Nineteen sixty-eight is a time of great change in Los Angeles with Civil Rights, the oral contraceptive pill and Rock and Roll. But more than anything, it is the Vietnam War that is blowing generations apart. A retired private detective with something on his mind gets suckered into a job that leaves him wishing he'd closed shop a decade before. Caught up in the shady world of secret programs designed to destabilise the Viet Cong, he finds his old-world detective skills are no match for a CIA-trained killer who seems determined to reap some sort of revenge. But revenge for what? And, behind the killings there seems to be another motive. But what is it, and who is perpetrating it? Nothing is what it seems. The case appears as meaningless as some would say the Vietnam War is as it threatens to blow up in the face of the US government. And at the same time, he is not immune from the inexorable ticking fuse on his own time-bomb.
A book of daily readings taken from a series of sermons by the author, exploring the hidden treasures of the Bible.
What's up with plain-face, shy Tarvey Parker from Virginia that has all of Philadelphia's fillies falling for him? That's the question being asked not only by jealous beaus and husbands, but Tarvey, too. Bewildered over his new popularity, his dilemma worsens when he meets the country's first movie mogul, Philadelphia's Siegmund Lubin, and soon finds himself before the cameras, upstaging every male photo-player, as he becomes the desire of every leading lady. Little does Tarvey realize that the purpose of his trip to Philadelphia is what has caused Love to be loosed on him. Until he discovers that, Love has a maddening free-for-all with poor Tarvey Parker.
JOURNEY HOME is the adventures of a young, Old West "Romeo & Juliet" who run away from their families in NW Arkansas in the late 1800's, heading west to make a life together since their families are "feuding," leaving them no choice, at least in their minds. What they don't know is that the young man's mother has asked a family friend, a "bounty hunter," to find them and bring them home. After a couple of months, he locates them in Tulia, Texas, close to the New Mexico border, where they have been forced to stop temporarily due to the winter conditions. The bounty hunter convinces them to return to Arkansas with him, with the promise that he will help them make peace with their families. The novel tells the story of their many "adventures" along the trail, events which bring the three travelers closer together as they struggle with the trials that they face along the way, and the creative way that the bounty hunter helps them solve their many problems and stand up to their families. This novel is a combination of laughter, tears, tragedy, surprises, and events which will warm your heart. It is written to be appropriate for adults and young adults as well.
Christology, the study of Christ. In a time where opinions seem to plague the church concerning the Scriptures, we need to know the truth. The Bible is a very powerful and educational tool when used correctly. There is so much to be known about the Scriptures, but this information cannot be known through the flesh and/or man's knowledge.In this installment of The Revelation of Jesus Christ Which God Gave to Apostle C. A. Cowart we will explore several facets of the book that has seemingly caused so much confusion. We will gain an understanding of who Christ is through a comprehensive study of several topics such as: the Messiah, The Mystery of the Son of Man, The Glory of God, and Where is the Body of Christ. These, among other topics, will collectively help us understand the fullness of the one attribute that makes the man, Christ Jesus, God; as explained by the Bible.It is our prayer that this series has served as a powerful Bible study curriculum. It is also our desire that this book will serve the same purpose. So, as you take your journey through this literary masterpiece, prepare your mind to encounter a wealth of Biblical knowledge.
During the events of Justice, Helen watched her family get butchered. Led by her vengeance, she begins her adventure that will bring her to the forefront in the battle of humanity. Will she be able to stop the destruction and unveil who is truly behind everything and what their motives are? However, has time already ran out on her?
Charlotte Herzele's new collection of poetry continues to show her zest for living. You can find the professor, the belly dancer, the Tarot reader, the loving partner, the proud mother, and the joyful grandmother on these pages. These poems reflect the author's rich and varied journey through life and are filled with keen observation, heartfelt grief, humor, and joy.
"You have cancer." Those are words no one wants to hear, especially not more than once. Twice in a Lifetime is a journey through cancer twice. Cancer is so much more than an illness. It is an opportunity to connect. From the devastating diagnosis to the poignant moments when life takes over and the human in all of us emerges. From support for anyone with cancer to understanding for those who love them, Twice in a Lifetime is a book to read, to digest, to experience more than once.
Short stories before midnight will always raise an eyebrow or two for some interesting bedtime stories for the young or the brave of heart ~ Cookies, warm milk and a nice blanket to snuggle with is all you will need ~ Be brave, now. You can now open the book and begin your adventure through imagination.
