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Twelve-year-old Ezra Jerome Baker came from the stars. He's sure of it. He just has to convince his two best friends, Ollie Jansen and Maple McWhorter. Meanwhile, in 1965, in the tiny Texas town of Darling, the three youngsters tackle the world together-unaware their summer is racing toward a shocking climax that will change their lives forever.As they did in their debut novel, Life with Bingo, authors Black and Lewis tell their story from the perspective of two characters in this, their latest heartwarming tale of friendship and loyalty.

Future America. April 2084, 60 years into the future. Two brothers, Jonathan, 59 and Elder, 55, decide to make a cross country trip after nearly thirty years of leading completely different lives. The trip starts in Cape May Point, in Southern New Jersey, through the center of the continental United States to the new west coast port of Pacific City, Idaho. Along the way they chronicle small towns, big cities and rural America. They also review the technologies, social structures, government and politics of a modern America complete with 53 states and a 54 star flag.

Though their friendship seemed unlikely being from different generations, they nonetheless had the same goal. Fame and fortune in country music for her, and for him redeeming of an unaccomplished life. This strange circumstance tied their fate together and each gave it all to see it through.Author Fred Preiss came to know country music scene through a good friend who was in public relations for some of the biggest country stars. Drawing on that inside knowledge enabled him to write Country Singer in a realistic way. It's perfect for the reader who is already a fan of country music or one who is curious.

Listen to your heart. Seek the face of Elohim and total unity with Him. "My heart says of You, 'Seek His face!' Your face, Lord, I will seek." (Psalm 27:8)Messianic Meditations is a collection of passionate contemplations about Yeshua and the spiritual journey to oneness with Him in the soon-coming eternal Kingdom. These meditations were written from the personal perspective of a woman whose life was transformed from lukewarm faith to a fiery heart of love for Messiah when the God of Israel revealed Himself in the person of Yeshua haMashiach. The revelation of Yeshua, the King of the Jews, and the plan of Elohim for the restoration of Israel, the nations, and, ultimately, the whole world, are themes throughout the writings. As you seek His face, pondering the meditations in this book will stir the flames of your heart to believe His prophetic Word and to put your hope fully in His promise of an eternal Kingdom, with the King literally reigning from Jerusalem on the restored planet earth. Fulfill your spiritual destiny to love Him with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.

Where Intimacy Begins: The Workbook, began after a group of four friends decided to bring awareness to the desire for closer bonds and intimacy in their relationships. They are passionate about connection and believe in the bonds that couples share. The goal of this workbook is to help couples enhance intimacy through a fun and whimsical experience. The reader is encouraged to be vulnerable as they reflect on their own relationships with themselves and their romantic partner. Take a deep breath, relax and open your mind. Remember not to take yourself or your partner too seriously in this process. Expect to challenge yourself and embrace the growth that takes place. "Practice makes perfect" definitely applies to learning how to communicate and please each other in the bedroom. And just a reminder, this is not Hollywood so it's never going to be perfect but, it can be really great! The intention is to guide you into a stronger and more intimate relationship with yourself and your partner. This workbook will provide an in-depth introduction into intimacy throughout the many stages of connection. Enjoy!

"You are in the city of Poseidon... eighty-five million years in Earth's past."Tom West was heading home to Silverton, Colorado on leave when a portal of massive power opened up and swallowed the train. The train came out the other side, 85 million years ago in the Cretaceous era. Poseidon's door turned out to be one way with new arrivals daily from across the universe and multiple timelines. There was a thousand year old society already here of aliens and humans called the Kingdom of Poseidon ruled by Queen Talia. They attempt to blend in when an old nemesis shows up in pursuit of the Trident of Poseidon that turns out to be real. Turns out the gods were aliens and the trident was an advanced piece of technology. Meanwhile a threat to the Queen emerges in Senator Remus and a power struggle ensues. Who will get the Trident first? Can the door be closed? Will they make it home?

