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When Decklan wakes up with all of the symptoms of a classic hangover, he discovers his mind is completely hazy when he tries to recollect the previous night's events. Scowling in pain and angst, he figures some aspirin and a nap might be the prescription for a cure. It is only after a brief nap that he wakes up to discover Kyle, his best friend, apparently suffering from his own ailments, passed out in his car. But Kyle isn't passed out. He's dead. Completely shocked and grief-stricken, Decklan goes to the police, only to be pummeled down with questions, making it seem like he has become a suspect. After all, he was the last person to see Kyle alive. How will he face anyone? Do the closest people in his life suspect him as well? That's when the threats start. A Deck of Fifty One reminds us that sometimes we can know someone… but not really know them.About the AuthorAnnie Hensley lives in a small town in Colorado with her boyfriend, Shane, and their children. They have two pit bulls, Jaegar and Blue. Annie loves camping, hunting, and fishing. She loves spending time with her family and, in addition to working on her second book, she is currently attending college.

The Sisters of St. Francis on the Hill in historic Dubuque, Iowa, are working very hard to maintain their large holdings and dwindling population. Sustainability is their goal. In the forefront of the action is Sister Margaret Sorenson, age 92, whose motto "STAND UP! DELIVER" will not allow her to pass by a problem or opportunity without acting. In STAND UP! DELIVER, Sister Margaret encounters people in need whose skills and talents she is able to utilize at the convent, to everyone's benefit. Meet the beautiful Gypsy Vanner horses and the three-year-old who can read their minds; a librarian who was raped and went into hiding; a divorced woman who only wants to farm and realize her dreams; a young couple in love who are unable to have children of their own; a history teacher writing curriculum to show the importance of horses in all aspects of life; a social worker discovering her father is a rapist; and a young boy with exceptional artistic talent and a drug-addicted mother. Like Ebru art, marbling oil on water, Sister Margaret introduces the players to each other, and with a lot of imagination, work, and prayer, she blends them to form heavenly patterns.About the AuthorSandra Amberg has lived in Dubuque, Iowa, for all but two years of her life. She attended schools taught by the Sisters of Dubuque, as were her children and grandchildren. Now retired, Sandra volunteers as an ESL teacher and participates in writing groups and book clubs. This is her first book.

Leroy Johansson simply craved for the 'simple life.' No ties. No strings. Just a little 'peace on earth' that would extent for all the non-Christmas days of his life. That was the plan. But sometimes the longest distance on earth is where you are right now and where you thought you'd be.After a dismal experience in the educational system teaching middle school science, plumbing seemed to offer that unencumbered isolation lifestyle. No more messy school politics, militant unions, unending gossip, living with proficiency tests as Jehovah Almighty, and complicated human interactions to Henry Kissinger navigate. No. It would be the 'simple life' of just the pipes and Leroy. Fix it. Clean it. Install it.Halfway around the world years earlier, Jasmine Kool'ser, a reluctant nuclear research advisor for Kim-Jong-Il, would make a daring escape across the DMZ to South Korea. Jasmine escaped eight months pregnant with the child conceived after being raped by Kim-Jong-Il's nephew Han'guk.Jasmine and Leroy would unceremoniously meet on a doomed DC-9 attempting an emergency landing in Guam. From that moment on, because of them, events will begin to transform the entire North Korean tyranny from either the detonation of a nuclear bomb on American soil, or fanning the flames of democracy.Don't Push, Don't Pull, like the author's previous novel, It's Just My Nature, is an intriguing web of connected stories that blends romance, adventure, after-life possibilities and geo-politics into a page-turner of 'what happens next; I didn't see that coming' engaging novel. Hold on! Wild ride ahead!

Rev. Norman K. Bakken, Ph.D. gleans from his life all that is simple, all that is delicate, and all that is Sacred.On life,Nature has a way of speaking to us when all the world around is quiet, when others are nowhere present and when we, in such moments, pause to listen and to see.On spirit,A child avoids reality by dreaming, an adult by idealistic escape, which is never fully overcome or avoided without an understanding that we, too, are part of that reality. Hopefully, someday we will come to our senses, including a sense of the sacred lying at the base of all life.On our relationship with God,Now I have been tempted to go too far ahead, to say too little of what is already too much. To be quiet, to be attentive, that, I have learned, is the essence of faith in any tradition.

