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The United States of America has been in trouble for a long time, but before we can correct the problems, we need to know what they are. The time has come for the people to know the truth about what is happening in our cities, our states and our country. Our government has placed an unnecessary burden upon the people of the United States by making mistakes and failing to learn from them. Now we must pay the price. We live in a FREE LAND, but we take it for granted, allowing others to work and fight for us. Instead of valuing the treasure that is freedom of speech, we contentedly stay silent. The only way to bring about the necessary change is to stand up for what we believe in and let our leaders know that we will not sit idly by while they destroy this great country. It is time we all say, "Enough is enough." Author Pearl Polto lives in northeast Philadelphia, where she works as a president of credit services. She is also a talk show host, a credit advocate, and the host of many seminars on credit. She hopes this book will awaken the people of the United States to the issues and to the solutions for those issues in order to bring about real change.Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/AreWeDoomed-EnoughIsEnough.html

Milton Wan's life story is also the story of his adopted land in the second half of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Vietnam, he left his homeland and made his way to the United States, only to return to Vietnam as a soldier in the U.S. Army. After the war ended, he returned to the U.S. to follow the time-honored immigrant path of hard work and devotion to family. Milton grew up in Saigon under the unforgiving hand of a loveless and abusive father, Wainam; his only refuge the companionship of his twin brother Michael. Born in the Vietnam that was a French colony, he watched as Americans replaced the French as the outsiders attempting to control Vietnam's destiny. Milton was 17 in November 1963, the month both U.S. President Kennedy and South Vietnamese President Diem were assassinated. Milton's father had managed to get himself on the American gravy train, brokering hotel rentals for the incoming American advisors. Charged with inspecting the Americans' hotel rooms, Milton and his brother soon found themselves stealing checks from the newcomers and cashing them for Vietnamese piastres. Eventually their scheme began to unravel, and the twins set off on their long journey to America, a journey that took them to Cambodia and then Hong Kong. Through persistence and courage, not to mention the help of a formidable adoptive aunt, they managed to overcome the obstacles and finally make it to Seattle. It was only a few years later that Milton found himself back in Vietnam as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Although a poor soldier, he managed to make it through the war unscathed and even reconciled with his father. After the war, he settled once again in Seattle, where Caught Between Cultures author Joseph Blondo found him behind the counter of Tai Tung, a Chinese restaurant. Blondo deftly draws the connections between Milton's story and our shared experience. As he writes in the epilogue, "isn't it also my story, your story, everyone's story, the unavoidable drama, sometimes melodrama that we all know?" Caught Between Cultures tells the story of Milton Wan: immigrant, American soldier, entrepreneur. But it also tells the story of the country we all share.Author Joseph Blondo was born in December 1953 in Puyallup, Washington and raised in a variety of rural locations in the western United States and northern Alberta, Canada. He was granted Conscientious Objector status (1-0) on religious (moral) grounds in November 1972 from his Selective Service draft board, city of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. He studied Transactional Analysis and other therapeutic modalities in Seattle, Washington and also served in VISTA in Seattle. An accomplished poet, he served as the poetry editor of Magical Blend magazine in San Francisco, California from 1979-82. He has published two volumes of poetry: Saint Sea with Marty Campbell in 1986 and The Greyer Elements in 1995. A long narrative-style poem, Six Houses, a poetic and psychological analysis of his family, was published 1986 and nominated for a small press award. Recently he has worked as a political organizer and industry advocate for the Seattle and King County taxi industry. Mr. Blondo resides in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington.

