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The novel Fermosa-Rosales is the saga of a family during three generations, beginning in the latter part of the 15th century. Fermosa was all of twenty-six when she left her beloved Toledo, Spain, with her two children. The year was 1492 when the edict of expulsion for Jews was published. The family traveled west on the Camino Real, the long road to Portugal, encountering hardships and dangers along the way. She finds love in Portugal with Fernando, whose support she greatly needs when her son dies. They leave after five years when the king orders all Jews converted or expelled. A ship takes them through the pirate-infested waters of the Mediterranean to Tlemcen, where they make their new home. Fermosa's daughter, Blanca, marries there. When the Spanish armada threatens to invade the town, they leave for Istanbul. Though their ship is wrecked in Crete, the family is able to journey to Venice. After being ordered to live in the city's newly built ghetto, the family leaves for Pinsk, Russia, where Fermosa dies. Her grandson, Benjamin, tells the family's one-hundred-year history that mainly comes from his grandmother's diary. He sees the family finally settled in Vilna, Poland. The amazing journey of one family seeking a home where they would not be persecuted is told in unflinching terms in Fermosa-Rosales: An Endless Road.Dr. Alex Bloch earned his Ph.D. in history and taught in this field after a career in engineering and management. His publications cover all these disciplines. During the past eight years he has written several novels. This is his fourth.

As the title reflects, this nonfiction book is an expression of thoughts and ideas mirroring the environment and our experiences. Although these thoughts originated in India, they are universal in nature and represent an outpouring of emotions, thoughts, facts, imaginations, and sensitivities at different levels.Bouquet of Brain Waves throws light on universal bonding, the essence that binds us with everything around to make us feel one with matter, animals and people.The author talks about the simplicity of children and education, in contrast to the present complex system that complicates a child's mind, and shows concern for animals in our man-dominated nature.She reflects on the practical importance of English as a global language, yet her imagination longs to surge into space and its celestial bodies to discover the awe-inspiring spirit of the universe.The poetry reaches the practical as well as the most sensitive areas of life, nature, and the absurdities of living, and the attitude of society toward the female (The divine Devi!) is perfectly portrayed in its perverted form.The author does not try to teach, but in the process, the reader invariably realises the hidden sensitivities, blurred values, changed environment, unavoidable practicalities, and the urge of imaginations that complete our learning in life and nature.Author Bio:A retired teacher, Sumathi Kulkarni lives in India. "The unique characteristic of my country is its multiplicity of culture, language, and religion that bonds its people to weave into a spiritually beautiful nation. It is rich in its heritage spread throughout the length and breadth of its land. One life is insufficient to understand its beauty of existence."

Rebecca is a young girl about to celebrate her seventh birthday. One night, after seeing a shooting star, she makes a wish, hoping that magical fairies would attend her party. Quite surprisingly, one of them does; but when Rebecca's mischievous and misbehaving friend Michael cruelly crushes a butterfly, it turns out to be the Supreme Fairy Queen Samantha. Suddenly Rebecca and Michael, along with their friends Fredericka and Zeb, are transported into a magical land where time stands still. There they have many adventures and enlist the help of some native bush animals to try and teach Michael a lesson about being so cruel to harmless creatures. Michael refuses to see the errors of his ways and is made to stand trial for inflicting such damage on the Fairy Queen, whose job it is to maintain balance in the universe. Eventually Michael meets the Wonambee, a strange and mystical snake who shows him the errors of his ways. Now that Michael has finally repented, the children must set out to somehow heal the Fairy Queen and find their way back to their own world. Rhonda Hillyer spent most of her life in Sydney, Australia. Now retired after a successful career as an accountant, she lives in a small remote village, surrounded by national parks on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The beauty of the national parks formed the inspiration for this story. When she is not writing, Rhonda enjoys hiking in nature and practicing taekwondo, a martial art in which she holds a third degree black belt. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/RhondaHillyer

