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Instead of presenting a "super teacher" or "super teaching strategy", The Sensitive Heart Vision: Revelation Three continues the compelling story of a fulfilling Call by God to teach, as well as a vision of how things should be...an illuminating view that casts out confusion in a dark world.Perfect for teachers, students, community members, and those seeking purpose for their lives, The Sensitive Heart Vision demystifies the world of education, challenges demeaning stereotypes and questions the smokescreen status quo. Author Hannah Hope has over twenty-five years of experience as an inner-city public school teacher, and Hope''s experienced yet still fresh, honest, and humorous voice takes the reader on a though-provoking and entertaining journey.

Why are training and nutrition books rarely, if ever, written together? So much emphasis is put on training programs, with little to no instruction on how to best fuel the body for handling intense exercise. With the sport of obstacle course racing growing at such a rapid pace, many are left asking what is the best way to train. Instead, the question should be how to train for peak performance and fuel the body to enhance these training adaptations? Fuel and Fire is a one-of-a-kind book that explains a complete training system with nutritional support. Inside, not only will you learn some of the most scientifically proven methods for improving race performance, but also how to fuel the body based on your training days to enhance specific physiological adaptations. From a training perspective you will learn how to safely assess your baseline and build on your strength training, running program, and obstacle specific skills. Then you will discover the essentials for maximizing the energy systems of the body by pairing certain nutrition strategies based on the style of training you are performing. Put these two strategies together and you have the recipe for building an unstoppable machine for your next obstacle course race.

The Andrizo Man is a clarion call for real men. This book is written for men by a man who has struggled in all of the same ways that men do and learned some valuable life lessons along the way. In today''s culture, it is tough to define what it means to be a real man. How does a man function as a husband, father, and leader? This book is for the many men who have had no good model to follow and have had to flounder their way into and through manhood. This edition of Andrizo Man contains five powerful principles that will revolutionize your thinking regarding the qualities of manhood. It will show you the distinct differences between the papier-mâché man versus the authentic Andrizo man who assumes full responsibility for his actions and leads others with courage and compassion. This second edition is packed with new information and expanded revelations on manhood principles. At the end of each chapter, I summarize the most important themes, present honest and revealing questions for you to answer, and provide space for you to journal your thoughts. Finally, I have concluded this edition with an in-depth epilogue. As you evolve in your manhood journey, the 2nd Edition of Andrizo Man is a reinforcing resource and workbook that is worth reading and working through over and over again! ANDRIZO!

*LIFE IS THE PROJECT! The sooner we as a species recognize this one fact and change our thinking from a thing of value, to the essence of L.I.F.E. itself. The sooner we will become great benefactors indeed.*The chaos Y.O.U. are now witnessing on the streets and on the world stage is nothing new, except one. Y.O.U.! Y.O.U. are the difference maker.*Aristotle back in 400 BC said and I quote, "Poverty is the parent of revolution & crime". Poverty is created by man, so therefore man has the ability to resolve the issues leading to poverty if we so desire. However, will we? There is no doubt that we can, but will we? It is no doubt that we are able to accomplish anything we want to as a human species, including the elimination of poverty as a national and international issue.  At this very moment, there are a lot of people from around the world, who are looking for something new, refreshing, innovative, and creative to come along and help change the circumstances, & dialogue that are causing the growing chaos we are witnessing everywhere we look today.  Here at "The Team Vision", we are doing our part to become partners in a larger positive conversation about these very issues and changes. We invite you to join us in these conversations and efforts.Issues about the economy has to be at the center of any conversation if we are going to be honest about creating order & peace in every area of civilization. I would like to suggest here and now that there is a way to re-engineer our economies. One that will help to bring out the best in all of us without causing harm to any of us in the process. We have to give in order to receive. That is your first clue. Sounds familiar, doesn''t it? That is why we are here. Seriously!*There are four pillars in our economy that are responsible for its growth cycles. One of these pillars are very lethargic in relation to its true hidden prowess and needs to be re-engineered in order for us to increase our productivity in a new way.*We must not only increase the hearts and L.O.V.E. of man in order to bring about a more responsible and robust society. We must also bring about great change in the way we think (or don''t). Our L.I.F.E. depends on it.*WHAT IF?What if there was a way to make a profit by simply giving to a worthy cause unselfishly without penalty from the government and losing your tax deductible benefits as a result?What if you could do so where both the for-profit business and the nonprofit business were able to grow in revenue and profit? Is it possible? This is just one of the reasons why The Team " Vision was founded. To duplicate nature where nothing is ever created or destroyed, and to make a difference by creating possibilities for everyone involved to advance themselves.What if the idea of starting up a social business practice became so user-friendly, and became so accessible to all, that anyone and everyone could actually get involved with this industry to help others, help others, therefore helping ourselves in the process without measure? Which is the natural instinct of mankind anyway. All this occurring while simultaneously producing a new type of cash flow, "Perpetual Cash Flow".What if the idea of starting up a social business practice became more attractive for a new business startup than a traditional business? Wouldn''t the economy benefit in a magnificent way?*WHAT WE FOCUS AND THINK ABOUT ALL THE DAY LONG IS WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE BECOME! ALL OF US.

