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The Douglas Family Saga continues...Hattie and Elizabeth head for the Kansas Territory, then onto the great Powwow at Ft. Laramie. It could easily turn into a blood bath...Francis and his family head for New York. Jim becomes involved with a runaway slave as well as a young abolitionist. And someone is stealing from the Frailey Shipping Company.Ruf is stuck at home where he meets Betty Lou Marshall. Then he receives a letter from the Kansas Territory. He too heads west, fury pushing him as never before.Once Jim is back at school and Ruf visits him, their previous troubles collide at a neighboring plantation. Devastation, joy, love and murder will haunt them into tomorrow.

Gender identities are best understood as existing on spectra. One's gender identity or identities, more than one's biological sex or sexual orientation(s), influences the quality of binary as well as eclectic (non-binary) gender identity projections in the affective, behavioral and cognitive conversational and interactional patterns found in all dyadic relationships, from those first emerging during childhood to those expressed in intimate partnerships in adulthood.Projection, an unconscious interactional defense mechanism, is employed by all individuals, especially at times of stress. Projection reaches its culmination in couple relationships when either binarily-oriented "gender-conforming" or eclectically-oriented "gender non-conforming" conversational exchanges between partners become dominant, even entrenched. This phenomenon is examined "up close" in the charged and often over-rehearsed exchange formats of couples in general and then, more specifically, in three couples from the author's couple-oriented clinical psychotherapy practice. These clients' efforts to move away from debilitating binary-genderist identity projections are explored in depth.Images, graphs, and conversational examples portray the complexities of gender identity projections. Color-specific images are offered to depict the binary and eclectic spectra as well as to portray the gender identity projections that occur in all intimate relationships. A Gender Identities/Gender Identity Projections Wheel (related concentric rings that spin independently) is presented to visually portray the relationship between gender identity(ies) and gender identity projections while highlighting the importance of sex (gender) and sexual orientation as related factors in the establishment of a consolidated sense of self. Table are presented to further highlight the intricacies of identity and projection. Finally, case examples from the author's clinical psychotherapy practice demonstrate the reclamation process and the building of greater and more integrated self-awareness between mixed gender identity couple members.Cultivating an appreciation for the disabling, often paralyzing power of rigidly repeated binary or eclectic gender identity projections while moving consciously toward more flexible and tentatively-held gender identity projections in intimate couple relationships is best accomplished through effective dependency, empathic attunement, and intentional conversations dedicated to gender transparency and growth between couple members. Such communication resolve creates greater couple health and partnership satisfaction. Central to this endeavor is the couple therapist's own gender identity(ies) understanding and integration.

"Negative Shape - The Defining Attribute" takes what starts out as an artistic concept and expands and explodes its application in a wide area of experiences and relationships. Negative shape explores the BETWEEN. Negative space is quantitative. It tells about how far, how long, and how much. "Negative Shape" explores what we do WHILE we move closer; what we do AS we close the gap between now and next. Proximity is the negative shape that describes expectation and anticipation; wishing and hoping. Christine Archer explains that recognizing how we can use the negative space to evaluate what has happened and prepare for what comes next makes it a real and tangible part of our experience. It's not just "wait time". By seeing it as "shape" we can make it a valuable tool in our understanding that planning, waiting, and creative process are essential components of how we perceive and understand who we are and what we can become. Decision-making, evaluation, and judgement occur outside the event; in the negative "shape" that is the BETWEEN. Soundly grounded in artistic theory, this book is also a deeply personal anecdotal narrative of one person's experience with "Negative Shape" - IN the "Negative Shape".

Many of the poems and stories in My Sister Is a Mermaid were written for the author's family and friends, marking celebrations, sadness, and her husband's journey with cancer. This powerful collection is divided into seasons and details the writer's feelings and perceptions of life, inspiring imagination, awareness of experience, and emotion. As you read through these pages, look for the Giants in the Forest, the storyteller, the mermaid sister, and so much more!

