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Discover the true meaning and the origins of the zodiac in E.R. Winstanley''s new book, Pathways to the Zodiac. Why was it formed and by whom? Has the mystery about the architects of Stonehenge and other similar structures been solved? Does the Sphinx still remain an enigma? The deities of the ancient world made an indelible impact upon the lives of the various tribes who wandered throughout Mesopotamia and Europe. Their beliefs and rituals have been handed down through the centuries, from Melchizedek, the Lord of the Zodiac, to the Knights Templar and Freemasons, to the current era. We all have been linked together and follow the pathways of our ancestors through the creation of the zodiac.About the Author: E.R. Winstanley grew up in England and now resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/PathwaysToTheZodiac.html

"Ballad of a Bagpiper" is the first of its kind, telling the funny side of bagpipes. With an ancestor who invented the wash closet (bathroom), it''s no wonder that E.A. Channon leads an unusual and interesting life. Playing his bagpipes at events and special occasions for 35 years, he has a collection of interesting and bizarre tales that he shares in "Ballad of a Bagpiper," winner of the 2010 Florida Publishers Award.Have you ever thought that bagpipes would be played at a nudist camp? Or in a nudist wedding? What about at a vampire wedding? How about at a funeral where the bagpiper suddenly disappears ... "Ballad of a Bagpiper" tells of a man who has devoted his life to bringing the sound of bagpipes around the world. Whether it''s a wedding, funeral or any special occasion, not all events turn out as elegantly as planned. Bagpiper and author E.A. Channon knows this because he''s seen just about everything. Channon''s out-of-the-ordinary and fascinating life includes traveling around the world from an early age, which allowed him to have played the bagpipes for a variety of well-known people such as Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Bill Gates and President Reagan. About the Author: E.A. Channon has been playing the bagpipes for over 35 years at weddings, parties, funerals, military functions, and other gatherings. Encouraged by his wife, Paulette, and friends, he wrote this book to share his experiences while at these events. Channon presently resides in Beaverton, Oregon, and Edinburgh. He is currently writing his next book.

Shortstop tells the story of a Massachusetts boy who liked to play baseball, and how he reached his dream of playing with the Boston Red Sox. Frank Lido was a shortstop from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, who just received a full athletic scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. He's thrilled to be there and works extremely hard with his coaches to succeed. His team reaches national championship form. And at the end of the season, Frank signs with the Boston Red Sox. Despite his youth, he is put on the roster and tries to show he is mature enough to play in the big leagues. After patiently sitting on the bench, Frank finally gets his shot. He is playing for all the boys he grew up with, those now in the military or laying asphalt or working in pizza parlors. One of their own playing with the Red Sox has given them all a reason to stand up and cheer. Author Mike Maloni is a professional photographer in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He is a big sports fan and is a graduate of Boston University. His inspiration for writing the book: "You can take the boy out of Massachusetts, but you can't take the Massachusetts out of the boy!" Mike's next book is a sequel to his earlier work, Defenseman. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/Shortstop-WhereGraceAndPowerCollide.html

Now translated into English, The Incomplete Manuscript: Translated from Azerbaijani by Anne Thompson is a novel narrating the imaginary life of medieval icons.When a young researcher accidentally comes across a manuscript in the Manuscripts Institute, he discovers the unexpected but well-known epic Kitabi Dada Korkud, combined with the history of Azerbaijani shah and poet Shah Ismail's life set in an entirely new interpretation.This stunning novel turns into a game of literary fiction that has already thrilled readers around the world. "From the first pages of Incomplete Manuscript, Kamal Abdulla is like a lapidarist who for days and nights walks around the uncut diamond to find that particular angle for brilliant cut and tries to imagine what it will look like once cut and polished. Read the book as a detective novel and as an approach to myths, and above all as an introduction to the study of self." - Prof. Andrea Brignon, France"Kamal Abdulla still can be singled out as a writer 'dancing' with different layers of language, different periods of national history, different cinematic shots, and montage effects of Confucius." - Prof. Niyazi Mekhti, Baku University of Arts and Culture"Everything that an epic had to suppress in order to achieve 'unity' and 'completeness' - a great artistic force is needed - the force of a Bulgakov, a Joyce, a Walcott, or Kamal Abdulla." - Prof. Max Statkiewicz, University of Wisconsin-MadisonKamal Abdulla is a professor of linguistics in Baku, Azerbaijan. This novel has been published in French, Turkish, Russian, Polish, Arabic, and Portuguese.

