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Seeking a fresh start after ending a decade-long stagnant relationship, 30-year-old Beth Williams returned to her hometown of Davison City, located on the Northwest Minnesota prairie. Now she is successfully juggling a job as a Library Assistant and graduate school. Beth's peaceful life is suddenly upended on the evening of the 1968 Winter Solstice. While most of the world is transfixed by the televised images of the first manned lunar orbit, Beth is rushing through the eerily quiet city park trying to get to work on time. Suddenly, a body rolls down the hill and lands near her feet. She glimpses a shadowy figure at the top of the hill. Before the police arrive, the body disappears and they dismiss the whole thing as a drunk who fell, was stunned, and then wandered off after regaining consciousness. However, Beth is certain that a murder was committed. She and her best friend, Evie Hanson, both mystery novel buffs, decide to investigate. The menace grows when Beth discovers she is being followed around town. Beth and Evie realize they must solve the case before it is too late.

Kennah Brenner is ready to begin her adult life starting with a weekend alone while her parents are on their month-long anniversary trip. All is going according to plan until she finds out that her parents will not be coming home. Devastation and confusion are not the only feelings Kennah will experience now that her parents have gone missing. Kennah's aunt and uncle drop the biggest bombshell of a secret that she has ever received: she was not born on Earth. Nor is she anywhere close to ordinary. Kennah's magicless days are about to end. On the day she turns eighteen, she will be gifted the power to control one of the four elements and be sent to her home world.The story of Terrenon is one that will pull at the minds of young adult readers, give a voice to those who are far from neurotypical, and give readers a place to explore something new.

Men have largely lost their way in modern society. Our culture still prepares boys for manhood that is primarily based on the traditional roles of Hunter/Provider and Warrior/Protector from the Old World. These belief systems and behavior expectations-commonly known as "e;toxic masculinity"e;-once effectively protected our communities but are now creating significant problems of their own."e;Toxic masculinity"e; teaches boys to "e;Man Up"e; to be "e;strong and independent."e; However, this requires that males neglect the basic human needs of themselves and other community members-causing chronic illness, addiction, mental health issues, and violence. The range of negative impacts for both Self and Community as a direct result of these expectations and belief systems is staggering and growing by the day.It does not have to be like this!The problems facing men in modern society are extensive, but the keys to overcoming these obstacles lies within our genetic programming as social beings. All human beings are biologically designed to heal ourselves, to heal each other, and to meet our potential for personal growth in the safety of supportive relationships. The problem lies with the outdated expectations of traditional manhood, which have not yet caught up with the health and wellness needs of men and women alike in modern society.This book addresses solutions borrowed from research studies across a multidisciplinary approach-from Psychology, Anthropology, Religion and Philosophy-to show how a meaningful community-based lifestyle has always been the answer when it comes to health and wellness. Men must reintegrate this natural balance back into our Humanity to fulfill our sacred obligation as Providers, Protectors and Guardians--servant leaders-of an emerging Global Community.

Have you ever loved a food so much you could hardly wait to dive in? This is a story about a girl who loves pea soup so much that she dives into a bowl of it! It is a story about trusting your senses; being utterly absorbed in the pleasure of a favorite meal, only to discover that your favorite meal may care for you just as much.Whatever your age, Emily's imaginative dive returns us to the unconditional delight in appreciating the gift of food.

From the author and illustrator of Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind, Benji Baloney Learns to be Brave is a children's book about a young boy coming to understand the true meaning of bravery.As Benji grows up and manages scraped knees and hurt feelings, he thinks that to be brave means being tough and physically strong. But could being brave also mean knowing your right from your wrong? Can brave look like standing proud with hands on your hips? Or can brave look like letting the tears hit your lips?Benji Baloney learns from role models, including his dad and his favorite baseball player, that we can be brave in so many ways, including being ourselves and expressing our emotions.The engaging rhymes and colorful pictures in Benji Baloney Learns to Be Brave will entertain the youngest readers while the message reminds us all, young and old, what it looks like to be brave.

This book is dedicated to the many hard working event professionals and those who are considering event planning as a career. Through my personal journey and hilariously unbelievable stories, we will explore the history of our profession and the candid issues facing our career growth today. I equip you with simple steps and techniques that have helped myself and others achieve the respect, promotion, and salary we all deserve. If you are seeking to turn a job you love into a career you can be proud of, then this is the book for you.

This book is for anyone who has been injured on mission. No one should have to walk this road alone but that's often exactly where strong, effective leaders find themselves. Why? Because Satan knows the influence these leaders have. Our enemy works hard to isolate, cover the truth, immobilize, and convince us to give up.Were you threatened? Did you have to sign a non-disclosure? Were you forced to be silent about others' wrongdoing? Did people, who you thought were your people, disappear without a word or response? In your hardest moments did they decide their own safety and lies were more important to protect than telling the truth? Or maybe the accusations are true and for the sake of family or career you feel like you have to bury what happened.Whether you were injured or caused injury, there is hope. How you choose to work through this season of life will determine your recovery toward health and effectiveness. You have choices.If you are broken and bruised, burned and betrayed, this confidential community of women Mending on Mission is for you. God has something so much stronger and more beautiful for you on the other side of this insanely hard thing. And if you can even imagine it, he has so much for you in the midst of this hard thing. Arm yourself with the Word of God, some helpful resources, and women who are no longer isolated and paralyzed in their pain. Let's find the strength to rise up and experience a life mended on mission.