We, as a species, have been blessed/cursed with the creativity and intelligence inherent in the phenomenal gift that is the human mind. It has given us dominion over the natural world and set us above all the other creatures we share this planet with. But in so doing, it has isolated us in a world of our own making, one that has imprisoned and so, restricted our awareness to a purely mind-based, ego-oriented assessment of life. Within the confines of that lower frequency perspective lies a sinister force, one that has kept us from a direct communion with our Creator's loving presence and oblivious to the sacred role we have been born to play here. The effect has left us chronically insecure and forever in search of something "more" with little other choice but to substitute the promise of hope for the fulfillment a full awareness of this Moment is offering. The Delusion of Hope introduces you to the Higher Knowledge and to the truth that will set you free. Allow its wisdom to end your banishment, liberate you from the illusion of your mind-based perspective and cast out the evil that would consume us as it educates, inspires, and uplifts mind to the higher frequency of our Source and Creator. That omnipresent Spirit is the essence of this very moment, your true Eternal Nature, and the love, unity and peace that is our sacred birthright and spiritual heritage. It awaits you here, in this, the ever present Now Moment, within the silent stillness of your own very Beingness.

Tommy Trex and Tina Triceratops are neighbors but never spend time together since one is a carnivore and the other is an herbivore. Until...one Thanksgiving, Tommy's turkey platter goes missing! Tommy's Thanksgiving is saved by an unlikely new friend. A treat of a Thanksgiving tale for toddlers through elementary school readers, Kasey Young's Tommy T-Rex Thankful Thanksgiving offers a gently rhyming story and amazing illustrations sure to hold the attention of everyone.

The most effective way to help people change is to understand how they adapt their behavior in childhood in response to the adults in their lives. That's the premise on which Vann Joines, PhD, based his book Insight Out: The Six Personality Types That Hold the Key to Success in Your Life and Relationships. Once you understand the personality type that has been at your core since your youth, you can begin to put your best self forward and transform your relationships. After more than 50 years as a psychotherapist, Joines has written an in-depth yet accessible step-by-step guide to achieving personal change and developing the kinds of relationships you desire.

-Be weary of your desires! For the Witch's Angel will grant your darkest wishes, but at what cost?-"Every spirit has its own ability, some more manipulative than others. The spirits of evil often choose a host that contacts their presence, whether subconsciously or conscious of their actions. By forming an emotional or carnal bond, the spirit attaches itself to the desires of the heart." -Anonymous Messenger

Lee is forced to be the man of the house after his father dies. On his journey he becomes everything he wanted to be but everything he didn't want to be. If it was not for bad luck he would have no luck at all. Due to circumstances he thought he had lost the love of his life, come to find out she was just a mirage.

Because of a genetic mutation, Joshua is able to live an extraordinarily long life. He wanders through time and civilizations, ending up in a bar in Portland, Oregon, where he encounters clinical psychologist Robert Call. Robert observes a severely depressed and taciturn man, but his professional instincts and empathetic nature draw him to the mysterious patron, and after several attempts, he finally succeeds in sustaining a reluctant conversation. The interlocutor drops several hints of his longevity, suggesting that he is as old as an ancient coin drawn from his pocket and spun lazily on the bar. Intrigued, Robert convinces Joshua to visit his office, where the wanderer narrates an amazing story that closely parallels the ministry and passion of Christ. But during his long life, Joshua has created a separate persona-one that has evolved as antisocial, aggressive, and misogynistic. Robert becomes acquainted with both personalities, setting up a moral dilemma: Should he alert law enforcement to the dangers of the aggressive one, or seek the truth of the story told by the docile Joshua?