Homebound, Part 1, Featuring Muchbreak Brittlebone: A Special Education Play Designed for Easy Reading follows a string of real events, framed by a fictional meeting of the individuals connected to the real events. It is an effort to characterize those people and those events.About the AuthorW. W. Wooley Jr., a native of Alabama, earned an AB degree at Birmingham-Southern College. He did undergraduate work at the University of Colorado and the University of Alaska for teacher certification. Later he studied at American Technological University at Killeen, Texas, and worked as an instructor in Special Education. Wooley served in the military off and on over a period of thirty years, surviving three wars, including the one in Vietnam.

When Jenny thwarts a teenager's attempt to steal a woman's purse during an ordinary day at the mall, she has no idea that this one selfless act will catapult her into the center of a murder mystery. A mysterious but kindly Mr. Stearns appears on her doorstep that night, explaining his position as the woman's attorney and thanking her for her courage in stopping the thief. When Mr. Stearns inexplicably commits suicide shortly after, a baffled Jenny finds herself working alongside Nicholas, one of the United States' top secret agents, as Nicholas sets out to prove Mr. Stearns' death was not a suicide, as a personal favor to the President of the United States. But this task soon proves more dangerous-and more deadly-than either could possibly imagine. Solving this case will require impossible cunning and courage, while the fate of the United States hangs in the balance.About the AuthorJ. Dowler Martin pursued a PhD in political science at NTSU in the early 1970s. She became interested in the effect that affluent individuals have on government decision-making at the local, city, state, and international levels. Her interest in this relationship prompted her to write this novel about an international cartel of industrialists who control much of the world's economy. Martin is interested in politics and enjoys mystery and suspense novels.

Rex Morgan and Anne Towers have a complicated case on their hands. When a girl goes missing, it's up to this duo to discover what happened to her. Not everyone believes in Rex and Anne's abilities, but with Rex's quick wit, and Anne's talent for disguises, the guilty parties don't stand a chance. But with a cast of suspicious characters, this isn't going to be the easiest case to solve. About the AuthorFrederick T. Mobley grew up in the country, but always had an interest in books, mysteries in particular. Retired, he now enjoys writing, watching films and television for inspiration, and woodcrafting.

"Just enjoy life till you can; you don't know what tomorrow will bring it for you in life."Do you want to achieve your dreams? Do you want to feel good and be happy and love life? Sohrab K Badshah's book of wisdom is exactly what you need to help you begin the journey to your dream life. Dream big and believe in the road of positivity, and you will find the happy path in life.About the AuthorSohrab K Badshah was born to an Iranian family and raised in Mumbai, India. Before moving to the United States, he graduated from Mumbai University and completed his first year in law. He is fluent in English and Hindi, and can communicate in Farsi, Gujarati, and Marathi. This book is dedicated to his wife, children, and two grandchildren.

Born on a cotton plantation in Alabama, Tina Hurn transformed her life into an exciting and glamorous existence. From the Limb of a Grapefruit Tree: A Woman's True-Life Adventure of Self-Reliance and Determination is her story. Tina knows you can have what you want, but you have to have to be willing to work and do what it takes to earn it. Her life and achievements have not been easy, but it has been worth it. Enjoy the ride! About the AuthorTina Hurn has continually reinvented herself everywhere she has lived. With each new location, she'd take advantage of everything her new home had to offer. She would give back by doing whatever she felt was needed. Tina has been blessed with good health, so she is now able to meet her grandchildren. You can learn more about Tina's life story within the pages of From the Limb of a Grapefruit Tree!

