On a crisp Saturday morning in the year 2034, a spaceship unexpectedly descends onto the lawn of the White House. Four hours later, the world watched as six aliens--as human as we are--descend from their ship. Their leader, Darius, announces that they are a first-contact delegation from the planet Parmithia. They know that Earth is suffering from severe agricultural and environmental crises. Their technology could solve most of these problems. Yet such power can also be used to destroy, something that Darius and his people will not allow. The Parmithian mission is to judge Earth's unity, social stability, and capability to properly utilize their alien technology for the good of the planet.With US Army Majors Phil Casaverde and Allie Heroux providing security and meeting arrangements, the alien delegation visits NASA, the United Nations, Rome, Paris, and other sites. Throughout their tour, the Parmithians are attacked by armed extremist groups bent on destroying the threat of alien invasion. This story addresses several practical questions about what might happen if a technically superior alien culture ever did visit. Would we seek to destroy them? Would they judge Earth trustworthy enough to share their knowledge? A splendid blend of action, plot twists, science, and questions about Earth's values, First Judgment entertains and engages.
Footprints from Fossils to Gallows: Adventures in Paleoanthropology, Primatology, and Forensic Anthropology.University of Chicago professor Russell Tuttle was privileged to study one of the most dramatic and provocative fossil discoveries of the twentieth century: 3.66-million-year-old (MA) bipedal footprint trails at Laetoli, Northern Tanzania. This adventure concurrently led to invitations to join a team of barristers and solicitors in defense of two men accused of involvement in a murder in Winnipeg, Canada. The Queen's Counsel for the prosecution had engaged a certified forensic anthropologist, Louise M. Robbins (1928-1987), who had worked on a different section of the Laetoli footprints trails before him. Her claim to have developed a new science of human footprint analysis for forensic use and wild speculations about the makers of some Laetoli prints prompted him to question her scientific ability and method of footprint analysis (Tuttle 1986) and the judgment of fellow forensic anthropologists who supported her testimonials. We hope this book might lead to a better understanding of how science can serve our courts by using novel and well-established results of scientific research less adversarially with a view to achieve justice for all parties affected by crimes. Particularly, claims of new forensic methods should be tested thoroughly by peer review outside the courtroom before employment to decide matters of life and death. Dr. Robbins's decade of quackery is a prime example of how justice might be better served by early, thorough scrutiny of a claimant's novel methods and general scientific expertise.In addition to relevant literature, my main source is correspondence among Drs. Robbins, Mary Leakey, and Michael Day; court records of barristers and myself from copies of correspondence in my files dating back to 1980 and Anthropology Archives at the Smithsonian Institution; and detailed reports prepared by Dr. Robbins and R. Tuttle concerning a criminal case in Winnipeg, Canada. Although I did not set out to write the book as a memoir, it quickly became thus as I recalled the experiences that shaped me as a paleoanthropologist. Previously, my research was on functional morphology, history of anthropology, and evolutionary biology in the USA and Europe.
Allura Peterson always thought she knew how her life was going to play out. She'd seen it hundreds of times. Turn eighteen, meet mate, move out, start her life. It was almost a step by step everyone had repeated to her throughout her life. Little did she know Fate and the Moon Goddess had other plans for her life. Her mate was in love with another...and wanted nothing to do with her at all.Rejection was not done with a mere few words and tears. It was an extensive process, a medicine, a ceremony, an elixir that would rip your soul from your mate's. Rejections were not common and often never successful. Madness and death were popular outcomes. Only one person had ever survived the process, and he was about to turn Allura's world upside down.Elias Wright needs a mate. No, not his destined mate. She rejected him for a fling she claimed was true love. Now he had to look toward the future, and that meant a Luna for his people. Allura is smart, sexy, and everything a male could ask for. His cousin's destined mate had her own gravitational pull that called to his soul. But Elias wasn't the only one who had his eyes on Allura. A war is coming, and Allura is in the center of it all.Question is, will she save the world, or will she help destroy it?
Daniel has everything, books, toys, food, a beautiful family. One day he saw a cat outside, she was skinny and seemed hungry and lost. Daniel felt very sorry for this cat, he started thinking how he can help. The cat's name was Sunny. Daniel shared his food with her, and when the weather got cold, he wanted to invite her into his house. One day, Sunny did something to repay Daniel and his family for all their kindness.
The author of this book took a very deep breath after writing hundreds of articles and several books over many years. It requires only a modest leap of faith by the reader. Specifically, one needs to go far beyond the narrow, legal definition of proof of life. While crucially important, it usually only provides some evidence that the person in question is still alive. In this book, I chose to go well beyond this definition and consider lives that are lead with life itself. We're talking about people who don't simply go through the motions and pay their bills. They pour their hearts, adrenaline, imagination, and a search for excitement on the table. So, dear reader, are you alive or really alive?