This volume of poetry reflects the periods of profound anxiety, uncertainty and fear during a time when the author was confronted with very challenging obstacles. The spontaneous reminiscence brings up different meanings and aspects of our lives. The work is a meditation about our existences and their senses and about our roles and our relations with the people that we love. It is also about the revelations of maturity that give our mentors and societies' heroes different meanings. Some of the heroes' images will melt down showing them as "Wax Heroes". Many malefic forces in the society are proved to have behind them human characters.

If you are a beginner wanting to make a quilt you can be proud of and can show to others with pride, this is for you. The quilt pattern is for a 40 in. by 60 in. lap quilt that should fit just about everyone. You get a list of supplies necessary for making the quilt and some that make quilting a little easier and are fun to use.Also included is a short history of quilting from colonial days up to now.UNDERGROUND RAILROAD QUILT HISTORYSome scholars say the underground railroad quilt is a myth because there is no documentation about it. Others say it was a way for the enslaved escapees to find help along their way north to freedom. Each block had a different meaning giving directions on which way to go and where food, and clean clothing could be obtained.This gives you the opportunity to decide if you think the Underground Railroad Quilt is a myth or true facts.

It took me years to appreciate and a lifetime of memories to reflect, but it only took a glance at my grandmother's photo hanging on my Kelly green living room wall and within minutes this story started to evolve. This photo was discovered by my mother and I back in 1976, at a vacant relative's cottage while we were travelling together in Ireland, as told in my first novel "BICENTENNIAL ABROAD: A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE"! In 1920 when mom was only three years old her mother died in the Spanish Flu Pandemic along with her newborn baby as well as the eldest child in the family. Her life and the family's was changed forever. Mom ultimately entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to become a nun when she was twenty one, but she left four years later (with about three years of college credit). She met dad, had three "rambunctious" sons and we lived in public housing on the East Side, across from the "Iconic" Snowflake Bakery, along with other great local businesses. My mother went up to Syracuse University to complete her higher education in 1960, graduated the following year, when us three were about seven, ten and eleven years old. Then about one and a half years later we moved to the West Side where mom grew up in Tipperary Hill, and on to Saint Patrick's School!In this book there are many other stories of family roots, connections, childhood adventures and travels retold from the vivid memory of this one Son of a Nun:)

Dr. Jason Van Duyn, CFP is in the top 1% of advisors at LPL Financial, the biggest independent broker-dealer in the United States as reported by Financial Planning magazine, 1996-2022, based on total revenue. *. He's a Forbes Best in State advisor (2022) and after earning four business degrees, including a doctorate, he has been a financial planner for twenty-five years. Now he's committed to helping YOU find the best source of financial advice. Robots, Dorks, or Old Men: Finding the Right Financial Advisor for YOU! thoroughly explains the different types of sources of financial advice and gives you clear direction on which one might be best for your personal financial situation. Other professionals we trust with our most important and sensitive matters-doctors, lawyers, engineers, and others-are hyper-specialized. You wouldn't go to a podiatrist if you were having chest pains, for example. Likewise, you shouldn't go to just any financial advisor; different types of financial advisors do vastly different things. It matters which one you choose! This book is an attempt to bring awareness to the differences and give you the best guidance to help you live your best life. Robots, Dorks, or Old Men includes examples of the types of clients that best fit the different sources of advice. Van Duyn has also provided checklists of qualities each type should meet as well as questions to ask in an introductory meeting. Choosing the right advisor is a personal matter, as individualized as your goals, as unique as you. Address your financial needs as well as your values with the help of not just the best financial advisor but the best financial advisor for YOU. *Top 1% is based on the total production of all Aquest Wealth Advisors compared to the production of individual Advisors at LPL. The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives a fee in exchange for rankings. (space) Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC. show less

Polyamory, one form of open relationships, is rapidly entering mainstream consciousness. Among the many books on polyamory, Sonia Song's story is unique in that it is the first one that has been written on this subject by a new immigrant from another culture. A contemporary of New China, Sonia's amazing journey, from Beijing to Berkeley and to Hawaii, with the massive backdrop of historic events in China and the U.S. over more than half a century, unfolds like a scroll, depicting how these two vastly diverse cultures shaped her way of thinking and choices. Sonia's book is warm and engaging. Reading her fascinating memoir feels like sitting down with a new friend who invites you into her most intimate and vulnerable moments over a cup of tea.

