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This is a story about our family's immigration. My maternal grandfather, Nicolo Disparti, a farmer from Lercara Friddi, Sicily, and my paternal grandfather, Joseph Nasca, a liveryman from Cerda, Sicily, decided to seek a better life for themselves and their family by relocating to America in the late 1890s.

In this rough saga of psychological horrors and wild circumstance, several people find themselves out of place in this natural world of manners and concrete. In a course to finally belong, Sylvia struggles to see what's so great about loving the reality of jobs and friends, ultimately casting a too-big stone a little too hard, creating a dent too deep to buff out.Derek finds himself lulled in the throes of post-school life. Rinse and repeat. Unsatisfied, he seeks to understand something beyond himself. In doing so, he discovers that those along the same path have rigged it from the beginning. A psychological battle of desire decorates the ground in lovely colors, while something else is going on in this small town of Looper.

Just as Saigon was about to fall, Son Vo (courtesy of Henry Kissinger) flew out of Vietnam to begin an adventurous life in the United States. His tales, some witty, some heart-wrenching, span not only the Pacific but his newfound country. Finding family where he could through a stream of changing faces and homes, he discovered his passion for music, allowing him to meet challenges with the goal of finding the good in them. An Asian immigrant, an orphan, and a child of abuse, Son persevered with unyielding hope, which led to a spectacular milestone; finding a father he had never known, and sharing the stage with him. Here, he shares his trials and triumphs, his excellent sense of humor, and some practical advice for musicians, all from the place of where and who he is today: The Mekong Delta Bluesman.

The Parents is a story of a woman who overcame years of abuse and trauma by discovering the dark root from which it all formed: the generational programming passed down through her family line, and belief systems that could reach back thousands of generations which created repeated patterns of pain and damage. She realized that these beliefs ingrained in her since birth shaped her in ways she never fully understood. After overcoming emotional, sexual, and physical abuse, as well as losing her children and facing financial failure, she found power in tapping into her inner being and breaking free from the cycle of abuse and trauma. Her journey was not an easy one, but it was worth it to finally experience peace, prosperity, and love in her life. Through it all, she persevered and learned to think outside the bubble of her programming, to hear and listen to her inner guide's direction, and to pursue what she truly loved. Overcoming the torture of being trapped in my mind's incessant thoughts. Relentlessly breaking the cycles and programs of my family and ancestors. In this book, she invites readers to join her on this incredible journey of breaking free from the chains of generational programming and discovering for themselves the power of finding their inner strength and voice.

Junior High School ........a breeze in the park. Or maybe not!A young girls' journey through junior high school battling life's ups and downs.FamilyFriendship dramaRelationship challengesSelf confidence issuesWill it ever end? Can she defeat the odds in her life and level up?

To many this book was a piece of ART manifested with the many aspects of emotions through the mentality of those that have struggled then prospered. In this book the author takes his readers through all walks of life by painting pictures through many experiences. He lets his readers know that life comes and goes in all forms of fashion.. And, all he wants is for the WORLD to see the ART of what's going on in WORDS!

Pilot Elmer Darrell will get the jaunt of his life after he agrees to compete against racecar driver Humboldt Bratka in the latest craze, SPEED. As each man seeks to outdistance his past, their passions collide against a roaring background of speakeasies, masked balls, and jazz! Will "Elm" fall for the flapper turned wing-walker, Zella? Will "Bolt" fall for the vamp racecar driver, Veronica? Or will something develop between them that leaves the women behind in a trail of dust? Find out as they fly from New York to Hollywood in a quest for fame, fortune, and romance.

Cooking has always been my passion. I believe cooking to be an innate talent because it just came naturally to me. Receiving praises and compliments on my cooking from families and friends motivated me to write this recipe book. I pour my heart and soul into the food I cook, and these recipes are no different. I encountered many challenges, adversaries, and rejections on my journey here. But I always believed in myself and my goals. I never gave up on my dreams and eventually achieved.

