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This is the story of Chance, The Incredible, Wonderful, Three-Legged Dog and how he makes friends: In particular how he has made a friend with foster cat Sophie. This book helps children to understand the concept of making friends despite differences; friends come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes from unexpected places. You never know who your next friend will be! Also included with the book are Dolch Sightwords to help the young reader grasp reading concepts. Keywords: Friend, Friendship, Accept, Happy, Share, Dolce, Sightword, Dog, Cat, Foster, Different, Acceptance

While many books have been written about investing, few contain the essential information needed to make truly informative decisions. Working with people for over three decades as both personal advisor and professional financial instructor at local colleges, my passion for imparting basic financial knowledge has only grown. Once people gain a clear understanding of timeless financial concepts, they are empowered to live a life of greater abundance with less fear and stress. This typically results in a better overall quality of life, fewer divorces and less reliance on government. My hope is that the time I have spent writing this book will provide you with knowledge you can use to improve your finances, grow your self-confidence and liberate your life in the years ahead. Thor McIlrath served four years in the US Coast Guard before entering the financial services industry in 1992. After several years of serving local clients throughout Washington State, Thor earned the CFP(R) designation and established McIlrath & Eck in Arlington, Washington with attorney Sam Eck in 2007. The firm's mission has been to provide comprehensive financial planning services to clients in a Fiduciary capacity. Thor continues to be driven by his passion for educating others about the opportunities available using proven financial strategies through local colleges in the Pacific Northwest. Financial, Investments, Taxes, Planning, Retirement, Pension, Stocks, Real Estate, Advisor, Insurance

Many of us climb the corporate ladder thinking that we need to be a certain kind of leader. Yet, once we reach the top, we often discover that we need to change that direction. As Spitulnik explains, that's the beauty of becoming an Insightful Leader, a composite entity learning to adapt to different environments, people and challenges rather than applying one leadership style to all scenarios. To stay up to date on what David is thinking and writing about, follow him on LinkedIn at: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/davidspitulnik/ David Spitulnik is a successful executive with over 35 years' experience in both large technology companies and in consulting to and leadership of mid-market, closely held and family owned businesses across a variety of industries. As Managing Partner of Spitulnik Advisors, David is an Executive Coach and works with organizations to develop and implement strategies that drive transformation, growth, diversification, operating efficiency, and value creation. He is a catalyst for change with the ability to drive ideas from concept through successful execution. David is a leader and member of motivated, high performance teams who builds strong relationships with customers, business leaders, team members and government officials. He has broad governance experience on not-for-profit, corporate and advisory boards in the United States and internationally. David graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in Economics and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Keywords: Leadership, Growth, Management, Culture, CEO, Insightful Leadership, Leadership Journey, Team Leadership

What can happen when an 80-year-old Dallas widower meets an 80-year-old Austin widow and they discover they have a lot in common? Several things, one right after another. They start emailing and texting each other, telling each other their stories from eight decades of living apart; then, in a matter of weeks, deciding to get married, and, soon after, resolving to tell a broader audience the stories they had been telling each other. Front and center is their courtship experience itself told through their emails, combined with Charles and Nancy's separate accounts of growing up. Charles details his parents' attempts to polish him and wise him up about sex; his efforts to combat his social anxiety; stories about lassos, bullwhips, and crossbows; one disastrous bridge game and a biology science project gone wrong; and tortured therapeutic sessions with pediatric nurses, orthodontists, and dermatologists. Nancy's separately chronicles her efforts competing at tennis, swimming, and singing; relationships that went nowhere; days as a civil rights protester; moments as a college prankster; slow-dancing with a boy wearing contact lenses; the family dog that ate a chicken; and her adventure at the laundromat. Finally, for those who are really thinking things over, wondering about the hereafter, a sobering fantasy of a final judgment day concludes this memoir. Charles Francis Guittard is retired trial attorney and mediator; teacher, coach, and trainer; and author of I WILL TEACH HISTORY, The Life & Times of Francis Gevrier Guittard, the 3rd volume of a trilogy chronicling the life of a long-time professor of history at Baylor University. memoir, late-life romance, 1950s, teenagers growing up, orthodontists, dance lessons, bridge games, tennis competitions, scouts, high school debate, sex education

