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Erika Funke, WVIA Senior Producer/Program Host, recommends this book:"The word "panorama" was introduced in the 1780s by Irish Artist Robert Barker,derived from Greek roots suggesting "a complete view." Barker hoped the viewerwould "feel as if really on the spot."In titling his study 1938: American Historical Panorama, Dr. Spearsignals his aim in examining this pivotal year, giving us the "big picture"but also human stories that allow us to "feel as if really on the spot."And clarity is a hallmark of his writing. The complex, multilayeredSpanish Civil War is narrated with all its contradictions.The factions, alliances and consequences are explained withstraightforward comprehensibility, and we feel the suffering of the civilians.Dr. Spear gives us a strong grounding in a critical year while evoking echoes in our own times. He addresses matters of race, gender, justice and the mediain the big picture and through people's stories, so we feel the impact."Summary:Isolationism kept the U. S. out of war, but several thousand left-leaning Americans volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil. There was also the diversion of a radio "war" as actor-director Orson Welles orchestrated an on-air version of the H. G. Wells 1890s science fiction classic about a Martian invasion of Earth.Advances in aviation were indeed real, however. The most successful effort belonged to Howard Hughes. Nineteen thirty-eight also marked the advent of the first "superhero," Superman. But the Great Depression was still on-going.Yet misery in America was not universal. The advent of Swing, pioneered by bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, made the latter thirties a new Jazz Age. And baseball, seemed more exciting than ever. It included the efforts of Detroit's Hank Greenberg to break Babe Ruth's record of sixty homeruns set in 1927.

"British Raj Thillana the Finale"- a synopsis What does a battle tested British Army officer do when the love of his life is herself a victim of circumstances? What can he do when his orthodox religious upbringing conflicts directly with the religious orthodoxy of the love of his life? How does he succeed in life's battlefield filled with landmines of caste, religion, political upheaval, passion, communal riots, and plain simple betrayal from structure that he trusts the most.The protagonist Colonel K.T. George an officer of the British Raj injured in one of the key battles of World War II, in Burma, meets his future wife Janaki amidst his life-threatening battle wounds. Growing up as a motherless toddler with princely wealth, life never gives him a break.Parallelly the love of his life Janaki also walked through a similar path of challenges and setbacks as a teenage widow due to religious orthodoxy. Geopolitical events draw them into one of the treacherous battlefields of World War Two.British Raj Thillana the finale, tells the story of this couple whose paths in life have disparate beginnings. They experience upheavals due to geopolitical events of their time through the World wars, Indian independence struggles, and partition of India that lit the flames of occurred with communal riots, arson, and terrible loss of lives.They find themselves in this crucible of the birth of nations that broke India from bondages of the British Raj. Unfortunate events around them change the course of many lives. Their love for each other grows through the riots which partitioned India. Their married life starts on Indian Independence Day when they make their own tryst with destiny. A new set of geopolitical events sets forth a series of betrayals and backstabbing.Just when George and Janaki the couple in this story begin to enjoy the joys of family life, fate throws them back into their next cauldron of challenges.They start all over again with literally worn-out tools and nothing to call their own. Just with the strength of their relationships, this couple rebuild their lives and they serve the less fortunate. They bring a bit of heaven into the life of those who suffer.Calcified societal norms, religious dogma, caste, xenophobia, and superstitious beliefs intervene and affect the lives of the protagonist George and his wife Janaki. Widow remarriage frowned upon and almost impossible during the British Raj years is one of the challenges they overcome. Relationships built in the battlefields this couple wins lives battles time and again.Of course, all religious dogma is not without meaning. This book also highlights some customs and religious symbols that have roots in greater meaning with life lessons. The narrative around the six-armed figure of Ganapathi, the Hindu God with the elephant head has greater symbolism and conveys life's principles in art form. Life's lessons when conveyed through art have a better retention among human minds. All art is not without meaning.This debutant novel narrates the life of George and Janaki through the years of World War and the finale of the British Raj. Thillana in the Bharatanatyam concert marks the end- finale and tells the story of the sunset on the empire, where the sun never set.

In this compelling memoir, Refinement by Fire, you will read about how one man learned from his personal life as he reflects, explores, and investigates the meaning of his life's struggles. Through the struggles of life, Asekor shares how he came to learn that God puts us through situations because he wants us to draw closer to him and learn from our situations to help others. Struggles tend to bring us to our knees, and there we seek God when we are at our last.This story shares of the horrors of the Liberian civil war, the heartache of a parents' divorce, a sibling's and other family's deaths, and the struggles of mental health. All of which forced him to grow up fast and learn to fully depend on God's love and guidance.

Copper Creek is the life story of Martin E. Tew, war hero in Isodora, Philippines, poet, rescue hero of two pilots in rough mountain terrain at the age of 74, philanthropist for Greek war survivors, owner of the Copper Creek mine in Arizona, owner of the Monte Bonito Ranch in Arizona, attorney, and he also spoke six languages. It includes facts about the mysterious Sibley Castle, and everyday life in Copper Creek.

It is 1984 in the island nation of San Diamo and conditions of poverty, crime, corruption, hardship; all overseen by President. Fredricio DeOrtiz are running rampant in the country with no efforts to change. Hoping to change the situation for himself and his family, a young Juan Santano joins the army, but this does little to alleviate any hardship. One day, tensions and outrage in the country boil over and this leads Juan to a chanced encounter with an ambitious and charismatic army lieutenant. An encounter that would lead Juan to tragedy and an inner battle that would end with him making one of the biggest decisions of his life.