SMASHED PEACHES IS A UNIQUE ACTIVIST ANTHOLOGY ALL ABOUT EXPERIENCING AND SURVIVING VIOLENCE. This diverse collection contains uncensored poetry, flash fiction, short stories, diary entries, scripts and essays written by an array of talented women and non-binary people who have courageously shared their harrowing personal experiences. Raw, vulnerable, and incredibly moving, it offers a therapeutic space and a shared platform of survival and solace. Violence, discrimination, harassment, and the threat of it, are regrettably all too often a part of women and non-binary people's lives, irrespective of nationality, class, ethnicity, sexuality, faith, or gender. At its heart, it is a shared problem of humanity, and the global contributors, hailing from the UK, Malaysia, India, Romania, Tunisia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, and the UAE, are all unified in their cry for worldwide change. This anthology aims to empower readers bysharing traumatic experiences with the world, and celebrating the bravery, vulnerability, and honesty of all who have contributed to this powerful collection. Each entry represents the voices of those who have been systematicallystifled for too long, shedding a beacon of light on a matter so often buried in the dark. It is, at once, a call for action and a message of hope.

In a world shrouded by darkness, where the very essence of hope has been outlawed, emerges a tale of unwavering faith, unbreakable unity, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. "Children of the Book," penned by the masterful storyteller Isabella Hawthorne, invites you on a journey through a dystopian landscape where the forbidden becomes the foundation for a revolution of the heart.In a time when the Bible has been banned for decades, and the memory of its teachings suppressed, a group of unlikely heroes emerges. Among them are a band of resilient children, forged by the crucible of their desolate reality, and a wise, lonely old man who carries the secret of a lost world within his heart.As the children embark on a perilous path to discover the forbidden knowledge contained within the pages of the Holy Bible, their lives become a testament to the power of faith. Led by the fearless youngsters, they navigate a treacherous journey, learning to read in secret, sharing stories that transcend the boundaries of time, and embracing the teachings that hold the key to a brighter future.With each revelation, the children's once-tenuous bonds grow stronger, and their purpose becomes clear: to spread the wisdom of the Bible's sacred verses to a world starved of hope. But their audacious mission does not go unnoticed, and the oppressive ruler who has held the world in his grip for so long is determined to extinguish this spark of rebellion.In "Children of the Book," Isabella Hawthorne masterfully weaves a tale of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of faith. As the children's movement gathers momentum, uniting people from all walks of life, the oppressive regime is faced with an unprecedented challenge. The streets once haunted by fear are now alive with the defiant songs of a burgeoning revolution.Through the eyes of the children, the old woman, and old man, and the countless souls who join their cause, we witness the birth of a new era. The Bible, once hidden, now shines as a beacon of hope, guiding a fractured world toward healing and redemption. Isabella Hawthorne's evocative prose paints a vivid tapestry of a world on the brink of transformation, reminding us all that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit has the power to illuminate the path to a better future."Children of the Book" is a testament to the timeless themes of faith, unity, and the unyielding resilience of the human soul. Prepare to be swept away by a narrative that resonates deeply, challenges convention, and invites you to contemplate the profound impact that a single spark of hope can have on a world desperately in need of change.

Have you ever been around people, yet still felt alone? Dr. bird has too. Within the first variant of their envirusmental series, they revealed thirty years of their late-in-life realized secrets. In this second volume, they, literally and figuratively, Zoom in on the last four "unprecedented" ones. This includes them cutting-the-shit about how, half-way through their PhD, COVID-19 hit. And how, a couple years later, they added "Dr." to the front of their nickname. In typical "bad guy" fashion, plague Dr. bird has more puns, cusswords, and trauma than all the answers on how to create our liberatory regenerative future. But, for now, they further diagnose how foundational U.S. issues severely sicken, disable, and kill us in the algorithmic envirusment. And,remind readers to drink water, do something nice for ourselves, and that we Abso-f*ckin-lutely deserve better than This Shit.

Jack Harper, a former drug addict living on the streets of Lincoln Nebraska, is no ordinary homeless man. Self-deprecating, humble, and searching for answers, Jack spends his days in complete anonymity and is content in his solitary existence until he meets Kate and her young son, Jacky. The child is instantly smitten with Jack which endears his young mother to the bedraggled man. As their friendship grows, it becomes clear to Jack that things are not always as they seem and life works in mysterious ways. For years he had always felt as if he were lost in perdition, but the genuine kindness shown by Kate and her son makes him realize there is so much more to life than mislaid hopes and dreams.