Fear overwhelms Ferdinand Golke, having been charged with treason for deserting the military at the peak of the war. The young Polish boy''s only hope of escaping death by firing squad is to flee west. Trapped in the Russian Zone takes readers back to Ferdinand''s childhood and the peaceful times before World War II began. Due to the Hitler/Stalin agreement in 1939, the Golke children are among hundreds taken from their parents and detained in a camp in western Poland, where they experience hunger, cold and depravation. The infamous "resettlement" continues throughout the escalating war.In 1944, fifteen year old Ferdinand is drafted into the military. After inhumane treatment, he flees his unit without leave, is caught, and charged within hours of his escape. While awaiting trial, Ferdinand has a weighty decision to make.Based on true events, eight members of the Golke family slip through a gated border point, where escapees were routinely hunted down by dogs and shot. This amazing tale of love, hope, and survival against all odds, makes the war years come alive at a time when most survivors are no longer here to tell their stories.About the Author: Lorena Lefor Golke lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. "As the years pass, more and more of these touching accounts pass away. Soon nothing more will be added to this significant time in history. Like a hidden treasure, this true story was buried in the heart of a man for over seventy years, coming to light now for the very first time."Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TrappedInTheRussianZone.html

My Pen Speaks is a collection of rhythmic thoughts, observations and life experiences brought together in a powerful reflection of free-form poetry. Resonating with power, passion and conviction, these poems show Patrice Watley-Williams'' focus on paying it forward.We often think that the only ones that need us are the less fortunate. This is far from the truth. With success comes negativity and hardship, which can turn the triumph to loneliness and often misery. The poet welcomes the reader to share the joys as well as the hardships of her life, to learn to love and embrace the trials as well as successes, and to realize that no matter how dark things may seem, we are never alone in our experiences. "In a world filled with struggles, your book gives people a chance to step away from their own challenges and remember that life can be simple and good. People who read it will not only celebrate...but may become motivated to follow a few dreams of their own." Silas "SiMan Baby" Alexander, Radio Personality"Real, relevant and refreshing are just some of the thoughts that come to mind when describing My Pen Speaks. This book is without question some of author Patrice Watley-Williams'' best work to date and displays her special gift of communicating her thoughts and experiences to attract a diverse audience. We truly love this book." Grafted By Grace, Contemporary Christian Recording Artists "Lose yourself for a moment, flash back and reflect on the words and their true meaning, realizing the true spirit and passion behind this phenomenal book as it takes your mind and soul on a journey. It goes without saying the spirit and talents possessed by this blossoming author are highly heralded." Dr. Carla Neal-Haley, MD, Genesis Health Care Associates A portion of royalties from each sale will be donated to the American Cancer Society.Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/MyPenSpeaks-PoeticMindVibes.html

Eclipse is a beautiful young woman living in an old world. Her father is the protector of the land, keeping the people safe from Mandarin and Likman, the creatures who today are called vampires and werewolves.Eclipse falls in love with a man named Jonas, but she soon discovers he is a werewolf. She decides to have him turn her into a werewolf too, so they can always be together. One day they are attacked by Mandarins and Jonas dies. Eclipse discovers she is pregnant with a child, one foretold in a prophecy. She names her child Moonlight, in the hope he can bring an end to the Mandarin and Likman. Thus begins a terrible war between humans, Mandarin and Likman, which spans the centuries up to our present day. Moonlight is a supernatural page-turner that weaves action, romance and horror into every page. You will be spellbound.First-time novelist Kevin Hiner lives with his wife and children in Denver and in Vernal, Utah, where he runs a trucking business. He is inspired by the writing of Steven King and Wes Craven.

