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All of my family and many friends are scattered in various states or countries. So when I die, they needn't gather in California for my funeral, as I do not plan to have one. My goal is to have my lawyer, or a friend, send everyone I know, a copy of my memoir/advice book--NOW I ASK YOU--to save everyone the hassle of traveling on short notice. It is not worth their time, effort, and inconvenience, nor the money involved. Throughout my 84 years (so far), I have garnered tons of personal experiences--good, bad, and so-so. As such, I have chosen 120 subjects to share. Each section has three parts: It starts with NOW I ASK YOU questions and/or advice for the reader, then my personal story, followed by inspirational quotations, both old and new, from the famous, the not so famous, and the anonymous, pertaining to that particular experience. Few individuals have heard all of these tales, so many will be new to them. (I have actually heard friends become angry, when I would tell one of my stories to others, and they hadn't heard it before. How weird is that?) Although I tried to place my memories in chronological order, the reader can dive in anywhere, as each story can stand alone. I hope readers will smile or laugh or cringe at some of my difficult, unpleasant, funny, or embarrassing experiences. This 24th book of mine is just my way of leaving a historical record, of sorts, for my family, as well as a roadmap for friends, neighbors, former students, and other readers, to learn from my failures and successes (always a teacher at heart!). Understand your life as a kaleidoscope of experiences that move and change. --L.D. Thompson We should learn from the mistakes of others. We don't have time to make them all ourselves. --Groucho Marx

Ancient Beast is a tale of Derth the Dragon of Darkness whose plans are to annihilate the human race. Because he believes human life are parasite to the world. A Brave Knight by the name of Kane Brawler was out on an escorting mission for the King of the Flame Kingdom and was ambushed by another land. Kane was defeated along with his team However, Kane's rage summoned Derth the Dark Dragon and killed his enemies. Derth granted him power but at a price for his firstborn child to be his vessel. One year passed since then and Kane and his wife Julia were expecting a child. Within the 8th month of her pregnancy, Kane was sent out on another mission. While he was away, Julia was possessed by Derth the Dark Dragon while she was asleep. Due to Kane's promise to Derth. She killed everyone in the Flame Kingdom, in cold blood while they were sleeping and the children were fed to the demons. By morning everything was burned to the ground. Once Kane returned seeing the Flame Kingdom engulfed in flames. He and his second-in-command set out to look for Julia. On their travels, they visited a powerful sorcerer, by the name of Azura Winbald. He resided on M. Hikari, apon their visit a beautiful priestess by the name of Luna of the night company them to stop Derth. They traveled 3 weeks in search of the other Ancient Beast to seek help from them to stop Derth's plans. Two days before the full lune eclipse Kane and his new partners battle countless demons to get to Julia before Kane's child is born. On the night of the full Luna eclipse, Julia's water broke and rays from the full Luna eclipse opened a huge dark portal in the middle of the night sky. Shining on Julia lifting her in the night sky, in the center of the huge portal. The battle raged on for hours but due to the 4 brave Heros, and 4 of the Ancient Beasts Ryuuji (Fire Dragon), Mano (Water Shark), Dunia (Rock Lion), and Nilch'i (Wind Eagle). They Had helped Azura seal away all 5 Beasts inside of a Book, calling it The Book of The Beast. The book was sealed away in a large oak tree in the middle of the Demon forest, south of Mount. Hikari. Unfortunately, Juila's body was sealed away in the book However, her soul was placed in the child.

Have you ever looked up into the sky and wondered what it would be like to fly? It's where Jacob found himself one day while laying atop a blueberry covered hill asking that very question. Jacob couldn't stop thinking about it, he became determined to learn how to fly, just one problem he was a Moose who lived in Maine with his friends. So how would he do it? His friends had many ideas about how to fly but when they shared this desire with people, they all said the same thing "Moose Can't Fly"! Until now moose haven't been able to fly but that's just because it's never been tried before, and Jacob was a moose who didn't let that stand in his way. Come with us to learn how Jacob and his friend's determination took them on a journey down a bumpy train track across many States to a faraway factory in a town to find famous people who could help them learn how to fly.

The history of Christianity should have been written as a slow and steady growth that spread to villages, towns and cities until one country after another became Christian and the world would be a place of peace and all wars would cease. But that never happened. Wars, disasters, famines and crime are still with us and there is no peace on earth, no matter how many Christmases we have or large revivals we plan. What did Jesus say would happen to his disciples? Why is the world the way it is? And what is to come?

