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If you are able to place yourself in one of the following situations or something similar, color meditation will benefit."I'd rather be in a different state of mind than deal with all the stress I'm going through, so I self-medicate.""I get panic attacks and anxiety and it becomes hard for me to breathe.""My anger is out of control!""It's hard for me to concentrate."Color meditation is a conscious activity focused on relaxing the mind and body through breathing.It clears the mind from on-going thoughts and outside distractions. Nature has provided everything we need. Most importantly is the air we breathe. Breathing in color is for the spirit, just like food is for the body. "The activities are à wonderful bonus! If you take your time and answer the questions openly and honestly you really can tap into your inner self, I know I did. Thank you." YaYa B.We are the sun, water, earth and air.

Behind the scenes of America's first TV war."With the proliferation of televisions, news networks strived to have the most exciting, dramatic, and attractive stories. They competed for the finest reporters, highest-rated equipment, and largest number of viewers. ... For the first time in American history, the news from the front lines was brought straight into the living room." - Jessie Kratz, Historian of the National ArchivesAs American families sat down for dinner in front of their TV sets 50 years ago, horrific stories from Vietnam flashed across the screen. It was one of the country's bloodiest conflicts and we had a front-row seat 10,000 miles awayVietnam has been the subject of hundreds of books, movies and commentaries for decades. But we know little about how these stories were gathered and told, nor about the men and women who risked everything to tell them. Our gaze back then was on the fighting at a time when the war everyone hated and feared reached a climax."Tales from Monkey Mountain: Stories of the Vietnam War" is a different account of Vietnam. It is a war seen through the eyes of a young Navy press escort officer stationed in DaNang, not far from the Demilitarized Zone separating the Vietnamese north and south.Mike Hoyt became immersed in almost every aspect of the war and in the telling of its stories. A trained journalist, Hoyt takes us into the heart of the conflict for a rare look behind the scenes at how the news media went about covering the fighting."Tales from Monkey Mountain" takes us on a journey through the strange, uncharted waters of news gathering in combat. We follow Hoyt down dangerous rivers, into smoky bars, through enemy attacks, onto the flight decks of aircraft carriers, on Swift Boats and river patrols, lumbering Navy supply boats dodging mines and into furious Naval gunfire support missions on the South China Sea.We glimpse the inner world of Vietnam and its remote, ancient villages and hamlets w

This collection is the third book in a series and contains sixty poems by Gordon Alexander. As in the previous two poetry collections, the writer continues with his approach using astute perceptions expressed with artful rhyming. Each poem is titled with a single word and does not intend to lure the reader into any special meaning. Instead, the poems are straight forward reflecting a personal awareness, exploration, and expressions of truth or experience. Clear and concise, the words mean exactly what they say as the author creatively plays with the rhythmic consonants and musical tones of vowels that embellish the topic. The author's inspiration comes from personal observations witnessed from afar or in conversation with people known and unknown. The topics are broad in nature; some humorous, some poignant and philosophical. One of the strengths of the poet's writing is the universality of content that makes them accessible, entertaining, and almost educational at times. This poetry collection does not require any chronological order to read and enjoy the poems, making it suitable for short or long poetic reflections that give all readers freedom and flexibility. To date, Gordon Alexander has written and published over 200 poems and has joined the ranks of American poets from the country's midwestern region. His style is reminiscent of Ogden Nash's word play in poetry complemented with strains of older Scottish poet Gerald Manley Hopkins who used the rhythm of ordinary speech. In the end, reading these poems will heighten everyone's appreciation of the power of words, as well as encourage more personal presence in life that transforms even the most ordinary moment into a revelation. Catherine ThompsonOther books by Gordon AlexanderRhymes and Reflections © 2020 Gordon AlexanderPublished by Outskirts PressMore Rhymes and Reflections © 2021 Gordon AlexanderPublished by Outskirts PressFor more information visit: gordonalexanderpoet.com

Due to an unbelievably strong demand, here are nine more amusing short stories. They certainly are atypical: High school twins who go on quite the vacation. An American colonel who resigns during WWII-can he do that? A man who gets talked into tunneling into a homeless shelter. These stories will bushwhack you with twists, with the unexpected, with bliss.

