devastating reality.

Donald Cifarelli was born to be a soldier: he came into the world on March 4th, 1924-and in one way or another, marching forth is what he's always done. At the age of four, he arrived at Ellis Island, and a year later, watched the American Dream tatter and fade with the onset of The Great Depression. But The Reluctant Warrior is the memoir of a man who saw what he wanted in the great United States and embraced life in America with a full and open heart. This is the story of his journey from a colorful childhood as an immigrant in Brooklyn to assimilation into American culture, and the fateful day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when he heard President Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" speech and knew that he would fight to preserve the freedom that was America's promise. Along with the horrors of war in North Africa and in Italy during the final campaign that ended WWII, Donald unexpectedly found love, which had to survive long months of separation and uncertainty. After being reunited at the end of the war, the Cifarellis faced the task of rejoining everyday society, and struggling to find work and realize their dream of a home and family. Candid, detailed, deeply personal yet broadly relatable, The Reluctant Warrior is a vivid picture of the historical arc of the 20th century in America.

This concise yet exciting novel shall invariably remain unique within the realm of cult classics. There are many contributing factors to employing this distinctively out-side-of-the-box thinking found within the scope of this novel's adept ability to never apply any regular names to the characters. Instead, your author has chosen to assign a name to each person, or either by some other mentally flash-frozen character facet. This affords the readers the opportunity to expand their imaginations to fit every character, and could further prove to be employed as a powerful teaching tool. Further, the novel's main character of the Box Topped Bandit and his small black accomplice (the Kid) set out to slice open as many Pillsbury Cake mix boxes as possible to find a golden ticket that will permit the Bandit an airfare to anywhere in the world. Of course, all of this has to be done with great stealth, as the Bandit is already a known figure and on the run. But, this comic caper combines the elements of crime, constant calamities, a clash between the titans of power (the Suits), a spectacular food fight involving (the Yellar Checked Fellar), an overall power-to-the-people struggle, and even a damsel in distress. Yes, a comic classic that should go down in the annals as a one-of-a-kind novel, all written from the refreshing perspective of a young black kid that told this entire tale. Truly a remarkable read and well worth every cent spent on such a distinctly devised adventure.

An Alternative to Drugs for Pain Relief... Dawn Crystal is a pioneer of sound-energy pain therapy. She makes pain-relieving sounds with her voice, a gift she discovered as an adult. She has done this for over 20 years, with individuals or groups. Imagine a world free of pain. Imagine if sources of pain could be fixed immediately. Imagine being pain-free fast and easy. This is Dawn's mission. She tunes in to people and sometimes "sees" a blockage in the body, which may need attention. Her goal is to stop pain by keeping energy flowing through the body, and her sounds provide "Sonic Drano" for blockage-release in minutes. She does not claim to be a medical professional. This is alternative help, working with "life force energy," what the Chinese and acupuncturists call chi. PAIN FREE includes examples of Dawn's techniques as applied to sufferers of pain and anxiety and presents some techniques the reader can do on his or her own. You should read this book if you are in pain or you know someone who is, and you or they have tried many different techniques, without success, to get remission from pain. "I like PAIN FREE Made Crystal Clear! because it clearly says you don't have to accept pain and suffering in your life. There are ways to find relief and clearing and healing that complement traditional medicine. You give the reader options for self-care. You give the reader hope. Your heart comes through." - Pete Bissonette, President, Learning Strategies "If there ever was a time to have a resurgence of Sound Healing, Dawn has nailed it. Her simple, heart-felt explanation and impressive testimonials provide hope for all sufferers. She explains that everything that exists has a frequency and can be affected by sound. Turn the page and enter the Sound Age." - Dr. Douglas J. Price, DC, Authorized German New Medicine Instructor & Practitioner

Ron Keller, a happily married family man, and Leslie Tufts, a divorced mother of two adult sons, live miles apart with no knowledge of each other. But recent events have caused each to have awakened thoughts of loves long ago lost. Accidentally, through the use of modern technology, they will discover each other. Can these two people help one another solve and put to rest their torment? If they do find these lovers, will the answers disrupt their lives? Will the discoveries result in contentment or deepen the questioning of past decisions?

Poetry is a language that communicates with passion, by way of heart to heart and mind to mind. It is a way to unveil the meaning in life and help us elicit the essence of our feelings and thoughts. Our thoughts make us who we are. Hence, by design, our thoughts are our primal destiny. The poems in Primal Destiny are smart and eloquent-yet soothing in their rhythm and flow. Each is written to help the reader or listener dig deeper into meaning and to ponder the value of relationships such as friendships. And by confronting their own truths or beliefs, the reader/listener will touch upon their deepest inner wisdom as well as their sense of direction in life.

