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Each year over 1200 tornadoes on average strike the United States. With thousands of severe thunderstorms occurring, these storms also have the potential to produce gigantic hail, intense lightning strikes, flash flooding, and of course tornadoes. There isn't anywhere in the United States that is immune to these storms. And where these severe weather events happen, you will find storm chasers, photographers, thrill seekers, professionals and researchers who attend so they may witness nature's raw beauty and power. This book is a visual testimony to the intense storms and tornadoes that ravage the United States each year. The photos within were taken by veteran storm chasers and photographers Roger Hill and Caryn Hill. Spanning a period of three decades, go along on this visual ride as they travel across the heartland of the US in search of severe weather of all kinds. See the best of their photography as they document the power of nature and the jaw dropping sights they witness each year.

Strap yourself in for a biographical roller coaster ride transporting you from the early 1950s right through to present times. Along the way come to know former presidents, celebrities, artists, and sports figures who called the author their friend. Viewing historical events from your front-row seat will provide lasting insights and a fresh mindset.

This is the first part of a book series titled A Cosmic Voyage. After the moon adventure of the three animal astronauts-a fish named Finny, a rabbit named Happa, a crow named Chalu, and their counselor, a wise owl named Guru-leaves them stranded on a lunar orbit, they helplessly wait for rescue. While waiting, the wise owl Guru decides to teach the animal astronauts about the universe and its contents. While listening to Mr. Guru, Finny is astonished to find himself alone, zipping through total darkness in space-time in a spaceship-an ultimate time machine with an on-board supercomputer. Finny travels 13.8 billion years back in time, and witnesses the Big Bang and the creation of the basic elements of matter in the universe within the first three minutes of the Big Bang. After a lo-o-o-ng interval of 380,000 years, Finny witnesses the creation of atoms, leading to the creation of stars and galaxies in the cooled-down universe. The story and the characters in the story are fictional, but the science and the scientific facts in the book are up-to-date. To make science interesting for children, the elementary particles and other space entities are personified: they talk, they sing, and they even dance like performers on the stage.

Growing up emotionally deprived left me with two choices, adapt to survive or heal and learn what love was to live. A lot of times adapting in order to survive felt good but wasn't at all what I needed for my growing pains. My parents were victims of drug abuse leaving my siblings and me to become another statistic or resilient achievers. We had a choice to decide which road to take but we didn't have the right balance to overcome our circumstances. For me, life was deeper than just black and white. For me, it was mostly gray. I was different. My journey was different. I had to understand the hard way. Before it was too late to realize just how different I was, I had to learn lessons that broke me down in order to help me grow. I grew to embrace each road and each task that God had predestined for me. Healing was the best thing I could have done for myself and everyone around me. After healing, breaking generational curses were next on my list of things to do. I had to work twice as hard as anyone else and I felt I had so much time to make up for. This was no easy journey, but I had God on my side every step of the way.

This book is about how to enhance your life, house, neighborhood, wardrobe, parties, kitchen, dining table, garden, walls, artwork and every other visual thing you do by understanding the basic principles of COLOR & CONTRAST!

In The Former and the Latter, we find that the human race is quickly approaching those final hours. The earth is in its last phase, and Christ is ready to come face-to-face with the faithful. He's eager to give that diamond ring and have that wedding dance at the banquet that He has prepared for those invited to the feast. The poetry is bound to make an indelible impression on those who have confessed that Christ is Lord, as well as those not yet able to do so. This thought-provoking book sends a message of hope and resilience despite the turbulent times that we live in. Dorothy Turner was inspired by God to write this book for all people, believers in Christ, and nonbelievers. She presents morals and truths that can enrich lives. This is her fourth poetry book. In it, she speaks to the heart of people.

This book encapsulates five viewpoints that aided me in overcoming adversity. It serves as a reminder to always see things from a different perspective, no matter what happens in life.

