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His mother's neck broke while he vaguely watched . . . The ocean that was once a blanket for the village, smothered the village and killed her sister . . . And both wind up in a school that seemingly has the motto "e;From savage to civilized."e;HotahOften getting pneumonias and being conceived by rape, Hotah lived in a Hopi village with his great-grandmother deep in her nineties but said, "e;The hell with a walking stick."e; His whole life, he had seen war sprout, such as witnessing his grandmother's brutal death and severed body parts thrown to the railroad. But most of that had not given him troubled thoughts. It was mostly his mother's hanging, perhaps, because he had to help carry her dead body back home. As an eighty-one-year-old man, Hotah recaptures his time at both home and the St. Mary's Indian Mission School he was sent to shortly after his mother's dismiss. Traumatized at the school, his memories play to him over and over again while meeting his first crush and someone he shares an unlikely bond with. KaiKai was the only Hawaiian at the Indian Mission School, as there were no records of Hawaiian children being sent to these schools. Kai was taken with a few other villagers to a refugee camp after the tsunami but very faintly remembered how she arrived at the school. Orphaned at birth, Kai was raised by her much-older sister Haunani but lost Haunani to the storm. As a woman, she speaks of her memories at home and the mission school, which involved meeting a person whose face she never forgot.

Spiritual Man: Natural Woman is an empowerment and relationship-building Bible study written to reveal and remind young, middle-aged, and mature women of faith that we do not have to ask for liberation or equality because we already possess it. The key to experiencing the joy of womanhood lies in our individual and collective abilities to learn what acceptable and unacceptable relationships with each other and the men in our lives look like from the women of the Bible. Spiritual Man: Natural Woman brings attention to the fact that as women, we have the same responsibility as men to learn to worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth. Spiritual Man: Natural Woman also holds us accountable for learning and evolving into the specially designed help meet (daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, mother, wife, and friend) our sons, brothers, uncles, nephews, cousins, fathers, husbands, and friends can share with, learn from, and be willing to protect, support, and grow with. As women of faith, we must be mindful of how we respect one another as we move forward in our efforts to be respected by men. Spiritual Man: Natural Woman is not an exhaustive listing of all the Scriptures that pertain to womanhood. Instead, Spiritual Man: Natural Woman was written to elaborate on how important we are to the Most High. Spiritual Man: Natural Woman was written to prove we are not an "e;after the fact"e; creation. Spiritual Man: Natural Woman was written to remind us that we were given authority over land, sea, and air, just like man, and that we have a responsibility to work harmoniously with one another and with man. Spiritual Man: Natural Woman was written to remind us that we will be held accountable for the way we have chosen to live our lives, for we too shall stand before the Judgment seat, and I am one woman who definitely wants to hear Him say, "e;Well done, my good and faithful servant!"e;

This eclectic collection of poems ranges from the romantic (The Affair) to the frightening (The Storm) and is not without social commentary (Strings Attached). Intensely-descriptive language and evocative imagery transport the reader to faraway lands. Reminiscent of Arthur Rimbaud's technique, a colorful palette is used to create vibrant scenes which delight the mind's eye. Nature is a dominate theme throughout, with a focus on the seasons. In fact, All the World Was Still was composed on a ski lift in the dead of winter. Finally, for those with a scientific inclination, Astrophysics: The Journey and Non Sequitur: Seven Vignettes, with their references to astronomy and physics, do not disappoint.

Anita has found it to have been a pleasurable experience to have written this book. It is her desire that all persons who read it would gather strength through the testimonies in the series of short stories that will make you aware of the spiritual and human existence on earth as it is in heaven. Fact or fiction, you decide. Her hope is that after reading this book, curiosity is raised in all persons, so much so that with or without religious beliefs, all will diligently seek to establish a personal relationship through prayer with God, the Father, who is the creator of all in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Welcome to Love, Inc: the place to help you not only find love but also keep it, share it, and celebrate it. In this first of a new book series, we get a humorous, sexy, and boldly honest look into the lives of Tierra, Milo, Melody, and Sean: the faces behind this successful St. Louis-based company. While they may be the experts at helping others in this area, they soon discover that their own love lives may be the ones that need the most help. Tierra is the matchmaker of Love, Inc. whose life is suddenly turned upside down when big secrets start to surface. Milo, the counselor of the group, must deal with the highs and lows of being single when the ex he never got over suddenly reappears in his life. The event planner of the company is Melody, the girl whose happy relationship may prove to be less perfect than everyone thinks when exciting news shakes things up. And Sean, whose work is helping people have children, is trying to enjoy the life of a bachelor while struggling to figure it all out without getting caught up.

