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Sex, Lies & Dreams opens up the truth about our mixed species planet and was prompted by our current world of chaos. It is author David G Bickler's personal birth mission to unite our world in oneness and openness. This book is a new path to a better world, realism as a function, and the truth as the path. David believes in a world at peace. His goal is to unite our nations. His life is built on loving, caring, and sharing. His idea of a government is based on truth, fact, and environment. Transparency is key in our world today.About the AuthorDavid G Bickler is currently living on earth with you all nestled in our solar system shared with our Universe.

This book recounts the author's adventures during the time he owned a residential hotel. Through it all, the residents were a source of entertainment, fun, and laughter. The author hosted a variety of people - including a trained concert pianist, a Harvard graduate, a beauty contest winner, a priest, and numerous veterans. The tales range from sad to uplifting to downright unpredictable, but always with a lesson to be learned at the end. Each story is different from the others and holds its own indelible charm."I'm a bitch but not your bitch!" - AnnieAbout the AuthorFrank M. Lick was born the oldest of nine children in Utica, Michigan. He spent three years in the Marine Corps, owned and flew an aerobatic airplane, learned to read music, and play the piano after he was "60" years old and has been married fifty-five years, raising two step-children. He and his wife owned and operated gas stations, sold real estate, built houses and apartments, owned and operated a 200-acre citrus ranch, and, of course, ran their residential motel. When Lick wasn't busy with the above or getting his daily orders from the kids or their mother, he liked to nap in his chair in front of the fireplace. Of course there were downs during all this-Lick and his family weren't immune to sadness and tears-but they did get this far… by hook or by crook!

Being a good supervisor requires different skills than being a good worker. Mike Williams understands this. In Effective Supervision he shares techniques for new supervisors to become effective leaders of a productive team. A supervisor needs to able to plan, organize, and direct their team while creating and maintaining motivated personnel. Williams explains in clear and actionable detail how to develop the skills necessary to become a supervisor. Check sheets will help you evaluate your current skills, creating a unique training module to help you bring awareness and consistency into your business. From hiring staff to communicating expectations to planning policy, Williams gives detailed steps on how to move forward in the best possible way for your business. Effective supervisors are necessary for their business to survive and thrive. With a positive attitude and a willingness to put into practice the lessons from this book, you are on your way to becoming an effective supervisor.About the AuthorMike Williams has more than 35 years of management experience. A native of Indiana, he majored in Finance and received a BS degree in Business at Indiana University. He began working as a unit manager/controller for Marriott Hotels & Resorts. He was instrumental in the growth of their Conference Center division through assisting in sales and presentations to corporate training centers. He received their JW Marriott Award of Excellence in 1995. Williams has a Masters in Business Administration from North Central College and a Doctoral degree from George Mason University for College Education and Human Development.

For private eye Rashid Sosnova and his wife/partner, Talullah Blackwell, weird cases are nothing out of the ordinary. The Valley of Rabbits, in parallel-universe Pansylvania, has plenty of weird to go around. But when an incident on the yeti-infested Big Mountain seems to connect to a string of bad-guy lobotomies by a vigilante called Dr. Lobe, Rashid and friends find themselves neck deep in a full-fledged bigfoot noir that ties directly to the city's highest mafia bosses-and to Rashid's own past. The fact that our hero suffers from Proteus Syndrome, the "Elephant Man" disease, doesn't slow him down, even if he does walk with a cane. Behind that misleading exterior lies the mind of a master monster detective-and he's definitely on the case.About the AuthorRobert S. Sosna was raised Roman Catholic and intended to become a priest, but he converted to Islam instead. He has always liked writing fiction, especially mystery and science fiction. He is fascinated with unconventional heroes who overcome the seemingly impossible. Growing up with Asperger's Syndrome, Sosna felt a kinship with the real Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, who seemed to show on the outside what Sosna felt on the inside. Despite tremendous deformities, however, Merrick became an unlikely hero, and his story inspired incredible compassion in others.