When you read ''Alaska Animal Tails'' series, it teaches you about the animals in the story, the lay of the land from an animals view, and the difference predators, herders, and watchers look at life. There is no thought for excuse, life just happens! Animals are good and bad, they just do not have the time to think about it. As they say, "You think long, you think wrong, and then you die."

"Truth Awakens, Daring To Dream Of Past Glory In Order To Envision Future Greatness"This story continues in the middle school setting of the initial book "See Us, From Whence We Come" in the Boerum Hill section of Brooklyn in the year 2020. The school is made up of a diverse cultural student body and teaching staff. The main characters are the TNT twins, brother and sister Tarik and Tiye Washington. They are two of the few children of African descent in their classes as well as the overall school general student body.It is the response to a class project of tracing the student''s family homeland history and heritage that sparks this journey of self-discovery and establishing a invigorated love and pride of Africa''s contributions to world. With the intervention of the twin''s parents and grandparents, they in fact are exposed to a truer representation of the Africa''s historical achievements over the millennia. Other students of European heritage had little difficulty in tackling the task at hand of historical research of their family homelands. The students of color, however on the other hand, faced a more stressful and challenging time in their research quest. Often the students resourced family elders for information reaching back to their family homeland of origin which was complemented by the history books in the school library for students of European heritage while little documented facts about Africans was readily available.  It is this paradigm that triggered the journey Tiye and Tarik set out on. It is as if the history of Africans only began once they were enslaved by Europeans and brought to the Americas? The accepted narrative seemed to imply that African peoples were just slaves, with no real value and history in the world, societies or cultures prior to their in slaved arrival in the Americas. The journey for the TNT twins so far has proven that not to be the case by any means, but quite the contrary.The twins, working as a team, would soon find out the truth about the great contributions African''s have had and are still providing to the world. This was particularly demonstrated in the realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics & Medicine). The information leading up to the conclusion was not easily obtained and offered a challenge for the young students of African descent. It was the knowledge of the family elders that bridged the information divide established by the limited educational curriculum that posed the greatest hurdle which necessarily had to be overcome. Was It not for the family''s intellectual background, which was steeped in ancient African history, the twins, like many other students of color and European background as well, never really would have been exposed to Africa''s vast world attributes? Educational system curriculum up to that point for the twins and their pear group alike, never really exposed the true greatness of Africa or it''s peoples to the diverse student body. However, this was practically the norm for all peoples of color while it was European greatness alone that was mostly stressed and re-enforced in the classroom lessons, history books and overall syllabus.With this newfound knowledge and understanding, the twins felt deprived of information that nurtured their wellbeing/self-esteem and would offer other students, across the cultural spectrum; a true and more complete understanding of the African experience.

