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Most of us avoid telling our truths for fear of alienating others or possibly hurting someone''s feelings. But until we''re courageous enough to share our truths...to bare our souls...we can''t be fully authentic in how we live in the world. I think of myself as a pack rat in that my mind crams itself with thoughts and one-sided conversations and beliefs I''ve created based on my own experiences. Unpacking this complex and beautiful mind has taken me through some valleys, but keeping it all stuffed in my head has been detrimental to my wholeness. My life is a journey, not a destination. What you''ll find between these covers is a voyeuristic peek into the journey of a flawed, complicated human being who has found a way to not only survive but thrive. Just like my life, there is humor and also tragedy. Some chapters are personal memoirs; others are my views of topics that I find interesting or for which I have a passion. No one leaves this life without having experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows. It''s how you deal with every opportunity presented that makes you who you are. These are my truths.

In this story, Dick and Jane can be observed organizing a small discussion group to share their concerns about the frustrations they confront in their day-to-day lives. The group includes two investigative reporters engaged in tracking the transfer of public goods and services to the private sector. They report finding a steady increase in the volume of transfers, more distressing is the fact that the transfers are being consolidated. Members of the group believe that the corporate take-over is causing society to lose control of its resources, restricting its ability to carry out basic responsibilities. They conclude that they are witnessing the collapse of society.

Airplanes are subject to untold restrictions and limitations. Once personal air travel becomes more prevalent who will control these drones and flying cars? If every car owner became a passenger drone owner the chaos in the skies would be unimaginable. Because drones are at present small, the FAA sells to Marcus Why not the rights to control these passenger drones, not realizing such larger drones are already being created. Marcus also purchases from a man who has hacked into the Army computer the means to create a method to deflect bullets and rockets so they will miss their target. These two purchased are passed to Joe Millbrook when Marcus is murdered. There is a large amount of money at stake and there are many people who will kill for these programs. The Army, the Governments of the world all would like to acquire the Urban Air Mobility control and bullet refraction.This mystery avoids the complexities of computers but follows Joe and his friend Detective Charlie Round alias Rat solve this crime. It also tries to answer why Marcus chose Joe to inherit the programs and the complexities that came with them.

This book is a must-read for all believers being serious about their salvation and faith in God or sinners unsure of their eternal destiny. The writing promises to enlighten and astonish the reader in areas of Scripture seldom taught in modern-day churches. The manuscript reveals how the Holy Spirit may be driven out of one''s life never to return-an unimaginable event having eternal consequences. Everyone must become aware of the other side of God that requires the fear of the Lord as the motivator toward holy and obedient living. The book brings to light that fear as it encourages and inspires fidelity to Christ through godly and sacrificial living. The reader will be richly rewarded in biblical knowledge having perused this written work. This Volume Explains: ΓÇó The danger of speaking evil of the Holy Spirit or of the blood of Jesus ΓÇó The danger of grieving the Holy Spirit ΓÇó The danger of tempting the Holy Spirit by insulting Him ΓÇó The danger of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit ΓÇó The danger of procrastinating and putting off one''s call to salvationΓÇó The danger of possessing hidden and un-confessed sin in one''s life ΓÇó The danger of disobedience to God and His Word ΓÇó The danger of apostatizing and departing from Almighty God

The author Dale Roberts I.E. Elad Strebor has made amazing strides in his writing of poetry, six years ago talking a poem would have been a huge hurdle to jump. It all started when he was writing a book about his son (Brian) and the path that Dale had lived before and after his son''s death. While putting his thoughts on paper he felt his words needed to be expanded on.After reading a poetry book about heroes of World War II, Dale put pen to paper and the rest is history. He started with basics forms of poetry and with his first book; (The Birth of A Poet with Poems Straight From his Heart), he brought out his anger and the heart aches about his Sons demise. His poems also dealt with many other different aspects of life from beauty, people, nature and the many joys of life. His second book; (Poems From the Depth of My Soul and Beyond) expands his talent as he writing has involved into a higher form by looking at life and all the many wonders we are blessed with. His heart will always be scared from the death of his Son (Brian). Yet Dale has reach deep into his soul to bring forward thoughts about life and how God has blessed us even after his only Son was sacrificed.Now this author has taken his gift for writing and come up with some very thoughtful Haikus. The Haikus in this book; (Powerful Haiku Thoughts) will expand your mind. These poems will enable you to see many things about life, that all may not realize when they see it, and is put everything into a shorter form.I hope all read my poems are not only enlighten with the many wonders we are all blessed with, they will go forward and enjoy what God has done for all of us.