A classic crime drama/thriller/love story. The tale of a young night club bouncer who navigates his way through nightly interactions with waring New York mob factions, between Harlem and Brooklyn, in and around the hot NYC night club scene. He manages to handle this tense and violent world by leveraging his leadership skills and coordinating with seasoned NYPD Detectives and mobsters alike to survive his weekly struggles. His only peace comes on his evenings off when he frequents his favorite jazz clubs, in addition to the time spent with the ladies he dabbles in love and lust with.

This book is a photographic journey of exotic Zanzibar. The island of Zanzibar lies off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by coral reeds alive with colorful marine life. Pink flamingos cluster on the coastal shores. Since ancient times, the people of Zanzibar engaged in trade with mariners who found their way to this island paradise. They arrived from places as far away as Arabia, Egypt and India. An emblem of Zanzibar is the elegant "Dhow", a graceful ship which originated over 2000 years ago. Wildlife here includes crocodile, seals, pelicans and storks. Humpback whales and dolphin swim offshore. The rare "red colobus monkey" in Zanzibar is found nowhere else in the world. In the forest, these are leopards, the rare "blue monkey," lemurs and small miniature deer. Key destinations are historic Stone Town and Jambiani, as well as the other coastal towns.

Natalie grew up in a troubled home. Trying to escape the horrors of her past, she fled from all she knew and attempted to start a new life. Shrouded in anonymity, she believed she had escaped her demons. Years later, Natalie embarks on a path that will challenge her deeply. With the courage to face her past, she discovers the hope of a new beginning. This modern twist on the Biblical story of the Prodigal Son invites readers to follow Natalie on a divine journey of self-discovery as she learns that, though her past may be filled with regret, God's grace can always bring healing and peace.

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Salma knows Christmas won't be complete without the star on top of the tree. After confronting the whole household, she seems to be the only one worried. Join the persistent Salma on her search for the missing star.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Dash and Chad as they explore the depths of the magical forest in search of extraordinary treasures! This thrilling tale takes young readers on a captivating adventure, where they will encounter perilous rivers, mystical creatures, and wild storms. Throughout their escapades, Dash and Chad cross paths with wise mentors who impart valuable life lessons. From the secrets of compound interest and passive income to the significance of physical health and mental strength, these lessons inspire young minds to grow and thrive. As Dash and Chad conquer their fears and embrace perseverance, they develop lifelong skills that empower them to chase their dreams and make a positive impact on the world. Each chapter invites readers to uncover their unique talents and discover how they too can contribute to the betterment of their community. Beyond the excitement of their journey, this book is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the essence of friendship, courage, determination, and the rewards of hard work. With every page, young readers are transported to a world filled with wonder and excitement, leaving them with enduring lessons to carry throughout their lives. Don't miss this incredible adventure with Dash and Chad, where the true meaning of success and fulfillment unfolds.

Please take a trip with me in the mind of a Senator who has made all the wrong decisions in her thirst for money, prestige, and selfish interest. After putting her own self interest ahead of her family, which includes financial wealth and power lets see how or if she can get herself out of the trouble that she brought upon herself. Her self interest and lust for material things, and money she brought down with her members of Congress and some of her fellow senators in the process. Not only does the senator include her fellow Congressional members in these United States of America, but also she weaves her web through many countries and cities around the world.

Surviving War and Crime traces N. Pat Miller's journey from a quiet life in suburban Washington, D.C., to the jungles of South Vietnam, and to the streets of America, where he was a police officer for twenty-eight years.