12-step programs have a failure rate of 85 to 95 percent.It is time to embrace a different approach to addiction.Instead of basing the treatment of addiction on a disease model, a better approach is to treat addiction holistically. A metaphysical viewpoint looks at spiritual principles and the evolution of the soul to come to an understanding of addiction.Author Kelli Malcolm, Esq. provides insight as to why popular recovery programs fall short in many cases, why relapse is prevalent, and carries the message that there is a way to move beyond addiction and continue on your life''s journey. There is hope for those who suffer from addiction and relief for those who love and care about them.About the Author: Kelli Malcolm, Esq. represents abused and neglected children and acts as a spiritual coach. Her own experiences with addiction and the desire to share an alternative to the 12-step approach motivated her to write this book. Kelli is currently working on her next book, The Law of Being. She lives just outside of Denver, Colorado.Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/SidesteppingThe12Steps.html

A 16th century captain and his crew are on their way back to Spain from South America, carrying a King's ransom in gold and jewels in the hulls of their seven majestic ships, when a cyclone scuttles the fleet, stranding them on the northern shores of wildest Australia. Taking what remains of the treasure, the surviving crew discovers a network of underground caves where they decide to hide their fortune...which may never be seen again. Five hundred years later, amateur prospector Jim Taylor and his friend, Billy Coolta, stumble across clues that could uncover the mystery of the seven Spanish ships. But their treasure hunt turns into a deadly manhunt as South American gangsters appear hot on their trail, eager to claim the lost treasure in their quest for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. With the help of a burly chopper pilot, his feisty, smart-mouthed niece, and Jim's faithful Australian blue heeler, Jim and Billy must find a way to not only outsmart their pursuers, but also survive the dangers of Australia's Top End in their attempt to find the lost treasure of the Incas. Author Bio: The vast wilderness of Australia and countless travel adventures inspired P.A. Hoare to create the first novel in his Blue Dog series. His next book, Blue Dog and the Pharaoh's Tomb, is forthcoming. Raised in the countryside of South Australia, Mr. Hoare owns and operates a trucking service and resides near McLaren Vale, South Australia. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/BlueDogAndTheSevenCitiesOfGold.html

Dr. Susan Taylor has worked hard to establish her practice in Cincinnati. She has been perfectly happy devoting her life to helping people, and at twenty-seven years old, she has fulfilled her dreams. Unexpectedly, she becomes involved in the lives of a brother and sister who are in danger from a drug cartel that had the children''s parents murdered. An instant attraction to a tough uncover cop sends her innocence into a tailspin. The two begin an extraordinary venture of heart stopping love when the airplane taking Susie and the kids to their aunt and uncle''s home in Canada is sabotaged. The plan was to kill the only witnesses to the murder. Surviving the crash, Susie must figure out a way to keep everyone alive in the harsh Canadian wilderness. Her Appalachian upbringing serves her well as she draws upon her Grandma Tanny''s Cherokee ways to provide shelter and food during their adventures in the hostile environment. But can her emotions survive the onslaught of primitive desires evoked by the handsome detective? She has never been in love and is finding out that there is much more to the physical and emotional world than just surviving; there is living!Tonia Hopson resides in Phelps, Kentucky, with her husband, Roger. She is an instructional supervisor for the Pike County School System, the largest geographic school district east of the Mississippi River. Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/PrimitiveDesires.html