The year is 2500 C.E. and King Trajan rules the Earth Empire that stretches from Mercury to the tenth planet in the Keiper Belt. Admiral Chance Jackson, or Tun, is his best friend and counsel after saving his life after an assassination attempt twenty years ago. Tun is the governor of Xylanthia, the fabled home of ancient Atlantis, in the Sirius Star System. Afraid of burnout from his favorite warrior and scholar, Trajan orders him to take a vacation. The vacation is derailed by the followers of a longtime enemy and pirate, Admiral John Blackstone, who is planning a revenge. King Trajan mounts a desperate rescue mission, but the universe is a needle in a haystack. Can they survive this and get to Tun? Can Tun and his crew stay alive long enough on a world full of Earth animals genetically modified by the Atlanteans and pursued without mercy by Admiral John Blackstone?

Barthos is a Schnappling from the kingdom of Oonof. After a decade of war with Grimland invaders, Barthos and his family are sent on a mission to find a site to which his people can relocate. Their search leads them to the Knossos Valley. When they arrive, their first challenge is to convince the strange inhabitants of the valley to allow them to settle among them. Barthos'' children, Fretha and Boramth, meet and befriend the Elfman children in the valley, each endowed with a different power. Fretha and Boramth are taught by the Elfmans to enter other realities and travel wherever they like by learning how to "not be where you are." Gorthin, a wicked wizard, has been imprisoned along with the mysterious and dangerous paradox realities in the Pit of Paradox for twenty years. His plan is to escape and kidnap Abatha, a young sorceress gifted with abilities far beyond her years, and use her to gain control of the Five Kingdoms. Frink, a rather silly Torkian, is unwittingly under Gorthin''s control and being used to devise a trap for the inhabitants of the Five Kingdoms. Kristof, a sorcerer raised by Barthos'' family, is the leader of the Wizards Council. Together they must find a way to stop Gorthin and his followers before it''s too late.

This book describes the musical experiences of a lifetime amateur singer. In both auto-biographical anecdotes and musical analysis, it ranges widely, from a 10-year-old''s singing around a bonfire in summer camp to an 87-year-old singing in a retirement community chorus. With ample detail, the book describes the author''s first encounter with Rossini as the composer introduced "The Lone Ranger" on radio and two generations later the introduction of Rossini to his grandchildren at the Metropolitan Opera. Chapters include those about choral music on the stage from Gilbert & Sullivan to Lerner and Loewe, on oratorio choruses from Handel''s Messiah to Britten''s War Requiem, on popular music and its bumpy ride, from Swing to the Rock-and-Roll Revolution and on to the political and musical ramifications of Rap. The book also tackles musical settings of a literary text, for instance the partnership of Goethe and Schubert and on down the line of Walt Whitman and Vaughn Williams in his Second Symphony. The book''s final chapter considers a cappella singing from motets and madrigals to barbershop and Yale''s Whiffenpoofs. As you can see, the book ranges widely in time and tone, including light-hearted remembrances of various conductors'' personalities and styles and performers'' peculiarities as well as serious analyses and comparisons of many choral masterpieces. This is that rare book that provides both entertainment and information.

Cruel men delight in doing dreadful things. God help the women and children. Galvan has just stepped off start, more accurately re-start. He''s a man is possessed by a past which informs a limited future. He''s resolute, prepared to intervene on behalf of the right thing, as soon as he figures out what that is. He has been away, two years spent outside Gardez on the far side of the Seat of the King. Well almost two years, until it killed him. Bethesda put Galvan back in the game, for now. While Galvan was gone, someone did terrible things to women he loved.Days Galvan makes boats. Nights he fights sleep. Sleep brings a repeating nightmare loop. He survives, others don''t. Galvan rides the blast wave to perdition. Having died a bit, he''s swimming for the surface, before the dark depths decide to keep him. In his wandering, Galvan is toyed with by the Serial Killer who killed the women. The killer is enjoying his torment. What could be more fun? Justice has long been put off. Vile things have done. A bill needs to be put paid. Rules are rules. Bad things have been done. Galvan''s back. He might just do something awful. What more could one ask of a cold rainy day''s read?

