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Follow Elisa through the cities of Brazil as she sets out to find the mysterious stranger from her dream. Her determination to find this man quickly becomes an obsession. Elisa, joined by her sidekick Luciana, journeys from Sao Carlos to Sao Paulo and further to Paraiso. With each stop along the way, she meets bizarre yet intriguing characters who provide direction and even supernatural powers to guide her.When Elisa's powers lead them to Gilberto, a flight school student, his charm takes her by surprise. Both girls put up their guards knowing there is more to Gilberto than what meets the eye. Then, just when Elisa begins to believe she has finally found the man she has been seeking, he unexpectedly disappears.Will Elisa's powers finally guide her to the man of her dreams or will this rollercoaster journey be in vain?Author Walter Miranda is a retiree living in São Paulo, Brazil where he is busy working on his next book.

There's a traitor in the ranks of the Queen's Royal Artillery stationed in Kilkenny Ireland in the 1880's. It is Henry, the ten-year-old son of an officer who has been handing military secrets to the Irish.Cast out by his family, hunted by the military, and in constant danger, he is spirited away by his Irish friends to the lead mines in Glendalough, to work as a pit boy. The warmth and generosity of the Irish, their music and soft humour sustain Henry as he grows to maturity. Changing his name and immigrating to Australia as a young man, he finds his fortune through his connections to his employer in the goldmines and luxury hotels. He never sees his family again.Little does Henry know that his brother John has also relocated to Australia after living through the dangers of India's fight for independence. No one, not even their wives, know of their secret. Will the brothers ever meet again? What price will Henry pay for his rebellion?Margaret Gambold's bold saga is a riveting read that sweeps the reader to the 19th century-through revolutions, heartbreak and the height of Australia's "Gold Wealth" as two countries struggle to wrest free of British rule.Margaret Gambold is a writer and graphic/textile artist. She has conducted workshops in Australia and England for community groups, schools and aboriginal communities, and has organized exhibitions of their art. Her textile works have been displayed internationally. She lives with her family near Melbourne, Australia.Publisher's website: www.eloquentbooks.com/HenrysRebellion.html

Are you just earning a paycheck and not pursuing a passion? Do you feel as if someone else is controlling your life? Do you want to live your life passionately, with joy, and experience the fullness of life?Douglas Hadley has written a compact and powerful book that explores the seven characteristics that are natural to every human being.Hadley's opinion is that each and every one of us has the ability to unlock our mind to the infinite possibilities that life has to offer. In order to do so, one must stop "belonging to tomorrow," or procrastinating, and start believing in one's self. Hadley gently guides the reader by the hand while instilling wondrous insights on how to develop these characteristics that are inherent in each of us, but all too often, ignored.Are you ready to realize your dreams and experience miracles within your life? Are you willing to view the impossible as truly possible? It's within your grasp and Hadley's narration can literally change your life.Douglas Hadley is a retired minister, writer, motivational speaker, and a certified life coach. Mr. Hadley is a member of the National Speakers Association and International Brotherhood of Magicians. He is currently writing two books. After many years in Indiana, he has recently moved to Texas with his fiancée, Melissa, and eight year old Chloe, to build on his newfound profession and release his inner cowboy.Visit his website at www.doughadley.com.

Lilian Finch was born in Crown Point, a fishing village in the Caribbean. In the early 1900s, women often died during childbirth, a fate Lilian's mother shared. Lilian's life was very different than most little girls-her father was a pirate.Henry "Dead Eye" Finch knew that he must take care of his little girl, but it was bad luck to have a female aboard ship, so Henry decided that as far as anyone was concerned, Lilian was a boy.As Lilian matured, she wondered why her father raised her as a boy. When Henry explained that it was for her and their family's best interests, Lilian understood, but longed to have her true identity revealed.One day, Henry decides it's time to take Lilian on her first voyage. They, along with their band of buccaneers, will face a kidnapping and a dangerous ambush from enemy pirates.Is Lilian doomed to a life of secrecy? Will her voyage prove to be her salvation or her demise?Kelly Lin Roncace writes a wonderfully inventive tale with a delightful twist on fantasy stories of piracy. With a strong and spunky female protagonist, young women will find a new friend and role model that will have them dreaming of a life filled with adventure!Kelly Lin Roncace has published several news articles and columns. Mrs. Roncace is currently writing the next book in the Lilian adventures. She lives in New Jersey.