A collection of short pieces, tangentially related. An exploration of human connection and our quest for something better. "Like every other part of creation, man is an end in himself - resting like a stone in the sand." ~Stig Dagerman

This book is a piece of art that consists of poems that express the many emotions, experiences and trials and tribulations that have helped me navigate throughout my life.Before you open this to the first poem, do me a favor. Imagine your best memories, worst fears, and insecurities were exposed for all to see. Now, imagine that no matter what those feelings or experiences may be, you are still worth it.That is the message of this masterpiece. No matter what page you flip to, you'll be overwhelmed with non-stop emotions. Every poem is a puzzle piece that as you put it together, you'll realize that even through lust and bad times you can find love and hope. My brother, you have done us all a favor in writing this instant classic.In a world overran with chaos and "emotionless" people, this will be a reminder that flaws and all we're just human. That even though we're hurting, we are at our strongest when we confront our feelings instead of shutting them off.Every poem will make you wonder how he does it. The answer is hope, love, family, and God. Antoni has challenged us to feel again, like the emotional beings we are. The scripture says to "come as you are," not stay as you are. This is a transformational experience in book form. Thank you, Antoni, for allowing me to deliver your foreword and for challenging the world to live in our truth. -Channing "Yondo" Strickland IPA PR DirectorCo-Author of Concrete Jungle HBCU

Este libro emplea pruebas científicas para examinar por qué los seres humanos tienden a tomar malas decisiones de inversión. La mayoría de los inversores siguen viendo perjudicados sus resultados de inversión por los dos temas principales del libro: el miedo y la codicia. El miedo y la codicia son emociones humanas tan antiguas como la historia, incluso la prehistoria. La Biblia también cita el miedo, la avaricia, la envidia y el deseo como influencias destructivas, así que esto viene ocurriendo desde hace mucho tiempo. Estas emociones están muy arraigadas y son muy fuertes. A menos que se reconozcan y se traten adecuadamente, las emociones le impedirán alcanzar sus objetivos de inversión. Los seres humanos estamos predispuestos a vender en los momentos más bajos y a comprar en los más altos de un ciclo de mercado. No crea que las noticias le ayudarán a determinar la dirección del próximo ciclo del mercado. A menudo, el miedo o la codicia convencen al inversor para vender en el punto más bajo de una corrección del mercado. Muchos inversores compran en la cima de una burbuja especulativa. Las noticias alimentan los impulsos destructivos. Tómese un momento para reflexionar que los medios de comunicación no son sus amigos. Detente, reflexiona y respira hondo. En el libro llamo a ese paso "pausa y reflexión".Los seres humanos somos imperfectos. Nuestras imperfecciones se manifiestan en nuestra forma de invertir. Con entrenamiento, un inversor puede crear buenos hábitos de inversión. Confíe en el proceso mientras lee sobre las pruebas y los triunfos de nuestros antepasados. Quizá vea cómo encajan todas las piezas.En conclusión, los seres humanos no hemos sido creados con defectos. No somos errores. Somos así por una razón. Se nos dio el libre albedrío y la capacidad de aprender y sacar provecho de los errores de los demás. Una vez que te has vuelto bueno en ello, es tu deber difundir la buena palabra a tus compañeros Homo Sapiens y mostrarles el camino.Dale Buckner ha pasado sus 34 años de carrera como planificador financiero ayudando a la gente a evitar los errores que arruinan la mayoría de los planes financieros. Tiene las credenciales académicas: una licenciatura, un MBA, la designación como CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER¿ Practitioner y Accredited Investment Fiduciary®.Dale ha presentado un programa de radio financiero durante dos décadas. Ha escuchado de todo mientras estaba en las trincheras, resolviendo los problemas de la gente y ayudando a guiarles a través de algunas de las oscilaciones más violentas del mercado en la historia de la bolsa. Su experiencia y sus sabios consejos pueden ayudarle a evitar errores trágicos, como vender en el punto más bajo de un ciclo bursátil o comprar en una burbuja.Dale ayuda a sus clientes a alcanzar sus objetivos financieros y personales utilizando Life Stage Planning, una forma avanzada de planificación financiera que desarrolló con la ayuda del curso CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING®.Dale es un Principal Registrado y ofrece valores a través de United Planners Financial Services, miembro de FINRA y SIPC. Posee licencias de seguridad Series 7, 24, 63 y 65 y tiene licencia de seguros desde 1988. Dale ofrece planificación financiera y asesoramiento de inversión a través de su empresa de asesoramiento de inversión registrada, Dale Buckner, Inc. Dale Buckner, Inc. y United Planners Financial Services no están afiliados.Palabras Clave: Finanzas, Planificación, Inversión, Rico, Ganar Dinero, Financiero, Consejos, Mercado, Comprar, Vender, Comportamiento, Emociones