Ukulele J's SONG TIME FUN, written by Jodie Rachman and illustrated by Aria Rose Lapides, is an interactive song and activity book designed for pre-k children. It's filled with original and traditional songs and suggested activities that inspire imagination. With the music recordings free to download from her web site, UkuleleJ.com, this book is a great resource for parents, pre-school teachers and anyone who wants to bring more music into their lives and the lives of their children. We are all born with an instinct toward music, but it needs nurturing. Even infants, if given the chance, will coo in the same key as the music they've just heard. Through, song, art, rhythm and movement children can find new ways to express themselves and may find a passion to make music for their whole lives. Song Time Fun features a "Stuffed Animal Parade" which is a lot of fun for groups of any size and many more activities including some pages that we made in black and white for kids to color themselves! Ukulele J is available for classroom visits, events, parties and festivals so kids can have a chance to experience the songs live. To contact Jodie email jodierachman@gmail.com. Please enjoy Song Time Fun and share it with your friends!

Being on the receiving end of emotional abuse is a life-altering and emotionally devastating experience that no one should have to go through. The trauma from the abuse can leave invisible scars of pain that run deep and can affect your identity and self-esteem, along with the way you think and your ability to process emotions and heal. The fact is that many mental and emotional abusers are really, really good at what they do. Most of their victims don''t have a clue that they are truly being abused until they have been damaged in ways that they often have difficulty recovering from. This is because in addition to the physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, eating and sleeping disorders that develop over time, most victims are often left with a nasty case of (PTSD), anxiety disorder, depression, shame and emotional distress. You don''t just get over those overnight. And the longer you are exposed to the toxic behavior and abuse, the longer it takes to heal from it.This follow-up and companion book to Surviving a Toxic and Abusive Relationship is written with compassion, sensitivity and the personal experience of a survivor of almost four years of severe emotional abuse. Greyson James skillfully addresses the challenges that most abuse victims face including denial, self-blame, anger, loss of identity, grief, guilt, shame, regret, forgiveness and all of the other conflicting emotions, questions and painful decisions that stand in our way to fully healing. You will discover the brokenness in your abuser that caused them to treat you (and probably others before you) so horribly the way they did. You will learn that there is no excuse for their toxic, abusive and dysfunctional behavior, but you will gain a better understanding of it. You will learn that the abuse was not your fault and that you are not alone in your recovery journey. You will discover that there is a Father in Heaven whose heart broke for you while you were suffering and uniquely wired you to withstand and survive the abuse. You will grow more confident and re-discover just how strong and resilient you actually are. This book will help you be intentional about your healing, and enable you to recover and experience the life you desire and truly deserve.

Have you ever wanted to share your life story? To find a way to let people know about you that is enjoyable and exciting reading? You have in your hands "Jaunts with Janet" which is the first book in a series of three in which I share my travels, adventures and life experiences with poetry and anecdotes. "Juggling with Janet" and "Journeys with Charley" will follow. My life hasn't been dull, and I hope you enjoy the jaunts, the juggling and the journeys with me! Bon Voyage!

In this timely partial-memoir, octogenarian and ordained Christian minister Laverne Cathey shares 12 life transforming Affirmations from selected Bible passages which have enriched her own life. What gives her effort even more synergy is the way in which Cathey weaves poignant anecdotal slices from her personal life into these 12 biblically based Affirmations to further unlock and illumine the power in each. Her personal narrative of 83 years speaks as a black woman born in 1938 and reared in the Southern U S. in the cities of Byhalia, Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee. The 12 Affirmations or "life lessons" presented in the book emerge from Cathey's "coming of age" during her battle with patriarchal power dynamics in the church. This struggle begins in earnest in 2008 when at the age of 68, she experiences a "call" to the ordained Christian ministry in the Independent Black Baptist Church Denomination. As she navigates this tortuous path to achieve ordination, Cathey is gradually introduced to the trials and tribulations of black women who have endured the worst aspects of institutionalized sexism throughout the history of one of the nation's grandest religious traditions, the black church. She also experiences a spiritual awakening that provides a clearer, more genuine understanding of the true essence and meaning of the Bible's message of love, forgiveness, faith, and hope. It is out of this challenging religious context, that her 12 Affirmations or life lessons are gradually given birth. In this short volume, readers will be able to see how Cathey's "life map" impacts her view and promotion of the Bible's fundamental message as a powerful statement about love's continuing and unrelenting challenge to all forms of divisional madness and relational chaos. This book invites a serious retrieval of the genuine essence of love as promoted in the Bible. It also represents a "call" to the church to "return" to the fundamental message of love that has always been at the heart of the Christian tradition. Rather than a mere presentation of dogmatic assertions, Cathey's 12 Affirmations invite dialogue about what love IS, what love requires, and what love offers to all humans who would choose to surrender to its power. Prepare for a serious challenge to assess the quality of one's relationships. What does it mean to love and value another human being? How do we work to establish right relationships with others that uplift and affirm rather than dehumanize and degrade? What is the connection between justice and tenderness in our treatment of others? How do we work to envision new possibilities for how we relate to others regardless of differences in gender, race, class, and religion? How do we generate hope and inspire efforts to redeem fragmented relationships in our communities and in the world? These questions form the impetus of Cathey's love-affirming "word" to the readers. Cathey's 12 Affirmations are about encouraging readers to accept the challenge to engage in more serious reflection upon their own life experiences, core beliefs, ethical commitments, and relationship practices. In these pages, readers will meet a writer whose clear intentions are to make the case for the absolute need to interject love as the basis of all human attempts to establish relationships that are healthy, just, and vibrant.