Aqueea's parents purchased a piece of land - "the place," a name her dad called the farm, which has links to the founder of the town of Clarksville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and William Byrd II, a relative of George Washington through marriage who named an area not far from the farm. The day her little sister was born, Aqueea was confronted with the question "Who am I?" It haunts her until she discovers that she is a product of American slave practices. She credits the spirit of her ancestor for driving her to find the answer to her youthful question, "Who am I?" The book sets forth the ideation that America's dark history has created the foundation for The Third Emancipation: A New People - A New Clan.About the AuthorHallie L. Gamble has a Master of Arts in Education and more than thirty-two post-graduate credits. She is certified in English and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL). Her career in education spans forty-five years. Before going into the classroom as a secondary teacher, she worked with parents of Title I children, organizing Title I parent councils in the school district's Title I schools and training parents in educational decision-making. She also assisted with parent training in several New Jersey Title I school districts as well as Title I schools in New York, Mississippi, Kentucky and Missouri. She is a frequent speaker for organizations such as the Council of Negro Women, Inc., of the Oranges, panels and churches on community advocacy, education and personal/spiritual development. Among her notable life experiences are staying on a kibbutz while participating in an archaeological dig in Israel, attending the 1963 March on Washington and the second march twenty years later. She was accompanied by her late husband, Rev. George W. Gamble for both marches and their sons, Glenn and Eric for the latter. She received a prestigious Fulbright Exchange teacher grant to teach American Literature and ESL to high school students in Moscow, Russia. While there, the Russian Ministry of Education sent her to Sochi to conduct some teacher training workshops. Following her return to America, she was invited to Washington, DC for the opening of the Library of Congress Russian Orthodox church's exhibition. At this event she met Presidents Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin. Mrs. Gamble has a Major in sociology and a Minor in psychology. As an adult education instructor, she taught Adult High School English & Reading, GED, ABE, ESL, Employability Skills and literacy to mothers in a "Mothers are Special" project. As a secondary education teacher, she taught English in an alternative high school program. She has received numerous work-related awards locally, statewide and nationally.

Well, when the story be told, you can play judge n' jury, if you like. But the way I sees it, there weren't no sign of justice for Chili or any of the good folk in Jist West-not then and not now. We was livin' in a place where there was injustice for all. This Side of Justice is set in the fictional town of Jist West, Virginia, reflecting the true events of a story told by five retired Marines who had been friends since their days in boot camp. It is a story of justice deserved and expected, yet not rewarded, in this crooked system upon which we all depend.About the AuthorDr. Arlene Rotter has been writing stories since she was six years old. Her father taught her how to read when she was four and, instead of nursery rhymes, he read a portion of the encyclopedia to her every day-thus her interest in and fascination with history grew. Dr. Rotter has two grown married children and two grandchildren. When her daughter was pregnant with twins, she got the idea of writing fiction for them. She penned a name for her less morbid children's books-Hannah Greer-and posed them in the magical world of "The Magic Cottage." Dr. Rotter currently lives in Bremen, Georgia.

Bruce R. Hopkins was a successful nonprofit lawyer, author of several books, a law professor, and a popular speaker. So what could possibly make him want to complete a doctorate of juridical science? Simple - it was his dream. In 2012 he took his first class for his new degree. He was 72. Fulfilling a Dream: The Ultimate Law Degree is the record of Hopkins' new adventures in law school and completing his dissertation. Sprinting through legal history, Hopkins shares his expertise in tax law, tax procedure, banking and constitutional law, and more, and his reassurances that even seasoned lawyers can find legal writing obtuse, mind-boggling, and downright weird. Part memoir, part legal study guide, part playful instructions on what to do - and not do - while pursuing a third law degree, Fulfilling a Dream is a smart and hilarious take on pursuing your dreams, no matter the fear.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, Eleventh 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; Beware the Commerciality Doctrine and Other Nonprofit Law Poetry; Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary; Nonprofit Governance: Law, Practices, and Trends; Tax-Exempt Organizations and Constitutional Law: Nonprofit Law as Shaped by the U.S. Supreme Court; and A Nonprofit Lawyer. 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.

