An undercurrent, a type of news angle, begins and proceeds throughout each story. Another Black President! Was entirely completed before "e;any idea"e; of Mr. President Barack Obama's campaign. The book contains two stories: first Robert Newkirk, from Atlanta, becomes president, elected in 2000; and second, converts Michael and Daisy thrust toward the gates of heaven. A journalist lives in President and also in The New Soul Man. Rickey Lee's TWO BIG DAYS has a "e;mystery element"e; of suspense and surprise. Can't the author's readers be comparable to an audience taking its seat before prime-time TV?
In the words of John Steinbeck, "e;A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us."e; This piece is an abstract experiment that tells the story of a trip that took a young girl and made her a woman. She met many characters: depression, confusion, self-hatred, substance abuse, sexual awakening, love, forgiveness, and understanding. And at this pilgrimage's denouement, she arose from a forgotten, abandoned building with one voice ringing clear, ready to plunge once again into a bold new journey within herself.
Tragic Boulevard by Teresa Joiner[--------------------------------------------]
For some teen-age boys, a calm summer in the heart of Texas, becomes an interference with universal peace and harmony. A summer job on a Texas cattle ranch is not what it seems. They become a part of a sinister plan involving robotics research, and an alien portal hidden in a sturdy old oak tree. What seem like a series of coincidences eventually points to alien involvements. If there are beings from other planets, will they have things in common with human life? How will they communicate? Can they be good or evil? Are they smarter than humans? Do they even like humans? Is there an advantage to being friends with them? Grandpa Rex doesn't like change, but he has no choice but to accept it. His grandsons also have no choice. How would you handle life changing events caused by aliens from the planet Xeracik?
The Adventures of Eli and Jake begins with the boys moving to their new house and Buddy the Dog and Doolie the Cat making a new friend, Squeaky the Mouse. While having great fun with Buddy, Doolie, and Squeaky, the boys learn valuable lessons. Moving Day, Buddy Gets Lost, Grandma Moves In, Trick or Treat, and The Christmas Star will keep readers and their children entertained for hours. Readers will fall in love with the boys and their pets.
The title of my book is one of the poems entitled Life Is Too Short. I added "e;To Waste"e; to give the title a more significant meaning. People are getting killed every day at a very young age, and a fair number of people is dying of natural causes, and I am sure they have not accomplished their goals when they were killed. I have many pieces in this book, and I hope each and every piece will be comfort and enjoyment to my readers. This is my second poetry book, and each one of them I had motivation that helped me to complete them. Writing is a passion, but I really enjoy writing poetry. Thanks so much for reading my book, and I truly hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Delicious Tofu is a well-researched and carefully-crafted cookbook, written by a native tofu chef. Angela Chang was born in China and raised in Taiwan, where tofu is inseparable from the culinary landscape. The following features are what make this book stand out: It offers an unprecedented mixture of authentic information with engaging stories from Chinese history, legends, and current tofu culture for reading pleasure, as well as helpful culinary background. It reveals the fact that tofu is for both meat lovers as well as vegetarians. To achieve the best results, the book introduces a wide range of cooking methods plus traditional and creative dishes. Readers will find a rich repertoire of little known techniques, tips, shortcuts, and even global tofu dining guides. One chapter is devoted to tofu varieties found in the market, a hidden treasure that even some native tofu users have overlooked. These tofu "e;jewels"e; come pre-seasoned and ready to serve, deliciously healthy and convenient options that are worthy of exploration. "e;Angela Chang's Delicious Tofu is a marvelous resource for anyone who wants to learn about the history and nature of tofu. Too often we think of tofu as nondescript and uninteresting. Quite the contrary, in the hands of a masterful chef like the author, tofu becomes one of the most remarkable ingredients in the repertoire of human foodstuffs. Encyclopedic in scope and engagingly written, Delicious Tofu is sure to delight and edify novices and cognoscenti alike. - Victor H. Mair, Professor of Chinese Language and Literature, University of Pennsylvania"e;Angela Chang has been proselytizing for tofu for years, determined to break down the barriers that keep so many Westerners from fully appreciating its delicious versatility. Here she makes it accessible to one and all, with irresistible storytelling and enthusiasm that draws you into her world."e; - Faith Bahadrurian, Food writer and restaurant critic"e;Angela Chang's debut book was the first to enable me to make authentic home-style Chinese food. Here she's turned her attention to that most versatile and underappreciated protein, tofu. The result is encyclopedic in scope, chock full of engaging history and informative anecdotes, and a treasure trove of inviting recipes. It may be a clich to say that one recipe is worth the price of the book, but for me Chang's Pork & Tofu Stew belies that clich."e; - Pat Tanner, Award-winning food writer, restaurant critic, and radio show host
Nick seems to have the perfect life: a beautiful wife, two young children, a home in San Francisco's prestigious St. Francis Wood, and a job he loves in Silicon Valley. One morning, after stumbling upon his wife's e-mails to her lover and uncovering her affair, Nick's perfect life becomes a nightmare. Not knowing what to do, Nick decides to leave his family. Checking into a local hotel not far from his home, he withdraws to a complete state of solitude and isolation and falls deeper and deeper into depression. Dealing less and less with reality and frequently falling in and out of sleep, Nick is suddenly visited by a horrific figure which terrifies his nights. The frequency of these surreal visits by this strange and freighting creature increase to a level that Nick becomes fearful of sleep and does so less and less, which further debilitates his physical and mental state of existence. Aware of his pending insanity, and consumed by the thoughts or his wife and her lover, Nick calls upon the only person that he feels holds the key to his sanity and may possibly help him return to society. Will this friend help Nick recover? And if so, will Nick like the reality he has awakened to?
