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My collection of poems is my way of expressing my views about life, love, hope, duty, honor, and country. We as a people experience struggles, pain, heartaches, but thanks be to God for giving us life and the tools to persevere. Life is precious and we must cherish every moment that we live. This collection of poems will tell a compelling story of life as experienced by the author.

Much of the world we live in is perceived by many as dangerous and unfriendly. Well into his early adulthood, the author thought so, to the extent that he had little interest in traveling outside the boundaries of his homeland. He certainly lacked any interest whatsoever in traveling overseas.While the author travelled extensively throughout the United States for work-related as well as personal purposes, preplanning of trip details was the norm. Assistance of tourist agencies was utilized regularly in order to assure comfort and safety. Overnight accommodations were almost always prearranged. All plans focused on assuring comfort and convenience.While the author proclaimed Christian faith early in his professional career, that proclamation did not extend to sharing that faith with others outside the United States or even locally outside the author's comfort zone. The author refrained from personally interacting with people of unfamiliar cultures, let alone those in foreign locales deemed difficult or even impossible to reach and interact with.Then an incredible transformation took place in the author's life. Roughly thirteen years into the author's professional career, his fear of the unknown and unfamiliar cultures was miraculously removed from his being. Shortly after, his staunch commitment to advance planning of trip details was eradicated little by little.Following the removal of fear of the unknown from the author's persona, he was, time and again, drawn into experiences falling further and further outside his previous comfort zone. Over time, the author was increasingly blessed with amazing new friendships overseas, wonderful ties with families abroad, and incredible faith-sharing opportunities in foreign lands--"independent" travels that have taken him to nearly ninety countries worldwide.Ron's amazing interactional experiences were regularly intertwined with stunning events most would describe as unpredictable, inconceivable, or even impossible--and virtually always unforeseeable. Hence the title of this book, A Stunning World of Faith, Family, and Friendship--and the Unforeseeable.In many instances, the experiences described in these pages might appear to be grossly exaggerated or even fabricated. Hence the inclusion of numerous photos documenting the stunning truth.

BLURBThis book, The Faith of Jesus, is intended to hopefully enlighten us of what it means to follow and be as Jesus; Yes, to be as Jesus: to experience His life as a man, living in a Heavenly realm, in communion and fellowship with His Heavenly Father. And by His Father's Spirit, to lead and empower Him, to reveal to mankind the reality of our Heavenly Father's love to us: not only to and in us, but through us, as His children, as His ambassadors, to lead others to our Heavenly Father through our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

TRTHelp! My Nana Looks Funny is an informational learning and teaching book dedicated to all nanas, memaws, lao laos, and abuelas who care for their grandchildren on a daily basis. Managing chronic illnesses and children rearing during golden years can have its challenges. Grandmothers are an extension of parenting. In this book, Nana is a grandmother who helps care for her granddaughter after school. Nana has high blood pressure and takes medicine to control it, but sometimes, Nana forgets. Her granddaughter acts Fast when Nana starts to look funny. This book teaches household members what to do with pictures, explanations, and health information to keep on hand in case of an emergency.

Does this world have you stressed out right now? Are you looking for some answers, some peace in your life? Are you stuck in some bondage to your past or locked in addiction or destructive behavior? If you are an honest seeker and are open to finding victory and the pathway to the meaning of life, then take a chance on what I am offering you here. I am offering some truth you may not have heard before (i.e., a non-organized religion perspective of God) that is helping thousands gain significance and purpose and find victory in life over fear, despair, abuse, and addictions. It may surprise you to hear that Jesus hated religion. He spoke out against it and the powerful religious leaders, and they plotted to murder Him for it. He wants a relationship with you.This perspective is based on relationship rather than religion because they are vastly different. You may say you have faith. I would ask you, faith in what? Maybe you are religious or spiritual. You may be a Christ follower but are frustrated by your inability to conquer stubborn areas of your life or overcome issues that keep you from experiencing the intimate relationship with God you desire. Come with me and follow me on my journey down this road to victory and freedom."It was for freedom that Christ has set us free."

"I told you I wanted her!"I stepped closer to Blake, who automatically put a protective arm around my waist and hustled me into the car. I strapped the car seat into the middle of the back seat while Blake hurried to the driver's seat and started the ignition. The other officers hung back. The blond one was yelling into the darkness."Why don't you come out and we'll talk?" he suggested.A red dot appeared on the chest of the blond officer, but before I could yell, a blast went off, and the officer crumpled to the ground. I cried out as the second officer dove behind another squad car, firing shots in the direction of the crazed murderer. The squad car became a pincushion for bullets as they riddled the metal.Camilla Robbins lives a quiet life in a cozy neighborhood with her husband and four-month-old baby. The last thing she ever expects is to become a witness to a double homicide while out hiking on a beautiful autumn day. Suddenly, her life and the lives of her family are turned upside down as the killer finds out who she is and where she lives. Camilla is forced to flee, and with the help of a law enforcement officer Blake Townsend, they try to piece together why the two hikers were murdered, who the killer is, and most importantly, what his next moves will be. Camilla and Blake become the mice in a deadly game of cat and mouse, and they find out just how insanely resourceful and dangerous one man can be.

