This is the author's story written by tears. He is the center of this odyssey as a participant and an observer. It's a story about the loss of innocence, freedom, family, comfort, and family and about the good tradition of the Chinese culture that is slowly being lost. But it's also a story about gain and growth: gaining a few cultures and languages, new friends and trust, of experience and education, humility, of freedom, and regaining of self. Chi is not a hero in this narrative, just an ordinary man groping for meaning in his efforts to heal and help others. It is also a story of his own healing among the nomads of the grassland of Inner Mongolia. He survived and grew ever stronger in his own faith.It chronicles the tragedy of a Christian family during the chaos of China's Cultural Revolution launched by Mao Zedong in 1966. The author's parents were detained, beaten, and abused by Red Rebels in 1968, due to in 1952, they held a farewell party for Dr. Frank W. Price, a former pastor in Shanghai, and because during China's 1959 through 1962 national starvation, they received foreign food from their siblings living in the United States. In 1968, the author's fourteen-year-old sister's application to a reunion with her sister who lived near the northern national border was turned down, so she had to cut her fingertips, then wrote a pledge with the blood.The author records the primitive life of Mongolian nomads during his trip to the grasslands of Inner Mongolia to look for his two sisters and how he overcame difficulties with Mao Zedong badges as well as his unique acupuncture skills.Chinese words and names using the pinyin system are in BOLD font. Mongolian names and words are in italic font. There are twenty photos/illustrations.
Paul wrote to Timothy concerning the dangers of the last days in which we live: "But understand this, that in the last days, dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]." Although darkness covers the earth and a mist of darkness is over the people, the Lord will rise upon His two witnesses, the two olive trees of Revelation 11 whose oil brings light for the Church to see by in these last days. The pressure from the world's system of witchcraft (Babylon) will crush God's two anointed ones, favorably emitting the golden oil to the nations of the world. The testimonies of these two end-time prophets will bear witness to the power of the gospel as they are given the grace to prevail over the things they suffer. They will bear the fruit of the kingdom (from the metaphorical tree of life), and their lives will produce evidence that God's power is with them to destroy the wicked (serpent) seed. They will be living proof of God's authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19).
After seeing his mother and others die at the hands of the Confederates, Melvin is left searching for the best route to change society. He's faced with his own personal battles, as well as the world. But he's guided by the spiritual presence of his fallen family. At what cost will he commit to getting the job done? What happens when you must cross a path that you escaped? Tumelo brought you the exciting beginning of this two-part story. Melvin Descendant: Sequel of Tumelo will leave you with the beginning of the end. Strap in, the sequel is here!2
Fishbait and Applesauce are two very close brothers who are always playing around and love being adventurous. In this story, they are taken to the park by their inspirational grandmother only to end up competing with each other to see who can catch the most fish. Fishbait, nicknamed for his fishing prowess and love for the outdoors, is the better one when it comes to fishing and wins, easily making Applesauce jealous. Applesauce then, with the help of their grandma, competes once more against Fishbait with a magic fishing rod that she had given him in a battle for the ages, learning a lesson along the way.In a battle between who wins or loses, this story teaches young kids that it's okay to lose, that failure is okay. The story inspires the next generation by teaching them that failure is not the end as there is always something one can take away from failure. This is an important lesson as failure is an important step to success. The story also teaches perseverance and not giving up, and it also shows love for family and family values as you see the two brothers' relationship and how they come together.