Rumor has it that Mrs. O'Leary is a witch, but on this Halloween night the children muster up the nerve to go to her run-down house and ring her doorbell only to find an interesting surprise. In Mrs. O'Leary's Halloween, the children learn it's not nice to judge people too quickly. It's important to keep an open mind.About the AuthorWilliam Bresnan is a retired New York City firefighter, who lives with his special wife, Annie, in southwest Florida. They have a son, Clay; beautiful daughter-in-law, Amanda; and magnificent granddaughter, Liliana Rose

Medium Voltage Switchgear Techniques, Applicability, and Maintenance Rudiments, a MUMU (Novice) Perspective Made Simple: Volume 1 was written from Engr. Eur Ing. Dr. Robinson Ehiorobo's thirty years of application experience in Low, Medium, and High-Voltage network in installation, commissioning, and investigation essentials. The aim is to support our next generation on how to burgeon MUMUISTICALLY in the mist of lack for sophisticated tools for competent work execution, and growth of Electrical Power relevance. It applies uses of rudimental mathematical dogma to accomplish the basic norms applicable in any part of the world to provide as a pass mark reckon apt for safe, efficient, and stable power supply. It is a compendium of documentation focused on ranges of low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear philosophical invention history, erection, and commissioning. Researches on solution for few installation failures inclusive, several indispensable theoretical application analyses done using scientific calculator assuming days without software, and simple computation techniques in a modern electrical power system on various voltage supplies with basic maintenance processes equally covered. This is Volume 1, which has been written to facilitate scholars in the higher institutions, polytechnics, and universities, studying electrical power systems at diploma, bachelor's and master's degrees, and application field engineers with in-depth simple MUMU, meaning novice ideology of Essentials of science, Safety requirement for installation, Transformer generic principle with maximum short circuit current determination method, Switchgears design principle with associated calculation method, including CT knee point and ALF, Fault level calculation on network using various methods, Importance of power factor correction on networks with savvies calculation, Generator invention history and fault lever determination, and numerous Feeder relaying selectivity coordination methods. About the AuthorEngr. Eur Ing. Dr. Robinson Ehiorobo can be described as a devotee and a mogul in the field of Electrical Engineering. He has been an experienced application engineering partisan for the past thirty years in electrical engineering, in utilization, protective relaying systems, and renewable energy. His industrial experience began in electrical installations in 1977 in Benin City Edo state, Nigeria. A part-time Engineering student of Kaduna Polytechnic Nigeria in 1984, he has a parallel first degree in Electrical Engineering from UK, having obtained the Graduateship award of City and Guilds; additionally, he has a post-graduate diploma and master's degree in business administration from the University of Calabar, Nigeria; acquired the Mastership Certificate (MCGI) of City and Guild of London Institute and MSc degree (Cpd) in Electrical Power System from the University of Bath, United Kingdom; and similarly has obtained a certificate of Competence from Aston University, United Kingdom. Dr. Ehiorobo has been endorsed with two parallel distant learning Ph.D. degrees, one in general management from St. Clement University, the later Ph.D. from Atlantic International University, USA, on Renewable Energy.

In Holland, if there ever is a case in which a police department needs help-one that they can't solve-they can always count on the Holland Investigation Service, better known as the HIS. Usually the HIS is able to take care of any case, but even they aren't perfect. So whenever the HIS truly needs help, they always hire Lucas Whitney and his partner, Dr. Jenkins. Lucas Whitney is the best private investigator in all of Holland. It is said that Lucas and Dr. Jenkins have solved every case they have been assigned in the last twenty years. Join the HIS, Lucas Whitney, and Dr. Jenkins in Lucas Whitney and the Inconspicuous Deaths as they help four different police departments in the towns of Valkeveen, Bikbergen, Graveland, and Amsterdam catch a serial killer who is on the loose. About the AuthorChad Cathey was born in Newport Beach on August 29, 1968. He was born with epilepsy. In February of 1969, he was adopted and was raised in Ridgecrest, California. In January of 1997, Chad met the love of his life, Jessica Baker. On January 12 of 2001, the two were married. Jessica and Chad have two boys: Gabrial and Noah. In December of 2014, Chad released his first book, Epilepsy and the Epileptic, on Amazon in both paperback and a Kindle edition. The book is a two-part work: the first half is a nonfiction medical explanation of epilepsy and the second half is a mini-biography. Chad wrote this book to help the public learn more about epilepsy, in the hopes that fear of the disability or of epileptics themselves might be alleviated. Chad got his drive to write after reading the great works of J. K. Rowling with her Harry Potter series. Thus, in a similar vein, he is embarking upon a journey into the realm of fiction writing. His first mystery, Lucas Whitney and the Inconspicuous Deaths, is the first of many. How many will comprise the series? Time will tell. Chad also plans to write a thriller series, which is as yet unnamed and in development. Interested readers may reach Chad via email: authorchadcathey@yahoo.com.