Prove It: A Climate Revelation for People Just like You! presents a readable, nontechnical explanation of what does and does not cause "climate change." The conclusions are new to the climate debate, they are demonstrably proven, and they convey the feeling of comfort that follows naturally from plain spoken truth. The book's theme, "Climate cycles, not climate change," is supported by proven science in many disciplines. Because highly relevant proven facts are being widely ignored, there is a need for understanding by the "people" of all the facts before prudent policy can be set.The book directly challenges the prevailing "settled science" of climate theories in the United States, which is demonstrably incorrect. If left unchallenged, these theories will cause economic and psychological damage to many people for many years to come. Short chapters in the book are devoted to what is in fact very complex science (e.g., photosynthesis, changes in the earth's orbit about the sun, and the critical importance of CO2 in the oceans and atmosphere to sustain life on earth). The perhaps surprising definition of fossil fuels as "stored solar energy" is directly related to the documented decline of atmospheric CO2 content over the last 500 million years. We present a hypothesis as to why this decline in CO2 is happening.There is a playful tone; for example, CO2 is introduced with the metaphor of Beauty and the Beast, with CO2, the source of life, widely feared as the Beast embodiment of the evils of industrialization! The story is child-friendly, definitely not nightmare material.In summary, the ultimate aim of this book is to inform and teach, and the ultimate audience is the students of present and future generations.

This book of short stories is for the enjoyment of the child who hears or reads each story. Although these stories, of course, are fictional, the cats named in each story are or have been a real family cat at one time or another. And when the reader reads with enthusiasm, suspense, and laughter, the child will become engaged and will want to hear it over and over again, which instills in the child the good behavior implied in each story.The moral or good behavior in each story suggests a Christian character followed by a scripture that applies to that characteristic, such as being kind, loving others that may be different, not being a bully, and acknowledging and being thankful for the gifts and protection that God has given each of us. This is also an opportunity for the reader to interact more with the child in the teaching of these characteristics, which will ultimately and hopefully become a vital part of their lives as children and adults.At the end of each story, there is a short biography of the real cat and the true facts that are written within the context of the story. Also, at the end of the book are a few pictures of each cat in real life.

This is the second book in the series Embracing Differences. The author's goal in writing the series is for readers to embrace the uniqueness of individual differences. The series has a theme: together, we can be different and still belong! In the first book, Being Charley: Embracing Differences, Charley and his four siblings, all very different from one another, are introduced to the reader. Charley was unlike his siblings: Charley has autism. Being Gus: Embracing Differences is about the oldest sibling and Charley's big brother. Gus enjoys sharing life with Charley and his friends and being Charley's caregiver, confidante, and especially, his big brother. If you are interested in reading the first book of the series, Being Charley: Embracing Differences, you can find it on Amazon here. Thanks for reading about Gus! If you enjoyed this book, I would be very grateful if you would post a short review on Amazon. Your support really does make a difference, and I read all the reviews.If you want to learn more about Charley and Gus, visit my social media pages at Instagram @wearecharley and Facebook Being Charley: Embracing Differences.

ADAM SMITH was a Scottish philosopher who developed a theory of government that would promote his free market capitalistic ideas. This system, if followed carefully would create the wealthiest and most successful country ever. His book called The Wealth of Nations, which described his proposed system, was published in 1776. Our founding fathers read and studied his writings over the next ten to twelve years, melded it with our Declaration of Independence and produced our constitution. Alexander Hamilton, perhaps our most intelligent founding father, spent most of his years as Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington developing and implementing policies that would facilitate and promote Smith's ideas. Over the next 125 years our country closely followed Smith's teachings and we did become the richest most powerful country the world had ever seen. This treatise examines the lives of the presidents, giving insight into what in their formative years helped shape their philosophy of leadership. It also addresses how well they followed Smith's teachings while in office. Since 1913, we have had four significant turns away from Smith's guidance, which have cost us much blood and treasure. The last turn began in 1988, and we are still dealing with its ill effects.This is a concise history of the United States as seen through the lens of the lives and times of the presidents.-GERALD DALTAN, Retired attorney, Fredericksburg, Virginia.The theme of the book seems to be that knowledge is power, which produces confidence and courage, which leads to good decisions on difficult issues. On the other hand lack of knowledge is weakness, which leads to fear and anxiety, which elicits poor decisions. The better prepared a president is before he enters office the better he will perform while in office. This work spells out what good preparation is all about!-ESTELLE BRRENTINE, Former teacher and coach, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.Some of the information revealed in this text may cause many readers to re-evaluate some of their favorite presidents. This treatise should be used as a guide for the selection of candidates for the office of President of the United States and other high level positions in the federal government. Educators of government should find this book to be an excellent resource.-CAROL MURRAY, Former educator, Fairfax County, Virginia.The excellent summary of the characteristics of the presidents as shown in the charts will hopefully encourage further investigation of the importance of history as related to the political choices we make. The charts will enable teachers to easily assign classroom activities such as debates and to encourage lively discussions, all relating to the results of the various categories. It may even spark renewed interest in the works of Adam Smith.-JUDY JEFFERSON, Former teacher, Cobb County, Georgia

