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The Story of my Sicily connection is fun to tell. I hope you enjoy learning a little bit about Sicily, and how our family in America reconnected with our relatives across the sea. There were two brothers that were separated at a young age because of the strict rules of immigration back in the early 1900's. A hundred years later, a reunion of two families finally took place. There were sad times, happy adventures and special moments and memories that will last a lifetime.

Just Some Stuff is a little stuff about a lot of stuff; short and short-short stories about people, things and places---humorous, sad and serious, written over a period of years. The collection is diverse; topics include food, ideas, games, philosophy, attitudes and some fiction. The reader will be amused, entertained and sometimes challenged.

Since the 1980's, the laboratory instruments business has been the source of tremendous growth for instruments suppliers, who have made smart decisions and who have managed their companies well. It has also seen acquisitions and business failures. Vincent Paez takes you through his personal career experiences to illustrate massive changes and the lessons to be learned during the most exciting times of this industry. From the growth of chromatography to the use of consumables and geographic expansion, he shares the elements of both success and failure, as seen through his eyes over twenty-five years.This is a must-read if you are serving in this industry in executive management, human resources, research and development, product management and sales, as Vincent gives best practices and key elements for success for these areas. If you are new to this industry, this book can catch you up on how the industry became what it is today. At the heart of the industry is technology and products, and examples are given for successful products as well as failed ones. However, organizational management is also crucial to success, as people are the reasons for success or failure, not technology. Vincent gives specific examples of heroic business decisions and the resulting blockbuster products as well as organizations which have struggled to make their technologies become accepted by the industry.This is a personal account of the global nature of the business by Vincent Paez, who grew up in an international environment and influenced by key family members and friends, who have accompanied him on a life journey to become a professional Athlete (Plan A), then a professional music Band member (Plan B), finally to become a Chemist (Plan C). The skills developed in Plans A and B proved to be extremely useful in Plan C. Throughout the chapters, Vincent Paez shares entertaining stories of international business adventure. After all, business mixed with fun is a great combination in life.

Gingersthan - "Include a little ginger to spice up your life"This is M.R. Warriner's fourth book. His first book The Pigeon Prince tells the tale of a young pigeon in Venice who wants to become human. Foggy Doggies is a ghost story for young and old dog lovers alike. Adam's Night Walk...Dreams are passages to new tomorrows.

When I wrote the poem "Light the Light," I had no idea I wanted to be a writer. I had given a copy to my mom and forgotten about it. When she presented me with a hand-stitched sampler with the poem on it a few years later, I was truly surprised...barely remembering that I'd even written it! Isn't it cool? Our moms are the best. What you are about to read represents twenty years of musings. You will meet some funny and sad characters, and you will know me. Author Bio: Kathryn Atkins was adopted. Yes. It was my adopted mom that did the sampler. It was she that encouraged Kathryn to play the piano, dance, and tackle life freely. It was Kathryn's dad that encouraged her to get an MBA. Kathryn is married, has two grown sons, and works hard to inspire fellow writers through the California Writers Club.

Room 203C is a tiny cubicle built inside a larger hospital room. Originally designed as an isolation space for children with contagious diseases, it becomes a setting where we meet some of the most memorable characters found in life's ever-changing kaleidoscope. What happens in this space will touch your heart forever. It is here, in 203C that you will encounter Max, a young boy stricken with polio and Elsa, a ten year old with cancer. Max learns to deal with the obstacles life throws his way with amazing courage and grace. Elsa must defeat a cancer that in 1960, has no real cure. The converging narratives of a Jewish boy and a Hispanic girl, will remind us how society's different walks of life are united by our humanity and our ability to share hope and strength when confronted by life's often unfair challenges. From the 1930's through today, Room 203C will take you on journey that is alternately heartbreaking and inspiring.

Like many people today, I suffer perpetually with addiction. What is addiction, you may ask. Well, "Addiction is the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma." In varying degrees, we all have our vices which victimize us with an unrelenting spell. The end result is usually addiction. I remember the day when I was first overcome by the intoxicating aroma of pleasure and sin. It has led to some of my best and, conversely, worst of times. Also, it began a gradual evolution of vices and a chronological study of their effects on my life. Writing was the obvious choice as a medium by which to record my study. Little did I know that from a humble beginning, feelings of want to would culminate in feelings of have to. My writing grew from an exercise into a need and finally it became it became an obsession. Simply put, now I not only write what I live, but I live to write. I feel compelled to write, on a daily basis, in order to tame the beast. The struggle with addiction is real, to the extent that all waking hours become an everyday battle. Life is most raw when you're under the microscope that accompanies an addiction. At one's lowest point, tomorrow is often seen as a beacon of light upon which to wish. As, each new day allows for the possibility of positive choice and change. By definition, I am an addict, but it's okay; because after sex, drugs and all the other vices begat the poet, herein lies the writing.