New Orleans is one of the places on earth where celebration is how the people cope with everything from life to death. Mardi Gras is no exception. The year 2021 found the world in a pandemic. As safety was the most important goal for mankind, the Mayor of New Orleans, along with other officials, made the determination that Mardi Gras would not occur making the season historically somber for the citizens of the city and annual visitors; or so it seemed.The people, as well as, visitors from across the globe, are accustomed to extravagant floats, marching bands, walking bands, dance groups, flambeau carriers, Indian Tribes, formal balls and many others sights that make Mardi Gras the unique event that it is. Mardi Gras is a culture, not just an event for the people of New Orleans. So, without the normal sights of the season, the citizens of the city, in all courage and excitement turned homes, business and mansions into floats in a display of resilience to not allow the culture to die.While every single property could not be captured, this photographic walk is dedicated to the citizens of New Orleans.

INSPIRING, ENCOURAGING, AND ENLIGHTENING!I AM Right Here is a fundamental reinforcer of the Nearness of the Almighty in every situation and detail of our lives. Additionally, it provides theological insight regarding our eternal estate and relationship with God. Sometimes we often think of His presence in highly intense moments of fellowship, such as singing worship songs, praying fervently, or even in Sunday church gatherings. However, God wants us to know that He is always present. We don't have to wait for those powerful, celebratory moments to feel His closeness. He is always there. Although we cannot tangibly see Him, He shows up through various situations to let us know He is watching and listening. Have you ever experienced a calmness or peace in your heart when thinking about God? It's difficult to explain because it goes beyond a feeling. It's a knowing or confidence that everything is going to be okay. Whenever we call on Him, we don't have to wonder if He's available; He doesn't leave or take breaks. Furthermore, when it comes to God, there's no guesswork involved because He remains the same and stands by His Word. He is present with you every moment because He is your heavenly Father!

In the year 1700, a young French Army Captain sets foot on the Gulf Coast of our continent, trudges off into the wilderness and becomes one of this country's overlooked Founding Fathers. Warrior, explorer, intimate friend of the Indian nations, imprisoned twice for smuggling, Louis Juchereau de St. Denis was the driving force in the settlement of French Louisiana and Spanish Texas. In the Novel, "Tame the Wild Land", the drama of his remarkable life is portrayed. After enduring extreme hardships and risking his life for the King of France, he becomes disillusioned and dedicates the rest of his life to his two remaining loves: Louisiana and the beautiful Manuela. But the impetus that repeatedly places him in harm's way is the dilemma his colony faces: to keep Louisiana French, he must insure that Texas remains in the hands of his Spanish adversaries. The book is a fictional treatment of a period in our history that is somewhat neglected: the roles played by France and Spain in the taming of wild America.