"e;After Everybody Else Gave Up"e; provides an operational description of a supervised exercise training program in service since 1994 at a university in Texas. The trainers are undergraduate kinesiology students who have volunteered to provide special physical activities for individuals who have various degrees of weakness or paralysis from injury or disease. Having successfully completed studies in anatomy, exercise physiology, motor learning, adaptive and corrective exercise, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, and others, these students choose to volunteer for an Applied Learning Experience in the Laboratory for Wellness and Motor Behavior. During the three-hundred-hour experience, the team develops and supervises adaptive movement activities. New trainers arrive each semester to continue the activities and the progress in wellness and motor behavior. The subjects in training include spinal cord injuries, stroke survivors, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, and other neuro-muscular disabilities. They represent students, faculty, staff, or members of the community who have typically been released from conventional health care following injury or disease. With little help and hope, the team approach at the university is significant to both the trainers and the subjects. The book provides perspectives from the developer, the trainers, the subjects, faculty, a hospital administrator, and a participating physician. Trainers describe a valuable hands-on, culminating experience and participants report improved wellness, decreased use of prescription drugs, and increased energy for daily living. This so-called Team KinesiologySM is replicable with millions of individuals standing to benefit from this extended health care.
This book contains full color design of cartoon hot rods and drawings that is a must see and a must have for the entire family. Throughout the book is a caption box with each drawing which allows readers to fill in customized thoughts of their own. For custom cartoons, I am also available at www.coyagrafix.com.
This is a story about kids growing up in the 1960s and the surprises that life can bring.
Let's Talk About It! GIRL STUFF reveals basic truths about the female body, the way it works from womb to tomb with easy how-to steps and methods. These strategies promote quality of life awareness and habits unique to female health. Intended for females, it is also a useful guide and reference tool for new parents, grandparents and care providers. What Readers Are Saying: "e;Diana is a brave feminist giving us the most comprehensive treatise on women's genital anatomy and self-care I have ever read. GIRL STUFF is a must for mothers to use as an intelligent and respectful guide to a daughter, it is a must for teens hungering not only for sexual knowledge but affirmation that being female is extraordinary, it is a most reassuring guide for women of childbearing age to prepare, repair and build ongoing strength, and it is even helpful for the aging woman who finds she missed out on this knowledge when younger, but can certainly use now."e; --Raven Lang, Mother, Midwife, Women's Health Practitioner, Dr. of Chinese Medicine, Author of BIRTH BOOK "e;GIRL STUFF is fun, informative, educational and a little bit irreverent. It definitely has its niche!"e; --Carol Leonard, Midwife, Bad Beaver Publisher, Author of LADY'S HANDS, LION' HEART: A MIDWIFE'S SAGA "e;The understanding and care of genital and sexual health with practical descriptions and simple illustrations of biological and emotional developments of girls and women is guided by Diana's deep affection along the journey. Chapter by chapter, we arrive unexpectedly at a beautiful vision of female autonomy and enlightenment from skills and insights offered in GIRL STUFF."e; --Sara G. Burr, Poet, Author, Women's Studies Educator
Never, My Love brings to life a tender love story that began when two teens met in the early 1960s in a small Texas town. Their journey allows the reader to experience the magic of a love most never experience in their lifetime. As they grew up on different sides of the tracks, Jake and Annie's love faces unsurpassable odds. Years change their lives but never their hearts. Yet, they never let go of that once in a lifetime love they found during the summer of 1963.