Sometimes it's hard to resist temptation! In The Dinkadunk Tree and Me, the main character has been warned by his mother not to eat the fruit of the Dinkadunk Tree, but when his friends start munching away, he finds it hard to say no! Will he be able to heed his mother's warning and stay away from the Dinkadunk Tree?Peer pressure and feeling good about yourself are what's most important when making the right decisions. Although it's sometimes difficult, making the right decision and going with your gut instinct is the best thing to do.About the AuthorNancy Carroll Meyers lives in Lakewood, Illinois, with her husband Danny, her two kids Will and Lyla, and her dog Bubbles. She went to Eastern Illinois University to be an elementary schoolteacher, but life led her in a different direction. She has four older brothers and two older sisters, and their names are all in this book. She is the owner of Happy Hour Yoga, a yoga and pilates studio in Crystal Lake, Illionis. In her free time, Nancy loves hanging out with her kids and watching them play sports, and she also enjoys boating in the summer.

Carl Sagan, popular astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, and astrobiologist wrote: "We are Star Stuff which has taken its destiny into its own hands." The scientific community basically agrees that everything is made of atoms. Proncell F. Johnson Jr. says that they are all wrong! Johnson shows that the material universe (along with us mortals) is one big illusion for all things are actually incorporeal/spiritual, the manifestation of the spiritual being we Christians have come to call God. He says that the realization of and utilization of this fact will enable one to duplicate for himself the "so-called" miracles of Christ Jesus in degrees, thus proving the existence of this God, and the non-existence of matter. Johnson's proof is based upon a law of physics that make it all but impossible to refute as the below reviews confirm.About the AuthorProncell has a Bachelor of Science Degree in health science from California State University, Northridge, California, and a Master of Science Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in the management of acute care medical facilities."This is an important book… Proncell is a man of substance - a deep thinker… I think his nomination for The Templeton Prize is based on the fact that he sits on one side of the spectrum of today's thinkers on mind… It is a Goliath and David battle, but like the shepherd boy, Proncell is going forth to do battle with the giants of today's thinking and saying (respectively) that they are wrong [when they claim that everything is made of atoms]." -Paul A. Robinson, Jr., PhD, Physicist. "Proncell is among the best thinkers in my acquaintance, evident over decade of challenging life experience… I expect his written and spoken ideas to have long-reaching effects enriching lives of which we may never know." -Elaine K. Lang, CS, Christian Science Practitioner, author and speaker. "This book touches on all the big questions - the nature and infinitude of God, God's creation being the outgrowth of what God is constantly unfolding, man's relationship to God, how the man God created in his image and likeness lives and helps others. He is perhaps the first person to compare these divergent views and present his conclusions in depth." -Marsha H. Middleton, English Teacher, Certified School Librarian. Christian Scientist."Dear Proncell, I have read portions of your book and note that you have put a lot of work into it. I wish you success with it." -Laurance R. Doyle, PhD, Physicist, Carl Sagan Center, SETI Institute."…this is a man of religion who does not shy away from science but rather actively engages it… it is a wonderful book to sit down and think through." -Corey Kownacki PhD Candidate, Theoretical Particle Physics.Requests for speaking engagements should be directed to the author at prondor@hotmail.com.

You want to be a philanthropist. You have the money. You have the drive. You have a cause in mind. What more could there be to it than that? Giving money away is easy, right? Anyone who has done any large amount of charitable giving knows how naïve, and potentially economically disastrous, that mindset really is. The laws and IRS rulings that regulate charitable giving can, and do, fill volumes. If a budding philanthropist isn't careful, he or she can wind up paying as much (or more) in penalties and legal fees as they did to their charity of choice. Just think how much good that money could have done if it were applied correctly. Should you give to an established charity or start one of your own? What's the difference between a public charity, a foundation, and a donor-advised fund? Can you work for your own charity and earn a paycheck? Can your kids? Bruce R. Hopkins has the answers to all of these questions, plus several dozen more that you didn't even know to ask.About the AuthorBruce R. Hopkins concentrates on the representation of tax-exempt organizations, practicing with the Bruce R. Hopkins Law Firm, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri. He is the Professor from Practice at the University of Kansas School of Law. He has authored or coauthored 40 books on nonprofit law subjects, including The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, Twelfth Edition; The Tax Law of Charitable Giving, Fifth Edition; The Law of Fundraising, Fifth Edition; Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization: A Legal Guide, Seventh Edition; Ultra Vires: Why the IRS Lacks the Jurisdiction and Authority to Regulate Nonprofit Governance; Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary; Tax-Exempt Organizations and Constitutional Law: Nonprofit Law as Shaped by the U.S. Supreme Court; Beware the Commerciality Doctrine and Other Nonprofit Law Poetry; Nonprofit Law Poetry: The Second Book; and Fulfilling a Dream: The Ultimate Law Degree. He writes a monthly newsletter, the Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Counsel, now in its 35th year. He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America, for Nonprofit Organizations/Charities Law. He earned his JD and LLM degrees at the George Washington University, his SJD degree at the University of Kansas, and his BA degree at the University of Michigan. He is a member of the bars of the District of Columbia and the state of Missouri. See brucerhopkinslaw.com.

