Böcker utgivna av Palmetto Publishing

In this unusual and insightful part-memoir part-self-help guide, readers will discover what it takes to mentally and physically push through difficult and challenging life circumstances, and how to find good strategies to spring back from those hardships. According to Richard Ramos' family, marriage was something to be avoided. Not even his grandparents had been married. His parents did marry, but that ended in an ugly divorce. From his perspective as a child growing up amid the carnage, being married only brought intense pain and deep despair. Not that marriage ever seemed an actual possibility for a gay man back then. But what a difference a few years can make! Laws changed with the Marriage Equality Act, and so did Richard's attitude. He fell in love, and against every advice he'd heard throughout his life, he decided to take a chance on wedded bliss, and planned to live happily ever after. But even before two years were up, the person he'd considered to be his true love betrayed him badly. Although his marriage ended in disaster, with the help of family, friends, and his own fortitude and determination, Richard was able to journey through the difficulties, and in the end he did not abandon the idea of marriage. His story is about resilience-heart wrenching, but always relatable.

When Mercy McCallister's parents die, she is taken away to a mysterious manor house. There she begins to have strange visions about the past and future. She meets up with Matt, a guy from her school, and the chancellor's son, Nik, who tells her about a curse that plagues the local people. Mercy discovers secrets about her family and herself that are shocking. Both men fall deeply in love with her only to reveal they have some dark secrets of their own. As things start to unfold, she discovers it must be a witch in her own bloodline to end it all. Someone has been kidnapping and killing McCallister girls for decades in the hopes of doing just that.A ball is held every year in honor of those lost to the curse. During this year's ball, Mercy is about to break the spell that binds them when she is kidnapped by someone she never expected. She is rescued by Nik, only to be taken again by the true killer. A witch intervenes but Matt is harmed in the process, forcing her to choose between his life or Nik's-an impossible choice.

Willard Bailey was being interviewed on a radio station in Phoenix. The subject was his relationship with dogs. The host said, "You come upon a car wreck. A man and a dog are lying by the side of the road, both critically injured, both needing CPR. Which one would you give CPR ¿rst?"Not a blink of an eye intervened before Bailey replied, "The dog, of course." The host followed with, "What if the dog were a pit bull?""Yep! I'd at least try," Bailey shot back.That's the author of this book. A 31-year veteran of competition dog sports, Bailey takes us on a quirky journey that öers a rare look at a strange potpourri of outside-the-competition-ring experiences.The story begins with the author's adventures in border collie rescue - highlighted by an all-time wonderful dog who just walked in the front door: Bravo! a border collie who spells his name with an exclamation point. Of course.The narrative meanders through an unlikely collection of subjects: lymphangiectasia - "poop wars" - the not curable disease that eventually cut short Bravo!'s highly successful competition obedience career...Bailey's stress and near debilitating ring nerves, and how his relationship with a professional hockey goaltender helped solve the problem... Bravo!'s terror at indoor trials... the personal nonstop jukebox the author carries in his head (and why on earth that's important to the story).Above all; though, this book is about the love äair that blossomed between the author and his "walk-on" dog.

Papa says bees are good for the soul, and they pollinate the land. Though they are small, their purpose is grand. I say, "Papa, it's cool what these insects can do!" He smiles and says, "Small but amazing, just like you!" This fun and cheerfully illustrated read aloud book for ages 3-8 educates kids in an entertaining way about the importance and the enormous power of honey bees. Children and parents alike will be inspired by the incredible job they do! The story reminds readers that tiny insects, as well as tiny humans, can make the world a better place. Like the bees, no matter who you are or where you are in the world, you matter! You make a difference! And you are capable!