This book was written with the hope that it will somehow enrich your life and give you hope for how your own life can be, no matter how bad it seems. Life always has its ups and downs, but we should never give up and lose all hope for the life we long to live. The most important thing is just to always be kind. Kindness is the most important trait anyone can have because it not only helps those you're treating with kindness, but it makes your own life better as well.

ADAM SMITH was a Scottish philosopher who developed a theory of government that would promote his free market capitalistic ideas. This system, if followed carefully would create the wealthiest and most successful country ever. His book called The Wealth of Nations, which described his proposed system, was published in 1776. Our founding fathers read and studied his writings over the next ten to twelve years, melded it with our Declaration of Independence and produced our constitution. Alexander Hamilton, perhaps our most intelligent founding father, spent most of his years as Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington developing and implementing policies that would facilitate and promote Smith's ideas. Over the next 125 years our country closely followed Smith's teachings and we did become the richest most powerful country the world had ever seen. This treatise examines the lives of the presidents, giving insight into what in their formative years helped shape their philosophy of leadership. It also addresses how well they followed Smith's teachings while in office. Since 1913, we have had four significant turns away from Smith's guidance, which have cost us much blood and treasure. The last turn began in 1988, and we are still dealing with its ill effects.

Time Is on Your Side tells the compelling story of a handful of characters. Alison is a beautiful, dedicated high school history teacher who, as she approaches middle age, having never been married nor having had any children, is beginning to feel like the happily-ever-after relationship ending that she had always hoped for may be a pipe dream. Also featured in the novel are a man in his sixties whose quest for spiritual salvation is being afflicted by his inner demons and a teenager with a seemingly promising future whose life has become encumbered by stress. This is a novel that seeks to inspire readers by expounding upon the importance of demonstrating steadfast faithfulness.

My first youth book, Aria, was fun to write, and this book is a continuation of Aria's journey as an angel of hope. This book is for a slightly older audience. It was interesting to research places of good and evil for this story. The demons got what they deserved! I am sure you approve. Free will is a gift from God, but he does allow us to make mistakes. Aria has me mesmerized. I hope you have enjoyed her! She may show up again with a new adventure. God bless your day.

Youth and coming of age in the latter half of the twentieth century offered countless challenges, exposures, and opportunities. For an African American female born and living in the South, challenges, exposures, and opportunities had a decidedly different perspective than the realities of White contemporaries. Understanding quite early that the playing field was far from level, finding ways to discover one's gifts and abilities, to have ones worth validated became a lifelong quest. And to learn that the validation of ones worth when personally discovered is a liberating reality.Meeting a litany of hurdles, some self-imposed and a great many incited by the indelible elements of the times, finding ways to circumvent and overcome challenges were integral necessities. Learning to see, absorb, and advance beyond obstacles became lifelong strategies, while finding strength and even joy in the ultimate process.My Amazing Journey: A Celebration of Seasons and Travelers Along the Way captures the impact that everyday individuals make helping to weave the tapestry of a single life. Gratefully, all along the way were balcony people making seismic contributions, often persons with no point of reference or hope for what could actually be attained. These contributors to activities and experiences that in themselves seemed inconsequential shaped a life to not just survive, but to thrive against the ceaseless barrage of insurmountable odds. In spite of the ever-present realities of injustice, inequity, and racism, hope burst through in unsuspecting ways again and again, daring failure to win.