Why did Clarence and Addie Marshall abandon one of their daughters, then take their other three children and leave Missouri?The Marshall and Potter families had been feuding for generations. Though the original reason had been lost over the years, they found new reasons to keep the fire of hate burning. The elder Marshalls were devout Christians. They did their best to live Godly lives; yet they struggled daily with the hostility caused by generations of hate. They were examples that though Christians, people still fail. The Potter family considered the Marshalls pious hypocrites. They were proud of the fact that they were not bound by some fake religion; they enjoyed life. The only thing the Potters took seriously was the feud. The Marshalls were pro-prohibition. They considered alcohol devil's brew. The Potters were anti-prohibition. In fact, Hettie Potter was rarely without a pint in her apron pocket. She was often heard griping, "e;There ain't nobody going to tell me what I can drink and what I can't drink."e;Women's suffrage was another area of contention. The Marshalls believed that a woman's place was in the home submitting to her husband. The Potters felt that men had dominated women long enough. They opined to anyone who would listen, "e;Women have as much right to vote as a man."e;The clash escalated when Addie Potter married Clarence Marshall. Now the battle had no end in sight. And when the couple took all of their children but one and left the state, forgiveness seemed forever out of the question. This book shows how one couple's choice, acted upon, not only affects their lives, but the lives of their children and those around them; especially the little girl that gets caught in the middle.
The Conscious TeacherBy Deborah Nichols Poulos The Conscious Teacher is about all kinds of strategies and techniques educators might employ to become more effective teachers. In an accessible, conversational style, Deborah Nichols Poulos presents unique approaches to teaching that will inspire new and veteran teachers alike. She begins with her personal story of not being able to read all through elementary school. Her early failures convinced her she was dumb. At first, she struggled, but when she still failed, she adopted an avoidance strategy that served her well until junior high. An experience in the seventh grade flipped a switch and started her on a journey to becoming an outstanding student and, later, to applying the lessons she learned as a child to her own teachingWhat makes The Conscious Teacher unique are the inspirational lessons that are unlike what most teachers get in their teacher-education courses or student teaching. Ms. Nichols Poulos points out, for example, that from the very first day, it is important that students learn they will be treated with dignity and respect no matter what. And especially helpful are the steps Ms. Nichols Poulos employs to set up a behavior management plan that works. She explains the strategic steps she takes before school starts-how essential it is to get to know each student before they walk into class on that first day. She also illustrates how setting up classroom routines helps students know what to expect and how to make the best use of every minute. And she emphasizes the importance of the parent-student-teacher team and includes many examples of how to communicate with-and involve-parents, even those who may be difficult. Foundational to her program are reading and writing. Among other things, she lays out the steps for students-even as early as fourth grade-to write five paragraph essays and their own student-authored books, and to research and write reports that include bibliographies. When she differentiated curriculum to support all students' needs, she found their learning accelerated. All teachers will appreciate her ideas about how to teach the basics of math, as well as advanced math concepts. And her ideas for teaching the arts are inspirational, as she describes in detail how her fourth graders performed Shakespeare's Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, Julius Caesar, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also shows how to integrate social studies with literature and writing. Her experiences taught her that young students are much more capable than many people realize. The Conscious Teacher is an indispensable guide for all new teachers. Many of the ideas Ms. Nichols Poulos provides will also be an eye-opener for parents and experienced teachers as well. The Conscious Teacher is simply a must have for anyone truly interested in giving young children a positive and solid foundation for their later schooling.
"e;The Vanguards"e; is a humorous, nostalgic, and well-researched trek through the various avant-garde generations of the 20th century; that is, the "e;Lost Generation"e; with the Flappers and Bohemians, the "e;Beat Generation"e; with the Beatniks, the "e;Now Generation"e; and the Hippies, and the "e;Blank Generation"e; and the Punks. The four central characters are women from these succeeding generations. They're joined by several male characters who are absolutely critical to the plot, but it's still the women who carry the bulk of the story. From the Left Bank of Paris through the Greenwich Village cafes to Haight Street in San Francisco and the Grunge scene in Seattle, experience the unique adventures and drugged insights of "e;The Vanguards"e; as they forge a revolution in morality, music, and art.