Desde que la humanidad comenzó a vivir en ciudades, los problemas de viviendas urbanas superpobladas y con servicios inadecuados han sido parte de la vida urbana al comienzo de la historia. Ya en el año 3.000 a. C., la historia más antigua registrada en Egipto y Mesopotamia, y la Biblia menciona asentamientos informales. Los muros del Templo de Salomón en Jerusalén congregaban a vendedores ambulantes y vendedores ambulantes que vivían en asentamientos precarios. El siglo XXI ya es el primero en el que la población urbana cruzará el umbral de la mitad de la población mundial, incluso en los continentes menos poblados. El mundo avanza rápidamente hacia la "urbanización máxima", que ya se ha completado en gran medida en Europa y América del Norte y del Sur. El crecimiento demográfico será absorbido principalmente por las ciudades del mundo en desarrollo, que duplicarán su tamaño para 2030. Tres cuartas partes del crecimiento se producirán en ciudades con entre 1 y 5 millones de habitantes o ciudades más pequeñas con menos de 500.000 habitantes. Hay poca o ninguna planificación para acoger a estas personas o proporcionarles servicios. En respuesta a este y otros desafíos de sostenibilidad, la Declaración del Milenio de las Naciones Unidas ha establecido metas para "mejorar las vidas de al menos 100 millones de habitantes de barrios marginales para 2020" mediante la reducción de la pobreza y la mejora del agua y el saneamiento.

Sunlit Nights contains 211 poems and illustrations by Paul Zeppelin who is an artist and poet who address the wide variety of subjects from his life.

THE MILLENIAL REIGN OF THE MESSIAH may be the most extensive and detailed work ever published on the subject of the 1,000 year reign of Christ (the Messiah) which will deliver the world from the edge of annihilation. Given the comprehensive nature of this work, it is unavoidable that there might be details of the Millennium the reader might not be aware of and even shocked about - it will not be a period that is a bed of roses and yet it will be immeasurably better that man's world under the influence of Satan and his minions. It is now up to the reader to find out more about God's future Kingdom on earth - beginning by reading this book and looking up the many Scriptures quoted to support explanations throughout and to continue exploring this essential subject. A MUST read for all ages and interest groups. Contents Over 320 pages in length (8.25 x 11 inches) 5 parts including: Early Years of the Kingdom; The Messiah and His Glorious Kingdom; The Religious System Established; The Nations in the World Tomorrow; Appendices 13 chapters 18 tables and charts 25 illustrations 16 appendices Footnotes References (approximately 200)

All his life, mischievous Tom Sawyer had always dreamed of living life as a pirate - hunting for fame, fortune, and adventure upon the high seas. But when Tom discovers part of a buried treasure map actually belonging to the infamous pirate, Red Beard, he realizes his dream of finding treasure might actually come true - again! Together with his closest friends Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher along with their classmate Amy Lawrence and her brother, Andrew, the five of them set out on a daring quest to find the rest of the map and claim the treasure as their own. Along the way, they cross paths with the notorious cutthroat criminal, Dead Eye Dan. As the quest intensifies, they meet actual members of Red Beard's crew, discover shocking secrets about their own families, and narrowly escape death's clutches! After more than 100 years of silence, the beloved characters of literary legend Mark Twain come back to life for a thrilling escapade that leads to a life-or-death battle upon the mighty Mississippi River. Come along on the ride -- the adventure waits for no one!

This book is about how the lgbtqia community have BETRAYED the heterosexual community and how they want to ERASE HETEROSEXUALITY and SILENCE, CENSOR AND BULLY STRAIGHT PEOPLE INTO THE "CLOSET". It's about REVENGE and a takeover over of the predominantly heterosexual society and replacing it with a dominant homosexual or the lgbtqia version of society. The lgbtqia community started out by asking the heterosexual community for TOLERANCE and once we gave them that, then they ask the heterosexual community for EQUALITY and once we gave them that, then they found themselves being too much like the heterosexual community, so they started a rebellion against the heterosexual community because they didn't want to be just like the heterosexual community because they felt as if they losing their homosexual identity, because that's was who they were. So they distance themselves from the heterosexual community and in doing so they rejected everything that had to do with heterosexuality and favored homosexuality. Which in turned cause many (not all) in the lgbtqia community to become HETEROPHOBIA. Meaning that they "HATE" anything that has to do with heterosexuality. Therefore they wanted to make heterosexuals more like them (homosexual) and that's what we have have growing in America culture and society today. This is a BETRAYAL from the lgbtqia community, and it's time for the heterosexual community to take a stand and push back against the 'over corrected' lgbtqia community and rein them in before they ERASE HETEROSEXUALITY into EXTINCTION. This book is also about checks and balances and no one to this point has put a check on the lgbtqia community because they are too afraid of "alphabet mob's" vicious attacks. These lgbtqia attacks are intentionally vicious and intended to silence and censor the heterosexual community from pushing back and defending themselves. Also, it gives the lgbtqia community the unchecked and unchallenged power and authority to 'erase' and tear down heterosexuality at will and replace it with the lgbtqia homosexuality and their version and ways of thinking over and give heterosexuals no voice or representation. I wrote this book because the lgbtqia community has 'betrayed' the trust of the heterosexual community. They are taking heterosexual away parents rights. They are recruiting and indoctrinating our children and they are trying to 'bully' us in the "closet". I tired of not being able to voice and express my opinion, that I'm entitled to, just like millions of other heterosexuals. I feel that someone has to step up and speak up in order to preserve our heterosexual freedom from these oppressions that the lgbtqia community has put on us. They are discriminatory, disrespectful and dishonest towards the heterosexual community. Someone has to be the fact checker. I believe that I am qualified because of my previous two books that fact check the feminist and the women's movement.

