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Reflections: Floating Red Petunias is an intimate collection of poetry reflecting the experiences and emotions of a resilient young woman who finds her path and voice simply by showing love. Each work in this creative compilation encourages the reader to lean into the challenges of life, as the writer has, all while remaining on the map and under the radar. Reflections is a revealing and challenging work that is sure to engage the introspective reader.About the AuthorDeirdre Marie Manley, Ed.D is currently based out of Sanford, Florida. Her worked appeared in "Steps for Success" with National Center on Childcare Safety. As an avid runner and singer, Dr. Manley is inspired to create poetry for others to read. As a kid growing up she often read the dictionary, absorbing words-to someday be a game changer of spoken word.

A Merchant Marine's Life, Loves and LawBy: Bengt C. Nyman, PHDWhen Bengt was sixteen years old, his mother finally agreed to sign the authorization for him to join the Merchant Marine. Bengt was hired as a cook/sailor on the ship M/S Tuna, a 200-ton Swedish coastal runner, where he learned the rules and regulations of being a sailor. For the next four years, he sailed the seven seas with M/S Kirribilli, M/S Sabang, and M/S Parrakoola through dangerous seas, hostile shipmates, and even an engagement with a beautiful Japanese girl. During some home visits between the ships, Bengt needed to protect his mother from her alcoholic ex-husband and was in a serious car accident.Bengt's mandatory military service was in the Swedish Navy. After eighteen months, he applied and was accepted to the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces and was assigned to the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. This was a thrilling time when the Greek armada was on its way to attack the island of Cyprus.After the UN, Bengt became a family man in Sweden. He purchased a tractor trailer business that caused him financial difficulties because of a tax increase of 1000% that was added on his business. He filed bankruptcy, and then went on to fulfill his dream to become an attorney. He moved to the United States, married his wife, Diane, and became a U.S. citizen 1991.He continued his law practice in the U.S., helping European clients while continuing to educate himself. He became a Florida Supreme Court mediator until he had to discontinue the practice because of medical reasons.About the AuthorBengt was born during World War II to a Swedish soldier and a young woman. When the war was over, his parents divorced, and he was raised by his mother and paternal grandparents. His grandfather, the mayor of Brunflo, Sweden, was a strong role model for Bengt.During his travels as a Merchant Marine, Bengt met many interesting people and had many exciting adventures exploring the seven seas. He continued his adventures during his time as a Corporal in the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces on Cyprus.Bengt earned his PHD as a Swedish attorney, eventually moved to the United States and became a citizen in 1991 where he resides with his wife of nearly 30 years.

Hustlen, Sex, Lies & Cheaters: A Ghetto Story About a Man Looking for LoveBy: Elohim BeyHustlen, Sex, Lies & Cheaters describes a young Asiatic male growing up in search of something. Although he has a family, they are strict on him, and that forces him to be on his own. He is a licensed medic herbal physician, until he loses his job, so he becomes a street pharmacist. He wants a family so bad to call his own, so he gets his money together as he puts together a tight team that he calls his family.This story is bittersweet. But don't miss the message. Love yourself first, no matter what the challenges are in life. Be grounded, say focused, stay committed to who you are, no matter if no one believes in you. Trust that the force within you will guide you.About the AuthorElohim Bey has struggled as a homeless man for a good part of his life. He currently lives in New York City.wpeace610@gmail.com

Based on the author's experiences encountering different wildlife that she lived with at her farm in the Okanogan Highland Mountains, and she wanted children to hear about them.

Vietnam BeyondBy: Gerald E. Augustine"Vietnam Beyond" is not only a photographic accounting of a soldier's time while serving in a front-line unit in the infantry; it is a study of human nature. When rank has its' privileges, not only in the military, but in civilian life as well, you will learn how a person with "power' will use this power to his advantage over someone at his most vulnerable time in their life. You will read how officers and sergeants use their rank to their benefit. You will also learn how attorneys and even a senator used the legal system to their advantage when having control over someone when he is most vulnerable."Vietnam Beyond" is also a study of the criminal act of the spraying of herbicides by our government not only on the jungles of Vietnam, but on the civilians and our servicemen as well. The result tells of the after effects on the author and his family to this day.And most of all, "Vietnam Beyond" tells how a combat soldier endured traumatizing events that he brought home with him. Those events drive him to be the best that he can be at whatever he encounters and to continuously defeat those demons.