Dedicated to those of us who find we must sometimes let go of someone we love deeply, in order to realize our dreams, The Unexpected Ring is based on the true story of one woman''s journey. Anna, who grew-up in a large, loving Italian family, falls in love with and marries a sexy, affectionate, funny, yet troubled man. Anna finds her life being shaped by addiction, death and betrayal. She eventually marries a younger man, but is surprised that her heart continues to break again and again as she falls further away from her dream of that loving Italian family.Anna''s spiritual belief in a universe capable of providing her with what she desires helps her survive the series of explosive events that shape her life. After grief and loss, brave decisions, unmitigated determination, and the support of family and friends, will she finally find happiness? Is it possible that everything Anna encountered along her journey had a purpose?"Filled with characters you''ll care about long after you''ve finished the last page, The Unexpected Ring is as touching as it is entertaining. A great read, not to be missed!"- Paul Montgomery, Editor"A charming book, both fresh and original. I couldn''t put it down!"- Kathleen, Dali Mama Book ClubNancy Paulino lives in Walnut Creek, California with her husband. The door to her home constantly swings open with the clamor of family and friends. She is motivated by the desire to tell her story in order to inspire other women to reach for their dreams. Publisher''s Web site: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheUnexpectedRing.html

So, the other day, I was talking with Ashley toward the end of class and mentioned she''d been absent a lot, so I asked if she had been ill.She said, "No. We''ve been getting the place ready for my parents. They''re coming home.""Really?" I was a bit puzzled. "Yeah," she said, "I pick dad up from prison on Monday and mom on Wednesday."When a kid walks into class, he or she is carrying baggage. This is the reality: The most important thing for teachers to teach kids is that learning is fun and that they can do it. If they don''t learn this, it doesn''t matter what else is taught. Someone Else''s Problem just walked in your classroom (With apologies to Douglas Adams''s The Hitchhiker''s Guide to the Galaxy). They don''t cover this kind of thing in education classes in college, and they also don''t tell you about students coming to school hungry for food or love. To assume that your job as a teacher is just to teach subject matter is like a blind man describing an elephant. The Elephant in the Classroom was walking the halls of Columbine. First-time author Stumpf grew up in Ohio, and taught there for 35 years before moving to Florida, where he has now taught for 11 years. He hopes his books will help teachers become better educators.Publisher''s website: http://sbprabooks.com/Stumpf

Tell This to My Mother is the story of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, of rape used as a weapon of war, and of the hope embodied by a tough young woman who refuses to go silently into the night.It is told by Coco Ramazani, an orphan who was tricked into the rebellion and left to die in a military camp filled with thousands of drugged foreign soldiers. She escaped to America, where she is now fighting for her life."A tragic African story told by an African by way of African storytelling techniques. This story reminds us of the movies such as ''Blood Diamond'' and books such as What is the What, but Joseph Mwantuali goes further as he explores ways to exorcise the seeds of evil. A poignant story told masterfully in a way that educates the reader in both African cultures and the history of what is called the Great War of Africa. But, at the end of the day, it is the voice of a young girl speaking for all the women of Congo, and coming across as an oracle." - Felix U. Kaputu, professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, BostonJoseph E. Mwantuali is an African writer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His works of fiction include L''Impair de la nation (novel, 2007) and Septuagénaire (short stories, 2000). He is a professor of African literature at Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y.Coco Ramazani lives in Manchester, N.H. She is presently dealing with debilitating post-traumatic symptoms of her war and rape experience, and has HIV. Her wish is to see this story published before she dies.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/JosephEMwantuali