Like many people today, I suffer perpetually with addiction. What is addiction, you may ask. Well, "Addiction is the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma."In varying degrees, we all have our vices which victimize us with an unrelenting spell. The end result is usually addiction.I remember the day when I was first overcome by the intoxicating aroma of pleasure and sin. It has led to some of my best and, conversely, worst of times. Also, it began a gradual evolution of vices and a chronological study of their effects on my life. Writing was the obvious choice as a medium by which to record my study. Little did I know that from a humble beginning, feelings of want to would culminate in feelings of have to. My writing grew from an exercise into a need and finally it became it became an obsession. Simply put, now I not only write what I live, but I live to write. I feel compelled to write, on a daily basis, in order to tame the beast.The struggle with addiction is real, to the extent that all waking hours become an everyday battle. Life is most raw when you're under the microscope that accompanies an addiction. At one's lowest point, tomorrow is often seen as a beacon of light upon which to wish. As, each new day allows for the possibility of positive choice and change.By definition, I am an addict, but it's okay; because after sex, drugs and all the other vices begat the poet, herein lies the writing.

Luci Swenson, frightened by experiences as a teenager, becomes a nun to escape and find herself. Twenty years later, still unsettled and unsure, she returns home to the small town of Crossville, Missouri, to help her sisters deal with family problems. She encounters the very people who deceived and ruined her father leaving the family nearly penniless. Her return takes place as the small community experiences the murder of several prominent citizens. Luci's involvement increases as she takes on a leadership role to set things right. Just days after returning home, a private investigator visits and, despite herself, Luci begins to fall in love. Charles Adams, known as "Clyde" because of his size is that Private Investigator. He resists involvement, but he finds himself attracted to Luci. They become a team as they try to solve the mysteries.

My name is David Criss Carr. I am the author of The Mysterious Mind of David Criss Carr. For some reason I am able to connect with the unconnected; I am used as a tool by some higher power. I had a strong motive to write this book because it is 100% the truth. As you read my book, at some point you'll come to the conclusion that I am no joke, but first you have to open your mind-my book is not for the closed-minded person for sure. For the closed-minded person, my book will be an open-and-shut case, and for the readers that are able to connect, there will always be that element of surprise. This book is a testament to who I really am and how I conduct myself as a human being. This book came from my soul, and if you read my book with an open mind, I guarantee it will touch your soul. My power to tap into the unseen is a mystery to me; every day I understand it more and more, and if you read my book, I guarantee you will enjoy it. Thank you. - David Criss Carr

The Ruffner Story in America......... begins when a young Peter Ruffner left his home in Switzerland to come to America about 1732. In the Colony of Pennsylvania he settled in Lancaster County among other Swiss and German people who were mainly of the Mennonite faith. There he met Mary Steinman who was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1714. Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Stoneman. Joseph Stoneman was a German Mennonite-a yeoman and a large landholder. When Peter and Mary were wed in 1739, her father Joseph gave them 900 acres from his 1300-acre Hawksbill Patent which was located along Hawksbill Creek in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. This is where they established their pioneer farm and where the Ruffner-McNeely House and the town of Luray, Virginia, stand today. Peter and Mary prospered and became parents to eight children, six of whom survived. Their children were very successful and some of them emigrated to different areas of the United States. In this book, you will view the sites and read about Mary and Peter's legacy of family, the prosperous work ethic that has been passed on through the generations, and the monumental Ruffner Family accomplishments and contributions that have been made to America.

Distant Lands: Tales of a Solo Traveler details the adventures of a man seventy years and beyond who continues to travel the world, building friendships and experiencing the daily lives of local people. There are weddings to attend, funerals to grieve with families, treks and travel, culture and religion and a host of challenges to face along the way. Despite riots and coups, he continues to challenge the notion of fear in travel, drawn by the need to understand people of other cultures, faiths, and circumstances. He adds two more trips around the world to the two made before age seventy, and multiple trips to Nepal, India, Egypt and Turkey to visit friends and family. Though he explores sights along the way, his primary interest is living daily among the people he meets, sharing meals, lodging in their homes, friendship and together experiencing the challenges of daily life among them. There are days, mundane and routine, as well as challenge and adventure. Interested in culture and religion, he participates in rituals, ceremonies and festivals among Hindus, Muslims, Christians and others. Keith Wilkinson is a retired religious educator, widowed, billing himself as a wanderer in his later years. He feels that age is no excuse to stop living. The scope of this book covers seven years of world travel, from ages 70 to 77. Wilkinson invites the reader to join him in the daily aspects of solo travel, whether all or in part as interest may dictate.