Joe Pranaitis'' Infinite Possibilities: Chronicles, Volume One: 2853-2857 is first-rate sci-fi suspense. It''s the 29th Century and 94 percent of the galaxy has been explored and conquered. The Starship Lionheart, along with other massive space vessels, travels through time continuums and parallel universes. June 2853: The Starship Lionheart enters a parallel universe and fights the Grey Empire. Shortly after, the entire crew is blow out of that universe and into our present one, after destroying their foe. Captain Bontrk, who is a 820 year-old Mudisan and veteran of the S''Phere War, commands the Starship. Along with his first officer John MacLeod and seasoned crew at the helm, the vessel sets out on another mission. Discovering a space station in orbit around a second Earth, the Lionheart will embark on a perilous journey that will nearly take their lives and prove to be a battle to the death. Who will win power over the galaxy and what old enemies will Bontrik and MacLeod face during their mission? Joe Pranaitis'' novel is a rare treat for Trekkie and fantasy fans. Spanning a period of five years, it''s filled with strong, believable characters, an action packed plot, and the universal theme of good versus evil. Science fiction fans will anxiously await the sequels in Pranaitis'' sci-fi series.

Did you know that up to 60% of people who gain a financial windfall lose it within two years? How does that happen? What do you need to do as soon as a windfall comes your way to avoid becoming a statistic? Have you had the good fortune to receive a financial windfall from retirement, an inheritance, redundancy, compensation payment, divorce settlement, insurance claim, sale of business, lottery win or income from a career as a sports person or entertainer?An invaluable guidebook is here for turning that windfall into lifelong financial security.Author and financial planner Janne Ashton has written an easy to understand, step-by-step guide that provides education on what to do from day one and into the future.In this book you will learn how to:Make a decision and when to avoid making one. Be aware of how emotions play a large part in how money is handled and how those emotions can affect decisions. Choose from the infinite possibilities of investments; how to budget, minimise tax, manage debt, protect assets and choose a professional team of advisers. Ashton shares her formula for successful money management, based on easy-to-understand practical education. This book will show you how to manage your windfall to provide a lifetime of income.Janne Ashton is a successful financial planner who has helped hundreds with their windfalls. Ms. Ashton is currently writing her second financial book and lives in Sydney, Australia.Publisher''s website:

Beneath and Beyond, The Hidden CityAn adventure story of hope and limitless possibilitiesA group of highly evolved beings in a Hidden City, working to save the EarthIs the legend of the tall white beings in their shiny white birds merely a myth or are they with us even today?Are there human ambassadors of the Hidden City walking among us?"Cleveland provokes our minds on this fantastic journey into the realm of enchanting possibilities. A page turner ... steeped in close encounters and ecological consciousness ... a provocative journey into the realm of enchanting possibilities." - Sondra Scerca, "Executive Director Worldwide Acquisitions for Paramount Pictures Video"."Claudette Cleveland is a masterful storyteller who takes us on a timeless adventure, engaging the reader through endearing characters, vivid descriptions, and an absorbing plot. This entertaining story reminds us of what''s possible." - Jeff Hudren, computer engineer"Pick up this book and get comfortable for a while, Claudette will draw you into the story you become a part of and you will walk away renewed." Susie Toohey, teacherThe AuthorClaudette Cleveland has traveled all over the world and because of this brings an authenticity to her book''s characters and settings. She was inspired to write this thrilling trilogy after a trip to Tibet. She now lives in Arizona.Author website: www.claudettecleveland.com Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/BeneathAndBeyondTheHiddenCity.html

Climate change and resource depletion are two of the most daunting problems mankind may face in the coming decades. However while both appear to be relatively new phenomena, they are related to growing problems that date back decades, if not hundreds of years. In Nature's Revenge, author Edmund Blake takes an in-depth look at the influence developments in the natural world have exerted on human history, and conversely, the influence human activities have had on nature. Blake also undertakes an exploration of the ways in which the changing perception of nature reveals the dominant values that inform a particular civilization. His book provides evidence demonstrating that the way in which nature is viewed during a given period can have genuine lasting real-world implications. Nature's Revenge ultimately attempts to provide a rational and objective exploration of our immediate future here on Earth with the climate-related challenges we face. The author also has included an epilogue that considers mankind's chances of being able to rise to meet these challenges in the coming years. Edmund Blake was born in the UK and brought up in the county of Essex. Blake studied French and English literature at university, and completed a doctoral thesis on philosophy and political ideologies linked to Bergsonism. Currently he resides in a rural area of France. Nature's Revenge was inspired by his disdain for the exploitation of nature by multi-national companies and certain self-serving members of the political elite. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/EdmundBlake