¿¿Step into a world where shadows stretch long and secrets linger beneath the surface. "Tall Grass" is a spine-chilling anthology that beckons you to explore the unknown, revealing the sinister mysteries that lie within the heart of a tranquil town and its enigmatic surroundings.In these interconnected short stories, Anne Myers weaves a tapestry of horror, delving into the lives of characters whose fates are intertwined with the malevolent forces that haunt the sprawling wilderness and the eerie back roads. From a family's ill-fated journey that takes a deadly turn to the ancient origins of a cursed swamp, each tale uncovers layers of darkness that will send shivers down your spine.As the Thompson family navigates their way through a town that harbors more than it seems, readers will be drawn into a web of unease and suspense. The sinister influence of Ezekiel Thorn looms large, reaching across generations and leaving a legacy of fear in its wake.From the depths of a once-pristine swamp where malevolent creatures lurk to the unsettling encounters with supernatural entities, "Tall Grass" weaves a haunting narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With every turn of the page, you'll delve deeper into a realm where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, and the consequences of curiosity and temptation are dire.Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of atmospheric horror, where the chilling tales of the past and present intertwine to create a tapestry of terror that will linger long after you've turned the final page. "Tall Grass" is a gripping collection that will captivate horror enthusiasts and fans of interconnected narratives alike.

A water bearer is the symbol attributed to Aquarius...the 11th sign of the Zodiac-my sign. According to lore, the water bearer not only pours out water, but also wisdom, mercy, and compassion.I am the main character in this memoir, and the story technically begins in 2018 with the onset of 24/7 crippling anxiety. I detail my sifting, wading, struggling through misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis. Until September 17, 2021-the day that changed my life forever. While operating a hand mixer in my kitchen, I had a seizure. I blacked out as I fell backwards into the kitchen island and woke up covered in powdered sugar, cream cheese, and pumpkin. I was lying on my sofa when my partner of 7.5 years came back from the Post Office.He drove me to the Urgent Care. They promptly sent me to the ER, where I had a CT scan. When the attending physician returned, he delivered five words that I never expected to hear: You have a brain tumor.What follows are myriad physical, emotional, and spiritual traumas and miracles. And a resurrection of a buried faith, despite a yet-unknown outcome.

As a World War II newspaper correspondent, B.J. McQuaid covered American and British front lines from the frozen Aleutian Islands of Alaska, to the steaming jungles and seas of the South Pacific, at Tarawa and Guadalcanal and then to Europe from D-Day forward in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He interviewed Sir Bernard Law Montgomery during the Battle of the Bulge and went toe-to-toe with U.S. Third Army General George S. Patton. He was separated from his wife and two small children for three years.He interviewed and got the names of frontline soldiers and sailors, providing a link to their families back home in towns and cities across the United States. His stories ran in more than 80 American newspapers through the Chicago Daily News Service.Peg McQuaid, his wife, was keeping the Home Fires burning back in New Hampshire, providing for herself and their two small children. She dealt with food, oil, and gasoline rationing while writing faithfully and regularly to her husband overseas.Theirs is a story of love, of sacrifice, and of hope. Even 80 years after D-Day in Europe, it will still resonate with many Americans.

Unrestrained Creativity: How Sandlot Baseball Can Unleash Creativity In The Tech Age is a compelling book that sheds light on the declining significance of unstructured play and its impact on children's emotional and social growth. Dr. Shafer H. Zysman's personal experiences with sandlot baseball and his deep understanding of psychological theories come together to form a thought-provoking narrative. By advocating for the revival of unstructured play, Dr. Zysman reminds us pf the critical role it plays in nurturing creativity, self-esteem and the development of individual identities in children. The book also covers some of the most salient issues facing children in contemporary times: Social Medial, Artificial Intelligence, Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Obesity, mental health and social isolation. Included are interviews and comments from professional baseball players regarding their views of the development of a child athletes. It a must read for all!!

