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Prior to 1776, world history was primarily written about kings and emperors. The American experiment shook the world. Not only did the colonies break away from the biggest and most powerful empire in history, but they also took the musings of the brightest thinkers of the Enlightenment and implemented them. The founding of the United States was simultaneously an armed rebellion against tyranny and a revolution of ideas -- ideas that changed the course of world history.

"You can talk!" exclaimed Clayton, looking at the new puppy he had picked for his birthday."Of course I can," Max stated, with a hint of wonder in his voice. "Why wouldn't I?" Then the pup informed Clayton, "My name is Max. That's short for Maximum.""Why am I the only one that can hear you?""I guess it's because you have problems with your ears. They don't work right.""How would you know that?" Clayton asked skeptically."I saw it on Animal Planet, 'When Animals Help,' episode twenty-nine, channel two eighteen." Max looked smug, but then admitted sheepishly, "Also, I kinda overheard Mama and Dad talking about it.""Well, I think it's way cool. I have a pet dog that can talk.""Well, I think it's way cool I have a Pet Boy, and I'm going to be your 'hearing ear dog,' just like the ones I saw on TV that help their humans.""You watch a lot of TV, don't you," Clayton said."Yes I do, Pet Boy. You can learn lots of things."As his friendship with his puppy grew, Clayton would learn that Max not only watched a lot of TV, but also believed everything he saw. And at times, he would get both of them into trouble because of it ...

Shortly after the end of the Korean War, Missouri farm boy Frank Blake is drafted and posted to the Army Counterintelligence School. He expects to go to Korea with the rest of his classmates, but because his high school girlfriend convinced him to take a Spanish class with her instead of French, he's sent to Panamá, assigned to a CIC unit that engages in clandestine operations. At a party he meets Julia, an attractive young woman he thinks works for the Embassy. When Frank's team is assigned an operation that depends on her, his war gets personal and dirty. After their mission, however, she vanishes. Frank longs to see Julia again, but he won't discover why she disappeared until he receives a letter from her almost forty-five years later. Interwoven with this mystery are the stories of the civilian soldiers who temporarily serve as secret agents in the backwaters of Central America, where outside the glare of public attention, Cold War tensions lead to deadly consequences.

I lived with my parents and my brother in southern France under the German occupation from 1940 to 1944. We did not practice any religion, but we were Jews according to Hitler because of our ancestry. And since we had "Jewish blood" we were destined to perish. My direct family survived, which is attributed to them refusing to have anything to do with "racial" laws. However, I lost two uncles, two aunts, and two cousins in death camps.In March 1944, my brother and I, seventeen and eighteen years old, respectively, escaped from France through the Pyrenees, surrendered to the Spanish police, and were jailed for a week in Spain. We gained our freedom by being exchanged for two hundred pounds, each, of American wheat. We joined the Allied forces in North Africa and eight months later we landed in America to be trained as Air Force personnel.When the war was over, I came back to France and headed the family flower farm. I found that the methods for raising flowers were medieval and I decided to go back to the U.S. to learn more modern techniques. I landed in New York City on my way to San Luis Obispo, California, where I became a student in horticulture -- although my degrees are in botany and plant pathology. I taught, as a university professor, in genetics, and I have always considered myself a geneticist.I never forgot my experience in France as a teenager, and I never accepted the idea that I was considered a Jew because my ancestors were. My knowledge of genetics gave me a categorical answer to the eternal question of "Who is a Jew?" The answer is: Someone who follows the rites of Judaism. Jews belong to a religious federation -- no matter how loose it is. It is their religion that separates them from the world, not something biological such as genes.