In the Kingdom of Harkimer, a wizard has emerged with a weapon of unrivaled power: the obsidian staff. With it, he seeks to end the dark wizards' exile to the Southern Mountains almost eight centuries prior. But a prophecy haunts him. A girl with unusual gifts will appear and become his greatest enemy-or ally-in his quest to conquer the land of Ilian. The only problem? The girl has disappeared. She has no memories of her past, her identity, or the destiny that awaits her. As her friends and foes race to find her, the girl must quickly remember who she is-or facing losing her home forever.Jaz Azari is a young adult fantasy fiction author currently working on the second novel in The Lost Legacy Series, The First Conquest. She is also the author of the stand-alone novel, The Noble Rogues. Jaz has been a visiting author with Page After Page at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and hopes to continue the tradition, complete with period attire. She lives in Virginia with her cat Blitz, who provides input in between hourly requests for a refilled food bowl. Learn more about the author at www.thelostlegacyseries.com or contact the author at thelostlegacyseries@yahoo.com.

Tara is struck by a car after shoving her mother out of its way. Trying to move, she realizes she is injured, and cannot walk. The car that struck her had pulled over, the doors open and the two legged get out and walk towards her, Tara tries to get away, but her injury is too great. Giant hands pick her up from the roadside, and carry her back to the car, open the door and put her inside on the floor. Taras heart feels as if would pound out of her chest. She is about to go on the greatest adventure of her life....but will she ever see her family again.Donna Riley, a lover of outdoors and all the outdoor creatures. She is an avid fisher, kayaker and hiker. She is a proud mother of three daughters and six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She currently lives in eastern Carolina where she gets many of her ideas for her books from her paddles in the swamp lands, creeks and sounds of the area.

If you've picked up this book, it's probably not an accident. You're likely someone who has an essential mission: assisting humanity during these times of great upheaval in making a monumental leap into a consciousness known as the Fifth Dimension. This book will assist you to see this more clearly and help you in your own challenging process of ascension into 5D, while you play the role in the world you have come to accomplish.The process of Ascension entails more than simply becoming more positive, loving and spiritual. And it's more than just being aware that you are a Multidimensional Being of Light. It involves shifting your whole sense of identity into a higher dimension of reality and fully embodying the divine Essence of who you are. It's about achieving total freedom from the suffering you've endured while living, probably for many lifetimes, in a controlled and distorted reality known as the Third Dimension.Fully waking up to yourself in 5D consciousness is not easy, especially amidst the chaos occurring in the world today. But with a sincere intention, you can begin to shift into 5D consciousness in your everyday life and experience the freedom you yearn for. In a heartfelt and easy-to-read style, Vidya explains why it has been so difficult for humanity to spiritually wake up and become free of suffering, poverty and war. She then offers clear and practical steps in how you can nonetheless make this transition in your own life with relative ease and comfort - and with great joy and love in your heart.Vidya Frazier is the author of four previous books on the subject of the Fifth Dimension: Awakening to the Fifth Dimension, Ascension: Embracing the Transformation, Triumph of the Light, and The Ascension Lightworker Guide.She also writes blogs on her website, www.vidyafrazier.com, and offers personal sessions of remote Quantum Healing, Ascension Readings, and AscensionCoaching.Fifth Dimension, 5D, Ascension, spirituality, multidimensional self, consciousness, divine essence, spiritual mission, dimensions of reality, spiritual freedom, humanity's evolution, inner guidance, 5D self, Source, new age teachings, reincarnation, deep silence