Have you ever been made to feel like the bad guy? Dr. bird has too. In this brief memoir, they reveal secrets about their life that they have kept hidden for over thirty years regarding compulsory heterosexuality, repressed/unexplored queernesses, and the late in life realization that -- turns out -- they're #actuallyautistic! Retold from their 33-year-old Dr. bird's eye view, these extensively brave disclosures add one whole lifetime of flesh onto the U.S. body politic. This timely manuscript illuminates, historicizes, and contextualizes the f***ing fact that autism is not "just a trend" taking off just on TikTok recently, but that there are massive neuroqueer self-realizations happening worldwide in the algorithmic envirusment(environment + virus = envirusment). Dr. bird's unmasked writing voice puts the "cut-the-shit" into "slice-of-life," providing deep and raw disclosures of lifelong confusion, gaslighting, and struggles with family dysfunction, friendship loss, vulnerability, intimacy, sexual violence, and substance abuse. After extensive sharing, it's time to grieve. They usher in a eulogy for their lifetimes that once were, by diagnosing how foundational U.S. ideas did and continue to dehumanize, sicken, disable, and deaden us. Then, they preach to the global choir about the single most connected time in history. Dr. bird has a lot more puns and trauma than answers, but in the end, recommends some liberatory antibodies for moving forward, far less miserably.

In a surprising twist of fate, a rescue mission brings together an unlikely team consisting of a shapeshifter, a werewolf, a vampire, and a warlock. Little do they know, this mission will not only test their abilities but also forge unexpected bonds and ignite passionate love amidst the chaos. Their journey reveals a sinister plot that jeopardizes the very existence of the supernatural realm.

Follow the off-grid and eccentric experience of a young college student named Abigail in the woods of central Florida. Watch how the nature around her shapes her career and spiritual walk with God. Learn that even in the strangest of places, you can find your own unique path.

Every year, on a fateful night, a somber ritual unfolded to pay tribute to the Wolf God. This deity demanded an offering, bestowing upon the pack immense strength and prosperity for the upcoming year. But as the sands of time trickled away, one pack after another abandoned the savage ceremony, recognizing the insignificance of sacrificing an innocent life for meager rewards from a deity who remained absent.Nevertheless, traditions are formidable foes, resistant to change, and Melanie found herself designated as the next sacrificial offering. As the daughter of Silver-Moon's Alpha, she comprehended the futility of defying the ancient customs and resigned herself to her predetermined destiny.

He's the Demon King, Dimitri Rae the most dangerous and brutal demon you could ever come across has been ruling over Rovana for a very long time. Life tends to get boring so Dimitri results to torturing and killing humans as a form of entertainment. This has been going on for more than a century and the humans are too weak to fight back. A prophecy states that The Demon King can be stopped by one thing and one thing only. A girl who will be eighteen years of age when she meets the King. The prophecy doesn't state how she will stop him, just that the demon King can be stopped. So every year, the humans send twenty girls who are eighteen years of age, down to Rovana, hoping one of them will be able to kill him. Read this extraordinaire tale of love and hatred as they come together in one epic bang.

Lilly Convinced herself that she didn't want a man after she wasted all her time on her Ex.All she needs is an excellent job, there was no need for love or any of that lovey-dovey stuff. All she wants was to work hard and move forward without a man in her life, but all that changes when she meets her new boss or should she ways bosses.Can she handle not just one but two alpha males in her life?

This is about the First Dating only. There is nothing more unromantic than trying to date in this new world of freaking out over Covid. I'm a former writer from the hit TV show, Love Connection, and although that show was a long time ago, the rules still remain the same. The rules you will find in this book are very prevalent to what you can do to attract the other person, via TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, because men still want women to look decent, and women want men with jobs. It's truly that simple. This book breaks down what you can do for successful dating, having fun, and trying to get past the stress of first dates.

Fox Shifters are known for their wits and their tricks,and she is the Queen of Tricks.Hired by creatures to do their dirty work. One job with a certain big bad Alpha might push her a little too deep.With enemies coming out of the woods and secrets hiding behind every corner, The Queen Of Tricks can't seem to trick her way out of this one.

Many thin of me as a Friend. many think I'm the Devils Spawn. Some think I'm their mates murderer or that I've harvested their souls.Others think I was born to destroy male wolves mates, breaking their cold hearts in the process. Most think I should be hunted to stop my 'Monstrous' heart.