Retired university professor Renate Schulz is looking for something to do with her life, some way to give back. She decides to rejoin the Peace Corps forty-six years after she first served.Life in Alien Territory: Memories of Peace Corps Service in Mali chronicles her eleven months in Mali, West Africa, a predominantly Muslim country. At age seventy-one, she is the oldest Peace Corps volunteer among 180 other Americans.Schulz weaves the highs and lows of her life as a volunteer in Africa into her daily journal entries. Her personal struggles with the challenges of living in third-world conditions, particularly at her age, are woven into her real-life concerns about human rights in West Africa, particularly for women and children. Her time in Mali, with all its challenges and frustrations, are offset with her growing appreciation for this "alien" culture.In this wonderfully readable travel narrative, Schulz captures the spirit of the culture, education, and people of Mali. At the same time, she shows how you are never too old to have a life-changing adventure.

Over the last several decades, one of the most frustrating problems facing bowlers who are looking to get better at the sport has been the lack of a simple, universally accepted system that works for everyone.Enter Mark Baker and his revolutionary approach to coaching -- an approach that has made him the most sought-after bowling coach in the world. In this book, Baker reveals entirely new and simple ways to illustrate the kinds of things that can immediately improve a bowler's scores without completely reinventing the bowler's own unique style.Using empirical evidence illustrated by common traits that the vast majority of Hall-of-Fame-caliber bowlers possess, Baker convincingly (and humorously) explains what it takes to improve your bowling scores by making small, easy-to-adopt changes within the structure of your own, natural game. The Game Changer truly is a game changer when it comes to the way bowlers and bowling coaches will approach bowling improvement for the foreseeable future.

If you're ready to get your book the attention it deserves, 52 Ways to Sell More Books! will put you on the fast track to success.Packed with handy insights, insider tips, and marketing wisdom, 52 Ways to Sell More Books! is a powerful guide that will not only show you how to save money, but also help you gain the exposure you need to rise above the noise.Should you do book events? Spend all of your time on social media? Go for a radio tour? 52 Ways to Sell More Books! breaks this down with handy worksheets and a series of questions that will enable you to zero in on your market.52 Ways to Sell More Books! is the only guide you'll need for ...leveraging local media to ramp up your celebrity status and sell more books, jump-starting your book sales and online promotion, getting on radio and TV ... today! getting book reviews, secrets of social media success, securing free publicity on Amazon, effective book signings, zeroing in on your target market, 3 unique ways to build your book promotion network, 5 tips to build your own website sales machine, 3 overlooked venues that can really help you sell books, enticing your friends & family to buy an autographed copy of your book, 5 other formats for your book to attract more readers and fans, getting your book on Kindle and other e-readers -- hassle free, and fresh insights into blogs and e-zines.

What would you be willing to do to change your life's direction?That's the question that Casey Doran, a man of perpetual inaction and rigid standards, is faced with. His ordinary life is upended after a whimsical intervention south of the border leads him on a new path of self-discovery and earthly enchantment. He comes to realize along the way that love has many faces, and even more important, that playing it safe can be the most dangerous of all. Kiss of the Marlin is a romantic fantasy that blends human desire with a sense of wonderment where secret wishes can come true.This is Mark Fiorito's second novel. He has also authored The Run, several screenplays, and a collection of poetry. Mark was raised in New Jersey and now divides his time between San Diego and Louisville with his wife, Joan.

Charge Up Your Life Workbook for Teens and Young Adults: 6 effective tools to build confidence, make friends, and be happy is a great tool for parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, and any other adults who work with young people. Use the information in this book to guide teens on their way to achieving all the love, happiness, and success they deserve in their lives.This book is an essential tool to help teens and young adults recognize their strengths so they can showcase them, identify the barriers that keep them stuck and dissatisfied with their lives, and discover the solutions to their personal challenges.It teaches the six skills teens and young adults need to make friends, achieve success, and be happy, and helps them communicate and work well with others. Using simple activities and related stories, teens and young adults learn in this book how tobuild confidence, manage stress, maximize on their potential, cultivate relationships, maintain boundaries, and think positively. Authors Ellen Diana and Connie Leach are the coauthors of several other books in the Charge Up Your Life series: Charge Up Your Life: Conquer the 6 Barriers to Love, Happiness, and Success; Charge Up Your Life Workbook; and Charge Up Your Life Journal: Guided Daily Writings.Ellen is a psychologist with thirty years' experience working with adults, children, and families in public and private schools, first as a secondary English teacher and later as a school psychologist. In addition, she is a Gestalt-trained individual, family, couples, and children's play therapist with twenty years as a private practitioner. She has three adult children and lives with her husband in the Phoenix area.Connie is an author, speaker, certified life coach, and educator who specializes in coaching adults and teens to attain their greatest potential. She has over twenty-five years' experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in public and private school settings. She has two adult children and lives with her husband in Scottsdale, Arizona.