Have you been wanting to study the Old Testament but feel too overwhelmed? Are there concepts you struggle to put into historical context? Do you wish there was a resource you could consult to ensure you grasped the meaning and relevance of how the Old Testament impacts your life today? Introducing Face in the Book: An Overview of the Old Testament with Wisdom, Direction, and Practical Applications for Daily Living. This extraordinary guide offers profound insights into the heart of our loving, patient, and compassionate God. It is a perfect resource for those struggling to find meaning in life, those new to the faith, or those just needing a refresher in Old Testament Scripture.This easy-to-use resource greatly enhances the reader's understanding by providing:An organized grouping of the 39 books of the Old Testament into five categories and eight significant events. An outline of each book of the Old Testament at the beginning of its dedicated chapter. "Golden Nugget" scriptures selected for your treasure chest of knowledge. Practical applications for your life at the end of each chapter. Sample prayers after each chapter to solidify your time with God's Word. And more! Harry C. Washington III, Ph.D., is a servant of God. He loves to inspire children and their families to live a life for Christ. He is a Nationally Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. He has four inspiring YouTube channels, Polishing The People, God's Greater Love, God's Virtual School, and Christ's Kids 4 Ever. He is married to his soulmate and best friend, Adorable Audrey. He has two children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Face in the Book encourages people to get off Facebook and put their face into God's Book.Cover design: Christian Reyes

Branding day is an exciting day in the life of every young cowboy, especially one named Haze, as he rides his pony, Cactus, across the pasture, gathering cattle to get ready for the big day. Cowboys and cowgirls come from miles around to join this Western day of cattle, horses, and ranch work. This little cowpoke and his puppy, Trail, will take your child on a ranchy adventure, starting with morning chores around the barn, saddling up and heading out horseback, gathering cattle around the ranch, working calves in the corrals, and, finally, a big country supper for all. Learn more about agriculture and the way of the West. See what branding day on the ranch looks like! Go grab your boots and spurs and imagine yourself stepping into the life of a young Colorado cowboy. It's branding day.

While I was reading the book Hinds' Feet on High Places with a friend, God spoke to me. He showed me as Christians we don't build altars to remind us of his work in our lives. In the book, the main character, Much Afraid, decides to follow the Shepherd to the Kingdom of Love. On her journey she has to continually lay down her will to accept the path the Shepherd has chosen for her. Every time she lays down her will, she builds an altar. She picks up a stone to remind her of the lesson she learned.When was the last time you built an altar to remember a special moment when God spoke very clearly to you or worked in your life? If you are like me, your answer is probably "Not recently" or "Never." If you want to grow closer to God by revisiting your past and reflecting on all God has done for you, this book is for you! If you are facing difficult trials to your faith, this book is for you! If you desire to be a blessing to your children, grandchildren, or friends, this book is for you! We are embarking on a very special journey together. My prayer is that through my journey you will begin to see more clearly how God has been working in your life. I pray you will be inspired to create your own unique visuals to remind you of what a mighty God we serve. Also, you will be able to share your visuals with family and others to encourage them to follow God too.gingerobrienauthor.com

Dr. Antonio Silvano made a series of questionable decisions that not only impacted his life but the lives of his family and the very generation he was born into. As a young man, he elected to go to Vietnam as an enlisted soldier. While there, he fathered a daughter that he kept secret from his family his entire life. In trying to protect his secret, this decision eventually led him to become involved with a family member who had ties to the Mafia. Ultimately, this Mafia connection led to him being framed for a murder he did not commit. And while trying to protect his family by collecting evidence regarding his alliance with the Mafia and Big Pharma, he was murdered.But through the determination of his Vietnamese daughter, Kim Chai, who became a CIA operative, a connection was established with her older American sister, Linda Silvano, who had a PhD in pharmaceutical engineering and who had gone to work for the very pharmaceutical company that her father had warned her to stay away from. Linda's accidental discovery of tainted drugs produced by her company (BBG), and encrypted files led to multiple death threats on her life. But with the help of her sister, Kim Chai, and her boyfriend, Jaxon James, who was an FBI agent, Linda was able to successfully elude her would-be assassin and expose the conspiracy by members of the federal government and Big Pharma to commit genocide against the baby boomer generation.

Return to Terra Nova-Coming Home delivers excitement, adventure, and realistic science packed into a story of faith and planetary exploration. Thelma Ritchie's indomitable characters thrive on difficulty as they overcome every atmospheric and geophysical obstacle of the Red Planet with common sense, cooperation, and hard work. Themes of courage, forgiveness, and discovery intertwine to provide a strong and hopeful conclusion in Volume 3 of Ritchie's Return to Terra Nova saga. Her story affirms the reality that God is love. And, as always when God's people move to new lands, His Word of Truth is shared.Thelma Ritchie's tale inspires, educates, and thrills readers as her characters risk their lives to help one another through the dangers and hardship that continually crop up in an untamed alien wilderness. She presents the cycle of life, growth, and death realistically, with empathy.To answer readers who wonder why anyone would give up a successful life on Planet Earth in order to face the guaranteed danger and uncertainty of Mars: these are the sturdy souls who welcome challenge and an opportunity to explore a new frontier. For them, the sky is not the limit. They have set their sights far beyond the Moon.