This is what I consider to be the missing story about Captain Ahab. It will take you from the time of his birth to the first mention of his name in Herman Melville''s novel ''Moby Dick''. This story will explain to you, the people and events that shaped the man into that figure you see in Herman Melville''s novel. From himself and the description of himself by others, you will understand who he is, and why he is that way. You will experience his drive and determination, his aspirations and his shortcomings, his hopes and his fears. You will witness first hand his leadership in all matters and the obstacles that he had to overcome in his life to get to the point of being captain on the Pequod, along with the price he had to pay throughout his life, to achieve such a position. You will be taken whaling at a time when it was man, pitted against the largest adversary ever placed on the earth. Experience the thrills and consequences of a lifestyle long past, along with the joys and tragedy of a time gone by. Live out life and death on the high seas; on the other side of the world; where the only things you have to rely on, were each other, the wisdom of the men in charge that have gone before you, and God. Ultimately witness that battle between Captain Ahab and his nemesis Moby Dick. See how they scar each other to the core of their soul, and why neither one of then will let it go. The story will leave you at the very start of that great American novel, ''Moby Dick''. Hopefully for you it will answer all the lingering questions about just who was Captain Ahab, and what transpired in his life that made him that revengeful, compulsive madman you find in Herman Melville''s novel. No one could ever do justice to the legacy left behind by Herman Melville, and I have no illusions that I have done so. I just saw fit to shed some light on the unanswered questions that remained over the last two hundred or so years. Respectfully David Miceli

This book reviews the life of Jesus from ages twelve through thirty-three. Jesus was fully God and fully human and came to the earth as a part of God''s plan to redeem mankind from sin once and for all! The text inside reveals how Jesus showed the love of God throughout his life and how to live a life of purpose. Have you ever asked yourself or others these questions? - I know I have a purpose but what is it?- Am I too young to share the word of God?- God has shown me things and I wonder what they mean?- How do I know if God and Jesus are real?- Are the stories in the Bible true? - Is God really love or can he be evil sometimes?- I know I should read the Bible, but how is it relevant to me and my life? - I think I believe or have faith, but then, again do I?- Why do I need to know God or Jesus?- I think I know God, well I guess? - Does God love me? When it comes to our lives, God has a plan for us and he knows how to help us live it out. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV says "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". It is my prayer that this book will inspire, encourage, and propel you into the life you''ve always dreamed of living. The dreams, hopes, and desires you have to live a good life were given to you by God and through him you will experience those good things! As you read and turn the pages of this text you''ll discover how to receive and walk in the blessings of life just like Jesus! Be encouraged and amazed at the growth and change you''ll experience in your life after reading, reflecting, and applying each insightful truth to your life.

The story begins with how Jesus met the first Apostles and received baptism from John the Baptist, then follows what happened to Jesus and His closest followers during His illegal trial, conviction, torture, hideous crucifixion, and controversial burial. But the main characters of The Resurrection Chronicles-the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary''s sister, the Apostles, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea-realize that despite the danger, they have been called to pick up the pieces of Jesus'' message and share it with the world. They''re still trying to reach agreement about how best to do that three days after His burial when Jesus arises from His tomb and begins visiting His followers.But the time Jesus can remain on Earth is rapidly coming to an end. Forty days after his death, angels help Him ascend into the clouds and heavens above. Ten days later, Peter rises before a vast gathering of Jesus'' disciples and Jerusalem visitors and reminds them of all that has taken place in the past 50 days. And even though Jesus, Son of God, has left them, He still remains with them in the form of the Holy Spirit. And with the Holy Spirit, all things are possible.

For almost six decades, Desperadoes has stood atop the pan world, cementing its reputation as the best steel orchestra in the world.From the hills of Laventille which overlook Trinidad and Tobago's capital city of Port of Spain, the sound of Desperadoes has echoed across the world, captivating audiences and winning loyal fans.Led by the legendary Rudolph Charles, Desperadoes began its ascent to pan supremacy in 1965 with the Prime Minister's Best Village Trophy; followed up in 1966 with the first of 12 (as of 2020) Panorama championships; Triple Crown (also in 1966); Champion of Champions (1967 Steelband Music Festival); a three-peat (1986/1988/1992 Steelband Music Festivals).The band is also the recipient of a national award for its contribution to the development of the artform.The name Desperadoes is now synonymous with excellence and accomplishment, and as a result, the band has become a symbol of national pride, people from east to west, north to south recognizing that substance always trumps style, and that longevity--staying at the top of one's game and doing so with distinction for what looks like forever--is the true measure of greatness.Despers, as the orchestra is fondly called at home, has also spread its reputation beyond the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.It has performed at major concert halls abroad--Carnegie Hall, Apollo Theater, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Philadelphia Academy of Music and Kennedy Center in the United States and Royal Albert Hall in London.American sociologist Dr. Nelson N. Foote observed in 1970: "The Despers have inspired emulation by other steelbands of the tones they achieve on their advanced instruments, of the sophistication and brilliance of the arrangements they play, but above all, of their distinctive style..."What they do with popular rock tunes makes rock a delight to all other generations; what they do with the classics brings youth back to the grand tradition."Indeed, it is not unusual when the Despers have applied their fresh genius to some old warhorse like Finlandia or the William Tell Overture to see entire audiences brought to their feet with cheers and tears of unrepressed emotion."After Despers brought the Carnegie Hall audience to its feet in the spring of 1987 with Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld, Skitch Henderson, conductor of the New York Pops Orchestra confessed: "I have a tough orchestra, but my guys dropped their jaws and never closed them until Despers finished playing."He added: "I used to think the instrument was limited, but not anymore. Despers is the Rolls Royce of this presentation of classical music.""Where do the Despers go from here?" Dr. Foote asked rhetorically in his review. His assessment is as instructive now as it was then."The audiences who have already heard them," he said, "know they should reach many more. The audiences who have not heard them simply cannot believe what they hear about them. There seems to be no substitute...As countless people exclaim after a concert, they must be heard to be believed."Since that review, Desperadoes musicians have been winning new fans with their unique brand of music. And they continue to dominate major competitions, like the 2020 Panorama in Trinidad and Tobago.