Proverbs 8 from the Bible inspired this exceptional book by author Elliott McQuay. He was about five years old when his mom, Jacqueline McQuay, said to him while he was at play, "The highest you will ever attain will be in Jesus Christ." Elliott wants us to remember we are loved and the delight of Jesus out of all of God's creation, so much so that Jesus gave His life to buy us back from the death Adam committed us to. All we have to do is accept God's gift, His Son's life, death, and resurrection, which by faith brings us into the family of God cog natively by Jesus Christ's shed blood for us. Ask Jesus to come into your life. He said that He would. You will be very glad that you did. He will never leave you, ever.

Garrett Byrne, the tall and dazzling President of Byrne Industries, has arrived in a tropical paradise to lead negotiations on the sale of a beautiful and remote island. Everything is business as usual - until he meets the Ambassador's daughter, the gorgeous and ambitious Chelsea Norman-Smythe. Her success in the island's sale may prove to her father once and for all that she should be heir-apparent as CEO of N&S Enterprises. Sparks fly as Garrett and Chelsea spar in the negotiation room - and outside it. As their fiery affair builds to an inferno of love, jealous parties begin to deal in the shadows, willing to kill to get their way. Another thrilling romance from Katrina Covington Whitmore, Love Negotiations burns with the heat of Garrett and Chelsea's passion and will keep you guessing till the very end.About the AuthorKatrina Covington Whitmore is the product of an Air Force family and moved extensively in her childhood. After four careers in communications, broadcasting, and TV news as a reporter, anchor, producer, and weather anchor, she later returned to graduate school to earn her PhD in Communications at the University of Tennessee. She taught at three major universities - Tennessee, Alabama State, and the University of Georgia - before moving west, where she became cable manager for Glendale, Arizona, city government. She is the author of five books and lives in the Atlanta Metro area with her two dogs. She loves to knit and makes knitted dolls, which she sells at local arts festivals.

Dr. Gary J. Butler has written a must-read book that presents a proven step-by-step plan for overcoming and healing from the impact of childhood trauma and being able to emerge into the light of a brighter future. Read this book and learn from one of the best. -Troy Gillem, author of Bipolar Battle PlanDr. Gary J. Butler utilized key elements of this program to assist me in lessening the impact of combat scenes that had haunted me for years. If you need a customized program, contact him. He can help. -Terry G., former Marine with combat service in Viet Nam.It is a joy to recommend Dr. Gary J. Butler's book, Becoming Free: Recovering from Adverse Childhood Events (ACE's). Dr. Butler writes with compassion and tremendous depth on dealing with early trauma. Dr. Butler is skilled at listening and nurturing restoration. He has helped numerous individuals on their paths of healing and wholeness. Dr. Butler's book will help you or your loved ones to heal from childhood hurts. -Daniel Schramm, D. Min., Chaplain and college instructor. We could not believe what we discovered about the impact early traumatic events had on our lives as individuals and as a couple. To gain this awareness from the powerful questions in this book make it worth its weight in gold. The steps to making changes in our behaviors were small and achievable. You owe this program to yourself. It can be life-changing for you as it has been for us. -Larry and Sheri L.In Becoming Free: Recovering from Adverse Childhood Events (ACE's), Gary J. Butler, Ph.D. presents both background information and specific steps to lead adult trauma Survivors through the recovery and treatment process. This guide is targeted to a Helper, a loved one or professional, who will help lead the Survivor throughout the program. With scripts, questions, and sequences, Becoming Free is a one-stop source to aid Survivors in their recovery from the impact of ACE's. About the AuthorGary J. Butler, Ph.D. has twenty-five years experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Dr. Butler has degrees in psychology and guidance and counseling. He is an active person who loves sailing, power boating, snow skiing, traveling, and working out regularly.