After a thirty year absence, Bobby Gallagher returns to his hometown to say goodbye to his dying mother. Back in Kalamazoo, he faces haunting memories of a tragedy involving his high school sweetheart, and her brutal father. Having been unjustly accused of being responsible for that tragedy, Bobby is presented with an ultimatum by a corrupt judge-- Vietnam or jail. Back home, he finds a letter from his deceased father that offers clues to what deputy sheriff Ted Dorn discovered about Bobby's alleged crimes. Tough questions from his mother, and guidance from a Catholic nun help him piece together the circumstances that led to his banishment. Bobby renews a difficult relationship with his lawyer sister, and rekindles the fire of his pubescent first love Rita, the girl next door. He reunites with Jack Dooley, the leader of the RECON team he served with, and watches the dismantling of the smuggling operation that's been run with mob-like efficiency since it began in Vietnam. Bobby relives in vivid detail his military experience, and the dangerous and often out of control life of an infantry soldier in 1969. The memories of his youth and home surround him, and with the help of these characters he orchestrates a long overdue justice, and changes their lives in the process.
Sadie is the story of a rescue shelter dog's journey from an abandoned van to an animal shelter and her final adoption to her forever home and family.
A Keepsake for My Twin and Me lets twins explore all the fun that they can have with their twin, even though they may be a shade lighter or darker; the book helps twins see that they have a bond that regular sisters and brothers don't have; we were born together, and we look alike the fun that they can have with one another. How a sister and brother can have a special relationship with each other, how they can help each other feel confident that they will always be around for each other. And that's how twins should be!
How old is the earth? Have you ever wondered what happened to the dinosaurs? And the Neanderthals? Was there a pre-Adamic civilization? And what about the watchers, Nephilim, the aliens, the pyramids, and the all-seeing eye? What does all that mean? Is there a connection? And were those who died during the flood (in the days of Noah) really human? And where did the different races come from? Most importantly, have you ever wondered what the Bible says about any of this? In storylike form, authors Daniel Manriquez and Jessica Serrano answer these hidden mysteries and explain certain parts of the Bible (including the creation of our world, the flood, and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus), in such a way that even a child could understand it. This book is intended to not only revolutionize your theological beliefs (and to dispel any so-called biblical contradictions) but also to start an awakening as to what is written and what is really out there.
Marty Kavrone was born poor, but raised within a prominent organized crime family. Home schooled by some of England's finest educators. He came up in the organization well respectedand trustworthy. He controlled Chicago's south side Speakeasys and gambling houses. Which were predominately operated and patronized by the black community. Marty's heart and his Tug of War between right and wrong are continual battles for him throughout his life time. Marty's choices may shock and astound you. Discover how Marty deals with racial discrimination, family, love and violence.
To know me is to read about what I've written. I'm woven through out every word, every sentence. It shows the kind of person you're dealing with-the content of my character. I have a strong sense of belief that he who has nothing to hide hide's nothing; and in order to grow, you have to learn. I also believe that there are rules in life that have to be followed and if not . . . there will be consequences to every action-good or bad. So pay close attention to lesson that life gives.
This book is about my life and the struggles I went through as a child, as a teenager, and as an adult. This book will make you cry, and it will make you laugh. This is a great book to read by your fireplace with some hot chocolate eating a bagel.
Luc and Dan, two high school students at a Denver boys' school, meet in the late 1970's during the glitz and glitter of the disco era, and despite society's censure of gay love, they, with the help of Luc's ex-marine aunt, become enamored with each other. Oh, Danny Boy vividly describes their passion as it evolves into an intense love for each other while they become mature young men. This story of their lives is set in Colorado, New Orleans, and Hawaii, as well as San Francisco, where Luc struggles to resolve his doubts about his devotion to their relationship. Can he return to Dan and commit himself to the monogamous union Dan wants while they both complete college to become successful professionals, Luc a banker, Dan a famous lawyer? Neither can foresee the impact his decision and a looming pandemic will have on their lives.