Nearly true tales of a really cool parrot"Viva Cisco" is a trilogy of funny stories for kids at the Age 10-13 reading level. All three tales unfold in a land called Topopootl, which lies in a hidden valley deep in the heart of Mexico. Because of its seclusion, the inhabitants have created a society without the benefit of human contact, and they don't seem to have missed out on anything important in the absence of that dubious blessing. In fact, they probably have more pure merriment and boisterous excitement than any human community could ever conceive. Much of the credit for that, though, must be laid at the feet of Topopootl's most..uh.. stimulating citizen, one Cisco las Verde Arara del Gucigalpa. Aka, Cisco the Parrot. His is an ego burning brightly, and his quest is for nothing less than becoming the most notable dude in all Topopootl. In "Am I Famous Yet?", he wends his fractured way from being the Answer Man in Topopootl's public library, through a very public failure in "Show Biz", a humiliating defeat in Anything Goes Wrestling (at the hands of two little cockroaches), a "Mayday"; attempt at a high-altitude record for Parrots and, finally, to opening a very weird business; The Word Man-whose motto is, "Learn a big word and impress your friends.- The reader is sure to be spellbound as Cisco makes the sale of one of his Deluxe models: the word, "extracurricular" - a big impresser. In "Cisco-PI", he combines the skills of Inspector Clouseau and Barney Fife in tackling Topopootl's first and only crime wave, a rash of burglaries. In a dazzling display of illogical thinking, he manages to accuse some innocent youngsters of being members of a crime family, and he fingers none other than Topopootl's President as their Godfather. Even by Cisco standards, it is a stunning blunder. But he musters his will, applies his nimble brain to some very mysterious clues, and actually solves the case. The burglaries, it turns out, were all the work of Harry the Pack Rat, who traveled down from North America to put together a "Mexican Collection." That, in fact, is his plea as he is brought before the citizens of Topopootl "It wasn't stealing. It was collecting." In this, the second book of the trilogy, Cisco is redeemed and achieves his coveted recognition, which serves to make him a worthy leader in the daring adventure that follows."Cisco and the Secret Room", Book Three, has Cisco leading four of his pals on a very dangerous mission to retrieve ancient evidence of Topopootl's origins. In a secret room in the heart of a mysterious pyramid, they discover the story of how Topopootl came into existence and who saved it from extinction. As they read the inscriptions on the walls of the remarkable chamber, a tale unfolds of the Aztecs and Spaniards making the land unlivable for its non-human inhabitants; of a desperate expedition to find a place of refuge and peace; of the founding of Topopootl; of the threat of its extinction by a human invasion; finally, of the remarkable army of little skunks who save the day-and Topopootl-only by employing their secret weapon: El Gordo.

David Smith was raised in an orphanage from the time he was a baby until his late teens. Now, as an adult, he decided to have his d.n.a. checked in order to gain some knowledge of his background. He was not expecting the results that showed up while he was on vacation. It was during his vacation that he accidentally found out he may have the ability to access places ordinary people do not have knowledge of. Upon his return from vacation he learns that someone is, to the point of violence, very interested in him. His friends have discovered who it is that is after him, but not why. When Dave tells his friends about his escapades while on vacation they want to test his abilities for themselves. His friends then talk him into giving them a demonstration, which Dave did not find to be a positive experience. As the negative experiences pile up his friends gather and stand with him, becoming the family he had always hoped for.

Sometimes in the darkness of our pain we are given a gift. A gift that forces us to stop, reflect, learn and grow.A gift to feel it all.And I Felt It All is a collection of soulful poems and essays that serve as an important reminder: Where there is pain, there is opportunity for growth and healing.

A young man determined to avenge his mother's sexual assault by a powerful politician. The scions of two wealthy thoroughbred racing families, each trying to make his own mark in the world. A German family driven - and torn apart - by deeply held secrets. Bloodlines explores how our pasts and pedigrees can have unexpected impacts on our futures and progeny. Using as backdrop thoroughbred racing, breeding and betting parlors; bourbon distilleries; the arcane business of powder metal manufacturing, and the world's "beautiful game" of soccer, author Rob Hilliard takes readers from post-World War II Germany to 1980s Kentucky and Virginia ... from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. to Ireland, the European Continent and Israel ... from the early years of the Civil Rights movement to the fall of the Berlin Wall. How these disparate worlds, locations and individuals become entwined over decades drives this sweeping story of corporate intrigue, international drama and, most of all, the family ties that bind them.

There are two sides to every story. Joshua is getting ready to graduate from his final year in high school. He has always lived in a small colonial town in New England and looks forward to new adventures in a university in Illinois. Autumn is graduating from high school and will be attending the same large university. She has spent her whole life on a small farm in Iowa, and leaving will be difficult. Their new lives begin when the two students wonder who this person is sitting next to them in their first lecture hall. Autumn and Joshua will be working to understand their two different worlds far from their families, and they'll need to learn to navigate their changing worldviews-together.As the author of seven previous novels and a career educator, Richard Shaw draws from his experiences growing up on the East Coast in an old Cape Cod house and his interactions with students from inner-city schools to university. Joshua and Autumn is a romantic coming-of-age novel.