As the only living member of the second generation of her immigrant Armenian (Hye) family to come to America, Mara Sarkisian Fanok did not want the memories of their courage to be forgotten.Our Hye Life begins with the massacre of Armenians under the rule of Sultan Hamid, the Ottoman Emperor, leaving the author's father and his sister orphans. It was a tragic time, and their survival was a testament to their courage and faith. By the time Mara was born, her family had been in America for over twenty years, and much of her knowledge of the Hye life is based on anecdotal stories. One such story is of her great-aunt, whose strength was first evident during desperate times, as she kept the family intact despite the threat of the Turks. At the age of 65, she was the last family member to arrive in America. She could neither read nor write, but her fearlessness was evident when she took the subway, alone, from Brooklyn to Washington Heights to visit her younger brother.Mara's family left behind sadness and despair, and came to the U.S. with dreams of promise. Her novel is a tribute to their gifts of tradition, courage, family loyalty, and an enduring belief in God.

This is a collection of poetic interior monologues delivered in a variety of voices, dealing with politics, race, economics, science, psychology, history, art, philosophy, sex, vocations, avocations, sports, etc. These eclectic speakers do not necessarily reflect the author's personal ideas on these subjects. The self-nominated Pulitzer Prize competitor thinks that this is his best work yet in the context of four earlier poetic collections and one play. Most of the poems are written in a traditional form (i.e. sonnet), but there are others in blank verse or free verse. The interior monologues of Robert Browning have been an inspiration as have the plays of a fellow named William Shakespeare!

The Oligarch Conspiracy, a geopolitical thriller, is topical, creative, and realistic. A cutting-edge novel, it jumps from the front page of today's newspapers and television news reports of Russia and Ukraine. With their usual audacity, Levine and Alyssa agree to the request of the American President to establish an extra-governmental back channel with Russia in the context of its "special military operation" in Ukraine. They journey from their home in Florida to Moscow, where they meet with Russian President Lenkov-but is the man really the president, or perhaps a body double? From Moscow they cut across time zones, flying to Doha where they network with an assemblage of oligarchs in a bold gamble to achieve success with the perilous course of action assigned to them. Along the way, they interact with oddball, intriguing and graphic characters as they scramble to execute their singular assignment. "Hints at what may come to pass...a work of fiction that could unquestionably foretell the future."

How can I cross the entrance to the parking lot to the beach in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica? Why do I want to risk it? What reward do I get for crossing it so carefully? Do monkeys and people interact too much?¿Cómo puedo cruzar la entrada al parqueo a la playa de Manuel Antonio en Costa Rica? ¿Por qué quiero hacerlo? ¿Qué premio gano por cruzarla tan cuidadosamente? ¿Qué más me preocupa? Se acercan demasiado los monos y la gente?. Cappy, the Capuchin/el capuchino

This is your winning season. The seasons of self-doubt and self-destruction are over. God provided Adam, Eve, and Cain with a remedy to their problems. His name was Abel. This young man was sent into their lives to make them better people. They did not understand his full potential and how it would impact their future on the planet. Abel was sent by God to bring a new transition from how they were living into a world of great expectation. As Abel worshiped God, he brought favor into the land. His worship changed everything in his day. I believe God is raising up those that are able in this day. You cannot walk in the ways of Cain no longer because his ways brought death into the land. It was only through the favor of God from our worship that healing can come to our homes, cities, and our country. Winning is a result of positive thinking and a positive attitude. Rejection and neglect caused Cain low self-esteem and a negative self-image which produced self-sabotaging behaviors. You are no different. Many of our failures are a result of self-sabotage. We placed ourselves in the position to fall. So, it is also required that we place ourselves in the position to get back up. God has supplied you with everything you need for this journey and it is up to you to use the resources that you have. Cain destroyed the most important resource that was available to him. We can learn from his mistakes and release the able back into the land. This book will challenge you to find yourself and walk in the best version of it. You are not Cain or can't, but you are Abel (able).