As a young boy growing up during the late Depression, Edwin K. Hill worked hard in the farming enterprise that sustained his mother, father, two sisters, paternal grandparents, and himself. Life seemed ideal on their dryland Montana ranch until his twelfth year when he learned that his parents were divorcing. Edwin and his sisters were given a choice: live with their father in Washington State, or stay with their mother and grandparents on the ranch. They chose to stay on the ranch.Edwin's growing years were happy despite this break in the family unit. Life provided a wealth of new experiences and decisions. Edwin, his mother, and sisters moved to temporary housing, closer to a rural grade school. A permanent home was established in town so they could attend high school. As graduation approached an unexpected opportunity presented itself. A far-off college offered him a basketball scholarship, making it possible for him to pursue higher education. While he had a desire to continue his education, he also felt a commitment to help his grandfather on the ranch. Would he choose his dream or his perceived obligation to the family farm?

Do you know what fear is? Quivering dread of something you cannot see?If so, this book is for you.Ghosts or Devils: Paranormal Haunting tracks the true story of a family's journey through the process of freeing themselves from the workings of a house haunting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Included in their story are:The various causes of paranormal activity and how to avoid themWhy some churches aren't particularly helpful in solving these spiritual problemsThe writer's family history of strange and tragic paranormal occurrencesNew Age experiences shared by othersUnusual answers to prayerThis book is a must read for anyone who is struggling with the spirit realm and interested in spiritual warfare from a Christian perspective.Ghosts or Devils: Paranormal Haunting is a captivating, quick, and informative read well worth passing on.About the AuthorSandra Jeffery is also the author of Salvation for the Twenty-First Century and Beyond, a reference guide on the whys of Christian ethics.

When Malkis of Tartarus insists upon attending the Interplanet Compact Conference being held on the planet Cytherea, Rona Scott experiences a terrifying premonition that he is in imminent danger. Soon, she receives word that his ship has been attacked and destroyed by their dreaded mortal enemies, the Gorgonians. Malkis is presumed dead.But Rona stubbornly refuses to believe this. She enlists the aid of her friend and former CO, Richard Hughes, captain of Astrella II. Risking charges of insubordination, they search for Malkis beyond the boundaries of the known Galaxy -- acting without orders! Both Rona and Hughes are well aware of the reputation of the merciless alien beings known as "Gorgonians"--they leave no witnesses and they never take prisoners!About the AuthorM. R. Tighe is also the author of Judgment on Tartarus.

Growing up in Kinston, Alabama, Rick Wood had two goals: to play high school basketball for his role model, Creigh Purnell, and to become a high school coach and teacher himself.Though he was never able to make Coach Purnell's varsity, he enjoyed a stellar coaching career. Rick Wood retired with 662 wins -- at the time, the most by any active coach in North Carolina. His players were known for their teamwork, hustle, and sportsmanship. They were also known for being true student-athletes, receiving two awards for having the best team GPAs in the entire state.40 Seasons chronicles how one small town boy turned his dream into a lifetime of achievements. Through his eyes, we discover universal lessons about winning, losing, teaching, and living.