Sgt Harold T. Brown age 91, passed away on Jan 20, 2022. He was survived by his wife Josephine of 67 yrs, & his 4 daughters Lorraine Brown, Kathleen Curtis, Vanessa Noxon, and Patricia Wilson. Harry was a P.O.W. in Korea from 1950-1953. He survived the death march. He attempted to escape 3 times and when caught paid a price for it. He was a man of valor and bravery. He was saddened to see his friends and others die. When the peace talks started conditions got a little better. He thought he would never get out alive. Ultimately Harry became very ill. The Chinese, his captives, used experimental methods, that miraculously, brought him back to health. Harry would entertain his fellow prisoners by reading books, then retelling the stories to them. They enjoyed this very much. He had an uncanny memory. After 3 yrs of torture & uncertainty, he returned home. In honor of his service and deeds, he received 2 bronze stars, 1 w/v for valor, among other medals and awards. He had a huge heart and sense of humor. Harry enjoyed fishing, golfing astronomy and writing. He cherished time at his camp, fishing at Lake George. He was buried with Military Honors at Saratoga National Cemetery in New York. Upon completion of this book, Harry went into the V.A. hospital. God allowed him time to say his goodbye's to friends and family. Shortly afterwards, he passed away. He was a wonderful companion and husband, and is and will be surely missed. God bless. With Love, his wife Josephine
A Father's Love: Words of Wisdom to Live By is a combination of life lessons, stories, and information from a father to his son. The best gift a father or a parent can give to their child is not money or even opportunity; it is the gift of wisdom, knowledge, and information to navigate through life's journey.
Camille Pepper loves to build and fix! Although small, her toolbox is filled with everything she needs--from bolts to goggles. Today, she's found an old friend in need of some repairs. Camille is ready to help, but Mr. Robot isn't too sure. She doesn't waste a moment getting to work, and in no time at all, Mr. Robot has something to smile about.
This book tells the story of Aalan, a married man looking to fill the void in his life by searching outside of his marriage, and not for one woman but there were two, both of whom are his colleagues and friends. He shared a traumatizing emotional event with Zoey during their "situationship." Zoey is a considerate, attentive and thoughtful woman who had a way of showing and telling him how much she cared; and even though he seems to be inspired, engaged and proud of all the attention given. He still took her for granted. Meanwhile, Arlene showed relatively moderate or limited interest in being as compassionate as Zoey, and he treated her gracefully. Both women had no idea he was with either of them over the years. In this story, Aalan becomes the epitome of a wolf in sheep's clothing. As he betrays everyone's trust.
Why would anyone in the sunset of life attempt not one but two published books? In two words, strong motivation. Free My Son was published in 2020, the title reveals the first very strong motivation! The second, God Bless America, reveals one of the similar motivations. The title could have the subtitle Save the American Republic!This old author encourages young and old alike with motivation to tell your story and just give it a go, as our UK friends would say! In the first book, Almighty God has blessed both father and son in unique ways to make each day filled with purpose, for he is a God of purpose. In 2016, the author mistakenly described the Democrat Party (not Democratic) as a party of obstractionist. This is far short of Marxism with the silent coup of Hillary Clinton and the fake dossier on Donald Trump. Trump's telephone was tapped before, during, and after the 2016 election. With the insistence and investigations of Trump's followers, President Trump survived and the American Republic survived! Praise God!Why was Clinton not investigated? Politicization of the Justice department. After the rigged election of 2020, the forty-sixth president, Biden, quickly started to destroy the great achievements of Trump. Forty-five would have never withdrawn from Afghanistan in the disorderly way of the Biden administration!Forward to February 2022 and the Russian attack on its neighbor Ukraine. Why did Russian president do it? Quite possibly because of a decision by the Obama-Biden administration in 2014 did little to stop the Russian takeover of Ukrainian sea port of the Crimea.In summary, the author is most concerned about the military threat to Taiwan and the US and its allies! The people of Ukraine have received the respect of the free world (except China) for its bravery! In the near future, the interval threat to the American Republic of free speech and liberty is very high! Will disinformation be the focus of Democrats on its conservative opposition? Possibility is affirmative! Will the focus of Marxist Democrats be on the repeated narrative (propaganda) of its liberal press be a major focus? Probably yes.In any event, the author requests sincere and urgent prayer to Almighty God to save the American Republic now and until just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ! Please vote in every election in person and at the polls and assigned voting places. The Marxists do not truly want free and honest elections. President Jimmy Carter would want free and honest elections in the future! We have a responsibility to protect and preserve our two-and-a-half century American Republic!In any event, here's a message to all parents: Please encourage the need for spiritual Judeo-Christian values. These values are as important or more so, than experimenting with any illegal drugs for recreation. Why? Fentanyl is lethal many, many more times even on the first dose than legal or illegal drugs. For example, one dose of Fentanyl can kill instantly!Parents, love your children and take charge like never before! Thank you! Ps, please consider to fight against getting chipped! If you do not fight, we will have a nation of robots because of a possible loss of freedom and liberty. Embedding microchips in our pets has been on going in order to find them when lost.