This book about life, possessions, stewardship, and eternity!Love is the central theme of life, and it is a force to be reckoned with.Worship determines what you value and love in life.Both love and worship find their full expression in sacrifice, and so is GIVING. Every human society is built on the foundation of LOVE and SACRIFICE.Nothing in nature lives for itself - rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruits; the sun does not shine for itself; and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We were all born to help each other. No matter the situation in which you find yourself, you can still do good to others. Kindness does not cost much, but it values much. When you love, you give. Love that is not willing to give is not true love!When love is selfless and sacrificial, it can cast a ripple effect that can go on for generations. Sacrificial giving has eternal repercussions!

The mystery writer, Arthur Conan Doyle, wrote Sherlockian stories for about five decades. The hero of these detective cases retained a consistent character throughout this time period given that Holmes appears to have aged analogously to Doyle. This opens the door to a "what if" question. What sort of childhood would produce such an eccentric sleuth? Recent philosophical tools developed by Dr. Warren and friends might be usefully applied to answer such a question. A "vectoring" method that takes into account important issues such as self-awareness and free will can remove the veil shrouding Sherlock''s youth. Hang on, though, because it will be a wild ride; the reader may discover troubling things in the process.

Words From The Heart...When America''s Veterans Speak Individuals who did not have the opportunity to hear about the military experience of family members or friends, perhaps because many were reluctant to share their stories, as well as others who simply want to understand what war time military service was really like, will benefit from reading this book. Redmond and Prouty share first-hand accounts of men and women who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan. Redmond has been interviewing veterans for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project for nearly 20 years. "From the War to end all Wars Redmond takes us to Normandy in Europe, the Inchon landing in Korea, the rice patties of Vietnam, the Mother of all Battles and the other campaigns in the Middle East where our nation''s heroes tell their story in their own words. On the ground, sea and in the air, these words tell of heroic actions where "all gave some and some gave all". Her book reminds us that we live in the Land of the Free because it was also the Home of the Brave--may it always be." General Dennis J. Reimer, U.S. Army (Ret), 33d Chief of Staff

What the Boys in Blue Left Behind is a long overdue pictorial encyclopedia. This book reveals memorabilia which the Civil War veterans left to us. Organizations like The Grand Army of the Republic are all but forgotten today by the general public. It is now left to historians, collectors, and Civil War enthusiast to preserve this memory. What the Boys in Blue Left Behind covers a wide range of memorabilia. In order to produce this book, the author spent years traveling to museums, Grand Army Posts, and interviewing historians, collectors and dealers. The result is this "first ever" general collector''s book. It covers the many facets of collecting veteran''s relics from the past. This book is a "Must Have" for collectors as well as students of history.

Many Christians have been missing it.The way we reign in Life and walk in freedom and power is a way we wouldn''t expect - because it is a paradox to the natural human / world''s way of thinking. It was a secret hidden since the beginning and for ages. It was a mystery.... until Christ revealed it. It is an image of God Himself.  And it is presented in the book, LOVE in the Present Tense:Mysteries RevealedThere may be surprises among the book''s topics such as:"What IS LOVE - Anyway?""Mysteries Revealed""Set Free...to be Owned as Slaves...Whaatt?!""Christ Revealed a Secret""Spiritual Sacrifices....Pleasing to God? Oh Please""Not to Follow? Not to Imitate?... Hmmm...""The Works of Law vs The Obedience of Faith""Angry? Offended? Giving Others Control Over Us?""Capture the Terrorists"In this book it has been my endeavor to speak of some of the Mysteries of LOVE that have been revealed in New Testament scripture and which many believers in Christ have missed.The mysteries spoken of here are God''s Will for us. Often people seek His will, thinking it only means an outer doing of a thing or being somewhere at a certain time. But here we explore the MYSTERY of His will, which in all wisdom and understanding He MADE KNOWN to us according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ. Eph.1:8-9 NIVFollowing Jesus'' resurrection, the Apostle Paul was explaining the mystery of Christ to people when he said, "I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters..." Rom. 11:25The ones who were spreading the good news about Christ to the people said, "We declare God''s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began." 1 Cor. 2:7 NIV  The mystery which had been hidden from the past ages and generations, but now has been revealed to His saints, to whom God willed to make known what the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, the mystery that is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Col. 1:26-27 These mysteries involve not only God''s love for us but our experiencing the transforming power of the risen Christ and our expression of His love toward others. We will see the many words and phrases that are used to explain that ONE thing - LOVE in the Present Tense.