Marie Harris is a multiple award-winning poetess. Born in Kentucky, she has lived most of her life in Maryland. She lives there with her husband, Donald, of 59 years. She has two beautiful daughters, a granddaughter, and a grandson. She published her first book of poetry, "A Gathering of Words", in 2022. She has been writing since the age of 10, albeit her work has matured since then. A lover of anything to do with words. She loves doing poetry challenges, as well as word or picture prompts. She also likes being challenged by the various forms of poetry. She always writes with the hope that her words will touch her reader.
FUTURE OF MANKIND, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MILLENNIUM, JESUS, CHRIST, LETTERS, WITNESS, JUDGEMENT, BEAST, LAMB, HEAVEN, SATAN.
Based on the real-life events of Kate Warne, the first female detective for the Pinkerton agency in 1856, this story follows Kate as she enters the agency and proves she is more than what other people see.While Kate struggles with her identity as a lesbian woman, anxiety, and fear, she courageously helps formerly enslaved women flee to freedom in Canada. The book also explores how many women in the 1800s lived life as a man, one of the only ways to escape the bondage of marriage and children.While not perfect, Jocelyn seeks to create an opening for dialog on issues of formerly enslaved peoples, abuse towards women, LBGTQIA+ issues, and obliterating old ways of being.The book holds no punches as it pushes the reader to abandon beliefs provided by others and to create a world of their own making.
"if i'm being honest" is a collection of poetry in which Kaylee Elizabeth reveals how to let go of your past and heal from your deepest traumas. It is a deep dive into the darkest places your mind can take you and the struggle of coming out on the other side. Separated into four sections: the hurting, the fighting, the loving, and the healing, this book takes you on a journey toward growth and finding inner strength.
"Stellar, by Minghao Zou, is a unique depiction of the universe in terms of finely rendered poetry. The book draws upon a literary tradition of ancient representation which originated with the Hesiodic Works & Days, where the kosmos was portrayed as an efficient influence upon human effort. Zou also models his poem in the style of pre-Copernican Dante, who, in his Commedia, travelled the kosmos in both a vertical and metaphorical fashion. The visionary worlds of William Blake are similarly intrinsic to this poetic tradition where the heavens and their supernatural agencies inhabit and dramatise the lines of the poet." ~Kevin McGrath, Harvard University.Stellar is a book about the intellectual beauty of the kosmos and the marriage of heaven and earth. This union is accomplished through narrative which depicts a journey that we embark upon in the heavens, and how we have become ostracised from that domain and fallen into a terrestrial realm. The book illustrates our metaphorical passage through this world and how "she" eventually restores us to a universal feast or reunion. She accomplishes this harvest via the medium of agriculture and its laborious practices. Intellectual beauty is what she represents in this poetry and this is a condition which can only be apprehended by the emotional self or, that which intrinsically connects the inspiration, experience, and passions of humanity. The "we" of the poetry presents both the idea of the reader and of a poetic character: how it is that intellectual beauty manifests itself in us as moral agents. The metaphor of the kosmos is a candid medium through and by which all things are related, transmitted, or reticulated. These are composed of the fabrics of time and space and the atomic elements which bear the structure of this universal grandeur: stars, nebulae, galaxies, including the most bizarre mysteries of this conception. Beauty can be described in different forms, but in terms of universal commonality it concerns human affect and kindness; it is a medium of empathy and resonance, where individual beings-including the reader-might join each other emotionally or, with the entire unity of the kosmos.Stellar is a book for all astronomy-lovers.
Sanctuary is a fictional story based on a 17 year old kid, Eli, from Philadelphia who becomes trapped in a world unknown to him, with a monster that lurks within.
This short memoir shares the story of a woman going through a major life change, represented in metaphor of a kitchen renovation. It is a braided essay that entails marriage, work, and possible retirement through the lens of having her kitchen made over during the peak of winter.
Inside this book are short stories dealing with people, places, and events which were written for and published by newspapers and periodicals, primarily the Cedar Springs Bugle published in Cedar Springs, MI by Col. Tom, Noreen (U.S. Army retired) a lifelong friend of the author and AMerican Cooner & Full Cry magazines. This book is the fourth in a series of short stories.
Mia and her sisters had suffered horrific abuse all through childhood and her teen years by the very people who were supposed to love and protect her. Mia is breaking her silence, telling her story and how she survived, overcome her nightmarish past and what has become of her abusers and sisters , Mia hopes by telling her horrific story it will encourage others and help them do the same.