From memoirs to short stories, speeches to non-fiction, fantasy to op-eds, Unbecoming is a collection of thirteen vibrant writing pieces that lay out High School student Iris Liu's journey from Sixth to Twelfth grade. Her writing displays the story of a Chinese-American immigrant student who struggles with self-worth - but finds a medium to challenge and reflect on her Unbecoming nature and influence communities through writing. Includes: Ghost Story (Ninth Grade) - Fiction - A story about the friendship between a singing ghost and a mute boy. My Perfect Plan to Become the President of the United States (Ninth Grade) - non-fiction - How Iris intends to become the President of the United States (not really). An Informative article on the election process. Dream Baker (Tenth Grade) - Fantasy - Everyone has a dream baker living inside their mind who's responsible for baking all sorts of dreams. Sylvia, Lin's dream baker, is forced to go on an expedition to find more dream ingredients. But the world outside is not what it seems. A deadly monster called Chaos is lurking outside her kitchen, set on destroying dream ingredients and seemingly her. An Open Letter to the Educational Department of New York State (Tenth Grade) - Essay - Bias is not inherited but learned. We need to include Asian American history in the school curricula by passing Senate Bill S6359A to accurately and responsibly convey the rich history of the United States. The Quiet Girl (Eleventh Grade) - Speech - "e;the Asian American community, as we face the continued violation of our fundamental rights, cannot remain quiet in the corner of the classroom."e; Praise: If you care deeply about your community and believe in human rights and minority equity, then put this book on your required reading list. Iris draws her passion from experience and believes in advocating for the rights of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Her deep desire to bring peace and justice is sincerely rooted in her values as she wants to see a balance between the immigrant and mainstream culture. This book, and all her work, shows her authenticity and her mission to bring that positive change which can help our society and our country to redefine democracy in its true spirit. Iris, I wish you all the best! ~Good Luck- Dr Dilshad Dayani About the author: Iris Liu was born in China and raised in New York. She is an active advocate for Asian American Rights, a writer, a student, and a public speaker. Teen & Young Adult, Memoirs, Chinese-American Writer Asian American, Anthology, Short, Stories Speeches, Self-reflection, Fantasy

Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal in the Battle of Zama and ended the Second Punic War, which left the Roman Republic the dominant power of the ancientMediterranean world. Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Scipio's grandsons, known as The Gracchi, found the Republic rich and all powerful, but could not stop the corruption of power. Cornelia, Scipio's daughter and the mother of The Gracchi, was the most admired woman in the history of Rome. She watched it all in anguish as the soul of the Republic died. Cornelia saw that wealth and power are the deadliest poison.

Winston Churchill was only 20 when he met the man whom he credited, more than any other, with shaping him as a statesman and an orator. As Churchill wrote: "e;I regard his as the biggest and most original mind I have ever met. When I was a young man, he instantly gained my confidence and I feel that I owe the best things in my life to him."e;That man was Bourke Cockran, a charismatic Irish-born Democratic Congressman from New York City, acclaimed by his peers as the greatest orator in the Gilded Age of politics. Following the death of Winston's father, Lord Randolph in 1895, Cockran who as a widower, became the lover of Churchill's mother, the beautiful American-born heiress Jennie Jerome, who persuaded Cockran to take her son under his wing.

On a March weekend in Cleveland, two cataclysmic events reshape the life of Galahad (Gal) Lafferty, president of the St. John of Bath High School's Joseph of Arimathea Society, a service organization dedicated to serving as pall bearers for the homeless deceased of the heavily-Irish suburb of Lakewood, Ohio. Gal is drawn reluctantly into playing a vital role in secretly relocating the most sought after and the holiest of missing Catholic relics, The Holy Grail, after it is revealed to be hidden in a salt mine two thousand feet beneath Lake Erie. With a number of potential others possessing wicked designs for the sacred prize, Gal must outmaneuver his rivals to find and relocate the icon before they do. Complicating matters, the assumption of his guardianship takes place against the backdrop of a terrorist attack on Cleveland's massive St. Patty's Day parade that may or may not be linked to The Grail's reemergence. Belfast, Ohio, blends a bit of magic realism, Irish mysticism and history, Catholicism, and Arthurian romance to tell a thrilling story of sacrifice, heroism, and redemption.Ty Roth is a composition and literature instructor on both the high school and college levels. He is the author of three previous novels: So Shelly (Penguin-Random House), Goodness Falls (First Edition), and Island No. 6 (First Edition).Holy Grail, St. Patrick's Day, Cleveland, The Troubles, IRA, Terrorist Attack, Political Thriller, Northern Ireland, Strong female lead, Contemporary Arthurian Romance