The Girl Who Danced with the Moon is about a child who discovers her talent and is delighted by it. The people in her village soon realize that one of their own has special abilities, and they start to envision what she can contribute to their cultural heritage. It is the kind of story that can unfold anywhere in the world, but this particular tale has a traditional West African face on it.
Based on realistic circumstances, situations, and life's vicissitudes that may be experienced between the ages of eighteen and thirty-four, Charles Green's indispensable fictional story gently displays life's lessons of a young man and how they ultimately serve as the pathway to triumph. Charles's soliloquy is from the perspective that continuous growth is a result of mistakes, evaluation, course correction, and moving forward with faith in God. We understand that our past mistakes are not a direct reflection of our future or what may be possible for us. With the right amount of focus, optimism, and consistency, your latter days can be better than your former. Matthew 19:26 records, "With man this is impossible but with God all things are possible." From inception to completion, each chapter enables the reader to identify with themselves: a son, a stepson, an adopted son, a nephew, a cousin, a brother, or a father that is searching for a path with less bruises. We come to find that each circumstance within this book is not a coincidence but a building block of self-evaluation, reflection, and becoming better. Some have said that self-evaluation is one of the most difficult tasks for a person, but without it, we bypass opportunities of becoming or acquiring the things of God. True growth is when there is an adamant critique for both sides of the coin. This captivating book welcomes fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, mentors, educators, coaches, spiritual leaders, or motivators to parenthetically park and consider life lessons as it may serve as a reminder that each young man has the opportunity to be great (Matthew 19:26).
When a young girl suddenly finds herself thrust into the spotlight, she must decide what she will do. Will she leave her peaceful village? Will she give up the life she knows for one that she wants even more, even if it means leaving her family and friends?Tyr'Ynyn has become the newest healer and must set out to train for her new life. She's leaving behind her best friends and her family to embark on a new career that found her by coincidence. Along the way, she picks up friends in the most unlikely of places and meets her new mentor, a young wyvern, who is also setting out on his first mission to train his first apprentice. Together they learn from each other, and their bond grows strong, but will it be enough to defeat the one who seeks to destroy them?
On a Friday afternoon in March 2021, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Victor Frenkel and his two teenage sons drove from their home outside Baltimore to a quiet suburb in Northern Virginia. They returned home with an eight-year-old Labrador retriever, a rescue dog that would forever change their lives. Walks with Grover is a light-hearted memoir that chronicles the year that followed. Bringing along his family and friends, the author shares some of his more humorous adventures with Grover, taking you through his home and neighborhood and in and around the Baltimore area. Ultimately, through the stories he tells, he makes the case that getting a rescue not only changes a dog's life for the better, but also that of the people who adopt them. He sincerely wishes that if you haven't done so already, you will consider contacting your local shelter or rescue organization and come home with a dog you will cherish forever--a family member who will love you unconditionally and provide companionship and happiness to you and your loved ones.Victor Frenkel was born and grew up in Montreal, Canada. At the age of twenty-four, he moved to Israel, where he lived on a kibbutz, served in the military, and completed his undergraduate and graduate studies. In 1999, he arrived in Baltimore for a postdoctoral fellowship. Today, he continues to enjoy a career in biomedical research, and occasionally dabbles in personal writing projects. He and Grover live just outside of the city with his two teenage sons.ALL PROFITS OBTAINED FROM THE SALE OF THIS BOOK WILL BE DONATED TO ANIMAL SHELTERS AND RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
When Anastasia meets a stranger in a cafe on a lovely spring afternoon, their chemistry is instantaneous, and sparks fly. Beneath the surface of her unconventional beauty, however, she harbors the dark scars of a traumatic past which haunt her relentlessly. As their worlds collide, their lives become intertwined and their actions have unforeseen consequences. Set in picturesque sleepy small town, River Falls, where the action unfolds as the seasons change from spring to fall, four people's lives become fatefully interconnected in this simple yet moving saga of love, jealousy, betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption.The collected essays explore two seminal artists of the Romantic nineteenth century.It is virtually impossible to imagine the world of opera without the captivating works of Giuseppe Verdi. Arguably the greatest operatic composer of all, after Mozart, Verdi's operas have endured the test of time, continuing to enjoy an almost unrivaled popularity in the repertoire. Visceral Passion and Sincerity in the Music of Giuseppe Verdi is an insightful exploration of Verdi the man, his legacy, and his unsurpassed ability in musical theater to paint the spectrum of human emotions with a vivid, dramatically cohesive palette which would revolutionize the operatic world.A beautiful society lady's adulterous affair with an army officer is the deceptively straightforward storyline which forms the backbone of a towering work of the literary canon, Anna Karenina. A probing essay, Anna Karenina: An Omniscient Exposition of Humanity, explores the world of its venerable creator, Lev Tolstoy, who belongs, along with Homer and Shakespeare, in the pantheon of the literary demigods. The essay explores the fascinatingly complex novel that Tolstoy creates through his memorable characters while simultaneously delving into the man behind the prose and his unparalleled contributions, not solely in fiction, but as a moralist and thinker.