Mystery and the unexplained, surround the Inn at Lake James when the new owners, who are twins, are thrust into the past misgivings of The Inn At Lake James. Dave Crowley, the lead detective, is called upon to unravel the mysterious and un-natural happenings that he found began in the 1850''s and is continuing today. Faced with a tormented spirit and an obsessive criminal targeting the Inn, he and along with the owners begin to unravel the deceit, robbery and murder that ensues.

Staying Joyfully Married...My Little Book of "What-Nots," is a book about ''what not'' to do in marriage. Under the obedience of The Holy Spirit, I was instructed to share the ''struggles'' of my marriage journey. I may not be able to tell you what to do. But I can share with you ''what not'' to do in order to help ensure that you stay joyfully married. These are my little ''charms'' that have been hand-picked from my tailor-made garden. The enemy thought he was going to use my little ''charms'' for my demise, but God saw differently. God is using these same little ''charms'' for His glory. And now, these little ''charms'' have become my testimony. My testimony that God can use even me, in my mistakes. My testimony that God can use even me, in my brokenness. My testimony that God can use even me, in my insecurities. My testimony that God can use even me, in my vulnerabilities. My testimony that God can use even me, in my self-destructive choices. I do not know what my future holds, but I do know ''Who'' holds my future. And I anxiously await the next ''Big Reveal'' that God has ordained for my life.

We all come from families, and our families differ greatly in the way they transmit values and aspirations from one generation to the next. The four novellas in this volume explore the divergent impact of hereditary traits, and parental guidance, love, conflicts, and failures on the next generation, with a variety of outcomes, some expected, and some quite unexpected.

"We have no choice! You have to try and take the train across the bridge!" Switch Foreman Deaton demanded, as he watched the wheels of the Missouri Pacific No. 14 quickly disappear underneath the rapidly rising floodwaters."I can''t even see the bridge! It might not even be there anymore!" Engineer Harris argued, as he shone his flashlight back into the darkness of the raging storm. "We have to go back to the Depot!"At 6pm on June 3, 1921, the residents of Pueblo, Colorado were informed that a wall of water was rushing down the Arkansas River and in a matter of hours they found their city submerged under 21 feet of water. As all hope appeared lost, thousands of people began grabbing anything that would float and conducted one of the bravest rescue missions in human history.

Demian Listing, facing a financial collapse, is further threatened when a bag of bones is uncovered on Jay Mountain during a construction project. This raises the potential for a protracted court case and may cause his empire to fail completely. With this new obstacle to success, and with mounting economic pressure, Demian and his friends embark on a search for unclaimed Confederate gold, which legend has it can be found on the property.One of Listing''s friends, Dr. Graham, is faced with pressure of his own, as he is forced to come face to face with the fact that psychology is not always the same as healing. Dr. Crandall needs to find solace after suffering PTSD from a protracted court case that has taken everything from him. Both these men are helped by a young woman who performs Reiki and heals their wounds.Two stories in one: a search for gold with a journey through the wilderness and a search for healing with a journey through the past. Interwoven beautifully, this thriller will keep you turning page after page, following these characters until the very end.Truly, the Adirondack Mountains serve as the Perfect backdrop for Douglass Powell''s novel, the first in the Jay Mountain Healing Series. Simultaneously a twist on the classic treasure hunt and a story of transformational healing, you''ll want to add this and the rest of Powell''s books to your library now.