Meet the patriots of America before they changed the course of history... Benjamin Franklin, age 46, is a gifted scientist, inventor and visionary of the social consciousness of the colonies. Was he influenced by the reluctant time-traveler to change history or was it by Melinda's mere presence his future changed?George Washington is a strikingly handsome gentleman of 19, standing 6-foot-5. He can't help falling in love with Melinda...but did his destiny change just because they met? John Hancock is a dashing fun-loving young man who is roused to the call of freedom by the words of Samuel Adams...or was it Melinda?Paul Revere is a shy sweet 16 year old...but did his life change because of MelindaThomas Hutchinson wrote the controversial and inflammatory letters that led to a riot, rebellion and revolution and changed Ben's life forever. How did Ben obtain these letters? Only Melinda knows. Linda Darnell Hutchinson, an attractive, 23-year old historical researcher is the reluctant time-traveler who knows her history. In March 2008, when lightning strikes, Linda is transported back in time to 1752-at the exact moment the great Benjamin Franklin first manipulated lightning-24 years before the revolution!Far from the iconic image of the elderly statesman and founding father, Ben Franklin is in the prime of his life as a gentleman scientist and inventor. Linda's unexpected arrival, not to mention the advanced technology she has in her pockets, as well as her confident, tenacious manner, convinces Ben she is not from his era. Taking on the name "Melinda" to better suit the times, she and Ben embark on a fascinating odyssey through Colonial America. As they navigate the tricky waters of history, they meet the most famous American patriots before they became heroes, and witness the spark of an idea that leads to a revolution. But as the future meets the past, did history change because Melinda fell back in time? A wildly entertaining tale peppered with romance and blending modern storytelling with historically accurate details, Lightning Strikes the Colonies will appeal to sci-fi enthusiasts and history buffs alike. C. L. Fagan has reinvented herself many times and in many ways. In her professional career, she has spearheaded an electronics company, developed software and sold computerized analysis and visualization tools to aerospace and defense companies. She also considers herself a life-long history buff and is fascinated with obscure historical facts and myths. Lightning Strikes the Colonies combines her knowledge of American history, captivation with Ben Franklin and her niche of blending modern-day storytelling with historically accurate details. C. L. Fagan recently completed her second novel in the exciting Lightning Strikes series, Enlightening Strikes England. For more information, please visit her website: www.clfagan.com

Two innocent children sitting quietly in their play-house never suspect there is an evil presence about to end their lives. The peaceful town of Littleton, New Hampshire is about to be rocked. With the help of a visiting novelist named Laura, the children's spirits begin to communicate on an inexplicable level. But they have no way of warning her that more lives are in danger. A beautiful young widow, Laura is conquering her own demons. She is trying to rebuild her life after the murder of her husband on a California beach. Devil's Backbone is about coming to terms with everything that life hands you. First-time novelist L.D. Hockenberry's husband used to hunt in the town that's the setting for her book. Originally from Putnam, Connecticut, the human resources manager now makes her home in Olin, North Carolina. When she was a child in Putnam, Hockenberry lived in a haunted house located across the street from Gertrude Warner, who wrote the children's Boxcar mystery series.

Anna Marie Lindquist is a vivacious second grade teacher and the youngest of three daughters of Harvey Lindquist, a small town Midwestern banker. Harvey is a controlling man and has told each of his daughters the type of man they should marry. Anna Marie's two older sisters followed their father's edicts and married men of his choice, with both marriages ending unhappily. But Anna Marie has chosen her own path, falling in love with an artist and determined to marry him. Harvey secretly tries to stop the marriage, even threatening the preacher. Midsummer Waltz is a love story about relationships between people who are good and bad, and about love trying to win out against all odds.Author Ronald Bergerson set his story in west central Wisconsin, where he was raised. He is retired, now lives near Minneapolis and is at work on another novel.

Abigail Sloane is a well-known designer who is catapulted into an ugly divorce when her troubled daughter, Liddy, reveals her father's infatuation for a younger copycat of Abby. Short of any original talent, she is ingenious at stealing Abby's designs with enough small changes to call them hers. After weathering the divorce scandal and relocating her beloved house, Stone's Throw, farther down the St. Mary's River, Abby begins rebuilding her business and her life with the help of her close friend and lawyer, Andy Thorpe. While trying not to blame herself for the estrangement of Liddy, Abby must make a decision that will change the life of Andy, Liddy, and, most importantly, herself. A poignant story of tragedy and redemption, life for Abby is a bittersweet mixture of big-city work and her delight in the down country life of Chesapeake Bay.Author and journalist Faith Reyher Jackson has written two other books, short stories, numerous articles on children and gardening, was Book Editor for the Miami Herald, Lead Reviewer for The Potomac Review, and was also nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize. She has had a dancing career and was Headmistress of The Academy of The Washington Ballet for 16 years. Ms. Jackson has three sons and five grandchildren and lives in Collington, a small community halfway between Annapolis and Washington, D.C.