Part epistolary novel laced with flights of magic realism escapist fantasy, part bellettrist polemic debating a shopping list of culture war topics, Last Refuge of a Scoundrel is an unusual, multifaceted and densely textured book meant to linger on your palate long after you put it down. Much of the action revolves around a bitter, protracted homeowners association dispute in north San Diego County, alternately, hilarious and enraging. It's a novel of ideas, ever strumming the "e;as above, so below"e; riff and its obverse, as well as the never-tiring theme of the individual against the collective, and a less cartoonish construction of the meaning of patriotism. Will the reader be surprised by how and where the protagonist at last finds his refuge?

Maggie never had a luck with men until she saw, at the club, the most handsome man ever. And the sparks flew . . .

The majority of people today avoid the book of Revelation, saying it is hard if not impossible to understand. We might ask if this is the case, why would a God who has revealed Himself to man and wants us to understand His ways, allow such a book to have been written and preserved through the ages? It is true that Revelation is a difficult book and takes effort to understand, but it is also true that it is understandable to those who make an effort. To those who will make an effort, God even pronounces a blessing. Hopefully this book will help many to better understand this final book and capstone of God's cannon of His revealed truth for us. It is the goal of this writing to present an account true to scripture that is understandable to the lay reader.

This book is a culmination of life, in prose, in America as a professional black woman. Unabridged in its recounts of racism, culture, and bigotry in education, society and opportunity. It is a timely reminder of what happens when race relations go unattended and undermined in America.

These poetic stories will find the path to your deepest thoughts. There is history, tragedy, lost love, and a tear from God's eye. So allow yourself to capture every moment as you travel through the pages. "e;Ron and Nicki's Last Dance"e; is the OJ Simpson story in poetic form.

Saul was dead, and David was now Israel's king. Rizpah, Saul's concubine, was the mother of Saul's two youngest sons. Rizpah barely had time to grieve before being hit with the most inconceivable news any mother can imagine. David had sent out an evil decree. If anyone knew the whereabouts of Saul's sons, they must tell David at once. When King Saul's son, Ish-bosheth, was viciously slain in his own bed as he slept, Rizpah immediately went into hiding. Jonathan was already dead, and only Rizpah's two sons remained alive. David had spies and scouts roaming through all of Israel to find Saul's two sons. It was only a matter of time that Rizpah's sons were snatched from her arms.

I have never witnessed any coverage that accurately reflects what life is like for those employed in the industry. There is a lot of media hype, but that does not reflect the actual team members' daily routine or what they give up in life to provide this entertainment to the world. There is a lot of stress, and some danger, which is managed, but it takes a personal toll. The stress has to be relieved in some way. You don't just work with your coworkers; you live with them, all over the world. This book reflects one life of a thousand, on one of thirty teams in the sport.

Jessica was scared but excited to start her new life in New Orleans. The thought of opening and running a new store in New Orleans sounded fun. Taking her best friend, Kevin, with her made leaving her hometown and her friends a little easier. But leaving behind all her other friends was going to be so hard. Had she known the move would put her best friend's life in danger, she would have never left her beloved Boonsboro. In a matter of months, Jessica would meet the love of her life and have Kevin almost die. They would go into hiding to make sure they were safe. Who would do this to them? How long would it take to figure out who did? And is it connected to the mother's fortune they found? People would find her story hard to believe, but it did happen to her and Kevin.

When some of us think of Christmas, we think of certain symbols. Among the symbols that come to mind are Christmas trees, Santa Claus, mistletoe, and turkey. This particular story introduces us to a different kind of Christmas symbol. This special symbol is a fish, and this story is about some special qualities it seems to have. This fish, which seems to arrive at Christmastime, unites a group of very good and giving people and creates a community of love and laughter. It also brings about a special togetherness, which is typical of what the yuletide season is about. The fish seems to carry with it a message that says, "e;Let's never forget how good Christmas feels . . . "e;The characters in the story represent a special kind of unselfishness and expect nothing in return. Their story serves to tell us that we are often unaware of how little it takes to be kind and to give willingly. It reminds us of how good it feels to give. We are shown the worth and warmth of being surrounded by good friends, good people combined with acts of kindness. Though fictional, with a hint of a "e;mythical legend,"e; it is a reminder that ever so often, we forget about how much goodness is in all of us. Sometimes it takes a most unusual source, like a fish, to remind us that the special gifts we gain from giving to others are far more valuable than beautifully wrapped boxes under a tree. We must live with caring and sharing in our hearts each and every day. Maybe after reading this story, you will think about Christmas whenever you see a fish and wonder if it is the special fish that brought about a lot of miracles during the most joyous holiday season of all! Maybe some of you may even become believers of the legacy of the Christmas fish and look out of your windows on Christmas Eve night to see if the group is still traveling to share the fish with those willing to make the journey to give a share of the real spirit of Christmas to everybody!