This extraordinary real-life memoir is about overcoming obstacles, victory, and defeat, an inspirational family narrative, and a historical trajectory of facts and culture in the US from the 1950s to the present time. There are undertones of a yearning for a return to the more civilized society that baby boomers grew up in. As the wife of the man, who after climbing the corporate ladder for years became the president of Mack Trucks Inc., the author had to uproot four children and move many times. While attending to all of her children who have been involved in every childhood sport imaginable, her main focus was on her youngest with cystic fibrosis, a fatal disease, which requires multiple treatments several times daily. That was an incredulous balancing routine, doling out equal attention to all the children. The extreme highs and lows of life have skewed the family perspective by the trauma of the youngest family member toggling on the tenuous tightrope between life and death. The family learned to never sweat the small stuff as they incessantly waited for the other shoe to drop. Paula's family has greatly appreciated every morsel of happiness, lives awash with triumph and tragedy. When people who live with intense life challenges share similar circumstances with others, they become of one accord, form bonds and intimacy. Paula survived a rife of life-threatening childhood illnesses, a molestation, apathy, and subpar grades in a draconian Catholic school where nun oppression was the rule. It was turned around twenty-five years later when she graduated magna cum laude from Emory University. Paula changed hats often working in airline passenger service, as professional ski instructor, as an older student, as an events planner for the Carter Presidential Center, and as an editorial producer for CNN Atlanta and NYC. They were all happening while relocating residences often, raising four daughters-one with special needs, and volunteering for everything from PTA, Girl Scouts, church, Little League. She also cared for her dying sister for six years and escorted her executive husband to global conferences. Paula rides with Central Park Mounted Patrol and is Gigi (grandma), where life has taught her to Bloom-wherever she has been planted.
Addiction is an increasing problem in our society. While there are a variety of programs and "e;steps"e; that addicts can follow to work towards recovery, there is no rule book for us-the people who are in love with an addict. All of our journeys are different and yet, the same-filled with chaos, uncertainty, and confusion. This book may not hold any magical solutions to your challenges, but it just might provide you with the comfort and companionship that the author longed for when she traveled through life in love with an addict. She hopes her story can be a support for you as you experience the trials and tribulations that come with loving an addict.
Enjoy reading, Soca Treats Destiny and Passion. This book tells of two groups of friends out for a night of unwinding from the day-to-day stress. Alyssa Nelson, Maxi Ayms and Felise Evans, longtime school and neighborhood friends and businesswomen, who are strong in their faith in God, in their love of family and are very active within their communities, are out to Soca Treats for a night of enjoyment. They are unaware that their already busy lives and their faith is about to be tested. Cameron Syms and his friends have been close like brothers since grade school and through their college years. The fellows are all successful in their businesses and careers; they have chosen to hang out at Soca Treats to blow off some stress themselves. Cameron and his friend Ray Jones are about to cross paths with Alyssa and Felise in a way that is orchestrated only by God. Neither group has a clue that destiny and passion can still be found at a place called Soca Treats.
Do you believe in fate? Do you believe in miracles? Have you ever experienced a tragedy that you thought would never happen in your normal life? Well, it did happen to two boys one day in April 1990. Soul Uncharred is about how those two boys ended up with scars that would never be healed and the results of a decision that would affect them for the rest of their lives. This story is written by Caper, the older brother. He hopes that by reading this book, he can inspire people to be grateful for what they have in life and simply see and appreciate it in a better light. He also hopes that by sharing his story, he can spread his message of fire safety and prevention so that others might learn from his mistake and thus not repeat it. Caper always felt responsible for making the decision that would change their whole reality. And ironically, Caper would face double, even quadruple, the challenges and difficulties that his younger brother Joey would have to endure. Many of these are problems that most people could never imagine or think twice about-those same people going about their daily lives that could potentially change in an instant like it painfully did for these two boys whose normal childhoods were sadly cut short. Caper's experience as a burn survivor is truly unique and inspiring. From the very beginning, he wasn't expected to survive due to the severity of his burns. Over the years, in countless newspaper articles and news interviews, he has been called the Miracle Boy. With strength, courage, determination, support from all his friends and family over the years, and God, he has overcome the odds. He has always believed he has a purpose in life. At times, that purpose might not always be crystal clear. And sometimes life can be a roller coaster with ups and downs, but he remains grateful and happy to still be a part of this world and alive.
Lex received a brochure in the mail for a vacation. The discount package said, "e;Europe on Five Dollars a Day."e; Lex was all over this exciting news. She convinced her husband, Connor, that they could afford this trip. Connor was skeptical, but reluctantly agreed to go. Lex and Connor were unaware of the hovering black shadows that were lurking in the future for them. In the black of night, they locked hands with each other and ran blindly and wildly down the dark alley looking for a place to hid, crying out for Warriors With Wings.
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