Who is the "bad" guy? A delightfully deceptive story about two individuals, Lamb and Donde, and their rise to the top, but there's an unknown shadow bent on bringing them down. Can they discover them before it's too late? Can you? Including romance, adventure, and self-discovery, it seems like a simple, predictable story, but you're being led. Lamb, with his love interest Liv, discovers many vital skills with their shifting, an ability to shift reality. Donde, from another kingdom, is not a Shifter but has many adventures and also ends up on top. The two are from competing nations but have a similar dark unknown shadow seeking their downfall. Will they find it in time?
This book is a middle school literary fiction novella (that welcomes all ages) about a young girl and her grandfather who happens to be a Vietnam Vet. The young girl is in seventh grade and shares a special relationship with her grandfather. However, the little girl goes through the trials and tribulations of the modern world and experiences cyberbullying. Her grandfather overcomes his ghosts and coaches his granddaughter on the path to forgiveness, as he struggles with forgiveness in his own right. Together they journey through the trials of life to a new beginning that can only be imagined to be true.
The process taken to develop a key horse procedure (KHP) that leads to the selection of winners in more than 50 percent of their thoroughbred horse races is described. The procedure is objective and requires no special knowledge about horse racing (trainers, jockeys, breeding, weights, etc.). The KHP contains multiple methods for defining the winning horse in a race. Statistical tests with a confidence level of over 95 percent yield results showing the key horses win in a range of 51 to 63 percent with a return on investment (ROI) in a range of 26 to 34 percent.
In The Tales of Scuba Steve: Isfjell Point, once again we find Ben and his friends excited to get the camp day started. Unfortunately for Oliver, he finds himself on thin ice with Mr. Stu and his day will not begin as expected. Oliver, along with Ben, Danielle, Ava and Al quickly head to swim eager to see where Scuba Steve is taking them and what kind of adventure he has planned for the day. With the usual razzle-dazzle they end up in a place unlike anywhere they have seen. Or felt! Getting out of the water, everyone noticed the same thing. It was cold. Very cold. They find themselves experiencing unique phenomena, meeting new animal friends and witnessing a global problem.Dive right in and join the adventure!
Peace is impossible. Every Dytheian knew that.Death and violence were constant on Dythea, and times of peace were rare and brief.After a devastating war between the Thryian Confederation and the Hyrcanian Imperium, the longest recorded treaty was signed. But after forty years, war between the two empires was rekindled.With the war came uncertainty. Uncertainty of survival, of victory, and of loyalty. Now would be the time to test the mettle of every warrior, especially the young recruits who had never had a true taste of war. Their resilience and determination could save their lives. Or their weakness and fear could be their undoing.In this deadly life, every warrior now had to pledge their life to sacrifice. The sacrifice of life, limb, and soul.
In this mystery-suspense thriller, eight-year-old Billy Wagner confronts his fears. Fear of monsters consumes him, but the darkness leaves him little solace. Imaginary monsters peer at him from behind every door. The spirit of his father always feels so close to him, but he does not feel immune to danger. His mother suspects but can't be sure that her trust may have been wrongfully placed. One woman, conflicted, loses her battle with the demons that lurk in all her days. With strong will and determination, the convictions of someone who comes to his aid saves him from what could have been a lifetime of consternation.