The Destination Diaries chronicles a brave man's quest to quench an insatiable thirst for travel and the endless excavation for life's meaning therein. This collection of snapshots is a world-tour-de-force unseen in scope and varieties since travel writer Jan Morris. Decades of professional and leisure travel across 180 of the world's 195 countries yielded this extraordinary book that mixes one part memoir, one part self-help and one part guide for anyone looking to turn travel into something more. Through intimate stories in unbelievable locales, readers will witness how travel has allowed Edward to connect with people, enjoy adventures and invigorate his spirit over a lifetime. He reveals the good, bad, ugly and beautiful through travel. The Destination Diaries will convince readers what is available to them and how travel will change us in unimaginable ways.About the AuthorAuthor, speaker Edward P. Dramberger holds a PhD in hospitality/tourism and MBA in international marketing. He is Principal of Destination Dr., a global Consulting firm and is a triathlete, ultra-runner and charity fund raiser. He can be reached at: ed@DestinationDr.org www.DestinationDr.org

My Friend Des-Ta-Te is a heartwarming story of an injured bald eagle who is now accepting her new life in captivity. The bald eagle Des-Ta-Te has captured the author's heart, the hearts of others, and he hopes that she will do the same for readers.About the AuthorFrom a very young age, Bryce Larry King has been captivated by nature. He became interested in raptors and, at the age of twelve, became involved in the sport of falconry. His love for the birds has lasted throughout his entire life. King is a self-taught naturalist which led him to his current profession of wildlife specialist and educator. Art has also been a passion of King's. He enjoys being able to combine art with his love for nature and educate both children and adults about the beauty that surrounds us. King has been married for over thirty years and the couple has been blessed with four wonderful boys. They live in a small community in Utah, very close to the mountains.

All I can do now is keep moving forward and keep finding ways to help others the best I can. Those were the moments when my life felt most fulfilled - the moments I could see the joy on someone's face because of something I'd done for them. The moments where I showed God's love. And in those moments, I didn't feel so alone anymore.Christine Wilson grew up in a small town in the south during the 1940s. Growing up in a large poor family was difficult - but there was always enough love and support to go around. When she was eighteen, Christine left home to find her own way. She never imagined just how lonely that way would be. At first, Christine's life was exciting: she was a popular waitress, in love with a handsome soldier, and soon a mother. But he had lied about his divorce and returned to his wife - leaving Christine a single mother to two young boys. Spirited and determined, Christine provided for her family and eventually owned and managed a successful café. She thought she had found love with two other men, but found her sacrifices and support always met with betrayal. In a life of struggle, Christine has had to walk away from failed relationships, dishonest men, and an abusive husband. In many trials, she has had to walk alone. But all has been worth it for her four treasured sons: Teddy, Ronald, Daniel, and Christopher. Loving them has given her life purpose and joy. About the AuthorChristine Wilson is the mother of four sons, two of whom are in heaven. She loves sharing God's faith and continues to help others every chance she has. She wants this book to inspire those who feel alone to know nothing is too big for God.

Chase Vinson's Paradox is a mind-bending science-fiction, action adventure that combines historical mysteries, adventure, romance, and time travel to usher one along an enthralling experience while teetering on the very edge of where science, fiction, and fantasy truly lies. Where that ever so fine line begins… only you can decide!About the AuthorJack E. Finsel is a well-traveled individual who has experienced many adventures in his youth. These special situations and encounters during his life have influenced his work. Finsel hopes to inspire his readers to use their imagination with a twist of science and reality while encountering the adventures of his writing.