Excerpt.... The sound of the surf down all of her thoughts and memories. She came back to her apartment and flipped on the news station out of Los Angeles. "...and in neighboring Ventura, a grisly murder was discovered at Radio Station KXOL.-FM this morning; a secretary found Program Director Tom Baker in his office,and..." Lynn stared at the radio. She reached for the telephone just as it started to ring. "He-hello?"'Is this Lynn Shaw?""Yes," she whispered. "This is Detective O'Donnell, I'm with Ventura Homicide, I'd like you to come down to KXOL right away, so we can get your statement.""I'm afraid I can't tell you much.""Let me be the judge of that, I assume you know Tom Baker was killed last night?""Yes, I just heard it on the radio. I-I can't quite believe it.""Well, we tried to reach you earlier, but I guess you're an early riser."Lynn frowned, this guy sounds just like my father. "Yes detective, I am an early riser, I jog on the beach every morning.""OK, get down here as soon as possible." Detective O'Donnell hung up, and Lynn slammed her receiver on the cradle. She went into the bathroom and took another quick shower. What could I possibly tell them.Lynn drove to KXOL in a daze. She marveled at the number of cars in the parking lot, for once she couldn't find a place to park. She wore slacks and a cotton shirt and with her tawny hair tied back in a pony tail, she looked much younger than her 17 years. Everyone seemed to be congregating in the reception area. She had nothing to do with the business end of the station and some of the office staff she'd never even met.A powerfully built man about 6'5" with steel gray hair approached her. "Miss Shaw?"He appeared tired as he offered his hand. "I'm Detective O'Donnell, I'm sure we can get your statement taken care of right away."Lynn ignored his hand. "I sincerely hope so." Great, she thought, a military type. O'Donnell left her and walked over to David Porter, a lanky man in his thirties. The sales manager smiled at the detective's obvious anger. "These kids that work here need to have the back of a hairbrush applied vigorously to their posteriors, if they were mine, they'd be taking their meals standing up." Porter hid a grin and nodded. "Yes, most of them are young and very immature."The two men walked down the hall to the General Manager's office.
A fictional account of a young boy and his father, who embark on a camping trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains for adventure and scientific experimentation. Danger strikes early when the father is shot, left for dead, in an attempted robbery. The son escapes with thieves in desperate pursuit. Void of hunting or camping skills, alone with exception of a befriended young wolf cub, a young boy finds himself lost, in the center of one of the largest National forest fires. Wandering over 30 miles in four weeks, encountering danger at every turn. Solitude of strength, guidance and courage comes by way of miracle of prayer and discovery of scripture. From the boy's local hamlet, deep in the Sierra Nevada, an awareness, search, and rescue grow nationwide. The young boy is ultimately tested by the true meaning of endurance, faith, and courage while also learning to coexist with natures wild.
"Mystery of Gaia" is a captivating interstellar adventure that takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through the cosmos. At the heart of this tale are two unlikely heroes: Luna, a Martian of the elusive 'Indigo' classification, and Aquarius, a cryptic entity known as a 'Star Seed'. Their unique backgrounds set them apart, propelling them into a mission larger than life itself.As they venture into the farthest reaches of space, they encounter enigmatic threats that jeopardize not just Earth, but the entire Galaxy and beyond. But these external dangers are just the tip of the iceberg. The real mystery unfolds as they delve into the uncharted territories of their identities and their unusual friendship.Will Luna and Aquarius rise to the occasion and face the unknown? Or will the magnitude of their task shake their bond? These questions form the crux of their journey, adding an element of suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats."Mystery of Gaia" is a thought-provoking exploration of friendship and destiny, woven into a thrilling space saga. It's a book that teases the reader's curiosity, promising an adventure that is both visually grand and emotionally resonant. The mystery at its core is a puzzle that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
"Conversations with Self" explores the thoughts and feelings surrounding love and heartbreak. It is through conversations with oneself that one can receive clarity and surrender to life's unfolding.
Travel around the world from the comfort of your own home! Each coloring page features a single country, their flag and symbols that are associated with that country. Printed on sturdy paper, each image is printed with a blank page on the back, making them perfect for crayons, colored pencils and even markers with little to no bleed through.
Look through the eyes of love. Look through the eyes of pain. Look through the eyes of self-discovery...In this poetry book, you will see and feel the impact of life and in different expressions, the loss of it.Go on a journey with the author as she pours out her heart line by line, word by word, and verse by verse in the most innocent and uncomplicated way.
Ernest Brook is a pilot for Central Airways, one of the last remaining airlines in the world. After the rising company Core invented flying cars, traditional aircraft declined in popularity, triggering an aviation crisis that would eventually affect the entire world.Johnny, a businessman for Central Airways, knows that his company will go out of business if nothing is done. However, Central Airways Flight 131, captained by Brook, plummets toward the ground in the middle of the remote Canadian taiga.Johnny joins the investigation, but the answers lead to even more questions.
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