REMEMBER THE RIGHTEOUS CAUSE is a prequel to a book entitled HIGH LONESOME which introduces the father of the main character of that book as Lemuel Pryor Cashion. As a young man, Lem falls in love with the younger Lucy Jane Stevens, the only daughter of Dr. Stevens, who strongly disapproves of the interest. His rebuff causes Lem to join the Confederate army "for the war."

The Pottery Jar is a controversial, thought-provoking novel that moves back and forth from biblical times to the 1960s then concludes in more recent times on the campus of Princeton's Theological Seminary. Prior to being drafted to serve as a reporter in Vietnam, Christopher Matthews was a typical, young college student with few worries and fewer insights into who he was and where his life was headed. The war changed all of that and he would never be the same. Christopher's search for purpose and truth would take him on a journey of mystery, religion, and love all wrapped in one explosive work of fiction.

This book Beyond Destiny volume 2 is a tale of Era when an immigrant female came to USA alone to join her husband who was residing in New York. It is a story, that vividly takes one to the past and present Era of changing world.

The phone call was short - a complaint from Mark Webley - a freshman at St. Mary's college in Maryland - reporting that every Thursday night he was picking up a coded message in morse code - that was being repeated verbatim all the way around the world by other ham radio operators. The situation is addressed at the next executive meeting at the Carlisle War College in Pennsylvania. A decision is made that it 'wouldn't hurt' to set up an informal ROTC program at various schools to explore the possibility that other 'unfriendly' nations might still be using primitive forms of communication against the United States. The situation explodes when Mark Webley - now an exchange student at the University of Gibraltar, intercepts communications that accurately describe the movement of US submarines in and out of the Mediterranean. On the surface, this novel is a love story between Mark Webley and Maria Blasini, as they work their way through the maze trying to get to the end in one piece, and return to college where they belong. On a second level, it is a high action drama involving patriotism, loyalty, love, trust, and respect - as opposed to lying, cheating, treason and corruption, fueled by massive amounts of money. And finally, it is a warning to the United States military that although this book is fiction, there is truth in it which should not be ignored. As for the horses? I guess you will have to read the book to find out!

When Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn told us, decades ago, that one word of truth outweighs the whole world, he was quoting from a Russian proverb. According to the proverb (and to Solzhenitsyn), that would mean that truth is extremely weighty and important. The Bible seems to agree, because the Bible stresses over and over the loveliness of truth-and the ugliness of falsehood. One Word of Truth Outweighs the Whole World, by Carl Wells, examines what it will mean for us, in practical terms, if we begin to have a high respect for truth. Caring about the truth may be easier said than done!

This story revolves around a family of mice, a donkey, a lamb, and a pigeon. Mr. Henry Brown is president of Mouse Transportation Company in Bethlehem of Judea. Harriet is his wife and they have a son and a daughter, Henry and Henrietta. Lucy the lamb and Bruno the donkey have been an integral part of the Brown's life for several years and they're all like family. However, Pedro the pigeon is a site to behold. He provides the antics and tests the patience of Mr. Brown. Yet Pedro is considered to be part of the family too, as he flies in and out of their lives. The extended family faces life's hardships, just like everyone else. But they happen to be living in a manger that God has chosen to give birth to his only son, Jesus. They deal with the intrigue of wicked King Herod, are amazed at the majestic magi, and are humbled by the lowly shepherds. After Jesus birth, the Brown's realize that there is a peace amongst them that they had never known. But with King Herod's evil intentions, will it last?