Real: a walk with the Holy Spirit is an excursion through my life not accepting God's works. Then one day CHANGE happened. These words came: Why must the good be made to suffer? Every being on earth is given a cross to bear and how they deal with it, whether they choose to curse it or give praise for it. This has a great bearing come Judgment Day. I demanded this question of God back in 1988 and, finally, in His graces in 2012 His answer was ready to be received by me. Again, I say loudly, "God is Real."About the AuthorI am a graduate of Woodward Academy in College Park, Georgia, and now reside in Alliance, Ohio. For over 32 years, I was a professional photographer and a private pilot. Despite numerous aviation related photo credits in periodicals and air show programs, as well as a few local newspaper articles, my life has not added up to a lot of significance - until I came into the graces of the Lord and had Him guide this Holy work of His. This is the calling I was destined to do by our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

Believing his arch enemy had been defeated, Jake and Jane returned to their Chicago neighborhood. With a new office and new clients, the pair were looking forward to a more relaxed routine of just solving cases. However, life had other plans. Together the couple take on a new case that leads them to a tropical island paradise where they encounter a foe more deadly than they've ever faced before. The mental and physical limits of Jake and Jane are challenged throughout the case, threatening to tear them apart. The two must find a way to overcome their trials and defeat the evil forces allied against them. Together, they uncover the truth of the mysterious island and learn the truly dark side of what humans are capable of.

When two students go missing during a hike, Caleb Harris and his closest friend Grant are brought in to lead the search team. But they find a lot more than they expect. When Grant disappears, Caleb finds himself a suspect in a murder case beyond his wildest imagination. Teamed up with his estranged wife, Caleb sets out to seek the answers to all the mysterious disappearances-until the unthinkable happens.About the AuthorJennifer Farner is a scientist, and her life experiences taught her to question everything and imagine the answers. She currently works in the healthcare field. She loves backyard astronomy and reading, often finding herself curling up with a written work of any kind. Farner lives in Utah with her husband and two daughters.

Another average birthday for J.T. Brown, an average guy from Missouri. Average, that is, until a mysterious attack on the St. Louis Arch turns his world upside down. When he meets the strange and beautiful Cassandra Troy, he learns that there are other Earths beyond his own. Together with his old friend Eric-now a transdimensional peacekeeper in the employ of the otherworldly Baryls-he and a ragtag team of mages and warriors must band together to save a pair of missing wizards and prevent the destruction of not just one world, but all seven Earths, as the possibility of another universe-shattering Cataclysm looms. An epic tale of fantasy and science fiction traversing multiple richly rendered worlds, The Pygmalion Plot is a page-turning adventure with magic and monsters and mystery unfolding at every turn. Drawing from the author's own experiences in the Army, it also explores the ethical conflict of when to get involved, when to disobey orders, when to act despite the consequences because it is the right thing to do. About the AuthorTimothy R. Wright grew up in the Midwest and served eight years in the U.S. Army as a Logistics Officer. He is also a licensed attorney. He and his wife, Mara, are both huge fans of fantasy and science fiction, and had a Middle Earth-themed honeymoon in New Zealand. Timothy is also a student of history, and real historical events, as well as classic and contemporary fiction, have been a marked influence on the Moongates series. The Pygmalion Plot is the first of a planned series of seven novels.

In Ashland, Oregon, Briana lives two lives-the life of a simple woman working at a travel agency, and the life of an undercover spy. She's been on numerous missions, but this one in Russia will put her to her greatest test, where she will face her darkest fears and hardest choices. Author Chloe Ryan Winston has traveled to and volunteered in over fifty-eight countries, so she wrote about what she knew and has used the current problems for the U.S. as a backdrop to a light romance. She hopes readers enjoy this story and also learning about some events happening in our world today.About the AuthorChloe Ryan Winston was born on a ranch in Eastern Oregon, graduated from Marylhurst University, and earned a master's degree at Idaho State University. She is a retired high school history teacher and has been a cruise destination lecturer on numerous trips. Though she now resides in California, she has lived in Ashland, Oregon, which features heavily in her writing, as well as Mexico, and has traveled extensively to fifty-eight countries. As a travel writer, Ms. Winston has contributed to several blogs and publications, including The Los Angeles Times, International Travel News, and Mature Lifestyles. Her other books include Argentine Assignment, Belize Barter, China Caper, Peru Paradox, and Mexican Marimbas.