For many years now, I have wanted to write about my life, and especially about some of the people in my life. I'm sorry to say that due to my lack of faith in my writing skills, I gave up many times. In those days, I thought I wouldn't live past sixty years old, but here I am-ninety years old, and still going strong. Well, not so strong, but people are surprised when I tell them how old I am! And would you believe it-due to the encouragement of a few of my family, friends, VA doctors, nurses, and counselors, I have completed this book about the first seventeen-and-a-half years of my life, and I have almost completed a book that ends on the year of my twenty-first birthday. And if the readers of this book will do the math, they will realize that I have a lot more writing to do!

Budding photographer Gabriella Dixon goes on the vacation of a lifetime, with her childhood friends Xavier, Ash, Inez, and Jess. One-minute Gabriella and her friends are exploring, and Gabriella is doing what she does best, taking pictures non-stop. Then the accident happens, leaving her in a coma for 2 weeks. Gabriella is left less than whole. You see, she has left something in the realm of The Between; A junction of darkness and despair. Gabriella does not feel quite right when she wakes from the coma. Something is missing. Something inside of her is gone. It is calling to her, pulling at the pieces left behind. She can still feel... things, grabbing and tearing at her insides. What are these things? They have stolen something from her. She can feel the yawning void inside. Maybe it is just a nightmare. Will she get back what she has lost before it is too late, or will she be torn between forever?

Recognizing and successfully navigating conflict in an African-American church congregation is a major challenge for both clergy and laity. In Culture and Conflict: African-American Congregations, Dr. Annisteen Tate-Cammack explores how culture influences the recognition and resolution of conflict in predominately African American congregations. Black people have developed their own distinctive culture and worldviews as parallels-not replicas- to mainstream culture. These distinct forms of culture and worldviews influence almost every facet of life, including the worship experience-and clergy and laity both must be sensitive to these differences in examining disharmony in the church. Culture and Conflict addresses a subject that has been long overlooked and largely understudied: Does the uniqueness of African-American culture impact the way discord is managed in predominately African-American congregations?

Most insurance agencies struggle to grow not because agents can't sell insurance products. Most agencies struggle because agency owners can't manage their insurance agencies. What they need is a simple way to manage their agencies. Once they can simplify agency management it will be easier to obtain agency Growth. This book is dedicated to both new and seasoned insurance agencies frustrated with poor agency growth.

At its core, The Half-Breed Horse Thief is a poetic memoir, non-linear in its landscape of experience and fragmented memories. A disparaging term made poetic, the title represents someone from a mixed background who, so to find themselves within disparate cultures without inheritance, must become a bandit, a punk, must steal by adapting, moving chameleon-like between houses, states & countries; when mixed race, you must thieve culture you are not given outright, are not sheltered with since birth - displaced inside feeling on the outside of both. Within the story are its parts - distinct - but the whole is not there. A mixture of straight-forward & skirting, curious sense of humor, musing through an abstract lens, nit-picking at memories, finding truths & untruths. The fine edged tool of Years shouldered by universal themes of the Blues and Astronauts Landing. Uncovering the self, and balance, through the sparse beauty of graffiti, and the fullness of finding family.

What does the second coming of the Klan portend for Satilla County? Is it one more sign evil is winning? Setting out to find answers, a northern-born young journalist experiences life in the deep South, the struggle to survive for whites and blacks. Her search turns personal and horrific when her best friend disappears.

In the spirit of classic love stories, many are tempered by the harsh realities of tragedy. For the novice to this part of the world, these 25 stories showcase a wonderful introduction to the complexity of the interpersonal dynamics of relationships set amidst the backdrop of political intrigue, geography and archaeology, from ancient settlements to modern Iraq. To the western reader, Ali''s sudden sharp turns to tragedy can come as a shock, almost an abruptness. But that is how life is, and has been through the ages in the region. In this way, it provides a psychological entree to the Mesopotamian way of coping with, and explaining, the harsh realities of love and life.

In Armageddon Trilogy, we saw how a small town lawyer became entangled in an international plot to take over the world, beginning with the assassination of the U.S. President. He ends up in Israel thinking he has gotten to the only man who can defeat the evil conspiracy. Instead, he finds himself standing before the Antichrist. He escapes to a remote island when the Israel resistance attempts to kill the Antichrist. Killers sent after him by the new U.S. President find themselves the hunted instead of the hunters. Back in Israel, murder and intrigue in the Israeli army thwart the Antichrist when a mysterious event from World War One resurfaces dramatically. In the last book, the lawyer's son becomes the main focus due to his love for an Israeli girl. Together, they must survive the Antichrist's final ascendance, his attempt to crush the Israeli rebellion, and Armageddon. The Last Champion continues this story a thousand years into the future. The work of one man releases the wicked angels held in chains since Armageddon. As they set out to deceive the Gentiles a last time, another man is selected by God to restrain them until the end of the age is fulfilled. He becomes a man of war: God's last champion.