The girl that became a woman without a father doesn't feel sorry for her, just admire how she became who she is today. Nothing was done overnight, and a lot of anger still sticks with her, but today, she's happier than she was yesterday. Progress is powerful if you allow it. Take it from me, I should know. Ask me how I love the color brown I don't know or how I became a huge Miami Dolphins fan I don't know. I just let things flow in the mix of trying to not live the life I did not being able to control my own life but being able to control what I like in my own mind no matter my age and no matter where I was in life.
The Winds of Freedom tells the story within the Notorious Seas universe about James Remington, an adopted son of a lord trained to become an officer in the Cornelian army. Only to have the path laid in front of him ripped away and he himself forced into a life that he never imagined himself being a part of. Now he must make a decision that will affect the story of his life, all the while trying to survive in the company of pirates.
Established in 1611, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, Philippines--one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the world--was transformed into the largest internment camp by the occupying Japanese forces during World War II. Over seven thousand civilian foreigners considered enemies by Japan, Italy, and Germany, their spouses, and their children, together with several American military medical personnel, were imprisoned, brutalized, and starved.Its campus, founded to promote knowledge and cultivate academic progress through Christian-based curriculum and instructions, became a silent witness to Japanese atrocities. Prisoners were subjected to constant harassments, endless abuses, physical attacks, and starvation, which resulted to severe injuries, diseases, long-term illnesses, and deaths. Meager help from other foreigners, the locals, and the Red Cross flowed over and through the fence but came to a halt after the Japanese sealed the entire perimeter. To survive, they clung to their faith on the US military, on one another, and in God. However, they never felt more helpless and more isolated than when the American forces surrendered to the Japanese after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor.Dr. Celeste Craig, her husband Adam, and their two young children were brutally arrested, and their home severely ravaged by the Japanese. Celeste and the children were interned at Santo Tomas; Adam was taken someplace else. As their lives intertwined with others, they experienced the most horrible, horrifying, and desperate circumstances that brought them into the brink of despair. On the other hand, countless acts of kindness and compassion from unexpected sources kept their hopes alive. Celeste made a promise to survive the war, reunite with Adam, and become a family again. Adam made a vow that he would not give up finding his family at all costs. However, wishing and praying were not enough. Survival became a challenge. Death was knocking on the door. They needed a miracle!
The revolutionary war in the Southern colonies at its most rawSumner's Journey chronicles the path of farmer turned soldier, Gabriel Sumner, from the Battle of Cowpens through Guilford Court House, two of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, as well as the Race to the Dan River, one of the Revolutionary War's bloodiest campaigns. Dissect the strategy and relive the savagery of the fighting during the many scrimmages of that campaign, fighting which often devolved into hand-to-hand combat.March with Gabriel and his men as they endure cold, hunger, and supply shortages while facing off against Banestre "Bloody Ban" Tarleton and the might of Lieutenant General Charles Lord Cornwallis's army. Reminding one and all of the sacrifices bore by the common soldier to secure our freedom from England.Be with Gabriel as he is transformed from farmer and simple soldier to an officer in the 1st Maryland Infantry enduring the prejudice of being raised from the ranks. Follow his transformation from rejected figure to the regiment's most revered officer.Sumner's Journey is a must-read for anyone wishing to learn about our struggle for independence.
Dr. Seigler has done a highly commendable job in producing a detailed biography on the life of Sir Ellis Clarke. His work, Sir Ellis Clarke: A Royal Son of the Soil is insightful, thought-provoking, and written in a reader-friendly style."Dr. Lawrence Rossow, Former Dean, University of Houston-Victoria."Sir Ellis Clarke: A Royal Son of the Soil is an eloquent biography that introduces Americans to the life of Sir Ellis Clarke, a modern-day Founding Father of Trinidad and Tobago. Readers in the United States and around the world will be the likely beneficiaries of Dr. Seigler's insight into how Sir Ellis' struggle to devise a workable constitution for his own nation, might illuminate the constitutional jurisprudence of the United States."Dr. Harvey Hinton, Former Assistant professor of Social Studies at North Carolina Central University
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