The culture is out of control, everyone knows it, and Dancing to Mozart is an imaginative satire that will appeal to readers who sense that the best way to deal with the situation is to have a good laugh at its expense. Personal relationships, silly behavior, Hollywood movies, extremes in politics and religion-eccentric characters and other wacky stuff offer the reader a good deal of amusement in colorful worldwide settings that include Europe, Africa, Asia, and New York City. Of course, there is a plot to the story, and it carries the reader along to the final and sensible ending, where all is resolved and the characters come to a common sense view of themselves and the world around them.

Verse Stories That Will Be Your Children's Favorites!It's a very satisfying collection of poetry and it has a fantastic Writing style.This piece is absolutely wonderful.It has a knack For this. The author writes with such beautiful, condensed language.The book affects emotion and thought on multiple levels through the Use of symbols like pink, light blue, wizard, witches, magic, horror Families and imagery like dog, cat, horse, elephant, peacock etc. The author Makes it easy for readers to identify with the words.He has written plenty folk-tales, poems stories and they being published In newspapers and magazines.

This book presents a new paradigm for the origin of Life on Earth by introducing the atomic definition of life and comparing it to the traditional organic meaning of life. It searches for the carbon-based origin of life, makes a detailed logical evaluation of the Intelligent Design hypothesis, and explains why it is a valid scientific hypothesis that needs an improved argument. It challenges the random environmental condition of the abiogenesis hypotheses as a viable one to explain the presence of the carbon-based cell compared to the biogenesis reproduction process. It introduces a new definition for the information concept to support two deductive reasoning arguments that infer the past existence of an intelligent entity as the responsible cause for the emergence of carbon-based cells and their genetic information. Amongst other topics, it discusses in detail the practical use of Karl Popper's falsifiability concept. It introduces a new definition of existence to help us find Bertrand Russell's teapot orbiting between Earth and Mars and demystify the wrong notion that we cannot prove a negative. It also explains why the Explanatory Power of a hypothesis used in the philosophy of science is not a practical comparison tool for choosing the best possible explanation between competing hypotheses. Finally, it reviews evolution's vital role as a cause in the same line of actions as the emergence of the carbon-based cell for the presence and complexity of Earth's carbon-based living entities. And ultimately challenges future generations to look for the origins of life at the atomic level in the structure and functionality of the carbon-based cells.

Imagine sitting in the cockpit of a jet fighter descending to the rolling, moving flight deck of a super carrier at sea. You have 600 feet of flight deck to thread the eye of the needle and land safely. Ten thousand times ten thousand this dangerous drama has been repeated in the history of American carrier aviation. It is simply extraordinary. This drama at sea if viewed through the proper lens can have great spiritual significance for your life. Imagine that the flight deck represents your safe haven in life, the place you return to again and again for meaning and stability. The flight deck is also the catapult for every new mission in life but here's the hook; God script for your life written by His own hand is better than any script you could write for yourself. Without God's script engaging your life, the bolters and wave-offs in your life's vocation will be frequent and the safe traps upon His flight deck few.For me to say to you, "Choose God's script," is far too simple and simplistic. Discovering God's script for your life is much more complex and often counterintuitive against the powers of human reasoning. Nevertheless, it is only His script for your life that will lead you through the eye of the needle to reach the blessed end of God's script for your dreams. Life, your life, is a great drama. Take the chance and live without God's script and you will bolter again and again with the imminent danger of ditching your plane into the angry sea. God alone threads the needle reframing your life until He brings you safely aboard His celestial flight deck turning every ordinary life into something truly extraordinary. I have written this little book from my heart to yours via real life vignettes spread across the spectrum of my own ordinary life demonstrating that the grace of God is alive, active and at work. If God above can touch my ordinary life with His extraordinary grace as I wander about in the midst of eight billion souls strolling across planet earth and keep me on the narrow path of His vocation chosen for me, will He not do the same for you? Most certainly true.You're approaching the flight deck. Flaps down. Tailhook down. Call the Ball! Trapped! You have safely landed on the celestial flight deck of God's grace ready for a new extraordinary mission in your ordinary life. Discover God's script for you. To God be all the glory.