It is New York City, May of 1950, and Hollywood screenwriter Harrison Harper is in turmoil-devastated by the death of his fiancée, Amelia, and torn by his feelings for the newest woman in his life, film star Venus Kingsley. Struggling through alcoholism, Harrison suddenly finds himself being blackmailed by a mysterious stranger who claims to know the truth behind Amelia's death-a truth that Harrison has kept secret for two agonizing years. As dangers rise and situations worsen, Harrison must conquer his vices and his enemies, and overcome the agony of lost love, all the while trying to resist the call from a bottle of liquor...and to stay alive in the process.

What makes a j. ron lewis poem so memorable is the rhyming. Once you hear a ''j. ron'' it will stick in your head because of the way it flows and rhymes; each verse will seem a classic for the age we live. The three dozen poems presented here will make one think and, help one understand reality or, accept the worst of it! Some of the poems are quite personal and, were almost left out of the work. But, realizing that the exposure of those poems could be of value to someone themselves experiencing ''bumps''...the expressions were left in the publication at the author''s humble expense. Remember: poetry is meant to be read aloud...this is especially true for a j. ron lewis.

This book was written on the occasion of Meadowland Community Church in Johnsburg, Illinois celebrating its 15th anniversary, and it offers insight into the history, administration, and ministries of a successful church plant. Beyond the facts and events, Meadowland Community Church-History and Celebration testifies that God is still active in this world as He was in the days of the disciples. Much of the story recorded here was written by individuals whose lives were altered when they encountered Jesus Christ at the church that gathers in the Red Barn. If you are not currently a follower of Jesus or if you don't have a home church, consider Meadowland Community Church-History and Celebration to be an invitation to join us at the Barn and become a part of what God is doing in McHenry County.

For anyone who writes biographically about these heroes, it's vital to provide some little-known, surprising facts to give the reader a better idea of what they were really like and give a fuller picture of their lives. I hope I have succeeded in that regard.This book is a collection of no-holds-barred profiles and commentary drawn mostly from my interviews-many one-on-one-with legendary athletes, as well as one iconic broadcaster. I have added interesting facts gleaned from historical research to bring these heroes into sharper focus. In summary, this book is a combination of memoir, biography, and sports history. -from the Introduction to Hub Heroes

After miraculously surviving being shot in the head in 1948 at the historic Nebbi Yusha battle in Israel, Amnon Ben-Yehuda built a successful career and enjoyed a happy family life. Or so it seemed. For four decades following that physical trauma, Ben-Yehuda suffered in secret with emotional demons. Like too many combat veterans, he resisted counseling and remained in denial about how lasting and damaging his wound was. But facing a crisis, he finally reached out for counseling that turned his life around.Ben-Yehuda wrote Healing the Wounds of War: My Personal Journey not as an autobiography but as a journey through one veteran's inner soul, seeking to inspire others in situations like his to also finally find peace of mind.

What happens when a vacation turns into tragedy 5,000 miles from home? Poco a Poco follows Michele Morris's courageous journey from her husband's shocking collapse in the Madrid airport to her heartbreaking loss six months later. Recounting her experience with brutal honesty and raw emotion, Morris invites readers to travel with her from Spain to Colorado on a journey of grief, loss, and recovery. While not religious, her spiritual journey will inspire others facing adversity, revealing how she found strength, hope, and unconditional love in the midst of tragedy. More than a memoir, Poco a Poco is a tribute to a love story that spanned forty years. "Michele's story of shock, suffering, hope, caregiving, and strength provides boundless insight into how pain can provide opportunities to build strength, ultimately leading to inner peace. An important read for those suffering a sudden loss or illness." ~ Rachel Blythe Kodanaz, author of Living with Loss, One Day at a Time