"What a gem One with the Sofa is! Every page is throbbing intensely with heart energy and everywhere you can hear the voice of a seasoned sage speaking from her experience. Rarely have I seen a better integration of words and pictures. They play off each other with a dynamism that is both delightful and insightful. It is a contemporary contribution to the great Taoist tradition, so simple and therefore so powerful in its potential to awaken." - Frank Coppieters, Ph.d. "Original, fun, uniquely creative, colorful, and wildly inspiring." - Gayle Green, Transpersonal Therapist and Meditation Teacher. "Utterly charming and magical, endearing and full of wisdom." - Kristina Jones, Meditation Teacher. "Inspiring, wise, beautifully written and conceived." - Adriane Burkhart, Education Specialist. "I love this book. It's wise and wonderfully quirky." - Corinne Nakamura, Artist. http://outskirtspress.com/onewiththesofa

In this fabulous and delightful story for children ages 2 and up, our adorable and sweet Poppy, the Wandering Balloon once again continues on his adventure of learning, fascination, and self-realization. This time, he faces a dark stranger under the moonlight. The stranger appears to follow Poppy no matter what he does, or where he goes. In hopes of escaping from the stranger, Poppy finds his way through the woods, meeting both old and new forest friends. But only Lyndon might have a real solution to Poppy''s fear. Read this enchanting story and find out what Poppy learns at the end of his puzzling, but intriguing journey.....

Written for "little ones", Do You Know My Friend, Jesus? introduces Jesus not only as Lord and Savior, but as the best friend anyone will have. In a gentle, upbeat style, children are invited to seek Jesus and embrace Him in friendship.I was compelled to write this book after reading the diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska and the message of Divine Mercy. If we don''t teach our children to run to Jesus and embrace His Holy Heart, they will find themselves in His Just Hands, and then it will be too late. Although written simply for "little ones" this book''s message hits home with the older reader too. After all, in God''s eye we are all "little ones".

Jodie, Jodie, our new friend, Jagged edges at an end. Jodie, Jodie, have no doubt, We'll smooth your jagged edges out. Jodie bullies the other kids at school-until one day the children she bullies decide they would rather have her as friend. They confront Jodie, asking her why she acts the way she does and offering her their friendship. Jodie soon realizes that having friends is much better than being a bully!

"Oscar''s adventures in the woods" is a true story of a little girl, Shelby, and her pet turtle, Oscar. Each page is original artwork created, drawn and colored by award winning artists Eric Hector and Candace Schinzler- Bell. Who has done artwork for many companies including Disney. This story is written by a mom who would read to her daughter every evening at bedtime up to three books each night, and instilled her love of reading in her daughter, who is a voracious reader to this day.Someone gave Shelby a turtle. She named him Oscar He became a prized possession. He lived in his aquarium on Shelby''s dresser. No one bothered him most days except once in a while a cat would peer down at him from atop the dresser. He decided it would be fun to be able to roam wherever he wanted just like the cat. One day while Shelby cleaned Oscar''s aquarium. He wandered off, he was nowhere to be found, and it was a sad day. Maybe Oscar wanted to live outside? When Oscar turned up the following spring, he was recognizable because of the chip out of his shell. He was released outside every year in the fall. Oscar kept coming back every spring. He apparently hibernated under the leaves in the winter. See how Oscar''s adventure makes him decide if he did the right thing in wandering off. How he learned that sometimes there really no place like home. Learn how Oscar finds out how to survive in the cold alien woods. The lesson is that home is safe warm place where people live that love you. If you wander off. It really is special to come home and find your friends that have missed you for a whole season. Who does Oscar meet in the woods as; as he learns how to care for himself? How long will Oscar keep coming back to find his friend, hoping he is taken in to live with his friend again. Oscar is a fun loving friend that all kids will love from the very first moment they read about him in the book. A great bed time story for kids of all ages. So read "Oscar''s adventure in the woods."