While working on his master's degree in linguistics, Dr. Tanyi Eyongetah heard the call of God that his life was meant for something more substantial. It was a challenging time in life: his father had passed away and there was no one in his life to turn to except the Lord. Working with prison ministry, rural evangelism, and Bible translation and literacy was only the beginning of Dr. Eyongetah's path in working with God. While there is evil in this world, it is important to combat it with the love of God. Living a life of prayer, fasting, and studying the Bible can guide any lost individual to the path of the righteous. All those seeking refuge will find it if they know where to look. This may be the start.About the AuthorDr. Tanyi Eyongetah is a born-again Christian. He obtained both his bachelor's and master's degrees in linguistics at the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. He helped create an organization called "Society for Kenyang Literature." In 1990, he was appointed as a research linguist at Cameroon Association for Bible Translation and Literacy. He is married with two children, and lives in Beltsville, Maryland.

This volume came to fruition at the request of attendees from many of the Sunday school classes the author has led over the past twenty years. The majority of spiritual messages contained in this book came directly from the support material prepared for these sessions, which ultimately led to class members stating, "You've got to put that on paper!" Gifts from the foot of the Cross is not a devotional. The underlying theme of the book is simple and direct-it is designed to reach the everyday Christian and let them know they are not alone in facing the stumbles, slips, trips, and falls they may be experiencing in their daily spiritual walk. Additionally, there are numerous suggestions on how to successfully avoid these pitfalls, and each entry is backed by Biblical passages. It is Gary's sincere hope that the reader will immediately identify with the material in these stories and subsequently find spiritual support and direction to get back on the spiritual wellness trail.About the AuthorGary Robert Villani is a retired executive who recently completed a forty-two year tenure in the airline industry. He met his beautiful wife, Cathy, on one of his assignments in the Caribbean, and the couple has been blessed with two fabulous daughters: Genese, a NICU nurse, and Breanna, a camera operator in the film industry. Gary's reconnection to his spirituality began after a near-death experience at age fifty, and since then his passion for the Lord has only grown. Gary also enjoys golfing and hiking, and has hiked many U.S. National Parks, as well as Switzerland, Italy, Chile, and Argentina.

Who says girls don't fish? This girl certainly does! When Dad asks if she wants to tag along on a fishing trip, she of course says "yes!" In the morning, she gets up bright and early to head to the lake. They get a great spot-but will she catch anything? By the end of the trip, she proves that girls do fish! Sometimes they even catch dinner!About the AuthorHolly Page Moon has always loved the outdoors. As a child, she fished with her father and continues to take fishing trips with her husband. She works in early childhood education and lives in Texas.

Author Brandi St. Amour's science fiction novel portrays a strong female protagonist whose destiny was forced on her by fate. However, she's able to take control of her own destiny as well and change what others thought she would do and in essence, make it her own. The Devil's Destiny started from a dream and just grew from there. St. Amour hopes that readers will follow her story and see that no matter what their destiny may seem like, they can change it.About the AuthorBrandi St. Amour currently resides in New York and is the mother of two children.

For years, Jeff Porter has been the victim of his abusive mother. Until one terrible night when Jeff is able to escape. On his own, Jeff tries to create a new life free from his rage and pain. He makes friends who help him overcome his past and build a new life. But is the past ever really gone? Violence continues to surround Jeff. One night, he rescues a young woman from a vicious gang attack. Suddenly the focus of a police investigation and targeted by a private detective searching for a serial killer, Jeff will need all his skill to stay alive.About the AuthorOD Siers was a teacher for 48 years. Teaching and coaching was his life and he worked with many student-athletes. As a teacher, he saw many parents, particularly mothers, who abused their children. Siers tried to help as many as he could, but discovered the love a boy has for his mother will supersede any trauma and abuse. He wrote this book to encourage others.