This story, based on real people and events, is set in the first half of the twentieth century, primarily in the rough and ready regions of Texas and Indian Territory (Oklahoma). The central character is Carlos Benson, an appealing, ambitious, and talented young man with a promising future but whose reactions to events, tendency to veer off course, and whose inability to sustain relationships combine to put his life in jeopardy.

"With unwavering support, I endorse this magnificent book on chasing one's dreams. The book is a creative and innovative reflection of the incredible character of the author Maria Alice, whose passion and love for life display and express her determination and commitment to dream fulfillment. I applaud her on this work of literary art and hope it inspires today's generation and those to come in pursuing their highest goals in life." - Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, PhD, Associate Vice President, Student Retention and Academic Success, California State University, Sacramento"You have focused on understanding feelings as a way of understanding and appreciating "self," but also using this understanding as a way to direct oneself toward more gratifying career choices and empowering oneself to make smarter choices over one's career life. This is particularly challenging in the complex and diverse world you have described. I agree that it is valuable to focus on feelings as they are indicators of basic responses to environment and circumstances in the environment. This is the basic "approach/avoidance" instinct we are born with, but often ignored due to our social learning...to get a job and support yourself and endure the conditions simply because you need to work. Employers would do well to learn from your work as they often are instrumental in creating the work environment." - Al Striplen, MA, Healing Arts, Native American Counselor & Spiritual Guide

Denny Goetz's poetry is a portrait of a man seeking answers in the face of failure, loss and mortality. While intimate and personal in detail, it is also universal in addressing the vagaries of life, love and death. He writes of the pain and heartbreak of love lost, as well as of the consolation and joy of love found. He celebrates the delights life offers us, despite the inevitability of change and an end to all things. Moving and splendidly accessible, it is poetry you may find yourself returning to again and again. Magpie is a generous gift. At too early an age, Denny Goetz experienced life's perils, personal and historic. This shaped neither a man of pessimism nor gloom, but one of decency and kindness; and though none of us is protected from sadness and illness, Denny's poems offer-up a bounty of courage, affection and tenderness. Take time with this collection, and just maybe, we all can learn to share his love. - Richard D. Pepperman, Author of "Illuminations, Memorable Movie Moments", Finalist for the 2011 Best Moving Image Book Award

Margaret Frances started her Independent Instructor career after her own personal transformational experiences. Agreeing with the great scholars of the ages, that knowledge is power, she has worked 35 years in producing the fruit of her Quest; a Wholistic Transformational Synthesis; an extensive compilation of her writing and research to offer to her audiences and classes. Designed to answer the riddles of life that perplex the many, the elements of the synthesis work with harmonious precision, and hold the keys for one ultimate purpose; to assist the serious students of life in living a life that is more authentic, healthy, meaningful, and holistic.

Our current times demand of us the greatest possible expression of humanism, a culture of mutual respect and kindness. This beautiful book is a sequel to Rhythm of Our Hearts, a continued authentic and heartfelt conversation between father and daughter as they navigate and guide us how to show up with courage as our authentic selves and help create a culture of care and kindness.

The Concept of "Spiritual Immunity" is a genuine gift that will benefit generations to come. This immunity will spread like seeds that the wind blows away, and plant itself in the hearts of our family members and everyone that God has placed in our midst. It would be wiser to start acting like a disciple and slowly start the fulfillment of our mission as to leave a path of spirituality that your descendants can model as heritage. Know how to manage your heritage properly and holistically. Assistance is around the corner, health advisors, spiritual directors and financial counselors. Please find someone to lead you in the right direction, genetically or spiritually, financial stability or lack thereof, then live with God's blessings! No matter what happens, do not escape from God's presence. Know that we do not have to be controlled by anyone nor anything because our celestial mother, Mary is in the midst of this battle with us.