This is the fourth book of Yvonne Bardwell Cox's book series entitled "Pearlie ... I Dream". Each book is about a day in the life of Pearlie. Cox's character, Pearlie shares stories of the precious memories and sometimes hardships of a small child. It is amazing to see, how a child will think and survive through life adversities. Pearlie's story unveils a special love and support that is shown but not said all the time. The love of family will develop you to believe in yourself and who you want to become. The author wishes to motivate young children from all walks of life to read from the soft/hardback books again! Turning the pages of their imagination while dazzling their minds. By using hands-on activities designed to bring the Pearlie...I Dream stories to life, the author extends learning opportunities from the classroom to the child's home. The Fourth book in The Pearlie ... I Dream Series, "Bullied At School" tells the story of a classmate that Pearlie is first afraid of, but later becomes one of her best friends. It is hard to see the hurt some children feel because of where they live or if they are not able to do class work as well as others. They hold all these feelings deep in their hearts. This causes them to become bitter toward other children within their surroundings. It's surprising how a smile can become the making of friendship that is needed.

Although this book is pure fiction, none of the phenomena it describes are beyond the possible. Super intelligence, telepathy, other dimensions, intelligent extraterrestrial life, travel through wormholes and living in good health for hundreds of years are no longer just the imaginings of science fiction wonks. We are on the brink of the incredible. Best,

This book is about transferring knowledge to you, knowledge that, as reported by many 'they' did not "learn" you in school. Shortcomings identified, many which are included in this reference book, are foundational skills and competencies that are important to success in your life as well as in your career, from effectively communicating to problem solving to leadership. We are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution characterized by technological innovations such as artificial intelligence, bots, drones, big data, virtual reality, blockchains, self-driving vehicles, etc. It has been predicted that these changes could impact up to 50% of existing jobs. Givens of the "new collar" jobs are: - Teamwork/interdisciplinary collaboration - Importance of diversity of perspectives - Agility - Adaptability - Big data/data-driven decision making - Lifelong learning with competence and skills as credentials, ensuring lifelong employability The skills and competencies highlighted in this reference book are foundational, applicable to almost every career. They are not only essential to your career success but also to lifelong employability.

Here's something we do know. We're going to die. Maybe sooner than we had planned or hoped, maybe later. But that needn't stop us from wondering about what is real, or about how the world, how reality, is structured, or about what happens, or might happen, next. And those wonders, those attempts at understanding, actually inform and enrich the selves that we are and become. We may not come away with certain or irrefutable answers, but we will come away with a greater appreciation of life's richness and our participation in that richness. And that's the purpose of this book, to help the reader on that journey.

Everything was perfect through young Victoria Henry's innocent green eyes until the day her mother abruptly snatched her from a place of love and security. Her world flipped without warning, and Victoria had no idea why. Not only had her parents divorced, but she was also living twelve hours away from her father. And so began a twenty-two-year war with herself. In a memoir of pain, grief, and hope, Henry chronicles the challenges of a young girl as she embarked on a coming-of-age journey into womanhood and beyond. As she reveals how she became pregnant at age sixteen, married by nineteen, and divorced by twenty-two, Henry also provides an inspiring glimpse into how she bought her first home at age twenty-three, eventually earned a bachelor's degree in nursing, and somehow navigated herself and her children through the trauma of her ex-husband's overdose. After setting out on a long and painful journey to heal with her children, Henry discloses how she eventually found hope in purpose and God's unconditional love. Through Her Eyes shares the true story of one woman's traumatic experiences and subsequent journey to healing that will remind anyone of God's merciful grace and how loved we really are by Him.

Recent Air Force retiree Duncan Godley has no idea what her next move will be, but when she finds her ex-husband's dead body on the floor of her brand new home, it looks like fate has sent her a message, albeit in a very obtuse way. Now she and her new beau chase clues, face the past and seek justice for the dead, even as fate makes totally different plans. The Rule of Three is the first in the new romantic mystery series featuring the ever so clever Duncan Godley.

This book is a conversation starter for every family of a 7-9 year old. Brian meets an elderly man and has lots of fears about him. He discovers many attributes that make him unique and they become friends. Brian also gains some independence in walking in his neighborhood in safe ways. He teaches himself to pick up dog waste with out touching it. It can be a good read aloud together or be read independently Every family needs this in their library. A follow up book, called "Now it's Sadie and Me" digs deep into what a child goes through when encountering death for the first time. Be looking for it.