Sometimes we choose to forget. Other times, we have the misfortune of carrying and will never forget. As we travel through the journey of life, regardless of the road we're on, each step is a lesson learned and with the knowledge obtained, we are molded into the person shaped by circumstance. Untrue Ties is the real life events of a woman who began her journey with love and trust, only to be scorned and broken by the people she adored and called family. In her darkest hours she found the strength to fight and harness the power she carried inside all along, which eventually set her free. Her story will move you to laughter, sorrow, anger, joy and peace but more than anything else, it will inspire you to know and develop your worth and stand firm in it.

This is the story of an orphan named Jake who finds himself in a hot-air balloon with his friend, Milton the Mouse. The wind carries them through many adventures, some very amusing and others quite dangerous. The adventures of Jake and Milton originated as bedtime stories, which the author told his son. This book combines the adventures and were finally written down as advised by his son Miles. The illustrations were all done by the author's son, Miles Huffman. The author hopes the stories will be passed on to Miles's children one day.

Encompassing themes of grief, loss, betrayal, coming of age, endurance, and love (in its various forms), Lives of the Apostles examines the momentary circumstances of everyday people as they try to connect with life in the modern age. With a stylistic approach nearer John Prine than John Donne, the author uses colloquial speech, dialect, storytelling, and humor to consider humankind's continuous pilgrimage into self and the spirit. Of the two years he spent laid up, off and on, with an autoimmune disease, the author says, "e;It was no damn fun. I don't mind not working, but I prefer it on my own terms - not lying in bed sipping protein shakes and peeling skin. Eventually, I just started listening to music around the clock until I started seeing the power lines outside my bedroom window as guitar strings being plucked by God. This was during November, I think, the month of hard winds pounding the walls. One morning, I was listening to Son House sing "e;John the Revelator."e; Great song. Anyway, when he mentions the apostles, he comes down hard on the -st, actually enunciates it so it sounds like he's saying apostas. I remember hearing that as a kid, that same pronunciation, which got me to thinking about all these different voices I'd heard throughout my life . . . which in turn started all these different voices telling stories in my head. E. L. Doctorow says writing is basically a "e;socially acceptable form of schizophrenia."e; I hope he's right. About the acceptable part, I mean."e;

Francheska, Zoe, Sadie, and Emma were sure they would have another uneventful summer at Superior Lake; they had been spending summers at their lake houses, and it had always been uneventful. Francheska, Zoe, Sadie, and Emma were very glad that they had each other to hang with. Emma and Zoe's father was a professor of geology at the University of Michigan, and he had gotten a Professor Coolage notes on how he believes that Porcupine Mountain is a dormant volcano and when it erupts, it will trigger earthquakes, which will trigger the Keweenaw fault, which runs along the bottom of Michigan, and if triggered would shove Lower Michigan into Upper Michigan, and Michigan will become an island. Their dad, along with Francheska and Sadie's, studied the mountain and checked for any changes. Francheska, Sadie, Emma, and Zoe decided to try out this new path that had been built the last year. Halfway up the mountain, they stopped at the picnic area and started having lunch when these two girls walked up to them and introduced themselves to Francheska, Sadie, Emma, and Zoe,Ashlynn and Aubrey told Francheska, Sadie, Emma, and Zoe that their parents came to Porcupine Mountain; their parents wanted to bring them and their annoying little brother, Zachery, to the mountain to get away from the distraction of the big city and spend some quality family time. Francheska saw a path from the path that had just been made. The girls decided to take it to see where it led. The girls met a hairy boy their age named Zeek. A large black cloud showed up, and lightning hit the ground; a bear came out of the woods ready to attack them. Zeek had a flasher and flashed the bear, and the bear ran away screaming. Zeek took the girls to his house, more like a mansion, once belonging to a Professor Coolage, who left the home to the Thomlanes. Zeek's mother and father were nervous at first to have the girls at their home but ended up enjoying them. The girls got trapped up the mountain for three weeks because of fires and storms. Emma and Zeek really liked each other. The events that happened changed the girls' lives, as well as Michigan, forever.