Ours is a nation of poor nutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and lacking in exercise. As a result, osteoporosis is becoming more prevalent, affecting over 40 million Americans-a staggering number comprised of both men and women-oftentimes with devastating consequences. A silent disease, for many, it remains undiagnosed until a fracture occurs, which can lead to dramatic changes, such as loss of independence or even death. Designed to give patients hope, The Silent Stalker: A Patient's Guide for Understanding Osteoporosis is a supplement to proper medical treatment, offering those diagnosed with this condition information crucial to understanding and combatting osteoporosis, leading to a more productive lifestyle with the possibility of reversal of the disease.About the AuthorOlaf U. Lieberg, M.D., is a retired board certified orthopedic surgeon, educated and trained at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. For 40 years, he was in private practice in Geneva, New York, taking care of numerous fractures in people of all ages, which sparked his interest in studying osteoporosis. In the mid-1980s, he formed the "Osteoporosis Clinic of the Finger Lakes," where he lectured locally on many orthopedic topics, including osteoporosis. Being at one time osteoporotic himself, Lieberg saw the need to educate patients on osteoporosis, the most common disease that will affect us all. Lieberg, along with his wife Elaine, splits his time between the ocean in Jupiter, Florida, and New York. He has a family of seven children and seven grandchildren, who live in Michigan, Massachusetts, and New York.

Breastfeeding can be very challenging for new-and experienced-mothers. Just ask author Michelle F. Creeden. When she breastfed her children, she felt very alone and noticed no one really talked about it. And when people did talk, it was rainbows and butterflies. Not for her! It hurt! She needed support. Michelle used humor to get her through some tough times-to get her through the next day, week, month, and year. She wants to help other mothers and families. With her book, 101 Boobilicious Moments, she hopes she can give strength to other breastfeeding moms, reminding them of the amazing health benefits for both baby and mom and the absolutely beautiful nurturing aspect. About the AuthorMichelle F. Creeden is a fulltime working mom. She loves to sing and dance with her family-the louder and crazier, the better. She enjoys finding shapes in the clouds. Chocolate is her favorite food group. And in her free time, she clips coupons.

This book provides important life lessons that children should learn. Although this book is geared towards children, adults may also benefit by learning something new. About the AuthorGranny T. works in the finance industry. She took to writing at a very young age. She was inspired to publish when she perceived a lack of originality in stories.

Janice Morgan has dreams to marry her fiancé, Mark, only to find he has been murdered. She then receives a letter from someone in Australia, which is odd since, she doesn't know anyone from there. She learns the letter is from her uncle, Norman Dickenson, who is a multimillionaire and CEO of Thunderbolt Security, one of the largest security firms in the world. What does this mysterious letter contain? Answers about Mark's murder? Read Dangerous Encounters to solve the mystery.About the AuthorG. R. Sutter is a retired businessman and veteran living with his wife in Florida. He has three grown children, four granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren. His interests include movies, reading, and writing.

Interconnection, by Madison Ciero, is a riveting romance novel detailing the life of Connor Matthews, a young teen experiencing the throes of adolescence. Connor starts out as an indifferent, aloof young man - he doesn't have many real friends and spends much of his time alone. All of that changes when Connor meets his new neighbor, Kayleigh Adams. She's everything he isn't - fun, exciting, pushy, social, and it doesn't hurt that she's extremely attractive, either. Connor must overcome the extreme emotional turmoil that has rocked his core, starting with the death of his best friend, to learn to live his life without depression. Interconnection is a relatable novel about love, friendship, living with mental illness, and dealing with the struggles of everyday life. About the AuthorAuthor Madison Ciero has always enjoyed writing - it gives her comfort when things in her life become too chaotic. Taking creative writing classes and journaling are a couple of ways in which she works to expand her skills and balance her hectic life. Following in her father's footsteps, she and her three siblings have all been playing soccer from a young age. Ms. Ciero is a huge fan of the sport and coached her town's Parks and Recreation youth league for years. She based the character Daniel Adams in this novel on the personalities she saw in the children she coached.