Dilettante: Tales of How a Small-Town Boy Became a Diplomat Managing U.S. Foreign AssistanceBy: Clifford H. BrownThis book is a memoir of a small-town American kid who worked on farms, tugboats, railroads, ran away to sea for a year on an oceanographic vessel, finally finished college, won a fellowship to travel in Latin America for a year, went to law school, became a partner in a Beverly Hills law firm, and then gave up a lucrative career to join the U.S. Agency for International Development ("USAID"). It is filled with American country and laborer philosophy, served with a healthy dose of juvenility and plain old fun. It will interest anyone thinking life in small-town America has become a dead end. Readers may be keen to read the second half of the stories, as and when they become available.About the AuthorClifford H. Brown is a lawyer and former member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service. He served with USAID in eleven countries over a career of 27 years. He also is a former partner of the law firm of Ervin, Cohen & Jessup, an accomplished musician and professionally fluent in Spanish, Russian and French. He was one of the founders of My Friends Place, the first licensed shelter for homeless teenagers in Southeastern Washington State.

With God, all things are possible, and miracles are everywhere we turn. This is the theme of the stories of Is It Really Fiction? The characters in these stories reveal the many ways we strive to understand God's wisdom, power, and love. While they are fictional tales, they allow us to begin to better understand the scriptures and appreciate that God's living word is all around us, permeating our everyday lives. From experiencing the power of love amidst grief to trusting in God's love to guide you along life's journey to putting your faith in the power of the Lord, these stories are sure to bring you peace, inspiration, and hope as you realize that the impossible may very well be possible.About the Author Lue Ann Tucker resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she serves as praise and worship leader of the Praise Assembly Church. Lue Ann is a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and has been a minister for twenty-five years. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro in 2011 with a degree in religious studies and music/voice.While writing has always been a hobby for Lue Ann, she wrote Is It Really Fiction? during a particularly difficult time in her life. She credits writing with helping her endure her struggles.

Author John C. Berkhoudt spent one year in combat as a first lieutenant infantry platoon leader in Vietnam. In My Boots and Through My Eyes is a collection of poetry, short stories, and ponderings during enlistment, training, combat, and home. This insightful work portrays a raw view of life in the jungles of Vietnam during the war. From the horrors to the small moments of joy, Berkhoudt's journey is expressed with passion and reflectiveness that anyone could learn a thing or two from.About the AuthorJohn C. Berkhoudt was born and raised in western New York and has two sons. He moved to North Carolina in 2004 and married his first "girlfriend" whom he met at age three. After returning from Vietnam, Berkhoudt resumed teaching junior high school. He later did his master's work at Cornell's Industrial Labor Relations school and has taught Labor Relations in their extension program. He worked as a Labor Relations Specialist for NYSUT (New York State United Teachers) for over thirty years. In his spare time, Berkhoudt enjoys reading, writing, friendships, and thinking.

Innocent EnemiesBy: Margret S. de Oliveira Castro "After having been kept for several months in quite filthy quarters at the local police station in San Salvador, we were transported one day suddenly to the port of La Union, where the U.S. Marines gave us a hearty welcome. Capt. James J. Foley -it's more than 30 years ago now, but I'll never forget his name- bellowed to his men, 'Herd 'em up, those sons of bitches, and if anybody moves, give 'em the works!'We had to strip down and stand naked for hours at the pier where a U.S. cruiser had anchored. Then we were allowed to put our clothes on again and after everything was carefully examined, all pencils, fountain pens, etc., broken -they could contain hidden explosives!-, the Marines drove us up the gangway with their bayonets. "This is how her father described being jailed and extradited to an unknown destination. During World War II, German civilians living in Latin America were rounded up and imprisoned, taken to internment camps in the US, and later exchanged against American prisoners in Germany. They were innocent enemies, useful pawns. About the AuthorMargret S. de Oliveira Castro was born in Germany, went to school in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Canada, and has a Masters in Translation from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.She spent 20 years in Colombia, where she wrote La Lengua Ladina de Garcia Márquez, the first encyclopedic compilation of neologisms, localisms and unusual words that appear in the extensive work of the Colombian Nobel Laureate author. She later moved back to Geneva, where she dedicated herself to etymological research. She now resides in Miami, Florida, where she continues to write.