The forty-year-old Cold War is on the brink of becoming white hot. The unprovoked destruction of the civilian, Korean Airlines Flight 007 in 1983 confirms to the American President his greatest fear, the military of the Soviet Union is out of control. With its huge stockpile of nuclear weapons it is "a clear and present danger" to the existence of the United States. The Soviet Union is convinced that the Western Powers, in particular the United States, consider it a fundamentally Evil Empire that must be ended, by force if necessary. Leaders on both sides contemplate the next steps to protect their homelands. Tensions reach the breaking point as the United States prepares to conduct a global military exercise, SACRED FREEDOM 85. In this environment, CIA officer Jerry O''Neill and Soviet Academician, Anatoly Griskov, a former KGB officer, are both faced with unanticipated challenges and decisions as the exercise rapidly approaches. Unwittingly, both nations are moving, much like an unbroken string of falling dominoes, toward the edge of a dark abyss.

Connie and Bob St. Charles had retired very early thanks to Bob''s engineering discoveries. They thought they had built their dream home across the small country road from a lovely pastoral setting. As they slept one night, they were awakened by a blood-curdling scream. Bob dashed outside to find out the cause, and Connie desperately followed. As she ran onto the front porch, however, she saw Bob lying dead in the yard. When the coroner couldn''t find a cause of death, but Connie was determined to discover what had really happened in that field across the road, the site of the Cane Creek Massacre in 1760.During her research she read the report of an expedition to a haunted house known as Middleton Wood. She liked what she read and invited the entire team to come to Monroe County, Tennessee, to help her find the answers she so desperately needed. Kevin Spencer, PhD in anthropology at Texas A&M University; his wife, Camille; Bryan Carson, PhD in history at West Point; Stephanie Forrest; and Margaret Jackson packed their bags and headed for east Tennessee. What they would encounter there was nothing like Middleton Wood and something they were wholly unprepared for. Here, hostile Cherokees sought revenge, and innocent women and children tried to flee in the dark of night. In addition, Connie seemed to hold secrets about the past and the present. The team would have to try to assemble all of this information in order to provide Connie with the answers she wanted. But would they survive the hostile environment of the Cane Creek Massacre to get those answers?

This book creation is just a fun read written for all ages. Parents will love the stories when they entertain their kids at bedtime: children will find the stories amusing and real... Life happenings can sometimes linger in my thoughts and I suddenly decide to capture them in words and pictures that end up as short stories. I hope you will enjoy a smile or a laugh while reading them. Most of all, I hope they inspire you to write down your thoughts and create memories. Thank you... It is my pleasure to pass the pleasure to youl Story titles include... Night Secrets in Williamsburg, The Wuggie Porcupine Family, The Big Decision, Fred The Worm, The Living Dollhouse, The House Guest, Pippa and Leonard

It is a cold, still and wintry day in the mountains. A lonely little girl and her kitty gaze out the window watching the falling snow. She wonders where the critters are that live in their woods. Her curiosity and imagination then takes her and her furry companion on a whimsical and heartwarming adventure to find out their hidden winter secrets. Her imagined answers combine fact with fiction that will keep you guessing...and unexpectedly she discovers so much more. This fun to read lyrical rhyming story will charm the reader, maybe even into sharing some secrets. Meryl's pastel illustrations are beautiful and adorable. They will bring a smile and will melt your heart.

Transforming Eucharist: Reimagining Communion in a Contactless World is a collection of writings from several faith traditions that brings together Christian leaders, ministers, and scholars to reflect on the sacrament of Communion/Eucharist in light of the COVID-19 crisis. The authors offer practical suggestions for a safer, healthier, and truly nourishing sacrament even as COVID-19 remains a threat. They also cast a vision for the future beyond COVID-19, asking how the needs of this historical moment and our responses will reshape our Eucharistic practices for years to come.Written intentionally for leaders and members of Christian faith communities interested in considering the sacrament of Communion, Transforming Eucharist is an attempt to grapple meaningfully with the need to set a table that is safe, healthy, and faithful and to invite others to do the same."

