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The Misadventures of Nick is a collection of true stories of how Floyd W. Gill, a Deputy Sheriff and School Resource Officer in Alameda County, California of 28 years, worked to change the direction of many young lives. The stories follow the elementary, middle and high school years of a boy named Nick along with several of Nick''s school buddies-all of whom lacked the benefit of appropriate parental guidance. This is the true-life tale about bad choices, lessons learned, and lost opportunities. The Misadventure of Nick should be required classroom reading as it teaches students, educators and parents, that in the real world, choices have consequences. This book will make you laugh-but it will also make you cry.

Have you ever wondered what your dog really thinks? Have you ever considered that your dog may have some burning questions in life? I might not be an expert on other dogs'' opinions, but I can at least offer my personal insight. Here is life...according to me (Cosmo)

If laughter is truly the best medicine, this collection of Poems, Puns, and Parodies will keep you well. In "Laughter All the Way," Marty Baxter shares her unique point-of-view-one that reflects her long, successful career in professional writing, performing and raising a family. This compilation of humorous situations, incidents and observations are ones with which all of us can identify. Marty shares her secret of how to live a long, joy-filled life; one full of... "Laughter All The Way."

Having good people is the wildcard of running a successful restaurant. In What Seems to Be the Problem?, Toby Tullis tells it like it is as few have ever dared. Toby captures the humor and insanity behind the scenes in the restaurant business. One part Bourdain''s Kitchen Confidential, and one part Danny Meyer''s Setting the Table, this great book explores how restaurants try to give the people what they want while having no idea what that is!

Peacock Alley is the compelling story of Liah, a courageous Chinese immigrant wife and mother and her struggle to establish an ethnic community within early 20th Century Los Angeles where the Chinese inhabitants would be safe from the wanton persecution of the ΓÇ£White DevilsΓÇ¥ and where a traditional Chinese lifestyle could be preserved. Repeatedly driven from various homesteads by angry mobs and drunken gangs, Liah must overcome not only the challenge of raising her family from poverty but also the enormous challenge of creating and maintaining a de facto Chinatown government beset with both internal and external intrigues.The author has brilliantly crafted characters that will capture and maintain the readerΓÇÖs interest while providing a unique insight into both the Chinese psyche and culture.

William Pleasant Tyree is the most interesting of all the Tyrees. His accomplishments were extraordinary given the conditions he faced during the time he lived (1821-1874). He was many things during his life: pioneer, soldier, prospector, carpenter, innkeeper, businessman, farmer, politician, and the father of eight children. Throughout his life, he was motivated to serve his neighbors and his community. He was the very definition of public service. William Pleasant Tyree was a patriot whose story deserves to be told.

Desiring a deeper relationship with God? Want to be rooted and grounded in something unshakeable? Looking to unlock and unleash more of the unique creativity inside of you? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then this is the book for you!In this 31 day coloring journey, world renowned artist Amanda (Mandy) Rita Tardif has poured out her heart and soul to create a coloring book like no other. In addition to exquisitely illustrated coloring pages and creative projects that will draw you closer to God's heart with thought-provoking questions, this book includes Amanda's miraculous testimony on how she is able to live in victory after almost two decades of bulimia, alcoholism, drug addiction, self-doubt, fear, panic attacks, migraines and more.No ordinary book; Worthy of Love is a journey—a life changing experience that will inspire, bring hope, build faith and help you to know, to your core, that you are WORTHY OF LOVE.This book is for individuals or groups… so grab some friends, some colored pencils and order your own copy today!