This exhilarating treasure chest of short stories brings readers breathtaking imagery and heart-stopping drama. Seen through the eyes of intimate consciousness and rare perspective, On the Weave of the Sun is a treat that infinitely deepens the meaning of emotion and experience. All the stories are contemporary, but take place in different times, places and cities of the Arabic world. This rich collection transports you to the heat and dust of the desert, to the seething passions underneath, as its profound wording flows from every page. The music and rhythm of each story is very distinctive, yet the words come together to make a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Its stories are distinctive shards of light that capture unique moments and will resonate with readers everywhere, leaving them wanting more. "e;With themes of love and loss, of fear and recrimination, the inner pain and turmoil in the wake of conflict and violence, I was left pining for the lives of the characters who lived within these pages."e; - Johnathan Lewis, award-winning British author.

Inspired by real events, the novel Notorious Casolini tells of the life and adventures of PeppinoCasolini. Peppino lived in the city of Barrafranca, Sicily, in the early 1900s. A gentle person of high moral values, dedicated to his family, he wanted nothing more than the simple life of a farmer, with those he loved nearby. But fate had other plans for Peppino.When Peppino''s beautiful younger sister spurned the advances of the son of the ruling mayor, it ignited a fire that would consume the entire family. The oppressive ruling class of Barrafranca turned the full force of their power on Peppino and his family with deadly results. However, from their seats of privilege and authority, they never imagined that a gentle farmer might rise up against them with a furious vengeance.Building on the known historic facts of PeppinoCasolini, author Angelo Crapanzano weaves an exciting story filled with unforgettable characters, passionate romance and an unexpected conclusion that will knock readers off their feet!Angelo Crapanzano is a full-time writer who retired as Manager of the Electronics Research and Development Department of an aerospace corporation. Notorious Casolini is his third novel. His fourth novel is in editing. He is currently working on a fifth, Fiction or Prophecy, which explores the future of a nuclear-infested world. He lives with his wife of 57 years near Akron, Ohio. Author''s website: www.ATCnovels.comPublisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/NotoriousCasolini.html

A love story that begins on the sunny shores of Rio takes newlyweds Henrietta and Amy on an unforgettable journey from their present lives to a forgotten one of the past...but will they ever find their way back home...and back to each other? Henrietta unexpectedly-and mysteriously-becomes pregnant as unearthly events begin to unfold, beginning with a visit from an angel. Arriving back in New York from their vacation, things get even stranger when they find themselves at "The Graveyard of Forgotten Stories." With the help of The Traveler, Henrietta enters a story that began over two-thousand years ago in Ancient Egypt. Losing her identity and her memory, Henrietta - now Josephine - becomes a young girl who is faced with the shocking truth of her half-brother's true identity. As she grows older, Josephine must do what she can to survive, but falls from the arms of her lover into the trap of greed and lust in the palace of King Herod. From Biblical history to time-traveling odyssey, The Story of Josephine is a seductive, bittersweet tale of romance that will last throughout the ages. Rena Dunsworth grew up outside of Denver and currently resides in Manhattan, New York. She is inspired by her fascination with mythology, religion, and her own desire to create worlds and stories. Her next book takes place in the year 2072.http://SBPRA.com/RenaDunsworth

Walt Whitman: Shamanism, Spiritual Democracy, and the World Soul begins with a dream that sent the author, Steven B. Herrmann, on a journey to analyze the "shamanic structures" of the collective unconscious that are present in the poetry and prose of America''s greatest bard, Walt Whitman.From a contemporary, analytical psychological point of view, Herrmann demonstrates how Whitman speaks to age-old sociopolitical and religious questions that are highly relevant to our world today. The book discusses topics including:ΓÇóWhitman''s Emergence as a World-Liberating FigureΓÇóThe Three Stages of American DemocracyΓÇóBi-Erotic MarriageΓÇóWhitman''s Religious VisionBased on extensive research into the roots of the American mythos, this book will be essential reading for literary, political, religious, and psychological studies.Steven B. Herrmann is a Jungian writer and psychotherapist and lives with his wife in the hills of Oakland, California. Publisher''s Web site: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/WaltWhitman-Shamanism.html