Lloyd Sherman and Donna Brown's relationship started in "HORSING AROUND AT BEAR CREEK", Their adventure in life continues, however mystery, intrigue, and death have plagued them. This is a compelling story of a wildlife photographer and a psychology major, an unlikely pairing but they are cemented by the love of horses and horsemanship. Thanks to friends and family as well as the involvement of a proclaimed physic who has shown up on the scene in the strangest way some of the diversity can be overcome, the action starts in the Adirondack Mts. and the adventure continues in the Rocky Mts. Join Lloyd and Donna two real-life characters who are deeply in love as this is a believable story, one which will be leaving the reader wanting more.

Janet Andrews (a.k.a. Tinker Belle) has a unique gift; she understands the binary language of 1's and 0's, she's an infamous code writer. However, that gift comes with a steep price, she is naive to the nuances of social life, and is an easy mark for unscrupulous people. Her first venture beyond the safety of home was college, that ended in disaster and almost cost her life. It was a shadowy black ops group known as the Sentinels who rescued her, became her family, and encouraged her to use her coding skills to help maintain the scales of justice, no matter the cost. Even though her supercomputer gives her a portal into the lives of any electronically connected person or entity world-wide, she struggles to find answers in her personal life: who should she let into her private world; how truthfully should she answer their questions and share her hidden desires; and even more thought provoking - is she living life according to her rules or society's? Most know the proverb: "Curiosity killed the cat," but few know the second part, "Satisfaction brought it back." Tinker knew and was willing to take the risk.

There are Many Christian Believers in this World who do Not understand How to Pray effectively or what to Pray. I admitted to God so long ago that I did not know at one time myself. Since then, God has equipped and Ordained me to help those who admits that they need some help. God has provided me with so much Love, Peace, and Joy since I allowed Him to help me with the Art of Praying effectively. God says in His Word "When I Strengthen you, then you in turn are to help Strengthen you Brother(s) and Sister(s"). Therefore, Since God has Graced, equipped and prepared me with this Wisdom and Knowledge, He instructed me to Write this Collection of Prayers to help others who are Challenged in Mastering the Art of Prayer in Praying to a Holy God In the Name of Jesus. Prayer is Simply talking to God and Giving Him His Word(s) back. Why should we Pray Without Ceasing? Well, that's a Good question And I have a answer. First, God Word both decree and declares, that the Prayer of the Righteous availeth much. Secondly, Prayer does Not keep us from going through trials, however, Prayer does keep us Strong from the inside out, by Saying what God Said before, during, and After every trial we face, and NOT what we Say about it. Therefore, you got your answer, so what are you going to about your Prayer Life? To God Be The Glory!

A real-life encounter with a raptor-like creature from the age of dinosaurs. An era that never really ended. I am not the sort of person who goes out of his way looking for encounters with cryptid creatures. I have no interest in believing they are real. I never had any desire to encounter one. Until something appeared right in front of me on an Interstate highway. After experiencing several plateaus in my life, the truck-driving rhythm of the road has afforded me a lot of time to reflect on my life, my experience, and how to understand reality. My hours of contemplation led me to construct a worldview that emphasized the importance of a "bipedal" existence as a tie-in with all of life _ Christian life, in particular. I had a "driver's seat, front-row" experience with the largest bipedal event in all of human history. Applying my endeavors to this newfound-jet-airliner-winged dinosaur has led me to several startling new insights. The purpose of this book is to share these insights with you.

Since the Apple/Samsung litigation over the design of smartphones and tablets, the value of ornamental design patents has exploded within the intellectual property community primarily because of the unprecedented amount of money that changed hands for infringing Apple's design patents. As I testified in that case, other industrial designers have since asked me what does an industrial designer actually do during design patent litigation and how does one become an expert design witness. This book will give you a glimpse into the career of one of the pioneering industrial designers to serve as an expert design witness in design patent litigation. My first case was in 1992 and I have been involved in about 100 cases since. The products involved include the appearance of bubble wrap, candles, dog food, internal combustion engines, motorized necktie racks, artificial fingernails, smartphones, bricks, toilet paper, scrunchies (elastic pony tail holders), corkscrews and class rings to name a few.. Woodring weaves his many personal experiences into his more pragmatic teachings, making his story a delightful read, full of surprises, humor and human-interest stories that unexpectedly occur during serious courtroom trials, often with millions at stake.