THE WORLD IS CHANGING. THE HUBEL AND WEBB TELESCOPES ARE GIVING US AN EYE INTO THE UNIVERSE. WHAT IS OUT THERE? ARE WE ALONE?There has got to be something or someone out there as we investigate the past of the ever-expanding Universe. More galaxies than you can count. Surely there is life on at least one planet, surely. But what if that extraterrestrial life is within our own solar system and they can travel here in mere days. Do they like what they see? Or are they afraid of us?UFO's, cattle mutilations, and human abduction portend that someone is observing us. That mystery just might have been solved."They are here and they have been here for a while"

Downchild is a collection of short stories about residents of a homeless shelter. We meet them one by one as they come to stand in line for admission to the shelter at the end of the day. Each has a story. We meet Gordy, the punch drunk fighter. We meet Leonard, who helps out at the convenience store. We meet Momma, who has lost her home to urban renewal and, with Alzheimer's, can't remember that she has. She wanders the streets trying to find it again. We meet Mary, who cares for her adult son and his girlfriend and keeps a roof over their heads with street smart skills. In four stories, we meet Jack Wyvern, who left college because his mind stopped working the way it used to and who looks for a new way to be proud of himself - as an artist, as an urban explorer, and as a man of God. Some of these people drink too much. Some of them bear up with immense dignity. All face the most challenging moments of their lives.The stories in Downchild have won high praise. Some have been published in literary reviews. They are told with great caring for their subjects and with a skill that puts the reader in these homeless people's shoes.

'Is Anyone Listening,' offers a unique, yet not so unique perspective on the state of our nation past, present, and future and the role that we play in it. It's unique in that it juxtaposes the opinion of a layman to an expert--it is simply the direction I see our nation and indeed the world going in according to Spencer. My claim to fame is not my library of knowledge, not my impressive certificates or degrees, but it is simply my take on the condition of world that we live in. I made my position clear, what do you think?

Grandma Tell Us a Story is a collection of animal stories that will capture the interest of children and animal lovers of all ages. Sharon draws on her experiences with barnyard animals to explore self-confidence, trust, independence, determination, caring, sharing, friendship, curiosity, and compassion in stories even the youngest of readers can understand and enjoy. Consider: The purchase of a book(s) to GIFT to a Pediatric Oncology Hospital or Treatment Facility near you. Your gift might be the spark that ignites a child's imagination!

It brings great pleasure to us all when we get the chance to help others. We find joy when we provide joy to others. In the world today there are so many unexplainable, hurtful occurrences that are not necessary. This book celebrates bringing joy into people's lives for the good of both the giver and the receiver of kindness.

In the distant future, climate change and pole shifts have nearly destroyed life on earth. Time travel scientists thoroughly scan history, hoping to discover an event that could alter the distant past, thereby saving the future-and their present. When they discover that event-the death of a boy in the 1800s-a powerful military leader travels back in time. Can that leader save the boy-and lead the earth into a better future? Inspired by current events as well as elements of American history, Gabriel F.W. Koch has written a page-turning science-fiction novel.

Khmer Legends Part III is D¿maz's new collection of Cambodian folktales, one of which is the famous story of A-L¿v. The narrative is about a boy born of poor and uneducated parents. At the age of seven, A-L¿v already understood the meaning of being deprived of even the basic necessities of survival. He wanted to make a difference, not only for his parents but also for himself. From a teenager to an adult, his shrewd brain concocted mischievous, hilarious schemes to cheat people out of their belongings or to gain money so his parents could survive. He created trials and tribulations in doing so just to amuse himself. As years went by, he had a firm desire to educate himself by beginning to learn to read and write in order to deal with a high society that flaunted its wealth and status upon the poor and less fortunate. In the end, his humility and humbleness gained him more respect in the society that rejected him because of his low economic status.

When our family gets together for special times such as holidays, birthdays or just times to be together, we start telling about things we recall from years past. Often these stories are about times that we were quite frightened. On one such occasion, I remarked that we should compile these scary stories into a book. Someone said, "That's a good idea. Why don't you do it?" Since I had written several books, I thought, "Yes, why not?" This book is the result of that idea.