Have you struggled with drinking or some form of addiction for some time now? Maybe even years? Have you stopped but still feel emotionally or spiritually bankrupt? Have you tried several times to quit but simply can't stay stopped? Have you been told by many others that you need to cut back? Have consequences from your addiction piled up to the point it's overwhelming?If so, this book might be for you. It discusses twelve principles that one can learn in the journey of recovery. Most people think life is over if they must quit drinking or using drugs. The truth is if you're truly an alcoholic or an addict, sobriety is where life begins. These twelve principles were likely taught to you as a child before the addiction began. However, maybe your addiction wiped all those away and that's when the trouble started and began to accumulate problems in health, money, relationships, or spirituality.You deserve a life of happiness, abundance, and love. You simply have to be willing to put down the drink or the drug and follow a few suggestions. A twelve-step program can help with that, but this book talks in detail about the principles that come alive again within us and bring us back to being the person that we were created to be in the first place. What are you waiting for? How free do you want to be? I hope this book sparks an interest in you to get sober. Or if you're already in recovery, it makes you believe that true happiness is possible when these principles are put into practice. Think of how many alcoholics or addicts you can help once you recover yourself. Your story could change or save someone's life. These principles are paramount in that journey. I wish you much success.
Of the AngelsRuth Langford is sure of three things. First, that angels and demons walk the streets of Earth, masquerading themselves as humans and calling themselves Celestials. Second, that the last five years of her life were a blissful dream her mind made up while locked in a coma. And third, that everything else she thought she knew was a lie.As the financial crash of the 1930s looms over her beloved San Francisco city, a rich husband and the birth of a promising career as a ballet dancer should be all she needs. But Ruth can't shake the feeling that something is not quite right with the world around her. Her search for answers reveals truths she'd rather not know. It's only a matter of time before she must confront the darkness of the world around her--and within herself.2
This book is all about the power of forgiveness and acceptance, for the forgiver and the forgivee--a thing all children should learn, the Golden Rule. Never forget we are all children.
Some of My Favorite People Are Elephants is a collection of short stories chronicling the author's four years spent traveling with a traditional American circus in the mid-1980s--first as a musician, then (quite unintentionally) as an acrobat and flying trapeze artist. Each short story playfully hints at a life lesson learned by a carefree young man on his unusual journey to adulthood.
Meet Reno, a young hustler who is street savvy and has experienced the pitfalls that come with the street life. A page-turner that will have you on the edge of your seat, Reno's Way is as real as it gets. It's a powerful and captivating story.
A little girl with a big imagination takes you on a journey with her forest friends to find a very special tree. This book brings to life the innocence of a child with a love for adventures, imaginative play, and of course...bubblegum!
As you age, have you ever thought about what your legacy will be for your children, grandchildren, and friends? This book, Mimi Talks to Tyson, was written as part of my legacy to my grandson, Tyson. I wanted to pass down my thinking about what I believe are some of the important things in life. I started writing notes, and eventually this book evolved.I like to say that this book is for children of almost any age, for adults who might need a reminder, and especially for "poorly raised" adults. This is an "advice" book of sorts, which talks about gratitude, choosing your own path, empathy, family, friendship, good health, grief, honesty, and a total of twenty-two topics along these lines. This book is part advice, part spiritual, and part how to live your life well. If you think someone you know would enjoy it, please give them a copy; and if you agree with my comments, please consider it part of your legacy too. I am happy to share it.
The author shares his experience, travail, betrayal, legal battle, and custody in a false accusation. He describes how perception, emotion, and power undermined his battle for survival. He suggests that one needs goodwill, good conscience, and right attitude to survive the unknown. The author, advises readers to be careful in all situations. He reminds them that their greatest strength could easily be their greatest weakness. Therefore, there is a need to always engage the mind before taking any decision to avoid mistakes. A little distraction brought his life to a standstill. This resulted in a fight for life, truth, and vindication.
I received the name for my book from the Lord one day when I was sitting at my kitchen table. The Lord had revealed earlier that He was using my kitchen table as His Mount Sinai. I can honestly say I am blessed by how the Lord has changed me so much for the better. The greatest honor a man can receive from the Lord is to be His loyal servant.
Jimmy's life was exciting until the day his parents brought home his baby sister, JoJo. Jimmy wanted a brother, not a sister!Jimmy was not a good boy, and for years, he didn't show love to his sister.What happened next will shock you. Find out how Brandon the Bee convinced Jimmy to be a good boy and love others, especially his sister.