For centuries, the liturgy of the Catholic Church, the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), was renowned for its elegance, profound sacredness and transcendent beauty. With Pope John's "aggiornamento" as realized by the Second Vatican Council, the faithful were presented with the "Novus Ordo" (new order) mass, a liturgy designed to be more down to earth and involve the congregation more. For Ed Korczynski,-and many other Catholics-with this decision, the Church trashed a magnificent liturgy and replaced it with a mundane, not-too-special, somewhat holy social gathering. In recent years, the crime has been compounded by Pope Francis' motu propio, Traditionis Custodes, clearly intended to deprecate the TLM in favor of the Novus Ordo. In Part One of the book, Korczynski reports that this was never the intent of the Council fathers. The Dogmatic Constitution on the Liturgy makes it clear that the Council intended to retain the TLM.

As we tread the course through this journey called life, we sometimes take things for granted. We seemingly forget that our life has an expiration date, and there will be check points along the way. Has life given you a reality check, lately? Maybe it has, and you didn't notice because it didn't hit close enough to home. Read this very touching story to find out how the reality of death can slap you in the face so fast and so hard.... it can change your life forever! When right in the midst of a joke or a smile, your life takes a turn for the worst, and you know that things will never look quite the same again. INSTANT METAMORPHOSIS!!! When memories are all that's left of a friendship that has lasted for as long as you can remember. You begin to wonder if you're mentally stable enough to survive such a traumatic blow. Oftentimes when one goes through a sudden trauma, you will find that what you need to get through the situation has been in you all along. Death is not always expected, but it will certainly come. Preparation is the best defense to such a villain.

The mad gnome Gagle has escaped from his prison cell in Germania with the intention of destroying the Leprechauns of Ire. When he finds he cannot enter the Land of Ire as a Spell of Lok has been placed around the island. He decides to kidnap the humans to bring the leprechauns to him. But he can only manage to steal away Megan taking her to his mysterious island, which he escaped to while being chased by the Queen's men. There he conspires with friends drawn to him by magic to become the King of Germania. What he doesn't plan on is that Megan will escape. She runs alone, hungry, and scared for her life until she meets a Black-Robed Wizard named Malachi. The island she has been taken to is known in Irish Folklore as Mysterious Island. Known for centuries as Irelands Atlantis. Sailors throughout history state that this island only appears every seven years. Can Megan ever find her way back to her family and New Jersey? Before the gathering of gnomes find her. Or before the island disappears once again? Follow the adventures of Harold and Megan in this thriller, where she meets The High Brasal of all magic. Whom Irish legend speaks of as the guardian of the world's magic. Can her family again seek the aid of the Leprechauns and the queen's Gnomes? If so, will they find her in time? Come meet Harold and Megan in their second adventure, where magic and life come together and Irish history shines bright.

Paris more than blossomed between World War I and World War II-it was considered by many to be the cultural and artistic capital of the world. Artists and thinkers from every corner of the globe visited or moved there, interacting with each other and developing some of our most exciting modern expression. In Traitor Comet, not even the troubled young Austrian Geoff Weidmann is immune to the city's allure. A hermit back home, he unwillingly joins his brother, Franz, and Franz's French wife in Paris after his father forces the reunion. Though Geoff remains haunted by his violent past-both the Great War and what he might have done against another man on his farm-when he meets the surrealist poets Antonin Artaud and Robert Desnos, his world cracks open. Antonin holds a mirror to Geoff's experiences, and Geoff ultimately comes to learn from their similarities; Robert is jovial and irreverent, fresh air lightening Geoff's life. Both men are original, creative thinkers willing to argue against even the founder of the surrealist movement of which they are a part.Part thrilling mystery, part coming-of-age tale, part page-turning history lesson, Traitor Comet is the first title in a historical novel series based on the real lives of avant-garde writers Antonin Artaud and Robert Desnos. It is also the first book, fiction or nonfiction, to focus on their unique friendship, which ultimately led one man to save the other from the Nazis. This little-known aspect of the lives of these otherwise famous men means that author Personne, an independent journalist, historian, and researcher, has a wealth of information to continue this story-from this introduction to these men who loved free thought and action into a dramatic series about these rebels with a cause.