Fourteen-year-old Ann Collins wants nothing more than to see her family rise back from poverty and regain its acclaimed position in the racing world. And when Lightning, a well-bred black colt, is born, she knows that her chance has come. Her grandfather bankrupted the formerly successful, fully staffed horse farm in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, and now the Collins family, their trainer and his son are all that remain. Ann is a great rider, but it will take more than just skill for her to make her dreams a reality. Even if no one else really believes in Lightning, she knows that he will be the one to change it all. Little does she know that she and Lightning will be put to the test much sooner than expected! Author Nancy Clarke is a retired elementary school teacher who lives in central Virginia with her two horses, a multitude of champion show dogs, cats, chickens and a goat. Nancy has been riding for most of her life and has been crafting the Stormy Hill series in her mind since she was a child.Publisher's Website: http://sbpra.com/NancyClarke

In this compelling novel, chemist Daniel Thomas tries to prove that his wife and unborn child were murdered. He makes it his mission in life to seek revenge. Meanwhile, deadly lint particles are unleashed in Miami, victims are dropping like flies, and he is the prime suspect. Homicide Detective Steve McDonald has been confined to administrative duties for publicly embarrassing the department following the death of a suspect in his custody. He is reassigned to active duty in time to help hunt down the "Lint Killer," as the police try to save the lives of thousands of potential victims. An international game of power, greed, and money is discovered as the investigation takes a new turn. Born in Nicaragua, B.T. Roman is a legal assistant for a real estate law firm in Miami. She previously worked in the crime lab bureau of the Miami-Dade Police Department. This is her first book. Deadly Affiliations is the second book in this series, and a third is already in the works.Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/BTRoman

Timeless Tidings of Love is, as the name suggests, timeless. Love is a universal topic, a subject that has no beginning or ending, but rather spirals as far as the human imagination, while still touching all aspects of human life."This is why writing about love is such a joy and a pleasure," notes author Okachi N. Kpalukwu. Several of the poems in his book are personal experiences, but most are fictional or derived from anecdotes of acquaintances and relatives.The poem titled "Two Hearts Apart" is the story of a man he met at the library of California State University, Northridge, his alma mater."The man''s wife had recently committed suicide, leaving him with two children to raise alone. I did not know this man, and had never met him before, yet he was kind enough to tell me the most personal, passionate story I had ever heard about the tragedy that is sometimes associated with love. It was as though he needed to talk but had no one to talk to. Upon introducing myself to him, I became that someone and he did not hesitate to tell me what was aching his heart. Such is the way love sometimes reveals itself to us."About the Author: Dr. Okachi N. Kpalukwu is a native of Rumuji, a village in Southern Nigeria. He is a lecturer at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he teaches freshman composition. Dr. Kpalukwu writes plays, poetry, and fictional narratives. His areas of interest are vast and global in nature, but also Africentric and relevant to his rural upbringing.Publisher''s Web site: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TimelessTidingsOfLove.html

There is an epidemic sweeping the country. It kills more people than any other disease or any war. Obesity and diabetes are changing the way we look and how our bodies function. We are poisoning our cells so that they cannot communicate with each other effectively. The statistics are well known, and they are only getting worse.So what is really going on? It boils down to something called "insulin resistance." Your body has between 50-100 trillion cells in it. These cells respond to insulin in a variety of ways that are necessary for a healthy, functioning body. When insulin resistance develops, the normal amounts of insulin are not enough.Why does this happen? The membrane, or outer skin, of each cell in our body-no matter what type of cell-are TOILing, that is, the cell membranes are:T-toxic,O-oxidized,I-inflamed, and L-less optimal mitochondrial functionThe cause of this is an addiction to sugar and processed food. Licking Sweet Death is an indispensible guide to regaining your health and licking your addiction to foods that are poisoning your body for good. Author Hugo Rodier, M.D., is an adjunct professor at the University of Utah College of Health. As a medical doctor, he was inspired to write Licking Sweet Death by his many patients in need of relief from chronic diseases. Several other books, non-fiction and fiction, are in the works.Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/LickingSweetDeath.htmlAuthor''s website: www.hugorodier.com

Get ready to improve your French with this revolutionary new concept in bilingual dictionaries. Much more than a conversation handbook, this indispensable reference includes many idiomatic expressions and typically French constructions. Methodically classified with concrete examples, LEARN TO SPEAK LIKE THE FRENCH will help you bring your spoken contemporary French to a new level.Authors Henri Mauffrais, an author and former teacher in France, and Arnold Borton, British but living in France and a former teacher of French and English, collaborated on this text with an aim to helping English-speaking people improve their knowledge of spoken contemporary French. Both reside in south-western France.