This is a novel "of a better time. A time so long ago in a place I missed so much. Brandywine and Sugar Grove, West Virginia. I was only twelve at the time." And what a crazy and adventurous time it was. Mikey is on vacation with his newfound friends, Mark and Sammy, their families, and all of the other colorful, humorous characters the three adolescents meet. Their exploits include a dangerous car crash and a rampaging madman, "spooks" and ghosts and shadowy images and UFOs, lots of fishing, and reconciliation with family and God. That summer so very long ago was definitely a summer to remember. After all, you're only twelve once. And these are the stories you will tell and laugh about when recounting, "the best summer vacation we had ever had."About the AuthorMichael Loren attended OSU and Southwestern Christian University. He also spent time at Rhema Bible Training Center. He has two sons and enjoys fishing, horseback riding, and golf. Loren got the idea for The Brandywine Boys when his youngest son went to stay the summer in Washington, D.C., to be with his best friend. Many of the stories in the book are true!

Jay Marquart loves life. He loves his daughter, Kristie. He loves his second wife, Susan. He loves Friday night fishing trips with his buddy, Brian. He loves Saturday night parties at his home where they fry fish, smoke pot, sniff coke, and drink booze. Sunday is recovery day. Monday through Friday he works at Action Waste Management, where he seeks to be recognized and respected. But Jay doesn't know that Action Waste Management is a front organization for money laundering that is attempting to compromise City Hall into anointing Action as the primary waste disposal company in Boston. They, in conjunction with Patriot Courier Service, are the instruments for the syndicate to capture the commerce of Boston by controlling City Hall, banks, and hospitals. St. Anslem's Hospital is an institution of excellent reputation owned by the Archdiocese and administered by the Poor Sisters of Charity, who have served the people of Boston for over a hundred years. However, the continuing changes in health delivery are causing the hospital to focus more on money than ministry. It is suspected that the Sisters' generous practice of charity resulted in enormous deficits. However, the demands of the medical staff to hire expensive medical staff are also a contributing factor to the deficit not recognized by the Hospital's Board. Both Patriot Courier Service and Action Waste Management become players in the takeover of the hospital, which results in the murder of a bank executive and hospital board member. Jay, unaware of the power struggle and attempt by his employer to steal the hospital, provides valuable waste management service to the hospital as the hospital provides care to him. He, Brian, and their families are blessed to be involved aside from the hospital's traumatic change from ministry to industry. About the AuthorTed Druhot is a retired hospital administrator. His career included thirty-seven years of administration at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana; St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois; St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City; and St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Ted is a past chairman of the Catholic Health Association of the United States; chaired the Metropolitan Hospital Section of the American Hospital Association; was a member of the consulting staff for the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in Springfield, Illinois; was a board member of the Ancilla Domini Health System in Donaldson, Indiana; and was a charter board member of the Provident Health System of Springfield, Massachusetts. Ted and his wife, Carol, reside at Yacht Club Villas in Shelter Cove Harbor on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. His six children and twelve grandchildren live in Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Baby is growing in Mommy's tummy! She hears the voices of her mommy and daddy and big brother, Sean-plus the barking of little puppy Diesel. She listens as the family holds a party to say "It's a Girl!" And then she's off to the hospital with Mommy and Daddy to finally be born and welcomed into the world by her family. Inspired by the birth of her granddaughter Brianna, Beth Rosiello's book is a charming story of love and family, from the point of view of the baby on the way. About the AuthorBeth Rosiello has always enjoyed reading, writing, and making art. In addition to writing stories, she draws, sews quilts, and knits baby blankets. She loves her family and is inspired by them in everything she does. She lives in New York State.

Lynn Maddock loves the beauty of nature. In Blooms, Beaches and Birds she captures the wonders we too often pass by without reflection. Detailed photographs reveal the subtle purples and reds of orchids and the flash of a yellow bird against flowers. Sweeping vistas of beaches show the play of shadows over the water. Rich in color and texture, Blooms, Beaches and Birds is a lush celebration of the beauty and power of nature. About the AuthorLynn Maddock has always been interested in different aspects of art - painting, drawing and calligraphy. Attending Parsons School of Design ignited her love for photography. She particularly loves photographing nature, which led to Blooms, Beaches and Birds.