In the summer of 1973, a small town in Northern California experiences horrific and unimaginable killings. Who or what is the cause of the crime spree?Chief Joe Brooks, police chief of the town of Clover, has never seen anything like this happen before. As the killings increase, the media bombards his little town to find out what is going on. When Chief Brooks discovers that the killings are from something not quite human, he enlists the help of a couple of zoologists to determine the species of what they are dealing with. The FBI offers their help to provide a profile of the magnificent animal. What they find is shocking-the creature has the intelligence of a human serial killer with the strength of ten men.Despite Chief Brooks' misgivings, Clover's town council votes to hold their annual summer festival. With families enjoying the festivities and law enforcement surrounding the perimeter, Brooks can only hope that the event will remain uneventful and that he can keep his citizens safe. But when a mutilated body is discovered, Brooks knows that he has to take matters in his own hands and, perhaps, die trying.John Michael Patrick writes a powerhouse of a novel-with edge-of-your seat suspense, grisly, gruesome gore, and a rollercoaster ride of chills and scares. This is one novel you'll want to read with the lights on.John Michael Patrick is currently writing his second supernatural thriller. He lives in Missouri.Publisher's website: www.eloquentbooks.com/CreaturesoftheUnknown.html

What are the chances of a girl in care with a disability becoming a super hero?At one time, highly unlikely, but that was before a geek from Smallville started getting undressed in telephone kiosks, wearing his underpants over a pair of tights and calling himself Superman.Katie and Mel are best friends and both attend a special school for children with disabilities. Mel (possibly against her better judgment) entrusts Katie with the secrets of Astral Travel, which enables them to travel back and forth in time so they can rescue people in danger.These two young girls with disabilities become super heroes in this heart-warming debut novel by Stevie Bee from Northwest England.

In Draco's Weyrld, in the Kingdom of Nwm, a beautiful young woman finds herself being mentored by a dragon and a unicorn.Sonia is the 17-year-old daughter of a baron. She sets out on a quest to capture a unicorn, but instead becomes the creature's friend, and in the process she learns to become strong and self-confident.As Sonia's education continues under her two unlikely teachers, she matures into the woman she was meant to be and takes on roles previously only carried out by men."Both thoughtful and imaginative, the author displays the rare ability to view the actions of humans through the eyes of magical beasts. Sonia in Vert comes alive with colors and scents and masterful world-building."-Janet Catherine Johnston, astrophysicist and master science fiction/fantasy costumerAuthor Avi Ornstein has been writing articles, newsletters and poems for over 45 years. Sonia in Vert is his second book. He imagined this fantasy world 30 years ago and finally put his dreams to paper. He helped form the New England branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism over 38 years ago and was introduced to role-playing games 10 years later. Raised in New York and rural Pennsylvania, Ornstein now lives in Connecticut, where he is an inner-city high school math and science teacher.Publisher's website: http://www.eloquentbooks.com/SoniaInVert.html

Learn how to invest in real estate while avoiding costly mistakes. Author and high school teacher Wilnes Radegonde began investing in real estate in 2005 and bought four properties in three years, buying one and building two in a year alone. And you can do it, too. Property Investment in Tough Times: Four Properties in Three Years is full of financial strategy tips including how to borrow money using very little or nothing of your own money and how to borrow extra to cover the shortfall over the next few years until the property grows in value. You will learn to build your property portfolio fast from scratch and how to start constructing your financial freedom today.This book will teach you:¿ When, where and what type of property to buy.¿ Whether capital growth or positive cash flow is better.¿ Positive vs. negative gearing issue explores.¿ Advantages and disadvantages of cross-securitisation.¿ How investing in property is easier than you think.¿ How to use smart financial techniques to borrow more.Bio:Wilnes Radegonde has worked as a high school teacher for eight years. He invested in real estate, made a few mistakes, learned from them, and now wants to share his success story with the world. Born in Seychelles, an ex-French and British colony in the Indian Ocean, Wilnes went to Australia to study at University and has been there ever since.

London, 1847. Having fallen from the comforts of wealth and luxury, John Charlesworth and his wife, Catherine, are struggling to support their family through the dark times of poverty and rampant illness. After losing his job and seeking desperately for a way out of their destitution, John reluctantly indentures himself and his family to a wealthy squatter in the distant town of Port Philip, Australia. But their journey is not without its share of hardships...or tragedy. Read the fascinating tale of an immigrant family who, amidst their loneliness in a strange, new country, work hard toward building a better life for themselves, in a different place, in a different time.ABOUT THE AUTHOR-Susan Cox is a school principal and teacher at a Christian school in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Susan, her husband and four children lived in Shelford for seven years, at which time she became fascinated with the history of Victoria and began the idea for her book. Susan is currently working on her second novel.Visit the website at: www.adifferenttime.com.au