I wish I could distill my soul for you Enough for you to drink me up in one sip and know I'm the one for you But I can't, so I'll wait moments takes you on a journey of love and heartbreak through different phases of life. A story that touches on the deepest parts of yourself, and is a reflection of what love looks like while you evolve as a person. Emotion and empathy. Love and loss. Sex and self-discovery. Prepare to feel something.

"When you sat down with my family for the last meal before Sunday morning, you pretty much knew what was coming. Mother would walk toward us from the old cook stove armed in one hand with a large kettle and flourishing a ladle in the other. We waited in uneasy expectation. It was Saturday soup night and Mother had cleaned the refrigerator." So begins another collection of Polly Rogers Brown's memories of life from the early 1940's to the present, told in rich detail with warmth and humor. From first and fleeting love as a flat-chested, gawky girl to fifty-six years of marriage to her beloved Wayne, Polly paints her life in everyday shades which create a gentle canvas of warmth and joy. Just as her mother cleaned the old Frigidaire and made Saturday night soup with the leftovers, so has Polly cleaned the compartments of her mind, presenting the bits and pieces in a literary pot filled with the leftovers of her life, her own Saturday night soup.

Based on a true story and written in free verse poetry... Maggie Harris is a small-town girl with a unique imagination. When Maggie's teacher notices her creativity and curiosity, she is placed in the Talented and Gifted program at school. In Maggie's imagination, amazing things are always happening. In her reality, Maggie has a serious problem. She can't read like the other kids her age and has no idea why. She's smart, and smart kids can read, right?Maggie tries her best to keep people from finding out her secret, hoping that her problem will go away on its own. She doesn't want to tell her mom, who is always reminding her to make good grades and do her best. And she definitely doesn't want to tell her annoying older brother, who'd just find a way to embarrass her. What if Maggie's best still isn't good enough? Would her friends understand? Would anybody understand? With each year bringing new challenges, Maggie tries harder and harder to hide her secret. But what happens when someone finds out?

For some war is an inspiring, uplifting, and a liberating occurrence. Such is the case of Emil Dorfmeister. Abandon without a name to the St. Katherine Order in Posen, Dorfmeister received an excellent education but, because he was an orphan, no employment opportunities. He left the sisters' care at an early age to wander from one job to the next picking up experiences and, when working in the coal mines of Silesia, Russian as a second language. When the Great War started, he volunteered and fought for three years in the trenches of France gaining a new talent as a machine gun sharpshooter. But his real asset was in knowing Russian. He was culled from a pillbox crew and sent to Ukraine as part of an occupation force which had transcended its original purpose as a restorer of the Ukrainian government to a pillaging horde that indiscriminately seized Ukrainian food to ship back to Germany. Into his life came Tatianna Brendt, the daughter of German parents living along the Volga. Before the Revolution, Brendt had received an education at the Women's Institute in Kiev and found work with a legal firm in Kharkov. The Revolution destroyed the Tsarist legal system putting her out of a job but Brendt took an active part in furthering women's rights in the Bolshevik party. She was zealous and soon drew the envy and ridicule of those who were not comfortable with a woman having so much influence. She was forced out of her apartment due to rumors of promiscuous behaviors, fired from her job as an influencer, and relegated to living on the Kharkov streets with only the clothes on her back in February. Then an opportunity came her way. Because she could read and write Russian and German, the new secret police, the CHEKA, recruited her to spy for them in Ukraine. She was dressed up and left to find someone she could attach herself to among the German occupation force. She found that someone in Emil Dorfmeister. Warm, well-clothed, well fed, and safe, Brendt began her spying career with the help of Dorfmeister who had become fed-up with the ruthlessness of his superiors in looting Ukrainian resources. It soon came to pass that efforts to collect grain and other food supplies in his area of administration to send back to Germany came to naught and armed resistance to collection caravans increased. Before Dorfmeister's superiors could launch an investigation, the war ended and the Germans were forced to evacuate Ukraine. Dorfmeister's last acts as an administrator were to send Brendt north while he boarded a train to Germany. Brendt succeeded in gaining Bolshevik Russia but the part of the train that Dorfmeister was in was blown up by inept Bolshevik partisans. The train, relatively unharmed, continued its journey leaving Dorfmeister behind to either walk out of Russia or join the partisans to stay alive. He chose to use his skill as a machine gunner with the partisans. Brendt went on to spy on Leon Trotsky and the antirevolutionary General Wrangel for the CHEKA. Dorfmeister, in his turn, joined Wrangel's army after being captured and given a choice of join or be executed. Brendt and Dorfmeister came within a hair's breathe of meeting again and again. Brendt secretly contributed to Dorfmeister's recovery from wounds in Simferopol and nearly came to a reunion in Constantinople after the evacuation of Wrangel's army from the Crimea. Dorfmeister was never aware of who his benefactor was and as a result fled Constantinople to take a job of training the pan-Moslem army of Enver Pasha in Turkestan. The final acts of the story play out in Afghanistan and the new kingdom of Yugoslavia. Both paths are tainted by the past.