Wizard's Last Rule is a magical story of fiction with mystic and supernatural characters about. Goblins, leprechauns, fairies, wizards, and witches dwell in the Elderwood Forest-a most magical forest. Well, that is, until the evil witch Lena is banished from the forest by the great wizard Galvin to keep peace. In a desperate attempt to rule, Witch Lena attempts to steal the great wizard's spell book. The adventure begins when the she-banshee commanded by Witch Lena encounters leprechaun Mac Flin when she was trying to steal the wizard's book. When the book instead is ripped in half, the she-banshee goes back to the evil witch to report, while the leprechaun seeks the help of his elf and fairy friends. What would become of this magical adventure? Join Trell, Mac Flin, Onton, and others in Wizard's Last Rule to discover how friendship triumphs over evil.

My promise to "e;Jesus"e; and understanding my message. I realize the Lord has allowed me to experience, endure and witness a great deal by protecting me all these years. My message is to enlighten society by using my past as an example of belief, faith and wisdom. Greatness of good is a gift from God. Evil is a powerful force of nature. Society will use the phrase, "e;It's human nature"e; as an excuse for any wrong doings towards anyone who has an identity crisis. But, is it human nature or just an evil act of malice behavior depending on the person? My opinion is goodness in people hearts are being de-sanitized by the strength of evil only if allowed. Be "e;real"e; to yourself by being yourself. Having faith will carry you through the challenges of life. Remember, "e;An anger mind is the devil's workshop"e;. I always say, "e;Great people who represent good may pay the ultimate price on earth. But, the Lord's reward is life everlasting spirit in heaven"e;.

Journey on a four-day epic cross-country road trip with Cal and David. Witness how a simple email request from a co-worker can lead to an everlasting friendship between two strangers. This journey will take you through our unique four-day route across the country along with sharing our deepest conversations about life aspirations. The lessons learned and experiences gained from our road trip can help you be inspired to take on new challenges in life, make mistakes, and get ahead. Strap yourself in and prepare to be amazed as we take you through the test of endurance drive through America!

"e;Looking for someone? Yes?"e;Clutching her snifter, Belinda gasped. An inaudible whisper escaped her lips. "e;Hein-Heiner Peterson?"e; She blinked. Sandy red highlights gleamed in his light brown hair. Wasn't his hair blond? Who is this man? He is the exact replica of Heiner Peterson, her clandestine lover. "e;Who is asking?"e; she managed to say. The man smiled. "e;Austin Gordon,"e; he answered, extending his hand. She met his smile and took the hand that was offered. She shivered. Was it from the cognac she'd been drinking or was it from the man's intrusion? "e;Belinda Samuels,"e; she said, tossing her head back. "e;Pleased to meet you."e;Looking at her, the man saw a woman who'd just stepped off the cover of Vogue. Her red dress simple, unrevealing, yet revealing. Her beehive, the coiffure en vogue. "e;Likewise. I'm glad you came."e; Someone bumped her, pushing her forward. He caught her before she fell. She sagged. He felt the soft give of her body, and he tightened his hold. She immediately pulled back, but the dye was cast.

Joshua Savage, a successful American businessman, suddenly finds himself the sole heir of an ancient Scottish estate of medieval beauty, Castle Lochwind. Throwing caution to the wind, Joshua decides to move to Scotland and embark on his new lifestyle. After a few necessary renovations, he invites his old business partner and lifelong friend to visit him at Lochwind for the Christmas holiday. He soon discovers that his very presence has caused a chain of events to unfold, awakening the family curse and unleashing an ancient evil. From the farthest corners of his estate to the darkest depths of the castle, Josh is accosted by phenomena that he had never imagined could exist. Joshua, his friends, and an enchanting new stranger must rid Castle Lochwind once again of a beast that would have its revenge.

Risky readingSo how many family gatherings have been ruined by someone bringing up a particularly touchy subject and obnoxiously pressing it until relatives and friends either fled or committed assault and battery?How many Thanksgiving dinners have been spoiled by ugly political conversations or graphic descriptions of various medical problems?Well, Facebook is a lot like those family gatherings, except with a whole bunch of strangers invited. On Facebook, so-called friends do battle every day over all kinds of controversial issues, and things get so out of hand that often the most dreaded penalty imaginable in society today is imposed: "e;un-friending."e;Such a fate befell retired newspaper editor Dan Tolva, whose conservative political bent got him detached from the page of a beloved but passionately liberal granddaughter. As a result, Tolva, who has been posting on Facebook for several years with the object of compiling his pieces for an eventual book, decided to do just that. Here's the result, Politics, Religion and Other Stuff We're Not Supposed to Discuss in Polite Society. Most of the topics are volatile enough that this book probably should not be brought to your next family gathering. You have been warned.