The U.S. healthcare system exists in a trust crisis. Without trust, the United States Healthcare system is doomed to mediocrity. Although healthcare is the most personal of interactions, the U.S. healthcare system is grounded in a business model based on a win-lose paradigm. Unfortunately, recent events both in society at large and within the healthcare industry have created negative trust resetsΓäó that has only magnified the problem. Healthcare is unique in that it personally impacts every individual in the United States; whether being employed in the industry, an influencer such as media or government or a utilizer of healthcare services. If we are to address the challenges of access, cost and quality of healthcare we have to do more than alter payment and organizational models. We have to address the elephant in the room; trust. It will require a conscious behavior change by each stakeholder to improve trust across the system.

This trilogy provides an appreciation of the diverse four major civilizations that frame our world today-Confucian China, Hindu India, the Muslim Middle East, and the Christian West-from their first meaningful interaction in 1100. This book, in covering 1400-1700, finds remarkably that the major transformative actions of each touch the years 1501-1526. Following the progress of these civilizations which, with their expansion, represent 85 percent of the world''s population is the key to understanding our world today. They are faced with solving the ultimate challenge before us now-the use of power on the world stage. Kent Augustson, with a master''s degree in history from UCLA, worked for thirty years as a federal executive in Washington DC that featured presentations to the White House OMB and the US Congress where learned was the art of presenting the essence of the matter with enlightening accompaniments. With insights gained from living history while largely self-schooled in his extensive studies since UCLA, Augustson offers an original perspective on world history while always conscious of tying the past to today. Included are illuminating charts as well as maps with a portrayal of fascinating characters and memorable events. 

Aleksandr Ekditsov, a Moscow-based Russian oligarch, owns among his multiple business ventures, a vodka distilling company managed by his son Boris. Their vodka is authentic, unpretentious, and faithful to its origins. Pure and simple, smooth, unadulterated, and flawless. It is a word-class spirit they now propose to promote internationally. Ekaterina Ekditsova, Aleksandr''s stunning daughter, is as unblemished as the vodka itself. She travels the world extravagantly in the lap of luxury, while presenting herself as a transient - or perhaps she has her own agenda which she shrouds, cleverly cloaking it. Jon Levine, demonstrating his customary verve, throws the dice creatively to become the straw that stirs this quintessential vodka escapade. Intermixing Russian vodka and Russian spies, the action moves from the warmth of South Florida to the frigid cold of Moscow. With more twists and turns then the helix of a corkscrew, this seventh iteration of the Jon Levine novels is a page-turner that keeps the reader guessing.

The Story of a Girl and Her Wonderful Pet! For many children, the experience of bonding with and loving a first pet is an unforgettable time in their lives. Millie and Cupcake is the charming and educational story of a girl and her companion animal ... a different animal than many kids think of when choosing a pet. Cupcake is a rat, and readers will be enchanted as they learn what rats are really like: clean, loving, highly intelligent, trainable personalities who add immeasurable value to people's lives. Follow along with Millie as she learns how to take care of her sociable, curious, and affectionate best friend.

It seems as though mankind and the scientific community have always searched for the answers to endless questions that have attempted to define what this ape-like entity called a human, might, in reality, actually be. In the book we will cover questions such as, how does the human form develop the required platform allowing for the creation of its independent believed reality. What are the tools that it uses in its attempt to self-assemble a resultant human being that is envisioned from having direct access to itself. What possible purpose and function might this human form serve while on the planet earth, is it conscious, is it aware, and what actually is consciousness and awareness? I felt as though it would be interesting to look at these questions, and many others, from an entirely different viewpoint. During my years teaching science I always found myself looking for an alternate way to better convey the various concepts found in the yearly curriculum. Simply my attempt to express basic scientific concepts in a more meaningful, straightforward, and receptive manner to the students. I believe that the many years spent reprogramming myself to this altered approach has guided me to writing A Reflection of Being. The book considers many of mankind''s age-old questions with the idea of presenting them from my altered, yet straightforward, viewpoint.