In the fateful years leading up to the American Civil War, the two sides of the slavery question faced off in the newly organized Kansas Territory. The question was, "Would Kansas be admitted as a free state, and block the expansion of slavery to the west, or would it be a slave state and open the western territories to slavery?" The question consumed the nation, and caused a civil war to erupt in Kansas. Kansas became the focus of competing strategies for gaining victory in this sectional contest. The North chose organized, systematic emigration to bring to the territory the voters needed to decide the issue according to the new principle of popular sovereignty. The South's strategy hinged on the ability of slaveholders in the bordering slave state of Missouri to stake claims in the new territory or, if necessary, to vote there as "one day Kansans." Joel Farrell tells the story of this contest that tore the nation apart. He tells it through the lens of these competing strategies, each of which achieved great successes and catastrophic failures. It is the story of bellicose national rhetoric, election fraud, territorial warfare and momentous debates in Washington. It is the essential story for understanding the origins of the American Civil War.

The eight crazy cousins needed to decide where they were going on vacation this year. After finally making up their mind, it was decided to go to Olive's house. Since they would be there on Halloween, they thought some fun activities might be just what they needed. A couple of the ladies have been experiencing some problems, so it was unanimous with the others to do some fun activities to boost their spirits. They did have fun, but everything comes with a price. The cousins went to a large house that was rumored to be haunted. Instead of seeing ghosts, the house was inhabited with boys who had medical problems. Everything was a bed of roses until one of the cousins were taken away by the boys who had weapons.

Why are dogs vanishing? A little girl shows up at Carley's house. She is extremely distraught that her black labradoodle is missing and hires Carley and Sydney to find her dog. While investigating they discover that dogs all over town are vanishing. It's up to them to find out why. The novice private investigators dream up a daring scheme to trap the culprits. Their investigation takes a detour when they try to break their aunt out of an insane asylum. Danger lurks everywhere. Are they the ones that will be trapped. Follow Carley and Sydney in this hair-rising mystery as they unravel the horrible fate of the vanishing dogs.

Life can change in an instant. One moment you are on top of the world and the next you are struggling to survive. Jeff Gueldner's story is one of thanks and appreciation for those who were there to lend a helping hand. Growing up in central Illinois, Gueldner's break came when the University of Kansas Mens' Basketball Coach Larry Brown offered him a scholarship. He went on to be a member of the 1988 NCAA national championship team and earn fan favorite status for his hardwork and solid play. But after college a series of setbacks nearly put Gueldner down for the count. Divorce, cancer and business failure hit him in a relatively short period of time. But true to his determined spirit, Gueldner overcame those challenges to rebuild his life -- one that came with a new perspective. But he did not do it alone. There were people -- family, close friends, business associates, and those he did not even know -- who helped him climb back. And with this "second" chance, Gueldner made a pact with himself to help others in need, and to express his thanks and appreciation to those who have been there throughout his life.It's a story of triumph over tragedy, but also one of the power of relationships and how we get by with a little help from our friends.

There's a lot of guesswork and speculation about CEOs, the qualities that characterise their success, and what businesses should look for when appointing a new CEO. This question has never been more critical in today's fast-changing markets, with digital disruption looming over every sector. Speed, the ability to concentrate and focus on content, and the ability to recognise what you don't remember (and use the best of what others do) are closer to best-in-class CEO leadership than conventional characteristics such as extroversion or self-promotion. This book proffers answers and solutions to the characteristics of corporate executives and their success-driven lifestyle. Leaders should prepare, conduct, and reflect on their correspondence with their followers. In the present world, legitimacy is a rare accomplishment, and while manipulative language and persuasion can inspire followers, the feat is only temporary. If leaders want to tap into the essence of being a long-term, trustworthy, and successful leader, then effectively connect with them. Honing on the above-listed resources will train every leader to do just that and more. As with most common sayings, the adage "Great leaders are born, not created" contains some reality. To some degree, the desire to lead significantly is inherent. But learning how to be a more successful leader is within everyone's reach - whether you are leading several Functions, various businesses, or only one employee. Copyright Protected © André Naudé Ph.D.