A mysterious disease called Maclaria is randomly taking the lives of the species Cleomenes on planet Epsilon. As more and more Cleomenes become infected, desperation begins to take over logic. The rebels believe that the leaders of Epsilon are infecting innocent Cleomenes as a way of controlling population. They will stop at nothing to try to take down the base where the leaders live, but by taking down the base, they are only sabotaging any chance of finding a cure. With the world looking to Captain Viktor Demetrious for answers, it can be more than one man can take. Captain Viktor believes that the cure can be found outside their planet's shield. The shield that they unfortunately cannot get through without disintegrating. As Viktor becomes closer to finding a cure, he realizes he will not be able to do it without the help of his gifted niece Zara Demetrious, and he becomes desperate to motivate her. Just how far will he go? And what will he cause her to give up for the greater good of the planet? After Viktor reveals a lifelong secret on how they found just enough antidote to cure one Cleomene, it leaves Zara with a moral decision on whether or not she wants to take on the mission. Will she risk the lives of an innocent species outside their planet to save Cleomenes? As Zara's passion for finding a cure grows stronger, she comes across a discovery that forces her to make a decision between losing her best friend Delsin, or continue with her uncle Viktor's mission. As the rebels increase in size and strength, time is running out, and detrimental decisions that affect the lives of many have to be made. With a love triangle forming during the heat of the battle, and the weight of the world now resting on Zara's shoulders, her life will never be the same.

"e;May I ask where the path is? It is where you take your first step."e; This book contains some articles during my graduate level. All articles selected to this book are pertinent to international relations in different fields such as political science, economic development, and cultural exchange, which include liberalism and international organizations, globalization, development of urbanization, as well as bilateral and multilateral relationship between China and other major countries in the globe. I want to take this opportunity to thank all professors who guided my research. Meanwhile, the purpose of publishing this book is inspiring me to continue making a positive contribution on my future academic research. I also look forward to feedbacks from readers. Finally, I hope this book will be instrumental for my colleagues who are currently studying international relations to better pursue their dreams.

Picture Morris, the main character in the book, picture him in our mind-shiny gold tooth, slim figure, brown eyes, and brown skin, in a subjective struggle with himself to gain quantity and quality of purpose and identify as a person in pursuit of humanity. Inside the Stockade: A Cautionary Tale is about a dude indoctrinated from the hood and living outside the law with no markers on the way he chose to live. When to his own ways he was thinking and searching for something to believe in. It was the way a street-level life was supposed to be, exactly the way an imbalanced social system of government designed it. It is a tale of heroin addiction, street crime and jails, and illegal behavior involving police malfunction and misconduct as a reflection of an urban American streetlife experience.

One morning, Baby Rabbit went outside to play. Something startles Baby Rabbit, and he accidently crosses the busy road. Baby Rabbit cannot figure out what makes the traffic stop in order to get back across the road. With the help of many friends, Baby Rabbit finally figures out which car color makes the traffic stop, and he gets back home safely.

Guillotine Education details the abuses practices of the former East German State Security (Stasi) as experienced by border guard Manfred Smolka. His temporary cellmate Klaus Schmude recounts the harrowing tale of the young official disillusioned by the shocking realities of a rogue regime. Pacing his cell, Smolka is stunned by the death sentence he has just been handed. His attorney already knows that the decision by the kangaroo court is a foregone conclusion, yet he still encourages him to appeal the decision to the highest authorities in the land. Smolka then reflects on the circumstances of his illegal apprehension on West German soil, and his hellish months of detention marked by sleep deprivation and seemingly endless good cop/bad cop interrogations. The interplay between the present and the past continues as he recalls his upbringing and the ideological warfare employed by his East German trainers in preparing him for his career as a border guard. It is when he begins to question the validity of Stalinist ideology and its brutal practices that he develops a crisis of conscience. He concludes that his only acceptable choice is to escape to the West, which he successfully manages to do. Upon crossing the border, he is detained and questioned by West German authorities. They, in turn, hand him over to the Americans, who consider him a particularly valuable source of information about East German border installations. His kindly Jewish American interrogator soon releases him to enjoy his newly acquired freedom after making a brilliant connection between the brutalities of Hitler's national socialism and Stalinist totalitarian socialism. These brutalities included the occasional beheading of political prisoners with the identical guillotine used by both regimes. After a year of blissful freedom in West Germany, Smolka decides to rescue his wife and daughter from the GDR. Little did he realize that this decision would lead to such fateful consequences.

James Edward's life was about to be turned upside down, when he is caught up in a love triangle. He is trying to sow his oats, while cheating on the woman he loves. It becomes difficult, when his escapades become known. James finds it very complicated trying to have two women, especially when one is black and the other white.