When Appahummie Dotts enters the Cook County Jail, his guilt or innocence is irrelevant to staying alive amid all the violence and chaos headed his way.As an eighteen-year-old, he can hardly believe that he's in the belly of the beast with grown seasoned criminals- most of them without anything to lose. He weighs 130 pounds soaking wet, but he knows how to protect himself and is smart enough to mind his business.In this dramatized account, the author looks back on how he found himself in the Cook County Jail among killers, robbers, rapists, and drug dealers from all walks of life. He also reveals what it's like to be in the Cook County Jail fighting for your life.Moreover, he shares the frustration of being in the Cook County Jail, recalling how some days he asked the Lord for strength and if the days would ever change. Each one seemed more miserable than the next, making it that much harder to keep going on.

This is a true story. It has been a ridiculous life since the early eighties. It involves true love, pain beyond what most would endure. And an innocent Kid that destroys all He comes in contact with it seems.

Stanley Michael Woods is a gifted spy for the Central Intelligence Agency. Authorities are shocked when Stan's beautiful wife is murdered. Although the evidence doesn't add up, Stan is arrested for her death. Now, the Agency must put together a skilled legal team to save their man.There are so many unanswered questions. If Stan used a hammer to murder his wife, why wasn't he covered in blood? And, why did Stan's young daughter flee the scene instead of staying with her father? Stan could be guilty, but there is another more ominous option: that Foreign Intelligence Officers murdered Stan's wife in an attempt to destroy him.In Maury Berthon's latest thriller, go behind the walls of the CIA, FBI, and Chinese Intelligence to witness justice being sought on behalf of a talented spy. Stan's innocence might be hard to prove, though, what with all the lies, intrigue, and political twists of high stakes espionage.

Welcome to the world of Cipher Of The Elders, where the unexpected is always just around the corner. In "Midnight's Gift," sixteen-year-old Catherine Forbs finds herself facing a series of strange and unsettling events. At first, she thinks she's going crazy, but she soon meets Brenda and Trevor, who show her that she is not alone. As she learns to control her newfound abilities, and unfold the secrets that lie within Ohethen, Catherine discovers that the unnatural can be both thrilling and dangerous. so will she be able to defeat the darkness with their help before it's too late?

It is dedicated to an individual who had a very positive impact on my professional life. The book begins with describing a childhood that began during WWII in extreme poverty and then at the age of 12 immigrating to the US. Became a US citizen and joined the US Navy at 18 and became a Navy Hospital Corpsman (medic). After going to medical X- ray school and working at two US Navy hospitals was transferred to the US Naval Air Facility on the island of Sicily in Italy. Following two tours at Sigonella took a discharge and accepted a civilian position. Shortly after accepting the civilian position a US Navy CDR by the name of Toby Haynsworth took over the Supply Department. Toby had a discussion with me and expressed his concern about my temporary employment status and arranged for me to receive some specialized transportation training and for me to apply for permanent civil service status which I acquired giving me job security. Toby was also a good friend with an American writer who was living in Taormina, Sicily, Eugene Mc Donald Bonner. Mr. Bonner was a North Carolina born-author, composer, music critic, and wayfarer. He also wrote a very interesting book "Roundabout Sicily" describing in detail the history and beauty of this historic island. In addition to publishing a number of songs and chamber works, Mr. Bonner also collaborated with Anatole France to create and opera based upon the Frenchman's comedy "The Man Who Married a Mute" ("Celui Qui Epousa Un Femme Muette"). It was a pleasure meeting and spending time with such an interesting and talented individual.

Marianita has a strong bond with her Madrina, her godmother. They've made many happy memories together. Madrina plans a trip to see her goddaughter, and Marianita is so excited she helps her mother make sure their home is spotless.However, Madrina encounters some obstacles during her travels. She'll do almost anything to make sure she sees Marianita. A picture book for children written in both English and Spanish, Madrina shares the heartwarming story of a godmother and goddaughter and their deep love for one another.

Many of the security counter measures being leveraged by businesses today simply address the past (trust then verify). These tools advise and protect when issues are detected, then the problems can be addressed. There is often a time lag from identification, addressing the issues, and resolving the actual issues. To understand the overall state of security in an organization there are a considerable number of tools required. For the most part, each of these tools have an application agent to be deployed. The result is often a "one of everything" approach.Zero Trust is a framework not a solution. Zero Trust is a part of an ongoing continuous process improvement plan, and should evolve with the times to deliver true security to an organization.The common thread is the ability to identify known vectors of end user satisfaction or organizational risk to address issues. The comment about "known" vectors is the key - security counter measures can only respond to what is known and understood at a particular moment in time. Risk is a very straightforward concept. Risk is either real or not. Closed Loop Lifecycle Planning© in its research called The Risk Cycle© concluded that risk does not have a "gray" area - something is either a risk or not. Our book has challenged the assumption that there is such a thing as "reasonable risk". The theory of reasonable risk is that businesses and organizations make a conscious decision that a risk is reasonable to take, and then accepts the exposure. Zero Trust would argue that the approach itself is not reasonable.

Circus of Angels is the story of a young man's poor choices. In his search for a better life, many lives are taken while others are forever changed.

Discovering her inner strength, and finding the courage to boldly accept what distinguished her. It was her vulnerability that gave the seed of greatness planted in her the power to blossom. In doing so she became The Adorable Pearl. By overcoming issues of the heart with love and not hate. A true inspiration.