With vibrant images Jack sleigh creates a world of poetry where romance reigns supreme.

You will read here of the day-to-day life of an FBI Agent as told through his cases and personal experiences over a period of significant change in law, technology and social mores.

This story is about a young father from the Ozarks who wants to do something different for Christmas with his two children, their cousin, and an aunt, besides simply opening presents and playing on their cell phones. After a brief discussion, they decide that the young man will tell a story to the group which contains fantasy, action, excitement, a little romance, and a happy ending with some Ozarks flavor thrown in to spice it up! AN OZARKS CHRISTMAS STORY is his result. This reinvention of the Christmas Story is well crafted, thoughtful, profound, and entertaining. It flows with grace, warmth, and excitement as it rises above the stereotypical story, offering new insights into the holiday season!Don Provance wrote this story in honor and remembrance of a good friend who passed away. He also wrote it from an Ozarks' perspective with a bit of Ozarks' folklore thrown in to dress it up. Some of the characters are based on two of his grandchildren. Two types of people will really be able to enjoy this tale: those who know the original Christmas Story but are willing to view the story in more modern times from an Ozarks' perspective, and those who enjoy a fantasy tale, particularly from an Ozarkian setting. Don is a lifelong Ozarkian and has written other novels, all with the Ozarks as the setting. He is well versed in the traditions of this region and successfully incorporates much of it into his tale. He presents his Christmas Story in a unique way set in the Ozarks.

During an apartment building fire the mother of 3 1/2 year old triplets (Two girls and a boy) perished while trying to save others. Since their father was killed in the line of duty, the children were turned over to a Catholic orphanage and each was adopted separately. It was imperative to find the one triplet that was missing from the equation. That adoption was closed so it was difficult to circumvent the secret.

The agony of empty nests is alleviated with the help of a school nurse and a lawyer who partner to customize adoptions. They try to match up young people over the age of 18 to specifications of the desired couple...usually by coloring or ethnicity....or both. The solicited couple get financial remuneration and in some cases, a scholarship for college. It went along well until a legal problem reared its ugly head...putting both the lawyer and nurse into the arms of the law.

"Until I'm able to read the sequel of this unputdownable book, I will keep wondering what is going to happen..." Lisa's Writopia review In this highly anticipated sequel to Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low, lovely Lana Ross is wasting away with sickness from profound heartbreak and grief after a shocking tragedy. But when Lana's life takes an unexpected turn, she must cling to her stubborn self-reliance and discover new hope, giving her delicate body and fragile spirit the strength needed to move forward. At the same time, murderer and escaped convict, Leon, continues his obsession as he uses every method in his imagination to surveil Lana and escape capture. But while he indulges in the worst criminal behavior, his ill-conceived actions take him further from Lana and deeper into a lawless abyss. Leon travels through an odyssey of rejection and basic survival as he faces ghosts from his past and discovers his own vulnerability until their paths cross one final fateful night. Peppered with rock songs that accompany the mood and tone of the story, Boulder Girl: Bad Moon Rising will keep the reader in heart thumping suspense and answer the questions looming from the finale of Boulder Girl: Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low.