Having been a Christian most of my life led me to the thoughts put forth in this whimsical book for juveniles. The thought of all that is going wrong on planet Earth it is imaginable that God has his hands full taking care of the BIG problems. Thus his decision to rid himself of some of his duties led to this book. Having made that decision his intent is also to teach kids a lesson that will be instilled in them for the rest of their lives.

During Tony Toscotti's first year of college in the mid-1960s, his passion for scholarly pursuits-and for his first love Margaret-are completely and utterly squashed. The circumstances point to one responsible party: God, driving Toscotti to declare his own personal war on the Almighty. A novice combatant, Toscotti soon finds himself in unfamiliar territory, coping with a Vietnam-era Army boot camp, training as a helicopter pilot, and trekking Arctic and Antarctic trails blazed by polar explorers Franklin and Shackleton-ultimately discovering an elixir he believes could be the trump card in his crusade against Yahweh.Toscotti's best friend, Randy Chesterfield, a self-described prisoner of war, chronicles the saga while being held incommunicado by government forces intent on apprehending Toscotti's secret weapon to use for their own purposes. Along the way, Randy must confront his own justification for enlisting full-force in Toscotti's War.

The Deadly Silence is a book describing life in Iraq in the time of peace and following the war of 2003. Things changed drastically after the war since many people's lives were damaged because of the destruction caused by the war. One family living in Iraq found their lives changed on one fateful day. The youngest son, Hisham was paralyzed from the neck down from a bomb that landed outside their house. Hisham describes the days he spent in the intensive care unit and the struggles his family faced during that time. The parents searched desperately for a better place and life for their four sons. Through the sleepless nights and days of despair, the family preservers eventually leaving the country and struggle as refugees. The family ended up leaving the country that they love because of the war and struggled as they moved from one country to another. The family left the country with sadness and despair with only an inkling of hope. Now they made many accomplishments while seeking to spread hope and peace whenever they can, which is the main goal of the book.

A betrayal nineteen years in the making.Seventeen-year-old Ivy Blackbourne wants nothing more than to become a knight and help defend her home from southern raiders, but her father's law forbids it. King Magnus has his reasons for this law and will do anything to protect his family, but it might be too late. The war has spread to the kingdom of Godstone and Magnus is forced to send Ivy away for her protection but also to begin her training.Ivy soon meets a boy named Finn, whose past will links their fates together, and as their relationship grows so too does the danger.King Magnus has been betrayed.His wife is being targeted and his son is being hunted.Ivy soon finds herself fighting for her life trying to get back home, but home is no longer safe. There is one man behind it all, and he'll stop at nothing to get his revenge on the king who took everything from him."e;The Girl Forged by Fate"e; is perfect for fans of Sarah Henning's "e;The Princess Will Save You,"e; Victoria Aveyard's "e;Realm Breaker,"e; and George R.R. Martin's "e;A Game of Thrones."e;Readers will fall into the action-packed fight scenes, cheer for a budding romance, and be left with a vengeance in their heart with an ending they never saw coming.

My name is Jerry Gietka. I have had different careers. Anything from driving a truck to writing law to teaching at the University. What can I say, I get bored quickly. Currently, I am a writer.I had a career managing in the Transportation industry. I finally got tired of being shot at, so I went to work for the State of MD and the feds. I traveled the country training Police agencies in the proper enforcement of the regulationsregarding the transport of Hazardous Materials. At least these people were supposed to be carrying guns.In my state service, I started out as a Program Manager for the MD Department of the Environment before being reassigned. Among other things, I drafted both regulatory and statutory language that was incorporated into the MD Code.I designed and taught a graduate level course in Environmental Management at UMUC, now UMGC. I taught in the classroom for several years. Then I redesigned the course for on-line delivery in their distance learning program.I have been on stage, film, radio, and television, as an actor and director. I won a Telly award for a cable TV talk show designed for BAL CITY public access.All together I have been in about 100 shows, probably over 1,000 performances.I have a broad and unique perspective, having had experience in the private and public sectors as well as academia. I can usually speak knowledgably on most subjects, using the appropriate nomenclature for each subject matter(technical, computers, legal). Hopefully, that is a factor of exposure and not necessarily age.I retired in 2003, when my sister, Bernadette, won the Mega Millions lottery for $183 million. I thought my life had been interesting to that point. Well, let me tell you ...

Soul Searching is a poetical autobiography on the struggles that come in a person's life. It is the perfect book for people going through hardships in life and who are looking for words to express the emotions they are feeling. Readers will learn of the beauty that can come through painful experiences and of the faithfulness of God through all seasons of life.