If you missed anything during the last seven years, these two old curmudgeons, one a liberal retired doctor of medicine and the other a retired conservative tax collector will refresh your memory and tell you what it all meant. Everything you ever wanted to know about sex, sports, religion, politics, history, women, death and taxes, but were afraid to ask or even imagine. A must read for everyone over 60. We doubt that people under 60 can read or write correctly anyhow. Read near a fireplace in the presence of your favorite pet and bourbon. ~ The Purveyors of all wisdom, Bert and John

Life in California Gulch, deep in the Colorado Rockies, pre-dates the Leadville silver boom (1875-1895). However, it was gold, not silver, which laid the foundation for future generations of citizens at 10,200 feet elevation. Oro City is the spectacular, albeit inhospitable, site of placer gold mining during the 1860''s. Meet fortune seeking immigrants - a blacksmith, store keeper, singer, school teacher, and sporting women, as well as a rascally burro - whose lives are filled with anxiety, fear, joy, and humor.

1861-D is the story of stolen gold coins and a hidden cache at the end of the Civil War. The story moves forward more than 150 years to an idyllic Michigan lake, a secretive island and the life of a teenaged boy named Shane. Shane''s life begins to change dramatically after he restores an old rowboat. The rowboat sails him on a summer journey of freedom, exploration, hidden secrets and discovery of first love. Along with these exciting and fulfilling adventures and his quest for a golden treasure, he must also face the challenges of life''s realities. The health of his mother, a pediatric cancer patient, the trauma of a store owner and the plight of a Vietnam veteran all add to the maturity process. The novel is a YA (Young Adult) coming of age genre.

Young, beautiful, and successful La''Dai Roswell is at the prime of her life when her husband abruptly files for divorce. Eager and determined to find the motives behind his sudden change of heart of being her husband, she stops at nothing to find out the truth. La''Dai secretly befriends his new girlfriend in hopes to get the answers she is desperately looking for, only to find herself knee deep in a tangled web of lies and deceit. Just when she is on the brink of getting answers, tragedy strikes, and she learns sometimes the truth is better off untold. Trying to piece her life back together, La''Dai finds herself stuck between two men and a hard place.

Resisting the Lure of Secular Culture to Walk with God... Many challenges are facing the Christian in this present world. The assault by the enemy is growing every day. Many believers are struggling just to keep their minds focused on the Lord. This edition of The Christian and the Culture helps the believer stay in touch with their identity and purpose. Only by walking in the Spirit of the living God are we able to maintain a level of victory which enables us to live in the presence of God and enjoy fellowship with Jesus. When you read this book, you will discover fresh insight about our Christian life and how to maintain the fruit of the Spirit.

Discoveries of Author During College Years1-I discovered fundamental particles (FP) construct electrons, nucleons, atoms, and nano units under a S.I.FP. Mol. CIC. I discovered internal electrons, nucleons, atom''s particle intelligence system centers (PIS). Also internal electrons, neutrons, proton''s particle circulation systems (PCS), electrons nucleon''s psyche genesis, and factual or real intelligence (RI).2-I discovered fundamental particle''s general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biological chemistry. Also how exogenous airborne particle clouds enter into electrons, nucleons subsystem-units chemical lab.s, combine with internal electron, nucleon particle compounds, and construct molecular compound constructions of protons, neutrons, and electrons. And this is phenomenon of electron genesis, proton genesis, and neutron genesis.3-I discovered many plants, also possesses sensory intelligence systems, motor intelligence systems, and plants central intelligence systems. Also chemical combinations of airborne light fundamental particles with internal cell electrons, nucleons molecular compounds, under A.S.I.FP. Mol. CIC, produce light particle compounds constructions of the plants atoms, electrons, nucleons, the phenomenon of plants'' atom genesis, and plants'' cell genesis.4-During study in physics, I discovered exogenous airborne and indigenous particle cloud circulation systems, transmission of the particle clouds, and fundamental particles through particle currents between the different live and non-live planetary electrons, neutrons, protons, and atoms, combine with internal electron-nucleon particle compounds, and construct electrons, nucleons'' molecular structures (phenomenon of electron-genesis, nucleon-genesis).