What difference does a name make? We are least grebes. Would you like to be least men or least women or least Costa Ricans or least Americans? It is so derogatory and demeaning. We want to be black grebes or tiny grebes. Do you think those names would be just as bad? We think those merely describe our appearance, whereas least means less worthy than .... What matters to us is our character. That is what should matter to everyone. CHARACTER! Without good character we are nothing. We care for our families, feed our babies, teach them responsibility and how to live on their own. We do no harm to other creatures above water level. THE LEAST GREBES

Not a sequel, nor a prequel to Squirrel Tales: More like an equal. This is the tale of life and death, laughter and tragedy, of a squirrel and his son, who learns and plays amid the trees of an eastern deciduous forest, all the while dreaming of his father's homeland, while prizing his sense of belonging to a tribe, which provides him inspiration and a strong identity throughout his life.

Canine CLIMATE Champs is the first book in a four book illustrated action/empowerment series for kids ages 6-8. Canine CLIMATE Champs encourages kids to be activists in Saving The Planet through a colorful cast of pups discovering doable strategies through everyday scenarios-at home, school, in the neighborhood-to create a safer, more sustainable world. Fun, inspiring book for parents to read to their kids and a great classroom resource.

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is a model of economics that has gained more attention in recent years, likely because of its message that countries who create their own currency can never run out of money and will always be in a position to pay for any expenses. Such spending, MMT proponents allege, is not impaired by the inability to raise sufficient funds by taxes, and further, borrowing to pay for government spending provides no obstacles due to the ability of the government to create more money and support any required borrowing by the government. Critiques of MMT are often just based on an underlying belief that it "sounds wrong", or is an attempt to get "something for nothing". Many others who have attempted to understand this model have been left confused. As it turns out, the model of economics I presented in the book "Enlighten Capitalism: A Keynes Primer" allows, in my opinion, a thorough and objective analysis of the tenets of MMT. I focus on a few central concepts that I believe will allow the reader to understand what might be right, and what might be wrong in the MMT model, and make their own decisions about the wisdom of adopting their recommendations.

Back on February 3, 2019, I decided to write this book because I wanted to record descriptions of events and people that I had the pleasure of either witnessing or knowing in my lifetime. In my opinion, these stories are entertaining and inspiring, and during my life I enjoyed sharing them with friends, who upon hearing them often said, "Hank, you should write a book."Well, here it is.I hope that my experiences make a difference in the memories and lives of my family, and I hope that those who read them are able to find some inspiration in these pages.

Peter is a businessman and entrepreneur, and he has formerly worked in both the investment banking and information security industries. Peter likes epic family expeditions, low-impact design development and biodiversity projects. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and four kids. His favorite places to visit lie deep in the wildernesses of the interior U.S. West, if you can find them.