I am like other soulsAll of us are oneWe seek to find true loveBefore our life is doneThis collection of poetry shares stories of life and love as Erik Braum (the pen name of Frederick "Erik" B. Nelson) has lived and witnessed it. By baring his soul, not only will you come to know Braum, you will learn more about your own joy and hurt in this world. Braum's poems have a clear message: promise of forever love, odes to lost friends, and mourning the disappearing beauty of nature. With gentle words and evocative images, he captures everyday moments we all identify with. Honesty is key to forging a true connection with others. In these words you will find a kindred spirit.About the AuthorErik Braum (the pen name of Frederick "Erik" B. Nelson) is of Scandinavian ancestry. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and served on the faculty of The University of Louisiana at Lafayette most of his adult life. Because of his many talents, he has been called "A Renaissance Man." He has created poetry with which one can identify, evoking expression to one's inner most thoughts. Simplicity in life is his basic philosophy. The preservation of nature and the ecosystem are his most avid causes. Most who read his poetry say that he writes about subjects that they have not been able to put into words for themselves. His poetry touches the heart and stimulates thoughts and emotions about many topics that people experience as they live life.

In Evert Tigner's Images and Reviews of Japanese Gardens in California, he lists and introduces many beautiful Japanese gardens in California. The Japanese gardens in the area of Kyoto, Japan, sparked his lifelong interest in this unique field of study. Tigner discovered Japanese gardens in Japan when he was in the military. Living in California, he discovered many there as well. From his vast knowledge of these gardens, he is able to depict their location, history and their design including the distinctive elements that were used in their creation.About the AuthorEvert Tigner's life began in Oklahoma where he enjoyed his school days. He attended South Eastern Oklahoma University and graduated with a bachelor's degree. After graduation, Tigner served in the military in Japan. When his military service ended, he went to southern California and taught English, while also earning his master's degree from Pepperdine University. After Tigner's education career, he established an art gallery in Palm Springs. Tigner's hobbies include reading, collecting, writing and traveling. He has also written and published two novels.

This is a true story about Dr. Jack Rodgers, Michael R. Willson, and their alliance at the Odessa College to create the Odessa College Men's Gymnastics program. As the president of Odessa College, Dr. Rodgers decided to drop the men's college football from the sports program at the college. To put Dr. Rodgers' decision in perspective, the city of Odessa is the city where the movie Friday Night Lights was filmed. Friday Night Lights is all about Texas high school football-how intense it is; how many Texas state high school championships have come from the city of Odessa, Texas; how many top college recruits have come from the area. Dr. Rodgers' decision to replace the Odessa college football programs, and to replace it with men's college gymnastics, was a bold and significant move in the middle of Texas high school football country. And with Willson as head coach, the gambit paid off-with Odessa ranking among the best in their class in college gymnastics from the team's beginning in 1966.About the AuthorMichael R. Willson is a retired gymnastics coach and college professor from Ohio State, Odessa College, and University of Buffalo, as well as a retired elementary school principal. Willson earned 11 Coach of the Year awards, 1 NCAA Coach of the Year award, and 3 Big Ten Coach of the Year awards. He served on the Olympics Committee, as Vice President of the United States Gymnastics Federation, and as a USA Coach on foreign tours to Russia, Bulgarian, Riga, Toronto, Cuba, Poland, and the Czech Republic. He received the Ohio Governor's Commendation for Coaching in 1985 and The State of Ohio Senatorial Commendation for Teaching Excellence. While teaching and coaching at Odessa College, he received an Outstanding Achievement award from the Board of Trustees and a Teacher of the Year award from the faculty and students. As a teacher, his favorite courses were anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Willson and his wife, Helen, enjoy traveling, finding themselves in Florida every winter. He also enjoys playing golf.

Chronicling Lamont Bryant's childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, Coach B Fearless: Beating All Odds tells the story of inner-city basketball life in Chicago. At times educational, at times historical, Bryant tells his story: the story of how he rose from humble beginnings to become the man he is today. It's a profound tale of both his personal and professional journeys. Bryant has played alongside, coached, and worked with some of the top names in basketball in high school, the NCAA, and the NBA. Both of the documentary movies Hoop Dreams, in 1994, and its sequel, Hoop Reality, in 2007, were filmed on his courts, about his boys. Just as each of these are must-see movies, Coach B Fearless: Beating All Odds is a must-read book.About the AuthorLamont Bryant has coached basketball his entire career, and he took several Marshall High School Varsity Men's teams downstate to win back-to-back 3rd place awards in 2006 and 2007. Upon his firing, his team rallied and protested on his behalf. Finally, the following year, 2008, without his presence, his team would dedicate the season to him and go on to win a city and state basketball title. In addition to coaching several basketball teams of young men over the years, Bryant was also a mentor. He supported them, nurtured them, and taught them both on and off the court. Bryant currently lives in Chicago and he is still mentoring kids on and off the street. Although he is no longer coaching basketball, Bryant is still mentoring and developing basketball players and student athletes. He is one of the directors of "PCF" Basketball Academy along with Coach James "Grapes Williams and Gulliver JR Washington." This is his first published book.