Christ was the ideal example of pacifism, and yet the United States, which was founded on Christian principles, has one of the largest armies in the world. We need to understand if and where the Western church has deviated from the Scriptures. The Great Western Deception examines the historical context of pacifism and the Scriptures that address a Christian's participation in military action.Ron joined the military at the age of seventeen with the hope of adventure. On the flight to boot camp, he heard God's voice: "Ron, are you going to live the rest of your life for yourself, or are you going to live for Me?" By the time the plane landed, Ron had made Christ both his Savior and Lord. During his time in the service, he was nicknamed "reverend" because of the radical change in his attitude, behavior, and character. Ron has endeavored to serve his Lord Jesus Christ in instant, absolute obedience. Christians first recognized Ron's prophetic gift while working in the inner city. His heart was broken by the church's apathy to the poor and by Christianity's conformity to the world. Over forty years ago, Ron decided to follow Christ and has continued to grow not only in the knowledge but also in the likeness of his Lord. During his early years as a Christian, God challenged Ron's view of participation in military conflict. This book is a summary of the lessons God taught him. Ron hopes that after reading this book, you will study the issue yourself and be challenged to fight in God's war that changes the world one person at a time. The true battle is a spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. Immediately after receiving Christ as Savior and Lord, Ron became engaged in this spiritual battle by sharing the Gospel with those in his army platoon. After an honorable discharge, God challenged Ron to be His instrument in the ghettos, free the people oppressed by Satan, and lead them into God's kingdom. Ron's hope is for God to free those whom Satan has taken captive through wrong doctrine. The war continues today. God is still looking for a few good men and women who will join in the conflict. Will you join Ron in God's army by putting yourself in harm's way?war, cowardice, pacifism, conscience objection, just war, peacemakers, international conflict, military service, harm's way, spiritual warfare

On June 11, 2018, I, for the first time in my life, was homeless. On that day I entered my first homeless shelter. This writing consists of my reflections on light while I lived in various homeless shelters. One day I awoke to this light, a light whose nature had never before been seen. As I stepped towards this light, suddenly, I found myself drawn into it. Its NATURE swirled around me and then entered into me. Instantly, I was illumined by it and thus was, forevermore, spiritually transformed. This is a story of how I came to this light. What is light, its nature? More specifically, what is its spiritual nature, that light that seemingly resides behind the mind or perhaps is the mind and, we are told, lies within us all? About the Author: Christopher Alan Anderson (1950- ) received the basis of his education from the University of Science and Philosophy, Swannanoa, Waynesboro, Virginia. He resides in the transcendental/romantic tradition, that vein of spiritual creativity of the philosopher and poet. His quest has been to define and express an eternal romantic reality from which a man and a woman could together stand and create a living universe. Mr. Anderson began these writings in 1971. The first writings were published in 1985.

The Braun family of Ben, Jenny, and Max, along with their friends, the United States Space Force, the CIA, and the President of the United States, all lead the way for freedom as they uncover the secret plans of the Mytown Corporation. As it expands and dominates energy markets, banking, and the flying-car industry in America, Mytown capitalizes on the slow-motion coup d'état of the U.S. government completed by corporate power earlier in the twenty-first century. As democracy declines and the country suffers financial hardship, heartache, and bloodshed, the growing fleet of USSF fighting spacecraft must protect the Earth, the Moon, and Mars. When the economy and its flying cars crash, Mytown only grows stronger by buying back its stock, driving up its market value and the wealth and power of its surreptitious owners. Then can anyone stop Mytown's steady frontier march as it skyrockets its horde of biologically enhanced androids and kidnapped humans in slave spaceships from the Earth to the Moon and Mars?In The Mindblower Orbs, the aim is to recognize, contain, and fight against the spread of inverted totalitarianism in this concluding saga of the Mindblower trilogy, beginning with The Mindblower Families and continuing with The Mindblower Androids.Randall Edward Foss lives in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and a teaching certificate with endorsements in English and Economics. keywords: sci-fi, thriller, delightful, suspenseful, evocative, heartfelt, moving, romantic, action-packed, insightful