Kathy Stevens Bradley has enjoyed writing acrostic poetry for almost 20 years. This type of expressive writing was especially helpful when she had an unexpected stroke at age 60. Before her retirement from classroom teaching in 2013, she spent a wonderful 31 years as an elementary school arts teacher and writer. As a drama and music teacher, she taught kindergarten-5th grade. During these years, she had the opportunity to write and produce numerous plays and video productions for public schools in Columbia, SC. She is the author of 18 original plays for children, and wrote and co-produced the 6-part social studies series DETECTIVE BONZ & THE SC HISTORY MYSTERY (presently viewed on SCETV's educational website knowitall.org). Some of her favorite pastimes are playing guitar, writing country songs, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She is hoping her two grands will be her cohorts in singing and making up new tunes...and they seem to be willing, with spontaneous rhymes and songs springing forth at a regular pace. She is presently employed as a writer with SCETV.

This volume is an examination of human wisdom in a variety of contexts dealing with memory, free will the human heart, mortality, the self in love, and contemporary American politics. It contains reflections that arise at the intersection of five domains of knowledge: literature, philosophy, psychology, recent neuroscience, and pop culture (music and film). More than six decades of reading, thinking, and living culminate here in a belief that change and learning are the beating heart of human existence and an agnosticism with an upside. The ability to doubt received knowledge, while critical, is only one component of wisdom. The truly wise person has also learned to be cautiously skeptical about skepticism itself. In this way the person not only avoids premature closure on possibilities that might become real but may become more tolerant of other, competing views, as long as these are not dogmatic or hurtful. When circumstances require it, humans can live in a cognitive gap and still be wise.

The history of civilizations is captivating, and this book will excite and stimulate the reader to want to know more about the early beginnings and culture of ancient Mesopotamia. Mighty kings and kingdoms ruled this land and evidence of their empires is still buried in the sands awaiting discovery. Join Rex Harper, a young archeologist, and his companions, Ronda and Nader, as they embark on an incredible journey of exploration, excitement and adventure in this mesmerizing land of ancient Assyria and Babylon. They are traveling in a time of war, and encounter everything from robbers and kidnappers to quicksand and raging rivers. Visit the tombs of prophets like Ezekiel and the ruins of ancient civilizations including Nineveh and Babylon, as well as seeing the mighty Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. This book is a work of fiction mixed with some historical facts and actual geographical locations. It portrays graphically the trio's adventures in a thrilling and suspenseful fashion, with unexpected and electrifying events and unpredictable outcomes at every turn in the experiences of these highly believable and engaging characters. The reader will be irresistibly drawn into the lives of the adventurers as they experience the history and cultures of modern and ancient Mesopotamia, and face exhilarating dangers and surprising challenges in their travels. Following the characters in the story on their breathtaking journey of exploration will both excite and entertain the reader.

A story of fratricidal rivalries, cruel confrontations and battles, unexpected betrayals, unlikely alliances, tragic decisions, and shared ideals. It's a story of slavery and race and how both so distinctively shaped each country. It is a story that contains copious historical material illuminated by passionate characters and powerful events. A story that, like life itself, is fascinating.

Marla May is a timid little girl who is nervous about going to Kindergarten. She is worried that she will have no friends, or the teacher will be mean, but, above all, she is worried about the loud fire drill! Her day improves when she meets a new friend! Faced with the loud fire drill, the two friends "think of some ways to cope." At the end of the day, Marla is happy to report back to her mom: "There were lots of things I was scared about, but I met lots of people who helped me out"!