What others have said:"Dr. Rich always strives to bring out the best in those lives he touches. Here, he relates further his life and times of doing just that. I count myself as being one of the lucky ones to have crossed his path." -Jan Thomure"Jim Rich is one of the biggest inspirations in my life as an educator. At a time when I was trying to find my way, he took me under his wing and helped me believe in myself. I saw his passion for kids, his desire to make a difference, and his commitment to never stop growing. Jim was always trying to make things better for others. He poured his life into students, teachers, and everyone connected to the school. He showed me the ropes and helped launch my next chapter as a school administrator. I am thrilled he is sharing the wisdom and the stories from his years of leadership and service. Everyone interested in education will benefit from his remarkable experiences." -Dr. David Geurin, Author of "Future Driven""The man, the myth, the Gum Theorist: Dr. Rich writes a poignant memoir that follows him on his journey of positivity and giving back to his community." -The Moore Family: Roger, Dawn, Kyle, and Cameron"Dr. Rich has devoted most of his life taking action and giving his best shot in doing whatever he could to help kids succeed in school and in their futures! In working with him for a number of years, his love for kids was readily evident in his drive for always doing what was best for them!" -Dr. Mike Wutke"Dr. Rich always set and held to high standards not only as a teacher and an administrator but also as a citizen. His story is one of dedication, passion, and hope. He is a man rich in generosity, integrity, kindness, patience, and an unsurpassable compassion to see young people succeed!" -Sue Storment"I had the distinct privilege of not only working with Dr. Rich for a number of years but also being able to call him a friend. I can honestly say that he had such a great impact on my career as a high school administrator and I do not think anyone could even fathom how many kids' lives he has affected in a positive way. His positive approach to education and life is so uplifting and he is a role model we should all follow. I cannot begin to thank him for all he has done for me personally and for the kids in Missouri!" -Randy Luebbert

On the evening of July 31, 1961, a horrifying incident took place atop the roof of one of Manhattan's most iconic venues. Despite an intense investigation, covertly ordered by Mayor Robert Wagner, the motives for this bizarre event continued to baffle the authorities. Neither the EMS, the NYPD, the Investigative Detectives nor a team of Bellevue Psychiatrists could discover a credible explanation. After the recent death of one of its key figures, new and startling evidence was discovered among their personal effects. The author has been given exclusive access to those documents and by culling fact from fiction and painstakingly retracing nearly six decades of obfuscation, finally unravels the mystery in Swan Song.

The driving force of this book was that I observed the humor in everyday life which perked up an average day. Sharing these experiences prompted the words, "You should write a book". Re-reading refreshes. My times with old cars influenced me toward mechanical engineering.

Look Out! Look Out! Run for Your Lives The Sheeny Man is Coming! Twenty first century slavery is here, Baby, and the Sheeny Man might just get you if you're not too careful. Fueled by the greed and lust of degenerate men, the Sheeny Man devastates the poor and unguarded of our fair city for profit from the high and mighty. As you may have guessed, Nick, Laura, Doc and the rest of the Polkaholics' gang are thrust into harm's way forcing a baptism by fire education which may have come a little too late for one of their own. Sheeny Man Murders contain so many predicaments capable of making your skin crawl, you'll have little doubt that humans provide the maximum opportunity to disappoint. Although the book is fiction, the plague is as real and sick as anything you could ever imagine. Read on so that you too may know.

The world in a book. 13 years ago, I took a fantastic world trip that planted a seed of adventure. Since then, I have made many international trips. The country count has gone from only the USA to over 190 countries and seven continents. The love of travel has gone from my love of the highway as an over-the-road truck driver to a love of international experience. The book was written to show what's out there based on my own experiences, to offer ideas on how you can do the same thing, or simply to change the way you see the world. The world is big, but surprisingly accessible. I don't want to tell people where to go. I only want to plant a seed, to get people interested in going beyond the borders, to see a bigger world. Travel isn't meant for the wealthy alone, but for anyone with a heart for adventure and understanding. It retraces my time before travel, notes experiences in every country I visited in the past 13 years, and offers ideas on how to travel as I did. I hope I can at least get people to see a better, less restricted world. Come on, the world is waiting.

Dutiful Men is the story of the men of the greatest generation and their legendary leader Dwight Eisenhower. This is the definitive account of the men who were born at the beginning of the twentieth century, survived the Great Depression, won the Second World War, and built a new America after the challenges of their youth. Dutiful Men tells their story as men revealing for the first time the origins of their common understanding of manhood and how that concept was modeled by their general and president. "I Like Ike" was more than a campaign slogan from the gray-flannel-suited men of the 1950s. It reflected an adherence to a man as well as his model of manhood. Historians have previously studied how conceptions of male identity have informed, shaped, and altered the American presidency, but Dwight Eisenhower and his administration have thus far been neglected in these studies. Dutiful Men examines Eisenhower's understanding of what it means to be a man and how that definition emerged, challenged, overtook, and eventually surrendered to modern constructions of masculinity. Dutiful Men is a must-read for anyone interested in or related to a man of the greatest generation.