Milo Hestler is a lonely, unusual, fourteen-year-old girl. She is constantly moving from home to home with her oblivious parents. The only friend she has is her conscience, whom she has named Bob. Her only comforts are cooking and listening to hip-hop. When her family moves yet again, Milo is bullied mercilessly by her classmates. Such treatment prompts her to travel to Australia for summer camp. During the plane ride, Milo awakens to find the plane deserted and about to crash. After parachuting into the ocean, she discovers she is near an island. Milo passes out, and upon waking, learns she was rescued by a boy named Simon, who is cute, but can''t speak English. Not able to understand him, she accidentally says yes when he asks her to marry him. He leads her to a small town on the island, where they locate someone who can translate for them. Milo is outraged to hear that she is engaged to Simon and wants to call it off, but learns that this island has rules that cannot be broken. She must go through with the marriage against her will.After learning about the trick he played on her, Milo hates Simon, though it is obvious that sixteen-year-old Simon really likes her. What will happen next on The Island of Lote? From her earliest memories, Emily Kinney has wanted to be a writer. She lives in Maine. "This book is just the first of many to come, rest assured."Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/EmilyKinney

Still.There is nothing in the world that affects us more than the death of a loved one, especially a child. Stephanie Cole found that out first hand when her unborn daughter died unexpectedly one week after her due date. Stephanie stumbled through the death of her daughter, using creative expression as a tool to navigate her way though the darkness. This book is a collection of the writings and artwork that she created in response to her loss."Still is the poignant exposition of the reality that besets more than 25,000 pregnant families each year in the US. Stephanie Cole''s portrayal of the year following Madeline''s death is vivid and stark, and speaks to the disbelief and emptiness of the 50% of parents who never discover why their unborn baby died. Stephanie''s year deprived of an infant is illustrative of the challenge families and those who care for them face when experiencing the loss of an unborn child. Each child is a special chapter in every family''s life, even if that chapter is but a few, heartbreaking pages of limited memories. Still is important reading for those who experience pregnancy loss. Perhaps it is more important reading for those who have not shared the experience but wish to understand."Dr. John J. Botti, Maternal-Fetal Medicine"Stephanie''s honesty and candor are refreshing in a society that wants everything, even mourning, wrapped up in some sort of neat package. She allows us to walk her path with her, acknowledging that everyone''s journey will be unique and that we will eventually accept what will become our new normal."Beth Gauthier, Mother to Mark (stillborn, Feb 2007)"Stephanie writes from a place of honesty and raw emotion. Throughout her writing she weaves the dreams she and her husband had for their precious daughter Madeline. Her words help the reader understand the depth of pain felt by parents who experience the death of a much loved and hoped for baby. A great read for any professional who wants to gain a better understanding of the emotions and feelings of a grieving parent."Chaplain Carolanne Hauck, Bereavement Coordinator

In the sequel to his fascinating analysis of religion and science, ''What is God?'', Loewen proceeds to ask the major question implicit in this previous work; What then is Human? His responses take us on a journey from what has been human and what we are today, and allow us to confront some of our favorite conceptual confusions, including such as those between morals and ethics, modesty and humility, and criticism and critique amongst many others. Along the way he defends Wal-Mart, analyses the Dixie Chicks, suggests we temporarily stop having children while also questioning our motives regarding their nascent sexuality, and tells us how we can share the consciousness of another in bizarre circumstances. Engaging the reader with both philosophical and personal narrative, ''A Modest Society'' is a must read for all those concerned with not only the current state of social relations, but of humanity itself.