If you're looking for a great source of encouragement, read this book. If you have lost hope because you don't think you can start over or overcome the cards you were dealt, read this book!In a Road Less Traveled, War, Education and Civil Rights, Dr. Robert Kimball shares his invaluable life story about moving beyond negative circumstances to build a better life. His story is relevant to the lives of many who are born into societal ills. Based on his circumstances, Dr. Kimball had every legitimate reason to grow up bitter and disillusioned. But instead, he used his bleak and dark beginning as a catalyst to want more and develop a blueprint for others to follow. In his moving memoir, Dr. Kimball paints a vivid image of how we must all work together to stand against injustice, the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, parental and family dysfunction, institutionalized racism, and corruption for not just ourselves, but for everyone. Dr. Kimball intertwines his personal and professional life experiences as a veteran and educator to motivate others to build a better self and society for all. Not only did Dr. Kimball share the raw truth about poverty, illiteracy, parental and family dysfunction, institutionalized racism, and corruption, he challenged us all to do our part to eradicate them!Robert Kimball is one of 12 children raised in New Hampshire in unimaginable poverty. He quit school after the ninth grade and left home at 16. He joined the Army at 17, completed a 27-year military career during which he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and earned several college degrees including a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Houston. As the whistleblower who revealed the fraud and falsehoods behind the "Texas Miracle," he has been featured on CBS 60 Minutes II and NOW on PBS and is the subject of articles in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and several prestigious education publications. He has been a witness to historic events since 1950 and

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the most common method of suicide was taking poison-usually arsenic. On the farm, strychnine, cyanide, and arsenic were used to get rid of gophers, rabbits, and other vermin. Mental illness, especially depression, was regarded as the most important factor for suicide. In the 19th century about half the coroners' verdicts on suicide concluded that the victims were "insane." Suicidal attempts were often triggered by life crises-the death of a close relative or, more often, a breakdown in a romantic relationship. When there were few available painkillers, escape from physical illness was a common reason for suicide. Arsenic was often used for murder, as it was readily available, cheap, and pretty much tasteless when dissolved. Death by Poison is a riveting collection of true stories about people who had a hard time coping with life-either ending it by suicide or by murdering a person who made their life miserable. These stories take place throughout Minnesota from 1859 to 1913, involving people from all walks of life, documenting their struggles, their hardships, and the sad ways they ended their lives.

"People are Truly Amazing" is the "title track" of a compilation of poems on people, positivity, and perseverance. It's about recognizing the good in ourselves and in others. The poems are based on my belief that we can all do more and become more than we probably ever thought possible. Stanzas from a few poems are below: Do not retreat from carrying a heavy load Go where others dare not - build a new road The key to success then is found deep within When you have the will to keep trying - again It's not about your salary, awards, or what you do You are amazing because, you are - uniquely you

Moirai: The Apportioners is the fourth book in MP Kollman's Brothers series, about the romance between Sandy and Samantha Grayson and takes place three years after the first three books.Moirai (Clotho) begins with the miscarriage of Samantha and Sandy's first child. Thrown into an emotional tailspin, Sandy requests an assignment that he has not prepared for. This sets in motion a wild cycle of events, from Sandy's presumed death but Samantha's saving of his life, through (Atropos) breaking up a child porno ring, to (Lachesis) Sandy and Samantha finally becoming parents, albeit temporarily, when they take in a fourteen-year-old escapee from the ring. Moirai, which contains the entire second trilogy-Clotho, Atropos, and Lachesis-offers readers the thrilling middle of this three trilogy, nine-plot series.

This book is a call to spirituality with a scriptural base. The experiences, ideas, thoughts, and dreams of the author are based on her relationship with God. Included in the pages are poetry and prose that will captivate and motivate. It is a must read!

The Mysticism of Love awakens Katain, a warrior Nymph, from eternity's mist. A chance meeting with Chung, who committed that time-honored tradition of Seppuku, led to Chung's Personal Energy pulling Conchobar from death's grips and delivering him to Katain, so the two could fly in Eternity's Sunrise to find that land where two are One. Meanwhile, with the personal strength of his Ancient Master, Chung gets sent into times and dimensions unknown wrapped in the warmth of serenity, and the dust of the eternity's flight nurtures Chung to arrive at his next dimension and challenges.Joseph Basil Giletto studied Shotokan Karate under Master Teruyuki Okazaki, who taught an appreciation of Oneness with the Universe, Bushido, Zen, the search for Serenity. Now, Giletto has transferred that learning into a novel in verse about unrequited love, adventures in finding lost love, and the Warrior's code of Bushido. Anyone who enjoys the warmth of a good story about love, courage, and sacrifice told in battles and myths will love reading Katain: A Warrior Forest Nymph.