In 2005, after 20 years of working for an Australian State Government Schools Teaching Service, author Kevin Munro suffered a severe bipolar nervous breakdown. To keep up his literary skills, he began to write. In Netted Rainbows, Munro "documents" his illness through poems he wrote between 2005 and 2009 in Sydney, Australia. His record is filled with the "pain" of bipolar disorder, complete with the mania and depression he suffered and overcame. He challenges readers to identify the different stages of his illness through reading his works, and believes they could come away being a "lay" professional.Although Kevin Munro has written since high school and has had his work published in minor anthologies, this is his first published collection of works. He felt "the need to produce something worthwhile" as his world tumbled about him. A Sydney native, Munro has a master's degree in education from the University of Canberra, taught special education for 20 years and is now living on a pension. He is truly encouraged by former students: "I have kept in the back of my mind the students that I have seen rise above situations much worse than mine!"

Audra Markham is a ten-year-old girl born into privilege, but only in the sense of wealth. The granddaughter of a Viscount, Audra is the object of ridicule in her spoiled and spiteful family. Alone and unloved, Audra seeks solace in the comfort of food.In another part of London, thirteen-year-old Nathaniel Abbot lives a wretched life, forced to steal food in order to survive. Living in squalid conditions at the local orphanage, Nathaniel and three of his friends are spared further suffering when Audra "rescues" them from their plight.Two lost souls that cannot find their place in the world suddenly find a place in each other's hearts. Follow the lives of Audra and Nate as they grow from loyal childhood companions to inseparable young lovers, struggling through the perils of their own lives and facing difficult decisions that threaten to keep them apart. Barbara Cerny grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. She served twenty-two years in the US Army Reserves, retiring a Lieutenant Colonel in 2007. She is an information technology specialist and supervisor at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio and is currently working on her next book. She lives with her loving husband, Charles, and their two wonderful children, Oksana and Audra, in Dayton, Ohio.

The Military's Heart and Soul by author Violet Camp is a stunning tribute to the men, women and children whose lives are greatly affected by their unselfish and unwavering commitment to our country. Camp gives voice to these people who are faced with uncertainty and loss on a daily basis. Violet Camp's book includes interviews with the families who have suffered through unimaginable loss-how they cope makes the difference between living and dying. She brings focus on the steadfast faith these families have, interweaving biblical scriptures with her writings of their everyday life. Camp's interviews include people who have experienced our nation's wars from as early as World I to present day. Her comprehensive research gives the reader an intimate view of those who have lived all over the world serving our country in order to maintain the freedoms we sometimes take for granted. This stirring narrative brings much-deserved honor to our military and their families. Camp writes with great sensitivity and explores the unbelievable emotional and spiritual strength these families maintain in order to survive experiences most of us could never imagine.Author Bio:Violet Camp works in public relations in print media. She and her husband of 51 years have an active family life with their children and grandchildren that includes fishing, hunting, and enjoying the great outdoors. Ms. Camp is currently working on a children's book. She lives in Oklahoma. The Military's Heart and Soul is her third book.

Sharon grew up in a military family and moved all over the country. Sharon regularly reinvented herself, never quite coming to terms with who she was. As a result, she thrived on seeking acceptance and approval from men as she matured, inviting the wrong kind of attention in the end. Sharon was raped and became pregnant. Wanting nothing to do with the baby, she gave it up for adoption. Catherine is a beautiful, twenty-something woman with a promising future. Catherine grows up in a stable environment with her adoptive parents, but her obsession about her "real" mother dictates her life, relationships, and decisions. For Catherine, life will never be complete until she finds out why her mother gave her up and vows to find her. These two women, forever bound, eventually make decisions as adults that will push one toward acceptance, forgiveness and redemption and the other toward denial, turmoil, and a life filled with regret. Tracey Selanis Nowers writes a powerful and moving story that explores the not so perfect side of adoption and how past decisions can affect one for a lifetime. Her poignant narration is beautifully written with believable, richly textured characters that stay with the reader long after the final page is turned.Tracey Selanis Nowers is a writer and certified veterinary technician. Mrs. Nowers is a manager at an animal hospital and is currently writing her next book. She lives with her family in Massachusetts.Publisher's website: www.eloquentbooks.com/TheresMoretoMeThanYou.html