In the spring of 1880, Steve Dancy travels to Prescott, Arizona, to gain control of a remarkable invention. But on his first night in the territorial capital, his friend Jeff Sharp is arrested for a midnight murder at Thumb Butte. Dancy launches a personal investigation to find the real murderer, only to discover that the whole town wanted the victim dead. For help, he turns to another old friend and associate, Captain Joseph McAllen of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Can Dancy identify the true killer before his friend stretches a rope on the courthouse square?About the AuthorJames D. Best is the author of The Shopkeeper, Leadville, The Shut Mouth Society, Tempest at Dawn, and The Digital Organization. He lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with his wife, Diane.

Are you or someone you love facing a divorce? In Win Your Divorce nationally recognized attorney/mediator Rick D. Banks shows you how to avoid the painful, expensive court process and achieve an inexpensive, virtually painless divorce in record time. Rick will give you insider tips and strategies to help you decide things like:Is a legal separation better than a divorce?How to tell if divorce is the right answerHow to help your children deal with divorceHow to emotionally prepare for a divorceHow to deal with child custody issuesTopics Include:Ten Ways Not to Start Your DivorceDivorce and ChildrenWhy Keep It FriendlyWho Gets WhatWhen You''re Really, Really MadHow to Divorce and Maintain Your SanityStrategies for Men and WomenCommon Myths About Divorce and MoneyDivorce can be one of the most devastating experiences people ever go through, both financially and emotionally. It''s filled with uncertainty about your life and your financial future. As difficult as this time can be, your best strategy is to educate yourself and approach your divorce well informed and prepared.

"Lupus and scleroderma are our shadows but they do not define us. We may have to wear the ugly dresses of chronic illness but we don''t have to be the ugly dresses." -- Linda and KarenIf you are experiencing a long-term illness or disability, this book is for you -- as well as your family and friends. The authors share a collection of deeply personal stories and poetry to describe their journey from illness to health, well-being, and fruitful living. Their creative life management strategies provide a road map to help you:overcome overwhelming feelings of loss, grief, anger, fear, and powerlessness;navigate a healthcare system filled with individuals who can be patronizing or dismissive;field well-intentioned but hurtful remarks such as, "But you look so good!"walk the tightrope between seeking and accepting help and fiercely guarding your independence.Chronic illness forces you to slow down and reexamine your values, your choices, and the way you define yourself. In If You Have to Wear an Ugly Dress, Learn to Accessorize, Linda McNamara and Karen Kemper offer companionship throughout the process, helping you face your challenges with dignity and grace.About the AuthorsLinda McNamara, RN, MBA: Linda is a registered nurse, healthcare consultant, and certified health coach with over forty years experience in health and wellness. She has been living with systemic lupus since 1996.Karen A. Kemper, PhD, MSPH: Karen is a health educator and university professor in health promotion and public health. She has certifications in health fitness and life coaching and has worked in health and wellness for twenty-five years. She has been living with scleroderma since 1992.

The beauty of the North Idaho Mountains pulls Patrick and Grace McPherson to spend their first winter months of retirement at their cabin in the high mountains on Porcupine Pond. Ready to head back home to Tamarack Landing for Christmas, the snowstorm of the century traps them in their cabin for weeks. They soon realize they are not alone. As they search frantically for a way out of the mountains, their fear turns to terror as they are stalked by something unseen, yet deadly.About the AuthorC. A. Wilson is a native of the Pacific Northwest. Retired, she currently lives with her husband in the mountains of North Idaho where she enjoys snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and gold panning.

When Alex Hamilton decides to spend the summer at her Pinetop cabin, the residents of the small mountain community welcome her with open arms. Hidden behind one of those seemingly innocent faces, however, lurks the mind of a psychopath. The madman''s shadowed past is masked by a new identity and a friendly smile.After Alex''s badly burned car is discovered at the bottom of Cedar Canyon, everyone assumes she died in the crash. Only Hailey, her daughter, believes that she is still alive. Hailey enlists the help of three dynamic men to search for her: Whitey, a blind neighbor, Johnny Eaglefeather, a psychic and native Apache, and Johnny''s grandson, Cole.Little by little they work to uncover the deviant''s plot, unearthing evidence of sexual abuse and murder. Can they find Alex before she becomes the next in a long line of victims?