Question: What do you call a hilarious collection of phrases, quips, puns, and jokes? Answer: Laughter that Will Lift Your Spirits! Paul W. Tastad is back with fresh observations about life, jobs, age, and the war between the sexes. With his trademark wordplay and comic world view, you'll understand why Tastad's friends keep asking him to share his thoughts. Let Tastad brighten your day!About the AuthorPaul W. Tastad was raised on a farm in South Dakota. He has been a school counselor, managed a book store, taught social studies, and was a drug counselor for sixteen years in the Houston Public School District. He and his wife, Brenda, live in a Houston suburb, where they are both retired. His hobbies include working out so he can try out his latest new joke, reading cozy mysteries, and helping with his grandchildren. He is the author of Bellyful of Laughs and More Bellyful of Laughs.

Smartee Plants is more than just a "how to" manual - it also answers the question "why." In this in-depth guide, Indoor Landscaping specialist Carolyn J. C. Goodin CLP-I Emeritus explores the details of the maintenance of indoor plants from a professional interiorscaper's perspective. The information in Smartee Plants is based on plant physiology, concentrating on water consumption and the environmental variables which dictate proper plant care. Presenting both the science and the practical application, Goodin goes beyond the average plant guide to detail irrigation needs in terms of frequency and volume, nutrition, pest control, sanitation and disease prevention. Whether a professional plant technician or an enthusiastic hobbyist, Smartee Plants will help you shed the proverbial "Brown Thumb Syndrome" and care for your indoor plants better than ever before!About the AuthorA native of Brooklyn, New York, Carolyn J. C. Goodin CLP-I Emeritus earned her Master of Science in Horticulture from the University of Hawaii School of Tropical Agriculture in 1979 and subsequently opened a successful plant-rental business in Honolulu, Hawaii, called VSPS, LLC, A Very Specialized Plant Service. During her thirty year career, she gave numerous classes and talks on plant care, participated in panel discussions and educational seminars, and wrote columns on interiorscaping for the local industry magazine and newspapers. She also taught a course called "Plants in Interior Design" at Artisan School of Interior Design and, later, Chaminade University School of Interior Design. In 1989 Goodin became the first nationally certified horticulturalist by the National Council for Certification of Interior Horticulturalists in the state of Hawaii, one of 38 nationally. She was instrumental in creating a distinction for interiorscapers within the certifying body of The Associated Landscape Contractors of America, establishing the designation of CLP-I - Certified Landscape Professional-Interior. Now retired, she enjoys her grandchildren, gardening, cooking, and catching up on the books she always wanted to read.

In this follow-up novel to The Sirius Connection, Maxine, the Qatar family, a scholar of antiquities, and three mysterious sisters of the stone travel through time to Egypt 2900 BC, to find ancient Guardians they believe came to Earth and built a planetary weapon array-a weapon they need to reactivate in modern times to defend against a second swarm that threatens to annihilate Earth once and for all. Throughout their quest, Maxine and her companions find themselves in constant conflict with ancient Guardians who now call themselves Osiris, Baal, Poseidon, and Zeus, and who believe themselves to be gods. After escaping repeated attempts on their lives, our heroes discover that a Guardian who calls himself Atlas is the one they must find as he is the engineer who designed the planetary weapon array. To free Atlas from his imprisonment by Zeus, Maxine and company are forced into the aftermath of a civil war, while an active volcano threatens to undo everything. Will they escape from those who would oppose them to bring Atlas through time before the swarm descends?About the AuthorB. L. Barger currently works in open-heart surgery as a perfusionist. Besides writing science fiction, she also enjoys painting and other creative pursuits. Brooke resides in Ohio, with her three dogs and cat. Her favorite place to be is relaxing at home with a good book and possibly a martini.