This action-packed true story begins as a privileged boy is born in Hong Kong. He is the son of a Danish "Taipan," whose family has links with the Far East going back generations. The book chronicles John Jessen''s early life in Hong Kong and his travels throughout Asia, just before WWII broke out and one of his father''s ships was captured by Chinese pirates. After the death of his young brother in the Red Sea, 9-year-old Jessen left his grandparents in Switzerland to travel alone through Hitler''s Germany and on to Russia, where he boarded the Trans-Siberian Express to Manchuria. His Japanese train was attacked by communist guerillas before he reached Shanghai, to join his parents. Jessen witnessed the brutal Japanese occupation there, offering a rare glimpse of Shanghai by a Dane. The post-war years in crime-riddled Shanghai picture the black market, rampant inflation, flirtations with Chinese concubines, a visit to a luxurious brothel and horror tales from survivors of Japanese prison camps. In his turbulent, hair-raising life, Jessen worked in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Denmark, throughout Central and South America, Switzerland, North Africa, the entire Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, the United States, Belgium and Spain, as he worked for IOS and a major U.S. financial group. Jessen says, "In this day of electronic mail, nobody will come across faded letters buried in attics to bring the past alive. Come with me, let me share with you a kaleidoscope of recent history." Publisher''s website: http://www.OnlyTreesNeedRoots.com

After the surprising ending to the author''s previous book I Brag, many have wondered what happens next. "She can''t just be left broken-hearted! Will she keep bragging?""Yes! I did and I still do," says author Annie Chau. This is the next installment in her Brag series, detailing year three of her post-divorce adventures in Manhattan. She explores the concept of dating, beyond what the common idea of dating means.Her experiences with new people add needed laughter to her story, while the return of old flames brings her closer yet to the promise of a new future.As for the characters in her life, The Walker, with his hilarious and frustrating antics, will make readers wonder if it''s possible for such a man to exist. The Runner, aka Italian Stallion, ropes the author into Round Four, but solicits a different outcome this time. And unexpectedly, The Ram returns and redirects the course of her life once again.About the Author: Originally from the San Francisco Bay area, Annie Chau has lived and worked in Manhattan for several years. Her next book is I Brag ... Some More. Girls, Goddesses, and a Chinese Lady. This book takes a break from the men, and pays tribute instead to the women who have made an impact on her life.Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/IBragAgain.html

Listen to the rhythm of modern Jamaica as you read the dynamic poetry in The Heart and Soul of Jamaica.Sway with the beat of words in this compilation of poetry, telling the stories of people who make up Jamaican society. There are poems about wealth, poverty, sickness and health, dreams, and religion. Stories are woven about family life, the workplace, envy and jealousy, and the playfulness of children. All combine to make up the rhythm of Jamaican life.The poem "Shattered Dreams" describes teenage pregnancy and the resulting shelving of ambitious plans. "Take Control" chides a young man for not taking advantage of current opportunities, while he instead thinks of the past."The Rastaman" tells of one of the most controversial groups in society. Many are well educated and they use music and lyrics to tell their stories about what is happening around them.No story about Jamaica would be complete without reference to its natural beauty and the hospitality of its people. Listen carefully to The Heart and Soul of Jamaica.The grandmother of four, mebsPicasso of Kingston is a retired registered nurse/midwife who has spent most of her life in Jamaica. She has lived and studied nursing in the United Kingdom and lived briefly in the United States.