Meet Simon Slade, super ace private eye of the Super Case Detective Agency. His friends call him Ace, and his clients call him the greatest. When Ace's good friend, top school newspaper reporter Flash Prescott, became his new client, a great ghost hunt began. With Flash's best news story trophy on the line, the mystery of a haunted tree house was too scary for Flash to tackle by himself but too big a case for Ace to pass up. Ace, along with his faithful dog One-Eyed Jack, and partner Jazz Sinclair help Flash dive in to a spooky Halloween night of adventure they would never forget.
In 2083, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has successfully consumed most of the world's oceans, decimating the aquatic populations on a massive scale. After years of inattention from the world's governments, scientists from the International Aquatic Preservation Foundation make a grim discovery. Within five years' time, half of all species of sharks will have become extinct, leading to universal and irreversible consequences. To combat the inevitable catastrophe, founder and CEO of the Foundation, Prof. Henry Mitchell, deploys scientists Dr. Richard and Maxine Arlington on a mysterious and covert mission at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Unbeknownst to United States Congress, the Foundation has successfully completed their felonious marine-based genetic engineering procedures. Covering his tracks with a legal multibillion-dollar project to preserve the ozone layer, Prof. Mitchell arrogantly releases his monumental creatures upon the seas, inflicting a primal fear long forgotten by man. As a result, the leviathans of the deep cause multiple fatalities, and the Arlingtons discover the foundation's frightening secret. Threatened with blackmail, they encounter an evasive scientist with the knowledge to stop the monstrous beasts once and for all. Aboard an aged research vessel, the trio of scientists embark on a treacherous journey with a captain of a bygone era. Surpassing overwhelming odds amongst the seven seas and forces of nature beyond their control, the clock ticks down as the great beasts of prey close in on the small crew. The fleeting scientists must rely on nothing but their instincts and knowledge to survive mankind's first formidable experiment of synthetically born hunters amongst the animal kingdom.
Pink Rain is based on a story of a family who loved and cherished one another, and to prepare you for the things you need to know in life. Moreover, Pink Rain goes into the inner core of the soul, only to let you know that you can come out on the other side and still be in harmony and have inner peace and compassion with oneself in a world that you will not allow to take from you. Pink Rain takes you on a journey of experiences, only to move you into a place where you ought to be.
My Family Album brings together all the quirky, sweet, smart, loveable, amazing, creative relatives that all of us can relate to. A whimsical look at colorful family dynamics. Written in rhyme with large, colorful illustrations. A book for all ages.
Have you ever wondered what animals do when we're not looking? Perhaps that sparkle in their eyes hides a secret delight we can't even imagine!
Flip the Monkey Has an Adventure is about a little monkey that becomes bored with everyday life and dreams of going out into the jungle to experience exciting new things. After leaving his village, he is truly amazed at all he sees, but things soon change. The new animals he meets are not friendly, and as Flip continues on, he grows tired and scared. In the end, he is rescued by his dad and realizes home is the only place he really wants to be.
In 1824, Boston was a small farming community, about twenty-five miles south of Buffalo, New York. Buffalo itself was still only considered a village with a population of just over two thousand people. It was a hard life in that time where families tried to eke out a meager living selling their crops and growing their own fruits and vegetables to be canned and preserved for the long hard winters. They were a God-fearing community who gathered on Sundays in a neighbor's home to hear the visiting preacher who traveled from town to town until churches could be built for congregations. But just as in our world today, not everyone grows up to be honest and respectful. The three Thayer brothers moved to Boston with their parents and quickly became known as drunkards and ne'er-do-wells. When a Great Lakes seaman by the name of John Love needed a place to stay for the winter while the lakes were frozen over, they offered him room and board for a price. He didn't plan on the ultimate price that he had to pay.When the brothers' crops were not successful, they asked Love for a cash loan to make ends meet. Love was glad to help out his newfound friends. But they never planned on paying him back. Instead, they planned to murder him and hide his body.This was an important time in Western New York; the area was growing in population, and the Industrial Revolution was making life and work easier. The building of the Erie Canal, which traveled from Albany to Buffalo, was one of the engineering marvels of the time and, after many years of labor, opened in Buffalo in 1825.The story builds to the actual murder, arrest, and trial of the three brothers and ends with their eventual hangings in the Buffalo village square in 1825 attended by a crowd that was estimated at the time to be over twenty thousand people.
The story is about a day with Mrs. Piper and her seven students. They spend a day having so much fun as they dive into pretend play imagining what they want to be when they grow up. Even though we know that may change as children grow, Mrs. Piper pushes them to IMAGINE! To IMAGINE is to believe it can be possible. Encourage your kids to think, to dream, and to unleash their creativity in your classroom and homes. They are learning quickly without even realizing it, and what you say and do is important to every child.
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